Luzerne Bank accepting Toys for Tots
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Luzerne Bank Wyoming office will accept toy donations for their annual Toys for Tots drive. Please consider a donation of an unwrapped new toy or book for a less fortunate child.
Borough notes
Wyoming Borough reminds residents that blowing, raking or pushing leaves into the roadway is strictly prohibited. In preparation for the potential heavy rainfalls, residents are asked to assist the DPW with clearing leaves away from storm drains.
The West Side Santa Parade will be held at 3 p.m. today, Nov. 18. The parade is a joint project with Forty Fort Borough. The parade lineup is at 2 p.m. on First Street in Wyoming. Area fire departments, EMS units and organizations are invited to attend.
Parade participants are asked to please contact the municipal office at 693-0291, extension 1 to register. The parade will proceed from First Street along Wyoming Avenue into Forty Fort Borough, concluding at the Forty Fort Park.
Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival in the Butler Street Park: Saturday, Nov. 24. Santa arrives by fire truck and lights the tree at dusk.
Children’s Holiday Party: Sunday, Dec. 9, 1 to 3 p.m., Tenth Street School Cafeteria
Wyoming Holiday House Contest judging: Judging will occur the weekend of Dec.14-15.
All events are free and open to the public.
Senior citizens
The Wyoming/ West Wyoming Seniors will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at St Monica’s meeting rooms with Frank Perfinski presiding.
Servers are Joan Kwasny, Theresa Kennedy and George Kraynak.
Birthdays for November are Charmaine Potenza, Paul Piccillo, Helen Ostrowski and Marie Schwiger.
Fifty-fifty winners last meeting were Paul Delaney, Donna Pocceschi, Armonde Casagrande and Frank Perfinski. The Bingo jackpot winner was George Kraynak.
Nomination of officers was held for the year 2013 and 2014. Nominated were Frank Perfinski, president; Sam DeSalvo, vice president; Joan Kwasny, secretary; Donna Pocceschi and Irene Zelinski, treasurer. Election will take place at the Nov. 20 meeting.
Past President Marion Pocceschi conducted the nominations.
Plans for the annual Christmas dinner party were completed by the committee consisting of Paul Delaney, Marion and Donna Pocceschi, Angie Zagursky, Irene Zelenski and Theresa Alexander. Dinner will be served at noon. Payments of $10 for members and $12 for guests must be made at this meeting.
There will be refreshments and Bingo will be played.
St. Monica’s news
There will be a special collection this weekend by the Diocese of Scranton for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Parish Calendar: Pre-K C.C.D. – classes have started in the Parish Center. Mary Smith is the teacher and interested parents should call the parish office to register or for more information.
Senior Citizens meet at 1:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month in the church hall. Nite at the Races: The fundraising committee is planning the Nite at the Races for Feb. 8, 2013. Anyone interested in helping can all Tom Tomsak at 237-2188. The first planning session will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19 after Mass.
Autumn Fund Raiser 2012: Vacation Sweepstakes Tickets – sponsored by St. Monica Parish, West Wyoming are available for purchase. Ticket cost is $20 and is based on the PA Big Four Daily Number Monday thru Saturday. Prizes include a trip to Cancun for two, New York City trip for two, $1,000.00 in Cash (These three prizes are for EXACT Matching Number.) Many other prizes are awarded for other combinations.
To purchase a ticket(s), call the rectory at 693-1991 (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday) or Howard Kelley at 693-1521. Ticket returns must be made no later than Monday, Nov. 26. Parishioners may deposit them in the collection basket. Winners will be notified weekly.
The Music Ministry at St. Monica is sponsoring a concert by the Catholic Choral Society at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 in the church. The group will perform Advent and Christmas music under the direction of Ann Manganiello. A social in the hall will follow the performance.
Library news
Storyteller Daria Marie Walsh and Poet Paul H. Tubb will visit the Wyoming Free Library at noon on Saturday, Nov. 24, bringing a show of storytelling and poetry from Ireland. The couple, who have been married eight years, reside in the seaside village of Howth, County Dublin. Daria is a native of Wilkes-Barre and a graduate of Bishop Hoban High School and King’s College.
Daria and Paul have performed their stories, poems and songs all over Ireland at events and festivals including The Children’s Books Festival, Listowel Writers Week and Poetry Now.
Paul has three books in print and one Kindle-only, his latest book A Poet’s Nonsensical Journey through England, Scotland and Wales was released earlier this year. Daria is a regular storyteller with Milk & Cookie Stories in Temple Bar, Dublin and released her first storytelling CD, The Wonderful Adventures of Lorcan the Lamb and His Woolly Coat – Part 1.
The pair will present the Wyoming Free Library with a signed collection of their books and CD. This show is suitable for all ages. Call the library at 693-1364 to register.
Friends of the Wyoming Free Library will hold a holiday book sale on Dec. 1.
There will also be an appearance by Santa Claus and children can have their picture taken with him. There will be handmade crafts, storytelling carol singing and crafts.
Call the library at 693-1364 for more information.
Friends of the Wyoming Free Library invite you to bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, or sewing to the library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the first and fourth Wednesday of the month. You can create your own projects or learn how to do something new from one of the Friends or guest instructors.
Call the library at 693-1364 to register.
Friends of the Wyoming Free Library have launched a brand new web-based store on Etsy.com. You can buy unique handcrafted items such as cat toys and sachets as well as pillows, pet coats and many other crafts we make for the holidays. Go to TheCraftyAnt store on Etsy.com. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Free Library.
Friends of the Wyoming Free Library held elections recently for officer posts. Those elected are Susan Doty, president; Lindsay Rysz, vice president; Ronnie Spliethoff, secretary; Mary Sinibaldi, assistant secretary; and Rae Anusiewicz, treasurer.
