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: Sharon Bunnell Hellman, Carol Cobb Kish, Patricia Dunning Butler, Connie Hatfield Dailey, Sue Ellen Kadison Vecchiotti, Elizabeth Nash, Barbara Neidlinger, Rosalie Novak White, Judith Seamans Halloway and Patricia Mcavaney Flynn. Info:570.587.3056 or 570.587.3676.

Call for entries for the Glenburn Township 7th Annual Art Show and Sale , The Glenburn Township 7th Annual Art Show and Sale will be on display at the Glenburn Township Building at 54 Waterford Road, Dalton on Oct. 2, through Dec. 8. The show may be viewed during regular office hours from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment. The opening reception will be held Oct. 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. Cost: Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Original artwork by many local artists will be available for sale.The theme for this year’s show is “The Creative Spirit.” There will be a variety of works in many media including watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylic, pencil and mixed media. Photography will also be accepted. There will be a“People’s Choice” award. This project is supported by a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Municipality Grant, a program of the Lackawanna County Commissioners and the Lackawanna County Council on the arts. Info: 954.1489.

Glenburn Sewing Club now accepting new members , open to ages 6 to 19, for all experience levels. Instructors are Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup. Info: 570.563.1369.

Free Radon test kits available through American Lung Association , apply online atwww.lunginfo.com/freeradonkit. One kit per household, Pa. residents only.

Seniors may qualify for a power wheelchair at little or no cost , contact Miracle on Wheels at 1.800.400.4210.

Cell Phone Collection, Abington Heights High School Students against Destructive Decisions are collecting cell phones at the High School. All cell phones are cleared and programmed with 911 for use by the elderly. The phones may be dropped off in the main office of the High School.

Overeaters Anonymous meetings, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Stone Само же, Clarks Summit, weekly, Mon. and Wed., 7 p.m.; Tue. and Thu., 9:30 a.m. and Sun., 4 p.m. Info: 570.587.4313.

American Red Cross, to find a blood drive location and date near you, go to NEPAGIVELIFE.ORG. Click on the NEPA map under Donations or call 1.800.GiveLife and make a local appointment.

MetroAction Certified to Offer Professional Development Training for Area Child Care Providers , MetroAction is currently offering scholarships to eligible child care providers to attend the Small Business Institute program for free. Info/registration: 570.341.0270 orwww.MetroAction.org.

Donations request for used school uniforms, Our Lady of the Snows Church, donating to Limulungo Community School, Mongu District in Western Zambia, Africa. Any size white shirt, navy and plaid skirts, pants, shorts, sweaters and sweat shirts welcome. Info: 570.587.3268 to arrange drop-off and pick-up.

MetroAction announces launch of STEP loan and mentoring program, program offers increased hope to entrepreneurs seeking small business loans in Lackawanna County during a nationwide credit crunch. Loans provided within the STEP loan program range from $250 to $2,500. Info:www.metroaction.org.

Glenburn 4-H Sewing Club, registration for 4-H textile science projects. Boys and girls, age 8 to 19 are invited. Info: Register at Penn State Cooperative Extension office, 570.963.6842.

Volunteers needed for Ombudsman (Resident Rights’ Advocate) Program, Community neighbors who are trained to help clarify responsibilities and the rights of those in long-term living facilities. Must be over 18. Info: Sylvia Kolosinsky, Director of volunteer services, 570.344.3931.

Weight Training Classes, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., Waverly Comm gym. Bring your weights and a mat or ball. Info: 570.575.7853.

Young Adult Quit (YAQ) Smoking Study . Smokers ages 18 to 30 who join the study receive free materials to quit smoking, two weeks of free nicotine patches and two gift cards for completion of the study. Info:www.yaqstudy.orgemailinfo@yaqstudy.comor 1.866.371.9362 ext. 4349.

4-H program request volunteers to teach project skills and serve as role models for youth. Adults needed to serve as volunteer leaders of 4-H clubs (five or more members, ages 8-19). Policies and procedures to ensure that 4-H programs take place in a positive and safe environment. All individuals must successfully complete the Penn State Cooperative Extension’s screening process for volunteers before volunteer work can begin. Info:963.6842.

Rural Development’s 502 Direct Loan program provides an opportunity for income eligible, creditworthy, rural individuals and families by making home ownership affordable. Info: Wyoming Area Office 570.836.5111, Ext. 4 or http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov.

Cub Scout Pack 251, sponsored by the Clarks Green United Methodist Church. Info: Cub Master, Tom Sheakoski, 586.8049 or clarksgreen251.org

The Scranton Rescue Missions offers food and clothing. The Scranton Rescue Mission, 8 West Olive Street, offers a Community Service and meals every Fri., Sat., Sun. and Mon. at 5:25 p.m. Free haircuts first and second Sat. of the month during Bible Study. Every Sunday evening following the evening service, the mission distributes non-perishable food and clothes. Anyone in need of spiritual help, food or clothing can contactwww.scrantonrescuemission.comor 570.357.6677.

Horseback Riding Lessons at Elk Stables, Uniondale. All levels taught. Riding instructor Whitney Mulqueen. Children and adults welcome. Indoor arena and outdoor arena. Info/ to schedule:570.575.8649.

The Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania exhibit at Anthology Bookstore , 515 Center Street, Scranton, Anthology is open Mon. through Fri. from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun from noon until 4 p.m. For directions call 341.1443.

USDA Rural Development has a program available to assist homeowners with repairs to their dwellings. Info: contact the Wyoming Area Office at One Hollowcrest Complex, Tunkhannock, 18657, 570.836.5111 Ext. 4, e-mail Beatrice Elliott, Rural Development Loan Specialist atBeatrice.Elliott@pa.usda.govor visithttp://www.rurdev.usda.gov/pa/.

Three gardens available for adoption at Christy Mathewson Park, if interested in volunteering to help care for gardens please contact the Shade Tree Commission at 945.1014 or via email atshadetree@factoryville.orgor on Facebook at Factoryville Borough.

Newton Recreation Center Summer Hours , 1814 Newton Ransom Blvd., Clarks Summit, to August 31: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sun Closed.

Senior Citizens for Senior Dogs, Sponsored by Laura’s Hope Rescue. Unites humans and dogs that are in the same period of their lives. Seniors willing to help other seniors in need can contact the rescue at 280.2083.

Car Donation for Boys and Girls club in U.S., Requires a title. Info: 1.800.246.0493.

Boys and Girls Club Car Donation Program, Cars do not have to be functional, but need a title. The cars are sold at auctions and funds benefit the club. Info: 1.800.246.0493.

11th Annual Celebrity Soup Sale Fundraising Event, run by NEPAs “Meals on Wheels” program. Restaurants donate their signature soup to Meals on Wheels, which is packaged and frozen for sale at $5 per pint to area businesses. Orders made in Oct., soup picked up in Nov. Info: 346.2421.packaged and frozen for sale at $5 per pint to area businesses.

August 24: Family Lung Health Awareness Day , at the Viewmont Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania.Features lung function testing by the Luzerne County Community College Respiratory Department, games, educational displays and handouts.Area agencies such as the Pennsylvania Department of Health will be available to answer questions about lung disease. Cost: Free.

Waverly Community House Playground Project Groundbreaking Ceremony, on the back lawn of the Comm, 1115 North Abington Road, at noon. In commemoration of the first day of the Comm’s Playground Project Rebuild.

August 25: Fundraising event for “Walk the Talk ... for the Cure” team at Patsel’s in Clarks Summit. The team will participate in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16. Cost: $50 includes heavy appetizers and live entertainment. Cash bar. Silent auctions will include: one -night stay at NYC’s Michelangelo Hotel, located between Times Square and Radio City Music Hall, a Junior Suite, valued at $925/night. Info: Event tickets must be prepaid within a week of the event with payment mailed to: Carmina Rinkunas at 2005 Elden Drive, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Summer Acrylic Painting Classes, at the Abington Senior Community Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $8. Sign up a week in advance. Info: 586.8996.

August 26: Lackawanna County George Wesley Noontime Concert, from noon to 1 p.m. on the Linden Street side of the Courthouse. Info: 963.6800 ext. 1854.

Ragtime Rumble, presented by the Clarks Summit Borough Centennial Committee, at Nichols Village from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $20. Tickets available for sale at The Abington Journal, Angels Galleria, Sole to Soul, Sanderson Place, Everything Natural, Artisans Image, Lynn’s Hallmark, Clarks Summit Borough Bldg., Kidazzle and Nichols Village.

St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Cathedral Block Party, from 5 to 10 p.m. continuing through the 27th. Corner of Pittston Avenue and East Elm Street, Scranton. Features a variety of foods, drinks, games and music. Info: 961.9231 orwww.saintstanislauspncc.org.

