Wednesday, November 5
•Child Birth Education Classes, Pike County Family Health Center, Rt. 739, Lords Valley.  4-wk. series; meets Wed. evenings until 11/26.  1-866-275-5318 to register.
•Coat Drive: Clean, gently used or new coats are being collected at the Century 21 Select Group offices in Tyler Hill and Honesdale.  All sizes needed.  Coats will be distributed 12/6 and 1/10. 
•“PA's Forests:  Challenges and Opportunities” and Annual meeting of the Wayne Co. Cooperative Extension Association, doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., Central UM Church, Honesdale.  $13, payable at door, includes dinner.  Reserve at 253-5970 x 4001 by Nov. 3
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Story Time for Children (3-6 yr. olds), 10:30 a.m., Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620
•TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 5:45 p.m. weigh-in, 6:45 meeting, St. Vincent's School, Cliff St., Honesdale.  www.tops.org
•TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 meeting, Beach Lake UM Church, Milanville Rd., Beach Lake.  www.tops.org
•Yoga, 6 p.m., Northern Wayne Community Library, 11 Library Rd., Rt. 370, Lakewood.  Call the library for details.  798-2444

Thursday, November 6
•All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, Rt. 670, Bethany.  Adult $7, Child (under 12) $4.  Tickets available at the door.
•Beginning Japanese, 6:30-7:30, Wayne Co. Public Library, Main St., Honesdale.  Free; registration required.  253-1220 or tschwarz@waynelibraries.org
•Celtic Thunder, 8 p.m., Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre.  970-7600   www.wachoviaarena.com •“Child Observation Level 2 - Unit 1:  Observing Young Children's Development,” 7-9 p.m., Pike Co. Admin. Bldg., 506 Broad St., Milford.  $5/person.  Must pre-register. 296-3400
•New student orientation for the free classes at Northampton Community College, 9-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-8 p.m., 616 Main St., Honesdale.  New students of the college's free classes must pre-register and attend a morning or evening orientation.  251-9335 for info on free classes offered.
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Tai Chi Class, 1 p.m., North Pocono Senior Center. 842-6727

Friday, November 7
•Dingmans Ferry 4-H Horse Club Group 1 meeting, 6:30-8 p.m., Rock Ridge Ranch, Rt. 739, Dingmans Ferry.  296-3400 for more info.
•Family Bingo, 6 p.m., Western Wayne High School Cafeteria, Rt. 296 north of Lake Ariel.  Admission $2, ages 4 &  up.  Twelve regular games & three specials. 689-0903
•Open-Closet, 3-7 p.m., Covenant Reformed Church, 47 S. Church St., Carbondale.  All free to help the community.  Donations accepted.  282-6400  for more info.
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Story Time for Children (birth to 3 yrs.), 10:30 a.m., Hawley Public Libray, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620

