Covington Twp.
Blood drive: Blood drive, May 7, 1:30- 6 p.m., John J. Michaels VFW Post 5207, 257 Daleville Hwy., Covington Twp. Donate and receive a $20 Amazon e-gift card. Call 1-800-REDCROSS and use code Daleville to schedule an appointment
Lackawanna County
Annual golf tournament: Sixth annual Charity Golf Classic hosted by Ronald McDonald House Scranton, May 11, Glen Oak Country Club. The event includes an 18-hole golf tournament (12:30 p.m. shotgun start) followed by a cocktail hour and dinner. There are two types of tickets available: the golf package, at $225, includes greens fee and cart, driving range, lunch, cocktails and dinner; the dinner ticket, $100, includes cocktails and dinner. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. The Ronald McDonald House supports families coping with their children’s illness by offering programs that improve the health and well-being of both children and their families. For information and to register/become a sponsor, visit https://ronaldmcdonaldhousescranton.org, email rmhnepa@gmail.com or call 570-969-8998.
Panel discussion: In celebration of NEPA Philharmonic’s upcoming spring concert Planets, Moons & Star Wars on Friday, the Everhart Museum will present an NEPA Philharmonic & Everhart Museum Panel Discussion, taking place at the museum Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The discussion will delve into a symphonic journey through space featuring performances of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” Amanda Lee Falkenberg’s “Moons Choral Suite,” selections from John Williams’ iconic “Star Wars” score and how the concert ties into the Everhart’s current Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe exhibition. Joining the discussion will be: Nicole Stott, NASA astronaut, aquanaut, engineer, artist and author; composer Falkenberg; Camilla Tassi, projection designer, whose artistic projections will be on screen during the performance; and James Lansing, Everhart curator. The museum will be open for extended hours, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., for the event. There will also be a cash bar with wine and beer from AV Restaurant & Lounge. The panel discussion is included with regular admission (adults/$10, senior/students/$5; and 12 and under/free). Registration is recommended and can be completed by visiting everhart-museum.org; admission is due at the door.
South Scranton
Pancake and sausage supper: Pancake and sausage supper, May 6, 5:30-7 p.m., Hickory Street United Presbyterian Church, Maurer Memorial Center, 435 Hickory St. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from Brian Klatt, 570-702-6373, or the church office, 570-343-4235, by May 4. Take out or sit down. All are welcome.
Taylor
Meeting notice: R&L Civic Club, Friday, 7 p.m., Acacia Lodge, 617 Union St. Also, anyone who took part in the club’s fundraiser last December is welcome to stop by for refreshments to thank you for your participation.