Geisinger Going Pink, Hosting Health Talks to Combat Breast Cancer The system will also deploy mobile mammogram bus This October, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Geisinger is doing its part to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Geisinger hospitals across central Pennsylvania will be lit up in pink, and the mobile mammogram bus will bring screenings to patients in underserved communities. Geisinger will also sponsor two free public education events: PA Health Talk: Genetics and Risk of Developing Breast Cancer will be held virtually Oct. 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. PA Health Talk: Comprehensive breast care, a discussion of breast cancer prevention and treatment, will be held at Geisinger Woodbine, 16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, Oct. 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. A virtual link will be available. To register for either PA Health Talk, visit events.geisinger.org. The pink mobile mammogram bus will be available at the following locations: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4: 1525 N. Church St., Hazle Township Oct. 7 – 11: 1 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville Oct. 14 – 18: 35 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top Oct. 21 – 25: 1 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville Oct. 28 – Nov. 1: 1525 N. Church St., Hazle Township Patients can schedule mammograms through MyGeisinger or by calling 570-271-6000. “Early detection is one of the best ways to win the battle against breast cancer,” said Robin Skrine, M.D., director of breast health for Geisinger. “The American Society of Breast Surgeons and other leading health groups agree that lives are saved through annual mammograms beginning at age 40 — or earlier if there’s a history of breast cancer or other risk factors in a patient’s medical history.” Along with scheduling mammograms, Dr. Skrine urged women to attend the PA Health Talks to learn more about breast cancer and genetic risks. To learn more about breast cancer care at Geisinger, visit geisinger.org/breastcare.
Don’t Miss Pennsylvania Senate Debate Live on NEXSTAR! NEXSTAR to host an exclusive live telecast of the debate between the candidates for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania on October 3 AT 8 P.M. ET Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced today that it will host an exclusive live multi-market telecast of a debate featuring the candidates for the United States Senate from Pennsylvania. Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick have committed to attend and all candidates who meet eligibility criteria will be invited to participate. “DEBATE NIGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA: RACE FOR THE U.S. SENATE” will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET, at the studios of WHTM/abc27 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and will be telecast and live streamed across the Commonwealth. Nexstar’s cable news network, NewsNation, will carry a simulcast of the debate nationwide. The one-hour debate will be available via broadcast or digital live stream to every Pennsylvania voter in every county of the state. The debate will bring together millions of viewers and will air on six Nexstar-owned or operated local stations serving the state: WHTM-TV (ABC) in Harrisburg/Lancaster, Lebanon, York, WPHL-TV (CW) in Philadelphia, WTAJ-TV (CBS) in Johnstown/Altoona/State College, WBRE-TV (NBC) in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton, WFXP-TV (FOX) in Erie, and WYTV-TV (ABC) in Youngstown, OH. In Pittsburgh, the debate will be carried by KDKA+. WETM2 in Elmira, New York, will live stream the debate, as will PIX11.com in New York City. Additionally, all radio stations throughout the Commonwealth will be provided free access to the debate. The debate will be moderated by WHTM/abc27 News anchor Dennis Owens, who will pose questions to the candidates focused on local and regional issues impacting communities across Pennsylvania. The election for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 5th. Voters must register to vote by October 21st. To register to vote, please visit https://www.vote.pa.gov/Register-to-Vote. For more information regarding the upcoming elections, including early voting dates, polling locations and voter identification requirements, please visit https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov. Anyone requesting media access should contact Leisha Beard at lbeard@abc27.com Your Local Election Headquarters: Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Senate Debate Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Senate Debate will be carried on the following stations and websites: Station Network Market Station Website Social WHTM-TV ABC Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, York, PA Abc27.com @abc27news WETMNBCElmiramytwintiers.com@wetm18newsWFXP-TVFOXErie, PAYourErie.com@jetfoxyourerieWYTV-TVABCYoungstown, OHWytv.com@33wytvWBRE-TVNBCScranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, PAPahomepage.com@eyewitnessnewstvWTAJ-TVCBSJohnstown, Altoona, State College, PAWearecentralpa.com@wtajtvWPHL-TVCWPhiladelphia, PAPhl17.com@phl17KDKA+INDPittsburgh, PA Kdka.com @kdka WPIX-TVCWNew York City Pix11.comPIX11+ stream WIVBCBSBuffalo, NYWIVB.com@wivb
Gino J. Merli Center Celebrates 30 Years on Veterans’ Day The Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center will celebrate both its 30th anniversary and Veteran’s Day weekend by lighting up the sky with a drone display. This is the first drone display of this magnitude in the City of Scranton. The event will take place at the Gino J. Merli Center in Scranton on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 7pm. Sponsors and donations are gladly accepted, and proceeds benefit the Gino J. Merli Resident Welfare Fund. Please contact Volunteer Resource Coordinator Janice McAllister for more information at (570) 961-4380 or janmcallis@pa.gov
Save the Date for Fall Winefest Attention wine lovers! Next weekend, Saturday October 5th from Noon until 5pm, Montage Mountain is having their annual Fall Winefest inside and around the main lodge. It’s the perfect way to get out and enjoy a fall day in NEPA as the seasons change. Sample and purchase wine from two dozen wineries, enjoy shopping, food trucks, live music and more as you stroll the festival grounds. Tickets include all your wine samples and start at just $39 each. For all the details or to grab tickets, go to bit.ly/mmfallwinefest. Cheers!
