SCULPTURE YANASHOT: BIOMORPHIC FORMS: stone sculpture by Denis A. Yanashot, through September, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

FOURTH ANNUAL HEXAGON EXHIBIT: "Hexagons of the Heart," featuring local student art, MAC Gallery, 123 Wyoming Ave.

CAMERA FOR A CURE: photography by Timmy Walsh, through September, Banshee, Penn Avenue.

HOT-HOT-HOT END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION: through September, STAR Gallery, second floor, The Mall at Steamtown.

EVOLUTION: PAMELA EARNSHAW KELLY: SELECTED WORKS: through Oct. 29, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND POTTERY BY JORDAN FORTUNER, RUTH JANISZESKI, ERIN MCCLELLAND: Alexander's Salon & Spa, 431 Lackawanna Ave.: ,

JOE PAVELKA DRAWINGS & WRITINGS: Anthology New and Used Books, 515 Center St.

HEART TO ART: B's Floral Design, 131 Penn Ave., music by Jung Vergo.

THROUGH MY DIGITAL EYE: photography by Sameer Ali, Carmen's Win Bar, 700 Lackawanna Ave.

TRINKA RAVAIOLI PRINTS: City Café, 116 N. Washington Ave.

RENAISSANCE REVISITED: oil and acrylic on canvas by Laurie Stasi and Nicole Ryder, City Lights Church, 534 Lackawanna Ave.

VIDEO & PHOTO BY KEVIN VOGRIN: Creedon's Flower Shop & Gallery, 323 N. Washington Ave.; music by Shane Shumate.

NATALIE GLITZED DÉCOR: Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden St., Live folk/bluegrass music.

THIS IS WATER: photography by Alex Krowiak, Eden - A Vegan Café, 344 Adams Ave.

HARMONIOUS CREATIONS: Northern Light Espresso Bar & Café, 536 Spruce St.: acrylic on canvas, Ryan Bossert, Billy Rogan live music.

MARTIN DULL: WORKS IN OIL, PENCIL & CHARCOAL: The Bog, 341 Adams Ave.

KLISZEWSKI ART GLASS: The Crazy Pineapple, 317 Linden St.

HE'S STILL WORKING ON ME - IMAGES FROM INDIA: photography by Rachel Tracewski, The Fanciful Fox, 342 Adams Ave.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: abstract artwork by Kathryn Bartizek; followed by DJ Ben O'Leary, The Keys, 244 Penn Ave.

THE VERY VINTAGE VETERANS: The Vintage Theater, 119 Penn Ave.: Various Artists, Art, Live Music: The Vintage Theater celebrates one year on Penn Avenue with reflections of past, present, and future.

PAINTINGS & PIANO: Ryan Ward, Nina Kouznetsov, Oil Paintings & Printmaking; Russian Piano Artist, Wendell & Company Interior Design, 214 Wyoming Ave.

BOCCARDO JEWELERS: Jefferson at Spruce: Corning Museum of Glass live show.

OUTRAGEOUS: 515 Center St.: Various Comedians, Improvisational Comedy.

EXHALE HOOKAH LOUNGE & KABOB GRILL: 136 Wyoming Ave.; Kali from Lotus Fire Dancing.

CLUBS

AMICI, 1300 Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit: Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Group; Saturdays, Chris Gratz.

ANDY GAVIN'S, North Washington Avenue: Saturday, Cranky Bitch.

CAMELOT RESTAURANT & INN, 17 Johnson Road, Clarks Summit: today, Jackson Vee Solo; Wednesdays, DJ.

CHARLIE'S PUB AND EATERY TIKI BAR, 821 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Saturday, Pat Finnerty.

COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS, Lakeville: Cove Haven Resort: today, Group Du Jour; Saturday, Wildfire; Sunday, Somethin' Else; Paradise Stream Resort: today, The Byrd Pressley Band; Saturday, The Contours; Sunday, Group Du Jour; Pocono Palace Resort: today, Wildfire; Saturday, Group Du Jour; Sunday, The Byrd Pressley Band.

EHRHARDT'S WATERFRONT RESORT, Hawley: today, Jazz Assassins; Saturday, Lennie James.

HUB LOUNGE, Clarion Hotel, Meadow Avenue: Wednesdays, open mike.

