Benefit for Lydia’s Light to Support Cancer Awareness On September 5, 2024, Lydia Rudovitz, seven-year-old daughter of Marissa Lynch and Matt Rudovitz, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. The benefit for the family falls November 3, 2024 to help raise money to offset costs and support the family. To donate to the family, contact Eileen Lynch at (570) 677-2033 or donate to the GoFundMe
Marywood Univeristy and NEPA Philharmonic Collaborate on Concert Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance (MTD) department is part of a unique performance collaboration between its music faculty and the Northeast PA Philharmonic. A concert, titled “Quartet for the End of Time by Olivier Messiaen,” will take place on Saturday, September 28, at 7 p.m. in the Marian Chapel at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life on Marywood University’s campus. Featured musicians include Sophie Till–violin; Christiane Vaida–cello; Ron Stabinsky–piano, and Pascal Archer–clarinet. To secure tickets prior to the performance, go to: https://marywood.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1580&p=1. Tickets are $15 for the general public or free with a Marywood ID. To learn about other Marywood University MTD events, go to marywood.edu/mtd and scroll to the bottom of the page to view upcoming performances.
UNC’s 8th Annual Welcoming Scranton Celebration United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania (UNC) invites the community to our 8th Annual Welcoming Scranton Celebration on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10 am to 1 pm at 526 Cedar Avenue, at the corner of Alder Street, in Scranton. This fun-filled celebration is in conjunction with our South Side Farmers Market. Welcoming Scranton, a part of Welcoming Week, is a national celebration that warmly embraces long-term residents and newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging in our shared community. It promotes cross-cultural understanding and raises awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. Family, friends, and neighbors can look forward to a wide range of diverse activities at Welcoming Scranton. Enjoy the upbeat Latin sounds of Grupo Zona, free ice cream from Scoopz Ice Cream Truck, free face painting with local artist Monica Noelle, and free balloon animals with Becky Corby. Many other community resource organizations will also be joining us. Shop our 15+ Farmers Markets vendors and their one-day special $5 deal, purchase authentic Mexican food from El Buen Amigo, and challenge your mind with cultural trivia, activities, and games from UNC’s Community Revitalization and Education Departments for fun prizes. For more information, please contact Chrissy Manuel, UNC’s Director of Development and Communication, at 570.878.5643 or cmanuel@uncnepa.org.
Geisinger hosts March for Babies on Sept. 22 Walk supports March of Dimes helping to prevent preterm births and defects Get ready to take steps, whether big or small, to join the fight for the health of local parents and babies. Geisinger is hosting the March of Dimes’ March for Babies at noon on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Henry Hood Center, which is on Center Street next to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. The event will include a superhero sprint for children at 11:45 a.m. Registration opens at 11 a.m. and opening remarks will be made before the walk. Money raised during the March for Babies helps to fund the NICU Family Support programs in Geisinger’s Danville and Wilkes-Barre hospitals. NICU Family Support provides educational and supportive activities to help local families through the NICU journey and prepares them to take their baby home. Geisinger has partnered with the March of Dimes since 2006. The organization plays critical roles in raising awareness and funds to help prevent preterm birth, birth defects, and deaths. Register or donate at marchforbabies.org/event/geisinger and join the movement on Sept. 22.
University of Scranton Hosts Volunteer and Service Fair A fair is planned on Sept. 10 at The University of Scranton for area nonprofit organizations seeking college students as volunteers. Fair for Nonprofit Agencies Seeking Volunteers The Center for Service and Social Justice at The University of Scranton will hold its annual Volunteer & Service Fair for local nonprofits from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, on campus. The fair offers University students and student-led clubs interested in service projects and community-based learning sites a chance to meet representatives from nonprofit organizations in need of volunteers. To register a nonprofit organization for the event, email ellen.judge@scranton.edu or call 570-941-7429. The deadline to register for the fair is Thursday September 5.
Misericordia University College of Business Hosts Middle Management Toolkit Training Right in the Middle is a dynamic professional development course designed specifically for mid-level managers and directors who are responsible for driving organizational success. This course will provide actionable strategies and a toolkit to help you excel in your critical role. Course Highlights: Learn the three key roles of a middle manager: Doer, Leader, and Influencer Gain practical insights from industry experts with years of experience Explore concrete lessons and actionable takeaways that you can apply to your everyday work Meet the Experts: Jeff Sigel: Marketing executive with experience at Cracker Barrel, Ahold, The Hershey Company, and Nabisco. Bernie Banas: Former VP at The Hershey Company and President at Dewey’s Bakery/Salem Baking Company. Whether you’re leading teams, delivering on KPIs, or ensuring high-quality work, this course will help you embrace your role in the middle and find fulfillment in it. Course Dates: Thursday, September 12, 2024 (Meet in person on campus of Misericordia University) Thursday, September 19, 2024 (Virtual via ZOOM) Thursday, September 26, 2024 (Virtual via ZOOM) Thursday, October 3, 2024 (Virtual via ZOOM) Thursday, October 10, 2024 (Meet in person on campus of Misericordia University) Sign up today to take the next step in your leadership journey! https://www.misericordia.edu/right-in-the-middle
