BAZAARS/FESTIVALS
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• 4th Annual Kielbasa Smoke Fest Oct. 6, 4-8 p.m., Blakely Hose Company No. 2 (315 Second St., Blakely). Kutsops smoked kielbasa; imported, domestic, specialty beers. Info: blakelyfire.org
• Covered Bridge Festival Oct. 4-7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Knoebels Amusement Resort (391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg). 350 craft vendors, over 30 food vendors, handmade crafts, art, covered bridge bus tours, antique and classic car show Sunday, more. Free. Info: itourcolumbiamontour.com/events/covered-bridge-festival
• Greek Food Festival Oct. 4-6, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (32 E. Ross St., Wilkes-Barre). Eat-ins, take-outs. Food, pastries, Greek products. Free local delivery within 2-mile radius of church, purchases $30+. Info/to pre-order: 570.823.4805, greekfoodfestival.webs.com
• Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Sat., Sun. through Oct. 28, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $29.95 adults, $10.95 children ages 5-11, special ticket packages available. Free parking. Info: 717.665.7021, parenfaire.com
• Sullivan County FallFestival Oct. 13-14, fairgrounds near Forksville. Lumberjack/chainsaw carving competitions, quilt show and sale, block contest.
American Cancer Society
• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Wyoming Valley: Oct. 20, registration 8 p.m., program 9 p.m. Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre.
American Red Cross
• Simply Better Blood Drive: Oct. 11, noon-6 p.m., Throop Civic Center (500 Sanderson St., Throop)
• Simply Better Blood Drive: Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First National Community Bank Training Facility (Mundy Street, Wilkes-Barre)
• Seeking crafters for Annual Holiday Craft Show (held Nov. 24-25, Kingston Armory). Proceeds benefit programs/services of local Red Cross. To be considered, complete application by contacting April Guse, 570.823.7161, ext. 348, [email protected] . Items must be at least 75 percent handmade; no resale items. Rent booth for $85 plus $30 event license fee. booths, booths with electricity and corner booths.
Backyard Ale House (523 Linden St., Scranton, 570.955.0192)
• Fundraiser for Aubree Elyse: Oct. 11, 5-9 p.m. Baskets, 50/50, refreshments, entertainment by Lewis & Lake Duo. Benefits Aubree’s surgeries and daily care. $20 Info: 570.343.2258 or 570.470.7838.
Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge (974 Lockville Rd., Dallas, 570.333.5265, www.bcfanimalrefuge.org )
• 4th Annual Benefit Dance: Oct. 20, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Township Fire Hall. Food, refreshments, Chinese auction, 50/50, raffles, music by The Sperazza Band. $25, BYOB.
Candy’s Place (570.714.8800)
• 2nd Annual It’s All About Me Pink Tea: Oct. 21, Woodlands Inn & Resort
• 7th Annual Flower Sale: Oct. 23, $7 per bouquet
Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA (570.969.7313)
• Masquerade Ball: Oct. 27, cocktails 6 p.m., buffet 7 p.m., dancing and entertainment 9 p.m. Costume contest, music, tarot card readings, raffles, more. Camelot Restaurant & Inn (17 Johnson Rd., Clarks Summit), $70 or $35 for students.
Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (4 E. Center Hill Rd., Dallas, 570.675.8600)
Fall Craft Fair: Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Raffles baskets, bake sale, lunch, flu shot clinic. Free admission, proceeds benefit residents of center. Asking for donations of small or gently used Christmas items, books, canned food.
Safe Haven Dog Rescue ( www.SafeHavenPa.org , [email protected] )
• Accepting submissions for 2013 Calendar: Send photos of pets by Oct. 1. All entrants featured. May is memorial page for pets that have passed (please specify). Include name, address, phone, e-mail on back of photo; pet’s name/info optional. Send 4×6 prints w/ $10 (check/money order) for each pet to: Safe Haven Rescue, ATTN: Safe Haven Calendar, P.O. Box 1987, Albrightsville, PA 18210. Available mid Nov.