JJ BRIDGES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: today, Q-2.

MANHATTAN DRIVE, Holiday Inn-East: today, Greg Palmer; Saturdays, The Girlz.

MCGRATH'S, Dalton: today, Graces Downfall; Saturday, Crystal Skies.

MENDICINO'S PIZZA AND LOUNGE, Routes 502 and 435, Covington Twp.: today, High Tension; Saturday, Bill Arnold Band.

MERT'S, 302 Penn Ave.: today, Andrew John; Saturday, Phil Hinton.

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT, Mount Pocono: The Cabana Bar: today and Saturday, Reggae Plus; Sunday, Reggae Plus and Hometown Boyz; Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge: today, M-80 and DJ What; Red's, today through Sunday, Bud Noble.

NEW PENNY, 1827 N. Main Ave.: today, Party with Marty; Saturday, Pave the Way and Elevator Death Squad.

OWN LEE PLACE, Clarks Summit: Wednesdays, Mike Antosh.

PJ'S PUB, Hilton Scranton and Coference Center, 100 Adams Ave.: today, Marilyn Kennedy.

POOR RICHARD'S PUB, 125 Beech St.: Saturdays, DJ Honey Do.

RADISSON AT LACKAWANNA STATION HOTEL, 700 Lackawanna Ave.: Saturdays, Tony Costa Trio.

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, Mohegan Sun Casino, Wilkes-Barre: Fridays and Saturdays, Jim Waltich Jazz Trio featuring Erin Malloy.

SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra.

STATIC NIGHT CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Rocken Bob.

STATION SQUARE, 400 Lackawanna Ave., Olyphant: today, Nowhere Slow; Saturday, David James.

TOMAINO'S, Archbald: today, DJ Dance Party; Saturday, Jeffrey James Band.

WELLINGTON'S, Clarks Summit: today, Haulin' Oats; Saturday, Wannabees.

WHISTLES PUB & EATERY, Franklin Avenue: Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke with DJ Tony Piazza.

MUSIC

STARS OF AMERICA: FORMER AMERICAN IDOL FINALISTS: plus fireworks display, Saturday, 6 and 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino and Resort, $20/$30.

CATHOLIC CHORAL SOCIETY OPEN CONCERT REHEARSALS: Tuesday, 7 p.m., I.H.M. Center, Marywood University. 575-2753.

TOBY KEITH AND TRACE ADKINS: Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, $36.50-$72.50.

STARSHIP FEATURING MICKEY THOMAS: Sept. 11, 6 and 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono, $35/$50.

SHAVERTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FINE ARTS SERIES: Sandi Patty, Sept. 12, 7 p.m., 163 N. Pioneer Ave., $20. 675-3616 or 881-9468.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: The Helmsmen, Sept. 12, 6 p.m., Shepherd's Grove Pavilion, free-will offerings accepted. 563-1873.

GRISHA GORYACHEV, FLAMENCO GUITAR: Classical Guitar Society of NEPA, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Marian Chapel, Marywood University.

JASON ALDEAN: Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.

THE MENDELSSOHN PIANO TRIO: Sept. 19, 5 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, the University of Scranton, free.

ARTS AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: Sadie Green Sales Jugband, Sept. 19; workshop at 2:30 p.m.; show at 4 p.m., 300 School St., Clarks Summit; free-will offerings accepted.

GUITARIST FRANCESC DE PAULA SOLER: Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Collegiate Hall, University of Scranton, free.

JOHN WAITE: Sept. 24, 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono, $35/$50.

DAVID OSTWALD'S GULLY LOW JAZZ BAND: Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center, University of Scranton, free.

80 CENT CONCERT SERIES: Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, big band music with Gene Dempsey Orchestra, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.

PUCCINI AND PASTA: Mostly Opera, Oct. 15, $55. 346-3693.

LOU GRAMM: Oct. 16, 6 and 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono, $35/$50.

COMMUNITY CONCERTS AT LACKAWANNA COLLEGE: Indigo Girls, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.; Zuill Bailey, Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, Jan. 30, 2 p.m.; Langston Hughes' Ask Your Mama; Twelve Moods for Jazz featuring Ron McCurdy Quartet, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.; The Music of Simon & Garfunkel, April 29, 8 p.m.

