First Posted: 1/14/2014

BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS

5th Annual Concert for Rebecca to Stop Domestic Violence:

Jan. 25, 7 p.m.-midnight, King’s La Cantina (Route 309, Mountain Top). Music by Don Shappelle & The Pickups Band. Guest speakers Tammy Rodgers and Pat Rushton. Free admission. Donations will be sent to Domestic Violence Service Center and Victim’s Resource Center. Snow date is Feb. 2.

Boomer’s Angels Rescue & Care

(www.boomersangels.com, 570.350.4977)

Dog adoption days:

• Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209 Brodheadsville).

Camp Papillion Pet Adoption and Rescue

(570.420.0450, camppapillion.org)

Adoption Days

• Jan. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville).

• Jan. 26, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville).

• Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville).

Candy’s Place (570.714.8800)

• 13th Annual Spin 4 Life sponsored by Sickler’s Bike and Sport Shop: Feb. 22, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Each participant will receive a free t-shirt and refreshments and complimentary mini massages will be available. Please note that all payment must be made at time of reservation.

Friends of Shannon McDonough

• Splashin’ with Compassion Polar Plunge: Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-3 pm., Montage Mountain, Scranton. Must be 18 years of age. $35.

Lackawanna Blind Association

• 85th annual fashion show and luncheon held by Helen Keller Day Committee that benefits the Lackawanna Blind Association: April 6, St. Mary’s Center, Scranton. For more info call the Lackawanna Blind Association at 570.342.7613.

Safe Haven Dog Rescue

(www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net)

• Volunteer meeting: Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Family Restaurant (Route 209 near Route 534, Kresgeville).

Adoption Days

• Jan. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Route 209, Brodheadsville)

CHURCHES

Gouldsboro United Methodist Church

(495 Main St., Gouldsboro)

• Italian hoagies for Super Bowl Sunday sale: $5 each. For orders of 10 or more, 50% needed down. For info call Richard Roberts at 570.676.4090 or Sue or Gary Klien at 570.842.6016.

Prince of Peace Parish

(Old Forge)

• Mardi Gras: Feb. 22, 6-10 p.m., Arcaro & Genell’s (Main Street, Old Forge). Hors d’ouevres, hot and cold buffet, beer, wine and soda included. Entertainment by Franki Gervasi of “The Poets.” $30 per person. Adults only. Reservations close Feb. 10. Payment due with reservation. For more info call the church rectory at 570.457.5900 or Francis at 570.451.0112.

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral

(35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600)

Winter Warmer Concert Series, all shows 7 p.m. and will include warm winter beverages. Each concert 75 minutes with no intermission and meet the artist reception will follow. $15; $10, students, seniors (65 and older), and WVIA members. Tickets may be purchased at the door:

• Harpist Megan K. Davis: Jan. 17

• Guitarist Tim Farrell: Jan. 31

• Singer/songwriter Janet Burgan: Feb. 14

EVENTS

2nd annual WVIA Travel Club Downton Abbey Tour:

May 23-28, 2014. Includes full day at Highclere Castle outside of Newbury, England, the setting for “Downton Abbey,” as well as high tea, daily breakfasts, air fare, 4-night stay and transportation. $2,749 per person based on double occupancy. 24 spaces available. Learn more at www.wvia.org or by calling Church Tharp at Trans World Travel at 570.344.9784 or 1.800.743.3217.

Chicory House and Folklore Society

(www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007)

• Contra dance: Feb. 1, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). Music by the band “Unbowed” along with calling by Hilton Baxter. No partner or previous experience is necessary. Admission to the dance is “pay what you wish.” Come early at 6 for a potluck dinner

THE COOPERAGE PROJECT

(1030 Main St., Honesdale)

570.253.2020, thecooperageproject.org

(Donations accepted and appreciated at the door at all events.)

• Open Electric Jam: Jan. 22, 7:30-10 p.m.

• The Magic of Science: Jan. 25, 3 p.m. $8; $5, kids suggest donation.

Dietrich Theater

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

• Open Mic Night featuring Wolf Critton: Jan. 24, 7 p.m. Doors open for seating and sign-ups 6:30 p.m.

• Hiking Through the Natural Beauty of Pennsylvania: Feb. 1, 11 a.m. All ages. Free.

• Leonard Bernstein: American Idol, American Idealist: Bus departs from the Dietrich Theater Feb. 9, 1:30 p.m., concert at WVIA Media Center, 3 p.m. Free. By reservation only.

• Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “Casablanca:” Feb. 12, 1 and 7 p.m. $5.

• Open Mic Night featuring Brian Fanelli: Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Doors open for seating and sign-ups at 6:30.

• Reptiles & Amphibians of Northeastern Pennsylvania: March 8, 11 a.m. All ages. Free.

• Writing a Novel – A Personal Journey: March 9, 3 p.m. Free.

• Dietrich Classic Movie Series: “Double Indemnity:” March 12, 1 and 7 p.m. $5.

DQ Chill and Grill (Highway 315, Plains Township) Customer Appreciation Day:

Jan. 25. Offering customers half-off all day.

Gesinger events

• A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls, Tuesdays and Thursdays Jan. 21-Feb. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Geisinger-Mountain View Care Center (2309 Stafford Ave., Scranton).

Glass—wine.bar.kitchen. at Ledges Hotel

(119 Falls Ave, Hawley. 570.226.1337, www.ledgeshotel.com/glass-wine-bar-bistro/)

• Live Music Friday with Merchants of Groove Unplugged: Jan. 17, 8-11 p.m.

• Live Music Friday with Josh Hafler: Jan. 24, 8-11 p.m.

• Live Music Friday Piano Bar Sing-Along Night with Dan Bradley: Jan. 31, 8-11 p.m.

Hawley Silk Mill (8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, PA.)

• First Friday: The first Friday of every month, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Irem Clubhouse

(64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas)

• Blood Drive: Jan. 16, noon-5 p.m.

• Beer tasting with Susquehanna Brewing Company: Jan. 17, 6 p.m. For this night only, when you purchase a Susquehanna Brewing Company beer, you can keep the glass. The Irem Clubhouse will offer beef brisket and barbecue ribs specials in addition to its regular menu. Reservations are requested at 570.675.1134, ext. 102.

Jessup Art Walk:

• Second Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. For more info visit jessupartwalk.info or email info@jessupartwalk.info.

King’s College

(133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or kings.edu)

• Martin Luther King Jr. Program: Jan. 20, 11 a.m.0noon, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, Snyder and Walsh rooms.

Luzerne Intermediate Unit No. 18

• “Looking Forward,” 3rd Annual Career and Academic Planning Day for Students and their Parents: Feb. 22, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. Open to grades 8 through 12. To register for Looking Forward and for more info visit http://www.liu18.org/index.php/programs/lookingforward.

Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill

(Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, 570.390.4440, info@MillMarketPA.com, www.millmarketpa.com)

• Free tastings and demos: Every Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Misericordia University

• “King’s Dream’’ by Key Arts Productions: Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Lemmond Theater.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs

(1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.)

• Reality Check with “Dancing With The Stars” Derek Hough and Emma Slater: Jan. 19, Q&A at 3 p.m. in the Seasons Ballroom, public signing event at 4 p.m. on the Sky Bridge.

Northampton Community College

• “Off to War and Coming Home: Historical Perspectives on Military Veterans During and After Their Service: 1946 Present” presented by Rhodes Scholar Wes Moore: April 8, 7:30 p.m., Aruthur L. Scott Spartain Center.

Noxen Volunteer Fire Company

(Stull Road, Noxen)

• Breakfast buffet: Jan. 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $8, adults; $4, children under 12 years of age.

The Osterhout Free Library

(71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959)

• Merry Magazine Fund: Donations start at $5 and can be made anonymously or in someone’s name. A gift of $20 or more will allow the donor to select a favorite magazine and be recognized the entire year with a plate in each 2014 magazine issue. For more information contact 570.821.1959.

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

Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St. 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net)

• Lego Club: Every Monday, 4 p.m.

• Grandparents Support Group: Fourth Monday of each month, 12 p.m.

• Crochet Club: Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m.

The Regal Room

(216 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant, 570.489.1901)

• Stand-up Comedy with John McClellan, Chip Ambrogio, Father Paul, and Mike Jones: Jan. 25, doors 6 p.m., buffet 6-7:30, show at 8. $25, buffet and show; $12, show only. Cash bar available.

Sleepy Hollow Lounge inside Idle Hour Lanes

(Route 6, Scranton Carbondale Highway)

• 2 for the Road: Jan. 18, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Timmy’s Town Center

(Mall at Steamtown, Scranton. 570.341.1511, timmystowncenter.org )

Museum hours: Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m. $3 per person; free, children under two.

Wyoming County Builders Association

• Home and Garden Expo: April 26-27, Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat & Conference Center, Waymart.

