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August 2008 |
| Aug 30 Sat 09:00 am | End of Summer Celebration in Thompson
The Thompson United Methodist Church in Thompson will hold an End of Summer Celebration from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Festivities include a bake sale of homemade cakes, breads and pies, and Fill-a-Can with Cookies, live entertainment, attic treasures, huge garage sale, craft and vendor tables, face painting and mini manicures for the kids, and blood pressure screenings for adults. The Masons will be providing the CHIPS program, which gathers information for child identification. Lunch will be available.
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September 2008 |
| Sep 6 Sat 10:00 am | PA Endless Mountains Fiber Festival
The fifth annual PA Endless Mountains Fiber Festival will be held at the Harford Fairgrounds and feature demonstrations, workshops and vendors selling fibers, yarn and more.
The gate will be open to the public Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Admission is $3 each person over age 12.
| www.pafiberfestival.com | |
| Sep 6 Sat 02:00 pm | Lawn Mower Races in Union Dale
Lawn Mower Races start time at 2p.m. at the Union Dale Firemeen's Picnic Grounds on State Rt. 2023, Union Dale.
Drivers registration fee: $10.00
Admission $4.00 adults; $2.00 children 8-12; free for children under 8 yrs.
For more information, call 570-727-4949. | www.uniondalefire.com | 570-727-4949 |
| Sep 6 Sat 09:30 pm | Music at Chet's Place
Crimson Tears will play from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. at Chet's Place. Cover at the door; ID required. Come early and enjoy dinner!
Directions: I-81 to Exit 206 (formerly Exit 63) to Route 374 East, head towards Elk Mountain and follow signs to Chet's Place.
| www.chetsplace.com | 570-679-2129 |
| Sep 7 Sun 09:00 am | Rail-Trail Half-Marathon "D&H DISTANCE RUN"
The First Annual Half-Marathon on the D&H Trail for runners & walkers benefits the resurfacing of the next ten miles of trail from Herrick Center to Thompson. All Race Finishers will receive a D&H Distance Pin/Ribbon.
The event begins at 9 AM. on the Forest City Trailhead, off Rt. 247, Forest City Industrial Park Rd.
Visit the web site for detailed information and registration form. Registration required.
| www.nepa-rail-trails.org | 570-785-724 |
| Sep 7 Sun 10:00 am | PA Endless Mountains Fiber Festival
The fifth annual PA Endless Mountains Fiber Festival will be held at the Harford Fairgrounds and feature demonstrations, workshops and vendors selling fibers, yarn and more.
The gate will be open to the public Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm.
Admission is $3 each person over age 12.
| www.pafiberfestival.com | |
| Sep 13 Sat 09:00 am | Apple Fest in Montrose
The Apple Fest for Literacy features food, crafts, and games - all with an apple theme - from 9am-3pm on the Montrose Green. Bring the kids! Sponsored by the Susquehanna County Literacy Program.
| www.susqctyliteracy.org | 570-278-9027 |
| Sep 13 Sat 09:00 am | Susquehanna County Reads: One Book/One County program
Thanks to a Pennsylvania Humanities Council grant, the Susquehanna County Library System will participate in the One Book/One County program and read Harper Lee's classic of small-town courage, To Kill a Mockingbird. The kick-off is a Family Fun Day: 10am-2pm on Saturday, September 13th, during the Apple Festival (www.susqctyliteracy.org) on the Green in Montrose
| www.susqcolibrary.org | |
| Sep 17 Wed 02:30 pm | Susquehanna County Reads: One Book/One County program
Thanks to a Pennsylvania Humanities Council grant, the Susquehanna County Library System will participate in the One Book/One County program and read Harper Lee's classic of small-town courage, To Kill a Mockingbird.
A screening of the 1962 movie starring Gregory Peck, will be two shown on the big screen at the Montrose Theater, (www.montrosetheatre.com) Wednesday, September 17th, at 2:30pm and 7pm.
| www.susqcolibrary.org | |
| Sep 17 Wed 07:00 pm | Natural Gas Leases and Drilling
Natural Gas Leases and Drilling: How will they impact our lives, our community and our environment?
