TUESDAYS:

COMMUNITY CHORUS: Due to scheduling conflicts, the Susquehanna Community Chorus will meet on Tuesdays at 7:00pm instead of Mondays at 7:30pm. Practices will be held at St. John's Hall until July 17. On July 17 we will move to Susquehanna Community High School. Our concert will be held on Sunday, July 22 at 3:00pm at the Susquehanna Community High School Auditorium. It is not too late to join our group. Anyone who is interested, please come to our next practice.

MAY

CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER: The VFW in Great Bend is canceling their chicken and biscuit dinners for the month of May.

MAY 8-13

SPRING SERVICES: Spring Revival Services at The Stateline Evangelical Wesleyan Church, located 1-mile north of Great Bend on Route 11, from Tuesday, May 8 - May 13, each evening at 7:30pm, and 11am, on Sunday Morning. The guest Evangelist will be the Rev. Charles MacDonald, of Grafton, West Virginia. Special singing and music nightly. For more information call 570-222-3600 or 570-879-2699.

MAY 11

FOOD PANTRY: The Montrose Mobile Pantry will hold its free, monthly food distribution from 3 to 5:30pm at the Montrose United Methodist Church, 526 Church St. The deadline to pre-register is May 3. To pre-register call us at 571-214-2184. Open to ALL Susquehanna County residents. To donate to the pantry, or for more information, call 571-214-2184. You can also email us at ontrosemobilepantry@gmail.com or visit us on facebook at www.facebook.com/Montrose-Mobile-Pantry-PA.

MAY 12

MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND DINNER: At the South Creek Lions Club, located on Route 14 in Gillett, Saturday at 4:30pm. Dinners include; roast beef or ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, home baked bread, home made pies and cake, coffee and lemonade.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNER: Saturday from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Knights of Columbus, Council 356, located at 65 Kilrow St., Great Bend. Dinners include; salad, bread, homemade dessert and beverage. Take outs available. Children 5 and under are free.

BIRD WALK: North American Migration Count on Saturday, 7am at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Evan Mann will lead a birding walk to record as many species for the annual spring migration count as we can see or hear. Free-will donation.

MOTHER'S DAY CHICKEN BBQ: At the East Ararat United Methodist Church on Saturday from 11am - 2pm. Any questions please fell free to call Jackie Burrows at 570-766-5322; or January Roney at 570-727-2051.

LYME DISEASE WALK: A short walk from the bottom of Public Ave, Montrose to the top of the Courthouse stairs to help raise awareness, Saturday at 1:00pm. Lyme Disease Coalition, Inc. will have an information tent. Updates posted on the website calendar, lymediseasecoalition.org (Events tab), and Facebook, LymeDiseaseCoalitionInc/. Please follow and share to encourage a large turnout. Wear green to show your support. For more information: email ldc@lymediseasecoalition.org.

MAY 13

MOTHER'S DAY CHICKEN BBQ: At the Thompson Hose Company. Take out only, from 11am - 2pm. Chicken halves and dinners are available. Dinners include; roll, baked potato, baked beans, dessert and drink. Pre-order is recommended by May 6th. Call 570-442-1107 or 570-442-1208.

BINGO: Every Sunday afternoon at the Thompson Hose Company. Doors/kitchen open at 12:30pm. Early bird starts at 1:15 and regular bingo at 2:00pm. Take out of 16" Round Pizzas and Wings are available until 5:00pm. Call 570-727-2431 during open kitchen hours.

MAY 15

DINNER: The Clifford United Methodist Church on Main Street is serving a chicken-n-biscuit or ham dinner on Tuesday, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Take out or dine with us. Donations include dinner, drink & dessert.

MAY 18-19

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE: First United Methodist Church at 69 Pratt Street, New Milford, is holding a Rummage/Clothing/Bake Sale and Silent Basket Auction. Featuring antiques, tools, collectibles, and furniture, there are treasures for all. Event will be Friday, from 9am - 5pm and Saturday, from 9am - 3pm, located in the FUMC Social Hall. Come rain or shine.

MAY 19

CEMETERY MEETING: The Gelatt Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting on Saturday at 1:00pm, at the home of William and Elaine Wood, 15521 Route 92, Gelatt. All lot owners and shareholders are urged to attend. For more information call 570-756-2430.

FUND RAISER: The Summer Lunch Box Group of Hop Bottom, will hold a fund-raiser at the Elk Mountain VFW, Route 106 at Lenox Corners on Saturday, from noon to 5pm. We are sponsoring a chicken barbecue along with numerous raffles, Chinese auctions, and bake sale. Tickets are available from Paula at 570-289-4102, any SLB member or at the VFW. Pre-sales strongly encouraged.

