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Looking for updated e-mail & snail mail addresses for the Honesdale High School alumni class of 1978. Please e-mail frandiron@yahoo.com

Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce Annual Gas Grill Promotion underway. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased from a member, at the chamber office or the Lake Wallenpaupack Branch of The Honesdale National Bank. Proceeds benefit chamber activities like the annual fireworks display over Lake Wallenpaupack. For more information, call 226-3191 or www.hawleywallenpaupackcc.com.

Fellowship Luncheon held on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and last Saturday of each month at the Grace Episcopal Church (entrance facing the Dime Bank) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come and have a free meal and fellowship with others. There is not an age limit. It's fun to share a meal and to talk to others.

Volunteers are needed for the Historic House Tour on Saturday, June 28. Event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in homes on and near the North Main Street residential neighborhood. All tasks have the option of a morning shift (9:45 to 1) or an afternoon shift (12:45 to 4). Have a friend? Volunteer as a team! Anyone interested in volunteering or wanting more information can contact JoAnn Miller at 251-7856 or at joann_don@yahoo.com

Monday-Friday, June 23-27

First Presbyterian Church of Honesdale welcomes children in grades preschool thru 5th to come and have a "blast" during our Power Lab Vacation Bible School, 6-8:30pm. Experience amazing Bible adventures, sizzling crafts, hyperspeed games, cool music and test tube treats. Register and reserve your spot by calling the church office at 253-5451.

Wednesday, June 25

Cruizen the Big Apple Tavern, Rt. 652. Beach Lake being held from 6 - 9 p.m. Trophies & Prizes. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com

Thursday, June 26

Wayne County Genealogy Group meeting 4:30pm in the research library of the Wayne County Historical Society. Beginners and experienced researchers are welcome. Current members will be notified of any change or of cancellations due to bad weather, but prospective members should email yannster@ptd.nmet or call (570) 253-5468 to confirm or for more information.

Thursday, June 26

Cruizen the Waymart Hotel, Carbondale Road, Waymart from 6 - 9 p.m. Trophies & Prizes. Free Hot dogs & soda to all Cruizers. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com

Friday, June 27

The Pike County Library Task Force hosting their second annual “enchanted evening” . A Midsummer Night's Dream gala dinner dance will be held to benefit the capital campaign to construct the new headquarters for the Pike County Public Library. This magical evening will include cocktails on the banks of the Delaware River at The Riverview Inn, and gourmet cuisine created by award-winning chefs Sharon and Peter Daniel of Le Gorille restaurant, assisted by guest sous-chef Jeff Lamperti of Shohola. There will also be a live auction of 'dreamy' items, featuring Pike County’s own superb auctioneer Sean Strub, and the night will conclude with dancing to the exquisite music of Rod Ruth and his ensemble, with Michael Rice at the piano. Tickets for the Gala are $150 each; individual sponsorships (and 2 tickets) are $1000; corporate sponsorships (and 4 tickets) are $2000. Call the library at 570-296-8211 for further information or to become a sponsor.

Saturday, June 28

Cruizen Honesdale from 5 - 9 p.m. at Honesdale National Bank Lot, Rt. 6 Plaza. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Prizes - dash plaques to first 50 cars & 5 trophies to be awarded. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com No rain date

Monday, June 30

Wayne-Pike Region AACA 34th Annual Antique-Classic-Custom Car Show and Flea Market. Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fairgrounds, July 13. Kid's Model Car Contest also. Cars can enter at 8am, Spectators at 9am. Car Registration-Pat Kopp. 570-253-0545. Flea Market/Car Corral-Randy Koenig 570-226-8285. Craft Show-Pat Kopp 570253-0545. Deadline to pre-register cars today. FleaMarket and Craft Show must pre-register by today.

Monday, June 30-Tuesday, July 1

Grade school teachers can refresh or expand their knowledge about ecology and the environment by attending the Forest Resources Institute for Teachers. Organized by Penn State's School of Forest Resources and Penn State Cooperative Extension, the program is designed to instruct teachers of grades 1-7 in forest and water resources topics. Bryan Swistock, extension water resources specialist, will teach the water resources portion of the program, which will include water-quality indicators, water pollutants and watersheds. Teachers will be able to enhance their knowledge while earning Act 48 and professional development credit. For more information or a brochure, call (814)865-4261 or via e-mail at sss5@psu.edu.

Wednesday, July 2

Cruizen Lander's River Cafe, Callicoon, NY being held from 6 - 9 p.m. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. Prizes & food specials For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com

Thursday, July 3

Friday, July 4

Braman United Methodist Church having their annual All you can eat Smorgasbord Dinner from noon - 2:30 p.m. at the Pine Mill Community Center. Adults $9, Children 6-13 yrs old $4.50 & children 5 and under - free will offering.