STAGE

DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER: today and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley.

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD: today and Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea, $10.

A MAGICAL EVENING AT THE THEATRE: featuring local magicians, Saturday, 8 p.m., The Electric Theatre, 326 Spruce St., $25/$20/$15.

A NIGHT OF CABARET: Sept. 11, 8 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea, $10, benefits NEPTA scholarship fund.

SUITEHEADS: Sept. 17-18 and 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, 8 p.m., Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley.

DINNER SHOW FEATURING ANTHONY ROMEO: Sept. 19, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Woodloch Springs Club House, Hawley, $50, benefits Guardians of Mercy Animal League. 226-4827.

A LITTLE MURDER NEVER HURT ANYBODY: Actors Circle, preview performance, Sept. 23, 8 p.m., $8/$6; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, $12/$10/$8.

TOM KNIGHT PUPPET SHOW: Sept. 24, 6:30 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, $15 per family.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER: Sept. 24-26 and Oct. 1-3, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m., McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, University of Scranton.

THE LITTLE MERMAID: Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, 7 p.m.; Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea, $5/$10/$12.

MARGARET CHO: Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $35/$43/$48.

HAUNTED! MIND MYSTERIES & THE BEYOND: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7 p.m., Houdini Museum, 1433 N. Main Ave.

ART

SOMETHING FISHY: opening reception Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m.; through Oct. 2, Hanson Gallery, 1037 Main St., Honesdale.

FRANK GIORGINI: opening reception, Monday, 6 to 9 p.m.; tile and Udu Drum workshop, Oct. 21, 2 to 4 p.m.; gallery talk and demonstration, Oct. 21, 6 to 8 p.m., Moscow Clayworks, 223 N. Main St., Moscow.

ANCIENT BRONZES OF THE ASIAN GRASSLANDS: through Monday, Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park.

MULTIPLE PERSEPCTIVES: ceramic sculptures by Anne Currier, Sept. 10 through Oct. 10; artist reception Oct. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Suraci Gallery, Marywood University.

MIGRATION: A JOURNEY FROM BHUTAN TO SCRANTON: through Sept. 6, Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park.

BELAMOURA: FLOWERS OF ETERNAL BEAUTY: by Lucille Norella, opening reception Sept. 10, 5 to 7 p.m.; through Oct. 21, Lackawanna College Environmental Institute, Covington Twp.

VARIATIONS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY CARL BACKLUND: Sept. 12 through Oct. 8; gallery lecture Oct. 1, 5 p.m., Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton.

JEWELS OF VERVE VERTU: through Sept. 13, Amber Jewelry, 1808 N. Main Ave. 346-4568.

AWAKEN BELOVED: GRID MAPS AND MYSTICAL ICONS: by Judith Lynn Keats, opening reception, Sept. 19, 4 to 6 p.m.; artist's presentation, Sept. 27, 9:45 a.m., Hibbard Campus Center; through Oct. 17, Linder Gallery, Keystone College.

FOR EVERY SEASON: FOLK ART IN DAILY LIFE AND CELEBRATION: Sept. 24-Dec. 31, Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park.

EVERHART SPARCS: RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT WATER IN THE ECOSYSTEM: Sept. 24 through Dec. 31, Everhart Museum.

WORKING PICTURES: THE PENNSYLVANIA SERIES: photography by Carl Weese, through Sept. 28, Camerawork, 515 Center St.

PA APPLE AND CHEESE FINE ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW: Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Historic Manley-Bohlayer Farm, East Canton. 673-7222.

MARTIN'S CREEK ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBIT: Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., United Methodist Church, State Street, Nicholson. 942-6995 or 942-4489.

SILHOUETTE MAN TIM ARNOLD: Oct. 15-16, Monogram Muse, 210 S. State St., Clarks Summit, $40, call for appointments. 585-0772.

WHEN HUMANITY FAILS: presented by Holocaust Education Resource Center, Oct. 20 through Nov. 20, Melberger Arts Center Gallery.

HELEN SUZMAN: FIGHTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS: through Oct. 25, Weinberg Memorial Library, University of Scranton.