FREE DINNER: Community dinner at the Susquehanna United Methodist Church, on Main Street. Starting at noon and continues until all are served. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please contact Pastor Vince Chiaramonte by phone; 570-756-2420 or email: Clearmountain2156@gmail.com.

ARCHERY: Archery for Beginners on Saturday, 10am till noon at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. A beginner's program based on the National Archery in the Schools Program, taught by Diane Hawley-Wurth, is offered. Equipment and targets are provided. All ages welcome.

MAMMAL TALK: Mammals of Northeastern Pennsylvania on Saturday, 1pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Professional local trapper, Bill Kasten, will talk about mammals and show a variety of animal pelts and traps. Free for members.

FREE LUNCH: Good News Lunch at St Marks Church, New Milford, on Saturday at noon. All are welcome.

MAY 20

OPEN HOUSE: Wayne County Historical Society is having their 27th Annual Open House on Sunday from 1-4pm. Located at Corner Bridge and Harrison St, Tunkhannock. Come tour the museum and genealogical library featuring new museum and quilt displays. Commemorative ornaments and used books are also for sale.

BINGO: Every Sunday afternoon at the Thompson Hose Company. Doors/kitchen open at 12:30pm. Early bird starts at 1:15 and regular bingo at 2:00pm. Take out of 16" Round Pizzas and Wings are available until 5:00pm. Call 570-727-2431 during open kitchen hours.

BIKER SUNDAY/CRUISE IN: If you ride a motorcycle, a classic car, or a younger style muscle car, Susquehanna United Methodist Church welcomes you to a great fellowship, free lunch/gift and a blessing of the wheels. Sunday's service starts 11am at the Susquehanna UMC on 1361 Main Street. Follow on Facebook at: First UMC of Susquehanna PA.

CEMETERY MEETING: Newton Hill Cemetery Association is holding their annual meeting on Sunday, 1:00pm at Gary and Glenda Ely's home, Watrous Corners. For more information contact Secretary Helene Shibley at 607-761-3372 or 570-879-2815.

MAY 25

HIKE: Full Moon Hike on Friday, 8:30pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Bring a snack to share around a campfire afterward. Free for members.

MAY 26

GARDEN TIPS: Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden on Saturday, 11am - 12:30pm and 1 - 3pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. A presentation on pollinators and plants that attract them, followed by hands-on planting in the garden. Bring a lunch, tools, and a container for free strawberry starter plants. Free for members and kids.

FREE LUNCHEON: The Stone Soup Kitchen at Christ Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Delaware and Dundaff Streets, Forest City, invites everyone to a Free Community Luncheon on Saturday. Servings begin at 12:00 – 1:30pm. Bring your family and friends to share a hearty lunch and wonderful camaraderie.

MAY 27

BINGO: Every Sunday afternoon at the Thompson Hose Company. Doors/kitchen open at 12:30pm. Early bird starts at 1:15 and regular bingo at 2:00pm. Take out of 16" Round Pizzas and Wings are available until 5:00pm. Call 570-727-2431 during open kitchen hours.

BIKE RIDE: Bike the Border on Sunday, 1:30pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Ride the roads through Salt Springs' land to get a feel for how big the park is. Fee is a nonperishable food item for the local food pantry.

JUNE 2

DINNER TO HONOR: The Moose Lodge 794, Main Street, Susquehanna, is hosting a chicken dinner to honor former Head Coach Richard Bagnall for being elected to the PA Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Saturday at 7pm, the dinner will be held upstairs at The Moose. An open mic will be available for anyone who wants to say something. Former players, cheerleaders, students or friends are encouraged to attend. Number of seats is limited, so please call 570-853-3929 to reserve a seat.

CAR SHOW: The Browndale Fire Company is having a benefit on Saturday, 11am-4pm, rain or shine. The 4th Annual Cruzin'2 Browndale Car Show is located at the Browndale Fire Company grounds, Route 247, 620 Marion Street, Browndale. Vehicle registration will begin at 10am. Free grounds entry to view the vehicles. There will be live music, food, vendors, raffles and fun! Space is limited so register now for crafters, vendors, swap meet and car show. For more information: go to Facebook - Cruzin' 2 Browndale; email - browndalefire@gmail.com; or call (570) 785-5300.

JUNE 3

PAINTING WORKSHOP: Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop on Sunday, 1pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Artist in Residence, Earl W. Lehman will lead two fun and instructive workshops. No special skills or knowledge needed. Bring supplies. Call 570-967-7275 for more details.

PLANT EXCHANGE: The 14th Mtn. View Garden Club Plant Exchange & Marketplace will be held at a new location in the Clifford Township Community Center, 119 Cemetery Street. Vendors are open from 11:30am - 3:00pm, including live music and food. The Plant Exchange & Sale will open at 1:00. For more information, contact JoAnn at 570-222-3591 or jodihall@nep.net.

