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 Forest City: Delaware Street, will hold its annual pancake supper Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m. Ash Wednesday services, Feb. 18, ashes will be distributed by the Rev. Bill McGinty beginning at noon at the church. The church is conducting its annual Lenten pizza, soup, Welsh cookies and cabbage and noodles sale every Friday, 3 to 5:30 p.m., from Feb. 20 through April 3 at the church; the sale benefits the church’s community programs. Take-and-bake 12 slices of red pizza will be sold for $17 or take-and-bake pagash (potato, cheese) for $19; call and pre-order pizza. Also available for sale are pints of homemade assorted soups for $5; cabbage and noodles, $7; and Welsh cookies, $7 per dozen. Advance ordering of pizza is recommended by calling the church at 570-785-3425 and leaving a message.
Rescue & Restore Church: Members of the church at 120 Willow Ave. in Olyphant, the former Holy Ghost Parish, residents of the Valley, veterans or anyone wishing to support the church may preserve their family name or history on a beautifully designed memorial plaque inside the church for posterity. Two sizes are available: single 7-inch by 10-inch or family 12-inch by 18-inch. Info: call Pastor Jack Munley at 570-483-4114.
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 Ukrainian Catholic Church: Pysanky classes, Feb. 22 and March 1, pick either noon or 3 p.m., at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall, 207 River St., Olyphant. Classes taught by Tammy Budnovitch. All supplies provided. Fee is $25, with proceeds going to SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church. Reservations: call Tammy at 570-766-1919.
St. James St. George Episcopal Church: 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn, hosts a food pantry from 1 to 2 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month.
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield: will hold a homemade pierogi sale Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. until sold out at St. John’s Center, Hill Street, Mayfield. Deep-fried only will be sold. Cost is $12 per dozen. No pre-orders; first-come, first-served. Info: call St. John’s Rectory at 570-876-0730, Mott at 570-335-2128 or Sandy at 570-876-3576.
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. Kitchen serves food and beverages beginning at 5:30 p.m. Info: call 570-489-2091.
Trinity Episcopal Church: 58 River St., Carbondale, is holding Ash Wednesday services on Feb. 18; Father Bill will be distributing ashes from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; all are welcome. The church is also having a homemade soup sale until sold out; chicken noodle, Italian wedding, pasta fagioli, beef barley and cabbage roll are available. Quarts are $9 and pints are $5. Chili and stew are also available for $6. Stop by weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: call the office at 570-282-3620 for availability. The church is also holding a cash bingo on Feb. 22. Grand prize is $1,000. Entrance tickets are $25 and include 10 regular games with a $100 prize. Grand prize and specials boards are sold separately. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; games start at 2:30 p.m. There will be 50/50, lottery wheel raffle, snack bar and door prizes. Tickets available for purchase weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or at trinity-episcopal.weebly.com. No children under 18. Snow date is March 1.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Browndale Fire Company spring cash raffle: The members of the all-volunteer fire company are selling cash raffle tickets to benefit the services and operation of the fire company. Ticket donation is $20; only 600 tickets will be sold, and there are 16 cash prizes. Prizes will be awarded at the March 10 meeting at 7:30 p.m. All tickets pulled will be put back into the drawing, making chances greater of winning a prize. Prizes are: 16th to 12th prize, $100; 11th-seventh prize, $125; sixth-third prize, $250; second prize, $500; and first prize, $1,000. All the winners will be contacted by phone. Tickets may be purchased by contacting any member or at these locations: Sweet Tooth by Chocolate Creations, Elegante Restaurant in Forest City, M & M Auto in Vandling and Heberling’s Sport Shop in Prompton.
Class reunion: Forest City class of 1976 50th class reunion, Aug. 15. Attendees encouraged to bring memorabilia and photos to contribute to the class archive and to participate in a group photo. Info/RSVP: contact Juliann Nagoda Doyle at 570-499-4908 or jdoyle@nep.net.
“Joshua” bus trip: “Joshua” at Sight & Sound Theatre, April 30, with lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Cost is adults, $179; children, $120. Bus will leave at 9 a.m. from Assembly of God Church, Route 6, Peckville. Reservations: call the church at 570-489-4961.
Lancaster bus trip: AARP NEPA Chapter 3731 will host a “Triple Treat” bus trip to Lancaster on June 24. Trip includes browsing at 40 shops in Kitchen Kettle Village, an excursion on the Strasburg Railroad and a tour of a working Amish farm and a homemade family dinner served by an Amish family. Price is $110. Trip open to the public. Info/reservations: contact Eileen at 570-328-3359 or Davis at 570-892-1619.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade bus trip: The Double “R” Twirlettes will sponsor a trip to the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17. See performers from around the world march up Fifth Avenue. Plus, have the day free in New York City to sightsee, shop, take in a show, etc. Cost is $70 per person. Bus leaves from Peckville with a pickup in Daleville. Info/reservations: call Kelly at 570-881-2208.
Third Thursdays in the Queen City: Olyphant Borough gears up with retail stores, restaurants, outdoor vendors and events for special promotions and sales every third Thursday of the month all day, especially from 5 to 8 p.m. Walk and shop on Lackawanna Avenue from the bridge to the Queen City train station. Free parking in the evening. Call DJ Gordo for info regarding vendors, food tents, entertainment and school fundraiser events at 570-766-3050.
