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Through December 28, 2008. A Child's Christmas in Wales. Thursday though Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM. Christmas is as much about traditions and memories as it is about celebration. Attending a BTE holiday show is far more than just the production itself: it's a holiday tradition, a memory in the making. Dylan Thomas’ memories of his own childhood Christmas, where eccentric aunts and uncles come to dinner and the house is filled with song and the smells of (burned) turkey. Special holiday matinees on Friday, November 28, Saturday, November 29, and Saturday, December 27 at 2:00 PM. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, 784-8181 http://www.bte.org
Through December 13, 2008. The Monday after Thanksgiving is a day hundreds of thousands of hunters in the Commonwealth wait all year to celebrate. It is the day the sportsmen wallop the whitetails! Hunters must wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange on the head, chest and back and are not allowed to hunt, chase or disturb deer with a firearm within 150 yards of any occupied building without the occupant's permission.
December 4, 2008. The German Heritage Society of the Susquehanna Valley will hold its December monthly meeting on Thursday from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Degenstein Library, 40 South Fifth Street, Sunbury. The public is invited to join members and guests as they celebrate the Christmas Traditions of the Germans and the German Americans. Members and guests are asked to bring ornaments to hang on a tree, decorations to set around the room, treats and recipes to enjoy, music to sing or play, and stories of Christmas traditions to share. Come help transform the meeting room into a German American Christmas wonderland. Christmas refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact GHSSV President Jeff Sheaffer, 374-7730.
December 5, 2008. Clothing giveaway 5-7 PM at the Benton United Methodist Church. Angel food orders will also be accepted.
December 5-7, 2008, Tree Fest. Friday, 5 PM to 9 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday,noon to 5 PM.Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-5PM. Hundreds of trees decorated by local organizations make a magical Christmas scene. Trees donated to families in need. Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, at the Caldwell Consistory,
December 5-6, 2008. This is the weekend for the Breath Of Heaven, a Christmas-musical production pby the North Mountain Community in the village of Central at the North Mountain Fire Co. grounds. I had a chance to take a look at the outdoor set for the live-nativity production Monday. When combined with beautiful music, live animals, and original costumes, this free production should be very enjoyable. And our fine upstream neighbors are throwing in complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and bonfires. Gather your family, friends and neighbors to witness the Christmas story first hand! It takes place at 7 PM. For more information, call 925-2034.
December 6, 2008. Clothing giveaway 9 AM to noon at the Benton United Methodist Church. Angel food orders will also be accepted.
December 6, 2008. Learn how to keep birds coming back to your feeders year after year during a program from 2-3 PM Saturday at PPL’s Montour Environmental Preserve. Dick Hess, noted nature photographer, will lead this program that will explore the various food sources and feeders that birds enjoy. Learn more about the various birds that visit your feeders as well as native plants that help to attract them. The program, which is free and great for all ages, will be held at the Environmental Education Center. For more information and directions, contact the preserve at 570 437-3131.
December 6, 2008. Stefania Luciani Binnick will draw portraits at Black Bear Pottery and Fine Art Gallery on Saturday, December 6, in Benton. Head to www.binnick.com for more information about the 255 Main Street location of this lovely gallery, or visit the web site of the gallery at http://blackbearpottery-finearts.com/ or call 570 925-1000. This is a great place to do holiday shopping for pottery and artwork while supporting local arts.
December 6, 2008 through January 3, 2009. Christmas Boulevard, 6 PM to 10 PM. A mile-long car tour on Market Street with animated characters, lights and music. Say hello to Santa. Market Street, Berwick.
December 6, 2008. The Jubilate Choir, under the direction of Alan Hack and Steve Lindenmuth, piano, will present its fourth annual Christmas Cantata entitled Canticle of Christmas. Performances will be held on Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 N. Market Street, Bloomsburg. Admission is free and a time of fellowship and refreshments will be held following each performance. For additional information, contact the church office at 784-4515.
December 6-7, 2008. Holiday open house at the Ol' Country Barn from 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be free refreshments, door-prize drawings, free gifts and great holiday shopping. Call925-6295 for additional information.
