October 26
BUFFET DINNER: Sat., Oct. 26, 4:30 p.m., Gibson UM Church, Take outs available.
SUPPER: Sat., Oct. 26, Roast Beef Dinner, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thompson UM Church.
DINNER: Sat., Oct. 26, Caring Café Free Community Dinner, First Presbyterian Church, Hallstead, PA.
October 27
TRUNK OR TREAT: Sun., Oct. 27, Trunk or Treat, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Thompson UM Charge, Thompson PA.
CONCERT: Sun., Oct. 27, Jazz Music Concert, 3:00 pm, Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, RSVP by October 20.
November 1
PARTY: Fri., Nov. 1, 7:00 pm, Silver Lake Vol. Fire Co. Turkey and Ham Party, at the Choconut Entertainment Center, next to the Choconut Inn.
November 2
BAZAAR: Sat., Nov. 2, 38th Annual Christmas Bazaar, Elk Lake High School, 9:00 – 3:00 pm. For more info call 570-278-3365.
CLEAN-UP: Sat., Nov. 2, Fall Clean Up, held at Lakeview Cemetary, Jackson Twp., 10:00 a.m.
DINNER: Sat., Nov. 2, Oyster & Beef Stew Dinner, 4:00 – 6:30 pm, at the Social Hall at Shehawken UM Church.
SUPPER: Sat., Nov. 2, Harvest Supper, St. Mary’s, Kirkwood, 4:00 – 7:30 pm.
DINNER: Sat., Nov. 2, Harvest Dinner, 5:00 pm, UM Community Church, Great Bend. Take outs available.
November 3
BREAKFAST: Sun., Nov. 3, American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., American Legion Post 86, Susquehanna, Eat In or Take Out. For more info call 570-853-3543.
November 5
DINNER: Tues., Nov. 5, 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Chicken and Biscuit or Ham Dinner, Clifford UM Church, take out or dine in with us.
November 7
DINNER: Thurs., Nov. 7, Chicken n Biscuit Dinner, 5:00 pm till Sold Out, Great Bend VFW Post 6223, for more info call 570-879-4420.
Mon., Oct. 28: turkey chili, confetti corn salad, steamed rice, ww bread, mandarin orange delight gelatin.
Tues., Oct. 29: Centers Closed Staff Inservice
Wed., Oct. 30: meatloaf w/gravy, mashed potatoes, dilled carrots, ww dinner roll, pear bread pudding.
Thurs., Oct. 31: roast pork w/gravy, baked sweet potatoes, peas, ww roll, pear bread pudding.
Fri., Nov. 1: macaroni & cheese w/ham, green beans, stewed tomatoes, ww bread, fruit cocktail.
The Susquehanna County Historical Society and Free Library Association's annual meeting will be held Saturday, November 9th, at 2pm. The meeting will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Hall, 276 Church St., Montrose, PA. The President of the Board of Directors, the Administrator/Librarian, and committee representatives will report on the Association's progress and activities during 2013. Refreshments will be served.
After the business portion of the meeting, the entertainment portion will feature a presentation by George Cummings, historian and local expert on the American Revolution. George was born and raised in Binghamton, New York and was educated at Broome Community College and Binghamton University. Cummings studied the French Indian War and the American Revolution and speaks frequently to groups about the American Revolution. His enthusiasm and vibrant knowledge of the era translates into his demonstrations and makes this an event you will not want to miss. George will be speaking specifically about the role of a Rifleman in the American Revolution and how the weapon’s use evolved in Central Pennsylvania using a display of era weaponry.
The annual meeting marks the start of the Support Drive for 2014. You may receive an envelope and support card in the mail, but forms will be available at the libraries or online at www.susqcolibrary.org/support.Your donations help provide library service across Susquehanna County and support the county museum and genealogy research center.
Everyone is invited to come enjoy the free program and learn more about the Association. For more information, call 570-278-1881.
The Rail-Trail Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 24 at the Beacon Restaurant in Union Dale. Dinner will be available from the menu at 6 PM with the meeting following at 7 PM. All are welcome.
Discussed will be trail improvement plans and an update on the bridge redecking project. The importance of the ribbon-cutting event of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley on November 1st will be highlighted. A partnership hike/bike with the Friends of the Starrucca Creek will take place on Saturday, October 26th. Call the office for details or questions at 570-679-9300.
