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First Posted: 4/28/2015

REUNIONS

Scranton Technical High School 45th Reunion, 6 to 10 p.m. July 18 at Villa Maria II, 1610 Washburn St., Scranton. Cost: $35. Includes buffet dinner, dancing and cash bar. RSVP (deadline June 1): Send check, payable to Scranton Tech 45th Reunion, to Bernie Garvey, 601 Meridian Ave., Scranton, PA, 18504. A free Meet and Greet Night will also be held from 7 to 10 p.m. July 17 at Lake Winola Cottage Association Pavilion. Info: contact Nancy Smith at 904-814-8263 or [email protected].

REMINDERS

Knights of Columbus Abington Council No. 6611 Bingo, at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday in the OLS Gathering Room. Cost: no cover charge; BINGO cards are 50 cents each or three for $1 per game. Complimentary light refreshments served. Wheelchair accessible. Info: call Chris Kane at 570-587-1390.

Cell phone collection. Abington Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions is collecting cell phones. The collected phones will be refurbished for use by the elderly. Cell phones in any condition may be dropped off during regular office hours in the Main Office of the High School. Info: 570-585-5300.

The Lackawanna Historical Society’s Civil War Roundtable meetings, at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Civil War era, 1861-1865. Annual dues: $20 for individuals and $25 for families. Reservations are required. Info: 570-344-3841 or email [email protected].

Abington Heights School District art shows featuring student artwork: Clarks Summit Elementary School, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 7; Abington Heights High School, 6 to 8 p.m. May 14 and Waverly Elementary School, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 18. Cost: free.

Finishing the Fight is dedicated to sending care packages to deployed men and women who are currently serving the country. The organization is accepting names and addresses of deployed men and women to add to the monthly care package list. Info: visit the Facebook page “Finishing The Fight” or contact Angel Lubeck at 570-614-6341 or [email protected].

The Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari ’60 Astronomical Observatory spring program, beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 18, and continuing at the same time every Wednesday and Friday through May 29, with the exception of Friday, April 3. Cost: free. Sessions will be held regardless of sky conditions and will be cancelled by the threat of severe weather. Programs will feature an illustrated lecture and telescopic observations. Large groups interested in attending may contact Professor Thomas Cupillari at 945-8402 or [email protected]. Info: keystone.edu/observatory.

Compassionate Care Hospice is in need of volunteers for the Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne and Wyoming county areas. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Sylvia Kolosinsky at 570-451-1031 or [email protected] to schedule free volunteer training.

2015 Glenburn Township Spring Cleanup, May 8 and 9. Residents are asked to place cleanup items curbside for pickup by 5 a.m. Friday, May 8, to be picked up on either Friday or Saturday at the discretion of the contractor. Metals must be kept separate from other materials. Items that will not be picked up include: Regular household trash, recyclables, grass or leaves, non-compatible items such as brick, block and concrete, cast iron, auto parts, tires, batteries, motor oil or lubricants, non-water base paint and lacquers and stains (dried up water base paint cans okay), paint thinners or turpentine, pesticides, hazardous, noxious, caustic, or acid chemicals, asbestos, metal drums, propane tanks, oil or gas containing items, explosives of any type including gun loading materials and electronics. Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners must be certified Freon free with a tag containing the technicians ID number and dated.

Peddler’s Village Peach Festival Bus Trip, Abington Senior Community Center is planning this bus trip for Saturday, Aug. 8. Cost: $35. Register: 570-586-8996.

Dalton United Methodist Church Spring Rummage Sale, 125 S. Turnpike Road, Dalton. Sale days: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, Food Service and Bake Sale; and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Bag Sale and Half Price for Better Table. Drop-offs: only from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29. Seasonal items welcome. No shoes, electronics, TVs or large appliances. Info: 570-563-1280 or 570-563-1619.

May Storytimes for Children, at Abington Community Library. Babies, ages 0-2 at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, May 1, 8, 15 and 22; Toddlers, ages 2-3 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, May 7, 14 and 21; Preschool, ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 5, 12 and 19; After School Stories, Grades K-3, at 4 p.m. Thursdays, May 7, 14 and 21. Info: 570-587-3440.

The Penn State Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County and The Greenhouse Project offer series of events at the McNulty Greenhouse at Nay Aug Park, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Soils, 10 a.m. May 2; Planning A Garden, 10 a.m. May 9; Growing Good Tomatoes, 6 p.m. May 14; Get to Know the Insects in Your Garden, 10 a.m. May 16; Milkweeds, Monarchs and More, 6 p.m. May 19 and Composting, 6 p.m. May 21. Cost: free; reservations required. Participants are asked to bring a comfortable chair. Info/register: 570-963-6842.

