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Happenings

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.

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.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER: Have your car hand washed by The Clifford Vacation Bible School Committee at Lenoxville United Methodist Church, along Route 374, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Help make vacation bible school possible with a donation for either a hand wash, a vacuum, or both.

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 6-8

RUMMAGE SALE: St. John Men's Club at the Parish Center, 15 East Church St., Susquehanna. Wednesday and Thursday, from 9am - 4pm; Bag Day on Friday 10am - 1pm. For more information call 607-237-7664.

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.

HARFORD HISTORY DAY: Saturday, 10am - 2pm, at Soldiers Orphan School, 2238 Orphan School Road, Kingsley. Food and used books for sale (cash only), music, craft vendors, historical exhibits and museum tours. No charge for admission. No charge for vendors; just bring your own table. For more information call: 570-434-2264.

JUNE 11

DINNER CHURCH: At the United Methodist Community Church at 6:00pm. Food, fun and fellowship for all ages. This month's theme is "Fools Gold". For more information, contact the church office at 570-879-4506.

OPEN HOUSE: The South Creek Lions Club, Route 14, Gillett, Monday at 6pm. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be available. Local and District Lions will be available to talk about what it is to be a Lion. For more information, call 570-529-2763.

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 20

DINNER: At the Clifford United Methodist Church, Main Street. Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, Wednesday from 4:00 - 6:00pm. Donation includes dinner, drink and dessert. Take out or Dine with us.

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 25-29

VBS: Clifford United Methodist Church on Main Street, daily from 1:00 - 4:45pm. Preregister by Sunday, June 24th from 3 - 6pm. Check-in on Monday starts at 12pm. You can also register online at cliffordumc.org, click the VBS link. For more information, call or email Daneb at 570-222-5493 or danebarhite@gmail.com.

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 12–14

FIREMAN'S PICNIC: Join the Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company for rides, food and fun. Anyone interested in helping, email: uniondalefire@gmail.com. For more information go to: uniondalefire.com.

Parade: Thursday at 7pm. Featuring the band, Mountain Sky Orchestra.

Fireworks: Friday at 10:15pm. Rain date for Saturday the 14th. Featuring the band, The Mix.

Community Night: Starts at 4pm. Basket Raffle and 50/50 Drawings at 10:15pm. Featuring Rukkus Band.

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.

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Senior Center Menu, June 1 - 8

Friday (1st): Turkey and Dumplings, Brussel Sprouts, Boiled New Potatoes, Peach Crisp.

Monday (4th): Beef Stroganoff, Broccoli and Carrots, Whole Wheat Noodles, Rice Pudding.

Tuesday: All Centers Closed – Staff Meeting.

Wednesday: Open Face Hot Pork Sandwich, Chicken Vegetable Rice Soup, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Bread Pudding.

Thursday: Sausage and Peppers, Tossed Salad, Steamed Broccoli with Garlic, Whole Wheat Spaghetti, Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Pudding.

Friday: Chicken Verona, Savory Spinach, Herbed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Roll, Sorbet.

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43rd Annual Senior Picnic In Troy

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.

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Breaking Clays For Kids Shoot

The Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania has officially opened its registration for the 3rd Annual Clay Shoot on July 13, 2018 at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays.

The event is the largest charity shoot supporting the Children's Center of Susquehanna and Wyoming Counties attracting dozens of shooters and spectators each year. The registration fee is $120 for individuals and $400 for teams of four. Registration fee includes ammo, breakfast, lunch and a t-shirt. Registration begins at 9am, with a 10am shotgun start.

Awards will be given to the top Male, Female, and Youth shooters. There will also be door prizes, Mulligan's, a money station, and a gift basket raffle.

Proceeds of the Bob Klein Breaking Clays for Kids Clay Shoot benefit the Children's Center a private, nonprofit, charitable organization overseen by Family Services Association of NEPA. The mission of the Children's Center is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for children and their families as they go through the interviewing and examination process after disclosing some type of traumatic experience.

"Family Service Association is proud to celebrate 3 years of supporting the Children's Center via this fun sporting event," Executive Director of the Family Service Association, Michael Zimmerman said. "This year, we're also honoring a long-time supporter and friend of our organization, Bob Klein. Like Attorney Klein, we are dedicated to serving children affected by abuse and providing them with the best care possible."

Individuals and teams may register online at getinvolvedco.com/fsanepa-clayshoot.

For more information, contact Amber Loomis at ALoomis@fsanepa.org or (570) 823-5144 ext. 309.

Family Service Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania (FSA NEPA) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that has served the needs of children, individuals and families since it's founding in 1895.

The Children's Center (a child advocacy center) provides coordinated services for child victims of physical or sexual abuse in Susquehanna or Wyoming Counties, (forensic interviews, medical exams, coordination of victims services, and trauma services). Its mission is to provide a safe, comfortable environment for children and their families as they go through the interviewing and examination processes after disclosing some type of traumatic experience. To learn more visit: www.fsanepa.org.

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