Mohegan Sun To Host Pilates After Dark

Mohegan Sun is turning up the summer energy with Pilates After Dark on Thursday, June 25th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm outside on the Sun Patio, offering guests a one-of-a-kind outdoor fitness and nightlife-inspired experience. 

Set under the evening sky, guests will enjoy a high-energy mat sculpt Pilates class featuring upbeat music, sunset views, a free cocktail at the Sun Patio Bar and a signature party atmosphere designed for all fitness levels. Tickets are available via Eventbrite

Event Schedule: 

  • 7:00pm – 7:30pm: Check-in, stretch and socialize  
  • 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Mat Pilates  
  • 8:30pm – 9:00pm: Cocktail Hour on the Sun Patio Bar 

Admission Includes: 

  • 50-minute Mat Sculpt Pilates class 
  • Upbeat party-style atmosphere and sunset setting 
  • One complimentary drink ticket for the Sun Patio Bar 

Guests should bring a mat, their crew, and their best energy for a fitness experience that goes beyond the average workout. This event is open to guests 21+. 

Pilates After Dark will also soon launch a new charity event series dedicated to supporting families in the community who are experiencing hardship. These events will not have a set ticket price; instead, attendees are encouraged to contribute whatever they can, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the cause. The charity series will benefit the Community Action Agency of New Haven. For updates, stay tuned to Pilates After Dark

Pilates After Dark is a Connecticut-based fitness brand that blends Pilates workouts with a high-energy, nightlife-inspired atmosphere. Known for hosting pop-up classes and social fitness events, Pilates After Dark brings together movement, music and socializing for a unique group wellness experience. The event on June 25th will be the brand’s first Pilates After Dark on the Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun! For more information, click HERE.    

For tickets, click HERE. 

Stone House To Host Free Retirement Planning Seminar

Stone House will host an educational retirement planning seminar on Thursday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m., designed to help individuals better understand the financial decisions that often arise as retirement approaches.

The session will focus on how Social Security, taxes, healthcare, and personal savings can work together as part of a comprehensive retirement strategy. Attendees will explore common retirement planning questions, including when they may be able to retire, when to begin collecting Social Security benefits, how current financial decisions could impact future taxes, and what healthcare options are available after leaving the workforce.

The seminar is intended to provide practical, easy-to-understand information in a welcoming environment for those preparing for retirement or looking to strengthen their existing plans.

Participants may attend in person at the Stone House Financial Office, located at 103 West Grove Street in Clarks Summit, or virtually through a live online stream. Registration is required, and the virtual meeting link will be provided upon registration.

Individuals interested in attending can reserve their spot at https://www.stonehouseinv.com/Retire/.

Dave & Busters Upcoming One Weekend, Two Events

ONE WEEKEND – TWO EVENTS

What is better than one event at Dave & Buster’s?  Two events of course!

Join us at Dave & Buster’s Scranton for a TOY-riffic Event!

Enjoy exclusive access to Dave & Buster’s for breakfast and photo opportunities with Andy’s Toy Box characters including your favorite Cowboy, Cowgirl and Astronaut! … To Infinity, and Beyond!!

Ticket Includes:

  • ​Banquet style breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, breakfast potatoes, applewood smoked bacon, sausage links and fresh fruit with assorted juices, soda, coffee and tea
  • $10 Power Card with 3-hours of unlimited video game play
  • Photo opportunity with the characters .. bring your camera!
  • Fun activities

It’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend with the whole family!

Date & Time:  Saturday, 06/20/26, 9am-11am

Space is limited. Get your tickets today!  ANDY’S TOY BOX BREAKFAST TICKET LINK 06.20.26

🏅D&B UNLOCKED PRESENTS: DAD GAMES🏅

This Father’s day, Sunday, June 21, play as a family for your chance to win free game play for a YEAR…plus endless bragging rights for Dad.

This Father’s Day, skip the ordinary and level up family time at Dave & Buster’s with Dad Games — a high-energy competition packed with arcade action, family challenges, and unforgettable moments.

Grab your team, fuel up with the Ultimate Player’s Pack Banquet (including some of the favorites like Pizza, Burger Sliders, Chicken Bites, Pretzel sticks and more!) and unlimited soft drinks, then hit the midway with your $20 Power Card® to compete in a series of Dad Games challenges, designed to test skill, teamwork, speed, and pure family pride. Whether Dad dominates the leaderboard or the kids carry the squad to victory, one family will walk away with free gameplay for a year and legendary status to match.

Date & Time:  Sunday, 06/21/26 1pm-4pm

Get your tickets to make this Father’s Day one for the record books!

Johnson College To Host Child And Babysitting Workshop

 Johnson College will host a Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) workshop on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its Scranton campus. Registration is required, and interested participants can sign up online by visiting johnson.edu/workshops.

The interactive workshop is designed for teenagers and young adults who are interested in starting a babysitting business or who have caregiving responsibilities for younger family members. The program equips participants with the essential skills needed to babysit safely and successfully.

The curriculum covers fundamental business setup, strategies for working effectively with parents and children, and vital safety, caregiving, and first aid instructions. To engage young learners, the program utilizes a modern, magazine-format CABS guide and vlogger-style educational videos.

