Clarks Summit
Insulin support: Insulin Pump Support Group meeting, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St.; territorial and clinical district managers from Medtronics will discuss future innovations, current programs and the newest technology with insulin pumps and sensors; 570-222-4665.
Dickson City
Neighborhood watch: Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Borough Building; Council president Jeffrey Kovaleski; residents may ask questions and learn about borough issues.
Thanksgiving dinner: 21st annual free Thanksgiving dinner buffet, Nov. 28, noon-3:30 p.m., Eagle Hose Company Hall, 1 Eagle Lane, for those whose dinner plans may have been canceled, the less fortunate, elderly or those who have no place to go for dinner; takeouts available, music by the Frost Duo.
Dunmore
Prayer service: Evening of Marian Devotion, Wednesday, 6 p.m., St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Chestnut Street; hosted by the Diocesan Legion of Mary; service will include the rosary, Fatima prayers, hymns and musical Scripture mysteries led by Ernie Pappa.
Honesdale
Coat drive: Coat distribution, Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 827 Church St.; coats for all ages, hats, gloves, socks and blankets when available; 570-253-2760.
Hop Bottom
Food fundraiser: Hop Bottom Hose Company turkey bingo, Saturday, doors open 6 p.m., bingo at 7; 150 S. Center St.; 973-903-7226.
Lackawanna County
Food distribution: Food commodities distribution to income-eligible residents of Lackawanna County, Wednesday, at the following locations: Carbondale Catholic Social Services, 34 River St., Carbondale; Spring Brook Fire Company, 20 Route 690, Spring Brook Twp.; and the Friends of the Poor (call 570-348-4429 or 570-348-4428 for pantry locations); distribution via the Federal Emergency Food Assistance Program administered by Scranton-Lackawanna Human Development Agency Inc.; residents may bring their own bags or boxes; first come, first served.
Mayfield
Wreath sale: William Walker Hose Company’s fresh holiday wreath sale is in progress, 22-24-inch handcrafted fresh wreath and bow can be purchased for $25; outdoor stands, suitable for yards and cemeteries, are also available for an additional $10; all orders must be prepaid by Friday; wreaths will be available for pickup Dec. 1, 2-5 p.m., at the station, 803 Penn Ave.; order from hose company members, at the borough office or call 570-282-6059 (leave message).
Scranton
Food drive: Stuff the Caboose, Nov. 23, 5-7 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, 350 Cliff St.; bring nonperishable food items to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry; free musical entertainment, police and fire equipment, costumed mascots and the Baldwin steam locomotive #26 and Lackawanna caboose #889 displayed with holiday lights.
Social group: Tech ‘62 Social Group lunch meeting Thursday, 1:30 p.m., at Sacco’s on Meadow Avenue; Jan, 570-842-6034.
Wayne County
Book sale: Manchester Community Library annual “Blowout Book Sale,” Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, 3879 Hancock Highway; 570-224-8500.
West Scranton
Senior movie/lunch: Sloan Seniors will attend a movie today at Cinemark, Montage Mountain, followed by dinner at the Longhorn Restaurant.
Advent events: St. Lucy’s Church will host “A Journey Through Advent” by celebrating Holy Mass every weekday of Advent at noon, starting Dec. 2; each Wednesday from 11 a.m.-noon, there will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with novena prayers for the souls in purgatory; an “Hour of Grace” will be observed Dec. 8, noon-1 p.m.
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