REUNIONS
Abington Heights Class of 1966 50th Anniversary High School Reunion, June 4 at the Country Club of Scranton. The event will include music by The Glass Prism. Info: call Barbara Evans at 570-357-0196.
REMINDERS
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.
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater PA support group meetings, 7 to 8 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Info: call Rhonda Fallk at 570-585-8099 or Rita Fenton at 570-586-0179.
Stroke Support Group meetings, 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Moses Taylor Hospital. For survivors of stroke and their caregivers. Cost: free. RSVP/info: call Colleen Dodgson at 570-770-5257.
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 lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Over-eaters Anonymous meetings, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays at First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit. Cost: free. Info: 570-587-4313.
Abington Lions Club used eyeglasses collection, at Abington Community Library. Collected eyeglasses will be recycled and distributed to needy people in the United States and countries abroad. A yellow container is set up in the library.
The Women of Trinity Lutheran Church’s Monthly Bible Study, 12 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at 205 West Grove Street, Clarks Summit. All are welcome to this informal bible study. Bring a brown bag lunch. Info: call Joyce at 570-222-3041 or Carole at 570-587-1088.
Countryside Community Church Spring Flower Sale, at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. Pick up is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 7 and orders are due by Sunday, May 1. 10” Hanging Baskets will be offered this year in several colors and types. Pre-orders only. Cost: $20. Info: 570-947-2474, syoutz812@comcast.net or countryside-church.org.
DAILY EVENTS
Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. April 13 at the library. A group of tweens/teens in grades 5-12 focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections and more.
A Spring Sustainability Symposium, 7 p.m. April 13 in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center at The University of Scranton. Features a student panel discussion about climate change.
‘Not Your Grandmother’s’ Designer Purse Bingo, 5 to 9 p.m. April 15 at Brooks Theatre on the campus of Keystone College. Bingo games begin at 6 p.m. Prizes will include designer handbags, gift baskets and more. Proceeds will support the college’s hospatility and event planning students with their new four-year hospatility business management program. Cost: $20 online by visiting Eventbrite.com and searching for the Keystone College Designer Purse Bingo or $25 at the door. Info: brenda.lidy@keystone.edu or 570-945-8334.
Tails for Troops, 12 to 3 p.m. April 16 at McDade Park. Marywood University’s Student Veterans Alliance is teaming up with the non-profit organization, Dog T.A.G.S., to raise money to pair veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or Military Sexual Trauma (MST), with rescued shelter or adopted dogs and put them through service dog training. Features a K-9 Talent and Dog Pageant with first and second place overall pageant awards for most patriotic and best trick, along with local shelter dogs available for adoption, food and local vendor sales, basket and 50/50 raffles and music by Rock 107’s Prospector. Cost: free admission. Info: 570-961-4584 or sva@m.marywood.edu.
Clarks Summit Borough Mayor Patty Lawler’s Second Annual Brunch honoring ‘Good Neighbors,’ 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 16 at the Ramada. Includes brunch, door prizes, entertainment, raffle baskets and more. Guest speaker: Katie McGinty. Cost: $22. Tickets: advance only, by calling 570-585-4804.
Marywood University Undergraduate Open House, April 16. For high school students and their parents. The program will begin with registration at 9 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge in the Nazareth Student Center. Info: 570-348-6234 or marywood.edu/admissions/.
Penn State Master Gardeners’ Earth Day celebration, 12 to 4 p.m. April 16 at The Mall at Steamtown in Scranton. The latest research-based information will be available on topics such as composting, tree care, growing vegetables, pollinator friendly gardening, container gardening and more. There will be prizes and seedling trees to take home. Cost: free. Info: 570-963-6842.
The Endless Mountains Model Railroad Club meeting, 6 p.m. April 16 at the club building, 7837 Route 29, Dimock. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Work sessions periodically throughout the month. Info: emmrrc.wix.com/trains or 570-278-3992.
Free shredding event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 in the Scranton High School/Stadium parking lot on Providence Road. Sponsored by State Rep. Marty Flynn, D-Lackawanna. A limit of four boxes or large trash bags per person is requested. Cost: free; participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to help the less fortunate. Info: 570-342-4348.
Essential oils informational program with Bridgette, 6 to 7 p.m. April 19 at the Abington Community Library. Attendees will learn what essentials are, their benefits and an overview of several oils that can be used daily. Cost: free.
Mountain View Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m. April 19 at the Clifford Fire Hall, Route 106. This month’s speaker is Gayle O’Brien from Humming Hill Lavender Farm and Apiary, who will give a presentation on “Growing Lavender in NEPA.” Info: contact Mary Ann O’Pecko at maopecko2000@yahoo.com or 570-785-5691.
Earth Day Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19, at the DeNaples Center Patio at The University of Scranton. Students will join area business representatives at an event featuring interactive presentations and information about the environment and sustainability practices.
