12 The Post CALENDAR Sunday, September 26, 2004 How to get your listings published Calendar items are published free of charge. Generally, items will appear the two weeks prior to an event. The best way to submit ma- terial is by e-mail, to: thepost@leader.net. You also may send it to The Post, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre PA 18711, or drop it in the box at Uni-Mart, Rt. 309, Dallas. Deadline is Monday at 3 p.m. THIS WEEK 27 | 28 26 29 30/1.{2.3 COMMUNITY Sept. 26 - ARTS, CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Irem Temple Country Club pavilion. Light lunch, baked goods, door prizes. Handicapped acces- sible. Info, 675-5007. Oct. 1-2 - CRABFEAST, 6-10 p.m. each day. All-you-can- eat Baltimore hardshell crabs, clam chowder, french fries, beer-and soda at $35 per person. Our Lady of Vic- tory Chuch hall, Harveys Lake. Reservations, 639- 1535. Oct. 1-2 - FALL CHICKEN BBQ, presented by the trustees of Trucksville United Methodist Church. Takeouts 4:30-7 p.m. each day; dinner 5-7 p.m. Adults $7, children $3. Tickets must be pur- chased in advance; call 696- 3897 or fax to 696-3898. Oct. 2 - RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rt. 118, Dallas. Oct. 2 - FALL RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Carverton United Methodist Church. DANCE Oct. 2 - CONTRA DANCE, 7:45-10:45 p.m., featuring Peter Blue & Co. Wyoming Seminary Lower School cafeteria, Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Members $6, non-members $7, families $18. Info, 333-4007. GROUPS Sept. 28 - LEHMAN-IDETOWN METHODIST WOMEN, meeting, 7 p.m. at the Lehman church. HEALTH Sept. 29 - INTRODUCTION TO ZEN MEDITATION, 7:30-9 p.m., Mercy Center on the campus of College Misericor- dia, Dallas. Pre-registration required. Call Sr. Barbara Craig at 675-1872 Free will offering suggested. KIDSTUFF Sept. 28-Nov. 16 - INTRODUC- TION TO ACTING, ages 11- 17, Tuesdays, 4:30-6 p.m. Cost, $60 for all 8 sessions. Instructor, Michaela Moore. Students of all experience levels will be accommodat- ed. To register, 996-1500. The Dietrich Theater Tunkhannock, www.diet- richtheater.com MUSIC Sept. 26 - CONNECTIONS: A LECTURE RECITAL, 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Free and open to the public: Oct. 1 - BRETONS AND CO., Celtic music of Brittany, Chicory House, St. Stephen’s Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. General admission $12; sup- porting members $9. Info, 825-8772. Oct. 2 - BRAHAMS AND RO- MANCE, season-opening concert of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Pre-concert talk led by Peter Wynne at 7 p.m.; concert at 8. Tickets $18-$51adults, students half price. Ticket hotline, 457-8301. Info, www.nepaphil.org. OUTDOORS Sept. 26 - BENEFIT BICYCLE RIDE, 15-mile-ride starting at 1 p.m., Gamelands 57, Red Rock. Lake-Lehman senior project to benefit the Family Enhancement Center. Minim- im $10 donation per rider. Info, 477-2039. Oct. 3 - STATE GAMELANDS TOUR, registration 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the head- quarters building complex on State Game Land 57, Rick- etts Station near Lopez, Forkston Township. Four- wheel-drive vehicles are strongly recommended for this three-hour, 30-mile, self- guided driving tour. Free. SPECIAL EVENTS Sept. 26 - LUPUS LOOP 5K WALK/RUN, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Pre-registra- tion at $20 by Sept. 15; $25 day of event. Registration at 10 a.m., walk/run at noon. Info, 945-5118 or www.lupus- pa.org Oct. 1-29 - FILM, FOOD, & FUN FACTS, a film and dis- cussion series, 6:30- 9:30 p.m., Penn State Wilkes- Barre. The Mollie McGuires (10/1); How Green Was My Valley (10/8); Miracle of the Bells (10/15); Alexander’s Ragtime Band (10/22), and That Championship Season - (10/29). Light refreshments. $15/person/movie or $60/person for the series if registered by 10/1. Info, 675- 9102 or wbce @outreach.psu.edu Oct. 2 - 22ND ANNUAL HAY- FIELD POETRY FESTIVAL at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Workshops and readings of two popular poets, Jay Leeming and Antonio Val- lone. Free workshops by the poets from 9-11 a.m. are lim- ited to 15 participants each. Pre-registration required, lunch included. Readings from 1-2:30 p.m. are free and open to the public. Info, 675-9247 or dpc5@psu.edu Oct. 3 - OPEN HOUSE TOUR, Endless Mountains Innkeep- ers Ass’n, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit eight member inns. Info, 756-3549. STAGE Sept. 30-Oct. 5 - SHAKE- SPEARE’S AS YOU LIKE IT, Sept. 30, Oct. 1-4, and 5 at 7:30 p.m., King’s College Theatre, Admissions Build- ing. Tickets $7; students/ sen- ior citizens, $4. Info, 208- 5825 or e-mail boxoff @kings.edu. Oct. 2 - SEVEN QUILTS FOR SEVEN SISTERS, live the- ater. “A Stitch in Time,” 11 a.m.; “Stitching in Time with Song,” 2 .pm. Tickets $10. The Dietrich Theater Tunkhannock. Info, 996- 1500. Oct. 3-4 - AUDITIONS FOR MIDNIGHT