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Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from …May 13
Kiwanis awards Thomas’ gift certificates
The Dallas Kiwanis held a drawing for its annual food giveaway before Easter at Thomas’ Foodtown in the Dallas Shopping Center. Money generated from the drawing will help with children’s …May 13
Soccer medals on display at BMT library
Spring brings grass and kids kicking soccer balls.
Kaitlynne Patla, a fifth-grade student at Lake Leman, has been playing soccer since she was 4 years old. This June, at the Back Mountain …May 13
CIVIC BRIEFS
JT Fire Dept. plans Open House
The Jackson Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept. and Ambulance Association will hold an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 20 at the fire department, 1160 Chase Road. …May 13
Library auction committee preparing for its 66th event
The 66th Annual Back Mountain Memorial Library Antiques & New Goods Auction will be held July 5-8 on the library grounds, Huntsville Road, Dallas.
This year’s event features Jon Myer and …May 13
Players prepare to present ‘Sinbad’
The “Take The Stage Players” will begin their second season of community plays at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 18 and Sunday, May 20 with the presentation of a creative and funny tale of the …May 13
Back Mtn. Library adds memorial books to shelves
The following memorial/honor books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library for the month of April:
In memory of William R. McSwegin, “Abraham Lincoln” by …May 13
‘Wizard of Oz’ comes to Music Box
The Music Box Repertory Company will present “The Wizard of Oz,” a musical for children on May 18, 19 and 20 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville.
The show …May 13
New books added to shelves at BMT library
The following books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas, for the month of April:
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“Unnatural Acts” by Stuart …May 13
CIVIC BRIEFS
Coast Guard vets meet May 16
The NEPA Coast Guard Veterans Assoc. will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 at the Dallas American Legion Post, 672 Memorial Hwy., Dallas.
For more …May 13
Meadows Auxiliary seeks market items
The Meadows Nursing Center’s Auxiliary volunteers are asking the community to pitch in and help by donating items that can be used for various booths at their annual fund raiser, “Market …May 13
CIVIC BRIEFS
Historical Society plans classic car show
The Luzerne County Historical Society will hold its Second Annual Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, May 6 at the Historic Swetland Homestead, …May 6
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Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from …May 6
Conklin, Rivera engagement
Nicole Conklin and David Rivera, together with their families, announce their engagement and approaching marriage.
The bride-to-be is the daughter of Suzanne and Robert Michael Conklin, of Lehman …May 6
Jolley pens book
David A. Jolley, of Larksville, author of “A Good Cup of Coffee…Short-Time Major Leaguers & Their Claims to Fame,” announces that 20 percent of the purchase price of the book …May 6
Auction block heats up at the Back Mt. library
The auction block area of the Back Mountain Memorial Library is a favorite gathering place during the library’s annual auction and even during the Farmer’s Market, but did you know that …May 6
Hilbert’s honored by food pantry
Hilbert’s Tractor Store in Dallas was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Back Mountain Food Pantry. From left, are Carol Eyet, food pantry manager; Debbie Hilbert, Holly …May 6
Cook’s honored by food pantry
Cook’s Pharmacy in Shavertown was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Back Mountain Food Pantry. From left, are Phil Brown, food pantry volunteer; Rev. Roger Griffith, food …May 6
Lending a hand
Employee volunteers from Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania supported The Lands at Hillside Farms during National volunteer Week. Volunteers helped trim bushes and weed flower beds for spring …May 6
Auction will honor volunteers
The 66th Annual Back Mountain Library Auction Committee will honor folks who have helped out with the auction over the years by volunteering their time and energy to make the event a …May 6
CLEANING UP THE TRAIL
Volunteers gathered on April 21 in honor of Earth Day to do spring clean up at the Back Mountain Trail. Those who participated met behind the Knights of Columbus parking lot in Luzerne with rakes, …Apr 29
senior centers menu
Senior Citizens Centers sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties offer hot noon meals Monday through Friday to people 60 years of age or older. Donations from …Apr 29
Rotarians receive awards
Three Dallas Rotarians, who have served as club presidents, recently received Paul Harris Fellow Awards for “Service Above Self.” From left, are District Governor-Elect and Past President …Apr 29
Pioneers receive award
The Verizon Pioneers Talking Book Repair Volunteers were recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service award in recognition and appreciation of their service to their communities. Here, …Apr 29






















