REMINDERS

NAMI Mental Health Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month at the Wyoming County Special Needs Association (the log cabin building), 636 Route 29 North, Tunkhannock. Open to people with mental health issues, as well as family members and caregivers.

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.

BUS TRIPS

Opera Trip, The Gathering Place is sponsoring a trip to Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown, NY, to see the Barber of Seville July 31. Cost: $95, which includes bus, lunch and tickets to opera. Call Anne at 570-881-7612 for more information.

CHILDREN’S & TEENS’ EVENTS

Annual Vacation Bible School, 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 9-13 at Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Dr., Clarks Summit. The school is for children in third through sixth grade. A light supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. each night followed by classroom instruction, crafts, music, games, and lots of fun. The theme is “Shipwrecked… Rescued By Jesus. Info/register: 570-587-3206 or KenM14064@comcast.net.

Children’s Day, noon to 3 p.m. July 14 at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. The open house and porch party for kids will feature an archaeological dig, old-fashioned games, pony rides, and arts and crafts. This annual program is part of the Lackawanna County Library System’s Summer Reading Program, and is free and open to all ages. Info: 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.

Vacation Bible School, 5:45 to 8:15 p.m. July 16-19 at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Free. Open to children two-years-old through sixth grade. Snacks are provided. Register at clarkssummitumc.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church Day Camps, “Out of This World” July 30-Aug. 3 and “Under the Sea” Aug. 13-17. Both will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, daily, at the church, 205 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Children ages 3-5 years-old are eligible to attend the camps. Cost: $150 per camp week, which includes three hours of daily play, crafts and activities revolving around a central theme each week. Snacks are included. Info/register: 570-587-1088 or www.TrinityLutheranCS.com.

FOOD SALES & MEAL FUNDRAISERS

Chicken Barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Take-out is available and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Info/tickets: 570-587-2571.

Cocktails for the Courts, 6 t0 8 p.m. Aug. 17 on the back lawn of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. The event will featurefood, drinks and music by Rich Jenkins. Tickets: $35 (online, in the Comm office or at the door).

BOOK SALES, MARKETS & VENDOR FAIRS

Waverly Twp. Comm Square Fair, 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 20 on the back lawn of the Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road. The event will feature ticketed carnival games, a picnic dinner, and music by The Molly Pitcher Path Band.

Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 4 at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church. Selling space is available for $25 inside and $20 outside. Info: 570-587-2571. All proceeds benefit the church.

Cars & Coffee, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19 and Sept. 16 on the back lawn of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. No registration necessary.

CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

Medicare assistance, 10 a.m. to noon July 9 at state Rep. Marty Flynn’s office, 409 N. Main Ave., Scranton. An APPRISE counselor will be available to help answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap plans, Medicare drug plans, PACE/PACENET prescription-drug coverage and various low-income assistance programs, such as the Medicare Savings Program and Extra Help. Appointments: 570-342-4348.

Introduction to Power Point, 6 to 7 p.m. July 10 and 12 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Adults, middle school and high school students welcome. Info/register: GatheringPlaceCS@gmail.com or 570-881-7612. Cost: $20. The class will explain navigating and creating power point presentations.

Write Now!, 11 a.m. to noon July 11, 18, and 25 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. The class is for aspiring writers in grades 7 to 12. Beginning and experienced student writers will work together to create stories or craft non-fiction. Info/register: GatheringPlaceCS@gmail.com or 570-881-7612. Cost: $15.

Safety First: Home and Fire Safety Review, noon July 11 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. The public is invited to this free information session, presented by Bob Bass of the Clarks Summit Fire Department, that will include valuable knowledge on how to be safer at home. Info/register: GatheringPlaceCS@gmail.com or 570-881-7612.

Scranton City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Genealogical Workshop, 10 a.m. Aug. 18 at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton. Any woman, 18 years and older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a Patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible. The workshop will provide guidance and assistance with the application process, through the steps of becoming a member, including tracing your family lineage and identifying your Patriot. Space is limited to 20 applicants. Info/register: Kathy Zinskie 570-489-5449 and kzinskie@yahoo.com or Carol Hess 570-842-2557 and dchess75@verizon.net.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cornhole Tournament, 1 p.m. July 8 at the Factoryville Borough-Clinton Township Joint Municipal Park. Cost: $50 per team. Registration deadline: July 6. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second-place teams ($200 and $100). Proceeds will benefit the joint park. Info/register: Erin Jones at 570-561-5286 or the Factoryville/Clinton Twp. Cornhole Tourney Facebook page.

Trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome, July 10-17, 2019. The cost for the all-inclusive 8-day tour is $3,819 until May 1; $4119 after that date.Two days will be spent in each city. Individuals, families, and small groups are welcome. Contact local group leader Lisa Bath at bathlisa@gmail.com for more information.

Community Remembrance Flag Ceremony, 9 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road.

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