Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church: Jessup, will hold its annual rummage sale and basket raffle July 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Aug 1-2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 309 First Ave., Holy Ghost Hall at LaSalle Academy, Jessup. Donations of slightly used items and treasures are currently being every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, excluding July 4. Bring donations to side entrance located on Green Wave Alley via Erie Street. No clothing or large furniture will be accepted and no donations after July 27. Info: contact Linda Mokay at 570-575-2184.<\/p>\n
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. The parish will hold its third annual car show on July 11, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the parish grounds. Free admission. All vehicles welcome. Trophies, giveaways, basket raffles, 50\/50, food, music and more. All proceeds will benefit the parish Faith Formation camps. Info: contact Rich at 570-687-3487. Rain date is July 12 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
St. John\u2019s Russian Orthodox Cathedral: Mayfield, will hold a homemade (deep-fried only) pierogi sale July 3, 11 a.m. until sold out, at St. John\u2019s Cathedral church center, 701 Hill St. First come, first served. No preorders.<\/p>\n
St. Mary\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Trinity Episcopal Church: 58 River St., Carbondale, will hold a cash bingo July 26, with a grand prize of $1,000. Entrance tickets are $25 and include 10 regular games with a $100 prize. Grand prize and $150 special boards sold separately. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and games start at 2:30. There will be 50\/50, snack bar and door prizes. Tickets available for purchase weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on the church website, trinity-episcopal.weebly.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n MUNICIPAL MEMOS<\/p>\n Throop Borough 4th of July trash collection change: The Throop Borough Municipal Building and DPW are closed on Friday, July 3. Trash collection will be on Monday, July 6.<\/p>\n ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS<\/p>\n Browndale Fire Company sporting arms or cash raffle: Throughout August, the winning number will match the \u201cPick3\u201d lottery number of the first drawing of the Pennsylvania evening lottery. Each day participants will have the chance to win the daily prize of either a shotgun, rifle, cross bow or inline and the winner has the choice of the sporting arm or the cash value as stated on the ticket. Donation is $25 with tickets available from any Browndale Fire Company member, by calling 570-785-5300 and leaving a message or through the Browndale Fire Co. No.1 Station 43 Facebook page. Winners will be contacted by phone or mail. All sporting arms may be upgraded at the winner\u2019s expense. Winners must comply with all firearms regulations, otherwise they must take the cash value for that day. All sporting arm prizes must be claimed by the winner at Heberling\u2019s Sport Shop in Prompton by Oct. 3.<\/p>\n Diabetes Prevention Program: Susquehanna County residents at risk for diabetes may participate in a free Diabetes Prevention Program. The program provides participants with the opportunity to build healthier lifestyles in a supportive group setting alongside others who aim to improve their health and lower their risk. The program begins July 7 at the Forest City Library. Join\/more info: contact Candy Manby, PT, or Mary Wielebinski at the Greater Carbondale YMCA or call the Greater Carbondale YMCA at 570-282-2210. Participants will also receive a free membership to the YMCA while enrolled in the program.<\/p>\n Forest City Regional class of 1976 reunion: Golden anniversary event will be held Aug. 15. Attendees are encouraged to bring memorabilia and photos and to participate in a group photo. Organizing committee will pay tribute to deceased classmates. Info\/RSVP: contact Juliann Nagoda Doyle at 570-499-4908 or jdoyle@nep.net. Additional details and updates are available from Juliann when making the reservation.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n SUMMER FESTIVALS<\/p>\n Moscow Country Street Fair: 10th anniversary celebration, July 23-24, 4 to 9 p.m., and July 25, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., downtown Moscow. Theme is Hometown Roots and Cowboy Boots. Music, food, vendors, hometown parade, horse show, car show, tractor parade, children\u2019s area, quilt show and art show. Local North Pocono artists will provide workshops for all ages. Kids Zone will be held on Van Brunt Street; Gelly Ball will be operating all three days. Glo Night and Foam Party will be held Friday. Run for the Hoses and Calamity Jane Theatre will be held Saturday. Info: visit Moscow Country Street Fair on Facebook.<\/p>\n
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The 12th annual Lackawanna County Open Tennis Tournament will take place at Scranton Tennis Club, 1029 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, on July 9-12. The tournament will feature men\u2019s and women\u2019s singles and doubles in A and B Divisions. The B Division events are open to players who have NTRP ratings of 3.0 or below. All players must reside in Lackawanna County or in a county contiguous to Lackawanna County. Entry fee for singles is $25 for STC members and $30 for non-members. For doubles, it is $15\/person for STC members and $20\/person for non-members. The club will provide balls and awards for all finalists. Entry fee must be paid before the entry deadline of Monday, July 6. Players may drop their entry form and check in the mailbox on the porch at the club or mail it to Scranton Tennis Club, P.O. Box 678, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Checks should be made out to Scranton Tennis Club. The link for the Venmo payment is account.venmo.com\/u\/ScrantonTennisClub. For information, contact STC tournament director John Weiss at 570-497-9003. Pictured with Weiss, in back, are last year\u2019s Women\u2019s A Singles finalists, front, from left, Amishi Amit, finalist, and Tea Amerise, champion. (Submitted)