Wyoming Valley
Greater Wilkes-Barre Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 79th Annual Dinner: 5 p.m. Friday, March 14. Keystone Ballroom, Mohegan Pennsylvania. Man of the Year, Eric McCabe. Guest speaker, three-time Super Bowl winner Ed McCaffrey. For tickets, contact ticket chairman Jon Jurish at 570-814-6162.
Annual Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series: Tuesday, March 18, guest artist Helena D. Lewis, award-winning actress, poet and playwright and creator of one-person show “Call Me Crazy: Diary of A Mad Social Worker;” Tuesday, April 18, novelist George Saunders, author of twelve books, including the novel “Lincoln in the Bardo.” Wilkes University. Registration is required for Saunders; all events are free and open to the public. For information and registration details, visit wilkes.edu/dickson.
AFSCME Retired Public Employees 8702 meeting: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. Norm’s Pizza, North Sherman Street, Wilkes-Barre. Lunch provided to current members.
Wyoming Valley Chapter of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America public stitch-in: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22. Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Public welcome; bring something to stitch or stop by and check out what the group is doing.
“Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press” exhibition: Through March 29. Misericordia University’s Pauly Friedman Art Gallery. From 4:30 to 6:15 p.m., Thursday, March 20, Lalaine B. Little, PhD, gallery director, will speak on the six prints in the exhibition based on quilt patterns by artisans from Gee’s Bend in Alabama. All exhibits and programs free; open to the public. For information, contact 570-674-6250 or visit misericordia.edu/art.
Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosts Slovak Stations of the Cross and Lenten Slovak Hymn Sing: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30. St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 339 N. Maple Ave., Kingston. Words and translations provided. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. Open to the public. Free; free-will offering accepted. For information, call Anna Hudock at 570 510-1655.
Fine Arts Fiesta call for submissions for 2025 Adult and Student Juried Art Exhibitions: Delivery for all artwork, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Fiesta Artwork Central, (the old Rite Aid Pharmacy Building), 33 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Open to artists within a 100-mile radius of Wilkes-Barre. Original works of art, which have been recently completed, may be entered. For full guidelines, categories, awards and applications, visit https://fineartsfiesta.org.
Irem Shrine Circus: Monday, April 21 through Saturday, April 26. Kingston Armory. Tickets, $8 to $22; purchase at the circus office, 22 E. Union St., Kingston, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Group rates available. Concessions, $2 to $4. For information, call 570-714-0783 or visit iremshrinecircus.com.
Penn State Extension Luzerne County Masters Gardeners host Spring into Gardening event: RSVP by Thursday, April 24; event, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. Bell Technology Center, Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus. Presentations on gardening topics. Plant sale including annuals, perennials and indoor plants and a garden accessories rummage sale. Register by Thursday, April 24; $25 registration fee. Light refreshments available. To sign up, call 1-877-345-0691. Visit extension.psu.edu for information.
Scranton Coin Club 61st Annual Coin Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Oblates of St. Joseph Gymnasium, 1880 Route 315, Pittston. Featuring ANACS Coin Grading Service. Coin, currency, and bullion dealers will be available to buy, sell, and trade coins, currency, and precious metals. The club is seeking new members. Information is available at nepacoinclubs.com or Scranton Coin Club Facebook page.
Ashley
Holy Name Society sponsors Lenten food sale: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays through April 11. St. Leo’s Parish, 33 Mahattan St., Ashley. Haluski, pierogi, Manhattan clam chowder, mushroom soup, tuna hoagies/rolls and potato pancakes. To order ahead, contact 570-266-8835 or email Lenten.food.sales@gmail.com.
Back Mountain
Easter and spring craft and vendor sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Dallas Eastern Star Hall, 15 Foster St., Dallas. Variety of Items; Welsh cookies; lunch items available. For information, call Dianne Corby at 570-675-4893, email diannec@ptd.net or visit Dallas Chapter Eastern Star Building Association on Facebook.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church labyrinth walk: 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas. No reservations required. Shoes are not worn while walking the labyrinth; wear or bring socks. Finger labyrinths available for those with physical or visual disabilities. For information, contact stpaul@epix.net or 570-675-3859.
