Events calendar

To have your non-profit church, social or school event listed in ‘What’s Happening,’ send dated information to the ‘Susquehanna County Independent,’ 180 Church St., Montrose, PA 18801; fax (570) 278-4305 or email to indynews@independentweekender.com at least two weeks prior to date. No events taken by telephone.  State exact date. We do not track ‘every third Mon., first Saturday, etc.,’ listings. This is a free service. Space available, your event will appear. Please check the listings to verify your event, date, time, location and contact information are correct.

SEPT. 16-18

Harvest Moon Festival, Holy Name of Mary Church grounds, 278 So. Main St., Montrose. Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Ethnic foods, live entertainment, quilt and basket raffles, games. Sunday wine tasting.

SEPT. 16

Full moon hike, 7:30 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. Hike ends with campfire. Freewill donation. Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

Bible study, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Church Trinity Center, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. Moderator Sister Bridget. Light refreshments served. Info: Contact Marcie at 570-879-4965.

SEPT. 17-18

Fall Festival & Pumpkintown Celebration, noon – 5 p.m. at Old Mill Village. Family activities. Info: Sue Furney 570-434-2303 and Wayne Frederici 570-499-8776.

SEPT. 17

Health Fair,   10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,      Montrose United Methodist Church, 526 Church Street, Montrose. Sponsored by Montrose Area Cluster of Churches.

Family style breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Springville United Methodist Church. Donation.

Good News Lunch, noon, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Main St., New Milford. Free meal. All are welcome.

Sleeping bag helpers ‘thank you’ picnic, noon, Hop Bottom, Covered dish.

Vintage and Wine at ‘The Creek’, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hidden Creek Vineyard and Winery, 720 Carter Rd., Auburn Twp. Entertainment by acoustic duo, 3rd Degree. Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Farmstead Art & Music Festival, 1-7 p.m., 4 Seasons Farm Market, 3064 SR 3005, Auburn Twp. Original art, local bands, great food, Kids Zone, Live Auction at 3p.m. Free admission, parking/$5. Info: www.kitsonartsalliance.org

Breaking Clays for Kids, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Mountain Sporting Clays
Address: 674 Leon Mitchell Rd., Springville. Fundraiser for the Children’s Center of Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. 17 stations, lunch included; basket raffle. Top Gun prizes for male, female, and youth shooters. Cost is $120/person or $400/team (4). Some carts available for rent at Rock Mountain Sporting Clays or bring your own. Info: www.fsanepa.org

Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Sportsman’s Club, School Rd., New Milford. 25 cent games, cash prizes.

Village Clothes Closet, 9 a.m.-noon, 3758 SR 29, Springville. Fall and winter clothes in stock. Benefits Springville Vol. Fire Co.

SEPT. 18

11th Annual Olde Time Cruise-In & Family Day, 9 a.m., Warren Center. Food, live entertainment by Bug Tussle. Proceeds benefit Robyn Brown, suffering from Lyme disease.

All you can eat pancake breakfast, 7 – 11 a.m. Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club, School Rd., New Milford. Donation/$7.

Take a walk on the wild side hike, 1 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. Hike newest trail. Freewill donation.  Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

SEPT. 20

Montrose Adult School Film: “Big Night.” Montrose Theatre, Public Ave. Montrose. 7 p.m. $5 at the door.

Mobile food pantry, for Susq Co. residents, noon – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., United Methodist Church, 843 Pennsylvania Ave., Little Meadows.

SEPT. 21

Free soup meal, 3-7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, Montrose. Sponsored by Susq. Co. Interfaith and Montrose United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

Peace Pole Dedication, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Self Discovery Wellness Center, Montrose. Please RSVP. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 200 Lake Avenue, Montrose. Info: 570-278-9256, or email wellness@epix.net, www.wellnessarts.com

Chicken & biscuit or ham dinner, 4-6 p.m., Clifford United Methodist Church, Main St. Clifford. Includes dinner, dessert and drink. Take out or dine in. Donation/$8.95.

Lanesboro Cemetery Association meeting, 7 p.m., Susquehanna Boro Bldg. Election of officers; all members, interested people urged to attend.

SEPT. 22-24

Fall rummage and bake sale at Franklin Forks United Methodist Church, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. Thursday, 4-7 p.m.; Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bag sale Saturday.

SEPT. 22

Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Walk, 7 p.m., Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Lake Ave., Montrose. Orientation provided for newcomers.  Please RSVP. Suggested donation/$10. Info: 570-278-9256, or email: wellness@epix.net, www.wellnessarts.com

SEPT. 23-24

Rummage, soup and bake sale at Franklin Hill Presbyterian, 40 Franklin Hill Rd., Hallstead (just up the road from Milkcan Corners). Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; bag sale all day Saturday/$3. Lunch served both days. Soup take out available.

SEPT. 23

Bible study, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Church Trinity Center, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. Moderator Sister Bridget. Light refreshments served. Info: Contact Marcie at 570-879-4965.

SEPT. 24

Blue Ridge Sportsmen’s Club members only barbecue, noon – 4 p.m., Blue Ridge Sportsman’ Club, School Rd., New Milford. All members encouraged to attend. Info: 607-624-2393.

Annual Chicken BBQ fundraiser, Lenox VFW at the corners of 92 and 106.  Dinners/$9.50. Pick up between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Benefits the Mountain View Boys Basketball Boosters Club.

