CHURCH NOTES
All Saints Orthodox Church: 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the church basement.
Christ Episcopal Church: 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will hold its annual Lenten pizza, soup, Welsh cookies and cabbage noodles sale from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays through April 18. Sale includes take-and-bake 12 slices of red pizza for $14; pagash (potato, cheese) for $16; assorted homemade soups for $5; cabbage and noodles for $6; and Welsh cookies for $7 per dozen. Advance ordering for pizza recommended by calling the church at 570-785-3425 and leaving a message. Proceeds benefit the church’s community programs. The church is hosting the following Easter Week services: Maundy Thursday, April 17, 4 p.m. in the parish hall with a light soup supper, followed by the foot-washing service at 5 p.m.; Good Friday, April 18, noon; Easter, April 20, 9 a.m. The Great Vigil of Easter service will take place April 19 at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, River Street, Carbondale.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: hosts a food giveaway from 1 to 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Giveaways are sponsored by Friends of the Poor and take place in the attached Holy Family Hall, 1101 Willow St., Peckville.
SS. Cyril & Methodius Church: will hold a Mother’s Day flower fundraiser. Ten-inch hanging baskets in a variety of colors and blooms will be sold for $20. Place orders by calling Julie at 357-6171, Michaelene at 570-209-2026 or Mary Ann at 570-313-1989. Order voucher by April 18 and pick up April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Cyril’s parish hall, 207 River St., Olyphant. Choose your flower basket starting May 4 at Jerry’s for All Seasons, 201 Jessup St., Dunmore.
St. Mary’s Visitation Church: 625 Dundaff St., Dickson City, holds a weekly Monday night bingo. Early bird starts at 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 6:45 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Weekly jackpot is $1,000. The kitchen serves food and beverages beginning at 5:30 p.m. Info: call 570-489-2091.
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral: 706 Hill St., Mayfield, will hold the following services for Holy (Passion) Week, the Feast of the Resurrection and Bright Week: Great and Holy Thursday, April 17, Vesper/Liturgy of St. Basil at 8 a.m., and Matins at 6:30 p.m.; Great and Holy Friday, April 18, Vespers at 2 p.m. and Matins with procession at 5 p.m.; Great and Holy Saturday, April 19, Vesper Liturgy of St. Basil at 8 a.m., and Nocturns at 11:30 p.m.; Bright Resurrection of Christ, Passover (Pascha) of the Lord, April 20, Matins at midnight, Paschal Divine Liturgy followed by blessing of baskets at 9 a.m. and Paschal Vespers at 4 p.m.; Bright Monday, April 21, Paschal Divine Liturgy with procession at 9:30 a.m.; Bright Tuesday, Paschal Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Open house for all in attendance will take place at the church center after Divine Liturgy on April 21.
Trinity Episcopal Church: 58 River St., Carbondale, is holding a spring raffle. Tickets are $5 per sheet w/25 tickets per sheet. Purchase five sheets and get one sheet free. Some of the prizes include $50 lottery tickets, drone with camera, 24-inch Insigna TV, children’s electric scooter, Kate Spade tote with wallet and cash prizes. Drawing is Mother’s Day, May 11, at noon. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets are available at the church office, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MEMOS
Blakely and Scott Twp. medication take-back events: April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blakely Borough Building, 1439 Main St., Peckville, and April 26, 9 a.m. to noon, Scott Township Civic Center, 1038 Montdale Road. Bring unused or expired medications. Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, eye drops, dietary supplements, vitamins, herbal supplements, topical medication (creams/ointments) and pet medication accepted. No needles, inhalers or open liquid medications. Info: For Blakely event, call 570-963-6820, ext. 1514; for Scott Twp. event, call 570-963-6820, ext. 1515.
Jermyn Townwide Clean Up Month: Jermyn Shade Tree Commission is kicking off Earth Day, April 22, and National Arbor Day, April 25, with the Townwide Clean Up Month from April 21-May 23. In observance, volunteers will be cleaning the WWI Veterans Park and planting the Main Street flowerpots and bridges, the Callahan Recreational Park and Memorial Garden. Jermyn residents are asked to clean their particular section of street, curb and sidewalks of the winter’s dirt, rocks and recyclables. The goal is to have clean streets and curbs for the summer months, especially for the upcoming May Memorial Weekend and summer activities. Residents should bag winter refuse and place at curb no more than 24 hours prior to their regularly scheduled trash and recyclable containers pickup. Call the borough office at 570-876-0610 for brush pickup after May 1.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Baba’s Flea Market donations: “Babas” of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, are planning their annual Baba’s Flea Market for October. They will be accepting used but not abused items, including small appliances that work, jewelry, collectibles, purses, knick-knacks and toys in good condition. No clothing will be accepted. St. John’s Center, 701 Hill St., will be open (side entrance) beginning May 1 for drop-off of items. Info: contact Sandy Suey at 570-876-3576.