IMPRESSIONS OF ITALY: NEW WORKS BY THOMAS WISE AND BRIAN KEELER: through Oct. 29; reception, Oct. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., Laura Craig Galleries, 307 Linden St.

WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA: by Bill Woelkers, ongoing exhibit, First Liberty Bank & Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.

ETC.

LACKAWANNA STATE PARK PROGRAMS: Butterflies and Moths a Delicate Balance, Saturday, 8 p.m.; Marvelous Monarchs, Sept. 6, 10 a.m.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE EXCURSIONS: to Moscow, Saturday and Sunday; Oct. 2, 9, 16-17, 24, 30; Nov. 26-27; Dec. 4, departs 1 p.m., returns 3 p.m.; to Tobyhanna, Oct. 3, 10 and 23, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m.; Pumpkin Express, Oct. 2, departs 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., returns 1 and 4 p.m.; Holiday Express, Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 4, departs 11 a.m., returns 2 p.m.

FLEA MARKET: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Salvation Army, 500 S. Washington Ave. 344-9878.

RAILFEST 2010: "Passenger Rail - Past and Present" featuring guest speakers, excursions, exhibits and tours, Saturday, begins 10 a.m.; and Sunday, Steamtown National Historic Site. 963-6590.

SALT SPRINGS STATE PARK EVENTS: 8th Annual Celebration, featuring music, family activities and silent auction, Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Late Harvest, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.

WHISTLE STOP EXCURSION FOR RAILFEST 2010: Saturday, departs East Stroudsburg, 9:45 a.m.; departs Cresco, 10:15 a.m., to Steamtown National Historic Site.

LA FESTA ITALIANA: featuring more than 70 vendors and live entertainment, Saturday and Sunday noon to 11 p.m.; Monday, noon to 9 p.m., Courthouse Square, downtown Scranton, free admission. Visit www.lafestaitaliana.org.

ENDLESS MOUNTAIN TRUCK SHOW: hosted by NEPA Chapter of the Antique Truck Club of America, Sunday, 8 a.m., Harford Fairgrounds.

VILLA CAPRI CRUISERS: Reunion Car Show, Sunday, begins at 9 a.m.; cruise nights, third Friday of the month, through September, McDonald's, Route 590, Hamlin.

KIWANIS WYOMING COUNTY FAIR: featuring live music from Jo Dee Messina and others, through Monday, open daily 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Meshoppen. 836-9992 or 836-7287.

ALBRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENT: Socrates Cafe, Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Scavenger Hunt, Sept. 18, noon; Everything's Stamps, Sept. 19, 2:30 to 4 p.m.; Picturing America: Making Tracks, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.; The Best of Sir Sean Connery movie series, Tuesdays in September; The Little Red Schoolhouse: An American Icon, featuring author Jonathan Zimmerman, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m.; Out in the Silence, Sept. 26, 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Sign Language and Children presentation, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.; Second Saturdays featuring live music and original art, 1 to 3 p.m.; Fourth Fridays Acoustic Music, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

THOMAS G. CUPILLARI '60 ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY FALL SESSIONS: Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 8 through Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Route 107, free. 945-8402.

ADVENTURES IN THE WILDERNESS WITH NATURALIST JANE FRYE: Bear Creek Camp senior citizen outing, Thursday, 9 a.m.; Wildflower Walk at Lake Scranton, Sept. 11, 10 a.m.; Columcile Megalith Park, Bangor, senior citizen outing, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. 343-5144.

WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER: featuring entertainment by Chris Gratz and light fare, Sept. 10, 7 to 10 p.m., $20, benefits Justus Volunteer Fire Company. 587-4545.

TELESPOND SENIOR SERVICES AUXILIARY CASUAL COCKTAIL PARTY: "A Taste of Our Towns," featuring local vendors, entertainment and Chinese auction, Sept. 10, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Willowbrook Assisted Living Facility, Clarks Summit, $23/$25. 346-2278 or 489-5309.

FELITESSE ITALIAN FESTIVAL: Third Street, Old Forge: Sept. 10, parade at 6 p.m.; Sept. 11, festival opens 5 p.m.; Sept. 12, Feast Day of Our Lady of Constantinople, 10 a.m., St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 127 W. Grace St., Old Forge. 457-3499.

