Mother Earth, Father Sky, Native American exhibition. Everhart Museum, Scranton. For more information call 346-7186.

Military Artifacts and Memorabilia, artifacts and material associated with the region's involvement in various society's conflicts throughout the world. Wyoming Historical and Geological Museum, Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 823-6244.

Swetland Homestead, Saturdays, 10 am-4 pm. Trace Swetland family's rise from pioneer beginning to local social prominence. Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 823-6244.

Cardio-karate, every Tuesday, 7:30, Thursday, 5:30 pm. The Spectrum, Blakely. For more information call 383-3223.

Basketball and racquetball, leagues now forming. The Spectrum, Blakely. For more information call 383-3223.

Harness Racing, Tues, Fridays, Saturdays, Sunday, 7:20. Pocono Downs, Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 825-6681.

YMCA Events, Swim team programs, registrations being accepted. Swimmers will use the YMCA & Nay Aug Park pools. Evening Arthritis Water Excerise Classes, Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6:15 pm- 7 pm. For more information call 342-8115.

Assault Zone Paintball, Open 7 days a week. Golf Park Plus, Hamlin. For more information call 689-4996.

Mat Workout, every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 9:45- 10:45 am. Greater Scranton YMCA. For more information call 342-8115.

Adults Learn to Play Hockey, Mondays, 9-10 pm. The Ice Box, Pittston. For more information call 883-1100.

Boxing for Women, Thursdays, 7-8:30 pm. No-contact class. For more information call 208-5807.

Aerobic Kickboxing, Tuesdays, Fridays, 6-7 pm. Develop endurance, balance, coordination, self-defense for women. Scranton Yoga Center, 1627 N Main Ave, Scranton. For more information call 963-0500.

Horse and Pony Rides, Colony Horse Ranch, Analomink. For more information call 595-0604.

Morning Yoga, Thursdays, 8:30 am. All ages, no experience needed. Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. For more information call 969-2590.

Relax and Renew Yoga, 5:30 pm. All ages, no experience needed. Jewish Community Center, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. For more information call 969-2590.

Racquetball Challenge, Mondays, 6-10 pm. Spectrum Health & Racquet Club , Blakely. For more information call 383-3223.

The Mushroom Club, looking for new members. For more information call 378-3565 or 586-2398.

Just A Social Singles Club, Sunday afternoon walks. Mondays, yoga and fun events for area singles 40+. Monthly meeting at Our Lady of Snows, Clarks Summit first Wednesdays of the month. New members always welcome. For more information call 457-0425 

Italian Language Classes, Wednesdays, 7:30- 9 pm, $50. This is an ongoing continuing level course. Classes will meet for 5 weeks. Carbondale Area Junior Senior High School, Carbondale. For more information call 281-3352.

Defend our Watershed, Thursday evenings, 6:30 pm, $10 a year. Commissioners Meeting Room, Wilkes-Barre Courthouse. For more information call 474-6397.

Hatha Yoga Classes, now being offered. $7 for each ninety minute long class. Joan Harris Center, West Side Mall, Edwardsville. For more information call 287-7977.

Food Addicts Anonymous, Fridays, 8 pm. St. Vincent DePaul Church, Auditorium Building, Scranton. For more information call 344-7866.

Forget-Me-Nots, first Thursday of the month, 6 pm. Support for women with non-cancer breast disease. Hanger P&O, Scranton. For more information call 961-1234.

Pet Loss Support Groups, first & third Monday of every month, 7 pm. Lorraine Smith's office, Plymouth. For more information call 779-1837.

Ali's Fitness Center, M-F Yoga, cardio kickboxing, yogaerobics. 415 Wyoming Ave, West Pittston.

Hatha Yoga, beginners: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 5-6 pm, 6:30-7:30 pm. Scranton Yoga Center, 1627 N Main Ave, Scranton. For more information call 963-0500.

Endless Mountains Council of the Arts, Mondays, 7-9 pm, folk art, $10. Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, figure drawing. Wednesdays, 6-9 pm, portrait painting, $15. For more information call 836-EMCA.

Stencil Classes, classes from basic to advanced techniques, decorative painting and art classes. Romancing the Home, 416 Main Ave, Dickson City, 383-6901 or 651 Wyoming Ave, Kingston, 283-3876.

What You See! Adult Drawing Classes, Thursdays, 7-9 pm, now forming. Classes for beginners to advanced. Studio III, Luzerne. For more information call 331-7824 or 822-5083.

