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 the King: Archbald, will host a Fall into Cash event Nov. 1, noon to 2 p.m., at Christ the King Hall, 429 Church St. $20 donation is nonrefundable. Do not need to be present to win. $100 drawings every 15 minutes, with the last drawing being a Mystery Cash amount of at least $100. Winners returned to the drawing for multiple chances to win. Basket raffle, 25 chances/$10; 50/50, three chances/$5. Raking in the cash lottery and money rake worth $200, three chances/$5. Live music and light fare provided the day of event. Tickets available at the parish office, 570-876-1701, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call/text Karen S. at 570-604-7682. Venmo accepted by contacting Karen. Tickets and all raffles will be available after Masses through Nov. 1 in Christ the King Hall. Proceeds benefit Christ the King kitchen renovations.

Holy Ghost Church: Jessup, will hold a takeout and drive-thru only stuffed chicken breast dinner, Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Takeout at LaSalle Hall, 309 First Ave., Jessup, and drive-thru access at Greenwave Alley via Erie Street. Dinner includes stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, roll and dessert. Cost is $15. Limited amount to be sold at the door. Tickets/info: call Greg at 570-489-8723 or 570-499-0679.

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. 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 takeout-only ham dinner Oct. 25, between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church center, 701 Hill St. The ham dinner will be served with mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll and butter, and dessert. Dinners are $15 per person. Tickets in advance can be purchased by calling 570-335-2128, 570-876-3576, 570-254-6882, 570-466-8431 or 570-876-0730. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on the day of the dinner. The church will hold its Christmas Bazaar and food sale Nov. 13-14 at the church center. On Nov. 13, St. John’s pierogi, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder and mac and cheese will be sold. On Nov. 14, pierogi, cabbage and noodles, clam chowder, Italian wedding soup, cabbage rolls, city chicken, kielbasi sandwiches and more will be on the menu. Hours both days are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vendors and crafters will be located on the upper level of the church center, along with homemade baked goods, bread, kolachi, basket raffle, gift card calendars and Jingle, Jingle Jackpot tickets. All food items and kolachi (nut, poppyseed, lekvar and apricot rolls) will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance orders. Info: call Mott Sorochka at 570-335-2128, Sandy Suey at 570-876- 3576, Joan Zaleski at 570-254-6882 or the rectory at 570-876-0730.

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 cash bingo Oct. 25. Grand prize is $1,000. Entrance tickets are $25 and include 10 regular games with $100 prizes. Specials and grand prize boards sold separately. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; games start at 2:30 p.m. There will be 50/50, snack bar and lottery ticket wheel raffle. Tickets available for purchase weekdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and on the church’s website, trinity-episcopal.weebly.com.

ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friends of the Valley Community Library soup sale: All soups are sold by the quart and come cold so they’re perfect to freeze for a later date. Choices this time are chicken and dumplings, beef barley and crab bisque. All quarts are $14 each, except crab bisque (made with real crab) is $20. Orders are due by Oct. 15. Cash or check only. Order forms available in the library, 739 River St., Peckville, or on the library’s website at https://tinyurl.com/ykfkuyh9; orders can also be placed by calling Ann Evans at 570-479-0806. Soup pickup is Oct. 23, 4 to 6 p.m., at Cafe Soriano, 523 Main St., Peckville.

Scranton After Dark haunted walking tours: Hosted by the Lackawanna Historical Society, Fridays at 7 p.m. through Oct. 30. Meet at the society’s headquarters, the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. The walking tours highlight local history and downtown architecture while also relating some of the more mysterious and darker stories of the city’s past. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at https://tinyurl.com/ScrAfterDark.

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.

CLASS REUNIONS

Mid-Valley class of 1976 Reunion Committee: is having meetings to plan their 50th class reunion. The group meets at 6:30 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the home of Pam Vaughn Oravec, 1104 Scott Road, Dickson City. The 50th reunion is scheduled for Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. at Colarusso’s Coal Fired Pizza Restaurant, 280 Main St., Dickson City. Cost is $50 per person with a cash bar. Additional information is available by emailing midvalley1976@gmail.com or by messaging the group page on Facebook, Mid-Valley Class of 76′. If you know any of our classmates, please let them know of the reunion. More info: contact Gregory Strony at 570-766-7138.

