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ASHLEY: Centenary United Methodist Church, 26 N. Main St., is holding our annual Strawberry Social 4-7 p.m., June 17. Gift basket auction and bake sale included. Hot dogs, whimpies, ham sandwiches and summer-salads, plus beverage and strawberry shortcake. Children 5- under, free. Purchase tickets at the door, or call Jackie, 570-829-1016; Joyce, 570-825-8112; or church, 570-735-1514.DALLAS: The Orange United Methodist Church, 2357 West 8th St., will be holding their Vacation Bible School 5:45 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 23; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 24; and 1 to 3:15 p.m., Sunday, June 25. Lunch will be served Saturday.The closing program for families will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday, with a &#8216;create your own sundae&#8217; party following the program. Kids can come any time and are encouraged to bring friends.&#8216;Hero Central&#8217; is an interactive, energizing, Bible-based good time where children discover their strength in God.For more information call Pastor Ruth, 570-333-4269; or Kay Love, 570-675-1513.DALLAS: St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church will be hosting the second annual Motorcycle Mass noon to 3 p.m., June 25. Please join us for worship and blessing of the bikes. Free food and entertainment will be provided with all proceeds donated to our local Special Olympics programs. The event is sponsored by Rolling Souls, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and St. Paul&#8217;s. All riders and enthusiasts are welcome.KINGSTON: Church of Christ Uniting&#8217;s annual Vacation Bible School for pre-k- through sixth- grade will be 6 to 8 p.m., June 19 through 23, at the church located on Market Street and Sprague Avenue.This year&#8217;s theme is Getting S&#8217;more of Jesus. To register, call Amy Williams, director of christian education, 570-288-8434.MOUNTAIN TOP: Christ United Methodist Church, 175 S. Main Road, presents this years Vacation Bible School, Hero Central, 6 to 8:30 p.m., June 19 through 23. Children from ages 3- (potty trained) through sixth-grade are welcome.NANTICOKE: St. Faustina&#8217;s Parish, 520 S. Hanover St., announces its 2017 annual festival 5 p.m. to midnight, June 23 and 24; with music by Chasing Ashlee, Friday; and Iron Cowboy, Saturday. Mass with music by Joe Stanky will be at 4 p.m. Saturday.The festival is open 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 25, with music from 4 to 6:30 p.m. by DJ Honey Pot Productions, followed by music at 6:30 p.m. by 40 Pound Head.Monday night worship will be held 7 p.m., July 3. Join us for a holy-hour of praise and music. Check Facebook for the Monday night worship event. Contact Paul Walters 570-332-2963 for more information.PLAINS: Indoor and outside flea market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 17, at the Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St. For more information call 570-200-5040.TUNKHANNOCK: St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, Route 6, continues its basement sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 17. Includes a basket raffle, and lunch available for purchase. Call Fern, 570-836-3314, for information.WILKES-BARRE: St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 667 N. Main St., is hosting their Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m., June 26 through 29, with a theme of Mighty Fortress. Children 4-12 are welcome. There will be Bible study, crafts and snacks. To register call 570-822-8233.

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