10 The Dallas Post CALENDAR Sunday, December 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 material 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 Tuesday at 5 p.m. S MT |W THF [S¢S 26 | 27 | 28| 29 30.31 12 THIS WEEK EXHIBITS Through Dec. 29 - CIDER PAINTERS OF AMERICA, 20th annual exhibit and sale of miniatures. Waterlily Gallery, 103 E. Overbrook Rd., Shavertown. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Info, 675-7778. Through Dec. - WATERCOL- ORS OF ANN PARKHURST, Tudor Bookstore, 651 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, 288-9697. Through Dec. 31 - SCAPES AND STORIES, photogra- phy by Mel Wolk and paint- ings by Angela Trotta Thomas. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lizza Studios, 155 Bridge St., Tunkhannock. Info, 836- 8806. KIDSTUFF Dec. 27-29 - HOLIDAY CAMP. Ages 6-8, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Ages 9-12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30. Become familiar with the artists Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, and Leonardo Da Vinci by exploring a variety of medi- ums. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Info, 996-1500 or www.diet- richtheater.com UPCOMING CLASSES Jan. 13 - DRUMMING WORK- SHOP FOR ADULTS, ages 13 and up, 7-9 p.m. Instructor: Maxwell Kofi Donkor, Master Drummer. At Father Nallin Hall, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Cost: $30. Info, 996-1500. EXHIBITS Jan. 21-Feb. 13 - FROM WITH- IN V, artwork of students, faculty and staff at College Misericordia. Tues.-Thrus. noon- 5 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. MacDonald Art Gallery, . on the campus, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Info, 674-6250. HEALTH Jan. 6 - ALZHEIMER'S SUP- PORT GROUP, 11 a.m., Meadows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center Hill Rd. Public welcome. Info, call the Alzheimer’s Association at 822-9915 or Meadows Nursing Center at 675-8600, ext. 195. OUTDOORS Jan. 13 - MAMMALS OF NORTHEASTERN PA, 6:30 p.m. Diane Madl, Environmental Education Specialist from Nescopeck State Park, will explore the exciting life of the many mammals that live in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She’ll have samples of furs, skulls, tracks and scat. Learn how these animals live and The Dallas Post Dec. 27-31 - CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY CAMP, for ages 5- 12, before and after care available. Swimming, gym activities, field trips, arts and crafts and more. Wilkes- Barre Family YMCA. Info, registration, 823-2191, ext. 129. OUTDOORS Dec. 26 - KIRBY PARK BIRD- ING, with the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Meet at 8 a.m. under the Market Street Bridge on the Nesbitt Park side in Kingston. Info, 542-5948. Jan. 2 - NEW YEAR’S HIKE at Hickory Run State Park, held by the Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Park & Ride on Blackman St., Wilkes- Barre or at 1:30 p.m. at the Caboose in the White Haven Shopping Center. Info, 474- 5884. SPECIAL EVENTS Dec. 28 - TRADING CARD SWAP, 6-8 p.m., at the old Noxen school. Children with sports, magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon and other hobby cards are welcome with par- ent/guardian. No charge, light refreshments porvided. Info, 298-2052. survive our cold winters. Free. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center. MUSIC Jan. 8 - FAMILY CONCERT WITH MARY BAKER, 11 a.m.-noon. Stories and songs with singer/storyteller Mary Baker. Free. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Info, 996- 1500. Jan. 16 - WINTER INSTRU- MENTAL CONCERT, by the Wyoming Seminary Music Departmentat 3 p.m. in the Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. The concert features the Wyoming Seminary Orchestra and several instrumental cham- ber ensembles and will include music by Dwight Gustafson, Gabriel Faure, and Scott Joplin. Free and open to the public. Info, 270- 2190. STAGE Jan. 8-9 - JOHN LENNON & ME, by the Dallas High School Drama Department, 7 p.m. at the Dallas High School auditorium. Jan. 14-23 - THE LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, performed by the Scranton Public Theater, at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m. Admission: $18 and $16 For reservations, call 570-283- 2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY. Start the New Year on the right, and left, foce A New England Contra dance sponsored by the Chicory House will feature the music of the Warrington Family Band and caller Bob Nicholson. This dance is an opportunity for those setting New Year's resolutions to get the year off to a good start following all the holiday eating and snacking. Everyone can enjoy an evening of moderate physical activity, energizing music, and good company. The Warrington family band features a repetoire of American, Celtic and English Country