Honesdale

Learn about St. Nicholas, photos w/ St. Nicholas, holiday crafts, cookies, luncheon, & gifts at Grace Episcopal Church, 9am-2pm. 570/241-2684.

"What are we really leaving in Iraq?" retrospective discussion of the Iraq War at Wayne County Public Library, 5pm. waynepeace.org or 570/251-3637.

Wayne County Arts Alliance's Writer's Group workshop in chamber's community room, 9am-4:30pm, $75 advance, $85 day of. RSVP: 570/390-4420.

Stourbridge Line Rail Excursion w/ Santa, departs 11am & 2pm, age 12 & under $15, age 13 & up $20. Reservations recommended: 866/637-2457. Info: 570/253-1960.

The Hanson Gallery: artist & Santa reception 5-8pm, open house 11am-5pm. Refreshments. thehansongallery.com or 570/253-2525.

The Cooperage, 1pm: soap making; 2pm: wreath making; 3pm: beginner's knitting; 4pm: vinegar making. transitionhonesdale,org or 570/253-5711.

Line up in Top Notch parking area, 5pm; parade, 6pm. Participants wanted. Rain date: 11/26. 570/253-5492.

Share experiences, ideas, situations, solutions & understanding at Earl J. Simons Senior Center, 1:30-3pm. 570/253-4262.

The Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Sat., 11am-1pm.

Community fundraiser for Journey's End Farm due to Hurricane Irene damage at Grace Episcopal Parish House, 1-5pm, $8 suggested. 570/470-5549.