Friends of the Poor – Back to School Fundraiser Friends of the Poor is once again doing a Back 2 School Drive to distribute free school supplies to students across Lackawanna County. This year, we are opting for an Amazon Wishlist to accept donations. Since most public schools require clear backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles, these items are of priority. Use this link to donate directly: https://a.co/0KWuPxK As always, any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
Hospice of The Sacred Heart Hosts Camp Healing Hearts Industry expert available to discuss grief education Hospice of the Sacred Heart hosts Camp Healing Hearts This event is a five-day camp experience to provide grief education to children ages 8 to 14 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp is designed to provide campers exposure to the arts, giving them the opportunity to develop healthy ways to express themselves and process their emotions. Trained bereavement counselors and members of the regional arts community work together to assist the campers in finding comfortable outlets to share their grief. Jennifer Seechock, Hospice of the Sacred Heart Director of Counseling Services, will be available throughout the week for media interviews. The five-day camp is free and is made up of instructional sessions in various art platforms. This year’s theme is Pure Imagination. Bereavement counselors will be available throughout the week if any campers or family members require individual support. Community volunteers lend their time to campers with artistic projects in painting, writing, photography, yoga, dance, singing and cooking/baking. All sessions will be held in person at the lodge at Montage Mountain Resort. At the conclusion of camp activities, campers and their families will enjoy a day at the waterpark on Friday, August 9th. Media representatives are encouraged to attend any session Tuesday through Friday. A video retrospective of Camp Healing Hearts will be presented before the feature film at the Circle Drive-In, 1911 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, on Wednesday, August 21st. WHEN: Monday through Friday, August 5 through 9 9:00 – 11:30 AM BEST DAYS FOR MEDIA COVERAGE ARE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 THROUGH 9, 9:30 TO 11:30 AM. Jennifer Seechock, Hospice of the Sacred Heart Director of Counseling Services, will be available during those times for media interviews. WHERE: Montage Mountain Resort lodge, 1000 Montage Mountain, Scranton, PA 18507 CONTACT: Jennifer Seechock Hospice of the Sacred Heart (570) 855-4370 jseechock@HospiceSacredHeart.org Camp Healing Hearts is sponsored by New York Life, Lackawanna County, Montage Mountain Resort, Simrell Media, Lamar Advertising and Mansour’s Market Café.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA to Host Rhythm & Wine Festival ***ADMISSION TASTING TICKETS ARE JUST $30!!!*** offer code “chamber5” for $5 off an admission tasting ticket The Rhythm & Wine Fundraiser returns in 2024 on Saturday, August 24th at West Wyoming’s Moonlite Drive In from Noon to 4 PM. The festival is an open-air, outdoor wine and food truck & vendor festival featuring local wineries, breweries, cideries, and meaderies, culinary options, other vendors, and live music by the M80 Trio. Tickets cost just $30. New for 2024: a very limited amount of “premium party packages” that include your own private, tent, table, chairs, admission tickets, & reserved area on the grounds! Standard admission includes wine & drink samples, a complimentary tumbler, and access to the festival, and live entertainment. In its first three years, the fundraising event has raised nearly $50,000. All of those proceeds benefit critical one on one mentoring relationships through Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA. Confirmed vendors include:– Deep Roots Hard Cider– Staggering Unicorn Winery– Lucchi Family Wine Cellars– Susquehanna Brewing Company– Capra Collina Winery– Stone Lake Winery– Kulpmont Winery– Grovedale Winery– Rebel Hive Meadery– King Cole Winery– Suraci’s Italian Cafe– Royal Bakery– Wicked Pissah Lobster Company– Pittston Popcorn– Artisan’s Fire Pizza– Salt & Honey by Marin– Jagger’s Doggy Deli– Brows By Al– Pack Brats New for 2024: we’re now accepting craft and shopping vendors! If you have any interest, please reach out to festival chair Dave Kuharchik at davekuharchik@hotmail.com for the latest availability. Thank-you.
Lackawanna College Police Academy Graduation to Host Scranton Police Detective WHEN: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Lackawanna College’s Peoples Security Bank Theater, Angeli Hall, 501 Vine St., Scranton, PA. WHAT: The Lackawanna College Police Academy will graduate the full-time Class 262. The graduating class includes 26 cadets who are set to embark on their careers in law enforcement. Kevin Mahoney, Director of Police Academy Operations, will welcome attendees and present certifications to the cadets. We are honored to have Scranton Police Detective Kyle Gilmartin as our guest speaker. Detective Gilmartin will share his insights and experiences to inspire the new graduates. MEDIA RSVP: Space is limited, and media representatives are requested to RSVP prior to attending the event. Please contact Eric Eiden, Media Relations Coordinator, at eidene@lackawanna.edu or (570) 961-7807.
