12 The Dallas Post Sunday, May 8, 2005 CALENDAR Exhibit features nature in art coordinated degree program. She was awarded the SiN Traveling Scholarship frol. the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art in 1967, for travel and study abroad. Nancy prefers to paint with oils and watercolors, usually creating large studio paintings done from reference photos, color notes, and on-site sketches. Some are as large as eight feet across. Nancy and her husband Kioun live in Swiftwater, and have three grown children. Douglas Leidy is a BFA grad- uate of Kutztown University. He has exhibited in numerous galleries and venues. His sculp- ture is also being exhibited at the American Crafts Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio. He currently is employed by Christopher Ries Glass Studio, Tunkhannock, and is married with one child. Mark Chuck has carved out a unique niche in the NEPA art scene with his anatomically correct ceramic fish vase Nl bowls, ubiquitous to this ¥- _a. He is currently a student majoring in fine arts at 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. SIMI T | WIT | F {SS 81 9110 11 [12/13/14] 15 8 DAYS A WEEK COMMUNITY May 14 - CHICKEN & BISCUITS DINNER/BAKE SALE, serving 4:30-6:30 p.m., Loyalville United Methodist Church, Loyalville Rd., off Rt. 118. Takeouts available, call ahead, 477-3521. a 2195 or 1-800-698-PLAY. Group rates are available. MUSIC May 8 - GALA MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT, featuring the Wyoming County Chorale, at 2 p.m. Featuring premiers of several new works by Montrose artist-composer Warren Furman. Admission is $7. Call 836-2982 for ticket information. May 14 - FAMILY STYLE HAM SUPPER, serving 4:30-6:30 p.m., takeouts at 4 p.m. Adults, $8, children 6-12, $4, under 6 free. DANCE May 13, 14 - CELEBRATION OF May 8 - BUDAPEST ON THE SUSQUEHANNA, a concert of the music of Hungary. Wyoming Seminary/Pai Civic Symphony, directed by Nancy Ruch-Kim works both in the studio and “en plein." Lizza Studios will host an sculptor and Mark Chuck, ceramic vases. DANCE, 8 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Buckingham Performing Arts Center, North Sprague Ave., Kingston. An exhibit of pho- tographs by Sem students also will be on display in the lobby, beginning at 7:30 p.m. - 270-2190. GROUPS May 12 - BACK MT. BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASS'N, noon at Stax & Co. restaurant, Dallas. Committee Workshop, an opportunity for committee members to get together and plan their events. $10 per person meal charge, RSVP to 675-9380. May 12 - THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER, WARTIME HISTORY, with speaker Jack Brubaker, Commonwealth Speaker for the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table, 7 p.m., lower level of the American Legion, Rt. 415, Dallas. Free, public welcome. HEALTH May 10 - BACK MOUNTAIN RELAY FOR LIFE meeting, 6 p.m. in the Kennedy Room at the Banks Student Life Center, College Misericordia. Last meeting before the : event on June 3 & 4. All wel- - come. Info, Christine DeMelfi at the American Cancer Society (888-227-5445) or chairperson Michelle Cassetori at 674-8770. May 10 - YOUR HEARING: signs of loss and options for treat- ment, free program by Sheri LaCoe, audiologist for Geisinger Medical Group- Tyler, 6-8 p.m. in the Community Room at Tunkhannock Public Library, Rt. 6, Tunkhannock. Light refreshments. 1-800-275- 6401. May 12 - HEALTH FAIR, 12 noon- 3 p.m., Mercy Center Rivers Room, on campus of College Misericordia. Dexascan avail- able for $10, call 675-2131, ext. 378 or 271 for reservation. KIDSTUFF May 13-15 - PINOCCHIO, an origi- nal musical for children at The Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. All tickets include a McDonalds Fun Meal. Tickets and info, 283- Jerome Campbell, will pres- ent its spring concert at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall of Wyoming Seminary, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Free and open to the public. 270- 2190. OUTDOORS May 12 - BIRD & BUTTERFLIES GARDENING, 6:30 p.m. Learn which plants do and don't attract butterflies, non-toxic methods of reducing damage from furry and/or fungal pests, and how to supply food, water, and shelter for all stages of bird and butter- fly life cycles. Hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited. Free. May 14 - SPRING NORTH AMERI- CAN MIGRATION COUNT, experience not necessary. To volunteer or for additional information, contact: Jim Shoemaker at 287-3000, x1126 for Luzerne County or Bill Reid at 836-2734 or 822- 8433 for Wyoming County. May 14 - BLUEBIRD WALK, 10 a.m. at Francis Slocum State Park. Meet at the parking lot next to the pool area. Hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited. Free. Rain date is May 15. RECYCLING May 14 - LAKE TOWNSHIP, 10 a.m.-noon, at the municipal builiding, Rt. 29. Aluminum and b-metal cans, clear, brown and green glass and plastic 1 and 2 only. No motor oil containers or scrap alu- minum. Newspaper will be collected this month; remove glossy inserts. SPECIAL EVENTS May 12 - CELEBRITY LUN- CHEON, Rue McClanahan of The Golden Girls fame. Talk from 11 a.m. to noon followed by a question and answer period. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. Info, 696-3967, or visit www.celebrityluncheons.org. May 14 - ADVENTURES IN NATURE with Katina Brown, 11 a.m.-noon. Learn about and play with bubbles. All ages welcome. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 969-1500 or www.diet- richtheater.com. May 15 - RELAY FOR LIFE MOTORCYCLE RUN to sup- port American Cancer Society. In Memory of Lindie opening reception for its newest exhibit, A Study in Nature, Saturday, May 15 from 2to 5 p.m. The display features work by Nancy Ruch-Kim, painter; ceramic sculptor. The exhibit includes large oil and watercolor paintings por- traying trickling, sunlit riverbeds, rough, figurative sculptures in wood and life-size Nancy Ruch-Kim was born and raised in West Chester. She studied painting at Moore College of Art, in Philadelphia, then attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and the Keystone College, La Plume. He currently lives in Kingsley. Lizza Studios is located at 155 Bridge St., Tunkhannock. For more information, call 836- 8806. The exhibit continues Douglas Leidy, figurative wood fish traveling in and around University of Pennsylvaniaina through July 23. : ; i $ | Celebrity Luncheons presents ‘Golden Girl’ | ONGOING Rue McClanahan will speak ence, both battle. She looks at the whole COMMUNITY on and off range of difficult choices about her successful battle Broadway women are faced with when Lea a Fridays with breast cancer. In addi- diagnosed with breast cancer 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sundays 2-5 tion to her rr the moment they learn of it, D.m. Dallas Middle School On Thursday, May 12, Rue Emmy- telling their loved ones, the : ; . . . pool is open to the public McClanahan — the lovely and ~~ award-win- ; medical processes involved, for lap and recreational energetic star of television and ning role on ts F acceptance and recovery. swimming. No one under 18 theatre — will be featured as The Golden Celebrity Luncheons are admitted without a parent the final guest presenter of the Girls, sheis Rue McClanahan held at Genetti’s Hotel and or guardian. Proof of resi- 2004-2005 Celebrity also known Conference Center in Wilkes- dence and a $2 daily fee Luncheons Series. Best known for her captivat- ing performance as Blanche on the long-running hit television sitcom, “The Golden Girls,” McClanahan is an actress of unusual talents. She has appeared on numerous televi- sion shows and movies as well as in major motion pictures. A trained stage actress, she also has decades of theatre experi- UPCOMING CLASSES May 17 - PENNSYLVANIA HEARTLAND ARTIST decora- tive painting group will meet at 6:45 p.m. in the Tunkhannock Public Library. Beginners and all levels wel- come to paint or to observe. 836-6923 or 869-2507. COMMUNITY May 17 - WELSH COOKIE/ HOMEMADE SOUP SALE, by for her television role of Vivian Harmon in the series “Maude.” Now McClanahan comes to the stage for a special discus- sion of her life experiences. She explores her own strug- gles, including her recent fight with breast cancer. She speaks about the emotional, physical and psychological obstacles a woman must overcome in order to survive this deadly Center, Dallas. Spaces $20 each, call 675-8600, ext. 195. Maximum 100 vendors. GROUPS May 19 - DALLAS HARVEST FESTIVAL planning meeting, 7 p.m. Dallas Borough Bldg., 25 Main Street. HEALTH May 19 - EARS, NOSE AND THROAT AS WE AGE, free the UMW of the Orange United Methodist Church. program by Seth Linker, M.D., 6-8 p.m. Learn how aging Cookies are $3 a dozen; soup (choice of vegetable beef or chicken noodle) is $3.50 a quart. Place orders by calling 333-4286 or 333-4493. Pick up at the Franklin Township Fire Hall, Orange Road 8a.m.- 5p.m. Order deadline is May 9. May 21 - ROAST BEEF DINNER, takeouts 4-4:30 p.m., serving 5-7 p.m. Adults, $7, children under 12, $3.50. St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Dallas. Reservations, 675-3859. June 18 - BOOTHS AVAILABLE, for the Market on the Pond, at the Meadows Nursing impacts the ears, nose and throat and identify ways to minimize the effects. Community Room at Tunkhannock Public Library, Rt. 6, Tunkhannock. Light refreshments. 1-800-275- 6401. KIDSTUFF THE FRESH AIR FUND wel- comes volunteers and host families for a summer 2005 visit for New York City chil- dren. 674-3707. 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Guest celebrities speak from 11 a.m. until noon, fol- lowed by a question and answer period. At approxi- mately 12:30 p.m., lunch is served. Tickets can be purchased for $55. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, call 696-3967 or visit www.celebrityluncheons.org. Gift certificates are available. p.m. Learn local birds and their calls, then try to identi- fy them. Hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited. Free. May 21 - NCREDIBLE INSECTS, 10 a.m. Take a close look at these interesting creatures with Kathy Kelchner, Environmental Educator from Frances Slocum State Park. Hosted by Wild Birds Unlimited. Free. RECYCLING May 17 - JACKSON TOWNSHIP. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the municipal building, 2211 Huntsville Rd. Co-min- gled and newspaper. 675- 8371. SPECIAL EVENTS May 24 - BUSINESS FAIR and card exchange, sponsored by the Back Mountain Business and Professional Association. At Stax & Co. restaurant, Dallas, 5-7 p.m. For information or to reserve a booth, call Diane at 675-5696. required. FAMILIES HELPING FAMIL[ES, Wednesdays 6-8 p.m., Paul's Lutheran Church, off Rt. 118, Dallas. For families with chemical dependency, in cooperation with Clear Brook Inc.. Info, 823-1171. 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 _® TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY meetings Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., Shavertown United Methodist Church, Pioneer Ave. All ages welcome. Wednesdays - YOGA FOR YOU, 10-11 a.m. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel and a blan- ket. $10 per lesson, children free. Dietrich Theater 60 E. Tioga St. Tunkhannock. 996- 1500. KIDSTUFF Through May - COLLEGE MIS- ERICORDIA offers Yoga; aer- obics, adult ballet, wateraer- obics, and swim lessons (for boys and girls 5-14, for pre- schoolers, ages 2-4, and for young children, ages 2 months-3 years). 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