American Red Cross Nominate a Hero The American Red Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is currently seeking nominations for those who have performed a heroic act in Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, Luzerne, Lackawanna, Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne Counties or has performed a heroic act and lives in one of these counties. If you know of someone who you believe should be honored, please consider submitting a nomination for them at www.redcross.org/nepaheroes. Winners will be recognized during our annual NEPA Heroes Telethon broadcast on Blue Ridge Cable Channel 13 on February 19, 2023 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Each year the American Red Cross is proud to recognize unsung heroes in our community — individuals or teams whose courage, kindness and quick thinking has saved lives or greatly impacted the lives of others. It’s our honor to be able to hear their stories and inspire others to go above and beyond to serve their community.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Comedian The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present the Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour on March 10 at 7:30 PM in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and the late night TV shows. On May 12, Tom released his second book, “You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive,” a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives. On February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, “Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!” A hilarious rebuttal to the current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants viewers to remember that they are doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s okay. Tom’s new podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations. Tom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune,” on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET. To learn more, visit tompapa.com. Tickets range from $42.40 – $64.55 with a VIP package that includes access to a post-show meet and greet and premium seating for $165.55. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning November 4 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. A venue presale will take place on November 3. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Scranton Tomorrow Mural Dedication Ceremony Join Us! Scranton Tomorrow, and the Mural Arts Committee cordially invites you to our mural dedication ceremony. “The Good of the Hive” Mural Rear 234 Mifflin Avenue Scranton Civic Ballet Company Downtown Scranton Friday, November 4, 2022 Dedication Ceremony Begins at 5:00 pm Meet and Greet with Artist, Matthew Willey and A ballet performance and refreshments hosted by Scranton Civic Ballet Company immediately following the program. Also, enjoy a tasting hosted by Space Time Mead & Cider Works! The Good of the Hive is a project of Scranton Tomorrow and presented by The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement. This mural is also made possible with generous support from the following: Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, Lackawanna College, University of Scranton, Space Time Mead & Cider Works, Terrana Law P.C., Smargiassi Construction, Inc., Kevin & Colleen Zwick, NEPA Power Wash, LLC, WallisElectric, David Yezefski Visit our website
Geisinger Offering Final Drive-through Flu Shot Events Geisinger is hosting its final Super Saturday flu vaccine event for the year this Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at more than 40 locations across the system’s footprint. Those who still need a flu shot can easily drive up to one of 22 locations and receive a shot without leaving their vehicle — no appointment needed. At locations without drive-through shots, walk-in shots are available. Flu shots are free. “The rise in flu cases we’re seeing already — plus COVID-19 and recently R.S.V. in children — is being called a ‘tripledemic’,” said Stanley Martin, M.D., director of Geisinger’s Division of Infectious Diseases. “The only way to protect ourselves, children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised is to get vaccinated. We encourage everyone to do so.” Super Saturday clinics are for the flu vaccine only, but those interested in getting a COVID-19 shot or booster can schedule with their primary care physician or at a Geisinger Pharmacy via MyGeisinger, the MyChart mobile app, or by calling 570-284-3657. Twenty-two Geisinger community medicine clinics will host drive-through events for anyone age 3 and older: Geisinger Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Geisinger Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive)Geisinger Bellefonte (819 E. Bishop St.)Geisinger Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (255 Route 220 Highway)Geisinger Berwick (2200 W. Front St.)Geisinger Medical Clinic Buckhorn (240 Mall Blvd.)Geisinger Frackville (701 West Oak St.)Geisinger Kulpmont (119 Nevada Drive)Geisinger Lewisburg (250 Reitz Blvd.)Geisinger Orwigsburg (300 Hollywood Blvd.)Geisinger Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Geisinger Selinsgrove (201 Roosevelt Ave.)Geisinger Woodbine Lane (16 Woodbine Lane)Geisinger Dallas (114 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive)Geisinger Kingston (560 Pierce St.)Geisinger Mountain Top (35 S. Mountain Blvd.)Geisinger Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Geisinger Pittston (42 N. Main St.)Geisinger Mt. Pleasant (531 Mt. Pleasant Drive)Geisinger Tunkhannock (10 Trieble Drive) Those 65 and older can receive shots at Geisinger 65 Forward locations. Drive-through: Hazleton (20 Diana Lane)Kingston (499 Wyoming Ave.)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205) Walk-in: Milton (5170 State Route 405 – South Gate Plaza)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205)Shamokin Dam (30 Baldwin Blvd.)Shamokin Coal Township (9333 State Route 61, Suite 2)State College (293 Patriot Lane – Trader Joe’s Plaza)Wilkes-Barre (41 S. Main St.) Walk-in flu shots for patients ages 6 months and older will also be available at the following CommunityCare and Geisinger Pediatrics locations: CommunityCare Hazleton (426 Airport Road)CommunityCare Kistler Clinic (175 S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd.) Pediatrics: Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Scranton (5 Morgan Highway, Suite 8)Forty Fort (190 Welles St., Suite 122)Lewisburg (55 Medical Park Drive)Woodbine (16 Woodbine Lane)Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Muncy (255 Route 220)Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive) There’s no need to preregister to get a flu shot. Remember to wear a mask and loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. For more information on fighting flu this season, visit geisinger.org/flu.