A Closer Look Day Camp, Session one 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 29 through July 3; Session two, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 6 through 10 or Session three, 1 to 4 p.m. July 6 through 10, at Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center. For ages 5 and 6. This discovery-based camp nurtures children’s curiosity, wonder and creativity. Using the natural world as a catalyst for growth and development, children will develop connections to Earth by engaging in first hand experiences with plants and animals Cost: $70. Registration is required and space is limited. Info/register: 570-842-1506.

DAILY EVENTS

Financial Education Workshop: Protecting Your Home, Assets and Portfolio, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 29 at Abington Community Library. Register: 570-587-3440.

Business Resource Training, 8 a.m. April 29 at Abington Community Library. Representatives from Albright Memorial Library will offer a quick insight into free business databases that can be accessed from home or work: Statistics Abstracts, MorningStar Investment Research Center, LearningExpressLibrary and Job and Career Center, Reference USA and Legal Information and Reference. Co-sponsored by the Abington Business and Professional Association. Refreshments will be served. Register: 570-587-3440.

Keystone College’s annual Spring Undergraduate Research and Creativity Celebration, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 2 in the Theatre in Brooks. The research forum will feature more than 125 exhibits highlighting year-long faculty-mentored research projects, creative works, and senior capstone projects.Info: contact Vicki Stanavitch at 570-945-8410 or [email protected].

Veteran Aid and Attendant Benefit presentation, April 30 at Clarks Summit Senior Living, 950 Morgan Hwy. Presenter Anissa Akulonis, Veteran Affairs Officer will highlight eligibility, how to apply and how to get your application processed. Info/reservations: 570-586-8080.

Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. April 30 in the clubhouse. A limited number of Henry Rifle raffle tickets in support of the scholarship fund are still available — see Jerry Pelka at the meeting or call Paul at 570-561-3748 for tickets and information.

United Methodist Women’s Spring Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. April 30 and 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. May 1 at Clarks Green United Methodist Church, 119 Glenburn Road. Proceeds will fund the UMW’s mission projects both local and abroad.

Game Night With Wii, 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 1 at Abington Community Library. Play one of the library’s games or bring your own. The group’s favorite game is Super Smash Bros. Brawl. For Grades 4-6. Info: 570-587-3440.

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 p.m. May 1 at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. Info: redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Countryside Community Church Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 1 and 2. A half-price sale, excluding Grandma’s Attic, will be held 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m. May 2. Baked goods and lunch available.

Ninth Annual Run for the Roses at the Kentucky Derby, 4 p.m. May 2 at the Country Club of Scranton, 1001 Morgan Hwy., Clarks Summit. Benefits the Voluntary Action Center. Features cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 4 to 5 p.m., authentic southern fare buffet at 5 p.m., live auction at 6 p.m. and Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs live broadcast at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $75. Reservations: 570-347-5616.

East Benton United Methodist Church annual Craft Fair and Chicken Barbeque, May 2 at the Fleetville Fire Hall, Route 407. Craft fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and chicken barbeque pickups (pre-sale only) available between 2 and 4 p.m. Includes more than 30 vendors. There will be also be two children’s book authors present and door prizes every hour. Lunch items and baked goods will be for sale by the East Benton United Methodist Women’s Group. Barbeque tickets: call Rick Hickox at 570-563-1834 or Country Cuts at 570-945-7858 or at the B&B Restaurant located at Exit 201 off I-81.

Gaming Club, 1 to 3 p.m. May 2 at Abington Community Library. Check out our Yu-Gi-Oh! duel and Magic: The Gathering. Bring along your cards and a friend. Sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. No registration required. For grades 4-12. Info: 570-587-3440.

The Boy Scouts of America Dan Beard District BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) Training, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 2 at Camp Acahela. This one-day training event introduces Cub Scout leaders and parents top the skills needed to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly camping.

Empowerment Services with Andre Van Zyl, 11 a.m. May 3 at Clarks Summit Assembly of God Church, 204 S. Abington Road, Clarks Green. Also, 7 p.m. May 4 and 7 p.m. May 5.

5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run, 9 a.m. May 3 at the Olive Street Trailhead of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail in Scranton. Benefits Habitat for Humanity of Lackawanna County. Open to walkers, runners and kids. Those who do not wish to participate in the 5K Run/ Walk may take part in a 1 Mile Fun Run at 10:15 a.m. Register: habitatlackawanna.org/5K.

