| Sunday, February 25, 2007 CivicC THE POST PAGE 3 b WINE TASTING, SILENT AUCTION SET FOR MARCH 3 The American Cancer Society Back Mountain Relay For Life committee will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. March 5 in the Kennedy Room at College Misericordia. The committee will share with lo- cal residents the importance of the Back Mountain Relay For Life in savings lives from cancer. The theme for this year’s event is “Hollywood’ and it is being dedi- cated in memory of Rita Masley, a longtime and secretary at Dallas Elementary School and employee of the Dallas School District. Relay For Life is a signature event of the American Cancer So- ciety. The fun-filled, overnight event mobilizes communities throughout the country to cele- brate survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer), remember loved ones, and raise money for the fight against cancer. Teams of eight to 15 members gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fundraising walk in the nation. Re- lay For Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hos- pitals, schools and churches. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the event. Relay For Life is as much an awareness about the progress of 10-} : a "A wine tasting event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Tunkhannock Public Library on West Tioga Street in Tunkhannock. The theme of the event is “A Night in the Islands.” It will showcase red and white wines from California, Washington, New York and Australia. There will also be hors d'oeuvres, desserts and other beverages. In addition to the wine tasting, there will be a silent auction. Some of the items include artwork, a luxury box for 12 people to attend a Penguins/Phantoms hockey game, a basketball autographed by the 2006 national champion Florida Gators, a kayak trip in the Endless Mountains, and the adop- tion of 10 grape vines at the Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery. A limited number of tickets for $30 are available at the library or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelop to 220 W. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA18657. For more information, call 836-1677. Preparing for the event, from left, are co-chairman Judd Fitze and chairman Harry Sharpe. Relay for Life set for March 5 Preparing for the annual Back Mountain Relay for Life - which will be held with a Hollywood theme - from left, first row are Hope Dixon, Lynn Austin, Heather Mines, Garitt Chrzanowski, Chris Yanek and Bernice Richards. Second row: Mary Gill, Michelle Cas- setori, Lisa DeLeo and Susan Halbasch. the fight against cancer as it is a fundraiser. Individuals willing to give their time and energy to the event, as a volunteer or participa- nt, make a commitment to fight back against this disease. Deaths from cancer have declined for two years in a row. For years, Commonwealth Tele- phone was a major sponsor and contributed 11 teams to the Back Mountain event. With the im- pending sale of the company, Back Mountain Relay for Life is looking for individuals and teams to fill the void. Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support, coordinate logistics, secure refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, and volunteers in other ways. For more information about the March 5 meeting, or if you would like to volunteer on the Relay For Life committee, call Bernadette Vito at 1-888-227-5445. are encouraged to attend. The double red unit will be at this drive. Anyone who donated double red 112 days ago is eligi- ble to donate. During the month of February, the American Red Cross will pay a fuel bill of up to $500 for two random donors. All donors will be automatically registered for the drawing. In order to reduce the time you must spend at the drive, the American Red Cross has initi- ated an appointment program and encourages advance regis- tration. To participate in the program, schedule an appoint- ment by calling 823-7164, ext. Qf ctime donors are wel- come. Anyone 17 years old, weighing at least 110 pounds and in good health may donate. Donors must bring photo identi- the lower level of the Daddow- Isaacs American Legion on Route 415 in Dallas. It is not a reenactment group. Anyone interested in becoming a mem- ber or learning more about the Round Table is invited to attend a meeting. Reservations for the dinner must be made no later than March 2. For reservations, call 256-4413. Local Boy Scouts begin food program Boy Scout Troop 281 is hold- ing its annual Scouting for Food Program. Donations of food and money will be collected during a one-week period to benefit less-fortunate families in the Back Mountain. The Scouts will GOOD 2099, em | JL N BI DVL N AU TO PARTS 668 Memorial Highway, Dallas ® 675-2143 fast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sat- urday March 10 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on Route 118 in Dallas Township. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. The public is welcome and the building is wheelchair acces- sible. For more information, call 675-1006. Alzheimer’s group sets monthly meeting The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Mead- ows Nursing Center in Dallas. The facility is located at 55 W. CIVIC BRIEFS fication. distribute door hangers from 1-3 Center Hill Road. The public is | p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 and the invited and there is no admis- 3 food will be picked up at 9 a.m. sion charge. Rossetti art show GFWC Harv eys Lake Saturday, March 3. The donated ih y . : food will be sorted, boxed and . exhibit begins March 4 awarding scholarships rr oe wri Curves fundraiser The 26th annual Suzanne The General Federation of Food Pantry at the Trucksville b fi f d b k Maria Rossetti Memorial Juried Women's Clubs of Harveys Lake United Methodist Churchand 10 DENETIt 100d Danks Art Show will hold its winners jg awarding $500 scholarships to The River of Life Fellowship Curves of Shavertown will exhibit from 14 p.m. Sunday, two seniors who reside in the Church. participate in the nationwide March 4 at the MacDonald Art [ ake-Lehman School District Curves Food Drive to benefit Gallery on the campus of Col: and who plan on attending a . local food banks. The local ge Vises rie college or trade school after Dallas I esidents facility will waive its usual ser- won ot a S egin a graduation. Applications are 3 vice fee for any new member p.m. available at