Home → Events, Programs, Happenings, Seminars ( May 13, 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.
FREE BREAKFAST: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:00 - 10:00am at South Gibson United Methodist Church, 2839 State Route 2067, Uniondale. Follow at www.gibsoncharge.org and on Facebook at Gibson Charge.
BLOOD DRIVE: Thursday, 1:30pm to 6:30pm at St. Marks Church, New Milford. Call 1-800-Red-Cross for an appointment.
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON: Serving Saturday, 12:00pm - 12:45pm at Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware and Dundaff Streets, Forest City. We look forward to reconnecting with our friends and making new ones. All are welcome to join in fellowship and share bread together. Faith, Food, Fun. Join us Sundays at 9:00am for our service. Check us out on Facebook. Handicapped accessible.
GOOD NEWS LUNCH: Drive by pick-up Saturday, 12:00pm to 1:00pm at St. Marks Church, New Milford. Call Betty 570-465-3527; or Joan 570-498-7297 by Monday, May 11 to reserve your meal.
CLEANING BEE: At the Lyon Street Cemetery on Saturday, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Please join us to get the cemetery in good shape for Memorial Day. For more information call Ellen Foster at 570-679-2982.
SPAGHETTI DINNER: Saturday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm at South Gibson United Methodist Church, 2839 State Route 2067, Uniondale. Donations not expected but gladly accepted for ongoing missions. For more info visit: www.gibsoncharge.org.
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 Forest City Area Historical Society (FCAHS) is proud to announce the upcoming performance of The Coal-Fired Ramblers. The Coal-Fired Ramblers, a traditional bluegrass ensemble from Schuylkill County, PA, proudly represents the Anthracite Coal Region's distinctive cultural heritage. This dynamic group of musicians, united by familial bonds and friendships, is driven by a shared passion for bluegrass music. The Coal-Fired Ramblers’ original compositions reflect their deep connection to local history and culture, addressing themes such as trains, pioneers, hard times, and coal mining. The band's performances also showcase their mastery of classic bluegrass songs from legendary artists. With their energetic and engaging live shows, The Coal-Fired Ramblers build lasting connections with their audience, inspiring a new appreciation for bluegrass music among younger generations. They would love to have you as a cherished listener!
The Coal-Fired Ramblers
While at the concert, view the many historical items and history of the Forest City Regional Area. The Forest City Area Historical Society Museum is handicapped accessible and air conditioned. The concert will be Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 6:00pm. There is no admission fee for the concert, however, donations are welcomed. Come and enjoy The Coal-Fired Ramblers in concert.
On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Susquehanna Symphony Society (SSS) will host its second annual Scholarship Showcase at 3:00pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 276 Church Street, Montrose. Seven young instrumental and vocal artists from three county school districts will participate.
The students who will participate in the Scholarship Showcase are seniors from Elk Lake, Montrose Area, and Mountain View school districts. These young artists play a range of instruments from clarinet and flute to saxophone, trumpet, and marimba. To add to this wealth of instrumental talent, the showcase will also include a vocalist.
Each of these young artists has worked diligently to prepare for their solo performance with the dedicated guidance and coaching of their music directors, and the support of their families. Scholarship winners will be announced at the end of the afternoon, and awards will be sent in their names to each college where they have enrolled in late August.
Karina Bruk, DMA
This year, Susquehanna Symphony Society is honored to welcome Dr. Karina Bruk, a member of the music faculty of the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University as our guest adjudicator.
Dr. Bruk holds degrees from Manhattan School of Music (BM, MM), and the Mason Gross School of the Arts, (DMA). She teaches piano and chamber music and has given extensive solo, chamber music and lecture recital performances both in the US and abroad.
Tabitha Ellis
In addition, Tabitha Ellis, our first scholarship recipient last May will be in attendance to update us on her freshman year as a Music Education Major at Kutztown University.
We warmly invite music loving community members to attend this delightful afternoon of music performed by dynamic young artists who will be off to new challenges in higher education in the fall.
The next monthly meeting of the Insulin Pump Support group which meets at the Abington Community Library at 6:00pm will be on Thursday, May 21st. The meetings are free and open to the public for diabetics who are using an insulin pump for their diabetes management. They also welcome anyone interested in the topic, especially for anyone possibly considering pump therapy to control their Type 1 diabetes.
Angie Marino
The presenter will be Angie Marino, a registered dietitian and a certified diabetes care and education specialist. She is dedicated to helping people with Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes and pre-diabetes achieve their health goals. She finds joy in improving people's quality of life through her work.
Her presentation will focus on “Preparedness” – Things You Should Know Before You Need to Use Them. She will talk about how to prepare for pump failures, trouble shooting, insulin delivery disruption, insurance coverage issues, algorithm optimization, Mother Nature and being prepared when there is a storm, power outrage, etc.
After being away from NEPA for over 20 years, Angie is happy to be back and serving her hometown community. She earned her applied nutrition degree from Penn State and completed her dietetic internship at Virginia Tech. In her free time, she enjoys running, biking with her husband, and walking her dog.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend the presentation at The Abington Community Library on Thursday, May 21st at 6:00pm.