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Published: Saturday, October 04, 2008
Updated: Thursday, October 2, 2008 6:11 AM EDT

CLUBS

AMICI RESTAURANT, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: Friday, Paul LaBelle Trio; Saturday, Chris Gratz.

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, Viewmont Mall, Dickson City: Wednesdays, Tony Vergnetti.

AUGUSTINE’S CLUB 17, 518 N. Main St., Old Forge: Thursdays, Millennium.

BILLY B’S, 138 Smith St., Dunmore: Friday, Jim McLaughlin and Jeremy Twist; Tuesday, DJ Honey Do.

DAV, 516 Storres St., Dickson City: Friday, The Shoreliners.

E STREET PUB AND EATERY, 223 W. Market St.: Friday, DJ Karaoke with Missy; Saturday, Plastic Trigger Finger.

GYPSIES NIGHTCLUB AND LOUNGE, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono: today, Who Knows Band; Friday, Led Foot; Saturday, Cashmere; Sunday, Stanky and The Cadets and Mark Mack Orchestra.

HARRY AND BILLY’S RESTAURANT, 1829 Bundy St.: Fridays, SoloTu.

JJ BRIDJES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Friday, The Big Three; Saturday, Wandering Aloud.

LABS FROSTED MUGS, 1369 Adams Ave., Dunmore: Thursdays, open mike with Fud.

MANHATTAN DRIVE JAZZ CLUB, Holiday Inn Scranton East, 200 Tigue St., Dunmore: Saturdays, The Girlz; Wednesdays, Tony Costa Trio.

NEW PENNY, 1827 N. Main Ave.: Friday, Reinvest; Saturday, Limerence.

RIVER ROCK HIDEAWAY, 110 Coxton Road, Old Forge: Saturday, 2 for the Road.

SCRANTON WISECRACKERS CLUB, Clarion Hotel, Meadow Avenue: Wednesdays, open mike.

STATE STREET GRILL, 114 S. State St., Clarks Summit: Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Group.

STATIC NIGHT CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Thursdays, DJ karaoke with Deborah; Friday and Saturday, DJ Karaoke with Music Sensations.

TRAILSIDE INN, Route 11, Factoryville: Thursdays, Gypsy Park.

WELLINGTON’S, 926 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit: Friday, John Phillips Duo; Saturday, Retro Rocket.

WHISTLES PUB AND EATERY, 126 Franklin Ave.: Thursdays, karaoke with Tony Piazza; Friday, M-80; Saturday, The SilenTreatment; Sundays, karaoke.

MUSIC

BACKSTREET BOYS: tickets on sale Friday; Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $39.50/$49.50.

MUSICIANS PROTECTIVE UNION FREE CONCERT: The Continentals, Saturday, WWI Veterans Park, Jermyn, 2 p.m.

JOHN COATES: Sunday, 7 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, $15/$5. 343-7271.

DIE FLEDERMAUS: La Voce, Sunday, 3 p.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, $10.

ANGELS OF HARMONY: Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Grace Reformed Episcopal Church, 104 Laurel Drive, free. 346-2762.

WE: featuring Wycliffe Gordon and Eric Reed, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, free.

ELTON JOHN: Oct. 18, Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza.

BARBERSHOP SHOW: featuring Northeasters Barbershop Chorus, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Honesdale High School, $10/$5. 685-1554.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION CONCERT: “Spirit of Orthodoxy,” Oct. 19, 6 p.m., St. Michael’s Orthodox Church, Jermyn. 876-1893 or 646-8261.

ROBERT DALE CHORALE: “Time Pieces,” Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Church, Wilkes-Barre; Oct. 26, 3 p.m., St. Matthew’s Church, 425 Jefferson Ave.; “Joyeux Noel: A French Christmas,” Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, 232 Wyoming Ave.; Dec. 7, St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre.

SWEENY-STAVESKEY CLASSICAL GUITAR DUO: Oct. 26, 3 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, $10.

SUNDAY MUSIC FESTIVAL: featuring seven bands, buffet and cash bar, Oct. 26, 1 to 8 p.m., St. Mary’s Center, Mifflin Avenue, $20, benefits senior citizens. 344-5656 or 969-1300.

AC/DC: Oct. 28, Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $92.

PANIC AT THE DISCO, PLAIN WHITE T’S AND THE CAB: Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $35.

HALLOWEEN OLDIES BLAST FROM THE PAST: featuring The Poets, Frankie & The Corvettes, The Mudflaps, Judy Jaymes and more, Nov. 1, dinner at 6 p.m., Convention Hall, 1073 Oak St., Pittston Twp., $35. 343-2429 or 457-2808.

