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.
Families Helping Families, 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Wednesday at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Facilitators provide an educational series and support group for teens and their families affected by substance abuse. Co-sponsored by the Clear Brook Foundation.
Insulin Pump Support Group, 6 to 8:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Are you using or thinking of using an insulin pump to manage your diabetes? Join insulin pump users in a group setting to share and talk about your experiences.
TRIPS
Trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome, July 10-17, 2019 with local educators Ed and Lisa Bath and ACIS Tours. The current price for the all-inclusive trip is good until March 1, so don’t delay. Call, text, or email for itinerary and details: 570-335-2073, thebathtour2019@gmail.com. Check out acis.com for the additional details.
FOOD SALES & MEAL FUNDRAISERS
Ash Wednesday Pirogie Sale, noon to 4 p.m. March 6 at St. John’s Center, Hill Street, Mayfield. Homemade pirogie (deep fried or frozen, uncooked) will be sold. Pirogie are $7 per dozen. No individual orders. First-come, first-served. To place “Business Orders, fax to 570-876-2534 no later than Monday, March 4. Business orders will be delivered upon request.
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
Latin Language Club, 1 to 3 p.m. each Friday at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Discuss and study uses of classical Latin Language using grammar, historical and everyday phrases of Latin. Beginners are welcome to the club.
Remembering and Understanding Black Scrantonians, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Professor Glynis M. Johns will discuss her research about Black Scrantonians from the 1840s to present-day. Johns is a professor and researcher based in Scranton with a primary focus on archiving local Black history and culture and curating space for emerging and POC artists, writers, scholars of NEPA to showcase their work.
All In The Presidential Family, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Join presidential expert Dr. Larry Cook for a presentation focusing on family relationships within the presidency. Learn more about father/son presidents and other little-known connections.
Knit a Spring Scarf or Wrap, 7 p.m. March 13, 20 and 27 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. This class is for experienced, beginners or intermediate knitters. Kristina Laurito will cover basic skills to create a spring accessory. Cost: $25 plus $10 supply fee. Info: www.gatheringplacecs.org.
Conversational Italian, 6:30 p.m. March March 11, 18,25 and April 1,8,15, 22, 29 (for beginners) and 7:30 on the same dates for returning students at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Marzia Caporale will present two fun classes exploring the basics of Italian language and culture. Cost: $60. Info: www.gatheringplacecs.org.
CHILDREN’S & TEENS’ EVENTS
Math & Science Club, 4:15 to 5 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Each month, there will be different activities and challenges to complete. This after school club is all about the fun in STEM! For children in grades kindergarten through fourth.
Homeschoolers at the Library, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Bring your children to a fun, educational program to enrich their home learning experience. They will enjoy hands-on projects, stories, short videos, and more. For children in grades kindergarten through sixth.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
Cookie Party, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Abington Community Library. Come for a celebration of the end of Winter Challenge. Enjoy snacks, family games, and activities. This is a drop-in event.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Wine & Paint Night, 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 2 at the shelter’s community room. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased here: http://bit.ly/2T2VR1O.
Snowman Contest, a contest for Best Snowman Ever will run until March 31, sponsored by The Gathering Place, Clarks Summit. Take a picture of your snow creation and email it to GatheringPlaceCS@gmail.com. Entries will be posted in The Gathering Place and winners announced on April 1. Info: 570-881-7612
