™ Wednesday/ Dec. 11 THE DALLAS JUNIOR HIGH currently conducting its annual Christmas S.P.C.A. Food Drive. Donatjons of canned and dry dog and cat food, towels, blankets, and money contributions are needed. The Food Drive will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Contributions may be dropped off in the Dallas Junior High School office between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, contact Student Council advisor Norine Amesbury at 675-5201. In this season of sharing, please remember the animals. -0- THE DALLAS FIRE AND AMBULANCE AUXILIARY will sell Vigil Candles to decorate your front lawn on Christmas Eve. The candles will be available at the Dallas Borough Building on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. from now until Christmas. Candles will also be available at Besecker Realty and Bargain Bakery. - The cost is only $2.00 for a set of 12 Vigil Candles and 12 bags. 0- THE FIRST MEETING of the newly formed Nesbitt Memorial Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Club will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. in the classroom of the Nesbitt Medical Arts Build- ing, 534 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Sponsored through the joint efforts of the hospital’s Intermedi- ate Care and Cardiac Rehabilitation Units, the Cardiac Rehabilitation Club is designed to educate the community in heart related matters and provide an informal atmos- phere where cardiac patients and their families can exchange and discuss common concerns. Speakers Diane J. Shinal, profes- sional service representative Nes- bitt Memorial Hospital; and Mary Lou Zaleski, director of social serv- ices, Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, will discuss the resources available to the cardiac patient and provide information on heart related topics. All interested area residents are invited to attend. Club meetings will be held at 7 p.m. in the classroom of Nesbitt’s Medical Arts Building on the second Wednesday of every month. A guest speaker will be on hand at each session to discuss a topic of concern to club members. Following each discussion, low calorie and low cho- lesterol refreshments will be served. -0- THE ART GALLERY’S annual Holiday Craft Exhibit and Sale will be held on the 4th floor of the Administration Building, College Misericordia, Dallas. The exhibit will run through Dec. 17. Among the many handcrafted items will be pottery, baskets, jew- elry, folk art, weaving, ornaments, prints, woolen clothes, wooden toys and stained glass. A unique chil- dren’s gift gallery (all items under $7.00) will be available on Dec. 7 and 8 ony, for all young shoppers. Admission is free and the gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 14 p.m. on weekends. The proceeds help support the operation of the Art Gallery in continuing to offer a wide range of events, programs and exhibits to the community. THE SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, will have a Youth Fellowship spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m.; Evening Bible Study will be held at 7:15 p.m. -0- THE SORDONI ART GALLERY ‘Vale of the Wyoming: 19th Century ‘Images of the Wyoming Valley from Campbell’s Ledge to Nanticoke,” Dec. 8 through Jan. 26, 1986. The showing is the first at the Sordoni Gallery to be devoted solely to images of the Wyoming Valley. The ‘‘Vale of the Wyoming” refers to the area from Nanticoke in the southwest to Pittston in the northeast. Since the 17th century, this region has been known for its scenic beauty, but by the 20th cen- tury, much of the landscape had been destroyed. The Sordoni exhibi- =] =<) J bgp Ag) 2 =<} £2 £0 ) $14 vo, ha) ) = 8 tion shows, through artists’ render- ings, how the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century contributed to the drastic changes in the valley’s landscape. Featured in this showing will be paintings, watercolors, and prints from private and public collections such as the Everhart Museum, the Sordoni Art Gallery, the Metropoli- tan Museum of Art in New York, and others. Artists represented include Bartlett, Cropsey, F. Innes, and various anonymous artists. Annie Bohlin, artist and collector, and F. Charles Petrillo, attorney, historian and collector, will serve as special curators for the exhibition. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Thursday evenings until 9 p.m; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday/ Dec. 12 THE SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will have Morning Bible Study at 10:30 a.m.; Brownie Troop 929 will meet at 4 p.m.; Chancel Choir will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday/ Dec. 13 THE HUNTSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH will hold Christmas Open House at Pastor and Mrs. Jones’ home on Friday, December 13. Those wishing more information about programs of the Disciples of Christ may call 675-0611. The church is located by the Huntsville Reser- voir and guests are welcome. Saturday/ Dec. 14 THE KING'S COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTRELS will present a combined Christmas concert and sing-along at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, Franklin and Jackson STreets. The event will be open to the public free of admission charges. Refreshments will be served. A mixture of traditional and con- temporary Christmas carols will be performed during the evening. Selections ranging from “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and ‘Silent Night’ to ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and ‘A Holly, Jolly Christ- mas’’ will be performed. More information on the Christ- mas concert and sing-along can be obtained by contacting Mary Anne Psomas, at 826-5900, Extension 691, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. -0- ADULTS CONSIDERING a career change are invited to Wyo- ming Valley Mall on Saturday, Dec. 14, for free counseling provided by the Center for Individual Develop- ment of Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Men and women, currently enrolled in telecommunications, engineering technology, and other programs will be on hand to answer questions as will Penn State faculty members and advisor-counselors. 