The Rotary Club to Host Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Fundraiser The Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends fundraiser is coming up in October – here are a few event details:Boscov’s offers non-profit organizations the opportunity to sell discount passes giving shoppers 25% on most items purchased during the one-day sale – this year it’s Wednesday October 18.The discount passes are $5 and shoppers get 25% off their purchases (most items there are some exceptions with lower discounts) – a great deal for the shopper and Rotary Club keeps the $5.Historically, the Rotary Club has used these funds to buy dictionaries for local 3rd graders – each 3rd grader gets their own dictionary. The teachers love it because each student gets their own personal dictionary.In addition to the dictionaries, this year they hope to raise enough $ to start Interact Clubs at Scranton High School and West Scranton High.The Club asks each member to sell 5 passes – but notes that more than 5 would be wonderful. If passes can’t be sold it’s OK, selling passes is voluntary, but the value of the ticket is apparent and it’s really an easy sell.IMPORTANT CHANGE – Due to the # of non-profits participating this year, they will have fewer hours to sell tickets in store on the day of sale – meaning greater effort will be needed and there must be emphasis on early ticket sales. The Rotary will still have a table at Boscov’s the day of the sale but not for the whole day – they will need volunteers to staff the table on October 18th. It’s a fun time so sign up with Ty!Ty Holmes is heading up this fundraiser – show support and contact him for discount passes – tdholmes23@gmail.com or 224-436-0110
Everything Natural to Host Natural Food and Products Expo On October 14, 11am-3pm, Everything Natural will host it’s Natural Food and Products Expo 2023: An event created to introduce the community to natural, organic, and healthy products. Everything Natural is aware that consumers everywhere are waking up and wanting to know: What’s in the food? How is it made? They are paying more attention to the impact their food has on people and on the planet. Come and engage with local/regional farmers and vendors some of who include: Swiss Villa Farms, HighVibe.Kitchen, Beekeeper’s Daughter, Two Homes, Young Living Oils, and more. Also on hand will be a New Products Booth which will introduce customers to the newest foods and supplements available in the market. Join Everything Natural for a day of tasting and learning about foods and products that are new and cutting edge in the marketplace. Additionally, in the downstairs studio: 12pm Young Living Oil Make your own perfume w/Essential Oils Tara McAuliffe. 1:30pm HighVibe.Kitchen a cooking demo w/ Rebekah Gillette. Save the date! Spaces are limited for the downstairs workshops and we are encouraging everyone to stop by or call the store to reserve a seat.
The University of Scranton Hosts Acclaimed Pianist On Saturday, Oct. 14, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present a recital by critically and popularly acclaimed award-winning pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free, with seating on a first-come, first-seated basis. Conductor and Director of Performance Music Cheryl Y. Boga says, “I first became of aware of Llewellyn and his incredible talent when my son would text me from his classes at Juilliard to tell me about this amazing 13-year-old who was already enrolled in pursuit of his undergraduate degree and – according to Joseph – ‘played piano like craaaazy!’ Now, at age 26, he is already one of the most virtuosic, vibrant, and socially committed musicians of his generation.” Described as “a gifted virtuoso” by the San Francisco Chronicle, Sanchez-Werner has been performing with orchestras since the age of 6. The California native has played internationally with the Royal Concertgebouw in the Netherlands, CultureSummit Abu Dhabi, the Louvre and Grenoble Museums in France, Smetana Hall in the Czech Republic, State Philharmonic Hall in Slovakia, Verbier Festival in Switzerland, Ashford Castle in Ireland and Gijon International Piano Festival in Spain. In the United States, he has performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Lincoln Center and National Sawdust in New York City, Mary B. Galvin Hall in Chicago, Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University, Paramount Theater in Oakland, and the Kennedy Center, the Smithsonian Art Museum, and Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. In addition, Sanchez-Werner has performed at the Kennedy Center and the White House for former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden, for President Peña Nieto of Mexico, Prime Minister Peres of Israel, and President Kagame of Rwanda. Committed to public service, he received the Atlantic Council Young Global Citizen Award recognizing his dedication to social action through music in such countries as Iraq, Rwanda, France, Canada and the U.S. An active chamber musician, Sanchez-Werner has collaborated with Renée Fleming, Eric Owens, Marina Poplavskaya, Richard O’Neill and Cynthia Phelps. He partnered with the Gershwin family on a concert and biographical tribute to the Gershwin brothers, and performed “Hallelujah Junction” for John Adams at his 70th birthday celebration in New York. Sanchez-Werner earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from The Juilliard School, where he was awarded the Kovner Fellowship, won the concerto competition and was the youngest admittee to each program at ages 14 and 18, respectively. Juilliard was Sanchez-Werner’s second college experience – he became a full-time student at Ventura College at age five, where he completed 170 college credits toward degrees in music and international relations. Sanchez-Werner also earned an Artist Diploma from the Yale School of Music, where he was awarded the Charles S. Miller Prize. For further information on the recital, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit scranton.edu/music. For more info on Sanchez-Werner, visit llewellynsanchezwerner.com.
