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THIS WEEK: March 14 – March 20

Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Choice of five pastas and five sauces. Salad, dessert and beverages included. Takeouts available. Adults pay $7; $5 for children 5 to 12 years old; children younger than 5 years dine free. Call 824-1674 Thursdays.

Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through volunteers and donations. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Contact the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 443-9424 for more information.

Lenten Lunches, noon every Wednesday for six weeks starting Feb. 29, Conyngham United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Conyngham. Sponsored by the Brothers in Christ group. Menu includes soup, bread, dessert and beverage. $3. A different local minister will provide a message each week.

Potato Pancake Sale, every Friday through Good Friday, Exeter Borough Hose Co. 1, 1405 Susquehanna Ave., Exeter. Pierogies, haluski and weekly specials will be offered. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Good Friday noon-8 p.m. Phone orders can be made by calling 602-0739.

Lenten Meals, 3-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, Wyoming Masonic Lodge 468, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Selections include potato pancakes, haluski, pierogies and red and white clam chowder. Eat in or take out. 885-1441 or 693-2608.

Fish and Shrimp Fry, Pierogie Sale, 3-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, Goodwill Hose Company No. 2, 451 W. Main St., Plymouth. $8 haddock meal; $9 shrimp meal; $12 for the Chief Feast (fish and shrimp). Meal includes fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, drink and dessert. Rentko’s pierogies $7 dozen and red clam chowder $3.50 small and $7 large. Walk in or delivery in Plymouth. 779-9778.

Fish Fry, 2-6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent, Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. $7 haddock; $8 shrimp. Homemade halushki, clam chowder and potato pancakes also available. Take out or eat in. 690-5411.

Lenten Food Sales, 4-7 p.m. Fridays to April 6, Maltby Fire Company, 253 Owen St., Swoyersville. Menu includes pierogies, haluski, potato pancakes, clam chowder and various fish dinners with French fries and coleslaw. Eat in or take out. 288-6572 or 287-3889.

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Dinner, 4-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, Sylvania Lodge hall, Reyburn, Shickshinny. $9.50 for adults and children under 12 are free.

Lenten Dinners, 4-6:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent, Transfiguration of Our Lord Church, Bliss and Center streets, Hanover section, Nanticoke. This week’s dinner features choice of soup, potato pancakes, apple sauce, sour cream, zucchini bake, beverage and dessert. $7. Take outs available without beverage. Contact Jill at 824-4603 by 11 a.m. on Fridays to place an advance order. For more information call the church rectory at 735-2262.

Fish Frys, 2-6:30 p.m. every Friday to March 30, Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, 269 E. Main St., Plymouth. $7.50 fried haddock; $8.50 fried shrimp. Potato pancakes, red clam chowder and halushki with homemade noodles will also be available. Eat in or take out. Stations of the Cross will take place after the dinner at 7 p.m.

Lenten Fish Fry, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. every Friday during Lent, St. Mary’s Parish Center, 1730 Fowler Ave., Berwick. $8. Dinner includes batter-dipped, fried fish or baked fish, breaded shrimp, chicken fingers and choice of French fries or baked potato and choice of cole slaw, corn or baked beans. Eat in or take out. 759-8113. Fax orders before 10 a.m. to 759-6637.

Lenten Food Sales, noon-5 p.m. every Friday during Lent, The Holy Name Society of St. Leo the Great/Holy Rosary Parish, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. Menu includes pierogies, halushki, clam chowder, mushroom soup and tuna hoagies. Eat in or take out.

Fish Dinners, 5-9 p.m. every Friday during Lent, West Wyoming Fraternal Order of Eagles, West Eighth Street, West Wyoming. $7. Open to the public.

Pierogie Sale, Women’s Organization of Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. $8 dozen, cheese pierogies only. Sold after 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays and 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses on Sundays, until all sold.

Soup, Bake and Book Sale, 8 a.m-6 p.m. March 15, Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, Hanover Township. Take outs only. $7 a quart. Soup of the month is Manhattan clam chowder. Pre-orders appreciated. Call Judi at 825-6914 or Barry at 831-5593.

Dine to Make a Difference Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. March 15, Bob Evans Restaurant, 920 Schechter Drive, Wilkes-Barre. Benefits the Salvation Army Women’s Home League. Bob Evans will donate 15% of proceeds for everyone who presents a special flyer from The Salvation Army. Flyers can be picked up at 17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre. 824-8741.

Lenten Food Sales, 11:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. March 16, St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre. Food will be served in the Social Hall cafeteria, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Menu includes potato-cheese pierogies, cabbage pierogies, homemade pizza, homemade soup, haluski and broccoli and shells. To order, call the church office at 822-6028 or the social hall at 829-9288.

