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 its Christmas Bazaar and food sale Nov. 13-14 at the church center, 701 Hill St. 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.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Christmas bus trip: AARP NEPA Chapter 3731 will host a Christmas bus trip Dec. 6 to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse in Hampton, New Jersey, to see the musical spectacular “Playhouse Christmas.” The show is filled with dazzling costumes, vibrant sets and timeless holiday classics performed by the HHP Orchestra. Dinner is included. Choose from five table served cuisine dishes and their famous 30 varieties of desserts. Price is $150. Trip is open to the public. Board at McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, at noon and arrive back in Scranton at 8 p.m. Reservations: call David at 570-892-1619 or Eileen at 570-328-3359.
Marywood art exhibit: Marywood University will present “Barbara Sowinski: Over the River and Through the Years,” an exhibition featuring the work of artist and Marywood alumna Barbara Sowinski, Oct. 30 through Dec. 12, in the Mahady Gallery, now located on the first floor of the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts. The exhibition will open with a reception Oct. 30, 4 to 6 p.m., in the Mahady Gallery.
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.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
Carbondale Citywide Trick or Treat: Oct. 30, 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the downtown. Participating businesses will have a pumpkin in their windows.
Forest City’s Halloween on Main Street: Oct. 30, 5 to 7 p.m., along Main Street, Forest City. Rain date is Oct. 31. The community event will feature trick-or-treating, activities and family fun. Food vendors include Poppy’s Smoke Shack, Smash Hut, The Soda Jerks, Mr. Rick’s Pretzels and more. DJ Dennis Sosa will provide live entertainment. Presented by the Greater Forest City Business Alliance and Forest City Borough. Info: visit the Greater Forest City Alliance Facebook page.
Blakely Borough’s annual Halloween party and parade: Oct. 31, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Blakely Hose Company No. 2, 315 Second St., Blakely. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m., weather permitting. All children in attendance will receive a candy bag. Info: visit the Blakely Borough – Government Facebook page.
Dickson City Civic Center Halloween Open House Party: Oct. 31, 3 to 6 p.m., 935 Albert St., Dickson City. Dickson City residents and DCCC families are invited to stop in and visit on their trick-or-treat route. Music, obstacle course and snacks. Socks will be required to use the obstacle course. Info: call 570-383 1813 or visit the Dickson City Civic Center Facebook page.
Dickson City Community Church Community Trick-or-Treat Warm Up Stop: Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m., at the church, 516 Jackson St., Dickson City. Families are encouraged to stop by on their trick-or-treating routes to enjoy some warm drinks, snacks, games and fellowship.
Olyphant Halloween Night: Oct. 31, 6 p.m., Eureka Hose Company 4, 717 E. Grant St., Olyphant. Hosted by Olyphant Neighborhood Watch. Free refreshments, hot dogs, hot chocolate, drinks and candy. Info: visit the Olyphant Neighborhood Watch Facebook page.
VETERANS DAY SERVICES
Jermyn: Annual Veterans Day 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, master of ceremonies, will present the ceremony honoring veterans. Guest speaker is Kevin Collins, a Jermyn native. Program will include Mayor Stacey Cook, with guest soloist Christine McGreachie with the Lakeland School District Band providing patriotic music. Immediately following the ceremony, a light luncheon will be provided and sponsored by the Jermyn Shade Tree Commission, Events Committee and WJG American Legion in the SS. James and George Episcopal Church lower rooms. All are welcome to the ceremony and luncheon.
Many communities and groups are holding Halloween events. (Metro)
DAILY EVENTS
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.
November 3
Election Day ham dinner: Noon to 1:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Daleville United Methodist Church, 423 Dorantown Road, Covington Twp. Cost for adults is $12; kids, $6, and under 4, free.
Porketta sale: Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082 Auxiliary will hold its Election Day porketta sale. Preorder from any member or at the post, 123 Electric St., Peckville. Pickup from 10 a.m. until sold out. Cost is $5 per sandwich.
November 6
Tinnitus Support Group of Northeast Pennsylvania meeting: 2 p.m., the Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. Featured presenter MarieAnn Zumpone-Weibley, AuD, CCC-A, will discuss hearing aid assistance for those with tinnitus. A virtual attendance option will be available for those who cannot attend in person. Info/request virtual meeting link: contact Joe Kelly, community health worker, at the Wright Center for Community Health, at kellyj@TheWrightCenter.org or at 570-903-0492.
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.
Johnson College fall open house: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the college’s Scranton campus. Open house will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted, and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs. Register: visit Johnson.edu/openhouse or contact the college’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.
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
Fall pancake breakfast: Boy Scout Troop 21, St. Mary’s Visitation Parish, is holding a pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, in the parish center, Dickson City. Tickets are $10 and include pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee/tea. Dine-in or take-out. Tickets are available from troop leaders and Scouts and will also be available at the door.
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.
Pig in the blanket dinner: Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082 pig in the blanket dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or sold out, at the post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville. Cost is $15 at the door or at the post.
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.
November 10
Girl Scout Discover Daisies event: 5 to 7 p.m., the HUB on Montage Mountain, 1035 Shoppes Blvd., Moosic. Kindergarten and first grade girls, along with their families, are invited to a hands-on introduction to the world of Girl Scout Daisies. Onsite registration will be available. Info: call 717-233-1656 or email memberservices@gshpa.com.
November 14
Fall Fest: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 624 Fall Fest, with second annual soup competition, 5 p.m., Eynon American Legion Post 624, 436 Main St., Eynon. Open to the public. For the soup competition, enter your best soup to be judged by local foodies. Trophies and prizes for first, second and third place; tasting and judging will begin promptly. 50/50 raffle, basket raffle and music by DJ John. No one under 21 admitted.
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