September 4

DINNER: Thurs., Sept. 4, Chicken and Biscuit Family Style Dinner, Great Bend VFW Aux 6223, 386 Main Street, Great Bend, 5:00 pm until sold out, Takeouts Available, For more info call 570-879-4420.

September 6

BOWHUNTERS BONANZA: Sat., Sept. 6, 4th Annual Bowhunters Bonanza, 9:00 a.m., Brushville Baptist Church, Bring your compound bows, target arrows (field points only) for morning and afternoon course. Free lunch provided. For more info call 570-465-3861.

September 7

BREAKFAST: Sun., Sept. 7, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 86, Susquehanna, Eat in or take out, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, French Toast, Home Fries, White or Wheat Toast, Juice, Coffee or Tea.

September 12 & 13

BARN SALE: Fri., Sept. 12 & Sat., Sept. 13, 8:00 – 4:00 pm, Habitat For Humanity Barn Sale, Montrose Methodist Church, Rain or Shine.

September 13

DINNER: Sat., Sept. 13, Spaghetti & Homemade Meatball Dinner, Knights of Columbus Hall, Great Bend, 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Take outs available.

FESTIVAL: Sat., Sept. 13, Harvest Festival, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, Colonial Brick Inn & Suites, Hallstead. For more info call 570-879-4729.

WALK: Sat., Sept. 13, Out of Darkness Walk, Montrose High School, Registration 9:30 am, Walk Commences at 11:00 am.

September 14

SERVICE: Sun., Sept. 14, Second Sunday Vesper Service, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 5:00 pm.

BRIDGE DAY: Sun., Sept. 14, Nicholson Bridge Day, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Nicholson. For more info call 570-942-6747.

Mon., Sept. 8: swiss steak, mashed potatoes, dilled carrots, ww roll, raspberry peach gelatin.

Tues., Sept. 9: cheeseburger, potato salad, 3 bean salad, ww hamburg roll, fresh fruit salad.

Wed., Sept. 10: grilled chicken, dinner salad w/broccoli, lentil soup, ww bread, crackers, yogurt sundae.

Thur., Sept. 11: roast pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, ww roll, spiced apples, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Fri., Sept. 12: chicken and sausage bake, mixed vegetables, brown rice, ww roll, fresh fruit.

Penn State Extension in Susquehanna County will be offering the Penn State Master Gardener Training this fall in Montrose at their 88 Chenango Street office. The Adobe Connect training will be held each Thursday evening from 6:00-8:30 pm beginning October 2 and continuing through March 5.

To become a Master Gardener, you need a keen interest in gardening, a willingness to learn more, and a strong desire to share your knowledge with others. To become certified as a Penn State Master Gardener, you must complete a minimum of 36 hours of training, score at least 80 percent on the final exam, and fulfill 50 hours of volunteer service in your first year of service.

A few of the topics you will learn are: Botany, Plant Propagation and Pathology, Soils, Entomology, Native Plants, IPM, Turfgrass, Vegetables, Plant ID and Diagnostics, Small Fruits, Herbaceous & Woody Plants, Pruning, Landscape Design, Weeds, and Indoor Plants.

There is a cost.  Upon completion of the training and the 50 volunteer hour requirement, the apprentice will be refunded part of their initial tuition fee.

Currently, there are 29 Master Gardeners in Susquehanna County delivering educational programs to the community through gardening classes, a helpline service and demonstration gardens. So, come and take part in the training and join this fun, educational group of gardeners.

The Penn State Master Gardener program is a statewide program that is administered at the county level. Recruitment, training, and volunteer service occur at the county level of Penn State Extension. If you are interested applications are available by contacting the Penn State Extension office at 278-1158 or by emailing klg11@psu.edu. Applications are due by the September 19th.

Enjoy swimming? Age 60 or older? Come join the fun on Monday and Thursday 6-7pm from September 8th to November 20th or Monday and Wednesday 3:45-4:45pm from September 8th to October 29th 2014 at the Elk Lake High School Pool. Both classes are offered at no cost through the Area Agency on Aging’s Prime Time Health program. Register for the Water Aerobics classes by calling the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-982-4346. Prime Time Health is a wellness and prevention program for older adults. The goal of Prime Time Health is to provide information and encouragement to help older adults make choices to maintain or improve their health and create an ongoing wellness attitude.

For more information on the Prime Time Health program and other Area Agency on Aging services please call 1-800-982-4346. The B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.