Women’s Resource Center Wish List The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) works to end domestic and sexual violence against women, children, teenagers, and men. Women and children fleeing domestic violence are often in need of many essential items: Gift Cards for groceriesGas CardsColts Bus PassesPhone CardsGift Cards for Car RepairRetail Gift CardsNew Car SeatsChildren’s PajamasNew Women’s SocksNew Women’s UnderwearWomen’s PajamasHair Care Products for Women of ColorJournals/NotebooksPocket CalendarsShampoo/Conditioner/Body WashTampons, PadsHairbrushes/Combs New Hair DryersNew Towels & WashclothsNew Bed Sheets & PillowcasesCookware-Pots & PansUtensils and silverwarePlates, Cups, BowlsBackpacks for Boys & GirlsSchool SuppliesFlash DrivesNew Small Household AppliancesLaundry DetergentLaundry BasketPet Food (Dry and Canned) *smaller bags*Cat Litter KITCHEN Dishes setGlasses setPots/pans setDish drying rackDish towels/clothsCooking utensil setKnife blockToasterCoffee makerSet of SilverwareGarbage Can BEDROOM Bedding/sheets pillowsMattress coverBedroom garbage can BATHROOM Shower linerShower curtain (set w/bath rug)Garbage canBathroom towels KID’S ROOMS Crib sheets/liner if applicableTwin bed sheets for kids/comforter sets Other Neutral window CurtainsSmall vacuumsCleaning suppliesBroom/dust pan We do not accept: Used Clothing or sample sized or hotel toiletries. Places that do accept these items are:Angels Attic- United Neighborhood Center – 570 343-8835 Safety Net- (570) 347-4730
Lehigh Valley Health Network to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine at La Festa Italiana In an effort to get our community vaccinated, Lehigh Valley Health Network will be offering the COVID-19 vaccine at La Festa Italiana on Sunday, Sept. 5 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both the Johnson & Johnson and the Pfizer Vaccine will be available. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to get vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccinations provided by LVHN are free. To learn more about the COVID-19 Vaccines, visit LVHN.org/vaccines.
Inaugural Penguins 5k, a Success Runners (and walkers) from around the area dodged the raindrops Sunday morning to take part in the inaugural Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5K, presented by PNC Bank. Eryn Milius paced the field of 87 participants with a time of 19:49.86 on the Back Mountain Trail course, taking home first overall honors among all participants. Twenty-two seconds behind Milius was Nathan Wood, whose 20:11.45 time led all male runners. Awards were presented to the top three overall performers for both men and women, as well as in the 19-and-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-plus divisions. All participants received a Penguins’ 5K t-shirt, participation puck, and a voucher good for a Penguins game during the 2021-22 season. Proceeds from the inaugural Penguins 5K, presented by PNC, go to the team’s GOALS Foundation, whose mission is to provide young people and families with the opportunity to experience the game of hockey firsthand. In addition to PNC Bank, the Keystone Mission, Brand Graphics and the Gregory Center also provided support to the inaugural race. A full listing of finishing times for the Penguins 5K is available online via the Falcon Race Timing website.
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Receives Grant The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute received a $1,000 grant from the Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation at their annual summer outing at Fox Hill Country Club in Exeter. The event featured an evening of dinner, presentations featuring two student scholarships and honoring Attorney William F. Anzalone. Additionally, grants were presented to several nonprofit organizations in the region including the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute. This $1,000 grant will help to support the Community-Based Cancer Screening Navigation Program. This program helps low income, uninsured, and underinsured individuals who are not up to date with breast, cervical, colon and lung cancer screenings.
