Abington Community Calendar

Juried Photo Exhibit: The Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, will host a juried photography exhibit by the Northeast Photography Club with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2.

Registration is suggested for the reception. All ages are invited. Call 587-3440. The exhibit will remain on display until Thursday, Sept. 30. Photos will be available for purchase with a portion of each sale coming to the library.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting: The Dalton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, in the Dalton Fire Hall. New members are welcome.

State Park Programs: Lackawanna State Park programs are as follows. Meet at the campground amphitheater or where indicated.

- Labor Day weekend sunset paddle at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3.

Bring your own boat, with proper life jackets and launch permits or reserve one of park's. There is a $5 fee to participate. Have a flashlight to secure to the boats. Register www.visitPAparks.com. Go to "Calendar."

- Butterflies and Moths - a Delicate Balance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4. This "Telly Award" winning documentary by the Wild Resource Conservation Fundwill shown at the amphitheater.

- Marvelous Monarchs at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Monarchs are starting to migrate. Come see if we can find them during this short program and field hunt. Nets will be provided.

Hicks Memorial Tourney: The ninth annual Jim Hicks Memorial Golf Tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Skyline Golf Course, Petrilak Road, Greenfield Township.

Tournament proceeds will be used to help two area residents battling life-threatening illnesses: Duane McCoy, 31, Jessup, and Jim Fanning, 57, Clarks Summit.

Following the tournament, dinner and drinks will be served about 3:30 p.m. at McDonnell's Grove. The cost is $70 for golf and dinner; $25 for dinner only and half price for children younger than 12.

Organizer are seeking golfers, gifts, prizes and hole sponsorships.

Contact Alice Manley, 954-3701, or Beverley Hicks, 282-3149, for more information.

Check BP at Fair: The Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair runs through Monday, Sept. 6. A fair booth run by Mercy Tyler Hospital, Tunkhannock, provides blood pressure checks, education and homemade cookies sold by the hospital's auxiliaries every year.

Kearney Memorial Breakfast: The fifth annual Cindy Collins Kearney Memorial Breakfast to benefit ovarian cancer research will be held on Monday, Sept. 6, at The Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton.

The event will include a traditional breakfast, complimentary mimosa and a raffle to include a variety of gift baskets, gift certificates, jewelry and many prizes.

This year, a special raffle will be held for two beach homes in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Each beach home has four bedrooms and will be available for one week between October 2010 and April 2011. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each and will only be available at the breakfast. Cost for the breakfast is $30; reservations must be made in advance. All proceeds benefit ovarian cancer research and awareness.

The benefit is in memory of Cindy Collins Kearney, Scranton, who died in 2005.

After four consecutive years of conducting this annual benefit, more than $48,800 has been raised to benefit ovarian cancer research and awareness through the Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry, www.ovariancancer.com.

For more information on the benefit, e-mail cckbreakfast@comcast.net.

Bull Roast: Waverly United Methodist Church, 103 Church St., will hold its 41st annual Labor Day bull roast from 1-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6.

The menu will be open-pit roasted beef, parsley potatoes, corn on the cob, baked beans, tomatoes, applesauce, roll, homemade dessert and beverage. Takeouts will be available.

Tickets are $12.50; $6 for children 9 and younger. Tickets will be available at the door or contact Heather Gatz, 585-5479.

Choral Society Auditions: The Catholic Choral Society will begin its 62nd season on Tuesday, Sept. 7, with rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at the IHM Center, Marywood University, Scranton.

The group, composed of members from both Luzerne and Lackawanna counties, performs sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music and welcomes new members. No auditions are required.

For more information, go to www.catholicchoralsociety.org or call 587-2753.

Observatory Fall Series: The Thomas G. Cupillari '60 Astronomical Observatory begins its free fall program at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8. The program will continue each Wednesday and Friday evening through Friday, Nov. 12.

The astronomical programs will feature an illustrated lecture and weather-permitted observation through telescopes. The main objects planned for observation include the moon; the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune; and various double stars, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. The minor planet Pluto may also be observed.