ST. PAUL'S CHURCH BLOCK PARTY: featuring live entertainment, raffles and children's games, Sept. 10-11, 5 to 11 p.m.; Sept. 12, 1 to 7 p.m., 1510 Penn Ave.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIRS: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bingham Park, Hawley.

LACAWAC SANCTUARY EVENTS: Lake Ariel: Woods Walk with DCNR Service Forester, Sept. 11, 2 to 4 p.m.; Young Geezers, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.; Murder, Mayhem and Sundry Misadventures in Wayne Co., Sept. 15, 7 p.m.; Nuts and Seeds Youth Fitness Hike, Sept. 18, 2 to 3:30 p.m.; Autumnal Equinox Paddle, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. 689-9494.

ENDLESS MOUNTAINS FIBER FESTIVAL: featuring educational talks and demonstrations including Angora rabbits, spinning, sheep shearing, felting and more, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 pm., Harford Fairgrounds.

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW/AUCTION: Sept. 11, Northeast PA Auto Auctions, 860 N. Keyser Ave., benefits Stephanie Jallen Paralympic Fund. 510-5336.

APPRAISAL FAIR AND MORE: Sept. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community Library of Lake and Salem Twps., Route 191.

WAYNE COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION HOME AND GARDEN FESTIVAL: Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat & Conference Center, 287 Owego Turnpike, Waymart, $5 in advance/$7 at the gate. 226-4941.

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY LITERACY PROGRAM EVENTS: 16th Annual Apple Festival, featuring food and craft vendors and special service by Pennsylvania National Guard, Sept. 11, begins 9 a.m., The Green, Montrose.

SECOND SATURDAYS AT THE LIBRARY: featuring live music by Tony Costa Trio and juried art exhibit by Northeast Photography Club, Sept. 11, 1 to 3 p.m., Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit.

FAMILY DAY AT SCRANTON IRON FURNACES: featuring games, storytelling and family activities, Sept. 12, 3 to 8 p.m., 159 Cedar Ave., free.

NICHOLSON BRIDGE DAY: featuring live music, pet show, vendors and displays, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street, Nicholson.

POWER SWITCH: A PENNFUTURE FILM FESTIVAL ON CLEANER ENERGY ALTERNATIVES: Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Vintage Theater & Cafe, 119 Penn Ave.

FREE SIERRA CLUB OUTING: Fall Hike at Francis Slocum State Park, Sept. 12, meets 10 a.m.; and Hike the Conashaugh View Equestrian Trail, Sept. 19, meets 9 a.m., call 388-2418; Trip to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Sept. 25, meets 9 a.m., call 675-8628.

SGT. JAN ARGONISH RIDE: Motorcycle ride followed by live music and refreshments, Sept. 12, registration 8 to 11 a.m., ride at noon, Dalton Fire Company Carnival grounds, Bank Street, $20 rider/$10 passenger, benefits Sgt. Jan-Michael Argonish Memorial Fund and local injured soldiers. Visit www.jansride.com.

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE BENEFIT LUNCHEON: featuring author Suzanne Fisher Staples, Sept. 12, noon to 3:30 p.m., Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, $50 per person, benefits adult cancer patients. 498-2595.

ENCOUNTER WITH TAIWAN: CELEBRATION OF ASIAN CULTURE FILM AND PHOTO SERIES: Sept. 13, 17 and 22, 6 p.m., Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton, free.

GREATER SCRANTON CHAMBER 5TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL GOLF CLASSIC: Sept. 13, registration at 11:30 p.m., Glenmaura National Golf Club, Moosic. 342-7711 ext. 130.

AMAZING ANASTASINI CIRCUS: Sept. 16-17, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 18, 1, 5 and 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, 1 and 5 p.m., Covington Twp. Fire Company Fairgrounds, benefits POcono Equestrian Center. 348-9795.

HELPING OUR CHILDREN AT RISK DINNER: Sept. 16, The Counry Club of Scranton, Clarks Summit, benefits EOTC children's programs. 348-6484.

TNA WRESTLING: TNA IMPACT: Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Casey Plaza.

BOOK SIGNING: "The Thorn," by Beverly Lewis, Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Baptist Bible College & Seminary bookstore, Clarks Summit.

