The Scranton Public Theater Presents “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” The Scranton Public Theater will perform “The Last Thoughts of Gino Merli” written by Tom Flannery on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Peoples Security Bank Theater. Bob Shlesinger, executive director, Scranton Public Theater, will perform the role of Gino Merli. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from Jim Sagona at 570-815-7568. The play is presented by the Scranton chapter of UNICO National and Lackawanna College. The play will be preceded by the Gene Dempsey orchestra. Gene Passarella, World War II Veteran, contemporary of Merli and Normandy Beach survivor with two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star, will lead the orchestra.
National Park Service “Stuff the Caboose” Holiday Event Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This free family event will take place at Steamtown NHS, located at 350 Cliff Street in Scranton. The holiday season is just around the corner! Steamtown NHS and its partners are asking for your help to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. Interact with Scranton’s police and fire departments and their equipment, enjoy s’mores over a horizontal “Ring of Fire” and locomotives decorated with holiday lights. Visitors will also have photo opportunities with the former Nay Aug Park Miniature Train to capture new memories or relive those from long ago! The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health. Located in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown NHS is open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm. From Interstate-81 follow exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway); then follow the brown and white signs to the park entrance at Lackawanna Avenue and Cliff Street (GPS: N 41.41, W 75.67). General park information is available by phoning (570) 340-5200, or by visiting the park website anytime
Marywood University to Celebrate the Season by “Making Spirits Bright” “Making Spirits Bright,” Marywood’s annual celebration of the holiday season through festive programming, community service, and spiritual opportunities, will kick off on Wednesday, November 30, and continue through New Year’s Eve. FESTIVE PROGRAMMING The signature event, Marywood’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, will take place in the Rotunda of the Liberal Arts Center on Wednesday, November 30, at 4 p.m. Seasonal music from student musicians will be featured. The event is free and open to the public. The public also may view the Marywood Christmas tree during the normal operating hours of the Liberal Arts Center, Monday through Friday, December 1-22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Marywood’s campus will feature its main outdoor Christmas display of the Nativity scene at the Memorial Arch on Adams Avenue, and tasteful seasonal lighting will adorn various sections of campus. Indoors, an office decorating contest, sponsored by the Student Government Association, will allow students to vote for their favorite décor. A $250 donation will be given to the winning office’s favorite charity, and the winner will be announced at the tree lighting ceremony Sounds of the season will be broadcast by Marywood’s award-winning, student-run radio station, VMFM 91.7, which once again becomes Christmas 91.7 and continues its traditional community gift of broadcasting commercial-free Christmas music, 24/7. Christmas programming starts on Friday, December 2, at 4 p.m., and continues through New Year’s Eve. Those outside of the station’s local broadcast range can stream it for free online or through the Tune-in app. Marywood will offer its traditional Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by the NEPA Marywood Alumni Chapter in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Engagement. The event is set for Sunday, December 4, from 9 a.m. – Noon, in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. Seating is limited, and preference is given to Marywood alumni. Advanced registration is required; once the event capacity is reached, registration will be closed. For details, go to: https://alumni2.marywood.edu/breakfast-with-santa-2022. The Music, Theatre, and Dance department is presenting several seasonal concerts, all of which are free and open to the public, including: String Ensemble, Thursday, December 1, 7 p.m., at the Marian Chapel. The String Ensemble will be performing an arrangement of American composer George Walker’s Adagio from the 2nd String Quartet, Grieg’s Holberg Suite, and Divertimento in Bb, K.137 by Mozart.Chamber Singers Christmas Concert, Sunday, December 4, 4 p.m., at the Marian Chapel. The Marywood University Chamber Singers’ annual Christmas Concert will feature Francis Poulenc’s profound and highly expressive Mass in G, as well as settings of “O Magnum Mysterium” by composers from both the Renaissance and the present day. In addition to sacred choral music, the performance will include Will Todd’s jazz settings of popular Christmas carols.String Project Holiday Gala Concert, Monday, December 5, 6 p.m., Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. This concert will feature string students, ages 4-18, performing a wide range of music and styles, including some holiday music, both in small ensembles and orchestra.Marywood