Saturday, November 8
•3rd Annual Holiday Craft & Shopping Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Honesdale High School Gym, Terrace St., Honesdale. Over 40 vendors.  Proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Assoc. and Devereux Pocono Center.  Bake sale to benefit Honesdale H.S. cheerleading squad.  251-8787
•AA Meeting, P.O.D.  Group (Positively Open Door), 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 2nd floor meeting room, Church & 9th St., Honesdale.
•Annual Bazaar, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Carbondale. Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon, downstairs.
•Annual Chicken BBQ, 4-6 p.m., White Mills UM Church, Rt. 6, White Mills.  Drive thru takeout only.  $9; please order by Oct. 19.  226-5005 or 253-1954 (Betty)
•Back Porch Boys, 7-10 p.m., Pine Mill Community Hall, 919 Pine Mill Rd., near Lookout.  Sponsored by the Pine Mill UM Church.  Free will offering.  Bring an instrument to join in.  224-8500
•Bonus Tour of 2nd & 3rd floors, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Grey Towers, Milford (behind Apple Valley Restaurant).   $Fee.  296-9630 www.greytowers.org
•Chamber Music Concert, Kopelman String Quartet, 5:30 p.m., Great Hall, Grey Towers, Milford (behind Apple Valley Restaurant).  $Fee. www.greytowers.org  296-4299
•Close Encounters with Birds of Prey, 10 a.m., Bethany Public Library, 8 Court St., Bethany.  Six live raptors.  Reservations required; limited seating.  253-4349
•Craft Fair & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Damascus Community Center, Conklin Hill Rd., Damascus. Refreshments available from 4-H; 50/50 raffle.  Benefits the Community Center.  729-8320
•Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-???, First Presbyterian Church, 76 Salem Ave., Carbondale.  Sponsored by the Presbyterian Women.  Baked goods, Silent Auction, Flea Market, Christmas booth with Handmade Crafts, & Coffee Shop.
•Fall Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, with Bag Sale 12:30-2 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 107 7th St., Honesdale.  Sponsored by the Women of St. John's.  Many items.
•Fellowship Together Luncheon, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church St., Honesdale.
•Flea Market at Wayne County Fairgrounds, Rt. 191, Honesdale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 570-322-SHOP or www.shopwayne.net
•Northern Wayne Fire Co. Turkey Raffle, 7 p.m., Fire Hall, Lakewood.  Raffles, food, card tables, and games. 
•Open-Closet, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Covenant Reformed Church, 47 S. Church St., Carbondale.  All free to help the community.  Donations accepted.  282-6400  for more info.
•Penny Social, starts at 3 p.m., numbers drawn at 5 p.m., and Evening of Fun, starting at 7 p.m., Beach Lake Fire Hall. In memory of Roger Hector Sr.; $10 donation for Evening Event.  Raffles, 50-50's, face painting, door prizes, buffet, & music by DJ Kevon.  729-7178
•Poor Mans Supper, 4-7 p.m., Ledgedale Vol. Fire Hall, Goose Pond Rd., Ledgedale.  Over 20 varieties of homemade soups.  Adult $6, Child $3.  Sponsored by Ladies Auxiliary.
•Roast Beef Dinner by Boy Scout Troop 1, 4:30-7 p.m., Honesdale Presbyterian Chapel, 10th St., Honesdale.  Dine in or take outs available.  Adult $8, Child (10 & under) $4.  Tickets at door. 
•Roast Beef Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., Hemlock Grove UM Church, 491 Roemerville Rd., Greentown.  Adult $9, Child (to 12) $5.  Take outs are available.
•Safe Drinking Water Seminar, 10 a.m.-noon, Shohola Twp. Bld., 159 Twin Lakes Rd., Shohola.  Free through donation by Davis Chant Realtors.  Must pre-register by 11/4.  296-3400
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea

Sunday, November 9
•Bake Sale, 7-9 a.m., St. Mary Magdalen Church, Church St., Honesdale.  Sponsored by Court St. Martin #418, Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
•Bonus Tour of 2nd & 3rd floors, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Grey Towers, Milford (behind Apple Valley Restaurant).   $Fee.  296-9630 www.greytowers.org
•Bridal Show, 1-4 p.m., Best Western Inn at Hunt's Landing, Rt. 6 & 209, Matamoras.  $6 if pre-registered; $10 at door.  Benefits the American Cancer Society. 491-2400
•Chicken BBQ, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (drive thru take-outs only), Browndale Fire Hall, Rt. 247, Marion St., Browndale.   Tickets $7, sold in advance only, available at Ros-Al Floral, Kitty's Crafts, Butch's and Machek Fuel Sales.  Benefits the Browndale Fire Co. 
•Free Nature Program with Naturalist John Serrao, “A Late Autumn Walk”, 2 p.m., Tobyhanna State Park, Rt. 423 (exit #8 off I-380).  Meet at boat launch parking lot.  894-8336
•Love For Lynn, 1-7 p.m., Backdraft Restaurant and Bar, 1256 Hamlin Hwy. (Rt. 590), Lake Ariel.  $10, includes food & live music.  Cash bar available.  Benefits Lynn Salvati who recently underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. 
•Roy Book Binder and The Young Geezers, 7:30 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abinigton Rd., Waverly.  Presented by PocoNotes.  $25/door; $20/advance at 888-800-7626 or www.NEPATickets.com.
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Special Mass, 7:30 a.m., St. Mary Magdalen Church, Church St., Honesdale, for the deceased members of Court St. Martin #418, Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
•WCAA's Sunday Night Cinema: Before Sunset (2004), 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 32 Commercial St., Honesdale.  $5 donation.  253-6850 www.WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org

