SEPTEMBER (all month long)
“LISTENING” WORSHIP: UMCC Greats Bend’s Alive Together worship service at 6:00-7:30pm for the entire month of September. A new series called “Listening” will cover topis of Difficulty of Listening, Listening to Others, God Listens to Us, Discernment. Contact the church for more information 570-879-4506.
SEPTEMBER 29
RUMMAGE SALE: Thursday, September 29 from 3:30pm – 5:30pm at the Lenox VFW (upstairs). Donations welcome. Please, no helmets, car seats or clothing. All proceeds benefit Mountain View Band, Chorus and Drama Association.
SEPTEMBER 30
RUMMAGE SALE: Friday, September 30 from 3pm – 6pm at the Lenox VFW (upstairs). Donations welcome. Please, no helmets, car seats or clothing. All proceeds benefit Mountain View Band, Chorus and Drama Association.
OCTOBER (every Sunday)
ALIVE TOGETHER: Every Sunday at 6pm at the United Methodist Community Church in Great Bend. Join us for our new series, Harry Potter! Can you find the Gospel? 570-879-4506
OCTOBER 1
RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, October 1 from 9am – 4pm at the Lenox VFW (upstairs). Donations welcome. Please, no helmets, car seats or clothing. All proceeds benefit Mountain View Band, Chorus and Drama Association.
HARVEST DINNER: Saturday, October 1 from 3-7pm at the South Gibson United Methodist Church in South Gibson. Turkey is back on the menu! Roasted turkey with all the fixings, including homemade bread and pies are available to eat in or take out. Kids 5 and under eat for free. Call 570-396-5255 for more information.
HAWK IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP: Saturday, October 1, 10am at Salt Springs Park. Nancy Wottrich explains how you can identify soaring raptors by size, shape and patterns of movement., with an emphasis on those most likely to be seen locally. Kids and members free.
STAR PARTY: Saturday, October 1. 7:30pm at Salt Springs Park. We’ll view the night sky from a field. Dress for the weather, and bring a telescope if you have one. Kids and members free.
THIRD ANNUAL “HARVEST HOEDOWN”: Saturday, October 1 from 5pm to 8pm at the Whipple Performing Arts Studio 602 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock. Square Dancing, Line dancing, campfire cookout. Lessons and entertainment. Benefits go to Wyoming County Players and the Starlite Playhouse Building Project. Call 570-836-6986 or email kimdwhipple@frontier.com for more information.
OCTOBER 2
FROM APPLES TO CIDER: Sunday, October 2, 2pm at Salt Springs Park. Bring apples (10lbs) and an empty jug and help run them through a cider press and you’ll go home with a jug full of fresh cider. Kids and members free.
FALL CHICKEN BBQ: Sunday, October 2 from 11am to 2pm at the Thompson Hose Co. Preorder recommended. Call 570-442-1107 or 570-442-1208
OCTOBER 5
FREE STUFFED CABBAGE LUNCH: Wednesday, October 5, from noon to 1:30pm at St. Martin of Tours, Jackson, on the corner of Rte 92 and 492. No take outs, reservations. Request by September 26 by calling 570-727-3441 or 570-756-2586 (please leave a message). Any questions, contact Martina Lingobardo at marlin@nep.net or 570-756-2879 or JoAnn Hadgnagy at 570-727-3441.
OCTOBER 6, 7, 8
FREE COATS FOR THE COMMUNITY: Thursday, October 6, 11am to 5pm; Friday, October 7, 11am to 5pm; Saturday, October 8, 9am to 3pm at the Christ Episcopal Church, 1107 West Main Street, Susquehanna. Christ Episcopal Church is hosting “FREE COATS TO THE COMMUNITY” sponsored by The American Legion Post 154, Montrose.
OCTOBER 7
FALL DINNER CONCERT WITH THE DARTTS: Friday, October 7, doors open at 6:00pm with dinner starting at 6:30pm at the Lake Ridge Center of Montrose Bible Conference (675 Lake Ave., Montrose). Tracey Dartt and his musical family group, “The Dartts”, are a treat to the ears of music lovers everywhere, especially if you’re a fan of Gospel music. Bed and Breakfast options available,. Reservations requested. Contact us at 570-278-1001 or by email at mbc@montrosebible.org
OCTOBER 8
CHICKEN BBQ: Saturday, October 8, Noon until sold out, Gibson Grange Hall, Rte 92 Gelatt, PA. Half chicken, mac salad, coleslaw, baked beans, roll and cupcake. Reserve dinners recommended but not required. Call Nancy Shay at 570-756-2958 or Evelyn Cottrell at 570-727-2995. All are welcome.
