October 13
OPEN HOUSE: Sun., Oct. 13, Lathrop Twp. Historical & Genealogical Society 12th Annual Open House, at the Union Grange #152, across from Lakeside, Lathrop Twp. For more info call 570-942-6433, 570-942-6649 or 570-289-4311.
October 15
SUPPORT GROUP: Tues., Oct. 15, 7:00 pm, Susq. Cancer Support Group, Susq. UM Church, Questions call 570-853-4809.
MEETING: Tues., Oct. 15, Noon – 2:00, Community Neighbors Connecting, St. Marks Community Center, New Milford, Pa.
MEETING: Tues., Oct. 15, 7:00 pm, Mountain View Garden Club Meeting, Clifford Twp. Fire Hall. For more info call, 570-222-9200.
October 17
OPEN HOUSE: Thurs., Oct. 17, Open House at Faith Mountain Christian Academy, 957 Main St., New Milford, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
October 18 & 19 & 20
PLAY: Fri., Oct. 18 – Sun., Oct. 20, St. Martin Player’s Present “Arsenic and Old Lace”, 7:00 pm Fri. & Sat., and 2:00 pm on Sunday, St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Starrucca, PA. Call 570-442-1084 for more info. Tickets available at the door.
October 19
LUNCH: Sat., Oct. 19, Noon, Good News Lunch, St. Marks Episcopal Church, New Milford, Free Meal, All are welcome.
BARBERSHOP CHORUS: Sat., Oct. 19, Southerntiersmen Barbershop Chorus, 7:00 pm, Montrose High School Auditorium.
October 26
BARBEQUE: Sat., Oct. 26, Noon, Chicken Barbeque, Moose Lodge #794, Susquehanna, PA.
Mon., Oct. 14: oven fried chicken, corn chowder, baked beans, confetti coleslaw, ww bread, fruit crisp.
Tues., Oct. 15: stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, ww dinner roll, rice pudding w/raisins.
Wed., Oct. 16: pork & bell peppers, snap peas, steamed rice, ww bread, mandarin oranges & pineapple.
Thurs., Oct. 17: swiss steak w/gravy, scalloped potatoes, beets, ww dinner roll, fresh fruit.
Fri., Oct. 18: chicken & stuffing bake w/gravy, mixed vegetables, ww bread, garden salad, chocolate chip cookie.
The Harvest Moon Festival opens this weekend at Holy Name of Mary Church, 278 S. Main St., Montrose, from noon to 9 p.m., Oct 12 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oct 13 on the grounds of the Fr. Jim Nash Parish Center.
JC’s Café - located in the St. Francis Chapel offers coffee, teas and sumptuous, homemade desserts in an intimate setting.
The Harvest Moon Festival strives to be a family affair by offering a multitude of fun games, challenges and amusements for all ages. Children’s activities and adult games will be available both days on the Festival grounds.
Chaperoned fire truck rides, offered through the generosity of the United Fire Co. of Montrose and volunteering firefighters, are not just for kids so plan to make it a family affair.
New this year at HNM Harvest Moon Festival is a “White Elephant” sale on the parish center porch. Collecting and sorting gently used items for this popular bargain basement event has kept volunteers busy. Reasonable offers considered on all items.
No festival would be complete without the temping allure of fresh baked goods. The multi-talented bakers of HNM are dusting off recipes and preparing the oven for some taste-temping treats including cakes, pies, cookies, muffins, cup cakes, breads, and maybe even biscotti.
Try your luck to win a handmade quilt, afghan or a Harvest Basket brimming with Fall treasures all donated by parishioners. Check out the other seasonal crafts, wreaths, ornaments, jewelry, knitted/crocheted items, or ceramics. A few local vendors/crafters will also be showing their wares on the Festival grounds.
Whether large or small, luck is your key to taking home an appealing theme basket. A small investment may reap a huge reward at the basket table. Previously the Festival has awarded up to four baskets to one winner.
Wheelbarrow of Cash - Just imagine claiming your own wheelbarrow full of cash. If not the whole wheelbarrow stuffed with $500, then a smaller cash prize of $250 or $100 could be yours with a little help from ‘Lady Luck’.
Harvest Moon Festival co-chairs Anne Gardner and Bev Pasteka displaying the wheelbarrow of cash. (Courtesy Photo)
Eat in or take out, the homemade, ethnic food is a treat for any appetite. This year’s international flair includes Pasta Fagioli, New England calm chowder, halupki, haluski, sausage & peppers, Arincini DeRosa, (rice balls), chicken tenders, hamburgs, French fries, meatballs, hot dogs, pirogies, pizza frittes and more.
The Festival’s adult beverage tent is reminiscent of the world-renowned international Beer Gardens where patrons gather in the great outdoors to toast the Harvest and salute the summer’s end with food and drink.
A Youth Talent Show will highlight local talent 1-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Following the Talent Show for your listening pleasure is the well-known ‘Lonnie Griffiths Band’ followed by ‘Sonny on the Causeway’ presenting music from the 70’s through the 90’s. Sunday’s music features singer/songwriter Leland Smith and later in the day ‘Fish ‘N Friends’ entertains with ever-popular Bluegrass.
Patrons are a necessary part of the festival’s success and their business names are proudly proclaimed throughout the festival grounds as a thank-you for making the Harvest Moon Festival a reality this year.
Holy Name of Nary Catholic Church is a welcoming community. For information, call 570-278-1504.
Rep. Tina Pickett announces the schedule of her satellite office hours for the month of October.
As a way to reach out to all corners of the 110th Legislative District, Pickett makes staff available twice a month in Lawton, Susquehanna County.
“These office hours allow residents more convenient access to the many services my staff and I offer,” Pickett said. “Whether someone has a complicated PennDOT license or registration issue or need information about pending legislation or a state program, my staff can provide information or point them in the right direction for answers or assistance. I hope local folks can stop by during October.”
Staff will be available at the Susquehanna County location on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month – Oct. 9 and 23 – from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The office is located on State Route 706 at Flynn’s Consignment Shop in Lawton, and residents can reach the office by calling (570) 934-2557.
