First Posted: 4/30/2013

BAZAARS/FESTIVALS

Endless Mountains Nature Center

(280 Vosburg Road, Tunkhannock. 570.836.3835.)

• Vosburg Neck Festival: June 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival:

April 26-May 5. For more info visit www.thebloom.com or call the festival office at 540.662.3863.

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church

(93 Zerby Ave, Edwardsville)

• 15th Annual Ethnic Food Festival: Aug. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

(32 East Ross St., Wilkes-Barre)

• 2013 Spring Greek Food Festival: May 8-May 11, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Orders more than $30 will be delivered free within a 2 mile radius of the church. Customers are welcome but not required to pre-order food by calling 570.823.4805 during festival hours or by ordering online at greekfoodfestival.webs.com.

BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS

American Cancer Society

Relay for Life Events

• American Cancer Society’s Third Cancer Prevention Study registration: June 15, noon-4 p.m., Robert Betzler Fields (Wilkes-Barre Township).

American Lung Association

• Fight for Air Walk: June 8, King’s College Betzler Fields, Wilkes-Barre. For more info visit www.lunginfo.org/wbwalk

Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge

(974 Lockville Rd., Dallas, 570.333.5265, www.bcfanimalrefuge.org)

• 1st Annual Motorcycle Run, “Hogs for Dogs:” May 12, start and ends at the Getaway Lounge, Plymouth. Registration 11 a.m. to noon, starts 12:15, rain or shine. $20, rider; $10, passenger.

• Dart tournament: May 26, noon, Murphy’s Pub, Swoyersville. $90 per three-person team. Sign-ups from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. For more information contact mdima72000@yahoo.com.

• Haircut fundraiser: May 19, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sports Page (Twin Stacks Center, 1100 Memorial Highway, Dallas and 160 Boston Ave., West Pittston). Call for an appointment at 570.675.2466 or 570.654.6114.

Candy’s Place (570.714.8800)

• Rainbow Walk: May 11, registration 9 a.m., walk begins at 10, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. $25 per person.

Crusader Classic 5K Race,

Fundraiser to benefit Holy Cross High School’s Track and Field and Cross Country teams: June 2, registration 7:30-8:15 a.m., race at 8:30. Begins Holy Cross High School (501 E. Drinker St., Dunmore), ends The Guild Studios (400 Wyoming Ave., Scranton). $20, pre-registration; $23, day of race; $8, 13 and under. For more information contact 570.383.0961 or email holycrosscc1@comcast.net.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

(967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township. 570.586.3700, www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com)

• Motorcycle Ride: June 9, registration 9:30-11:30 a.m., starts at noon, Electric City Harley Davidson (Route 6, Dickson City), ends at AJ’s Club Soda (Main St., Peckville). $15, rider; $5, passenger. For more information call Greg, 570.351.5256 or Nancy, 570.489.7923.

Memorial on the Square,

in honor of Jerry Moran, who died in the Sept. 11 attacks: May 18, 6-10 p.m., Polish Club, Scranton. $10.

Make-A-Wish

(800.480.WISH, www.wishgreaterpa.org)

• Spaghetti Dinner Benefit: May 5, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Bill’s Sports Bar and Grill (53 Brown St., Wilkes-Barre). $8, includes spaghetti, salad, bread, meatballs, dessert. Eat-in or takeout available.

• 19th Annual Wish Upon A Star Dinner Dance and Silent Auction: May 17, 6-11 p.m., Stroudsmoor Inn at Terraview. For reservations call 570.424.5081 by May 6.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

• MS Walk: May 18, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Registration 10 a.m., walk begins 11 a.m.

NEPA Mom Prom

• May 4, 7-11 p.m., Hilton Hotel and Conference Center () 21 and older. $35. For tickets or info contact Kim 561-5846 or Chris 561-5714.

Scranton Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI PA: Scranton Area

• 16th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness: May 11, 10:30 a.m., Nay Aug Park (Scranton).