KISS, an audi- ence participation murder mystery, 7:30 p.m. at The Music Box Dinner Play- house, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Roles are open for men and women, ages 18 and older. Call 283-2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY for info. Performance dates are Oct. 29-31. Lynn D Alessandro, VMD, invites you fo visit Greeeleside Animal Hospital We accept major credit cards Office hours by appointment - 570-298-0800 Pet friendly atmosphere Complete pharmacy Efficient staff Pet products All major vet services (MeYoTo| (Lo Helo (LER IC IMATE] Liberty Bank on Rt. 309, (11 0e Ne MA oT WITT gM 0 Te Lo Ee I} Tunkhannock Shown reviewing the 1920s photo album are, from left: Hugh Taylor, Alden; Fred Walters, Shavertown, director, Institute of Public Affairs, LCCC; Kate Jenkins, Shavertown, associate professor, LCCC; and Mike Hrinko, Nanticoke, instructional support, LCCC. A family histor® Oct. 9 at LCCC The Luzerne County Com- munity College Institute of Public Affairs will hold “The Search for the Lady of the Adirondacks: An American Life Reclaimed,” on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m., at the College’s Ed- ucational Conference Center. This is the story of Margaret Munro, an artist, photographer, equestrian, mother and chroni- cler of her times. She was a person of great character, car- ing, compassion , representing all the basic strengths and qual- ities of the American woman. The research into discover- ing Munro’s story contains helpful lessons for those who are interested in conducting their own family or historical research. The program is free and open to the public. For more ® formation, contact Fred Wal- ters, director of the LCCC In- stitute of Public Affairs, at 740- 0424 or fwalters@luzerne.edu. Celebrity Luncheons will present John Stossel The 2004-2005 Celebrity Lun- cheons Series will kick off Fri- day, Oct. 1 with John Stossel, co-anchor/correspondent of “20/20” and anchor /correspon- dent of “The John Stossel Spe- cials.” Stossel joined ABC's highly acclaimed “20/20” in 1998. He began doing one-hour prime- time specials in 1994 and was named co-anchor in May 2003. In addition to longer in-depth reports on subjects ranging from addiction to parenting is- sues, Stossel is featured in a UPCOMING COMMUNITY Oct. 8-9 - FALL RUMMAGE SALE, Lehman United Methodist Church. Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.- noon. Bake sale and snack bar. Oct. 9 - FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SALE, Kunkle Unit- ed Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Refreshments available. Vendor space $10. Info, 675-5801. Oct. 10 - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 8-11 a.m., Dallas American Legion, Memorial Hwy., Dallas. Tick- ets at the door; donation $5. All proceeds to Boy Scouts Of America Camp Acahela. Sponsored by George M. Dallas Lodge No. 531, F&AM. Oct. 16 - FAMILY STYLE ROAST PORK DINNER, Gate of Heaven Church, Machell Ave. Dallas. Serving 5-7 p.m., takeouts begin at 4:30 p.m. Roast pork, stuff- ing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, carrots, ap- plesauce, rolls, beverage and choice of dessert. Adulis $7.50, children age 6-10 $3.50, no charge for children under 6. Oct. 17 - ALL-DAY BINGO, Northmoreland Twp. Vol. Fire Co., off Demunds Rd. in Centermoreland. Doors open at noon and early birds start at 1:30 p.m. Dinner and refreshments served. For reservations, call 333-4906. Walk-ins welcome. KIDSTUFF Oct. 15 - GHOST STORIES, 7 p.m., Frances Slocum State Park, Pavilion 1. Bring own seating. Donation $1 to aid Osterhout Free Library. OUTDOORS Oct. 5 - BIRDING BY EAR, 6:307:30 p.m. Allen Togut, weekly segment entitled “Give Me a Break.” These short com- mentaries take a close look at a wide array of issues, from pop culture controversies to censor- ship and government regula- tions. The Dallas Morning News re- ferred to Stossel as “the most consistently thought-provoking TV reporter of our time” and the Orlando Sentinel said he “has the gift for entertaining while saying something pro- found.” In his most recent specials, lifelong bird enthusiast and member of the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society will help us to identi- fy the birds in our backyard by sound. Free. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, 675-9900. Oct. 10 - FRANCES SLOCUM STATE PARK HERITAGE DAY, noon-5 p.m. Butterfly Lady, 1 p.m.; folk singer Jay Smar, 2 p.m.; The Frances Slocum story, 3 p.m. All day, live animals, kids crafts, Revolutionary War militia. Pavilions 1 and 2. Oct. 16 - FEEDER CLEANING, 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Bring your dirty feeders and have them cleaned. Cost, $4 per feed- er; proceeds to benefit the North Branch Land Trust. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, 675-9900. Oct. 17 - BIRDING AT FRANCES SLOCUM STATE PARK, 8:30 a.m. Meet in the parking lot at the Environ- mental Education Center and boat rental. Free. Host- ed by Wild Birds Unlimited. SPECIAL EVENTS (Jct. 18-Nov. 1 - WINES OF ITALY, 6-8 p.m., Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Taste wines of three prominent regions of Italy and learn about grape varieties, aromas, colors, fla- . vors. Light refreshments will compliment wine selections. $90/person; participants must be at least 21-years of age. Info, 675-9102 or wbce @ outreach.psu.edu STAGE Oct. 29-31 - MIDNIGHT KISS, An audience participation murder mystery. October 29, 30 at 6 p.m., Oct. 31 at 1:15 p.m. Dinner and show $25. Ticket info and reservations, 283-2195 or 1-800-698- PLAY. The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. ACEO R INN SVN @ 2-Door, 4 poor, 6-Doora Picku P. One Call Covers them All. To find out more about our auto insurance — Call me... Stop by... Log on ~- Gordon-Smith insurance Agency Charles W. Gordon, Associate Agent Lauren M. Smith, Agent 570-675-5234 smithL68@nationwide.com | Nationwide’ Insurance & : Financial Services Nationwide Is On Your Side® Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215. 2220 A6 11/00 it’s your choice! Stossel has covered such topics as obesity, addictions, chemi- cals and crime, free speech and censorship, money, government and parenting. Stossel has received 19 Emmy Awards and has been honored five times for excel- lence in consumer reporting by the National Press Club. In his early years at ABC, Stossel was consumer editor at “Good Morning America.” He is a 1969 graduate of Princeton . University with a BA in psychol- ogy. His wife, the former Ellen Abrams, is from Scranton. Celebrity Luncheons are held at Genetti’s Hotel and Confer- ence Center in Wilkes-Barre. The guest celebrity speaks from 11 a.m. until noon, followed by a question and answer period. At approximately 12:30 p.m., lunch will be served. Season tickets are $165 or in- dividual tickets can be pur- chased for $55. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call 696-3967 or visit www.celebrityluncheons.org. Gift certificates are available. Poetry festival at Penn State Wilkes-Barre The 22nd annual Hayfield Poetry Festival will be held on Sat- urday, October 2, 2004, in Hayfield House at Penn State Wilkes- Barre. The festival will feature workshops and readings of two popular poets, Jay Leeming and Antonio Vallone. Workshops will be conducted by the poets from 9 to 11 a.m. and are limited to 15 participants for each one. Pre-registration is required and lunch is included at no cost to participants. The poetry readings from 1 to 2:30 p.m. are free and open to the public. Booksignings will fol- low the afternoon readings and a coffee/tea reception will follow. For more information or to register for the poetry festival, contact David Chin, Ph.D. at-570-675-9247 or. dpcb@psu.edu. ONGOING CLASSES Through Nov. 17 - DECORA- TIVE PAINTING FOR ADULTS, ages 13 and up Wednesdays noon-3 p.m. In- structor, Eileen Balboa. Cost, $15 per session + cost of painting surface. To regis- ter, 996-1500. The Dietrich Theater Tunkhannock, www.dietrichtheater.com COMMUNITY Through Oct. 2 - FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas. FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES, Wednesdays 6-8 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, off Rt. 118, Dallas. For families with chemical dependency, in cooperation with Clear Brook Inc.. Info, 823-1171. EXHIBITS Through Oct. - CONTRASTS OF LIFE, photography by Sandy Vidlicka, Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, Tunkhannock. Gallery hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.. Info, 836- 3200. Through Oct. 10 - FACULTY EXHIBITION 2004, featuring work by Wilkes University faculty, Sordoni Gallery, 150 S. River St. Open daily noon-4:30 p.m. Cai Ahead Ongoing - THE LIGHT & THE LAND, ongoing project by Sue Hand, Dallas. Final col- é lection will be over 1,000 drawings and paintings. Al- lied Services-John Heinz In- stitute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 826- 3800. HEALTH BACK MT. FREE MEDICAL AND LEGAL CLINIC, every Friday, 6:30 p.m., Fr. Sam- mons Hall at St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Ave. Shavertown. Strictly confi- dential and non-denomina- tional. Volunteer doctors, nurses and greeters are wel- come. Call Maureen at 696- 1427 with questions. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings: Every Tuesday starting at 7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, off Rt. 118, Dallas. Every Friday-starting at 7 p.m., Shavertown United Methodist Church, Pioneer Ave. é STAGE Through Oct. 10 - A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, Sept. 24-26; Sept. 30-Oct. 1; Oct. 7-10, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Tickets, info, 283-2195. _ If You Want Perfection... 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