Art students Patricia Bove, Beth Sutcavage, Contest held Singin is scheduled A spirited holiday joining of the local community, the region’s public radio station and the area’s profes- sional chamber choir will take place when: WVIA-90 FM and the Robert Dale Chorale co-sponsor their second annual Messiah Sing-In. The sing-along will take place Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. The event will serve as a celebration of the tercenternary birthday anniver- sary of Georg Friedrich Handel, the composer of “Messiah.” Eminent area guest conductors, soloists and musicians will be fea- tured at the sing-along. Special guest sollist will be soprano Chris- tine Donahue, a native of Kingston. Donahue, who now resides in New York City, was a winner at the recent Pavorotti- Competition in Philadelphia. The community is urged to partic- ipate i nthe Messiah Sing-In. Seat- ing wil lbe designed to accomodate specific vocal sections. Those who do not wish to prticipate but would like to attend the performance are also invited. As a holiday gift to the commu- nity and a special ‘“‘thank you” to its supporters, WVIA-90 FM, will record the performance for broad- cast on Christmas Eve at 6:30 p.m. 90 FM’s audience includes listeners in northeastern Pennsylvania, as well as southern New York and northern New Jersey. The region’s fine arts station now serves resi- dents in metropolitan Allentown on 99.3 FM. the Robert Dale Chorale was organized in 1978 and is northeast- ern Pennsylvania’s only profes- sional chamber choir. The Chorale consists of 20 voices and has per- formed a variety of programs since its inception. Robert D. Herema, an assistant professor of music at Mar- ywood College, is the Chorale’s founder and director. Participants of the Sing-In are encouraged to provide their own copy of the ‘‘Messiah’’ musical score. A limited number of copies will be available at the door for $5. Tickets are available on a first- come, first-serve basis and may be obtained from Chorale members; The Book & Record Mart, 44 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre; King’s Col- lege Center for Parttime Studies, located in the college’s Administra- tion Building; the Cetta Parrish Music Co., 517 Linden St., Scranton; by calling WVIA-90 FM at (717) 655- 2808; or by writing the Robert Dale Chorale, 301 Tulip Circle, Clarks Summit, Pa. 18411. Free parking for the Messiah Sing-In will be available at the United Penn Bank Parkade. A reception will be held immediately following the performance. art Webspinners plan party Michael Shisko and Karen Boback. December 21 has been set as the date for the Webspinners Square Dance Club Annual Christmas Party. Festivities will begin at 8 p.m. and will conclude at 10 p.m.; with refreshments being served after the dance. The dance will be held in the Educational Building of the Trucksville United Methodist The Reverend William Kennard, Chaplin of Hospice Saint John and Pastor of the Alderson United Meth- odist Church, will be the featured bass soloist in the fourth annual Advent concert presented by the Trucksville United Methodist Chan- cel Choir. Other guest soloists will be Helen Ralston, alto, Sharon Korus, piano, Stephen Broskoske, organ and Mari- lyn Kobe, flute. The program will include traditional carols and a new work, Poets’ Requiem, by music director, Harry Trebilcox. The concert will take place Sunday, Dec. 22, at 3:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. It will be fol- lowed by a reception in the church hospitality room. There is no admis- sion charge and the public is cor- dially invited. X Church, Church Road, Trucksville. : Both class and club members of area clubs are invited to come and participate in the evening of fun and fellowship. Two dollar gifts will be exchanged. Calling for the evenings activities will be club caller, Andy Glowach. The Webspinners will be guests of the Shavertown United Methodist Church Couples Club on the evening of January 4. They will give a demonstration of modern western square dancing; and will provide an opportunity for the Couples Club members to participate in the activ- ity. Since many may never had an opportunity to try their hand in this activity before, this will be their first time at what is fast becoming a very popular pastime. With the holidays fast approaching, staff at the state correctional institutions (SCI’s) have been busy sched- uling extra activities and special events to help inmates celebrate the season. Activities at each institution will range from Reli- gious services and programs, to extra movies and a special Christmas turkey dinner. Each institution’s activities department is responsi- ble for arranging the holiday schedule. In some institutions, inmates are part of the holiday planning committees. Most institutions have decoration contests and con- national champion ‘“‘Sweet Adelines”” will perform at SCI Pittsburgh on