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THIS WEEK: May 26 to June 1
Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. A choice of five pastas including whole wheat spaghetti, and seven sauces with chicken or sausage, salad, dessert, and beverages will be sold. Takeouts are available. Tickets are $7 for adults; children 12 years and younger $5; children under 5 years dine free. For more information, call 824-1674 on Thursdays.
Barbecued Chicken Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Noxen United Methodist Church, Route 29, Noxen. Cost is $8. Takeouts available.
Food Court, sponsored by McKendree United Methodist Church, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday during the Shickshinny Lake Community Yard Sale at the home of Don and Gloria McVey, 32 Seneca Drive, Shickshinny Lake. Bacon, sausage, cheese and egg wraps, brisket sandwiches, barbecue, soup, hot dogs, as well as homemade cakes, pies and pastries, and beverages will be available.
Community Lunch Program for White Haven Residents 1 1:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 418 Berwick St., White Haven. This ministry is supported through generous donations. Church membership is not required. Doors open at 10 a.m. for coffee and close at 1:30 p.m. Families are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are needed. For more information, contact any local pastor in White Haven or the Rev. Dawn Richie of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 443-9424.
FUTURE
Pirohi Sale runs through June at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 20 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Pickup orders from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays or 10-1 1:30 a.m. Sundays in the social hall. Potato pirohi are $5 and cabbage cost $6. To place orders, call 829-9288.
Strawberry Social 4-6 p.m. June 2, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 100 Rock St., Hughestown. Donation is $5 for strawberry shortcake and a beverage. Wimpies, hotdogs and salad are also on the menu. Takeouts served 4-4:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will aid cancer patient the Rev. Rick Rock, pastor of St. John’s Primitive Methodist Church. For tickets, call Lois, 654-4948, or Carolyn, 654-1849.
Homemade Pizza Sale noon-6 p.m. June 4, First United Methodist Church of West Pittston, 408 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Baked and unbaked pizza with or without onions is available for $10 per tray. Toppings at $1.50 each include sweet red peppers, sausage, and pepperoni. Place orders by calling the church office at 655-1083.
Takeout-Only Chicken and Biscuits Dinner 3-6:30 p.m. June 5, Parson Primitive Methodist Church, 193 Austin Ave., Parsons, Wilkes-Barre. Adults pay $8; $4 for children. Proceeds benefit the Pocono Bible Camp. For tickets, call 825-2772, 823-0345, or 825-4071.
Pig Roast 6-9 p.m. June 5, Club 79, 79 Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre. Cost is $10 per person and includes a side dish. The American Red Cross will receive 5 percent of the proceeds. For tickets, call 825-8381 or 824-6887.
Strawberry Festival and Mini Flea Market, hosted by the Session and Deacons, 1 1 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5 rain or shine in the courtyard at First United Presbyterian Church, corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street, West Pittston. Hot dogs, wimpies, cake, strawberries and ice cream are on the menu. Tickets for the strawberries and ice cream are $4 at the door.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, sponsored by Marine Corps League Detachment 1039, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 6, St. Patrick Parish Center, 41 1 Allegheny St., White Haven. Cost is $7. For more information call 262-2894.
Family-Style Beef Dinner 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 6, Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 5383 Main Road, Sweet Valley. All-you-can-eat except dessert. Takeouts begin at 4 p.m. Adults pay $8; $4 for children 6-1 1 years old; free for children younger than 6. Proceeds benefit the fire company.
All-You-Can-Eat Communion Breakfast 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 6, Holy Family Church Hall, Main Street, Sugar Notch. Sponsored by the Saint Dymphna Knights of Columbus, the meal features eggs, hash browns, sausage, ham, pancakes, toast, coffee, tea, milk, and more. Takeouts available. Buy tickets at the door for $7 per adult; children 6 and younger dine free.
Baked Chicken Dinner noon-2 p.m. June 6, St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church Hall, 756 E. Northampton St., Georgetown, Wilkes-Barre Township. Takeouts served 1 1 a.m.-noon. Adults pay $8.50; $5 for children. Tickets sold at the door or call George Daru, 825-4416.