SS. Cyril & Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church is offering pysanky classes taught by Tammy Budnovitch on Feb. 22 and March 1 at St. Cyril’s Parish Hall, 207 River St., Olyphant. Participants may choose either noon or 3 p.m. class times. All supplies provided. Fee is $25, with proceeds going to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church. To make reservations and find out availability, call Budnovitch at 570-766-1919. Budnovitch instructs participants during a pysanky class at SS. Cyril & Methodius Church in 2023. (File photo)
PERFORMING ARTS
Catholic Choral Society of Scranton Lenten Concert: March 1, 3 p.m., Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave. In addition to the Choral Society, the concert will feature selections by the parish choir of Shavertown Methodist Church. Open to the public free of charge. There will be a good-will offering. Ann Manganello is music director; Linda Houck is accompanist. Info: call 570-575-1040 or visit catholicchoralsociety.org.
DAILY EVENTS
February 14
Archbald Winter Carnival and sesquicentennial celebration rescheduled: Originally scheduled for Feb. 7, event has been rescheduled for Feb. 14. Archbald Neighborhood Association and Archbald Borough are hosting a winter carnival to celebrate Archbald’s 150th anniversary, 1 to 3 p.m., in and around the Borough Building, 400 Church St., and High School Plaza Park. Kid friendly. Free s’mores, hotdogs and popcorn, fire pits, drone demos with Archbald Police Department, Touch a Truck with the Eynon Sturges Hose Company, crafts, winter games in the park with prizes, winter story time led by the Valley Community Library, free hair tinsel by Mandy with Holiday Hair and more. Info: call Kayleigh at 570-351-1086.
February 15
Bingo: Altar and Rosary Society of St. Carlo Acutis Parish is hosting bingo at St. Anthony Church, Rebecca Street, Throop. Doors open at noon; start time at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Along with the purchase of your ticket, make a donation of $3 or more to receive one extra playing sheet. Donations will be used to purchase grocery gift cards for the needy of the parish community. Tickets/info: call Debbie at 570-540-1154.
Book signing: Lackawanna Historical Society will host author Brian W. Kincaid, author of “Murder in Old Forge, Pennsylvania: The Tragic Death of the Ziemba Children,” 2 p.m., Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Kincaid will offer a brief program and sign copies of his book. Copies will be available for purchase. Info: contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.
Chicken barbecue: 11:30 a.m. until sold out, Meredith Hose Co., 100 Main St., Childs. Donation is $15. Dinner includes half-chicken, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, roll and dessert. See any member for tickets. Info: visit meredithhose.com.
St. Cyril’s cash prize bingo rescheduled: Originally scheduled for Jan. 25, event has been rescheduled to Feb. 15. It will be held at the Manor on Main, 1505 Main St., Dickson City. Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 1 p.m. Cash prizes and specials, grand prize, $1,000, basket raffles and 50/50 tickets, food available, cash bar. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Proceeds benefit SS. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Olyphant. Tickets/info: call Jule at 570-357-6171 or Michaelene at 570-209-2026.
February 19
Free community meal: Kinship Kitchen, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Court Street United Methodist Church, 816 Court St., Scranton. Piggy casserole (ground beef, rice, tomatoes and cabbage), mashed potatoes, drink and dessert. Eat-in or takeout. Info: call 570-342-0898.
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February 20
Food sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., All Saints Orthodox Church, 207 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Preorders required. Limited amount available on day of food sale. Sale includes cabbage and noodles, pierogies (butter and onion), clam chowder and frozen pierogies. To place orders, call Ann at 570-383-0785 or Linda at 570-650-1427. During the week of the sale, call hall at 570-489-5591.
Potato pancake sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until sold out), William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Potato pancakes cost $3 each.
Veterans services fair: Marywood University will host a veteran services fair and guest speaker presentation focused on connection, transition support and access to critical resources at the Nazareth Student Center. Fair, 9 to 11 a.m., Fireplace Lounge. Brig. Gen. (PA) Keith Graham, executive director of veterans programs and services for the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will deliver the keynote presentation, 11 a.m. to noon, Upper Main Dining Room. Event open to veterans, currently serving service members, students, families and the broader community. Info: contact Marywood University Military & Veteran Services at veterans@marywood.edu.
February 21
Hand quilting – mug run workshop: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Ideal Saldi Hall, Scranton Campus. Participants will experience the relaxing rhythm of hand quilting while learning essential techniques, including preparing and layering a quilt and stitching clean, even lines. Open to all skill levels. Space is limited. Cost is $40 per person. Info/register: visit johnson.edu/workshops, call 570-702-8979 or email wave@johnson.edu.
February 22
Pasta and meatball dinner: Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082 pasta and meatball dinner, serving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eat-in or takeout. Tickets cost $15 at the door or from a member.
February 28
Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. All are welcome.
March 7
Porketta sale: Eureka Hose Co. No. 4, 717 E. Grant St., Olyphant, is sponsoring a porketta sandwich sale from noon to 5 p.m. at the fire station. Tickets, priced at $7 for two sandwiches, may be purchased from any member or at the station, Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets prior to the sale to guarantee availability. Proceeds will be used for station and equipment upkeep.
March 12
Chicken and biscuit dinner: Noon to 5 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. Dinners are $12 and include roasted chicken and biscuit with gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert. Preordering is not necessary but suggested. Walk-ins welcome until sold out. Info: call 570-282-3620.
March 13
Blood drive: 12th annual Donald Muchal Sr. Memorial Blood Drive, Noon to 5 p.m., VFW of Foreign Wars Hall Post 7963 social hall, 284 Main St., Eynon. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: Muchal, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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