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Trinity Episcopal Church, 58 River St.,Carbondale is having a Christmas fundraising raffle with the drawing on Dec. 18 at noon. Prizes include a 50” Vizio Smart TV, $50 Lottery tickets, $50 and $100 cash prizes, $100 money tree, 26-inch mountain bike, $50 with Coach wallet, gift baskets and more. Tickets, $5 per sheet with 25 tickets per sheet. Purchase five sheets and receive another sheet free. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at the church office from Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Tickets can be mailed. For more information, call 570-282-3620.

Throop Hometown Heroes banner sponsors should inspect their banners and classify them as good, fair or poor. Call Commander Peter P. Puhalla Sr. at 570-335-5551 by Oct. 15 to discuss the condition.

Parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul Church, Simpson, are selling $20 Calendar Lottery tickets for the first six months of 2023. Each ticket has two numbers. Prizes include $25 per day, $40 on Sundays and six $100 prizes — New Year’s Day, Easter, Valentine’s Day, SS Peter and Paul Holy Day and two random Sundays in June. Checks will be mailed to winners. For more information, contact Marge at 570-282-5680 or Linda at 570-282-0796.

Captains of St. John’s 300 Club of St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Mayfield, have announced that the 26th week and final drawings for this session of the Club will be held on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. in the church center, 701 Hill St. and can be watched live via St. John’s Russian Orthodox Cathedral Mayfield, PA on Facebook or on St. John’s website via Livestream. In order to be eligible for the final drawing, all memberships must be paid in full. If you are not presently a member of the 300 Club and would like to join the next session, you may do so by sending your name, address and payment of $25 to St. John’s Rectory, 706 Hill St., Mayfield, PA 18433. Membership cards will be sent upon receipt of payment. Checks should be made to: ST. JOHN’S 300 CLUB. Any questions, please contact St. John’s Rectory at 570-876-0730. The next session of the 300 Club will begin on December. Sessions run for 26 consecutive weeks.

Christ Episcopal Church, Delaware and Dundaff streets in Forest City, is offering once monthly healing services led by Father Bill McGinty. Services will be held Nov. 6, 9 a.m.; and Dec. 4, 9 a.m.

Vendor spots are available for St. John’s Cathedral’s Fall Festival, scheduled for Nov. 11-12. Cost is $75 for the two-day event at St. John’s Center, 701 Hill St., Mayfield. Interested crafters/vendors should call Joan at 570-906-4520.

Mayfield Lions are asking residents to refrain from parking in front of utility poles on national holidays when American flags are installed by club members for the day. Installation is difficult and safety is a concern.

Communitytrunk or treat car show: 4 to 8 p.m., City Line General Store, 156 Cottage St., Carbondale.

Ethnic food sale/flea and farm market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Russian Orthodox Church, 378 Lyon St., Clifford Twp. Menu items include halupki, halushki, pierogi and Texas wieners. Apples, pumpkins and other produce for sale.

Roast beef dinner: noon, St. James St. George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn. Take out only, use ramp entrance. $15/adult, $5 under 12. Tickets from any member or at the door.

Community meal: noon to 1 p.m., Christ Church, Delaware and Dundaff streets, Forest City. No reservations needed, all are welcome.

Rosary for America: noon, Railroad Station Gazebo on Church Street, Jessup. Bring your own folding chair.

Roast beef dinner: 2 to 5 p.m., Olyphant Hose Co. No. 2, 590 Burke Bypass. Drive-thru only, $12 each. Includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll and dessert. Purchase tickets from any member, stop by the station or call 570-489-3473.

Food truck festival: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church parking lot, 207 River St., Olyphant. Food trucks, food/drink vendors and craft vendors. Basket raffle, Big 6 Wheel and Halloween-themed games and photo booth. Free balloons for kids, treats to anyone wearing a costume.

Halloween Trunk or Treat Car Show: noon to 3 p.m., Hotel Anthracite, 25 S. Main St., Carbondale. Rain date, Oct. 23. Antiques, classics, street rods and more; $10 registration and donation of new, unwrapped toy. Benefits Angel Tree Program and Toys for Tots. Food, drink, music, raffles. For more information, contact 570-876-4034.

Barktober Fest: noon to 4 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellar, 32 Cabernet Drive, Olyphant. Benefits Griffin Pond Animal Shelter’s medical fund. Vendors, activities, food and shelter pets. $25 per person includes two glasses of wine and a souvenir cup; $10 for designated driver and anyone under the age of 21, kids under 10 and pets free. Tickets can be purchased in advance www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com or at the event.

Dickson City Neighborhood Watch: 7 p.m., Dickson City Municipal Building, 901 Enterprise St. Guest speaker, Jayson Wood from Woodland Design, consultant and grant writer for the borough. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

Soup and chili sale: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St., Peckville. $5/pint, $9/quart. Varieties posted on door the day of the sale.