Circle Flea Flair: Flea market featuring hundreds of vendors is open every Sunday through November, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, at the Circle Drive-In, 1911 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Buyer admission is $1 per car. Info: visit Circle Flea Fair on Facebook.
Mayfield Lions Club: is continuing its sale of brooms, available at the Mayfield Municipal Building, 739 Penn Ave., Mayfield. The club also collects used eyeglasses at the same location.
Pioneer City Market: is a year-round farmers market in downtown Carbondale. The market is open every Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. at 58 River St. (Trinity Episcopal Church). Features locally grown produce and artisan goods weekly. To become a vendor or for more information, message the Pioneer City Market Facebook page.
Plant sale/exchange and marketplace seeks vendors: Mountain View Garden Club’s Plant Sale/Exchange & Marketplace will be June 1 at the Clifford Community Center. Marketplace will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. featuring local artisans, businesses and churches. Space is available in the park for vendors. Cost for a space is $20; vendors must provide their own tent and tables. Plant sale/exchange will be from 2 to 4 p.m., featuring locally grown perennials. Attendees may also bring two perennials from their own gardens to exchange for two plants of the same size or value. Event will include Second Hand Rose flea market. For more info about being a vendor, contact JoAnn at jodihall@nep.net or 570-806-1591.
St. Joseph’s Center sidewalk sale: Is seeking donations. Accepting small furniture and new or gently used housewares, jewelry, home accents/decor, purses, lamps, holiday decorations, tools, toys, books and DVDs. No clothes or large furniture. Donations will be accepted every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, through April 26 at the DeNaples Building, 320 Blakely St., Dunmore, on the Pine Street side. After this date, call Jeannie at 570-335-7150 for arrangements; drop-off will be at the front door of the DeNaples Building.
Third Thursdays in the Queen City: Olyphant Borough gears up with retail stores, restaurants and outdoor vendors on Lackawanna Avenue to offer something for everyone every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. Walk and shop the stores from the bridge to the Queen City train station.
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA’s Carbondale Farmers Market: is open every Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. at UNC’s Fallbrook Senior Community Center, 185 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. UNC Farmers Markets accepts SNAP/EBT. Info: Follow the Facebook page or contact Taylor Burdick, UNC Carbondale Farmers Market manager, at tburdick@uncnepa.org.
LIBRARY NEWS
Carbondale Public Library: 5 N. Main St., Carbondale, 570-282-4281, lclshome.org/libraries/carbondale-public-library/. Upcoming events include:
- Earth Day activities, April 22, 2 to 6 p.m. Penn State Master Gardeners will provide children and adults information and activities on renewable energy with quizzes and prizes. Free tree seedlings while supplies last.
- Food distribution, April 25, noon to 5 p.m. Free community food distribution courtesy of Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month, including produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, will be provided and available for pickup. Registration required.
Valley Community Library: 739 River St., Peckville, 570-489-1765, lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library/. Upcoming events include:
- Earth Day storytime and litter study, April 21, 5:30 p.m., at the library. Family-friendly event and open to all ages. Registration required at sierraclub.org/Pennsylvania/upcoming-outings.
- Community cleanup, April 22, 9 a.m., Commerce Boulevard. Celebrate Earth Day as participants partner with Dickson City Borough, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Lunch will be provided to volunteers who register in advance. Event for adults only. Registration required at sierraclub.org/Pennsylvania/upcoming-outings.
- Books Appetit fundraiser, May 1, 6 to 9 p.m., at the library. Local food, beer, wine, raffle baskets and live music by The Wanabees. Event is for ages 21 and older. Drinks will be provided by Breaker Brewing Company, Bald Bird Brewing and more. Tickets cost $35 in advance or $40 at the door, and can be purchased online or at the library. All proceeds benefit Valley Community Library. The library will close at 1 p.m. this day to prepare for the event.