Third Annual NEPA Boy Scouts of America Motorcycle “Send A Boy To Camp” Run, May 3. Registration from 9 to 11 a.m. at North American Warhorse, 1000 Dunham Road, Dunmore; kickstands up at 11:30 a.m.. Run ends at AJ’s Sportside Restaurant and Pub, 344 Rt. 507, Lake Wallenpaupack. Cost: pre-registration is $20 rider and passenger and day of race registration is $25 per rider and passenger. All riders and passengers receive a patch. The first 50 registered receives a free T-shirt. Info: 570-207-1227.

May the Fourth Be With You, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 4 at Abington Community Library. Children may drop in during this hour and make a Star Wars craft. Info: 570-587-3440.

Knitting Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 4 at Abington Community Library. Bring your current project and knit with others. For adults. Info: 570-587-3440.

Boy Scouts Merit Badge Counselor Training, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 4 at NEPA Scout Training Center, Montage Mountain. Info: 570-207-1227.

Technology Scheduling Session, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 5 at Abington Community Library. Do you need help in computer basics, Email,iPad/iPhone,Kindle/Nook,Facebook, Skype, Facetime, Basics of the Microsoft Suites (2007), or something else? Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session today. For adults. Info: 570-587-3440.

A Salute to Scranton’s Nurses, 4 to 6 p.m. May 5 in the Taylor-Dalton ballroom of the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. All Lackawanna County registered nurses are invited to attend this event, hosted by Geisinger-Community Medical Center, free of charge. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. Info/register: contact Amy Maslow at [email protected] or 570-703-4332. Registration deadline: Friday, May 1.

Technology Petting Zoo, 3 to 5 p.m. May 6 at Abington Community Library. Test a Kindle Fire, iPad Mini, Nexus 7 Android tablet, and Windows 8 tablet. Parental participation is encouraged and there will not be any formal instruction. This program is designed for Grades K-6 and no registration is required. Info: 570-587-3440.

Tunkhannock Business and Professional Women present “And So It Goes” at Wine Down 2015, May 7 at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. In addition to the movie, there will be wine, finger foods, desserts, and door prizes. Cost: $20. Info: 570-836-3924.

“The Church and the Jews, Fifty Years After Vatican II” lecture, 7:30 p.m. May 7 in the Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall at The University of Scranton. Presented by David Berger, Ph.D., Ruth and I. Lewis Gordon professor of Jewish history and dean at the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University in New York City and Philip A. Cunningham, Ph.D., professor of theology and director of the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Info: 570-941-7956 or [email protected].

NEPA Boy Scouts’ 2015 Sporting Clays Classic, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays, Springville. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with light breakfast and warm ups. 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. BBQ and awards directly after. The course consists of 100 targets spread over 17 stations. Each shooter should bring a 12 or 20 gauge shotgun. 12 gauge shells and ear protection will be provided to all shooters. Anyone needing other then 12 gauge shotguns shells should advise two weeks prior. Guns and carts are available for rental. Cost: Team of four: $600. Single shooter: $150. Prizes will be awarded for each class.

Waverly Waddle 5K Walk/Run, registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and race at 9 a.m. with Junior Waddle immediately following, May 9 at the Waverly Community House. To honor mothers and caregivers. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.

Fly Fishing Introduction Course, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 at Lackawanna State Park, rain or shine. This course is designed for families interested in learning the basics of fly fishing equipment, casting techniques and on water skills. Presented by the PA Fish and Boat Commission. Cost: free; pre-registration required by 4 p.m. May 07. Register: gonefishingpa.com, under the family fishing program link. Space is limited. Info: call Allan Schreffler at 570-477-2206.

Family Sing-Along with Kj, 11 a.m. May 9 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Children, their families and friends are invited to come sing along with Kj Wagner, singer/songwriter. Info/reservations: 570-996-1500. Tickets will be available at the door while they last.

Mother’s Day Ballroom Brunch and Train Ride, 11 a.m. May 10 at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. The train will depart from the hotel at 1:30 p.m., and is scheduled to return to Scranton at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $49.95 for adults, $29.95 for children 12 and younger. Info/reservations: 570-558-3919.

Indraloka Animal Sanctuary Ten Year Anniversary Fundraising Celebration Event, 6 to 8 p.m. May 11 at the State Street Grill, 114 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Cost: $15, will include hors d’oeuvres and drinks, raffle giveaways, and the reveal of the sanctuary’s new logo and website design.

Minecraft Meet-Up, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Abington Community Library. Students in grades k-6 are invited to bring their devices, books, and creativity and play/discuss Minecraft with friends. No instruction provided. Info: 570-587-3440.

Foster Parent Info Event, 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Abington Community Library. Information and a representative from the organization CONCERN will be available to answer questions about being a foster parent. Info: 570-587-3440.

Lackawanna College’s School of Petroleum and Natural Gas Open House, 6 p.m. May 12 at the school. For students and parents. Tour the campus and learn about our four degree programs in petroleum and natural gas technology, compression, measurement ans business. Register: 570-465-2344.