Monday, November 10
•Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., The Inn at Woodloch.  Sponsored by Woodloch Pines.  All donors will receive a loaf of fresh-baked bread.  www.givelife.org or 1-800-448-3543 to make an apt.
•Memorial Service for Deceased Members of Court St. Martin #418, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, 7 p.m., meeting room of St. Mary Magdalen Church, Church St., Honesdale.  Regular monthly meeting will follow.
•Southern Wayne Business & Community Assoc. meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Library of Lake & Salem Twp.  Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, November 11
•Archbald Notre Dame Club monthly meeting, 8 p.m., Kenny's Pub, 153 Spruce St., Archbald.  New members welcome.  702-6672 (Jim Kobeski) for information.
•Bingo, 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., Texas #4 Fire Co., Grove St., Honesdale.  253-0782
•Bingo, 7 p.m., doors open 5 p.m., Shohola Vol. Fire Co., 325 Rt. 434, Shohola 559-7525
•Friends of Bill Ogden Benefit:  Dinner & Silent Auction, take outs 2-5 p.m., sit down dinner 5-8 p.m., Grace Bible Church, Dunmore (behind Sheetz).  Adult $8, Child $5.  342-5651
•Greater Scranton Area Roaring Ramblers Toastmaster Meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Allied Services Community Room, 475 Morgan Hwy. (via the Moffatt Dr. entrance), Scranton.  587-0232 or 222-5405 www.toastmasters.org
•Single Seniors meeting, 5-7 p.m., Banquet Room, Cordaro's Restaurant, Rt. 6, Honesdale.  253-6428 for more info.
•Story Time for Children (3-6 yr. olds), noon, Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620
•Veteran Celebration at Steamtown National Historic Site, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown Scranton.  Entrance fees waived today for  all veterans, members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families.  340-5204

Wednesday, November 12
•Amateur Astronomy Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Wayne Co. Public Library, 1406 Main St., Honesdale.  Dress warmly; you will be outside for part of the evening.  Register for the class at 253-1220.
•Autism Support Group Meeting, 6 p.m., Wayne Co. Public Library, 1406 Main St., Honesdale. Babysitting services available at meeting if call ahead.  689-7825
•Energy Conservation Toolbox (with an energy audit expert), 6-7:30 p.m., PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Rt. 6 (next to high school), Hawley.  Free; must pre-register.  251-6196 
•Full Moon Walk, 7-9 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Ledgedale.  Free.  Meet at the Visitor Center.  689-9494  www.lacawac.org
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Story Time for Children (3-6 yr. olds), 10:30 a.m., Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620
•TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 5:45 p.m. weigh-in, 6:45 meeting, St. Vincent's School, Cliff St., Honesdale.  www.tops.org
•TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 meeting, Beach Lake UM Church, Milanville Rd., Beach Lake.  www.tops.org
•Yoga, 6 p.m., Northern Wayne Community Library, 11 Library Rd., Rt. 370, Lakewood.  If interested, call the library for details.  798-2444

