CLIPBOARD
Abingtons
Group discussion: Abington Community Library, Conversations in Our Community, Wednesday, 7-8:15 p.m.; guided by Barry Phillips; theme, Insights into this Fall's Election; register, 587-3440.
Carbondale
Senate services: State Sen. John Blake's office reach-out services, Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., City Hall, 1 N. Main St., second floor.
Clifford
Church dinner: Clifford United Methodist Church chicken-and-biscuit or ham dinner, Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., Main Street, takeouts available, $7.95.
Dickson City
Crime watch: Dickson City Crime Watch meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m., ambulance building, Eagle Lane; speaker, Borough Manager Ches Forconi.
Downvalley
Society meeting: Triboro Historical Society meeting, Tuesday, 6:45 p.m., Taylor Community Library; program, "The Greatest Generation," honoring World War II veterans and discussing their local connections.
Dunmore
Club meeting: WTS Club meeting, Tuesday, 6 p.m., Maira's; Christmas party discussion.
Old Forge
Meeting/social: Old Forge Sons of Italy, Gloria Lodge, meeting and social, today, 6:30 p.m., bocce court, Orchard Street; alternate location, Arcaro & Genell's banquet hall.
Regional
Council meets: North Anthracite Council - League of Ukrainian Catholics meeting, Tuesday, 6 p.m., St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, 70 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville;: planning for national convention Oct. 12-14 at Ramada Inn, Wilkes-Barre; Dorothy Jamula, 822-5354.
Car seat checks: National Child Passenger Week car seat checks, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; McDade Park, Scranton; Saturday, 10 a.m-2 p.m., Pollick Suzuki, Route 315, Pittston.
Scranton
Pierogi sale: St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church, potato/cheese pierogi sale, Sept. 25-26, 310 Broadway St.; $7/dozen; order by Wednesday; Joanie, 344-3282, or Sylvia, 343-8820.
South Scranton
Pasta dinner: South Side Senior Center, pasta dinner and basket raffle, Thursday, 4-7 p.m.; takeouts, 4-5; adults/$9; children 12 and under/$4.50; tickets, 346-2487.
Watch meeting: South Side Neighborhood Watch meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 425 Alder St.
West Scranton
Association meeting: Keyser Valley Citizens Association meeting, Thursday, 7 p.m., Keyser Valley Community Center; discussion on Luzerne Street Station hours of operation.
Football benefit: West Scranton Football Booster Association, pasta takeout to benefit high school football program, Wednesday, 3-8 p.m., Villa Maria II, Washburn Street; $10.
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