December 7, 2008. North Mountain Fire Company, village of Central, will serve breakfast 7 AM. to noon.
December 7, 2008. The Benton Christian Church will hold a hymn sing at 7 PM.
December 7, 2008. The Jubilate Choir, under the direction of Alan Hack and Steve Lindenmuth, piano, will present its fourth annual Christmas Cantata entitled Canticle of Christmas. Performances will be held on Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 123 N. Market Street, Bloomsburg. Admission is free and a time of fellowship and refreshments will be held following each performance. For additional information, contact the church office at 784-4515.
December 9, 2008. Catawissa Military Band, 7 PM. Concert at the Gazebo, Columbia Mall, 387-4909
December 11, 2008. To be announced. The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 PM. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 256-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612.
December 11, 2008. The Country Cultivators meet at the Cambra home of Dorothy Barchik, 864-3239.
December 16, 2008. The food bank will include toys for the children at the December Food Bank. If you would like to help with this, please give Shirley Fulmer a call at 925-2936. The cost is $5 per toy. Carolyn Beach will have cookies and coffee or tea to give to the receipents at the December Food Bank on December 16. Anyone who can help with cookies, please call Carolyn at 925-2371.
December 17, 2008 to April 29, 2009. Session II. An Introduction to pottery conducted by Sandra J. Tranor of Black Bear Pottery, Main Street. This class is for adults or children (11 and up). Meeting in a pottery studio setting, this is a beginning class in hand building with clay where students will experience basic forming methods used to create pottery. The class will stress the safety issues of working with various glazes, materials and equipment in preparation for more advanced lessons. Expect to get dirty, so participants are asked to bring an apron or old shirt. Classes to be held on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8 PM, the first class of each session will be held at The Center, with the remaining classes at the Pottery School located at 210 McHenry Alley, Benton. Cost is $130 for members and $150 for non-members per session. At The Center, 925-0163
December 18, 19 and 20, 2008. A Night in Bethlehem Christmas Program, 6 PM to 8 PM, Benton U.M. Church. As soon as you pass through the "Gate of Bethehem," your family will travel back to this ancient city. You'll taste, see and smell what daily life was like when Jesus was born.
December 20, 2008. Angel food order pickup, Benton.
December 20, 2008. Christmas party at The Center.
December 20, 2008. Oak Ridge Boys at F. M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre.
December 21, 2008. The Rev. Al Lumpkin will present the annual music program at the Benton Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening, December 21, at 7 The musical group, String Theory, will be featured. Jeanie Lumpkin will play banjo and guitar, and Al will play guitar and mandolin. Jeremy Lumpkin will play bass. Warren Fisher is a retired professor of Economics at Susquehanna. and built the autoharps Rev. Lumpkin plays. Warren will play guitar and autoharp. Ann Fisher, Warren's wife, is a retired economics professor at Penn State and plays mountain dulcimer and autoharp. Judy Ellis plays hammered dulcimer. Judy is retired from Admissions at Bucknell University. The program is open to the public.
December 25, 2008. There will a preview meeting at 5 PM for "Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University" at the Benton Christian Church. Interested people can view the video and sign up that night for a cost of $94 for the kit, (couples need only one kit). Classes will start on January 11 at 5 PM and run for 13 weeks.
January 4, 2009. North Mountain Fire Company, village of Central, will serve breakfast 7 AM. to noon.
January 6-February 3, 2009. The "Baby’s Clap Club” with Moms class is a wonderful way for babies ages 7-12 months to grow up. Long before babies can talk they have control over their hands. Teaching them to sign enhances baby's ability to communicate with parents and caregivers as well as provides a foundation for language development and understanding. Class meets on Tuesdays from 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM. Cost is $25 for members and $32 for non-members per session. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 12 children in this class. At The Center, 925-0163.
