Arts and entertainment calendar, week of May 20, 2015

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REUNIONSScranton Technical High School 45th Reunion, 6 to 10 p.m. July 18 at Villa Maria II, 1610 Washburn St., Scranton. Cost: $35. Includes buffet dinner, dancing and cash bar. RSVP (deadline June 1): Send check, payable to Scranton Tech 45th Reunion, to Bernie Garvey, 601 Meridian Ave., Scranton, PA, 18504. A free Meet and Greet Night will also be held from 7 to 10 p.m. July 17 at Lake Winola Cottage Association Pavilion. Info: contact Nancy Smith at 904-814-8263 or nancyann1952@comcast.net.REMINDERSKnights of Columbus Abington Council No. 6611 Bingo, at 7 p.m. every second Tuesday in the OLS Gathering Room. Cost: no cover charge; BINGO cards are 50 cents each or three for $1 per game. Complimentary light refreshments served. Wheelchair accessible. Info: call Chris Kane at 570-587-1390.Alzheimer&#8217;s Association of Greater PA support group meetings, 7 to 8 p.m. the last Tuesday of every month at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Info: call Rhonda Fallk at 570-585-8099 or Rita Fenton at 570-586-0179.Stroke Support Group meetings, 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month beginning June 3 at Moses Taylor Hospital. For survivors of stroke and their caregivers. Cost: free. RSVP/info: call Colleen Dodgson at 570-770-5257.The Lackawanna Historical Society&#8217;s Civil War Roundtable meetings, at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Civil War era, 1861-1865. Annual dues: $20 for individuals and $25 for families. Reservations are required. Info: 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com.The Keystone College Thomas G. Cupillari &#8217;60 Astronomical Observatory spring program, 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through May 29. Cost: free. Sessions will be held regardless of sky conditions and will be cancelled by the threat of severe weather. Programs will feature an illustrated lecture and telescopic observations. Large groups interested in attending may contact Professor Thomas Cupillari at 945-8402 or tom.cupillari@kesytone.edu. Info: keystone.edu/observatory.Peddler&#8217;s Village Peach Festival Bus Trip, Abington Senior Community Center is planning this bus trip for Saturday, Aug. 8. Cost: $35. Register: 570-586-8996.May Storytimes for Children, at Abington Community Library. Babies, ages 0-2 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 22; Toddlers, ages 2-3 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21; After School Stories, Grades K-3, at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 21. Info: 570-587-3440.Emergency Medical Technician Course, beginning Saturday, May 30 and continuing from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday for approximately 15 weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to sit for the state certification exams. Cost (includes instructional materials and supplies): $600. Info: 570-655-6818. Pre-enrollment application: emsnp.org.The Newton Recreation Center summer hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed Saturday and Sunday, through August 31. Located at 1814 Newton Ransom Blvd.DAY CAMPS AND SPORTS CAMPSMinecraft Film Camp, at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Camp one: 1 to 3 p.m. June 22 &#8211; 26. Camp two: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 22 &#8211; 26. For ages 7 &#8211; 14. Instructor: Rand Whipple, Box of Light Studios. Use Minecraft to make a movie. Students conceive and plan their film, create their digital world in Minecraft and then add sound to their masterpiece. Cost: $60 per 5-day camp. Info/register: 570-996-1500.A Closer Look Day Camp, Session one 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 29 through July 3; Session two, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 6 through 10 or Session three, 1 to 4 p.m. July 6 through 10, at Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center. For ages 5 and 6. Using the natural world as a catalyst for growth and development, children will develop connections to Earth by engaging in first hand experiences with plants and animals Cost: $70. Registration is required and space is limited. Info/register: 570-842-1506.Acting Camp for Kids, at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Camp one: 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 6-10. Camp two: 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 20-24. For ages 6-12. Instructor: Michaela Moore. Participants will learn about acting through theatre games, improvisation, storytelling, play making, character creation and more. A casual performance for family and friends will end each week. Cost: $60 per camp. Info/register: 