Traditional sit-down, dine-in roast beef dinner: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, May 17. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 474 Yalick Road, Dallas. Tickets, $15; $5 for children under 12; sold at the door only. Includes tender roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, two vegetables, pepper hash, a dinner roll, beverages and dessert. Take-outs begin at 3:30 p.m. For information, call the St. Paul’s Church office at 570-675-3859.
Tab collection for the Ronald McDonald House in Danville: Through Friday, May 2. Drop off soda tabs at Dallas Intermediate School main office, 2000 Conyngham Ave., Dallas. The Ronald McDonald House of Danville offers a community of comfort and support by providing essential programs for families of children receiving medical care.
Bear Creek
Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company’s annual fish and shrimp fry: 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Lent, Hose House, 3500 Bear Creek Blvd. Choice of fish, shrimp, or a combination of both with French fries and cole slaw, $12. Raffle for Blackstone Griddle and sale of hose company merchandise. Easter Bunny available for photos on Good Friday.
Dupont
St. Patrick’s Day party: RSVP by Friday, March 14; event, 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909, Dupont. Cost, $30. Dinner, dancing, cash bar. Music by Fabulous 45s. For tickets and reservations, see Bob at the post home or call Bob at 570-472-1152.
Polka Sundays: 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909. March 16, Joe Stanky and the Cadets; March 23, Pennsylvania Villagers.
Glen Lyon/Newport Twp.
Lenten pizza sale: Order deadline, March 19; pickup, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. Church of St. Adalbert, Market Street, Glen Lyon. Sponsored by the Altar and Rosary Society. Cost, $12 for a box of 12 slices made by Sanitary Bakery, Nanticoke. To order, Carol at 570-736-7149 or fill out an order sheet available in back of the church. Delivery available to homebound folks in Newport Township, Mocanaqua, and Nanticoke.
Newport Township women’s activity group hosts annual spring bingo: Doors open noon; games begin 1 p.m. Sunday, March 30. St. Adalberts /Holy Spirit Parish, Glen Lyon. Cost, $15 for all day package. Raffles, bake sale and homemade food will be available.
Hanover Twp.
Gift card bingo sponsored by the Youth Ministry of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish: Doors open 10:30 a.m.; games start at noon Saturday, March 15. Warrior Run Fire Hall, 316 Academy St., Warrior Run. Admission, $25 in advance; $30 at the door; includes 15 regular games. Each regular game pays $100 in gift cards; final cover-all special pays $1,000 in gift cards. Five specials, Pot of Gold door prizes, basket raffle, bake sale, food and a 50/50. To order tickets or for information, visit www.exhc.org or call 570-328-4004.
Hunlock Creek
Welsh cookie sale by Mt. Moriah’s Helping Hands: Pickup 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Oakdale Fellowship Hall, 485 Oakdale Drive, Hunlock Creek. Cost, $6 per dozen. Call 570-258-2822 to order.
Kingston
Cash bingo: Doors open 5 p.m.; games start 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, 757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Games, 15 for $20 with $100 payouts; three specials with payouts of $250 or $500. Food and beverages available for purchase; no outside items permitted.
Mountain Top
Mountain Top Social Club meeting: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. American Legion Post 781, 1550 Henry Drive, Mountain Top. Pizza party at March 25 meeting. Club to hold a Mother’s Day/Father’s Day luncheon at Sand Springs, May 6. For trip information, call Dolores, trip coordinator, at 1-732-690-9609. For club information, call Sharon, club president, at 570-868-6598.
Mountain Top Hose Company No. 1 Auxiliary pre-Lenten food sale: Order deadline, Friday, March 28; pickup, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 4. Mountain Top Hose Company No. 1. Potato pancakes, $2 each or three for $5; American pierogi, $6 a pint or $12 a quart; New England clam chowder and broccoli cheddar soups, $7 a pint and $14 a quart. To order, call or text Jina Kohl at 570-328-6623 or Tiffany Herron at 570-498- 5580.
