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REMINDERS
The Abington Heights Special Education Department’s monthly special education parent informational sessions, March 17, April 14 and May 12. in the Administration Building, second floor, 200 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit. All community members are invited to attend, and a sign language interpreter will be present.
Knights of Columbus Abington Council No. 6611 Bingo, at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday in the OLS Gathering Room. Cost: no cover charge; BINGO cards are 50 cents each or three for $1 per game. Complimentary light refreshments served. Wheelchair accessible. Info: call Chris Kane at 570-587-1390.
Cell phone collection. Abington Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions is collecting cell phones. The collected phones will be refurbished for use by the elderly. Cell phones in any condition may be dropped off during regular office hours in the Main Office of the High School. Info: 570-585-5300.
The Lackawanna Historical Society’s Civil War Roundtable meetings, at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. March 10: Elizabeth van Lew, a female spy for the Union; April 14: Citizens of Gettysburg. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Civil War era, 1861-1865. Annual dues: $20 for individuals and $25 for families. Reservations are required. Info: 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Dante Club Lenten fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, until Easter at 1916 Prospect Ave., Scranton. Red Clam Chowder: $7/qt. Halushki: $6/qt. Eight-inch tuna hoagie: $6. Pre-order: 570-342-1770 or PennsylvaniaVols@yahoo.com.
The Chinchilla Hose Company’s annual pizza sale fundraising event, from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. every Friday during lent. Red, White and White Broccoli Pizza will be available from the Fire House on Shady Lane Road in Chinchilla. Orders can be placed on the day of the sale by calling 570-586-5726, and walk-ins are welcome. All proceeds benefit the operations and needed equipment of the Chinchilla Hose Company of South Abington Township.
The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library seeks book donations and volunteers. The library is requesting book and tag sale donations for its annual spring sale, as well as volunteers to help with preparation and staffing for the event. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment. Accepted are: any hardcover or paperback books in good condition, including children’s books, cookbooks, fiction and non-fiction, as well as media and tag sale items. Donations may be placed in the boxes on the Monroe Ave. side of the library until Wednesday, April 22. The sale is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 25 and 12 to 4 p.m. April 26 in the fifth floor Heritage Room of the library. Info: 570-941-4078.
Olaf raffle: Enter a chance raffle at Abington Community Library to receive a personalized, pre-recorded message from Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf from the movie “Frozen.” Tickets are $1 each and proceeds will be used to purchase children’s books for the library. Anyone may enter, but it must be on behalf of a child under 12 years of age. A winner will be drawn and notified during National Library Week, April 12-18.
Used eyeglasses collection: Abington Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions are collecting used eyeglasses which will be donated to the Lackawanna Blind Association. Collection will take place until Friday, March 27.
DAILY EVENTS
Read With Chuck E. Cheese, to 4:30 p.m. March 11 at Abington Community Library. Children can meet Chuck E. Cheese for a storytime and photo opportunity.
Happiness Project Group, 7 p.m. March 13. Members swap ideas, build enthusiasm, give encouragement, and hold each other accountable to making the most out of their lives. Based on “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. For adults. Limited to 10. Info: 570-587-3440.
Homemade Pirogie Sale, 12 to 4 p.m. March 13 at St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral’s church center on Hill Street, Mayfield. Homemade pirogie (deep fried or frozen uncooked) will be sold for $7 per dozen. No orders will be taken for this sale; first come, first served. In conjunction, homemade clam chowder, made by parishioners of St. Stephen’s Russian Orthodox Church, Old Forge, will be sold at $7 per quart, also be sold on a first come first serve basis. Info: 570-876-0730 or 570-876-3576.
Camouflage and Mimicry: What You See Isn’t What You See!, 11 a.m. March 14 at Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Naturalist and WNEP Pennsylvania Outdoor Life personality Rick Koval will present an informative, inquisitive and audience-interactive PowerPoint program about techniques and adaptations animals use to avoid detection. Cost: Free. Tickets: 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.
All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon March 15 at Clarks Summit Fire Co. No. 1, 321 Bedford St. Cost: Adult rickets, $8, kids under 10 tickets, $5.
Mountain View Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m. March 17 at the Clifford Township Fire Hall, 1025 SR 106, Clifford. Liz Piriczky, of Overlook Farm at the Fuller Estate, Dalton, will present a program on organic farming and sustainable agriculture. Info: contact Mary Ann O’Pecko at 785-5691 or maopecko2000@yahoo.com.
Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 7069 8th annual Ham & Cabbage Dinner, 4 to 8 p.m. March 17 at Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. Take outs available. Reservation suggested: 570-586-0669. A bag piper will perform at 5:15 p.m.
Read to Dogs, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 18 at Abington Community Library. For students in grades K-3. Drop by during this hour to get some reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make a new friend and discover a new book. Info: 570-587-3440.
Turkish Coffee Night, 6 p.m. March 18 at the Electric City Trolley Station and Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Features Turkish coffee and food and a brief presentation on Turkey. Cost: free. Register: 570-963-6590, ext. 106, or arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org.
“Concussions: The Science of Injury and Recovery” lecture, 7 p.m. March 19 at Wyoming Seminary Upper School’s Kirby Center for Creative Arts, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston. Cost: free. Info: rbartron@wyomingseminary.org or 570-270-2192.
Marywood University biannual Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20 in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, on campus. All proceeds benefit Campus Ministry Service Trips. Items for donations (except clothing and shoes) can be dropped off at the Campus Ministry office, located in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life.
Woodcock Watch, 6:30 p.m. March 20 at Lackawanna State Park. Angela Lambert, environmental education specialist, will search the twilight skies for the courtship sky dance of a peculiar bird, the American Woodcock. This early spring ritual is a sure sign that “spring is in the air,” so dress for the weather and meet at the Environmental Learning Center on Rt. 407. A short introductory power point will be held prior to field search.
Sharp Kids knife safety workshop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 at Lackawanna State Park. This course will guide students ages 8-16 through several kid-friendly carving projects. Instruction will include knife safety, first aid for cuts, and basic outdoor knife skills. Following instruction and completion of a written test on knife safety, each child will be given their own small, fixed-blade knife to use during class and to keep. Registration is required along with completion of a waiver of liability prior to course. Cost: $20, due the day of course. Registration (required): 570-945-7110; when leaving a message, give your email and phone number.
Chips, Dips, and Sips, 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 21 at Abington Community Library. This gala atmosphere cocktail party evening is sponsored by the Friends of the Abington Community Library to thank the group’s members for their support as they sign up for the new year. Cost: $10 for one or $15 for a couple. Included with the tickets are membership dues.
Ladies Tea, 12 to 3 p.m. March 21 in the South Abington Elementary School gymnasium. Features raffle baskets, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and centerpiece raffle. Full lunch and dessert are provided. Cost: $20. All proceeds benefit the South Abington Elementary School PTA. Tickets should be purchased in advance, although a limited quantity may be available at the door while they last. Info: southabingtonladiestea@gmail.com.
Wyoming Seminary Lower and Upper School Spring Open House, March 21. The event at Lower School, 1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, will run from 12 to 2 p.m. Visitors should use the front door entrance on Wyoming Ave. and gather in the entrance lobby. The event at Upper School, North Sprague Ave., Kingston, will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors should convene in the Kirby Library on the second floor of the Stettler Learning Resources Center. Pre-registration is requested but not required. Info/register: 570-718-6610 for Lower School and 570-270-2160 for Upper School.
Craft show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at Tunkhannock Area Middle School. Sponsored by the middle school band, the event will also include a bake sale and refreshments.
Pasta Dinner, 12 to 4 p.m. March 22 at Abington Senior Community Center. Take outs available. Proceeds benefit the senior center. Cost: adults $8; children under 10 $4 and children age two and younger free.
Countryside Community Church Pizza Sale, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 at 14011 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit. The pizza is un-baked and ready to bake or freeze. Cost: $10 for plain, $12 pepperoni, both with or without onion. All orders requested by Sunday, March 15 to 570-587-3206 or countrysideoffice@yahoo.com.
All you can eat breakfast and Easter egg hunt, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 22 at St Patrick’s Church hall in Nicholson. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Abington Council 6611. Cost: $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 a.m. to noon March 22 at the Lake Winola Fire Co., Rt. 307. Cost: Adults, $10; children 4-12, $5; children under 3, free. Info: 570-388-2564.
Storytime with Sweet Frog, 6:30 to 7 p.m. March 23 at Abington Community Library. Children can meet Sweet Frog from Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt, hear a story and take pictures.
