CHURCH NOTES
All Saints Orthodox Church: 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, offers a frozen pierogi sale from 9 to 11 a.m. every Friday and 10:30 a.m. to noon every Sunday in the basement of the church.
Christ Episcopal Church: 700 Delaware St., Forest City, will conduct its annual Lenten pizza, soup, Welsh cookies and cabbage noodles sale from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays through April 18. Sale includes take-and-bake 12 slices of red pizza for $14; pagash (potato, cheese) for $16; assorted homemade soups for $5; cabbage and noodles for $6; and Welsh cookies for $7 per dozen. Advance ordering for pizza is recommended by calling the church at 570-785-3425 and leaving a message. Proceeds benefit the church’s community programs.
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church: 313 First Ave., Jessup, has been designated as a Pilgrimage Church in honor of the Jubilee Year of Hope. The church will be hosting many events in the upcoming year, beginning with Vespers on Sunday evenings during Lent at 3 p.m. at the church. The public is invited.
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.
SS. Cyril & Methodius Church: will hold a food fundraiser throughout Lent. The church is hosting Lou’s Concessions Food Truck from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the parish hall parking lot, 207 River St., Olyphant. Menu includes potato pancakes, noodles and cabbage (halushki), pierogi, fries, chicken, soups and deep-fried Oreos. Daily features will be available.
SS. Cyril & Methodius Church flower fundraiser: Featuring flowers by Jerry’s for All Seasons. For Easter, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils will be available for sale for $10 per 6-inch pot and lilies for $12 per 6-inch pot. Place orders by April 4 by calling Julie at 357-6171, Michaelene at 570-209-2026 or Mary Ann at 570-313-1989. Payment due at time of order. Pickup is April 16 at 3 p.m. at the church, 135 River St., Olyphant. For Mother’s Day, 10-inch hanging baskets in a variety of colors and blooms will be sold for $20. Order voucher by April 18 and pick up April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Cyril’s parish hall, 207 River St., Olyphant. Choose your flower basket starting May 4 at Jerry’s for All Seasons, 201 Jessup St., Dunmore.
St. Mary’s 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. The kitchen serves food and beverages beginning at 5:30 p.m. Info: call 570-489-2091.
St. Mary’s Orthodox Greek Catholic Church: 522 Main St., Dickson City, will hold a takeout-only Lenten potato pancake and Manhattan clam chowder sale April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Potato pancakes, $2 each; clam chowder, $8 a quart. Advance orders recommended by April 7. To order, call call 570-309-5990. The church is also selling pysanky (hand-made decorated Ukrainian-style Easter eggs). Cost is $12 per egg. Quantity is limited. Food orders can be placed at the same time as egg orders. Call 570-309-5990 or email stmarysogcdc@gmail.com to order.
Trinity Episcopal Church: 58 River St., Carbondale, is holding a homemade Lenten lunch sale on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Lent. Sale includes potato pancakes, $5 for three; Manhattan clam chowder, $9 for a large and $5 for a small; cabbage and noodles, $4; potato lasagna, $5; pagash, $5, and pizza, $2. Info: call 570-282-3620.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayfield Lions Club: is continuing its sale of brooms, available at the Mayfield Municipal Building, 739 Penn Ave., Mayfield. The club also collects used eyeglasses at the same location.
Pioneer City Market: is a year-round farmers market in downtown Carbondale. The market is open every Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours) at 58 River St. (Trinity Episcopal Church). Features locally grown produce and artisan goods weekly. To become a vendor or for more information, message the Pioneer City Market Facebook page.
Third Thursdays in the Queen City: Olyphant Borough gears up with retail stores, restaurants and outdoor vendors on Lackawanna Avenue to offer something for everyone every third Thursday of the the month. Walk and shop the stores from the bridge to the Queen City train station. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m.
United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Carbondale Farmers Market: is open every Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. (winter hours) at UNC’s Fallbrook Senior Community Center, 185 Fallbrook St., Carbondale. UNC Farmers Markets accepts SNAP/EBT and all benefit holders can receive an extra $2 for every $4 spent while shopping. Info: Follow the Facebook page or contact Taylor Burdick, UNC Carbondale Farmers Market manager, at tburdick@uncnepa.org.
EASTER EGG HUNTS
Citizens for a Healthy Jessup: April 5, 1 p.m., location has changed to Memorial Field (enter Hill Street side), Hill Street, Jessup. For ages 10 and under. Children must have a guardian present. Bring your own basket. There will basket raffles and snacks. Event is free to the public and not limited to Jessup residents. Rain date is April 6. Info: visit Citizens for a Healthy Jessup Facebook page.
