Carbondale Hosting Summer Concerts!!

  Schedule:  Sunday, August 17 at 2pm featuring the music of George Tarasek and the Polka Partners Orchestra at the soon to be completed Pioneer City Train Station at the intersection of Trinity Place and Mill Street.  This concert will coincide with the rededication of the Train Station at 1:30pm.  In addition, The Polka Concert will officially kick-off this year's Pioneer Nights Block Party which will be held around City Hall in Carbondale Wednesday, August 20 through Saturday, August 23.       

Volunteer Opportunities- The Lackawanna Branch of the Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is in need of volunteers.  Their radio reading service needs people to read newspapers and magazines from their studios in downtown Scranton.  They also need people to help out in their radio station's control room.  In addition, they are looking for people to help in their creative crafts center.  If you would like more information on these volunteer opportunities call 342-7613-Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4pm. 

Extra Help-Medicare Recipients can get help through the Social Security Administration that helps to pay the cost of Part D prescription plan premiums and co-pays.  For further questions about the Extra Help Program at the Voluntary Action Center: 570-347-5616.

Drug Free Pennsylvania in collaboration with the Partnership for a Drug Free Pennsylvania want parents to be aware of the dangers of medications and other products that children are abusing!  Every day 2700 Teens try a prescription medicine to get high for the first time.  Last year more teens intentionally abused cough medicine and prescription painkillers than ecstasy, meth and heroin combined!  62% of teens say it's easy to swipe prescription pain relievers from their home medicine cabinet.  For more information go to www.drugfreepa.org .

8th Annual Greyhound Golf Classic-First Friday Of Each Month!   ( September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5) All proceeds from the tournament benefit Rainbow's End Greyhound Rescue, an organization that helps ex-racing greyhounds find a permanent home with a loving family.  Format is Captain and Crew.  Price is $65 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with a riding cart, refreshments and registration beginning at 8am. Shotgun start at 9am.  Grand Buffet at McDonnell's Grove. Location: Skyline Golf Course  For more information call Skyline at 570-282-5993.       

The Great American Health Challenge-This is a year-round initiative focused on educating Americans about the importance of cancer screening, physical activity, nutrition, and not smoking in reducing personal cancer risk.  The American Cancer Society Great American Health Challenge Website is www.cancer.org/GreatAmericans .  It provides additional tips and tools to help people take steps toward better health.  Throughout the year, the website will provide helpful tips to maintain a healthy weight, eat nutritious food, get the appropriate cancer sceenings, and quit smoking-all while enjoying life!  For more information on The Great American Health Challenge visit the website today!  You can also call 1-800-ACS-2345.   

"Discover The D & H"   Rail-Trail Tours and Activities:  For a list of Events go to Rail-Trail Council of NEPA-www.nepa-rail-trails.org

Shredding Truck in Moscow-The Shredding truck will be in front of City hall the first Friday of each month from 9am to 10am.  Local residents and businesses are welcome to bring documents for shredding.  Customers should have exact change or check made payable to Shred-All Company.  Shredding dates are: September 5, October 3, November 7, and December 5, 2008.  For more information: 842-8980. 

Pasta for Pennies!  Area Students are collecting spare change for Olive Garden's 14th Annual Pasta for Pennies Program which benefits The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Proceeds fund cancer research and services for patients and their families.  The class that raises the most money in each school receives a pasta party from Olive Garden.  The program is taking place in the following counties: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lehigh, Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia.   Last year a record-breaking $5.2 million was raised for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.   For more details call 610-521-8274 or visit www.lls.org .   

The American Red Cross is asking you to become a Blood Donor!  Statistics show that of the population within the United States, only 5 percent of the population that can donate blood actually do!  Someone needs a transfusion of blood or blood products every 2 seconds!  To obtain a list of Blood Donation Centers, you are strongly urged to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.givelife.org to schedule an appointment to donate blood.

University of Scranton Library Sponsors Annual Fundraiser-The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton are sponsoring their 10th Annual "Leaves of Class" Fundraiser to help support the Friends of the Library Endowment Fund.  For more information on the "Leaves of Class" Fundraiser  call 941-4008 or visit  http://academic.scranton.edu/department/wml/leaves.html .   

Gathering Place Gift Gala-Benefit for Tri County Human Services.  It will be held at Genetti's in Dickson City on Saturday, August 30.  There will be prizes, a silent auction, gift baskets, raffles, and much more!  Food will be available for purchase by Genetti's.  Don't miss this opportunity to make money with your special craft or special merchandise.  Only 65 vendor spaces available.  For details call Joan at 906-4520 or email: bazaar25@echoes.net . 

St. Mary's Homecoming Picnic, Parish Park in Mocanaqua-Saturday, August 30 (4pm to 9:30pm with a Polka Mass at 4pm.  Music by Polka Naturals.)  Sunday, August 31 (12:30pm to 9:30pm.  Music-12:30pm to 4:30pm by DJ Michael Mazonkey.  NE Country Band from 5pm to 9pm.)  Picnic features a variety of ethnic foods, desserts, and much more!  Along with an auction, games and prizes.  Plenty of Free Parking!

7th Annual Ride For Autism set for Sunday, August 31st!  Sign-up is from 10am until Noon at the Mountain View Restaurant in Clifford.  Come and enjoy the party, motorcycles, cars, and trucks!!  Food-Music-and Fun for $20 a person!!  For more details call Tony or Denise at 282-6867 or Pat Gillott at 983-6427.  Event is rain or shine.   

Ladies Golf Outing!  You and your foursome are cordially invited to our 2nd Annual Ladies Golf Outing set for Friday, September 5 at Fern Hall Inn-Home of Scottish Glen Golf Course.  No experience necessary.  $75 per player-includes Golf, Lunch, and daily activites.  $35-Lunch Only!  Gentlemen feel free to join us for lunch.  Registration: 10am  Pampering Activities: 10:30am to Noon  Hot Lunch Buffet: Noon  Shotgun Start (9 Hole Course): 1pm  Drinks and Appetizers: 4pm to 5pm  Plus More!!! Rain or Shine!  If you are interested in playing or sponsoring call the Carbondale Chamber-282-1690. 

Sergeant Jan Argonish Ride set for Sunday, September 14!  Sgt. Argonish was killed on August 27, 2007 during an ambush in Afghanistan.  He was 26.  Jan served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for 10 years.  This was his third deployment.  Jan was an amazing person who loved his son Jakub, his family, friends, and fiance Talia.  Jan loved to go riding with his son, country music, and classic cars.  Jan is loved and missed dearly by all who knew him.  The ride will start and end at The Milestone Ranch, Route 632, Waverly.  Rain or Shine!  Registration: 8am to 11am with the ride starting at noon.  Registration Fee: $ 20-rider and $10-passenger.  All motorcycles and cars are welcome.  There will be food, drinks, and entertainment.  (Vibe, Bliss, and The Collective) Begins at 2pm at The Milestone Ranch following the ride.  Giveaways and Raffles!  For more information go to www.sgtjanargonish.webs.com .