Abington Suburban Calendar

Love Series: Love is in the air at Waverly Community Church, 101 Carbondale Rd., Waverly.
The movie “Fireproof” will be shown free at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. RSVP by Feb. 5 for a Valentine’s dinner at the church at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. The cost is $10 per person.  
A free six-week series called “Marriage Built to Last” starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19.
Call 587-2280 to reserve a place for the dinner and/or the series.

‘Souper Saturday:’ “Souper Saturday,” Feb. 6, is the day before the Super Bowl. Chili and Manhattan clam chowder, both homemade, will be sold for $6 a pint from noon to 2 p.m. at the Dalton Fire Co. Pre-orders can be made until Wednesday, Feb. 3, by calling 563-2694.
Funds benefit Breanna Wood, 10, Dalton, who is going to Australia this summer with the People to People Student Ambassador program.

KidsMusic at Comm: The Waverly Community House will offer a 10-week semester of KidsMusic with Karen Kane in the Scout Room on Tuesday mornings beginning Feb. 9. Registration is open to tots between 18 months and 4 years. The fee is $110, which includes tuition, registration fee and materials to make music at home. For more information, contact Kane at 586-1051 or www.kidsmusicwithkarenkane.orbitaltec.net. Registration forms are also available at the Comm office, 1115 N. Abington Road, or www.waverlycomm.org.

‘Vote for Me:’ Tyler Weinberger, a sophomore film student at Emerson College and a 2008 graduate of Abington Heights High School, and his roommate Dean Dimitruk are top-10, two-person finalists in MTV’s Red Carpet Correspondent Contest.    
The winning team will go to the Academy Awards.
Viewers can vote once a day through Wednesday, Feb. 10, by visiting: www.mtvu.com/on-campus/oscars-student-correspondent-red-carpet-contest-2010/. (The link is also posted at www.abingtonsuburban.com.)

Festival of Ice: The circus is the theme of the sixth annual Clark Summit Festival of Ice over Presidents Day weekend (which includes Valentine’s Day), Feb. 11-15.
For more information, call Abington Business & Professional Association Director Laura Ancheroni at 587-9045 or visit www.theabingtons.org.

Camp Kestrel: Alliance Landfill will present a Camp Kestrel habitat workshop on Saturday, Feb. 13.
The free workshop will include birdhouse building, a landfill site tour, wildlife presentations, a low-litter lunch and information about recycling, composting and conserving resources.
The camp is recommended for children age 8 and older. Reservations are required.
The Feb. 13 camp will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Alliance Community Center, 360 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor. More information and camp registration is available by contacting 562-1600 ext. 244 or sending an e-mail to jhambros@wm.com.

Food Drive for Animal Shelter: Kevin Young, a volunteer at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, will hold his annual food drive for the shelter through Feb. 14.
This is the sixth year he has held the drive to benefit animals at the shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township.
This year, the following Abington-area schools and businesses will participate: Abington Heights High School and Abington Community Library.
Officials of any business or organization interested in having a collection site are asked to call Young at 947-1393 and a collection bin will be dropped off.

Breakfast Buffet: Clarks Summit Fire Co. No. 1 will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at 321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit.
The cost is $7; $4 for children.

Game Night in Chinchilla: Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road, Chinchilla, will hold a game night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.
Bring your favorite game, the entire family and your friends too, according to church organizers. Participants also are asked to bring a favorite snack for sharing; beverages will be provided.

Junior Wrestling Championships: Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre will be the site of the Pennsylvania Junior Wrestling State Championships on Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 27. Sponsorships for the two-day event are available. For additional information, visit www.pajw.org or www.pa-d2wrestling.com.

Series Listings
Abington Parents Read: Abington Parents Read, is hosted by the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Five different one-hour book discussions are facilitated by the Abington Heights English/reading teachers teaching the books in school.
Register for each session individually by calling 587-3440; books will be available at the circulation desk of the library and through the library system catalog, www.lclshome.org/abington.
Dates, facilitators and books are: Tuesday, Feb. 9, Anne Armezzani, “Fever 1793”; Tuesday, Feb. 23, Barb Kelleher and Bridgid Philbin, “Frankenstein”; Tuesday, March 9, Cathy Johnson and Sandy Spangler, “The Pigman”; and, Tuesday, March 23, Annette Conigliaro and Anne Baerwald, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” All events begin at 7 p.m.

Wyoming County Reads: What was the Great Depression really like? “Wyoming County Reads: One County, One Book, One Play” will bring to life the Great Depression and the resilience of those who lived through it, through reading, discussion, photography, displays and a performance of the Frank Galati play based on John Steinbeck’s novel, “The Grapes of Wrath.”
Book discussion topics, dates and locations are as follows:
Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Laceyville Library and 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Nicholson; Monday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. at the Schenk Memorial Library in Noxen and 6:30 p.m. at the Factoryville Library; and Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Mehoopany Library.  
Surviving the Dust Bowl: An Education of the Heart — Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library.
Hard Times Then and Now: Analyzing the Indestructible Human Spirit — Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library.
The Quest for the Promised Land: Overcoming Social Injustice — Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library.
Images of the Dust Bowl and the Depression — Wednesday, March 3, 7 p.m. at the Dietrich Theater, downtown Tunkhannock.
Photos of Dorothea Lange will be featured with other images of the times.
The Dietrich Theater’s community production of Galati’s play will be performed on stage March 10-14.
For more information, call the Dietrich Theater, 996-1500.
 
Seven Weeks to Wellness: At Everything Natural, 426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, Seven Weeks to Wellness runs from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 24. The remaining schedule is:
Feb. 10: Communication and Relationships with Joanne Weiss, M.D.
Feb. 17: Make Life a Laughing Matter with Jeannine Luby.
Feb. 24: Fitness for Life with Kevin Rail.
The series will be offered again this spring, allowing participants the opportunity to make up any missed sessions.
To register or learn more, call program coordinator Barbara Cohen, 498-7885. Registration is required.

Ongoing
Classes at Dietrich: Classes for children and adults are available at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock.
After School Players
Through March 6 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Directors: Carl Canedy and Patti Dunning of First Act Children’s Theatre. Free.
Students will learn all about theatre arts as they prepare to perform the play “The Haunted Dietrich.” Students will also provide input for the show and learn choreography. No experience is required.
Quilting for Kids
Wednesdays through March 31 from 3:30-5 p.m.
Instructors: Peggy Lane, Terry Keller and Ingrid Rogler. Admission $6 per class. Students ages 6 and older.
Quilting
Wednesdays through March 31 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Instructors: Terry Keller, Peggy Lane and Ingrid Rogler. Admission $6 per class; age 13 to adult.
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 am, ongoing classes.
Yoga instructor: Melissa Russo. Admission $10 per class. Bring a mat or beach towel.
Call 996-1500 to register for any of these classes.
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, e-mail 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.

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.

Attic Shop Hours: The Attic Shop, an upscale consignment shop, has reopened after renovations.
It is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon and the first and third Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Consignments are taken Wednesdays from 9:30-11:15 a.m. and first and third Wednesdays from 7-8:15 p.m.
Run by the Waverly Women’s Club, the Attic Shop is located in the lower level of the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road. For more information, call 586-5991.
 
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, 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, 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.

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.
 
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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