Large groups such as school classes, scouts and community organizations interested in attending a session may contact professor Cupillari at 945-8402 to arrange a private appointment.

The fall sessions at the observatory will be held regardless of sky conditions and will be cancelled only by the threat of severe weather.

The Thomas G. Cupillari '60 Astronomical Observatory is located on Route 107, approximately two miles west of I-81, exit 202, and approximately two miles east of Fleetville. For more information, visit www.keystone.edu/observatory.

Abington Area Community Classroom: Registration forms and payment for classes must be received by Friday, Sept. 10. Classes will be held from Tuesday, Sept. 21, through Thursday, Nov. 11.

Class enrollment is strictly first come, first served. Some classes have size limits; early registration is advised.

Booklets containing the full fall 2010 course schedule and a registration form are available at the Abington Community Library, Abington Senior Center and Abington-area churches. Class schedules and registration forms are also available at www.abingtonpark.com.

For more information, contact Dori Waters, 945-6650, or Emily Rancier, 563-2402.

'Comm Ball' Returns: The Waverly Community House will host "Comm Ball" - free open gym and basketball - Friday evenings on Sept.10 and Oct. 1, 8 and 22.

Family open gym will take place from 6-8- p.m. on those evenings. Children 12 and younger must be supervised. The gym will be available for players age 16 and older from 8-10 p.m.

The Waverly Community House is located at 1115 N. Abington Road.

Sept. 11 Pledge of Allegiance at Comm: The Waverly Community House will hold a community pledge of allegiance on Saturday, Sept. 11. The brief ceremony will take place at noon at the flagpole.

The Comm is located at 1115 N. Abington Road.

Free Live Music at Library: "Second Saturdays at the Library" - an offering of free, live music - will begin at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit, on the second Saturday of each month starting Sept. 11 with the Tony Costa Trio.

Local musicians will play various musical genres from 1-3 p.m. Coffee will be served during the concert, compliments of various local businesses.

Each month the library will also display a rotating collection of visual arts, such as paintings, watercolors and photography.

A juried art exhibit, sponsored by the Northeast Photography Club, will be on display from Sept. 2-30.

The series will showcase music, art and literature in one central location as well as help the library fulfill an ongoing commitment to lifelong learning by promoting interest in the library's collection of music CDs, DVDs, books, sheet music and other materials.

Church Fall Festival: The 43rd annual Our Lady of the Abingtons Fall Festival will be held on the Dalton church grounds Saturday, Sept. 11, and Sunday, Sept. 12.

Saturday events begin with a pig roast at 5:30 p.m. and "The Poets" at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday will feature a chicken barbecue starting at noon with Jake from Froggy 101, followed by the Irish Dancers at 4 p.m. Both days feature hamburgers, sausage, fries, pierogies, pizza fritta, baked goods and fancy pastries. There will be basket raffles, a mum stand, Cafe OLA, a bake stand, bingo, pink elephant sales, a book nook, a silent auction and children's games. A John Deere lawn tractor is the featured grand prize.

The festival runs from 5:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call the church office, 563-1622.

Seeking Craft Vendors for Fair: The Factoryville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary and the Factoryville Public Library are seeking vendors for their Christmas craft fair on Saturday, Nov. 20. Call Carol Otto at 945-7699 to obtain an application. Leave your name and address and an application will be mailed to you.

Seeking Classmates: The reunion committee of the Clarks Summit-Abington High School Class of 1960 is looking for the following classmates: Carol Cobb Kish, Connie Hatfield Dailey, Sue Ellen Kadison Vecchiotti, Elizabeth Nash, Barbara Neidlinger, Rosalie Novak White and Judith Seamans Halloway. The class reunion is Sept. 11.

Anyone with information is asked to call Liana at 587-3056 or Frani at 587-5636.

Waverly Antiques Show, Sale: The 67th annual Waverly Antiques Show and Sale will be held at the Waverly Community House on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission is $5, $4.50 with a show card.

Numerous dealers will present a wide range of items including formal and country antique furniture, jewelry and collectibles.

