Spa Night at McCann
Date: Thu Sep 2, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: McCann School, 2227 Scranton Carbondale Hwy., Dickson City PA 18519
Contact Person:
Contact Phone #: 570-307-2000
Description: Come join us for Spa Night! Enjoy Foot Reflexology, Hand Paraffin, Hand Scrubs, Chair Massage. $5 per treatment, or $15 for all 4! Door prizes and light refreshments. | Steamtown Original Music Showcase
Date: Sun Sep 5, 2010
Time: 11:00am
Location: Various Downtown Scranton Venues
Contact Person: John Phillips
Contact Phone #:
Description: The Steamtown Original Music Showcase is storming back into downtown Scranton on September 5, 2010! The goal of S.O.M.S is to hold a musical event for the community that raises music awareness and acknowledgment of local, regional, and national talent. The event, now going on its fifth year, is offering more to music lovers and business owners than ever before, all contained in the downtown area of Scranton, PA. The following venues have been… | CE Class
Date: Wed Sep 8, 2010
Time: 8:15am
Location: Call for details
Contact Person: Jodi Bunnell
Contact Phone #: 570-965-2255
Description: Join us and learn about Rapid Structural Drying! This latest technology in the restoration industry can lower the severity of a claim up to 30%! | CE Class
Date: Thu Sep 9, 2010
Time: 8:15am
Location: Call for details
Contact Person: Jodi Bunnell
Contact Phone #: 570-965-2255
Description: When a homeowner has a water loss, how do you know if the water is contaminated? Come to our class and find out more about Category 3 Black Water and how it can affect the policyholder. | Grand Opening New Visions Studio & Gallery
Date: Fri Sep 10, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: New Visions Studio & Gallery, 11 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor PA 18517
Contact Person:
Contact Phone #: 610-636-9684
Description: Celebrate the Grand Opening of New Visions Studio & Gallery in Taylor!
New Visions Studio offers clinics and classes for all ages, including Sculpture Clinics, Sculpt/Welding Clinics, Drawing Clinics, Painting Clinics and Photography Clinics. The Gallery offers art and fun for all ages, including Sculpture, Photography, Drawing and Painting, as well as Art Shows, Music Shows/Concerts, Tattoo Shows/Conventions. Purchase classic collectables, crafts and art supplies. Call for more information or visit www.newvisionsstudio.com. | 20th Anniversary NEPA Race for the Cure
Date: Sat Sep 11, 2010
Time: 8:00am
Location: Downtown Scranton
Contact Person: Allison Mendola
Contact Phone #: 570-969-6527
Description: Did you know that the 2010 NEPA Race for the Cure marks the 20th year that the NEPA Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been providing mammograms, screening and breast health services for uninsured women and men in NEPA? We appreciate your support over the past 20 years and hope you will be there again next year. | Breakfast, Brainstorming & Breakthroughs
Date: Sat Sep 11, 2010
Time: 9:45am
Location: Clarion Hotel, 300 Meadows Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505
Contact Person: Teresa Velardi
Contact Phone #: 570- 650-8585
Description: "The Power of Tele-Vision" - Network, Broadcast and Tell Everyone Your Vision! This month we'll tap into the power of the mastermind to access the unlimited supply available to all of us and focus on: Network: Increase Your Circle & Increase Your Business; Broadcast: Promote, Advertise & Share Your Vision; Tell Everyone Your Vision: You Never Know If the Person Sitting Next to You Is "The One". Gold Members and First-Time Guests $15; All Others… | Power Switch: A PennFuture Film Festival on Cleaner Energy Alternatives
Date: Sun Sep 12, 2010
Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: The Vintage Theater Entertainment Venue and Cafe, 119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503
Contact Person: Joy Tetlak-Adelstein
Contact Phone #: 570-208-1757
Description: There is one action you can take to fight pollution, global warming, international terrorism, and asthma, heart attacks, and stroke: change what kind of energy you use and how you use it. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. That's where the PennFuture film festival, Power Switch, comes in. Join us for this free showing of three powerful films about our energy supply and how we can move to the clean and green future we… | Family Day at the Scranton Iron Furnaces
Date: Sun Sep 12, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Scranton Iron Furnaces, 159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, PA
Contact Person: Chester Kulesa
Contact Phone #: 570-963-4804
Description: Family Day includes games, storytelling and other family activities; a multi-generational program on traditional juggling; signing of new book "Taylor" by Margo Azzarelli; and 7:00 p.m. showing of the documentary "Rocky Glen Park". | Exhibit: Photographs by Carl Backlund
Date: Sun Sep 12, 2010
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, The University of Scranton
Contact Person: Darlene Miller Lanning
Contact Phone #: 570-941-4214
Description: Free during gallery hours. | Encounter with Taiwan: Celebration of Asian Culture
Date: Mon Sep 13, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The University of Scranton, Moskovitz Theater at the DeNaples Center
Contact Person: Ann Pang-White
Contact Phone #: 570-941-6312
Description: Film and photo exhibit. Free. | The Prosperity Conference & Expo
Date: Tue Sep 14, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Adams Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Contact Person: Teresa Velardi
Contact Phone #: 570-650-8585
Description: An Action Packed, Life Changing, Wealth Building Event! Four great speakers chosen to help you build "Your Successful Business Image". Cost $17 for Members; $27 for Non-Members.