Northeast Title and Tag to Host Peeling Plate Rally Northeast Title & Tag, in cooperation with State Representative Bridget Kosierowski, is pleased to announce the Peeling Plate Rally, an initiative aimed at streamlining the replacement process for illegible, peeling license plates within our community. Our proactive approach involves assisting individuals in completing the necessary paperwork more efficiently than if done independently and mailing the forms to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).In support of the Pennsylvania State Police, there will be an officer on-site to inspect peeling plates and sign off on the required forms, certifying the plate as illegible. The forms will be provided on-site to individuals seeking to replace their peeling plates. Additional Details Required from Participants:– Copy of valid vehicle registration card and Driver’s License/Photo ID– Both owners must be present with valid ID if two individuals are listed as vehicle owners– For vehicles registered in a company’s name, an authorization letter allowing the present individual to sign on behalf of the company is required, along with the aforementioned documentation. Once all necessary information is collected and confirmed, Northeast Title & Tag will handle the paperwork and messenger it to PennDOT for processing. Once processed, the new plates will be sent back to Northeast Title & Tag’s office for customer retrieval at their convenience. During the Peeling Plate Rally, Northeast Title & Tag is waiving ALL SERVICE FEES associated with this type of transaction. It is important to note that PennDOT will replace the plates free of charge, resulting in no cost whatsoever for customers. For further information, please contact:Joseph Grassocompliance@netitle.org570-895-1000 Ext. 2001
The Wright Center Announces Monthly ‘Walk with a Doc’ Events The Wright Center for Community Health invites residents of Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wayne counties to put on their walking shoes and take a step towards improved health by joining one of the three regional, monthly Walk with a Doc events. This doctor-led initiative brings health care providers and community members together for an invigorating walk with doctors and other health care professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to exercise, engage with health care professionals, and connect with new people. The Walk with a Doc event in Lackawanna County is held on the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., now at its new location at Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton. Walkers should gather at the park’s main entrance. The upcoming event is on Aug. 3. In Wayne County, the Walk with a Doc event takes place on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Lacawac Sanctuary, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel. All walks are a collaboration with Lacawac Sanctuary and AllOne Foundation & Charities. The next event is on Aug. 10. The Luzerne County Walk with a Doc event is scheduled for the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Kirby Park, 280 Market St., Kingston. The next event is on Aug. 17, with walkers meeting at the park’s main entrance. These doctor-led group walks are open to the community, accommodating people of all ages and fitness levels. Participation is free, and no pre-registration is necessary. Walk with a Doc is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring communities through movement and conversation. According to the American Heart Association, walking for just 30 minutes a day can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, help maintain a healthy body weight, and reduce the risk of obesity, enhance mental well-being, and lower the risk of osteoporosis. The Wright Center for Community Health, based in Scranton, operates 10 primary and preventive care practices in Northeast Pennsylvania, including a mobile medical and dental vehicle called Driving Better Health. Their practices provide integrated, whole-person primary health services, offering medical, dental, and behavioral health care, along with community-based addiction treatment and recovery services, all in one location for patient convenience. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s Walk with a Doc program, contact Nicole Lipinski at lipinskin@TheWrightCenter.org or Christine Wysocky at wysockyc@TheWrightCenter.org.
NeighborWorks Announces Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week Volunteer Event NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania (NeighborWorks) is announcing the Carbondale Community Clean and Green Week volunteer event, taking place from August 19-23, 2024. NeighborWorks acknowledges and thanks the City of Carbondale for their support and partnership in this initiative. Clean and Green efforts will kick off in Scranton on August 19-20. These initial days are managed through the University of Scranton. From August 21-23, Clean and Green efforts will take place in the City of Carbondale. NeighborWorks is actively recruiting community volunteers from Carbondale to join efforts in their city. Volunteer work will include power washing, window washing, debris removal, lawn maintenance, and other identified outdoor cleaning work. Only existing NeighborWorks Aging in Place clients will be receiving these services.For more information about where volunteers will be working, quotes or additional information please contact Alyssa Espinoza, Aging in Place Project Specialist at 570-877-3240, or Mary Endrusick, Director of Aging in Place at 570-954-0637.
