Lackawanna Heritage Valley will present plans to develop a 6-mile stretch of its Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, from Taylor south through Pittston, at a public meeting at p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the Pittston Memorial Library, 47 Broad St., Pittston. The proposed trail corridor will link communities in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties and complete the southernmost portion of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail System, a route of more than 70 miles which passes through the Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area and adjoins the D&H Rail-Trail before continuing north toward the New York State border. The public meeting will feature the findings of an ongoing feasibility study, including projected routes, timelines, costs and partners, before opening to the public for questions and feedback. Proposed routes within the ongoing feasibility study would include trail development projects in Taylor, Moosic, Old Forge, Duryea and Pittston. Actual implementation will be done in several phases and is expected to take years to complete.

The Music Box Players, a non profit theater company, will hold new auditions for “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March Performance dates are April , April 29 to May 1, and May Director is John O. Kennedy. A cast of seven ( two men, five women) ages 20 to plus is needed. Those interested should prepare a song and all will be asked to read from the script. Call for information. Submissions for production staffs for “Once Upon a Mattress,” to be staged June , , , and “Gypsy,” to be staged July , , and , are also being accepted. The Music Box is seeking directors, choreographers, musical directors, set designer/ technical directors, lighting designers, costumers, prop persons, and light and sound board operators. Deadline to submit is April 1. Apply to office@ingalex.de Include resumes. The Music Box Dinner Playhouse is located at Hughes St., Swoyersville. Call or go to www. ingalex.de

United Way of Wyoming Valley is accepting nominations for the Rose Brader Community Service Award. This award recognizes an adult volunteer over 18 who has performed volunteer work in the Wyoming Valley to benefit an individual, group, or special cause within the past year. It is named in honor of the late Rosalie Brader, a year employee of the United Way, who volunteered extensively with numerous local health and human service organizations throughout the Wyoming Valley. The award has been presented to more than 40 individuals in the community since its inception. Nominations can be submitted online at ingalex.de Submission deadline is Friday, April Information is available by contacting Jennifer Deemer at jdeemer@ingalex.de or

Rock Steady Boxing Northeast PA is hosting a free Parkinson’s workshop and demonstration class at each of its two locations, River St., Tunkhannock, and 1 Maxson Drive, Old Forge.. Anyone with Parkinson’s disease (PD), from the newly diagnosed to significantly affected persons, are encouraged to attend. Participants will learn about and experience a class that includes non-contact boxing and Parkinson’s specific exercises. In Tunkhannock, the workshop/demo class will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2. In Old Forge, the class will be offered from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Call or email to preregister for one of these two sessions at or rsboxingnepa@ingalex.de More info about Parkinson Wellness Recovery can be found at ingalex.de More information about the Rock Steady Boxing program can be found at ingalex.de

Four renowned Italian musicians will present a live musical program at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, at First Presbyterian Church, 97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Conductor, pianist and composer Federico Longo will be joined by violinist Domenico Masiello and pianist Michele Fazio in a performance of Longo’s Notte di Luce. Composed in Cremona, Italy, in June , this programmatic work in 10 “scenes” details the inner transformation of “Night of Light” from a lesser to a superior state of consciousness. The program will also feature mezzo-soprano Mariella Guarnera performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns, Jules Massenet, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Guarnera is an acclaimed vocalist with experience both on the concert stage and the opera hall. She has collaborated with well-known talent such as José Carreras and Andrea Bocelli. The concert is presented in collaboration with World Artists Experiences, a non-profit organization which bridges people and culture across the continents using the international language of the arts. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. A reception will follow. For information, contact Michael Stretanski at or Raphael Micca at rdmicca@ingalex.de

The Catholic Choral Society of Northeast Pa. will present its annual Lenten concert at 3 p.m. today, March 13, at The Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary’s Church, Carmalt St., Dickson City. The Rev. Patrick J. Pratico is pastor. Snow date for the concert is Sunday, March 20, at 3 p.m. Concert is free to the public. A free will offering will be accepted. Brenda Grunza is president of the Catholic Choral Society. Ann Manganiello is music director of the chorus. Kimberly Gnall is accompanist. The group, marking its 72nd season, is comprised of members from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wayne, Susquehanna and Wyoming counties who will perform inspirational music in the Lenten tradition. For information, call or go to ingalex.de

