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Carbondale
St. Patrick celebration: Carbondale Historical Society "The St. Patrick's Day Promenade - Celebrating 180 Years of Integrity and Tradition," Sunday, 11:45 a.m. immediately after Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church; walk to Memorial Park, entertainment, community singing; entertainment by Crossmolina School of Traditional Irish Dancing and the Connolly Clan Musicians; followed by Irish tea reception at Carbondale Chamber of Commerce.
North Pocono
Society programs: North Pocono Cultural Society "Health Forum for All Ages" lecture series, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Moscow Borough Building: "Healthy Brain Choices," Tamara Bortree, Alzheimer's Association, and "New Trends in Rehab," Kathy Stella, admissions coordinator, Allied Services; donations at door, light refreshments, 472-3024.
Pittston
Blue Mass: Knights of Columbus Council 372, Pittston City and West Pittston fire departments Blue Mass, Friday, 6:30 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street, marks 20th anniversary of Main Street fire that claimed the lives of firefighters John Lombardo and Leonard Insalaco.
Knights fundraiser: Pittston Knights of Columbus, Pittston City Fire Department St. Paddy's Eve celebration, Saturday, doors open, 5 p.m., and music starts, 7, Knights hall, 55 S. Main St.; Optimum Entertainment, ham/cabbage dinner, pizza, cheeseburgers, hot dogs; $4 cover, benefits Lehigh Burn Trauma Center, pittstonknights.com.
Scranton
Group meets: Technical High School Social Group (1962) meeting, today, 6:30 p.m., Fratelli's, North Scranton.
Fish/chips: Ladies Aid Society Immanuel Lutheran Church fish and chips dinner, Saturday, noon-5 p.m., 238 Reese St., takeouts available; $9/adults, $4/12 and under.
South Scranton
Seniors meet: South Scranton After 50 Club meeting, Thursday, 1:30 p.m., St. Paul of the Cross parish center, Prospect Avenue.
Taylor
Seniors meet: Taylor Senior Citizens meeting, Thursday, 1 p.m., events discussion; refreshments served.
Thornhurst
Fish fry: Thornhurst Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Fish Fry, Friday, 4-7 p.m., River Road; takeouts available; adults/$8, ages 4-12/$4, under 4/free; fried fish, French fries, cole slaw; clam chowder available, quart/$7, pint/$4; details or pre-order, 842-2335.
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