The Green Ridge Club Presents Weekend Halloween Events Guests can kick off their weekend with the Bewitched Murder Mystery Dinner—an evening filled with laughter, intrigue, and retro TV charm. 🕵️♀️ Bewitched Murder Mystery Dinner Friday, October 17 | Doors open at 6PM 🎟️ $65 per person – Dinner, show & a drink included Click here for more information.
Rikasa Restaurant Presents Murder Mystery Dinner Clued In: Murder Mystery Dinner October 26 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Back for its third thrilling year, Clued In returns to Rikasa on Sunday, October 26th at 6 PM. Participants and their teams will step into a real-life game of Clue, unraveling the mystery surrounding the murder of Mr. Bartholomew Boddy. Four levels of Rikasa serve as the playing board, where players hunt for clues, interrogate suspects, and race to solve the crime before time runs out. 🕵️♀️ 🎭 This year’s event features a special collaboration with the Wyoming Area Drama Club, whose members will interact with guests throughout the evening to bring the mysterious world of Clued In vividly to life. 🍸 Expect an evening of cocktails, suspense, and a dinner… to die for. 📍 Rikasa Restaurant – 53 S Main St, Pittston, PA⏰ Sunday, October 26th | 6PM – 10PM Click here to find more infomation.
Jeannine Luby To Open at Family Service Association Conference Jeannine Luby will kick off the Family Service Association’s National Family Week Conference with her presentation: “The Joy Reset: Humor, Healing, and Stress Relief with Laughter for Compassion Fatigue.” This 45-minute keynote blends humor, inspiration, and interactive laughter exercises designed to lift spirits, reduce stress, and create a sense of rejuvenation. Perfect for caregivers and professionals navigating the emotional weight of their work. Jeannine has led stress-relieving laughter yoga sessions for over 100 clients across NEPA, NY, NJ, and beyond, including Geisinger, Prudential, NAMI, Disability Pride PA, and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA. She combines her background in journalism and communication arts with her expertise in humor, wellness, and positive psychology to create engaging, inclusive experiences for audiences of all abilities. In addition to her laughter work, Jeannine produces the weekly podcast Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl highlighting candid conversations with women, performs in comedy shows branded Funny Wine Girl, and worked with the Scranton Area Community Foundation in 2005 to create the donor-advised Humor Therapy Fund to spread healing, connection, and positivity throughout the community with laughter and humor-focused projects. Click here to find more information regarding the conference. Click here for information about Family Services Association.
Geisinger College’s School of Medicine To Host Turkey Trot Geisinger College’s School of Medicine students will host their 16th annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K run in downtown Scranton on Sunday, Nov. 2. The event will also feature a Tiny Trot, including crafts, games, face painting and relay races, for children 13 and younger. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Poor, a local nonprofit whose mission is to ease the burden of living in poverty. Race day registration begins at 6:45 a.m. in the main lobby of Geisinger College’s Medical Sciences Building at 525 Pine St., Scranton. The adult runs and Tiny Trot begin at 8 a.m. Routes begin and end at the Medical Sciences Building. Online registration is open and will close Friday, Nov. 1. Registration is $30 for the 5K run/walk and $40 for the 10K. Tiny Trot registration is free, but a donation of two canned goods on race day is appreciated. Click here to find more information and registration details.