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA will hold its 36th annual telethon virtually on Sunday, March The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 27, but was rescheduled to be held virtually on March 27 due to the ongoing pandemic and scheduling conflicts. It can be seen on Blue Ridge Cable Channel 13 and YouTube from 4 to 8 p.m. March Donations are being accepted online at ingalex.de or by calling during the telethon to pledge support. For every $50 donated, donors will be entered into a raffle to win a $ basket of gift cards. An online auction is being held to aid the telethon fundraising efforts. The auction can be found at ingalex.de Since its inception in , Big Brothers Big Sisters has provided mentoring services to children and families of Northeast Pennsylvania.

The Friends of the Osterhout Library are holding a St. Patrick’s Day sale in the bookshop on the first floor of the central library at 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. All Irish-themed books, Irish history, travel guides and books by Irish authors are specially priced at $1 thorough March

Leadership Northeast (LNE), formerly known as Leadership Wilkes-Barre, is accepting applications for its Core Program, a nine-month program beginning in September, which equips area professionals with leadership skills and the community knowledge to effect positive change. Deadline to apply is April Applications can be accessed at ingalex.de Leadership Northeast is a leadership development program. All offerings will comply with COVID regulations set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. For information, call or visit ingalex.de

The Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center will host its sixth annual gala, “Moonlight Masquerade,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Mohegan Sun Pocono, Plains Twp. The event includes dinner, entertainment and a silent auction to benefit children from Luzerne County served through the center. The center, founded in , is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to protect children who have been victims of physical or sexual abuse. The center provides free medical examinations and evidence collection, forensic interviews, and family advocacy services. For information on the fundraiser or sponsorship opportunities, go to ingalex.de

The Beehive Area of Narcotics Anonymous serves the Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Pittston and Back Mountain areas. NA is a member-driven organization that regularly holds recovery meetings. There are no dues or membership fees. Contact Narcotics Anonymous at ingalex.de or the hour phone line at

Al-Anon holds in-person meetings at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Brick United Methodist Church, Foote Avenue, Duryea. Al-Anon is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics and addicts. Meetings last about one hour. There are no dues or fees. All are welcome.

40 Days for Life Pro-Life Rosary Gathering will be held through April 8, offered for the special intentions of ending abortion and the closure of the Planned Parenthood location in Wilkes-Barre. Rosary is prayed each weekday, Monday through Friday, at 10 a.m. in front of the offices of Planned Parenthood, N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.

Back Mountain

Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company, Main Road, Sweet Valley, will serve a drive-thru/take-out ham dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Sweet Valley. Price will be determined. No dessert or drink will be included. Patrons are asked to remain in their cars. Dinners will be brought out to the vehicles. Check their Facebook page for updated information or call

Northmoreland Twp. Fire Company, Demunds Road, Center Moreland, will resume Lenten meals from to p.m. Fridays, March 18, April 8 and Good Friday, April Meals are eat in or take out. All meals are deep fried. All dinners are $ Menu includes haddock, crab cake, shrimp, and combination of haddock, crab cake and shrimp. New England and Manhattan clam chowder will be sold for $9 a quart. Weekly specials will be announced. For information, call the fire hall the afternoon of the sale at

Northmoreland Twp. Volunteer Fire Company will hold Monday Night Bingo at p.m. Monday, March 14, and Monday, March

The Back Mountain Railroad Club is planning the following activities and events:

— A free open house train and craft show/sale is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, for Father’s Day. This event is also free for vendors. Call Don at or Patti at for information.

