Community Calendar

Pierogie Sale: All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, sells frozen pierogies ($6 per dozen) Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon. They can also be picked up 11 a.m. to noon on Sundays. Call 489-7701 or 383-0785 to order.

Ethnic Food Sale: St Michael’s Orthodox Church will sell pierogies (deep fried with butter and onions or frozen), halushki (cabbage and noodles), pagach and clam chowder Fridays through March 19, noon to 5 p.m. at St. Michael’s Center, 403 Delaware St., Jermyn. Call in advance for business, school or other large orders (delivered on request). Call 876-1456 to place an order or for more information.

Lenten Food Sale: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5544, 205 Dolph St., Jessup, will hold its annual Lenten takeout-only food sale Fridays though March 19. Red clam chowder is $5.75 per quart, $3.75 per pint. White clam chowder is $6.50 per quart, $4 per pint. Halushky is $4.50 per quart, $2.50 per pint. Tuna hoagies are $4.75. Pierogies are $8 per dozen, $4.50 per half-dozen, 75 cents each. Individual pizzas are $2.25. Cal 489-7070 after 3 p.m. to order in advance. Delivery available to workplaces and shut-ins.

‘Cactus Flower’: Actors Circle at Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road Scranton, presents swinging ‘60s comedy “Cactus Flower,” Fridays and Saturdays, March 5-6 and 12-13, at 8 p.m. and Sundays, March 7 and 14, at 2 p.m. A womanizing, middle-aged man pretends to be married to avoid making a commitment. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors and $8 for students. (Preview Thursday, March 4, at 8 p.m.; tickets are $8, $6 for students.) Call 342-9707 or visit Visit: www.actorscircle.org for more information.

Benefit Trips: Cancertacular will sponsor a trip to Philadelphia, Saturday, March 6, departing the Viewmont Mall near Sears at 10 a.m. and arrive at the Reading Terminal Market at lunchtime. The Philadelphia Flower Show will be open. The bus will depart the Convention Center at 10 p.m. Tickets for both trips are $35 per trip. All proceeds benefit local children battling cancer. Call 466-0658, or e-mail tina@cancertacular.org to buy tickets.

Church Dinner: St. Mary’s Visitation parish will hold a homemade roast beef dinner Saturday, March 6, noon to 6:30 p.m., in the cafeteria at LaSalle Primary Center, 625 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Eat in or take out. Menu homemade roast beef, potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $9; $6 for children 10 and younger. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the parish office, 1090 Carmalt St., DIckson City or before all weekend Masses. Call 489-2091 for more information.

Fire Co. Dinner: The Crystal Fire Co., 201 Bacon St., Jermyn, will hold a takeout-only spaghetti dinner Saturday, March 6, 4-7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased from any member or by calling 876-4816.

Dance Club: The Northeast Social Dance Club will hold dances on the following Saturdays: March 6 and 20 (benefit for Valley Community Library, sponsored by Pulman Interiors); April 10 and 17 (benefit for the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, sponsored by Honesdale National Bank), May 1 and 22 (benefit for NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness, sponsored by The Papa Bear Club) and June 5 and 12, July  10, Aug. 7 (anniversary party), Saturday, Sept. 4 and 18 (benefit for The ARC Auxilliary). All dances are 8:30 to midnight at the Disabled American Veterans Hall, 516 Storrs St., Dickson City. Admission is $5; free for members.

Discount Eyeglass Program: North Western PA Optical Clinic is a privately funded program that provides income-eligible persons with eyeglasses, including lined bifocals, for $36. A solid tint is available at an additional charge. Transitional lenses are not available. Call (800) 901-1912 for income guidelines and to set up appointments. Appointments will be Tuesday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lackawanna County PA Career Link, 135 Franklin Ave., Scranton.

Church Bread Sale: St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, will hold its annual Paska (Easter) homemade bread sale Wednesday and Thursday, March 10-11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. John’s Center, 703 Hill St., Mayfield. Raisin and white bread will be available at $7 each. Homemade kolachi (nut, poppyseed, lekvar and apricot) will also be available for $9 each. Call 876-0730, 876-3372 or 876-0391 to place an order. Business establishment orders may be faxed to 876-2534.