FALL CRAFT FAIR: featuring baked goods and various vendors, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., La Salle Academy, Dickson City, $1 adults/children under 10 free. 489-2010.

DIETRICH THEATER EVENTS: 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: Illusions with Jeremy, Sept. 18, 11 a.m., free; Fall Film festival Opening Night Gala, Sept. 24, 6 p.m., $50; Airing of the Quilts Exhibit, Oct. 1 through Nov. 12, free; From Concept to Cloth by Gail Kessler, Oct. 2, 11 a.m., $7; A Tribute to Segovia: Classical Guitar Concert featuring Jay Steveskey, Oct. 10, 3 p.m., $10. 996-1500.

WAVERLY ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE: Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 pm.., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road.

ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST FUNDRAISER: hosted by the Family of St. Ubaldo, featuring live music by Livid, Sept. 18, 6 to 10 p.m., Jessup VFW Post 5544, Second Avenue, Jessup. 876-2163.

THANK YOU COVERED DISH PICNIC: sponsored by www.thesleepingbagproject.org, Sept. 18, noon, Hop Bottom. 289-4335.

****JAKE AND FIONA'S DOG WEDDING FUNDRAISER: featuring pet blessing, canine wedding procession, live music, contests and raffles, Sept. 19, 1 to 4 p.m., Nay Aug Park, benefits Hillside Animal Shelter and One Life to Live Rescue Group. Visit www.bestfriendpetsitting.com.

ST. ANN MARONITE CHURCH HERITAGE DAY FESTIVAL: Sept. 19, noon to 6 p.m., 1320 Price St.

AIDS WALK: Sept. 19, registration at 10 a.m.; walk at 11:30 a.m., Nay Aug Park, benefits Scranton Temple Health Center, $10.

FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST: featuring arts and crafts and models shows plus live music, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skyhaven Airport, Tunkhannock. 836-4800.

COAL CRACKER CRUISERS AND BOY SCOUT TROOP 8 OF CARBONDALE 12TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW: featuring music by Brain K and raffle, Sept. 19, gates open at 9 a.m., Carbondale Area High School, benefits local charities. 876-4034.

CAR SHOW: Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Johnson College campus, Dickson City, benefits scholarships. 702-8909.

TASTE OF THE ABINGTONS: featuring live entertainment and samples from local restaurants, Sept. 19, Inn at Nichols Village Hotel and Spa, Clarks Summit, $30, benefits Rotary Club of the Abingtons. 969-2222.

LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER: featuring guest speaker Tony Robins, Sept. 21, 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, $40. 344-3841.

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTE EVENTS: Route 435, Covington Twp.: Celebrating Autumnal Equinox, Sept. 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; "Addicted to Plastic" film, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m.; Natural Wonders: Apples Abound, Sept. 30, 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Geocaching, Oct. 5, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Natural Wonders: Terrific Trees, Oct. 7, 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.; "King Corn," film, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m.; Art in Nature Photo Field Tri to Gouldsboro State Park, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $25; Creatures of the Night, Oct. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Natural Wonders: Spooky Spiders, Oct. 21, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m.; "From There to Here: Lackawanna Landscapes," opening reception, Oct. 29, 5 to 7 p.m.; through Dec. 14; Art in Nature Sense of Place: Mixed Media Collage, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to noon.

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL: Sept. 21-25, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 505 N. Washington Ave. 342-0566.

POETRY READING: featuring Martha Serpas, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., room 405, DeNaples Center, University of Scranton.

CAMP FOR A CURE JAM FOR LIFE: featuring live music, Sept. 24-26, Hunlock Creek, benefits breast cancer awareness. 905-0660.

RABIES CLINIC: Sept. 25, noon to 2 p.m., Nay Aug Park pool pavilion, $8.

OKTOBERFEST: sponsored by William Walker Hose Company, Sept. 25, 5 p.m., 803 Penn Ave., Mayfield. Visit www.cornclamslam.com.

TOUCH A TRUCK: sponsored by Junior League of Scranton, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nay Aug Park.

ANTHOLOGY NEW AND USED BOOKS EVENTS: 515 Center St.: Guerrilla Photography Club, first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m.; writers group, Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. 341-1443.

