The excitement begins Saturday with men and women competing in ax throwing, log rolling, men’s crosscut, Jack & Jill Crosscut, separate underhand chop for both men and women, the bow saw, the popular stock saw and hot saw competitions.
The Sullivan County Fall Festival will be held October 10 and 11, Columbus Day weekend. Spectators are encouraged to attend at the Sullivan County Fairground, 4430 Rt. 154, Forksville
The excitement begins Saturday with men and women competing in ax throwing, log rolling, men’s crosscut, Jack & Jill Crosscut, separate underhand chop for both men and women, the bow saw, the popular stock saw and hot saw competitions. Beech Flats Grange will meet, Oct. 8 at the Grange Hall at 2 pm. Bring Halloween treats for refreshments.
“Thursdays at the Rialto” continues on October 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Rialto Theatre in Canton.
Performing for the second concert in the series is Zing-ology a quartet from the Ithaca, NY area that specializes in vintage swing from the golden era American jazz between 1920 and the end of the 1940ʼs. Greg Conlon, a powerful vocalist, leads the group with amazing renditions of these classic dance tunes. Do you enjoy these tunes: Pennies from Heaven, My Funny Valentine, Autumn Leaves, Ain’t Misbehavin' and Don’t Get Around Much Anymore? They are just a sampling of the music you will enjoy on October 15 at the Rialto Theatre. It was sort of a quiet day at the Canton Farmers' Market, Sept. 26.
Kenny Biggs sold goodies to raise funds for his trip to Mexico; John Carpenter sold Piatt Road honey products; Ray Chaapel had mousetraps, beets and potatoes The Farmers' Market will return October 3 from 8 am to noon in Canton's Main St. Park. People with baked goods, garden or farm produce, craft items or similar wares are invited to set up. There is no booth fee. Call 570-673-5151 for information. No yard sale items, please. The Farmers' Market is sponsored by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce. BRYCE BAKER
Air Force Airman Bryce A. Baker graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, TX. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. The Craftsmen of the Endless Mountains, are gearing up for their "Flaming Foliage Festival" scheduled for Oct. 3rd and Oct. 4th at the Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville, PA.
This year, there will be more vendors then ever that have the gift of making and creating handmade arts and craft. The Endless Mo. Crafters decided to open up their festival by looking beyond their group of talented craftsmen and artisans to bring you even more "handmade" products and items. Some of the new items are matted photos of Pennsylvania, hand knitted alpaca items, felting items, blankets. Some new wood crafts include pole critters, unusual bird feeders, and wood crafts. Hand painted wooden tractors and wheels plus unusual carved birds, lathe bowls, and intarscia. 18" and other baby doll clothes, hand made porcelain dolls from Clovis Hunter Dolls. Also one of a kind jewelry, refurbished wood items, hand made wreaths, down home unique flavors of homemade jams and jellies. Also watch for the unusual items at the "Witch House Designs". They do vintage style paper decorations, holiday art dolls, 3D printed candy containers and jewelry. Many new back country crafts made from old barn boards. Lackawanna College will celebrate its new space in Bradford County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the state-of-the-art Towanda Center, 1024 S. Main St., Towanda, at noon on Thursday, Oct. 1.
The College signed a lease agreement in the summer of 2015 to move its satellite center from a previous location at 602 Main Street, Towanda. The new center nearly quadruples the College’s space in the Northern Tier. The Center sits on 2.1 acres of land; provides 85 parking spaces for students and employees; and includes 12 classrooms, two computer labs, a student lounge and library, and several other additions that will meet all of the educational and social needs of Lackawanna’s students. The Senior Choir at the Canton Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ), extends a cordial invitation to anyone grade 7 through adult to join the choir for their annual Christmas Eve service.
The Christmas Choir and Friends will perform a musical entitled "One of Us, by Claire Cloninger and Robert Sterling. Anna Watkins, Team Support Brigade leader for "Making Strides to Save Lives," reports the "Canton Round-Up - Going To Jail" event held September 19 at the "hoosegow" at the Warrior Lounge was a huge success.
Kim Bailey, Casey Clegg, Ike Bowers, Barb Spencer, Ken Robertson, Frank Watson, Bobbi Jo Klick, Steve Pettigrew, John Shaffer, Cassie Estep, Darlene McDonald, Dave Ward all volunteered to be arrested, and the money used to "bail them out," $8,039.05, will be donated at the "Making Strides 5K Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness" event at Indian Park in Montoursville, Oct. 19. The funds will be used for cancer research and transportation and lodging for families. In addition to those listed, the Judge" sentenced several other people - including a "guard" and even some children - to jail for various misbehaviors during the Round-Up. The Canton Fire Department is a very busy group, and beyond answering alarms and responding to accidents, they also conduct many community and fundraising activities. Here are just a few examples of their hard work and dedication
After a very busy Fall Fling weekend, they jump right back the next weekend with a Sportsman Night, which is scheduled for October 10 with doors opening at 5:00. |
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