Burger Night: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. John J. Michaels VFW Post 5207, corner of Rt. 502 and 307, Daleville. Kids menu available. Eat-in, take-out. Hall rentals available. 842-7301.
Small Change: Why Big Business Won’t Change the World: Wednesday, Feb. 8 at noon. Rose Room, Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. Part of the Schemel Forum Luncheon Series. Presented by Michael Edwards, author, activist and senior fellow at Demos. Book signing follows lecture. Pre-registration required. Fees vary. 941-7816.
Nutrition Links: Teaching People How to Eat Better for Less: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. North Pocono Senior Center, Rt. 435, Covington Twp. Presented by Lillian Russell-Burnett. A series of lessons and activities on various topics to help you care and feed your family a healthy diet on a limited budget. 842-6727.
Food Safety Certification: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. SBDC, University of Scranton. Sharing up-to-date info regarding Act 106, which clarifies and strengthens oversight of food safety inspections for all retail food facilities, restaurants and retail food stores. Participants are expected to review a manual prior to the course. Manuals are made available to all participants upon receipt of paid registration. 800-829-7232 or www.scrantonsbdc.com.
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On Sunday, Feb. 12, the Moscow Sportsman’s Club on Union Mill Road will once again host the eighth annual Memorial Blood Drive in memory of Barry Allen Fillans Jr. and his father, Barry Allen Fillans Sr., from noon to 5 p.m.
Madison and Bobby Zahorsky will always remember where they were on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011. That is because these two siblings traveled to Washington, D.C., to perform at the White House as part of the Singing Boys of Pennsylvania and Keystone Girls Choir.
Mrs. Kathleen Riley, a music teacher at EverGreen Elementary School, is familiar with research showing when students play piano and other keyboard instruments, they use parts of their brain that connect to spatial awareness skills which strengthens their ability to think ahead, to anticipate.
The Spring Brook Twp. Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing pursuant to the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the municipal building, 966 SR-307, Spring Brook Twp.
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Traditionally, breast cancer patients haven’t had many good options for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Many recovering patients are wary of the most popular form of breast augmentation: The saline, silicone, or gel breast implant. Although plastic surgeons strive to make implants as safe as possible, health concerns remain - specially for recovering cancer patients with compromised immune systems.
Many people are aware by now that PPL Electric Utilities has chosen “alternative routes” for the Northeast/Pocono Reliability Project, a new power line that will supposedly improve electric service in northeast Pennsylvania and the Poconos.
The Covington Twp. Board of Supervisors listened dutifully to the presentation of Jerry Loftus of Pennoni Associates, Inc., an engineering firm based out of Philadelphia, as he explained why the township should consider revising their 537 Plan.
The high school guidance department will be offering a new service to students this year as they complete the Financial Aid process. Their PHEAA regional representative will conduct a FAFSA workshop at the high school tonight - Feb. 7 (snow date: Feb. 13) - at 6 p.m. for interested parents of seniors who will be attending college this fall. The workshop will take place in the computer lab.
Wayne County Area Agency on Aging welcomes you to join with other caregivers at the monthly meetings of the Caregiver’s Support Group. Their next meeting will be held at the Earl J. Simons Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The Scranton Plan, the industrial marketing arm of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, will hold its annual Winter Festival at Snö Mountain today - Tuesday, Feb. 7. This is a collaborative effort between The Scranton Plan, Greater Hazelton Can-Do, Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, PPL Electric Utilities and Penn’s Northeast.
The right lane of Interstate 84 East is closed for patching, between Exit 46 (Milford) and Exit 53 (Matamoras). Anticipated reopening is today at 3 p.m.
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