MEETINGS BRIEFS
Library Week events listed; two dinners, breakfast set today
Laflin Public Library will celebrate National Library Week Tuesday, April 12 through Saturday, April 16.
In honor of this national celebration, patrons visiting the library will enjoy a complimentary cookie, snack, and a beverage. Moreover, adults checking out library materials may enter their name for a chance to win a Barnes and Noble gift card.
On Tuesday, April 12, 1:00p.m., Rebecca Rybak, coordinator for the Northeast Highway Safety Program, will provide a program relating to car safety for mature drivers . The program will include a power point presentation featuring correct positioning while driving, devices available for handicapped persons who have difficulty with turning the key in the ignition, how to properly adjust mirrors, etc. Ms. Rybak will have safe driving tips for all ages as well as instructive literature for distribution. The program will take place in the Laflin Borough Building and all are welcome to attend.
Also, Tuesday night, April 12, at 7:00 p.m., the Laflin Book Discussion Club will meet for a brief meeting along with the distribution of the book, “Noah’s Compass” by Anne Tyler. Light refreshments will be served.
The rest of the week, children that visit the library Wednesday, April 13 through Friday, April 15 may make/take a craft for Easter.
Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, the library will feature a collection of replicas of select United States Presidents. Walk through the history of our Presidents and learn fun facts about each one.
Laflin Public Library is located at 47 Laflin Road, Laflin. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Phone number is 654-3323.
Pittston Library
“Create Your Own Story @ Your Library” is the theme of National Library Week 2011 (April 10 – 16). Pittston Memorial Library will celebrate with these activities and events for patrons: Monday, April 11 – Saturday, April 16
Complimentary Treats: Each patron may enjoy one complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or box drink and one complimentary cookie each time they visit the library.
Raffle: Each time a patron checks out library materials, the cardholder will be eligible for one complimentary chance on a Barnes Noble gift card.
Monday, April 11, 5 – 7 p.m. Book Charades: Students in grades 6 – 12 are invited to come dressed as their favorite book character and act out their favorite book. Everyone will try to guess who you are and what book you’re from. Sponsored by T.A.G.
Wednesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Jean Yates Dinner: Recipients of this year’s award are Eileen Burns and Ellen Mondlak. Inquire at the library for more information.
Thursday, April 14. Amnesty Day: Do you have overdue books, DVDs, audiobooks, or other items from Pittston Area Memorial Libraryl with fines so large you’re afraid to return them? Here is your chance to bring back those items and have your fines forgiven! As a part of National Library Week, the Library will be forgiving all fines only on overdue materials, that are returned in good condition on this day. Just bring back your overdue items and we’ll erase your fines. This does not apply to bills that have been sent to the Magistrate.
Thursday, April 14, 5 – 7 p.m. Gamefest: Gamers in grades 6 – 12 are invited to the library for Wii free play. No registration required.
Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Books Bagles: Pittston Memorial Library’s adult book club will meet to discuss The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Please visit the circulation desk to check out a copy of the book and pick up a reader’s guide. New members are always welcome. Coffee and bagels will be served.
Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. Author Visit, Cynthia Post, author of the “Carrie Flower” book series.
Pittston Area Memorial Library is located at 47 Broad St., Pittston. Hours are Mondays and Thursdays, 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone number is 654-9565 or visit us on the web at pittstonlibrary.com.
Easter Holiday Hours:
On Thursday, April 21, Library Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library will be closed on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 in observance of the Easter Holiday.
Spaghetti Dinner
Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc. is sponsoring their 5th Annual Spaghetti Dinner today, Sunday, April 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church Hall, corner of Park Avenue and Dana Street, Wilkes-Barre. Cost of the dinner is $7.00 for adults, $3.00 children 6-12 years, and free for children 5 years and under.
Dinner includes spaghetti with homemade sauce and meatballs, salad, dessert and beverage. Take-outs are available.
Tickets may be purchased at the door. Theme baskets and other prizes will be chanced off.
Ziti Dinner
The Wyoming Area Girls Softball Parents Association invites everyone to their annual ziti dinner today, Sunday, April 10, in the Wyoming Area Secondary Center cafeteria. Eat-in and take-outs are available from noon until 5 p.m. The cost is $6 per person. There will be a 50/50 drawing as well as a Chinese Auction.
Pancakes and Sausage
Valley Lodge of Free Accepted Masons are having a Pancake and Sausage breakfast today, Sunday, April 10, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Valley Lodge #499, 318 Linden Street, West Pittston. Adults price is $7; children $3.50. Price includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, tea, juice.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Pittston City Easter Egg Hunt will be held Sunday, April 17, at Jefferson Park New Street in Pittston at 1 p.m. Any Pittston City child up to age 12 are welcome.
The hunt is sponsored by Pittston City Fire and Police Departments and the Greater Pittston Ambulance.
SPCA Collection
Pittston Area National Honor Society members, Billy Ardoline, Joseph Coyne, Ronnie Musto, and Steve Stravinski, are sponsoring a collection for the Luzerne County SPCA as their Service Project. The foursome will be at the Pittston Commons (Kmart entrance) on April 17, from noon to 2 p.m. collecting donations.
Junction Jam
A Junction Jam meeting will be held on April 10 at Cooper’s Waterfront at 5 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering call Stu Sperrazza at 262-7166 or Mike Quinn 357-5496.
ILGWU Meeting
The ILGWU meeting will take place on Monday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at Savo’s Restaurant. All retirees are welcome.
PCC Class of 1955
On April 12 the class of Pittston Central Catholic High School 1955 will meet at Valenti’s Restaurant, Wyoming Avenue, Exeter at 6:30 p.m. All classmates are welcome to attend. For more information call Cataldo “Ky” Lazzari at 825-2648.
Jenkins Class of 1961
Jenkins Township High School class of 1961 will hold a reunion meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 at Tony’s Pizza City Line Plaza. All class members are invited to attend. If anyone has information on the following class member,s please contact Joan at 654-1590 or email jblr@aol.com. Barbara Fee, Connie Paczkowski, Geraldine Segeda, Carol Reddington, Patricia Burke, Mary Kaye Judge, David Walker, Lorraine Gobish, Joseph Dziedzic.
Jenkins Twp. Seniors
The Jenkins Township senior citizens will meet on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jenkins Township Hose Company. President, Jean Mudlock will preside. Hostesses for the evening will be Ruth Musto and Jean Mudlock. All senior are invited to attend the monthly meetings. new members are always welcome.
PHS Class of 1957
The Pittston High School Class of ’57 will resume their meetings on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza, City Line Plaza, Pittston. All classmates are invited to attend as plans will be made for the 55th reunion to be held Labor Day weekend 2012 and everyone’s input is welcome.
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