Technology Scheduling Session, 6 to 7 p.m. May 13 and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 19 at Abington Community Library. Do you need help in computer basics like email, iPad/iPhone, Kindle/Nook, Facebook, Skype, Facetime, Microsoft Suites (2007), or something else? Stop by and schedule a one-on-one meeting session today. For adults. Info: 570-587-3440.

Kaffeeklatsch, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 14 at Abington Community Library. All are invited to join this German language conversation group. Practice speaking and listening; all levels and ages “wilkommen!” Info: 570-587-3440.

Intro to Primordial Sound Meditation program, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 15 at Abington Community Library. Deepak Chopra Certified Meditation Instructor Joanne Scanlon will discuss the basics of what Primordial Sound Meditation is and its benefits. For Adults. Info: 570-587-3440.

Etiquette Class: “Dining Boot Camp for Kids,” 1 to 3 p.m. May 16 at Waverly Community House. For children ages 8-14. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.

Friends of the Dalton Community Library Herb Sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 16 at the Dalton Fire Hall. Info: 570-563-2014.

The 2015 Scranton Celtic Festival, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17 at Montage Mountain. Live performers, pony rides, 28 vendors and more. Cost: $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. Children 13 and under get in free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center. Info: 570-445-3799.

Wyoming Seminary Lower School Early Childhood Open House, 9 to 11 a.m. May 16 at the school’s Early Childhood Learning Center, 20 Arlington Road, Forty Fort, adjacent to the Lower School campus at 1560 Wyoming Avenue. Info: call Julie Bean, Director of Lower School Admission, at 570-718-6610 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Countryside Community Church’s Annual Dutch Auction, May 16 at 14011 Orchard Drive. Covered dish dinner at 5 p.m. followed by the auction. Donation of gifts for the auction may be wrapped or unwrapped. Shawls, or “Warm Hugs,” have been given away to people in need such as chemotherapy patients and nursing home residents. The proceeds from this event go to fully fund the Warm Hugs outreach. Info: countryside-church.org or 570-587-3206.

Camp Half-Blood, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 17 at Abington Community Library. Children can come create a shield, compete in events, and take a Greek god/goddess quiz. Share your love of Rick Riordan’s books featuring Percy Jackson. Light refreshments will be served. Info: 570-587-3440.

Election Day Dinner, 5 p.m. May 19 at the Factoryville United Methodist Church, 162 College Ave., Factoryville. Menu will include meat loaf, potatoes, vegestables, applesauce, roll, homemade dessert, coffee, tea, and juice. Cost: Adults, $8.50; children, $4.50; under 5 years old, free. Take-outs will be available.

Read to Dogs, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Abington Community Library. Drop by during this hour to get some reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make a new friend and discover a new book. For grades K-3. Info: 570-587-3440.

Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. May 26 at the library. A group of tweens/teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections, etc. Grades 5-12. Info: 570-587-3440.

The Anatomy of a College Application and How Not to Make Common Mistakes, 7 to 8 p.m. May 27 at Abington Community Library. Jennifer Kresock of NEPA Career and College Counseling Associates will discuss the parts of the college application and specific recommendations on how to complete a college application correctly will be presented. For students in grades 9-11 and their parents. Info: 570-587-3440.

19th Annual Comm Classic Golf Tournament, shotgun start at 11 a.m. May 29 at Stonehedge Country Club. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.

Movie night for kids, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 29 at Abington Community Library. This interactive showing of the movie, “Finding Nemo” will include props, activities and snacks too. For Grades 4-6. Info: 570-587-3440.

LEGO Club, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 31 at Abington Community Library. LEGOs are provided. Sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Limit: 20 children. Grades K-6. Info: 570-587-3440.

The Enchanted World of Dragonflies and Damselflies, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 2 at Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center. Join Naturalist Rick Koval on a hike through the fields and around the marsh in search of these fascinating creatures. Participants will learn how to identify dragonflies and damselflies and about the insects’ roles in the ecosystems. Geared to all ages. Cost: $5; pre-registration required. Info/register: 570-842-1506.

Ninth Annual Flea Market and Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the Clarks Summit Fire House, 321 Bedford St. Vendor set-up between 6 and 8 a.m. Vendor spaces available for $20 indoor and $15 outdoor (an additional $5 charge will be added for reservations made after May 23). The Auxiliary will sell Rada Cutlery. Info: call Nancy at 570-586-8061.

Lackawanna Blind Association’s 29th annual William J. Jordan, M.D., Memorial Swing for Sight Golf Tournament, June 8, at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. Proceeds benefit the association’s programs. Reservations: 570-342-7613.