— Chances are available for the Father’s Day drawing of 12 model train prizes. First prize is a MTH Premier Big Boy No. ; second prize, Lionel Mohawk; third prize, RailKing UP FEF; fourth prize, RailKing SP GS4; fifth prize, HO SP War Baby; sixth prize, HO John Bull, and seventh to 12th prizes, O scale freight cars. Tickets are $5 each or five for $

— The club meets at p.m. on the second Monday of the month at the club house. Meetings include running trains, open train store, railroad/trains fellowship and more. Business meetings are held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Yalick Road, Dallas, at p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month. New members are welcome. For membership information, call Ron at

Hanover area

Lenten food sales at St. Leo’s Parish, Ashley, a tradition for more than 30 years, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays during Lent through April 8 in the church hall, 33 Manhattan St., Ashley. The meatless menu items include halusky, pirohy, Manhattan clam chowder, mushroom soup, tuna hoagies and potato pancakes. Call to order ahead.

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish will hold a take-out Lenten food sale from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the church hall, Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Twp. Menu includes pagach, $3 per slice; Manhattan clam chowder, $10 a quart, and halushki, $7 a quart. All orders must be placed and paid for by April 1. Order online at ingalex.de or call

A gift card raffle sponsored by the Youth/Young Adult Ministry of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish, Main Road, Hanover Twp., is underway. The raffle coincides with the calendar for March 17 to April Tickets are $20 each. Match the PA Lottery evening number and win $75 in gift cards. Get the number backward and win $25 in gift cards. In addition, each ticket entitles the holder to a chance for 16 special drawings. The Easter Sunday drawing is $ in gift cards. Order online at ingalex.de or call

Hanover Area Little League is accepting registrations for the spring season. Boys and girls ages residing in Hanover Twp., Ashley, Sugar Notch, and Warrior Run are offered baseball and softball. This includes T-ball, coach pitch, minor league, major league, junior league and senior league. Register online at ingalex.de

Hazleton area

Fork Over Love will return Hazleton for a meal distribution sponsored by Eye Care Specialists. The distribution will be held in front of Eye Care Specialists at Airport Road, Hazleton, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March Fork Over Love is a ©(3) organization that purchases hot, chef-made meals from small, independent restaurants and then distributes those meals at locations throughout the community for free. Public is welcome. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Do not arrive early. Food distribution will not begin until the start times listed. Patrons may drive or walk up to receive food. Representatives from PA CareerLink will also be on hand distributing information. For information, to donate or to help, visit ingalex.de or call

The Wright Center for Community Health is hosting two COVID vaccination clinics in the Hazleton area. A vaccination clinic will be offered at Catholic Social Services Family Center, S. Church St., Hazleton, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March A vaccination clinic at Hazleton Area School District, W. 23rd St., Hazleton, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March COVID vaccines and boosters are available for anyone 5 and older. A guardian must accompany patients who are younger than Walk-up appointments are welcome depending on vaccine availability, but appointments are encouraged for the convenience of patients. Go to ingalex.de or call to schedule an appointment. The Wright Center for Community Health clinical staff will also offer COVID testing and flu vaccines at the clinic. Guests are asked to observe public safety measures, including masking and social distancing, during the clinic and bring identification and insurance cards.

Mountain Top area

Mountain Top Boy Scout Troop will host its first double elimination amateur cornhole tournament at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Skateaway, Blackman Street, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Register by Monday, March Fee is $40 per team. There will also be a 50/50 and basket raffles. Proceeds will benefit the Boy Scout Troop ’s scouting programs. For information, go to Facebook or contact Ralph Otero, scoutmaster, at

The Mountain Top American Legion Auxiliary, Mountain Post , will meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the downstairs hall of the legion home.

The White Haven Lions Club is accepting applications for its scholarship program. The club is offering at least two $1, scholarships this year. Students, regardless of age, are eligible if their primary residence is in the zip code or the telephone exchange. Recipients must, at the time of award, be accepted as provisional or full-time students to a degree program at an accredited institution. Eligible institutions are limited to accredited universities, colleges, junior colleges, community colleges and technical schools having at least a two-year program. The scholarship program is open to both new students and those already working toward their degree requirements. In past years, scholarships have been awarded to freshmen and upperclassmen, and previous winners have included a number of students from area high schools as well as local students attending colleges nationwide. Eligible applicants from previous years are encouraged to participate in this year’s program. Applications must be received by April To obtain an application form, text or call Elizabeth Jones at , visit their Facebook page or website, or contact any member of the White Haven Lions Club.

