Abington Community Calendar

Achievers Club Café: Children up to grade four and adults are invited to the Achievers Club Café Night at the Abington Heights Middle School for a fun night of literacy from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10.  
Organized by students and facilitators, the café will feature stories, crafts and cookies; pre-K to grade four. A donation of your choice will be accepted at the door, benefitting the Abington Community Library (snow date: Dec. 11).

Glenburn Art Show, Sale: The Glenburn Township fifth annual art show and sale continues at the Glenburn Township Building, 3110 Waterford Road, Dalton, through Thursday, Dec. 10.
Admission is free. Original artwork by many local artists is available for sale.
A variety of works in many media is offered. Once again, you can vote for the “People’s Choice” award.
The show may be viewed during regular office hours from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment. Call Joanne Benson at 954-1489 for more information.

BBC Winter Concert: Baptist Bible College students and faculty will perform their annual winter concert in the Murphy Memorial Library at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and at 3 and 8 p.m Saturday, Dec. 12. A special dessert reception will be held one hour before each program in the Jackson Hall Rotunda.
Dessert and concert tickets are $10. Discounted tickets at $5 each are available for students, alumni, parents and employees.
Tickets can be ordered at www.bbc.edu/winterconcert.
For details, contact Ronda Dreyer at 585-9295 or rdreyer@bbc.edu.

Used Sports Equipment Sale: Abington Heights Athletic Department will sell used sports equipment and uniforms Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abington Heights High School, 222 Noble Road, Clarks Summit.

Children’s Christmas Party: The annual children’s Christmas party, sponsored by the Chinchilla Junior Firefighters and the South Abington Lions Club, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church on Layton Road.
The party will be held at the church this year due to remodeling at the Chinchilla fire house. It will feature entertainment, refreshments, gifts and Santa arriving by fire engine.

Rec Center Volunteers Wanted: Are you interested in volunteering at the Newton Recreation Center?
The rec center committee meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The committee is looking for new ideas and energy. Newton Township residents who are interested or have questions are asked to call the Newton Recreation Center, 586-7808.

Wreath Making: Celebrate the season naturally by creating your own pine-cone wreath from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Lackawanna State Park, Route 407, North Abington Township.
Led by Gerry and Len Janus, this program will demonstrate the art of pine-cone wreath making.
Bring your hot-glue gun if you have one, along with your artistic interpretation. Pine cones, wreath forms, glue sticks and some hot-glue guns will be provided. There is a $5 materials fee payable the day of the program. Register for these programs online at www.visitPAparks.com, click “calendar” and choose “Lackawanna State Park” as facility, or call the park at 945-7110.

‘Grapes’ Auditions: Auditions for “The Grapes of Wrath” at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock are Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Actors needed are seven women, ages 14-80, and 18 men, ages 12-80, and musicians who play guitar, banjo, fiddle and other instruments for folk, country and bluegrass music. Actors will be asked to read from the script; copies of scenes are available at the theater and at www.dietrichtheater (click on Events, then Cultural Events and finally, Grapes of Wrath Audition Notice).
Musicians will be asked to play a short piece of music of their choice.
The play will be presented March 10-14, 2010, at the Dietrich Theater. Call 996-1500 for an appointment.

Timmy’s Town Center: December events at Timmy’s Town Center at The Mall at Steamtown are as follows:
Dec. 12: Story time with children’s book author Pete Tafuri and his therapy dog, Belle.
Dec. 19, 20: Weather and Santa’s Trip to Pennsylvania with meteorologist Dave Kuharchik.
All programs are at 1 and 2 p.m.
Timmy’s Town Center is located on the second floor of the mall. The children’s museum was first proposed by Attorney Timothy and Lexie Kelly, Clarks Summit, in memory of their son, Timmy Kelly, 5, who died of brain cancer.  
For more information, call 341-1511.  

Community Christmas Concert: Wally Gordon Community Chorus will sing its annual Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Clarks Summit Methodist Church, West Grove Street and Morgan Highway.

Factoryville Church Service: “A Service of Candlelight and Christmas Carols” will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at The First Baptist Church, 10 Church St., Factoryville.
Refreshments will be served following the service. The public is invited to the service, sponsored by the New Bethel Fellowship.

‘wHOLYfit Group:’ A “wHOLYfit Group” meets at 6 p.m.  each Tuesday through Dec. 15 at Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive (across from Red Barn Village), to discuss “Light and Healthy Holidays.”
The devotional study provides inspiration, balance and order to remain faithful to your commitment to healthy living during the hectic Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. To register or for more information, contact Joyce Degilio, 388-2577 or joyfuljjd@yahoo.com.

Senior Center Events: Activities and upcoming events are as follows at the Abington Senior Community Center, 1151 Winola Road: Activities: Tai chi classes, Tuesdays, 4:15 p.m.; and Ceramics, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m. Events: Christmas concert, Lackawanna Trail Jazz Band, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.; and Christmas party, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 11 a.m.

Live Nativity: Clarks Green Assembly of God, 204 S. Abington Road, will present a live Nativity representation from Friday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 20.  
Complete with live animals, the Nativity will “come to life” at 7:15 p.m. and again at 8:15 p.m. each night. There will also be caroling, cookies and hot chocolate in fellowship hall by the fireplace.
There is no admission fee for this free gift to the community. For more information, call 586-8286.

Church Series: Spiritual warfare is the subject of a free eight-week series ending at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, at Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, off Newton-Ransom Blvd.
Members of the community are invited to view and discuss a series by Chip Ingram titled “The Invisible War: What Every Believer Needs to Know About Satan, Demons and Spiritual Warfare.”

Art exhibit: An art exhibit by William Chickillo, Earl W. Lehman and Nannette M. Burti continues through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, at Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville. Gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 1-5 p.m., and by appointment. Call 945-7000 or visit www.skylakegallery.com.

Attic Shop: The Attic Shop is closed for renovations.
The upscale consignment shop in the lower level of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010.

Seeking Volunteers: Clarks Summit Borough is looking for volunteers willing to be a member of its zoning hearing board.
The board generally meets once a month to hear zoning appeals or variance requests.
Volunteers must live in the borough. While the position is not paid, borough manager Virginia Kehoe said it offers “a great way” for people to give to the community. For more information, call Kehoe at 586-9316.

SADD Collecting Cell Phones: Abington Heights High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) are collecting cell phones at the high school. All cell phones are cleared and programmed with 911 for use by the elderly. The phones may be dropped off in the main office of the high school.

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, 698-8545.   
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, please visit www.everythingnaturalpa.com or call 570.586.9684.

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 851-4211.

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

Bingo in Dalton: Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary 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.

Water Fitness: Ongoing water fitness classes take place at Abington Heights High School pool, 222 Noble Road, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. until noon. The fee is $2 per session. No registration is required.
For more information, call Instructor Janet Beck, 587-3873.

Yoga Class for Seniors: Yoga class for beginners is now 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.
 
Writers Group: A writers’ group will meet Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock. Admission is free. Call 996-1500 to register. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com.

Newton Recreation Center: The Newton Recreation Center, 1814 Newton-Ransom Blvd., is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. , and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For more information call the center, 586-7808.

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).

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