Events promoted with our radio advertising on these stations:
FM: 95.3, DNH; 105.3, Classic Hits; 102.1, Thunder 102; 104.9, The River; 106.9 Rock 107; 94.3 The Talker & 100.1 ESPN Radio
AM: 1590, All News (CNN) and 1340 & 1400, The Game Network
February 28th
Beginning Gardener Workshops
This is the fourth workshop. We will walk you through the growing process step by step. With a little education, knowledge, and guidance, you will be growing your own vegetables this summer. Cost is $20.00 for all 4 workshops. Individual workshops are $7.00 each. Children under 18 are free. We will have door prizes at each workshop, and refreshments will be provided at no charge. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Please contact David Messersmith at 253-5970 ext. 4110.
March 3rd
Dessin FurrBall
Dessin Animal Shelter’s FurrBall is a paw-shaking, tail-wagging good time! Held at the Inn at Woodloch on March 3, the fundraiser includes fine dining, dancing and a live auction. All proceeds directly benefit the shelter and its programs. Tickets are available after 2/1/12 for $50 each at the Cat’s Pajamas Thrift Shop, Dessin Animal Shelter and Honesdale National Bank’s Corporate Center and Lake Wallenpaupack and Main Street branches.
Home-Made Soup & Bread Sale
The sale will be at The Friends of the Lake/Salem Library in Hamlin, from 4-6pm. Pre-orders can be placed by calling the Library before February 25th Quarts of soup-$6.00 each, and loaves of bread priced according to size. Soups available: Chicken Noodle, Split Pea, Beef ‘n’ Barley, 15-bean & Chili. You can call the library at 570-689-0903 for more information.
March 4th
Chili – Wing Cookoff
The 10th Annual Chili Wing Cook Off is scheduled for Sunday, March 4th, and all are urged to come out and sample, judge, and enjoy a great day!! The cookoff gets under way at high noon at the Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, until 4 pm. Come to Ehrhardt’s until 3 pm to be assured ample sampling is still available!! The Chamber is still accepting entrants, so don’t delay; contact the office today for a participation form. Email visit@lakeregioncc.com or call 570-226-3191. Tickets to “sample and judge” are $20 per person and are available in advance or at the door.
March 10th
Boyscout Troop 1 Dinner
Annual dinner will be at the Honesdale Presbyterian Chapel on 10th Street in Honesdale. The dinner will raise funds for scouting activities. The dinner is from 4:30 to 7:00 PM, and will be Eat In or Take Out. Tickets are $9.00 Adults & $5.00 for those aged 10 & under. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from Scouts or from Vicky Bryant at the HNB Corporate Center.
March 23rd
Western Wayne Baked Potato Dinner
A baked potato dinner with all the toppings! The dinner is at Western Wayne High School Cafeteria, from 5:30-7pm. Fluffy baked Russet Potatoes with hot topping of chili cheese sauce, and steamed broccoli. Cold toppings such as shredded cheddar, sour cream, crisp red onions, salsa, fresh green peppers, bacon bits and butter. Also included are a green salad, beverage and dessert. Tickets are $7.00 Per Person-take outs available, bring your own containers. The dinner will benefit the Western Wayne Band Parents Association.
Other Community Events
Crystal Cabin Fever
Annual indoor, interactive ice display, made of over 100 tons of ice – this year’s theme is African Safari. The exhibit is at Scuplted Ice Works in Lakeville, you can call (570) 226-6246, for more information.
February 24th
Pizza Sale
Pick up for the Pizza Sale at Christ Episcopal Church, Dundaff & Delaware Street, Forest City will be from 11-2 & 4-6 p.m. Call now to order 785-3425 or for more info.
February 25th
Basic Boating Safety Course
PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Center offering Basic Boating Safety Course at the learning center from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10 certificate fee payable to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission after class. Please bring your own lunch & snacks for the day. Must be 12 yrs. old or older. To register call 253-7001.
Square Dance
A “Square Dance” will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church Street, Hoensdale from 7 -10 p.m. Music by “Uphill String Band”. $8 per person, $15 per family. Light refreshments will be provided.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Lake Ariel Fire Company holding an All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner from 4 – 7:30 p.m. at the Fire hall, Rt. 191, Lake Ariel. Adults $7, Kids under 12 $4 and under 6 are free.
March 1st
Marcellus Shale Opportunities
A Panel Discussion on Marcellus Shale Opportunities for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs will be held at the University of Scranton, DeNaples Center, 4th Floor Reverend Bernard McIlhenny Ballroom from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This event is open to the public but ask you make a reservation by calling 941-7401.
March 2nd
Re-Opening of the Wayne County Art’s Alliance
The Grand re-opening of Wayne County Arts Alliance’s New office & classroom will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Jason Torrey Land Office, 812 Main Street, Honesdale.
March 3rd
Soup Dinner
The Lake Ariel Auxiliary will hold a Soup Dinner from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Ariel Fire Hall.
The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging schedule for the Senior Tax Assisance program is as follows: Honesdale Senior Center, Feb. 2, 9,16 or 23rd; March 1,8,15,22,29th, April 5th. Appointment are necessary, no walk-ins. The Hamlin Senior Center are: February 6,13,27th; March 5,12, 19 & 26th
Thursdays at 10 a.m. Mike Hededus has offered to provide pool lessons to interested participants at the Honesdale Senior Community Center. Also he is looking for experienced pool players to challenge on Tuesdays & Fridays from 11:30 – 4 p.m. Call Kathy at 253-5540 for more info.
Donations for West Pittston Library
Donations of gently used books of all kinds are being accepted on behalf of the West Pittson Library which suffered major losses during the Flood of 2011. Donations can be dropped of at the Woodforest National Bank located in the Honesdale Walmart or the Woodforest Branch located in Milford WalMart. For more info call 251-8730.
Bingo
Tuesdays – Texas #4 Fire Company holds BINGO every Tuesday evening at the firehall on Grove Street, Honesdale. Doors open at 5:30 with games starting at 6:30 p.m. Plenty of parking
Kick the Watt
Kick the Watt, a SEEDS 350 Project, will helpyou learn how to save on your electric bills & win valuable prizes. Free to participate. Just go to www.seedsgroup.net, click on kick the watt, sign up & you’re in.
Ballroom Dancing
Friday evenings – Ballroom dancing will be held Friday nights in the auditorium at Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church Street, Honesdale at 7 p.m. Learn to dance the Mambo, Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha & Tango. For more info contact BFRANCE@PTD.NET.