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NEWPORT TWP.: The Newport Township American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 will be hosting an indoor yard/bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the American Legion post home, 62 Newport St.

A hot lunch will be available for dine-in or take-out during those same hours.

Vendor spaces are $10 each with tables and chairs provided. Venue is handicapped accessible. For further information call Lorrie at 570-736-7177.

NEWPORT TWP.: The Newport Township Community Organization, Newport Township American Legion Auxiliary Unit 539 and the Weinberg Regional Food Bank are working together to host a food distribution event from 6 to 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the American Legion, 62 Newport St., Glen Lyon. This months distribution is Wednesday, Aug. 24. Only families living in Newport Township are eligible.

Pre-register deadline is Friday, Aug. 19, call Lorrie at 570-736-7177 to ensure enough food is available for distribution. This is a new number for registration and to volunteer for this mission.

First time registrants are required to provide their full name, address, phone number and the total number of people in their household. On the day of distribution a form of identification is required with an address and something identifying all household members that registered. Forms of identification may include a birth certificate, SS card or medical card, which is only needed on the initial visit.

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Newport-Township-Community-Organization-190080484445431/ or NTCO’s website at http://newporttownship.com/.

The cost is $10 per 10×10 space and tables are not provided. Event will be held rain or shine.

SWEET VALLEY – The Sweet Valley area Crime Watch meets at 7 p.m. at Sweet Valley Church of Christ. All area residents are invited to attend. The meetings are now lead by Joe Yurko.

Occasional guest speakers include the Pa. State Police, County DA office and more.

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – The seventh annual Wilkes-Barre Township community yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

A complete yard sale list and a street map where yard sales will be held will be available at several designated residences and announced later.