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.
Rescue & Restore Church engraved plaque fundraiser: The church, formerly Holy Ghost Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant, has applications available for families to commemorate their history in the church with aluminum and black engraved plaques, as well as memorial or dedication plaques with their family’s name. Plaques will be placed on the walls preserving each family’s history and heritage. The tax-deductible donation will help with ongoing building renovations and repairs. Applications are available online at rescuerestorechurch.com, or call the Rev. Jack Munley at 570-483-4114 or Kim Atkinson at 570-892-0378.
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.
St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral: A homemade pierogi sale will be held April 3 from 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at St. John’s Center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield. Sale includes deep fried or uncooked, frozen. Pierogi are $12 per dozen. No orders; first come, first served. Info: call 570-335-2128 or 570-876-3576. The annual homemade paska (Easter bread) and kolachi sale will be held April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s Center. Homemade paskas (plain or with raisins) will be sold along with homemade nut, poppyseed, lekvar and apricot kolachi. Paskas are $13 each and kolachi are $12 each. Orders can be placed by calling Sandy at 570-876-3576 or the rectory at 570-876-0730 before April 7.
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. The church is also holding a spring raffle. Tickets are $5 per sheet w/25 tickets per sheet. Purchase five sheets and get one sheet free. Some of the prizes include $50 lottery tickets, drone with camera, 24-inch Insigna TV, children’s electric scooter, Kate Spaid Tote with wallet, cash prizes and more. Drawing is Mother’s Day, May 11, at noon. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets are available at the church office, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
MUNICIPAL MEMOS
Archbald Borough Electronics Recycling Day: April 15, 2 to 4 p.m., Department of Public Works Building Garage, 6 Export Lane, Archbald. Open to borough residents with valid ID. Residents must remain in their cars. For full info and pricing, visit the Archbald Borough Administration & DPW Facebook page. Cash or checks only; please have exact change or prepared checks. Checks must be payable to Responsible Recycling Services or RRS.
Blakely medication take-back event: April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blakely Borough Building, 1439 Main St., Peckville. Bring unused or expired medications. Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, eye drops, dietary supplements, vitamins, herbal supplements, topical medication (creams/ointments) and pet medication accepted. No needles, inhalers or open liquid medications. Info: call 570-963-6820, ext. 1514 for details.
ONGOING PROGRAMS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Circle Flea Flair: Flea market featuring hundreds of vendors is open every Sunday through November, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting, at the Circle Drive-In, 1911 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City. Buyer admission is $1 per car. Info: visit Circle Flea Fair on Facebook.
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.
Shopa-Davey VFW and Auxiliary Easter cheesecake fundraiser: Featuring Pocono Cheesecakes, prepay only, $16/cheesecake, pickup one week before Easter. Place orders at Shopa-Davey VFW, 123 Electric St., Peckville. Flavors are original, Oreo cookie, raspberry swirl and peanut butter.
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. 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
American Legion Post 221 Legionaires and Auxiliary: April 12, noon to 2 p.m., American Legion Baseball Field, Frieder and Lordes Street, Simpson. Children up to 12 years old welcome, with free hot dogs, chips, cookies and a drink for the kids. Meet the Easter Bunny, the Peep and first responders. All children will receive Easter baskets. Peanut-free candy not available. Rain date is April 13.
Citizens for a Healthy Jessup: April 5, 1 p.m., 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. 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:
- Food Distribution, March 28, noon to 5 p.m. Free community food distribution courtesy of the Weinberg Memorial Food Bank. A variety of items each month, including produce, dairy, meats and dry goods, will be provided and available for pickup. Registration is required.
- Knot Sew Fast Crafter’s Club, April 7, 11 a.m. Work on your own projects while sharing secrets, hints and patterns with like-minded crafters. Adults of all skill levels welcome. The Crafter’s Club will meet on the first Monday of the month.
Valley Community Library: 739 River St., Peckville, 570-489-1765, lclshome.org/libraries/valley-community-library/. Upcoming events include:
- Family Paint Night, March 28, 6 p.m. Artist Bonnie Black Edwards instructs attendees on how to create fun star-gazing bear families. Event is geared toward kids ages 6 and older, teens and adults. Bring the whole family or come with a friend. Cost is $25 per person and all supplies are included. Attendees may bring their own snacks. Space is limited and registration is required. Payment is due at registration.
- Scam Prevention, March 31, 2 p.m. Presenters from Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine are partnering together to help increase awareness of regionally prevalent scams affecting older adults. Seniors, their families and caregivers will learn how to detect various frauds and scams. The program will conclude with a bingo-style quiz on types of scams with prizes. Event is free and open to public. Registration is required.
