Mount Zion United Methodist Church soup and salad supper postponed: Dinner set for Saturday, Oct. 10, has been postponed due to unexpected construction in the church dining room.
Elm Street Sportsmen Club of Dupont meeting: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Clubhouse, Suscon. All members are urged to attend.
Luzerne County Historical Society hosts Haunted Spirits and Shadows at Swetland: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17. Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Bizarre but true local folklore, macabre artifacts from the society’s museum collection, and stories from the region’s past. See a Victorian funeral presented in the parlor and learn about the mourning customs, traditions, and symbolism that surrounded death during the Victorian era with period-correct reenactors. Tickets, $25 for society members; $30 for nonmembers. Purchase at the door or via luzernehistory.org/our-events.
Jenkins Twp. Fire Department’s 100th anniversary dinner: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. The Banks Waterfront, 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston. Cocktail hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets, $100; purchase at the fire station. Live music, guest speakers and more. Sponsors for program booklet welcome.
Maternal and Family Health Services hosts annual community luncheon: Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Banks Waterfront, 304 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston. Celebrate shared achievements, highlight the organization’s work, recognize outstanding contributions and raise vital support for ongoing programs. The 2026 Outstanding Public Service Award will be presented to the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus. For information, including tickets and sponsorships, visit https://mfhs.org/annual-community- luncheon-2026.
VFW Post 4909 Home Association Halloween dinner dance: RSVP deadline, Wednesday, Oct. 28; event, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Dinner, music, cash bar, entertainment by the Fabulous 45’s. Prizes for funniest, scariest, etc. costumes will be awarded. Cost, $30. For tickets and reservations, see Bob Lopata at the post or call him at 570-472-1152.
Dupont VFW Post 4909 Home Association Christmas party: RSVP deadline, Wednesday, Dec. 2; event, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909 home. Dinner, music, cash bar, entertainment by the Sperazza Band. Cost, $30. For tickets and reservations, see Bob Lopata at the post or call him at 570-472-1152.
Pittston City Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through November. Pittston Tomato Festival lower lot.
Hughestown Sports Club’s Penn State Football bus transportation: Bus transportation available to and from all home games. Bus departs from Park and Ride lot on Oak Street in Pittston. Departure time depends on start of game and will be communicated prior to game day. For pricing details, bus departure time or other questions, call Barbara at 570-457-5705; texting unavailable. If no answer, leave a message with your name and phone number for a return call.