January 6-February 3, 2009. The Magic Cookery Class will teach children (ages 3 to 8) to create their own real edible cookies and cupcakes. The recipes of these edible treats originate from children stories that are read and discussed in class. The preparation of the cookies and cupcakes does not require the use of any sharp items or a hot oven. Recipes do not include milk, eggs, or peanuts. The creative activities will stimulate the child's cognitive, physical and social development. Class meets on Tuesdays with children meeting at 3 PM to 3:45 PM, ages 3 to 5, and 4:10 PM to 4:55 PM for children ages 6 to 8. Cost is $37 for members and $45 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163.
January 7-February 4, 2009. Preschool Gymnastics & Tumbling is an exciting challenge for children from the age of 4 to 6 interested in gymnastics; it introduces them to floor exercises, balance-beam moves and springboard techniques. The purpose of this program is to teach children the fundamentals of gymnastics and train them to know and control their bodies and build positive relationships to physical activity. Class meets on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 9:45 AM. Cost is $30 for members and $38 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes.
January 7-February 4, 2009. Pre-school picassos is a great way for children to improve their attention, work ability and discipline, also to create their own arts and crafts. With this program the children will learn many of life's invaluable skills: imagination, creativity, self-expression and aptitude to use a scissors, handling paper and fabric patterns, deciphering project instructions and generally learning to work with beans, pencils, paint, brushes without having to worry about the mess. They will learn elements of art such as line, color, form, texture, shape and space. Class meets on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM for children that are 3 years from going into Kindergarten; 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM for children 2 years from going into kindergarten; and from 12:30 PM to 1:15p PM for children going to Kindergarten next year. Cost for the class is $37 for members and $45 for non-members per session. The cost includes all materials and supplies. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163
January 8, 2009. Weight Watcher meetings will be Thursday evenings at the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center with weigh-in starting at 6:30 PM and a meeting at 7 PM. The first night, the leader will hand out the materials and information needed to follow the program. The eight-week session begins January 8 and runs through February 26, 2009. This is an "At Work" program; memberships are closed after the second week which would require participants to wait until the next session to start. Current, prepaid members of Weight Watchers in Columbia County can join this group and receive a refund from the other group. Members outside Columbia County must pay the local fee.
January 8, 2009. Richard Urban, To Be Announced. The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 PM. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 256-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612.
January 8-February 5, 2009. The Let's make Believe Class will help children ages 3 to 6 years to find and learn many of life's valuable skills: imagination, creativity, self-expression and aptitude. Activities are from puzzles to puppets, plus, play food, magnetic activities, music, magic, and more. All of the world is a stage for young theater enthusiasts! Children discover the fun of role playing, dressing in costume and making props. Perfect for children who love pretend play and have an active imagination! Class meets on Thursdays with children meeting from 2 PM to 2:45 PM that are 2 years from entering kindergarten, and 3 PM to 3:45 PM for children that are going to go to kindergarten next year. Cost is $30 for members and $38 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163. At The Center, 925-0163
January 8-February 5, 2009. September 25-October 23, 2008. The "Soft Toys to Sew" class is a great class for children to improve their attention span, self-discipline, and also, to create their own toys. This program exposes children to many of life's invaluable skills, such as imagination, creativity, and self-expression. The class teaches children to carefully use a needle and scissors, handle patterns, decipher project instructions, and generally coming to grips with working with fabric without worrying about the sewing part. Class meets on Thursdays from 4 PM to 4:45 PM Cost is $40 for members and $52 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163
January 11, 2009. Class on "Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University" at the Benton Christian Church at a cost of $94 for the kit, (couples need only one kit). Classes will start at 5 PM and run for 13 weeks.
January 14, 2009. American Red Cross Blood Drive, The Center.
January 21, 2009-March 4, 2009. Session III. A young potter's class for ages 5 to 10 instructed by Sandra J. Tranor. Learn to create with clay or just come to “play in the mud”. Students will make various articles each week as they learn about pottery. All materials are supplied, except each student should bring an old shirt or apron to wear over their clothes as they work with clay. Classes to be held on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 5 PM and will be held at The Center. Cost is $60 for members and $ 72 for non-members per session. At The Center, 925-0163
January 22-25, 2009. The 21th Annual Early Bird Sports Expo will be held at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Exit 232 off I-80. Hours are Thursday 4 PM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM.