Nanticoke area

A Ukrainian breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to noon March 26 at the Transfiguration Church hall, Bliss and Center streets, Hanover section of Nanticoke. Advance tickets are available for $9 by calling Tickets are $10 at the door. Breakfast includes homemade pyrohy with butter and onions, eggs, sausage, fruit, roll and beverage.

The Honey Pot Active Volunteer Fire Company will hold a burger burn on Sunday, March 20, from noon until sold out at the Honey Pot Volunteer Fire Company truck room. Menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, water and a third menu item to be determined. For information, contact Frank Kotsko at

The Newport Twp. refuse and recycling fee is now being collected during the month of March at the rate of $ per unit. Payment can be made at the municipal building, E. Kirmar Ave., Wanamie, PA If payment is not received by April 1, charges will be filed at the local magistrate. For information, call the municipal office at

Greater Nanticoke Area mid-week Lenten service schedule has been announced. All services are at noon. Dates and locations are:March 16, St. John’s Lutheran Church, State St., Nanticoke; March 23, March 30, April 6 and April 13, Nanticoke First, E. Main St., Nanticoke. A fellowship luncheon will be provided after the services at St. John’s and Nanticoke First. Contact Mt. Moriah Charge office at for information.

St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, East Main St., Glen Lyon, will hold a turkey hoagie, ham and cheese hoagie, Italian hoagie sale and vegetable soup sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March Hoagies are $8 each. Quarts of soup are $8 each. A bake sale will also be held in the church hall at the same time. Call to order by March

The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Adalbert’s Church, Glen Lyon, is sponsoring a Krispy Kreme doughnut sale on Saturday, March Doughnuts are $9 a box for a dozen of original glazed doughnuts and $8 for a half dozen of a choice of chocolate iced glazed, glazed raspberry filled, glazed white creme filled or glazed lemon filled. Order sheets are on the tables at the back of the church, or call Carol Sobotka at Doughnuts can be picked up in the church hall from to p.m. March Deadline to place orders is Saturday, March Limited delivery to the homebound is available.

Northwest area

A drive-thru fish fry will be held from 4 to p.m. every Friday during Lent at Sylvania Lodge, Trailing Pine Road, Shickshinny. Organizers said that due to rising cost of product, organizers decided to increase the price instead of cut the meal. Cost is $ There is a choice of fried or baked fish.

Pittston area

St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church, N. Main St., Pittston, will hold a baked chicken breast drive-thru dinner on Sunday, March 20, to benefit the church. Order in advance by March Call Mike at or Linda at Cost per dinner is $ Pay by cash at time of pickup. Pick up is from noon to 3 p.m. at the drive-thru tent on the side of the church. Halushki (sauteed cabbage and noodles) will also be sold for $8 a quart on the same day at the same time. The church is accepting separate monetary donations, cash or check, to aid Ukrainian refugees. The donations will lend direct help to the churches in Ukraine providing care and support. Checks may be made out to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, note: “Ukraine relief” or “refugees” on the check.

Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care and Rescue for Domestic Animals Inc. will host photos with the Easter Bunny for pets and children from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Marie’s Diner, McAlpine Street, Duryea. There will be treat bags for children and animals. Photos are $10 each. A basket raffle will be held. Prize is a designer purse bingo ticket package for the upcoming designer purse bingo on May Bingo tickets will also be available to purchase at this event. For information, call

The Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick th anniversary dinner will be held Thursday, March 17, at The Woodlands Inn and Resort, Plains Twp. Tickets are $90 for adults, $55 for teens under 21, and $25 for those 12 and younger. This is a child-friendly event. Tickets may be purchased from any active member of the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, or at the Pittston Knights of Columbus, 55 S. Main St., Pittston, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.

