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Cosgrove seeking full term on Commonwealth Court

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Their view: Time to head outdoors … or is it?

COURTDALE: The Courtdale United Methodist Women is holding a rummage-bake sale, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., May 11 and 12; and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 13, bag day; at the Courtdale UMC, 225 Courtdale Ave.MOUNTAIN TOP: Making A Difference Ministries and St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church will host a Christian Mini Concert Series 2017, 6-7:30 p.m.: May 21, Eddy Mann, national recording artist, Philadelphia; July 23, David Griffin, singer/songwriter, Jim Thorpe; Sept. 24, Paul and Mary Good, christian duo, Quakertown.PLYMOUTH: Making A Difference Ministries, with Franklin Community Center Hope Christian Cafe,&#8217; to hold a Christian Concert Series 2017. Franklin Community Center, 6-7:30 p.m., Franklin St.: May 20, Paul and Mary Good, gospel duo, from Quakertown; July 15, Eddy Man, national recording christian artist, from Philadelphia; Sept. 16, David Griffin, christian singer/songwriter, from Jim Thorpe.SCRANTON: The annual spring concerts of the Catholic Choral Society, Scranton, will be presented at 7:30 p.m., May 19, at St. Peter&#8217;s Cathedral, 315 Wyoming Ave.; and 7 p.m., May 21, at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple St., Kingston.On May 19, the Choral Society will host the Endless Mountains Barbershop Chorus as guest performers, under the direction of Marty Wise. On May 21, the Choral Society will host the Good Shepherd Academy Senior Choir as guest performers, under the direction of Thomas J. Hanlon.The group, marking its 68th season, is composed of 50- members from both Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties.Tickets are available from society members, or by calling 570-587-2753; tickets are also available at the door. $10; seniors and students, $8; children 12- under, free.SHAVERTOWN: The Huntsville UMC, 1233 Huntsville Road, is looking for vendors for the Community Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29. Cost of space, $10. Contact Kris, 570-477-3748. Something for everyone, including homemade food.SHAVERTOWN: The Fine Arts Committee at Shavertown UMC is sponsoring a bus trip to Sight &amp; Sound, June 21 for the 11 a.m. presentation of &#8216;Jonah.&#8217; The cost includes the bus, one ticket to the show, a buffet at Shady Maple and a drivers tip. Children 3-10, $57; 11-12, $65; 13 and older, $98. Tickets are still available. For information and to order tickets call Gene Kelleher, 570-881-3712; or Shavertown UMC, 570 675-3616.SWOYERSVILLE: The World Day of Prayer for Vocations will be celebrated 5:30 p.m., May 7, the fourth Sunday of Easter, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Bishop Joseph C. Bambera will be principal celebrant and homilist. The Diocese and vocation directors of religious communities will display materials at a light reception following the liturgy. All are invited.WILKES-BARRE: A Public Square Rosary Rally will be held noon, May 13, at Our Lady of Fatima Grotto, North Street. Sponsored by America Needs Fatima, and the local Lay Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, this is one of 16,000 nationwide commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions, prophecies and miracles. Walter Camier will speak of the Fatima message. All are invited. For information contact Nancy, 570-239-3363.WYOMING: The Social Committee of St. Frances X. Cabrini Church, across from Mount Olivet Cemetery, holding a Memorial Day picnic 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 29, on the church grounds, 585 Mount Olivet Road (Carverton), Wyoming. A special Memorial Day mass for all deceased will be celebrated 11 a.m.A flea market, bake sale, basket raffle and a 50/50 drawing will be featured. Homemade food includes pork barbecue, whimpies, hot dogs, halushki, clam chowder, potato salad, baked beans and hot/cold refreshments. The flea market and bake sale will be open 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 28.

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