Newton Recreation Center fall and winter hours, 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through May. The center is located at 1814 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit. Info: Carol at 570-586-7808.
Introduction to the Japanese martial art of Aikido, classes meet Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Fire Hall, 321 Bedford St. The class will help improve conditioning, balance, flexibility and self-defense skills. Cost: $15 per class. Info: John Palumbo at 570-587-5791.
Scranton Tennis Club Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at the club, 1029 Morgan Hwy., Clarks Summit. The event will include a free tennis clinic with tennis pro Joe McNulty at noon. The drill clinic is open to members and non-members of all ages and skill levels. Free court play will also be available following the clinic. The Open House offers prospective members a chance to play, meet members, sign up at a discounted new membership rate, enjoy complimentary refreshments and join leagues and play groups.
Abington Junior Comets football and cheerleading registration, noon to 2 p.m. May 20 in the team room of the high school field house. Also, 9 a.m. to noon June 10 during the Forever Young Fishing Derby at Hillside Park.
Spring Golf Clinic, 10-11:30 p.m. May 20-21 and June 3-4 at Summit Hills Golf Course, 1235 Country Club Rd., Clarks Summit. Instruction will be provided by PGA pro Gene Moore. Cost: $120 per clinic. Participants should bring a putter, iron and fairway wood.
Free Introduction to Fly Fishing Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20 at Lackawanna State Park. Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. May 17 and can be completed online at www.fishandboat.com under the calendar of events section. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis and space is limited. The course is designed for families interested in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment, casting techniques and on water skills.Participants should dress for outdoor weather. No fishing equipment or license needed. The program will be held rain or shine. Info: Allan Schreffler at 570-477-2206 or alschreffl@pa.gov.
2nd annual Knights of Columbus St. Anne’s Council 8K Trail Run and 2K walk, 9:30 a.m. May 21 at Aylesworth Park, 511 Hudson St., Jermyn. Registration: 8 a.m. on race day or kofcscranton.com. Cost: $20 until May 10, then $25. Proceeds will benefit the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville. Awards will be given to the top-3 male and female runners and walkers.
21st annual Comm Classic Golf Tournament, shotgun start at noon May 22 at Glen Oak Country Club, 250 Oakford Rd., Clarks Summit. Info: 570-586-8191, ext. 2 or www.waverlycomm.org. Captain and crew format. Gross score prizes, raffle prizes. a $2,500 putting competition and a $10,000 Hole-in-One prize. Cost: $175 per golfer, includes a lunch, cocktail hour, dinner buffet, gift raffle and live auction; $50 for cocktails and dinner. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit programming at the Waverly Community House.
Duryea at Dusk 5K and Festival, 5 p.m. June 3 at Duryea Community Park. The event will include a 5K run, one-mile fun walk, and festival featuring food, games, basket raffles, local business vendors and a deejay. Run/walk cost: $20, $25 on race day, includes a T-shirt. Register: runsignup.com/duryea. Info/sponsorships: duryeaatdusk@gmail.com.
8th annual Tyler Kubilus Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash, 9 a.m. June 10 at Lakeland High School. Cost: Running/Walking (18+): $20, Running/Walking (17 and under): $15. The prices will be $20 and $25 on race day (registration 7:30 to 9 a.m.). A Kids Dash will begin at 10:30 a.m. Cost: $5 per child (registration on race day only). All kids will receive a race bib and finisher’s ribbon. Parents may accompany their kids around the track for free. The first 100 people to register will receive a T-shirt. Three sponsorships levels are also available (Gold $75, Silver $30, Bronze $20). Register: http://bit.ly/2oRqYyR, sponsorships: contact race director Carol Kubilus at 570-563-5120 or 570-357-3483.
11th annual Little Sisters of the Poor Golf Tournament, noon registration, 1 p.m. shotgun start June 10 at the Scranton Municipal Golf Course, Mount Cobb. Captain and crew format. Cost: $100 per golfer, includes green fees, cart, tournament T-shirt, gift bag, pre-tournament refreshment reception, light meal during the tournament and post-tournament meal at the course clubhouse. Prizes, including a new car, will be awarded to top players. Info/sponsorships: Jackie at 570-343-4065 ext. 3144. Register: www.littlesistersofthepoorscranton.org. Proceeds will be used to defer the costs of patient lifts and standing and raising aids for the residents of Holy Family Residence.
16th annual Swing for Scouting Golf Tournament, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start June 11 at Blue Ridge Golf Club, 260 Country Club Dr., Mountain Top. Cost: $100 (individual), $400 (foursome), $35 (dinner only). Dinner and prizes will follow directly after the tournament. Register/sponsorships: 570-207-1227, ext. 4 or slenceski@nepabsa.org.
Sandlot Travel Baseball Tryouts, ages 8-11 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Dunmore Little League and ages 12-17 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Dunmore High School June 11. No cost to tryout. Email vpruggiero@gmail.com with your sons name and date of birth to confirm attendance.
Pheasants Forever Golf Tournament, 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun start June 11 at Shadowbrook Inn and Resort, Tunkhannock. Captain and crew format. The tournament will include 18 holes greens fees, cart, burgers, hot fogs and beer at the turn and a dinner following play. Cost: $500 per team by May 21, $100 tee sponsorship, $30 dinner only. Optional South Dakota Pin Challenge and Pot of Gold 50/50 chances will be available for $20. Info: John Host at 570-996-7787.
2017 Keystone/TUTeens Conservation Camp, June 18-24 at Keystone College. The registration deadline has been extended until May 31. The camp is sponsored by the Trout Unlimited Chapters of NEPA and Keystone College. Campers will learn the art and sciences of fly fishing and conservation. The camp is open to teens ages 14 to 18 years of age. Equipment will be supplied and minimal fly fishing experience is required. Register/info: www.flyfishingsummercamp.org, 670-954-5042 or ffnepa@epix.net. Cost: $350 – financial aid is available.
Deanna Klingman’s Girls Basketball Offensive Skills Clinic, June 26-30 at the Abington Heights High School gym. Girls entering grades 2-5: 9 to 11:30 a.m., girls entering grades 6-9: noon to 2:30 p.m. Info/register: deanna.klingman@yahoo.com. A non-refundable $25 deposit is required with the application to hold a spot.
Sandlot Baseball and Softball Summer Camps, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 26-30 for children ages 7-12. Baseball session will be held at Dunmore Little League, softball at Tripp Park. Cost: $150. Info/register: CDD027@aol.com or 570-445-1155.
3rd annual Jack Mehaffey Shootout, 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays in Springville Township. Cost: $55 for adults, $35 for students for 100 clay birds, lunch and a shootout for a trophy. Registration and deposit deadline: Aug. 9. Info/register: rockmountainclays.com or 570-965-7625. Proceeds will benefit scholastic and Olympic shooting teams.
