SHAMOKIN - Mother Cabrini Church of Shamokin has finalized plans for its 18th annual parish picnic at the Ranshaw Civic Association (RCA) grounds Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The picnic is one of the biggest events sponsored by the parish and gives every member of the church an opportunity to gather and work together as a family and build a community of spirit.
Times for the picnic are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The picnic will be held rain or shine.
Soundwave will provide music from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Shoreliners will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
The festivities began with a pre-picnic pierogie sale held last week at the Mother Cabrini Shed on Webster Street as well as the sale of church lottery calendars for June. A bake sale will be held at Mother Cabrini Church Hall after the 4 p.m. Mass Saturday and after all Masses Sunday.
The picnic committee said no outside food or beverages will be allowed on the grounds. Pets also are prohibited from the picnic unless they are service animals that are properly identified.
A variety of delicious homemade ethnic food and specialties will be available including hamburgers, potato pierogies, potato cakes, Polish pigeons, haluski, sausage hoagies, funnel cakes, french fries, hot dogs, ice cream, sno-cones, James' Pizza and more.
There will be plenty of refreshments for all ages, games for adults and a variety of kiddie games.
A raffle stand, a seasonal lottery stand/decoration and a prizes galore/theme basket tent also will be available.
The public is invited to attend the picnic.