The Second Presbyterian Church, Parsonage St., Pittston, will host a special service of worship and praise through music at 11 a.m. Sunday, March The service will include members of the Step By Step Praise Band and the church pastor. For information, call The band has been performing for 20 years. The group hosts a monthly presentation of special music on the second Monday of each month at the Shavertown United Methodist Church. This month’s service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March Public is welcome.

West Side

St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 93 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville, will conduct a Lenten food sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Menu includes potato pancakes, frozen pierogi, halushki, soup, and Welsh cookies. The event is take-out and cash only. No pre-orders will be taken. Church is handicapped accessible.

The 50th anniversary committee at Church of Christ Uniting will hold a Lenten halushki sale on Friday, April 1. This is a pre-order take out only sale. Advance orders will be taken until Friday, March Halushki is available in quart containers for $8. Call the church office at to place an order. Pick up is from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 1, in the church hall. The church is located at Sprague Avenue and Market Street in Kingston. For pick up on April 1, enter the parking lot from Market Street to access the hall.

The Senior Citizens’ Friendship Club of St. Mary’s, Plymouth, will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, March 14, at Holy Child Formation Center, Eno and Willow Streets, Plymouth. Jim Alu was sworn in as secretary of the club by Jean Mihalick at the last meeting. Dorothy Sullivan and Margie Masiewicz were raffle winners. The seniors enjoyed refreshments provided by the club. There were numerous winners in the games provided. New members are welcome.

Luzerne Borough reminds residents that anyone who has not returned their garbage sticker stub to the borough building for garbage collection January through June can expect to have their garbage left behind and will be placed on a list for collection of carts.

Good Shepherd Polish National Catholic Church, E. Main St., Plymouth, will hold a Lenten take-out only food sale from noon to 7 p.m. March Menu includes potato pancakes, Manhattan clam chowder, halushki and baked goods.

Thomas Alexander, tax collector of Forty Fort Borough, announced the county/municipal real estate tax bills were issued as of Feb. Collection is now being conducted at the office located in the Forty Fort borough building. Office hours are a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday through the end of the face period. Face masks are required when paying taxes in person. Other hours will be announced as needed. Taxpayers should bring a copy of their bill if they are paying in-person at the borough building. Payments may be mailed to P.O. Box , Luzerne, PA or payments (no cash) may be dropped off in the “tax collector” mailbox located in the center hall lockers on the first floor of the borough building. Anyone needing a receipt must include the entire bill along with a stamped self-addressed envelope; otherwise a receipt will not be sent. If a property owner does not receive their bill by March 15, contact the tax collector for a duplicate by calling For information, stop by the office or call the tax collector.

John P. Lohman, Luzerne Borough tax collector, announces the county/municipal taxes were issued as of Monday, Feb. The county property taxes are mills. The municipal property taxes are mills. The municipal per capita taxes are $5 per resident over 18 years of age through 65 years of age. The rebate period for the property taxes is now through April Face period for taxes will be from April 28 through June The penalty period is June 28 through Dec. The rebate period for the per capita taxes is now to April Face period is from April 21 to June Penalty period is June 21 to Dec. Office hours during the rebate period are 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. After the rebate period ends, office hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays. The tax office is closed for all federal holidays. Lohman reminds taxpayers of the following general payment information. If no receipt is requested, return only the tax collector copy with payment. If a stamped receipt is requested, return the entire bill for payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Online bill payments can take up to three weeks to be processed. Avoid using this method when it is close to the end of the discount, face or penalty periods. These payment services use bulk mail methods that will not bear a valid postmark required by law when a payment is processed after the due date. Use the parcel number as the reference on payments. Payments must be received or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service by the due date. Checks will be processed upon receipt. Postdated checks will not be held. Returned checks are not considered timely payment. If a bank or mortgage company pays the real estate taxes, forward the tax bill to that entity immediately. Tax payments should be made payable to John P. Lohman, tax collector. Anyone who does not receive their property tax bills by March 15 should contact Lohman at or email luzborotax@ingalex.de The Local Service Tax bills have been sent to all Luzerne merchants. The first quarter payments are due by April If total earnings from all sources are less than $12, annually, payment is not required. However, exemptions and any refunds should be filed with the tax collector. Quarterly reports are required. The Luzerne Mercantile Tax notices have been sent. Luzerne businesses are reminded the mercantile tax payments are required on all restaurants, retail and wholesale businesses.