Scranton Technical High School class of 1977 50th reunion: will be held Aug. 21, 2027, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Waldorf Park. Info: contact the following Planning Committee members, Patrice Hess Gasper at patclem9@aol.com, Debbie Toole Bohn at dbohn926@aol.com, Jeanine Albert at lvhrn@yahoo.com, Peggy Williams-Johndrow at peggy22659@gmail.com and Joe Foley at axel3310@aol.com.

West Scranton High School class of 1964 80th birthday celebration: Oct. 17, Glenmaura Golf Club, 100 Glenmaura Blvd., Moosic. 6 to 7 p.m., happy hour, passed hors d’oeuvres and crudite, cheese, fruit table; 7 to 8 p.m., buffet dinner with turkey and beef tenderloin, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, manicotti, salad, rolls; 8 to 9 p.m., dessert, birthday cake (à la mode). Coffee or tea; soft beverages, complimentary; cash bar and DJ entertainment all evening. Cost is $64 per person. Reservations: send check to Lucille. Info: call Victor at 570-489-1869; leave callback message.

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DAILY EVENTS
October 15

Chicken and biscuit dinner: 2 to 5 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. Dinners are $14 and include roasted chicken on biscuits, mashed potatoes with gravy vegetable and dessert. Walk-ins welcome until sold out. To pre-order, call church at 570-282-3620.

“The Trees of the Revolution” program: 6 p.m., Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville. Presentation with Environmental Education Specialist Tony DeSantis to gain a better understanding of how different tree species and specific trees connect to the history of the United States. This program is for adults; registration required. Register: visit lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library.

October 17

Community luncheon: Noon to 12:45 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware and Dundaff streets, Forest City. All are welcome. Handicapped accessible. Info: visit the church’s Facebook page.

Flea market and food sale: St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church flea market and food sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 378 Lyon St., Dundaff, just off 247 past Dundaff corners, featuring seasonal, children’s and housewares. Halushki, halupki and smoked turkey corn chowder will be available for purchase, along with a bake sale and basket raffle.

Homemade soup and chili sale: 10 a.m. to noon, First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St., Peckville. Chili plus various kinds of soups available. Chili, $12 quart/$5 pint; soup, $10 quart/$5 pint. Takeouts only. Info: call John DePrimo at 570-906-5360. No tickets needed.

October 18

Bingo Bonanza: All-cash bingo, 2 p.m., Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Parish Center, 625 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and include all regular games with a prize of $300 each. Three special games, with prizes of $500, $750 and $1,500, will be sold separately. There will be a 50/50, basket raffle, gift card frame raffle and food available for purchase. Info/tickets: call 570-489-2091.

Jessup Borough’s annual Trunk or Treat: 3 to 5 p.m. or until the treats run out, Jessup Hose Company 2 and Ambulance Association’s carnival grounds, 333 Hill St., Jessup. Treats and door prizes for trucks. Info: visit the Jessup Borough Facebook page.

Michele’s Ladies in Pink Party brunch: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fiorelli’s Catering, Peckville. $40/ticket; event features brunch, cash bar, 50/50, raffle baskets, wheelbarrow of cheer, door prizes and breast cancer recipient awards. Donations can be mailed to Ladies in Pink, 131 Basalyga St., Jessup, PA 18434. You can also visit michelesladiesinpink.com to make a PayPal donation. Visit their Facebook page for updates. They are seeking monetary donations and gift certificates only. Advance ticket sales only; no table reservations. Maximum of 350 seats available. Tickets are available from committee members: Wendy Mitchko, 570-650-0617; Linda Canevari, 570-383-2031; Carla Magnot, 570-510-4659; Norine Legg, 570-575-2880; Jen Berg, 570-878-6451; Maryann Veno, 570-878-0074; Rose Zini, 570-877-4660; or Kasey Zini, 570-766-2410. Proceeds benefit local people battling breast and other cancers, as well as fund two scholarships for students entering the medical field.