Adult Drawing & Water Color Classes, Studio III, Luzerne. For more information call 331-7824.

Baha'i Faith, regular meetings in Scranton, Wyoming County. Current topic The Equality of Women and Men; a spiritual reality now being put into practice. Public welcome. For more information call 378-3782 or 836-5409.

Le Leche League, meetings 1st Thursday of every month. Nursing Conference room, Mercy Hospital Scranton. For more information call 348-7140.

Eating Disorders, 7-8:30 pm, Tuesdays, learn more about eating disorders and what can be done to help. 231 Pittston Ave, Scranton. $5 per session, $15 for series. For more information call 346-2477.

Facing Cancer Together Support Group, meets Tuesday evenings, Mercy Hospital, Scranton. For more information call 348-7940.

Diabetes Support Group, meets last Thursday of every month, Mercy Hospital, Scranton. For more information call 340-4864.

Family & Friends Grief Support Group, meets the second Wednesday of every month, Mercy Hospital, Scranton. For more information call 340-4979.

Ostonomy Support Group, meets the third Wednesday of every month, Mercy Hospital, Scranton. For more information call 348-7738.

Daylight Group, Mondays, 1 pm. Christian centered 12-step recovery program for emotional and spiritual healing. The Lighthouse, 227 S Webster Ave, Scranton. For more information call 341-5858.

Welcome Friends Group, Tuesdays, 6 pm. Christian centered 12 step recovery program for emotional and spiritual healing. The Lighthouse, 227 S Webster Ave, Scranton. For more information call 341-5858.

LINC-ONE Training Session, Living in New Comfort in the Northeast is a support service for people in NEPA living with HIV/AIDS. Training sessions are forming for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer. For more information call 829-6711 ext. 248.

Portrait Painting, Drawing Lessons, Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30 pm. Afa Gallery, Scranton. For more information call 563-2774 or 969-1040.

Figure Drawing, Tuesdays, 6-10 pm. Draw from live model. Afa Gallery, Scranton. For more information call 961-3276 or 969-1040.

Quest Center, Shaolin Kung-Fu classes three times a week. Children welcome. Aerobics and yoga/meditation twice weekly, or rent the center for your program. Internships available. For more information call 289-4021.

Colley Studio of Fine Arts, ongoing classes, all ages. Waverly Community House, Waverly. For more information call 586-9230.

Grief in the Classroom, program for PTA's and school districts to help teachers, parents and school counselors to help grieving young people. Mercy Hospital, Scranton. To arrange a program call 340-4978.

Watercolor, Batik on Rice Paper Classes, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm, watercolor. Batik on rice paper, Thursdays, 7-9 pm. All materials will be supplied, Studio III, Main St, Luzerne. For more information call 331-7824 or 287-4300.

Parents Anonymous, Mondays, 4:30 pm. Parents helping parents. For more information call 348-6493.

Free Tibet, every other Mondays, 7 pm. Students for a free Tibet meeting, basement of Wilkes University library seminar room I.E.E.E. For more information call 819-0564.

"We Care" HIV/AIDS Support Network, first Tuesday of the month, free. A support network for HIV positive people and their friends and family. For more information call 824-1007 or 779-5155.

Fathers' Group, Tuesdays, 6-7 pm. Support, encouragement and mutual help. Scranton Area Family Center. For more information call 348-6493.

Sierra Club Meeting, second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm. General meeting discussion group concerning local environmental issues. Meeting sites vary between Kingston and Scranton. For more information call 654-2562.

Investors Club, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Learn the latest tips and share your secrets for successful investing. Cafe del Sol, Mulberry St, Scranton. For more information call 348-2992.

Chess Club, Saturday afternoons. Cafe del Sol, Mulberry St, Scranton. For more information call 348-2992.

Support Groups at Mercy Hospital Scranton, facing cancer together every Tuesday evening. Mended Hearts, Inc every third Thursday evening. Diabetes Support Group every last Thursday. Mercy Hospice Grief Support Group every second Mondays. Ostomy Support Group every third Wednesday. For more information call 1-800-463-1111.

Overeaters Anonymous, Sundays, 7:45 am, 165 Ackerly Road, Glenburn, for more information call 586-0091; 4 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, Stone Ave, for more information call 969-4040. Mondays, 7:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, Stone Ave, for more information call 586-8668 or 563-1146. Tuesdays, 9:30 am, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, Stone Ave, for more information call 969-0897. Thursdays, 9:30 am, First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, Stone Ave, for more information call 679-2830. Saturdays, 9:45 am, Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave, Scranton, for more information call 343-3368.