Marywood Announces Fall Art Galleries Marywood’s Art Galleries have announced exhibits for the first half of the fall semester, running from September 16 through October 21, in the Mahady and Suraci Galleries. All gallery exhibits, receptions, and talks are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are currently Mondays, 12- 4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, 12-4 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Mahady Gallery: The Russell Collection [Various Artists; Collection of Jeff and Liz Russell] Exhibition dates: September 16-October 21, 2023 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 16 • 2–5 p.m. Gallery Talk: Saturday, September 16, 2023 • 2 p.m. Jeff and Liz Russell have collected art for the last 40 years. The collection is somewhat eclectic, although most of the works are by American artists. From a small work by Robert Natkin to a large work by Robert Rauschenberg, the collection consists of mostly known artists. There are 51 works on display including paintings, prints, and photographs. The art movements of Abstract Expressionism, Minimalism, Pop Art, Photorealism, Neo-expressionism, the Rhino Horn Group and the Transcendental Group are represented. Most of the works were collected while the couple was in New York City, where they spent their careers, and in Northeast Pennsylvania, where they now reside. Prominent Pennsylvanian artists in the collection include Herb Simon, Karl Neuroth, Clifton Prokop, Richard Cramer, and William Baziotes, most of whom are friends. Suraci Gallery: The Stories We Tell Ourselves [Stephen Garrison, Artist] Exhibition dates: September 16-October 21, 2023 Opening Reception: Saturday, September 16 • 2–5 p.m. Gallery Talk: Monday, October 2, 2023 • 2 p.m. The Stories We Tell Ourselves is a series of mixed media works and drawings looking at anthropomorphic characters found throughout world religion, mythology, and contemporary fiction. The characters represented come from stories or histories in which they embody human personality traits, both positive and negative. The paintings themselves develop as layers which mask or reveal the drawing underneath. There are no physically mixed colors; each hue is the result of the layering of thin glazes of pure color. Each mixed media piece, with paper affixed to wood panel with multiple glazes of paint applied to it, acts as a series of masks. Each viewer may actually perceive them slightly differently, depending on their color sensitivities.
Marywood to Host Local Band “The Chatter” for a Free Event A launch party to announce a campaign to empower Marywood students for success will take place during an outdoor event on Friday, September 22, 6:30 p.m., on Marywood’s campus. The Chatter, a high-energy dance/rock band with music spanning many decades and genres, will headline this special event, which also is the kickoff to Marywood University’s Alumni and Family Weekend. The Launch Party is open to the community, Marywood alumni, students and their families. The event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is appreciated. Refreshments will be available. For more information, or to register, please visit marywood.edu/chatter.
Waverly Community House to Host Events The Waverly Community House will be hosting multiple events in the next coming weeks. On August 13 @ 1:00 pm, they will host Montrose: The Underground Railroad and the Civil War Era This program will cover the history of Montrose, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna County seat. Destination Freedom Program Manager, EJ Murphy, will highlight the town’s connection to the Underground Railroad, local anti-slavery and abolitionist movements and various aspects of the Civil War era history. The event is free and open to the public. On Friday, August 18th, The Comm will once again host its annual tennis court fundraiser, Cocktails for the Courts. This popular summer party will take place from 6-8 PM on The Waverly Community House Front Lawn. Tickets are $35 in advance at waverlycomm.org, or $40 at the door. Admission includes, wine, beer, a signature drink, […] On Monday, September 18th, the Waverly Community House will host their Golf Comm Classic at Glen Oak Golf Club Click HERE to register! Captain & Crew Format: This tournament will feature competition in men’s, women’s, and mixed divisions. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf and cart, buffet lunch, cocktail hour, and buffet dinner. About the Tournament: $10,000 Hole in One, Contests and Prizes, Snack Shack, […]