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

• Team Captain Kick-Off Party: May 2, 6-8 p.m., Hilton Scranton and Conference Center.

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Domestic Animal Rescue

(570.466.7930, traceyshopenmcdonald@gmail.com, petservicesbydenise.com)

• 5th Annual Memorial Pet Walk: June 1, 10-10:30 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. pet blessing; 11:30 a.m. walk beings. Registered walkers must raise at least $25.

Victims Resource Center

(71 North Franklin St, 570.823.0765, www.vrcnepa.org)

• 28th Annual Geranium Sale: Orders must be placed by April 26. Geraniums will be available for pick-up/delivery the week of May 7-10. Pink or red geraniums in 4inch pots, $3.50 each.

Walk 2 Miles in my Shoes for R.S.D.:

June 9, registration noon-1 p.m., walk begins at 1, McDade Park, Scranton. $10. For more information or sponsor sheets call JoAnn Spalnick, 570.876.4034.

CAR & BIKE EVENTS

570 Riders Bike Nights

• Begins May 6, runs every Monday in the summer. 6 p.m., Dairy Queen, Rt. 315

8th Annual Robert H. Kenvin Car Show:

May 25, Freeland Public Park (Main Street by the Garland Parking Lot). Registration 9 a.m. to noon. Presented by the Arbutus Masonic Lodge No. 611. For more info contact Ben, 570.956.5059 or Jack, 570.582.9185.

Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club (570.876.4034)

• Cruise Night: May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m., Advance Auto Parts (Route 6, Carbondale).

• 15th Annual Car Show: Sept. 15, 9 a.m. For more info contact JoAnn Spalnick, 570.876.4034.

Car Lover’s 8th Annual Car Show:

June 9, 8 a.m., McDade Park, Scranton. Must be registered by noon. $8, pre-registration, $10, day of show. Awards for Top 25 plus Best of Show to be presented at 3 p.m. For more info call Bill, 570.457.7665.

Gunners PA Law Enforcement MC

(gunnerspalemc@gmail.com, $20/rider, $10/passenger unless noted otherwise)

• 2nd Annual Project Fallen Ride: May 5, 10 a.m., Susquehenna Brewing Co. Info: Gunnerspalemc.com.

Luzerne County A.B.A.T.E.

(Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education)

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Breakfast: May 5, 9 a.m.-noon. $5. All vehicles welcome to the Scavenger Hunt that follows for additional $5 per vehicle. $3, gas raffle tickets to win pre-paid gas card in amounts of $300, $200 and $100; awarded at 3 p.m.. Drink specials and free pizza at Murphy’s for all Scavengers and Scavenger Prizes awarded at 5 p.m.

Montage Mountain Classics (Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Fri., 6-10 p.m., Sat., 5-9 p.m.)

Car Cruises:

• May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m., Southside Shopping Center, Scranton.

• Cruise to Benefit Ronald McDonald House: Sept. 22, 2-6 p.m. Rain date Sept. 29.

• May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, 5-9 p.m., Johnny Rockets, Montage Mountain.

• May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, 5-9 p.m., Pittston Cruise, Tomato Festival parking lot.

• St Joe’s Car Show: Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pittston Bypass. Rain date Aug. 25.

CHURCHES

Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford)

• Chicken-n-biscuit or ham dinner: May 21, 4-6 p.m. Take-out or dine-in. $7.95, includes dinner, dessert, and drink.

Holy Family Parish

(574 Bennett St., Luzerne)

• Music Ministry Spring Concert: May 19, 7 p.m.

Nebo Baptist Church

(75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke)

• “Friends for Christ” concert: May 19, 7 p.m.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Birch St./Prospect Ave., Scranton)

• Free community dinner: May 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

St. Stanislaus Youth Center (528 E. Elm St., Scranton).

• Polish Food Festival: May 19, noon-6 p.m. 529 E. Locust St., Scranton.

Saint Mrtin in the Fields

(Nuangola and Church roads, Mountain Top)

• Book sale: May 11, 9 a.m.-noon.