The cost to attend the workshop is $50 per person.

The session is part of the college’s WAVE (Workforce Advancement & Value-Added Education) Workshop series.

Scranton Cultural Center Announces Free Concert Featuring The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus

Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host a free performance by the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

The concert is part of the ensemble’s nationwide celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. Founded in 1946, the Concert Band is the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s five ensembles and has performed for more than 100 million people worldwide. The Soldiers’ Chorus, established in 1957, complements the Concert Band with performances featuring Broadway selections, Americana, patriotic music, pop, rock, and R&B favorites.

The evening’s program will showcase a variety of musical styles while highlighting the professionalism and musical excellence that have earned the ensembles national recognition through performances with renowned orchestras and appearances at presidential inaugurations and diplomatic events.

Tickets are free and required for admission, with a limit of four tickets per household. Convenience charges may apply for online or phone orders. Tickets are available through the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC, by calling (570) 344-1111, or through Ticketmaster.

The Wright Center To Host Drug Take-Back Event In Scranton With Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office Of Drug & Alcohol Programs

The Wright Center for Community Health will host a drug take-back event with the Lackawanna/Susquehanna County Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs on Friday, June 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at its community health center in Scranton.

Anyone can stop by The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton, 501 S. Washington Ave., to drop off unused or expired medications. Medications accepted include prescription and over-the-counter medications, such as pain relievers, antacids, cold medications, laxatives, vitamins, and herbal supplements, as well as topical medications, creams and ointments, eye drops, and pet medications.

Drug take-back programs are essential public health and safety initiatives designed to safely dispose of unused or expired medications, primarily to prevent opioid misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental contamination. Officials with the Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs and members of the Scranton Police Department will be stationed in the community health center’s waiting room to safely collect items for proper disposal.

For more information, call the Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug & Alcohol Programs at 570-963-6820, ext. 32037.

Steamtown National Historic Site To Host Union Pacific Big Boy Visit

Steamtown National Historic Site will welcome the historic Union Pacific Big Boy, the largest operating steam locomotive in the country, for a special public visit this June.

Ticketed viewing opportunities and public displays of the locomotive will take place on Monday, June 15 and Tuesday, June 16. Following the public display dates, visitors will have the opportunity to observe locomotive maintenance activities from Wednesday, June 17 through Tuesday, June 30.

During the maintenance period, one of the locomotive’s cabs will be open for public viewing, giving guests a unique behind-the-scenes look at the historic engine and its operations.

Visitors are encouraged to check with Steamtown National Historic Site for additional event details, ticket information, and visiting hours.

Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook To Host UFC Freedom 250 Viewing Party

Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will host a high-energy viewing experience for UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, June 14 at 8:00 p.m., broadcasting the historic fight event taking place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

Fight fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the action inside the sportsbook’s immersive viewing environment featuring wall-to-wall screens, including its 140-foot video wall, live wagering, and exclusive raffle giveaways of signed UFC memorabilia.

Guests can reserve a seat for $100 per person, which includes one bucket of beer and one entrée. Each reserved guest will also receive raffle tickets for the chance to win signed UFC items, including shorts signed by Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira, as well as a glove signed by Sean O’Malley.

The main fight card will feature a Lightweight Title matchup between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, along with a Heavyweight Interim Title Bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Additional featured bouts include Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, and Maurício Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler. Fight card details are subject to change.

Named one of the UFC’s Top 30 sports bars in the country in 2025, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook continues to provide a premier destination for fans to watch and celebrate major sporting events. Additional information and reservations can be found through the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook Event Calendar.

NEPA Youth Shelter Announces Save The Date For Fundraiser

NEPA Youth Shelter is encouraging community members to save the date for its upcoming NEPA Youth Voices fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Ritz Theater.

Doors for the event will open at 5:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 6:00 p.m. The fundraiser will support the mission and ongoing efforts of NEPA Youth Shelter while bringing the community together for an evening of entertainment and engagement.

Additional event details, ticket information, and programming announcements will be released soon.

The Grey Towers Heritage Association Announces Historian Dr. Larry Cook To Speak

Grey Towers Heritage Association will host “Presidents, Pinchot, and the Birth of American Conservation,” a special presentation featuring nationally recognized presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook, on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grey Towers National Historic Site.

Held at the historic home of Gifford Pinchot, the program will explore the important relationships between Pinchot and the U.S. presidents who helped shape America’s early conservation policies. Drawing on decades of research and an extensive collection of presidential artifacts, Dr. Cook will share stories, historical insights, and materials highlighting the role presidential leadership played in establishing the foundation of modern environmental stewardship.

“Dr. Cook has a rare ability to bring history to life in a way that is both deeply insightful and highly engaging,” said Joe Kissling. “His perspective on the presidents who shaped American conservation is truly compelling, and we are honored to have him at Grey Towers.”

The event will take place on the scenic Pool Terrace at Grey Towers National Historic Site. Dr. Cook will also participate in a book signing following the presentation, and light refreshments will be served.

Admission is free for members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for student non-members. Registration is required and can be completed at Grey Towers Events Registration. For registration assistance, attendees may contact info@greytowers.org.