Thursday, November 13
•Beginning Japanese, 6:30-7:30, Wayne Co. Public Library, Main St., Honesdale.  Free; registration required.  253-1220 or tschwarz@waynelibraries.org
•Evangelist Singers, Charlie and Carol Reed, 7 p.m., Cortez United Methodist Church, Cortez Rd.  Free-will offering.  698-9385 (Lissette) for more info.
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Tai Chi Class, 1 p.m., North Pocono Senior Center. 842-6727

Friday, November 14
•Alert Hook & Ladder  Co. #2's Annual Turkey/Capon Raffle  Party, 7 p.m., Firehouse, 222 Willow Ave., Honesdale.  Turkey/capon raffles, door prizes, & free refreshments.
•Annual “Christmas Bazaar,” 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., St. John's, upper & lower levels, Hill St., Mayfield.  876-0730 or 254-6882
•Lakeside Players present “Dealt A Deadly Hand” dinner & show event, doors open 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30, with the show following, Lemnitzer Armory, Tryon St., Honesdale.  $25/ticket includes buffet dinner and show.  Benefits Co. A's Family Support Group.  253-2420
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Spaghetti Dinner, 5-8 p.m., Ladore Conference Center, South St., Waymart.  Adult $10, Student $5, Under 5 free.  Benefits WW Student Elizabeth Henry (People to People Leadership) Silent Auction & Bake Sale, also.  488-9699
•St. John's Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., St. John's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 706 Hill St., Mayfield.  Homemade ethnic foods, crafts, vendors, baked goods.  876-0730 or 254-6882
•Story Time for Children (birth to 3 yrs.), 10:30 a.m., Hawley Public Libray, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620


Saturday, November 15
•4-H Shutterbugs Photography Club Field Trip, 10 a.m.-noon, meet at Childs Park parking lot, Dingmans Ferry.  296-3400 for more info.
•AA Meeting, P.O.D.  Group (Positively Open Door), 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 2nd floor meeting room, Church & 9th St., Honesdale.
•Annual “Christmas Bazaar,” 11 a.m. & 7 p.m., St. John's, upper & lower levels, Hill St., Mayfield.  876-0730 or 254-6882
•Bonus Tour of 2nd & 3rd floors,  1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Grey Towers, Milford (behind Apple Valley Restaurant).   $Fee; reservations required for groups of 10+.  296-9630 www.greytowers.org
•Craft Fair and Flea Market, Camp Speers Eljabar YMCA, Rt. 739, Dingmans Ferry.  828-2329
•Fellowship Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 31 Erie Ave., Narrowsburg.  Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.  Also, bake sale, Rada cutlery, white elephant table.  845-252-3919
•Fellowship Together Luncheon, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 201 10th St., Honesdale
•Flea Market at Wayne County Fairgrounds, Rt. 191, Honesdale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 570-322-SHOP or www.shopwayne.net
•NorthEast Social Dance Club Dance, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Disabled American Veteran's Hall, 516 Storres Ave., Dickson City.  www.northeastsocialdanceclub.com
•St. John's Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., St. John's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 706 Hill St., Mayfield.  Homemade ethnic foods, crafts, vendors, baked goods.  876-0730 or 254-6882
•The Housekeeper, presented by The Lakeside Players, 7:30 p.m., Union Dale Hall, Rt. 171 & Skyline Dr., Union Dale.  $15/ticket.  226-6207 for reservations.  www.lakesideplayers.net
•Victorian/Civil War Ball, 7-11 p.m., the Hide Out Lodge, Lake Ariel.  Afternoon workshop class from 1-3 p.m.; refreshments at 9 p.m.  $20/person; student $7.50.  Cash bar available.  Formal attire requested, but not necessary.  Sponsored by Top Hats and Lace.  689-9835

