Luzerne County
Senior Class of 2026 cash bingo fundraiser: Doors open 5 p.m.; games start 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 17. West Side Career and Technology Center school cafeteria, 75 Evans St., Pringle. All cash prizes. 50/50, raffle baskets, food for purchase. Tickets, $25 in advance; $30 at the door. To RSVP, call Patty at 570-239-3445.
Scranton Coin Club 62nd annual coin show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Oblates of St. Joseph Gymnasium 1880 Route 315, Pittston. Featuring ANACS Coin Grading Service. Coin, currency, and bullion dealers to buy, sell, and trade coins, currency, and precious metals. New club members welcome. For information, visit nepacoinclubs.com or Scranton Coin Club Facebook page.
Halfway to Halloween Third Annual Trunk or Treat: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Luzerne County Children, Youth and Families, 111 N. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Treats for children and information about safety, services and recognizing the signs of child abuse. Light refreshments.
Leadership Northeast team Renew and Restore hosts brunch bingo: Doors open 10:30 a.m.; games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Maltby Volunteer Fire Company, 253 Owen St, Swoyersville. Bingo, basket raffles, food and bingo daubers available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the creation of an on-site laundry room and clothing closet at Clem-Mar House’s new halfway house for women in recovery in Wilkes-Barre. Tickets, $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Registrations can be sent via Venmo @Rebekah-Cleary-1; include that payment is for Brunch Bingo and the names of individuals being registered. Cash also accepted at the door. Donations of laundry products welcome at the event.
Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society Virtual Program: 7 p.m. Monday, April 20. Kelly Pollock from the PA Game Commission will introduce us to the world of flying squirrels, how they use their patagium, and where to see one in the wild. Zoom link will be posted on www.gwvas.org under “Events.”
Harry Krewsun Myasthenia Support Group of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosts dinner meeting: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23. Harvest Seasonal Grille, Moosic. For reservations or information, visit AlexiongMGevents.com or contact 570-822-2776.
Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25. Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public is welcome to bring something to stitch along or to stop by and see what the group is stitching.
King’s College hosts Red and Gold Gala: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Mohegan Pennsylvania, Plains Twp. For information and tickets, visit www.kings.edu/redandgold.
Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center hosts 11th Annual The Secret Garden Gala: Saturday, April 25. Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. Dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction. Benefits the children of Luzerne County. Sponsorship opportunities available. For information, visit https://luzernecountycac.org.
Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus hosts fundraiser: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Murphy’s Pub, 347 Slocum St, Swoyersville. Brunch buffet, basket raffle, beverages and cash bar, singing by chorus members. Tickets, $20. Portion of the proceeds benefits the chorus’s Youth in Harmony program, dedicated to fostering a love of music in young people and providing them with opportunities to learn and grow in the art of barbershop harmony singing. For information, visit www.singwb.com or contact 570-285-4810.
NEPA Fashion Week’s In Full Bloom tea party and fashion event: Pink carpet at 6 p.m.; showtime at 7 p.m. Friday, May 15. Matterns Floral Café, 447 Market St., Kingston. In collaboration with Fashion Forward Citizens — Spring Magazine Launch. Tickets available at nepafashionweek.com and on Eventbrite.
NEPA Fashion Week’s Luxe Edition runway showcase and award ceremony: Purple carpet at 6:30 p.m.; showtime at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. 67-69 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Tickets available at nepafashionweek.com and on Eventbrite.
Maternal and Family Health Services host annual spring fundraiser: Thursday, May 28. Glenmaura National Golf Club, Moosic. Cocktail-style event, featuring drinks, hors d’oeuvres and more. Tickets, $85. Tickets, sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available at mfhs.org/champion. Members of the community welcome.
Back Mountain
Fire company bingo: Doors and kitchen open 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 27. Northmoreland Volunteer Fire Company, 1618 Demunds Road, Centermoreland. No RSVP needed.
