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, is conducting its annual Lenten pizza, soup, Welsh cookies and cabbage and noodles sale every Friday, 3 to 5:30 p.m., through April 3 at the church; 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.
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church: Jessup, will hold a pascha bread sale and 50/50 raffle March 28 at 10 a.m. until sold out, 309 First Ave., Holy Ghost Hall at LaSalle Academy, Jessup. Pascha, nut rolls and homemade cookies will be for sale. 50/50 raffle tickets available for $5; prizes will be 30%, 10% and 10% of gross profits. No preorders. Holy Week and Pascha schedule at the church, 313 First Ave., is as follows: Palm Sunday, March 28, 4 p.m., and March 29, 9 a.m.; Holy Monday, March 30, rosary, 5:30 p.m.; Holy Tuesday, March 31, Lenten Book Study, the Seven Pillars of Catholic Spirituality, 6:30 p.m.; Holy Wednesday, April 1, Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts and Healing and Anointing Service, 5:30 p.m.; Holy Thursday, April 2, Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great, 6 p.m.; Holy and Good Friday, April 3, Procession, Vespers and Burial Service – adoration at the tomb, 3 p.m.; Holy Saturday, April 4, Pascha Basket Blessing, 1 p.m., and Divine Liturgy and Resurrection Matins, 7 p.m.; Pascha, April 5, Divine Liturgy of Pascha, 9 a.m.
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.
St. Carlo Acutis Parish: Olyphant and Throop, is holding its annual Easter food item sale. Paska bread, both plain and raisin; kolach (nut, poppy, cheese, apricot, lekvar/prune and raspberry); hot cross buns; apple, blueberry, cherry and lemon pies, and Easter cookies, with all provided by Bakery Delite. In addition, handmade butter lambs and a St. Carlo Acutis Parish milk chocolate bar (limited quantities made by Dunmore Candy Kitchen) are also available for sale. Order forms available at both St. Patrick’s Church, Delaware Avenue, Olyphant, and St. Anthony of Padua Church, Rebecca Street, Throop. Pickup is Holy Thursday, April 2, at St. Anthony’s Hall, 215 Rebecca St., from noon to 5 p.m. Info: call 570-237-6667 or 570-489-0752.
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. Holy Week services, Holy Thursday, April 2, meatless dinner, 4 p.m.; service with Holy Eucharist, 5 p.m.; Good Friday, April 3, 8 p.m.; Easter Vigil, April 4, with Holy Eucharist, 5 p.m. The church will hold a roast beef dinner April 25, noon to 4 p.m.; takeouts only. There will be a basket raffle. Dinner is gluten-free. Donation is $15. Tickets: contact any member or call 570-876-4896; leave message and someone will call you back.
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral: Mayfield, will hold its annual homemade paska (Easter bread) and kolachi sale April 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. John’s Center, 701 Hill St. Homemade paskas (plain or with raisins) will be sold along with homemade nut, poppyseed, lekvar and apricot kolachi. Paskas are $13 each and kolachi are $12 each. Orders can be placed by calling Mott, 570-335-2128; Sandy, 570-876-3576; or the rectory, 570-876-0730, before March 27.
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 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. A spring raffle fundraiser is underway, with the drawing date on Mother’s Day, May 10. Prizes include a 50-inch smart TV, lottery tickets, bicycle, cash, gift cards and more. Tickets are $6 per sheet of 10 tickets and $10 for two sheets. Ticket holders don’t need to be present to win. For soup sale and/or to buy raffle tickets, stop at the church weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or call the office at at 570-282-3620.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jessup-Winton 150th Anniversary Committee: seeks community input for a slide show highlighting the public’s ideas of what makes Jessup special (past and present): places, people, events, food, businesses, recreation and more. Submit ideas, photos, news articles or stories to Bonnie Urzen at bonalunni@yahoo.com.
