i | t | | 12 The Dallas Post CALENDAR Sunday, February 27, 2005 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 TFS |S 27128] 1.2 345 6\ 8 DAYS A WEEK BLOOD DRIVES Mar. 3 - TRITON HOSE COMPA- NY, in honor of Doris W. Sherwood, sponsored by Geisinger Medical Groups- Wyoming County. Donations taken 1-6 p.m. Triton Hose Company is located at 116 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock. Info, 836-2121. CLASSES Feb. 28-Mar. 19 - CREATING SCULPTURE, introduction to sculpture. Students will work in a studio setting uti- lizing tools and equipment to create pleasing three- dimensional objects of art. Beginning through Intermediate students wel- come. Saturdays 9 a.m.- noon. At College Misericordia. Cost, $59 plus $20 materials fee. Info, 674- 6289 or www.misericordia.edu, “Non-Credit Courses” COMMUNITY Feb. 28 - VACATION BIBLE PREVIEW WORKSHOP, 7 p.m., presented by Gifts From Above at the Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, Hildebrant Rd, Dallas. Call 675-0354. Mar. 5 - SOUP AND SALAD SUPPER, all-you-can-eat, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults.$5, children under 12, $3. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Harding. DANCE Feb. 27- Mar. 20 - HIP-HOP DANCE LESSONS, Sundays, 5-5:45 p.m. Cost, $80. “Latin Dance Lessons,” 6-6:45 p.m. Cost, $80. At College Misericordia. Info, 674-6289 or www.misericordia.edu, “Non-Credit Courses" EXHIBITS Feb.27 - ROSSETTI ART CON- TEST opening reception, 1to 4 p.m. at the MacDonald Art Gallery, College Misericordia, Dallas. Continues through March 23. Info, 675-5094. HEALTH Mar. 3 - ALZHEIMER'S SUP- PORT GROUP, 11 a.m., Meadows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center Hill Rd. Public wel- come. Info, call the Alzheimer's Association at 822-9915 or Meadows Nursing Center at 675- 8600, ext. 195. OUTDOORS Mar. 3 - BUILD YOUR OWN BLUEBIRD BOX, 6 p.m. All materials provided, informa- tion on box placement and habitat requirements will be included. Bring a drill and screwdriver; limited tools available. Reservation required. Cost, $10 per box. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Ctr. Info, 675- 9900. Mar. 5 - AUDUBON TRIP TO MIDDLE CREEK, See and hear thousands of snow geese and tundra swans fly- ing overhead and swimming freely on the water at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Most birding is done near roads, and indoor facilities are available at the visitor cen- ter. Bring binoculars, water, snacks, lunch and appropri- ate clothing. Meet at 7 a.m. at the Blackman Street Park & Ride. Call Sandy Goodwin at 639-5785 to register or for further information. SPECIAL EVENTS Feb. 28 - BLOODY SUNDAY, movie directed by Paul Greengrass. 8 p.m. in the Walsh Auditorium, College Misericordia. The event, which will include a pre-film discussion, is open to the public; admission is $3. Info, 674-6423. Mar. 5 - WINE TASTING, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages, hors d'oeuvres, coffee and dessert. Raffle tickets, and door prizes. Admission $30 per person, tickets limited. Proceeds benefit the library. Call 836-1677 for tickets and info. STAGE Feb. 27-Mar. 13 - THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the great Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Thurs-Sat., bar opens 6 p.m.; dinner at 6:30, curtain at 8. Sundays, bar opens 1 p.m., dinner at 1:30, curtain at 3. The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196. Hughes St., Swoyersville. Info and reservations, call 283-2195 or 1-800-698- PLAY, or visit www.musicbox.org. Feb. 28, Mar. 1- AUDITIONS, for Children of Eden, a musical depicting tales of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and Noah and his fami- ly. Auditions at The Music Box Playhouse Feb. 28, 7-8 p.m. for children ages 6-16; Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, 7 p.m. for adults. The play will be presented in April. Info, 283-2195 or 1-800-698- PLAY. Mar. 1-3 - BABEL'S IN ARMS by David lves, 12:40 p.m. March 1, 2,12:10 p.m. March 3. Brown Bag Theatre, King's College, Administration Bldg., River St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 208-5957. March 1-3 - EVENING OF ONE- ACT PLAYS, 7:30 p.m., King's College, Administration Bldg., River St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 208- 5957. Sue Hand, contest sponsor, with Claire Morris, Dallas High School art teacher display a student's artwork submitted for the contest 24th Rosetti art show opens today The 24th Annual Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art show will open today, with an opening reception from 1 to 4 p.m. at the MacDonald Art Gallery, College Misericordia, Dallas. The public is invited to the art exhibit as well as the awards ceremony in Walsh Auditorium at 4 p.m. 22e and Sue Hand of Dallas sponsor the Suzanne Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Art Contest in memory of the daughter of Louise and the late Peter Rossetti of Saugus, Mass. Louise will attend the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony to greet the award winners. The exhibit includes artworks in pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, oil, ink, scratchboard, mixed media, fibers, photography, prints, miniature Art Gallery. is closed Mondays. The artworks were created by 7th through 12th grade students associated with the geographic areas of Dallas, Lehman, Tunkhannock, or Northwest. Over 1,000 entries were judged sepa- rately on each grade level in 12 different cate- gories by two panels of three judges each. In addition, a separate awards jury awarded over $4,000 in community-sponsored awards. The exhibit of winning art works will continue through