Amy Bezek Photography To Host YogART Workshop Participants are invited to step into a sacred circle and awaken their intuition, creativity, and inner power at the final YogArt Workshop of the year, taking place on Thursday, October 23, from 6:00–8:30 PM with Michelle Lee Arts. Through fun, guided exercises—including chakra art, meditation, and yoga—attendees will release self-limiting patterns, gain clarity, and ignite their highest self. During this workshop, participants will:• Create soul-inspired mandalas• Clear and understand their chakras• Tap into their intuition• Boost self-healing from challenges• Receive guidance from their spirit guide• Remove inner blocks—or simply enjoy a creative, restorative evening Cost: $45 | No art or yoga experience needed—just bring curiosity and an open heart. Leave inspired, empowered, and ready to live bigger! Please remember to bring a yoga mat, pillows, blankets, water and anything else needed to stay comfortable during the class. Click here to find more information. http://amybezek.com
Penn State Scranton Announces Leadership Essentials Workshop Series A Leadership Workshop for Professionals Seeking Advanced Skills Professionals, managers, and supervisors can strengthen their leadership abilities and enhance their roles within today’s evolving work environment through this comprehensive program. The workshops are highly interactive and led by Penn State professionals with real-world experience who understand the demands and challenges of modern workplaces. Participants from a wide range of occupations will have the opportunity to share their own experiences while exploring supervisory topics designed to support success in the workplace, career development, and personal growth. This four-week program offers practical tools and strategies that empower professionals to become valued leaders within their organizations. Dates: Wednesdays, 9 am – Noon at Penn State Scranton10/29; 11/5; 11/12 & 11/19Cost $300 Click here for more information
Hilton Scranton & Conference Center To Host Wellness Event Hilton Scranton and The Salt Barre are hosting Flow into Flavor, a distinctive wellness event that harmonizes mindful movement with a nourishing culinary experience. Guests will begin with a one-hour invigorating yoga session guided by a Salt Barre instructor, followed by a gourmet brunch complemented by a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling beverage. Designed to inspire energy, stillness, and connection, the event offers a space to move, breathe, and savor. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and water bottle; hydration stations will be available on-site. Tickets are limited. Reserve by October 13, 2025. Event held at Hilton Scranton, Electric City Ballroom. A portion of proceeds benefit Paint the Planet Pink. Click here for more information regarding the event.
Johnson College To Host Carpentry Workshop Johnson College is now accepting registrations for its Women at the Workbench: Carpentry Workshop, a hands-on, one-day experience designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of woodworking in a welcoming and supportive environment. The workshop will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the college’s Scranton campus. The cost is $65. Registration is available at johnson.edu/workshops. For more information, contact the college’s WAVE team at wave@johnson.edu or 570-702-8979. Participants will learn essential carpentry skills, including how to measure, cut and assemble materials, while working on their own individual projects. The workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to build their confidence with tools and hands-on work. This workshop, through Johnson College WAVE’s (Workforce Advancement & Value-Added Education) department, offers more than just technical instruction. It’s an opportunity to step up to the workbench, gain practical experience, and walk away with something you built yourself, along with the confidence to keep building. The workshop is open to participants 18 years and older. All are welcome.
Noteology Hosting Second Annual Maple Fest Grouse Hill Maple Farm is bringing the sweet taste of the Finger Lakes to Scranton for its Second Annual Maple Fest, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12–4 PM at Noteology (537 Wyoming Ave, Scranton). This family-friendly fall celebration is completely free and packed with maple-inspired fun for all ages. Guests will enjoy: Maple syrup tastings — sample all four grades of pure New York maple syrup, each with its own flavor and color profile. Sweet treats — maple cream and maple melts to taste and take home. Seasonal sips — maple-infused cocktails for adults and fresh apple cider for kids. Crafts & activities — maple-themed creativity for the little ones. Maple candles & NEW maple wax melts from Noteology will be revealed. Giveaways and more! “Life’s too short for fake maple syrup,” said Danielle Fleming, owner of Grouse Hill Maple Farm and Noteology with her husband Mark Bonfiglio. “We love sharing our wood-fired maple syrup that we make on our farm in New York with the Scranton community and giving families a chance to taste, learn, and enjoy the 2025 harvest together.” Admission is free, and all are welcome to join in the festivities. Event Details:📍 When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12–4 PM📍 Where: Noteology | 537 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA
Marywood University To Host Trumpet Masterclass Renowned Musician Dr. Langston J. Fitzgerald III Will Be Featured Marywood University’s Trumpet Studio will host a guest artist and masterclass on Saturday, October 11, 1 PM, with Dr. Langston J. Fitzgerald, III. This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Marian Chapel at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life on Marywood’s campus. Dr. Fitzgerald, professor emeritus of trumpet at Penn State University, is a renowned musician, who played trumpet for more than three decades with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Fitzgerald also was a trumpet faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory of Music for 15 years. To learn more about Marywood’s Music, Theatre, and Dance programs, visit: marywood.edu/mtd.
