COMMUNITY DIGEST: March 25, 2025

Wyoming Valley

Holy Redeemer softball cash bingo: Doors open 5:45 p.m.; games start 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29. St. Maria Goretti Church Hall, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. Concessions, basket raffles, and 50/50 raffle. Admission, $25; includes 20 regular games. Tickets available at the door or contact Carrie at 570-574-5894 for tickets in advance.

North Branch Land Trust hosts amphibian migration watch: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Bureau of Forestry’s Pinchot State Forest: Manny Gordon Pavilion off of Bear Lake Road, Thornhurst Twp. Less than one-mile walk; dress appropriately. Led by Leah Malarkey, environmental education coordinator, who will guide participants through various locations where amphibians migrate after coming out of winter inactivity called brumation. For information and to reserve your spot, visit nblt.org/events.

Knee Pain Workshop: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Specialty Physical Therapy, Midway Shopping Center, 1062 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Free. Discussion of options to address chronic knee pain. RSVP to 570-609-5377.

St. David’s Society of the Wyoming Valley hosts talk: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30. First Welsh Baptist Church, 168 Girard Ave., Plymouth. Talk on the Welsh Women’s Peace Project started after World War I. Ann Griffiths will lead the talk. All welcome.

Pre-retirement seminar sponsored by the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees: RSVP by Wednesday, April 2; event, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 5. Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18, 368 Tioga Ave., Kingston. Cost, $10; includes coffee, doughnuts and lunch. To register, send check made out to “LUZ/WYO PASR” to June Seely, 2 Manayunk Ave., Hazle Twp., Pa. 18202. Include name, number, email, school district and possible date of retirement. For information, contact Seely at 570-384-4407 or seely@pa.metrocast.net.

Senior class bingo fundraiser: Doors open 5 p.m.; games start 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 4. West Side Career and Technology Center school cafeteria, 75 Evans St., Pringle. Entertainment by DJ Rob Sax. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, food for purchase. Tickets, $25 in advance; $30 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 570-239-3445.

Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus fundraiser: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6. Murphy’s Pub, 347 Slocum St., Swoyersville. Supports the Youth in Harmony program. Basket raffle, brunch buffet, drinks, entertainment by chorus members. Tickets, $20. For information, visit www.singwb.com or call 570-285-4810.

Nesbitt Hospital School of Nursing Alumni quarterly luncheon meeting: 1 p.m. Monday, April 7. Leggio’s, Dallas. To RSVP, call Mary at 570-693-2483.

National Association of Active and Retired Federal Workers Chapter 342 membership meeting: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 8. Grotto Pizza, Edwardsville. For information, call Joann at 570-283-3388 or John at 570-855-5061.

Luzerne/Wyoming Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees spring luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10. Apple Tree Terrace, Dallas. Cost, $25. Newsletter and luncheon application forms available at https://pasrluzwyo.net; send applications to Maureen Doerffler, 29 Rhodes Terrace, Harveys Lake, PA 18618. For information, call June Seely at 570-384-4407 or Christine LaMonica at 570-454-7165.

Leadership Northeast’s Spring Soirée: A Cocktail Affair: 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 11. Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. Open to the public. Virtual auction, noon Monday, April 7 through noon Saturday, April 12. Raffle. RSVP required; visit  leadershipnortheast.org.

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.

Victims Resource Center’s 40th Annual Geranium Sale: Order deadline, Friday, April 25; pickup, May 6 in Tunkhannock, May 7 in Wilkes-Barre, and May 8 in Lehighton. Red or pink, $5. Benefits services for victims of crime and prevention efforts throughout Luzerne, Wyoming and Carbon counties. To order, visit www.vrcnepa.org. Orders of 25 or more plants to one location can be delivered at no cost. For information, contact 570-823-0766, ext. 107, or geraniums@vrcnepa.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.

Annual Allan Hamilton Dickson Spring Writers Series: 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.

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

Back Mountain Railroad Club open house: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5; noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6. Trax on the Hill clubhouse, Education Building of Dallas United Methodist Church, Parsonage Street, Dallas. The Easter Bunny and Mrs. Bunny will make an early appearance at noon Saturday. All are welcome.

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.

Back Mountain Knights of Columbus hold kielbasa sale: Order deadline, Sunday, April 6; pickup noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Komensky’s kielbasa (smoked or fresh), $13; and NEPA’rogis (potato and cheese, farmer’s cheese and sweet cabbage), $12 a dozen. Order by emailing wleandri@aol.com or kkertesz@comcast.net or by calling Gate of Heaven at 570-675-2121 or St. Therese’s at 570-696-1144.

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

Polka Sundays: 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4909. April 6, John Stanky and the Coal Miners; April 13, John Stevens Double Shot; April 27, Pennsylvania Villagers.

Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 7. Post home. Home Association meeting to follow.

Dupont Veterans of Foreign Wars annual member appreciation dinner: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24. Post home. For paid-up members; membership cards will be checked.

Glen Lyon/Newport Twp.

American Legion Post 539 and VFW Post 8353 host Veterans Night: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Canteen, 62 Newport Street, Glen Lyon. All veterans in Wyoming Valley and a guest are welcome. Canteen open; showing of the movie “Warhorse One.” Monthly event.

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.

American Legion Spring Fling: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 26. American Post 539 social hall, 62 Newport St., Glen Lyon. Sponsored by members of the American Legion, auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion. Cost, $20. Live music by John Wildes’ band 2B1; cash bar; and roast beef dinner at 6 p.m. at 6:00 p.m. Basket raffle; donations of baskets sought and appreciated. For information, call Tim Derr at 570-854-3758.

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.

Jenkins Twp.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: RSVP by Sunday, March 30; event, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5. St. John’s Masonic Lodge, 498 Yatesville Road, Jenkins Twp. Children younger than age 10, $5; children age 10 and over, $10. To RSVP, call 570-212-0915.

Laflin

Josephite Marellian Laity of Pittston meeting: Following 7 p.m. Mass Wednesday, April 2. The Oblates of St. Joseph Chapel. President Dr. Alyce M. Zura will preside. The Rev. Joseph D. Sibilano is spiritual advisor. New members welcome.

Designer purse bingo: Doors open 10:30 a.m.; games 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5. St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. Advance tickets, $25; at the door, $30. Includes 20 games of bingo; extra games may be purchased. Food and beverages available for purchase. Basket raffle and bake sale. For information, call the parish office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday at 570-655-8956.

Luzerne

Luzerne retires Hometown Heroes flags: Families can pick up banners from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Fridays, Luzerne Borough Building 144 Academy St. Final day for pickup at the Memorial Day service.

Mountain Top

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.

Nanticoke

Spring fundraiser yard sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29 and Saturday, April 5. Transfiguration Of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 240 Center St., Nanticoke. Items include clothing, jewelry, books, yarn, pictures, luggage, Easter decor, lamps, furniture, bedding, tools, hot tub motors, purses, shoes, electronics, dishes, silverware, material and much more (If you cannot find what you are looking for, then you probably do not need it). Food available for eat-in or takeout, including potato pancakes, pierogi with butter and onions, clam chowder, whimpies, hot dogs and beverages.

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 Historical Society and Shawnee Cemetery hosts spaghetti dinner: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30. Happy Pizza, 40 W. Main St., Plymouth. Features Shawnee Time Travelers telling stories of Plymouth’s past. Cost, $15. To RSVP, call or text Heather Ruseskas at 570-417-9562 or send checks to Shawnee Cemetery Preservation Association, P.O. Box 224, Plymouth, PA 18651.

Sugar Notch / Warrior Run

Twin Boro Lions Club of Sugar Notch and Warrior Run’s annual Easter party: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12. Warrior Run Fire Hall. For children up to age 10. Preregistration required by contacting Derff’s Pizza,  Steve’s Auto Body, any Twin Boro Lion Member, or Steve Brezna at 570-829-0153.

Swoyersville

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.

Swoyersville Kiwanis cake pop sale: Order by Wednesday, April 23. Pickup, May 7. Cost, $20 for six, all white chocolate, all milk chocolate, or three of each. Quantities limited. Orders must be paid in full by deadline. To order, contact any Swoyersville Kiwanis member, call or text Mary at 570-301-7551, or swoyk1951@comcast.net. Make checks payable to Swoyersville Kiwanis. Proceeds benefit Ruth’s Place and other local shelters.

Wilkes-Barre

Rummage sale: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 28; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29 (bag sale). St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church , 905 S. Main St., Wilkes Barre. Books, records, clothing, household items.

The Rev. John S. Terry celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination: RSVP by Sunday, April 1. Mass, 2 p.m., Sunday, May 4, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre; dinner, 4 p.m. Mohegan Banquet & Convention Center, Plains Twp. Public invited. For information, contact Our Lady of Hope office at 570-824-7832.

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.

Wyoming

Annual Easter egg delivery for Wyoming residents: Signup by Wednesday, April 9; delivery Wednesday, April 16. Registration forms available at the borough building, 277 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, or online at wyomingpa.org.

Live performances

“Jekyll and Hyde” presented by the Music Box Players: March 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; 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.

“Jesus Christ Superstar”: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. March 28 to 30. Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, 537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. To purchase tickets for reserved seating, visit ltwb.org or 570-823-1875.

“Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.” youth theatre workshop for children ages 5 to 12: Sessions begin 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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