EVENTS

American Legion Mountain Post 781 (Mountain Top)

• Annual Flea Market and Chicken Roast Dinner: May 5, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $8. Serving noon-5 p.m.

Chicory House and Folklore Society

(www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007)

• Contra Dance: May 4, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market Street, Kingston). No partner or previous experience necessary. $9; discounted rates for families.

Dietrich Theater

(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com).

• Movie and book discussion, Aldo Leopold: The documentary “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time,” May 11, 11 a.m.; book discussions for “A Sand County Almanac,” May 8, 15, 7 p.m., Tunkhannock Public Library.

Adult Classes:

• Kundalini Yoga: Ages 16 and up. 10-11:30 a.m., Series 3 April 27, May 4, 11, 18. $40, four classes; $15, drop-in.

ill W. – Movie Event: May 1, 7 p.m.

• Free Children’s Movie Event, “The Jungle Book:” May 4, 11 a.m.

• Cinco de Mayo – Guitar Music of Mexico: May 5, 3 p.m. $10.

• “Green Fire,” film: May 11, 11 a.m.

• A Sand County Almanac Book Discussions: May 8, 15 7 p.m.

• Open Mic Night: May 24, 7 p.m., sign-ups 6:30 p.m. Feature Nygel Metcalfe at 8:15.

• Cinderella on Broadway Bus Trip: June 5, bus departs 8 a.m., returns 11 p.m. $235.

• Overview of the Civil War 150 Years Later: June 19, 7 p.m.

• The Bridegroom of Blowing Rock: June 21-22, 7 p.m., Lazybrook Park.

• Open Mic Night: June 28, 7 p.m., sing-ups 6:30 p.m. Feature Brian Fanelli 8:15.

• Everhart Museum Bus Trip: June 29, 9:30 a.m., return 2 p.m. $!0.

• Civil War Era Music: June 30, 3 p.m.

• A Day at the Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park: July 20, 1-8 p.m.

• Open Mic Night: July 26, 7 p.m., sign-ups 6:30. Feature Brian Fanelli 8:15 p.m.

• Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 12: Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

• Open Mic Night: Aug. 23, 7 p.m., sign-ups 6:30.

Dupont Hose Co.

(308 Main St., Dupont)

• “Keeping the Oldies Alive:” May 25, doors 6 p.m., buffet dinner 7, music 8-11. $27.50 per person. No tickets sold at door. For tickets call Bill, 570.457.7665 or Gary, 570.654.4222. Seating is limited.

Eighth Annual Mothers Day Intertribal Powwow:

May 11, noon-6 p.m., May 12, noon-5 p.m., Noxen Fire Co. founds (Stull Road, Noxen, Wyoming County). Free. For more information contact Natalie “Wisteria” at 570.947.2097 or via email at wisteria18704@yahoo.com.

Everhart Museum

(1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 570.346.7186, general.information@everhart-museum.org)

• “Bats in my belfry, dingbats in yours?:” May 1, 6-8 p.m., Jack’s Drafthouse

• Stoker on Stoker: May 15, 6-8 p.m.

• Steampunk Jewelry: June 5, 6-8 p.m. $25, museum members; $30, non-members. Ages 16 and older. Pre-registration required.

F.M. Kirby Center

(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 570.826.1100.)

W. Curtis Montz Summer Film Series: ($4, matinees; $6, evening shows)

• Argo: June 5, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• The Master: June 12, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Citizen Kane: June 19, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Life of Pi: June 26, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Searching for Sugar Man: July 10, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• To Kill a Mockingbird: July 17, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Amour: July 24, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• The Sessions: Aug. 7, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Raiders of the Lost Ark: Aug. 14, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Hyde Park on Hudson: Aug. 21, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Hitchcock: Aug. 28, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

• Psycho: Sept. 4, 1 and 7:30 p.m.

Frances Slocum State Park

(Back Mountain, 570.696.3525)

• 2013 DiscoverE Nature Camp Registration: June 1, 10 a.m. $25 per child.

