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THIS WEEK: MARCH 23 to 29, 2012

No Impact Man, about a family determined to abandon their consumptive lifestyle in Manhattan. Part of the Environmental Film Series of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wyoming Valley, Mount Olivet and Church roads, Wyoming. 7 tonight. Free. 972-7856 or uucwv.org.

Yoga for the Spring Equinox, with Kundalini yoga instructor Barbara Tierney. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10 a.m. Saturday. $10. 996-1500.

Zumbathon, a fundraiser by the Walking Divas Team of the 2012 Relay for Life of South Valley. With door prizes and refreshments. Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. $10. 740-0733.

Karaoke for Kamp, a fundraiser for Camp Setebaid, which assists diabetic children. With karaoke competitions for adults and children, door prizes and a buffet. Stagecoach Inn, 668 N. Hunter Highway, Drums. Saturday with doors at 11 a.m., children’s competition at 11:30 a.m. and adult competition 2 to 4:15 p.m. $10 with additional buffet fee of $8, $5 children. 459-0812.

Death, Dying and Lucid Dreaming: A Glimpse of Things to Come, with Mark Stavish, author of five books on spirituality including “Kabbalah for Health and Wellness.” Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. Registration: 693-1364.

Polar Bear Plunge, the 7th annual dive into Harveys Lake to raise money for the American Cancer Society. With food, drinks, raffles and prizes. Garrity Realty, Pole 89, Harveys Lake. Noon Saturday. $10 minimum contribution. 639-7209.

Trip of His Lifetime, a fundraiser for cancer victim John Agnello with raffles and food sales. Fire Station #4, 525 E. Broad St., Hazleton. 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday. 582-0603.

Fight for Air Climb, a fundraiser for the American Lung Association with participants climbing 22 flights of stairs at the Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Followed by a Penguins hockey game with proceeds benefiting the cause in part. Saturday with climb at 1 p.m. and game at 7:05 p.m. 823-2212.

Night at the Races, sponsored by the Dallas Lions Club. American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Saturday with doors at 5 p.m. and post time at 5:30 p.m. $5 includes food and drinks; $10 per horse. 675-4588.

Helping Women with Cancer, a benefit for the Karen Lavan Bokelman Foundation and Candy’s Place. Rodano’s, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday. $15 advance, $20 at the door includes food, beer and soda. 714-8800.

Night at the Races, a fundraiser for children’s programs at the Pittston Memorial Library. Jenkins Township Hose Company, 2 Second St., Pittston. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. $10 per horse. 654-9565.

Night at the Races. Our Lady of Peace School, 410 N. Abington Road, Clarks Summit. 6:30 p.m. Saturday. $10 advance, $15 at the door. 586-1741.

Love Your Library Night, a fundraiser for the Osterhout Free Library at the hockey match between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and St. John’s Ice Caps. With giveaways, food and drinks. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7:05 p.m. Saturday. 208-5415.

Ham Bingo, with basket and cash raffles, door prizes and bingo specials. St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 320 Vine St., Old Forge. Sunday with kitchen open at 11 a.m. and games at 1 p.m. 457-8275.

Designer Bingo, with gifts by Longaberger, Vera Bradley, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Pandora and more. St. Leo/Holy Rosary Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. Sunday with doors at 1 p.m. and games at 2 p.m. $20. 822-8788.

Ham Bingo, with cash and ham prizes. St. Patrick Parish Center, 411 Allegheny Ave., White Haven. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 406-9954.

Vendor Bingo, a benefit for car-accident victim Nicholas Legge. With prizes by Longaberger, Vera Bradley, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Avon and more. St. Jude School, 422 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 2 p.m. Sunday. $20 advance; $25 at the door. 403-5414.

The Land of Penn and Plenty: Bringing History to the Table, a program on making maple syrup. Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum, 22 Bald Mountain Road, McDade Park, Scranton. 2:30 p.m. Sunday. 963-4804.

