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.
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. Peter and Paul Church: Simpson, is selling 2026 six-month lottery calendars. Each $20 calendar includes two numbers for the Pick 3 evening drawing of the Pennsylvania Lottery. Prizes include $25 on weekdays, $40 on Sundays and five $100 prizes. Calendars purchased by check will be mailed to return address. Make checks payable to SS. Peter and Paul Church and mail to: P.O. Box 124, Carbondale, PA 18407. Info: contact Marge at 570-282-5680 or Linda at 570-282-0796.
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral: Mayfield, will host its Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 14-15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the church center, 701 Hill St. On Nov. 14, pierogies, clam chowder and cabbage and noodles will be sold. On Nov. 15, cabbage rolls, chili, city chicken, steakburgers, hot dogs, kielbasi on a stick or on a roll, sausage and peppers, Italian wedding soup, plus Friday’s menu will be served. Homemade desserts, St. John’s homemade bread, kolachi, raffles and vendors/crafters will also be available. Info: call 570-876-0730, 570-335-2128, 570-254-6882 or 570-876-0391.
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.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bus trip: AARP NEPA Chapter 3731 will host a bus trip to Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre in Hampton, New Jersey, on April 26, 2026, to see “Some Enchanted Evening.” Afternoon will feature Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest Broadway musical hits, from “Cinderella” to “The Sound of Music” performed by a cast of talented performers. Dinner included. Choose from five table-served cuisine dishes and their famous 30 varieties of desserts. Cost is $145. Trip open to the public. Reservations: call David at 570-892-1619 or Eileen at 570-328-3359.
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.
Dickson City Christmas Coloring Contest: Open to all children residing in Dickson City between 5 and 12 years old. Winners will be selected from three distinct age groups; each top winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card. Everyone who enters will receive a gift bag and Certificate of Recognition. All entrants will participate in the lighting of the Christmas tree at the free community event, “A Dickson City Christmas,” on Nov. 23 at Riverside Park, Enterprise Street. Coloring pages and entry forms can be picked up at the Dickson City Borough Building, 801 Enterprise St., from Monday to Friday during normal business hours. All entries must be submitted by Nov. 18. Contest hosted by the Dickson City Light and Banner Association.
Fall Book Club: Book club offered for students in grades 4-5 at the Gina Tomassoni School of Dance & Tutoring Center, 280 Main St., Eynon. Book Club will meet every Tuesday through Nov. 18, 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $75 per student; all participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book, “There’s an Owl in the Shower,” by Jean Craighead George. To register, call Miss Gina at 570-362-4091.
Fall dance classes: Gina Tomassoni School of Dance, 280 Main St., Eynon, is offering Country Line Dancing for Adults (with some chair exercises). Classes will be on Wednesdays through Nov. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $60 for five-week session. Register/more info: call Miss Gina at 570-362-4091 or 570-876-0565.
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. Upcoming events: Nov. 20, Black Friday Sale. Call DJ Gordo for info regarding vendors, food tents, entertainment and school fundraiser events at 570-766-3050.
PERFORMING ARTS AND EXHIBITS
Marywood art exhibit: “Tracing the Sky: Steve Poleskie’s Aerial Theater on Paper,” Marywood University’s Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, through Jan. 14. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: visit marywood.edu/community/galleries.
Jermyn Borough will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans World War I Park, Bridge Street. The William J. Griffiths American Legion Post 465 and Commander Fred Jones will conduct the ceremony. Jones serves as master of ceremony at the 2023 Veterans Day event in Jermyn. (File photo)
VETERANS DAY SERVICES
Jermyn ceremony: Nov. 11, 11 a.m., Veterans World War I Park, Bridge Street. The William J. Griffiths American Legion Post 465 and Commander Fred Jones will conduct the ceremony, with Christine McGreachie, soloist, providing patriotic songs, and guest speaker, Bruce Smallacombe, presenting local military history. Also participating are Girl Scouts Mayfield/Jermyn Troop and Boy Scouts. Immediately following the ceremony, a luncheon will be provided. Sponsored by the William J. Griffiths American Legion Post 465 and the Jermyn Shade Tree Commission and Events Committee. All are welcome.