Hospital Auxiliary: The Mid-Valley Hospital auxiliary will meet Wednesday, March 10, at 4:15 p.m., in the first floor conference room, 1400 Main St., Peckville.

Perfume/Cologne Sale: The Marian Community Hospital Auxiliary will hold a perfume and cologne sale Thursday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marian Hall, 141 Salem Ave., Carbondale. These are guaranteed authentic brands provided by Perfume Oasis. Along with brand new styles and hard-to-find older brands of perfume, there will be a variety of candy, nuts and dried fruits. Major credit cards will be accepted.

Civic Center: At the Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St., Dickson City:
• Toddler Time: for parents, grandparents, babysitters and caregivers is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. featuring crafts, games, storytelling and snacks. Adults must participate in the program along with the children. Call 383-1813 for more information.
Call 383-1813 for more information on any programs.

Library Events for Kids: At the Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville:
• Special needs gaming nights Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m., special-needs students, ages 8 and older, can play Wii and Playstation 2 games, card games and board games. Parental supervision is required for all children younger than 14.
Pre-register for all events by call 489-1765.
 
Tax Help from The U: Accounting students from The University of Scranton will assist residents with their tax returns as part of the volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) program.
The service is free for clients with low and moderate incomes who need help with their basic tax returns. Hours at the Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville, will be Thursday, March 11: 3-7 p.m.; Tuesday, March 16, 1-5 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 31: 1-5 p.m. An appointment is required. Hours at the Carbondale Senior Community Center, 66 N. Church St., will be Monday, March 29: 4-8 p.m. Call 343-1267, ext. 222, to make an appointment.

Arts Bazaar: Another edition of the NEPA Independent Arts Bazaar will be held Saturday, March 20, noon to 5 p.m. at Eleanor Rigby’s, 603 Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Jermyn, featuring food, beverages and live music. Vendors are wanted: $25 for a 6-foot-by-8-foot space; bring your own tables and displays. Deadline to book a space is Friday, March 12. E-mail ohsweetjosephine@gmail.com or call 876-3660.

Fashion Show: Marian Community Hospital’s auxiliary will host a spring fashion show Sunday, March 14, at Peebles Department Store, 89 Brooklyn St., Carbondale, beginning at 10 a.m. The show will feature attire for children, teens and adults. Tickets are $12, which includes refreshments and a discount coupon for Peebles. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the hospital. Advance tickets are available by calling 281-1072 or may be purchased at Peebles. Tickets will also be available at the door.

VFW Auxiliary: The ladies auxiliary for the 10th District of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the McHugh-Bushweller Post No. 3474, 110 Chestnut St., Dunmore. All auxiliaries are reminded to bring their ticket returns. Plans for the state department presidents visit will be finalized. President Kim Frisbie will preside.

Bus Trip: The Double “R” Twirlettes are sponsoring a bus trip to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City Wednesady, March 17. The $35 cost includes bus transportation, driver tip and a snack. The bus will leave from Peckville. Call 489-1935 for more information.

Genealogical Research: The Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania has scheduled the following speakers for its monthly meetings.
• March 17: Joe Titti, family history researcher, formerly from Archbald, will talk about eastern European immigrants to Lackawanna County.
• April 21: Hyde Park Players will present colorful vignettes.
• May 19: Ted Frutchey will talk about the Welsh in America.
• July 21: Ann O’Hara and Gloria McCullogh from the Wayne County Historical Society will speak.
• August 18: Tom Kennedy will speak about the gravity railroad.
Meetings are held Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., at the society’s headquarters, 1100 Main St., Peckville. Admission is free and refreshments are served. Call 383-7661 for more information.

Art Exhibit: The Main Street Gallery, located in the Greater Carbondale Area Chamber of Commerce, 27 North Main St., will host its first-anniversary juried art exhibit and reception Friday, March 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The exhibit will showcase works by regional artists and music by The Jazz Assassins. Admission is free. Call 282-1690 for more information.