A gourmet luncheon, prepared by Troy Pierce of Iron Pierce Catering, will be available both days. Visitors may view an English tea garden and obtain appraisals by Dave Crowther of Appletree Antiques, along with seeking deals at Almost Antiques on the Comm's lower level.

The show is chaired by Kathy Bell and co-chaired by Linda Bush. For more information, call 586-8191, ext. 2 or visit www.waverlycomm.org.

The Waverly Community House is located at 1115 N. Abington Road.

Beginners' Bible Study: A free Bible study for people who have had little or no prior exposure to Bible study will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at The Waverly United Methodist Church, Church Street.

In order to accommodate busy schedules, the study sessions will also be offered Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 22.

For questions or to register, call Fred Snyder, 586-8166.

'Everybody Loves Betty': "Everybody Loves Betty," an auction fundraiser for Betty Bellantoni, will be held from 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Fatima Renewal Center in Dalton.

Organized by Team Betty, "An Afternoon of Friends, Fine Art & Treasured Items" will include works of music, artwork, sports memorabilia and at least one vacation destination. There will be food, music and beverages.

Team Betty is still soliciting items or foods for the auction. Those who want to donate food or items or purchase tickets are asked to call Anne at 254-9520 or Paula at 586-1672. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door.

Online, those with Facebook can type Everybody Loves Betty into the search. Those without Facebook can consult http://everybodylovesbetty.blogspot.com/, which is a blog that updates auction needs and wants.

Taste of Abingtons: The Rotary Club of the Abingtons will host the sixth annual Taste of the Abingtons from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Inn at Nichols Village Hotel & Spa, 1101 Northern Blvd., South Abington Township. Dozens of selected fine restaurants in the area will provide specialty food items of their choice - from savory appetizers and entrées, to desserts and specialty coffees.

The event offers the opportunity to sample great food, listen to diverse musical entertainment and mingle with family and friends, while contributing to numerous Rotary projects both locally and internationally.

Tickets are $30 and may be obtained from any Rotary Club of the Abingtons member or by calling the chair, Roger Mattes, 969-2222.

Picturing America: Making Tracks: Monthly discussion groups on rail-related readings, images and a movie are held in the Ryon Room of the Abington Community Library. Registration and materials for the readings are available at the circulation desk of the library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. All sessions are at 7 p.m.

The schedule is as follows: Tuesday, Sept. 21: "Rising from the Rails" by Larry Tye; and Tuesday, Nov. 9: Watch "Riding the Rails." For more information, call the library, 587-3440.

Art Classes: The Waverly Community House will host two six-week drawing/painting classes with instructor Barry Singer.

Classes will be held Thursday afternoons beginning Sept. 23 in the Scout Room at the Comm. The first class, for young artists ages 8-13, will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

The second class, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., is offered to students age 14 and older. Registration, which includes all materials, is $75 for the six-week session.

Registration forms can be found at www.waverlycomm.org or contact the Comm office at 586-8191 ext. 2 to receive one in the mail. The Waverly Community House is located at 1115 N. Abington Road.

'Titanic' Speaker: Dr. Robert Ballard, the undersea explorer who discovered the wreckage of the Titanic, will be the featured speaker for the Lackawanna County Library System's American Masters Lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Scranton Cultural Center.

Tickets are free and can be obtained at the Abington and Dalton community libraries.

'Memoirs' Workshop: Author Karen Blomain will conduct a 10-week creative writing workshop called "Memoirs" at the Waverly Community House.

Funded by the F. Lammot Belin Arts Scholarship, the workshop is for aspiring writers high school age and older. The workshop will be held in the Constance Reynolds Belin Room on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. beginning Sept. 22 through Nov. 24. The fee is $100.

No writing experience is needed. Just bring your notebook and pen. The workshop is limited to 15 students to allow for individual attention and instruction.

Registration forms are available in the Comm lobby, by visiting www.waverlycomm.org or by calling 586-8191 ext. 2. The Comm is located at 1115 N. Abington Road.

