Archbald
Sesquicentennial celebration: Archbald Neighborhood Association and Archbald borough are teaming up to host a winter carnival to celebrate Archbald’s 150th anniversary, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., 400 Church St. and High School Plaza Park; kid-friendly winter carnival games, crafts, winter story time, fire pits, touch a truck, police demos, s’mores, free popcorn and hot dogs, food trucks, local desserts, hot chocolate and more (rain date is Feb. 14). For information or to get involved, call Kayleigh at 570-351-1086.
Luzerne County
Scout celebration: Cub Scout Pack 316 and Scouts BSA Troop 316, Avoca, Scout Sunday celebration, chili cook-off and bake sale, Feb. 8, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and hall, 215 Lackawanna Ave., Dupont. The celebration will begin during the Mass at 10:30 a.m. where the Scouts will serve as altar servers, lectors and ushers. After Mass, the chili cook-off and bake sale will begin at 11:30 in the parish hall, beneath the church. The entry fee is $5 per chili dish, and guests can enjoy chili tastings and vote for their favorite for $5. Cooks can register at the event or in advance at www.tinyurl.com/2026scoutsundaychilicookoff. Advance registration is encouraged to help with planning. Takeouts will be available. For details, visit https://tinyurl.com/scoutsunday316-2026.
Peckville
Cookie sale: First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St., Welsh cookie sale, Feb. 7, pickup from 9 a.m.-noon at the church kitchen door on the realty side of the building. Cookies $7/dozen. Preorders requested, limited extras available at the door. To order, call Judy at 570-489-7866 by Feb. 2.
Scott Twp.
Porketta sandwich sale: Scott Twp. Lions Club annual porketta sandwich sale, Feb. 7, noon-4 p.m., Boyarsky’s Tavern, $6/two sandwiches; tickets will be available at the tavern, from any club member or by calling Barbara at 570-604-0173. Eat in or take out.