Dalton
Paint and sip benefit: Dalton Auxiliary paint and sip to benefit the Dalton Fire Company, May 21, Dalton Fire Hall, 109 S. Turnpike Road; doors open at 5 p.m. for food and desserts, and painting starts at 6 p.m. BYOB, $40, advance registration and payment is required; 570-919-1899, Nibble and Paint Joy of Creativity Mary Wood owner or on Facebook @Nibble and Paint.
Old Forge
Takeout pasta dinner: Prince of Peace takeout pasta dinner, June 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Arcaro & Genell’s take-away counter, Old Forge, $15, includes penne pasta, meatballs, salad, roll and dessert. Tickets may be purchased by calling the rectory, 570-457-5900. Tickets will also be sold before and after all weekend Masses at the main entrance to the church. Walk-ins welcome.
Regional
Golf tournament: Johnson College will host its 32nd annual Johnson College Open, May 16, at the Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top. All proceeds from the tournament support the Johnson College Presidential Scholarship Fund. Last year’s tournament raised over $50,000 to support the scholarship fund. The scholarships are presented each fall to full-time students demonstrating financial need to finish their educational journey. For information, visit johnson.edu/golf.
Scranton
Night at the races: St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church Night at the Races, May 17, St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., $10/admission includes light refreshments; doors open 5:30 p.m., and first race, 6:15 p.m. Information: 570-343-5151.