Seth’s Sightings

That frost from last week took out a good part of the nice bloom of lilacs that we had. The rest of the flowers seem OK, though I am concerned a bit about both the apple and cherry trees’ fruit. That we’ll know in a few months.

I had a tough weekend due to the effects of my chemo treatment. I had bursts of energy, some of which I used for some grass trimming and other yard work.

On Sunday I was strong enough to drive Ruth to Detweiler Farms, where she

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bought beautiful hanging flowers, a hanging cherry tomato plant, and some herbs.

I’m beginning to sight butterflies. I think I saved a big swallowtail by carefully picking it up off the road, where it had fallen, and putting it in some high grass. It was gone when I checked soon thereafter. I hope it flew away to safety.

Friday’s presentation about the Delaware Indians at the Weatherly library was informative and wellattended. Chief Little Wolf

Freeland to host weekly concerts at historic dance hall

gave a very interesting presentation.

Sunday was a gorgeous day, and we took one of the area’s back roads, the Caplo’s Grove Road, for a slow ride home through lush foliage.

I’m keeping an eye on the hockey and basketball playoffs. In the AHL, I’ve enjoyed Hershey beating the Hartford Wolfpack. They will be taking on Rochester now for a crack at the Calder Cup if they win the series.

The Celtics seem to have lost their edge.

There was a bit of excitement at this weekend’s PGA golf tournament—a hole in one. It doesn’t happen very often.

This coming weekend looks super-busy. In addition to all the Memorial Day events, I’m hoping to enjoy to air-related events, the Fly-In Drive-In Breakfast at the Mt. Pocono Airport on Sunday morning, and the Pocono Raceway Airshow on Sunday afternoon.

Time to fly. Stay healthy, everyone.

Summer Friday Evening Concerts will be held inside the historic 126 yr. old Freeland Pavilion Dance Hall on Front Street. Seating is provided. Admission is free. Refreshments and snacks will be available.

The dance hall is completely indoors, under cover. Shows are unaffected by the weather

May 26, 6:30 p.m., Tony Merker country/southern rock

June 2, 6:30 p.m., EZ Listening Jazz Quartet

June 9, 6:30 p.m., Swingmasters Polka Band

June 16, 6:30 p.m., Danny Pope guitar/vocalist

June 23, 6:30 p.m., Jack James 1950s 60s hits

June 30, 6:30 p.m., Hazleton Liberty Band

July 7, 6:30 p.m., Hazleton

Philharmonic Orchestra

July 14, 6:30 p.m., Kinfolk Country blues/Americana

July 21, 6 p.m., Derek Seiger Percussionist

July 28, 6 p.m., Freeland St. Ann’s Band

August 4, 5 p.m., Hazleton

Philharmonic Big Band ‘40s Swing Dance

August 11, 6 p.m., Just Us Polka Band

August 18, 6 p.m., ‘Round Midnight Jazz Quartet

August 25, 6 p.m., Totally New Show Jack James 1950s 60s hits

September 1, 6 p.m., Freeland Brass Quartet Plan to attend enjoyable evenings of great music for the whole family.

SATURDAY, MAY 27—

Semi-annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Golden Oaks Village clubhouse parking lot, Kidder Township

SATURDAY, MAY 27— Crestwood PTA fundraiser to benefit Mertz family,

6-8 p.m., Mountain Top Pub & Eatery, 371 S. Mountain Blvd.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2— Weatherly Area High School Graduation, 6 p.m., Middle School Gymnasium

FRIDAY, JUNE 2— EZ Listening Jazz Quartet, 6:30 p.m., Freeland Pavilion Dance Hall

SATURDAY, JUNE 3— Trout Festival, 12-5 p.m., Railyard Park, White Haven Area Community Library

SATURDAY, JUNE

3—Dennison Township

Cleanup Day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Dennison Township Fire House, Linden Street

SATURDAY, JUNE

3—Electronics Recyling, 9-11 a.m., Eurana Park, Weatherly