HAND AND ROAST BEEF DINNER: Saturday, October 8, starting at 4;30pm at the South Creek Lions Club located on Rte 14 in Gellatt. The menu includes “real” mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, homemade pies and baked bread.
OCTOBER 9
COUNTRY STYLE BREAKFAST: Sunday, October 9 from 7am to 10:30 am at the South Creek Lions Club on Rte 14 in Gillett. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, toast and sausage gravy, home fries along with coffee and orange juice.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
LUPO’S CHICKEN SPIEDIE SANDWICHES & SALADS: Susquehanna High School Football Confession Stand, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. All proceeds go to SEA students for their Science trips to Costa Rica & Iceland next June.
The Montrose Borough Police Department will be hosting a Fund Raiser to lend aid to True Friends Animal Welfare Center in Montrose. True Friends is a no-kill shelter serving as a safe refuge for animals in need.
The Event will be on Saturday, October 1st, Noon to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Ray’s Market, ShurSave on State Rt. 706.
Montrose PD is looking to “fill the Cruiser” with dog food, cat food, litter, cleaning supplies (bleach, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes) and monetary donations. Please come and join in this heartfelt mission.
The Area Agency for the Counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna and Tioga will conduct a public hearing at the Lanesboro Senior Center, 3006 Turnpike St. Susquehanna, Pa, on Thursday, October 6th, at 12:15 p.m.
The purpose of the public hearing is to inform the public of proposed aging services and program initiatives available in fiscal year 2016/17. It is also an opportunity for individuals to offer feedback and ask questions about aging services.
The Area Agency on Aging offers a comprehensive array of services geared to helping older persons remain in their own homes and offering support to caregivers. For more information please call
1-800-982-4346.
The B/S/S/ T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a non-profit organization and accepts donations from businesses and individuals. All donations received go directly to the provision of services. Donations can be sent to: B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. 220 Main St Unit 2 Towanda, Pa 18848.
The B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.
The 36th Sullivan County Fall Festival will be held October 8 and 9, 2016 on Columbus Day weekend. Spectators are encouraged to attend at the Sullivan County Fairground, 4430 Route 154, Forksville for the annual lumberjack and chainsaw carving competitions. The excitement begins on Saturday with men and women competing in Ax Throwing, Log Rolling, Men’s Crosscut, Jack & Jill Crosscut, One Man Bucking, Springboard Chop and Hot Saw Competitions.
Sunday’s event includes a chainsaw obstacle course designed for the local loggers of Sullivan County. These loggers display the skills of the work they do every day. This unique competition is based on time, skill and safety. The loggers must maneuver through a series of precision cuts with a chainsaw and end up with the falling of a 20ft pole.
Both days includes the Mid-Atlantic National Chainsaw Carving Competition, approximately 15 or more experienced and artistic carvers traveling from different states around the east coast to compete in a two day carving event. The carvers begin by creating a masterpiece from a 8' log.
Spectators watch in amazement as the carvings come to life with artistic style within just two days. On Sunday, three local artists and three carvers judge the masterpiece carvings and prize money is awarded to the carvers in several different categories.
Carvers also participate in the special “1 hour" competition each day where they produce a carving from a 3' x 18" rough log, which is then auctioned to the public. Part of the proceeds from the auction go to the carver bringing in the highest bid for his carving, the remaining proceeds help the chamber pay prize monies to the lumberjack and chainsaw carvers competitors.
Be sure to enjoy the other activities of the festival. Free entertainment with Top Shelf Band on Saturday and 5 Man Trio Band on Sunday performing on the outdoor stage. Juried crafts of many kinds, variety vendors, quilt show/sale, art expo, pumpkin painting and a large variety of good food will be available for all to enjoy. For information, please call the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce at 570-482-4088.
Don’t know what Part A and B are? What Part D? Then don’t forget the supplemental insurance that needs to cover the other 20% that Medicare does not. Also, did you know that the Annual Open Enrollment Period is from October 15th-December 7th?
Did you know the B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. provides services to support those aged 60 and older to stay safe and independent in their homes? Did you know we have volunteer programs? And did you know we have many other services and programs available to those aged 60 and older?
If you answered “no” to any of these questions, come join us at the Hallstead/Great Bend Library (135 Franklin Ave. Hallstead, Pa) on Friday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m. for a presentation by the B/S/S/T AAA, Inc. on our APPRISE program and other services. Reservations are not required but appreciated and can be made by calling 1-800-982-4346 by September 28th.
B/S/S/T Area Agency on Aging, Inc. are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging; the United Way of Bradford County; the United Way of Susquehanna County; and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners.
