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First Posted: 2/22/2013 <hl2 class=subhead style=subhead>THIS WEEK: FEB. 22 to 28, 2013</hl2>

Central Susquehanna Builders Show, with more than 200 exhibitors displaying new ideas in home remodeling, interior decorating, gardening, landscaping, heating, cooling and more. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 620 W. Third St. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information at csbapa.org.

Crystal Cabin Fever, a dinosaur-themed ice show with more than 20 ice carvings from a Prehistoric Ice Age, an ice log cabin, a 50-foot dual ice slide, the Ice Harvest Museum and refreshments. Sculpted Ice Works, Route 590, Lakeville. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. $12, $7 children. 226-6246.

Lackawanna Home Showcase, products and services for the home with more than 100 exhibitors, sponsored by the Lackawanna Home Builders Association. Steamtown Mall, Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. 5 to 9 tonight; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 341-7496.

Spin 4 Life, the 12th annual cycling fundraiser with t-shirts, refreshments and mini-massages. Candy's Place: The Center for Cancer Wellness, 190 Welles St., Forty Fort. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. $20 for a 45-minute ride. Registration: 714-8800.

Reality Check, an autograph-signing and question-and-answer session with Kyle Richards, star of Bravo-TV's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Breakers, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Plains Township. 2:30 p.m. Saturday. 831-2100.

Night at the Races, sponsored by four area Lions Clubs. With door prizes, basket raffle, food and refreshments. Independent Fire Hall, 166 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston. Saturday with doors at 6 p.m. and post time at 6:45 p.m. $10 admission; $10 per horse. 954-2714.

Movie Night with the Peace Center, showings of You Got to Move, about southerners and social change; and Real Women Have Curves, a coming-of-age story about a first-generation Latina struggling with cultural issues. Upstairs Room, Betz-Jastremski Funeral Home, 568 Bennett St., Luzerne. 7 p.m. Saturday. Popcorn and soda provided. Free and open to the public.

Dance Concert, with singer Robb Taylor and his 10-piece show band Flirtin' with the Mob. Memorial Hall, 101 E. Tenth St., Jim Thorpe. 7 p.m. Saturday. $15 includes beer and set-ups for BYOB. Proceeds benefit area youth athletics programs. 325-4546.

February &amp;#8211; A Month of Dance Films and Lessons, the final weekend with a showing of Shall We Dance? 1 p.m. Sunday followed by dance lessons. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock with lessons at Father Nallin Parish Center, 99 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. $10. 996-1500.

Pink Elegance on Parade, a fashion show to benefit the Northeastern Pennsylvania affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. With clothing from Gap Kids, Macy's and Suburban Casuals. Wear pink. Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 1 p.m. Sunday. $40, $15 children includes lunch and raffles. 947-5852.

Harlem Globetrotters, the basketball innovators on their You Write the Rules World Tour in which fans decide the rules that could affect the outcome of the game. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 3 p.m. Sunday. $115, $76, $56, $41, $35, $28, $21. 800-745-3000.

Big Band Dance, sponsored by the Pocono Area Dance Association with music by the 17-piece big band Riverside Rhythm. Pocono Community Library, 131 Pilgrim Way, Brodheadsville. 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. $12 advance, $15 at the door. 992-7934.

Ghost Hunting 101. Scour the Masonic Temple for paranormal activity with members of the Society of Paranormal Research and Investigation. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. Tuesday with sessions at 6 and 9 p.m. $35. 344-1111.

Flint-Knapping Demonstration, how Native American stone points were made with craftsman Rick Bauer. Sponsored by the Frances Dorrance Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. Municipal Building, 311 Main St., Duryea. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 842-2708.

Introduction to Zen Meditation, a brief explanation followed by a practice session. Mercy Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Donation. Registration: 675-1872.

Pete Gray: One-Armed Wonder, an illustrated talk by historian William C. Kashatus, who talks about the local resident who played in minor and major baseball leagues in spite of his disability. Held at the 3rd annual Stars of the Valley sponsored by the Luzerne County Historical Society. Westmoreland Club, 59 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6 p.m. Wednesday. $75 includes dinner. Reservations: 823-6244.

Cooking Demonstration, with executive chef Dale Lewis preparing tomato bisque, chicken bruschetta pasta and apple dumplings. Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. $25. Bring a beverage for the meal. Reservations: 675-1134.
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Dinner by Design, a visual indulgence for the eyes, mind and soul with creative and exotic dinner settings set up by professional designers. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. With a preview party 7 p.m. March 1 with food, open bar and live music by Jazz Assassins ($60). Followed by tours and demonstrations 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2; noon to 5 p.m. March 3. $15 advance, $20 at the door. 344-1111.

Introduction to Zen, guided training for the beginner with zazen meditation, Zen form and style, the keisaku stick, stretches, outdoor walking Zen, chanting, Dharma talk and discussion along with formal vegetarian lunch, tea and snacks. Endless Mountain Zendo, 104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 2. $35, $30 students. Registration: 925-5077.

Promoting Pride in Public Square, a fundraiser for improvements to the center-city park. Rodano's, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 4 to 7 p.m. March 2. $20 includes pizza, Stromboli, beer and wine along with live music by Grunge Theory, prizes and raffles. 262-2314.

New England Contra Dance, with music by the fiddle-and-guitar band Contra Rebels. Church of Christ Uniting, 776 Market St., Kingston. 7 p.m. March 2. $9. 333-4007.

Masterpiece, an art-themed international beer, wine and food pairing event along with live and silent auctions to benefit the Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga St. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. March 2. $35 advance, $40 at the door. 836-1677.

Bridal Showcase, with a fashion show, wedding options and advice from experts along with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Irem Clubhouse, 64 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. Noon March 3. Free. 675-1134.

War and Peace: Current Issues, with scholar Daniel Serwer of the Middle East Institute who discusses the situation in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria and Iran. Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave., University of Scranton. 5:30 p.m. March 5. Followed by a reception. 941-7816.
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European River Cruise, a fundraiser for the Everhart Museum in Scranton, including eight days cruising through the canals of Holland and Belgium, April 8 to 15, 2013. Cabins from $3828 per person includes air fare, transfers and all meals with unlimited wine and beer at dinner. Reservations: 504-7575 or everhartri

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