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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2011 PAGE 3C
GOOD EATS! Editor’s note: Please send news for this space by noon Friday to people@timesleader.com or by mail to Good Eats, The Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. The complete list of events can be viewed at www.timesleader.com by clicking Community News under the People tab.
Morgan T. Daniels Mackenzie J. Morreale Mackenzie Jean Morreale, daughter of Maria and Christopher Morreale of Hunlock Creek, is celebrating her first birthday today, Oct. 19. She is a granddaughter of Mary Saraceno-Wright, and Ann Marie and Michael Morreale, all of Dallas. She is a great-granddaughter of Joseph Saraceno, and Michael Morreale, all of Wyoming.
Morgan T. Daniels, son of Nicole Roland and Frank Daniels of Plymouth, is celebrating his third birthday today, Oct. 19. Morgan is a grandson of Alice and Ray O’Day, Plymouth, and Linda and Steve Warman, Larksville. He is a great-grandson of Marie Stubblebine, Ashley, Alice Roland, and the late Tom Roland Jr., Plymouth. Morgan has a sister, Keiarra, 9.
THIS WEEK: Oct. 19 to 25 Spaghetti and Pasta Dinner 46:30 p.m. every Thursday at St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox Church, 905 S. Main St., WilkesBarre. Menu includes a choice of five pastas and five sauces. Salad, dessert and beverages included. Takeouts available. Adults pay $7; $5 for children 5 to 12 years old; children younger than 5 years dine free. Call 824-1674 Thursdays. Annual Citrus Fruit and Cheesecake Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library until Nov. 21. Order at the library. Pick up orders 3-6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 10, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. All proceeds benefit the library.
Courtdale United Methodist Church selling pumpkin rolls Orders are being accepted until Nov. 5 for the annual pumpkin roll sale sponsored by Courtdale United Methodist Church. Pickup orders from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the church, 225 Courtdale Ave., Courtdale. Small rolls cost $8; $16 for large. Contact Marlene Holly, 287-7831, Donna Yaglowski, 287-1351, or any church member. Participants, first row, are Beverly Johnson, Roberta Trudgen, Donna Yaglowski, Marlene Holly and Susan Tomascik. Second row: Jean Jolley, Susan Pallone, Roxanne Peterson, Susanne Attanasio and Naomi Baker.
Mountain Laurel Lions holding pasta dinner
Family-Style Beef Dinner 4:306:30 p.m. Saturday, Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 5383 Main Road, Sweet Valley. All you can eat except dessert. Takeouts start at 4 p.m. Adults pay $8; $4 for children ages 6 to 11 years old; free for children 6 and younger. Proceeds benefit the fire company.
Brooke L. Garringer Allison A. Desciak Allison Alexis Desciak, daughter of Matt and Laura Desciak of Shavertown, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 19. Allie is a granddaughter of Robert and Ann Marie Popovitch, and Robert and Linda Desciak, all of Wilkes-Barre. She is a greatgranddaughter of Marion and the late Joseph Popovitch, and Charles and Helene Loftus, all of Wilkes-Barre. Allie has a sister, Julia, 5.
Brooke Lyn Garringer, daughter of Robert and Rachel Garringer of Wilkes-barre, celebrated her second birthday Oct. 17. Brooke is a granddaughter of Robert and Marlene Garringer, Trucksville, and Nathan and Shellee Thompson, Nanticoke. She is a greatgranddaughter of the late William and Betty Zeller, and Dorothy Thompson. Brooke has two sisters, Sierrya, 4, and Adyson, 3 months old.
Emalee Paige Woychio, daughter of Michael and Erika Woychio of Hanover Township, is celebrating her eighth birthday today, Oct. 19. Emalee is a granddaughter of Toshiko Stitzer and the late Gerald Stitzer, Plymouth, and the late Michael and Catherine Woychio, Hanover Township.
IN BRIEF KINGSTON: Grace Episcopal Church will hold its first Christmas Gala fundraising event from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2 in the nave of the church, 30 Butler St. All proceeds will aid outreach ministries including AA, Recovery Sunday, pet blessings, Pennies for Henry and youth and music ministries. Many of the area’s finest restaurants will provide food
Potato Pancake Sale and More, hosted by the Breslau Hose Company #5 Ladies Auxiliary, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Breslau Hose Company, 299 First St., Hanover Township. Potato pancakes, haluski, pierogi, clam chowder and homemade baked goods on the menu. All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Buffet 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Zion United Church of Christ, 40 W. Main St., Nanticoke. Tickets are $7 in advance; $8 at the door. Takeouts available. For tickets, call Gloria Graboske at 2626583. Family-Style Roast Pork Dinner and Bazaar 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Town Hill United Methodist Church, 417 Town Hill Road, Shickshinny. Adults pay $8; $3.50 for children younger than 10 years old. Takeouts available. Bazaar features new and handmade items and themed baskets. Call 864-2401 for more information. Annual Polish Dinner and Basket Raffle 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church, 17 Sheridan St., Heights, Wilkes-Barre. Adults pay $8; $4 for children 12 years old and younger at the door.
