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Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Clarks Summit! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to sing locally? See how to join Clarks Summit’s community choir.
- See which Clarks Summit resident just received a county marriage license.
Also on today's calendar: Ukulele Group and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
- Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Clipboard, September 5, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Local singers in and around Clarks Summit can join the Wally Gordon Community Singers’ first rehearsal on Sept. 22 at Clarks Summit United Methodist Church, open to ages 14 and up with no auditions. The roundup also highlights nearby fall festivals, fundraisers, garden club activities, and regional celebrations happening across Lackawanna and surrounding counties this month. 
• Lackawanna County Court Notes, September 5, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Lackawanna County’s latest court notes include a marriage license for a couple from Waverly Township and Clarks Summit, plus several other pairs from across the region. The report also lists recent property sales in nearby towns and new estate filings, offering a snapshot of local legal and real estate activity.
📸 Around Clarks Summit
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Discussion Group, philosophy. literature, current affairs →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, 304 S State St, Clarks Summit
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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Other local events
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First Day of School
Abington Heights SD Clarks Summit, PA 18411 -
Ukulele Group →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, 304 S State St, Clarks Summit
5:45 pm -
All Access Acting →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, 304 S State St, Clarks Summit
10:00 am -
Writing Group with Anne →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, 304 S State St, Clarks Summit
7:00 pm -
Discussion Group, philosophy. literature, current affairs →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, 304 S State St, Clarks Summit
12:00 pm -
Irish Seisun →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, 304 S State St, Clarks Summit
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
📣 Clarks Summit Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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September 5 Public Tour →
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Dr, Dalton
10:00 am -
Weaving Group →
The Gathering Place for Community, Arts & Education, Clarks Summit
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First Day of School
Abington Heights SD Clarks Summit, PA 18411 -
September 11 Public Tour →
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Dr, Dalton
3:00 pm -
Nurture & Nourish: Super Seniors →
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, 336 Oak Dr, Dalton
12:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
Saturday September 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I accidentally ordered an extra backpack for my son.
I was going to return it, but the tags were removed. I’m looking to give it to someone who needs it. It’s Spider-Man themed and comes with a matching… (Nextdoor Clarks Summit)
- Fidelity Bank / Oklahoma Fidelity Bank posted a job opening for Personal Banker: Abington Branch in Clarks Summit. Apply here.
- Valmet posted a job opening for Roll Covering Operator in Clarks Summit. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clarks Summit here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dalton
- Community Briefs 9/3/26 (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Community Calendar 9/3/26 (thetimes-tribune.com)
- Lackawanna County Court Notes, September 4, 2026 (thetimes-tribune.com)
Dickson City
- Two sentenced in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy linked to three overdose deaths (fox56.com)
- Fox Orders Mammoth, Comedy from Modern Family Producers; Peacock's Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to The Office Docuseries (sitcomsonline.com)
- 25 years later: Reflecting on the lingering memories of 9/11 (wnep.com)
Ok Clarks Summit! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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