Homemade Soups, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., March 16, Noxen United Methodist Church, Route 29, Noxen. Several varieties available. Served with bread and butter, beverage and dessert. Free will offering.

Pierogie Sale, noon-4 p.m. March 20, Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Order deadline is March 16. Pick up in the Cathedral parlors. To order call 822-7725.

Chili Cook-Off, 2 p.m. March 17, County Seat Tavern, Maple Street, Montrose. It is the 12th annual “Heat at the Seat” event. Music will be provided by My Own Monster. All proceeds benefit Endless Mountains Medical Care Foundation. For more information, or to register, call Noni or her staff at 278-9996.

Ham and Cabbage Dinner, 4-7 p.m. March 17, Conyngham United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Conyngham. Menu includes ham, cabbage, potatoes, applesauce, bread and butter, dessert and coffee, tea or iced tea. Take outs available. $9. For tickets call the church office at 788-3960, Jacque Wetzel at 788-3493 or email request to [email protected] .

Ham and Cabbage Dinner, 4-7:30 p.m. March 17, Mountain Post American Legion Auxiliary Unit 781. $8 adults; $4 children 6 to 12; children under 6 free. Auxiliary members asked to donate baked goods. Chances for Easter fundraiser will be sold. Handicapped parking available in the rear of the building. Contact Marie at 474-5379 or Bobette at 855-5706.

Ham and Cabbage Dinner, 4-8 p.m. March 17, West Side Club, 711 Mcalpine St., Avoca. $7. Take outs available.

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Supper, 4:30-7 p.m. March 17, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mt. Zion Road, Harding. $8 adults; $5 children 5-12. Take outs available starting at 4 p.m. For advance tickets call Carole at 388-6565 or Bob at 823-2484.

Chicken Dinner, noon-4 p.m. March 18, in the lower level of SS. Peter and Paul’s Church auditorium, 1000 Main Street, Avoca, sponsored by Queen of the Apostles Parish. Dinner includes a half chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, homemade cole slaw, rolls and butter, homemade dessert and beverages. Take outs available beginning at 11 a.m. A raffle will also be held. $9 adults; $4 children 12 and younger. To purchase tickets, call the rectory at 457-3412.

Poppy Seed and Nut Roll Sale, noon-4 p.m. April 4, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock St., Hughestown. $8. Orders due March 18. Contact Margaret at 451-0526; Lois at 654-4949; or Pam at 655-0043.

Italian Hoagie Sale, Muhlenburg United Methodist Church, Main Road, Hunlock Creek. $4 each. Orders due March 18. 256-3697.

Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m-1 p.m. March 18, Noxen Volunteer Fire Company, Stull Road, Noxen. $7.50 adults; $4 children under 12. Help support the Noxen Food Pantry by bringing a non-perishable food item and receive a free raffle ticket for a ham.

Sportsman’s Beast Feast, 6 p.m. March 24, sponsored by the Men’s Ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 317 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Event features a buffet of wild game cuisine and some domestic offerings. Speaker will be hunter, Steve Diehl. Open to the public free of charge. Reservations required and can be made by calling the church office at 654-2500 by March 19.

Halushki and Soup Sale, 3-5 p.m. March 21, SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, 20 Nottingham St., Plymouth. Bean vegetable and potato soup. $7 a quart. Take outs only. To order, call Ann at 829-4202 or Irene at 779-0634.

Lenten Fish Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. March 23, St. Mary’s Social Hall cafeteria, 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Take outs 4-5 p.m. $8 adults; $5 children under 10. Advance ticket sales only. Menu includes baked haddock, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, rolls, butter, dessert and beverage. Basket raffle drawing for Greek Catholic Union Lodge 53 will also be held.

Lenten Fish Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. March 23 and March 30, St. Andrew Parish, 318 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Dinners include fish, baked potato or fries, coleslaw, dessert, coffee, tea or juice. $9 adults; $4.50 children 10 and under. Clam chowder, halushki, pierogies, macaroni and cheese (with or without tomato sauce) and pizza will also be sold. Take outs available.

Welsh Cookie Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 24, The Bennett-Derr United Methodist Church, Chapel and New Grant streets, East End section, Wilkes-Barre. $3.50 per dozen. Must be pre-ordered by March 21. Email [email protected] or call 823-1469.

Ham Supper, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 24, Town Hill United Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Town Hill. Family-style ham dinner and homemade desserts.

Baba’s Kitchen, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25, downstairs hall at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, North River and West Chestnut streets, Wilkes-Barre. Menu includes home-made pierogies, halushki, breakfast strata, chili con carne, wimpies, other items and baked goods. 829-3051.

Spaghetti Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. March 24, Christ United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main Road, Mountain Top. $7 adults; $3.50 children 5-11; free for children under 5. Take outs 3-4 p.m. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and drinks.