• Camp Papillon Adoption Meet: Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (4037 Jandy Blvd., Nazareth).
• Camp Papillon Adoption Meet: Oct. 13, Northhampton Farm Bureau (300 Bushkill St., Tatamy).
• Adoption Day: Oct. 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Rt. 209, Brodheadsville). Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption.
• Volunteer Meeting: Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Route 209, Kresgeville). Volunteers needed to help with Adoption Days, fundraising, transporting dogs, fostering.
• Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day: Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Petco (3895 Dryland Way, Easton)
Salvation Army of Wilkes-Barre (17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.8741)
• First Annual Fall Flea Market and Celebrity Silent Auction: Oct. 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Over 40 vendors, silent auction ends 1 p.m.
Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Domestic Animal Rescue (570.466.7930, [email protected] , petservicesbydenise.com)
• Bark-toberfest: Oct. 20, Thomas BBQ, Moosic.
• Raising the Woof: Oct. 21, 12-6 p.m., Genetti Manor (1505N. Main Ave., Dickson City). $5, call 570.383.0206 for tickets.
CAR & BIKE EVENTS
Fall Festival Car Cruise (Eagle Rock Resort, 1 Country Club Dr., Hazleton)
• Oct. 6, 11 a.m. festival and cruise, 3 p.m. trophies, raffle prizes. Craft show, scarecrows, hayrides, pony rides, beer and wine, music, karaoke, children’s activities. Info: 570.474.6484, [email protected]
Gunners PA Law Enforcement MC ( [email protected] , $20/rider, $10/passenger unless noted otherwise)
• Phantom Rider Program: If unable to make it to ride, donate $10 passenger fee and new stuffed animal, which will go to children in need, any left end of season go to Toys For Tots. Send to Gunners 11 Hemlock Dr., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Hi Lites Motor Club ( www.hilitesmotorclub.com , Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. No alcohol permitted.
Motor Heads of NEPA Cruises (held at Wegmans, Wilkes-Barre)
• Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Uncle Buck’s BBQ Pit Bike Night Wed., 6-9 p.m., 361 W. Main St., Plymouth. Food, drink specials.
Christ Wesleyan Church (363 Stamm Rd., Milton, 570.742.8987)
• Annie Moses Band: Oct. 19, 8 p.m.
Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conynghamumc.com)
• Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m., began Sept. 25. Andy Stanley six-week study, “Twisting the Truth.” All women welcome.
First Presbyterian Church (300 School St., Clarks Summit, 570.586.6306, www.fpccs.org )
• Great Valley Chamber Music Society: Oct.14, 7 p.m.
• Centennial Concert: Nov. 18
• Tim Coombs’ Interpretation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol:” Nov. 30
New Life Community Church (Fellowship Hall, 570 South Main Rd., Mountaintop, 570.301.7081)
• Music by Steve and Jamie: Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Church (N. Main Ave./Theodore St., Scranton)
• Choral Evensong: Oct. 7, 5 p.m. Scripture and choral music presented by the St. Thomas More Parish.
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165)
• Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600)
• Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.
• Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m.
St. Thomas More Society (St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org)
• Guardian of the Redeemer Fellowship: First, third Mon. of month for men interested in adult discussion of Catholic faith.
• YOUCAT Teen Group welcomes post-Confirmation youth from all parishes for discussion of Theology of the Body for Teens. Meets first, third Thurs. of month, 5:30 p.m.
Trucksville United Methodist Church (40 Knob Hill Rd., Trucksville, 570.696.3897, [email protected] )
• All God’s Children special needs program: every Sun. 9:45-10:45 a.m.
American Culinary Federation of NEPA
• 23rd Annual Progressive Dinner: Oct. 8, Westmoreland Club (59 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). Info: 570.574.9310.
Bartolai Winery (2377 State Rt. 92 Highway, Coolidge Ave., Exeter Twp.)