PERFORMING ARTS AND EXHIBITS
Marywood alumni spotlight exhibition: “Representation and Figuration in The Maslow Collection,” curated by Marcelle Reinecke, Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, Shields Center for Visual Arts, Marywood University, through May 30. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: visit marywood.edu/galleries.
ReSTart Scranton sustainable art exhibition: AFA Gallery, Penn Avenue, Scranton, through April 26. Featuring local artists. Gallery hours are Thursdays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DAILY EVENTS
April 19
Porketta sandwich sale: Nadine Cenci Marchegiani Foundation annual porketta sale, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jessup Hose Company No. 2, 333 Hill St., drive-thru and pickup only. Cost is $5 per sandwich. Call Ken for tickets at 570-499-1794. All proceeds benefit the NCM Foundation.
April 23
Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting: 7 p.m., Dickson City Community Center, 824 Main St. Guest speaker will be Bob Hall Jr., vice president of the borough Planning Commission. He will speak about the commission’s role in Dickson City’s short- and long-term growth and development, including current and upcoming projects, followed by a Q&A session. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
April 26
Chicken barbecue and bake sale: Noon to 3 p.m., St. Adalbert’s Polish National Catholic Church, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Takeout only. Dinners are $15 and can be purchased at the door. To reserve in advance, call Mike at 570-947-2333.
Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. All are welcome.
Lynnette’s Twirlerettes annual recital: 5 p.m., Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School auditorium, 101 Brooklyn St., Carbondale. Doors open at 4 p.m. with an annual slideshow. Twirlers from all three locations, Carbondale, Forest City and Lake Ariel, will present “Batons on Broadway,” this year’s theme based around shows and the music of Broadway. Tickets are available at the door with a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Info: call Lynnette at 570-498-7415.
Men’s breakfast: 9 a.m., Rescue & Restore Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Guest speaker is Gene McGuire, author of “Unshackled: From Ruin to Redemption” and “Life After Unshackled.” Cost is $12 per person. To register, visit rescuerestorechurch.com.
Scout Troop 322 pasta dinner: Takeouts from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and dine-in from 5 to 7 p.m., Eagle Hose Company fire hall, 1 Eagle Lane, Dickson City. Tickets will be available at the door. Info: call Rick Pasko at 570-362-3769.
Spring craft and vendor fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. Over 50 local crafters and vendors. A basket raffle will be held to benefit the center’s youth and community programs. Admission is $1 for adults. Info: call the center at 570-383-1813 or email dcciviccenter@gmail.com.
Team Mel’s Family Spring Vendor Fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the rooftop of Hotel Anthracite, 25 S. Main St., Carbondale. Free admission. There will be vendors, music, basket raffles and giveaways to the first 75 shoppers. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Call or text 570-840-8539 for vendor information or basket donation.
Trolley Through Time: Special “then and now” excursions on the Laurel Line, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Join Electric City Trolley Motormen John Sheerin and Bob Young for a ride to Little Virginia. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased by calling 570-963-6590. A portion of the proceeds benefits the 505 Restoration project.
April 27
Cash bingo: 1 p.m., Michael Steiner American Legion Post 411, 508 Church St., Jessup. Doors open at noon. Limited number of 100 tickets will be sold. Advance tickets are $20 for 12 regular bingo games and four specials at $5 each. Bring female hygiene items, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, shampoo, deodorant, underwear, cleaning wipes or razors, which will be donated to the Community Intervention Center, Scranton, and receive a free bingo game card with a chance to win $50. To purchase tickets or reserve a table, call/text Karen Rapoch at 570-877-4845 or Marie Finley at 570-479-0052. There will be basket raffles, a lottery/cash drawing and a 50/50. Personal snacks are welcome, with light refreshments and adult beverages for purchase. Event hosted by the Auxiliary of Jessup Unit 411. Money raised will be donated to local fire companies selected by auxiliary members.
Chicken barbecue: Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082 chicken barbecue, April 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out, at the post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville. Tickets are $14/person. Eat-in or takeout available.
April 29
Blood drive: Noon to 5 p.m., Browndale Fire Station, Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. A few walk-in appointments are available.
