Community calendar, week of April 29, 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] .
Abington Heights School District art shows featuring student artwork: 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.
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,
May Storytimes for Children, at Abington Community Library. Babies, ages 0-2 at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22; Toddlers, ages 2-3 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 7, 14 and 21; Preschool, ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 5, 12 and 19; After School Stories, Grades K-3, at 4 p.m. Thursdays, May 7, 14 and 21. Info: 570-587-3440.
The Penn State Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County and The Greenhouse Project offer series of events at the McNulty Greenhouse at Nay Aug Park,
A Closer Look Day Camp, Session one 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 29 through July 3; Session two, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 6 through 10 or Session three, 1 to 4 p.m. July 6 through 10, at Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center. For ages 5 and 6. This discovery-based camp nurtures children’s curiosity, wonder and creativity. Using the natural world as a catalyst for growth and development, children will develop connections to Earth by engaging in first hand experiences with plants and animals Cost: $70. Registration is required and space is limited. Info/register: 570-842-1506.
Financial Education Workshop: Protecting Your Home, Assets and Portfolio,
Business Resource Training,
Keystone College’s annual Spring Undergraduate Research and Creativity Celebration,
Veteran Aid and Attendant Benefit presentation, April 30 at Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy. Presenter Anissa Akulonis, Veteran Affairs Officer will highlight eligibility, how to apply and how to get your application processed. Info/reservations: 570-586-8080.
Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club monthly meeting,
United Methodist Women’s Spring Rummage Sale,
Game Night With Wii,
American Red Cross Blood Drive,
Countryside Community Church Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1 and 2. A half-price sale, excluding Grandma’s Attic, will be held 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. May 2. Baked goods and lunch available.
Ninth Annual Run for the Roses at the Kentucky Derby,
East Benton United Methodist Church annual Craft Fair and Chicken Barbeque, May 2 at the Fleetville Fire Hall, Route 407. Craft fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and chicken barbeque pickups (pre-sale only) available between 2 and 4 p.m. Includes more than 30 vendors. There will be also be two children’s book authors present and door prizes every hour. Lunch items and baked goods will be for sale by the East Benton United Methodist Women’s Group. Barbeque tickets: call Rick Hickox at 570-563-1834 or Country Cuts at 570-945-7858 or at the B&B Restaurant located at Exit 201 off I-81.
Gaming Club,
The Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard District BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) Training,
Empowerment Services with Andre Van Zyl, 11 a.m. May 3 at Clarks Summit Assembly of God Church, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. Also, 7 p.m. May 4 and 7 p.m. May 5.
Third Annual NEPA Boy Scouts of America Motorcycle “Send A Boy To Camp” Run, May 3. Registration from 9 to 11 a.m. at North American Warhorse, 1000 Dunham Road, Dunmore; kickstands up at 11:30 a.m.. Run ends at AJ’s Sportside Restaurant and Pub, 344 Rt. 507, Lake Wallenpaupack. Cost: pre-registration is $20 rider and passenger and day of race registration is $25 per rider and passenger. All riders and passengers receive a patch. The first 50 registered receives a free T-shirt. Info: 570-207-1227.
May the Fourth Be With You,
Knitting Group,
Boy Scouts Merit Badge Counselor Training,
Technology Scheduling Session,
A Salute to Scranton’s Nurses,
Technology Petting Zoo,
Tunkhannock Business and Professional Women present “And So It Goes” at Wine Down 2015, May 7 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the movie, there will be wine, finger foods, desserts, and door prizes. Cost: $20. Info: 570-836-3924.
“The Church and the Jews, Fifty Years After Vatican II” lecture,
NEPA Boy Scouts’ 2015 Sporting Clays Classic,
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 at the Waverly Community House. To honor mothers and caregivers. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.
Fly Fishing Introduction Course,
Family Sing-Along with Kj,
Mother’s Day Ballroom Brunch and Train Ride,
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary Ten Year Anniversary Fundraising Celebration Event, 6 to 8 p.m. May 11 at the State Street Grill, 114 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $15, will include hors d’oeuvres and drinks, raffle giveaways, and the reveal of the sanctuary’s new logo and website design.
Minecraft Meet-Up,
Foster Parent Info Event,
Lackawanna College’s School of Petroleum and Natural Gas Open House,
Technology Scheduling Session,
Kaffeeklatsch,
Intro to Primordial Sound Meditation program,
Etiquette Class: “Dining Boot Camp for Kids,”
Friends of the Dalton Community Library Herb Sale,
The 2015 Scranton Celtic Festival,
Wyoming Seminary Lower School Early Childhood Open House,
Countryside Community Church’s Annual Dutch Auction, May 16 at 14011 Orchard Drive. Covered dish dinner at 5 p.m. followed by the auction. Donation of gifts for the auction may be wrapped or unwrapped. Shawls, or “Warm Hugs,” have been given away to people in need such as chemotherapy patients and nursing home residents. The proceeds from this event go to fully fund the Warm Hugs outreach. Info: countryside-church.org or 570-587-3206.
Camp Half-Blood,
Election Day Dinner, 5 p.m. May 19 at the Factoryville United Methodist Church, 162 College Ave., Factoryville. Menu will include meat loaf, potatoes, vegestables, applesauce, roll, homemade dessert, coffee, tea, and juice. Cost: Adults, $8.50; children, $4.50; under 5 years old, free. Take-outs will be available.
Read to Dogs,
Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee Meeting,
The Anatomy of a College Application and How Not to Make Common Mistakes,
shotgun start at 11 a.m. May 29 at Stonehedge Country Club. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.
Movie night for kids,
LEGO Club,
The Enchanted World of Dragonflies and Damselflies,
Ninth Annual Flea Market and Craft Show,
Lackawanna Blind Association’s 29th annual William J. Jordan, M.D., Memorial Swing for Sight Golf Tournament, June 8, at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. Proceeds benefit the association’s programs. Reservations: 570-342-7613.