For more information visit www.TheProsperityExpo.com/NEPA. A portion of the proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House of Scranton. | Helen Suzman, Fighter for Human Rights, Lecture by Fran Buntman
Date: Wed Sep 15, 2010
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Weinberg Memorial Library, Heritage Room, Fifth floor
Contact Person: Michael Knies
Contact Phone #: 570-941-6341
Description: Lecture by Fran Buntman, assistant professor of sociology at George Washington University, sponsored by the Schemel Forum and the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Free and open to the public. | Solutions II - Job Camp - Luzerne County Community College
Date: Fri Sep 17, 2010
Time: 8:00am - 3:30 pm
Location: LCCC, Educational Conference Center
Contact Person: Continuing Education Office
Contact Phone #: 1-800-377-5222 ext. 495
Description: The Continuing Education Department at LCCC will sponsor a FREE one day program for the adult learner. If you are looking for a new career or are unemployed and want to get back in the workforce, come to the Solutions II - Job Camp program. Workshops will include Social Media, Strategies , Making Age an Asset in later life, How to write a Masterpiece of a Resume, Winning Interview Skills, Job Search Made Easy, Explore… | Encounter with Taiwan: Celebration of Asian Culture
Date: Fri Sep 17, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The University of Scranton, Moskovitz Theater at the DeNaples Center
Contact Person: Ann Pang-White
Contact Phone #: 570-941-6312
Description: Film and photo exhibit. Free. | 32nd Annual NAAMLP Conference
Date: Sun Sep 19, 2010 - Wed Sep 22, 2010
Time: 9:00am
Location: Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, 100 Adams Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Contact Person: Mike Korb
Contact Phone #: 570-826-5286
Description: The National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs (NAAMLP) is a non-profit organization whose members consist of the 31 States and Indian Tribes conducting abandoned mine reclamation programs. Check our website www.NAAMLP2010.com for regular updates about the conference. Pre-conference field trips are scheduled September 16 through September 18 to either Philadelphia/Lancaster/Gettysburg, or the Pennsylvania Wilds. Join us on Sunday for (1) a tour of the PA Anthracite Museum and an underground tour of the… | In Concert, The Mendelssohn Piano Trio
Date: Sun Sep 19, 2010
Time: 5:00pm
Location: The University of Scranton, Houlihan-McLean Center
Contact Person: Colleen Gilboy
Contact Phone #: 570-941-7624
Description: Presented by The University of Scranton Provost's Office, Performance Music and the Office of Equity and Diversity in celebration of Interdependence Day 2010. Free. | American Red Cross 8th Annual Golf Tournament
Date: Mon Sep 20, 2010
Time: 11:00am
Location: Glenmaura National Golf Club
Contact Person: Cindy Strenkoski
Contact Phone #: 570-207-0109
Description: The tournament will open with registration at 11:00 am, lunch at 11:30 am, and shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Take part in the putting contest for a chance to win $5,000. The putting contest will be followed by a dinner reception and award presentations. One day on the golf course can be translated into food, clothing, shelter and prevention education for those in need (and a little friendly competition doesn't hurt either!). | Encounter with Taiwan: Celebration of Asian Culture
Date: Wed Sep 22, 2010
Time: 6:00pm
Location: The University of Scranton, Moskovitz Theater at the DeNaples Center
Contact Person: Ann Pang-White
Contact Phone #: 570-941-6312
Description: Film and photo exhibit. Free. | The Commonwealth Medical College's 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Date: Fri Sep 24, 2010
Time: 10:30am
Location: Huntsville Golf Club
Contact Person: Michael Walsh
Contact Phone #: 570-504-9619
