Northeastern Pennsylvania
Luzerne County Community College campus food drive: Through April 15. All campuses, including Wilkes-Barre Center, 2 Public Square; M&T Educational Center, S. Main St., Pittston; main campus, 521 Trailblazer Drive (Campus Center, Building 14, Second Floor), Nanticoke; and the Hazleton Center, 100 W. Broad St. Accepting donations of non-perishable food items as well as personal products. To make a monetary donation, contact 570-740-0731 or foundation@luzerne.edu.
Victims Resource Center’s 40th Annual Geranium Sale: Order deadline, Friday, April 25; pickup, May 6 in Tunkhannock, May 7 in Wilkes-Barre, and May 8 in Lehighton. Red or pink, $5. Benefits services for victims of crime and prevention efforts throughout Luzerne, Wyoming and Carbon counties. To order, visit www.vrcnepa.org. Orders of 25 or more plants to one location can be delivered at no cost. For information, contact 570-823-0766, ext. 107, or geraniums@vrcnepa.org.
Scranton Coin Club 61st Annual Coin Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Oblates of St. Joseph Gymnasium, 1880 Route 315, Pittston. Featuring ANACS Coin Grading Service. Coin, currency, and bullion dealers will be available to buy, sell, and trade coins, currency, and precious metals. The club is seeking new members. Information is available at nepacoinclubs.com or Scranton Coin Club Facebook page.
Greater Hazleton Area
46th American Cancer Society Telethon: Airs noon to midnight Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13. Penn’s Peak. More than 40 acts to perform. Courage Awards will be presented at 7 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Available on Service Electric (Lehigh Valley), Channel 913; Service Electric Cablevisions, Channel 90; Blue Ridge Communication, Channel 13; Blue Ridge Communications (Adams County), Channel 13; Comcast, Channel 15; live-streamed on YouTube. The public is welcome at Penn’s Peak.
Hazleton Art League presents “Muscle, Iron, and Steam: The Railroad in Art and Image”: Through Sunday, April 27. Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Artist Talk, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. For information, call 570-455-3333 or visit www.hazletonartleague.org.
United Way of Greater Hazleton hosts Bingo Bonanza: Doors open 1 p.m.; games, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Gift card prizes, 20 games, four specials, refreshments and more. Tickets, $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities available; call Sheryl at 570-455-9515, ext. 205. To purchase tickets, visit www.unitedwayhazleton.org.
Mother’s Day Luncheon for Bereaved Mothers: Registration, 9:30 a.m.; event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Sand Spring Golf Country Club, Drums. Hot buffet style lunch. Guest speaker, Megan Velo-Zorzi, Psy.D., M.Ed. of Red Bird Metal Health. Tickets, $40; advance sales only. To RSVP, contact Jacquie st 570-262-3793 or email nepalovemom@gmail.com. Mothers invited to display a cherished item on the remembrance table. This event is designed for women who have experienced the loss of a child. Grandmothers, sisters and other female friends welcome; we are unable to accommodate children.
Butler Twp./ Drums
Drums Garden Club: Monday, April 14. Good Shepherd Church basement, Drums. Members will make garden gnomes for themselves and the upcoming May 17 plant/rummage sale. Meetings held the second Monday of the month; new members welcome. For information, call Anna May at 570-956-7097.
Drums Lions Club holds all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast: 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, April 27. Butler Twp. Fire Hall, rear entrance, 14 W. Butler Drive, Drums. Tickets, $12 for adults in advance or $15 at the door; $8 for children ages 6 to 11; free for children under age 5. Extensive menu including omelet station; dine-in but takeout available. Raffle item provided by The Drums Lioness Lions Club will provide a raffle item. Purchase tickets from any member or contact drumslions@gmail.com or 570-209-5977.
Sausage and pancake supper: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 772 St. Johns Road, St. Johns. Drive through; takeout only. Menu includes sausage, pancakes, baked potato, green beans, coleslaw, applesauce and a cupcake. Tickets, $13; call at Jim 570-582-7193, Donna at 570-436-2168, Betty and Don at 570-788-3938 or the church office at 570-788-2685.
