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Wilkes-Barre welcomes Santa Claus to town

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Model trains delight visitors to open house

UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHERFun and Fabulous Sports Bash supporting the Luzerne County Special Olympics will be held by Wilkes from 2-6 p.m. on Nov. 20 on campus. The multi-sport event will include basketball and kickball along with an awards ceremony and a dance party for athletes. Admission is $5 to participate or spectate. Families part of the Special Olympics and the public will be invited to participate in basketball and kickball tournaments. Checkin in will start at 1 p.m. with games starting at 3 p.m. and ending at 5:15 p.m. Wear snearks and loose, comfortbale clothes.American Legion Mountain Post 781 Turkey Shoot will be held Nov. 20 at noon. The shoot is open to all members and the community. The American Legion is Located at 1550 Henry Drive Mountain Top. Any questions, call 570- 678-7105.CAMPS/CLINICSStan Waleski Black Friday Basketball Camp is accepting registrations for boys and girls in grades second through seventh grade on Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Pittston YMCA, located on Main Street in Pittston. The camp stresses skills, fundamentals, competitions, team play and fun with all players receiving a T-shirt and certificate. The camp also features grouping by age and grade in boys and girls divisions. For camp information call Coach Waleski at 570-457-1206 or Coach LoBrutto at 570-654-8030. Interested players can also e mail stanwaleski@yahoo.com.MEETINGSAvoca/Dupont little league will be holding its monthly meeting on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. It will be held at the main little league field clubhouse. The league will begin preparing for the Spring baseball season including signup dates, volunteers to coach, and fundraising. Anyone interested in participating in the upcoming season is encouraged to attend.REGISTRATIONS/SIGN-UPS/LEAGUES/TRYOUTSKingston Rec Center Winter Futsal Soccer League is taking registrations. League begins Nov. 28 and runs through March 2017. Registrations for children ages 3 through 17. Cost is $45 per player. Coaching/sibling/multi-sport discounts are available. Stop by the Kingston Rec Center to register at 655 Third Ave, Kingston or register online at kingstonlightning.org.Catholic Youth Center&#8217;s Winter Basketball leagues will begin practicing the week of Nov. 28 with the first game on Dec. 10. The CYC will offer six different leagues for boys and girls in grades K - 6. Team and individual registrations accepted. Registration deadline is Monday, Nov. 21. For more information, call Brendan at 570-823-6121 ext. 278JCA/Northampton St. Basketball League is currently accepting team registrations for its 3rd/4th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball Leagues, along with its 5th/6th grade boys and girls basketball leagues. The season will begin on Saturday evening, Dec. 3 for the 5th/6th grade girls. All other leagues will begin on Sunday, Dec. 4. Cost is $425/team, plus $6/t- shirt. Registration forms can be found at the JCC front desk, 60 S. River St. Wilkes-Barre, or by contacting Bill Buzza at 570-824-4646 ext. 232.Kingston Rec Center&#8217;s Willie Obremski Youth Basketball League is accepting registrations for players from 4 to 18. League starts Dec. 12 and runs through March 2017. Cost is $45 per player. Coaching/sibling/multi-sport discounts are available. Stop by the Kingston Rec Center at 655 Third Ave, Kingston to register. For further questions, call the Rec at 570-287-1106.Kingston Rec Center Winter Dodgeball League is taking registrations with play beginning Jan. 4, 2017 and running to March 1. Registrations for players from 8 to 18. Cost is $45 per player. Stop by the Kingston Rec Center at 655 Third Ave, Kingston to register. For further questions, call the Rec at 570-287-1106.Back Mountain Youth Soccer indoor Futsal/Soccer league runs Jan. 6 through March 12 for ages U6 to high school age. Games will be played at the Penn State Lehman Campus gym. FIFA Futsal ball and rules will be used. Games will be played on weekends. All area teams are welcome. All area individual players seeking a team can sign up online as well. Divisions will be set to ensure fair competition.SWAT Softball is holding 16U tryouts for more information, contact Brian at 570-239-2070.

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