Edible Landscaping, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 20 at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center in Covington Twp. Donna Zagrapan, from the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners Program will present an informative program designed for beginner to seasoned gardeners. Topics include how to get started; best management practices; when, where and what to plant; how to maintain an edible landscape and the best way to enjoy your harvest, including recipes. Cost: $5 per person. Pre-register (required): 570-842-1506.
Lecture on Pope Francis’s Encyclical Letter, 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the McGowan Room, in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life at Marywood University. The third lecture in the series on Pope Francis’s Encyclical Letter, Laudato Si (Praised Be You): A Conversation on the Care of “Our Common Home.” A panel will discuss issues such as greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and pollution. Cost: free. Info: contact Mary Ann Smith at 570-348-6211, ext. 2528 or masmith@marywood.edu.
Coffee and Confidence, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. April 20 at The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave., Scranton. A free information session for women interested in exploring the idea of starting their own businesses. Designed for women with lower incomes, those in transition or those trying to make a better life for themselves and their families, the session will offer women support and guidance in determining if self-employment is an option for them. Cost: free. Info/register: contact Francene Dudziec at 570-941-4168 or francene.dudziec@scranton.edu or register online at scrantonsbdc.com.
Presentation on the benefits of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 5:30 p.m. April 20 in the Graf Community Room, Allied Services Luger Rehab Center, 475 Morgan Highway. Cost: free. Reservations: 1-888-REHAB-PA or alliedservices.org/events.
Effective Communication workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 21 in the Scout Room at the Waverly Community House. The next installment of the Comm’s free wellness series. Speaker, author, executive coach and trainer Behnam Bakhshandeh will teach participants how to be responsible for their communication and for how it is received by their listeners; how to be clear and effective when communicating; and how to speak the truth without causing upsets for others and for themselves. Cost: free. Info: 570-586-8191.
Marywood University’s 15th annual Release the Light sexual assault awareness program, 3 to 6 p.m. April 21 on the campus green in front of the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts. The rain location is in the Fireplace Lounge, in the Nazareth Student Center. This year’s program is an outdoor fair, featuring EJ the DJ, a bounce house, games, speakers and information tables. There will be a “Let Your Feet Speak” march through campus at 4:30 p.m. Cost: free. Info: 570-348-6245.
Woodcock Watch and Art Show, 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 22 at the Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock. Celebrate Earth Day with Tunkhannock Middle school artwork focusing on American Woodcocks at the Howland Preserve, part of the North Branch Land Trust. After viewing the artwork in the historic red barn, Rebecca Lesko will lead those interested in viewing the Woodcocks doing their swirling mating dance later the evening. Info: howlandpreserve.com.
Earth Day Open House, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23 at Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Features demonstrations, educational materials, live music, children’s craft and story time, a medication take back event and more. Info: 570-586-9684 or everythingnaturalpa.com.
Countryside Community Church Shaklee Fundraiser, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 23 at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. Shaklee offers all-natural nutrition (vitamins, protein shakes), cleaning, and beauty products that are pure, safe and green. Promotional period will run from April 23 through May 22. Info: 570-947-2474, syoutz812@comcast.net or countryside-church.org.
Scranton Charter Day, April 23 at various times and locations. In honor of the city’s 150th anniversary, a host of special events will be held, including historic walking tours, a sesquicentennial Luncheon, quilting club display, LEGO contest, choir showcase, an architectural scavenger hunt, 150th birthday party, fireworks and more. Info: scrantontomomorrow.org or 570-963-1575.
SIAMO Italian Conversation Hour, 2 p.m. April 24, at the Taylor Community Library, 710 S. Main St., Taylor. Info: 570-290-7212, info@siamonepa.com or siamonepa.com.
Annual Adrian Miller Memorial Chicken Barbeque, 3 to 6 p.m. April 24 in the parish hall of the Church of the Epiphany in Glenburn. The money raised will be used to fund the church acolytes’ annual trip to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for the National Acolyte Festival in October. Takeouts available. Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Reservations: 570-563-1564. Walk-ins are welcome while supplies last. Info: epiphanyglenburn.org.
Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m. April 26 at Clifford United Methodist Church, Main Street, Clifford. A take out and dine in option will be available. Cost: $8.95. The meal includes the dinner, dessert and a drink.
Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. April 26 at the library. A group of tweens/teens in grades 5-12 focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections and more.
Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m. April 27 at the Triton Fire Hall, 116 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Info: download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Backyard Beekeeping: Internal and Environmental Challenges, 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center in Covington Twp. This workshop will focus on the various challenges faced by the honeybee, and how to proactively manage them. Topics will include colony collapse disorder, resultant honeybee losses and what this means to beekeepers, American Foulbrood, honeybee stress diseases, the Varroa Mite, Nosema, insects, bears and small animals, apiary inspection and a review of the apiary calendar. Cost: $25. Pre-register (required): 570-842-1506.
Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m. April 29 at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Hwy. Info: download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Walk for Epilepsy, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30 at PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic. Info/register: epilepsywalknepa.org, 215-629-5003 or 800-887-7165.
