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May 2012 |
| May 19 Sat 02:00 pm | Girl Scout Gathering
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts at Merli Sarnoski Park, 286 Sandy Banks Road, Greenfield Township. Girls interested in joining the scouts, and adults interested in volunteering, are welcome. Vendors and crafts, a massage therapist, activities, face painting and a flag retirement ceremony will be held. Admission is free but donations to Second Chance Wildlife such as paper towels, dry cat food, unsalted peanuts (in shell), acorns, fencing supplies, pedialyte (apple or unflavored), eye ointment, flea spray, baby wipes, hand warmers, or a monetary donation will be gratefully accepted. | | 570.876.2713 |
| May 19 Sat 02:30 pm | 5th Annual Chocolate & Wine festival
Montrose is the host to the only wine and chocolate festival in Susquehanna County. Enjoy 11 NEPA wineries and vineyards, one brewery and numerous vendors. This festival gives you a rare opportunity to taste & purchase wines and gourmet chocolates at their best. Great music plus arts and crafts. Tickets $17 in advance and $20 at the gate. | www.chocolatewinefestival.com | |
| May 20 Sun 12:00 pm | Spring Farm Festival
Celebrate our living farm heritage at Old Mill Village Museum, Rte. 848, New Milford! Family fun activities, sheep shearing, spinning and weaving demonstrations. Live animals - sheep, alpacas, and more; plus, tractors and farm equipment on display. Admission Fee. | www.oldmillvillage.org | 570.434.3353 |
| May 20 Sun 01:00 pm | Native American Canoe Dug Out Display
Enjoy the display of a local dug out canoe with a beautiful mural, brochure and information on local Native American tribes, from 1 - 4pm at the Clifford Twp Community Center, 191 Cemetery St., Clifford. | www.cliffordpa.com | 570.679.2723 |
| May 20 Sun 01:00 pm | Hoover School Open House
The Hoover School, a one room school on SR 2014 in Clifford Township, will be open for all to experience. Come and sign the original blackboard, view artifacts and share stories of students who walked no more than a mile to class. | www.cliffordpa.com | 570.679.2870 |
| May 22 Tue 06:30 pm | Agency on Aging Speaker
Kristin Hamilton of the Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan and Tioga Counties Area Agency on Aging will present information on aging services available in Susquehanna County at 6:30p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 700 Delaware St., Forest City. Light refreshments served. | | 570.785.3525 |
| May 24 Thu 06:00 pm | Rail Trail Meeting
The Rail Trail Council members and friends will gather at 6p.m. for dinner followed by a 7p.m. meeting. All are welcome to the Beacon Restaurant, Rt. 171, Union Dale.
| www.nepa-rail-trails.org | 570.679.9300 |
| May 26 Sat 01:00 pm | Traversing Tremendous Trails
Get outside for a hike! In conjunction with the state-wide Hiking Week (promoted by DCNR and the Keystone Trails Association), guided hikes through Salt Springs and onto the adjoining lands of the park will be offered at 1p.m. Wear sturdy shoes and appropriate layering for the weather. Bring water, snacks, and an adventuous spirit! No fee. | www.friendsofsaltsprings.org | 570.967.7275 |
| May 28 Mon 10:00 am | Memorial Day Hike
Take a Memorial Day hike through the old growth (virgin woods) at Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Preserve. Nearly 200 acres of the preserve contains the largest remaining old-growth forest in northeast Pennsylvania. Meet before 10a.m. at the Preserve parking lot on Rt. 29 in Dimock, PA. Program is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated.