Sunday, November 16
•Annual “Christmas Bazaar,” 11 a.m. & 3 p.m., St. John's, upper & lower levels, Hill St., Mayfield.  876-0730 or 254-6882
•Bonus Tour of 2nd & 3rd floors,  1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Grey Towers, Milford (behind Apple Valley Restaurant).   $Fee.  296-9630 www.greytowers.org
•Free Nature Program with Naturalist John Serrao, “A Walk to the Wetlands”, 2 p.m., Gouldsboro State Park, Rt. 507 (exit #13 off I-380).  Meet at parking lot #4.
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•St. John's Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., St. John's Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 706 Hill St., Mayfield.  Homemade ethnic foods, crafts, vendors, baked goods.  876-0730 or 254-6882
•The Housekeeper, presented by The Lakeside Players, 3 p.m., Union Dale Hall, Rt. 171 & Skyline Dr., Union Dale.  $15/ticket.  226-6207 for reservations.  www.lakesideplayers.net
•Turkey Party, 7:30 p.m., Ledgedale Vol. Fire Co., Goose Pond Rd., Ledgedale.  Great prizes, free refreshments.  Everyone welcome.
•WCAA's Sunday Night Cinema: Fight Club (1999), 7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Community Room, 32 Commercial St., Honesdale.  $5 donation.  253-6850 www.WayneCountyArtsAlliance.org


Monday, November 17
•Drinking Water Protection Program, 3-5 p.m. or 6-8 p.m., St. Rose Academy Bld., Rt. 6, Mayfield.  For landowners near gas well drilling activity.  Must pre-register.  281-9495 (Alana) or mailbox@lccd.net

Tuesday, November 18
•Audiobook Download Class, 3 p.m., Lake Salem Library, Rt. 191, Hamlin.  How to search NetLibrary and download to computer & MP3 player.  Free; registration requested at 689-0903
•Bingo, 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m., Texas #4 Fire Co., Grove St., Honesdale.  253-0782
•Bingo, 7 p.m., doors open 5 p.m., Shohola Vol. Fire Co., 325 Rt. 434, Shohola 559-7525
•Blood Drive, 12:30-6:30 p.m., Lemnitzer Armory, Tryon St., Honesdale.  Sponsored by Masonic Lodge of Honesdale.  www.givelife.org or 1-800-448-3543 to make an apt.
•Family History Seminar, 7 p.m., Bethany Library, 2nd floor, Rt. 670,Bethany.  Presented by the Bethany Historical Society.  Learn to research your historical roots.  Free.  253-2536 (Fern)
•Milford 4-H Bowmasters Club meeting, 4:30-6 p.m., Archery Adventure, 301 E. Harford St., Milford.  Anyone interested in this or any 4-H club, call 296-3400 or PikeExt@psu.edu for info.
•Single Seniors meeting, 5-7 p.m., Banquet Room, Cordaro's Restaurant, Rt. 6, Honesdale.  253-6428 for more info.
•Story Time for Children (3-6 yr. olds), noon, Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620


Wednesday, November 19
•Compassionate Friends (Wayne Co. Chapter) meeting, 7 p.m., 2nd floor Conference Room, Wayne Memorial Hospital, 601 Park St.,  Honesdale.  Topic: Dealing with the Holidays. 
•Quilting Presentation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wayne Co. Public Library, 1406 Main St., Honesdale.  “Grandma's Flower Garden” quilting block.  For info on items to bring and to register:  253-1220
•“Scranton Limited” short train rides, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 2:15 p.m., Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton.  $Fee.  340-5200  www.nps.gov/stea
•Story Time for Children (3-6 yr. olds), 10:30 a.m., Hawley Public Library, 103 Main Ave., Hawley.  226-4620
•TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 5:45 p.m. weigh-in, 6:45 meeting, St. Vincent's School, Cliff St., Honesdale.  www.tops.org
•TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m. weigh-in, 6:30 meeting, Beach Lake UM Church, Milanville Rd., Beach Lake.  www.tops.org
•Yoga, 6 p.m., Northern Wayne Community Library, 11 Library Rd., Rt. 370, Lakewood.  If interested, call the library for details.  798-2444