FARMERS MARKET: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., James P. Connors Memorial Park, Orchard Street. 346-0759.

FIGHT FOR AIR WALK: Oct. 2, 10 a.m., PNC Field, Moosic, benefits American Lung Association.

PIONEER CITY BREWFEST: featuring indoor/outdoor craft and artisan vendors and local crafter brewers, Oct. 2, 2 to 6 p.m., downtown Carbondale. 282-4044 ext. 15.

ANNUAL KIELBASA SMOKEFEST: sponsored by Blakely Hose Company No. 2, featuring live music and Oktoberfest-style food, Oct. 2, 4 to 8 p.m., 315 Second Street, Blakely.

FALL OLDIES BUT GOODIES DINNER DANCE: featuring Dani-Elle and Silver Eagle Band and The Tones, Oct. 2, Memorable Occasions, Duryea. 457-2808.

ANNUAL SCRANTON AFTER DARK WALKING TOURS: guided walking tour through downtown Scranton, Oct. 2-3, 9-10 and 16, departs 6 and 8 p.m. from Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave. 344-3841.

PET BLESSING: Oct. 3, 2 p.m., Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Clarks Summit.

DUNMORE CEMETERY TOUR: featuring Dearly Departed Players, Oct. 3 and 10, 2 p.m., 409 Church St., Dunmore, free. 344-3819.

FALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW: hosted by Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, Oct. 3, registration 10 a.m. to noon; noon to 4 p.m., Main Avenue, Hawley, $5/children under 12 free.

HOMETOWN PRIDE RIDE BIKE RALLY: Oct. 3, registration and breakfast at 9 a.m., begins 10 a.m., meets at Hawley Market IGA, Route 6, $25 rider/$10 passenger. 226-6000, ext. 16.

AUTHOR LECTURE: hosted by Everything Natural, featuring Dr. John Gray, "Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice," Oct. 7, 7 to 9 p.m., Mellow Theater at Lackawanna College, $10.50. 586-9684.

FALL FLEA MARKET: Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., GDS Fairgrounds, Route 191, Newfoundland. 676-4073.

ANNUAL CHARITY BALL: featuring music by The Poets and Jumpin' Jeff Walker, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., Genetti Manor, Dickson City, benefits Marian Community Hospital. 281-1002.

DOG-A-THON: Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Mall at Steamtown.

9TH ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR: Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Western Wayne Middle School, benefits Marching Band and Color Guard, $3.

52ND CASIMIR PULASKI DAY DINNER: hosted by Friends of Poland of Lackawanna County, Oct. 23, 5 p.m., Genetti Manor, Dickson City, $35. 840-8240 or 587-4894.

HALLOWEEN PARADE: Oct. 24, registration at noon, parade at 1 p.m., Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Clarks Summit.

HALLOWEEN BLAST FROM THE PAST: featuring The Poets, Frankie & The Corvettes, The Tones and Dani-elle, Oct. 30, Genetti's Manor, Dickson City. 383-0207 or 457-2808.

SUMMER ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS OF DOWNTOWN SCRANTON: sponsored by Lackawanna Historical Society, Saturdays through Oct. 30, 11 a.m., departs from Lackawanna College, $3. 344-3841.

TASTE OF THE TOWN: featuring samplings from local restaurants, caterers and bakeries, Nov. 7, 4 to 7 p.m., Carbondale Area High School, $25 adults/$10 children 12 and under, benefits Marian Community Hospital. 281-1072.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Nov. 12-13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Parish Center, Hill Street, Mayfield.

TREE LIGHTING: Nov. 21, 4 p.m., Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Clarks Summit.

SCRANTON GHOST WALKS: Mondays through Fridays and Sundays through November, $15. Call 383-1821 for meeting times and places. Visit http://scrantonghostwalk.com.

The 200 block of Wyoming Avenue will be closed to motor vehicle traffic for the 6 p.m. event, which will include a host of attractions intended for all ages.

"We're expecting a lot of people," said Bonita Ferguson, a church spokeswoman.

"Our summer First Friday (events) usually are big. We block off the street and we have a lot of people, including dignitaries like (Lackawanna County Commissioner) Mike Washo and (Scranton Mayor) Chris Doherty."

