Community Corner
π± Shavertown golf superintendent earns coveted national leadership academy spot
Also, don't miss Trivia Night on the Shavertown Patch calendar

What's up Shavertown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Shavertown golf superintendent earns coveted national leadership academy spot
Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with periods of sun, with a high of 28 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Not as cold with high clouds, temps: high: 43, low: 22.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Melrose Foundation funds GCSAA show for 18; GCSAA updates BMP tool (turfnet.com) β A Shavertown connection is heading to a major industry stage: Casey Sheehan of Sugarloaf Golf Course has been selected for the 2026 Melrose Leadership Academy, earning a funded trip to the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. The piece also highlights how new, easier-to-use BMP tools will help golf superintendents nationwide manage courses more efficiently and responsibly.
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πΈ Around Shavertown
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π Upcoming Events in Shavertown
β Featured events β
- Trivia Night
North Slope Brewing, 2447 Route 309 Hwy, Dallas
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Group Therapy for Suicide Loss Survivors
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
5:30 pm - Dallas Area Middle School Chorus
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
10:00 am - Trivia Night
North Slope Brewing , 2447 Route 309 Hwy , Dallas
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
π£ Shavertown Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Greater Nanticoke Area High School Chorus
Luzerne County, PA Calendar
10:00 am - Lumβs Bingo Loco
Lum's Fernbrook Inn , 700 Main Rd , Dallas
5:00 pm - Luzerne County Council Public Hearing (Amend Budget CC Advertising) 555
Luzerne County, PA Calendar , 200 N River Street , Wilkes-Barre
5:55 pm - Luzerne County Council Voting and Work Sessions
Luzerne County, PA Calendar , 200 N River Street , Wilkes-Barre
6:01 pm - Luzerne County Council Voting Session
Luzerne County, PA Calendar , 200 N River Street , Wilkes-Barre
6:01 pm - Wine Girl Wednesday
Fire and Ice On Toby Creek , 111 S Main St , Trucksville
5:30 pm - Christmas Pour & Bingo
The Greens at Irem Clubhouse , 64 Ridgway Drive , Dallas
6:30 pm - Fresh Food Family Market Food Distribution
451 3rd Ave , Kingston
10:00 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Shavertown. Apply here.
- TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shavertown here.
π Nearby News
Kingston
- What's Up, NEPA? β Week of Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 (timesleader.com)
- Kingston, PA Anash Celebrated Yud Tes Kislev as One (anash.org)
- Felix Esco Ooten, Kingston (bbbtv12.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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