Lake-Lehman High offered tax assistance brings in a bag of non- The show features the art- School guidance office or by A representative from Berk- perishable groceries and joins work of students in grades 7-12 calling Linda Schuler at 639- heimer Associates will be avail- between March 1 and March 10. who reside in the Dallas, Lake- 2541. The deadline for submis- able from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Others wishing to donate may Lehman, Tunkhannock and . sions is April 1. March 5 at the Dallas Borough drop off non-perishable food Northwest Area school districts. municipal building to offer items during normal business The exhibit will continue March f. . residents of the borough assist- hours Monday through Saturday 13 through 30 during the follow- Civil War group ance in filing their 2006 local during March. Curves is located ing times: noon to 5 p.m. and h Idi di municipal and Dallas School at 161 South Memorial Highway 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays 0 Ing nner District tax returns. The build- in Shavertown. and Thursdays; noon to 5 p.m. The Wyoming Valley Civil ing is located at 25 Main Street. Fridays; and 1-5 p.m. Saturdays ~~ War Round Table will hold its ~~ The representative will be avail- givin and Sundays. annual dinner meeting at 6 p.m. able to answer questions per- Len meditation class March 8 at Pickett’s Charge taining to local earned income : BI d dni Restaurant in Dallas. Bruce taxes only. For more informa- being held Feb. 21 00 Ive at Stocking will portray Major tion, call the borough adminis- An introduction to Zen med- Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock trative office at 675-1389. itation class will be held from A 1h) College Misericordia during the program “Womb to 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27at The American Red Cross will Tomb.” The Norristown resi- 0 d F I the Mercy Center on the cam- hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. dent has appeared in many d CHOWS pus of College Misericordia. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb, 28 at reenactments and Civil War The class includes an explana- College films. to hold br eakfast tion of Zen meditation and a Misericordia. Although the The Civil War Round Table The Oneida Lodge 371 Inde- short practice and time for ques- drive is being held on campus, holds its meetings on the sec- pendent Order of Odd Fellows tions. Pre-registration is re- non-students and college staff ond Tuesday of each month in will hold an old-fashioned break- quired and may be made by calling Sr. Barbara Craig at 675-1872 or Gail Shemo at 696- 1238. A free will offering will be taken. Author luncheon to be held April 26 The Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library will hold its annual Luncheon With a Special Author on Thursday, April 26 at Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estate in Dallas. This year’s guest author will be Bar- bara Goldstein Kline, author of “White House Nannies.” Addi- tional details, including time contact A Renonv your friendship today. for further formation and ticket information, will appear in a future edition of The Dallas Post. Health fair being held March 22 CURA Hospitality will host a health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 22 in the lobby of the Meadows Nursing Center, 55 W. Center Hill Road in Dal- las. There will be various health booths, brochures, samples, blood pressure screenings, and other services. There is no ad- mission charge. A nutritious lunch will be available for pur- chase. The Meadows is offering health-related businesses space at the health fair for no charge. Businesses interested must respond no later than Feb. 8 by calling Rebecca Barna at 675- 8600, ext. 189. Class of 1982 plans reunion The Dallas High School Class of 1982 will hold its 25th anni- versary reunion July 14 at the Irem Temple Country Club pavilion. Any class member who has a question or comment should contact Holly Daubert at 675-1714. Library selling engraved bricks The Back Mountain Memo- rial Library is selling engraved brick pavers for the outdoor entry area at the library on Huntsville Road in Dallas. The personally engraved bricks make a wonderful gift or memo- rial for an entire family, or for a special individual. Bricks are available for $100 each, which includes up to three lineg of engraving. Proceeds benefit the Back Mountain NAGE INTEL: RULE Offered Through Linsco/Private Ledger + Member NASD/SIPC [NOT A DEPOSIT + NOT FDIC INSURED * NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY - NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK MAY LOSE VALUE | Memorial Library. Forms to purchase bricks are available at the library reception desk, or by calling the library at 675-1182. Parking ordinance in Kingston Twp. The Kingston Township win- ter parking ordinance is in effect through March 31. Under the ordinance, residents are prohib- ited from parking vehicles on township streets between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles are not permitted to be parked on township streets during snowstorms, or for eight hours after the end of a storm. The ordinance is designed to keep the township streets open and clear so that snow removal measures can be effectively undertaken by the public works department. Residents with questions about the ordinance should call township Police Chief Jim Balavage at 696-1175. Meadows Auxiliary seeking new members The Auxiliary of The Mead- ows Nursing Center in Dallas is holding its annual membership drive. Memberships are open to all residents of the community. Memberships cost $8, but larger donations are accepted. Each year, the Auxiliary do- nates thousands of hours of volunteer service at the center and donates funds for special projects, activities and equip- ment. Last year, the organiza- tion provided more than $14,000 in goods and services to the residents. For more information, call The Meadows Nursing Center at 675-8600. of Kidazzle” ; Featuring Yigg Women’s Size Clothing ¢« Medium thru 2X g& nl Lola - Exotic 5 *) Tianello - Endless Knot nd Citron -La Blend Flax 120 South State St. Clarks Summit Call around for prices — then make us your last call! We'll beat any advertised home heating oil price in our area by MINIMUM 125 GALLONS CALL TOLL FREE 1-888-BUY-BILO| (1-888-289-2456) 24 HOUR HOT LINE
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