Lackawanna College will Host Spring Bazaar Open House

On Saturday April 15, 2023 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m Lackawanna College will host a Spring Bazaar open house for local high school students interested in attending Lackawanna College. Students can take an immersive tour of our campuses, meet with faculty from Lackawanna’s 60 plus academic programs, receive personalized financial aid assistance and take part in a block party celebration on Vine street outside Angeli Hall at Lackawanna College’s Scranton Campus. Local high school students interested in attending Lackawanna College and faculty from Lackawanna College providing information from our various programs. Lackawanna College Scranton – 501 Vine Street Scranton, PA 18509 Lackawanna College Hazleton – 2 East Broad Street Hazleton, PA 18201 Lackawanna Towanda – 1024 South Main Street Towanda, PA 18848 Lackawanna College Tunkhannock – 420 Tioga West Plaza Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Lackawanna College Sunbury – 1145 N. 4th Street Sunbury, PA 17801 Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center – 93 MacKenzie Rd. Covington Twp., PA 18444

Montage Mountain Presents Murder Mystery Dinner

Hey yo Ricky, hit the jukebox, it’s time for “A Dance With Death: A 1950’s Sock Hop Gone Sour!” Murder Mystery Dinner! On Saturday, April 29th a mysterious death on the dance floor will turn our 50’s prom night into a doo-wop disaster! It’s up to you and your friends to figure out whodunit and get this dance back on track! Trade clues with other guests, gather information about the crime, and reveal the punk that ruined this shindig! Be sure to dress the part, this is a 1950’s prom party after all! Ladies, bows and pins in your hair will go nicely with a poodle skirt or puffy sleeved prom gown. Gents, slick back that hair and look sharp in your leather jacket!

This unique, interactive murder mystery event takes place Saturday April 29th inside the main Lodge. Doors open at 5:30pm, the buffet starts at 6pm, and the show kicks off at 7pm and ends by 9pm. Tickets are available now! Single Tickets: $65 per person. Discounted tables for 10 people are $599. https://axess-store.montagemountainresorts.com/…/Ticket…

Cathedral of Saint Peter Night at the Races Event

Tickets are now available for Derby Dollars. Donation: $25 per ticket. Only 400 tickets will be sold! Prizes: Grand Prize: $2,000; First Prize: $500; Second Prize: $250; and Third Prize: $150. Seller of the grand prize winning ticket will receive $100! Winners will be drawn at the Cathedral Derby – A Night at the Races on Saturday, April 29, 2023. If anyone is interested in selling tickets, please email the parish office at info@stpeterscathedral.org or call 570-344-7231.

Mohegan Pennsylvania FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour

Rock and Roll legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo are set to turn up the heat with the FUNTASTIC 2023 Tour at Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Concert Venue on Friday, July 28th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show kicks off at 8:00pm, rain or shine.

Tickets are $55.00 and on sale Friday, April 21st at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office, located at the Hotel Front Desk. There will be a limited number of VIP packages available for purchase. Entry is general admission, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is 21+ and valid identification is required upon entry. 

In a Pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms. Her staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with his trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter, forged the undeniable chemistry and unique sound that created eternal rock hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.” Their stunning achievements are a testament to their vision. Together, Benatar and Giraldo have created two multi-platinum, five platinum and three gold albums, as well as 19 Top 40 hits. They have sold over 36 million records worldwide and have won an unprecedented four consecutive GRAMMY® awards. They have also been feted with three American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, a 2008 induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, and most recently have become Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.

Johnson College to Hold Instant Decision Day

Johnson College’s Instant Decision Day for Veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. Military will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. virtually and inside Woolworth Hall on the Johnson College Scranton campus. To register to attend in person or virtually, visit johnson.edu.

During the Instant Decision Event, Johnson College will provide prospective veteran students and those currently serving in the U.S. military with an immediate enrollment decision. They must supply their high school transcripts and can bring their college and military transcripts if applicable. It is highly recommended that the prospective student completes an application before attending.

Applications for Johnson College’s Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Veterinary Nursing programs are excluded from instant decisions.

United Neighborhood Centers 3rd Annual Community Cleanup

United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) and Lackawanna River Conservation Association (LRCA) are hosting a Community Cleanup of the Pine Brook Gateway located at the intersection of Olive St. and Capouse Ave., Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Volunteers from LRCA, UNC, the City of Scranton, St. Francis of Assisi, The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Pine Brook residents, and more participate in this community cleanup. This event is part of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup and the Pine Brook Community Revitalization Project. 

Volunteers will meet up at Kevin’s Worldwide, 710 Capouse Ave. at 10:00 a.m. before splitting into teams to clean up Capouse Ave and Olive St, near the RR and trailhead. Supplies will be provided, as well as water and snacks.

A second cleanup at the pocket park at 1371 Capouse Ave. is in partnership with Leadership Lackawanna. Participants will meet at the parklet, and will get to work mowing, weed whacking, and cleaning up the site. Equipment is provided by the NeighborWorks Mobile Tool Kit.

Those interested in volunteering for either community cleanup event can contact UNC Revitalization Coordinator Holly at Hyorkonis@uncnepa.org or (272)-228-1366.

Scranton Area Community Foundation to Host NEPA Housing Lab

The Scranton Area Community Foundation (SACF), in partnership with the City of Scranton and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, is hosting “NEPA Housing Lab: Developing Strategies for Impact” on Friday, April 14th from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton. Participants of this workshop-style event will develop steps to address critical housing and homeownership issues in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

This workshop-style event will engage with local stakeholders, funders, and lenders to advance the expansion and accessibility of affordable, attainable, and quality housing in Scranton and the Lackawanna County region. Led by the Federal Reserve Bank of Pennsylvania, the Housing Lab consists of two tracks: Affordable Housing Development and Homeownership. Participants will engage in presentations and panel discussions throughout the full day event. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti will provide opening remarks.

The NEPA Housing Lab developed out of previous community roundtable discussions hosted between 2020 and 2022 by SACF in partnership with the City of Scranton and other community partners. In these discussions, community members identified lack of equitable housing as a major issue facing the region.

“The affordable housing crisis is everywhere, including Scranton”, said Mayor Paige Cognetti. “We are seeking solutions and are looking forward to working with experts locally and from outside the region to understand what might work, what might not, and most importantly, to move ahead as quickly as possible.”

Alongside Mayor Cognetti, the NEPA Housing Lab will also feature the followers presenters & speakers: Laura Ducceschi, President & CEO, SACF; Vivian Williams, Community Initiatives Manager, SACF; Maggie Martinelli, Chief Operating Officer, SACF; Teri Ooms, President & CEO, The Institute; Eileen Cipriani, Director of Community Development, City of Scranton.

Panelists will include Ira Goldstein, President of Policy Solutions, The Reinvestment Fund; Fred Bañuelos, Community Investment Business Development Manager, Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh; Dana Hanchin, President and CEO, HDC MidAtlantic; Chris Casciano, Senior Vice President of Credit Union Operations, Community First Fund; Leslie Winder, Director of Community and Economic Development, Urban Affairs Coalition; Abraham Pardo, Director of Housing, The Urban League of Philadelphia; Coleen Baumert, Director of Homeownership Programs, PHFA; Pamela Anslinger, Homeownership and Financial Services Manager, NeighborworksNEPA.

An afternoon session, “Exploring Solutions and Moving to Action”, will be facilitated by Samantha Porter, Senior Manager and Advisor, and Patricia Bell, Community Engagement Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

“NEPA Housing Lab: Developing Strategies for Impact” will take place on Friday, April 14th from 9 AM – 4 PM at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton.