Benton Twp.
Cleanup event: Benton Twp. spring cleanup days, May 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and May 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Collection bins located at the township maintenance building, Route 107, Fleetville. Costs: $45/pickup truck load, $60/1-ton trucks or larger, $4/tire (must be dismounted), $9/tire if on rim. Not accepting electronics, household trash, garbage and roof shingles. You must be a township resident to participate; information: 570-945-5897.
Carbondale
Magic show: Damian the Magician will perform May 16 from 2-4:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St. Doors open at 1 p.m. Snack bar available. Tickets $10/adults and $5/under 12. Stop by for tickets on weekdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or purchase online at trinity-episcopal.weebly.com.
Covington Twp.
Flea market: Flea market, crafts and bake sale, May 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Daleville United Methodist Church, 423 Dorantown Road.
East Scranton
Casino trip: East Scranton Seniors casino bus trip to Resorts World Catskills, May 27, leaves Scranton at 9 a.m. and departs casino at 4:30 p.m., $49, with a $40 rebate ($25/slot play and $15/food voucher), photo ID required, payment due by May 5; Tom, 570-909-4266.
Midvalley
Pasta dinner: Scout Troop 322 annual pasta dinner, April 25, takeouts, 3:30-4:30 p.m., and dinner, 5-7 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.
Pike County
Earth Day: Earth Day festival, April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, hands-on crafts and activities, artisan and conservation organization exhibits, live music, food for purchase, a live animal presentation and tie dye station. National Park Service personnel will offer eight Junior Ranger badges; rain or shine.
Scranton
Inaugural event: Rock to Remember’s inaugural Rock the Block event, July 18, 1-8 p.m., the V Spot, 906 Providence Road, featuring live music from local bands, food trucks, basket raffles and a 50/50 drawing. Celebrating the life of Tony Berardelli. Registration $25/advance or $30/at door; proceeds benefit Rock to Remember, funding brain cancer research and providing scholarships to students pursuing music and the arts. Registration: fundrazr.com/RockTheBlock.