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First Posted: 9/23/2012 A pasta dinner to support Eric Spiecher, 13, who is battling a brain tumor, will be held today, Sunday, Sept. 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in West Pittston. Tickets are $8.
The fundraiser will help defray medical costs. If you cannot make the dinner and wish to send a donation, send a check payable to the EJS Fund to Nancy Answini, 9 Cheryl Street, Hudson, PA 18705. 
For more information, call 570-237-5999. 
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Rams News</hl2>
Due to inclement weather last week, the West Pittston Rams open board meeting was postponed and will be held this Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the stadium. Everyone is invited to attend.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Senior Parents</hl2>
There will be an important meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. for the parents of the Wyoming Area Class of 2013. The meeting will be in Mr. Lulewicz's room (room 118 in the Secondary Center). Important information dealing with senior class activities, the All Night Party, and graduation will be discussed at the meeting.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Library Friends</hl2>
The next meeting of the Friends of the West Pittston Library is planned for Oct. 1 at 12:30 p.m. at the West Pittston Library. Members are reminded to bring a lunch and soft drink if they wish. 
New Friends members are always welcome. Call President Sara Kelly at 883-7079 for more information.
The following is a tentative schedule of the upcoming events at the Friends Association:
Boscov's Friends Helping Friends on Oct. 16. Charming Charlies is again on the schedule for Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bon-Ton booklet sale is Nov. 9 and 10. 
The Library Friends Christmas Party will be held on Dec. 5 at Fox Hill Country Club. Reservations are needed and due by the November Friends meeting.
 Barnes and Noble Christmas wrapping and sale will be held on Dec. 7, 8, and 9.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">WA Drama Meeting</hl2>
The Wyoming Area Drama Club Parents Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Secondary Center Library. Agenda items will include the pasta dinner, cabaret and convention. 
Everyone is invited to attend.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Library Autumn Programs</hl2>

Tutto Italiano &amp;#8211; Oct. 16, Nov. 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10 each session or $25 for three; Oct.16, Italian Food; Nov. 27, Italian Travel.

Downloading free e-books from the library - Oct. 24, Nov. 26 at 6:30 p.m.

The Titanic and its Pennsylvania passengers - Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Beginner yoga - Mondays - 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m.; Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

Intermediate yoga Wednesdays - 6:30 p.m.

Prenatal yoga classes are available. Contact Corinne at <a href="mailto:corinne@yogawithcorinne.com">corinne@yogawithcorinne.com</a> or call at 407-2300 for more information on session dates and times

Book Club - First Tuesday of each month, 6:45 p.m.

Basic computer classes: Session 1, Thursdays, Oct. 4 to 25, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Session 2, Thursday, Nov. 1 to 15 and Nov. 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $50.

New York City's Sullivan Street Bakery Bread Making Class &amp;#8211; Held at the Assembly Room in the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave. Session 2: Oct. 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Session 3: Oct. 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Make Your Own Pasta &amp;#8211; Held at the Assembly Room in the First United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave., Session 1, Sept. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Session 2, Oct. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.; Session 3, Nov. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m., $20.

Charming Charlie sale &amp;#8211; Oct. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Bon-Ton Community Day &amp;#8211; Nov. 9, all day. All tickets and passes are available at the library desk.

Join the Friends of the Library - The Friends of the Library will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 and Nov. 5 at the library.
Save the Date - The Barnes &amp;amp; Noble Book Fair will be on Dec. 7, 8 and 9.

Children's programs


Jack-o-Lantern display - Oct. 24, any time

Halloween Bash - Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Library Laboratory! (Lib Lab) - Color Coral; Session 2, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m., Gore and More; Session 3, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., Sweet Treats.

Weekly Story Time - Fridays at 1 p.m.

Story Time with Skippy Jon Jones &amp;#8211; Sept. 28.

PNC for Me, for You, for Later Story Time Series - Oct. 12 and Nov. 9.
Events require registration, except for the Jack-o-Lantern. Stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 654-9847 to sign up. 
If a cost is associated with the program, the fee will be required at the time of signup to reserve your spot.
For more information about upcoming library programs, visit the library's website at <a href="http://www.wplibrary.org">www.wplibrary.org</a>.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Street Department</hl2>
Yard waste will be picked up from Montgomery Avenue to Erie Street on Mondays and from Montgomery Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue on Tuesdays.
Residents are asked to place yard waste in open containers. No plastic bags will be picked up.
Tree limbs should not exceed four feet in length or 1/2-inch in diameter and must be tied in bundles.
Any resident requesting chipping of tree limbs is asked to call the Public Works Building at 655-7786 to be placed on a schedule.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Tax reminder</hl2>
George L. Miller, tax collector, announces the Wyoming Area school taxes have been mailed. The rebate period is until October 3 and the face value until December 3.
The Borough tax penalty period will be honored through December.
Office hours during rebate are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
It is the property owner's responsibility to forward their tax bills to their financial institution for payment.
If a receipt is requested, please include a self addressed stamped envelope with payment.
For appointments, call 655-3801 or 655-7782 ext. 232.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Birthday notes</hl2>
Celebrating this week: Don Jacobs, Mike Cefalo, Sept. 23; John Pribula, Sept. 24; Bill Sciacca, Brei Patience, Sept. 25; Ray Hassey, Lois Ellsworth, Sept. 26; Lester Cobb, Sept. 27; Cindy Vough, Jack Smiles, Sept. Sept. 29. 
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Thought for the Week</hl2>
To a father, when a child dies, the future dies; to a child when a parent dies, the past dies.
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Quote of the Week</hl2>
"If you haven't cried, your eyes can't be beautiful." &amp;#8211; Sophia Loren
<hl2 class="subhead" style="subhead">Bumper sticker</hl2>
He who angers you conquers you.

Pasta dinner for Eric Spiecher today