Trees in our backyard, 1 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. Basic tree identification; educational craft ideas. Free/$5; Members and kids/free. Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

SEPT. 25

Bees, beekeeping, 1 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd. Presented by Jim Perkins: discussion, demos, honey samples. Fee/$5; members and kids/free. Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 1-5 p.m., Montrose VFW, SR 706, east of Montrose. Tickets/$10. Proceeds to benefit Ryan’s Run. Hosted by Montrose Area boys and girls varsity soccer teams.

SEPT. 27

Montrose Adult School Film: “The Color of Paradise.” Montrose Theatre, Public Ave. Montrose. 7 p.m. $5 at the door.

SEPT. 28

Free soup meal, 3-7 p.m., Montrose United Methodist Church, Montrose. Sponsored by Susq. Co. Interfaith and Montrose UMC. All are welcome.

Endless Mountains Chapter,   PSEA – Retired meeting, 11:30 a.m., Villa Sena Restaurant, Towanda-Monroeton Rd., Towanda. Program:: “Financial Tips for PSEA-Retired Members,” RSVP by Sept. 23 to: Agnes Massacesi at 570-836-0173 or agnesma@ptd.net Lunch ordered from menu, guests welcome; new retirees encouraged to attend.

SEPT. 29-30

Holiday rummage sale, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., St. Lawrence Church Hall, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. Info or to donate: call Noreen,  570-879-4878. Drop off items at the breezeway in back of church rectory.

SEPT. 30

Bible study, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Church Trinity Center, 380 Franklin St., Great Bend. Moderator Sister Bridget. Light refreshments served. Info: Contact Marcie at 570-879-4965.

OCT. 1

Harvest dinner, 3-7 p.m., South Gibson United Methodist Church. Roast turkey and all the fixings, homemade bread, pies. Eat in or take out. Adults/$12; children 6-12/$5; 5 and under/free. Info: 570-396-5255.

Make Your Own Tomato Cages and Low Tunnels, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Rd., Franklin Forks. Make your own extremely sturdy tomato cages that will last for years. Register info: Montrose Adult School www.montroseadultschool.org

OCT. 1

Hawk identification workshop, 10 a.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. Presented by Nancy Wottrich: learn to id by size, shape, movement. Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

Star party, 7:30 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. View night sky from a field; dress for weather; bring telescope if you have one. Fee: Person/$5; Family/$15; Members/free. Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

OCT. 2

Laura’s Hope Rescue birthday celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., PetSmart, Dickson City. Dogs, cupcakes, raffles.

From apples to cider, 2 p.m., Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Rd., Franklin Forks. Bring apples, limit 10 lbs.; empty jug, and run a cider press. Take home fresh cider. Live music. Fee:$5.  Info: www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org; call, 570-967-7275; email: info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org

OCT. 4

Montrose Adult School Film: “Spotlight.” Montrose Theatre, Public Ave. Montrose. 7 p.m. $5 at the door.

Stuffed cabbage lunch, noon-1:30 p.m., St. Martin of Tours, corner of SR 92 & 492, Jackson. Free meal; no take outs; reservations requested, 570-727-3441 or 570-756-2586.

OCT. 6

Hill Country Artists meeting, 7 p.m., Claverack building, Montrose. Speaker: Dave Teachout, local artist who specializes in fine photography and carved eggs.

OCT. 8-9

Elk Mountain Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. features arts and crafts exhibits and sales, festive food and drink, hay rides, and chair lift rides; musical entertainment. Visit www.elkskier.com for more information.

OCT. 8-10

Artists Open House Weekend, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., each day of this self-guided art studio tour. Special 20th anniversary exhibit of past tour artists at the Wheaton House, Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks. Info: www.artiststour.com

OCT. 9

All you can eat breakfast brunch, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Springville Fire Hall. Adults/$9; kids/$4; seniors/$8.50. Benefits the Springville Volunteer Fire Company.

OCT. 13

PARSE Endless Mts. chapter meeting, Elks Club, Towanda. Info: Helen Benio, 570-278-2386.

OCT. 14-15

Pumpkin Trail, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., self-guided tour with stops at local businesses South Auburn Grange, corner of Place Road and State Route 3001, will be serving soup, sandwiches and beverages, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. Info: find them on Facebook or visit, www.pumpkintrail.webs.com

OCT. 23

Fall concert featuring Nancy and Spencer Reed, 3 p.m., Self Discovery Wellness Center, Montrose. Advance tickets/$15; at the door, members/$15; non members/$20. Info: 570-278-9256, email wellness@epix.net or www.wellnessarts.com

OCT. 29

Mystical Masquerade Ball, Heart Lake Lodge, 1598 Heart Lake Rd., Scott Township. Cocktail hour, 6 p.m.; Dinner and dancing, 7 p.m. Featuring the 12-piece band, Picture Perfect. $100/person, includes sit-down gourmet dinner, 5-hour bar, dancing, entertainment. Silent auction; prizes for best costume. Black tie optional. Please come in formal attire/disguise. Proceeds benefit development of Susquehanna County Recreation Center project.

NOV. 3

Hill Country Artists meeting, 7 p.m., Claverack building, Montrose. Local artist Linda Truman.

NOV. 13

All you can eat breakfast brunch, 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Springville Fire Hall. Adults/$9; kids/$4; seniors/$8.50. Benefits the Springville Volunteer Fire Company.

 

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