Marywood University to Hold Undergraduate Open Houses Marywood University will hold undergraduate open houses for high school students and their parents on Saturday, October 30, 2021, and Saturday, November 13, 2021. There will be two programs on both days, the first session beginning with registration at 9 a.m., and the second session beginning with registration at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus. The event will include an informative tour of the campus, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch for all guests, and the opportunity to meet with current Marywood students, faculty, and athletic coaches. Information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors will also be available. For additional information, please call Marywood University’s undergraduate admissions office at (570) 348-6234 or visit www.marywood.edu/admissions/.
Electric City Sips: Citywide Happy Hours through October 20 To help boost our local economy, Scranton Tomorrow has partnered with the City of Scranton to develop Electric City Sips as part of our Fall Into Downtown campaign. Electric City Sips is a series of Happy Hours on Wednesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. at participating restaurants throughout Scranton. The promotion kicks off on September 15 and runs through October 20. Gather your friends and enjoy $3 beers, $5 wine, and $7 cocktails at these fine establishments:
Waverly United Methodist Church Drive-Thru Pasta Dinner to Honor Veterans In honor of Veteran’s Day, Waverly United Methodist Church (UMC) will offer FREE Drive Thru pasta dinners on Friday, November 5th, beginning at 4:30 p.m. until all the meals have been claimed. Co-sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Abington, Walmart, and Waverly United Methodist Church, this Veterans’ Pasta Dinner has become a much-anticipated annual event. Typically, this dinner would be offered as a dine-in event at the Waverly Community House, complete with musical entertainment. However, like so many other local traditions, 2020 saw the format of this dinner changed in response to COVID. The2021 Veterans’ Pasta Dinner will be available in Drive-Thru/Take-Out format and can be picked up at Waverly UMC, located at 105 Church Street, On the COMM Square, in Waverly. This meal is made possible, in part, by a grant from Walmart and is open and available at no cost to all community members. Please note only 150 meals are available. Dinners will be available from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.or until they are gone. No reservations are necessary, but anyone wishing to obtain a meal is encouraged to come out early as meals will not be held and are distributed on a first-come/first-served basis. Each meal includes pasta, marinara sauce, and meatballs, salad with dressing, a roll with butter, and dessert. As each meal is distributed, volunteers will gratefully accept any offered donations on behalf of Equines For Freedom.This is the second year that donations from this event have been designated for Equines For Freedom (EFF). EFF is a 501©3 charitable organization which offers FREE horse-assisted therapy services for Veterans and First Responders with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). EFF services are completely confidential and are offered at no cost regardless of the source of the client’s trauma or the character of their military service.
Fall Events at Settlers Hospitality When fall comes calling to the Pocono Mountains, Settlers Hospitality responds with a host of special events that capture the essence of the season. The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches and Hotel Anthracite deliver the flavors and festivities that make autumn a treasured time in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Shrimp will be featured in a big way at The Dock on Wallenpaupack. From October 24 to November 24 enjoy a variety of appetizers and entrees starring the crustacean. Dishes include Bang-Bang Shrimp, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Asian Glaze, Shrimp Toast with Ginger Ponzu, Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Steak and Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp and Shrimp Carbonara. Solve crime while you dine! Hotel Anthracite in Carbondale will host an evening of intrigue with a Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on October 29. The drama begins at 7 p.m. Gather clues as you savor a delectable three course meal. The cost is $49 per person. The Settlers Inn will once again have guests spellbound with its Storytelling Dinner. On October 29 and 30 New York Times writer Neil Genzlinger will enthrall audiences with tantalizing tales. Genzlinger is an accomplished writer and storyteller with three wins at Moth StorySlam Open Competitions. He’ll be joined by Michaela Murphy the host of “Word of Mouth Live!” at the Bucks County Playhouse where she is the director of education. The highly regarded speech and performance coach has appeared at many storytelling events including the Moth Mainstage, Harmony in the Woods and TEDxBarnardCollegeWomen. The events unfold in The Undercroft set aglow by over 100 pumpkins hand carved especially for the occasion. Live music and a delectable farm-to-table meal round out the evening. Reservations are required for The Storytelling Dinner, which costs $65 per person. The restaurants of Settlers Hospitality will dig deep into the truffle scene. During the month of November, The Settlers Inn, The Dock on Wallenpaupack and Glass-wine.bar.kitchen will offer dishes featuring the delicacy. The culinary occasion culminates with a Truffle Italian Wine Dinner on November 12 at The Settlers Inn. A guest chef will create an elegant menu of items spotlighting truffles and paired with Italian wines. The decadent evening will include presentations by Urbani Truffles and Pio Cesare Vineyards. Reservations are required. Settlers Hospitality will salute members of the armed forces with complimentary overnight accommodations on Veterans Day, November 11. Veterans may stay at The Settlers Inn, Ledges Hotel, Silver Birches or Hotel Anthracite free of charge. The Settlers Inn will also host a fireside welcome wine on Thursday evening especially for service members. Reservations are required for overnight accommodations. Before the big feast, gather for a Friendsgiving at Glass-wine.bar.kitchen. The casual celebration on Thanksgiving Eve, November 24 features live music by John Curtin plus food specials. Celebrate Thanksgiving with Settlers Hospitality. For a traditional Thanksgiving meal of farm-to-table favorites, make a reservation for Thanksgiving Dinner at The Settlers Inn on November 25. Seatings will be available in from noon-6:30 p.m. in the dining room and the Undercroft. There are two options for lakeside holiday dining at Silver Birches on November 25. Enjoy a fuss-free, family-style meal at The Dock on Wallenpaupack while the popular Thanksgiving Buffet returns to The Waterfront. Large parties may reserve private dining space in The Helm or Starboard Room. Stay home and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with none of the cooking. Both The Settlers Inn and The Dock on Wallenpaupack will offer Thanksgiving Dinner to Go featuring turkey and all the trimmings. Orders must be placed by November 23. Meals will be ready for pick up on November 25 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Whether it’s a relaxing getaway, memorable meal or unique special event, Settlers Hospitality crafts the finest offerings of the season into exceptional experiences.