Spring rummage sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17. Good Shepherd Church hall, Drums. Outside vendors welcome; parking lot spaces reserved for $10; tables provided for $10. Donations may be dropped off in the church hall from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 to Friday May 16; no books or clothing. For information, call Cathy Penkala at 570-436-5017 or Diane Lindsay at 570-599-7626.
Conyngham
Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Conyngham United Church of Christ, 460 Main St. Eat-in or takeout.
Conyngham Valley Historical Society hosts annual Mother’s Day tea: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Conyngham Borough building, 215 Main St., Conyngham. Tea, savories, sweets, a brief presentation, and raffle prizes. Tickets, $20; seating limited. To RSVP, call 570-582-9028.
Freeland
Freeland American Legion Riders Post 473 meeting: 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Post home, back room.
Freeland American Legion Post 473 Auxiliary meeting: Thursday, May 8. Election of officers will be held.
Hazleton
Hazleton American Legion Post 76 meetings: Wednesday, April 16. Post home, 305 E. Diamond Ave. Home Association meeting, 5:30 p.m.; immediately followed by the regular post meeting. All members welcome and encouraged to attend both meetings. Light refreshments to follow. For information, contact the Post Adjutant at hazleton.americanlegionpost76@gmail.com or call 272-223-7323.
Seeds of Hope meal: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Members to begin meal preparation at 9 a.m.
Lenten dinners: Fridays through Lent. St Peter’s Episcopal Church, 46 S. Laurel St., Hazleton. Dine in or take out. Baked flounder, choice of two vegetables, applesauce and dessert. Cost, $12. Weekly specials while supplies last. Preorders appreciated; call 570-454-6543.
Madonna del Monte Sodality of Most Precious Blood Church’s annual Mother’s Day dinner: RSVP deadline, Friday, April 25; dinner, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4. The Pines Eatery & Spirits. Family-style dinner honoring 80-plus year-old women. Cost, $35. Pre-paid reservations can be made by calling Diane Wagner at 570-401-6411.
Catholic Social Services Auxiliary hosts Races for Raffles: Saturday, April 26. 106 S. Church St., Hazleton. Gift card/lottery board raffle, 3 to 5 p.m. No admission; goodies available for purchase. A Night at the Races, doors open 6 p.m.; races start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. All-you-can-eat buffet; BYOB; attendees must be at least 21 years of age. For details, contact 570-455-1521 or dmatarella@cssdioceseofscranton.org.
Flea market: 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, to Friday, May 2; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday May 3. St. Gabriel’s Church, Hazleton. Kitchen cafe open Friday and Saturday; gift card/lottery ticket tricky tray open Saturday. To donate items, drop off 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday; not accepted are clothing/shoes, encyclopedias or hygiene products. Books, movies, music and games must be rated G or E.
Willow Foundation’s Heartwood Center holds spring cleaning drive: Mondays in March, April, and May. Center, 100 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton. Drop off donations of cleaning products from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays. For information, visit https://willow-foundation.org/heartwood-center.
Nuremberg / Weston
Semi-annual Comedy Night: Doors open 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Nuremberg-Weston Vol. Fire Company, 569 Hazle St., Weston. Cost, $30 in advance; $35 at the door; includes show (three comedians), food and beverages. To reserve tickets, call Rhonda at 570-384-3913.
Sheppton/Oneida
Sheppton Auxiliary annual Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Sheppton Playground. Followed by light refreshments and raffle prizes at The Legion.
Food Truck and Craft Festival: Saturday, May 10. Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company, East Union Twp. Craft vendors sought; spaces are $10 plus basket raffle donation. For information, call the company at 570-384-4746 or send a message on their Facebook page.
Sugarloaf
Annual spring chicken barbecue: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Sugarloaf Fire Company, 95 W. County Road, Sugarloaf. Half roasted chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, applesauce, roll and dessert. Cost, $12; takeout only. For tickets, call 570-956-4842.