Seventh annual “You Live Here, You Should Know This” local history game show, 6 p.m. April 30 at the Slocum Hollow Bar at the Lodge at Montage Mountain. sponsored by The Lackawanna Historical Society and planned by local students from Valley View and Riverside High Schools. Players on eight teams will answer Jeopardy- style questions about people, places, and events in Lackawanna County. Cost: $10 general admission and $5 for students. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Info: 570-344-3841 or lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Bluebells Festival, 1 p.m. May 1 at the Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock. Includes activities such as crafts, children’s scavenger hunt and amphibian and reptile search, a hike led by Jeff Mitchell, wild edibles walk, meditation, yoga, Bluebells art with Ali Wilson, bird walk with Joe DeMarco, photo booth themes, a basket raffle and more. Cost: free.
Return from the Tropics: A Story of Migratory Birds, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. May 4 at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 MacKenzie Road, Covington Township. Join Darryl and Jackie Speicher from the Pocono Avian Research Center for an informative migratory bird presentation followed by a birding hike. An indoor presentation will be available for inclement weather. Geared to all ages. Cost: $5 per person. Pre-registration is required. Info/register: 570-842-1506.
#HistoricScranton Unveiling Event of HARB properties at First Friday, 6 to 9 p.m. May 6 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Leadership Lackawanna invites community members to join in the unveiling of its yearlong project, the compilation of all Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) properties in an online, publicly accessible resource. Includes hors d’oeuvres, walking tours of historic properties, and a cash bar. Cost: Free.
A Knight at the Races, May 21 at St Patrick’s Church Hall, 205 Main St., Nicholson. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first race is at 7 p.m. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Abington Council 6611. Cost: $10 (includes beer, wine and food). Horses are $10 each. Winner gets $50. Must be 21 years old or older to attend. Info: contact Tony Dalasio at 570-586-1566 or Bob Liples at 570-878-7210.
BOOK SALES, AUCTIONS & VENDOR FAIRS
Waverly Elementary School Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16 at 103 Waverly Road, Waverly. Items can be donated from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 11 through 15 in the school lobby. Local pickup available by contacting Beth Scialpi at 570-499-4285 or bethbut78@gmail.com. No TVs or computers.
The Dalton Community Library’s Book and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16. Features a selection of adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, magazines, paperbacks, recordings, baked goods and more for sale. Donations are accepted year round. Info: 570-563-2014.
Countryside Community Church Annual Dutch Auction, April 30 at the church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit. A covered dish dinner will be held at 5 p.m., followed by the Auction. Donation of gifts for the auction may be wrapped or unwrapped. Proceeds fund the “Warm Hugs” outreach. Info: 570-587-3206 or www.countryside-church.org.
The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library’s annual Book and Tag Sale, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 30 and 12 to 4 p.m. May 1 in the Scranton Heritage Room on the fifth floor of the library. Book prices begin at $1 and the large assortment of used hardcover and paperback books available for sale include children’s books, cookbooks, fiction and non-fiction, as well as vinyl records, compact discs, audiocassettes and tag sale items. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment. A preview sale will be held on April 29, for Friends’ members and Schemel Forum members. Info: call Barbara Evans at 570-941-4078.
CHILDREN’S EVENTS
Tom Knight show, 11 a.m. April 14 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Join Tom Knight and his puppets for a collection of songs and skits for children about the environment, animals, food and books. Cost: free; Sponsored by the Tunkhannock Junior Women’s Club and Toni Hockman. Tickets: 570-996-1500 or at the door while they last.
Block Party, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 14 at Abington Community Library. Children ages 3-7 may join in the free play with blocks, vehicles, animal and people figures. No throwing blocks and no knocking someone else’s building down. No registration required.
Beginner Spanish language classes for children, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. six Thursday afternoons beginning April 14 at the Waverly Community House. Instructor: Rebecca Petrini. For children ages 5 to 10, the course is designed to introduce children to basic Spanish vocabulary, including but not limited to numbers, colors, the alphabet and meet and greet phrases in a variety of contexts.Cost: $65 (includes materials). Info: 570-586-8191, waverlycomm.org or visit Waverly Community House on Facebook.
Homemade Bird Feeders, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 15 at the Abington Community Library. Students in grades 4-6 may come make homemade bird feeders and enjoy snacks.
Junior League presents: Kids in the Kitchen, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 17 at the Abington Community Library. Celebrate Earth Day with a story and prepare a healthy snack. For children ages 3-6. Info: 570-587-3440.
Natural Wonders: Awakening Amphibians, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 21 at the Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center in Covington Twp. For children ages 3-6 and a guardian. Feel a frog and learn about its extraordinary life cycle. Children will use their senses to learn about frogs as they search for the critters around the property. Cost: $8. Pre-register (required): 570-842-1506.
Mad Science: Use the Force, 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 23 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. For ages 7 to 14. Instructor: Rand Whipple, of Box of Light Studios. Cost: $17. Info/register: 570-996-1500.
