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PA Cheer Parents Night at the Races Saturday in Jenkins

The Hughestown Lions Club will meet on Monday, January 17, at 7:00 p.m. President Steve Golya will preside.

District Govenor Eileen Yurish will be attending this meeting. A dinner will be held afterwards.

Pittston Kiwanis

Pittston Kiwanis Club will meet on Tuesday, January 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Agolino’s Restaurant in West Pittston. Contact Sal Bernardi at 650-3547 for reservations.

Planning will continue for the annual Night at the Races on March 26 at Jenkins Twp. Hose Company to support the Pittston Memorial Library.

Hughestown Sports Club

The January meeting of the Hughestown Sports Club will be held on Sunday, January 23. The meeting will be held at Granteed’s Tavern, 247 Parsonage Street, Hughestown, at 2:30 p.m. There are a limited number of season tickets available. If anyone is interested they can attend the meeting or contact any club member.

Dining Room Night

The Wyoming Area Senior Parents Organization will be sponsoring a Dining Room Night at Januzzi’s Pizza and Subs in Wyoming on Wednesday, January 19, from 4 p.m. -10 p.m. The Wyoming Area Senior Class will receive 20% of all dining room sales.

If you are unable to dine-in, pick-up coupons will also will be available. Just present the coupon to the cashier, and they will write in your total for a 10% donation. All proceeds will benefit the Senior Class All Night Party. Please contact any member of the senior class for additional information and coupons.

Night at the Races

The PA Cheer Parents will be holding a Night at the Races on Saturday January 22 at the Jenkins Township Fire Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Races willbegin at 7 p.m. Horses will be available for purchase at the door. Horse owners receive admissionto the races as well as free food and refreshments.

All proceeds will be used to defray the cost of our Varsity cheerleading squads trip to the National High School Cheerleading Championshipsin Orlando, Florida. If you cannot attend this event but would like to help out our girls by making a donation, please make checks payable to Pittston Area Cheerleading Assoc. and mail to:Pittston Area Middle School 120 New St. Pittston, Pa. 18640 ATTN: Kim Morgan

Lithuanian Women’s Club

The Lithuanian Women’s Club of Wyoming Valley will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, January 25, at noon at Boscov’s. New officers for the 2011-12 term are President-Martha Warnagiris, Vice President-Karen Flannery, Secretary-Joan Beeunas, Treasurer-Anne Yeager, Financial Secretary-Jean Mihalick.

This meeting will not be held if weather is inclement. New members are always welcome.

Hoagie Sale

Oakwood Terrace in Moosic will conduct their Hoagie Sale fundraiser on Thursday, January 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The homemade hoagies will consist of ham, salami, pepperoni, American cheese, lettuce and tomato on a 10″ Philadelphia sub roll with a packet of Italian dressing. Cost is $6 each.

Free delivery within a 5 mile radius of Moosic. Pick up your order of 10 or more and get one free.

Orders must be in before January 22 and paid in advance.

For more information or to order, call Sylvia at Oakwood Terrace 451-3171 ext. 116. Or fax order information to 451-3172 or email [email protected].

If mailing order with payment, please make check payable to Oakwood Terrace and mail to 400 Gleason Drive, Moosic, Pa. 18507.

Oakwood Terrace is a non-profit organization specializing in memory care and truly values and appreciates community support. Proceeds will benefit Oakwood Terrace’s Recreation Department.

Lifelong Learning

Marywood University’s Lifelong Learning Institute Senior Program will hold a preview of spring course offerings and trips on Saturday, February 5, at 1:00 p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. Light refreshments will be served.

Additional information is available at 348-6292

Craft and Gift Fair

The Pittston Area class of 2011 Parents Association is sponsoring a Craft and Gift Fair to be held on Saturday, February 5. The fair will be held in the high school cafeteria on Stout Street in Yatesville from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In additional to a variety of talented crafters, the fair will also be featuring a variety of homemade food, baked goods and a Chinese auction.

All proceeds will benefit the senior class all night party. Any crafter or vendor interested in reserving a space can contact Mary at 654-6734 or 239-9484.

Pasta Dinner

Need an idea for Valentine’s Day? How about a pasta dinner? On Sunday, February 13, the Wyoming Area Drama Club is holding its annual pasta dinner from noon til 5 p.m. at the Wyoming Area Secondary Center Cafeteria.

Tickets are $8 each and include pasta, meatballs, salad, dessert and drinks.

Tickets are available now through any Drama Club member or parent and will also be available at the door.

IAA February Meeting

The February meeting, Cultural Night Carnavale, will be held on, Thursday, February 17, at Genetti’s Convention Center, Wilkes Barre. Arrival time at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Music for dancing will be by Danny Argo and Friends to 10:15 p.m. During a band break complimentary coffee and Italian desserts and pastries will be served. Members are asked o donate baked goods for the evening.