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON JAZZ BAND: Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, free.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: Nov. 5, 4 and 8 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $39.50/$49.50.

GENERATIONS SING!: Catholic Choral Society and University of Scranton Concert Choir, Nov. 9, 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Cathedral, Wyoming Avenue and Linden Street, free.

BOB WEIR & RATDOG: Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, $39.50.

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON SYMPHONIC BAND: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, free.

ANI DIFRANCO: Nov. 15, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center.

STAGE

ARMS AND THE MAN: Electric Theatre Company, today, 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m., Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St.

CLUE: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Main Street, Duryea, $12. 457-3589.

DEATHTRAP: Friday, Saturday and Oct. 10-11, 7 p.m.; Sunday and Oct. 12, 3 p.m., J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton. 455-2188 or 454-5451.

PUPPETEER TOM KNIGHT: Friday, doors at 6 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road, $15 in advance/$20 at the door per family. 586-8191 ext. 2.

THE SHADOW BOX: Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts, Marywood University.

ALTAR BOYZ: Saturday, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB: Saturday, 11 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

WHAT A STITCH! MUSICAL COMEDY FOR QUILTERS: Saturday, 11 a.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock, $5.

THE HOUSEKEEPER: Lakeside Players, Oct. 10-12 and 17-19, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m., Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville, $12. 226-6207.

MAMA’S NIGHT OUT: Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL: Broadway Theatre League of NEPA, Oct. 14-16, 7:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $40/$45..

JERRY SEINFELD: Oct. 23, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, $64/$79.

JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL: Oct. 23-25, 8 p.m., Phelps Student Center, Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, $10. 585-9000.

JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL: Actors Circle, preview performance Oct. 23, 8 p.m., $8/$10/$12; Oct. 24 through Nov. 2, Thursdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, $10/$12/$15.

THE LAST THOUGHTS OF GINO MERLI: Scranton Public Theatre, Oct. 24-26 and 31 and Nov. 1-2, Fridays and Saturdays, 8:15 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Olde Brick Theatre, rear 128 W. Market St., $10.

RED HERRING: University of Scranton Players, Oct. 24-26 and Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Joseph M. McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts, University of Scranton.

STOMP: Broadway Theatre League of NEPA, Oct. 24, 8 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2 and 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $25.50/$36.50/$47.50.

HAUNTED! MIND MYSTERIES AND THE BEYOND: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 7 p.m. through October, Houdini Museum, 1433 N. Main Ave., $35. 383-1821.

THE MEN OF MAH JONGG: Electric Theatre Company, Nov. 5 through 23, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m., Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St.

AESOP’S FABLES: Nov. 8, 11 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

THE WIGGLES: Nov. 9, 1:30 and 5 p.m., Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, $18-$38.

AMERICAN HOMICIDOL: Nov. 14-23; Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m., Corner Bistro Dinner Theater, 76-78 S. Main St., Carbondale, $26. 282-7499.

PYGMALION: University of Scranton Players, Dec. 4-6, 8 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2 p.m., Joseph M. McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple.

CHRIS BARNES’ IMPROV PLUS SKETCHES: Fridays, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $10.

ART

NORTHEASTERN PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: today through Oct. 8; opening reception Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

THE TWILIGHT OF THE GORILLA: by Bob Ziering, today, Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts, Marywood University.

ECHOES OF SUMMER: photography by Erin Nissley, opening reception Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; through October, Starbucks, The Mall at Steamtown.

ON THE STREET: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROLFE ROSS: through Friday, Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton.

HOWARD TRAN: sculptures and drawings, through Friday, Linder Gallery, Keystone College, LaPlume.

PET ART: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., St. Luke’s Church, Wyoming Avenue.

SHOPPES AND SHOWS AT ELM PARK: featuring artists reception, sales and displays of mixed media, Friday, 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE: photography by Lina Mann and Jim Cook, opening ceremony Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m., Art Gallery 408, Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant.

HARVEST OF THE QUILTS IX: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School, $5.

DREAMS FROM BROOKLYN: WELCOME TO THE INNER SANCTUM: by Nino Infante, opening reception Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.; through Dec. 27, Lizza Studios, 155 Bridge St., Tunkhannock.

ARTISTS SUPPORT ARTISTS: silent auction of regional artwork, through Sunday, Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St.

REGIONAL ART EXHIBITION: through Sunday, Hazleton Art League, 225 E. Broad St., Hazleton.