Weatherly
Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 13. Sliver Ridge Hunting Club, 2200 East Main St., Weatherly. Eggs (any style), home fries, bacon, sausage, ham, pancakes, toast and creamed chipped beef, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange and tomato juice. Takeouts available. Children under age 6 free.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 360 meeting: 6 p.m. Monday, April 14. Post home. All members urged to attend.
Pot pie fundraiser: Order deadline, Sunday, April 20; pickup, 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. Zions Lutheran Church, 335 Third St., Weatherly. Pot pies from Zook’s in Lancaster. Chicken or beef; $8 for 6-inch individual; $15 for 9-inch. Pies will be made fresh but will be frozen for easier pick up and storage. To order, call or text Jeanne at 570-436-8396 or Joyce 570-401-5555.
Spring chicken barbecue: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Freeland Fire Department. Takeout only; half chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, and a roll, $12. For tickets contact any firefighter or the station at 570-636-3244 and leave a message. Deliveries available.
Thomson’s hoagie sale: Order deadline, Sunday, April 27; pickup, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 9. Weatherly Centenary United Methodist Church.Cost, $7; choices include cold cut, with or without peppers or onions; ham and cheese; turkey; roast beef; tuna; and vegetable. Pay at pickup. To order, call Ruth at 570-427-8173, Phyllis at 570-427-4305, Wayne at 570-582-5154, Stephanie at 570-582-5507, Lisa at 570-401-4128, or Donna at 570-427-4094. At Evergreen Apartments, see Georgeann.
Live performances
Freeland Community Choir’s Easter Cantata: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13. St. John’s Reformed United Church of Christ, 829 Washington St., Freeland. This year’s selection, written by Joseph Martin, is entitled “From Silence to Song.” Narrator is Bobby Maso. Featured soloists are Frank Balon, Dick Drukker, Jeanette Irwin, Joe Racho, and Louise Tomtishen with cellist Nelson Berger and pianist Rachel Lipski. Choir director, Sheila Butkiewicz.
Tamaqua Area bands present annual spring concert: 7 p.m. Monday, April 14. Tamaqua Area Auditorium. Featuring the Raider Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, 6th Grade Band, and Jazz Band, including over 150 students from performing music from a variety of styles and periods. Tickets, $5 adults; $2, children and senior citizens; purchase at the door. Open to the public.
Shenandoah Valley Drama Club presents the high school version of “Mean Girls”: 7 p.m. April 25-26; 1 p.m. April 27. School auditorium. Tickets, $10 at the door; $8 in advance via the drama club’s Facebook page or at the box office from 6 to 8 p.m. April 22 to 24. Doors open 45 minutes prior to the show. Public welcome. For information, email community relations director Robert Yudinsky at bobyudin@hotmail.com.
Freeland Community Choir’s Easter Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Faith United Church of Christ, 21 Faith Drive, Hazle Twp. This year’s selection, written by Joseph Martin, is entitled “From Silence to Song.” Narrator is Millini Skuba. Featured soloists are Frank Balon, Dick Drukker, Jeanette Irwin, Joe Racho, and Louise Tomtishen with cellist Nelson Berger and pianist Rachel Lipski. Choir director, Sheila Butkiewicz.
Helping Hands
Free clothing for adults: Third Tuesday of every month. Mobile pantry, Catholic Social Services, 106 S. Church St., Hazleton. Offered by Greater Hazleton Catholic Social Services in collaboration with St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Vincent de Paul Society’s free baby food and cereal distribution: Appointment only; third Saturday of the month. St. John XXXIII Roman Catholic Parish church hall, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua. For families with babies up to 2 yrs of age living within the Tamaqua Area School District or belonging to the parish. Proof of residency with photo ID and proof of child’s age are required for first visit; no income required or WIC. Stages 1 and 2 baby and toddler food and cereal will be provided each month. For information or register, call 570-225-8620 or email tamaquasvdp@ outlook.com.
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