First Posted: 5/8/2014

CHICKEN BARBEQUE

The Noxen Volunteer Fire Company will hold a chicken barbeque from noon to 2 p.m. today, May 18 at the fire hall on Stull Road.

Dine in or take-out dinners will be available. Price is $8 per person.

OPEN HOUSE

The Wyoming County Historical Society will hold its 23rd annual Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. today, May 18. The society is located at the corner of Bridge and Harrison Streets, Tunkhannock.

For more information, call 570-836-5303.

LEGION DISTRICT 12

MEETS TODAY

American Legion District 12 will meet at 2 pm. today, May 18 at the Shickshinny American Legion Post 495. Nominations of officers for 2015- 2016 membership years will be held. All post commanders in Luzerne County on urged to attend or sent a representative.

District 12 American Legion Luzerne County Commander John M. Emil Sr. will preside.

For mroe information , call 570-762-3184.

BINGO PLANNED

Bingo will be held on Monday, May 19 at the Northmoreland Twp. Fire Hall in Centermoreland.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and early birds begin at 6:30 p.m. Food and beverage will be available.

For more information, call Jim at 570-333-4906.

SCOUT SIGNUPS

Cub Scout Pack 281 will hold a sign-up night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 from at Dallas United Methodist Church for all boys interesting in joining Cub Scouts.

Cub Scouting is for boys who will be in first through fifth grades next school year.

For more information, e-mail cubmaster@pack281dallas.org.

SHOW BENEFITS

IREM SHRINERS

A country/western show featuring “Hillbilly D’Lux” will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the Irem Pavilion, 70 Ridgway Drive, Dallas.

Coors open at 6 p.m. and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Cost is $12 per person and proceeds will benefit the Irem Shriners.

MEMORIAL

CEREMONY

The Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Memorial Ceremony at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 at the Jackson Township Fire Department building, 1160 Chase Road.

Local residents and volunteers will honor those who have given their lives in the service of our communities and nation.

ROAST BEEF

DINNER SET

A roast beef dinner will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Northmoreland Twp. Fire Hall in Centermoreland.

Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12. Eat in or take out. Pay at door.

For more information, call James Gilpin at 570-333-4906.

BUFFET PLANNED

A buffet will be served from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at the Noxen United Methodist Church, Route 29.

The menu includes meats, hot and cold dishes, salads, desserts and drinks. A free will offering will be taken.

BLOCK PARTY

The 2014 Wyoming County Chamber Block Party will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 30 at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort.

AM Radio will provide entertainment and area restaurants will provide samples of their menu items.

For more information, call 570-836-7755.