Back Mountain Chamber hosts legislative breakfast: RSVP deadline, Friday, April 24; event, 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 1. The Greens at Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas. Open to the public. Cost, $30 for chamber members, $35 for non-members, $20 for college students. To register or for information, visit www.backmountainchamber.net or call 570-675-9380.
Drive-thru chicken barbecue: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville. Limited tickets, $14; includes a half of chicken, baked potato, vegetable, apple sauce, roll and dessert. To reserve tickets, call the church office at 570-696-3897.
Dorcas Society sponsors rummage/bake sale: 8 a.m. to 2 and 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1; 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday (bag day). St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas. Open to the public. Donations of good clean, usable clothes and footwear, household items, dishes, pots and pans, holiday decorations, jewelry, books, games, puzzles, etc. will be accepted. Drop-off 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 and 29; 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 28; and 9:30 to 2 p.m. April 30. Items not accepted include televisions, computers/printers, exercise equipment, large appliances, encyclopedias, cribs, strollers, artificial Christmas trees, VHS tapes, electrical cords and old telephones. For information, call the church at 570-675-3859 or visit www.stpaulsdallaspa.org.
18th Annual Back Mountain Police Association Rusty Flack Kids Fishing Day: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Frances Slocum State Park, Pavilion 3. For children 5-11 years of age. Smoke house fire simulation trailer and fire personnel to teach the children about fire safety; K-9 demonstration. For information, contact Mike Pevear at 570-417-3689 or backmountainpolice@gmail.com.
Back Mountain Chamber hosts annual Networking and Business Expo: 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13. The Greens at Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. Network mixer, 3 to 4 p.m.; expo, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Free; open to the public. Prizes, $500 gift card giveaway, cash bar, and more. Businesses interested in showcasing services may reserve vendor tables; $175 per table for Chamber members; $275 per table for non-members. Non-member vendors who join receive $100 off their first year of membership. To register, visit www.backmountainchamber.net or contact 570-675-9380.
Bear Creek
Third Annual Red Hot Craft and Vendor Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Bear Creek Twp Volunteer Hose Company. Around 30 crafters and vendors, basket raffle; hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, homemade pierogi, and chicken barbecue for sale. Free admission.
Dupont
81st anniversary party: 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909, Dupont. Dinner, entertainment by the Luongo Brothers Band, cash bar. Tickets, $30; to RSVP, call Bob Lopata at 570-472-1152.
Edwardsville
The 134th Cynonfardd Eisteddfod: Youth competition, 11 a.m.; adult competition, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Dr. Edwards Memorial Congregational Church, 668 Main St., Edwardsville. Prizes awarded in various age categories for recitations, dramatic readings, vocal solos and piano performances. Registration is free and open until April 21. For information or to register, contact Jean Bonn at 570-678-3976.
Harding
The 78th annual pancake and sausage supper: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Mount Zion Road, Harding. Take-out meals can be picked up at 4 p.m. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, fried eggs, beverages and ice cream. Adult meals, $10; children aged 5-12 meals, $7. To reserve tickets, call Karen Daniels at 570-885-1650. All welcome.
Jenkins Twp.
Brooks Estates Travelers trip to Mount Hope Estates and Winery: Tuesday, April 21. Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a murder mystery show. Cost, $115; includes dinner, show and transportation. For information, call Marion Heycock 570-881-4943.
Kingston
Knights of Columbus Council 3987 hosts pork chop dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18. St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Breaded pork chop, roasted garlic potatoes, green beans, applesauce, dessert, and beverage. Tickets, $17; purchase at the door or from any Knights of Columbus member. Eat-in or takeout. For information, contact Michael Stretanski at 570-817-3430.
Laflin
Designer purse bingo: Doors open 10:30 a.m.; games from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18. St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. Includes 20 games (extra games may be purchased). Four specials for $5 each. Tickets, $25 presale; $30, at the door. Food and beverages available for purchase, basket raffle, bake sale. For tickets, call the parish office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday at 570-655-8956.