JUNE 4

PRODUCE MARKET: The Children's Produce Market will be at the Susquehanna Community School District on Monday from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. This program is available for all families of the SCSD. Pre-registration required, proof of income is not needed. Registation forms are available at www.scschools.org. Please return to the school district by: 5/29/2018.

JUNE 9

BIRD TALK: Twitter, Tweets, and (Bird) Talk on Saturday, 10am at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Local birder, Evan Mann, will teach us how to listen to the wonderful sounds of our native songbirds. The presentation will be followed by a stroll in the lawn to practice. Free for members.

JUNE 16

REPTILE WORKSHOP: Amphibian & Reptile Workshop and Survey Walk on Saturday, 10am - 2pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Tim Matthews' morning presentation on PA amphibians and reptiles will be followed, after lunch, by a field survey along the trails. Bring lunch, water, notebook, and camera. Free for members and kids.

STAR GAZING: Star Party on Saturday, 8:30pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. After some tips on using the telescope, we'll head for a field on Salt Springs Road where viewing is ideal. Call the park at 570-967-7275, if the weather looks iffy. Free for members.

JUNE 21

SENIOR PICNIC: The 43rd Annual Senior Picnic will be on Thursday at the Troy Fairgrounds (Alparon Park), 10:00am - 2:00pm. This year's theme is "The Good Old Days". Informational booth exhibitors, free health screenings, bingo, and a picnic lunch will be provided. A donation is asked to help cover meal costs. Contact the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-982-4346 by June 15 to make meal reservations.

JUNE 23

TREASURE HUNT: Basic Orienteering Treasure Hunt on Saturday, 11am at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Kelly Finan will teach some basic orienteering skills—map reading and compass navigation. Free for members.

SUMMER SOLSTICE: Summer Solstice Celebration, Part I on Saturday, 1 - 4pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Ongoing demos and activities will include solar viewing and solar lessons. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to sit on. Free-will donation.

SUMMER SOLSTICE: Summer Solstice Celebration, Part II on Saturday, 8pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. We will have a campfire and story-telling. Bring snacks to share. Free-will donation.

JUNE 24

BIKE TOUR: Two-Wheeled Tour on Sunday, 1pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Bike the roads through Salt Springs Park and the Friends' land. Free-will donation.

JUNE 30

ARCHERY: Archery for Beginners on Saturday, 10:00am at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. A beginner's program based on the National Archery in the Schools Program is offered. Equipment and targets are provided. All ages welcome.

JULY 3

FREE MUSIC: All-American Music on Tuesday, 7pm at Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. An evening of free music under the stars at the Barn Pavilion to honor the birth of America with some patriotic tunes. Bring something to sit on and marshmallows to toast over an open fire afterward. Free, but donations are welcomed.

JULY 22

COMMUNITY CHORUS: The Susquehanna Community Chorus will be performing this summer as part of Hometown Days. The concert will be on Sunday, July 22 at 3:00pm at the Susquehanna Community High School Auditorium.

Monday: Waldorf Chicken Salad, Clear Coleslaw, Whole Wheat Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookie.

Tuesday: BBQ Chicken Sandwich on Whole Wheat Roll, Broccoli Cheese Soup, Potato Wedges, Tropical Fruit.

Wednesday: Roast Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Pearl Onions, Strawberry Shortcake.

Thursday: Pork Chop, Roasted Red Potatoes, Cauliflower and Peas, Whole Wheat Roll, Orange.

Friday: Meatloaf, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Roll, Baked Cinnamon Apples.

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Susquehanna County are holding a massive fundraising plant sale and catalogs are available to pre-order nearly 80 different varieties of perennials as well as a huge selection of vegetables, herbs and annuals. Proceeds help us fund educational gardening programs to residents throughout the county. Programs are held at Salt Springs, Harford Fair, countywide Senior Centers, local Garden Clubs presentations and at our array of demonstration gardens, to name a few. In addition to pre-order sales the Master Gardeners are hosting a Master Gardener Plant Sale Festival on Friday, May 11: 10 am-6pm and Saturday, May 12: 10 am-4 pm at the Penn State Extension Office in Montrose where there will be even more plants to peruse. Pre-orders will be picked up during the Festival days.

A special feature on Saturday is Master Gardeners Paul Kuntz and Ben Robinson will give an informal talk about Lasagna Gardening and a tour of all the other various beds in the new garden. Master Gardeners will begin to plant the Lasagna bed and the tours will be given throughout the day at 1 hour intervals.

