Post 6082 Auxiliary Election Day porketta sandwich sale
Shopa Davey VFW Post 6082 Auxiliary Election Day porketta sandwich sale, Tuesday, post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville; $5, at building, call the post or see a bartender.
Divine Mercy Parish Veterans Mass
Divine Mercy Parish, 312 Davis St., Minooka section, will host its annual Veterans Mass on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. The Mass is open to the public with all local veterans and their families especially invited to attend. Celebrant of the Mass will be the Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, O.S.J., pastor. A social and program will immediately follow the Mass in the parish hall with Jake Norotsky from the Wounded Warrior Project as guest speaker. For information, call the church office at 570-344-1724.
Post 6082 pigs in the blanket dinner
Shopa Davey Post 6082 VFW pigs in the blanket dinner, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or sold out, post home, 123 Electric St., Peckville; $15, tickets at the door or see the bartender.
Marine Corps League birthday
The Northeastern Detachment Marine Corps League will celebrate the Marine Corps’ 251st birthday on Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door; the public is welcome.
PA CareerLink hosting veterans job fair
PA CareerLink Lackawanna County will host Hire a Hero veterans job fair Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pa CareerLink, 135 Franklin Ave., Scranton. Veterans will have an opportunity to talk to employers hiring, to meet with one of several veterans reps who can assist in their job search and/or schedule an appointment to discuss career pathways and eligible training options. In addition, there is an opportunity for veterans under 35 to discuss a 100-hour internship program in manufacturing funded by a special grant.
Veterans Day program set
Scranton Veterans Memorial Park will hold a Veterans Day program Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Scranton Veterans Memorial Park Monument. There will be a prayer said for all veterans and a wreath placed in their honor. Public is invited.
Combined Veterans Day ceremony
Jessup American Legion Post 411 and Jessup VFW Post 5544 combined Veterans Day ceremony, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Both organizations will proceed to Veterans Memorial Stadium for remarks by representatives of both posts. Following the ceremony, food and refreshments will be offered by Post 411, 508 Church St. Public is invited.
Post 7069 Veterans Day ceremony
Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony at the post on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The public is invited.
Jermyn’s annual Veterans Day ceremony
Jermyn’s 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 R. Fred Jones, master of ceremonies, will present the ceremony honoring veterans. Guest speaker is Kevin Collins, Jermyn native. Program will include Mayor Stacey Cook, and 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 W.J.G. American Legion in the SS. James/George Episcopal Church lower rooms. All are welcome to the ceremony and luncheon.
Post 7069 Toys for Tots collection box
A Toys for Tots collection box is located in the lobby of Abington Memorial VFW Post 7069, 402 Winola Road, Clarks Summit. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off daily after 3 p.m. Collection deadline is Dec. 15.
Meetings
Post 25: Theodore J. Wint VFW Post 25, Sunday, canteen/home association, 11:30 a.m., with regular meeting to follow.
Marine Corps League: Marine Corps League, Sunday, 2 p.m., 1340 Alder St., Scranton. All honorably discharged Marines, FMF Corpsmen and Seabees, and chaplains welcome to join.
Post 665: American Legion Post 665, Sunday: association, 1 p.m., and post, 2.
Post 920: American Legion Post 920, Monday, 7 p.m., 815 Smith St., Scranton; enter in back of the building. All members should attend.
109th Infantry: 109th Infantry Regiment Association, Wednesday, 6 p.m., VFW Shopa-Davey Post 6082, Peckville.
American Legion District 11: American Legion District 11, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Michael Steiner Inc. Post 411 in Jessup.
Post 207: West Scranton American Legion Post 207, Thursday, 7 p.m., SS. Peter and Paul’s RC church, West Locust Street.