Home → Events, Programs, Happenings, Seminars ( April 22, 2026 )
VENDORS WANTED: America celebrates 250 years and Thompson Borough 150 years in 2026! The sesquicentennial will be in conjunction with the Hose Co. and area churches on Saturday, July 4th, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Spaces are 10' x 20' and cost $20. Payment due by June 4. Contact Robin at 570-280-2076.
MEET THE CANDIDATE DINNER: At the County Public Safety Building, 210 Public Way, New Milford. Social hour starts at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, $30/person. Creamy Tuscan Chicken, pot roast, potato, glazed carrots, salad, pie & beverage; basket raffles. RSVP by April 17. David DeLeon 607-768-9893; William Shay 570-396-4752; Jim Barbour 607-435-0830. All are welcome.
ROAST BEEF SUPPER: Take-out only at Thompson Christian Church, 586 Main Street. Pick-up Saturday, 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Adults, $14; Children 6-12 years, $7. Children 5 and under are free. To reserve a dinner, please call Marge at 570-442-1208.
SPRING SPORTSMAN'S RAFFLE: Sunday at the Thompson Hose Company. Doors open at 12:00pm, starts at 1:00pm. Tickets $25. Call 570-442-1107, Go To Arlo’s, Wademan Auto, Eger's Sports & Outdoors. Don't need to be present to win. See FB Event for additional details.
CEMETERY MEETING: The Gelatt Cemetery Association meeting is 1:00pm, Saturday at 15519 State Route 92, Jackson.
HILL COUNTRY ARTISTS: Barb Merritt with a quilted art trunk show, Thursday, 2:00pm at the Susquehanna County Conservation District, 89 Industrial Drive, Route 29 south of Montrose. Barb has been creatively quilting over 45 years and will take us through her progression from traditional to new creations. All are welcome. For more information, call Alice Roche at 570-663-2706.
OPEN HOUSE/BOOK SALE/EXHIBITS: Book sale proceeds are used for maintenance, cash only. Hardcovers, 50 cents; paperbacks, 25 cents. Saturday, 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Soldiers’ Orphan School, 2238 Orphan School Road, Kingsley in the Franklin Academy building (1836-1865). Historical exhibits on display in the museum. The property has original foundations of the dormitory, chapel, hospital, staff housing, bakery and more. Wear walking shoes and discover this former historic school campus. To honor the founders of Harford, the Nine Partners, several items are displayed regarding the interesting transformation of wilderness into our town.
VETERANS ROLL CALL EVENT: Sunday, 2:00pm on the Courthouse Green, Montrose. RSVP by D-Day, June 6. Include: Veteran’s Name, Rank at Discharge, Branch of Service, Period of Service, Home of Record. Email: tourism@visitsusqco.com; or mail to: SusqCo Promotion & Tourism Agency, PO Box 218, Montrose, PA 18801.
The Susquehanna County Historical Society will hold a Fundraising Costume Gala entitled “Window Dressing: A Gala Celebrating the Fashion of Susquehanna County in History” on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at The Relic, 228 Church Street, Montrose. The event will benefit the window restoration project. Doors open at 5:30pm, with dinner at 6:00pm and dancing until 9:30pm.
Wear a costume denoting your favorite period of Susquehanna County history and come to eat, chat and dance the night away. Victorian ladies and gents, soldiers, homemakers, teachers, preachers, flappers, farmers and others will be partying like it’s 1899! Don’t have a costume? Find a hat, a scarf, or a fine pair of suspenders and come along!
Dinner will be provided by Darrows and oldies music by Mama Bullmoose. Auction and 50/50 opportunities will be available.
Ticket cost is $60 per person includes dinner, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets may be purchased at the Historical Society or by phone 570-278-1622 by credit/debit card with a 3% fee. Reservations are due May 18th.
The Susquehanna County Historical Society & Free Library Association will be hosting Dungeons & Dragons games at the Montrose Library! Don’t know what that is? Dungeons and Dragons, usually shortened to D&D, is a tabletop roleplaying game that has been around since its creation in 1974. The game is played almost exclusively using one’s imagination, though dice, rule books and sometimes maps and figurines are used to guide the gameplay. The popularity of the game has inspired multiple movies, with the most recent released in 2023. The Netflix series Stranger Things features D&D heavily throughout the show’s run and has led to a resurgence in popularity for the game. People now tune in to watch other people play D&D on streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch, as well as on podcasts. One of the most popular is Critical Role. Sound like something you’d like to try?
Displayed are some of the D&D books at the library
Join us for two sessions of Dungeons & Dragons designed for those who are new to the game. The game will be run by Bailey, a local who has worked as a professional Game Master for 6 years and played tabletop games for more than a decade. His bio states, “I’ve had the pleasure of running games for hundreds of people all over the world and I’m excited to run one for you! I pride myself on building fun narratives with my players and running balanced gameplay where your decisions matter. I’m especially passionate for fantasy of all types and science fiction.”
The games will be on two Saturdays, May 23rd and May 30th at the Montrose Library, from 11:30am - 3:00pm. There is a one time fee of $5 to reserve your spot at both session dates and there is a limit of 8 individuals. Sign up at any branch location. While we believe D&D is suitable for all ages, we’re limiting participants to ages 12 and up, with minors accompanied by an adult. If there is enough interest, we hope to make this a regular club. Questions? You can call the Montrose Library at 570-278-1881.
The Susquehanna County Farm Bureau (SCFB) is proud to announce our educational “Spring Tour,” on Wednesday, April 29th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We will begin at Salt Springs State Park, located about a half mile west of Franklin Forks along Route 29. There are signs along the Route for Salt Springs State Park.
Opening statement will be made by Dave DeLeon, President of SCFB. Presentations will include: the Friends of Salt Springs Park, what does the park have to offer the public; County Commissioner Allan Hall, about the funded bridge upgrades at the park; DCNR representative will speak about the opportunities of managing a woodlot; Jim Kessler will speak about the Susquehanna County Forest and Landowners; Patti Peltz, Administrator of the Susquehanna County Ag Land Preservation Program, will advise on how to apply for the program and its accomplishments; Allen Scott, farm owner, will discuss his operation and decision to apply for Ag Land Preservation; Max Little from USDA-FSA office will discuss the need for farmers to complete crop reports and for more farmers to apply for a position on the FSA Committee Board; John Benscoter, will instruct on the engineering standpoints of the concrete barnyard he designed.
The next presentation will be at Jim and Kim Barbour’s farm. Travel north on Route 29 to the Barbour Farms. At the sign turn right. Jim will speak on their Raw Milk sales and the PA Health and Licensing requirements, and the PA Bluestone industry and how the blue stone is mined and removed. A natural gas representative will speak on the on-site Compressor Station. Lori Lewis, Region 8 Organizational Director (ROD) will speak on the importance of Farm Bureau membership. Closing remarks from Jim Barbour, VP of SCFB.
Lunch will be provided. For reservations, please call John Benscoter 570-833-4250; or Dave DeLeon 607-768-9893.
The Susquehanna County DAR will be hosting the Countdown to 250 America250PA exhibit truck from 10:00am to 3:00pm on May 9th on the Green in Montrose. The Susquehanna County DAR would love to have everyone join us to celebrate America's 250th birthday with this traveling exhibit, with games and prizes. Even the exterior of the truck is interactive with your smartphone!