THIS WEEK: FEB. 5 to 11, 2010
Orchid Extravaganza, with 1000s of orchid blooms, displays and special exhibits throughout a four-acre conservatory along with concerts, special OrKid Days, a “Love Blooms” Valentine’s Day dinner (Feb. 13) and the International Orchid Show & Sale with renowned vendors (March 26 to 28). Longwood Gardens, Route 1, Kennett Square. Through March 31. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 610-388-1000 or longwoodgardens.org.
Misericordia Movie, a screening of “Precious,” the harrowing yet ultimately inspiring story of an illiterate Harlem teenager who escapes a life of abuse at the hands of her parents. Rated R. Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. $2. 674-6411.
Night at the Races, a horse-racing fundraiser sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians at St. Patrick’s Church, 318 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday with doors at 6:15 p.m. and post time at 7 p.m. With door prizes, food and beverages. $5. 824-7645.
Snowball Dinner Dance, a fundraiser for the Special Olympics with music by the Poets along with hors d’oeuvres, food and dessert stations. Black tie optional. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Saturday at 6:30 p.m. $125. 282-6252.
Mardi Gras, the annual pre-Lenten celebration with music by GTO and Hat Tryk along with a buffet dinner, beads and masks, raffles and prizes. Over 21. St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, off Laflin Road, Laflin. Saturday with dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. $45. Reservations: 654-4606 or 655-8956.
New England Contra Dance, with music by Deirdre White and Friends. Church of Christ Uniting, 190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. No partner or previous experience necessary; all dances taught. $9. 333-4007.
Myasopusna Sunday, a pre-Lenten celebration with Ukrainian foods, crafts, music and dance. Dinner includes roast pork, kielbasa, ham, pierogies, borscht and homemade black bread ($12). Also: displays of embroidery, woodcrafts, pysanky and ceramics along with performances by the Holy Year Choir, Kazka and the St. Mary’s Ukrainian Dancers. Transfiguration of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, Center and Bliss streets, Nanticoke. Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 824-3880 or 735-4654.
Polka Sunday, with music by Joe Stanky & the Cadets. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polish Love Poetry, poems by Polish poets read in English and Polish along with serving of high tea amid a romantic ambiance. Kirby Hall, 202 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Free but reservations required: 288-6828.
Family Focus Workshop, with experts to help with early development and child rearing including early literacy, safety, nutrition and more. Children’s activities include structured play, finger play and stories. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. through March 9. Registration: 474-9313.
Human Rights and Freedom of Expression in Iraq, a lecture by Duke University professor Abdul Sattar Jawad. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. Tuesday at 7 p.m. Free. 389-5360.
Family Game Night, with a large variety of board games for all ages. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration: 474-9313.
Socrates Caf�. Discuss, listen or raise questions about a topic chosen by the group. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 823-0156.
Clarks Summit Festival of Ice, the annual Presidents Day weekend event with ice sculptures and ice-carving demonstrations, live music, art exhibits and food events. Begins Thursday with a parade at 7 p.m. Continues through Feb. 15 at various venues throughout downtown Clarks Summit. 587-9045 or theabingtons.org.
Celebrate Go Red Month, with a presentation of heart-disease risks for women and tips on improving heart health. Free pedometer and light refreshments. With Valerie Bell, Cardiovascular Health Consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Thursday at 7 p.m. Free. 996-1500.
Railroading in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a talk by rail historian Ed Philbin. Sponsored by the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society at the Iron Skillet Restaurant, Petro Truck Stop, 98 Grove St., Avoca. Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Free. 822-0693.
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Carnevale, a dinner dance sponsored by the Italian-American Association of Luzerne County. With dance music by Danny Argo and Friends. Costume dress optional; Carnevale accessories encouraged. Genetti’s Best Western Hotel, 77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 12 with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $26. Reservations: 654-7600.
Valentine’s Dinner Dance, with music by oldies band Remember When. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. Feb. 13 with dinner at 5 p.m. $40. Reservations: 866-605-7325.
Night at the Races, the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Parish Community of St. John the Evangelist. Adults only. Seton Catholic High School, 37 William St., Pittston. Feb. 13 with doors at 6 p.m. and post time at 7 p.m. $5 includes refreshments; $10 per horse. 654-0053.
Night at the Races, sponsored by the Cyrenians. St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. Feb. 13 with doors at 6 p.m. and post time at 7 p.m. $5 includes food and beverages; $10 per horse. 823-6633.
German Nite, with a German-style buffet and music by the Walt Groller Orchestra. St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 13, 6 to 11 p.m. $25. 823-7736.
Open House Valentine Party, with music by the Cameron Avenue Band and Something Else along with MC Joe Kruz (The Big Kahuna) from Gem 104FM. St. Anthony’s Hall, Erie Avenue, Exeter. Feb. 13 with doors at 6 p.m. BYOB. $32.50. Advance tickets only. 457-7665.