January 26, 2009. The next regular meeting of the Council will be at 7 PM at the Benton United Methodist Church.
January 26, 2009-February 16, 2009. "Yoga for Health: Focus on winter weather moves." The winter season poses special challenges to our overall health and well being. This four-week workshop will teach practices that enhance circulation and energetic flow when the temperatures dip. (Please note that you don’t need to be flexible to practice yoga, but you should not be in an acute phase of injury or illness.) At The Center, 925-0163.
January 26-February 16, 2009. YOGA FOR HEALTH: FOCUS ON WINTER-WEATHER MOVES. The winter season poses special challenges to our overall health and well being. This 4-week workshop will teach practices that enhance circulation and energetic flow when the temperatures dip. (Please note that you don’t need to be flexible to practice yoga, but you should not be in an acute phase of injury or illness.) At The Center, 925-0163.
January 29, 2009. The rodeo meeting will be at the Benton Township building at 7 PM.
February 1, 2009. North Mountain Fire Company, village of Central, will serve breakfast 7 AM. to noon.
February 7, 2009, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. "Animals and Their Tracks." Winter is a time when tracks in the snow provide clues to an animal’s habits. But tracks are only a part of the story of winter survival. Learn about how different animals cope with winter survival. Delve into the natural history and winter ecology of some of Pennsylvania’s animals and take a look at the tracks and other clues they leave behind. If there is snow on the ground, an optional walk outdoors will follow the program. PPL Montour Preserve, PPL Montour Preserve, 700 Preserve Road, Danville. For more informatoin, call 437-3131.
February 7, 2009 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Learn about groundhogs. Meet a groundhog. Enjoy special crafts and activities. The Children's Museum, 2 West 7th Street, Bloomsburg. For more information, call 389-9206 or go to www.the-childrens-museum.org
February 9, 2009 from 10 AM to 9 PM. Representatives from local non-profit organizations provide information on their organizations, activities and opportunities to get involved. Columbia Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg. Call 387-4909.
February 12, 2009. Bill Kashatus,“An Immortal Splendor – The 1853 Wilkes-Barre Fugitive Slave Case.” The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 PM. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 256-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612.
February 13, 2009, 8 PM. Simone on Simone, a singer, song writer and performer, Simone will perform music from her big band tribute. Bloomsburg University, 400 E 2nd Street, Bloomsburg. Call 389-4409.
February 14, 2009. Valentine's Day dance at The Center.
February 19, 2009: 4 PM to 8 PM. Art Walk. Fine artists exhibit original work in paint, clay, fiber, sculpture, photography & more. Meet the artists, shop for artwork, enjoy refreshments and live music. Downtown Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg. Call 784-2522.
February 22, throughu March 1, 2009, 10 AM to 9 PM. Area race car enthusiasts show off their cars throughout Columbia Mall, 225 Columbia Mall Drive, Bloomsburg. Call 387-4909.
February 24-March 24, 2009. The "Baby’s Clap Club” with Moms class is a wonderful way for babies ages 7-12 months to grow up. Long before babies can talk they have control over their hands. Teaching them to sign enhances baby's ability to communicate with parents and caregivers as well as provides a foundation for language development and understanding. Class meets on Tuesdays from 1:45 PM to 2:15 PM. Cost is $25 for members and $32 for non-members per session. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 12 children in this class. At The Center, 925-0163.
February 24-March 24, 2009. The Magic Cookery Class will teach children (ages 3 to 8) to create their own real edible cookies and cupcakes. The recipes of these edible treats originate from children stories that are read and discussed in class. The preparation of the cookies and cupcakes does not require the use of any sharp items or a hot oven. Recipes do not include milk, eggs, or peanuts. The creative activities will stimulate the child's cognitive, physical and social development. Class meets on Tuesdays with children meeting at 3 PM to 3:45 PM, ages 3 to 5, and 4:10 PM to 4:55 PM for children ages 6 to 8. Cost is $37 for members and $45 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163.
