CIVIC BRIEFS

The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will hold a public art exhibit for its "Memories in the Making" group from 2 to 4 p.m. today, Aug. 26 on the first floor of the nursing center.

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, call 574-4537 or e-mail [email protected].

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter will hold a public input session to solicit views, comments and perspectives from stakeholders in the Alzheimer's community to provide input on the current National Alzheimer's Plan from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 55 W. Center Hill Road, Dallas.

Northeastern Pennsylvania area residents, including those living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, representatives from federal, state and local government, the research community, health systems and long-term care facilities are invited to share their thoughts about what elements need to be addressed to help those impacted by Alzheimer's disease.

Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. Call the Alzheimer's Association at 822-9915 to make a reservation.

Anyone who grew up in the Back Mountain area in the 1950s and 1960 is invited to a Dutch Treat luncheon at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at Grotto Pizza, Harveys Lake.

For more information, call Jeff Thompson at 239-591-0551.

The Dallas Alzheimer's Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 6 in the board room of The Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4 E. Center Hill Road, Dallas.

The Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride will take patrons back in time on Saturday, Sept. 9 on the newly-restored Reading and Northern RR's 1920 ERA open window coach pulled by a diesel locomotive to historic Jim Thorpe.

The train will depart from Duryea at 9 a.m. and return at approximately 6:45 p.m., offering time for participants to explore the many historical spots or have a leisurely lunch at one of the many restaurants in Jim Thorpe.

Tickets are $65 per person and all proceeds benefit The Greater Pittston YMCA, The Pittston Memorial Library and The Care and Concern Free Health Clinic.

Checks should be made payable to The Greater Pittston Charity Train Ride, c/o 47 Broad St., Pittston, PA 18640.

For more information, call Gloria at 693-0766 or Tina at 407-0579.

Cub Scout Pack 155 in Trucksville will hold a signup night for boys in first through fifth grades from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Dallas Elementary School, Dallas.

For more information, log onto www.cubpack155.com.

The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable willmeet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, 730 Memorial Highway, Dallas.

A program on the "North-South Skirmish Association" will be presented by David and Carol Scheff, of Sweet Valley, who are both employed at Penn State (Wilkes-Barre campus) in Lehman.

Non-member fee is $3. For more information, call Johnat675-8936.

Fallen Officers Remembered founders Jaclyn Mosley and Gina Boyle will host the "Second Annual Airport Day Pork BBQ/Fly In Fundraiser" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 15, rain or shine, at Valley Aviation, 2011 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.

The annual event benefits law enforcement K-9s, law enforcement officers and citizens of the communities by improving safety in many neighborhoods.

The event will offer vendors, entertainment, a puppet show, a magician, a ballonist, scenic flights, a K-9 demonstration, face painting, moon bounce, WWII Plane Rides, Ident-a-child, raffles, various food choices and more.

For more information, contact Jaclyn Mosley at 760-9034 or [email protected].

Cub Scout Pack 155 will hold Movie Night, its first meeting of the season, at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 in the side parking lot of the Trucksville United Methodist Church Educational Building, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville.

The movie will be "Down and Derby." Participants should bring lawn chairs and blankets.

For more information, log onto www.cubpack155.com.

The Poets will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 at the Irem Country Club Pavilion, 70 Ridgway Drive, Dallas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Reserved seats are $30 and general admission tickets are $25. Advance sales only.

For more information, call 675-4465, ext. 241 for information.

"The Great American Trailer Park Musical" will be held Sept. 21-23, 28-30 and Oct. 5-7 at the Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville.

Bar opens at 6 p.m. with buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and curtain at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. On Sundays, bar opens at 1 p.m., dinner is served at 1:30 p.m. and curtain is at 3 p.m.

For more information, call 283-2195.