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Vets ‘n’ Pets Motorcycle Run benefits Blue Chip

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Students win Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science awards

BEAR CREEK TWP.: The Bear Creek Township Board of Supervisors and the Bear Creek-Buck Township Lions Club invite all to the dedication ceremony of the monuments honoring Major General John Sullivan and the Continental Army&#8217;s campaign against the British allied tribes of the Six Indian Nation hostile to the colonists in 1779.The event will take place 10 a.m., June 24, at Monument Park, 500 Laurel Run Road (adjacent Trailwood Park).New tablets have been added to the original stone monuments which were stolen many years ago.DALLAS: The Dallas Rotary Club is gearing up for their fifth-annual rain or shine Wine and Dine Festival from noon to 6 p.m., June 17, at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Rt. 118.More than 70- vendors (wineries, food vendors and crafters), along with all-day live music will be on hand. To participate as a vendor contact Melissa, saxonm5@hotmail.com.Tickets are $15 in advance, $25 at the gate. VIP tickets can be purchased on line only for $40. Designated driver tickets will be available at the gate only for $5.Advance tickets can be purchased at the following retail locations: J&amp;J Deli, Dallas; Hilbert&#8217;s, The Tractor Store, Dallas; Pierce Drugs, Kingston; Valentine&#8217;s Fine Jewelry, Dallas; Nimble Hill Vineyard &amp; Winery, Tunkhannock; Gerrity&#8217;s Supermarkets in Hanover, Luzerne, West Pittston and Wyoming. Purchase on line at DallasRotaryWineandDine.com.NEWPORT TWP.: The Newport Township American Legion Post 539 and its Auxiliary will be sponsoring a traditional Flag Day ceremony in front of the Post Home 6 p.m., Flag Day, June 14. Worn and tattered flags will be disposed in a respectful manner followed by a social offering of hamburgers and hot dogs. The public is invited to attend. Worn flags are accepted year round at the Legion Post as well as at the Glen Lyon Post Office.PITTSTON: The Knights of Columbus John F. Kennedy Council #372 are sponsoring a blood drive 1 to 6 p.m., June 20, at their home, 55 S. Main St.

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