Mountain Top
Mountain Top Social Club meetings: 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 28. American Legion (park and enter in rear of building), 1550 Henry Drive, Mountain Top. Upcoming trips include May 6, Joshua, Sight and Sound, $170; June 5, Frank and Me, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, $150; Sept. 22, The Carpenters, Penns Peak, $96; Oct. 20, The Bee Gees, Penns Peak, $99; and Nov. 12, A Playhouse Christmas, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, $152. For club information, call Ady Burner, president, at 347-397-8356; for trip information, call Delores Kelly Zajac at 732-690-9609. Club membership is closed until further notice.
Nanticoke
Flea market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18; bag day, noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church hall, 210 Center St., Nanticoke. Food for purchase; eat-in or takeout; includes homemade clam chowder and churchmade pierogi. Home goods, clothing, books, lawn and garden supplies, tools, hardware, kitchen it4ems, sports equipment, and more. For information, call 570-592-5776.
Nanticoke citywide yard sale: Signup by Wednesday, May 13; sale date, Saturday, May 16. To have residence added to the lit, call 570-735-2800 ext 101. A list of addresses will be available on the city’s Facebook page and at Patriot Park the day of the sale.
Pittston
Cash bingo: Doors open 11 a.m.; games start at noon Saturday, April 18. St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, Pittston. Includes 15 regular games of bingo (prizes of $100 each), $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Four specials with prizes ranging from $200 and up and extra play books available to purchase. Food and desserts for sale, 50/50 and basket raffles. For information, contact Darby at 570-899-9589 or visit https://stmichaelsbyzantine.com/bingo.
Chicken Parmesan dinner: Order deadline, Saturday, May 2; pickup, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 3. St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church (lower-level church via stairway from front church side entrance), 205 N. Main Street, Pittston. Breaded chicken breast topped with homemade sauce and cheese, a side of ziti pasta, tossed salad, dinner roll, and cake. Cost, $15. To order, call 570-654-5349, with your name, order details, call back number. Pay by cash or check at time of pickup. Match the evening daily number lotto tickets, $5.
Swoyersville
Kiwanis Club cake pop sale: Orders/payment due by Wednesday, April 22; pickup Wednesday, May 6; time and location will be announced. Cost is $20 for three flower shaped milk chocolate and three white, all chocolate or all white, boxed. Orders can be taken by any Swoyersville Kiwanis member, call/text Jody at 570-954-4715 or email swoyk1951@comcast.net. Make checks payable to Swoyersville Kiwanis or Venmo to @kiwanis-swoy. Local delivery available on orders of six or more to one location; talk to any Kiwanis member for assistance. Proceeds benefit Catherine McAuley House and the Friends of the Poor.
Social Concerns Committee hosts cash bingo: Doors open at noon; games start 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville Includes 15 regular games for $100; four special games, $200; coverall, $500. Bake sale, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, basket raffles/lunch. Admission, $25; advanced sales before and after all weekend Masses (4 p.m. Saturdays, 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sundays). April 18 and 19; at the door, $30 for any remaining tickets. Seating limit is 250.
Sons of the American Legion hosts Mother’s Day Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to noon, Sunday May 10. American Legion Post 644, 259 Shoemaker Street, Swoyersville. Cost, $12 adults; free for children age 10 and younger. Tickets available now at the post and at the door. For information, visit Sons of the American Legion Squadron 644 on Facebook.
White Haven
Western Pocono Trout Unlimited hosts expert program on Rocky Mountain trout fishing: 6 p.m. Thursday, April 30. White Haven Library. Free; open to the public. For information, visit 570-443-8776.
Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Wilkes-Barre Township Senior Citizens seeks new members: Club meets 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a noon lunch break, every Wednesday. Community room, Municipal Building, Watson St., Wilkes-Barre. Prospective members may stop by.
Wyoming
Spring rummage and bake sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Wyoming United Methodist Church, 376 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Books, puzzles, clothing, furniture, household items and holiday items. Kitchen serving haluski, hot dogs and wimpies; bake sale with many pastry delights. Parking behind the church.