JAN HENNING: opening reception Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m.; through October, EMCA Gallery, Tunkhannock.

GLENBURN TWP. ANNUAL ART SHOW: art show and sale featuring original paintings by local artists, artists reception Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m.; on display through Dec. 11, Glenburn Twp. Building, 3110 Waterford Road.

TIM ARNOLD, SILHOUETTE MAN: Wednesday and Oct. 9, Monogram Muse, 210 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

MARTIN’S CREEK ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, State Street, Nicholson.

IT HAPPENED HERE: photographs by Francis Cape, opening reception Oct. 11, 3 to 5 p.m.; through Dec. 7, Suraci Gallery, Marywood University.

NEPA REGIONAL ART 2008: Oct. 11 through Nov. 21, Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton and Mahady Gallery, Marywood University.

2008 ARTISTS’ OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND: self-guided tour of 19 locations throughout Susquehanna County, Oct. 11-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 278-2479 or visit www.artiststour.com.

WILLIAM CHICKILLO, EARL W. LEHMAN AND NANNETTE M. BURTI: through Oct. 12, Skylake Gallery, Route 407, Fleetville.

FIFTEEN YEARS OF ART: EXHIBIT OF CHIGIRIE: by Joan Mead-Matsui, through Oct. 24, Everything Natural, Clarks Summit.

LETTERS TO SALA: through Oct. 28, Harry & Jeannette Weinberg Library, University of Scranton.

THERESA CROWLEY: through October, Sense and Serendipity Gallery, Dushore.

ART IN BLOOM: by Lucille Norella, through Nov. 4, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, Route 435, Moscow.

ALLEN CROTHAMEL: opening reception Nov. 7, 5 to 7 p.m.; through Dec. 17, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, Route 435, Moscow.

URBAN NATURE: WORKS BY UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Dec. 1-12; public reception Dec. 5, 6 to 8 p.m., Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton.

TOOLS IN MOTION: WORK FROM THE HECHINGER COLLECTION: through Dec. 22, Everhart Museum, Mulberry Street.

FANTASY TOOLS: STUDENT ART AT THE EVERHART: through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

100 YEARS: THE DELAWARE, LACKAWANNA AND WESTERN RAILROAD’S SCRANTON PASSENGER STATION: through December, Steamtown National Historic Site.

JOAN MEAD-MATSUI: Chigirie: Japanese torn paper collage art, ongoing exhibit, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center, 100 Adams Ave.

WILLIAM CHICKILLO: paintings on permanent display, Mount Airy Casino and Resort, Mount Pocono.

BILL WOELKERS: First Liberty Bank & Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.

STAR GALLERY: members’ art exhibit, first Friday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m., temporary location, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel.

FIRST FRIDAY: artwalk, first Friday of every month, 6 to 9 p.m., downtown Scranton galleries.

ETC.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN’S LIBRARY EVENTS: 520 Vine St.: First Friday Art Exhibit: Memory Boxes of the Holocaust, Friday, 6 to 8 p.m.; Spooky Tales with Larry Sceurman, Sunday, 2:30 p.m., ages 6-12; American Girl: Meet Molly, Oct. 11, 2:30 p.m., ages 7-12; Clue Tournament, Oct. 15, 6 p.m., ages 8-12; drawing class, Oct. 18, 2:30 p.m., ages 9-12; Bat Exploration, Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m., all ages; Share a Mystery, Share a Sundae, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m.; Wii Tournament, Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m., ages 9-12; Molted Mysteries: Mystery Puppet Show, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m., all ages; Make Your Own Maltese Falcon, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m., ages 3-5; Mystery Party, Oct. 29, 6 p.m., ages 8-12; Halloween Dance Party, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., ages 7-12; Halloween Party for Little Ones, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.

ANNUAL PUMPKIN FALL FESTIVAL: featuring corn maze, crafters and entertainment, Friday, Saturday and Oct. 10-11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rohrbach’s Farm Market, Bakery and Gift Shop. 365-2597 or visit www.rohrbachsfarm.net.