Steamtown National Historic Site “Stuff the Caboose” Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This free family event will take place at Steamtown NHS, located at 350 Cliff Street in Scranton. The holiday season is just around the corner! Steamtown NHS and its partners are asking for your help to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. Enjoy musical entertainment performed by the Lennoxville Community Band, police and fire equipment, s’mores over a horizontal “Ring of Fire”, costumed mascots, and locomotives decorated with holiday lights. Visitors will also have photo opportunities with the former Nay Aug Park Miniature Train to capture new memories or relive those from long ago! The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
The Dime Bank News Enter Our Drawings for Your Chance to Win! Supporting local businesses is important to The Dime Bank. A strong community builds a better place to live and work for all. That is why we are running two New Digs Drawings for a chance to win one of 20 gift cards to a local business at each of our newest branches: Steamtown at 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, in the Marketplace at Steamtown and Indian Orchard at 1055 Palmyra Highway, Honesdale. Stop by both locations and enter our drawings!! We expanded to bring greater banking convenience to your neighborhood. Our seven other branch locations throughout Wayne, Pike, and Lackawanna counties remain open and are here to serve you. Additionally, you can bank online for both your personal and business accounts. You can also open accounts online at your convenience. The Dime Bank is here to bring you better banking, in person and online! Official Rules Do you have friends or family in or around Scranton, PA? Make sure you share the news with them and encourage them to visit our new branch at The Marketplace at Steamtown at 300 Lackawanna Avenue, right next to Starbucks. The Dime Bank is committed to providing you with the ultimate customer experience and we will be equally committed to your friends and family. We will be proud to be their bank of choice too. Checking Accounts Should be Easy! And it is! The Dime Bank EZ Checking account is easy to maintain with: No account balance or usage requirements to trackUnlimited check writing and depositsEasy record keeping with free electronic statements Just a simple checking account with lots of perks like a free debit card and many online and mobile banking services. Need a financial consultation? It’s free with this account. And the best part is you can open your EZ Checking account online. Open your new EZ Checking account today, we love making it easy for you. APPLY NOW Online Banking Tips & Tricks – Transactions Did you ever have to scroll through your transactions in search for a specific item? Well, our online banking tools make it easy to search for specific check numbers, amounts, merchants, and more, without the endless scrolling! Explore & Learn Access your accounts on your time. Enjoy the ultimate online banking experience with digital banking at your fingertips! Sweepstakes Winners Congratulations to the winners of the Mastercard® and Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. Summer 2022 Priceless Surprises Sweepstakes! Cassidy Rae Eckes Nicole D Syfor Sandra M Quick Dimeco, Inc. News Dimeco, Inc. (OTCQX: DIMC), the parent holding company of The Dime Bank, announced earnings for the period ending September 30, 2022. President & Chief Executive Officer Pete Bochnovich stated, “I am happy to present the financial results of Dimeco, Inc as of September 30, 2022. The results are solid, and performance is in line with management’s expectations. I am excited to report that The Dime Bank opened two new branches in the third quarter, one in Scranton and one in Honesdale. Both locations have been well received and are designed to provide better service to our customers through our universal banker model with enhanced technology. We are eager to assist new and existing customers and thank all for their continued support.” The Dime Bank News Earlier this year, The Dime Bank donated $10,000.00 to NeighborWorks Northeastern PA via the Neighborhood Assistance Program. NeighborWorks rejuvenates neighborhoods and creates opportunities for individuals and families to improve their lives through quality housing and financial guidance. This donation supports the 2022 Carbondale Beautiful Blocks Program. “We are excited to partner with NeighborWorks to not only improve the appearance of neighborhoods but to build community connections between neighbors as they work together through this program” stated The Dime Bank Vice President of Marketing Deborah Unflat. Continue Reading Employees’ Fundraising Efforts The Dime Bank employees wore jeans on October 14th to raise money for the Wayne County Children’s Christmas Bureau (WCCCB). WCCCB operates solely on donations and the funds collected will be used to purchase Christmas gifts for families in need and every child helped is from Wayne County. Visit them at wcccb.org* for more information. The Dime Bank employees wore jeans on September 16th to support Zipper Junction Toy Drive* & Toys for Tots*. Our branches collected new, unwrapped toys for children ages infant to 18. We are proud to take part in this effort of helping families in need during the upcoming holiday season. November 2022 Sponsorships Project Morry, Wayne Area Sports Hall of Fame, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Wayne County Historical Society, Dunmore Biddy Basketball, Greater Carbondale Miss C Softball League, Grover M Herman Hospital Auxiliary, Hawley Fire Department, Texas No 4 Fire Company. More information on the above events/organizations.Brightening the Outlook for Retired Veterans The Dime Bank is proud to provide support for local retired Veterans through programs provided by Senior Crime Prevention Foundation®. We are excited to be a part of the nationwide banking initiative to operate programs in Veterans Homes across America that help protect veterans from financial and physical abuse. This is one of the many ways we give back to the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much. Join us this Veterans Day, and every day, as we honor them for their service.