Wyoming Seminary

(228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston)

• Fine and Performing Arts Department Annual Winter Instrumental Concert, featuring the Sem Orchestra, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and Handbell Choir: Jan. 19, 2 p.m., Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary.

LOCAL HISTORY

Eckley Miners’ Village

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

• Walking tours: Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, noon-5pm.

Old Jail Museum

(128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 570.325.5259. www.TheOldJailMuseum.com.)

TOURS: Through Labor Day, daily (closed Wednesday), noon to 4:30 p.m. $6, adult; $5, senior over 65 and high school; $4, children ages 6-12; free, children under 5.

Steamtown National Historic Site

(I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea.)

• Holiday Exhibit: Children’s toys from 1920s-1960s: Dec. 6 – Dec. 30 at Changing Exhibits Gallery.

• Santa Claus: Dec. 14, 15, share cookies and hot chocolate and send your last minute wishes at the North Pole mailbag. All events are included in the Park’s daily entrance fee.

LEARNING

Dietrich Theater

(Tunkhannock)

Children’s Classes

• Art Explorers for Ages 5 to 8: March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 4-5:30 p.m. $40, all materials provided.

• Art Explorers for Ages 9 to 12: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 4-5:30 p.m. $40, all materials provided.

• Jazz It Up: Creative Artwork Inspired by the 1940s: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5 p.m. Free.

• Little People & Nature: Series 1, March 4, 11, 18, 25, 10-11 a.m.; Series 2, March 5, 12, 19, 26, 10-11 a.m. Ages 2 and a half to 5. Free.

• Preschool Art Explorers: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4 and 5. Free.

• Preschool Pottery & Sculpture: Jan. 21, Feb. 4, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4 and 5. Free.

• Preschool Trash to Treasures: Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4 and 5. Free.

• Quilting for Kids: Stairway to Heaven: Through March 26, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6 and up. $6 per class, all fabric free.

• Songs & Games for Tots: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 2 and a half to 5. Free.

• Trash to Treasures for Ages 5 to 8: Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 7, 4-5:30 p.m. $40, all materials provided.

• Trash to Treasures for Ages 9 to 12: Feb. 13, 20, 27, March 6, 4-5:30 p.m. $40, all materials provided.

Intergenerational Classes

• Open Studio & Portfolio Prep: Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Series 2: Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4; Series 3: March 11, 18, 25 and April 1. Ages 13 and up. $15 per class; $60 for four-class series.

• Quilting for Everyone: Stairway to Heaven: Through March 26, Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. $6 per class, all fabric free.

• Basic Jewelry: Introduction to Silver Clay Art: March 17, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $65, all materials provided.

• Decorative Painting: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 12, 19, 26, noon-3 p.m. Ages 16 to adult. $20 per class plus cost of painting surface.

• Design a Painted Silk Scarf: Feb. 4, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $35, all materials provided.

• Easy Beads: Create in Clay!: Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $45, all materials provided.

• Heart Healthy Nutrition: Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Free.

• Knit a Cabled Scarf: March 6, 13, 27, 7-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $60, all materials provided.

• Kundalini Yoga: Jan. 20-March 31, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $10 per class.

• Little Leather Luxuries: Jan. 20, 6-9 p.m. Ages 16 and up. $30, all materials provided.

• Nia: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Series 2: February 4, 11, 18 & 25; Series 3: March 4, 11, 18 & 25. Ages 16 and up. $10 per class.

• Pottery & Recycled Glass Creations: Mondays from 7- 8:30 p.m. Series 2: February 10, 17, 24 & March 3; Series 3: March 4, 11, 18 & 25. Ages 13 and up. $60 for four-class series.

• Simply Yoga: Wednesdays from 10-11:15 a.m. Series 2: February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19 & 26. Ages 16 and up. $50 for six-series classes; $10 per class.

• Writers’ Group: Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

Freestyle hand drumming

Held every month on the second and fourth Saturdays at Everything Natural health food store, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. All ages and newcomers welcome. No experience required. Drums and percussion provided. Attend anytime between 1:00-4:00PM.

Georgiana Cray Bart art classes

(123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre. 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, www.georgianacraybart.com)

Group classes

• Adults (ages 13 and up): Mon., Tues., noon to 4 p.m.

• Teens: Wed., 6-9 p.m.

Private classes also available.