Flea Market: The Browndale Fire Co., 620 Marion St., Browndale, will be hosting an indoor flea market selling fire equipment from various fire departments in the area on Saturday, March 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local fire departments are welcome to participate at a cost of $10 per 10-by-10-foot space. Fire equipment vendors may rent a spot for $30. To reserve a space, e-mail obelenus@gmail.com or call 785-5300 and leave a message.

Lenten Food Sale: SS. Peter and Paul Greek Catholic Church, 43 Rittenhouse St., Simpson, will hold a Lenten food sale Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ten-inch Italian or turkey hoagies (with macaroni salad) are $5. Cabbage and noodles are $6 per quart. Minestrone soup is $6 per quart. Baked goods will also be available. Preorders must be received by Wednesday, March 24. Call 282-2084, 282-5167 or 282-5680 to place an order.

Easter Egg Hunt: The annual Archbald Easter egg hunt will be held Saturday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at the Archbald Athletic Club Field, Export Lane. There will be two divisions: infants to age 5 and ages 6–12. Goody bags will be distributed. There will be a bike raffle and an Easter bonnet contest. Face painting will be available and a 5-by-7-inch photo with the Easter Bunny will be available for a small donation.

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: The Carbondale chapter of UNICO is holding a benefit Texas hold ’em poker tournament Sunday, April 11, at Genetti Manor, 1505 Main St., Dickson City, to benefit the 2011 UNICO national convention. Buffet and check-in begins at 12:30 p.m. Tournament begins at 2 p.m. A $100 buy-in includes a hot buffet. Prizes include TVs and a stainless-steel gas grill. Tickets can be purchased at Genetti’s Manor (383-0206) or by calling 282-5540, 282-2965, 282-6773, 282-1877, 282-3199 or 876-1213. All players must be 21 to enter; photo ID required.

Trips Planned: A group from Mainly Hair by Dorie in Peckville is planning two trips. On Sunday, May 16, the group will take a World Yacht Cruise around New York City. The trip includes bus transportation, a buffet brunch and entertainment and some free time at South Side Seaport. The cost is $90. The group is also planning a cruise Thursday to Monday, July 8-12, on the Carnival Glory. Inside cabins are $490 per person and balcony cabins are $630 per person. Call 383-5090 for more information.

Cruise Planned: The Queen City Cruisers are planning a seven-night trip June 13-20, 2010, sailing from New York City with three days in Bermuda. Per-person rates: inside cabin $1,019, ocean view $1,169, balcony $1,379; bus transportation to the pier available. Call 840-3841 for more information.

Reunion Scheduled: The Olyphant High School Class of 1950 will hold its 60th anniversary reunion Saturday, Sept. 4, at The Regal Room, 216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant. Classmates who have been out of touch can send their address to the reunion committee at 627 Spruce St., Olyphant, PA 18447 or call 489-1734.

Snowfall Reminder: Archbald residents are reminded not to plow snow into borough streets. It delays snow cleanup and creates unsafe conditions. Sidewalks abutting residential properties must be clear of snow within 24 hours after the end of the snowfall. Citations will be issued to property owners who do not comply.

Envelope Drive: Queen City Hose Co. No. 8 of Olyphant is conducting its annual envelope fund drive through the end of March. Residents are asked to mail their donation using the envelope provided or drop them off at the borough building.

Membership Drive: The Family of Saint Anthony’s membership drive for 2010 is currently underway. Persons who are committed to perserving the traditions of St. Ubaldo Day are welcome to apply. Membership dues are $10; $20 for memberships to both the Family of St. Anthony and the St. Ubaldo Society. Membership is free to children under 18 years of age. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the St. Ubaldo Cultural Center 310 Third Ave., Jessup. Vall 383-2171 or e-mail debalunni@yahoo.com for applications or for more information. You may also download an application at www.saintanthonyfamily.org.

Dig Out Hydrants: The Dickson City Fire Department asks borough residents to shovel out around any fire hydrants in their neighborhood. Shoveling out a three-foot area around the hydrant will allow department personnel to see the hydrant during an emergency and also hook up supply lines more quickly.

Dance Classes: Line dance classes have resumed Mondays, 10-11 a.m., at Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. The instructor is Debbie Koshinski, owner/operator of Step By Step Dance Studio in Scranton. All ages are welcome and beginners will be given extra time. Call 282-1227 or 222-3568 for more information.