AFP Philanthropy Luncheon Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA Chapter invites the community to its National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon, held 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, at The Woodlands Inn, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703. At the annual event, AFP honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate tireless dedication to philanthropy. Award recipients are nominated for outstanding commitment and leadership in all aspects of philanthropy. This year’s winners are: Outstanding Fundraising Professional winner and Geisinger Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Lauren Pluskey McLain, nominated by the AFP NEPA Chapter Board of Directors. Outstanding Lifetime Achievement winner Maryla Scranton, nominated by Jo Ann Verduce, development director at Saint Joseph’s Center. Outstanding Philanthropist winner Dr. Charlotte L. Casterline M.D., Nominated by Lindsay Landis, Financial Development at Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA. Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser winners Mark and Diane Michalczyk, nominated by Kurt Bauman, vice president of community and economic development services at NEPA Alliance, and Eileen Brown, lead project manager at Messer. Outstanding Foundation winner Robert H. Spitz Foundation, nominated by Scranton Area Community Foundation. Outstanding Corporation winner InterMetro, nominated by King’s College. The 2022 Philanthropy Day chair is AFP NEPA Chapter Treasurer and JCA of Northeastern PA CEO Gary Bernstein. “November 18 is a special day set aside to celebrate and recognize the great contributions of philanthropy in our community and to those people active in the philanthropic community who work hard to enrich and strengthen our world,” Bernstein said. “Please join me in congratulating all of this year’s honorees and to celebrate the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference in making our community safer, stronger and healthier.” This year’s luncheon is sponsored by Geisinger, Berkshire Asset Management, King’s College, M&T Bank, Moses Taylor Foundation, and PNC Bank. To register for the luncheon, visit https://tinyurl.com/AFPNEPANPD2022 or contact AFP NEPA Chapter Administrator Gene Axton at afpnortheasternpa@gmail.com.
Allure Salon Group Now Open Allure Salon Group LLC (“Allure” or the “Company”) is excited to officially announce the opening of a new luxury salon studio facility, in Moosic, PA. Located at The Shoppes at Montage, 2431 Shoppes Blvd. (The former Victoria Secret space)The facility offers thirty (30) individual, premium salon studios to beauty professionals who want to become their own boss, in their own high-end space, they can, personalize to their own taste and style! The opening of the location will mark yet another upgrade to the Shoppes at Montage, a shopping destination in Moosic. Allure Salon Group occupies 8900 square feet, in the same plaza as other great retailers including Versona, Bath & Body Works, and White House Black Market. Each spacious salon studio is move-in ready, equipped with brand new custom cabinetry, styling station, chairs and shampoo bowls. The facility offers state-of-the-art amenities including on demand hot water, motion detector for electrical and lighting, professional LED lighting throughout for consistent saturation, swipe card security access, privacy insulated walls and 24-hour security camera surveillance, complementary use of in- house washers/dryers. Each studio salon business is operated by the studio owner. All money transactions, pricing, products and hours of operation are at the discretion of the studio owner. These are NOT booth rentals. Each salon meets the minimum size and applicable regulatory requirements set by the PA State Board of Cosmetology. Allure Salon Group is now accepting private appointments to preview the available studio salons. Other Allure facilities include Wilkes-Barre, Trexlertown and East Norriton PA facilities. Please contact us for additional information, including scheduling a private appointment for in-person tours.