Friday, July 4

Chicken BBQ at Pleasant Mount Fire Hall from noon till sold out. Eat in or take out. Adult $8 & Child $4.00

Saturday, July 5

The 4th Annual Penny Social and Bake Sale of the Cold Springs-Rileyville Presbyterian Church takes place with tickets sales of 1 cent to $1 will begin at 12:30 with calling at 1:00. This outdoor event has plenty of shaded seating and a good time for all. Lunch refreshments will be available as well as the large selection of home baked goods for sale under the tent. Craft vendors will be on site as well.

Monday, July 7

Come Paint with Me Kids session being held at the Dorflinger-Suydam Sanctuary, White Mills on July 24th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Please bring your own art materials Pre-registration is required by calling 253-1185, 296-9630 or 775-6896.

Wednesday, July 9

Cruizen Gresham Landing, Rt. 6, Hawley being held from 6 - 9 p.m. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open Cruise - No Admission charge. For more info call Rick at 729-7080.

Thursday, July 10

Saturday, July 12

Cruizen Honesdale from 5 - 9 p.m. at Honesdale Park 'n' Shop Lot. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Prizes - dash plaques to first 50 cars & 5 trophies to be awarded. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com No rain date

Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18

Community children ages 3-11 are welcome to come join the excitement at Power Lab Vacation Bible School! We’ll have a blast playing fun games, making creative crafts, enjoying tasty snacks, singing with memorable music, and much more! This memorable event will be held at Beach Lake United Methodist Church (located across from Carousel Fun Park). For additional information, please the church office at 729-7011.

Wednesday, July 16

Thursday, July 17

Wednesday, July 23

Thursday, July 24

Wayne County Genealogy Group meeting 4:30pm in the research library of the Wayne County Historical Society. The discussions are not confined to Wayne County ancestors but focus on techniques for tracing family history in general. Beginners and experienced researchers are welcome. Current members will be notified of any change or of cancellations due to bad weather, but prospective members should email yannster@ptd.nmet or call (570) 253-5468 to confirm or for more information.

Thursday, July 24

Saturday, July 26

Promised Land Protestant Community Church, Route 390, holding bazaar, 10am-2pm. Kitchen open. (no computers or clothing. Bring baked goods by 10am) 676-5151

Saturday, July 26

Thursday, July 31

Monday, August 4

Come Paint with Me Kids session being held at the Grey Towers, Milford on August 14th from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Please bring your own art materials Pre-registration is required by calling 253-1185, 296-9630 or 775-6896.

Wednesday, August 6

Thursday, August 7

Saturday, August 9

Wednesday, August 13

Cruizen Gresham Landing, Rt. 6, Hawley being held from 6 - 9 p.m. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open Cruise - No Admission charge. For more info call Rick at 729-7080.

Thursday, August 14

Sunday, August 17

Cruizen 2008 with A&A Auto & Citizens Savings Bank being held from 6 - 9 p.m. at the A&A Auto Parking Lot. Prizes given away. Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com

Wednesday, August 20

Thursday, August 21

Saturday, August 23

Wednesday, August 27

Thursday, August 28

The Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce hosting the annual Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on September 13th. Rain or shine. Free admission. Musical entertainment planned in the afternoon in the Park's Gazebo. For more info or upcoming events and activities call 226-3191 or e-mail hlwchmbr@ptd.net

Saturday, August 30

Promised Land Protestant Community Church, Route 390, holding hoagie and bag sale, 10am-2pm. Raffle. 676-5151

Wednesday, September 3

Thursday, September 4

Wednesday, September 10

Cruizen Gresham Landing, Rt. 6, Hawley being held from 6 - 9 p.m. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open Cruise - No Admission charge. For more info call Rick at 729-7080.

Thursday, September 11

Saturday, September 13

Wednesday, September 17

Thursday, September 18

Wednesday, September 24

Thursday, September 25

Saturday, September 27

Wednesday, October 1

Wednesday, October 8

Saturday, October 11

Wednesday, October 15

Thursday, October 23

Saturday, October 25

Cruizen Honesdale from 5 - 9 p.m. at Honesdale National Bank Lot, Rt. 6 Plaza. Halloween Cruise All come in costume! Dress up your car!Antique Autos, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Street Rods & Customs. Prizes - dash plaques to first 50 cars & 5 trophies to be awarded. Live music by DJ Rickie Z. Open cruise - no admission charge. For more info call 729-7080 & ask for Rick or visit www.jandcawards.com Rain date: October 26