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Lynn Morgan, evening counselor at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, is coor- dinating the activities. “This is an extension of the free and confiden- tial services offered to adults every Tuesday and Thursday evening on the campus in Lehman,” she said. ‘She pointed out that close to 30 percent of those studying at Penn State Wilkes-Barre are older than the fresh-out-of-high school ‘“‘tradi- tional” college student. The Center for Individual Development pro- vides services to this group and the returning adults even have their own campus support group called “TNT” (Typical Non-Traditional), she said. Many of the myths and miscon- ceptions about adult students are easily dispelled, said Morgan. She noted that many of them are seek- ing degrees, the largest number in two-year associate degree pro- grams. THE SHAVERTOWN VOLUN- TEER FIRE COMPANY’S Annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. Santa will arrive on the fire truck to greet each child with a gift and refreshments will be served. Township residents 11 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the Fire Company. Harold Shelly is chairman of this year’s party. Sunday/ Dec. 15 THE SERMON at Huntsville Christian Church for Sunday, December 15, will be entitled Incon- venient Angels III, Luke 1;26-28. Those wishing more information about programs of the Disciples of Christ may call 675-0611. The church is located by the Huntsville Reser- voir and guests are welcome. DUE TO A CHANGE in schedul- ing, the Opening Ceremony of the “‘Christmas...An Ethnic Experi- ence’ program will begin at 12 noon p.m. as originally reported. For more information, contact the Governor's Heritage Affairs Advis- ory Commission at 717-783-8625 or GAY'S the State Museum of Pennsylvania at 717 787-4978. -0- IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME...and bells are ringing at Luzerne County Community College. The Alumni Association and Student Govern- ment Association of LCCC will hold its annual Christmas Party for area children ages 3 to 10 on Sunday, Dec. 15, beginning at 2 p.m., in the Student Center on the main campus in Nanticoke. This year’s event will include an afternoon of fun, entertainment, gifts, and a visit from Santa Claus. Children planning to attend the party must be accompanied by an adult, and are asked to bring a decoration that he or she has made for the Christmas tree. Reservations for party are lim- ited, and will be accepted by the Office of Alumni Affairs at LCCC, 829-7387. =0- REV. HARRIET SANTOS will be a featured soloist in the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society’s perform- ance of Handel's ‘“‘Samson’ at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 in St. Ste- phen’s Episcopal Church, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre. She will be heard as the Israelitish Woman, singing the aria ‘Let the Bright Seraphim’. Pastor of the Huntsville United Methodist Church and Associate Pastor of the Shavertown UM Church, Rev. Santos is well known not only in the Back Mountain but throughout northeastern Pennsyl- vania for her many solo appear- ances with the Oratorio Society and other groups. Contributor cards may be obtained in advance from Chorus members, the office at 35 Sout Franklin Street, Gallery of Sound Stores, Book and Record Mart, Sable’s, Charles 'n Mary. All seat- ing is reserved for card holders until 3:15, when others will be admitted to remaining space. Free parking is available at United Penn Parkade. Harold L. Hoover, Orange, is president of the Chorus and a member of the Society’s Board of Directors. -0- THE LUZERNE COUNTY FED- ERATION of Women’s Clubs will have a Federation Day meeting at Boscov’s Department Store on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. It will be held in the Baron Room. All club presidents and Federation Day chairmen are urged to attend. Publicity and booklet pictures will be taken. 0 THE SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH has Church School for children, youth and Orange, Pa. 'miles. FROM WYOMING — Take 8th St., CLLR RZ TI CERT Rd. (1 mile) PHONE 333-4500 Blue Spruce $20 adults at 9:45 a.m.; Worship-Third Sunday in Advent at 11 a.m. Monaay/ Dec. 16 BOOK CLUB of the Back Moun- tain Memorial Library will meet December 16 at 1:30 in the Library. Following the meeting, books will be discussed. The hospitality committee will serve tea. Guests are welcome. =0- THE SHAVERTOWN METHOD- IST CHURCH, New Community Singers will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday/ Dec. 17 THE NPW MEDICAL CENTER CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. in the NPW Learning Resources Center. Rose Varzaly, Registered Dietitian, will discuss ‘“The Chal- lenge of Healthy Eating: Shopping Techniques.” The NPW Cardiac Support Group is comprised of individuals who have heart disease, family mem- bers and friends of persons with heart disease, as well as individuals who are just interested in learning how to take better care of their heart. There are no fees. For additional information, please contact the NPW Education Depart- ment at 826-7890. -0- THE SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will hold a Lectionary at 2 p.m.; Girl Scout Troop 634 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Next week PEOPLE OF ALL AGES who like to roller skate and are in good physical condition are invited to a marathon roller skating event on December 23, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The marathon will benefit Big Sis- ters-Big Brothers agency and will take place at the Roller King Skat- ing Center, Kingston. The Penn State Wilkes-Barre Circle K Club is organizing the marathon as one of a year’s series of activities in con- junction with the agency. Circle K clubs at all colleges in the area, and Key Clubs at all high schools in th area have been co the Penn State Circle K. Anyone who wants a pledge sheet to partici- pate may contact Chris at Penn State. Other members of his com- mittee are Bob Naugle, Wilkes- Barre; Judy Legg, Hughestown, Forlenza, Wyoming; Claudia Fron- zoni, West Pittston; Lisa Ann Golu- biewski, Plains; and Gloria Ceccoli, Parsons. Anyone who arrives at the begin- ning of the marathon with a mini- mum of $10 worth of pledges will be allowed free admission and free skate rental. Each year, Penn State’s Circle K selects one non-profit agency to work with, and this year the club already raised $100 for Big Sisters- Big Brothers in November with a fund-raiser for Hooters Concert tick- ets. Also, Circle K members from Penn State attended an agency Hal- loween party for the little sisters and little brothers and helped with entertainment and companionship. Chris said college students seldom have time to give to the required training and constant attendance needed for a little sister or little brother, but that by participating in certain activities and helping to raise money, the college students have found a way to be of service. THE WILKES COLLEGE CIRCLE K CLUB will conduct its annual Santa-on-Wheels program from Thursday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday, Dec. 24. The Wilkes Col- lege division of this international service organization has designed the program to bring a touch of Christmas to area children. Through Santa-on-Wheels, local hospitals, day care centers and other institutions can receive a visit from Santa and his elves. The pro- gram has been successful for sev- eral years, getting support from the community, business, and the orga- nizations which it serves. 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