Valentine Square Dance, with music by the Roger Furman Band along with a Queen of Hearts Contest, door prizes, food and refreshments. Noxen School and Community Center, School Street, Noxen. Feb. 13, 7 to 10 p.m. $6, $3 students. 298-2052.
Dance Your Heart Out, a dance to benefit the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble with music by the Gerard Mayer Band and catering by Susquehanna Chef along with an open wine-and-beer bar with a signature elixir. Barn at Boone’s Dam, 737 W. Fort McClure Blvd., Bloomsburg. Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. $50. Reservations (by Feb. 10): 800-282-0283.
Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance, with music by Template along with cocktails, a romantic dinner and door prizes. VFW Post 4909, 401-403 Main St., Dupont. Feb. 13 from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. $23. 654-9104.
Teddy Bear Ball, a fundraiser to buy teddy bears to donate to various organizations throughout the Wyoming Valley. With music by Jimmy T along with food, refreshments and raffles. All ages welcome. Nesbitt Medical Arts Building, Kingston. Feb. 13, 8 p.m. to midnight. $5, $2.50 with a teddy bear. 899-3306.
Polka Sunday, with music by Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals. A celebration of Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. Feb. 14, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Valentine Dance, with music by King Henry & the Showmen. VFW Post 283, 257 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Feb. 14, 6 to 9 p.m. $10. 288-2360 or 457-6652.
Dream Week, a series of programs to honor the dream of Martin Luther King Jr. Included: “Building Your Neighborhood,” focusing on the nuances of racism and classism (Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.); a discussion on the non-violent methods of Mahatma Gandhi (Feb. 16, 6 to 9 p.m.); “The Life of Che Guevara” (Feb. 17, 7 to 9 p.m.); the work of the Mirabal Sisters in the Dominican Republic (Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9 p.m.); the works of Jesus (Feb. 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m.) and a trip to Harlem in New York City for tours of historic and cultural sites (Feb. 20). Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Information at 674-8155.
Mardi Gras Party, with authentic Cajun-style buffet foods, live jazz, costume contest and raffles. Presented by the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club at Gober’s Deco Lounge, 1248 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Feb. 16, 6 to 11 p.m. $20. 655-3929.
Fat Tuesday: Mardi Gras, a celebration fundraiser with a costume pageant and dance contest. Organized by Artists for Art to benefit the Electric Theatre Company. Music by deejay Conor McGuigan and original Mardi Gras masks made by Scranton-area artists. Ballroom at the Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., Scranton. Feb. 16, 7 to 11 p.m. $10; $25 for optional mask. 969-1040.
Global Politics and Economics: A 21st-Century View, with Parag Khanna, senior research fellow and director of the Global Governance Initiative at the New America Foundation. Presented by the Schemel Forum Luncheon Series. Rose Room, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. Feb. 17 at noon. Reservations: 941-7619.
Builders Show, sponsored by the Central Susquehanna Builders Association. With more than 200 vendors in three buildings displaying products and services for the homebuilding industry. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, off Route 11, Bloomsburg. Feb. 18, 5 to 9 p.m.; Feb. 19 and 21, noon to 9 p.m.; Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 888-226-2722 or csbapa.org.
Winter in the City, cocktails and cuisine from various area restaurants along with live music. Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Feb. 19, 5:30 to 8 p.m. $15. 963-7576.
Belmont Stakes with a Bit of Vegas, the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce. With horse racing and gaming, New York-style food, desserts, silent and live auctions, deejay music and more. Over 21. Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Route 6, Tunkhannock. Feb. 19, 6 to 11 p.m. 836-7755.
Monster Jam, the world’s premier monster-truck series with Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Bad Habit, Pure Adrenalin, Black Stallion and Iron Warrior along with the Quad Wars series. Mohegan Sun Arena, 155 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 20 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. 970-7600 or 800-745-3000.
Afternoon at the Races. Knight of Columbus Home, 55 S. Main St., Pittston. Feb. 21 with doors at 1 p.m. and post time at 2 p.m. $5 admission; $10 per horse. 299-0717.
Polka Sunday, with music by Tony’s Polka Band. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. Feb. 21, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Chocoholic Frolic, the 5th annual event with chocolate tastings, champagne, cash bar, live entertainment, vendors and door prizes. Presented by SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. $26 advance; $30 at the door. 346-6203.
Enigma and Dilemma: Our Fraught Relationship with Afghanistan and Pakistan, a talk by Alex Thier, director for Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. Institute of Peace. DeNaples Campus Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. Feb. 26 at noon. $20 includes luncheon. Reservations: 941-7816.
The Harlem Globetrotters, the basketball stars display their showmanship on the court on the “2010 Magical Memories Tour.” Mohegan Sun Arena, 155 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. 970-7600 or ticketmaster.com.