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

(222 Mulberry St., Scranton)

• Celebrate the Grand Opening and Business Card Exchange at The Technology Incubator Facility: May 14, 4 p.m.

Hunlock Creek Volunteer Fire Co.

(1114 Main Rd., Hunlock Creek, 570.256.3713)

• Chicken Bar-B-Q Dinner: May 5, noon-4 p.m. $8. Eat in or take out available.

• Mother’s Day breakfast buffet: May 12, 8 a.m.-noon. $8, adults; $5, children ages 5 to 11; free, children 4 and under.

Irem Clubhouse

(64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas)

• Healthy Aging Series: “Better Foods … Better Health:” May 1, 2-3 p.m.

• Mother’s Day Buffet: May 12, noon-4 p.m. $30, adults; $13, children ages 4 to 10. Reservations and pre-payment required by May 5 by calling 570.675.1134, ext. 100.

Johnson College

(3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.6404, johnson.edu)

• Commencement Ceremony: May 13, 6:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton).

• 21st Annual Golf Tournament: May 17, Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top. Info: Stephanie Orzalek, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement, 570.702.8908 or sorzalek@johnson.edu.

Lacawac Sanctuary

(94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel)

Music in the Forest series:

• The Old Geezers: May 12, 3 p.m.; July 14.

• Kevin Higgins: June 8

• Wargo Stevenskey Flute & Guitar Duo: July 13

Lackawanna College

(501 Vine St., Scranton, 1.877.346.3552, lackawanna.edu)

Environmental Institute (10 Moffat Dr., Covington Twp.)

• Art Opening: Three Artists from Elmhurst: April 26, 5-7 p.m. Runs through June 3.

Lackawanna College Police Academy (Class 208)

• “Caring F.O.R. Cops” 5K race/walk Saturday May 25 at 10am (rain or shine) on 100 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Proceeds will benefit Fallen Officers Remembered to help purchase new body armor for officers without it so they can help to better protect citizens. Registration will be from 8am-9:45 am. Entry fee is $20 if pre-registered before May 15; $25 after deadline. For more information, to sponsor, or to download the registration form contact Race Coordinator Paul Tomczyk at 570-346-9679 or go to www.fallenofficersremembered.org (events 5K) or FB: Fallen Officers Remembered (Events) for more details or to download application.

Misericordia University

(www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400; box office, 674.6719, misericordia.edu)

• Multicultural Club Unity Festival: May 4, noon-2 p.m., Wells Fargo Amphitheater.

• “Watch Your Wallet Roast” for Dr. Michael A. MacDowell: June 1, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre).

Monroe County Garden Club

• “Buds, Blossoms and Bonnets” luncheons and fundraiser: May 8, 11:30 a.m., Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. $28. For more info contact Carmen Costalas at 570.369.5379 or nowcnc@ptd.net.

Mount Hope Estate and Winery

(2775 Lebanon Road,Manheim, 717.665.7021, PaRenFaire.com)

• Brewfest 2013: May 11, firs tasting session 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.; second session 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $40, advance; $45 at the gate. Designated driver tickets $20, advance; $30 at the gate.

Mountain Grange No. 567

• Monthly fleamarket: Second Saturday of each month. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mountain Grange Hall (1632 W. 8th St., Carverton).

• Annual spring luncheon and fundraiser: May 8, 11:30 a.m., Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort (100 Shawnee on Delaware Lodge, Shawnee). $28.

Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006)

• Wildflower Walk: May 4, 1 p.m. Advanced registration required by calling 570.403.2006.

• A Bird in the Hand: Songbird Mist Netting: May 11, 8:30 a.m.-noon.

• Summer DiscoverE Camp Registratio: May 11, 8:30 a.m. $20 per child.

• Discover Lehigh Gorge Walk: May 25, 11 a.m. Meet at the White Haven Community Library.

• Bird Walk: May 25, 8 a.m. Meet at park office.

