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The Lackawanna County Recycling Center has informed Duryea Borough that residents are placing unacceptable items in their recycling containers. The unacceptable items include window panes, light bulbs, mirrors, ceramics, aluminum foil, pie tins, aerosol cans, paint cans, plastic bags, motor oil bottles, margarine tubs, Cool Whip containers, flower pots, takeout containers, cardboard, pizza boxes and milk cartons.
Residents are asked to only place glass bottles (clear or colored), aluminum and steel cans, plastic soda bottles, plastic milk and water jugs, newspaper, phone books and magazines in their containers. Recycling containers will not be emptied if any of these items are in the recycling container.
Legion raffle
The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, is currently selling tickets for its “Win A Pallet of Beer” raffle. First prize is a gift certificate for $600 to B&G Beverage, Pittston. Second prize is a $100 gift certificate to a Wine & Spirits store. Third prize is a $50 gift card to Weis Markets. Tickets, which are $3 each or two for $5, can be purchased from any member or at the post home, 329 Main St. The drawing will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 25.
Sewer Authority
The Duryea Borough Sewer Authority will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 5 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St.
Lenten pizza sale
The Germania Hose Company Scuba Team will have its Lenten pizza sale from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the hose company, 430 Foote Ave. Trays are $11 each and available in red or white. Orders can be placed in advance on sale days by calling 451-3750 or by stopping at the hose company.
Stations of the Cross
The parishioners of Nativity of our Lord Parish invite the community to pray the Stations of the Cross with them at 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent at Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson St. There will also be Exposition and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Lenten devotions
The parishioners of St. Mary’s Polish National Catholic Church invite the community to their Lenten devotions at 7 p.m. every Friday during Lent at the church, 200 Stephenson St.
Legion meeting
The members of the American Legion Brenan Regan Post 585 will meet at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 at the post home, 329 Main St. The bus trip to Washington D.C and the new bill regarding small games of chance will be discussed.
SAL meeting
The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, will have their monthly meeting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 11 at the post home, 329 Main St.
Clam sale
The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 585, will have a clam sale beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 18 at the post home, 329 Main St. The cost of the clams is $6 per dozen. There will also be other food items for sale. Takeouts will be available. To place order an order, call 457-4242.
Crime Watch
The Duryea Neighborhood Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20 at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. Guest speaker will be Joseph Lynch, an intragovernmental coordinator of the Luzerne County 911 Communication System, who will provide a complete overview of the 911 Communications Center. A question and answer period will follow his presentation.
Night at the Races
The Excelsior Hose Co. No. 2 will have its sixth annual “Night at the Races” on Saturday, March 24 at the Germania Hose Co., 430 Foote Ave. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the races begin at 7 p.m. The cost of a horse is $10 plus a $2 admission fee at the door. Horses can be purchased from any member. There will also be plenty of homemade food, desserts and beverages. There will also be a variety of games and raffles, including a basket of cheer. For more information, please call 457-2233.
Polish Falcons
The Polish Falcons, Nest 128, will meet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 at the club, 631 Main St.
Pet hospice training
Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Rescue for Domestic Animals, Inc., Duryea, will have a pet hospice volunteer training class from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 25 in St. Benedict’s Church basement, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre. To register, call Denise at 457-1625.
Lenten food sale
Nativity of Our Lord Parish will have its annual Lenten food sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 30 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Hall, 529 Stephenson St. The sale will feature Manhattan (red) clam chowder, homemade pierogi, haluski, pizza and baked goods.
Night at the Races
The Fourth Annual Night at the Races to benefit the 1st. Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund will take place Saturday, March 31 at St. Anthony’s Parish Center, Exeter. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and races will begin at 7 p.m. Admission, which includes food and beverage, is free with the purchase of a $10 horse and $5 without the purchase of a horse. The sponsor of the winning horse will win $50 and does not need to be present to win. Racing forms may be picked up at West Side Auto, 401 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Patrons must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
Charity basketball
The Sixth Annual Guns ‘N’ Hoses Charity Basketball Game will take place Saturday, April 21at the Pittston Area High School gymnasium, 5 Stout St., Yatesville. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. and tip-off time is 5 p.m. During this game, the area’s police officers and firefighters will hit the hardwood to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. There will also be door prizes, entertainment and a food and refreshment stand catered by My Sister’s Kitchen.
Tickets, which can be purchased at the door, are $5 for adults and $3 for students ages 5 to 18. Children under 4 years of age will be admitted free.
Businesses and individuals can send donations to Chief Nick Lohman, c/o Duryea Police Department, 315 Main St., Duryea, PA 18642. Make checks payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and in the memo area list “Guns ‘N’ Hoses 2012” Be sure to include your name with your gift in order to have it included on the acknowledgement poster which will be displayed at the game. Businesses that would like to supply door prizes can mail or drop them off at the Duryea Police Department.