PAGE 4 THE DALLAS POST Sunday, May 2, 2010 Rehearsing a scene from the Music Box Players’ production of "The Adventures of Peter Rabbit" are, from left, Cate McDonald, Dana Feigenblatt, Kevin Costley, Cindy Brandreth and Matt Dane. Peter Rabbit’ comes to Music Box Playhouse next weekend The Music Box Players will present “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit,” an original musical for children on May 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at the Music Box Dinner Play- house, 196 Hughes St. This musical adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s famous bunny characters: Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail was written by Ke- vin Costley (book and lyrics) and music by Ted Anderson. It’s Peter’s 12th birthday and he’s been dared by his brother and sisters to sneak into Farmer MacGregor’s garden to steal car- rots for Peter’s favorite cake. He takes the dare and is caught and caged. How Peter escapes a “rab- bit stew” is part of the hour’s worth of fun told with song and dance, much of which is in the style of “boogie-woogie” jazz. Playing the title role is Matt Dane, the proud and almost-per- fect rabbit. His brother and sis- ters are played by Kevin Costley, Cate McDonald and Dana Fei- genblatt. Mama Rabbit is played by Cindy Brandreth and Grand- ma and Grandpa Rabbit are played by Jessica Werbin and Bill Ulichney. Narrating the story is compos- er/pianist Ted Anderson, doing his impersonation of a 1940s ra- dio announcer. This classic rab- bit’s tale is a “musical-within-a-ra- dio show.” and Anderson, alias Benjamin Bunny, keeps audienc- es “tuned” in from the studios of HARE Radio. “The Adventures of Peter Rab- bit” is directed by Kevin Costley, musical direction is by Ted An- derson, sets and lighting are by Michael Gallagher and costumes are by K.D. Love. Performance times are 6 p.m. on Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. on Sat- urdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays. The price of admission in- cludes a McDonald’s Fun Meal. For reservations, call 283-2195. New hooks on library shelves Beverly Lewis, “The Killing ‘Edge” by Heather Graham, “The Imperfectionists” by Tom Rach- man, “Nanny Returns” by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, The following new books have been added to the shelves at the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Hunts- ville Rd., Dallas, for the month of April 2010: “Imperfect Birds” by Anne La- EXPRESS mott, “The Last Time I Saw You” (1 WEEK) by Elizabeth Berg, “Red Inferno” by Robert Conroy, “The Last Sta- tion” by Jay Parini, “The Shad- ows of Your Smile” Mary Higgins Clark, “Every Last One” by Anna Quindlen, “The Walk” by Richard Paul Evans, “The Aloha Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini, “The Golden Season” by Connie Brockway, “Roses” by Leila Meacham and “Victim Six” by Gregg Olsen NON-FICTION “Slow Death by Rubber Duck” by Rick Smith, “Mandela’s Way: Fifteen Lessons on Life, Love and Courage” by Richard Stengel, “The New Encyclopedia of Hos- tas” by Diana Grenfell and “Your $100,000 Career Plan” by Lau- rence Shatkin “Exclusive” by Fern Mi- chaels, “The Three Weiss- manns of Westport” by Cath- leen Schine, “The Black Cat” by Martha Grimes, “The Last Time I Saw You” by Elizabeth Berg, “The Shadow of Your Smile” by Mary Higgins Clark, “Every Last One” by Anna Quindlen, “The Walk” by Richard Paul Evans, “Wrecked” by Carol Higgins Clark and “Cat of the Centu- ry” by Rita Mae Brown FICTION “Exclusive” by Fern Mi- chaels, “The Three Weiss- manns of Westport” by Cath- leen Schine, “The Telling” by MYSTERY “The Black Cat” by Martha Grimes, “Laughed ‘Til He Died” by Carolyn Hart, “Wrecked” Carol Higgins Clark and “Cat the Century” by Rita Mae Brown REFERENCE “Guide to America’s Federal Jobs” LARGE PRINT FICTION “Deadly Deals” by Fern Mi- chaels, “Nanny Returns” by Em- ma McLaughlin, “A Ruined Sea- son” by Jennifer Mueller, “From Thin Air” by Carolyn Brown, “Kiss and Tell” by Loretta Bra- bant and “Lord Sidley’s Last Season” by Sherry Lynn Fergu- son : SPECIAL DONATIONS “What a Treasure!” by Jane and Will Hillenbrand, donated by Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Common- wealth Libraries, “PA New library books memorialize and honor loved ones of donors “Crafty Activities: Over 50 Fun & Easy Things to Make” by Mi- chelle Powell, presented by Ro- nald and Debbie Miller; “A Good Night for Ghosts” by Mary Pope Osborne, presented by Ronald and Debbie Miller In memory of Joseph Zikor, “The Hallelujah Flight” by Phil Blidner, presented by his loving