Lexington Entertainment Summer Lineup Saturday, May 6 DOUG SMITH’S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS 5:00 – 8:00 Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Day Fundraiser Scranton Country Club 1011 Morgan Highway Clarks Summit, PA $100 donation Saturday, May 13 DOUG SMITH BAND 8:00 Saturday Night Dance & Grand March Skytop Lodge Skytop, PA www.skytop.com Friday, May 19 ARCADIA CHORALE with the DOUG SMITH JAZZ TRIO 8:00 Opposites Attract Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church Hall 232 Wyoming Avenue Scranton, PA Saturday, May 20 DOUG SMITH’S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS 12:30- 3:30 Community Day –Free to the Public Everhart Museum Nay Aug Park Scranton, PA Saturday, June 3 DOUG SMITH’S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS 8:00 Saturday Night Dance & Grand March Skytop Lodge (History Week) Skytop, PA www.skytop.com Sunday, June 4 DOUG SMITH’S DIXIELAND All-STARS 1:00 – 3:30 featuring Erin Malloy Lackawanna County Heritage Fair Montage Mountain Moosic, PA Thursday, June 1 DOUG SMITH JAZZ TRIO 6:00 – 9:00 Jewish Family Services “Community Matters” Event Scranton Cultural Center 420 North Washington Avenue Scranton, PA Wednesday, June 14 GUITARIST BRIAN KEELER w/ the DIXIELAND ALL-STARS 5:00 – 7:00 Summer Solstice Fest French Azilum Historic Site Bradford County, PA Saturday, June 17 DOUG SMITH BAND 8:00 Saturday Night Dance & Grand March Skytop Lodge Skytop, PA www.skytop.com Sunday, June 18 DOUG SMITH’S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS 1:00 – 4:00 Community Celebration Cresco Train Station Cresco, PA Friday, June 23 PAULETTE COSTA & FRIENDS 5:00 – 7:00 Friday Night Concert Allen Park 1100 Price, Street Scranton, PA Tuesday, June 27 ERIN MALLOY & FRIENDS 6:30 – 8:30 Tunes on Tuesday Suraci Bocce Reservations: 570-806-1158 – $15 Intersection of Routes 2012 & 2014 Clifford Township, PA Saturday, July 1 DOUG SMITH BAND 6:30 –7:45 (Rain Date July 7) Independence Day Celebration Central Park Church Street, Honesdale, PA Fireworks at Dusk Thursday, July 6 DOUG SMITH BAND featuring Erin Malloy 5:00 – 7:00 Summer Concert Series Waverly Community House Waverly, PA Friday, July 7 BRIAN KEELER & THE DOUG SMITH JAZZ QUARTET 5:00 – 7:00 Brain Keeler Art Opening (First Friday) Artworks Gallery & Studio 236 Penn Avenue Scranton, PA Saturday, July 15 DOUG SMITH’S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS 3:00 –5:00 Summer Concert Gouldsboro Train Station Gouldsboro, PA
The Greater Scranton YMCA Summer Food Program According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, around 22 million kids receive free or reduced-cost meals thanks to the National School Lunch Program. However, once the school year ends, only 17 percent of those same kids are able to access free meals over the summer break, leaving many children without during the summer months. The Y is working to fill that gap, and thanks to support from the Walmart Foundation, will help keep children healthy and well-nourished this summer, ensuring that kids reach their full potential. Participating youth will receive both food and fun through nutritious meals and snacks, while also enjoying recreational and learning activities aimed at keeping bodies and minds active. Y sites across the country, including the Greater Scranton YMCA, will offer the Summer Food Program to any child under 18. Children enrolled in early childhood education programs at the Greater Scranton YMCA are currently benefiting from the Food Program and will continue to do so throughout the summer. Additionally, the Greater Scranton YMCA partners with the Scranton School District to provide meals and snacks to school age youth enrolled in our Summer Day Camp Program, which kicks-off June 12th. Now in its thirteenth year, the Summer Food Program is part of an existing national partnership between YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and the Walmart Foundation to address child hunger, which is more prevalent during the summertime. Made possible by a grant from the Walmart Foundation, the Y is better able to reach kids in need. The program is part of the Y’s year-round effort to address child hunger; during the school year, the Y’s Afterschool Meal Program provides a combination of learning activities and healthy snacks at the end of the school day. In summer 2022, the Greater Scranton YMCA served 13,110 meals to children enrolled in Summer Day Camp and Early Childhood Education Programs. This summer, due to increases in program enrollment, the Greater Scranton YMCA projects serving 24,900 meals and 15,825 snacks to children enrolled in Summer Day Camp and Early Childhood Education Programs. To learn more about the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Food Program, contact Katie O’Neill at koneill@gsymca.org.“Hunger has a lasting impact on the development of children,” says Trish Fisher, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “Giving kids access to nutrition-filled meals allows kids to focus,learn and become empowered to reach their full potential. The Y’s Summer Food Program helps make sure kids can enjoy healthy and delicious meals and snacks all summer long.”This year marks the program’s thirteenth year and the Y’s ongoing commitment to helping kids achieve their full potential by nurturing their physical, mental and social-emotional development. Since the start of the Summer Food Program, the Y has served over 220 million healthy meals and snacks to hundreds of thousands of kids.
