Community Calendar

Celebrate the season with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, the largest touring production of its kind in North America. Coming to Broome County Forum Theatre. Binghamton, NY. On November 5, 2026, this unforgettable performance featured an international cast of dancers, dazzling acrobatics, elaborate costumes, and larger-than-life puppetry.
Set to the timeless music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the production transforms the stage into a magical holiday experience. A highlight of the show is the “Dove of Peace” adagio, a powerful and visually stunning moment that captivates audiences of all ages.
Now in its 34th year, the production continues to delight families across more than 80 cities annually.

"Carrie: The Musical," based on Stephen King’s classic novel, arrives at the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department this fall. Directed by Deena Conley and music direction by Ben Kapilow, the production follows Carrie White, a bullied high school student whose telekinetic powers erupt in devastating fashion on the night of her senior prom. The musical blends a rock-infused score with a story of isolation, cruelty and the search for belonging. Performances take place in the Dowd Fine Arts Center’s Lab Theatre, an intimate space that puts audiences close to the action. The production runs Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 5-7, with matinees Nov. 1 and 8.

"Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," Alan Ball’s comedy of manners, comes to Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown this spring, presented by the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department. Directed by Adara Alston, the play gathers five bridesmaids in a bedroom upstairs from a wedding reception they would rather skip. As the party rages on below, the women trade secrets, grievances and unexpected friendship, each dressed in the same unflattering bridesmaid gown. Ball’s script, from the writer of "American Beauty" and "Six Feet Under," balances sharp comedy with genuine warmth. Performances take place at Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown, Feb. 25-28.

THE CHRISTMAS SEASON BEGINS HERE!

If you love Christmas, thrifting, timeless décor, and finding something new every time you shop, you won’t want to miss Christmas Reveal Weekend!

All three Susquehanna County Interfaith Thrift Boutiques will be transformed from top to bottom into Christmas shopping experiences filled with holiday décor, vintage treasures, unique gifts, collectibles, memories, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Each location will have its own Christmas theme, so make a day of it and visit all three!

📍 526 Church St. Montrose, PA 18801 • 695 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA 18847 • 420 Main St. Forest City, PA 18421
📅 November 6–7, 2026 | 9:30am-5:00pm

New treasures will constantly be hitting the floor, so even if you shop on Friday, there will be plenty of new finds waiting for you on Saturday!

Coming from the Binghamton, NY or Scranton, PA area? Make the drive, visit all three stores, and experience one of our favorite weekends of the year!

Every purchase supports Susquehanna County Interfaith and helps provide transformational help and hope to individuals and families throughout the community.

Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Battle of the Dad Bands, an epic rock-and-roll showdown benefiting local charities slated for 6 p.m., Friday, November 6, at the Hangar Theatre, Ithaca.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through the Hangar Theatre website at https://hangartheatre.org/event/battle-of-the-dad-bands.

The first "Rock and Roll Challenge for Charity" will feature local amateur bands performing 15-minute sets competing on behalf of their chosen nonprofit organizations.
Audience voting will select the winning band and their cause – first place will garner half of the prize money, second place one-third, and third place one-sixth.

Bands scheduled to perform include:
· The Dead Wooly Buggers;
· Patchwork Down;
· Dad on Arrival;
· Scratched Vinyl;
· The Amalgamators;
· Viagra Falls;
· The Time Riders;
· Burning Sensations;
· with special guests FOGG and the Teenage Dirtband.

The event is made possible through the support of BSI Production, The Hangar Theatre, and Ithaca Guitar Works.

“Dad Band” is a gender-neutral term for an amateur group of musicians who get together to play their favorite music for the love of rock and roll in someone’s basement, neighborhood fests, and their friends’ parties.
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Please contact Matt Montague at mattmontague99@gmail.com or 607 280 7121 to learn about sponsorships, for media inquiries, or for general information.

FREE ESL (ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE) CLASSES AT HVRHS:
Come improve your English! All community members are invited to register for FREE ESL Classes for the EdAdvance adult education program Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Room 136 at 246 Warren Turnpike Road in Falls Village, CT. Return students welcome. All classes are FREE and ALL levels are WELCOME. We do NOT share our information with other agencies. Any questions, please email adulted@edadvance.org Program information is found at https://adulted.edadvance.org/

"Carrie: The Musical," based on Stephen King’s classic novel, arrives at the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department this fall. Directed by Deena Conley and music direction by Ben Kapilow, the production follows Carrie White, a bullied high school student whose telekinetic powers erupt in devastating fashion on the night of her senior prom. The musical blends a rock-infused score with a story of isolation, cruelty and the search for belonging. Performances take place in the Dowd Fine Arts Center’s Lab Theatre, an intimate space that puts audiences close to the action. The production runs Oct. 30, 31 and Nov. 5-7, with matinees Nov. 1 and 8.

"Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," Alan Ball’s comedy of manners, comes to Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown this spring, presented by the SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department. Directed by Adara Alston, the play gathers five bridesmaids in a bedroom upstairs from a wedding reception they would rather skip. As the party rages on below, the women trade secrets, grievances and unexpected friendship, each dressed in the same unflattering bridesmaid gown. Ball’s script, from the writer of "American Beauty" and "Six Feet Under," balances sharp comedy with genuine warmth. Performances take place at Cortland Repertory Theatre Downtown, Feb. 25-28.

FREE ESL (ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE) CLASSES AT HVRHS:
Come improve your English! All community members are invited to register for FREE ESL Classes for the EdAdvance adult education program Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Room 136 at 246 Warren Turnpike Road in Falls Village, CT. Return students welcome. All classes are FREE and ALL levels are WELCOME. We do NOT share our information with other agencies. Any questions, please email adulted@edadvance.org Program information is found at https://adulted.edadvance.org/

We are so excited to share that—just in time for Easter—we’ll be launching Saturday services! Twice a month, we’ll gather for worship with those whose work schedules make Sunday mornings difficult.

Our heart is to allow for everyone to worship, grow, and stay connected to the body of Christ—no matter their schedule. We can’t wait to gather together and see what God will do through this new opportunity!