Night at the Races, a benefit for the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library. Wright Township Fire Hall. Feb. 26 with doors at 7 p.m. and races at 7:30 p.m. $10 per horse. 868-6467 or 868-0144.
Genealogy Workshop, with Kathleen Smith, Lineage Research Chairperson of the Pennsylvania State Daughters of the American Revolution. Hoyt Library Community Room, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Feb. 27, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. 704-9809.
Polka Sunday, with music by the Pennsylvania Villagers. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. Feb. 28, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Who Runs Russia? Deciphering Moscow’s Centers of Power, a talk by Jill Dougherty, foreign correspondent for CNN. Room 509, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. March 5 at noon. $20 includes luncheon. 941-7816.
Home Building and Remodeling Show, sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. March 5, 4 to 9 p.m.; March 6, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; March 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission with the donation of a food item for the St. Vincent De Paul Soup Kitchen. 287-3331.
Gravity Slashers. Freestyle motocross daredevils invade the Mohegan Sun Arena for two nights of intense competition performing aerial acrobatics including cliffhangers, sterilizers and tsunamis. 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. March 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. $16.50. 970-7600.
Polka Sunday, with music by the Matty Rock/Johnny Jay Polka Band. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. March 7, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Family Game Night, with a large variety of board games for all ages. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. March 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration: 474-9313.
Gettysburg As You’ve Never Seen It, a living-history program by Civil War historians and re-enactors Joseph and Christine Mieczkowski with music and sound effects. Presented by the Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table at the Lakeside Skillet, 279 Lakeside Drive, Harveys Lake. March 11 at 6 p.m. $22 includes dinner. Reservations: 639-1283.
St. Patrick’s Day Polka Dance, with music by John Stevens’ Doubleshot. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. March 14, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
St. Patrick’s World, a program on the nature, history and culture of Ireland. Susquehanna Riverlands, Route 11 and Salem Boulevard, Berwick. March 13 at 1:30 p.m.; March 17 at 7 p.m. 866-832-3312.
Misericordia Movie, a screening of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,” the second installment in Stephenie Meyer’s popular Twilight series. Rated PG-13. Lemmond Theater, Walsh Hall, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. March 14 at 3 and 8 p.m. $2. 674-6411.
Arts for Everyone Open House, with make it/take it art sessions, yoga, decorative painting, theater arts, quilting, pottery and sculpture. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. March 20, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. 996-1500.
Fight for Air Arena Climb, scale 1,224 steps up and down the arena in this fundraiser for the American Lung Association. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. March 20 at 2 p.m. $25 registration fee. 970-7600.
St. Joseph’s Day Polka Dance, with music by Stanky & the Coalminers. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. March 21, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by Joe Lastovica & Polka Punch. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. March 28, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Corruption: Global Virus or Weapon of Mass Destruction, a talk by Miklos Marchall, regional director for Europe and Central Asia for Transparency International, the global civil society leading the fight against corruption. Room 509, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. March 31 at noon. $20 includes luncheon. 941-7816.
Dyngus Day Polka Dance, an Easter Monday celebration with music by Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. April 5, 7 to 10:30 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
The Taming of the Brew, a fundraiser for the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. With fine microbrews, food, entertainment, beer-tasting talk, silent auction and raffles. Caldwell Consistory, Market Square, Bloomsburg. April 10, 7 to 11 p.m. $60. 784-5530.
Family Game Night, with a large variety of board games for all ages. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. April 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration: 474-9313.
Polka Sunday, with music by the Pennsylvania Villagers. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. April 18, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Wine & Dine Fundraiser, the annual benefit presented by the Junior League of Wilkes-Barre which aids various non-profit programs. With food and wines by area restaurants including Rustic Kitchen, Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Cork Bar & Restaurant, Caf� Toscana and Bar Louie. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains. April 18, 5 to 8 p.m. $55, $100 per couple. 288-4818.
Night at the Races, sponsored by St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council 12325, doors open 5 p.m. April 24 at 522 Madison St., Wilkes-Barre. Post time is 5:45 p.m. $5 admission includes refreshments. 822-6028.
Smucker’s Stars on Ice, the spring tour with 2009 Men’s World Champion Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic Silver Medalists Sasha Cohen, Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto along with World Champion and six-time National Champion Todd Eldredge. Mohegan Sun Arena, 155 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. April 25. 800-745-3000 or 970-7600.
Polka Sunday, with music by Joe Stanky & the Cadets. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. April 25, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by George Tarasek & the Polka Partners. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. May 2, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by the Golden Tones. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. May 9, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Family Game Night, with a large variety of board games for all ages. Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top. May 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration: 474-9313.
Polka Sunday, with music by Joe Lastovica & Polka Punch. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. May 16, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by the Shoreliners. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. May 23, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by Jude’s Polka Band. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. May 30, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by the Matty Rock/Johnny Jay Polka Band. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. June 6, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
Polka Sunday, with music by Tony’s Polka Band. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. June 13, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.
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