• Jeannine M. Luby “Keep Wine-ing He Might Start to Look Like Prince Charming” Comedy Show: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Guest comedian Joe Bryan. $15, tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 570.650.7518 or visiting notprincecharming.com.
• Rhythm & Wine: Nov. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wine-tasting, food, and music to benefit Catholic Social Services. $50, call 570.822.7118 ex. 357 for tickets.
Browndale Fire Co. (Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale, 43fire.com)
• Homemade Pierogi For Sale: donation $6/dozen. Potato and cheese. To order, contact any member, call 570.499.4908, e-mail [email protected] , go online.
Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, [email protected] , checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643)
• The Chocolate Show and 9/11 Memorial: Nov. 10
• Philadelphia — The Barnes and Rodin Museums, Lunch at Union League: Nov. 17
The Caverna (602 Church St., Jessup, 570.489.1888)
• Comedy Night: Oct. 13, 9 p.m. Johnny Watson, Chip Ambrogio, Mike Jones and host Father Paul. $12 advance, $15 at door, call for tickets.
Chicory House and Folklore Society ( www.folkloresociety.org , 570.333.4007)
• Dance Series with Contra Rebels: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). $9 for adults, $25 for families.
Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conynghamumc.com)
• Sisters: Tues., 10 a.m., began Sept. 25. Andy Stanley six-week study, “Twisting the Truth.” All women welcome.
Cub Scout Pack 21 ( www.cubpack21.org )
• Registration: Oct. 4, 6 p.m., LaSalle Academy, 625 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Boys in grades 1-5 welcome regardless of residency and religion.
• Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast: Oct. 7, 8-10 a.m. Applebee’s at Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. Call 383.2820 for tickets.
Doug Smith Music ( [email protected] , 570.343.7271)
• Doug Smith Orchestra: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Skytop Lodge (1 Skytop Lodge Rd., Skytop)
• Poetry and Jazz Drawing Social: Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m., AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton)
• Erin Malloy, Ron Stabinsky, and Doug Smith: Oct. 18, Steamtown Mall, noon-2 p.m.
• Drawing Social: Oct. 21, 6-9 p.m., AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton)
Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15 a.m., commit to every week. Positions to help w/ vaccination clinics, substitute desk work. Stop in to office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com, call 570.994.5846.
Eckley Miners’ Village (2 Eckley Main St., Weatherly, 570.636.2070, www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com )
• Fall Foliage Photo Contest: through Nov. 30. $5 registration fee, submissions due to museum Dec. 3.
Frances Slocum State Park (Back Mountain, 570.696.3525)
• Heritage Day: Oct. 14, noon-5 p.m.
Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association
• Ohio state home game bus trip: Oct. 27, bus leaves PSU Worthington Scranton Campus at 10 a.m., game 6 p.m. Info: [email protected] . Mail check payable to “Greater Scranton Penn State Chapter,” Post Office Box 77, Scranton, PA 18504 or PayPal sites.google.com/site/psugreaterscranton/home
Jessup Hose Company No. 2 and Ambulance Association (333 Hill St., Jessup PA 18434, non-emergency: 570.489.1141, jessupno2.com)
• Open House/Family Fall Festival & Craft Show: Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Demonstrations, eye and hearing exams, food, pumpkin painting, entertainment, raffles, more. Info: 570.983.5317
John Adams Elementary (927 Capouse Ave., Scranton, 570.348.3655)
• Annual Craft Fair: Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendors needed. Info: [email protected]
The Mall at Steamtown (300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.343.3400)
• Live music and/or magic and children’s entertainment: Every Tues., Thurs., noon-2 p.m.; every Sun. 12:30-2:30 p.m.
• Open Mic with Sarah Yzkanin or Janice Gambo Chesna: Every Wed., 6-8 p.m.
Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill (Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, 570.390.4440, [email protected] , www.millmarketpa.com )
• Wild Plants Enzyme Demo and Korean Drumming: Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.
• Oktoberfest at Mill Market: Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. German sausages from Alpine Wurst & Meat Haus, samples of Stoudt Brewing Company’s Oktober Fest.
