Well Dun: Donations now being accepted for May sidewalk sale

Posted on April 2, 2025 by The Dunmorean

The Saint Joseph’s Auxiliary is busy taking donations and collections for the upcoming sidewalk sale.

The fifth annual Saint Joseph’s Center Sidewalk Sale will be held Saturday, May 17, at Saint Joseph’s Center Blakely Street campus, 320 South Blakely St., Dunmore.

“We started this after COVID because the 2020 Saint Joseph’s Festival was cancelled.,” said chairperson and auxiliary member Jeannie Kreis McDonald. “We had so much inventory at our warehouse.”

The committee members for the Saint Joseph’s Center Auxiliary are Jeannie Kreis McDonald, Ann Hinton, Cindy Hoban, Debbie May, Debbie Walton, Cathy Refice, Jan Needham, Trish McDonough, Joanne Teevan, Leslie Corby, Mary Lou Grogan, Mary Lynn O’Bell, Nina Flanagan, Sue Doud and Debbie Zielinski.

Principals involved with the upcoming Sidewalk Sale at St. Joseph’s Center include, kneeling from left: Diane Carey, Deb Walton, Mary Lynn O’Bell, and Cindy Hoban. Standing, same order: Leslie Corby, Trish McDonough, Sharon Mulherin, Joanne Teevan, Debbie May, Jeannie McDonald, Ann Hinton, and Cathy Refice. Missing from photo are Jan Needham and Sr. Mary Alice Jacquinot.

Donations will be accepted at the DeNaples Building, 320 South Blakely Street, Pine Street entrance (facing the Dunmore Fire Station) every Saturday in April from 9 a.m. to noon. The scheduled dates are April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26.

Donations will be accepted of new or gently used items for the annual spring sidewalk event.

Items of interest include housewares (pots and pans, glass sets, serving platters and trays), home accents and decor, purses,, jewelry, children’s toys and games, tools, small furniture, holiday decorations, garden decor, tools and accessories and sports items.

“We strongly encouraged donations to be used or new,” said McDonald. “Gifts that were never used or items that you have around your home that you no longer want.

“We benefit from those who are downsizing or spring cleaning. We are fortunate enough to get overstocks or goods that have damaged packaging from local stores.

“We have a warehouse team of women from the Auxiliary who donate their time every Saturday during the month of April to accept donations at our Blakely Street building. Collections are 9 a.m. until noon.

“We also accept donations year round, but drop off needs to be scheduled by calling me at 570-335-7150.

“There is going to be something for everyone. Please no clothes or large furniture.

“Remember if you can’t sell it, neither can we.

“This event has been a great success over the past few years and we expect it to be a success again. We are looking forward to accepting everyone’s donations and are thankful for the generosity. It’s all for a good cause to benefit Saint Joseph’s Center. All proceeds will go for the programs at Saint Joseph’s Center.”

Spring programs offered at Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore

Posted on April 2, 2025 by The Dunmorean

The Greater Scranton YMCA is excited to provide an array of spring programming designed to energize and inspire families in our community.

Spring is a season of renewal, and the Y offers many opportunities to reconnect with friends, neighbors and make time for yourself. Whether you’re interested in finding a new fitness routine or helping your family members discover a new passion through sports or programs, the Y has something for everyone.

Some program opportunities available at the Y this season include:

Youth Sports and Enrichment Programs and Aquatics

The Y offers a menu of youth sports and enrichment programs that rotate on a monthly basis. Registration for programs opens on the first of the month prior. Programs are free for Greater Scranton YMCA family members, $12 for youth members and $40 for non-members. Examples of programs include: Basketball, Soccer, Pickleball, Messy Art, Lego Mania, Game Night, Wii Sports and more.

For decades, the Greater Scranton YMCA has taught generations of kids, adults and families to be safe in and around the water. The Greater Scranton YMCA is a leading swimming lesson provider in the Greater Scranton region. Our Aquatics Department is here to serve the community to ensure everyone enjoys their time in a pool, by a lake, and wherever water may be.

Wellness

The Greater Scranton YMCA offers numerous land and water group exercise classes for all ability levels. Examples of classes include: Zumba, Power Cycling, HIIT, Core, Silver Sneakers, Paddleboard Yoga, Shallow Water Exercise, Dance Fit and more, including individual and small group personal training, chronic disease prevention and management programs, including EnhanceFitness, and the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program

Early Childhood Education and Out-of-School Time

Full and half day daycare and preschool programs for children ages 0-5 at the Y’s Early Learning Centers in Dunmore and Olyphant; Before and after school programming.

*Please note, the 2025 Summer Day Camp season kicks-off June 9 and registration is open.

Family Events

The Greater Scranton YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. This free, annual event is sponsored nationally by Peanuts and features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. Some featured activities include a family fun walk, rides, vendor fair, bounce houses, face painting and more.

“Join us at the Y this spring to get active, learn new skills and enjoy reconnecting with the community,” said Rich Surridge, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “We welcome everyone in our community to come and discover what the Y has to offer!”

Bunny Hunt planned at St. Anthony’s Playground

Posted on April 2, 2025 by The Dunmorean

Easter Egg Hunt Committee Members of the Dunmore Lions Club, Dunmore Rotary, Dunmore Police Department and Dunmore Fire Department met recently to plan the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Playground, Hill and Cooney Streets. The event is free to children ages 11 and younger.