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THIS WEEK: Enjoy a spaghetti dinner this week!
Dec. 02 to Dec. 08:
Men’s Free Breakfast, 9 a.m., first Saturday of each month, Sweet Valley Church of Christ, 5439 Main Road, Sweet Valley. Open to the public.
Soup Sale, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Avenue. Cream of broccoli, $8 quart, $4 pint. Free delivery to local businesses. 570-693-2821 or 570-693-2588.
Pirohi Sale, 2-5 p.m. pick-up, Wednesday, Dec. 9, St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Winter and Church streets, Old Forge. Deadline, Friday, call Sandra, 570-457-9280; or church hall, 570-457-2875, leave message. $6 dozen.
Spaghetti Dinner, 1-4 p.m., Saturday, The Minor Congregation United Church of Christ, 137 Abbott Street, Plains. Take out only. $9. Welsh cookies available. $4 dozen. 570-823-4941.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Marine Corps League Det. 1039, Saint Patrick Parish Center, 411 Allegheny Street, White Haven. $8. 570-262- 2894.
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sunday Plains United Methodist Church, 133 North Main Street. Parking in rear. Eggs, potatoes, sausage, pancakes. No reservations and free will offering. Call 570-200-5040.
Clam Chowder and Halushki, Bake Sale, Pick-up noon-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, East Main Street, Glen Lyon. Deadline, Monday, $7 quart, clam chowder; $5 quart, halushki. 570-736-6908, 570-735-7682, 570-239-1454 to order.
FUTURE:
Christmas Dinner, 5:30/6:30 p.m. seating, Thursday, Dec. 10, the International Dinner Club, St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton. $20 per person. Reservations, call 570-343-5151 before Tuesday, Dec. 8. French Onion Tart, caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese in a puffy pastry shell topped with baby greens in a champagne vinaigrette. Entree’; whiskey glazed stuffed pork tenderloin served with maple duchess sweet potato and roasted brussel sprouts with pecans, cranberries and bacon, homemade orange cranberry bread. Dessert; red wine poached pear served on a slice of gingerbread pound cake and finished with honey mascarpone. Coffee, tea or soda is included, cash bar available. Call today for this wonderful holiday meal!
Welsh Cookies, 2-5 p.m., pick-up Friday, Dec. 11, Eastern Star Hall, Foster Street and Woodlawn Avenue, behind CVS Drug Store, Dallas. Call Dianne Corby, 570-675-4893. $4 per dozen.
Baked Ham Dinner, Bake Sale, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, Loyalville United Methodist Church, Loyalville Road. Adults, $9; children under 12, $3.50. Take outs, 4:15- 6:30 p.m., call early, order preferred. Leave a message; name, phone number, number of dinners, pick up time. 570-477-3521.
Cookie Sale, 12-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 13, SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 1720 Academy Street, West Scranton. Homemade cookies and treats, pre-packaged, $8 per pound.
Homemade Pierogie Sale, noon-4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, Parishioners of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, St. John’s Center, 700 Hill Street, Mayfield. Deep fried/ uncooked. First come, first served, except for orders of 10 dozen or more. $7 per dozen. Large orders call St. John’s Rectory, 570-876-0730.
Cookie, Nut & Poppy Seed Roll, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, The Society of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, church hall, Winter and Church streets, Old Forge. Deadline, Dec. 10, call Dorothy, 570-562-1434; Sandra, 570-457-9280; or church hall, 570-457-2875, leave a message. Cookies, $8 lb.; rolls, $10.
Christmas Cookie Walk Fundraiser, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, Youth Ministry of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood section of Hanover Township, church hall, 420 Main Road. Cookie containers $8 each filled with one’s choice; more than 30 varieties. Pre-assorted containers available. Call 570-262-6413 or 570-819-0404
Bob Bolus Sr. Christmas Day Dinner, 12-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 25, Saint Patrick’s Church, 1403 Jackson Street, West Scranton. Free buffet style turkey dinner. Assistance needed, call 570-346-7659.