Monroe County Garden Club
• Monthly meeting: Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m., Hughes Public Library, 1002 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg. Call 570.420.0283 or email [email protected] for more info.
• “It’s a Winter Wonderland” flower show: Nov. 2 from 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 4, 1-3 p.m.; Hughes Public Library (N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg). Free, donations accepted.
Monroe County Unity Seminar Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., East Stroudsburg University Innovation Center (314 Independence Road, Route 447 and E. Brown St., East Stroudsburg) Info: 570.445.4292.
Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090, [email protected] , northerntiersymphony.org)
• Concert: Nov. 4, 3 p.m., Towanda High School. Advance: $8/adult, $4/student. Door: $9/adult, $5/student
• Concert: Nov. 17, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School. Advance: $8/adult, $4/student. Door: $9/adult, $5/student
The Regal Room (216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, 570.489.1901)
• Deluxe Semi-private Christmas Party: Dec. 8, 7 p.m.-midnight. $35-52, due Nov. 30. Full course dinner, open bar, music by Jeffrey James Band, 21+.
Westmoreland Club (59 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.822.6141)
• Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents Chamber Music Series: Oct.11, 6:30 p.m. $29, tickets available at 570.270.4444 or nepaphil.org
Wilkes-Barre City Events
• Farmers’ Market: Thurs., through Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Public Square. Thurs. Info: wilkes-barre.pa.us/farmersm.php
• Oct. 4: Music by John Stevens’ Doubleshot
• Oct. 11: Music by Flashback
Wyoming Farmers Market (Butlers Park, corner of 8th and Butler Streets)
• Every Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, crafts, and food vendors. Vendor opportunities available at 570.693.0291, option 1.
Your Dog’s Place, LLC (570.729.8977, [email protected] )
• K9 Nose Work: Intro to Nose Work, Sat., 11:30 a.m.; Wed., 10 a.m. Intro to Odor, Mon., 8:15 p.m. Intro to Vehicles and Exteriors, Mon., 7 p.m. Continuing Nose Work, Mon., 5 p.m.
• Kinderpuppy: Wed., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. Puppy parenting 101.
• Canine Life & Social Skills: Thurs., 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 p.m.
• Reliable Recalls: Fri., 6-7:30 p.m.
Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Excursions: Wed.-Sun. 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Rides: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. Mine open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tours hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12.
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org )
• European River Cruise: April 8-15, 2013. From $2,549/member, double occupancy, plus air. Info: 570.504.7575, EverhartRiverCruise.com
The Houdini Museum (1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton)
Every weekend by reservation. Open 1 p.m., closes 4 p.m. Also available weekdays for school groups, bus, hotel groups. $17.95/adults, $14.95/11 and under.
• Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7 p.m., reservations required. Secret time/meeting place divulged upon reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine, year-round. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Private tours can be arranged for groups. Info: scrantonghosttours.com, [email protected] .
Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841)
Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public):
• Sat. through Oct., 11 a.m. Call for starting places.
• Rotating trio of tours First Fridays, through Oct., 5 p.m., Radisson, Lackawanna Ave.
• Custom Tours: 7-8 blocks, about 2 hours. Routes selected based on interests of participants Most days, noon-6 p.m. $5/person, min. 4 people, max. 30. Call 955.0244.
• Step-on bus tours, Costume Tours: Call for info.
Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust ) Open year round, Mon.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, www.anthracitemuseum.org )
For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804 for schedule/fees.
St. Ann’s National Basilica Shrine and Monastery (Scranton: 570.347.5691) Group tours available by appointment. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea )
• Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater, a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12.
• The “Scranton Limited” train ride: Wed.-Sun. 30 minute rides depart from Roundhouse boarding area Wed., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. A historic steam locomotive operates Thurs.-Sun. 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. $3 per person, all ages 6+. Visit www.nps.gov/stea for train schedule or call 570.340.5200.