Cash bingo: Doors open 5:30 p.m.; games start 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21. Wyoming Hose Company, 70 E. Third St., Wyoming. Tickets, $25 presale; $30 at the door. Cards are 6 on. Regular games, 15 games, $100 payout. Three bonus games. Seating is limited. Food and beverages available. Proceeds benefit Zara Court No. 113. Purchase is not tax-deductible. Call 570-332-9272 or any Zara Member for tickets.
The 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment hosts 18th-century remembrance service: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24. Wyoming Monument, Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming. Reenactor organization presents an 18th century Sunday service honoring those who fell at the Harding Massacre and Battle of Wyoming, led by Chaplain Josiah Entwhistle. Free. For information, email semershaw@gmail.com or markkahn98@gmail.com.
Wyoming Area Memorial Day Parade: Lineup, 9 a.m.; step-off, 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 25. Lineup in the area of the West Wyoming Fire Department along Shoemaker Avenue. Sponsored by Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club, Wyoming Veterans of Foreign Wars and the West Wyoming American Legion. Community members, organizations, and local groups invited to participate. For information or to confirm participation, contact 570-237-1080.
Live performances
Wilkes University Theatre presents “Murder on the Orient Express”: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16; Friday, April 17; and Saturday, April 18; 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18; and Sunday, April 19. Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets, visit wilkes.edu/theatre. Cost, $15, general admission; $10, non-Wilkes students/senior citizens; free for Wilkes students, faculty and staff. Box office opens one hour before curtain.
Armorial Ensemble performs: 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Free; open to the public. Free will offering accepted. Armorial Ensemble includes Marcello Linhos on the viola caipira and vocals, Nelson Latif on 7-string guitar, and Marcelo Lima on mandolin playing traditional songs and instruments of Brazil. Presented in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil and World Artists Experiences. For information, contact Michael Stretanski at 570-817-3430.
Wolfpack Players present Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”: 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26. Wilkes-Barre Area High School Auditorium, 2021 Wolfpack Way, Plains Twp. All tickets are reserved seating; $12 adults, $10 seniors 65 and older; $8 high school age and younger. Online sales highly recommended to save time at the door, but tickets can be purchased at the door day, cash only. For information and tickets, visit https://our.show/wolfpack-rj.
Diva Theater presents William Mastrosimone’s “Extremities”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; April 24-26 and May 1-3. The Olde Brick Theatre, 126 W Market St, Scranton. This play contains serious, sensitive, and adult content that may be triggering for some audience members. General admission, $15; students/seniors/veterans, $12. Reservations can be made by calling the theater at 570-209-7766.
Actors Circle presents Edgar Allen Poe’s “Fall of the House of Usher”: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; April 30-May 10. Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Tickets, $15, $12, and $10; all tickets $10 on opening night; mothers pay $10 on May 10 (use code MOTHERS10 online). Pay cash at the door or buy tickets via actorscirclescranton.com/tickets.
Helping hands in our area
Clothing closet: Open 10 a.m. to noon, first and third Wednesday of the month. Dorranceton United Methodist Church (enter by side door), 549 Wyoming Ave, Kingston. Free clothing in women’s, men’s and children’s styles; many sizes to choose from.
Food pantry distribution: 10 a.m. to noon, second Wednesday of each month. Forty Fort United Methodist Church. Open to all in need. No early birds. With generosity from CEO/Weinberg food bank and the church family.
Order of Alhambra, Alhamar Caravan No. 4: Meets at 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month. King’s College Chapel, Wilkes-Barre. A Catholic fraternal organization dedicated to assisting the intellectually disabled. New members welcome.
Project Donating Joy quilt group regular meetings: 9 a.m. to noon every Monday. Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville. Quilts are made for children in crisis or need. New members to the group welcome. For information, contact Judy Gober at 570-262-3858.
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