Julianne Potter Emalee P. Woychio
The Joseph L. Wroblewski Mountain Laurel Lions Club ( JLW ) will host its annual pasta dinner from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the West Wyoming Hose Company banquet hall, Shoemaker Avenue, West Wyoming. Adults pay $7.50 and $4 for children 12 years old and younger. Takeouts will be served from noon to 1 p.m. Tickets can be obtained by calling Karen at 8851650, club members, or at the door. Representatives, first row, are Charlene Poulos, president, and Michelle Dominick-Coffay. Second row: Kari Ann Iskra, Karen Daniels, Terry Milligan and Darlene Walkowiak.
Julianne Potter, daughter of Chuck and Bridget Potter, West Wyoming, is celebrating her third birthday today, Oct. 19. Julianne is a granddaughter of Jerry and Shirley Potter, West Wyoming, and Ray and Pat Lenahan, Forty Fort. She is a great-granddaughter of Rosemary Potter, Josephine Morio and Catherine O’Brien, all of Wilkes-Barre. Julianne has a sister, Katherine, 5.
for the event. Musical performances will be presented by Supplee Strings, the Wyoming Seminary Madrigal Singers, and Elvis impersonator Shawn Klush. A silent auction will feature Christmas wreaths donated by local businesses, gift baskets and other merchandise. Cost is $50 per person in advance or $60 at the door. For reservations or more information, call Nancy Pleskatch, church secretary, at 287-8440.
Clam Chowder Sale 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Kingston American Legion Post 395, 386 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. New England and Manhattan style chowders cost $3 bowl when dining in. Takeouts are $4 per pint; $8 per quart. Proceeds benefit American Legion children and youth programs. For more information, call 287-8343. 53rd Annual Chicken Barbecue, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Plymouth, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Plymouth National Guard Armory, U.S. Route 11, Plymouth. One half chicken, baked potato, refreshments and dessert included. Takeouts available; containers provided. Donation is $8. All proceeds will benefit community service projects. David Yefko, president, is the chairman.
Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library selling fruit, cheesecakes The Friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library are sponsoring their annual citrus fruit and cheesecake sale through Nov. 21. Order forms have been mailed to regular customers, and new customers can order at the library. Pickup fruit orders from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 9 and 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 at the library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. All proceeds benefit the library. Friends at last year’s distribution, from left, are co-chair Mary Lou Grant, Ann Russin, Duane Dicker, co-chair Pam Allardyce, Kathy Simpson, Jane Kishbaugh, president Kay Simons and past president Jill Kryston. p.m. Sunday, West Wyoming Hose Company, banquet hall, Shoemaker Avenue, West Wyoming. Adults pay $7.50; $4 children 12 years and younger. Takeouts served noon-1 p.m. Buy tickets from Karen at 885-1650, club members, or at the door.
Homemade Roast Beef Dinner sponsored by the Little Sisters of the Poor and catered by Stirna’s Restaurant, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Holy Family Residence, 2500 Annual Pasta Dinner, sponsored by the Joseph L. Wroblewski Moun- Adams Ave., Scranton, in honor of longtime Holy Family volunteers tain Laurel Lions Club (JLW), 1-5
Bill Gerrity and the late Harold Jordan. Takeouts available. Mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, applesauce, rolls apple pie à la mode and beverages included. Entertainment by Stacey Velez, a raffle and bake sale with homemade scones and chocolate chip cookies are planned. Adults pay $10; $6 for children 10 years old and younger. Buy tickets from Jackie Galvin, 570-343-4065, or at the door. All proceeds will help care for the elderly poor at the residence. Breakfast Buffet 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sunday, Noxen Volunteer Fire Company Fire Hall, Stull Road, Noxen. Adults pay $7.50; $4 for children younger than 12 years old.
FUTURE Pierogi Sale orders are due by Oct. 26. Pickup orders 2-5 p.m. Nov. 1, church hall, St. Michael’s Church, Church and Winter streets, Old Forge. Cost is $5 per dozen. Call Dorothy, 562-1434, Mary, 586-2632, Sandra, 457-9280, or the church hall, 457-2875.
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