Fire Co. Drive: The annual fund drive for Olyphant Hose Co. No. 2 is underway. Contributions can be mailed to company headquarters at Rear 113 Willow St. or dropped off at the Borough Light Office.

Senior Center: Mid Valley Senior Community Center, 310 Church St., Jessup. Regular activities: Bingo Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-11 a.m. Big Bingo every third Wednesday $5. Tai Chi Mondays, 1 p.m. $5. chair exercise Tuesday, 11 a.m. Yoga Tuesdays 1 p.m. $5. Lab/blood work (bring your Medicare or insurance card) Wednesday, 8:30-10 a.m. Red Hat Foxy Ladies meet every third Wednesday. Pokeno and pinochle Wednesday 9-11 a.m., line dance class Thursdays 10 a.m., ballroom dancing class Thursday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $3. Birthday party every third Friday, 11 a.m. Call 489-4415 or 489-2770 for more information.

Wall of Immigrants: The Jessup Community Fountain Committee has completed a monument in Jessup’s Station Park dedicated to the immigrants who built America, consisting of a fountain and a wall featuring three stone panels that will be engraved with immigrants’ names and personal information. The committee invites residents to submit the names of their ancestors to be included on the memorial. Orders will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. The memorial is open to all immigrants of all nationalities, and not only those with ties to Jessup. For more information, call 383-1217, 383-2171 or 383-0211 for more information. 
 
Plaza Pavers: You can still purchase engraved paving stones that will be placed at the nearly complete plaza at Archbald Memorial Park at the former site of the Archbald High School. Bricks measuring 6-by-9 inches can be purchased for $100. Bricks measuring 12-by-12 inches are available for $250; $275 with a business, club or school logo. The purchase of pavers helps to defray the cost of the park. You can choose to place your stone in the veterans area, the gazebo area or the memorial area. Download the order form at at www.archbaldborough.org. Forms will also be available at Archbald-area businesses, at the Archbald Borough Building or by calling 876-1992.

Library Friends: The Friends of the Valley Community Library is a volunteer group whose primary purpose is to promote and support the library’s functions, resources, services and needs. Through fund-raising efforts the group provides activities, materials and services not included in the budget of the library. Membership dues are $5 per year. The group meets the third Monday of the month from September to June. All interested parties are welcome to attend and membership is open to all. E-mail afm923@hotmail.com or call 489-1765 for more information.

Civic Group Reminders: Several communities are seeking the cooperation of all civic groups with regard to scheduling fund-raising activities in order to avoid conflicts and ensure maximum effect of the activity.
• Jermyn residents are asked to call the borough office at 876-0610.
• Throop residents are asked to call Phyllis Mikulski at 489-3355 for available dates to schedule events.

Throop Seniors: Anyone wishing to join the Throop seniors group can do so by attending their weekly gathering Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Throop Civic Center, 500 Sanderson St., Throop. Seniors do not have to be Throop residents to attend.

Emergency Kits: The Carbondale/Forest City American Red Cross is selling emergency preparedness supplies as part of a fundraising drive. It is selling an AM/FM water-resistant radio with weather alerts, TV-VHF, flashlight, siren and cell phone charger for $59.95 and a road hazard triangle kit for $25.95. Call 282-2520 to purchase these items or for more information.

Flag Kits: The Olyphant Lions Club is selling 3-by-5-foot American flag kits for $15 and replacement flags for $8 each. They can be purchased at Bosak’s Choice Meats, 524 Burke By-pass, Olyphant or by calling 489-8816.

Volunteers Sought: The Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Peckville, is seeking volunteer help. The society is a non-profit group that traces family trees. Call 383-7661 for more information.

Scout Uniforms: Boy Scout Troop 21, chartered since 1928 to Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Dickson City, is asking for donations of used Boy Scout uniforms: shirts, pants, shorts and belts. Call 489-4626 or visit vbvm.org/troop21 for more information.

Cell Phone Dropoff: American Legion Post No. 411, 508 Church St., Jessup, now has a collection box for old, used and unwanted cell phones. The phones will be reconditioned and sent to our troops overseas. Phones can be dropped off at the post’s collection box anytime.

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