Support Groups at Mercy Hospital Wilkes-Barre, all meetings 7 pm, lower level, Mercy Medical Arts Building, Wilkes-Barre. Neuro Support Group, third Tuesday. Diabetes Support Group, first Monday. The Cardiac Support Group, third Wednesday. Mercy Hospice Family & Friends Support Group, second Wednesday. For more information call 826-3353.

CPR Classes, Instruction for children and adults. Mercy Hospitals, Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 348-7439.

Massage Classes, learn healing massage. For more information call 836-2751.

Beyond the Disability, the first Tuesday of every month, 7 pm. Program to create awareness for people with disabilities. Woodlands Inn, Plains. For more information call 779-4762 or 824-9831.

Weight Loss Behavior Classes, Mondays, 10 am, Thursdays, 2 pm. Nutri/System Center, Linden St, Scranton. For more information call 346-8552.

Live Model Figure Drawing, Tuesdays, 6-10 pm. Afa Gallery, Scranton. For more information call 969-1040.

Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 pm, adult Kung Fu. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:15 pm, Saturdays 11:45 am, Tai Chi Chan. 703 Hazle St, Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 829-2707.

Cardio-kickboxing, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:30 pm. Spectrum Health and Racquetball Club, Blakely. For more information call 383-3223.

Beginning Yoga Classes, (taught by my good friend, Cristie Newhart - she does Reiki, too!) Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. $50 for 8 week session. The Rainforest Cafe, Tunkhannock. For more information call 836-6685.

Reiki Tools, July 28, 7-10 pm, $20. Minerva Educational Center, Honesdale. For more information call 253-8060.

Aikido, Mondays, Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Traditional Japanese martial arts for self-defense. Scranton Ai Kai, 1627 N Main Ave, Scranton. For more information call 963-0500.

Taoism / T'ai-Chi / Qigong / Meditation at the Chinese Health Institute, Kingston. Summer schedule now in session. Open classes, join at any time. As seen on WBRE-TV, at John Heinz Institute and Boscov's. Beginner T'ai-Chi / Qigong - Tues. and Fri., 7 p.m., Tues., 10 a.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. T'ai-Chi Sword, Thurs., 6:45 p.m. Meditation, Fri., 6 p.m. Call 287-1316, 822-1988.

Ultimate Fitness, combat hapkido, Tang Soo Do, aerobic kickboxing. For more information call 343-3348 or 842-4599.

Cardio Karate, aerobic kickboxing for fun and fitness. For more information call 457-5371.

Fern Ridge Campground, streams, waterfalls, wooded sites and cabins situated on over 85 acres of land providing camping areas. Blakeslee. For more information call 1-800-468-2442.

Promised Land State Park, 2,971 acre national historic landmark near Lake Wallenpaupack, Greentown. For more information call 676-3428.

Whitewater Rafting, Biking & Hiking, year round trips and trails available. Pocono Whitewater Center, Jim Thorpe, 325-8430.

Ricketts Glen State Park, national natural landmark with 7 mile hiking trail. Year round camping available. Rt 487, Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 477-5675.

Merli-Sarnoski Park, 840 acre park and woods with fish stocked mountain lake. Hiking trails & picnic areas. Rt 106, Finch Hill. For more information call 876-1714.

Steamtown National Historic Site, local history & heritage featuring locomotive displays, working roundhouse, history and technology exhibits. Open 9 am-5 pm, $6. Steamtown National Historic Site Excursion, Fri-Sun. Thurs-Sun. 150 S Washington Ave, Scranton, 340-5200.

Friday Night Cruise, every 4th Friday of the month, 6-10 pm. Pocono Mountain Street Rods. Viewmont Mall, Dickson City. For more information call 842-8629.

Everhart Museum Free Sundays/Thursdays, free admission to the museum on the first Sunday, noon-5 pm, of every month and every Thursday 5-8 pm. For more information call 346-7186.

Rail Tours Excursions, Saturdays, Sundays & holidays. Jim Thorpe. For more information call 325-3673.

Car Show, Sundays, 5-10 pm. Music, food, fun and prizes. Free. Charge's Restaurant, Moosic. For more information call 457-8949.