dance tunes. Lucy Warrington and brother Ian play fiddle, while Jean Warrington and Rob Lewis add acoustic guitars, and Peter ~ Warrington will provide bass rhythm. Ben Warrington accompanies on piano. Caller Bob Nicholson of Syracuse has often teamed up with the group in other dance appear- ances. Contra dancing is an evening of fun, featuring dancing in “sets” of about a dozen cou- ples. Beginners find that Contra dancing is noncompeti- tive; the main objective is to enjoy yourself with other fun- loving people. Beginners are ONGOING COMMUNITY PUBLIC SWIMMING, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sundays 2- 5 p.m. Dallas Middle School pool is open to the public for lap and recreational swimming. No one under 18 admitted without a parent or guardian. Proof of residence and a $2 daily fee required. FAMILIES HELPING FAMI- LIES, 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. Tuesdays - FREE SENIOR BINGO, 9:30 a.m.", the Moose Lodge, Tunkhannock (behind Wal-Mart). EXHIBITS Through Jan. 3 - ARTISTS FROM OUR AREA , Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, 1 Courthouse Sq., Tunkhannock. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Jan. 7 - THREE AT MARQUIS, pastels by Tobi Balin Grossman, ceramics by Bonnie Blum, paintings by Karen Poels. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Marquis Art Gallery, 122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 823- 0518. Through March - A STORY RUNS THROUGH IT, images, artifacts and maps Send your news to The Post by e-mail. thepost@leader.net Digital photos welcome! Deadline for submitted news is Wednesday at noon. Call 1-800-273-7130 For Local Pros old di{e } always welcome, and don’t have to bring a partner Caller Bob Nicholson is noted for quickly involving newcomers and often interact- ing with the dancers on the floor rather than from the stage. that tell of Wyoming Valley's history, environment, indus- try, commerce, culture, floods and flood control. Tues.-Sat. noon-4 p.m. Luzerne County Historical Society, 69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 823- 6244. Ongoing - THE LIGHT & THE LAND, ongoing project by Sue Hand, Dallas. Final col- lection will be over 1,000 drawings and paintings. Allied Services-John Heinz Institute, 150 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 826- 3800. HEALTH BACK MT. FREE MEDICAL AND LEGAL CLINIC, every Friday, 6:30 p.m., Fr. Sammons Hall at St. Therese’s Church, Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. Strictly confidential and non- denominational. Volunteer doctors, nurses and greeters are welcome. Call The Warrington Family Band will play for the New Ye The dance takes place on Saturday Jan. 1, at 7:45 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St, Wilkes- Barre. Admission to the dance is $7 for adults and $18 for families. A public parking lot is across the street. Dancers 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. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. offered by the Hospice Care of the Visiting Nurses Association. Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion Health Enhancement classroom, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. For info or to register, call 552-1391. CELEBRATE RECOVERY, Bible-based addition recov- ery group. Every Monday 7- 8:30 p.m., Christ Community Church, 100 W. Dorrance St., Kingston. Info, 283-2202. ar's Day Contra dance may bring a snack to share at intermission. The Chicory house is an all- volunteer non-profit coffee- house, sponsoring folk music and dance in the Wyoming Valley. Further information is available at 333-4007. HISTORIC SITES SWETLAND HOMESTEAD 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Open Thurs.-Fri., 1-4 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.. Sun. 1-4 p.m. Admission $3; children 12 and under, $1. Info, 823- 9011. Ee) THE PENNSYLVANIA ANTHRACITE HERITAGE MUSEUM, McDade park, off Keyser Ave., in Scranton. Open Mon.-Sat. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., noon-5 p.m. Admission is charged. Info, 963-4804. KIDSTUFF Through Dec. - QUILTING FOR KIDS, ages 6 and up, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Instructors: Ingrid Rogler/ Gloria Eastwood. Cost: $6 per lesson. Call 996-1500 to register. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannog Another year might have come and gone, but at Peking Chef we remain unchanged, giving you the best quality Chinese food, service, and ambience. We wish you a year of good fortune and full of pleasant suprises Peking Chef RIKER Peking Chef Dallas Shopping Center 675-0555 Deadline: ; Monday At Noon | APPLIANCES - REFRIGERATION PARTS Refrigerators * Freezers * Air Conditioners All Makes * Cold Controls * Fan Motors Relays * Defrost Timers * Door Gaskets Bring in model # and old part. 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