EVERY SUNDAY
SPIRITUAL YOGA
Join Stairville United Methodist Church, 1790 Stairville Road in Mountain Top for spiritual yoga on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own yoga mat. A donation basket will be available and donations are given to the church. The class lasts 1 hour, all levels welcome.
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS
LIBRARY HOURS
Stairville United Methodist Church in Wapwallopen has opened a Community Library located in the church on Tuesday, July 12. The library is open for adults, young adults, and children with a variety of books, games, puzzles, and videos to take out for their enjoyment. Eventually there will be story hours, crafts and more to do during library hours. The library will be open Tuesday, Thursday 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the church located at 1790 Stairville Rd. in Wapwallopen. For information check out the website at: newhopewapwallopen.org or Facebook at: newhopewapwallopen. Free coffee and WI-FI.
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5
FISHING DERBY
The Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce will hold its second annual prize fishing derby. Each fish will be tagged with a a safe removable tag containing your business, organization or family name. Each trout will be placed in several local areas of the Lehigh River. Anglers will remove the tag from the trout and take the tag to White Haven Market and receive a $25 cash prize. Posters will be updated as the trout are caught throughout the season and posted in the windows of sponsors as will as social media pages and websites. A main banner will be displayed with all our sponsors by the caboose and updated throughout the season. Sponsorships are available for tthe following costs: The Big One, 24 inch, $175; trout sponsorship, 20 to 23 inch, $150; and Trout Sponsorshup, 18 to 19 inches, $100. All sponsorhips are due by Friday, March 25, and must be paid in advance. Please send your check to The Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce, Attention Linda Miller, 408 Main St., White Haven, PA 18661. For more information, contact Miller at 570-582-9934 or laurakristopher@gmail.com.
SEPT. 3
FALL FLEA MARKET/CRAFT, FOOD AND BAKE SALE
Stairville United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Flea Market/Craft, Food and bake Sale on Saturday, September 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1790 Stairville Rd. in Wapwallopen. Featuring are a variety of vendors and local artisans selling a variety of homemade items, home goods, jewelry, collectibles and more. The bake sale will offer an array of homemade goodies. There will also be plenty of homemade food, including homemade soups, wimpies, halushki and more available for purchase while you shop. It’s not too early to start Christmas shopping! Tables cost $10 each. To reserve a table, call Christine at (570) 868-3413 leave a message if no answer.
SEPT. 10
CAR SHOW PLUS ANYTHING WITH WHEELS
Emmanuel UCC is holding a Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 10. (The show begins at noon). Cars, motorcycles and anything with wheels of all makes, models and ages are welcome. Registration fee is $10. There will be Trophies Awarded, 50/50, basket raffles, door prizes, and food available for purchase along with DJ Carol & JT. Craft Vendors are welcome, $10 a table, please call Joan at 570-574-0626 or Church office 570-868-5675 to register.
SEPT. 11
CREATE YOUR OWN WELCOME SIGN PAINTING PARTY
Paint your very own five foot tall Welcome Sign. It’s easy – local artist Kelly Panisak Billig will walk you through how to do it. No painting experience necessary. All the materials, including the Welcome Sign, are included. Refreshments will be provided. Cost is $40 per person. The painting party will be held on Sept. 11 at 2:30 p.m. in The Common Room at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 3085 Church Road, Mountain Top. Please RSVP by Sept. 7th via phone: 570-868-5358 or email: StMartin.MountainTop@gmail.com.
SEPT. 13 AND 27
MOUNTAIN TOP SOCIAL CLUB MEETINGS
The September meetings of the Mountain Top Social Club will be Sept. 13 and 27. The meetings are held at the American Legion Post No. 781, in Mountain Top, at 1:30 p.m. Parking and entrance to the building will be from the rear parking lot. A Pot Luck Dinner is being planned for September 27. New members are always welcomed, and for additional club information call Sharon Gorka at 570-868-6598. The remaining bus trips, which will depart from St. Jude’s Church and St. Aloyisius Church, are Penn’s Peak Theatre on September 28 (wait list), and Wind Creek Casino on October 13. For additional trip information call Cathy Medeiros 570-261-5016.
SEPT. 17
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Mountain Top Knights of Columbus will hold a charity golf tournament on Saturday, September 17 at Sand Springs Country Club in Drums with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Fee is $85 per person. Sponsorships are available for a business or patron. Sponsorship can be in the form of money, gift cards, or baskets. For more information contact Jerry Nash at 570-262-8983 or e-mail gtn55@aol.com or Alan Guitson 570-954-1231 or e-mail guitson@msn.com.
SEPT. 18
MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIBRARY 5K
The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library will be holding a 5K run/walk fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 18. Race start is 9 a.m., and will begin and at at the library, 35 Kirby Ave.. Medals will be given to first-, second- and third-place runners in 5-year age groups. Visit runsignup.com to register online. Click “Find a Race,” and type Marian Sutherland Kirby Library. Adult registration is $30, under 18 is $25. Day of registration will be $35. Please contact the library at (570) 474-9131 for more information.
SEPT. 23
WHITE HAVEN LIBRARY GALA
The 25 anniversary WHite Haven Area Communit Library Gala will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Engin House. For more information, contact 570-443-8776.
SEPT. 24
CONQUER THE MOUNTAIN 5K
The Rotary Club of Mountain Top will hold their annual 5K Run/Walk event, Conquer the Mountain, on Saturday, September 24, 2022. This year, a portion of the profits will go toward the prevention of drug abuse and suicides. A prevention program called “Too Good for Drugs” will be presented by the “Pathways to Recovery” Program at the Crestwood School District. The event will be held at the Wright Township Municipal Park. The ‘Walk’ begins at 9:45 a.m., the “Run” at 10 a.m., and the ‘Fun Run/Walk’ at 10:30 a.m. (The Fun Run/Walk does not have hills, and is not timed, and medals are not awarded). T-shirts are guaranteed if registered by Sept. 1, 2022. For more information, please go to www.racemenu.com. Once at the website, click on “Find Events” in the top row, and then type “Conquer the Mountain” in the “Event Name” box. If any questions, please email the Rotary club at rotarymountaintop@gmail.com.
OCT. 1
WALK FOR THE ANIMALS
The SPCA of Luzerne County will hold its 31st annual Walk for the Animals on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Frances Slocum State Park. Registration is at 9 a.m. The walk and blessing of the animals begins at 11 a.m. All dogs must be wearing a suitable collar or harness and must be ketp on a leash at all times. All dogs must be 6 months old or older. No female digs in season will be allowed. Water, pet treats and clean-up bags will be provided. Registration fee is $20 per walker or $100 for a team of up to seven people ($15 per additional walker on a team). The registration fee is waived for individual walkers who raise $50 or more in pledges. Reguster online at spcaluzernecounty.org or call 570-825-4111, ext. 107, for more information.
OCT. 9
CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY
The Blytheburn Lake Association will holt its annual Children’s Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Lake Blytheburn. The event is for children 12 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Fishing will be off the dam and along the shore line. Bait will be provided. Refreshments will b e served and prizes awarded. There is no charge for this event. For more information, contact Felicia at 570-678-5261.