Jessup ceremony: Nov. 11, 11 a.m. The American Legion Michael Steiner Post 411 and VFW Post 5544, Jessup, will conduct the ceremony at Jessup Memorial Field, Hill St. The public is invited.
Olyphant WWII veteran 100th birthday celebration: Olyphant American Legion Post 327 along with the Olyphant Freedom Fighter Veterans Memorial Park will honor PFC Francis B. Hodorowski, Co L, 11th Infantry, 5th Division, U.S. Army, WWII, on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Both programs will be immediately followed by a luncheon and birthday celebration sponsored by Post 327, Sons of the American Legion Post 327 and the Ladies Auxiliary. Event will begin at the Olyphant Borough Building, 113 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Public is invited to attend. Info: call Kim Atkinson at 570-892-0378.
Scott Twp. ceremony: Nov. 8, 10 a.m., Scott Township Veterans Memorial in front of Township Building, 1038 Montdale Road, with the Scout Troop and Pack 265, Lakeland Band and guest speaker. Refreshments to follow.
Throop services: Members of the Herbert Clark Post 180 Throop American Legion and members of the Throop VFW Post 7251 will meet at the Throop Municipal Building at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. Memorial services will begin on site at the Veterans Memorial Monument at 10 a.m. All members will then proceed to the VFW Post 7251 Memorial Monument for services there at 11 a.m.
DAILY EVENTS
November 7
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 (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. A few walk-in appointments are available.
November 7-8
Second annual Carbondalien Festival: Downtown Carbondale. On Nov. 7, light parade, 6 p.m., from PNC Bank, 47 S. Main St., to the YMCA, 82 N. Main St. After the parade, Supernova Concert will be held at 8 p.m., with doors open at 7:30 p.m., at the Hotel Anthracite, 25 S. Main St. On Nov. 8, festival hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Events include Russell Park Experience theatrical presentations, supernatural speakers and vendor market. Tickets/full schedule: visit the festival’s website at carbondalienfestival.com.
November 8
Chicken and biscuit dinner: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Court Street United Methodist Church, 816 Court St., Scranton. Meal includes mashed potatoes, vegetable, dessert and drink. Cost is $14. Info: call 570-342-0898.
Fall youth yoga: 1 p.m., Valley Community Library, Peckville. Ages 6-17 will learn breathing, stretching and yoga techniques to help relax. Yoga and breathing techniques will be taught and led by Mindy. Register: visit lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library/.
Night at the Races: Sons of the American Legion Ambrose Revels Squadron 328 will host its annual Night at the Races at the St. Thomas Aquinas basement, Archbald. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food and refreshments are included with the $10 donation. Info: contact Chris Marion at 570-954-2734 or any Squadron 328 member.
November 9
Bingo fundraiser: Altar and Rosary Society of St. Carlo Acutis Parish, Rebecca Street, Throop, is hosting bingo. Doors open at noon, with start time at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $5 in advance, $7 at the door. Along with the purchase of a ticket, attendees who make a donation of $3 or more will receive one extra playing sheet. Donations will be used to purchase grocery gift cards for the needy of the parish community, Tickets/info: contact Debbie at 570-540-1154.
Forest City Area Historical Society 15th anniversary celebration: 1 p.m., Beacon Restaurant, Union Dale. Short program and a buffet. Public is invited. Cost is $25 per person. Cash bar will be available. Reservations required by Nov. 2. Info: contact Secretary Juliann Doyle at 570-499-4908 or jdoyle@nep.net.
Pancake breakfast: Boy Scout Troop 21, St. Mary’s Visitation Parish, pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, parish center, Dickson City. Tickets are $8 and include pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee/tea. Dine-in or take-out. Tickets available from troop leaders, Scouts and at the door.