Marywood University’s School of Business and Global Innovation’s 13th annual business and ethics forum: Ethics, Leadership, and Corporate Social Responsibility, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 23, in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, on the University’s campus. Cost: free. Info: visit marywood.edu or contact Murray James Pyle, Ph.D., assistant professor of business, at 570-348-6211, ext. 2273 or mjpyle@marywood.edu.
Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. March 24 at Abington Community Library. A group of tweens/teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections, etc. For grades 5-12.
Church of St. Gregory’s Women’s Guild Annual Day of Reflection, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 25 at Saint Gabriel’s Retreat House, 631 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Twp. Conference leader: Father Pio Mandato. Info/reservations: Nancy at 570-586-9227 or Martha at 570-587-2491. Cost: $30. Open to men and women.
National Women’s History Month Luncheon, 12 p.m. March 27 at Glen Oak Country Club. Guest Speaker: Abby Peck. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2.
Glow in the Dark Party, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 27 at Abingotn Community Library. Students in grades 4-6 are invited to this party with games, crafts, and more. Info: 570-587-3440.
Police Officer Outreach Dinner, 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., March 27 at Evangelical Free Bible Church, 431 Carbondale Road (Rt. 632), S. Abington Township. A free dinner for police officers, state troopers and their spouses. Dinner prepared by the chef from the Inn of the Abingtons. Door prize gifts donated by Texas Roadhouse and other Restaurants, and local businesses. Speaker: Chaplain Gary Holden, President and CEO, The Police Chaplain Program. Seating is limited. Reservations (required): 570-586-5557, Ext. 6.
Diabetes Prevention and Management: Understanding the Key to Control, 11 a.m. March 28 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Presented by: Certified Diabetes Educator Deborah Brown. Cost: free. Tickets: 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.
Roaring 20’s Gala, 6 to 11 p.m. March 28 at the Country Club of Scranton, Clarks Summit. Features dinner and dancing, live music provided by Brass and Ivory, a silent auction of exotic gifts and a fun basket raffle, a wine pull, 50/50 raffle, and a photo booth. Black Tie is optional; come dressed as your favorite 1920’s character. Cost: $40. Tickets: contact gretchen at 570-878-9795. Sponsored by the Abington Heights Civic League, INC., a presentation will be made by Honorary Guest Dr. Mario Cornachione, DO., MS, research director at the NEPA Memory and Alzheimer’s Center and Associate Professor and Education Director at The Commonwealth Medical College. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Awareness and other AHCL projects.
Holy Week homemade potato and cheese pyrohy/pierogi sale, 1 to 6 p.m. March 28 at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of Scranton’s Parish Center, 428 N. Seventh Ave. Freshly made, not frozen. Cost: $7 per dozen. Orders (deadline March 23): 570-342-3749.
86th annual Helen Keller Day Fashion Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. March 29 at St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Info: call the Lackawanna Blind Association at 570-342-7613.
Community Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. March 29 on Stroney Field at Hillside Park, 1188 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. For children 0-12 years of age. Rain or shine. Sponsored by the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board (AAJRB), KinderCare Learning Center and Abington Communiy Library Teen Leadership Committee. Griffin Pond Animal shelter will bring bunny rabbits and a bake sale will be held to benefit the AAJRB. Cost: free. Info/pre-registration: 570-343-3270.
Pasta e Fagioli and Vegetable Soup sale, 3 to 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 3. Take outs and Eat-in serving available in the church’s Fellowship Hall. Can’t attend or don’t like soup? You can still buy a ticket and the church will donate soup to a family or shut in. Cost: $6 for take-out and $7 for eating in. Tickets: 570-587-2571; a limited number available at the door.
Countryside Community Church Easter Egg Hunt, 1 p.m. April 4 at 14011 Orchard Dr. For children through sixth grade. Register (deadline March 31): 570-587-3206 or countryside-church.org.
Bus Trip to NACAC New York National College Fair at the Jacob Javitz Center, NYC, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 19. A light breakfast will be provided on the bus; lunch and dinner are on your own. For a list of colleges represented, see tlgets.me/g6j. Cost: TBD. Info: jkresock@gmail.com or 570-702-5700.
Mad Science: Electricity? Rocketry? Catapults?, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 25 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. For ages 7-14. Instructor: Rand Whipple and Box of Light Studio staff. Cost: $17. Register: 570-996-1500.