Costume dress is optional but a Carnevale accessory is encouraged. The cost is $27.00 per person.

For reservations, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454 by Friday February 11, 2011. This event is open to the public.

Charity Auction

A Charity Collectors Fest with a sports and non-sports memorabilia auction will be held on February 18 through the 21 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Proceeds benefit Multiple Sclerosis Society on February 18; The Salvation Army on February 19; Candy’s Place for Cancer Wellness on February 20 and the SPCA on February 21.

For more information contact Wayne Namey at 829-2169 or Nicole at 714-8800

Pittston Memorial Library

Storytime Registration

Registration for the Winter Session of our Storytime programs will begin on Monday, Jan. 17. All programs will feature age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and free play in our children’s play room. Registration is required and space is limited. Please call or visit the library to register your child for one of the following programs:

Preschool Storytime: For children 3 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Meets Tuesdays, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, and 8 at 1 p.m.

Toddler Time: For children 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers. Meets Wednesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, and 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. (please choose one session).

Gamefest

Gamers aged 12 to 18 can test their skills at Gamefest—an evening of Wii free play—on Monday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. No registration necessary.

Hangout Club

The Hangout Club, Pittston Library’s young adult book club for high school students, will meet on Monday, January 24 at 6 p.m. Copies of the January selection, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne, are available at the circulation desk. New members are always welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Crochet Club

Pittston Library’s crochet club meets each Monday and Thursday from 6 to 7:45 p.m.

Participants bring their own supplies (crochet hook size I, J, or K and yarn) and learn to make simple projects. Open to ages 12 and up.

Please call the library to register.

Pittston Memorial Library is located at 47 Broad St., Pittston.

Phone number is 654-9565, or visit us on the web at www.pittstonlibrary.com.

Junior League

The Junior League of Wilkes-Barre, a nonprofit women’s group with 77 years of well-respected service in the Wyoming Valley, is accepting applications for membership. Membership is open to all local women age 21 and older.

The League works with several local charitable organizations to schedule flexible volunteer opportunities for its members. The group is a diverse group of women who enjoy a supportive atmosphere and the common goal of improving our community.

Find the Junior League on Facebook, on the web at www.jlwb.org, or for more information including membership application, e-mail [email protected].

IAA Membership Drive

The Italian American Association of Luzerne County is conducting its 2011 Membership Drive. If you are of Italian Decent or married to someone of Italian Descent, come and celebrate your heritage by participating in cultural events, community service, scholarship programs and social events. This membership is open to Luzerne and surrounding county residents. For information please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani at 654-6454.

Big Band Society

The Big Band Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania is accepting applications for membership.

If you are interested in joining, call Glenn Smith at 457-5009.

Dues are $15 per person.

There are 12 dances a year on the first Friday of each month. P.O. Box 313, Taylor, Pa. 18617.

Entertainment Books

The ladies of UNICO are selling 2011 Entertainment Books. The books can be used immediately.

They have many 50% coupons and offerings for area restaurants, dry cleaners, grocers, chain stores, movie and video rental stores, many are two for one offers.

The cost of the books is $25 each. Proceeds benefit the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association.

The books are available from any member of Ladies of UNICO or by calling Rosalie Viola at 654-0176 or Nancy Giunta at 655-9362.

Dog Licenses

According to Deputy Secretary for Dog Law Enforcement, Jessie Smith, Pennsylvania dog owners are reminded to apply for required 2011 dog licenses. All dogs must be licensed. Failure to license a dog is a summary offense and could result in a maximum fine of $300 for each unlicensed dog.

State law required that all dogs three months or older be licensed by Jan 1 each year. An annual license is $8.45 and a lifetime license is $51.45.

If the animal is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.45 and lifetime is $31.45. Discounts are available to older adults and people with disabilities.

More information about dog licensing, a list of county treasurer’s offices and a downloadable license application are available online at www.agriculture.state.pa.us, under “Programs” and then “PA Dog Licensing.”

Lupus Foundation

Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania, Resource Center for Autoimmune Disease: Lupus screenings, Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Lupus support group, second Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.; detox footbaths and targeted massage, third Monday of the month 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; registered nurse consultants, Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; acupuncture, Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Reiki, first Wednesday of the month 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; chair massage, second Friday of every month 2:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Reflexology, third Friday of the month, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Qigong, Mondays at 4 p.m.

Location is 615 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. For further information, call 888-995-8787

IAA Meeting

The January Monthly Dinner/Meeting of the Italian American Association of Luzerne County will be held on Thursday, January 20, at Genetti Hotel and Convention Center, Wilkes- Barre. Arrival time is 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $26.00 per person. Music by Gary Dee with dancing to 10:15 p.m. Reservation deadline is Friday, January 14, 2011.

For reservations and membership information, please call Judy Deice at 654-7600 or Louise Castellani 654-6454.

President, Herman Castellani will preside.