4th Annual Teresa’s Angels Ball
The Angels Ball is held in Scranton at St. Mary’s Center on Saturday, Sept. 19 with doors opening at 6 p.m. It’s semi-formal dress, no jeans please, and children attending may dress as their favorite Superhero. The event features a buffet dinner, a cash bar, and entertainment. Tickets are available at 570-499-9390 or 570-842-8293. To purchase tickets online please visit http://www.payit2/collect-page/8000. Price is $30 per person, $45 per couple, $14 a child 6-12 years, and $7 for a child 5 years & younger. Proceeds benefit a handicapped accessible van fund.
8th Annual Bell’ Italia Festival
In Hazle Township the Bell’ Italia Festival is sponsored by Hazleton UNICO and it celebrates Italian-American heritage. It’s held at the Hazle Township Community Park on Community Park Boulevard September 19 & 20, each day 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. The festival features great food, wonderful entertainment, amusements for children, and food eating competitions. The event includes a pasta-eating contest, a meatball contest, arts, crafts, tricky trays and more!
Big Cash Bingo Party
A special “Big Cash Bingo Party” is in Drums at Good Shepherd Church on Route 309. It’s held Sunday, September 20 with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. Big Cash Bingo has $3,500 in prizes featuring 13 regular games and 3 special jackpots. Refreshments will be available to purchase. Admission is $30 and includes a 12 card book; additional half books are $10; additional specials are $2 for a 3 game strip. Prepay your admission and get 3 complimentary special strips.