NEPA Events and Picnics

Mt. Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Company

Franklin Township Fire Departments

Upcoming events

    I am from the Franklin Twp and Mt. Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Departments. We have two events coming up that we would to show on your site.

     The first is  the Mt. Zion Yard Sale to be held on July 11. It will be 8am -2pm (No early birds please) at the Mt. Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Department 1394 Mt. Zion Rd Harding Pa. All proceeds benefit the Fire Department.

    The Second if the 5th Annual Franklin Township  and Mt. Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Departments Night at the Races. It has be rescheduled for Saturday July 25, 2020.

Come join us for some good food, drinks, and a fun night to help support the Franklin Township and Mt. Zion Fire Departments. The cost is $10 per ticket which includes 1 horse in a race, food, soda, and water. All tickets already sold will be honored but you must have a ticket to get in. We have limited seating due to Co Vid-19 so your seat must be reserved ahead of time and unfortunately we will not be allowing Alcohol this year since we cannot get the required license. All proceeds will be split between both Fire Departments. There will also be instant bingo, raffles, and other items to purchase throughout the night. We will be following the CDC recommended guidelines for the safety of everyone. Last years event was a blast so come on out and enjoy a great time with family, friends and members of both Fire Departments.

Doors open at 5pm and the first race kicks off at 7pm.

Call Mt. Zion Fire Department @ (570) 388-6266 or Franklin Twp Fire Department @ (570) 333-4124 for tickets or to reserve seating.

This is a 21 year old and over event.

       We appreciate any help you can assist us with advertising these events. With the craziness of the Co-Vid 19 Pandemic we have have to cancel several of our fundraisers and both departments are in need of the money raised from. These events. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Lyndsay Sandora

FTVFD Secretary

Take out food and ball drop

Saturday July 11, 2020

Please join us in our one day TAKE OUT ONLY- Drive Thru event !! Hope to see everyone, and as always thank you for the continuous support !

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Saint Joseph’s Center Auxiliary Announces plans for Summer Festival 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Joseph’s Center Auxiliary evaluated plans for the Annual Summer Festival scheduled for the last weekend of July. Aware of ongoing concerns and potential risk for the safety and well-being of the community, an alternative to the traditional Summer Festival is now planned. Suzanne Fletcher and Theresa Gilhooley are serving as Auxiliary Co-Presidents.
On Sunday, July 26th the Auxiliary will host a drive-thru Chicken Dinner at Marywood University. “This is the ideal solution. Not only has the Auxiliary hosted a fall Chicken Dinner for the last 10 years, but it is also a throwback to the 1960s and ‘70s when the Auxiliary hosted a very successful annual chicken dinner,” said Sr. Maryalice Jacquinot, IHM, Saint Joseph’s Center President/CEO. The chicken will be prepared by Shannon Ives, owner of Mr. Yock’s BBQ, Lake Ariel, over specially-designed wood grills. The menu also includes a baked potato, corn on the cob, dinner roll and cookie which will be prepared indoors and packaged following all safety guidelines. Tickets are required in advance and can be purchased via the Saint Joseph’s Center website, www.stjosephscenter.org, email at auxiliary@stjosephscenter.org or calling 570-207-6656.
The Summer Festival hosted by the Saint Joseph’s Center Auxiliary has a rich history dating back to 1961 when Auxiliary members sponsored a backyard party for the St. Joes’ and neighborhood children to get to know one another. Since those early years, the Summer Festival, often referred to as the “biggest backyard picnic,” has evolved while maintaining its strong sense of community and reputation for delicious, homemade food. The Summer Festival is the largest annual fundraising event hosted by the Auxiliary to benefit the programs and services offered by Saint Joseph’s Center.
Important milestones in the development of the Summer Festival included the addition of a chicken dinner in the 1960s which continued until the 1970s when the menu was expanded to include ethnic favorites and traditional picnic items as well as games and activities appealing to the entire family. The involvement of WNEP in the 1980s expanded the reach to engage all of Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania and to share impactful stories about the important work of Saint Joseph’s Center through the annual Telethon.
With WNEP’s assistance, the Summer Festival grew each decade until a new location was needed. In 1996, the Summer Festival and the WNEP Telethon site were moved to the spacious, beautiful campus of Marywood University. In 1997, Joe Snedeker, then a part-time meteorologist, offered his support through a long-distance bike ride. Over the past 22 years, the Go Joe Bike Ride has grown in popularity with Joe riding hundreds of miles each year, within and beyond WNEP’s viewing area, to raise critical funds for important resources for individuals and families.
With all of the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has become more aware of how invaluable relationships are. This is true also for Saint Joseph’s Center as a long-standing non-profit organization sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. “One constant in the history of Saint Joseph’s dating back to 1888 is the commitment shown by the community. The care and concern expressed through donations, volunteerism and charity enables our services to continue to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities as well as those experiencing homelessness with a critical need,” added Jacquinot.
In addition to the Summer Festival Chicken Dinner, WNEP will host the annual Telethon on Saturday, July 25th, 2020 from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Viewers can tune in to watch WNEP-TV 16 and learn more about the positive ways that Saint Joseph’s Center is impacting lives. Mostly, everyone wants to know about Joe Snedeker’s annual bike ride. No worries, Joe will continue to ride his bike to benefit Saint Joseph’s Center. Go Joe 23 will offer the public a chance to also bike ride for Saint Joseph’s Center. The Go Joe Ride Along is an opportunity for cyclists of all skill levels to ride as they wish, any destination, distance or duration. To register for the Go Joe Ride Along, visit the Saint Joseph’s Center website at www.stjosephscenter.org. Additional opportunities to support Saint Joseph’s Center’s Auxiliary are listed on the website.
“Throughout the weeks of the COVID–19 pandemic, adaptability became an increasingly important skill. For those of us privileged to work with children and adults who experience challenges across their lifetime especially living with an intellectual and/or physical disability, we see everyday examples of what it means to show adaptability, courage, trust and perseverance and to do so with hope and joy. It is because of them that we go forward with confidence that all will be well,” said Jacquinot. WNEP-TV The Scranton Times-Tribune