November 10
Forest City Outdoor Town Action Team meeting: 6 p.m., Forest City Emergency Services Building, Railroad Street. Meeting will gather input for future projects. The Erie Street Trail Head sidewalks and roadway is nearing completion, and funding for the Center Street pocket park is being worked on. The committee, chaired by Katie Zefran, is seeking community members to help with outdoor vision and grant writing. The FCOTAT is an arm of the Forest City Borough local government.
November 14-15
Fall book sale: Friends of the Valley Community Library fall book sale, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the library, 739 River St., Peckville. Patrons may fill a provided bag Nov. 15 for $5 from noon to 2 p.m. Special presale for Friends of the Library members only Nov. 13, 4 to 7:30 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door for $10 for an individual, $15 for 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.
November 15
Women’s Bible study and brunch: 11 a.m., Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Road, Waverly Twp. Info: contact Kim at Kayrose5211@gmail.com.
November 16
Holiday vendor fair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale. Over 30 vendors, basket raffles, door prizes and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the youth scholarship program. Info: call the YMCA at 570-282-2210 or visit greatercarbondaleymca.org.
Jessup Christmas decorating: Jessup’s Operation Noel committee will be decorating for the Christmas season. Anyone wishing to assist should report at the rear of Jessica’s Eatery on Hill Street by 8 a.m.
November 19
Dickson City Neighborhood Watch: 7 p.m., Dickson City Community Center, 824 Main St. Guest speaker will be Mayor Robert MacCallum, who will be giving an update on the status of the borough. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
November 20
Free community dinner: Kinship Kitchen, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Court Street United Methodist Church, 816 Court St., Scranton. Meal includes oven-roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, turkey gravy, roll, drinks and pumpkin pie. Info: call 570-342-0898.
November 22
Meredith Hose Co. Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the host company, 100 Main St., Childs. Free admission, small business vendors, basket raffles and lunch available for purchase.
November 27
Eynon-Archbald Lions free Thanksgiving dinner: Eynon-Archbald Lions Club is sponsoring its annual free Thanksgiving Dinner for homebound residents in Archbald Borough. Hot dinners will be prepared at Reina’s Place, Route 6, Eynon, and delivered by Lion members to individuals living in Eynon, Archbald, Sturges, Nebraska and Winton between 10 a.m. to noon. To place your order, call Gloria at 570-876-3215 or Karen at 570-877-4845. Deadline for orders is Nov. 19.
December 3
Blood drive: Fifth annual Matthew Passeri Memorial Blood Drive, noon to 5 p.m., VFW Hall Post 7963, 284 Main St., Eynon. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code Eynon. Info: call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Bus trip: Friends of the Valley Community Library will host a bus trip to the Christmas & Gift Show, Harrisburg. Over 550 specialty vendors selling a wide array of exclusive, unique gifts. The bus will leave the library, 739 River St., Peckville, at 7:30 a.m., arrive at the PA Farm Show Complex at about 10 a.m., depart at 4 p.m. and return to the library at about 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person, cash or check. There is a $2 additional fee for credit card charges. Ticket price includes bus, show admission and driver’s tip. Limited tickets available. Payment required to reserve a spot. All sales are final; no refunds. Signup is available at the library. Info: contact Ann at 570-479-0806 or valleylibraryfriends@outlook.com.
December 6
Winter Craft and Vendor Fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. Admission is $2 for adults. Basket raffle will be held to benefit center programs. Vendors now accepted. Info: call 570-383-1813, email dcciviccenter@gmail.com or visit the center’s Facebook page.
December 10
Radio City Christmas Spectacular bus trip: The Double “R” Twirlettes are sponsoring a trip to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The trip includes round trip motor coach, an orchestra seat to the 2 p.m. show and the day in New York City to sightsee or Christmas shop. Cost is $189 per person. The cost for bus transportation only and a free day on your own in NYC is $75 per person. Bus will leave from Peckville with a pickup in Daleville. Info/reservations: call 570-955-6989.
December 14
Children’s Christmas Party: Knights of Columbus Council 10729 is sponsoring a free children’s Christmas Party at 11:30 a.m. at LaSalle School, 309 First Ave., Jessup. Santa arrives at noon.
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