Wednesday, March 23 at the MacDonald Gallery hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Friday 12-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 1-5 p.m.; the gallery For additional information, call Heather drawings and paintings, 3-D, and applied design. = Madeira at 675-5094. UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES a.m. to 4 p.m. Info, 836- 3200. Mar. 11 - ST. THERESE'S CHURCH, 1-6 p.m. Info, GROUPS reservations, 823-7161. : Mar. 10 - WYOMING VALLEY CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE, annual dinner meeting, 6 p.m., Pickett's Charge Restaurant, Dallas. Edward Bonekemper, Fairfax Station, Va., will present a program on General Ulysses S. Grant. Reservations must be made in advance, call 256-4413. HEALTH Mar. 9 - LIVING WILLS AND Mar. 16 - COLLEGE MISERICOR- DIA, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info, reservations, 823-7161. CLASSES Mar. 19 - INTRODUCTION TO ORCHIDS, course covering basic types of orchids including what will work in your home, light require- ments, potting mix, and how to get them to bloom. It will MUSIC Mar. 11 - LEX ROMANE & JOE RILLO, acoustic swing, 8 p.m. Chicory House, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Admission $12, members $9. Info, 825-8772 or www.chicoryhouse.org. OUTDOORS Mar. 10 - WINGED MIRGRATION, 6:30 p.m. Nature documentary film. that celebrates birds in : flight, conveying the beauty, strength and endurance of their long distance journeys. ONGOING CLASSES Through March - COLORS OF also include a potting demo. At College Misericordia, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost, $17. Info, 674-6289 or www.misericor- dia.edu, “Non-Credit Courses” COMMUNITY Mar. 12 - CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Eastern Star building, Foster St., Dallas. Pre-order soups by Mar. 7; chicken noodle or vegetable beef, $4 per quart. Welsh cookies will be on sale. Vendor spaces available at $10 each table. Call 675-1367 for reserva- tions. EXHIBITS Mar. 18-May 27 - ARTIST HANK FELLS, Wyoming County Courthouse Gallery, 1 Courthouse Sq., Tunkhannock. Opening reception Mar. 18, 4-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 ADVANCED DIRECTIVES, with guest speaker Mary Cummings, Esq. At the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion Auditorium, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville, 2-3 p.m. Free health screenings, stroke risk assessment and a risk test for pre-diabetes will be provided from 1to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. Registration is required by calling 552-1250. Mar. 19 - VASCULAR SCREE- ING, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Thomas P. Saxton Medical Pavilion Auditorium, 468 Northampton St., Edwardsville. For people between 40 and 70, without known heart disease or in high-risk groups such as diabetics, smokers and peo- ple with high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol. For more info or to register, call 552-1706. 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Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Ctr. Info, 675-9900. Mar. 19 - BIRD MIGRATION, AN AMAZING JOURNEY, 11 a.m. Dr. Jerry Skinner, biology professor at Keystone College and Naturalist at Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Preserve, will pres- ent a slide show on the bird phenomenon of migration. Free. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Ctr. Info, 675-9900. SPECIAL EVENTS Mar. 14 - THE BOXER, directed by Jim Sheridan. 8 p.m. in the Walsh Auditorium, College Misericordia. The event, which will include a pre-film discussion, is open to the public; admission is $3. Mar. 21 - DANCING AT LUGHNASA, directed by Pat WINTER, art classes. Mon., Wed., Thurs. 6-7:30 p.m. All mediums and styles, ages 6-adult, $16 per class. New Visions Art Studio, Shavertown, 696-5515. 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 resi- dence and a $2 daily fee required. EXHIBITS Through March - A STORY RUNS THROUGH IT, images, artifacts and na that tell of Wyoming Valley's history, environ- ment, industry, 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. 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 Maureen at 696-1427 with questions. O'Connor. Info, 674-6423. Mar. 18 - FRIENDS OF NANCY WILSON benefit dance, 8-11 p.m., Harvey's Lake American Legion. Tickets $10 each, food and drinks available for purchase. Nancy is on the list for a liver and possible kidney transplant. For tickets, call 639-3096, or pick up at the Legion. Mar. 19 - CHARITY BALL to benefit The Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley. NYC jazz band, LapisLuna, silent auction, diamond hunt, dinner, danc- ing. At the East Mountain & Inn. Reservations at $50 each due by Mar. 10, call 823-5144, ext. 320. “Apr. 28 - LAND TRUST DINNER at Genetti's Hotel in Wilkes- Barre. Program by Tom Diez, internationally-known wildlife cinematographer. More information can be found at www.nblt.org. STAGE Mar. 17-19 - SAINT JOHN'S PASSION, musical drama, 7:30 p.m. The King's College Campus Ministry tradition, in cooperation with the Theatre Department, pres- ents a musical celebration and sacred enactment taken from the gospel of St. John. King's College, . Administration Bldg., River St., Wilkes-Barre. Info, 208- 5957. ~ Cal Vindows By Belles ® “4 A Division of Belles Construction Co. Inc. + Proudly Serving NEPA Since 1957. "50% OFF Triple-Pane R-10 Glass Sale ends March 29) SPRING INTO ENERGY SAVINGS SALE! 3 Times more energy efficient than most standard new windows Roofing & Siding Specialists Too! Call 824-7220 For Free Estimates
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