Guitar Ensemble and Melinda Krokus, Music & Spirituality Holiday Concert, Tuesday, December 6, 7 p.m., at the Marian Chapel. The Marywood Guitar Ensemble presents its traditional Holiday Concert by performing a diverse repertoire, including songs, old carols, Blues, and French music. This year, however, brings two novelties, focused on Music & Spirituality. Melinda Krokus joins the concert, providing poetry readings and grounding sessions. In addition, a very special set of guests, who have been taking Professor Carvalho’s Music & Spirituality class, will present posters on their individual research! The topics are extremely varied, such as the Igbo spiritual and musical practices, the music of Ariana Grande, Paganism, Catholic Councils, and many more.Marywood Wind Ensemble, Christmas Variety Show, Wednesday, December 7, 7 p.m., Marywood Heights Commons.The Marywood Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. F. David Romines, will present a gift to the residents of Marywood Heights in the form of a Christmas variety show with instrumental musical numbers and a lot of singing. All of the traditional holiday favorites will be featured in the program. Special guests will include the Marywood acapella group, Nomadic Chromatics.Marywood University Orchestra, Saturday, December 10, 2 p.m., Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. COMMUNITY SERVICE An on-campus Giving Tree service project will run from November 7-November 30. Gifts for the Giving Tree are due at the Tree Lighting ceremony on November 30, and drop off boxes will be available at the event as well as on campus. Beneficiaries of this service effort are Friends of the Poor, Marywood Heights, and the Community Intervention Center. Additionally, Marywood’s Campus Ministry Office will host a Christmas card writing social event for students, with cards being sent to Our Lady of Peace residents/staff, NativityMiguel Scranton students/staff, St. Joseph’s Center residents/staff, and veterans. SPIRITUAL OPPORTUNITIESMass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, patronal feast of the IHM Sisters and the United States, will be celebrated on Thursday, December 8, at Noon in the Marian Chapel. For information on Marywood’s Christmas events and related resources, visit marywood.edu/makingspiritsbright.
Johnson College to Host Regional College Fair Johnson College is hosting the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre College Fair on Tuesday, November 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Moffat Student Center Gym on the College campus. This public event will give attendees the chance to learn more about local colleges and universities, connect with admission representatives from across the region, and have questions about everything from academics to campus life answered. Participating schools include Johnson College, Kings College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Scranton, University of Scranton, Luzerne County Community College, Wilkes University, and more to be announced. To register for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre College Fair, visit Johnson.edu/collegefair or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.
The Waverly Community House Artisans Marketplace Volunteers Needed Volunteers needed for both Saturday and Sunday. Two hour shifts. Mornings or afternoons available. Free admssion ticket for all volunteers. Call the Comm Office to sign up or for more information: 570.586.8191 or email kathy@waverlycomm.org. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. This outdoor holiday marketplace will feature artisans from near and far offering a wide variety of hand crafted gifts and specialty food items for the holidays! Warm beverages, heat lamps, and seasonal music will all make for a fun, festive, atmosphere and a unique shopping experience. Luncheon by Constantino’s will be offered in The Comm Auditorium with seasonal entertainment provided by The Abington Heights High School Orchestra. Participating Artisans are: Bald Mountain MakesBeyond Infinity CreationsBirdsong BirdhousesBrook Hollis LeathercraftCandles by StellataCase Quattro WineryChristine’s SoapboxComm BakeshopCrow DesignsDA CreateDamiani CoffeeDeep Roots Hard CiderDesigns by Olivia GreyDistinctively RaisaGravity Line ForgeHappy ThreadsLil’ Sophia’s Jewelry BoxMaple Hill Farm & ApiariesMulberry Moon StudioNorth Harford MaplePure Suds Co.Rogers NurseryRoot RelationsSaint’s NicksThe Big G Organic FarmVessels for DanuVivid Color Jewelry CreationsWyldflower FarmsClick HERE to purchase tickets!Visit our website Waverly Community House 1115 N. Abington Rd. Waverly, PA 18471 Phone: (570) 586-8191 Fax: (570) 586-0185 Contact UsToday
Scranton Prep Galleria Get a jump start on your holiday gift list and support local businesses when you shop over 65 local vendors-ALL UNDER ONE ROOF at Scranton Prep Galleria ’22 at the Xavier Center on November 12th and 13th. Saturday the first 250 patrons receive a swag bag and a chance to win a door prize. Sunday the first 250 patrons receive a swag bag and a chance to win a door prize. Take your chance and enter the basket raffle. Shop, eat and enjoy the holiday atmosphere at the best family-friendly event this season! Scranton Prep continues to monitor the Covid – 19 situation and follows guidance from the PA Dept. of Health and the CDC.
