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AVOCA: The Queen of Apostles Parish Women&#8217;s Guild will host its fourth annual Polish Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 4. in the parish hall in the former St. Mary&#8217;s School, 742 Spring St., Avoca. The menu includes kielbasa, haluski, pierogi, cabbage, red beet salad, coffe and tea. Patrons are invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages. $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and younger. One hundred take-out dinners will be available for $10 each. For tickets, call 570-457-3412, 570-457-3412 or 570-457-3759. Ticket will be limited at the door.CLARKS SUMMIT: The Country Alliance Church, 14014 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, will present a special program of illusion and inspiration featuring Phil Crosson at 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Crossin presents a program of fun, laughter and amazemenet, and an inspiring message to the whole family. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Donations will be accepted. For more information, call 570-587-2885 or 570-966-4800.HARVEYS LAKE: Alderson United Methodist Church will host a ham dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Pole 108 Lakeside Drive, Harveys lake. $9 for adults, $4.50 for children under 12. Dinner features ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, homemade applesauce, roll, beverages and pie.KINGSTON: St. Mary&#8217;s Byzantine Catholic Church will hold a Turkey Dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at 321 Chestnut Ave., Kingston. Take-out will be available from 4 to 5 p.m. Admission for adults cost $10, and children under 12 will be admitted for $6. Advance tickets are available by calling Roger at 570-288-6263.KINGSTON: Mary&#8217;s Ministry will host Autumn Fling Bingo starting at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 5 in Conlan Hall of The Church of St. Ignatius Loyala, 339 N. Maple Avenue, Kingston. The event features specials, raffle prices, a 50/50 drawing, food and beverages. Donations are $20 before Oct. 31 and $25 between Nov. 1 and 5. For more information, call 570-288-6446.MOUNTAIN TOP: Turkey Supper will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 7786 Blue Ridge Trail, Mountain Top. Tickets cost $11 for adults, $4 for children 6 to 11, and children 5 and younger are admitted free. Take-out is available for $11. To reserve tickets call the church office at 570-868-5675. MOUNTAIN TOP: A Talent and Craft Auction will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 at St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, 316 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Information, 570-474-6558. A Haunted Fun event will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 for children in the parish community.NANTICOKE: The annual Klopsi, Pork and Homemade Sauerkraut Dinner will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at the St. Faustina Parish Center, West Noble St., Nanticoke. Take-out will begin at 11 a.m. $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and younger. Call the parish office at 570-735-4833 to reserve dinners. Deadline for placing an order is Nov. 21. A limited number of meals will be for sale at the door on a first-come-first-serve basis.PITTSTON: The United Methodist Women of The United Methodist Church, Pittston, is sponsoring a bus trip to Sight and Sounds Theater, Lancaster, for the 3 p.m. show of &#8220;The Miracle of Christmas,&#8221; Nov. 8. The bus will be at the Pittston Plaza at 8:15 a.m. and leave promptly at 8:30 a.m. Cost of $115 per person includes bus seat, show ticket and lunch at the famous Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Payment in full or $60 deposit due by Aug. 27, final payment of $55 due Oct. 15. For reservations or information call Lorraine, 570-654-3755; or Charlotte, 570-655-2189.PLYMOUTH: The First Reformed Church of Plymouth, 33 Willow St., Plymouth, is having a soup fund-raiser from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 21. Quarts cost $6, and pints cost $4. Take-out only.PLAINS TWP: The Plains United Methodist Church, 133 N. Main St., Plains Township, will host a Chicken N. Biscuit dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 14. Admission costs $9 for adults and $4 for children. No tickets will be sold at the door. Eat in or take out. The church will also hold a Soup of the Month sale from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 16. Quarts cost $6, and pints cost $3. Oders must be made by Oct. 15 at 570-200-5040. For mor information, call 570-822-2730.SCRANTON: SS Martha and Mary Sisterhood of SS Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, 1720 Academy St., Scranton, is sponsoring a holupki dinner starting at noon Oct. 15. The menu includes tasty holupki (pigs in the blanket, glumki, stuffed cabbage rolls), creamy mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, rolls and beverages. A donation of $10 will be collected at the door. Take-out is available. For more information, all the rectory at 570-343-8128. On the day of the event, call the parish center at 570-961-3147.TUNKHANNOCK: St. Paul&#8217;s Lutheran Church, Route 6, will hold its annual roast beef dinner with its famous corn relish starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 14. Family style takeouts will be available from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and the event will feature a basket raffle. All are welcome. $10 for adults, $4 for children under 12 and free for pre-schoolers. Info: 570-833-4616.WEST PITTSTON: A soup and salad dinner will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the United Methodist Church, 408 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. Tickets cost $7 for adults, and kids under 8 are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.WILKES-BARRE: St. Peter&#8217;s Lutheran Church, 1000 S. Main St., will be hosting their sixth Halloween Trunk or Treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29. All children are welcome. Come in costume for food, fun and treats. WILKES-BARRE: St. Stephen&#8217;s Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, will hold a Heat the Church Pasta Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Take-out will be available from 4 to 5 p.m. Admission costs $10 for adults and $6 for children under 10.WILKES-BARRE: A Public Square Rosary Rally will take place at noon Oct. 14 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions, Prophecies and Miracles. The event will be held at Our lady of Fatima Grotto on North Street in Wilkes-Barre. Following the rosary, Mr. Walter Camier will explain &#8220;What is the Heart of Mary, the meaning of Immaculate and how will it triumph?&#8221; All are invited. For information, call Nancy at 570-239-3363.WARRIOR RUN: The Saint Faustina Youth Ministry will hold a bingo event at 1 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Warrior Run Fire Hall, 316 Academy St. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The event features a 50/50 drawing, basket raffle, and food and drink for purchase. For tickets, information or to make a donation, call Denise Miller at 570-574-9447.

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