More than 275 people turned out for the church's First Friday event last month and at least 300 attended in July, Ms. Ferguson said. Because First Friday events during the summer have grown and become more popular, Ms. Ferguson said the church has scheduled activities in its extensive facilties and on Wyoming Avenue in September.

Today, events at the church will include Bloomin Idiots: "Guitar Hero" and sumo wrestlers presented by Pennsylvania Army National Guard; displays by NEPA Auto Racers and Jerry Tully's Custom Bikes; live music, "Act Out" by Galucci Music and "Steamtown Church"; display of personalized T-shirts and more by Seraphin Designs; observing the moon, stars and planets with Lackawanna Astronomical Society's Dobsonian Reflector; photography by Paula Davis, Barbara Long, Jessica Diehl, Fran Kavulich and Sandra Hobbs; treats by Manda's Goodies; papier mache display of Rock Band, "The Dancing Flower Pots," by Keystone Community Resources PEP Program; display of Rocky Glen Amusement Park exhibit.

Contact the writer: sbrown@timesshamrock.com

Part of this month's First Friday artwalk in downtown Scranton, and a warm-up to the Sept. 13 celebration of Interdependence Day 2010, the exhibit will feature over 400 hexagons made by students from four countries.

"They all speak to issues of interdependence. How we're all interconnected," said Hexagon Project chair Beth Burkhauser. "The global concept of shared responsibility, human rights and individual rights, women's rights and children's rights."

"The gallery is just plastered with these wonderful, thought-provoking artworks," she continued. "All types of media are represented - ceramic clay, sculpture, hexagons, relief sculptures, collage, painting, drawing. It's just a wonderful thing to see."

Among the highlights of the exhibit will be "Hexagons of the Heart," an installation depicting the connection of hexagons made by Tunkhannock Area High School art teacher Patricia Hahn's class with a group of Haitian children whom Keystone College professor Dave Porter met during a trip to the earthquake-ravaged Caribbean nation back in March.

Complementing the installation will be a Haitian kite-making workshop - the kites are shaped like hexagons - overseen by Keystone college students Kati Kameroski and Danielle Cady. Meanwhile, hexagons from Rebecca Rabel's students at Mid Valley Secondary Center that traveled to and from Haiti in March with Marianne Milks' OneBigBoost Soup Kitchen also will be on display.

In addition, there will be a T-shirt decoration and design workshop overseen by Sarrah Dibble of the Blue Ridge School District. Attendees can create a T-shirt for a donation of $2, which will go toward providing copies of author Patricia McCormick's novel "Sold" to young girls in Nepal. The book, which tells the story of an impoverished Nepali girl sold into prostitution, is the centerpiece of a major educational campaign in Nepal to establish a national anti-human-trafficking conversation.

Back in January, Ms. Burkhauser and Ms. Milks travled to Nepal to give a workshop on the Hexagon Project to a group of high school students in the town of Butwal. A visual slide presentation of their trip will be available for viewing at the exhibit.

At 7 p.m., the exhibit will hold a recognition program that will include a theatrical component by the Arts Engage students of Electric Theatre Company's Zip-Zap-Zop and local playwright Nancy Hasty.

Taken as a whole, the exhibit should offer attendees no shortage of things to think about.

"Art is more than a pretty picture on a wall. It can project what children think is right and take a stand on it," Ms. Burkhauser said. "It reflects their heart and their feelings."

Contact the writer: jmcauliffe@timesshamrock.comIf you go

What: Interdependence Day Hexagon Project Exhibit IV

Where: MAC Gallery, 123 Wyoming Ave.

When: Opening reception today from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display until October.

Details: The exhibit can be viewed at other times by calling 499-5202 or emailing info@Melberger ArtsCenter.com. For more information on the show, visit www.interdependencedaynepa.org.

First Friday opening: "Sculpture Yanashot: Biomorphic Forms," stone sculpture by Denis A. Yanashot, opening reception 6 to 9 p.m., Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

SATURDAY

Lots to see: Railfest 2010: "Passenger Rail - Past and Present" featuring guest speakers, excursions, exhibits and tours, begins 10 a.m., Steamtown National Historic Site.

SUNDAY

Figure it out: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, Duryea.