Lectures/discussions

From 10am - 5pm. Learn how to develop inner confidence and happiness by relating to our extraordinary potential rather than our limitations and viewing ourself in a positive way. For more information contact: tel: 845/856-9000 email: info@kadampanewyork.org / website: www.kadampanewyork.org. Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Road.

Sundays, 11am – 12:15 PM. These classes offer a simple introduction to Buddha’s teachings, emphasizing kindness, respect for others and keeping a happy heart. Suggested for ages 4-10. Class in Conjunction with Prayers for World Peace (for adults). Fee: $1/class, no pre-registration required. For more information contact: tel: 845/856-9000 email: info@kadampanewyork.org / website: www.kadampanewyork.org. Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Road.

Sundays, 11am - 12:15pm. Classes include clear teachings, meditations, and prayers in the inspiring Kadampa World Peace Temple. Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Road. Class held in conjunction with Meditation for Kids. Fee: By Donation. For more information contact: tel: 845/856-9000 email: info@kadampanewyork.org / website: www.kadampanewyork.org.

During this series, we will learn five special techniques to harness the power of our mind and unlock our inner potential - the secret to a happy and fulfilling life. Classes are self-contained; drop in any week. Everyone welcome! Fee: $10 per class. For more information contact: tel: 845/856-9000 email: info@kadampanewyork.org / website: www.kadampanewyork.org. Kadampa Meditation Center New York, 47 Sweeney Road.

Saturday, 7-9pm at the Crystal Connection Wurtsboro. Please come early, ceremony starts at 7pm. Limited seating. Registration required. Call 845/888-2547

6:30 – 8:30 PM, Wayne County Extension Office, 648 Park St., Using Observation to Support Individual Child's Development. Cost: $5.00. Registration is required by November 5 by going to http://www.pakeys.org/pages/login.aspx. Payment must be received in the extension office, 648 Park St.,PRIOR to the workshop date. There must be a minimum of 10 PAID registered participants by the course deadline in order to hold the workshop. For more information, call 570/253-4110.

Penn State Extension in Pike County will hold the first of 3 weekly sessions, 3:00 – 4:00 PM; Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 2512 Route 6, Suite 2. . Pre-registration is required.Individual counseling and group sessions available by appointment; call 570/296-3400 or 570/253-5970, ext 4110 or send an e-mail message to PikeExt@psu.edu. Tobacco Free Northeast PA at Burn Prevention Network is funded by a grant from the PA Department of Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

9:00 – 12:00 PM, Penn State Extension office in Monroe County, 724 Phillips St, Suite 201. You can find more about the exam fees, categories, and courses by visiting the Pesticide Education Program online at http://www.pested.psu.edu/applicators/certification

Mike Dennis of Traditional Earth Skills will teach you day-to-day activities of the Lenape culture. The food, clothing, and shelter of the local hunter gatherers will be presented, along with the handmade artifacts. Ages 10+ please. 1-3pm. Cost $20. Call PEEC at 570/828-2319 for more information

On Friday evening November 2nd, 2012 Dallas Grove will present a talk at the Pike County Historical Society about the life and times of Dennis McLaughlin at the Columns Museum is located at 608 Broad Street. Call us at 570/296-8126, or visit our website at www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.