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St. Patrick’s Day Hunt
Electric City Trolley Museum 300 Cliff St., Scranton, PASearch for gold coins in the museum from March 11 through March 26. Visitors who find a coin will receive a gift certificate for a free trolley ride and museum admission for the 2023 Season. There also will be a special prize for anyone who finds a shamrock keychain hidden in the museum.
Fish dinner
St. Nicholas Hall and Picnic Grove 855 Sunbury Road Route 901, Pottsville, PACost $14, includes choice of fish or crab cakes, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw and roll. Advance tickets only. Takeouts only. To order, call St. Nicholas Rectory at 570-544-4581.
Lenten Specials
Trinity Episcopal Church 58 River St., Carbondale, PALenten food sale
Holy Family Parish Center at Hillcrest 631 Minersville-Llewellyn Highway, Pottsville, PAPrices vary. Menu includes pierogies, halushki, clam chowder and potato soup.
Lenten unbaked pizza sale
West End Fire and Rescue 700 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, PAAdditional toppings for cheese pies available and hot sauce. Weekly food specials. See our Facebook page for details. To order, call or text 570-778-6118 or 570-773-0870 on Fridays. Walk-ins welcome.
Annual fish or crab cake dinner
Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 12 Silverton Road, Llewellyn, PACost $12, includes choice of fish or crab cake, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, green beans, roll and dessert. Deadline for tickets March 19. Eat in or take out. Call 570-544-4419 or 570-640-9261.
Shrimp dinner
Friendship Fire Company 147 N. Seventh St., Frackville, PACost $12 half pound, $20 pound of fried or steamed shrimp with french fries and coleslaw. To order, call or text Chad 570-789-3480. Advance orders only by March 25.
Lenten Fish Fry
Our Lady Help of Christians Church of LykensPrices vary. Menu will include a variety of seafood, both baked and fried. The church social hall will be open for diners. Call 717-453-9931 for take-out orders.
April Fools Night Out Buffet/Comedians/Music
AJ's Bar and Grill($35) Doors open, 5:30 p.m.; buffet, 6; comedy, 7; and music Eric Rudy.
Lenten breakfasts
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church 1382 W. Main St., Valley View, PAFreewill offering. Served by the St. Andrew's Men's Bible Class.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast with Easter Bunny
West End Fire and Rescue 700 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, PAOpen to children ages 1 to 6 of the Mahanoy Area School District. Breakfast and picture with Easter Bunny, 10 to 11:45 a.m. Cost for breakfast is $10 adults, $5 children ages 5 to 10 and free under 5. See our Facebook page for details.
Easter Bake Sale
LaSalle Academy 309 First Ave., Jessup, PAFeatures homemade Paska bread, nut and poppy seed rolls, cakes and cookies. Proceeds benefit various church projects Details: Norita, 570-489-1417.
Clarks Summit United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt
Clarks Summit United Methodist Church 1310 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit, PA(Free)
Hop on the Trolley
Electric City Trolley Museum 300 Cliff St., Scranton, PATrolley departures take place at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Reservations required. There also will be arts and crafts, face painting and balloon art.
Breakfast
Trinity Lutheran Church of Pottsville 300 W. Arch St., Pottsville, PACost $12 adults, $6 children ages 5-12, free under 5. Menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, French toast, Belgium waffles, creamed chipped beef, ham, bacon, sausage, home fries, hash brown casserole, biscuits, danishes, muffins, toast, cereal, fruit, coffee, teas, juices.
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church 313 1st Ave, Jessup, PA($12 for adults/$6 for children) The Knights of Columbus Jessup / Peckville Chapter will host an all you can eat breakfast including eggs, sausage, home fries and pancakes. Includes beverage and dessert.
23rd annual O’Malley Family Free Drive-through Easter Party
McDade Park 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton, PADetails: RSVP with the number of children attending by Thursday, March 30, by calling 570-346-1828.
Lunch with the Bunny
Frackville Borough Hall 42 S. Center St., Frackville, PAFree for children. Visit with the bunny and have a hotdog. Each child will also get some treats. Parade will be held immediately preceding the visit. Sponsored by the Frackville Recreation Board.
Lenten Specials
Trinity Episcopal Church 58 River St., Carbondale, PAGood Friday fish dinner
United Methodist Church of Gilberton 29 Main St., Gilberton, PACost $13, includes baked or breaded fish, homemade mac & cheese, stewed tomatoes, pepper cabbage and dessert. Eat in or take out. Free delivery available. Order deadline April 2. To order, call 570-874-2455 or 570-590-5348.
Lenten unbaked pizza sale
West End Fire and Rescue 700 W. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City, PAAdditional toppings for cheese pies available and hot sauce. Weekly food specials. See our Facebook page for details. To order, call or text 570-778-6118 or 570-773-0870 on Fridays. Walk-ins welcome.
Lenten Food Sale
Kingsbury Lodge No. 466 410 Delaware St., Olyphant, PA(Prices vary) Takeout only. Features Manhattan Clam Chowder, Corn Chowder, Haluski, Pierogies Butter and Onions, Pierogies frozen by the dozen. For details: call John 570-906-5360.
Easter Bunny on the Trolley
Electric City Trolley Museum 300 Cliff St., Scranton, PARide times are 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are required.
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Schaeffer's Harley-Davidson 1123 Brick Hill Road, Orwigsburg, PAKids games. Burger Barn open for food and beverages. Photos with the Easter bunny. Egg hunt begins 2 p.m.
Spring Craft Fair
Garden Drive-In 26 US-11, Hunlock Creek, PASixth annual Buy Local Spring Fling Marketplace
Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple 420 N. Washington Ave. The Masonic Temple, Scranton, PA($3 admission)
The Catherine McAuley Center Mother’s Day Tea Party
The Space at Olive 541 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA($25 adults)