Spirited: A Visitation From Jonathan and Janet, at Countryside Community Church at 7 p.m. Daily columnist and humorist Jonathan Richard Cring and master musician Janet Clazzy will be performing for an evening of music and monologue, including readings from Mr. Cring’s book Digging for Gold with original musical tunes performed by Ms. Clazzy on the oboe and WX-5 Wind Machine. Info: 587-3206 or countryside-church.org

Square Dance and Polka Party on Friday, at the Irem Temple Country Club Pavilion in Dallas from 7 to 11 p.m. Hosted by the Volunteers of America. Featuring Joe Stanky and the Cadets. “Red” Jones and Joe McKeown will be calling the square dance and Eddie Derwin and the Polka Naturals will also be playing polka favorites. Cost: $10 with proceeds to benefit the local programs of Volunteers of America. Info/tickets: 825.5261.

St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral Homemade Pirogie Sale , at the church center located on Hill Street, Mayfield, from noon to 4 p.m. Homemade pirogie will be sold on first come first serve basis for $6 per dozen.

August 27: Spirit of Philadelphia Cruise, Show and Dinner, hosted by St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club. Stop at Mt. Airy Casino with a $35 coin rebate. Info: Theresa 654.2967.

Music on the Lawn and Craft Show, at Lake Winola United Methodist Church on Maple Drive in Mill City. Begins at 2 p.m. Cost: $9. Info/tickets: 351.7365.

The University of Scranton baseball team Prospect Showcases, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Connell Park in Scranton. Cost: $80. Info:bartolettim2@scranton.edu.

The NEPA Bonsai Society’s 21st Annual Open House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Midway Garden Center 1865 Highway 315, Pittston. The event will include a large bonsai tree display by the society’s members, various demonstrations throughout the day, bonsai trees and related items for sale, Shakuhachi flute entertainment by Jamie Orfanella, and a bonsai tree competition open to all members. Info: 654.6194.

St. Joseph’s Senior Social Club Trip on The Spirit of Phil With a stop on the way homeat the Mount Airy Casino. Cost: $85, which includes a$35 slot play at the casino.

Kayla McGrady Memorial Benefit, at the Kingston American Legion 386 Wyoming Ave, at 4:30 p.m. There will be food, drinks, DJ, Chinese raffle, and memorial souvenirs. All proceeds will go to the Kayla McGrady Scholarship for 2013, her graduation year. Cost: $20 for adults, $6 for Children and Friends of Kayla, and free for kids under. Tickets/Info: 288.1794. Donations can also be sent to: Margaret & Richard Rovine, 121 Penn St., Kingston, PA ,18704.

Benefit Horse Show for the Over The Hill Farm, at the Aberdeen Stables, 1121 Aberdeen Road, Madisonville, starting at 8 a.m. There will be various riding classes, including Western, English, Hunter/Jumper and Driving. There will also be raffles, silent auctions, bake sales and food.

Shop for a Cause Macy’s March of Dimes Fundraiser. For $5, customers can purchase a savings pass that offers 25 percent off most regular, sale and clearance purchases at the store or online all day. (Some exclusions apply.) Macy’s will donate Сто percent of the $5 cost of the savings pass to the March of Dimes to help give more babies a healthy start in life.

August 28: 2011 Children’s Miracle Network Charity Golf Event benefiting Janet Weis Children’s Hospital pediatric services, at Sand Springs Country Club on Clubhouse Drive in Drums. Hosted by McLane of Jessup. Cost $75 per golfer or $300 per team. Info: 330.8470 orlperry@mclaneco.com.

Five days, four nights trip to Cape Cod Mass., runs to Sept 1. Includes transportation, meals, tours, taxes, gratuities. Info: 654.2967

September 1: Dalton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary meeting, at the Dalton Fire Hall at 6:30 p.m.

September 2: West Scranton High School Class of 1956 Reunion Evening Mixer at Via Appia, continuing on September 3, 900 South Main St., Taylor. Friday there will be finger foods, music by DJ Tony Connor, dancing, and a cash bar. Saturdady will begin with a cocktail hour, dinner, and a program. Music by the “Magics” from 9 to 11 p.m. Info: 562.1682.

“Look Out, Look Up, We’re Out and About!” Summer Walking Tour, beginning in front of Lackawanna College at Washington Avenue and Vine Street at 5 pm. The tour will take participants on a five-block journey through the downtown and will last about one-and-a-half hours. A Lackawanna Historical Society Volunteer will lead the tour, focusing on the Lackawanna County history of Education, Culture, Socialization, and Government.

September 3: Annual Salt Springs Celebration, at Salt Springs State Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Info:friends@epix.net.

Scranton UNICO 5k Run/Walk To Benefit Cancer Research , at Courthouse Square in Scranton at 10 a.m. Proceeds will bedonated to the V Foundation for Cancer Research. Cost: $20. Info: 558.8519.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Volunteer Meeting, at 11 a.m. at Lackawanna College.

Railfest 2011, starting at 10 a.m. at the Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton continuing September 4. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Railroading,”comme...

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