Dec. 14; ‘“The Look’, a country rock band will perform at the State Regional Correc- tional Facility (SRCF) at Mercer on Jan. 3; and SCI Graterford will feature several of their own bands in concerts on Dec. 23, 26, 30 and Jan. 2. Athletics always an important activity at the institu- tions, are especially popular during the holidays. SCI Camp Hill, SCI Graterford, SCI Pittsburgh and SRCF Greensburg sponsor basketball tournaments. SCI Rockview holds and “All Star” basketball game on Dec. 24 and SRCF Mercer holds a body building contest. Volleyball tournaments are also held at several institutions. The holidays are also a fine time for theatrical productions at the institutions. On Dec. 14, the Penn State Players will visit SCI Rockview to perform “Hamlet”. Several religious services will feature holiday readings and cantata presentations. Inmate organizations at some institutions host groups for holiday festivities. On Dec. 15, the SCI Muncy Chapter of the Pennsylvania Lifer’s Assoica- tion (PLA) will host a group of Muncy area senior citizens. In addition, the PLA will also hsot the Crippled Children’s Society of Williamsport for an afternoon of fun and games on Dec. 20. During the holidays institution commissaries usually expand their list of items to included specialty holiday candles, fruitcakes and cheeses. The institutions will also deliver a stocking or package to each inmate during the holidays. Each packet is usually filled with personal hygiene items and a candy and is paid for through the Inmate General WelfareFund. The holidays are also a time when visitation with family and friends is encouraged as much as possible. Some institutions will be extending visiting hours. The Jaycees at SCI Camp Hill, Dallas, Graterford and the activities department at SCI Muncy have arranged to have Santa Claus stop by their visiting areas to greet visiting children and present them with treats and gifts. Some of the holiday activities have become annual events. For instance, SCI Huntingdon Music Director James Salko has, for several years, put together a “New Year’s Eve Bash” which is an inmate talent show. Because of the popularity of the show, several performances have to be scheduled to accommodate all interested inmates. Costs for all inmate activities are paid out of the Inmate General Welfare Fund, a non-tax supported fund that comes from profits from food sales, commis- sary and other fund drives by inmates. Being away from home for the holidays is never easy, and for those who are incarcerated, the holidays can be especially trying. Through the efforts of department staff, the outlook for the holidays is a little brighter for those serving time. For more information on the holiday activities, contact any state correctional institution or facility. y 0 eo ,1985 19 Dallas Post/Ed Campbell ‘Dream Makers’ “Dream Maker” booklets are still available and would make an excel- lent stocking stuffer at Christmas for that hard to shop for person on your list. The “Dream Makers’, 12 prizes, each with a value of over $300 is a fund-raising project of the Philhar- monic League of Wilkes-Barre. One ticket will be used for all 12 draw- ings and the winner doesn’t have to be present to claim the prize. The booklets are $10.00 and can be purchased through the offices of the Philharmonic Orchestra, 287-1916, at the business establishments of the donating merchants and at the Phil- harmonic League functions. Tickets are also available at the Philhar- monic Orchestra concerts. The next ‘Dream Maker” draw- ing will be held on December 21 during the intermission of the Holi- day Concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra. The December prize is a $500 shopping spree at Lane’s in Wilkes-Barre. Future prizes are: January-4 days in Freeport, the Bahamas, donated by the Valley Auto Club AAA; February-a weekday dinner for 10 at the Chapter V Restaurant in Pittston; March-$300 selection of flower arrangmeents by Hill the Florist; April-a local landscape wat- Easy Access ercolor by Ann Parkhurst; May-a cultured pearl bracelet from Valen- tine’s Fine Jewelry; June-a $400 gift from Country Carousel; July-a por- trait sitting at Ace Hoffman Studio; August-a custom woven rag rug from the Barn in Lehman; Septem- ber-a navy cashmere blazer from Bevan’s Men’s Wear; October-a Girard Perregaux wristwatch from Bartikowsky Jewelers. (Excludes Sale Items) plus Free Gift Wrapping © LAYAWAYS INVITED - ss Holiday Hours: 9:30 to 9; ea Ai, 2 yA Lei pa 2 ) ac Mrs. Sannie Cornell is the chair- lady of the “Dream Makers’ com- mittee. She has been assisted by Karen Valentine, Elva Valentine and Charlie Aponick, President of the Philharmonic League of Wilkes- Barree. All funds raised through the “Dream Makers” will be used for the support of the orchestra and it’s allied programs. ~ _- NAME BRANDS FOR LESS Newspapers Magazines
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