570-996-1500.Hidden Treasures! Theatre and Visual Arts Camp, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 6-10 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. For ages 5-12. Instructors: Amy Colley and Michaela Moore. Campers will spend the week becoming the treasure hunting characters of their choice while making props, costumes, jewelry and other art projects. The week will culminate in a casual performance of an original play that will be created by the campers. Cost: $60. Info/register: 570-996-1500.League of Heroes! Theatre and Visual Arts Camp, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 20-24 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. For ages 5 to 12. Instructors: Amy Colley and Michaela Moore. This camp will be filled with art projects and theater games as campers create their own unique heroic characters and create costumes, props, sets and more for an original play of their own creation. Cost: $60. Info/register: 570-996-1500.DAILY EVENTSRead to Dogs, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Abington Community Library. Drop by during this hour to get some reading practice in with certified therapy dogs. Make a new friend and discover a new book. For grades K-3. Info: 570-587-3440.Lackawanna County&#8217;s Seniors Got Talent show, 6 p.m. May 21 at the Theater at Lackawanna College. Hosted by United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Amateur older adult acts (age 55+)- ranging from musicians, singers, dancers, comedians and more will compete against each other. Cost: $15 in advance or $20 at the door for general admission; $10 for senior citizens. Tickets: uncnepa.org/events or 570-346-0759. Info: 570-961-1592 ext. 102.Troops and Trains, May 23 and 24 at Steamtown National Historic Site. This Memorial Day weekend event will feature the reenactment of a World War II soldier&#8217;s encampment with military equipment and displays and Living History reenactors in period costumes. Cost: included in the park&#8217;s daily entrance fee of $7 for all ages 6 and older; children 5 and under are admitted with an adult at no cost. Info: 570-340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.Pasta Dinner and Basket Raffle for &#8216;Cheri&#8217;s Family,&#8217; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 at DeLeo&#8217;s Catering, 1119 Main St., Peckville. The cost of the dinner is $10 and it will be take out only. Tickets need to be bought in advance by calling Brenda Conlon at 570-266-2645 or the Hospice Advantage main office at 570-319-6485. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. The dinner will consist of homemade pasta, meatballs, salad, and dessert.Shavuot celebration, 11 a.m. May 24 at Chabad of the Abingtons, 216 Miller Road, Clarks Summit. Celebrate the Jewish holiday of Shavout with a dairy buffet and ice cream party. Features special reading of the Ten Commandments. Cost: free. RSVP (required): info@jewishnepa.com or 570-587-3300.Dalton Memorial Day Parade, 9 a.m. May 25, starting at Dalton Streamside Park and ending at the Fire Hall, with services starting at approximately 9:20 a.m. All veterans are invited to participate and those interested may call John Holbert at 570-563-1268. A community choir will also participate in the program. Anyone wishing to sing in the choir, should come to the Fire Hall at 8 a.m. that morning. The memorial services will be held rain or shine.Abington Community Library Teen Leadership Committee Meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. May 26 at the library. A group of tweens/teens focused on giving a voice to all young adults for programming, book selections, etc. Grades 5-12. Info: 570-587-3440.Alzheimer&#8217;s support group special program with Maria Hastie, Life Geisinger, 7 to 8 p.m. May 26 at Elan Gardens, 465 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. Whether your loved one lives at home or in a nursing home, bring your questions and concerns. Reservations/info: call Rhonda Fallk at 570-585-8099 or Rita Fenton at 570-586-0179.The Anatomy of a College Application and How Not to Make Common Mistakes, 7 to 8 p.m. May 27 at Abington Community Library. Jennifer Kresock of NEPA Career and College Counseling Associates will discuss the parts of the college application and specific recommendations on how to complete a college application correctly will be presented. For students in grades 9-11 and their parents. Info: 570-587-3440.PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury and Veteran Suicide Prevention seminar, 7 p.m. May 27 in the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. For local veterans, their families, and the community. Cost: $3; proceeds benefit Mission 22, a campaign to raise awareness about military veteran suicide. Info: contact Jim Kille at 570-961-7899 or killej@lackawanna.edu.19th Annual Comm Classic Golf Tournament, shotgun start at 11 a.m. May 29 at Stonehedge Country Club. Info: 570-586-8191, extension 2 or waverlycomm.org.Movie night for kids, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 29 at Abington Community Library. This interactive showing of the movie, &#8220;Finding Nemo&#8221; will include props, activities and snacks too. For Grades 4-6. Info: 570-587-3440.Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. to 4 pm. May 29 at Clarks Summit State Hospital, 1451 Hillside Drive, Clarks Summit. Appointments: visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.Young Eagle Rally, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 at Seaman&#8217;s Airport, Windsock Lane and Seamans Road, Factoryville. Hosted by the Endless Mountain Pilot&#8217;s Association. Free airplane rides will be offered to those ages 14-17. A parent or guardian must be present. Info: 570-840-0703.Tunkhannock Business and Professional Women&#8217;s Woman of the Year brunch, 10 a.m. May 30 at the Tunkhannock Moose Lodge. This year&#8217;s honoree is the late Elaine Lee, former Executive Director of Interfaith Friends and Sweet Repeats Shop in Tunkhannock. Reservation deadline: May 26. Reservations: call Jan Ambrutis at 570-836-5428 or Mary Murphy Fox at 570-836-5746.LEGO Club, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 31 at Abington Community Library. LEGOs are provided. Sponsored by the Teen Leadership Committee. Limit: 20 children. Grades K-6. Info: 570-587-3440.The Factoryville Sportsmen&#8217;s Club sporting clay shoot, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 31. Proceeds will offset the cost of shells and registration fees for the youth team&#8217;s upcoming state shoot. Cost: $30 for 100 birds or $15 for 50 birds. Five stand will also be open, with a cost of $5 for 25 birds. Food and baked goods will also be available for sale. Info: johnhegedty@yahoo.com.Excellence in School Theater Arts (ESTA) Awards Gala, 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, at Genetti Manor in Dickson City. Students from Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail and other regional high schools will be honored. Cost: $18 in advance at eventbrite.com or for $20 at the door. Info: 631-357-1463 or nepaesta@gmail.com.The Enchanted World of Dragonflies and Damselflies, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 2 at Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center. Join Naturalist Rick Koval on a hike through the fields and around the marsh in search of these fascinating creatures. Participants will learn how to identify dragonflies and damselflies and about the insects&#8217; roles in the ecosystems. Geared to all ages. Cost: $5; pre-registration required. Info/register: 570-842-1506.Lecture on breast cancer, treatment and surgery options, 6 p.m. June 2 at Tunkhannock Public Library. Robert L. Glicini, M.D., a staff surgeon at Tyler Memorial Hospital in Tunkhannock, is presenter. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: free. RSVP: 570-552-7423.Ninth Annual Flea Market and Craft Show, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 6 at the Clarks Summit Fire House, 321 Bedford St. Vendor set-up between 6 and 8 a.m. Vendor spaces available for $20 indoor and $15 outdoor (an additional $5 charge will be added for reservations made after May 23). The Auxiliary will sell Rada Cutlery. Info: call Nancy at 570-586-8061.Clarks Green United Church&#8217;s 36th Annual Chicken Barbeque, 12 to 6 p.m. June 6 at 119 Glenburn Road, Clarks Green. Eat in or take out chicken dinners. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.Matt &#8216;The Hammer&#8217; Hamill visit, June 6 at the Lackawanna College Student Union, 500 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. MMA fighter Matt &#8220;The Hammer&#8221; Hamill will offer anti-bullying and self-defense tips. The day will also include a screening of the movie inspired by his life, &#8220;The Hammer.&#8221; Cost: $50 for an all-day pass; $15 for single ticket for the lunch and viewing party; $20 for single ticket to the speech, Q&amp;A, and autograph session or $30 for the self-defense demo. Group rates are available upon request. Tickets: lackawanna.edu, or eventbrite.com. Info: contact Lackawanna College Assistant Women&#8217;s Basketball Coach Kayla Sileo at 570-466-8045 or visit lackawanna.edu/thehammer.The Knights of Columbus Abington Council 6611 All You Can Eat Breakfast, 9 to 11:30 a.m. June 7 at Our Lady of the Abingtons Church hall in Dalton. Menu includes biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs, pancakes, bacon and more. Cost: $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.VNA Memorial Service and Balloon Release, 2 p.m. June 7 at Lackawanna State Park. Hosted by the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County, the event is to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. The program will include music, special readings, poetry and refreshments. Cost: free. Info/RSVP: 570-383-5180.Serving Seniors Inc.