• Moscow steam excursion: Oct. 6, 13, 14, 21, 27 and 28, departs Steamtown NHS boarding platform 12:30 p.m.. $24 adults 16-61, $22 seniors 62+, $17 children 6-15.
• Gouldsboro Station diesel excursion: Oct. 7., departs Steamtown NHS boarding platform 11 a.m. $34 adults 16-61, $29 seniors 62+, $22 children 6-15.
Taylor Memorial Cemetery (208 S. Main St., Taylor, 570.562.1225/346.6179)
• Historical Tour: Oct. 7, 1 p.m.
Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton: 570.961.3317). The oldest structure in Lackawanna County. Tours are conducted by appointment.
Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, [email protected] , gcraybart-artworks.com)
Painting, drawing, creative arts/pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media:
• Adults (Ages 13+): Mon.-Tues., noon-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 6-9 p.m. Student may choose length of time from 1-3 hrs. for evening class
• Children (Ages 8-12): Weekdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America. Available for private groups, clubs, organizations, senior centers, more. Call 570.785.9459.
Bridge. Beginning or Intermediate Lessons, playing time for regular games and tournaments. Jewish Community Center (River Street, Wilkes-Barre). Call Rick Evans at 570.824.4646 or Rev. Ken McCrea at 570.823.5957.
Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com )
• Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176.
Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.artistvs.com .
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org )
• “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Pre-registration required.
• Rosen Method easy movement program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register.
• Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m. Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Pre-registration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail [email protected] .
GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, [email protected] )
• Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-on-one lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs.
Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673)
• Instrumental Music Instruction
• Private Ballroom Lessons
• Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings.
• Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages.
Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule.
Math Tutoring and Coaching Highly qualified and experienced teacher. All levels tutoring, coaching, homework help. Individuals/groups. Fun-filled Math Anxiety Buster Workshops. Open all week. Ongoing enrollment. Call 570.899.5576, e-mail [email protected] .
Moscow Clayworks (moscowclayworks.com)
• Focus on hand-building techniques: Adults, Tues., 6-8 p.m.; kids, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required.
• Potters Wheel for Beginners: Mon., Wed., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required.
NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai ).
• Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business sessions, demonstrations/programs/workshops.
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, [email protected] , newvisionsstudio.com)
• Kid’s Art Class: All About Art: Sat., ages 11-16. Sun., ages 5-10. $100-$125/month, $30/class. Supplies included. Call to register.
Northeast Photography Club ( www.northeastphotographyclub.org ) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open.
Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, [email protected] )
• Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class. E-mail or call 991.1817.
• Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817.
• Vocal Coaching w/ Nicole Rasmus: $15/half hour
• Stage Combat Lessons w/ Paul J. Gallo: 12 weeks, date/time TBA. 1.5 hours, prepare for intense physical activity, dress appropriately. $20/week or $200 up front.
Piano and Flute Lessons (Anne, 570.881.2433)
• Private studio in Kingston, enthusiastic approach, learn at own pace and in natural learning style. Professional teacher/performer (Bachelors in Music Performance, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music; Masters in Music Performance, University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music). Accepting new students of all ages, time slots available early mornings into evenings weekdays for 30, 45, 60 minutes.
Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org )
Ongoing Adult Classes
• Oil Painting: Weekly sessions, four sessions/month, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Thurs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72 member, $90 non-member; $60 senior Member $60, $65 senior non-member.
• Acrylic Painting: Weekly sessions, four sessions/month, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Mon. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110 member, $120 non-member; $90 senior member, $95 senior non-member.
Adult Classes
• Intermediate Watercolor: Four weeks, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Wed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110 members, $120 non-members; $90 senior member, $95 senior non-member.
• Drawing: Four weeks, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72 member, $80 non-member; $60 senior member, $65 senior non-member.
• Pastel Painting: Four weeks, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Sun. 1-4 p.m. $85 member, $95 non-member; $65 senior member, $70 senior non-member.
• Watercolor Painting: Four weeks, Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, Mon. 6-9 p.m. $85 member, $95 non-member; $65 senior member, $70 senior non-member.