Scranton Tomorrow Dedication Ceremony & Meet the Artist Reception Scranton Tomorrow and Members of the Mural Arts Program Committee cordially invite you to a Dedication Ceremony for the Danseur de Corde (Rope Dancer) Mural by Joel Carson Jones. Friday, September 3 at Danseur de Corde Mural328 Penn Avenue 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.Music by the Marko Marcinko Swing Band 6 to 6:15 p.m.Dedication Ceremony 6:15 p.m.Meet and Greet & Poster Signing with Artist Joel Carson Jones Autographed PostersPurchase a commemorative edition Danseur de Corde poster. Designed by Tara Tomasetti-Smith, these lovely keepsakes feature the work of Julie Jordan Photography. Be sure to request an autograph from Joel Carson Jones, the artist who brought our Rope Dancer to life! Video ToursGuests will also have the opportunity to be among the first to embark on a brief video tour of the project, produced by KP Productions, simply by scanning the QR posted at the mural site with their smartphones. Masks EncouragedAs an added precaution for the health and safety of our community, and our children, we encourage all guests to wear a mask while enjoying this special event. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
Gunn-Mowery, LLC Named Simply the Best Insurance Agency 2021 For the seventh time, the readers of Harrisburg Magazine and the community voted Gunn-Mowery, LLC as “Simply the Best Insurance Agency”. The winners of each category were officially published in the August issue of Harrisburg Magazine. The entire team at Gunn-Mowery, LLC is honored and thankful for the support from our clients, business partners and community. This award gives us a vote of confidence that we are providing the very best customer service, living our pledge of loyalty every day and staying ahead of the curve with our technical knowledge.
Dr. Karen Arscott Joins the Wright Center Karen E. Arscott, D.O., a primary care physician and addiction medicine specialist, has joined The Wright Center for Community Health. Providing primary and preventive care as well as addiction and recovery services, Dr. Arscott is accepting new adult patients at The Wright Center’s Mid Valley and Hawley primary care practices. Dr. Arscott is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Physicians in Neuromuscular Medicine and is fellowship-trained and board-eligible by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. A founding director of PA Lung and the Northeast/Central Pennsylvania Interprofessional Education Coalition, she is also an Associate Professor of medicine at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and serves on Lackawanna County’s Recovery Coalition. Dr. Arscott is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and the American Academy of Osteopathy. She is a board member and President-elect for the Lackawanna County Medical Society, and serves on the board of trustees of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. A Waverly Township resident, Dr. Arscott graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she completed her neuromuscular/osteopathic manipulative medicine residency training. Dr. Arscott also completed an addiction medicine fellowship with Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center. She has been treating patients for more than 25 years in private practice, hospital, clinical and urgent care settings. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Arscott, visit TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019.
The Recovery Bank Recovery Walk On Sunday, September 12, 2021 at noon the local recovering community will observe National Recovery Month by participating in the Scranton Recovery Walk. The Walk begins at noon at “The Hall,” 415 N. 8th Avenue, near the new Sheetz in Scranton, and ends with a brief outdoor program at The Recovery Bank, 120 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton. Registration is not required for this free, family-friendly event. The Recovery Bank and the Clearbrook Foundation in collaboration with members of the recovering community and Geisinger-Marworth, Brookdale and the Lackawanna/Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs will celebrate the power of recovery in our local community. Scranton Recovery Walk coordinator Frank Bolock announced the theme of this year’s recovery month: Recovery Month is for Everyone, Every Person, Every Family, Every Community. “The power of recovery is evident in the Scranton community. No one is alone in the journey through recovery; we are all in this together,” Bolock emphasized. “All of us in the Scranton community, our neighbors, friends and family members, throughout our lives have experienced peaks and valleys, both big and small. But with strength, support and hope from the people we love, we are resilient, and recovery in our community is strong and powerful.” Start: “The Hall” 415 N. Eighth Ave. Scranton, PA 18503Finish: The Recovery Bank – 120 Wyoming Ave. Scranton, PA 18503
Lackawanna College Grows Medical Assistant Program with $150K Grant Lackawanna College has received a $150,000 grant from Moses Taylor Foundation to launch a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) certificate program at the main campus in Scranton and the Lake Region Center in Hawley. Funds from the grant will be used for the purchase of equipment and supplies for hands-on teaching laboratories and to upgrade lab equipment at the College’s Towanda Center. “This grant will provide state-of-the-art equipment to students, giving them the hands-on experience, they need to enter the workforce as skilled medical assistants,” said Christine Martin, Program Director. “Thanks to the generosity of the Moses Taylor Foundation, Lackawanna College can meet Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania’s need for certified medical professionals.” Lackawanna College’s program is matching the growing demand for medical assistants which stems from several factors including an aging population, rising chronic disease rates, and advancements in healthcare. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities in this field are expected to grow 19% by 2029. The certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) certificate program at Lackawanna College is one of only a few of its kind available in Northeastern and Central Pa. For more information on the Lackawanna College medical assistant program, visit lackawanna.edu/certificates/.
