Dickson City
Neighborhood watch: Dickson City Neighborhood Watch meeting, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Dickson City Community Center, 824 Main St.; guest speakers Maurice Gardner and Michael Bodnar from the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection Mine Subsidence Section. They will be providing information on mine subsidence insurance. Q&A/discussion will follow. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
Factoryville
Sportsmen meet: Factoryville Sportsmen’s Club meeting, July 30, 7:30 a.m. Roadside cleanup project is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18. Details to follow as the date approaches. For club information, visit www.fscshooting.org.
Jermyn
Free community concert: Jermyn annual free community concert sponsored by the Jermyn Events and Lackawanna County commissioners, July 20, 6-8 p.m., Callahan Recreational Park, Mellow Court, Jermyn, with music by the Wannabees, and free hot dogs, beverage and ice cream provided for all in attendance. Bring a blanket/chair and enjoy an old-fashioned evening in the park with family and friends. In the case of rain, will be held in the Jermyn Community Center Gym, Jefferson Avenue.
Jessup
Rummage sale/basket raffle: Rummage sale and basket raffle, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Aug. 2 and 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church, 309 First Ave., LaSalle Academy Hall, Jessup, featuring bake sale and serving traditional ethnic foods.
Lackawanna County
Bus trip: AARP NEPA Chapter 3731 will host a shopper’s special bus trip to Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse on Aug. 23. Experience 40+ unique shops in a quaint, walkable village in Lancaster County. After shopping, dinner will be included at the Grand Smorgasbord at Hershey Farms. Cost is $99. Reservations: Carol, 570-468-9672, or David, 570-892-1619.
Mayfield
Pasta and meatball alfredo: St. John’s Cathedral takeout-only pasta and meatball alfredo dinner, Aug. 9, noon-3 p.m., St. John’s Center, 701 Hill St., $15/person, includes pasta and meatballs with homemade sauce, salad, roll and dessert. Tickets: Mott, 570-335-2128; Sandy, 570-876-3576; Sash, 570-466-8431; Joan, 570-254-6882; or the rectory, 570-876-0730. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door on the day of the dinner.
Regional
Troop formation event: Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa. troop formation event, July 21, 5-7 p.m., Lackawanna State Park Pine Pavilion, 1839 N. Abington Road, North Abington Twp. Gain information on starting your own troop, learn more about Girl Scouts and connect with other adults to start a troop. Girl Scout staff on site to answer questions and register you and your girl, fun crafts and activities with local troops, and goody bags for your girl. Snacks and drinks provided. Contact Marissa Pilato, 717-884-1268 or mpilato@gshpa.org.