Times Leader
THIS WEEK: DEC. 14 to 20, 2007
Winnie the Pooh’s Christmas Tail, the seasonal favorite, inspired by A.A. Milne’s classic characters, who inhabit the 100-Acre Wood, helping Eeyore find his tail on Christmas Eve. Shawnee Playhouse, One River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Today and Saturday at 10 a.m. 421-5093 or theshawneeplayhouse.com.
Wallace’s Watch Tower, a tale of Old Wallace Chymer, who reviews his past and plots his revenge on a village for banishing him to live out his life in a clock tower. In a bumbling attempt to curse young lovers, he kidnaps young Butternickle Blabbersmouth and forces Weldon Wippersnapper and his sidekick, Rufus Rumblebum, to come to her rescue. Watch as the time ticks away and see if Butternickle and her love are reunited. For children 5 and older, King’s College Theatre, North River Street (in the administration building), today at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and tomorrow at noon and 2 p.m.208-5825 or [email protected] . Free.
Miniature Memories, a model railroad exhibit with replicas of local buildings in downtown Scranton and the region. Open to the public through Dec. 30, Fridays and Saturdays, noon to 7:30 p.m.; Sundays through Thursdays, noon to 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, 1325 East Drinker St., Dunmore. Free. 346-2829.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, 7 South Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 11 a.m. to noon. 208-4700.
Snow White, an interactive adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale performed by Scranton Public Theatre. Recommended for ages 3 to 9. The Olde Brick Theatre, 128 West Market St., North Scranton. Saturdays through Dec. 22 at noon. $6. 344-3656.
Candy with Cathy, a candy-making extravaganza for ages 11 to 19. On the menu: dipping and drizzling chocolate peanut-buttery mixtures and making barks and molds. Included: a bag of treats to take home. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration: 823-0156.
Storytime and Book Signing with Enid Hinkes, author of “Police Cat,” the unsung rat-chasing hero of the Third District Police Station. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. Dec. 26 at 2 p.m. 829-4210.
Electronic Gaming Tournament. An online gaming tournament for ages 11 to 19. Sign in and out, keep track of your scores and compete for prizes for the highest scores in each game. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Dec. 26 to 29. Registration: 823-0156.
Knee-High Naturalists: Owls, interactive hands-on activities for ages 3 to 5. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. Registration: 403-2006.
Disney on Ice: Princess Classics, an all-new royal skating adventure to enchanted castles and magical worlds of favorite Disney princesses including Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Mulan. Wachovia Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Jan. 16-18 at 7 p.m.; Jan. 19 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m.; Jan. 20 at 1 and 5 p.m.; Jan. 21, 1 p.m. $49, $35, $20, $16, $12. 970-7600 or wachoviaarena.com.
Budgeting and Wise Use of Credit, a seminar created for high-school juniors and seniors but parents and younger teens are welcome. Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Jan. 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Registration: 823-0156.
From Cow to Cheese, farm activities for ages 6 to 12 including learning about the farm animals and their special winter care, daily barn chores with Farmer Christine, making and sampling cheese. Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Shavertown. Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to noon. $15. 696-2881.
Explore Winter, a nature session for ages 6 to 12 on snowflakes, ice and animal tracks. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. Registration: 403-2006.
Jeff Dunham, the ventriloquist and comedian performs a family show at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. 344-1111.
Max and Ruby. A new musical based on the Nickelodeon TV show about the Bunny siblings. A school show for preschool through grade three. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, a musical presentation by Two Beans Productions based on the classic book by Judith Viorst. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. $13. 344-1111.
Mad Science: Newton’s Revenge. Explore the zany side of science in a stage show that demystifies the laws of motion. A school show for grades one through seven. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. March 4 at 10 a.m. $6.50. 826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.
Harry the Dirty Dog, a children’s presentation about a little white dog who hates taking baths. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington St., Scranton. March 8 at 11 a.m. $13. 344-1111.