Lackawanna County Historical Society, Tu-Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Saturdays, noon-3 pm. Victorian house display and local history exhibits including coal mining. The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave, Scranton, 344-3841.

Everhart Museum, permanent exhibits include 19th & 20th century American art, folk art, Dorflinger Glass, Dinosaur Hall, bird collection, live honeybee display, Geo Lab & Egyptian Funeral Art. Open Wednesdays-Sunday, 12-5 pm and Thursdays, 12-8 pm. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Call 346-7186

Dorflinger Glass Museum & Museum Shop, displays of cut, engravings, etched and gilded glass produced between 1852 and 1921, gifts and more. Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White-Mills. For more information call 253-1185.

Exploring Audubon's Lehigh, 53-mile auto loop tour connecting natural areas where John James Audubon lived, traveled, wrote, painted, observed. Railroad Station, Jim Thorpe. For more information call 888-546-8467.

Theatre Classes, children and adults. Classes in acting, speech and dance improv. Diva Production Co. For more information call 347-4779.

Professional Acting Classes, fall classes for children and adults now forming. Linda Eisen/Center City Rep. For more information call 587-5808.

Acting Classes, ages 7-12 and 13-18. Also group pre-school voice instruction. Private lessons by appointment. Ballet, Jazz and Tap ages 3 thru adult. Adult ballet and jazz. For more information call 207-3262.

Acting Company Playhouse Workshops, Tuesdays, Saturdays, classes for children and adults now forming. Forest City. For more information call 785-9596

Dancer's Choice, Friday, Oct. 27, 9-11:30 pm, $5. California Mix style of music which includes East and West coast swing, hustle, Latin, 2 step and requests on Fridays at the DAV in Dickson City. For more information call 383-9923.

Fran Cleary's Country Dance Lessons, Beginners Dance Lessons, 6:30-7:30, Monday nights, Keyser Community Center, Keyser Ave. 7:30-9:30, Intermediate Lessons. For more information call 963-5409.

Carolina Shag & Night Club Two Step, Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Carbondale Senior Center, 88 Church St. For more information call 689-9357 or 876-6292.

Adult Social Dancing, M-Thu, 1-9 pm; Fridays, 6-9 pm. Singles welcome. For more information call 602-1983.

Line Dancing, every Tues. morning in October, 10 am, $2 hour. South Side Senior Center, Scranton. For more information call 346-2487.

Rock and Roll Dancing, Saturdays, 9 pm-1 am, $3. DAV, Storrs St, Dickson City. For more information call 383-7961.

Line Dancing Lessons, Mondays, 7-9 pm, $3. Learn to line dance with Nancy Thompson. Shadowbrook Lounge, Tunkhannock. For more information call 836-2151.

Weekly Line Dancing, Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, Eynon VFW; Wednesdays, Peckville VFW, $3. For more information call 383-1591.

Fabulous Dance Parties, Fridays, 8:15 pm. Latin, swing, ballroom. Vince Brust Studios, Throop. For more information call 489-3111.

Electric City Swing Dance Society, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, beginner lessons 7 pm, intermediate lessons 7:30 pm. Dancing follows until 10 pm. Dances held at the DAV, Storrs St, Dickson City. For more information call 383-9923.

Country Western Two Step, Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Beginner to advanced lessons, couples and singles welcome. Dupont Fire Hall, Dupont. For more information call 689-9357 or 876-6292.

Barb's Country Line Dance Classes. Fall season starting beginner classes, Th evenings, 6- 7 pm. New dance lessons for intermediate dancers, 7- 9 pm. Newton Recreation Center, Clarks Summit. For more information call 586-6509 or 586-7808.

Country Western Line Dance Classes. Fall season beginner classes and intermediate classes, Thursdays, 10 am- 11 am. mid Valley Senior Center, No. 1 Fire Hall, 632 4th Ave., Jessup. For more information call 489-4415 or 586-6509.

Country Western Line Dance Classes. Fall season beginner classes and intermediate classes, Fridays, 1- 2:30 pm. Abington Senior Center, 1151 Winola Rd, Clarks Summit. For more information call 586-6509 or 586-8996.

Ballroom Dancing Lessons, Thursdays, 12:45 pm. Senior Center, 441 Wyoming Ave, Scranton. For more information call 347-3970.

Irish Dance, Thursdays, 5-8 pm. Davis Academy of Irish Dance, Scranton Cultural Center. For more information call 344-1111.

