Community Calendar, week of April 15, 2015
Scranton Technical High School 45th Reunion,
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. 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 [email protected] .
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.
Abington Heights School District art shows featuring student artwork: South Abington Elementary School, 7 p.m. April 23; Abington Heights Middle School, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 29; Clarks Summit Elementary School, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 7; Abington Heights High School, 6 to 8 p.m. May 14 and Waverly Elementary School, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 18. Cost: free.
Finishing the Fight is dedicated to sending care packages to deployed men and women who are currently serving the country. The organization is accepting names and addresses of deployed men and women to add to the monthly care package list. Info: visit the Facebook page “Finishing The Fight” or contact Angel Lubeck at 570-614-6341 or [email protected] .
The Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Astronomical Observatory spring program, beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 18, and continuing at the same time every Wednesday and Friday through May 29, with the exception of Friday, April 3. Cost: free. Sessions will be held regardless of sky conditions and will be cancelled by the threat of severe weather. Programs will feature an illustrated lecture and telescopic observations. Large groups interested in attending may contact Professor Thomas Cupillari at 945-8402 or [email protected] . Info: keystone.edu/observatory.
Compassionate Care Hospice is in need of volunteers for the Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne and Wyoming county areas. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Sylvia Kolosinsky at 570-451-1031 or S [email protected] to schedule free volunteer training.
May 8 and 9. Residents are asked to place cleanup items curbside for pickup by 5 a.m. Friday, May 8, to be picked up on either Friday or Saturday at the discretion of the contractor. Metals must be kept separate from other materials. Items that will not be picked up include: Regular household trash, recyclables, grass or leaves, non-compatible items such as brick, block and concrete, cast iron, auto parts, tires, batteries, motor oil or lubricants, non-water base paint and lacquers and stains (dried up water base paint cans okay), paint thinners or turpentine, pesticides, hazardous, noxious, caustic, or acid chemicals, asbestos, metal drums, propane tanks, oil or gas containing items, explosives of any type including gun loading materials and electronics. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must be certified Freon free with a tag containing the technicians ID number and dated.
Let’s Dance! Ballroom Dancing, Wednesday evenings beginning April 15 at the Waverly Community House. Advanced Hustle from 6 to 7 p.m., Beginner Samba from 7 to 8 p.m. and Children and Youth Beginner Ballroom Dance (Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing) from 8 to 9 p.m. Advanced registration required. Info: call instructor Jill Wetzel at 570-954-1147.
Peddler’s Village Peach Festival Bus Trip, Abington Senior Community Center is planning this bus trip for Saturday, Aug. 8. Cost: $35. Register: 570-586-8996.
Dalton United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale,
Healthy Teeth for Kids,
Financial Education Workshop: Maximizing Your Social Security,
“Pittsburgh Fights Back” film screening and panel discussion,
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Walk to End Alzheimer’s “Kick Off Event,”
Pro-life town hall meeting,
Lackawanna County Conservation District Spring Seedling Sale, April 17 and 18. Info: 570-382-3086. Proceeds from the sale are utilized to provide college scholarships. Order forms can be found on the district’s Facebook page. Deadline to order is April 10.
Clarks Summit Borough Mayor Patty Lawler’s InauguralBrunch,
Endless Mountains Model Railroad Club meeting,
Marywood University Student Veterans Alliance’s third annual Operation: Tails for Troops,
Penn State Extension Earth Day, noon to 4 p.m. April 18 at The Mall at Steamtown. Free to attend. Information on composting, greener gardening, tree care, native plants, pesticide use, and more. Prizes and seedling to take home. Info: 570-963-6842.
The Dalton Community Library’s Book and Bake Sale,
Backyard Gardening Class, April 18 at the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road. For gardeners of all skill levels. Cost: $35. Proceeds benefit children’s programs at the Comm. Register: stop by the Comm office or call 570-586-8191, extension 2.
Healthy Kids Day,
Marywood University Undergraduate Open House, beginning with registration at 9 a.m. April 18. For high school students and their parents. The program will begin in the Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Student Center and include an informative tour of the campus, as well as the opportunity to meet with current Marywood students, faculty, and coaches. Information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors will also be available. Info: 570-348-6234 or marywood.edu/admissions/.
Bus Trip to NACAC New York National College Fair at the Jacob Javitz Center, NYC,
Think Big, Go Far: A TEDx Abington Community Library Event,
Saint Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church of Scranton’s annual Easter Dinner “Sviachene” celebration,
Breakfast with the Nittany Lion,
Open Closet,
Dalton Auxiliary Spring BINGO Night,
Misericordia University Adult Learner and Transfer Open House,
Mountain View Garden Club meeting,
Seamus McGraw lecture “The End of Country,”
Save, Share, Spend,
Memory Care for Healthy Aging,
Job and Internship Fair,
Penn State Night at PNC Field, April 23 at the RailRiders home game vs. the Pawtucket Red Sox. Penn State alumni, students and fans are invited to register for an All-You-Can Eat Buffet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the KOST Tire Party Pavilion. Game time is 6:30 p.m. Also includes a raffle of Penn State items and more. Cost: $20 for the buffet and game. Info/tickets: 570-969-2255 ext. 3202 or psualum.com/affiliate/wsas.
Clarks Summit Fire Co. Auxiliary Night,
Friends of the Abington Community Library Spring Book Sale,
Mad Science: Electricity? Rocketry? Catapults?,
Rally for Robin Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon April 25 at Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. Cost: Adults, $8; children, $5. Takeouts will be available. There will also be a basket raffle, baked goods, and a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds will help defray Robin Hoyt Medeiros’ medical expenses. Info/donate: contact Dee Clark at 570-586-5684. Medeiros, of Newton Township, was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.
Night at the Races fundraiser for Dante Literary Society,
The Second Annual Abington Business and Professional Association’s (ABPA) Town Clean Up,
Keystone College Open House,
Pancakes and Poetry,
Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee Meeting,
Financial Education Workshop: Protecting Your Home, Assets and Portfolio,
Business Resource Training,
Ninth Annual Run for the Roses at the Kentucky Derby,
Waverly Waddle 5K Walk/Run, registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and race at 9 a.m. with Junior Waddle immediately following, May 9. To honor mothers and caregivers. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.
Etiquette Class: “Dining Boot Camp for Kids,”
shotgun start at 11 a.m. May 29 at Stonehedge Country Club. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.
Ninth Annual Flea Market and Craft Show,
