MEETINGS

The Abington Heights Civic League monthly meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 115 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit. The program will be the International Committee High School Young Women’s Project. For more information, call 570 587-3101.

TRIPS

The Abington Senior Center is having a trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Nov. 8 for its Christmas show. Cost is $95. Call 570-586-8996 for more information.

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 

Italian for Everyone: Marzia Caporale, Ph.D. will offer a fun, interactive class exploring the basics of Italian language and culture with new vocabulary and skills. Eight Tuesdays: Through Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost $60. The register or for information, visit gatheringplacecs.org.

Exploring Your Dreaming Mind — Kevin Keegan, Ph.D. will teach the skills needed to better understand dreams, a rich source of insights into ourselves and our relationships and how to use them to improve our lives at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit on Thursdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 at 7 p.m. Cost: $30. For info or to register, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org.

Crochet a Hat – Beginner to intermediate level. Kristina Laurito will teach the basics of crochet-in-the-round to create a beanie or beret style hat on Thursdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 at 6:30 at The Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost:$25 + $10 supply fee. For info or to register, visit GatheringPlaceCS.org.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

Dalton United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale, 125 S. Turnpike Road, Friday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. food service and bake sale; Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to noon, bag sales and half price for better table. Drop-off days are Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seasonal items welcome. No shoes, electronics, TVs or large appliances. For information, call 570-563-1280 or 570-563-1619

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce will host its annual open house on Thursday, Oct. 3, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Chamber building, 222 Mulberry St., Scranton. Food and refreshments will be provided, as well as networking opportunities with Chamber members, board members and staff. For more information, call 570-342-7711.

The United Methodist Women of Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green, will hold their fall rummage sale on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall and will include books, kitchen items, clothing, collectibles, toys and more all at reasonable prices. Proceeds from the sale benefit the many mission project supported by the UMW.

Clarks Green Assembly of God is changing its name to better reflect the vision of service God has given us. Now Servant Church of the Abingtons, the congregation welcome the public to celebrate its new name and worship God on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Fun festivities follow with free food, a bouncy house and prizes, all at Servant Church, 204 South Abington Road.

Marywood University’s Social Sciences Department will host Pennsylvania State Trooper Casey Lewis who will give talks to criminal justice students and interested community members on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Sessions will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Center, Room 117. Additionally, an information table will be available in the Learning Commons from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for those unable to attend the class sessions. The three sessions are free and open to the public.

Countryside Community Church Rummage Sale, 14038 Spring Dr., Clarks Summit (new location for October sale only), Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct, 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baked goods and lunch available. Clothing, household, toys. Featuring Grandma’s Attic with antiques, collectibles and furniture and Grandpa’s Garage featuring tools and outdoor items. Half price sale (excluding Grandma’s Attic) Oct 12, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. No TVs, electronic devices, computers. For more information, call 570-587-3206.

Disney Institute is bringing its renowned professional development course, Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence, to our region on Thursday, Oct. 12. Sponsored by The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, the one-day event will help area professionals begin to understand the power of leadership values, discover how customer loyalty can be established, and gain insight into how organizational culture is strengthened. Participants gain an awareness of the systems and processes that can make exceptional customer service achievable and learn how to integrate personal creativity and organizational processes to support continuous improvement within their organization. For more information, including event costs, visit www.scrantonchamber.com or call 570-342-7711.

The annual flea market sponsored by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church will be held in the parish center, 428 N. Seventh Ave., Scranton on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doors will not open before 9 a.m. This event benefits the Parish Children’s Religious Education Program. Ukrainian and American foods will be available for purchase along with a bake sale. A theme basket raffle will also be held. To reserve a table or for additional information, contact Daria at 570-963-1580.

Marywood University will hold its fall undergraduate open houses from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Nov. 16. The programs will begin with a 9 a.m. registration in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the university’s campus. The events will include an informative 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 marywood.edu/openhouse.

Night at the Races — The Friends of The Arc-NEPA Auxiliary presents “A Night at the Races” Nov. 8 at St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Doors open at 6 p.m. Post time is 6:30 p.m. Door prizes, basket raffle; 50/50, food and soft drinks included in ticket price. Beer/wine available at cash Bar till 10 p.m. No BYOB. Donation: $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For more information, call 570-346-4010.

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