Just for the Record, vinyl record sharing and discussion. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. Monday. 823-0156.

Get Acquainted Night, an open house at the facilities of the Northeast Pennsylvania Genealogical Society to look up data and do research using the library’s holdings. Hanover Green Cemetery Caretaker’s House, 689 Main Road, Hanover Township. 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 610-298-8417.

French Film Series, a screening of “White Material,” a 2009 drama set in Africa. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 941-4163.

No Impact Man, a film about a family abandoning its high-consumption lifestyle for one year. Lackawanna Environmental Institute, 10 Moffatt Drive, Covington Township. 6 p.m. Wednesday. Popcorn and light refreshments provided. Free but reservations required. 842-1506.

World Affairs Luncheon Seminar, on “Back to the Future: FDR’s Four Freedoms Go Global.” Presented by the Schemel Forum at Collegiate Hall, Redington Hall, 1120 Linden St., University of Scranton. Noon to 1:30 p.m. March 30. $20. Reservations: 941-7816.

Homeland Security: Where We Are, Ten Years Later, a discussion with a panel of experts including officials and attorneys from the Department of Homeland Security and a representative of the United Nations. Rooms 216-217, Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 1:30 p.m. March 30. Reservations (by March 23): 674-8045.

Benefit for Diane Nevel, a fundraiser for the Hodgkin’s lymphoma victim with food, raffles and music by Jerry’s Finger. Idetown Fire Company, 138 Route 415, Dallas. 6:30 to 11 p.m. March 30. $20, $35 per couple. 675-1529.

Pizza and a Movie Night, a family film about love and forgiveness. Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. March 30 with pizza at 5 p.m. and movie at 6 p.m. Free. 586-2885.

Knit and Crochet Group. All ages welcome. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 10:30 a.m. to noon March 31. Free. 821-1959.

Dance for Jayden, a Zumbathon fundraiser for the 7-year-old diabetes victim’s purchase of a trained service dog. With a silent auction, giveaways, refreshments and a Latin dance-inspired fitness party. Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, 40 W. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31. $10, $5 students. 823-2191.

Hips for Hope Dance-a-thon, a benefit for victims of last year’s flooding including Zumba, ballroom and line dancing running continuously through the afternoon. No partners necessary. Keystone College, La Plume. March 31 with registration at 1 p.m. and dancing 2 to 5 p.m. $10. 205-9389.

Free Movies at the Kirby, a screening of Steven Spielberg’s family classic “The Goonies” (PG). F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 2 and 8 p.m. March 31. 826-1100.

Ramona Singer, the star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New York,” holds a meet and greet at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono. 6 to 8 p.m. March 31. $20. 866-468-7619.

March Madness, a benefit for the Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center with hors d’oeuvres, buffet stations, desserts and a silent auction. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 6 to 11 p.m. March 31. Tickets at 823-6121.

Motorcycle and PowerSports Show, with contests and awards, cycle dealers, vendors and club representatives. Entries welcome at $7.50 per bike. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Noon to 5 p.m. April 1. $7.50. 598-9862.

Bingo for Life, a Wyoming Valley Relay for Life cancer fundraiser. American Legion, 354 E. State St., Larksville. April 1 with doors at 12:30 p.m. and games at 1:30 p.m. $10 advance; $12 at the door. 954-2290.

BEST BET

If a hurricane is bearing down on the Valley, do you head for your basement or run outdoors to chase down the storm? If it’s the latter, you’re a storm stalker, and the Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre has a day-long series of events on Saturday just for you. Join members of the Storm Stalkers Chaser Club to learn what storm chasers do and perhaps become an official storm spotter yourself. Sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. with “Thunderstorm Safety for Kids” followed by a “Junior Spotter Class,” both geared for ages 5 and up. Afternoon classes (for ages 12 and up) include a Basic Spotter Course at noon, an Advanced Spotter Course at 2 p.m. and a Storm Chaser Ethics Course at 4 p.m. Reserve your spot at any session by calling 821-1959.