Dinner dance: Buffet 6 to 7 p.m., dancing 7 to 10 p.m., Michael Steiner Post No. 411, 508 Church St., Jessup. $15 each, cash bar. Contact Barbara Sankar at 570-766-0811 for reservations and further information.

Adopt-A-Highway cleanup: 8:45 a.m., meet at the Archbald Borough Building, 400 Church St. Sponsored by Eyon Archbald Lions Club. All residents invited to attend.

Bingo bonanza: doors open at noon, games begin at 2 p.m., Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Dickson City. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, includes 17 games, each with a minimum prize value of $300. For information, call 570-489-2091. Stop in or mail your request for tickets along with payment to the parish office at 1090 Carmalt St., Dickson City, PA 18519.

Trunk or treat: 1 to 3 p.m., AC Field, Archbald. Sponsored by Eynon Archbald Lions Club, Pasquale’s and the Archbald Neighborhood Association. To set up a trunk or for more information, contact 570-470-7838.

Children’s Fall Festival: 2 to 4 p.m., Rescue & Restore Church parking lot, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Face painting, pumpkin painting, bouncy house, hay ride, free food and more. Free and open to the community.

Damian the Magician: 6:15 p.m., Forest City Area Historical Society museum, corner of Dundaff and Main streets. Free admission, donations will be accepted.

Halloween drive-thru: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Blakely Borough Building, 1439 Main St. Enter from front of the borough building; one bag of candy per child in car.

Rocky Horror showing: 7 p.m., Forest City Area Historical Society museum, corner of Dundaff and Main streets. $5 admission, concession stand available. Movie is rated R, anyone under 17 will not be admitted without a parent.

Coat giveaway: 3-6 p.m. Oct. 28, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29, Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Delaware and Dundaff streets, Forest City. Coats in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes, plus coats, hats, scarves and a limited supply of blankets. All are welcome, no income requirements or questions asked. For more information, call 570-785-5792.

Medication take back: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Valley Community Library, 739 River St., Peckville. Accepting prescription and over-the-counter medications, eye drops, dietary and herbal supplements, vitamins, topical medications, pet medications and more. No needles, inhalers or open liquid medication. Contact 570-963-6820 x 1514 for more information.

Trunk or treat: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Scott Township Municipal Park, Commerce Drive. Free candy, hot dogs and hot chocolate available, plus K-9 basket raffle.

Trick or treat street event: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Church Street, Archbald in front of Christ the King Church. Archbald Borough Police will close the street from the police station to Gilmartin Street for trick or treaters. Seeking local groups, businesses and families topass out treats. Call Karen Spataro 570-604-7682 or Karen Rapoch 570-877-4845 for details.

Rigatoni and meatball dinner: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Queen of Angels Parish Pastoral Center, 607 Church St., Jessup. Drive thru only, tickets must be purchased in advance. $12/adults, $5/children 12 and under. Includes rigatoni, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Call 570-489-2252 for more information.

Throop Trunk or Treat: 4 p.m., 500 Sanderson St. Trick or treating, prizes and more. For more information, call 570-383-7906.

Caring for your tools: 1:30 p.m., Carbondale Public Library, 5 N. Main St. Penn State master gardeners will present information on caring for gardening tools before storing them for the winter.

Downtown business trick or treat: 3 p.m., downtown Carbondale. Businesses with pumpkin in window will participate.

Friends of the Valley Community Library’s Fall Book sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, in the library at 739 River St., Peckville. Early bird sale for members of the Friends only, Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Items for sale include fiction and non-fiction, young adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more. Prices vary from 25 cents to $2.

Freedom Fighter Veterans Memorial Park dedication: 2 p.m., 113 Willow Ave., Olyphant. Guest speakers, Brig. Ge. Maureen Weigl, deputy adjutant general for Veterans Affairs, and Lt. Col. Eugene Carachlo, USAF RN flight nurse. Pavers are still available, call Kim Atkinson at 570-383-9552.

Pasta dinner: 3 to 6 p.m., Throop Hose Co No. 1, 512 Center St. Eat in or take out. $12/adult, $6 for children 10 and under. Tickets may be purchased from any member or by calling Dave Benson at 570-383-1019.

Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Cash Bingo fundraiser: Doors open at 1 p.m. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, specials, door prizes and more. $25 each. Call 570-536-1925 for tickets or purchase at Greater Carbondale Chamber office, City Hall or East Coast Specialties.

Pasta and meatball dinner: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Shopa Davey Post 6082, 123 Electric St. Peckville. Takeout only, $11 each. Tickets available from any member or at the door.

Holiday vendor fair: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Greater Carbondale YMCA, 82 N. Main St. $1 donation at the door. Features homemade items, jewelry, 50/50 raffle and more.

