TRIPS
Join the Abington Senior Center aboard the Carnival Pride on a trip to the Bahamas Dec. 1-8. Rate includes seven-day cruise, port charges and taxes, meals and entertainment aboard ship, $25 per cabin onboard credit, round trip transportation to the pier, luggage handling and gratuities to the motor coach driver. Rates start at $835 based on double occupancy. Call Adele at 570-586-8996 for details.
CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & LECTURES
Memory Cafe — People with memory loss and their caregivers are invited to this free morning of activities and being with others. Explore art, music, play games, chair yoga, or just relax. Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Info: www.GatheringPlaceCS.org or call 570-575-0384
Earthing and Guided Meditation — July 13 (Rain date July 20), Ecology educator Casie Berkhouse will lead a discussion on the interplay between Humans and Earth, followed by a short guided meditation to connect with Nature. Meet at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit at 10 a.m. to walk to Pocket Park. Adults $5, children free. Info:www.GatheringPlaceCS.org
CHILDREN’S & TEENS’ EVENTS
The lakes at Lackawanna County’s parks officially opened Saturday, June 22 and all locations are staffed with lifeguards. The swimming areas are open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The locations are as follows: Aylesworth Lake, Archbald; Merli-Sarnoski Lake, Carbondale; Covington Lake, Covington Township off of Route 307. Repairs are still being done on the pool at McDade Park. It is tentatively slated to open on Saturday, June 29.. The pool and lakes will remain open through mid-August. For additional information, contact the county’s Parks & Recreation Office at 570-963-6764.
Trinity Early Learning Center at Trinity Lutheran Church, 205 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, will host four one-week camps this summer for children 3-4 and 5-6 years old. Camps for 3 and 4-year-olds will be held July 8-12 (circus theme) and Aug. 12-16 (nature theme). Camps for 5-6 yea- olds will be held July 15-19 (Dino Science) and Aug, 5-9 (basic cooking and baking skills). Camps run from 9 to noon daily and snacks are included. Cost is $150 per week (discount for more than one student). For more information, contact the church office 570-587-1088.
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Lackawanna County Disability Action Committee will sponsor a training for municipalities and businesses regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on Thursday, June 27, at the Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, Scranton.“Creating A More Inclusive Community will be conducted by Caleb Berkemeier, Training Specialist with the Mid-Atlantic ADA Training Center in Rockville, MD. The session addressing municipalities will include program and architectural accessibility of municipal buildings, sidewalks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. It will also cover non-discrimination in employment policies and practices. For more information, contact Keith Williams, chairperson, at either kwilliams@mycil.org or Lackawanna-DAC@lackawannacounty.org, or at 570-344-7211, Ext. 303.
A representative from the American Legion Service Office Outreach program will be at Rep. Marty Flynn’s office – Jay’s Commons, 409 N. Main Ave. – from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27 to provide information on services available to veterans and their families. The American Legion representatives are available to discuss 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 through Flynn’s office at 570-342-4348.
Free Clothing Huddle at Waverly Community Church, Waverly, Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both daysEveryone welcome to get clothes for themselves or someone else. We will have a gift card give-a-way for those who register. Our Clothing Huddle at Waverly Community Church is open year round by appointment. We also open the doors quarterly and two days near the summer. Special thanks to our Waverly Community for clothing donations through our St. Paulies clothing drop off location, on site at Waverly Comm. Church.
The Clarks Summit United Methodist Church will hold a Pet Blessing Service at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 30. All pets are welcome, as long as they are leashed or in cages. No reservations are needed. Light refreshments for pets and people will be provided following the service. The church is located at 1310 Morgan Highway. For more information, contact the church at 570-587-2571 or secretary1310@comcast.net
Pocono Road Race, July 13, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Montage Mountain Resorts, 1000 Montage Mountain Road Scranton. R The Pocono Road Race features smooth, rolling roads, a race-worthy climb, and beautiful views. The course begins at the top of Montage Mountain, with a downhill, neutral start down the mountain. Riders are confronted by the day’s first of two major climbs after only 5 miles, but this sit-in climb only has an average gradient of 6%, so most fields will stay together. After summiting climb #1, riders spend time in the rolling hills of Thornhurst, eventually arriving at the course’s circuit. Depending on the category, racers may complete the circuit one or three times before heading back to Montage Mountain. Climb #2 begins after a roaring descent back to the start, and separated riders will have a difficult time clawing their way back if they haven’t reconnected before this descent. The final climb — Mon Montage — will be familiar to each rider as they retrace the neutral start. Pitches above 12% are paired with power sections of 3-4% gradient, and will favor endurance climbers who can put out sustained power at moderate grades. Those racing in the Pocono Road Race pay a registration fee . The event is free for spectators.
Marywood University will hold an undergraduate open house from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the university’s campus. Tegistration begins at 10 a.m. The event will include a tour of campus, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch for all guests, and the opportunity to meet with current Marywood students, faculty, and athletic coaches. Information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors will also be available. For additional information, call Marywood University’s undergraduate admissions office at 570-348-6234, or register at admissions.marywood.edu/register/summeropenhouse.