PERFORMING ARTS AND EXHIBITS
Arts at First Presbyterian concert series: First Presbyterian Church, 300 School St., Clarks Summit, will host renowned British tuba player Will Druiett for 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.
Mid Valley Underwood Players Theater Company to present “Chicago: Teen Edition”: April 4 and 5, 7 p.m., and April 6, 2 p.m., Mid Valley Secondary Center. To purchase general admission tickets for $10, stop into the main office of Mid Valley High School, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets may be available at the door depending on the number of pre-sold tickets. The box office can be contacted at manzog@mvsd.us.
DAILY EVENTS
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.
March 29-30
Spring bake sale: Hosted by the St. Gianna Respect for Life (Pro-Life) Club of Christ the King Parish, March 29, after 4 p.m. Mass, and March 30, after 10:30 a.m. Mass, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 411 Church St., Archbald. A variety of baked goods will be available for purchase. There will be a basket raffle as well. Info: Contact Maria at 570-877-7180.
April 1
Eynon-Archbald Lions Club meeting: 6:30 p.m., Breaker Brewing Outpost, Archbald. New members welcome. Info: call 570-470-7838.
April 5
Family of Sant’ Ubaldo annual tripe/bucatini dinner: 6 to 8 p.m., Sant’ Ubaldo Society/Chapel, Third Avenue, Jessup. $15. Tickets are available from members before they sell out. Contact a member through Facebook at the Family of Sant’ Ubaldo or in person; limited door tickets. Cash bar and raffles prizes available.
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 6
Healing service: 9 a.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City. The Rev. Bill McGinty will officiate the service, which is held the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome.
Easter meat spin: Jessup VFW Post 5544 Easter meat spin for ham, turkey, kielbasa, slab bacon and spare ribs, 2 p.m., post home, 205 Dolph St. Chances for baskets and 50/ 50 will also be held. Food will be served and the public is invited.
Roast beef dinner and basket raffle: Noon to 4 p.m., Hrichak McAndrew American Legion Auxiliary Unit 869, 161 S. Main St., Archbald. Dinners will be available for eat-in or takeout. Cost is $15. Tickets are available at the legion or by calling 570-876-1615.
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
Kingsbury Masonic Lodge fried fish dinner: 3 to 6 p.m. or until sold out, at the lodge home, 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.
William Walker Hose Company annual fish dinner: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until sold out, at the fire company, 803 Penn Ave. Drive-thru, takeout only. Dinners cost $16/advance or $18/day of event. Tickets are available from members, or leave a message at 570-282-6059 to order.
April 12
Spring Fling Craft Fair and Bake Sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., 280 Main St., Eynon section of Archbald. Hosted by Gina Tomassoni School of Dance. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Some proceeds of the craft fair will benefit the Christopher P. Lewis Memorial Fund for drug and alcohol awareness. Info: call Gina at 570-362-4091.
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
Chicken barbecue and bake sale: Noon to 3 p.m., St. Adalbert’s Polish National Catholic Church, 515 Mary St., Dickson City. Takeout only. Dinners are $15 and can be purchased at the door. To reserve in advance, call Mike at 570-947-2333.
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.
April 27
Cash bingo: 1 p.m., Michael Steiner American Legion Post 411, 508 Church St., Jessup. Doors open at noon. Limited number of 100 tickets will be sold. Advance tickets are $20 for 12 regular bingo games and four specials at $5 each. Bring female hygiene items, such as sanitary napkins, tampons, shampoo, deodorant, underwear, cleaning wipes or razors, which will be donated to the Community Intervention Center, Scranton, and you will receive a free bingo game card with a chance to win $50. To purchase tickets or reserve a table, call/text Karen Rapoch at 570-877-4845 or Marie Finley at 570-479-0052. There will be basket raffles, a lottery/cash drawing and a 50/50. Personal snacks are welcome, with light refreshments and adult beverages for purchase. Event hosted by the Auxiliary of Jessup Unit 411. Money raised will be donated to local fire companies selected by auxiliary members.
April 29
Blood drive: Noon to 5 p.m., Browndale Fire Station, Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. A few walk-in appointments are available.
May 3
Designer purse bingo: Eynon/Sturges Volunteer Fire Department annual designer purse bingo, 3 p.m., Club at the Highlands, 2700 Highland Road, Archbald. Doors open at 1 p.m. to peruse the bags and raffle baskets. A $30 donation includes your seat, bingo cards and daubers. Food will be available for purchase. Door prizes and consolation prizes will be awarded. For tickets, contact 570-335-7480. Paypal is also accepted.
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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