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THIS WEEK: Dec. 9 to 15, 2016
Mifflinburg Christkindl Market, annual German-style event with more than 100 festive outdoor huts offering unique gift items and German-style foods, music and dance, jugglers and magicians, Marionette Show, glass-blowing, Kinder World with children’s attractions, St. Nicholas, Lantern Parade and the 15-foot Christmas Pyramid. Downtown Mifflinburg. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 9; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 10. Free. 888-666-0877 or oldchristkindl.com.
Hawley Winterfest, the annual holiday weekend with ice carving, concerts, Cookie Walk, Victorian Luncheon, Artisans Fair, Holiday House Tour, Santa and S’mores, towed tube rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, train excursions with Santa, Christmas Show at the Ritz Theater, Enchanted Christmas at Bingham Park, Living Nativity, Breakfast with Santa and more. Dec. 9 to 11 throughout downtown Hawley. Schedule at hawleywinterfest.com.
Christmas City Stroll, a guided walking tour through Bethlehem’s historic district led by docents dressed in period Moravian attire, stopping at several landmarks including the 1741 Gemeinhaus. Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 14. $15, $9 children. 800-360-8687 or christmascity.org.
Grey Towers Holiday Tours of all three floors of the historic 1886 mansion decorated for the season. Holiday Art and Photo Exhibit and Sale of juried works by the Pike Imaging Council. Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 1 and 3 p.m. from Dec. 9 to 17. $8, $7 seniors, $5 youths. 570-296-9630.
Friday Movie Matinee, a screening of “Groundhog Day” (1993) with Bill Murray. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Free with light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Holiday Lights Spectacular, a drive-through display of more than 100 separate lighted structures depicting scenes of the season. Nay Aug Park, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Nightly through Dec. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. 570-348-4186.
Journey to Bethlehem, a free hayride to eight sites around downtown Tunkhannock depicting events surrounding the birth of Jesus, beginning and ending at Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Warren and Church streets. 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10. Followed by free cookies and hot drinks. 570-836-1229.
Holiday Open House, old-fashioned Christmas celebration with wassail and desserts. Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. 7 p.m. Dec. 9. 570-344-3841.
Fall Cooking Classes, a two-session course on “Christmas Cookies.” Offered by Luzerne County Community College at the Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Institute, Market and Main streets, Nanticoke. 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 and 17. Registration: 570-740-0495.
Benton Winterfest, a winter street festival with food vendors and crafters, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides and family fun events. Main Street between Center and Everett streets, Benton. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10.
Holiday Train Display, an exhibit of half-inch scale model railroad stations including Phillipsburg, West Portal, Easton, Freemansburg and Bethlehem as well as G-scale models including Lehigh Valley’s historic Black Diamond train. National Museum of Industrial History, 511 E. Third St., Bethlehem. Dec. 10 to 30 with hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Special presentations on Dec. 10, 17 and 18 with model makers and railroad historians. $12. 610-694-6644.
Santa in the Park, with cookies, hot chocolate, free Santa photos, Tux and other characters. Sponsored by Wilkes-Barre District A Fund Committee at Firwood Park, Old River Road and Carey Avenue, Wilkes-Barre. 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10. Info at wbdistrictafund.org.
Benefit for Bill Price Strong, with bowling, pizza, appetizers, desserts, cash bar, raffles and entertainment by Robb Brown Acoustic, Matt & Friends and Trio Band. Chacko’s Bowling Center, 195 Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. 1 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10. $20. 570-208-2695.
Visions of Sugarplums, an “Olde Fashioned Victorian Yuletide” with a holiday feast, Victorian holiday decor, a talk on the Stegmaier family customs brought from Germany and an old-fashioned carol sing-along. Stegmaier Mansion, 304 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11. $42.50. Reservations: 570-332-4250.
Many Faces of Christmas, international Christmas traditions from Germany, Italy and Sweden highlighted in skits, activities, crafts and holiday treats. Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, 22 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton. 2 p.m. Dec. 10. $3. 570-963-4804.
Old-Time Christmas, the 26th annual tour of an 1800s farm with Victorian skits, a Christmas Putz, homemade nativity and village scene,living nativity with barnyard animals, carol singing in the one-room schoolhouse, a visit from the Belschnikel, a bonfire and hot chocolate and cookies. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10-11. $10, $5 children. 570-992-6161 or quietvalley.org.
50/50 Bingo, with food and beverages available. Noxen School and Community Center, School Street. 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10. Pay per card. 570-298-2052.
Designer Bag Bingo, with 17 regular games plus specials and raffles. Eagle McClure Hose Company, 375 Milwaukee Ave., Old Forge. Dec. 11 with doors at 11 a.m. and games at 1 p.m. $20 advance; $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit Electric City Shock 12U Travel Softball. 570-885-0475.
Model Railroad Open House, with HO-scale railroading and miniature replicas of local landmarks including the Asa Packer Mansion, Eckley Miners Village, Bethlehem Steelworks, Hazleton’s Blue Comet Diner and more. Anthracite Model Railroad Society, 1056 Hanover Court, Hazle Township. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 8. 570-459-6395.
Model Railroad Open House, an HO-scale, 2000-square-foot layout including many northeast railroads from various eras. Hudson Model Railroad Club, 97 Martin St., Hudson. Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 10, 17-18; Jan. 1, 7, 8. Free but donations accepted.