SCRANTON READS: ONE CITY, ONE BOOK EVENTS: “The Maltese Falcon”: The Speakeasy featuring The Bog Swing Band, Friday, 8 to 11 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $5; family scavenger hunt, Saturday, noon, begins at Albright Memorial Library; book discussion groups: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Nazareth Hall, Marywood University; Oct. 15 noon, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center; Oct. 16, 6 p.m., Anthology New and Used Books, 515 Center St.; Oct. 16, 6 p.m. and Oct. 27, 11 a.m., Albright Memorial Library; Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Valley Community Library; Nov. 13, 6 p.m., Abington Community Library; film screening, Oct. 9, 7 p.m., Nazareth Hall, Marywood University; bus trip to National Museum of Crime and Punishment, Oct. 18, departs 6:30 a.m.; murder mystery play, Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Albright Memorial Library; murder mystery crime walk through downtown Scranton, Oct. 25, 6 p.m.; film noir series, Tuesdays through October, 6 p.m., Lackawanna County Children’s Library. 348-3000 Ext. 3043.

BIG BAND OF NEPA MEETING AND DINNER DANCE: featuring music by “King Henry and the Showmen,” Friday, 6 p.m., Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre, $24 members/$28 nonmembers. 654-1027.

SQUARE DANCING WITH THE ABINGTON ALLEMANDERS: Friday, Oct. 17 and 31, 7 to 9 p.m., Factoryville Fire Hall, College Avenue, $5. 586-4162.

OKTOBERFEST: featuring German beer and food and music by The Schutzengiggles, Friday and Saturday, 6 to 11 p.m., St. Mary’s Center, Mifflin Avenue, $30/$15, benefits St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church. 343-5151 or 342-8429.

AUTHOR LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING: featuring “Good Catholic Girls: How Women are Leading the Fight to Change the Church,” by Angela Bonavoglia, Saturday, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Anthology New and Used Books, 515 Center St.

WALKWAY THROUGH OUR PAST: featuring local historical sites, hands-on displays and demonstrations, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston.

INDIAN CLASSICAL DANCE: Saturday, 5 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, $25. 689-9494.

TIMMY’S TOWN CENTER FUNDRAISER: featuring auction of children’s furniture painted by local students, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Saturday, 7 p.m., State Street Grill, 114 S. State St., Clarks Summit, $100. 585-5590.

TUNKHANNOCK ENDLESS MOUNTAINS NATURE CENTER EVENTS: benefit featuring music by Jimmy Welch Trio, refreshments and other activities, Saturday, $30; morning bird walks, first Saturday of every month; nature crafts, second Wednesday of every month. Visit www.emnconline.org.

ROCK-A-THON: featuring raffles, games, music and refreshments, Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Holy Family Residence, benefits Little Sisters of the Poor. 343-4065 or 313-0772.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EXCURSION SEASON: Tobyhanna, Saturday and Oct. 11, 19 and 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Moscow, Oct. 5, 12, 18 and 26, 1 to 3 p.m.

BUDDY WALK: Sunday, 2 p.m., Abington Heights High School, Clarks Summit, benefits Down Syndrome Support Group of NEPA.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY: pet blessing by the Rev. Peter D’Angio, Sunday, 2 p.m., 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit; N.E. HOG benefit ride, Sunday, registration 9:30 to 11 a.m., departs from Electric City Harley Davidson, Dickson City; Barb Lampman’s Dog-a-Thon, Oct. 11, The Mall at Steamtown; Halloween Parade, Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Humane Society, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit; Bark at the Moon, Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m., Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel; Holiday Gala with music by Exact Change, Dec. 13, Hilton Scranton and Conference Center.

LUPUS LOOP 5K WALK/RUN: Sunday, Nay Aug Park, registration at 9 a.m., begins 11 a.m.; Oct. 19, Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, $25, benefits Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania.

ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY EVENTS: bead bash, Tuesday, 6 p.m.; Conversations in our Community, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.; Kirsten’s patchwork party, Oct. 18, 1 p.m.; Humphrey Bogart Film Festival, Oct. 20 and 27, 6 p.m.; Haunted Library, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.; creative pumpkin carving, Oct. 29, 3 p.m., West Grove Street, Clarks Summit.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE EVENTS: Raingardens, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Art in Nature: Wildflowers in Paper, Oct. 11, 9 to 11 a.m.; Camouflage and Mimicry, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.; Art in Nature: Wildflowers on Paper, Oct. 25, 9 to 11 a.m.; Home Brewed Biodiesel, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.; Climate Change, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.; Art in Nature: The Shapes of Nature, Nov. 8, 9 to 11 a.m.; Wildlife in Winter, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.; What’s Your Ecological Footprint? Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., Covington Twp. 842-1678.

OUTDOOR PROGRAMS WITH NATURALIST JANE FRYE: senior citizen’s outing to Skytop, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.; tree walk at Lake Scranton, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.; Mount Minsi hike, Oct. 19, 9:15 a.m.; senior citizen’s outing to Hidden Springs, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.; Choke Creek hike, Nov. 9, 9:15 a.m.; Mocanaqua Cliffs hike, Nov. 16, 9:15 a.m.; Mount Yeager hike, Nov. 23, 9:15 a.m. 343-5144.