Lenten foods fundraiser: Wozniak-Pavloski VFW Post 7963 Auxiliary, Eynon, is holding an inaugural Lenten foods fundraiser April 3. Quarts of homemade potato soup, broccoli cheddar soup and cabbage and noodles (halushki) will be sold, as well as tuna hoagies, cash only. Preorders must be in by March 30. Pickup is 3-6 p.m. at the side door at the post home, 284 Main St., Eynon. Sale open to the public with free parking. Preorders: call Linda, 570-650-3990, and Janet, 570-510-5002. Limited amount of soups/hoagies will be available on the day of pickup. Free delivery available for the Midvalley area only with a $24 minimum order.
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.
Sidewalk sale seeks donations: Donations for the St. Joseph’s Center sidewalk sale will be accepted from April 4 until April 25 at the DeNaples Building, 320 Blakely St., Dunmore, on the Pine Street side, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. After April 25, call Jeannie at 570-335-7150 for arrangements; drop-off will be at the front door at the DeNaples Building. 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.
PERFORMING ARTS
Double “R” Twirlettes twirl-a-thon: Performance benefits St. Joseph’s Center, April 11, noon to 2 p.m., Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. Free and open to the public. Donations for St. Joseph’s Center will be accepted. Info: call 570-489-1935 or visit doublertwirl.com. The Twirlettes are under the directions of Kathleen Mercatili.
EASTER EGG HUNTS
Dickson City Community Church: March 28, 11 a.m., at the church, Lincoln and Jackson streets, Dickson City. Children ages 12 and under welcome. Refreshments to follow.
Eynon-Archbald Lions Club: March 28, promptly at 1 p.m., outdoors at Archbald Community Ambulance Building, 195 Delaware St., Archbald. Free event. All children will receive a free gift bag and a chance to win one of the four bikes available. The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and pictures. An Easter bonnet contest will also be held. Bring your own basket to collect the eggs. Rain date is March 29. Info: contact Fran at 570-470-7838.
Jermyn Borough: March 28, noon, Artisan Volunteer Fire Company, 20 Maple St., Jermyn. Sponsored by the Jermyn Police Department, Jermyn Lions Club and Jermyn Knights of Columbus Council 7622. Candy, eggs and other giveaways will be part of the activities. Open to children up to 12 years of age. Easter egg hunt will take place rain or shine.
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DAILY EVENTS
March 27
Annual fish dinner: William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield, annual fish dinner (drive-thru take-out only), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $16 in advance, $18 day of event. Tickets available from members or at the Mayfield Borough Office weekdays from 7 to 11 a.m. until March 26. Tickets can be held at the door at the $16 price by leaving a message at 570-282-6059 until March 26.
March 28
Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. All are welcome.
Planning a Vegetable Garden – Grow What You Eat workshop: Presented by Greenhouse Project and Penn State Master Gardeners, 1 to 3 p.m., Greenhouse Nay Aug Park, 200 Arthur Ave, Scranton. Topics include site selection, planning planting, choosing plants, pests and maintenance. Participants will design their garden plan and bring seeds home. Fee is $5. Registration required by emailing programs@scrantongreenhouse.org.
March 29
3 on 3 March Madness Basketball Tournament: 12:30 p.m. tip-off, Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale. For players in grades 5-10, get your three best players and sign up for the double elimination basketball tournament. There are three divisions: grades 5-6, grades 7-8 and grades 9-10. Grand prizes will be awarded to the winners of each division. $35 per team; sign up before March 22 at the Carbondale YMCA. Info: call the YMCA at 570-282-2210 or visit greatercarbondaleymca.org.
All-you-can-eat breakfast: Knights of Columbus La Salle Council 10729, Jessup/Peckville, all-you-can-eat sausage, egg and pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Holy Ghost Hall, First Avenue, Jessup. Cost is $12/adults, $6/children. Children under 6 free. Info: contact Tim Keller, 570-878-2481, or Doug Calzola, 570-479-4533.
Easter meat spin: VFW Post 5544, Jessup, Easter meat spin for ham, turkey, kielbasi, spare ribs and slab bacon, 2 p.m., post home, 205 Dolph St. Raffle baskets and 50/50 chances. Food will be served. Public is invited.
