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The First Presbyterian Church welcomes the Wyoming Seminary Madrigal Singers

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Our Opinion: Can Irem Temple become rallying point in Wyoming Valley – and beyond?

Applications are being accepted for enrollment in the Luzerne and Wyoming Counties Head Start Program for the 2016-2017 school year. Head Start works with low-income children from birth to age five and their families to help them achieve their full potential.Pre-school services are free of charge for 3- and 4-year-old children. Services include education, health, family support, parent involvement, transportation on a limited basis and opportunities for children with disabilities. Families must meet specific criteria, including age and income eligibility, to qualify. Apply early as selection for the 2016-2017 school year begins in the spring of 2016.Luzerne County Head Start, Inc., also offers Pre-K Counts in partnership with several school districts in Luzerne County. Services are similar to Head Start preschool services; however, income eligibility is set higher and no transportation is provided.Documents needed for the sessions include proof of child&#8217;s age, child&#8217;s current shot record, documentation of child&#8217;s diagnosed disability/special needs (if applicable), medical insurance coverage, and verification of one year&#8217;s income (previous 12 months or last calendar year). Social Security numbers may be requested for verification.To apply, or for more information call 570-829-6231 or toll-free 1-800-551-5829; visit www.lchs.hsweb.org; or Facebook, search Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.Recruitment sessions will be held at the following centers: Wilkes-Barre -Beekman Center, 25 Beekman St., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, March 16 and April 13. Dallas &amp; Lehman-Jackson areas - Back Mountain Center, St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, RR 4, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016, or call for an appointment. Edwardsville Center, 111 Meyers St., 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 26. Tunkhannock &amp; Mehoopany areas - Tunkhannock Center and Mehoopany Center, Roslund Elementary School, 99 Digger Drive, Tunkhannock, 3-7 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 17. New Street Center - 12-5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17; New Street Housing Project, 560 New St., Plymouth. Hazleton and Freeland Areas - 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday, April 18, Hazleton Center, St. Stanislaus School, 663 Carson St. Pittston Area/Wyoming Area/ Dupont Areas - 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, March 9, Exeter EHS Center, 1825 Wyoming Ave., Exeter. Plains Center - 12-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, Plains Housing Authority, 100 Second St., Wilkes-Barre. Nanticoke Center - 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 1010 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Shickshinny Center - 12:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, Northwest Primary School, 417 Shickshinny Lake Road, Huntington Mills.

Head Start program recruiting for 2016/2017 school year