Description: Please join TCMC for its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Registration and lunch start at 10:30 with a shotgun start at noon. For more information go to www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/golf or contact Mike Walsh at 570-504-9619. | In Concert, Francesc de Paula Soler, Guitarist
Date: Fri Sep 24, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The University of Scranton, Collegiate Hall of Redington Hall
Contact Person: Colleen Gilboy
Contact Phone #: 570-941-7624
Description: Presented by The University of Scranton Department of World Languages and Cultures. Free. | The University of Scranton Players present The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Date: Fri Sep 24, 2010 - Sun Sep 26, 2010
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The University of Scranton, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts
Contact Person: University Players
Contact Phone #: 570-941-4318
Description: Adapted by Laura Eason, from the novel by Mark Twain, directed by Bob E. Gasper, presented by The University of Scranton Players. Fees vary, call for details. Performances Friday and Saturday 8PM; Sunday 2PM. Will also be presented weekend of October 1-3. | Sing It! For SADS
Date: Sat Sep 25, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Holy Cross High School, 501 East Drinker Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
Contact Person: Alexander Rojek
Contact Phone #: 570-903-3069
Description: Charity Singing Competition! Similar in style to American Idol. Winner takes home a $500 cash prize! All proceeds benefit The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation. Call for details! | In Concert, David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band
Date: Sat Sep 25, 2010
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The University of Scranton, Houlihan-McLean Center
Contact Person: Colleen Gilboy
Contact Phone #: 570-941-7624
Description: Presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton. Free. | Circle 200 Leadership Program
Date: Tue Sep 28, 2010
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Westmoreland Club, 59 South Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre
Contact Person:
Contact Phone #:
Description: Further details to follow | Social Security - Understanding the Benefits
Date: Thu Sep 30, 2010
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore PA 18512
Contact Person: Brenda Stanco
Contact Phone #: 570-961-7739
Description: Free Informational Session. Are you approaching retirement? Do you have questions regarding your Social Security Benefits? Speaker: James J. Keeler(Public Affairs Specialist/Social Security Admin.)
| Fight For Air CLIMB-Conquer the Concourse!
Date: Sat Oct 2, 2010
Time: 9:00am
Location: PNC Field, Montage Mountain Road, Moosic PA 18507
Contact Person: Donna Ray-Reifler
Contact Phone #: 570-823-2212
Description: This unique two-mile vertical walk invites participants to ascend all 3 tiers of the stadium concourse ramp/halls (no steps involved) finishing with a victory lap (walk) around the outer ball field diamond, while the outdoor jumbo screen displays photos of walkers' loved ones who suffer or have died of lung disease. Support our mission to fight lung diseases: asthma, lung cancer, COPD, emphysema, fibrosis and more! $25 registration fee; and if you raise $75 or… | Light The Night Walk
Date: Sat Oct 2, 2010
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Nay Aug Park, Scranton
Contact Person: Pamela Formica
Contact Phone #: 610-266-8512 x 12
Description: Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual walk and fundraising event to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Participants pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer, walking in twilight, and holding illuminated balloons - white for survivors, red for supporters, gold in memory of loved ones lost. Please join us and get involved to increase awareness and research about cancers. Register online at www.lightthenight.org/epa or call and become a… | Fight For Air BOXING!!