The public is invited to RESCUE's annual public meeting at 7p.m. at the Forest City High School, 100 Susquehanna St. The evenings guest speakers are, Nathan Bennet of the DCNR, Harry Weiss, attorney representing NWPOA landowners association, David Yoxheimer, a geologist from Penn State, and Elliott Ross, local property owner and organizer of the Elk Gas Group, a coalition of landowners.
| www.rescue-nepa.org | |
| Sep 19 Fri 06:00 pm | Frontier Days at Chet's Place
A weekend of family fun at Chet's Place begins Friday night with a Steak Cook Out, then games, music, food, and more throughout the weekend! Horses welcome, too! Visit our Shirt Shop - there's something for everyone! Admission daily or weekend.
Directions: I-81 to Exit 206 (formerly Exit 63) to Route 374 East, head towards Elk Mountain and follow signs to Chet's Place.
| www.chetsplace.com | 570-679-2129 |
| Sep 21 Sun 12:00 pm | Countryside Conservancy Tailgate Picnic
Live country-bluegrass music by "True North," horse-drawn wagon rides, corn roast, kite flying and more can be enjoyed at the Countryside Conservancy Tailgate Picnic. Pack your picnic hamper and join the fun at Meadowsweet Preserve on Lily Lake Road! Admission free to Conservancy members; others get a free one-year membership with purchase of a $15-per-carload admission.
| www.countrysideconservancy.com | 570-945-6995 |
| Sep 24 Wed 11:30 am | Local Author's Luncheon
The 1st Annual Local Author's Luncheon at Stone Bridge Restaurant near Elk Mountain will feature Karen Blomain, author of A Trick of Light.
Tickets are $20; the event begins at 11:30a.m. with Hospitality, the Luncheon at 12:15p.m., and at 1:15p.m. Blomain will speak about her books and travels. The Novel Woman Book Club is sponsoring the event to benefit the Forest City Library.
| | 570-222-3591 |
| Sep 28 Sun 09:00 am | Car Show at Harford Fairgrounds
3rd Annual Peoples National Bank 3 County Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harford Fairgrounds features cars, food, music, craft vendors & more. Rain or Shine!
All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity in 3 counties: Susquehanna, Wyoming and Broome.
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October 2008 |
| Oct 4 Sat 09:00 am | Friend's Harvest Event
Plan to purchase your pumpkins, mums, jams and jellies, pies and other tasty treats, Attic Treasures & more... at the Friend's Harvest on the property of Colonial Brick Inn & Suites (just off I-81 exit 230) at Rte. 11 and Rte. 171 in Great Bend.
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| Oct 5 Sun 12:00 pm | Fall Chicken BBQ in Union Dale
The Fall Chicken BBQ is "Take Out Only" from the Union Dale Fire Hall on Main Street. Tickets are available from Fire Dept. members and at Cable’s Store in Union Dale.
| www.uniondalefire.com | |
| Oct 5 Sun 02:00 pm | Get Aquainted with Trees
Join Hank Hartmann, Shelly Stewardship Committee member and retired US Forest Service forester, for a ramble and get acquainted with the varied indigenous trees in the Shelly Wetlands. Waterproof boots are strongly suggested; binoculars could be useful. Meet in the Florence Shelly Preserve parking lot at the junction of Rt. 171 and Stack Road, one mile north of Thompson. Please RSVP by contacting Carol Clemens (570) 879-4244 or Andy Gardner (570) 727-3362.
| | 570-879-4244 |
| Oct 11 Sat 10:00 am | Artists' Open House Weekend
The Annual Artists' Open House Weekend: a unique event that has become an art-lover's tradition on Columbus Day Weekend - October 11, 12 & 13. All studios are open daily 10am-6pm.
| www.artiststour.com | |
| Oct 11 Sat 10:00 am | Elk Mountain Ski Resort Fall Festival
Elk Mountain Ski Resort Fall Festival includes Arts and Crafts Exhibit and Sales, Food and Drink, Scenic Chairlift Rides and Hay Rides, and Musical Entertainment, and more...
Ski Shop & Restaurant open too! RAIN OR SHINE!
| www.elkskier.com | |
| Oct 12 Sun 08:00 am | 13th Annual Steamtown Marathon
The 13th Annual Steamtown Marathon starts at 8:00 a.m. at the Forest City High School, 100 Susquehanna Street, Forest City, PA and finishes at Courthouse Square, 209 N. Washington Avenue, in Downtown Scranton.
The Steamtown Marathon is a USATF-certified (PA 97033 WB) event. | www.steamtownmarathon.com | |