Penn State Extension

• Tree Tenders Online Winter Training webinar: Jan. 16, noon-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Held Thursdays from Jan. 16-Feb. 27, each training being offered twice on same date. $35, includes seven lectures, hard copy of Tree Tender Training Manual, and other training material. Pre-registration, including payment, required by Jan. 8 by visiting http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/events.

• 2014 Green Industry Winter Update: Jan. 16, 1-3 p.m., Penn State Extension office in Monroe County (724 Phillips St, Suite 201, Stroudsburg). $10. Pre-registration required by visiting http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/events

• 4-H Knitting Kids Club meeting: Jan. 16, 6-7:30 p.m., Penn State Extension office (514 Broad St,. Milford). Meetings will be cancelled and not rescheduled if inclement weather or schools close. Open to ages 8-18. For more info call 570.296.3400.

• Bows on Fire 4-H Archery Club meeting: Jan. 17, 5-6:45 p.m., Belle Reve, 404 E. Harford St., Milford and/or Archery Adventures, 301 E Harford St., Milford. Open to ages 10-18. For more info call 570.296.3400.

• Childcare Provider Workshop: Observing as a Tool to Guide Classroom Structure and Daily Planning: Jan. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Penn State Extension, 648 Park St Suite E, Honesdale. $5. Registration, including payment, is required by Jan. 15. Call 570.253.5970 ext. 4110, email WayneExt@psu.edu, visit http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/events to register.

• Northeast Vegetable Meeting: Jan. 23, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Newton Ransom Fire Company, 1890 Newton Ranson Boulevard, Clarks Summit. Register at http://extension.psu.edu/plants/vegetable-fruit/events by Jan. 16.

• 2014 Green Industry Winter Update: Jan. 23, 1-3 p.m., Penn State Extension office in Monroe County, 724 Phillips St, Suite 201, Stroudsburg. $10. Topics: Pre-registration is required by visiting http://extension.psu.edu/plants/green-industry/events

• 4-H Palette of Fun Art Club meeting: Jan. 24, 5-6:30 p.m., Wild Acres Club House, near 101 Clubhouse Drive, Dingmans Ferry. Meetings will be cancelled and not rescheduled if inclement weather, school closings, or school concerts/plays are scheduled on same date. Open to ages 8-18. Call 570.296.3400 for more info.

• Masthope Mountain 4-H Club meeting: Jan. 25, 1-4 p.m., Masthope Mountain Community Property Owners Beach House, Lackawaxen. Open to ages 8-18. For more info call 570.296.3400.

• Technology Tuesdays: Robotic Milking Edition: Financing a Robotic Milking Start-up free online workshop designed for dairy producers, their employees and advisers: Jan. 28, 8:30-10 a.m. Register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TechnologyTuesdays1314 for free.

• Jan. 30 registration deadline for the Childcare Provider Workshop: Social and Emotional Development on Feb. 6, 6:30-8:30 PM, Pike County Administration Building, 506 Broad St, Milford. $5. Call 570.296.3400, email PikeExt@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/events to register.

• Jan. 30 registration deadline for the Childcare Provider Workshop: Leadership Matters on February 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Penn State Extension, 648 Park St Suite E, Honesdale. $5. Call 570.253.5970 ext. 4110, email WayneExt@psu.edu or visit http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/events to register.

• 2014 Northeastern Pennsylvania Turf Conference and Trade Show: Jan. 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., The Woodlands Inn Resort and Spa, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. $50, advanced registration; $55, on-site registration. To register online visit http://www.cvent.com/d/14q9zk. For more information about this event, contact Dr. Andrew McNitt at 814.863.1368 or asm4@psu.edu. For more information about exhibiting or registration, contact Dianne Petrunak at 814.863.0139 or dmp6@psu.edu.

• Rock Ridge Ranchers 4-H Club meeting: Jan. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Rock Ridge Ranch, Route 739, Dingmans Ferry. Ages 8-18. For more info call 570.296.3400.

Pocono Arts Council

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

Save $10 on each class by registering early. Register for January 2014 classes on or before Dec. 15, 2013 and enjoy a $10 savings on each class.

Adult Classes:

• Oil Painting: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Starting Jan. 9. Tuition: Member $75/Non-member $85, Senior Member $65/Non-member $70

• Basic Drawing: Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8 :30 p.m. 4 week class starting Jan 8. Tuition: Memner $75/Non-member $85, Senior Member $65/Non-member $70

• Mixed Media: Thursdays 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 4 week class starting Jan. 9, Tuition: Member $60/Non-member $65, Senior Member $50/Non-member $55

• Impressionist Winter Landscape: Jan. 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuition: Member $40/Non-member $50, Senior Member $30/Non-member $35. Material fee $12.

