GREATER WYOMING VALLEY
City of Wilkes-Barre’s 2026 Farmers Market Season continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 12, with fresh fruit, vegetables and meat as well as non-food vendors. Live entertainment will be provided from noon to 2 p.m.
Chicken Dinner at Saints Peter & Paul Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church school hall, corner of North River and West Chestnut streets, Wilkes-Barre, take out only, 4 to 7 p.m. July 8. Dinners are $15 and include a brined and roasted half chicken, baked potato, corn, macaroni salad, roll and dessert. To order, call the school hall kitchen at (570) 829-3051.
BACK MOUNTAIN
Trucksville United Methodist Church Free Movie Night, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, featuring the movie “Amazing Grace,” the inspiring true story of William Wilberforce’s effort to end the transatlantic slave trade. The film tells the story of John Newton, captain of a slave-trading vessel, who wrote the words to what has become one of Christianity’s most beloved hymns. The evening includes hot dogs, hamburgers and sides along with ice cream sundaes and cookies. Reservations are not necessary but are helpful for planning. Please call 570-696-3897.
Grief Support Group at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas, has rescheduled its July meeting to 6:30 p.m. July 23. This group is a shared ministry of St. Paul’s and Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas. Participation is free and open to everyone in the community who is in need of support due to a loss. No reservations are required. For more information, contact St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at stpaul@epix.net or call 570-675-3859.
LAFLIN
Cash Bingo in St. Maria Goretti Parish Hall, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, on Aug. 8. Doors open at 10 a.m. Bingo will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance; $30 at the door. For tickets, contact the parish office at 570-655-8956 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Facilities are handicapped accessible. Parking is ample and free.
GREATER PITTSTON AREA
Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library Trivia Night, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the Cosgrove Room of the library. Cost is $10 per person. You can play alone or with teams of up to 6 players. There will be a cash prize for the winning team. We will also have raffle baskets and light refreshments. For registration and further information, please stop by or call the Library at 570-654-9565. Registration closes on July 18.
BAZAARS
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Summer Festival, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 9, 10, 11 at 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville, with homemade pierogies, piggies, haluski, potato pancakes, pagash, clam chowder, kreple, chicken wings, sausage & peppers, strawberry shortcake, bake sale, as well as a “Huge Theme Basket stand,” children’s games, air-conditioned Bingo, and cash raffle with $5,000 first prize. Entertainment by John Stevens’ Doubleshot on Thursday, Picture Perfect on Friday and Hoopla on Saturday.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish Picnic, 5 to 10 p.m. July 10 and 5 to 11 p.m. July 11 on the grounds of Holy Rosary Church and School, 127 Stephenson St., Duryea, with homemade ethnic foods, Bingo, games of chance, indoor flea market. Live entertainment by CC Music on Friday and The Sperazza Band on Saturday. Parking available at Duryea VFW Post 1227, also on Stephenson Street. A shuttle bus will take you to the picnic entrance.
Good Shepherd Summer Festival, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 10, 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12 on the parish grounds, 87 South Hunter Highway, Drums. Live entertainment by North of 40 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; New Arrival 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; ALV Karaoke and DJ services 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Kartune 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday; Tommy Molinaro 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday followed by The Legends, 3 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
St. Elizabeth/St. Mark parish festival, noon to 7 p.m. July 11 at Bear Creek Community Charter School Pavilion, Bear Creek Township, with homemade pierogi, halupki, potato pancakes, pork BBQ and more. Saturday Vigil Mass is celebrated at 4 p.m.
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