What's Happening September 29 and 30
By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: September 29, 2012
Looking for something fun and interesting to do this weekend ?
Here are a few suggestions. Plus a few upcoming events in the days ahead.
Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30
The final day of the Bloomsburg Fair is Saturday! Enjoy all the food, games, exhibit and more!
Check this out!
September 29, 2012
The Osterhout Free Library will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ken L. Pollock Children's Wing on Saturday, September 29th. This Rain or Shine, FREE event begins at 11 AM and runs until 4 PM on the patio at the Osterhout Library, located at 71 S. Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre
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The Hillside Harvest Moon Fest at Abington Park will take place on Saturday, September 29th from 11AM until 2PM.
Live Music, Art Opening of Earth Art Trail, Plein Air Artists of the Abingtons, Autumn crafts and activities, Home Run Derby; Demos of Pumpkin' Chunkin' and Agility Dog Training.
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk
The Night Walk (LTN) on Saturday, September 29th at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the Walk will start approximately at 6:30 p.m.
The Walk is an evening filled with inspiration.
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The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter invites Clinton/Lycoming area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. Indian Park / Pavilion 2 (100 Park Road, Montoursville, PA) will host the Walk beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter invites Luzerne area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. Penn State Hazelton (76 University Drive, Hazelton, PA) will host the Walk beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29,
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National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk in Luzerne County.
Saturday, September 29 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. registration, walk begins at 11 a.m.
There will also be a food and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kirby Park.
http://www.downsyndromenetwork.org
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20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration
September 29, 2012 10am - Noon
McDade Park Scranton, PA
Local cancer survivors, caregivers, and oncology medical professionals will connect and re-unite with each other at the 20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration hosted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
The highlight of this year's celebrations will be the "Circle of Survivors." This activity will allow everyone in attendance the opportunity to share a thought or inspirational message about their cancer experience, and will begin at 10:30am.
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The Pennsylvania State Police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs on Saturday, Sept. 29, as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unwanted prescription medications may be dropped off at select state police barracks. No personal information is required for drop-off
September 30
The first Cooper Classic Golf Tournament, to benefit the refurbishment of the J.W. Cooper Community Center, White and Lloyd streets, will be held Sept. 30 at Mountain Valley Golf Course, Barnesville
Registration is 10 a.m. with tee off at 11 a.m., the awards dinner - barbecue ribs and chicken with sides - at 5 p.m. The deck party will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with music by Toolshed Jack. Non-golfers may attend the dinner and deck party for $25. The cost for the deck party only is $10.
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Bowling For Miracles
September 30 2012 from 12-2pm at Chackos Family Bowling Center 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd Wilkes Barre Pa 18702
Save the Date
The fall Greek Food Festival will be held from Thursday, October 4th to Saturday, October 6th from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. daily at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 32 East Ross Street (near the S. Main St. post office) in Wilkes-Barre.
An assortment of delicious Greek food and pastries will be available for eat-in and take-out purchases, and ethnic Greek products, including Greek t-shirts and aprons, will be sold. Tours of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be offered upon clergy availability. Free local delivery within two miles of the church will be offered to food purchases over $30. More information about the festival is available online at http://greekfoodfestival.webs.com
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Master Gardener Training
Penn State Extension in Lackawanna County will be offering the Master Gardener Training Program in the fall.
This program involves extensive training in the major aspects of home horticulture. In addition, candidates will commit to fifty hours of volunteer time including staffing the garden helpline.
The training will be held Monday and Thursday nights beginning October 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or an application, please call Steve Ward, master gardener coordinator, at 570-963-6842 or email him at LackawannaMG@psu.edu
The Ullmann/Swell 4 will present a jazz concert Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 p.m. in Bucknell Hall at Bucknell University. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is part of the University's ongoing Jazz at Bucknell First Wednesday Series.
The Oswego Jazz Project will perform in concert Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building at Bucknell University.
The concert is free and open to the public.
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Jessup Hose Company No. 2 and Ambulance Association
Open House and Family Fall
Festival & Craft Show
October 13, 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00PM
333 Hill Street, Jessup PA 18434
For events this weekend check out our Calendar of Events.
http://www.pahomepage.biz
Here are a few suggestions. Plus a few upcoming events in the days ahead.
