E-mail your "Community Events" to us: susqtran@epix.net; no phone-ins, please. We will publish events in the two issues prior to the event, free of charge for nonprofit or community events.

We regret that we cannot be responsible for keeping track of regular monthly events. Each must be submitted separately and are listed as space permits.

FREE WOOD CHIPS

The Montrose Borough has an abundance of wood chips they are offering to the public at no charge. Free delivery to Borough residents. If interested, please contact Street Department Supervisor, Ken DiPhillips at 570-278-2442 Ext. 2.

JULY 6,7,8

HELP WANTED: Union Dale VFC is looking for helpers and donations for the annual picnic. Help is needed in ticket sales, parking cars, flipping burgers, selling food, or running game stands. Baked goods are needed to fill the pie and cake stand. Baskets for the basket raffle can also be donated (note please no alcoholic beverages in the baskets, gift cards only due to small game of chance and liquor license regulations. Thank you). Cash donations are being excepted for the fireworks display. We want to thank everyone in advance for their donations, help, time & participation.Those willing to help can contact the following: Chief Yale or Mary @ 570-679-2589, Assistant Chief Andy Belcher 570-241-7757, President/2nd A/C Joe Rossi 570-499-0613.

JULY 8

UNION DALE FIRE COMPANY COMMUNITY NIGHT: On Saturday evening July 8th, 2017 @ the Union Dale Vol. Fire Co. Fireman’s picnic (community night) the county drug van will be on site for anyone wishing to get rid of unwanted/unused drugs each person who drops off drugs will get a free slice of cheese pizza. Community night includes the following, Susquehanna County 911 and EMA (Division of Public Safety) will be on site to answer questions and educate the public on CODE RED and SMART 911. The Susquehanna County Sheriff will be on waiting for you to take your best shot and toss a pie in his face. Tentative medical helicopter landing for a show tell and answer session and lets not forget get your chance to dunk State Rep Fritz and Susquehanna County DA Robert Kline. come out and join us Saturday evening July 8, 2017.

July 9 – 14

KIDS CAMP: Bring your friends for a week of summer fun along with solid worship and time in God’s Word. For those who have completed 1st through 6th grade. Mini camp and day camp options are available. For more information call us at 570-278-1001 or visit our website at www.MontroseBible.org

JULY 9

MIDSUMMER FAIR: The 6th annual midsummer fair at Green Gables, New Milford, PA, will be held on July 9th. Activities will include a Horseshoe Tournament, Chicken BBQ, Classic Car Cruise-In, Craft Fair and Flea Market. The event is sponsored by New Milford Rotary and New Milford Men’s Club. For more info call 570-465-7174.

JULY 12

HEALING MASS: St. John the Evangelist Church will be holding a healing mass on July 12 at 7PM. The church is located at 15 East Church Street, Susquehanna, PA. All are welcomed to attend.

YOUNG AT HEART: Seniors and their friends are invited to join us for a program on missions with Dr. Gary Russell. Program begins at 10:30am followed by lunch. $10 per person. This event will be held on our Locust Grove Campus in Dreyer Lodge. Please make your reservation at 570-278-1001. 

July 15

12TH ANNUAL YARD & BAKE SALE: On Saturday, July 15 from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM at Colonial Brick Inn and Suites, on Route 11, Great Bend, PA. Benefits Gill Chapter #12, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

LAVENDER FESTIVAL: The Self Discovery Wellness Center in Montrose, PA, will be holding the Lavender Festival on July 15th from 11AM to 4PM. The event will feature lavender home-made ice cream, baked delights, dark chocolate lavender truffles, lemonade, ice tea and cold brewed coffee; lavender plants, garden plants, dried bundles, lavender products, vendors, raffle basket, music, drumming, TaiChi demo and other entertainment. For more information go to www.wellnessarts.com.

July 16 – 21

MONTROSE CHRISTIAN WRITERS CONFERENCE: New and experienced writers will be spiritually renewed as they sharpen their word-smithing skills and learn about Christian publishing at this annual conference. A variety of classes and workshops will be offered; taught by professional and published authors from around the country. For a full list and/or accommodation options please contact us at 570-278-1001 or visit our website at www.MontroseBible.org.

JULY 19

CHICKEN N BISCUIT/HAM DINNER: The Clifford United Methodist Church, located on Main Street, Clifford, will be hosting a chicken n-biscuit or ham dinner, on Wednesday July 19. You can dine-in or take-out, from 4PM to 6PM. It includes dinner, dessert and a drink. Donations are welcome.