Country Western Dance Lessons, Thursdays, 7:30-10 pm. Line and couples dancing. The Big Apple, Beach Lake. For more information call 689-9357 or 876-6292.

Group Dance Lessons, Thursdays, 7 pm. For more information call 883-1020.

Dance Parties, Fridays, 7:30-11 pm. $10 lesson and dancing. For more information call 883-1020.

New Dance Party, Fridays, 8:30 pm-midnight. Now under the direction of Tresa Martinez. Swing, ballroom and Latin dancing, and refreshments. The Mirror Ballroom, N Washington Ave, Scranton. For more information call 341-5678.

Ballroom Dancing Lessons, Fridays, 1 pm. South Side Senior Center, Paul Lannak instructor. For more information call 346-2487.

Learn to Swing, Sundays, 6 pm, $7, lite refreshments. Beginner and intermediate classes available. Sacred Heart Hall, Stevenson St, Duryea. For more information call 941-0149.

Latin Lessons, Thursdays, 9 pm. Woodlands Inn, Plains. For more information call 824-9831.

Ballroom Dance Lessons, swing, Latin, ballroom. With/without partner. For more information call 883-1020.

Arthur Murray Dance Hotline, learn the latest in swing, Latin, night club, or ballroom dancing. Your first lesson is free! N. Washington Ave, Scranton. For more information call 346-9731.

Swing, Latin, Night Club, & Ballroom Dancing, dance lessons. Singles & couples welcome. Dance World, Ltd, N Washington Ave, Scranton. For more information call 341-5678.

Latin, Ballroom & Swing, dance lessons Monday through Fridays nights. Vince Brust Studios, Throop. For more information call 489-3111.

Poetry Club, Wednesdays, 7 pm. Cafe del Sol, Mulberry St, Scranton. For more information call 348-2992.

Youth For Equality Readings, every 3rd Friday. Open poetry readings and discussion group. Cafe del Sol, Mulberry St, Scranton. For more information call 348-2992.

Donahue's Dharma Bums, meetings every last Friday of the month, 9 pm. Open readings, discussion and constructive criticism. Donahue's Tavern, S Main St, Wilkes-Barre.

SPAWN, Society of Poets and Writers of NEPA, every 3rd Saturday of the month. Open readings & discussions, Mike's Library, Wilkes-Barre. For more information call 639-2320.

Art Classes, ages 5- 16. Studio III, Luzerne. For more information call 331-7824.

Kindergarten Karate, Thurs, 5:30- 6:30, Sat, 11:30- 12:30. Boys & Girls 3 1/2- 6 1/2 years old. Focuses on coordination, self-confidence, courtesy, respect, honesty, self-esteem, & value of family & healthy interaction with elders & peers. Scranton Karate School, Scranton. For more information call 344-0551.

Dance Movement Class, every Thursday, 6:30- 7:15 pm, $45 for first child, $35 for each additional child. CYC, Scranton. For more information call 347-3311.

Etiquette & Manners Class, ages 8-12, 6 week course. Studio III, Luzerne. For more information call 331-7824.

Get A Clue, presented by the First Act Children's Theater, now accepting class registration. For more information call 282-0577.

Storytime!, Thursdays, 10:30 am. In-store children's story and activity period, 30-45 minutes, ages 3+. Tudor Bookshop & Cafe, Kingston. For more information call 288-9697.

Endless Mountains Council of the Arts, Fridays, 4:30-5:30 pm, art for children, grades 1-3, $5. Mondays, 4:30-5:30, intro to watercolor, grades 4-7. For more information call 836-EMCA.

Children's Self-Defense Classes, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 5-6 pm. Boys & girls ages 5-13. Aikido of Scranton, 1627 N Main St, Scranton. For more information call 963-0500.

The Junior Gallery, designed to be a place for children in grades K-12. Now arranging workshops on Masks, The Plants and Animals We Wear, Drawing Birds, Rub Brass with the Past, Sumi-e painting, The Year of the Dragon, Ancient Egypt, Kachina Dolls, Dreamcatchers, and nature walks. Minimum of 10 participants per workshop. $5 per participant and included material fee. Everhart Museum, Scranton. For more information call 346-7186.

Junior Karate, Children's Martial Arts Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 4:30-5:30 pm. Olympic Martial Arts Center, 629 S Main St, Old Forge. For more information call 451-7458.

Toddler Playtime, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Scranton Area Family Center, Wyoming Ave. For more information call 348-6493.