IT’S ALL IN THE GAME: Oct. 9, Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel; Oct. 23, Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre, 6 to 9 p.m., $40, benefits Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. 941-7984 or 970-6543.

FALL FESTIVAL: featuring music by The Lost Ramblers and the McWilliam Brothers Band, Oct. 11-12, 5 to 11 p.m., Thornhurst Volunteer Fire and Rescue, River Road, $8.

START! HEART WALK: Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m., PNC Field, Moosic, benefits American Heart Association. 822-6247.

STEPHENS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER: Oct. 15, noon, Country Club at Woodloch Springs, benefits Historic White Mills Fire House. 253-1185.

LOURDESMONT DREAM VACATION FUNDRAISER: reception featuring live music and drawing for “The Blue Danube Vacation,” Oct. 16, Amici Restaurant, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, $100, benefits children at Lourdesmont. 585-6481 or 585-6420.

HALLOWEEN PAWRADE: Oct. 18, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Nay Aug Park.

THE BUTTERFLY GUY: featuring Rick Mikula, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, ages 5 and up, free.

ST. VLADIMIR UKRAINIAN GREEK CATHOLIC PARISH CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION BANQUET: Oct. 19, following 2 p.m. liturgy, St. Mary’s Center, Mifflin Avenue, $40/$25/children 3 years and under, free. 342-5834.

LACKAWANNA AUDUBON SOCIETY FALL EVENTS: Lenape Children’s Circle, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., PPL Environmental Learning Center, Route 6, Hawley; saw-whet owl banding, Oct. 19-25, 8 p.m., call Bob, 676-9969; Audu-bonding, Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m., call Kathy, 253-9250; Christmas bird count, Dec. 13, 5 a.m. to noon, call Barbara, 253-2364.

ENDLESS MOUNTAINS INNKEEPERS OPEN HOUSE: Oct. 19, noon to 5 p.m. For maps, visit www.inns-em.com.

ALBRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS: ghost hunters, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.; Socrates Cafe, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m., 500 Vine St.

OCTOBERFEST BEER TASTING: Oct. 23, 6:30 to 10 p.m., Parish Center, Dunmore, benefits Habitat for Humanity of Lackawanna County.

AUTUMN AUCTION: Oct. 24, cocktails and silent auction, 6 p.m.; live auction, 7 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., benefits the parish.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE RACES: Oct. 25, 6 p.m., St. Rose Family Center, Church Street, Carbondale, $7, sponsored by Carbondale Trinity Club. 282-3040 or 282-0441.

TUESDAYS ON CENTER STREET: Western European Day, Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m., 500 block of Center Street.

GUIDED DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS: weekends through October, meets 11 a.m., Lackawanna College, Vine Street, sponsored by Lackawanna Historical Society, $3. 344-3841.

CELTIC NEW YEAR PARTY: featuring music by The Irish Balladeers, Nov. 8, 8 p.m., 20th Ward Social Club, $20.

TASTE OF THE TOWN FUNDRAISER: Nov. 9, 4 to 7 p.m., St. Rose Academy, Mayfield, benefits Marian Community Hospital.

THOMAS G. CUPILLARI ’60 ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY: fall lectures and observatory sessions, Wednesdays and Fridays through Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., Route 107, LaPlume.

25TH ANNUAL ARTISANS’ MARKETPLACE: Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road.

VILLA CAPRI CRUISERS: cruise night, third Wednesday of every month, Damon’s Grill, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit; third Friday of every month, McDonald’s, Route 590, Hamlin.

IRISH CEILI DANCES: second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Studio J, 341 Broad St., Waverly, $5.

MONTAGE MOUNTAIN CLASSICS CAR CRUISES: McDonald’s, South Side Shopping Center, second Friday of the month through September, 6 to 10 p.m.; Johnny Rockets, Moosic, third Saturday of the month through September, 5 to 9 p.m.

COAL CRACKERS CRUISERS CAR CLUB: cruise nights, first Friday of the month, 6 to 9 p.m., Advance Auto, Route 6, Carbondale.

ADVENTURE GAMES ALL-NIGHTERS: featuring Dance Dance Revolution, Karaoke Revolution, console game systems and more, last Saturday of every month, 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., Adventure Games, 917 Kmart Plaza, Scranton-Carbondale Highway, Dickson City.