A sampling of what will be available at the Master Gardener Plant Sale Festival

The Festival will feature many vendors. There will be tents and tables full of plants, gardening information, book sales, garden tours and gardening demonstrations. Please support your local Master Gardeners by ordering plants and attending the Festival. This sale will help us to deliver gardening programs to the community. To receive a catalog or for more information call the Penn State Extension Office at 570-666-9003 or email the Master Gardeners at susquehannamg@psu.edu.

The Windwood Hill Dance Academy (WHDA), owned and directed by Bobbie Jo Kelsey is celebrating a new exciting year of growth and expansion. To celebrate her 30 years of teaching and sharing the art of dance to all ages in the community, she will hold an Open House at the new Montrose location, 96 High Street. On Sunday, May 20th from 1-4:00 pm there will be refreshments, studio tours, trial dance and fitness classes, dance demonstrations by WHDA dancers, meet and greet with WHDA faculty and staff. Cash prizes and other drawings will be a part of the Open House, as well as pre-registration for WHDA summer camps and the 2018-2019 semester.

WHDA classes are fun but challenging and offer students positive reinforcement. WHDA offers many performance opportunities for its students. Not only do they showcase their students in an annual summer dance recital to be held this year on Saturday, June 16th at 2pm at the Elk Lake High School, but they present Halloween and Christmas shows at various community events such as senior centers, local festivals and fairs, including the Harford Fair.

Pictured (l-r) are members of the Advanced Jazz Class at the Windwood Hill Dance Academy in Montrose: Samantha Warner, Kelsey Brown, Breanna Graves, Madison Severcool, Heidi Kropff, Jessica Marvin, Krystal Hepler, LiLing Lee.

Pre-school to adult, there is something for everyone. There are many styles of dance classes to choose from. WHDA is also expanding its fitness program to include yoga, zumba, jazzercize, tappercize, Move Fitness & Barre Fitness are all in Montrose and Kathy G Fitness in Susquehanna.

Miss Bobbie is former owner and director of The Dance Theatre in Deposit, NY. She opened WHDA in Susquehanna, PA in 1998. Other locations include Oakland and New Milford. This past year WHDA moved to a beautifully renovated location in Montrose, PA and has added a satellite studio once again in Susquehanna in an effort to accommodate a larger portion of Susquehanna County and surrounding areas.

Miss Bobbie has been involved in dance for over 40 years. She is experienced in teaching ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, broadway theatre, modern and Irish dance forms. Not only does she teach within her own studio, she is the dance instructor and choreographer for The Endless Mountains Theatre Company's Theatre Camp (Ed Camp). She also has served as the choreographer for the Family School in French Woods, Pennsylvania focusing on musical productions. In 2008 she was the instructor for the 1920's dance program and that featured Charleston lessons for Susquehanna County Literacy Program/The Big Read which featured "The Great Gatsby". As a former student of Helene Yelverton, she has also had the opportunity to study under the instruction of Karen Koyanagi, Lois Welk, Danita Schiff, and Bob Rizzo to name a few. Her professional performances have included Rod Serling Dance Company in Binghamton, New York and LaTeste, France as well as The Carousel Dance, also in Binghamton. In the past, she has been president of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists' Central New York Chapter.

So mark your calendars and attend the open house to see what is presently offered at the dance studio at its new location. Miss Bobbie's vision for the future is to see the WHDA become a performing arts academy that offers music, voice and acting lessons, as well as dance and fitness. Her goal is to raise awareness of the importance of being fit by offering an after school children's program focusing on fitness, wellness and nutrition. The addition of Martial Arts and self-defense training is another hope for the future.

Detailed information regarding WHDA's Open House and all of its programs including fitness, summer camp and 2018-2019 class schedules can be found at www.windwoodhilldance.com. You can also find WHDA on Facebook. To contact WHDA call 570-396-3822 or email missbobbie@windwoodhilldance.com.

The 43rd Annual Senior Picnic will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Troy Fairgrounds (Alparon Park) from 10:00am - 2:00pm. This year's picnic theme is "The Good Old Days". Informational booth exhibitors, free health screenings, bingo, and a picnic lunch will be provided. Seniors are invited to attend and join in the fun.

A picnic lunch of Texas Dogs on a hot dog roll, molasses baked beans, macaroni salad, fresh fruit salad, vanilla ice cream, and beverages will be available. A suggested donation of $3.00 per meal is asked to help cover meal costs.

Individuals interested in attending the picnic are asked to contact the Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-982-4346 (toll-free) by June 15, 2018 to make meal reservations.

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 Lycoming County United Way; the United Way of Susquehanna County and the Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Tioga County Commissioners. For additional information on Area Agency on Aging services, please call 1-800-982-4346.

Newman Cemetery spring clean up. May 19 @ 10 am. Meeting following cleanup. May 26 is the rain date.