MARCH 22
PINTS FOR POLIO: Honesdale Rotary will be holding a fundraiser to help eradicate polio from the globe. The event takes place on Thursday, March 22 from 5pm-7:30pm at Irving Cliff Brewery, 2 Chapel St. Honesdale. Games, drinks, eats and many door prizes for a small entry fee. Adam Owens/Bold Gold will emcee.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE: March 22 from 1:30pm to 6:30pm at St. Marks Church, New Milford. Call 1-800-Red-Cross for an appointment.
MARCH 24
DINNER BUFFET: Chicken and Biscuit Dinner at the Thompson Hose Company from 4:30pm to 7:00pm. All you can Eat Buffet.
EASTER EGG HUNT: Sponsored by SCDA Events Committee, 11:00am at the Susquehanna Elementary School. Easter bunny will be there! Bring your basket! Ages 1 - 8
BREAKFAST BENEFIT: Pancake Breakfast at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, from 7-10 am. The Youth Group will be serving breakfast for to benefit the Kingdom Bound trip in July.
FREE DINNER: Caring Cafe at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, is serving a free community dinner 4-6pm. Come enjoy fellowship and music over a home cooked meal.
RESOURCE DAY: Information regarding services/resources available in Susquehanna County with be available to the public on Saturday, March 24th from 9 AM - 1 PM at Mt. View High School Campus. Please call 570.533.3716, for more information.
SOUP SUPPER: The Lake Como & Shehawken United Methodist Churches will hold their annual Soup Supper at the Lake Como United Methodist Church, 377 Como Road, Lake Como, PA on Saturday, March 24 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm. Enjoy a variety of homemade soups, chili, salad, bread, and homemade pie for dessert. Take outs are available. Cost is a free will offering. All are invited. Proceeds benefit the Parsonage Committee.
EASTER BUNNY: The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Susquehanna Community Development Association Events Committee, will be held on Saturday, March 24th, 2018. The hunt starts at 11:00 AM and is being held at the Susquehanna Community Elementary School. "Eggbert the Easter Bunny" will be arriving by Fire Engine and will be ready to help all of the girls and boys find the egg-shaped treasures. Please note: Only ages one through and including eight years are welcomed. Please bring your basket and your smile. We hope to see you there!
FREE DINNER: Spaghetti Supper, Saturday, March 24 at the Thompson United Methodist Church, 586 Main Street Thompson, PA from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Served by the Sunday School. All are Welcome.
MARCH 27
FREE FOOD: Weinberg Food Truck Distribution at the Great Bend Fire Hall. Sign up at United Methodist Community Church (570.879.4506). Distribution from 11:00am-1:00pm. Susquehanna County residents who meet the income guidelines are eligible to receive the food sent from the Distribution Center.
MEDICARE SPEAKER: Blue Ridge Senior Center, located at 81 Elizabeth St, Great Bend, PA. Is having Karen Holbrook speak at 12pm on the new Medicare changes and new Medicare cards coming in April.
MARCH 28
LENTEN ORGAN MEDITATION AND LUNCH: Wednesday, March 28, at Noon with Johanna Masters, Organist, Cathy Hammons and Lee Roseboom, other musicians, and Cheryl Coleman, Liturgist at First Presbyterian Church of Montrose at 367 Church Street, Montrose, Pennsylvania. Immediately following the meditation a soup and bread luncheon will be served.
MARCH 29
HAND WASHING SERVICE/COMMUNION: Come experience a hand washing service with communion for Maundy Thursday, the night Jesus modeled servant leadership to his disciples. Event will be held at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, at 7:00pm.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Maundy Thursday services to be held at 7 p.m. at Thompson United Methodist Church. All are welcome to join!
MARCH 30
HOLY WEEK SERVICES: Good Friday services to be held at 7 p.m. at East Ararat United Methodist Church. All are welcome to join!
CHOIR PERFORMANCE: "We Were There", a dramatic choral experience presented by the combined choirs of UMCC of Great Bend and 1st Presbyterian Church of Hallstead. Event will be held at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, at 7:00pm.
MARCH 30-31
GOOD FRIDAY: "Journey to the Cross", a self-guided, meditative journey. Stop in and follow the stations as you reflect on the events of Good Friday. Event will be held at the United Methodist Community Church, Great Bend, from 2-6pm.
APRIL 1
EASTER SERVICE: United Methodist Community Church, 7:00am. Sunrise service at the Cross, held at the corner of Elizabeth and Main Streets in Great Bend. Experience the empty tomb and our Risen Savior. Breakfast to follow.
APRIL 5
FREE ARTIST MEETING: Hill Country Artists Meeting, 7 PM at the Claverack Electric Building, Route 706E, Montrose. Sonji Lee will present a demonstration on Encaustic Painting. Public is invited. Free presentation. For information call Sonji Lee at 570-553-2500. Featured Art Work: Encaustic painting titled: Autum Storm.
APRIL 7
AMBA PROGRAM: The South Creek Lions Club will be hosting the AMBA Blood Analysis Program on Saturday, April 7th from 6-10am. Call 1-800-234-8888 from 8:30am-5pm Monday thru Friday. Your personal physician’s authorization is required to have the Blood Test. The Lions Hall is located on Route 14 in Gillett.
APRIL 9
OPEN CHOIR PRACTICE: Community choir practice starting April 9, at 7:30 at the Saint John’s Hall, Susquehanna, PA. The Susquehanna Community Chorus will be performing this summer as part of Hometown Days. Our concert will be on Sunday, July 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Susquehanna Community High School Auditorium. This chorus is open to anyone who would like to sing. No prerequisites or auditions are required. At the first practice we will hand out music and a rehearsal schedule. Anyone wishing to participate, please contact Jeffrey Keyes, Brenda Tiffany, or come to the practice on April 9.
APRIL 15th
SPRING GIFT CARD BINGO: Hosted by The Knights of Columbus Council at 1:00 PM at the St. Lawrence Trinity Center, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. Doors open at 11:45 AM, the kitchen will open at noon for lunch. Package includes a game schedule, 20 regular games, 4 special games & Jackpot. Prize for each game is a $50.00 Gift Card. The Jackpot will consist of Stone Mountain Wallet valued @ $60.00 & a Coach Handbag valued @ $415.00 for Coverall. There will be Door Prizes & a 50/50 raffle. Come and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of friendship, playing bingo, & eating good food in a relaxed atmosphere! Bring your dabbers. Tickets are limited: call Irene Mccarthy, 570-789-1837; Paulette Rafferty570-879-418, Maria Cina 607-242-4239, Joann Hadnagy 570-727-3441.
JULY 12
JULY 12-13-14: Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company is looking for band bids and contract offers for the annual July, 2018 picnic. Interested bands should contact Andrew Belcher at 570-241-7757 before February 12 deadline.