Cooper’s Seafood House Hosts Celebration for Scranton Eagles Come Celebrate the “Forgotten Dynasty” on Scranton Eagles Football Day at Cooper’s Seafood House in Scranton! Join us on Friday, October 18th, from 5pm to 8pm as we honor the Scranton Eagles Football dynasty and celebrate the official proclamation of Scranton Eagles Football Day by the City of Scranton. Meet former Scranton Eagles and Lackawanna County Eagles players and attend the unveiling of the official championship trophy and a new permanent display commemorating the storied history of the 11-time Empire Football League and 5-time national champions. Enjoy a pint (or two!) of “Ale of Champions” – a limited-edition firkin brewed exclusively for WVIA’s upcoming full-length documentary, The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football! 100% of the proceeds of the Ale of Champions and 25% of all Cooper’s delicious craft beers will benefit WVIA. There will be raffles & giveaways, and even a photo booth! To learn more about the upcoming documentary, The Forgotten Dynasty: Scranton Eagles Football, visit the official website. LINK TO REGISTER FOR EVENT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scranton-eagles-football-day-at-coopers-seafood-house-tickets-1016686305107?aff=oddtdtcreator
Geisinger Celebrates Growth at Commonwealth Day Event Geisinger will honor its past and embrace its future as it celebrates its growing College of Health Sciences. At its third annual Geisinger Commonwealth Day on Sept. 30, Geisinger College of Health Sciences will celebrate its growth as an integrated college with schools of nursing and medicine and a School of Graduate Education poised to launch new programs. The day is dedicated to “honoring the past and embracing the future,” and this year attendees will learn just how far the college has moved to advance its five-year strategic plan, Drive to THRIVE. “Part of honoring our past is acknowledging how important the community is to our future,” said Dr. Byerley, president of Geisinger College of Health Sciences. “We’re happy to share that our strategic plan has been expanding opportunities for local students and growing programs that will meet the changing needs of our neighbors. This year we have an important milestone to celebrate. With the Class of 2024, our medical school has surpassed 1,000 alumni. That should be a source of pride for our neighbors. And speaking of increasing access and care in our region, our college has expanded its residency programs and introduced new programs in the Northeast.” “We’ll also spotlight our research accomplishments, especially the MyCode project which passed 350,000 enrolled participants in September,” she said. “With paired DNA sequence and health data currently available for nearly 230,000 of these participants, MyCode is the largest healthcare system-based study of its kind in the United States.” The community is invited to tour the Medical Sciences Building, including the school’s Simulation Center and historical displays, and learn about current research. Geisinger Commonwealth Day will be celebrated Monday, Sept. 30, from 1 – 5 p.m. at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine St., Scranton. Register at go.geisinger.edu/geisingercommonwealthday.
Marywood University Partners with Organizations for Fringe Festival Marywood University’s School of Architecture and its Center for Urban Studies are partnering with The Center for the Living City and the Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science, & Art during the 2024 Scranton Fringe Festival, to present their first large-scale 3D projection mapping art installation for Scranton. The students will transform the exterior of the Everhart Museum into a stunning animated canvas. The kick-off party for the festival is set for Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 PM, featuring preview performances, food and drink for purchase, Fringe-inspired original works by CTC of Lackawanna County and Marywood graphic design students, and more. The 3D projection dates include Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27, in the evening at the Everhart Museum in Nay Aug Park. Events are free and open to the public. The 2024 Fringe Festival will showcase theater, film, music, visual arts, and more from September 26 – October 6. For the full festival program, visit scrantonfringe.org. This artistic endeavor is made possible by the generous support of the Scranton Area Community Foundation, Lackawanna County, Fancy Parsley Architecture + Design, Endeavor Audio, and Marywood University.
Moon Tavern to Host Performance with Dr. Dirty John Valby Moon Tavern and Entertainment Complex is thrilled to announce a special performance by the legendary Dr. Dirty John Valby on Saturday, September 28. Famous for his outrageous humor and unforgettable live shows, Dr. Dirty is set to deliver a night of comedy and music that’s guaranteed to entertain. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, and the show will begin at 8:00 PM. In addition to the hilarious entertainment, Moon Tavern will be offering a variety of family-friendly dining options before the show. Our menu features food made-from-scratch food, sauces, breads, indulgent desserts, and other delicious dishes. Whether you’re here for dinner or just the show, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are priced at $15 in advance and $25 at the door. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit www.MoonTavern.com or call 570-290-8117 after 5:00 PM. Event Details: · Date: Saturday, September 28 · Doors Open: 6:30 PM · Showtime: 8:00 PM · Tickets: $15 ADV • $25 @ Door