Homemade Easter candy sale: Order deadline Sunday, March 30; pickup, Saturday, April 12. St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Mountain Top. Raspberry Crunch (white chocolate/raspberry crunch candy) and almond pretzel bark (dark milk chocolate/ sprinkled with almonds and pretzels). Cost, $8 per 1-pound box. To order, contact stmartin.mountaintop@ gmail.com or 570-868-5358.
Crestwood Area Community Education classes: Registration open for April and May classes; check out the Facebook page for a list of all offered class details. To register, visit https://forms.fillout.com/t/nPKp5JkG4Zus.
Plains Twp.
Night at the Races: Doors open 5:30 p.m., post time, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Twp. Admission, $10; includes food and refreshments. Must be 21 years of age to enter. Purchase tickets in advance by calling the parish office at 570-825-6663.
Pittston
Potato pancakes and pizza sale: Order by Thursday before; pickup, 3:30 to 6 p.m. Fridays in Lent and Good Friday through April 18. St. John the Evangelist Parish’s Monsignor Bendik Pastoral Center, 35 William St., Pittston. Potato pancakes, three for $5; take-and-heat red pizza or white pizza with broccoli, $15 a tray. Order by Thursday of each week by calling the parish office at 570-654-0053.
Plymouth
Plymouth Legion Auxiliary and SAL Squadron members host cash bingo: Doors open 1 p.m.; games begin 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23. Post hall. Ten games, two specials and 50/50 drawings. Food and drinks available for purchase. Free admission. All proceeds benefit local veteran and community groups. For information, call 570-779-9154.
Swoyersville
Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 644 of Swoyersville meeting: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. Post home. All members urged to attend; 2025 membership dues still accepted. Lenten dinners and Mother’s Day Breakfast will be discussed, along with other upcoming events. Commander Thomas Walsh will preside. For updates, visit @Sons of the American Legion Squadron 644 on Facebook.
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 644 of Swoyersville Lenten food sale: 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Check the menu on the “Sons of the American Legion Squadron 644” page on Facebook.
Cash bingo: Doors open noon; games start 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Sponsored by the Social Concerns Committee. Admission, $25 for 15 regular games ($100 prize; four specials ($200 prize); and coverall ($500 prize). Tickets must be purchased in advance; available in the church vestibule before and after 4 p.m. Saturday Masses on March 23 and 29; and 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday Masses on March 24 and 29. Door prizes, basket raffles, 50/50 drawing, bake and food sales. No tickets sold on day of the event.
Wilkes-Barre
Lenten potato pancake sale: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through April 11. Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 401 E. Main St., Miners Mills section of Wilkes-Barre. Variety of soups also available.
Wilkes-Barre Twp.
Easter bake sale: Pickup, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26. St John The Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 526 Chestnut St., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Baking days, March 23 and 24. Nut, poppy, apricot and prune. Cost, $14. To order, call Robert at 570-954-1171.
Live performances
“Jekyll and Hyde” presented by the Music Box Players: March 14 to 16, 21 to 23, and 28 to 30. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Doors open 6 p.m. with curtain at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and doors open 1 p.m. with curtain at 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets on sale for dinner and show or show only. Call 570-283-2195 or purchase at musicbox.ticketleap.com.
Actors Circle presents the ancient Greek comedy, Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata”: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays; March 14-16 and 21-23. Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. Tickets, $15; $12, senior; $10, student. Preview, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13; tickets $10. Cash at the door or buy at http://www.actorscircle.com. For reservations, call 570-342-9707.
“Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.” youth theatre workshop for children ages 5 to 12: Sessions begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Performances are June 13, 14, and 15. Tuition $250 (discounts available for siblings). For applications and information, e-mail office@musicbox.org, or call 570-283-2195.
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