grandchildren: Brandon, Nicole, Evelyn, Corinne and Aidan; “All Star! Honus Wagner and the Most Famous Baseball Card Ev- er” by Jane Yolen, presented by The following memorial/ honor books have been added to the shelves at the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas for the month of April 2010: In memory of Laura Popie- larz, “101 Things You Gotta Do Before Youre 12” by Joanne O’Sullivan, presented by Ro- nald and Debbie Miller; “Fun to Make Crafts for Christmas” presented by Ronald and Deb- bie Miller In memory of Laura Walker, ‘his loving grandchildren: Bran- don, Nicole, Evelyn, Corrine 5 g Aidan In memory of Jack Shea, “Known to Evil” by Walter Mos- ley, presented by Dolly Hoffman In memory of Charles Bartlett, “Bodies in Winter” by Robert Knightly, presented by Gordon and Elizabeth Fairchild In memory of Terry Gilbert- son, “Country Driving” by Peter Hessler, presented by The Back Mountain Memorial Library Friends Group CIVIC BRIEFS Ricketts Glen Falls Hike The Northeastern Group of the Sierra Club will hold a hike of the Ricketts Glen Falls today, May 2. This is a strenuous hike on steep and narrow trails. Hikers must have sturdy hiking boots and be able to maneuver cau- tiously on slippery rock edges. Hiking time is approximately five hours. The trail contains 21 rushing waterfalls over a 6 1/2 mile loop. Hikers are advised to bring a camera, lunch and plenty of water. Meet at 10 a.m. in the lower parking lot (north side of Route 118) of Ricketts Glen State Park, Route 118. The outing is free and open to the public. For more informa- tion, contact Rich Lupinsky at 596-3384. Spencer Martin Bike Ride is today The Spencer Martin Memo- rial Bike Ride for Habitat for Humanity will be held today, May 2, at 8 a.m. at Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus. Regis- tration begins at 7 p.m. The 30-mile bike ride will wind its way through the Back Mountain with bikers riding to help build a home for a low- income family. Program features NEPA women Dr. Josephine Dunn of The University of Scranton will tell stories about the important roles women played in North- eastern Pennsylvania at 2 p.m. today, May 2, at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock when she presents “Alive to the Call: Women and History of North- eastern Pennsylvania.” Free tickets will be available at the door. To reserve tickets or for information, call 996-1500. Alzheimer's group meets on May 6 The Dallas Alzheimer’s Sup- port Group meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 6, at The Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center, 55 W. Center Hill Rd., Dallas. For information, call 675-8600. Ham dinner slated The Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company will hold a family- style ham dinner from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, with take-outs beginning at 4 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children between the ages of 6 and 11 and free for children under the age of 6. Lemonade stand set An “Alex’s Lemonade Stand” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Bullock’s Tire Store, 309 Memo- rial Hwy., corner of Lower De- munds Road, Shavertown. All funds raised go directly to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Founda- tion for Childhood Cancer Re- search. Bluebird walk planned Join Craig Yarrish from Wild Birds Unlimited as he leads a leisurely walk through the Frances Slocum State Park at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. Meet at the parking lot next to the pool area. Chicken dinner set A barbeque chicken dinner and bake sale will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at the Loyalville United Methodist Church. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under the age of 12. Take-outs are available by call- ing 477-3521 and leaving name, phone number, number of din- ners requested and pickup time. Monday Night Bingo slated Monday Night Bingo will be held on May 10 and 24 at the Northmoreland Township Vol- unteer Fire Company, Demunds Road, Centermoreland. Doors open at 5 p.m. with Early Bird at 6:30 p.m. Refresh- ments will be available. Driver safety course offered The AARP Driver Safety Course will be offered from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 18, in the board room of The Mead- ows Nursing and Rehab Center, Dallas. Course fee is $14 or $12 for AARP members and participa- nts must pre-register by calling 675-8600, ext. 195. ; Seminar will address ID theft Reps. Karen Boback (R-Co- lumbia/Luzerne/ Wyoming) and Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/ Wayne/ Wyoming) will host a free Senior Identity Theft Semi- nar from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, at the Wyoming Senior Center, 101 Dymond Terrace, Tunkhannock. Joyce O’Brien, senior commu- nity liaison for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, will share the latest tricks criminals are using to steal personal and financial information and will provide advice about how indi- viduals can better protect them- selves from becoming victims. Participants are asked to register for the event by Friday, May 7, by calling Boback’s office at 836-4777. Learn how to feed the birds Learn the basic strategies and techniques to make your own backyard refuge come alive with birds at your feeders at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, at Wild Birds Unlimited in the Dallas Shopping Center. Receive a free bag of NO- Squirrel Bird Food or Deluxe Blend Bird Food. Civil War Round Table meeting set The Wyoming Valley Civil War Round Table meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Le- gion, Route 415, Dallas. Speaker Robert Broadwater will present a program on “Chickamauga, Andersonville, Ft. Sumter & Guard Duty at Home” which will be a contrast and comparison of the wartime experiences of four different Union soldiers from Central Pennsylvania. Walkers will seek out songbirds Join Bruce Troy of Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas, as he leads a leisurely walk through Frances Slocum Star Park to seek out beautiful songbirds at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 15. Participants should bring binoculars and meet in the park- ing lot at the Environmental Education Center and boat rental. FIER FS TOTS Cura Hospitality recently held a health fair at the Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dallas. From left, are Julia Grocki, Marywood University dietetic intern; Rebecca Sims, registered dietitian, Cura Hospitality; Joseph Herman, regional dietitian, Cura Hospitality; and Arnold Black, director of dining services, Cura Hospitality. Health fair held at The Meadows Cura Hospitality at The Meadows Nursing and Reha- bilitation Center hosted its sixth annual health fair on March 10 in honor of Nation- al Nutrition Month. Various health-related companies joined Cura Hos- pitality with information, brochures, samples, hearing screenings, daffodil pre-sales and more. Companies that par- ticipated this year included Cross Valley Chiropractic, Alz- heimer’s Association, Associ- ation of the Blind, American Cancer Society, Asby and Zei- gler Audiology Associates and Meadows Volunteer Services. A Mediterranean cooking .demonstration was presented by Anthony Salvatore, execu- tive chief of Cura Hospitality. Lunch was prepared and served by Matthew Anderson, cook supervisor and Katherine Groboski, Cura Hospitality. PEOPLE BRIEFS Keiser wins contest. poster contest ATSSA will present first-place ‘ : honorees with $100 and a yor Kish rad er matching $100 gift for their School in the Tunkl K school while the second- and S a . ot 1 il 0c third-place students will also placed third in the grades Teceive monetary gifts. fe Though oy yn Cardillo studies abroad e American c Safe Bryan J. Cardillo, of Shaver- town, a junior at Boston Col- lege, recently Services Foundation Penn- sylvania Chapter work zone safety poster contest. The theme of the contest complete 43 was “Life Behind the Cones abroad at the and Barrels - How Roadway University of Workers Keep America Mov- Glasgow, ing.” Scotland. He As a special part of Nation- | achieved al Work Zone Awareness as dean's list for Week, PennDOT and the Cardillo five semesters American Traffic Safety Ser- at Boston vices Foundation (ATSSA) College. recognized elementary The son of Tom and Melanie Cardillo, he is completing his school students who won the studies in the Carroll School of Management with a major con- centration in marketing and a minor in music Cardillo has been awarded a student leader position in the Boson College Arrupe Interna- tional Program where he will perform community service in Belize, Central America later this year. OT students present research Angela Seyler, of Noxen, Amy Kozick and Richelle Wesley, both of Shavertown, were among students enrolled in the weekday and weekend occupa- tional therapy master’s degree program at Misericordia Uni- versity who recently presented their research projects during an annual conference in the Cathe- rine Evans McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Li- brary on campus. 9, 3
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