• Living Flowers in Watercolor: Four weeks, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, Tues. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110 member, $130 non-member; $90 senior member, $95 senior non-member.
• Sculpting Demonstration at Backstreet Studio: One day, Oct. 13, 1 p.m., Backstreet Studio (6th St., Stroudsburg). $10 member, $15 non-member.
Private Voice Lessons Mon.-Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in opera/classical/musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info.
Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, [email protected] , www.angelademuroart.com )
• MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register.
Southside Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487)
• Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759.
Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org )
• Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111.
Wyoming Valley Art League
• Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
Brokenharts Asylum (Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Route 118, Dallas, 570.760.8027, screamindemonshaunts.com)
• Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 7-11 p.m. $10, immediate re-ride for $5 more.
Dracula’s Forest (2828 Rock Dr., Clarks Summit, 570.586.5084, draculasforest.com) • Fri.-Sun., through Oct. Tickets available at 6:30 p.m. Haunted hay ride $15 for adults, $7 for kids 10 and under; Shockwalk $7; Little Screamers, Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m., $7.
Gravestone Manor (1095 Highway 315, Plains, 570.821.6500, unitedwaywb.org/gravestonemanor/terror.htm) • Fri. and Sat., 7-11 p.m.; Sun., 7-9:30 p.m., through Oct. 28. $10.
Haunted Lantern Tours (Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main St., Weatherly, 570.636.2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com)
• Oct. 12-13, rain date Oct. 14; Oct. 19-20, rain date Oct. 21, Oct. 26-27, rain date Oct. 28. Doors 6 p.m., first tour at 6:30 p.m., last tour 9 p.m. $10 for adults 13+, $5 for children 6-12. Not recommended for children under 6.
Horror Hall (11 E. Poplar St., Nanticoke, 570.735.7899, horrorhall.com) • Fri. and Sat., 6 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 6-10 p.m., through October. $12,50; fast pass $17.50.
Reaper’s Revenge (456 Swika Ln., Scott Township, 570.253-GRIM, reapersrevenge.net) • Fri. and Sat., 6-11 p.m.; Sun. and Nov. 2-3, 6-10 p.m., through Nov. 3. $25.
Trails of Terror Haunted Walk (West Wyoming Hose Co., 926 Shoemaker Ave., West Wyoming, 570.760.3489) • Fri.-Sat. dusk-11 p.m., Sun. dusk-10 p.m., through Oct. 28. $5. Volunteers still needed.
AA Intergroup NEPA If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to quit, we have an answer. Info: aaintergroupnepa.org, 570.654.0488
Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre), Wed. 10:15 a.m. (301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville), 7 p.m. (1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre), 8 p.m. (562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston), Thurs. 10 a.m. (75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke), 7:30 p.m. (301 Lake St., Dallas), Fri. 7:30 p.m. (Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas), Sat. 7:30 p.m. (1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort), Sun. 7 p.m. (128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke). Call 570.288.9892 for info.
Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762.
Building Industry Association of NEPA (570.287.3331)
• Sponsorship: Become host of a monthly General Membership Meeting. Call or e-mail [email protected] for details.
• Accepting entries for Outdoor Theme Project from builders, trade schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For info, call 570.287.3331.
Living with
Grief: free six-week bereavement support group (2-3:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m., Spiritual Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.808.5539)
Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892.
Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome.
Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101)
• Support Group Meetings: third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/meeting locations of visit www.oa.org .
Pride of NEPA meetings the second Tues. of each month. Visit prideofnepa.org for details.
St Joseph’s Senior Social Club
• Trip to Cape Cod, Mass.: Oct. 15-19. Info: 570.654.2967.
• Meeting: Oct. 18. Info: 570.654.2967.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Contact Jennifer for info, 610.393.8098.
Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at [email protected] for info.
– compiled by Rich Howells, Weekender Staff Writer. Send your listings to [email protected] , 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18703, or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline is Mondays at 2 p.m. Expanded listings at theweekender.com.
