THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
LIBRARY HOURS
The New Hope Community Room and Library summer hours are Tuesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays 1 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays 12 to 4 p.m. Library closures will be posted on its Facebook page New Hope Community Room and Library. The library is located in the Stairville United Methodist Church at 1790 Stairville Road in Wapwallopen. For more information on the library and the many events that are coming up this spring and summer, visit the New Hope Wapwallopen Charge’s website at www.newhopewapwallopen.org.
SELECT WEDNESDAYS THROUGH AUG. 28
KIDSTOWN SUMMER WEDNESDAYS
Children 4 years old through those who are finishing sixth grade are invited to join us for KidsTown Summer Wednesdays July 31, and August 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be Bible lessons, games and lots of fun! Children should wear sneakers and sunscreen as many activities will be outside. To register for this free program, contact the church office at 570-474-0900 or email katie@mfcchurch.com.
THROUGH AUG. 13
3V3 BOYS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Starting Point Senior High Youth Group will be hosting a Boys 3v3 Summer Basketball League at Wright Township Park on Tuesdays beginning through Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for boys who are completing grades 9 through 12 this school year. The cost is $10 per player. Register by June 21. For more information or to register, contact Pastor Jacob at pastorjacob@mfcchurch.com or call the church office at 570-474-0900.
JULY 20
SUMMER FLEA MARKET/BAKE SALE
Stairville United Methodist Church is hosting its Summer Flea Market/Craft, Food and Bake Sale on Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall – rain or shine. There will be vendors selling flea market items, handmade craft items and more. Refreshments will be available for purchase such as hotdogs, French fries, pierogies, halushki, sausage sandwiches, chili, soups, BBQ and more. There will also be a bake sale. To reserve a vendor table for only $10 each, call Christine at (570) 868-3413. If no answer, leave a message and your call will be returned. Stairville UMC is located at 1790 Stairville Road in Wapwallopen, PA 18660.
BAKE SALE
The Nuangola Library will have a bake sale on Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All monies raised support our scholarship fund. The Nuangola Library has been awarding scholarships for 43 years. Since 2006, it has awarded $10,000 in scholarships. A hand-made, quilted table runner will also be raffled. The bake sale will be at the Nuangola Lake Pavilion on Raeder Avenue where the Lake Association will be hosting a craft fair.
JULY 22 THROUGH JULY 25
SUMMER ADVENTURE CLUBS
Mountaintop Family Church will be hosting its Summer Adventure Clubs July 22 through 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MFC. Children 4 years old through those who are finishing sixth grade are invited to join us in the Jungle! We will have great Bible stories, games, music, and much, much more! Contact the church office at 570-474-0900 or katie@mfcchurch.com to register for this free program.
JULY 23
SOCIAL CLUB MEETING
The next meeting of Mountain Top Social Club is scheduled for July 23. The annual Ice Cream Social will be held during this meeting. Tickets are still available for White Christmas at the Dutch Apple Theatre on Nov. 15. For trip information call Delores, trip coordinator, at 1-732-690-9609. For club information, call Sharon, club president, at 570-868-6598.
SUMMER BOOK PARTY
The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library will host a summer book party from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, for students in grades six through 12. Participants will participate in various book activities, such as match book to food, book dating, decorate cookie to match the book cover, childhood book jeopardy, book scavenger hunt and more. Participants could win a Barnes & Noble gift card. Registration is required. Please register at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top or call 570-474-9313.
JULY 30
SUMMER OLYMPICS MINUTE TO WIN IT
The Marian Sutherland Kirby Library will host a Summer Olympics Minute to Win It contest from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, for grades six through 12. First, second and third place winners will receive a prize. Registration is required. Please register at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library, 35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top or call 570-474-9313.
AUG. 9 THROUGH 11
PICNIC IN THE GROVE
St. Jude Parish will host its 71st annual Picnic in the Grove from Aug. 9 through Aug. 11. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10, and noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 11. There will be something for everyone – delicious food including homemade pierogi’s and halusky, fantastic music, a huge basket raffle and an open pit Chicken BBQ Dinner on Sunday, starting at noon.
SEPT. 7
CRAFT, DIRECT SALES AND OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET
The American Legion Auxiliary Mountain Unit 781 will be hosting an Indoor Craft, Direct Sales and an Outdoor Flea Market and are looking for vendors. This event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Legion Home, 1550 Henry Drive, Mountain Top, in the downstairs hall and parking lot. This fundraiser is to help provide a playground for our upper pavilion. Please contact Antoinette Smith at toniant59@gmail.com or by text at 570-332-8962 for an application or any questions. Applications can also be picked up at the Mountain Top Legion.
COMMUNITY DAY
The Mountain Top Hose Co. # 1 Auxillary will hold a community day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 14 Woodlawn Ave., Mountain Top, at the pavilion grounds. There will be vendors, food trucks, kids activities and more. Anyone interested in being a vendor, the price is $25. Food truck space is $50. Contact Jina Kohl at 570-328-6623 if interested.
