Nov
17
Sun
Southern Columbia Baseball Boosters Gun Bingo @ Elysburg Fire Company
Nov 17 all-day

Please join the Southern Columbia Baseball Boosters for a Gun Bingo held November 17th 2024 at the Elysburg Fire Company. Cost per ticket is $50 and with your ticket you will receive 20 games of bingo, free food and drink. Must be 21 to attend. Enjoy our many side games, raffles, and 5 special bingo games available for additional purchase.

For tickets please contact Joel Hockenbroch at 570-898-2223, or stop by our two locations selling tickets, OIP in Elysburg or Cracker Barrel in Catawissa. All proceeds benefit the Southern Columbia High School baseball program.

Nov
19
Tue
Space, Hope and Charity Documentary Screening @ Degenstein Center Theater
Nov 19 @ 6:30 pm

Susquehanna University will host a screening of the documentary film “Space, Hope and Charity” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Degenstein Center Theater in the Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center. The documentary takes viewers on Woodrum’s journey from personal devastation to her career as an astrophysicist at NASA.

Nov
23
Sat
Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner @ Cameron Park
Nov 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Providing families with everything they need for a traditional Thanksgiving meal at their own table. There will be free coffee, coca, deserts, giveaways and live entertainment by Jesse Moore. Join Rhonda Fisher and Angels for fellowship, pantry goods, hats, gloves, gifts and more. They will not be cooking or delivering meals this year. Find out more by contacting Rhonda at 570-765-3850.

Jolly Jamboree @ Elysburg Fire Company
Nov 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Jolly Jamboree has something for everyone! It’s great way to get into the holiday spirit! We welcome everyone to come out and enjoy the festivities! You can do some shopping while the kids play some games or do crafts.Snap some photos with Santa for your holiday cards and then grab a bite to eat. We’ve got it all! Live performances scheduled throughout the day! Come out and support our fundraiser. We look forward to seeing you! – Sponsored by the All Home Days Association

10-12 Balloon twister on site

10-2Santa available for photos

Entertainment

10-2 Balloon Twister, sponsored by Catawissa VFW

12:00-12:30 Karen Gronsky School of Dance

2:15-2:45 Tir Na Nog Irish Dancers of PA

Free admission
Each child 12 and under will receive $5 worth of tickets, courtesy of The Knights of Columbus. Tickets can be used for games, crafts or children’s merchandise.

Games $1, everyone receives a prize
Crafts $1-$2
Children’s merchandise ranging from $1-$3
Selfies with Santa are free, sponsored by an anonymous donor
50-50 tickets are $1 each
Raffle tickets 5 for $5, 15 for $10, 30 for $20
Food available for purchase

Funds raised will be used to maintain, repair and upgrade the grounds at All Home Days Park

Dec
3
Tue
Christmas Candlelight Service @ Webb Chapel Susquehanna University
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm

Susquehanna University invites the community to enjoy its Emmy Award-winning Christmas Candlelight Service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Weber Chapel.

The service is free and open to the public.

Since its inception in 1966, the annual Christmas Candlelight Service is one of Susquehanna’s most cherished traditions, as more than 1,500 members of the university and surrounding communities gather in Weber Chapel for candle lighting and carols, as well as traditional readings, songs and prayers in celebration of the season.

The Rev. Scott Kershner, chaplain to the university, will preside over the service and deliver the message. The service will also feature numerous student ensembles from the Department of Music, including the University Choir, University Chorale, Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir and Brass Ensemble.

Nonperishable food donations will be accepted at the door.

WQSU-FM 88.9 will air the service live beginning at 7:15 p.m. and will rebroadcast it at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The radio station can also be streamed via the mobile application 88.9 WQSU, at wqsu.com or from an Alexa or Google Nest device.

Dec
6
Fri
St. John’s Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar @ St. John's Lutheran Church
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Featuring: Gifts, Crafts, Gift Baskets, Décor, White Elephant and Pink Elephant Items. Check out our Santa’s Elves Treasurers and Sweet Treats Shoppe.
Our “North Pole Diner” will also be serving soups, BBQ, hot dogs, and drinks. Kitchen closes at 6:00 PM Friday; 1 PM Saturday.

Dec
7
Sat
St. John’s Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar @ St. John's Lutheran Church
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Featuring: Gifts, Crafts, Gift Baskets, Décor, White Elephant and Pink Elephant Items. Check out our Santa’s Elves Treasurers and Sweet Treats Shoppe.
Our “North Pole Diner” will also be serving soups, BBQ, hot dogs, and drinks. Kitchen closes at 6:00 PM Friday; 1 PM Saturday.

Dec
8
Sun
Caravan of Lights Parade
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm

Watsontown Area Business Association event, organized by Watsontown Haunted Haunt, Wendy’s Hair Place, Natalie’s Notary.  The parade forms 5:30 at the CSIU/ Luzerne Community College. Parade begins 6pm. The parade will end at Santa’s House, where Santa will be there till 8pm visiting with children/ families. Characters will be available for pictures. Free treat bags, cookies/hot cocoa will be available. Special gifts for a few kids that come visit with Santa. Only happening this evening. Don’t miss out!! If you don’t live on the parade route visit us at Santa’s House.

This is an invitation to all businesses, organizations/ kids groups. Decorate your vehicle , if your group would like to walk you are more than welcome to walk the route. Come enjoy a great time. Two Sisters Toy Drive will be participating in the parade, collecting donations through the parade.  If you could let us know if you will be participating in the event. You may keep lights on your decorated vehicles at Santa’s House at the end of the route.

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding this event

Wendy Shoemaker [email protected] 570-713-9845
Natalie Buck [email protected]