March 31
St. John’s 300 Club final drawings: Captains of St. John’s 300 Club of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, will hold the 26th week and final drawings at 6 p.m. in the church center, 701 Hill St. They can be watched live via the church’s Facebook page or its website 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 300 Club, 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 Matushka Alexandra Sorochka at 570-335-2128, Joan Zaleski at 570-253-6882 or Alexandra Fedorchak at 570-466-8431. Next session will begin in June; sessions run for 26 consecutive weeks.
April 1
String art workshop: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Moffat Student Center, Johnson College Scranton campus. Participants will design and craft their own 8-by-8-inch string art projects under step-by-step guidance. Beginners and experienced crafters welcome. Cost is $40 per person and open to ages 12 and up. Participants should bring a hammer and a dish towel or hand towel to protect the work surface while hammering nails. Register: visit johnson.edu/workshops. Info: call 570-702-8979 or email wave@johnson.edu.
April 4
Porketta sale: Nadine Cenci Marchegiani Foundation annual porketta sandwich sale, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jessup Hose Company 2, 333 Hill St., Jessup. Drive-thru pick-up only. Cost is $5/sandwich. Tickets: call Ken at 570-499-1794. All proceeds benefit the NCM Foundation.
April 8
Seed Starting program: 5 p.m., Nancy Kays Holmes Library, 1032 Green Ridge St. Scranton. Join Penn State Master Gardeners to learn how to start your own plants indoors from seed. Topics will include necessary supplies, best practices for germination and seed growth, and transplanting seedlings. Participants will sow seeds and take home several samples; bring a small box to take home the sown seeds. Registration required by calling 570-207-0764.
April 11
Pork and sauerkraut dinner: Takeouts, 3:30 to 4 p.m., and eat-in, 4 to 6:30 p.m., Court Street United Methodist Church, 816 Court St., Scranton. Pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, stuffing, coleslaw, applesauce, vegetable, drink and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under. Info: call 570-342-0898.
Welsh cookie sale: First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St., Peckville, pickup from 9 a.m.-noon at the church kitchen door on the realty side of the building. Cookies $7/dozen. Preorders requested. Limited extras available at the door. To order, call Judy at 570-489-7866 by April 6.
April 16-18
Friends of the Valley Community Library spring book sale: April 17, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the library, 739 River St., Peckville. Patrons may fill a provided bag for $5 on April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. Special presale for Friends of the Library members only will be held April 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Memberships can be purchased at the door, $10/individual, $15/families. Items for sale include fiction and non-fiction books, young adult and children’s books, puzzles and more. Prices vary from $0.25 to $2.
April 18
Spring craft and vendor fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. Shop from over 50 small businesses for gifts for Mother’s/Father’s Day, graduation and more. Admission is $2 for adults. Info: visit the center’s Facebook page.
April 19
Spring tea: Fourth annual spring tea, 1 to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s Visitation Parish Center, Dickson City. Afternoon will include lunch and entertainment by Ron Pascoe from The Wanabees. Reservations: call the parish office at 570-489-2091.
April 21
Junior First Responders Open House: Lackawanna County 4‑H Junior First Responder Open House, April 21, 5:30 p.m., Carbondale Fire Company, 1 N. Main Ave. This community event is free and open to the public; families are encouraged to attend. The Junior First Responder program gives young people the opportunity to explore careers in emergency services, including firefighting, EMS, emergency management and public safety. The open house will include demonstrations, hands‑on activities and opportunities to meet local first responders. Youth ages 5-18 are invited, along with parents and guardians. No prior 4‑H experience is needed to participate. Info: contact Kristin Armstrong, kls5017@psu.edu.
April 25
Chicken barbecue and bake sale: Noon to 3 p.m., St. Adalbert’s Polish National Catholic Church, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Take-out only. Dinners are $15 and can be purchased at the door. To reserve in advance, call Mike at 570-947-2333.
Griffyn’s third annual Autism Acceptance Craft Fair and Vendor Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Free admission. Local vendors, sensory-friendly activities, arts and crafts, prizes, face painting, food sales and more. Basket raffle to benefit Collaborative Autism Movement.
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