Family-Style Ham Dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 24, Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 5383 Main Road, Sweet Valley. $9 adults; $5 children 6-11; free for children under 6. Take outs start at 4 p.m.

Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast, Candy and Bake Sale, 8-10 a.m., Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 253 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds benefit a mission trip to Honduras. $5.50 adults; $4.50 children 10 and under. Walk ins welcome. A basket raffle will also be held. Contact Donna Dietsch 299-720 between 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Homemade Easter Eggs, orders due March 25, Friendship Circle of Christ United Methodist Church, Mountain Top. $.90 each. Peanut butter chiffon, peanut butter crunch, coconut cream and butter cream. To order call Molly at 474-5311. Pick up orders at the church after services ending around 9:30 a.m. and noon on April 1.

“Welcome Spring” Breakfast, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 25, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Marymount Parish Center, South Hancock Street, Wilkes-Barre. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, mini bagels, Danish pastry, orange juice, coffee and tea. $8 adults; $6 children under 12. 824-7832.

Spaghetti Dinner, noon-4 p.m. March 25, Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne. $8 adults; $4 children under 12. Take outs available. A Chinese auction will be featured. Tickets available at the door, or by calling 287-6600.

Spaghetti Dinner, 4-8 p.m. March 27, Rodano’s on the Square, Wilkes-Barre, for YMCA Camp Kresge. $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under. Contact Mike “Mack” McElhinney, outdoor center director/YMCA Camp Kresge, at 823-2191 ext. 152, or [email protected] for tickets of more information.

Vegetable Soup, Haluski and Bake Sale, March 30, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Glen Lyon. $5 a quart. To order, call 735-7682 or 736-6908 by March 25. Pick up in the church basement on March 30.

Lenten Food Sale, 2-6 p.m. March 30, St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mt. Olivet Road, Carverton. Clam chowder, $7 a quart; haluski, $6 a quart; fresh-baked bread, $4 a loaf. Orders are due by March 25 and can be made by calling Michele at 696-2382 or Josephine at 675-1860.

Lenten Food, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 30, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Sacred Heart of Jesus hall, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. Selections include red clam chowder, pierogies, haluski, pizza and a bake sale. Eat in or take out.

Old-Fashioned Yuengling Beer-Battered Haddock Fish Dinner, 4-7 p.m. March 30, Knights of Columbus, St. Dennis Home Association at the former St. Dennis Church, Main Street, Glen Lyon. $9 adults; $5 children. Menu includes Yuengling beer-battered haddock filet, French fries, coleslaw, roll and butter, desserts and refreshments. Tickets may be purchased from any member, Pit Stop, Market Street, Nanticoke or at the door.

Homemade Rolls and Paska Bread, 1-4 p.m. April 4, Holy Resurrection Orthodox Cathedral, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Rolls available are nut, poppy seed, apricot and Lekvar (prune). Paska bread comes in small or large and with or without raisins. To order, call 822-7725 by March 28. Pick up in the Cathedral parlors.

Vegetable Soup and Halushki Sale, March 30, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, Glen Lyon. $5 a quart. Orders due March 25. Call 735-7682 or 736-6908 to order. Pick up in church basement. Bake sale will also be held.

Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30-7 p.m. March 30, Twin Boro Lions/Holy Family Church, Sugar Notch. $8 adults; $4 children under 12. Take outs 4-4:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door of the church hall, or by calling Chris Stasko at 735-5034.

Lenten Food Sale, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 30, The Parish of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 401 E. Main St., Miners Mills, Wilkes-Barre. Take outs only. Menu includes homemade clam chowder, halushki, pierogies, potato pancakes and Lenten baked goods. Walk-ins welcome. Large orders can be made in advance by calling 825-6540.

Ham Supper, 4 p.m. March 31, Jonestown United Methodist Church, Ridge Road, between Berwick and Benton. Family style. $8.50. Tickets sold at door. Bake and craft sale and homemade Easter eggs also available.

Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast, 8-10 a.m. March 31, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 253 Wilkes-Barre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Benefits the Heights Packers mini-football and cheerleading squads. $6 adults; $4.50 children under 12. Contact Michele Yelland at 820-0604 or Kathleen Viti at 822-1608.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 15, Dorrance Township Volunteer Fire Department, 402 Saint Johns Road, Wapwallopen. $7 adults; $3.50 children 6-12; free for children 5 and under. Tickets available at the door or from any member of the fire department. Take outs available. 868-6763.

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Four Seasons Golf Course dining hall, Slocum Street, Exeter, sponsored by Valley Lodge No. 499, West Pittston. Menu includes eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee, tea and juice. $7 adults; $3.50 children under 12. For more information, visit www.lodge499.com .