Carbondale
Chicken and biscuit dinner: Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., chicken and biscuit dinner, May 7, noon-5 p.m., $14/dinner, include biscuits with roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetable and dessert, pre-ordering is suggested but not necessary; preorders: 570-282-3620.
Clarks Summit
Bus trip: Clarks Summit Fire Co. J.W. Hall Auxiliary trip to Shawnee Playhouse, June 26, for “Annie Get Your Gun,” $102 (includes bus, show, luncheon, taxes and gratuities). Bus leaves Clarks Summit at 10:30 a.m. Call 570-585-5599 by May 15 for reservations.
Monarch butterfly program: The Monarch, April 28, 1 p.m., the Gathering Place, 304 S. State St. Penn State Master Gardener Janelle Zigon will describe the Monarch’s life cycle and unique migration to Central Mexico. Decline and conservation efforts will be described with emphasis about what each of us can do to help. Cultural significance and life lessons will be highlighted as well. Visit the Gathering Place website to register : www.gatheringplaces.org
Lackawanna County
Easter concert: Easter Concert presented by the Schola from St. Gregory the Great Academy, April 25, 5 p.m., St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton, followed by a pasta and meatball dinner, $15. Ethnic foods also available for takeout, free will offering for the concert; reservations, 570-343-5151.
In concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Ensemble featuring guest soloist Jennifer Krupa, trombone, presented by Performance Music at the University of Scranton, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton; free. For further information on the concert, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the University’s website.