Scranton Cultural Center Tom Papa Comedy Tour Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour March 10 – 7:30 PM Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and the late night TV shows. On May 12, Tom released his second book, “You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive,” a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives. On February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, “Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!” A hilarious rebuttal to the current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants viewers to remember that they are doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s okay. Tom’s new podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations. Tom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune,” on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET. To learn more, visit tompapa.com. Tickets range from $42.40 – $64.55 VIP option available for $165.55 Prices include fees. GET TICKETS! Tickets can also be purchased at the SCC’s Fidelity Bank Box Office in person or by phone at (570) 344-1111. Fidelity Bank is proud to support the Scranton Cultural Center and the arts in Northeastern PA!
Scranton Tomorrow Mural Dedication Ceremony Join Us! Scranton Tomorrow, and the Mural Arts Committee cordially invites you to our mural dedication ceremony. “The Good of the Hive” Mural Rear 234 Mifflin Avenue Scranton Civic Ballet Company Downtown Scranton Friday, November 4, 2022 Dedication Ceremony Begins at 5:00 pm Meet and Greet with Artist, Matthew Willey and A ballet performance and refreshments hosted by Scranton Civic Ballet Company immediately following the program. Also, enjoy a tasting hosted by Space Time Mead & Cider Works! The Good of the Hive is a project of Scranton Tomorrow and presented by The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement. This mural is also made possible with generous support from the following: Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, Lackawanna College, University of Scranton, Space Time Mead & Cider Works, Terrana Law P.C., Smargiassi Construction, Inc., Kevin & Colleen Zwick, NEPA Power Wash, LLC, WallisElectric, David Yezefski Visit our website
Geisinger Offering Final Drive-through Flu Shot Events Geisinger is hosting its final Super Saturday flu vaccine event for the year this Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at more than 40 locations across the system’s footprint. Those who still need a flu shot can easily drive up to one of 22 locations and receive a shot without leaving their vehicle — no appointment needed. At locations without drive-through shots, walk-in shots are available. Flu shots are free. “The rise in flu cases we’re seeing already — plus COVID-19 and recently R.S.V. in children — is being called a ‘tripledemic’,” said Stanley Martin, M.D., director of Geisinger’s Division of Infectious Diseases. “The only way to protect ourselves, children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised is to get vaccinated. We encourage everyone to do so.” Super Saturday clinics are for the flu vaccine only, but those interested in getting a COVID-19 shot or booster can schedule with their primary care physician or at a Geisinger Pharmacy via MyGeisinger, the MyChart mobile app, or by calling 570-284-3657. Twenty-two Geisinger community medicine clinics will host drive-through events for anyone age 3 and older: Geisinger Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Geisinger Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive)Geisinger Bellefonte (819 E. Bishop St.)Geisinger Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (255 Route 220 Highway)Geisinger Berwick (2200 W. Front St.)Geisinger Medical Clinic Buckhorn (240 Mall Blvd.)Geisinger Frackville (701 West Oak St.)Geisinger Kulpmont (119 Nevada Drive)Geisinger Lewisburg (250 Reitz Blvd.)Geisinger Orwigsburg (300 Hollywood Blvd.)Geisinger Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Geisinger Selinsgrove (201 Roosevelt Ave.)Geisinger Woodbine Lane (16 Woodbine Lane)Geisinger Dallas (114 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive)Geisinger Kingston (560 Pierce St.)Geisinger Mountain Top (35 S. Mountain Blvd.)Geisinger Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Geisinger Pittston (42 N. Main St.)Geisinger Mt. Pleasant (531 Mt. Pleasant Drive)Geisinger Tunkhannock (10 Trieble Drive) Those 65 and older can receive shots at Geisinger 65 Forward locations. Drive-through: Hazleton (20 Diana Lane)Kingston (499 Wyoming Ave.)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205) Walk-in: Milton (5170 State Route 405 – South Gate Plaza)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205)Shamokin Dam (30 Baldwin Blvd.)Shamokin Coal Township (9333 State Route 61, Suite 2)State College (293 Patriot Lane – Trader Joe’s Plaza)Wilkes-Barre (41 S. Main St.) Walk-in flu shots for patients ages 6 months and older will also be available at the following CommunityCare and Geisinger Pediatrics locations: CommunityCare Hazleton (426 Airport Road)CommunityCare Kistler Clinic (175 S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd.) Pediatrics: Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Scranton (5 Morgan Highway, Suite 8)Forty Fort (190 Welles St., Suite 122)Lewisburg (55 Medical Park Drive)Woodbine (16 Woodbine Lane)Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Muncy (255 Route 220)Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive) There’s no need to preregister to get a flu shot. Remember to wear a mask and loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. For more information on fighting flu this season, visit geisinger.org/flu.