July 21

CRUISE-IN: 5 pm – 8 pm, United Methodist Community Church, Main Street, Great Bend, PA. Rain or Shine. Enjoy the vehicles on display or bring your own! Cars, trucks, motorcycles; anything with wheels is welcome. Music by Blue Velvet Big Band. People’s Choice Awards, Scavenger Hunt, spiedies, ice cream, baked goods. Proceeds benefit Hallstead Fire Company. Questions? Call 570-879-2933 or 570-879-4506

 

Monday: Baked Fish with Parsley Butter, Steamed Tomatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Macaroni and Cheese, Rocky Road Pudding.

Tuesday: Lemon Garlic Chicken, Green Beans Almondine, Tossed Salad, Spaghetti with tomatoes and basil, garlic bread and Chocolate Mousse.

Wednesday: Swiss Steak, Dilled Carrots, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Roll and Orange.

Thursday: Pork with Pineapple Sauce, Asian Veggie Medley, Honey Ginger Carrots, Brown Rice and Peach Crisp.

Friday: Turkey Hot Brown Sandwich, Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Balsamic Tomatoes and Cucumber Salad and Strawberries with Whipped Cream.

Join the Montrose Area Adult School for a tour coordinated by Master Gardener Lori Wallace to Cornell Botanic Gardens, an area of great natural beauty and serenity. The tour is Saturday, July 8th and there is still room to attend. The botanical garden, arboretum and on-campus natural areas are located adjacent to the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY. This will be a one day bus trip which will include a guided tour of several specialty gardens. The guided tour will include the Pounder Vegetable Garden which features earth-friendly and home-friendly ways to garden. Part of this garden is dedicated to the Climate Change Garden which demonstrates how a changing climate affects the plants we grow.  The Robison York State Herb Garden features over 500 plant varieties of herbs, or plants that have human use or significance. The Young Flower Garden celebrates human responses to significant and useful plants by revealing how these plants are reflected in art, literature, ceremony, the symbolic meanings they communicate, and the emotions they evoke.  The Ground Cover Collection includes a wide range of plants that make ideal groundcovers for either shady, sunny, or sloped areas and can provide an attractive and more sustainable alternative to a high-maintenance lawn. You will have free time to wander and see other gardens that may interest you.  Bus will head home at 3pm.  Be sure to pack your own lunch and drinks or lite refreshments are available at the welcome center.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothes, sun screen and your best walking shoes.

For more information or help registering call the Penn State Extension Office at 570.278.1158.

The Montrose Mobile Pantry will hold their second monthly free-food distribution from 3 to 5:30 pm, July 14 at the Montrose United Methodist Church, 526 Church St., Montrose.

The deadline to pre-register is July 6. You can pre-register by calling 571-214-2184.

The food distribution is open to all Susquehanna County residents. We don’t require proof of income, but we do require proof of residency and you must pre-register. Bring plastic or cloth grocery bags if you have them.

Last month, in partnership with the Weinberg Foundation, we served more than 100 local families in need. More than 12 different food items were given to each family, including bread and milk. More than 130 have already signed up for the the July 14 distribution.

We are looking for volunteer groups to help us unload the food truck, package food portions and help people carry food to their vehicles on July 14. If your group is interested, call 571-214-2184.

Additional free food distributions will be held Aug. 11 and Sept. 8.

Florence Shelly Wetlands Preserve, Thompson, PA, is known for the guided nature walks if offers throughout the summer. But on the evening of Friday, July 7, at 9:00 PM, you are invited to join entomologist Rob Anderson for a nature “sit” to discover insects.

Mr. Anderson will set up a net made of very fine mesh, and shine a light on it to attract a wide variety of insects. Seated around the net, participants will get a rare, close-up view of some of the insects we normally see only when they are thumping against our window screens or feel fluttering against our faces after dark.

Besides identifying the insects, Anderson will describe how to distinguish insects from “true bugs,” which have piercing, sucking mouth parts that they keep retracted behind their heads until they are ready to eat. He will also talk about the danger that many pollinators are currently facing because of pesticides and habitat destruction.

Rob Anderson received a BA in biology in1995 from Stockton State College and another BA in 1997 in secondary education for science. He earned his Masters Degree in Medical Etymology at the University of Delaware and his Ph.D. from Penn State. He has taught middle school science and currently teaches Etymology at Rowan University.

This insect walk is the fourth in the Florence Shelly Wetlands Preserve’s 2017 series of monthly guided walks with local naturalists.

The insect discovery evening will begin at 9:00 PM at the preserve parking lot on Little Ireland Road, just off Route 171, a mile north of Thompson. The walk is free and you don’t have to make a reservation. Bring a blanket or camp chair to sit on and a flashlight. For further information, contact Trebbe Johnson, 570-396-0293.