Abington Senior Center: Upcoming events at the Abington Senior Community Center, 1151 Winola Road, are:

Bus trip to murder mystery at Mt. Haven Resort, Milford, Sept. 22. Full buffet lunch with show. Cost to members, $70; non-members, $75.

Bus trip to musical-comedy revue at Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, N.J., Nov. 29. Celebrate Christmas with a song and dance fest, all backed by a live onstage orchestra. Cost to members, $82; non-members, $87. Cost includes full course meal, show and desserts. For more information, call the center, 586-8996.

Meditate at Comm: "Inspiring Solutions for Difficult Times" is the theme of a new meditation class at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road.

The most difficult situations can be transformed into opportunities for growth, according to Buddhist monk Samten Kelsang. He will give a talk and lead in a meditation and discussion from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 23. The cost is $10; $5 for students and seniors. Dropins are welcome.

Fall Film Festival: The opening night gala of the Dietrich Theater fall film festival in downtown Tunkhannock starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.

The gala features hors d'oeuvres and wine, two films - "Mao's Last Dancer" and "Get Low" - and desserts by Epicurean Delight.

Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Twigs Restaurant, Seasons Restaurant and Epicurean Delight. A door prize of a six-month movie pass for two will be given away that evening. Reservations are required for gala night only. Proceeds from the evening will help support cultural programming for children at the Dietrich. Reserved seating is available. Tickets are $50. Call 996-1500 to reserve gala night tickets.

The film festival runs from Friday, Sept. 24, to Thursday, Oct. 7, featuring 15 foreign, independent and art films. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for festival movies and show times.

Attic Shop Reopening: The Attic Shop, an upscale consignment shop hosted by the Waverly Women's Club, will open Wednesday, Sept. 29.

The nonprofit shop, located in the lower level of the Waver Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, 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 p.m.

Prior to the opening, special consignment days will be held Monday, Sept. 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A maximum of 15 items may be consigned in a 24-hour period.

Regular 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.

The consignor receives half of the selling price. The Attic Shop receives half as commission.

Clothing that is clean, in style and suitable for sale may be donated. Jewerly, dishes and household items may also be donated.

From September 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 Attic Shop, 587-5991.

Airing of the Quilts Exhibit: A free "Airing of the Quilts" exhibit will be shown at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock from Friday, Oct. 1, through Friday, Nov. 12, during movie times or by appointment.

The exhibit features quilts by Tunkhannock veteran quiltmaker Betty Ball. Known for her fine appliqué, she has won many awards at local quilt shows and received an award for the best overall quilt block at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Call 996-1500 for more information.

'Call for Entries': "Call for Entries" for the sixth annual Glenburn Township Art Show and Sale.

Artwork, paintings in all media and photography will be accepted. The opening reception will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3. Call 954-1489 for information and an entry form.

Illusionist, Comedy Team at BBC: Christian illusionist Harris III and 321 Improv Comedy will bring their unique brand of entertainment to Baptist Bible College & Seminary this fall.

They will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in the Phelps Student Center as part of the week-long "Celebration on the Summit" on campus.

Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.bbc.edu/harrisiii.

Details on the full celebration week are online at www.bbc.edu/celebration.

Art Exhibit: The Martin's Creek artists will hold their annual art exhibit from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Nicholson United Methodist Church on State Street (Route 92).

Refreshments will be served. Call Ann Ross, 942-6995, or Diane Stizza, 942-4489, for more information.

BBC President's Breakfast: Area business and community leaders are invited to a breakfast with president Jim Jeffery and new women's basketball coach Amber Jacobs at Baptist Bible College & Seminary, 538 Venard Road, on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

The breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m. on community appreciation day, when classes are canceled to enable faculty, students and staff to perform a range of local service projects.

Details on the breakfast are online at www.bbc.edu/presbreakfast. For more information or reservations, call 585-9225 or e-mail presbreakfast@bbc.edu.

Series Listings

Ongoing

Classes at Dietrich: Classes for children and adults are available at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock.

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.

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 frendship. 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 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).

Glenburn 4-H Club: The Glenburn 4-H Club is accepting new members.

The 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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