February 25-March 25, 2009. Pre-school picassos is a great way for children to improve their attention, work ability and discipline, also to create their own arts and crafts. With this program the children will learn many of life's invaluable skills: imagination, creativity, self-expression and aptitude to use a scissors, handling paper and fabric patterns, deciphering project instructions and generally learning to work with beans, pencils, paint, brushes without having to worry about the mess. They will learn elements of art such as line, color, form, texture, shape and space. Class meets on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM for children that are 3 years from going into Kindergarten; 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM for children 2 years from going into kindergarten; and from 12:30 PM to 1:15p PM for children going to Kindergarten next year. Cost for the class is $37 for members and $45 for non-members per session. The cost includes all materials and supplies. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163
February 25-March 25, 2009. Preschool Gymnastics & Tumbling is an exciting challenge for children from the age of 4 to 6 interested in gymnastics; it introduces them to floor exercises, balance-beam moves and springboard techniques. The purpose of this program is to teach children the fundamentals of gymnastics and train them to know and control their bodies and build positive relationships to physical activity. Class meets on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 9:45 AM. Cost is $30 for members and $38 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163
February 26-March 8, 2009. The Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida. There are over 5,000 acres of strawberries produced by some 2,600 farms, but the festival is also famous for citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine and other related products. One of our favorite stories from Plant City came about when a farmer was hauling manure and his truck broke down. A woman passing by asked what he was going to do with all the manure. The farmer replied that he was going to put it on his strawberries. The woman nodded her head for a moment, then said, "I may not be too bright, but I put whipped cream on mine."
February 26-March 26, 2009. September 25-October 23, 2008. The "Soft Toys to Sew" class is a great class for children to improve their attention span, self-discipline, and also, to create their own toys. This program exposes children to many of life's invaluable skills, such as imagination, creativity, and self-expression. The class teaches children to carefully use a needle and scissors, handle patterns, decipher project instructions, and generally coming to grips with working with fabric without worrying about the sewing part. Class meets on Thursdays from 4 PM to 4:45 PM Cost is $40 for members and $52 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163
February 26-March 26, 2009. The Let's make Believe Class will help children ages 3 to 6 years to find and learn many of life's valuable skills: imagination, creativity, self-expression and aptitude. Activities are from puzzles to puppets, plus, play food, magnetic activities, music, magic, and more. All of the world is a stage for young theater enthusiasts! Children discover the fun of role playing, dressing in costume and making props. Perfect for children who love pretend play and have an active imagination! Class meets on Thursdays with children meeting from 2 PM to 2:45 PM that are 2 years from entering kindergarten, and 3 PM to 3:45 PM for children that are going to go to kindergarten next year. Cost is $30 for members and $38 for non-members per session and includes all materials and equipment. A minimum of 4 children and a maximum 8 children in these classes. At The Center, 925-0163.
March 1, 2009. North Mountain Fire Company, village of Central, will serve breakfast 7 AM. to noon.
March 4-March 14, 2009. The Florida Strawberry Festival with more than 5,000 acres of strawberries produced by some 2,600 farms, but the festival is also famous for citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine and other related products.
March 8, 2009. Daylight time begins on this day and ends on November 1.
March 9-March 30, 2009. YOGA FOR HEALTH: BETTER BREATHING WITH YOGA. Breath work has recently become newsworthy. More and more research is being done that shows that many of our degenerative illnesses can be slowed down and even reversed by changing the way we breathe. This four-week hatha yoga series will teach basic yoga postures and relaxation techniques with an emphasis on techniques that bring awareness to and improve breathing. At The Center, 925-0163.
March 11, 2009-April 22, 2009. Session IV. A young potter's class for ages 5 to 10 instructed by Sandra J. Tranor. Learn to create with clay or just come to “play in the mud”. Students will make various articles each week as they learn about pottery. All materials are supplied, except each student should bring an old shirt or apron to wear over their clothes as they work with clay. Classes to be held on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 5 PM and will be held at The Center. Cost is $60 for members and $ 72 for non-members per session. At The Center, 925-0163
March 12, 2009. Dinner Meeting at Pickett’s Charge Restaurant 6. The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 256-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612. Tim Smith will speak on the “Farms of Gettysburg—the Fields of Battle."
