April 12

MUSIC, Thurs., April 12, “West Branch Ramblers” at Binghamton Elks Lodge from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

April 13

DINNER, Fri., April 13 at Binghamton Elks Lodge from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

April 13-15

LAURA’S HOPE RESCUE, April 13-15, Spring Meet and Greet, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., For info visit www.lhrescue.com.

April 19

BAG LADIES LUNCHEON, Thurs., April 19 at Starrucca Baptist Church at Noon. Donation plus food pantry item.

MUSIC, Thurs., April 19, “Sizzle” at Binghamton Elks Lodge from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

April 20

FUND-RAISER to benefit Cancer Society, Fri., April 20 at Lanesboro Community Center beginning at 5 p.m.

April 20-22

ST. MARTINS PLAYERS present “The Dining Room Table”, Fri. April 20 at 7 p.m., Sat. April 21 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sun., April 22 at 2 p.m., at St. Martin of Tours Church, Jackson.

April 21

OLD TIME GOSPEL MUSIC with Carol and Charlie Reed, Sat. April 21 at Susquehanna UM Church. All are welcome.

PECOS BILL’S CHICKEN BBQ, Sat., April 21 at Diaz Manufacturing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CHICKEN BBQ, Sat. April 21 at Binghamton Elks Lodge at Noon.

April 22

BREAKFAST, Sun., April 22 at Binghamton Elks Lodge from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

CYCLE AND RECYCLE to Celebrate Earth Day, Sun., April 22 at Salt Springs State Park from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

April 24

HAM DINNER, Tues. April 24 at Clifford UM Church from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday, April 16: herbed fish, carrot & snap peas, rice pilaf, grain bread, fruited jello

Tuesday, April 17: lasagna, caesar salad, italian wedding soup, italian bread, lemon sorbet

Wednesday, April 18: chicken & biscuits, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, raisin rice pudding, banana

Thursday, April 19: glazed ham, sweet potatoes, lima beans, grain roll, strawberry shortcake

Friday, April 20: hamburger, beet salad, red potato salad, ww roll, ice cream sandwich

The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books is supporting the library and historical society with the first exhibition of its 2012 season by contributing a portion of their sales commission to the organization. Better Enjoyed Than Hidden – Collectors' Work, is an exhibit of items offered by regional collectors of art and craft. These collectors are delighted to part with items in support of a fun idea and this incredibly important county institution. The work being offered is diverse and of high quality.

Of special interest for the Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association are works from the Cope Family who were instrumental in founding the organization's home. Six charcoal drawings by Alexis Thomas Cope (1850 – 1883) will be available thanks to the Cope family. Alexis was the grandson of Thomas P. Cope who built the original Cope House at Woodbourne in Dimock and brother to Clementine Cope who was one of the original donors to the establishment of the library building. Available also are Japanese watercolors acquired by Anna Hartshorne, a relative of the Copes who was a Quaker Missionary teacher in Japan as well as numerous charming watercolors acquired in the 1860's by Alexis, Caroline, Clementine and Annette Cope while visiting Europe.

The exhibit consists of a wide variety of medium and style and seasoned buyers as well as new collectors will find something of interest. Works in clay by Jack Troy, Jordan Taylor, William Tersteeg, Robert Bergstrasser, Nan Burti, Christina Belford and Mark Hewitt, paintings by Alphonse Shelton, Rodrica Tilley, Styvesant Van Veen, Phillip Young, Orazio Salati, prints by Sister Corita Kent, Robert Marx and Donna Dragos as well as weaving, photography, collage and several items by artists unknown will be available.

The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books is located at 204 Church Street in the Truman Lacey Building on the second floor. This exhibit is open now through May 12, 2012. During this exhibit, hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11 – 5 p.m. For additional information please call 570-278-4011.

MONTROSE – Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna/Wyoming/Wayne), in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is bringing much-needed accessible services to veterans in the Montrose area on Monday, April 23, through its mobile vet center.

The mobile vet center is scheduled to visit the Price Chopper Shopping Plaza, 6750 State Route 706 in Montrose from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Major and local veteran officials will be on hand to welcome the mobile center to the area.

“I look forward to having the vet center visit this area of Susquehanna County,” said Major. “We have a large population of veterans in Pennsylvania, especially up here in the northeast region, who will benefit from having these valuable services offered locally.”

Major said she anticipates having the center visit the Price Chopper Plaza on a monthly basis and will release information on future dates as they become available.

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs operates the mobile veterans center to reach veterans in underserved areas. There are several mobile vet centers in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States.

Some of the services provided through the center include: Individual and group counseling, Marital and family counseling, Bereavement counseling, Medical referrals, Assistance in applying for VA benefits, Employment counseling, guidance and referrals, Alcohol and drug assessments, Information and referrals to community resources.

The mobile center features the following: A 38-foot mobile counseling center, Two private offices, Satellite communication and Internet service with the VA Medical Centers, Video conferencing and tele-health capabilities, Three flat-screen televisions for training and educational videos, Wheelchair lift and accessibility, Full-time veteran driver and veteran counselor.

Appointments for mobile veterans center services are not required. More information about the center and veterans services is available at www.repmajor.com.