REMINDERS
Geisinger Community Medical Center’s free stroke support group, 4 to 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the GCMC Professional Office Building, first floor, CME room, 315 Colfax Ave., Scranton. Led by GCMC stroke program coordinator Margy Kester, R.N., MS, the meetings feature different stroke-related topics. Light refreshments are provided. Info/register: call Margy Kester at 570-703-7453.
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.
Moses Taylor 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 second Wednesday of each month at 205 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. A light lunch is served, followed by fellowship and a Bible study. Cost: free. Info: call Joyce at 570-222-3041 or Carole at 570-587-1088.
All You Can Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the third Sunday of every month at the Clarks Summit Fire Company No. 1, Inc., 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $9 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.
Rotary Club of the Abingtons weekly meetings, 12:10 p.m. on Thursdays at the Ramada and 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Blu Wasabi.
Bereavement Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month and 12:30 to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at VNA Hospice and Home Health, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant. Park in the rear of building and enter through glass door. This traditional group assists participants in learning to cope with the new challenges facing them as they grieve. Facilitated by professional counselors. Info: 570-383-5180.
Full Moon Hikes, multiple dates at the Endless Mountains Nature Center in Tunkhannock. Schedule: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 6; 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4; and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Cost: free. Info: endlessnature.org.
CHILDREN’S & TEENS’ EVENTS
Painting with Sharon Mcardle, 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Abington Community Library. For students in grades 5-12. An opportunity for teens who always wanted to take painting classes but were afraid to try. Cost: $8 materials fee, due to instructor at time of class. Info/register: 570-587-3440.
Teen Reading Lounge, Aug. 25 at the Abington Community Library. Students in 9th-12th grades will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 to discuss “When Dimple Met Rishi” by Sandhya Menon. Students in 5th-8th grades will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 to discuss “Nimona” by Noelle Stevenson. Both group times will also include refreshments and an activity. Info/register: 570-587-3440.
Abington Heights Back to School Carnival, 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the high school. Rain or shine. Features free games, food for sale, a dunk tank and more. Meet the Comets at 7:30 p.m. Cost: free admission.
MARKETS, SALES & VENDOR FAIRS
Music on the Lawn Craft Fair and Yard Sale, 1 p.m. Aug. 26 on the grounds of the Lake Winola United Methodist Church, Maple Drive, Mill City. Rain or shine. Vendors sought. The craft fair/yard sale begins at 1 p.m., with live Christian music at various times throughout the day between 2 and 7:30 p.m., a chicken barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. a campfire for roasting marshmallows at 7:30 p.m. and a movie showing of “Joyful Noise” from 8 to 10 p.m. by the campfire. Cost: free admission; a free will offering will be taken to offset band expenses. Chicken barbecue full dinner tickets are $9 pre-sale and $10 the day of; tickets for chicken halves only will be available the day of for $5. Benefits Young People in Recovery of Wyoming County. Barbecue tickets and vendor info: call Mark at 570-351-7365. Other info: visit the “Lake Winola United Methodist Church Music on the Lawn” Facebook page or bit.ly/2qcoh82.
Annual Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 10-12 at Saint John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield.Vendor/Crafter applications are still being accepted by the committee. Vendor info: contact Joan Zaleski at 570-254-6882 or 570-906-4520.
DAILY EVENTS
Veterans Outreach, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at State Rep. Marty Flynn’s office, Jay’s Commons, 409 N. Main Ave., Scranton. A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The American Legion representatives are available to discuss pensions and other compensation, education, health care and death benefits. Legion membership is not required to take advantage of the help, but anyone interested in speaking to the advisers is recommended to schedule an appointment by calling 570-342-4348.
State Rep. Marty Flynn’s annual Senior Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25 at St. Joseph’s Hall, Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Scranton. Older residents of the 113th Legislative District are invited. In addition to the government and exhibitor information, the event includes free health screenings, door prizes and light refreshments. Info: 570-342-4348.
Clarks Summit Wellness Expo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at 312-320 South State Street. Connect with local businesses, authors and experts on how to enhance and strengthen health and wellness. Info: bit.ly/2ulu4tL.
The 42nd annual La Festa Italiana, Sept. 1-4 on Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton. Features more than 80 vendors offering Italian food and continuous live entertainment. Cost: free admission. Info: lafestaitaliana.org.
Waverly United Methodist Church’s 48th Annual Bull Roast, 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Waverly United Methodist Church. New this year is a silent auction. Ten percent of all proceeds benefits missions. Cost: $14 for adults and $6 for children under the age of 10. Info: contact Holly Gilpin at 570-561-3371.