March 14, 2009. St. Patrick's Day party at The Center.
March 28-29, 2009. The Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center will sponsor the second annual antique show and appraisal. The hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday's hours are 11 AM to 4 PM. The Center will have quality antiques to display and sell. John A. Shuman, III, will again appraise items brought in by customers. Mr. Shuman has authored nine collector books and well donate one for a door prize. There will also be a grand prize of a one-year individual membership. Admission is $3. Appraisals $3 each. The show will take place at 42 Community Drive, Benton. Individuals wishing to contact The Center should address correspondence to P. O. Box 305, Benton, PA 17814.
April 5, 2009. North Mountain Fire Company, village of Central, will serve breakfast 7 AM. to noon.
April 9, 2009. Danielle Richards, "Women during the Civil War (Irish Immigrants Draft Riots)" The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 PM. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 256-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612.
April 14, 2009. T he date that Microsoft will end support for Windows Operating System XP. From that date on, questions directed to Microsoft about XP will be answered, but the answer will cost you. The downloading of critical security patches for XP is expected to remain free. Many users prefer Windows XP to the Vista operating system and there are ways of buying a new computer with XP in lieu of Vista loaded.
April 18, 2009. The annual meeting of the Columbia County Historical & Genealogical Society at the Ridge Street UMC, Almedia.
April 26, 2009. Village Sampler at The Center.
May 3, 2009. North Mountain Fire Company, village of Central, will serve breakfast 7 AM to noon.
May 14, 2009. George Turner will be the guest speaker. The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 PM. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 256-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612.
May 19, 2009. American Red Cross Blood Drive, The Center.
June 11, 2009. Nick Duvall, Federal Cavalry Presentation (outdoors). The Wyoming Valley Civil War Roundtable. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Daddow-Isaacs American Legion, Route 415 Memorial Highway, Dallas, Pennsylvania. Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month, September through June, at 7 PM. For more information, please contact Maureen Follmer (570) 356-4413 or Reese Pelton (570) 675-5790, or write to WVCWRT, Box 613 Dallas, PA 18612.
June 26 through Saturday, July 4, 2009. Millville Carnival.
July 2-5, 2009. O.A.T.S. Bluegrass Festival, Back Home in Benton, PA.
July 7-11, 2009. The Lightstreet Carnival is July 7-12, 2008. The Lightstreet Carnival. In 2009, assuming the same week, would be July 7-11.
July 14-19, 2009. Benton Rodeo.
July 17-25, 2009. Orangeville Carnival. The Orangeville Carnival is ALWAYS, the last FULL week in July! This year the carnival is July 18-26, 2008. The carnival ALWAYS ends on the last Saturday in July.
July 25-26, 2009. Fishingcreek Heritage Days. Benton. A community celebration of the events often referred to as the Fishingcreek Confederacy.
July 26, 2009. Vesper services at the Benton Town Park.
July 27 through August 1, 2009. Benton Carnival. Water battle & parade August 1, 2009
July 31-August 14, 2011. Patterson Grove Camp Meeting.
August 1-15, 2010. Patterson Grove Camp Meeting.
August 2-16, 2009. Patterson Grove Camp Meeting.
October 18, 2009. The first anniversary of the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center.
September 26-October 3, 2009. The Bloomsburg Fair.
November 1, 2009. Daylight time end.
March 1-March 11, 2010. The Florida Strawberry Festival with more than 5,000 acres of strawberries produced by some 2,600 farms, but the festival is also famous for citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine and other related products.
March 3-March 13, 2011. The Florida Strawberry Festival with more than 5,000 acres of strawberries produced by some 2,600 farms, but the festival is also famous for citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine and other related products.
March 1-March 11, 2012. The Florida Strawberry Festival with more than 5,000 acres of strawberries produced by some 2,600 farms, but the festival is also famous for citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine and other related products.
February 28-March 10, 2013. The Florida Strawberry Festival with more than 5,000 acres of strawberries produced by some 2,600 farms, but the festival is also famous for citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine and other related products.
