Avoca
Tree collection: Christmas tree collection Jan. 14-15, trees due at curb on Jan. 13.
Church breakfast: Queen of the Apostles Parish inaugural monthly breakfast, Jan. 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., parish hall, former St. Mary's School, 742 Spring St.; eggs, home fries, pancakes, sausage, toast, coffee, tea, juice, homemade baked goods; $6/adult, $4/12 and younger; 570 457-3412 or at door; benefits parish/sponsored Boy Scout troop.
Duryea
Tree collection: Street Department Christmas tree collection fridays Jan. 10, 17; have curbside 7 p.m. previous day.
Garbage stickers: Garbage stickers available in Borough Building; due Feb. 1; $80/one bag; $135/two; $175/3; $215/4.
Honesdale
Expanded hours: Honesdale Family Health Center expanded office hours Tuesdays/Wednesdays effective Tuesday, 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m. appointments; Stourbridge Medical and Professional Building, Route 6 and Maple Avenue; 570-251-6672.
Regional
Masquerade ball: St. Michael's Parish Dance Committee "Midwinter's Masquerade Ball," Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary's Center, Scranton; ballroom dancing, drinks, appetizers; $18/advance, $22/door; formal dress/masks required, raffle; 570-815-1141 or smannualdance@gmail.com.
South Scranton
Meeting canceled: Friendly Seniors meeting scheduled for Tuesday canceled.
Free meal: St. Stanislaus Youth Center free meal, Saturday, 1-3 p.m., 530 E. Elm St.; 570-343-6017.
Throop
Tree collection: Christmas tree pickup Mondays, Jan. 13 and 20, have curbside by 7 a.m.
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