| www.nature.org | 570.278.3384 |
| May 30 Wed 07:00 pm | ACCT Meeting in Clifford
Discussions to include the Comprehensive Plan results, volunteer opportunities in the township, possibility of and interest in a seasonal famers market/flea market in downtown. Interested and involved community members make good things happen. All are welcome to the meeting at 7p.m. at the Clifford Community Center (Township Bldg). | www.cliffordpa.com | |
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June 2012 |
| Jun 2 Sat 10:00 am | Midtown Festival and Craft Fair
Spend time with friends and neighbors in the New Milford's Midtown Park. Shop at the quality craft booths, enjoy good food, music, games for the kids, and try your luck at our silent auction. Chicken BB begins at 11a.m. until gone (pre-sale tickets available) $8 per meal. Music in the pavailion, silent auction, pie baking contest; pies and slices for sale afterward. Fun for the entire family! | | 570.465.3955 |
| Jun 2 Sat 01:00 pm | Gardening Series at Salt Springs
Penn State Master Gardeners Dorrie Mininger and Concetta Schirra will walk you through the steps of becoming a successful veggie gardener. The garden series will focus on an organic approach to gardening while also employing other methods when appropriate. The series will continue throughout the growing season. The sessions will continue on Saturday afternoons from 1 to 3 pm: June 30, July 28, August 25, Sept. 29, and October 27. Program fee: $8 per session, $50 for entire series. Pre-registration required. | www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org | 570.967.7275 |
| Jun 3 Sun 11:30 am | Plant Exchange and Marketplace
The Mountain View Garden Club is pleased to hold their 8th Annual Plant Exchange and Marketplace at the Clifford Fire Company Picnic Grounds, Route 106, Clifford. The Plant Exchange and Sale is from 1p.m. until 4p.m. Exchange 2 potted perennials for 2 of same size or value (please label plants and pot perennials 3 to 4 weeks ahead to get them established). Buy perennials at great prices! Plus, demonstrations and gardening tips. The Marketplace opens from 11:30a.m. until 4p.m. with vendors selling Paintings, Photographs, Jewelry, Mustards, Maple Syrup, Candles, Soaps, Baskets, Knitted items, Wood Carvings, Garden Items, Shrubs and Ornamentals, etc… Delicious refreshments for sale, including hamburgers and hot dogs by the Clifford Volunteer Firemen, and strawberry shortcake, brownies ala mode and root beer floats by the Ladies Auxiliary. Live music, too! Bring your family and friends - it will be a fun day.
| | 570.281.3335 |
| Jun 3 Sun 01:00 pm | Sunday Meditations at Salt Springs
Celebrate Mother Earth. Celebrate Life! Join us on a journey of exploring our spirituality through a series of guided meditations. Anna D'Andrea (certified meditation teacher, founder and director of the Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center) will be using the natural features of Salt Springs Park to help us discover our inner connections to the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. This series of meditational explorations from 1 to 2:30 pm will continue on June 24, July 8, and July 29. Appropriate for adults 18 and over. Program fee: $10 per session; $40 for entire series. Pre-registration required. | www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org | 570.967.7275 |
| Jun 3 Sun 08:00 pm | Lightening Bugs Observation Program
After a brief program we will head into the fields to observe lightening bugs at the peak of their display. Great for children! Meet at the Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Preserve parking lot on Rt. 29 in Dimock, PA. Program is free and open to the public; donations are appreciated.
| www.nature.org | 570.278.3384 |
| Jun 5 Tue 06:00 pm | Rail-Trails Community Walk Series
Community Walk Series, Union Dale Trailhead at Cables Store, 6 PM Tuesday | nepa-rail-trails.org | 570.679.9300 |
| Jun 8 Fri 08:30 pm | Stone Wall Workshop
An historical slideshow presentation begins at 8:30pm at Lackawanna State Park, Rt. 407, Dalton. Call the office to reserve your spot and for more details. | www.countrysideconservancy.org | 570.945.6995 |
| Jun 9 Sat 09:00 am | Stone Wall Workshop
A hands-on workshop begins at 9am at the Conservancy's Ziegler Preserve. Call the office to reserve your spot and for more details. | www.countrysideconservancy.org | 570.945.6995 |
| Jun 9 Sat 09:00 am | Flea Market and Ethnic Food in Dundaff
St. John's Orthodox Church in Dundaff (off Route 247) will hold a Flea Market and Ethnic Food sale including halushki and potato pancakes from 9a.m. until 2p.m. Come to find treasure and enjoy delicious food! | | |
| Jun 9 Sat 10:00 am | Civil War Excursion to Carbondale
Depart Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Avenue at Cliff Street, Scranton, at 10am. Enjoy a train ride aboard an antique commuter coach pulled by an historic diesel locomotive to Carbondale, Lackawanna County's first city. Meet and greet reenactors of Abraham Lincoln and his generals. Return at 5:30pm. Admission Fee. Reservations recommended. | www.nps.gov/stea | 570.340.5204 |
