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Visual Arts
“Batteries Not Included” (1987), Scranton Public Library, December 20 at 3 p.m., Rated PG.
“Tools in Motion: Work from the Hechinger Collection,” Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, to Dec. 22. Cost: $5, adults; $3, students and senior citizens; $2, children age six to 12; free, Everhart members. Info: 346-7186.
“Rainbows at Midnight,” fundraiser for St. Luke’s Haiti Mission, to Wednesday, Dec. 31, at The Bottega Art and Book boutique, 206 Depot St. and the Waverly General Store.
William Chickillo, Earl W. Lehman, John Evans, Nannette M. Burti, Zoja Forsberg: Continuing through January 4. Sky Lake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m., and by appointment. Call 945-7000 or visit www.skylakegallery.com.
Everhart Reads at Anthology Books! 6 to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Discussion group is free and open to ages 16 and up. Info: Andrea at [email protected].
Performing Arts
Singers sought, Wally Gordon Community Singers, Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. No auditions required. Info: Loriann Valentine Kerber, 586-2595; Judi Jones, 587-5365; Dale Thomas, 575-4708.
Indian Dance Classes, at the Waverly Community House, Thursdays 3:30 p.m. in the Scout Room. Info: 586-3917.
Performance by, “Santa Ron and the Christmas Big Band,” at the Formosa Restaurant, 727 S. State St. in Clarks Summit, Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8:30 p.m.
Poetry Readings with Robert Dugan and Joe Weil, Friday, Dec. 19, The Bottega Art and Book Boutique, 206 Depot Street. Cost: Free. Info: 954-6650.
“A Mountain Music Christmas,” The Pines Dinner Theatre to Dec. 21. Afternoon performances are Wednesday through Sunday, and evening performances are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and select Wednesdays. Cost: $44.20 for adults, $43.20 for seniors (60+), and $16.60 for children under the age of 13. Info: 610-926-3702 or visit The Pines Dinner Theatre on the web at www.pinesdinnertheatre.com.
Lackawanna Trail High School band and chorus students annual Holiday Concert, December 21, 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Donations accepted at the door.
“Christmas On Gloria Street” presented by the Celestial and Chapel Choirs of the Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, 1310 Morgan Highway, Sunday Dec. 21, 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free
Set Your Goals, Friday, Dec. 26, at Tink’s Entertainment Complex, 519 Linden St., Scranton.
Little Feat, Saturday, Dec. 27, at Penn’s Peak, Maury Rd and Rte. 903, Jim Thorpe. Cost: $27. Info: www.ticketmaster.com.
Literary Arts
“All Aboard the Polar Express!” holiday program for children of all ages presented by the members of the Abington Community Library’s TLC (Teen Leadership Committee), Friday, Dec. 19, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., pre-registration is requested. Info: 587-3440. A reading of Christ Van Allsburg’s classic tale of a train ride to the North Pole. Teens will entertain the children with interactive games and distribute take-home activities. Hot chocolate will be served.
Writers Group, Thursdays, from 7 to 8 p.m., Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. Cost: Free. Info: 996-1500.
Arts, Crafts and More
Decorative Painting, ages 16 and up, Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. to Dec. 17. Cost: $20 per class. Pre-registration is required. Call 996-1500 to sign up. For more information, visit www.dietrichtheater.com.
Crafts and Horses Group, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fourth Wed. of each month. Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: Reservations call 348-9795.
Reading with Horses, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Second Wed. of each month. Mystic Mountain Stables in Madisonville Twp/Moscow. Info: for reservations call 348-9795.
Music Together, Scout Room, Waverly Community House, Tuesdays and Fridays 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Info: www.totsandtunes.net, or 877-3866.
Early Explorations: Looking and Reading Together, 2 to 3 p.m. The Everhart Museum, Suitable for Pre-K children, pre-registration is required and groups are welcome. Info: To register, Everhart Museum at 346-7186 or email: [email protected].
“Centennial Scavenger Hunt,” Everhart Museum, to December 31, ages 16 to adult, to participate log onto the www.everhart-museum.org. Info: 346-7186 or email [email protected].
Youth Center, 200 E. Grove St., Clarks Summit, open Fridays, 7 to 11 p.m., for ages 13 to 19. Cost: $1. Info: 587-0712.
Children’s Art Corner, STAR Gallery, Mall at Steamtown, Scranton, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $5. Info: 969-2537, 344-3048.
“Yoga for You,” Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock, Wednesdays 10 to 11 a.m. Cost: $10 per class. Info: 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com.