August 29 – 30

FLEA MARKET: Fri., Aug. 29 & Sat., Aug. 30, Flea Market, South Gibson UM Church, 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

August 30

CELEBRATION: Sat., Aug. 30, End Of Summer Celebration, Thompson UM Church, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m., Bake Sale, Lunch, Crafters, Bounce House, Spinning and Knitting Demonstrations.

Mon., Aug. 25: spaghetti & meatsauce, steamed garlic spinach, italian bread, fresh melon chunks.

Tues., Aug. 26: chicken salad sandwich, minestrone soup, cucumber & beet salad, ww bread, ice cream sandwich.

Wed., Aug. 27: sautéed beef and broccoli, glazed carrots, noodles, ww bread, sugar cookie.

Thur., Aug. 28: hot dog, roasted potatoes, baked beans, ww roll, watermelon, chopped onions.

Fri., Aug. 29: roast pork, sweet potatoes, green beans, ww roll, pineapple.

The Friends of Susquehanna County, Inc. is busy preparing for the Annual Harvest Festival, set for Saturday, September 13, 8 am to 2 pm, at the Colonial Brick Inn & Suites, Hallstead, PA. The event is held each year to benefit non-profit organizations located in Susquehanna County, PA. The Friends donated $19,000 in 2013 to area groups in need, including food pantries, Susquehanna County Interfaith, NEPA Health Care Center, Women’s Resource Center, Susquehanna County Area Agency on Aging, Susquehanna and Hallstead branches of the Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association, and many others. The group also presents a Volunteer Scholarship Award to a graduating senior from each of Susquehanna County, PA’s, six school districts. The award is based on the senior’s dedication to volunteerism.

Pictured are Friends of Susquehanna County, Inc. surrounding Chairman Doreen Dubik (seated, center) as she presents the 2014 Harvest Festival poster.

The September 13 event has something for everyone; rummage sales, vendors, garden harvest, baked goods, and refreshments. DJ Mama Bullmoose provides a musical background. Raffle tickets for over 25 baskets, in a varied range of themes, will be offered at the Harvest Festival. Tickets can also be purchased on August 16 and 30 at Rob’s Country Market in Hallstead and Schneider’s Market in Susquehanna from 9 am to 2 pm.

There’s still room for more vendors. Contact Mary Lee Dayton at (570) 879-4149 for information.

Plan for a fun visit to the Friends’ Annual Harvest Festival on September 13 in Hallstead. You’ll find something for everyone, enjoy great food and music, and in turn provide for those in need throughout our county. For information, or if you’d like to volunteer your time or become a part of the Friends organization, contact Chairman Doreen Dubik at (570) 879-4729, Mary Thurston at (570) 879-4766 or Barb Hinkley at (570) 879-2358.

The Thompson United Methodist Church, located in Thompson, PA will be holding their annual End of Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 30, beginning at 9:00am until 3:00pm. 

The Garage, which is filled to the brim with items, will be sure to have something for everyone.  Our famous Fill the Can with Cookies and Bake sale is always a crowd pleaser.  All the baked goods are lovingly prepared by Church members.

Craft and Vendor tables will again be offering their wares with maple syrup products, embroidery, treasures and much more.

For the children is a bounce house. Terry Rockwell will be on hand to share his musical talents.  Terry performs locally at many community functions and is definitely a crowd pleaser.

There will be a Chicken Bar-B-Q, available beginning 11:00am until?  Tickets for the Chicken dinners or halves can be preordered by contacting Tootsie Stone at 570-727-2158.  Hot Dogs and Wimpies, and cabbage and noodles will also be prepared for the lunch crowd.  Home made pies will be ready to purchase to round out a fulfilling lunch. As an added treat, SnoCones for the young and young at heart will be made to order.

There will also be several theme gift baskets, filled to the brim to be raffled off at the end of the day.

Spaces are still available for vendors and crafters, if interested in joining this fun filled day please contact Tootsie Stone at 570-727-2158.