Haiti benefit concert set
HONESDALE – A folk and jazz music concert has been arranged to benefit the Haiti earthquake victims. The “Honesdale Helps Haiti” concert, at Grace Episcopal Church, 827 Church Street, is scheduled Sunday, January 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. (snow date, Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m.).
Three local musicians will perform: Janet Burgan, Stephen Faubel and Kazzrie Jaxen.
A $10 donation is asked. All proceeds will be sent to Episcopal Relief @ Development. For information, call the church office at 253-2760.
‘Open mic’ night benefits skate park
HONESDALE—Paulies, on Park Street in Honesdale, is holding an open mic night Saturday, January 16 to benefit the proposed skate park in Honesdale.
There’s no charge to attend the event, which runs from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight, but donations for the skate park will be gratefully accepted. This is the first of such events to be held the third Saturday of every month at Paulies.
For more details, contact Mindy Petriello, skate park coordinator, at 470-2382.
Orchid Society invites public
HONESDALE – Anyone interested in orchids is invited to attend the second meeting of the Northeastern Wayne Orchid Society.
You will learn that orchids are not a fussy houseplant as you were once told. We will discuss plant care and maintenance and encourage you to bring in your problem plants for diagnosis. There will be plants offered for sale, plant raffles as well as door prizes.
They meet on the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Honesdale. The next meeting is on January 21.
Chicken dinner supports troops
HONESDALE – Laurel’s Coffee Grinder, 526 Main St., Honesdale, is planning a special chicken dinner to benefit troops deployed overseas. The dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Have chicken with potato, vegetable, salad, rolls and butter, beverage and dessert. Al of the proceeds will benefit the troops. For information, call (570)253-4774.
March for Life bus trip
HONESDALE – A bus trip is planned from the Hoesdale area for the 34th annual March for Life. The trip, on Friday, January 22, is hosted by the Wayne-Pike Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life.
Buses will leave at 5 p.m. near McDonald’s Restaurant at the Route 6 Plaza, Texas Township. The march is in Washington, D.C. The buses will return at approximately 11 p.m. The cost is $5 a person.
The check, made payable to Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Wayne-Pike Chapter, should be sent with name, address and phone number, to Judy Rimlinger, 613 Long Ridge Rd., Hawley, PA 18428. For information call 226-4407.
Hamlin bingo hours
HAMLIN – The time for bingo on Sunday at Hamlin Fire & Rescue has changed for the winter. Bingo is held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. (doors open at 1 p.m.). For more information, call 689-3420. New hours will be announced in April.
VFW hosting steak dinner
HONESDALE – VFW Post 531, 736 Main St, Honesdale will have a steak dinner on Saturday January 16, 5- 7 p.m.. Cost of dinner will be $15.00/person. Call 253-5373 for tickets or information. Please purchase tickets by January 10. Take outs are available. This dinner is open to the general public.
Join the Big Band Society
TAYLOR – The Big Band Society of Northeast Pennsylvania is accepting applications for membership for 2010. Call Glenn Smith at 457-5009 or write him at P.O. Box 313 Taylor, PA 18517.
Lupus group on holiday break
REGION – The Wayne/Pike Lupus Support Group will not meet in November and December due to the Holidays. If you have any questions, call the Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania at 1-888-995-8787.
Overeaters Anonymous meetings
CALLICOON, NY- Overeaters Anonymous meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Church Rectory, Route 97, Callicoon. Free. Call (845)482-5280 for information.
EMS sells street safety signs
HONESDALE - If you have recently received notice of an address change and you want to be sure you can be located in an emergency, Honesdale EMS has Street Safety signs available for a cost of $25.00 if picked up, and $30.00 if shipped. They are large and highly reflective with numbers on both sides. Call Honesdale EMS TODAY at 253-2911 to order your sign.
Coin club invites new members
HONESDALE - The Honesdale Coin Club meets at the Wayne County Visitors Center, 303 Commercial St., Honesdale, the last Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. New members are always welcome. Call Bob Salvato at 253-9005 for more information.
‘Toddler Time’ every Tuesday
WAYNE COUNTY - The Wayne County Family Center is hosting “Toddler Time” every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. For information or to register, please call 251-4352.
Free clothing available
BEACH LAKE - The S.D.A. Community Service Center is open on the first and third Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Rt. 652 & Dunn Road west of Beach Lake.
The Center has free clothing, household items, etc., available to anyone in need. For more information call Gloria Frechen at 253-3769 or Barbara Donatelli at 224-8017.
Lupus support group meets
REGION - Wayne/Pike Counties area monthly lupus support group meeting is held every fourth Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Wallenpaupack Area High School. Attendance is free and reservations are not required. For more information, please call 1-888 995-8787, (570)226-4557 x3016 or visit www.lupuspa.org.
Single Seniors meet Tuesdays
HONESDALE - Single Seniors will be meeting every Tuesday, 5 to 7 p.m. in the private banquet room at Cordaro’s Restaurant, Route 6, Honesdale. For information call 253-6428.