First Primitive Methodist Church: April 12, 11 a.m., at the church, 516 Jackson St., Dickson City. Children 12 years old and under welcome. Refreshments to follow.
Eynon-Archbald Lions Club: 13th annual free event, April 12, 11 a.m., Archbald Community Ambulance Building, 195 Delaware St., Archbald. All children will receive a free gift bag and a chance to win one of the four bikes available. The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and pictures. An Easter bonnet contest will also be held. Bring your own basket. Rain date is April 13. Info: Contact Fran at 570-470-7838 or Cathy at 570-954-9671.
LIBRARY NEWS
Carbondale Public Library: 5 N. Main St., Carbondale, 570-282-4281, lclshome.org/libraries/carbondale-public-library/. Upcoming events include:
- Rainbow Scavenger Hunt, March 17. Children of all ages can search for rainbows around the library. Registration is not required.
- Board Game On!, March 21, 3 to 5 p.m. Play board games and card games. Try one of the library’s games or bring your own to play.
Valley Community Library: 739 River St., Peckville, 570-489-1765, lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library/. Upcoming events include:
- Mindful Menopause Management with Mindy, March 14, 2 p.m. Join Mindy Hill for a course designed to support women through the transformative journey of perimenopause and menopause using mindfulness, yoga and meditation. Bring a journal, mat, water and wear comfortable clothing. Class is $8. Attendees must register with Mindy by emailing yogawithmindy@comcast.net. Payment is due the day of class.
- Spring Photo Fundraiser, March 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and March 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Schedule a Mother’s Day or Easter portrait to support the library. Digital pictures are $15 each and pre-registration is required through the library’s website. Info: call 570-489-1765.
PERFORMING ARTS AND EXHIBITS
Actors Circle presents “Lysistrata”: March 13-16 and 21-23, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Preview will be held Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m., and all tickets will cost $10. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 general, $12 seniors and $10 students. Pay cash at the door or buy online at actorscircle.com. Reservations: call 570-342-9707.
Art History Teaching Exhibition: On display through March 19, Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, Marywood University. Featured artists include Bernd and Hilla Becher, Evelyn Hofer, Barbara Kasten, Denny Moers, Robert Rauschenberg, Dan Rizzie and Kenneth Snelson. Gallery hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. Info: visit marywood.edu/galleries.
Arts at First Presbyterian concert series: First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit, will host the Lyric Consort a cappella chamber choir March 16 at 4 p.m. for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration of Irish music. Renowned British tuba player Will Druiett will perform a solo tuba and piano recital March 29 at 7 p.m. The Seraph Brass will perform April 5 at 7 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Concerts are free and open to the public. Free-will offerings accepted. Info: contact the church at 570-586-6306.
Children’s Theatre — Hansel and Gretel: March 29, noon, Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University. Free and open to the public.
DAILY EVENTS
March 14
Food sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Preorders required. Sale includes butter and onion pierogies, cabbage and noodles, Manhattan clam chowder and frozen pierogies. Limited bake sale. During the week of the food sale, call the church at 570-489-5591. Call-in orders must be received by March 7.
March 16
Trinity Episcopal Church cash bingo: 2:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St., Carbondale. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Grand prize is $1,000. Entrance tickets are $25 and include 10 $100 games and three $150 specials. Grand prize cards sold separately. There will be a lunch counter, lottery wheel raffle, 50/50 and door prizes. Tickets available at the church office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased online at the church’s website, https://trinity-episcopal.weebly.com/#/. No children under 18.
March 17
Bus trip: Double “R” Twirlettes will sponsor a trip to the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See performers from around the world march up Fifth Avenue. Attendees will have the day free in New York City to sightsee, shop, take in a show and more. Cost is $70 per person. Bus leaves from Peckville and Daleville. Info/reservations: call Gina at 570-983-7099.
March 19
Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting: 7 p.m., Dickson City Community Center, 824 Main St. Guest speakers from PennDOT will share information on Mature Driver Safety, PA511 for travel information and the Yellow Dot Safety Program. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
March 21
Potato pancake sale: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or sold out, William Walker Hose Company, 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Pancakes cost $2 each. Takeout only.
March 23
Jermyn Historical Society presentation: “Hotels of Jermyn from 1866 to Present,” 6:30 p.m., Methodist Church basement, 518 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Society President Bruce Smallacombe will give the presentation. Parking is available across from the church parking lot. Public is invited.
March 26
Build-N-Athlete Pints for a Purpose fundraiser: 5 to 8 p.m., Voodoo Brewing, Scranton. Raffle baskets and live music. Info: visit Build-N-Athlete Facebook page.
