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.
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. The church will hold a roast beef dinner April 25, noon to 4 p.m.; takeouts only. There will be a basket raffle. Dinner is gluten-free. Donation is $15. Tickets: contact any member or call 570-876-4896; leave message and someone will call you back.
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral: Mayfield, will host a Polka Party on Aug. 25, 2 to 5 p.m., featuring John Stevens’ Doubleshot, at St. John’s Center, 703 Hill St., Mayfield. Cost is $15 per person. Cash bar; light fare available. Reservations: contact Maureen at 570-466-3433 after 4 p.m.
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 homemade soup sale until sold out; chicken noodle, Italian wedding, pasta fagioli, beef barley and cabbage roll are available. Quarts are $9 and pints are $5. Chili and stew are also available for $6. A spring raffle fundraiser is underway, with the drawing date on Mother’s Day, May 10. Prizes include a 50-inch smart TV, lottery tickets, bicycle, cash, gift cards and more. Tickets are $6 per sheet of 10 tickets and $10 for two sheets. Ticket holders don’t need to be present to win. For soup sale and/or to buy raffle tickets, stop at the church weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or call the office at at 570-282-3620.
MUNICIPAL MEMOS
Jermyn Townwide Clean Up Month: Jermyn Shade Tree Commission will kick off Earth Day and National Arbor Day with the Townwide Clean Up Month from April 12 through May 15. In observance, volunteers will clean the World War I Veterans Park, plant the Main Street flowerpots, clean bridges and the Callahan Recreational Park and Memorial Garden. Jermyn residents are asked to clean their particular section of street, curb and sidewalks of the winter’s dirt, rocks and recyclables during this month. The goal is to have clean streets and curbs for the summer months, including the upcoming May Memorial weekend, summer activities and the celebration of America’s 250th birthday on July 19 in Jermyn. Winter refuse should be bagged and placed at the curb no more than 24 hours prior to the regularly scheduled trash and recyclable containers pickup. For brush pickup after May 1, call the Jermyn Borough office at 570-876-0610. Updates/dumpster availability: visit the borough’s website at jermynpa.com.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Class reunion: Valley View High School class of 1976 will hold its 50th reunion Aug. 1 at Riverview Winery, Jermyn. Classmates and guests are invited to attend this special evening of memories and celebration. For details and reservations, contact merlialjotimla@aol.com.
Marjon Men Senior Golf League: plays every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the end of April until the middle of September. Info: call 570-489-8458.
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.
Sidewalk sale seeks donations: Donations for the St. Joseph’s Center sidewalk sale will be accepted until April 25 at the DeNaples Building, 320 Blakely St., Dunmore, on the Pine Street side, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. After April 25, call Jeannie at 570-335-7150 for arrangements; drop-off will be at the front door at the DeNaples Building. Accepting small furniture and new or gently used housewares, jewelry, home accents/decor, purses, lamps, holiday decorations, tools, toys, books and DVDs. No clothes or large furniture.
Strawberry sale: Order strawberry plants from the Penn State Extension by April 17. Cost is 25 plants for $17. To order, email PSU Extension at dxk42@psu.edu. Plants will be ready for pickup on May 14 at the Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Ave. Scranton.
“Walk with a Doc” event: Wright Center for Community Health program, Jermyn walk, April 18, 9 a.m., Delaware Street Trailhead, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Free and open to the community. No pre-registration necessary. Info: contact Melissa Germano-Ryczak at germanom@TheWrightCenter.org.
PERFORMING ARTS
Lynnette’s Twirlerettes annual recital: Lynnette’s Twirlerettes will present “365 Days of Twirling,” April 18, 5 p.m., Carbondale Area Junior/Senior High School, 101 Brooklyn St., Carbondale. Doors open at 4 with a preshow slideshow. Open to the public. Tickets cost $15 and are available at the door. Info: visit lynnettestwirlerettes.com or the Lynnette’s Twirlerettes Facebook page.
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DAILY EVENTS
April 16
Caregivers resource fair: 4 to 6 p.m., auditorium at the Wright Center for Community Health Scranton, 501 S. Washington Ave. Free event for family members and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Katie Tullio, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian and an assistant professor at Marywood University, along with several members of the university’s Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, will lead a live cooking demonstration and share guidance on nutrition for older adults.
Free community dinner: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Court Street United Methodist Church, 816 Court St., Scranton. Chicken strips with butter and garlic sauce, white rice, green beans, drink and dessert. Eat-in or takeout. Info: call 570-342-0898.
April 16-18
Friends of the Valley Community Library spring book sale: April 17, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and April 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the library, 739 River St., Peckville. Patrons may fill a provided bag for $5 on April 18 from noon to 2 p.m. Special presale for Friends of the Library members only will be held April 16, 4 to 7 p.m. Memberships can be purchased at the door, $10/individual, $15/families. Items for sale include fiction and non-fiction books, young adult and children’s books, puzzles and more. Prices vary from $0.25 to $2.
April 17-18
Refrigerant recycling event: April 17, noon to 5 p.m., and April 18, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Johnson College Scranton campus. Free and open to the public; no item limit. Only items with refrigerant will be accepted, including refrigerators, kegerators, freezers, window air conditioners, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, vending machines, water coolers and ice makers. Register: Johnson.edu/recycle.
April 18
Community luncheon: Noon to 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware and Dundaff streets, Forest City. All are welcome.
Spring craft and vendor fair: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. Shop from over 50 small businesses for gifts for Mother’s/Father’s Day, graduation and more. Admission is $2 for adults. Info: visit the center’s Facebook page.