Christmas Dinner Dance, with music by Millennium. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. Dec. 10 with cocktails and buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $30. 570-654-9104.
Rescue Pet Expo, a fundraiser for Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care & Rescue for Domestic Animals with Santa photos for children and pets, desserts, dog adoption and more. Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. 570-457-1625 or traceyshope.com.
Christmas Caroling, outside St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock St., Hughestown. 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 11. Followed by food, hot drinks and a movie inside the church. 570-654-1008.
Annual Christmas Program, tree lighting, caroling, musical performances, a Nativity play, and a visit from Santa. Second Presbyterian Church, 143 Parsonage St., Pittston. 5 p.m. Dec. 11. 570-654-1411.
Indoor Ice Skating at the Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Dec. 12 to 18 with hours 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. 570-343-3400.
The Menu, culinary creations prepared by local chefs with musical guest Skip Monday. Grand Ballroom, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. Dec. 12 with cocktails at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. $12. 570-344-1111.
It’s a Wonderful Life, the annual free showing of the classic holiday film starring James Stewart (PG; 1946) with free popcorn and soda. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 2 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Dec. 13. 570-996-1500.
Carols & Cookies. Bring a dozen of your favorite holiday cookies along with the recipe to share. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13. Wear a Christmas sweater and be eligible to win a prize. 570-821-1959.
A Holiday Evening at the Everhart, with winter and holiday stories, gift shopping and live music. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15. $5. 570-346-7186.
AAF NEPA Holiday Party, the annual gathering of fun, food and holiday cheer, sponsored by the American Advertising Federation of Northeast Pennsylvania and open to the public. POSH @ The Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15. $30; $15 students. Register at aafnepa.org.
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Friday Movie Matinee, a screening of “Labor Day” (2013) with Kate Winslet. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Free with light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Friday Movie Matinee, a screening of “The Shop Around the Corner” (1940) starring James Stewart. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Dec. 23. Free with light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Friday Movie Matinee, a screening of “Happy New Year” (1987) with Peter Falk. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Dec. 30. Free with light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Christmas City Stroll, a guided walking tour through Bethlehem’s historic district led by docents dressed in period Moravian attire, stopping at several landmarks including the 1741 Gemeinhaus. Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. Jan. 2 to 8 with tours at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. $15, $9 children. 800-360-8687 or christmascity.org.
Game Night, an evening of “Family Feud,” “Celebrity” and “Pictionary” with teams of four facing off in a fun night of charitable competition. Sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bridge at The Woodlands Inn & Resort, 1073 Route 315, Plains Township. 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 12. Age 21 and older. $35 includes food and drinks. 570-824-8756.
Malanka, the 13th annual Ukrainian New Year dinner dance with Ukrainian and American food and music by Fourth Wave Ensemble of Philadelphia. La Buona Vita, 20 Reilly St., Dunmore. 6 to 11 p.m. Jan. 14. $45. Reservations: 570-489-1256.
Fee-Free Days at Steamtown, free admission on Jan. 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), Feb. 20 (Presidents Day), April 15-16 and 22-23 (National Parks Week), Aug. 25 (National Park Service Birthday), Sept. 30 (National Public Lands Day) and Nov. 11-12 (Veterans Day Weekend). Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $7. 570-340-5204.
Nite at the Races, a parish fundraiser at St. Monica’s Parish Hall, 363 W. Eighth St., West Wyoming. Feb. 3 with doors at 6 p.m. and post time at 7 p.m. $10. 570-237-2188.
Hilleman: A Perilous Quest to Save the World’s Children, an independent documentary about Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman who prevented pandemic flu, developed the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and invented the first vaccine against human cancer. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Followed by a discussion with the director Donald Rayne Mitchell. $4. 570-389-4409 or cas.buzz.
The Menu, culinary creations prepared by local chefs with musical guest Skip Monday. Grand Ballroom, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. Feb. 13 with cocktails at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. $12. 570-344-1111.
Arm Knitting. Create your own infinity scarf out of chunky yarn using just your arms. Bring two or three skeins of chunky yarn. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Free. 570-654-9847.
Real Boy, an independent film about a teenaged musician navigating the ups and downs of gender transition and substance abuse. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7 p.m. March 8. Followed by a discussion with the director Shaleece Haas. $4. 570-389-4409 or cas.buzz.
Harlem Globetrotters, the electrifying athletes return to show off their incredible ball-handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and fan interaction. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 3 p.m. March 12. Tickets start at $15. 800-745-3000.
States of Grace, an independent film about the transformation of Buddhist physician Grace Dammann and her family in the wake of a life-changing accident. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7 p.m. April 3. Followed by a discussion with co-director Mark Lipman. $4. 570-389-4409 or cas.buzz.
DrinkaPalooza Wine & Whiskey Fest, the inaugural spirits-tasting event with vendors including Pennsylvania wineries, KingView Mead, Absolute Fine Cigars, Cynful Bliss, Green Mountain Energy, LuLaRoe, Serving Stone Creations and many more. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. April 29 with tasting sessions noon to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 7:30 p.m. $24. Age 21 and older. Details at drinkfestpa.com.