March 28
11th annual Donnie Muchal Sr. Memorial Blood Drive: Noon to 5 p.m., Eynon VFW Post 7963, 272 Main St., Eynon. To donate, contact Rachel Burnis at BurnisR23@yahoo.com, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or register online at redcrossblood.org.
Jessup VFW Lenten food and clam chowder sale: Noon to 5 p.m. or until sold out, Jessup VFW Post 5544, 205 Dolph St. Menu includes red clam chowder for $10/quart and $5/pint; white clam chowder for $13/quart and $6.50/pint; crab bisque for $14/quart and $7/pint; halushki for $9/quart and $5/pint, and tuna hoagies, $6.75. Pierogies, $13/dozen, $6.50/half-dozen and $3.25/three, and may be ordered with butter and onions, deep fried or deep fried with butter and onions. Potato pancakes, $2.25 each or $6.75 for three. Customers may call in preorders at 570-489-7070 by the Wednesday before no later than 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
March 29
Bunny breakfast: 10 a.m. to noon, Blakely Hose Company No. 2, 315 Second St., Blakely. Hosted by William Hopkins American Legion Auxiliary Unit 570. Scrambled eggs, French toast sticks, sausage and hash browns will be served. Donation is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 2 to 12. Registration deadline is March 21. Parents may take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Each child will receive a special gift. There will also be make-and-take crafts. A special basket raffle will be held for those donating items or cash for residents of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center. To make reservations, call Ann Evans at 570-479-0806. Info: visit the auxiliary’s Facebook page, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 570.
Meat raffle: Forest City Area Emergency Services is holding a meat raffle at the Emergency Services building, 380 Railroad St., Forest City. Raffle starts at 5 p.m. Chances for 18 meat prizes are currently being sold, $1 each or six for $5. The chances are in addition to the evening’s wheel raffles, two drawings for $125 boxes of meat, and door prizes. Food will be available for purchase (limited menu). BYOB event. Contact any member for chances. Info: call 570-785-3226. Leave a message if no answer.
Meredith Marketplace Spring and Easter Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Meredith Hose Co. No. 1, 100 Main St., Childs. Features fresh baked goods, baby merchandise, beauty, health, jewelry, crafts, wreaths, fishing, paracord and more. Lunch options will be available.
April 5
Double “R” Twirlettes twirl-a-thon: Annual event to benefit St. Joseph’s Center, noon to 2 p.m., Viewmont Mall. Free and open to the public. Donations for St. Joseph’s Center will be accepted. Info: call 570-489-1935 or visit doublertwirl.com.
April 9
Sunflower charcuterie board painting: 6:30 p.m., Christ the King Parish Hall, 429 Church St., Archbald. Cost is $30 per person (nonrefundable) and includes instructions by artist Annie, pick of round or square board, painting supplies, refreshments, food and desserts. BYOB. RSVP by April 4 by calling Karen S. at 570-604-7682. Proceeds benefit Christ the King Parish.
April 11
Fried fish dinner: 3 to 6 p.m. or until sold out, Kingsbury Masonic Lodge, 410 Delaware Ave., Olyphant. Takeouts only. Tickets are $15. Reservations recommended by April 7. For tickets, call John DePrimo at 570-906-5360. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door.
April 11-12
Friends of the Valley Community Library spring book sale: April 11, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and April 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inside the library, 739 River St., Peckville. Patrons may fill a provided bag Saturday for $5 from noon to 2 p.m. Special presale for Friends of the Library members only will be held April 10 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door for $10 individual and $15 for families. Items for sale include fiction and non-fiction books, young adult and children’s books and puzzles. Prices vary from $0.25 to $2.
April 12
Welsh cookie sale: 9 a.m. to noon, First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St., Peckville. Cookies are $7 per dozen. Preorders are requested, as there are limited extras available at the door. To order, call 570-489-7866. Last day to order is April 7. Pickup is at the kitchen door on the realty side of the building.
April 26
Spring craft and vendor fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dickson City Civic Center, 935 Albert St. Over 50 local crafters and vendors will offer unique gifts for all interests and ages. A basket raffle will be held to benefit the center’s youth and community programs. Admission is $1 for adults. Info: call the center at 570-383-1813 or email dcciviccenter@gmail.com.
Team Mel’s Family Spring Vendor Fair: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the rooftop of Hotel Anthracite, 25 S. Main St., Carbondale. Free admission. There will be vendors, music, basket raffles and giveaways to the first 75 shoppers. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Call or text 570-840-8539 for vendor information or basket donation.
May 3
Roast beef dinner: Noon to 4 p.m., St. James St. George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Takeout only. Donation is $15. There will be a basket raffle. Info: Call 570-876-4896 and leave a message. Tickets available from any member or at the door.
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