CIVIC BRIEFS

Lakeside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harveys Lake held a butterfly release recently. Residents, staff and family members released 50 butterflies to carry thoughts and prayers to their loved ones.

Some of the butterflies flew off immediately while others lingered around to drink from flowers held by residents. Refreshments were served following the release.

Proceeds of the event were donated to the Lakeside Activity Fund.

Cub Scout registration will be held from 2 to 6 p.m., today, Oct. 21 at Gate of Heaven gymnasium, Dallas. Cubmaster is Trish Ash. For more information, call 709-8137.

The Noxen Fire Co. will hold a breakfast buffet from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, Oct. 21 at the fire hall, Stull Road, Noxen.

Price is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age.

Daddow-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672 will install officers at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 21.

Refreshments will be served. District Commander John Emil Sr. will conduct the installation.

A blood drive will be held in honor of Kylie Nevel from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 21 at the Maple Grove United Methodist Church, 5880 Main Road, Hunlock Creek.

Mercy Center Skilled Nursing and Personal Care will hold an October Fest and Fine Arts Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

The public is invited to attend and participate in this free event as there is no charge to display works. Space is available in the Rivers Room of the facility.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 674-6945

the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Economic Luncheon will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at The Comfort Inn & Suites.

To reserve seats, contact Deborah by phone at 875-8325.

The Noxen Historical Community Association will sponsor a Halloween party and costume contest from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Noxen School with music by D&D DJ's.

There will be door prizes and a costume contest with prizes. Food and refreshments will be available.

Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 298-2052. All proceeds benefit the Noxen School building projects.

Tunkhannock Junior Women's Club (TJWC) will sponsor the 26th Annual Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct 27 at the Tunkhannock Area High School, 135 Tiger Dr., Tunkhannock. Admission is $1 for adults and free for children under 12 years of age.

For more information, please contact [email protected] or visit tjwc.tripod.com.

The Jackson Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., 1160 Chase Road, will hold a Halloween Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28.

There will be games, refreshments, fire safety material, equipment demonstrations, a children's costume parade at 2:30 p.m. and a children's pumpkin carving contest at 3:30 p.m.