October 19

“Paws to Relax” program: 5:30 p.m., Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville. Children and teens are invited to unwind and relax during this calming, sensory-friendly program. Spend time with friendly therapy dogs from Companionate Canines while enjoying a variety of hands-on sensory activities. For ages 6-17. Registration required. Register: visit lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library.

October 21

Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting: 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.

October 24

Fall chicken barbecue: Noon to 4 p.m., Throop VFW Post 7251, Boulevard Avenue, Throop. Dinner includes half-chicken, vegetable, baked potato, roll and cake desert. Cost is $15. Drive-thru or eat-in. Tickets available at post home.

Pasta dinner: Annual Nadine Cenci Marchegiani Foundation Annual take-out only pasta dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Cafe Soriano, 523 Main St., Peckville. Dinner tickets are $15 each. Basket raffle tickets are 3/$5 or 10/$10. Tickets: call Ken at 570-499-1794. All proceeds benefit the NCM Foundation.

October 25

Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club Halloween Trunk or Treat car show: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the event, originally scheduled for Oct. 11, has been rescheduled to Oct. 25, noon to 3 p.m., Hotel Anthracite, 25 S. Main St., Carbondale. $10 registration with a request for a new, unwrapped toy benefitting Toys for Tots. There will be food and drink available for purchase. Music, 50/50 and basket raffle. Info: call 570-876-4034.

Pigs in the blanket dinner: 1 to 5 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary Post 327, 101 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Dinners are takeout only. Donation is $15. Tickets available through auxiliary members or by calling the American Legion at 570-489-4321. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Rigatoni and meatball dinner: Queen of Angels Parish, Jessup, will host its annual rigatoni and meatball dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the parish pastoral center (the former St. James Church), 607 Church St. Drive-thru only (pre-sales preferred). Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for children under 12. Dinner includes rigatoni, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Info: call 570-489-2252.

October 29

“Mighty Women: The Not-So Trad Wives & Mothers in History” program: 6 p.m., Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville. Learn about important female figures and others in history with Susan Campbell Bartoletti. Registration required. Register: visit lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library.

October 30

“The Story of the Carbondale UFO”: Monthly virtual program Lackawanna Past Times, presented by the Lackawanna Historical Society, 2 p.m., via Zoom. For the link, contact the society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.

October 31

Trick-or-Treat Warm Up Stop: Dickson City Community Church will host a Community Trick-or-Treat Warm Up Stop, 6 to 8 p.m., at the church, 516 Jackson St., Dickson City. Families encouraged to stop by on their trick-or-treating routes to enjoy some warm drinks, snacks, games and fellowship.

November 7

Chicken and biscuit dinner: 3 to 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Delaware and Dundaff streets, Forest City. Take-out only. Cost is $15 per dinner. Each dinner includes chicken and biscuit with gravy, mashed potatoes and stuffing, glazed carrots, applesauce and a homemade dessert.

Roast beef dinner: Noon to 4 p.m., St. James/St. George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Takeout only. Gluten-free. Donation is $15. Basket raffle. Tickets available from any member or at the door until sold out. Info: call 570-876-4896.

November 8

Jessup American Legion Auxiliary cash bingo: Michael Steiner American Legion, Jessup, Post 411, 508 Church St., Jessup. Each game is a cash prize. Doors open at noon; bingo starts promptly at 1 p.m. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Advance tickets are $20 for 12 regular bingo games, with four specials at $5 each. Players are asked to donate a pair of socks, hats, gloves or scarfs and they will receive a free bingo game card with an opportunity to win $50. To purchase a ticket or reserve a table, call/text Lorraine Zilla at 570-233-2406. Basket raffles, a wreath decorated with cash and a 50/50 drawing. Personal snacks are welcome, with light refreshments and adult beverages for purchase. This event is hosted by the Auxiliary of Jessup, Unit 411 and is open to the public.

St. Carlo Acutis 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 and attendees will 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.

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