&#8217;s Annual Summer Picnic, 3 to 7 p.m. June 7 at Waldorf Park on East Mountain, Scranton. Rain or shine. Includes grilled picnic foods, hot and cold buffet, desserts, beer, wine and soda. Entertainment provided by EJ The DJ. Volleyball tournament. Proceeds benefit Programs at Serving Seniors, Inc. Cost: $25 for adults and $12 for children under age 12. Tickets: 570-344-3931 or servsen@epix.net.Eighth Annual Forest Hill Cemetery Walking Tour, 1 p.m. June 7 at 1830 Jefferson Ave., Dunmore. Cost: free. No reservations needed. Info: 570-346-6179.Lackawanna Blind Association&#8217;s 29th annual William J. Jordan, M.D., Memorial Swing for Sight Golf Tournament, June 8, at Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit. Proceeds benefit the association&#8217;s programs. Reservations: 570-342-7613.Tyler Kubilus 6th annual 5K Run/Walk, June 13 ar Lakeland High School, 1355 Lakeland Dr., Scott Twp.Academy Day, 1 to 3 p.m. June 13 at Abington Heights High School. Students can preview and meet representatives from each of America&#8217;s prestigious Military Service Academies. Congressman Tom Marino&#8217;s congressional office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY; the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT; and the Merchant Marine Academy in Great Neck, NY. Info: contact Ryan Barton at 570-322-3961 or ryan.barton@mail.house.gov.The 911 Memorial Committee of Lackawanna County&#8217;s annual Flag Day/Army Day observance, 1 p.m. June 14 on Courthouse Square, Scranton. The event will mark the 238th anniversary of the Flag and the 240th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army. The 911 Memorial Committee annually honors the heroes and innocents of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Unveiling of the Glass Freedom Quilt, 7 p.m. June 19 in the Ryon Room at Abington Community Library. This &#8220;History of the Freedom Quilt in Glass Art&#8221; exhibit is a hand crafted stained-glass replica of the Freedom Quilts used to guide fleeing slaves along the underground railroad. Each quilt square represents a code used to communicate important messages that signaled different actions for a slaves to take at crossroads and safe houses. Presentations will be given by Pedro Anes, Robert Sallavanti, Ph.D., and Jack Lawrence. The Freedom Quilt will be on display from June 20 through July 20 at the Library.Sixth Annual Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival, 8 a.m. June 20 at Blakely Borough Park, Peckville. The tour will pedal north on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, finishing at the festival with live musi, vendors and family activities. Cyclists can pre-register online until June 15 at lhva.org or register the day of. Info: 570-963-6730, ext. 8200.Endless Mountains Model Railroad Club meeting, 6 p.m. June 20, at the club building, 7837 Route 29, Dimock. Visitors and new members welcome. Info: emmrrc.wix.com/trains or 570-278-3992.21st Annual Father&#8217;s Day Car Show, 8 a.m. June 21 at Nay Aug Park, Mulberry Street, Scranton. Sponsored by Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club, Inc. Show info: Joe at 570-344-2014. Registration: Don at 570-561-3286.Used Bike Drive, 1 to 4 p.m. June 21 at South Abington Park, 642 Northern Blvd. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of the Abingtons for Pedals for Progress. No trikes. Bikes should be rust free with minimal repair required. Working portable sewing machines also accepted. Cost: $10 minimum donation with each bike or sewing machine for shipping. Info: abingtonrotaryevents@gmail.com.Founders Day Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 at Sherwood Chevrolet, Route 6, Tunkhannock. Info: Roy at 570-836-2133.Close Encounters with Birds of Prey, 11 a.m. July 11 at the Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. Presented by Bill Streeter, Director of the Delaware Valley Raptor CenterCost: free. Reservations: 570-996-1500. Tickets available at the door while they last.River Day, 1 to 7 p.m. July 18 at Tunkhannock&#8217;s Riverside Park. Cost: free. Features live music, environmental activities for children and adults, nature walks, a River Float, live animals brought by the Ross Park ZooMobile, mural painting, face painting and more. Info: 570-996-1500.

Community calendar, week of May 20, 2015