First Posted: 5/13/2013

BAZAARS/FESTIVALS

Endless Mountains Nature Center

(280 Vosburg Road, Tunkhannock. 570.836.3835.)

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

Hazleton Unico

• 6th annual Bell ‘Italia Festival: May 18, Hazle Township Community Park.

Peculiar Music Fest

to raise funds for the restoration of Jefferson Park in Pittston: June 22, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.. $10 donation. Features music, food from area restaurants, vendors, and family-friendly activities.

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)

BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS

5th Annual Golf Tournament

benefiting the 1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo Memorial Fund, Luzerne Foundation: June 8, 1:30 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Golf Club. $75. Register at deprimogolf.com or call 570.709.0916 for more info

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).

• “Hawks 4 Hope” Kick Cancer Kickball Tournament: May 25, 10 a.m., Coal Street Park Softball Field, Wilkes-Barre. $10, individual player; $70, team. For more info call 570.704.9016, e-mail hawks4hope570@gmail.com, or visit facebook.com/Hawks4Hope.

• “The Fancy Little Team That Could” Luminaria Ceremony of Hope: May 25 during 4 p.m. mass at Our Lady of Hope Parish, Wilkes-Barre. $10 per Luminaria Candle. For more information call 570.905.2540 or e-mail saraklinges@aol.com.

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)

• 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.

• 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.

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)

• 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.

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.

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.

Wilkes-Barre Fire Department Athletic Association

• 24th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: May 19, 1 p.m., Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Course (1001 Fairway Drive, Bear Creek Township). To register or for more info contact Shawn at 570.885.3026.

CAR & BIKE EVENTS

570 Riders Bike Nights

• 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: 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.

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

Car Cruises:

• 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.

Grace Episcopal Church (30 Butler St., Kingston, 570.287.8440

• 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament: June 8, 8 a..m., Sand Springs Country Club (10 Clubhouse Drive, Drums).

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.

EVENTS

Annual Forest Hill Cemetery Tour

commemorating William Connell and Family: June 2, 1 p.m., Forest Hill Cemetary (1830 Jefferson Ave., Dunmore). Rain date June 9. For more info call Margo at 570.346.6179 or Forest Hill at 570.344.5113.

Dallas Rotary Club

• Wine and Dine Festival: June 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Luzerne County Fairgrounds (Route 118, Dallas).

Dietrich Theater

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

• Aldo Leopold, book discussions for “A Sand County Almanac:” May 15, 7 p.m., Tunkhannock Public Library.

Adult Classes:

• A Sand County Almanac Book Discussions: May 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.

Everhart Museum

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

• 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)

• Family Nature Hike: May 25, 2 p.m. Path not suitable for strollers. Meet in Pavilion 3 parking area.

• Buzzy Buddies, learn about honeybees: May 25, 4 p.m. Ages 3-5. Meet at campground amphitheater.

• Live Birds of Prey: May 25, 7:30 p.m. Meet at campground amphitheater. Bring own seating.

• Salamander Search: May 26, 2 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Meet at campground amphitheater.

• Tree Walk and Talk: May 26, 4 p.m. Meet near boat rental parking lot entrance.

• Pennsylvania Nature Symbols: May 26, 7 p.m. Meet at campground amphitheater.

The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce

(222 Mulberry St., Scranton)

• “It’s Good to Be Gutsy” Women’s Network Luncheon: May 15, noon.

• Be a Sleuth at Leadership Lackawanna’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party: May 31, 5:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center.

Irem Clubhouse

(64 Ridgeway Drive, Dallas)

• Healthier Selves Seminar and Walking Tour: May 16, 10 a.m.

Johnson College

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

• 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:

• Kevin Higgins: June 8

• Wargo Stevenskey Flute & Guitar Duo: July 13

• The Old Geezers: July 14.

Lackawanna College

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

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

• LRCA Riverfest 2013: June 1. For more information call 570.347.6311, e-mail lrca@lrca.org, or visit lrca.org.

• Lenape of the Eastern Woodlands: June 5, 6-8 p.m. Geared for children and families ages 8 and up. $5 per person. Pre-registration required.

• A Closer Look Day Camp: June 17-21 or 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon. $65 per camper.

• Backyard Habitats Day Camp: July 1-5 or 8-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 7 and 8. $95 per camper.

• Outdoor Career Adventure Camp: July 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 14-17. $95 per camper.

• Eco Explorers Day Camp: July 22-26 or July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 9 and 10. $95 per camper.

• Earth Connections Day Camp: Aug. 5-9 or 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 11 to 13. $95 per camper.

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)

• “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).

Mount Hope Estate and Winery

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

• 6th annual Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest: May 25-26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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).

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

• 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)

Penn State Wilkes-Barre

(Rte. 115, Lehman, 570.675.2171, wb.psu.edu)

• 18th Annual Alumni Constituent Society Golf Tournament: July 12, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. shotgun start, Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club (Mountain Top). For more information contact Karen at 570.675.9228 or klb14@psu.edu.

R3 OPS, “the Mud Run with Options:”

July 20, Northeast Fairgrounds, Pittston Township. Visit www.r3ops.com or like its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/r3ops.

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)

• “the Menu: Get Ready to Grill!:” May 20, 7 p.m., cocktails at 6. $7.

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.)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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 Valley Dog Squad Troop No. 221 (www.dogscouts.org. Phyllis, Troop Leader: phyllis@thebarkingbasket.comor Liza, Secretary/Treasurer:sewcrazy@epix.net)

• Meeting: May 19, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, near the tennis courts.

LOCAL HISTORY

Luzerne County Historical Society

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

• “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.

Old Jail Museum

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

TOURS: May 18 & 19 (Jim Thorpe Birthday Weekend), Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Da, 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.

LEARNING

Inner Peace Health, Healing & Wellness Associates

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

• 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.

Lil Yoga Barn at Crabtree Gardens

(538 Butler Drive, Drums)

• All-day community Yogathon: May 18. $10 per class; $50 for the day.

Pocono Arts Council

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

Adult Classes

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

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

• Drawing Workshop: May 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 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.

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

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

Calligrapher’s Guild of Northeastern Pennsylvania

• Meeting: May 17, 7:30 p.m., Marywood University (Shields Center for Visual Arts, Room 225).

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