• Create Your Own Professional Advertisments in Photoshop: Jan. 14 and 15, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuition: Members $40/Non-members $50, Senior Members $30/Non-members $35

Pocono Painters

(poconopainters.org)

Monthly painting meetings, all held at 10 a.m. at Chestnuthill Township Park building, Rt. 715, Brodheadsville:

Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Academy

(509 Pittston Avenue, (3rd floor). Private classes are available. For more info contact: Master Mark Seidel, 570.341.8089.)

• Adult classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 7-8 p.m; Saturday & Sunday, 10-11 a.m.

• Children’s classes (ages 9 & up): Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon

• Yang Style Tai-Chi Chuan Adult classes: Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon

Thrive Wellness Center

(647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston)

• Thrive Book Study: Every Saturday morning, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Currently reading “The China Study.”

Wudang Swordsmen Academy

(269 S Washington Street, Wilkes-Barre, 570.630.0088, www.WudangSwordsmen.com, info@WudangSwordsmen.com)

• Wudang Taijiquan (traditional tai chi): Mon., Wed., 6:10-7:30 p.m.

• Wudang Gongfu (internal kung fu): Tue., Thu., 6:10-7:30 p.m.

• Youth Kung Fu (ages 10-13): Mon., Wed., 5:00-6:00 p.m.

• Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm): Sun., 10:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

• Cardio Kung Fu: Mon., Wed., 10:00-11:00 a.m.

• Tai Chi for Health: Tue., Thu.,10:00-11:00 a.m.

• Daoist Sitting Meditation: Sun., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

• Morning Seated Qigong (meditation & breathwork): Tue., Thu., 9:00-9:50 p.m.

• Pushing Hands Circle (open to all tai chi players in the area): Sun., 3:00-4:00 p.m.

• Open Wudang Training Hall: Sun., 1:00-3:00 p.m.

OUTSIDE

Delaware Highlands Conservancy

Guided eagle-viewing bus trips: Seats on trips are limited, and reservations are required. $15, members; $20, non-members. Call 570.226.3164 or 845.583.1010 or e-mail info@delawarehighlands.org to register.

• Free Eagle Day: Jan. 25, 1-4 p.m., PPL’s Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Hawley.

• Feb. 1: Tour with NEPA Audubon Society, 9 a.m.noon. Call Bob at 570.676.9969 or e-mail jeanbob@ptd.net for reservations.

• Feb. 8: 9 a.m.-noon

• Feb. 15: Marion “Becky” Finch Memorial Excursion, 9 a.m.-noon.

Nescopeck State Park

(1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006)

• Nescopeck State Park Winter Trails Day Hike: Jan. 11, 9 a.m. Register by calling 570.403.2006. Meet at park office.

• Hickory Run State Park Winter Trails Day Hike: Jan. 11, 1:30 p.m. Register by calling 570.403.2006. Meet at Hickory Run State Park office.

• Eagle Watch: Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Limited space. Register by calling 570.403.2006. Meet at park office.

SOCIAL GROUPS

AA Intergroup NEPA

Info: aaintergroupnepa.org, 570.654.0488

Alcohol Anonymous

Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Nanticoke, Dallas, Forty Fort. Various dates and times. Info: 570.288.9892.

The Anthracite Hi-Railer’s Model Railroad Club

(Bill’s Shop Rite Plaza, Rts. 435 & 502 in Daleville)

Better Breathers Club

Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Professional Building Auditorium (316 Colfax Ave., Scranton). Info: 570.969.8986.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

• Bereavement Support Group: 7 week starting Nov. 6. Day sessions 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., evening sessions 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings

• Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892.

Narcotic Anonymous Meetings

every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock.

Oakwood Terrace

(400 Gleason Dr., Moosic, 570.451.3171 ext. 116 or 101)

• Annual hoagie sale fundraiser: Jan. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free delivery within 5-mile radius. Pick up order of 10 or more and get one free. $6 each, made with ham, salami, pepperoni, American cheese, lettuce, tomato on a 10-inch Philadelphia sub roll with a packet of Itailan dressing. No onions unless specified on form.

Suicide Bereavement Support Group

First/Third Tues. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Info: 570.822.7118 ext. 307.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group

Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Info: 610.393.8098.

Wyoming Valley Home School Network

A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA . Info: wvhsnetwork.webs.com or Julie Lemardy, jmlemardy@gmail.com .

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