Swoyersville Borough Tax Collector Nancy L. Keating announced the real estate tax were issued as of Feb. Tax office hours during the discount period are to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. The discount period ends Wednesday, April Appointments can be made by calling and leaving a message. When paying by mail and requesting a receipt, send the complete tax bill along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. A mail slot is available in the borough building for these payments. Borough building hours are a.m. to p.m. Monday through Friday. A mail box has been added to the front and rear of the borough building for taxes and sewer payments. Home collections are available. Property owners who have not received their bill after three weeks of the mailing should call the tax office.

The Edwardsville Hometown Committee is accepting applications for food and non-food vendors for the pierogi festival, to be held Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11, at John Hopkins Memorial Park, Edwardsville. Interested vendors can contact the committee at edwpierogi@ingalex.de for an application. The committee is also seeking sponsors for this year’s event. Interested individuals, businesses and organizations may contact the committee by emailing edwpierogi@ingalex.de for a sponsorship form. This year’s event will feature 70 vendors, rides, games, live entertainment daily, a pierogi cookoff contest and the annual pierogi parade on Main Street. The committee is seeking new volunteers. To become involved. contact the group at its email address or on Facebook through the Edwardsville Pierogi Festival page.

The Plymouth Shawnee Indians will hold registrations at the football field from 1 to 3 p.m. March

The Hoyt Library, in conjunction with the Luzerne County Library System, is offering group seating for a night out at the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins hockey game versus the Hershey Bears at p.m. Friday, April Tickets are $16 per person and can be purchased by calling Colby Gaugler at , or email cgaugler@ingalex.de Tickets may also be purchased by visiting WBS Penguins, 40 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated back to the Luzerne County Library System.

Wilkes-Barre area

The hilltop community food pantry will be open from to p.m. Thursday, March 17, and every first and third Thursday of every month, effective immediately. The pantry is located at the Plains United Methodist Church, N. Main St., Plains Twp. Parking is available behind the church. The pantry is open to all in need. For information, contact the church office at

St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, Church St., Wilkes-Barre Twp., will make nut, poppy, apricot and prune rolls for the Easter holiday. Cost is $11 per roll. Baking will be done March Orders can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23 at the parish hall. Call to order. Orders should be placed as soon as possible. Quantities are limited.

North End Slovak Citizens’ Club will meet at 2 p.m. today, March 13, at the club, N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Robert Palchanis will preside. All members are invited.

The Hilltop Community Food Pantry will be open on Thursday, March 17, from to p.m. The pantry is located at the Plains United Methodist Church, N. Main St., Plains. Parking is available behind the church. All those in need are welcome. For information, contact the church office at

Applications are now being accepted for the rental of the Plains Lions Pavilion for Applications may be picked up at the municipal building, N. Main St., Plains. Non-residents may submit now. For information, call

The Plains Parks and Recreation Board is accepting applications for its summer playground program. All applicants must be residents of Plains who are presently enrolled in college and are education majors. Applicants must be able to organize, instruct and supervise recreational, playground and arts and crafts activities for Plains Twp. children ages Qualified applicants can pick up applications at the Plains Twp. Municipal Building, N. Main St., Plains, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to submit applications is April

The Plains Parks and Recreation Board is accepting applications for summer employment. All applicants must be residents of Plains who are either presently enrolled in college, or graduating high school students who will be attending college in the fall of College applicants must submit proof of college or university they are attending. Qualified applicants can pick up applications at the Plains Twp. Municipal Building, N. Main St., Plains, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to submit applications is April

The Wilkes-Barre City Crime Watch will meet this month at the following locations:

— Rolling Mill Hill, South Wilkes-Barre, Heights, Mayflower, Goose Island and Iron Triangle: Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, Parrish St.

