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Happy birthday Breanna Madison Walker!

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Two-story ‘Star Wars’ replica in Ohio yard a big hit for Halloween

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, coffee 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 amazement, 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: 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.OLD FORGE: The society of St. Michael&#8217;s Orthodox Church, Winter and Church streets, Old Forge, will hold a halupki sale on Nov. 4. Orders may be placed with Dorothy at 570-562-1434, Sandra at 570-457-9280 or the church hall at 570-457-2875 by Oct. 27. Price is $1.25 per halupki.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.SUGAR NOTCH: Holy Family Parish, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch, will hold their annual Fall Night at the Races starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 4. A four-star buffet is free with horse donation of $10. Menu includes chicken scampi, kielbasa, hot dogs, meatballs and ziti and more. To sponsor a horse, call the rectory at 570-822-8983.TRUCKSVILLE: A service of worship and hope for all affected by cancer will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Trucksville United Methodist Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville.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: The Wyoming Seminary Chorale will be the guest choir at our 10 a.m. Oct. 29 service at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The co-educational group sings from a wide repertoire that ranges from baroque to classical to liturgical and contemporary works.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: The Ladies of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, will hold their semi-annual rummage and book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4. A bag sale will be conducted at noon Nov. 4. Pastries will also be available for purchase.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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