76 University Drive , Hazleton, 570.450.3000, www.hn.psu.edu)

The Regal Room

(216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, 570.489.1901)

• Mother’s Day Celebration: 10 a.m. brunch seating; 12:30, 1:30, 3 and 4 p.m. dinner seatings. $20 per person; $10, 10 years old and under. Cash bar available. Brookdale Farm horse-drawn carriage rides available for additional fee.

Robert Dale Chorale (570.586.3921, robertdalechorale.org)

• “A Night at the Oscars:” May 10, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center. $15, general; $14, seniors; $7, students. (570.871.0350, www.robertdalechorale.org)

Riverside Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

(500 West Hospital Street, Taylor)

• Volunteer Visitors Association Information Seminar & Luncheon: May 11, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at PA. RSVP by May 9 to Kelly Flannery, 570.780.6189.

Salvation Army

• Annual awards dinner: May 16, 5:30 p.m., Best Western Genetti Hotel and Convention Center (77 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre). Reservations by contacting Lieutenant Sharon Tressler at The Salvation Army at sharon.tressler@use.salvationarmy.org or 570.824.8741.

Scranton Cultural Center

(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369, scrantonculturalcenter.org)

• First Friday event: Artist Maria Grzybowski presents “Into the Forest-Recent Paintings” with music performed by the West Intermediate Strings Orchestra. May 3, art exhibit 6-9 p.m., performance 6-7 p.m.

Sons of the American Legion Post 781

(Church Rd. Mountain Top, 570.474.2161, alpost781.org)

• 5th annual Flea Market: May 5, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 under cover with table or $5 in yard, BYOT. Registration by phone, 570.474.2161.

Suicide Survivors Picnic:

May 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., McDade Park, Scranton. RSVP to Kathy Wallace at 570.575.2343 or kw@theadvocacyalliance.org.

Unity of NEPA: A Spiritual Center

(140 S. Grant St., Wilkes-Barre. 570.824.7722.)

• Metaphysics of the Trinity Workshop: May 5, 11:45 a.m. $5.

• Enlightened Leaders Webinar with Doug Krug: May 8, 7 p.m. $5.

• Saturday, May 11th: Second Saturday Spiritual Cinema, “The Peaceful Warrior:” May 11, 6:30 p.m. $5.

• Oneness Mediation with Ernie Pappa: May 13, 27, 7 p.m. $8.

• The Bridge: Adult Book Study Class: May 15, 6:30 p.m. $5.

• Rev. Grace Taylor as guest Speaker: May 19, 10 a.m. service.

• Richard Pacheco as guest speaker: May 26, 10 a.m. service.

Waverly Community House

(1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org)

• Waverly Waddle 5k Walk/Run: May 11, registration 8-8:45 a.m. on the back lawn of the Waverly Community House. If you register by May 8th, the fees are $12, adults, $6 12 years and under by May 8; $15, adults, $8, 12 and under afterwards. $30 family of four in advance; $35 family of four on race day.

• 17th Annual Comm Classic Golf Tournament: May 23, Skytop.

Wilkes-Barre Fire Dept Athletic Association

• 24th Annual Golf Tournament: May 19, 1 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course (1001 Fairawy Dr., Bear Creek Township). $80 per golfer. For more information or to register contact Shawn Williams at 570.885.3026.

Wilkes University

(84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.WILKES.U, wilkes.edu)

• Integrative Media and Art Department open house:May 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bedford Hall.

• Commencement Ceremony: May 18, graduate students 10 a.m., undergraduate students 2 p.m., Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center (274 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre).

Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce

• 21st Birthday Block Party: May 3, 6-10 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites (5 N. Eaton Road, Tunkhannock). $35, in advance; $45 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.wyccc.com or by calling Deborah at 570.875.8325.

LOCAL HISTORY

Eckley Miners’ Village

(located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org

• Victorian Fashion Show: May 11, 10 a.m., Visitor’s Center.

Luzerne County Historical Society

(401 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 570.823.6244, luzernehistory.org.)