— North End/East End: Monday, March 21, at St. Mary’s Social Hall, Madison St. Councilmen Bill Barrett and John Marconi will listen to neighbors’ concerns at p.m. Crime Watch meeting starts at 7.

Downtown Wilkes-Barre Lenten Series will feature organ recitals at a.m. and services at noon at St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, sponsored by the Downtown Ministerium, on the following dates:

— Wednesday, March organ recital with Grant Wareham, Hershey; liturgist, Pastor Stephen Perillo; preacher, Fr. Timothy Alleman, St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral and Holy Cross Episcopal Church; service music, Melville Moses Andradé, bass.

— Wednesday, March organ recital with Dr. Alain Truche, Silver Spring, Md.; liturgist to be announced; preacher, the Rev. Adam M. Demetros, Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church; service music, Wyoming Seminary Madrigal Singers.

— Wednesday, March organ recital with Dr. Charles Sundquist, Chicago, Ill.; liturgist to be announced; preacher, Rabbi Larry Kaplan, Temple Israel; service music, Holy Redeemer High School Royal Singers.

— Wednesday, April 6: organ recital with Dr. Andrew Kotylo, Philadelphia; liturgist, Pastor Wes Poole, Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church; preacher, Deacon Bill Behm, St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Parish; service music, choir of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, Bethlehem.

— Wednesday, April organ recital with Jean Herman Henssler, Binghamton, N.Y.; liturgist, Deacon Bill Behm, St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church; preacher, Monsignor Vincent Grimalia, retired clergy, Diocese of Scranton; service music, The Marywood University Chamber Singers.

— Good Friday, April noon to 1 p.m., Ecumenical Good Friday service, clergy participants include Fr. Timothy Alleman, St. Stephen’s Episcopal; the Rev. Wes Poole, Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran); the Rev. Dr. Robert Zanicky, First Presbyterian; organist, Canon Mark Laubach, St. Stephen’s Episcopal.

Wyoming area

1st Lt. Jeffrey DePrimo American Legion Post will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Stark Building, Linden St., West Pittston. For information, contact Ron Gitkos or Ron Faust

The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee will sell banners as a fundraiser to raise money for the committee’s finances and support the community of West Pittston. Banners are $ Renewal is $50 to be put up every year. The committee needs the name of the individuals to be honored on the banners by Friday, April 1. Make checks payable to West Pittston Cherry Blossom Festival, and send to Toni Valenti, Damon St., West Pittston, PA

The West Pittston Cherry Blossom Committee will meet at 6 tonight, March 13, in the school building, Corpus Christi Parish, West Pittston. All committee members must attend.

West Pittston Tomorrow is continuing with its Hometown Heroes Banner Program in the Garden Village. The program honors and recognizes residents and their family members who have served, or are serving, in the U.S. Armed Forces. The initial cost per banner is $ for the production and installation of the banner. Annual renewal fee will be $ The banner is heavy-duty vinyl, 30 inches wide by 60 inches tall. West Pittston Tomorrow hopes to display them for three years. After that, the banners will evaluated for environmental damage. Wear and tear are the responsibility of the owners. Torn or damaged banners will be returned to the family. Placement is not guaranteed. Residents interested in a banner should check ingalex.de for an application. The applications are located toward the bottom of the page. Deadline is Friday, March The program also offers a matching inch by inch garden flag for $32, and a matching 8-inch by inch display board, printed on rigid PVC board for $ For information, email westpittstontomorrow@ingalex.de

Wyoming County

The Tunkhannock Area Stem Academy will sponsor a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Tunkhannock Area Intermediate Center, formerly the middle school. Food and baked goods will also be available. For information, call All proceeds from the show will help defray the cost of the annual band trip.