St. John’s 300 Club final drawing: Captains of St. John’s 300 Club of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, will hold the 26th week and final drawing at 6 p.m. The drawing can be viewed via livestream. To be eligible, memberships must be paid in full. To become a member and join the next club session, send your name, address and payment of $25 to St. John’s Rectory, 706 Hill St., Mayfield, PA 18433, or to Alexandra Sorochka, 422 Callahan Drive, Jermyn, PA 18433. Membership cards will be sent upon receipt of payment. Checks should be made to: St. John’s 300 Club. Info: contact Alexandra Sorochka at 570-335-2128.
April 30
Carpentry auction: 6 p.m., Johnson College’s Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology lab, Woolworth Hall, Scranton campus. Doors open at 5 p.m. Hosted by the Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology program to benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA. More than 70 items will be available to bid on, including cutting boards, chess boards, tables, benches and custom woodworking. All items were created by students in the program. To register, visit johnson.edu/carpentry-auction/.
May 3
Designer purse bingo: Eynon/Sturges Volunteer Fire Department annual designer purse bingo, 3 p.m., Club at the Highlands, 2700 Highland Road, Archbald. Doors open at 1 p.m. to peruse the bags and raffle baskets. A $30 donation includes your seat, bingo cards and daubers. Food will be available for purchase. Door prizes and consolation prizes will be awarded. For tickets, contact 570-335-7480. Paypal is also accepted.
Ladies’ fashion show: 11 a.m., main sanctuary, Rescue & Restore Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Registration is $10 for adults and $5 per child. A luncheon will follow in the church basement. There will also be basket raffles. Women can register at rescuerestorechurch.com.
Roast beef dinner: Noon to 4 p.m., St. James St. George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Takeout only. Donation is $15. There will be a basket raffle. Info: Call 570-876-4896 and leave a message. Tickets available from any member or at the door.
Spring craft fair: 10 a.m.to 2 p.m., Montdale Community Church, 961 Lakeland Drive, Scott Twp. There will be craft vendors, a basket raffle and bake sale, featuring MCC Welsh cookies, pies, cookies and other sweet treats. Hot food being served includes chili, wimpies, hot dogs, soup and homemade pierogies.
May 7
Swinging Sixties Celebration: 5:30 p.m., Constantino’s, Clarks Summit. Join the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic League to honor super symphony supporter Cindy Gowell in recognition of her support and contributions. Music by EJ the DJ. Tickets cost $60. To buy tickets, visit nepaphil.org or mail the Philharmonic League, P.O. Box 4525, Scranton, PA 18505. Proceeds benefit the NEPA Philharmonic orchestra and the Angel Ticket Program.
May 10
Eynon-Archbald Lions cleanup: The Eynon-Archbald Lions Club will participate in the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup, the Adopt-A-Highway event, and encourages Archbald residents to join in. Club members and interested residents are asked to gather at the Archbald Borough building to pick up needed supplies at 8:45 a.m. The Archbald Community Ambulance and the Eynon/Sturges Hose Company will provide a safe escort. Info: contact Karen at 570-877-4845.
May 11
Annual Mother’s Day Chicken BBQ dinner: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for dinner pickup, St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church, 378 Lyon St., Clifford Twp. Tickets are $14 and include half-barbecued chicken, green beans, baked potato, roll and dessert. There will also be a flea market and a bake sale with homemade desserts. Tickets are presale and takeout. Call Karen at 570-955-8758 to reserve tickets by May 2.
May 18
26th Annual Wine Tasting: 1 to 4 p.m., Station Park, Jessup. Hosted by the Jessup 21st Century Association. The event kicks off St. Ubaldo week. Wine by Pirrami Winery, Capra Collina, B&G Winery, Bartolai and Case Quattro. For guests 21 and over, there will be music by Joe Barrese, along with food and dessert vendors, including DK’s Corner, The Eatery by Jessica, Sidebar, The Little Ladybug Bakery, St. Ubaldo Society, Mainline and 21st Century members. Non-perishable items will be collected for the NEPA Breadbasket of Jessup. Info: visit the Jessup 21st Century Association Facebook page.
June 7
Sportsman’s Fishing and Hunting Expo and flea market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meredith Hose Co., 100 Main St., Childs. All proceeds benefit the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center and Meredith Hose Co. No. 1. Entry fee is $4. Veterans and children 12 and under are free. Event will feature local fishing and hunting vendors, basket raffles and food.
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