Penn East FCU Shredding Day: October 21 Penn East FCU will host a FREE on-site Shredding Day from 10am –2pm in the Scranton Office parking lot at 441 N. 7th Avenue. This is a great time of the year to get rid of tax documents, credit card and bank statements, and other items which could be used to commit identity theft.Acceptable documents for shredding are limited to confidential and sensitive materials. Non-confidential materials such as books, magazines, newspapers, and other items should be recycled through your local municipal recycling program.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Wag-O-Ween Postponed Griffin Pond Animal Shelter has made the difficult decision to cancel its inaugural Wag-O-Ween 5K and Pet Costume Parade which was scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 16, at McDade Park, Scranton. Despite positive public reception of the event, advance race and pet costume registrations were not high enough to make the events engaging and competitive for participants. Seeing a pattern in lower turnout amongst other local races, shelter officials believe concerns about COVID-19 and the highly transmissible delta variant may have impacted event registration. While shelter officials are disappointed they needed to cancel this year’s event, they are planning to have the event next fall. For more information, please contact Jackie Galvin, M.S., development and communications director, at 570-586-3700, ext. 522 or jackie@griffinpondas.com.
Outreach Center for Community Resources 2021 Mighty Oak Awards – Gerrity’s Supermarkets and the Scranton Primary Health Care Center Outreach invites the community to attend the 2021 Mighty Oak Awards on October 6, 2021, as we honor service-minded pillars that have provided essential services to the region since the beginning of the pandemic. The Mighty Oak Awards will be honoring Gerrity’s Supermarkets and Scranton Primary Health Care Center. These organizations support the community and provide vital services. Scranton Primary Health Care Center opened its doors in 1978 as a Federally Qualified Health Center to provide care to the uninsured and under-insured. Scranton Primary provides care to all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Scranton Primary continues to serve that mission by offering pediatrics, family & internal medicine, women’s health & gynecology, perinatal care, infectious disease care, behavioral health and general dentistry, as well as helping people navigate the insurance marketplace. Scranton Primary has been offering COVID-19 rapid testing and vaccinations as soon as they became available. Last year, Scranton Primary treated almost 12,000 patients, resulting in nearly 42,000 visits to their three offices. Over a century ago, in 1895, William Gerrity founded a small meat shop named Gerrity’s Market at 345 Railroad Avenue in Scranton. Though the business has been in the Fasula family for over 40 years, the 126-year-old Gerrity name has remained. From the flagship store in West Scranton, which opened in 1980, to the eight additional locations, Gerrity’s Supermarket stands today as one of the oldest and most well-known local businesses. Today, Gerrity’s is run by Joyce “Mom” Fasula and her son Joe Fasula. The Fasula family attributes their success to the vision of their father, Neal Fasula, and Joseph Gerrity (son of William) and his family. Most of all, however, they credit the hard work and dedication of their 1,100 team members. They are very grateful for the loyalty and support of their customers in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Gerrity’s continues to serve their customers and protect the health of all those who enter their stores, maintaining operations throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Outreach invites the community to attend the Mighty Oak Awards and honor these community pillars in a beautiful outdoor venue at the Glenmaura National Golf Club starting at 5:30 pm. The Mighty Oak Award is the signature event for Outreach and highlights the agency’s acclaimed work with residents of Lackawanna County and the surrounding counties in our region. Outreach is grateful to M&T Bank, Gerrity’s Supermarkets, and TOPP Business Solutions for their sponsorship of the Mighty Oak Awards. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please contact Outreach at 570-558-7565.
Marywood University Art Galleries Announce Exhibits The exhibit, Printmaking: Art & Process will be on display in the Mahady Gallery, located on the campus of Marywood University, through October 23, 2021.The exhibit, “George Catlin – North American Indian Portfolio” will be on display in the Mahady Gallery, located on the campus of Marywood University, from November 6, 2021 through December 11, 2021. The Mahady Gallery, located in the Shields Center for Visual Arts on the campus of Marywood University is hosting two exhibits this fall: Printmaking: Art & Process, and George Catlin – North American Indian Portfolio. Fall 2021 gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. Both exhibits, as well as the gallery talk, are free and open to the public. Through October 23, 2021 Printmaking: Art & Process takes an educational approach showcasing the variety of printmaking and printing processes through a collection of privately owned prints from various artists, posters and student and faculty work. Works selected drop a wide net over the traditional printmaking to commercial offset printing. Sub-categories include social issue posters, works from a print portfolio exchange and a display of tools to help explain the process. November 6, 2021 – December 11, 2021 “George Catlin – North American Indian Portfolio,” will feature 31 hand-colored prints by American Artist and Author, George Catlin. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, his paintings of Native American scenes have become an invaluable record of Native American culture in the 19th century. A Gallery Talk will take place on Wednesday, November 17, at 3 p.m. For additional information on the art exhibits at Marywood University, please visit www.marywood.edu/galleries, or call (570) 348-6278.
