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Concert Listings: Sept. 22 to 28

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THIS WEEK: Sept. 22 to Sept. 28Around Town Bicycles Saturday Morning Ride, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 23, meet at Around Town Bicycles, Rear 59 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre and join other bicyclists for weekly ride. There are stops for regrouping, and no riders are left behind. Bagels, coffee and juice are served after the ride. Road bikes recommended. 570-970-3008. Frank Gantz Trail, a moderate 8.5 mile hike sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Meet at the Park &amp; Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 24 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Bob Boettger 570-346-8010.FUTUREWatkin&#8217;s Glen hike, 8 difficult miles, meet at Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 in Dallas at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 1 and leave at 9 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Car entrance fee required. Leader Rich McNulty 570-239-8237. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Harvest Moon Hike at Kettle Creek, sponsored by Monroe County Conservation District, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Listen and watch for animals that become active when the light begins to fade, and learn about their unique nocturnal adaptations. We will try to avoid using flashlights or headlamps, but bring them along just in case (red filters are recommended). Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Light refreshments will be available after the hike. Pre-registration required. Cost is $6/adults, $4/children under 12. To register, call Kettle Creek Environmental Education, 570-629-3061. .Pinnacle hike at Hamburg Reservoir, 9 difficult miles. Meet at the Park &amp; Ride on Route 309 near Blackman St. (across from Kmart) at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 8 and leave at 9 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Rich McNulty 570-239-8237. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Black Forest Trail hike at Tiadaghton State Forest. Difficult 9 mile hike. Meet at Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 in Dallas at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 15 and leave at 9 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Al Chapacharis 570-806-1754. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Worlds End State Park Hike. Difficult 8 mile hike. Meet at Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 in Dallas at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 22 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Tom Barnard 570-388-4060. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Salt Springs State Park Hike, moderate 6 mile hike in Susquehanna County. Meet at Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 in Dallas at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 29 and leave at 11 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Bob Boettger 570-346-8010. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Prompton State Park, moderate 9 mile hike. Meet at the Park &amp; Ride on Rt. 315 in Dupont at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 5 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. First Day of Eastern Standard Time. Leader John McFadden 570-267-8143. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Stoney Creek Hike, Lehigh Gorge. Difficult 8 mile hike. Meet at the Sears Auto Center, Wyoming Valley Mall at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 12 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Hike includes small stream crossing. Leader Susan Eckhart 570- 283-1312. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Hawk Mountain. Difficult 7 mile hike. Meet at the Park &amp; Ride on Rte 309 near Blackman St. (across from KMART) at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 19 and leave at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Hike includes rock scrambles. Leader Rich McNulty 570- 239-8237. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Tubs Natural Area, moderate 5 + 3 mile hike. Meet at the Sears Auto Center, Wyoming Valley Mall at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 3 and leave at noon. Bring snack and water. We will all hike the first 5 miles. At your discretion you may join the hike leader for an additional 3 miles. Leader Rita Skechus 570-457-0527. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Francis Walter Dam. Difficult 5 mile hike. Meet at the Sears Auto Center, Wyoming Valley Mall at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 10 and leave at noon. Bring snack and water. Leader Rich McNulty 570-239-8237. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. Cherry Run Trail-Connector (Little Cherry Run) at Ricketts Glen State Park. Moderate 6 mile hike. Meet at Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 in Dallas at 10:45 a.m. Dec. 17 and leave at 11 a.m. Bring lunch and water. Leader Tom Barnard 570-388-4060. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.Wyoming Valley Levee. Easy 5 mile hike. Meet at Levee parking lot next to Midway Shopping Center (across from Swetland Homestead) on US Route 11 at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 31 and leave at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club.<style>
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Outdoors: Sept. 22 to 28