Date: Sat Oct 2, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: PNC Field /Yankees Stadium, Moosic, PA 18507
Contact Person: Donna Ray-Reifler
Contact Phone #: 570-823-2212
Description: This unique Boxing Event promises fun for companies, schools, teams, families, everyone! An inflatable Boxing Rink with inflatable gloves will be set up at PNC Field. Registration fee is $10 per participant; if you're in our Fight For Air Walk earlier that morning at PNC Field registration is $5. 'Contenders' can sign up and challenge friends to a 'all in fun boxing match'. Ask family and friends to support your effort to Fight Lung… | Harvest Moon Festival
Date: Sat Oct 9, 2010
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Holy Name of Mary Parish, Route 29 South, South Main St., Montrose
Contact Person: Judy Kelly
Contact Phone #: 570-278-3062
Description: Ethnic Foods, Beverages, Games, Music. Also visit the artist tour and enjoy our flaming foliage during the Columbus Day weekend. | Jack Woodbridge: 'Jack of Hearts' Encore
Date: Sat Oct 9, 2010
Time: 8:00pm
Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Contact Person: Dolores & Pat & Maureen
Contact Phone #: 888-800-POCO or 570-941-0411
Description: Jack Woodbridge, a Scranton native and successful songwriter, is returning for an encore performance of his new CD, "Jack of Hearts". Join us for this powerful evening of music to hear Jack's compelling story of what's possible when life presents you with a "Second Chance" and stay for the post-concert Meet and Greet where wine and refreshments will be served. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at performance, with a two-for-one advance ticket special for Jack's… | October Make-A-Wish Event
Date: Tue Oct 12, 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Arena Bar and Grill, 380 Coal Street, Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
Contact Person: Make-A-Wish Scranton Regional Office
Contact Phone #: 570-341-9474
Description: Save the date! Imbibe choice wines, sample delicious foods and help make wishes come true for some very special children at this wine tasting event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cost $50/person. For more information or to be added to the invitation list, call 570-341-9474. | Maternal and Family Health Services 39th Annual Meeting
Date: Fri Oct 22, 2010
Time: 12:00pm
Location: East Mountain Inn, 2400 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
Contact Person: Shannon Hayward
Contact Phone #: 570-826-1777
Description: Maternal and Family Health Services annual meeting of the board of directors and community luncheon. | CCHF Perky Turkey 5K Run & Walk
Date: Sat Nov 6, 2010
Time: 8:00am
Location: Nay Aug Park
Contact Person: Becky Klepadlo
Contact Phone #: 570-346-2241
Description: A fund raising event for the Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation. This non-profit organization helps provide monetary support to hospice patients for specific needs. Registration begins at 8AM and the race begins at 9AM. Fee $20. | Outstanding Leaders Forum featuring Blake Mycoskie
Date: Tue Nov 9, 2010
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Contact Person: Mildred Urban, Wilkes University
Contact Phone #: 570-408-4330
Description: TOMS Shoes, Inc. founder and chief shoe giver, Blake Mycoskie, will highlight the seventh annual Wilkes University Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership Outstanding Leaders Forum. Learn how this 33-year-old entrepreneur is changing the face of capitalism with his One-for-One business model. For every pair of shoes sold, TOMS Shoes gives one pair of new shoes to a child in need. Public tickets go on sale June 23, 2010. Contact the F.M.Kirby Center… | The Chocoholic Frolic
Date: Sun Feb 20, 2011
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Scranton Cultural Center
Contact Person: Nancy Dressel
Contact Phone #: 570-346-6203, ext.12
Description: Join in the fun and indulge your chocolate fantasies! Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Includes sampling from 20 vendors of all things chocolate, live music, and a glass of champagne. Cash bar and raffles. Order tickets online at www.scolaliteracy.org or call 570-346-6203. All proceeds benefit SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy, helping adults to read. | Lamar Thomas Diversity Conference
Date: Mon Mar 21, 2011 - Tue Mar 22, 2011
Time: 7:30am - 3:45pm
Location: Hilton Scranton & Conference Center, 100 Adams Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Contact Person: Lamar Thomas
Contact Phone #:
Description: This two-day program is designed to help you improve your understanding, effectiveness and success in working with diversity and cultural differences. Cost $795 ($695 if paid by September 17). Full registration due no later than October 22. No refunds after November 5, and all refunds charged 25% cancellation fee. Make checks payable to LAMAR R. THOMAS, SR. and mail along with your name, address and organization name to Lamar Thomas, PO Box 715, Mount Pocono… |
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