Lattimer Massacre Anniversary Presentation, 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Lackawanna Historical Society’s headquarters, the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Join the Lackawanna Historical Society for a program by Bill Bachman to mark the 120th anniversary of the Lattimer Massacre, a tragedy that occurred on September 10, 1897 near Hazelton and pitted coal company owners, the sheriff of Luzerne County, and striking miners against each other with a deadly outcome. Bachman will lead a discussion on the Lattimer Massacre and how it relates to current topics. Info: 570-344-3841 or lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
United Way Kick-off Clam Bake, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Cooper’s Seafood House, 701 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Join Campaign Chair Dan Santaniello, CEO of Fidelity Bank, and celebrate the start of the 2017-18 United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties’ Campaign and Day of Caring. Cost: $30. RSVP by Sept. 1. Info: 570-343-1267 or uwlc.net.
Matthew’s Miraculous Ice Cream Stand For Pediatric Cancer Awareness, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Hillside Park, 1188 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Building on his momentum from his hot cocoa stand last December, Matthew Christian McDonnell, who has been battling stage IV Wilm’s tumor (kidney cancer) since age three, is hosting an ice cream social to continue his efforts to fund a cure for childhood cancer.
Our Lady of the Abingtons 50th Annual Fall Festival, 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 9 and 12 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 on the church grounds, 700 West Main St., Dalton. Includes a pig roast on Saturday and a chicken barbecue on Sunday. Also features food and baked goods, basket raffles, silent auction, book nook, white elephant, children’s games, hay rides, live entertainment, antique cars and more. Cost: free parking and admission. Info: 570-563-1622.
Nicholson Bridge Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 on Main Street, Nicholson at the intersection of routes 11 and 92. Features a variety of vendors, live entertainment, food and more. Info: 570-942-4191.
Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s 122nd Annual Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Holiday Inn Wilkes-Barre – East Mountain. Cost: $35. Register/info: contact Amber Loomis at 570-823-5144 or ALoomis@fsanepa.org.
Nonprofit fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at The University of Scranton. The Campus Ministries’ Center for Service and Social Justice will hold its annual fair for local nonprofit organizations seeking college-age volunteers. The event provides a forum for The University students and student clubs interested in service projects to meet with area nonprofit organizations offering volunteer opportunities. The registration deadline for organizations to participate is Tuesday, Sept. 5. Info/register: 570-941-7429 or ellen.judge@scranton.edu.
Chicken barbecue, 2 to 6 p.m. or until sold out, Sept. 16 at the VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Rd, Clarks Summit. Hosted by the the VFW Post 7069 and Auxiliary. Cost: $10 for adults and $4.50 for children. Pre-sale tickets (preferred): call 570-586-9821 or 570-587-5663.
A Pilgrimage to National Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Mass., Sept. 20. The Knights of Columbus, Abington Council #6611 is sponsoring a bus trip to Divine Mercy National Shrine, departing from Our Lady of the Abingtons Church, Dalton, at 7:45 a.m. with a second departure from St. Gregory’s Church, Clarks Green, and returning at 10 p.m. Guest celebrant priest is Father Arbogaste Satourn, pastor of Our Lady of the Abingtons and St. Patrick’s churches. Cost: $69 per person includes round trip bus fare, shrine entrance fee, complimentary breakfast items and full-course meal during return trip. Info/reservations: contact Duane Valence at 570-563-3014 or Tony Dalasio at 570-587-4671.
Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Clifford United Methodist Church, Main Street, Clifford. Take out or dine in. Cost: $8.95 donation.
NEPA Alliance Annual Dinner, Sept. 28 at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. A reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker will be Denny Corby, corporate speaker, entertainer and mentalist. Sponsorship is available for this event by contacting Donna Hritz at 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929. Cost: Members receive one complimentary ticket and additional member tickets are $65; board member tickets are $55; non member tickets are $75; Tables of eight are $55 per person. RSVP by Sept. 21. Reservations/info: 570-655-5581 or 866-758-1929.
The University of Scranton Open House, 9 a.m. Oct. 22 on campus. Prospective students and their families can learn about the university’s 66 undergraduate majors and meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. Student-led campus tours will be conducted and representatives of student organizations, athletic teams and programs of excellence will also be available. The event includes a complimentary brunch. Info: 1-888-SCRANTON or scranton.edu/admissions.
The University of Scranton Open House, 9 a.m. Nov. 5 on campus. Prospective students and their families can learn about the university’s 66 undergraduate majors and meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. Student-led campus tours will be conducted and representatives of student organizations, athletic teams and programs of excellence will also be available. The event includes a complimentary brunch. Info: 1-888-SCRANTON or scranton.edu/admissions.