Designer purse bingo: Doors open 11:45, games begin 1 p.m., Trinity Banquet facility, 37 Prospect St., Simpson. Hosted by SS Peter & Paul Greek Catholic Church. $25 each. Basket raffles and special jackpot game. Snacks available for purchase, plus a cash bar. For more info, call Marge 570-282-5680 or Linda 570-282-0796.

All Wrapped Up holiday shopping event: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hotel Anthracite, 25 S. Main St., Carbondale. $5 admission, tickets available from Carbondale UNICO members and at the door. Vendors, basket raffles, door prizes and entertainment by Frankie Gervasi.

Free Thanksgiving meal: 1 p.m., Rescue & Restore Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant. All are welcome.

ONGOING/REMINDERSForest City Area Historical Society is accepting applications for 2022 membership and membership renewals. Individual membership, $25; family membership, $50; lifetime membership, $150; student membership, $10. More membership options available. Contact Juliann Doyle, membership chair, by calling 570-499-4908 or e-mailing jdoyle@nep.net. For more information, visit www.forestcityareahistoricalsociety.org.

Rail-Trail Council of NEPA hosts a variety of activities each month designed to build health and enjoy the outdoors. Walking Mondays happen at 10 a.m. each Monday at the Union Dale Trailhead. Biking Wednesday happen at 5 p.m. each Wednesday, also at the Union Dale Trailhead. There are also special events each month. Check out their Facebook page, Rail-Trail Council of Nepa. Pre-registration is required; email trails@nep.net or call 570-679-9300.

The Carbondale Public Library, 5 N. Main St., hosts a number of special events each month, including a homeschool program on Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. and afternoon story hour on Thursdays at 4 p.m., geared for children in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade.

The Archbald Borough Historical Society meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Archbald Borough Council Chambers, 400 Church St.

Broom sale sponsored by the Mayfield Lions Club, at the borough building. Used eyeglasses are also collected at the same location. For more information, call 570-876-4391.

All Saints Orthodox Church, 211 Willow Ave., Olyphant, sells frozen pierogies every Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and every Sunday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The cost is $8 per dozen. For more information, call 570-383-0785 or 570-489-5591.

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Dickson City hosts bingo games every Monday evening, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Early bird games begin at 6:30 p.m.; regular games begin at 6:50 p.m. Admission fee includes 17 games with Buddy Bingo Special and Progressive Jackpot each week. Homemade food sold before the bingo. Door prizes awarded each week. Van shuttle service provided for free from Carbondale (call Evelyn at 570-282-4817) and Scranton (call Nettie at 570-341-9363). For more information, call 570-489-2091.

The Carbondale Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 185 Fallbrook St. It accepts SNAP/EBT benefits. To learn more, recipients can speak with the market manager at the United Neighborhood Centers service table at the market.

Fallbrook Healthy Aging Campus, 185 Fallbrook St., has plenty of activities each week, including Bingo at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. They offer yoga classes, arthritis-friendly exercise classes, crafts and educational classes, too. For more information and a full schedule, visit www.facebook.com/uncnepa or call 570-580-9765.

The Valley Community Library hosts a genealogy club on the first Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. The genealogy club will help patrons learn more about history through their personal family history and will discuss different types of records used to find information, help each other search for more information and share findings.

Carbondale Public Library hosts a book club at 1 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month in the library’s community room. For information on the book, visit the library at 5 N. Main St. or call 570-282-4281.

Rescue and Restore Church, 120 Willow Ave., Olyphant, hosts a food distribution on the first Monday of every month. Bring identification on first visit. Contact 570-483-4114 or rescuerestorechurch.com for additional information. The church also hosts a community dinner at 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month. Everyone is welcome.

Carbondale Public Library hosts a summer lunch program every weekday, providing kids up to 18 with lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and a snack from 3 to 4 p.m. Meals are prepared by Mt. Zion Church in Wilkes-Barre. There are no income requirements to participate.

A community food distribution is held from noon to 4 p.m. on the last Friday of every month at the Carbondale Public Library, 5. N. Main Ave. Registration is strongly recommended, otherwise it is first come, first served. For more information, contact the library at 570-282-4281.

St. James St. George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave., Jermyn, offers a food pantry on the fourth Wednesday of every month and a takeout community meal on the last Saturday of every month. Both are be held at the church.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church hosts a drive-thru food giveaway on the second Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. Giveaways are sponsored by Friends of the Poor and take place in the church’s parking lot, 1101 Willow St., Peckville.

The Bread Basket of NEPA operates two food pantries in the area. The Jessup pantry is open from 3 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Michael’s Church, 316 First Ave. The Archbald pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at Christ the King Parish, 411 Church St. Clients can visit the pantry once a month; they should bring identification. For more information, call 570-343-2324.