April 19
Spring tea: Fourth annual spring tea, 1 to 3 p.m., St. Mary’s Visitation Parish Center, Dickson City. Afternoon will include lunch and entertainment by Ron Pascoe from The Wanabees. Reservations: call the parish office at 570-489-2091.
April 21
Lackawanna County 4‑H Junior First Responders Open House: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Carbondale Fire Company, 1 N. Main Ave. Free and open to the public; families encouraged to attend. The Junior First Responder program gives young people the opportunity to explore careers in emergency services, including firefighting, EMS, emergency management and public safety. Open house will include demonstrations, hands‑on activities and opportunities to meet local first responders. Youth ages 5-18 are invited, along with parents and guardians. No prior 4‑H experience needed to participate. Info: contact Kristin Armstrong at kls5017@psu.edu.
April 25
Chicken barbecue and bake sale: Noon to 3 p.m., St. Adalbert’s Polish National Catholic Church, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Take-out only. Dinners are $15 and can be purchased at the door. To reserve in advance, call Mike at 570-947-2333.
Greater Carbondale YMCA Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., YMCA Community Park, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale. In case of inclement weather, the free event will be held inside the YMCA. Games, crafts, giveaways, basket raffles and informational booths from community organizations. Public is welcome. Info: call the YMCA at 570-282-2210 or visit greatercarbondaleymca.org.
Griffyn’s third annual Autism Acceptance Craft Fair and Vendor Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Free admission. Local vendors, sensory-friendly activities, arts and crafts, prizes, face painting, food sales and more. Basket raffle to benefit Collaborative Autism Movement.
Medication take-back event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blakely Borough Building, 1439 Main St., Peckville. Bring unused or expired medications for proper disposal. Accepted are prescription medications, over-the-counter medications (pain relief, antacids, cold medications and laxatives), eye drops, dietary supplements, vitamins, herbal supplements, topical medication (creams/ointments) and pet medication. No needles, inhalers or open liquid medications. Info: contact 570-963-6820, ext. 1514.
Scout Troop 322 annual pasta dinner: Takeouts, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Eagle Hose Company Fire Hall, Eagle Lane, Dickson City. Cost is $12/adults, $10/children (age 10 and under). Tickets can be purchased at the door.
April 26
Cash bingo: 2:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Grand prize is $1,000. Entrance tickets are $25 and include 10 regular games with a $100 prize. Grand prize and specials boards are sold separately. Games start at 2:30 p.m. There will be 50/50, door prize and snack bar. Tickets: Available for purchase weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or at the website, trinity-episcopal.weebly.com/. No children under 18.
Roast beef dinner: Hrichak-McAndrew American Legion Auxiliary Unit 869 annual roast beef dinner and basket raffle, noon until 4 p.m., at the post home, 161 S. Main St., Archbald. Dinners will be available for eat-in or take out. Tickets are $15 and are available at the legion or by calling 570-876-1615.
April 27
Get Your Spud On! Growing Potatoes: 6:30 p.m., Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Penn State Master Gardener Gary White will explain how to choose and prep seed potatoes, soil mixes, different ways to plant, watering and harvesting. Participants will take home seed potatoes. Fee is $10. Registration required by emailing programs@scrantongreenhouse.org.
April 28
Monarch Butterflies program: 1 p.m., Gathering Place, 304 S. State St., Clarks Summit. 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. Fee is $5. Register online at gatheringplacecs.org.
May 2
32nd annual Fred Ciotti 5K Race: 9 a.m., Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St., Carbondale. Participants can choose from a 5K run, 5K walk or a 1-mile Color Fun Run. Trophies awarded to overall male and female runners; medals will go to top three finishers in both run and walk races. High School Cup is back; top three finishers from the same school will take home the cup. Registration, $20 early bird rate available through April 18; afterward, $25. Youth ages 12 and under, $15. Register: visit greatercarbondaleymca.org or stop by the Y’s Member Service Desk.
Greater Scranton YMCA Healthy Kids Day: 10 a.m., Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Free annual event features rides, vendor fair, bounce houses, face painting, entertainment, refreshments and more. Info: contact Brandon Whipple, senior director of programming, at 570-828-3116 or bwhipple@gsymca.org or visit greaterscrantonymca.org/healthy-kids-day/.
Purse bingo: Eynon/Sturges Volunteer Fire Department annual purse bingo, 3 p.m., Club at the Highlands, Archbald. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 1 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase. There will be 16 regular games and four specials; specials will be purses and cash. 50/50 will be a purse and cash. Door prizes and raffle baskets. To buy tickets, reach out to any member, send a message through the Eynon/Sturges Hose Co. #3 Facebook page or buy through PayPal at paypal.me/ESVHC3.
May 3
Spring into Cash event: Noon to 2 p.m., Christ the King Hall, 429 Church St., Archbald. Donation is $20 and non-refundable. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. $100 drawings held every 15 minutes, with the last drawing being a mystery cash amount of at least $100 or more. Winners returned to the drawing for multiple chances to win. Basket raffle, 25 chances/$10; 50/50, three chances/$5; lottery tree, three chances/$5. Live music and light fare provided. 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 starting April 11 through May 3 in Christ the King Hall.
May 7
Books Appétit: 6 to 9 p.m., Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville. Annual fundraiser features local food, beer, wine, raffle baskets and live music by The Wanabees. For individuals 21 and older. Tickets cost $35 in advance or $40 at the door. All proceeds benefit Valley Community Library. Tickets can be purchased online at givebutter.com/books-appetit-2026 or in person at the library.
May 14
Growing Strawberries: 6 p.m., Greenhouse Project, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Penn State Master Gardener Gary White will explain the best practices: plant habits and needs, recommended varieties, containers or beds, common pests and diseases. Fee is $5. Registration required by emailing programs@scrantongreenhouse.org.
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