• 3rd Annual Classic Car Show: May 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Swetland Homestead (Wyoming). Call Mark Riccetti for pre-registration at 570.823.6233, ext. 3.

• Book Signing, “Serving Their County, Defending The Commonwealth, Saving The Union: Stories and Images of Luzerne County Soldiers at Gettysburg:” May 11, 2-5 p.m., Barnes and Noble (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township).

• “The Wyoming Monument: Through the Years” membership drive: June 7, 5-8 p.m., T.W. Shoemaker Art Gallery (312 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming).

•3rd Annual County-wide Summit of Community Historical Societies sponsored by The Luzerne Foundation: June 29, 9 a.m., Bear Creek Club House.

LEARNING

Inner Peace Health, Healing & Wellness Associates

(1114 Route 315, Plains Township. 570.208.1511, innerpeacehw.com.)

•The Wisdom of Edgar Cayce: May 9, 6-8 p.m. $10.

• Reiki Level 2: May 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $225, $50 deposit required.

• Psychic Circle with Angel Card Readings: May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20.

• Eden Energy Medicine Class: May 17, 6-8 p.m. $15.

• Reiki Level 1: May 18. $100, $30 deposit required.

• Psychic Circle: May 21: 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20.

• Kangen Water Seminar: May 23, 6-8 p.m.

•Oneness Meditation: May 24, 7-8:30 p.m. $10.

• Women’s Gathering: May 30, 6-8 p.m.

Mineralogical Society of Northeastern PA

10th Annual Rock and Mineral Show: May 4-5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Oblates of St. Joseph (1880 Highway 315, Pittston).

• Children under 12, Uniformed scouts, uniformed military are free admission; $3, adults.For info call Linda, 717.319.8334.

Pocono Arts Council

(18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org)

Adult Classes

• Acrylic Painting: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $110, member; $120, non-member; $90, senior member; $05, senior non-member.

• Oil painting: May 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60 senior member; $65; senior non-member.

• Watercolor Painting: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60 senior member; $65; senior non-member.

• Drawing Workshop: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72, member; $80, non-member; $60 senior member; $65; senior non-member.

• Woven Paper Baskets Workshop: May 8, 15, 1-3 p.m. $40, member; $45, non-member; $30, senior member; $35, senior non-member.

Sustainable Landscape Bus Tour:

• May 31, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. starts at Kirby Park Natural Area. $20, includes tour, lunch, and tour booklet. To register contact the Penn State Cooperative Extension at 570.825.1701.

OUTSIDE

YMCA

(706 N Blakely St., Dunmore. 570.343.5144)

Hikes:

• Lackawanna State Park Spring Bloomers Walk: May 18, 10 a.m. 3 miles, moderate. Meet at the Rowlands Road entrance to the park trails.

• YMCA Hike to Staback Park: May 19, 9:15 a.m. 3 miles, moderate. Meet in the YMCA parking lot, Dunmore. $5, members; $8, non-members.

• YMCA Senior Citizens Outing to Lackawanna River Trail: May 23, 9 a.m. 3 miles, easy. Meet in the YMCA lobby, Dunmore. $5, members; $8, non-members.

• PPL Wildflower Walk at the Susquehanna Riverlands: June 1, 1 p.m. 3 miles, easy. Meet at the PPL Environmental Center on Route 11, Berwick.

• YMCA Hike to Blakeslee Natural Area: June 2, 9:15 a.m. 3 miles, moderate. Meet in the YMCA parking lot, Dunmore. $5, members; $8, non-members.

• YMCA Senior Citizen Outing to Staback Park: June 6, 9 a.m. 3 miles, easy. Meet in the YMCA lobby, Dunmore. $5, members; $8, non-members.

• YMCA Hike to Raymondskill Cliffs: June 9, 9:15 a.m. 3 miles, steep. Meet in the YMCA parking lot, Dunmore. $5, members; $8, non-members.

SOCIAL GROUPS