Career Fair: Abington Heights High School's third annual Career Fair will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. at the High School, 222 Noble Road, Clarks Summit. Any professional interested in participating should contact Colleen Parsells at 585-5300 to register by Monday, Jan. 30.

AH Spring Sports Physicals: Abington Heights School District physicals for spring sports will be held on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Abington Heights High School Field House. Junior high physicals will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. and physicals for grades 9-12 will be held from 4-6 p.m. The cost is $15 per student.

"You Can't Take It With You": Abington Heights High School, under the direction of John Monahan, will present "You Can't Take It With You" by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman on Thursday, March 15; Friday, March 16; Thursday, March 22; and Friday, March 23. Performances are at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, 222 Noble Rd., Clarks Summit. Tickets are $8, $5 for students.

Abington Senior Center Events: An oil painting class will be held on Tuesdays from 10-2:30 p.m. Marylou Chibirka will teach the class. Cost is $70 for 10 weeks. Call 586-8996 for more information or to register.

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Introduction to Martial Arts: An introduction to martial arts is offered from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road, in Chinchilla. The introduction includes learning techniques, stretching and practicing, as well as learning how to fall to avoid an injury. Everyone age 6 and older is invited to participate at no cost or obligation. Contact Scott at 585-1206 for more information.

Online Shopping: Abington area officials are asking online shoppers to consider using goodsearch.com/goodshop.aspx for online shopping deals and coupons.

When you buy your gifts through here, a percentage of your purchase goes to support the Abington Area Community Park, and at the same time, you can benefit from coupon deals. Select either Abington Area Joint Recreation Board or Abington Area Community Park as your cause (each goes toward the park).

You can also download GoodSearch.com toolbar and with each search, funds will be donated toward the park.

Bingo in Dalton: The Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary regularly sponsors bingo every Monday night at the Dalton Fire Co. Hall, South Turnpike Road, Dalton. Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 6:45 p.m.

Help for Families: Families Helping Families meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday during the school year at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. This support group, provided by the library and the Clearbrook Foundation, gives families who face drug and alcohol addiction a place to find support, education and information. Over the year, young men and women meet to share their experience, strength and hope in achieving sobriety. In addition, local professionals associated with alcohol and drug issues, such as certified addiction counselors, school officials and legal personnel, also present information.

Attic Shop Hours: The Attic Shop, a nonprofit, upscale consignment shop hosted by the Waverly Woman's Club, is located in the lower level of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. It is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Consignment hours are Wednesdays from 9:30-11:15 a.m. and the first and third Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. The Attic Shop features top- of-the-line, name-brand clothing for all ages, as well as jewelry, handbags, shoes and household items at low prices.

Winter clothing will be accepted through January. Articles must be cleaned and pressed. All household items must be clean and in working order. No shoes will be accepted. Clothing that is clean, in style and suitable for sale may be donated. Jewelry, dishes and household items may also be donated. The consignor receives half of the selling price. The Attic Shop receives half as commission. From now through April, donations will be accepted at the Attic Shop during shop hours and on Mondays between 9:30-11:30 a.m. All items are tax deductible and a receipt will be furnished upon request. All proceeds are donated to charity. For more information, call the Comm, 587-5991.

Dietrich Classes: Ongoing classes at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock are as follows:

- Writers' Group - Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m., ongoing. Free. All genres and levels of writing welcome; adults.

- Yoga for You - Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. Yoga instructor: Melissa Russo. Admission $10 per class. Bring a mat or beach towel.

Call 996-1500 or visit www.dietrichtheater.com for more information.

Pilates Classes at Comm: The Waverly Community House offers morning and evening Pilates classes with Hilary Steinberg in the Scout Room. Evening classes are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and morning classes at 9:15 a.m. Thursdays. The cost is $10 per class. For more information, email her at hilarysteinberg@aol.com. Registration forms are available in the Comm lobby or at www.waverlycomm.org. The Waverly Community House is located at 1115 N. Abington Road.

Social Singles Club: A social singles club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at Our Lady of Snows Church rectory basement on State Street, Clarks Summit. Meet other active, mature singles for fun activities and friendship. For more information call Linda, 470-5220.

Everything Natural Classes: Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, offers the following classes:

- BYOB (Bring Your Own BOSU) Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Come to class and expect to improve your balance, core strength, cardiovascular strength, flexibility and lean muscle mass. Bring your BOSU balance trainer and a water bottle. Instructor: Kevin Rail, $10 per class; $70 for eight weeks.

- Hatha yoga, Mondays, 9:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. Instruction in the asanas (postures) reflect attitude, mindfulness, correct balance of action, strength/stamina, flexibility, alignment/form and understanding of the mind (meditation). Props will be provided. Instructor: Nora Fox, $12 per class.

- Hatha yoga, svaroopa style, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Yoga unravels the deep-seated layers of tension in your body and mind. Class includes guided relaxations, yoga breathing and poses. Instructor: Barbara Cohen, $15 per class; $100 for eight weeks.

- Yoga for beginners, Fridays 10 a.m. Learn core poses designed to reliably release the spine. Guided meditation, yoga breathing and philosophy included. Registration is required. To register, call 498-7885. Instructor: Barbara Cohen, $75 for six weeks. (Makeup classes available if you are away.)

For more information, visit www.everythingnaturalpa.com or call 586-9684.

Sandvik Retirees: Sandvik Retirees Association meets third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m., Six East Restaurant, Dickson City. Call 587-2657 for more information. All Sandvik retirees are invited to attend and join the group. The association is not affiliated with Sandvik Materials Technology.

Overeaters Anonymous: Clarks Summit meetings of Overeaters Anonymous at First Presbyterian Church, 200 School St., are as follows: Sundays, 4 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 587-4313.

'Fountain of Wisdom': Free wellness chats are held every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. at The Inner Harmony Wellness Center indoor fountain, Regional Hospital General Services Building, 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. For more information, call 346-4621 or go to www.innerharmonywellness.com.

Yoga Class for Seniors: Yoga class for beginners is offered to seniors 55 years of age and older at the Abington Senior Center, 1151 Winola Road.

The class is held each Monday at the center from 11:15 a.m. to noon. A fee of $4 per class is required to help pay for the professional instructor. Call the center, 586-8996, for more information.

Lupus Support: Tunkhannock-area monthly lupus support group meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Tunkhannock Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock.

For more information, call 1-888-99-LUPUS or visit www.lupuspa.org.

Support Group: The Alzheimer's Association of Greater Pennsylvania hosts a support group meeting at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit, on the last Tuesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. For reservations, contact Rhonda Falk, 585-8099, or Rita Fenton, 342-1776 (work) or 586-0179 (home).

Glenburn 4-H Club: The Glenburn 4-H Club is open to young people from ages 8 through 19 who would either like to learn how to sew or know how and would like to learn new skills.

Hilda Lewis and Ann Northup are instructors. For more information, call 563-1369.

Help for Disabled Persons: Lackawanna County Coordinated Transportation is offering reduced-fare transportation to persons with disabilities living in rural areas of the county.

Those eligible must live in Lackawanna County, be 18 to 64 years old and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Applications are available by contacting the Lackawanna County Coordinated Transportation, 800 North/South Road, Scranton, PA 18504; 963-6795.

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