Saturday, September 29 and Sunday, September 30
The final day of the Bloomsburg Fair is Saturday! Enjoy all the food, games, exhibit and more!
Check this out!
September 29, 2012
The Osterhout Free Library will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ken L. Pollock Children's Wing on Saturday, September 29th. This Rain or Shine, FREE event begins at 11 AM and runs until 4 PM on the patio at the Osterhout Library, located at 71 S. Franklin Street in downtown Wilkes-Barre
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The Hillside Harvest Moon Fest at Abington Park will take place on Saturday, September 29th from 11AM until 2PM.
Live Music, Art Opening of Earth Art Trail, Plein Air Artists of the Abingtons, Autumn crafts and activities, Home Run Derby; Demos of Pumpkin' Chunkin' and Agility Dog Training.
--
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk
The Night Walk (LTN) on Saturday, September 29th at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. and the Walk will start approximately at 6:30 p.m.
The Walk is an evening filled with inspiration.
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The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter invites Clinton/Lycoming area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. Indian Park / Pavilion 2 (100 Park Road, Montoursville, PA) will host the Walk beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter invites Luzerne area residents to unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's. Penn State Hazelton (76 University Drive, Hazelton, PA) will host the Walk beginning at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29,
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National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk in Luzerne County.
Saturday, September 29 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. registration, walk begins at 11 a.m.
There will also be a food and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kirby Park.
http://www.downsyndromenetwork.org
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20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration
September 29, 2012 10am - Noon
McDade Park Scranton, PA
Local cancer survivors, caregivers, and oncology medical professionals will connect and re-unite with each other at the 20th Annual Cancer Survivors Celebration hosted by the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
The highlight of this year's celebrations will be the "Circle of Survivors." This activity will allow everyone in attendance the opportunity to share a thought or inspirational message about their cancer experience, and will begin at 10:30am.
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The Pennsylvania State Police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs on Saturday, Sept. 29, as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unwanted prescription medications may be dropped off at select state police barracks. No personal information is required for drop-off
September 30
The first Cooper Classic Golf Tournament, to benefit the refurbishment of the J.W. Cooper Community Center, White and Lloyd streets, will be held Sept. 30 at Mountain Valley Golf Course, Barnesville
Registration is 10 a.m. with tee off at 11 a.m., the awards dinner - barbecue ribs and chicken with sides - at 5 p.m. The deck party will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with music by Toolshed Jack. Non-golfers may attend the dinner and deck party for $25. The cost for the deck party only is $10.
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Bowling For Miracles
September 30 2012 from 12-2pm at Chackos Family Bowling Center 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd Wilkes Barre Pa 18702
Save the Date
The fall Greek Food Festival will be held from Thursday, October 4th to Saturday, October 6th from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. daily at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 32 East Ross Street (near the S. Main St. post office) in Wilkes-Barre.
An assortment of delicious Greek food and pastries will be available for eat-in and take-out purchases, and ethnic Greek products, including Greek t-shirts and aprons, will be sold. Tours of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will be offered upon clergy availability. Free local delivery within two miles of the church will be offered to food purchases over $30. More information about the festival is available online at http://greekfoodfestival.webs.com
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Master Gardener Training
Penn State Extension in Lackawanna County will be offering the Master Gardener Training Program in the fall.
This program involves extensive training in the major aspects of home horticulture. In addition, candidates will commit to fifty hours of volunteer time including staffing the garden helpline.
The training will be held Monday and Thursday nights beginning October 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information or an application, please call Steve Ward, master gardener coordinator, at 570-963-6842 or email him at LackawannaMG@psu.edu
The Ullmann/Swell 4 will present a jazz concert Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 p.m. in Bucknell Hall at Bucknell University. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is part of the University's ongoing Jazz at Bucknell First Wednesday Series.
The Oswego Jazz Project will perform in concert Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Rooke Recital Hall of the Weis Music Building at Bucknell University.
The concert is free and open to the public.
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Jessup Hose Company No. 2 and Ambulance Association
Open House and Family Fall
Festival & Craft Show
October 13, 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00PM
333 Hill Street, Jessup PA 18434
For events this weekend check out our Calendar of Events.
http://www.pahomepage.biz
