Moon Tavern to Host RuPaul Star for Drag & Oktoberfest Get ready for a night of fabulous fun and fierce competition at Moon Tavern and Entertainment Complex on Saturday, October 5, as we host an unforgettable Drag Show & October-Fest Event featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race Star, PLASMA. This exciting event will include a Beer Fraulein & Lederhosen Costume Contest, followed by an incredible drag performance from PLASMA. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet PLASMA up close with our exclusive Meet & Greet tickets for just $50! Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race or just looking for a unique night out, this event promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with entertainment, costumes, and fun. Tickets are available now for $15 in advance and $25 at the door. For ticket purchases and more details, visit www.MoonTavern.com or call 570-290-8117 after 5:00 PM. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 5 Doors Open: 6:00 PM Showtime: 8:00 PM Meet & Greet with PLASMA: $50 Tickets: $15 ADV • $25 @ Door
Marywood Celebrates First Anniversary of Construction Management Program Marywood University is planning to celebrate the first anniversary of its distinctive Construction Management program with a special event and announcement in October. The event, which will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 3 p.m., in the Center for Architectural Studies on Marywood’s campus, will provide attendees the opportunity to meet industry leaders, review student work, and take a “hard hat” tour. The event will also recognize the Sordoni Family by naming the Sordoni Construction Management Program in honor of their generosity in support of the first and only four-year construction management program in Northeastern Pennsylvania. For the last four decades, through The Sordoni Family Foundation, as well as their business, Sordoni Construction Services, Inc., the Sordoni Family has both aided in erecting buildings on campus and in philanthropically aiding the academic activities that take place within them. The recent naming opportunity provides resources to enhance the Construction Management Program within the School of Architecture, which reflects the reputation for excellence and expertise that Sordoni Construction Services, Inc. commands in the area. Construction management occupations are projected to grow by 8 percent in the next few years. The Sordoni Family’s support further expands and enhances the depth of the Marywood University School of Architecture, funds faculty for program expansion, improves the student experience through experiential learning, and sponsors guest lecturers in the field. Marywood University’s School of Architecture is the largest in the state of Pennsylvania. In addition to Construction Management, the School features renowned programs in Architecture and Interior Architecture, as well as the only Virtual Architecture program in the world.
Geisinger Going Pink, Hosting Health Talks to Combat Breast Cancer The system will also deploy mobile mammogram bus This October, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Geisinger is doing its part to raise awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection. Geisinger hospitals across central Pennsylvania will be lit up in pink, and the mobile mammogram bus will bring screenings to patients in underserved communities. Geisinger will also sponsor two free public education events: PA Health Talk: Genetics and Risk of Developing Breast Cancer will be held virtually Oct. 9 from 6 – 7 p.m. PA Health Talk: Comprehensive breast care, a discussion of breast cancer prevention and treatment, will be held at Geisinger Woodbine, 16 Woodbine Lane, Danville, Oct. 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. A virtual link will be available. To register for either PA Health Talk, visit events.geisinger.org. The pink mobile mammogram bus will be available at the following locations: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4: 1525 N. Church St., Hazle Township Oct. 7 – 11: 1 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville Oct. 14 – 18: 35 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top Oct. 21 – 25: 1 E. Norwegian St., Pottsville Oct. 28 – Nov. 1: 1525 N. Church St., Hazle Township Patients can schedule mammograms through MyGeisinger or by calling 570-271-6000. “Early detection is one of the best ways to win the battle against breast cancer,” said Robin Skrine, M.D., director of breast health for Geisinger. “The American Society of Breast Surgeons and other leading health groups agree that lives are saved through annual mammograms beginning at age 40 — or earlier if there’s a history of breast cancer or other risk factors in a patient’s medical history.” Along with scheduling mammograms, Dr. Skrine urged women to attend the PA Health Talks to learn more about breast cancer and genetic risks. To learn more about breast cancer care at Geisinger, visit geisinger.org/breastcare.
Don’t Miss Pennsylvania Senate Debate Live on NEXSTAR! NEXSTAR to host an exclusive live telecast of the debate between the candidates for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania on October 3 AT 8 P.M. ET Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced today that it will host an exclusive live multi-market telecast of a debate featuring the candidates for the United States Senate from Pennsylvania. Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick have committed to attend and all candidates who meet eligibility criteria will be invited to participate. “DEBATE NIGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA: RACE FOR THE U.S. SENATE” will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET, at the studios of WHTM/abc27 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and will be telecast and live streamed across the Commonwealth. Nexstar’s cable news network, NewsNation, will carry a simulcast of the debate nationwide. The one-hour debate will be available via broadcast or digital live stream to every Pennsylvania voter in every county of the state. The debate will bring together millions of viewers and will air on six Nexstar-owned or operated local stations serving the state: WHTM-TV (ABC) in Harrisburg/Lancaster, Lebanon, York, WPHL-TV (CW) in Philadelphia, WTAJ-TV (CBS) in Johnstown/Altoona/State College, WBRE-TV (NBC) in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton, WFXP-TV (FOX) in Erie, and WYTV-TV (ABC) in Youngstown, OH. In Pittsburgh, the debate will be carried by KDKA+. WETM2 in Elmira, New York, will live stream the debate, as will PIX11.com in New York City. Additionally, all radio stations throughout the Commonwealth will be provided free access to the debate. The debate will be moderated by WHTM/abc27 News anchor Dennis Owens, who will pose questions to the candidates focused on local and regional issues impacting communities across Pennsylvania. The election for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 5th. Voters must register to vote by October 21st. To register to vote, please visit https://www.vote.pa.gov/Register-to-Vote. For more information regarding the upcoming elections, including early voting dates, polling locations and voter identification requirements, please visit https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov. Anyone requesting media access should contact Leisha Beard at lbeard@abc27.com Your Local Election Headquarters: Pennsylvania Democratic U.S. Senate Debate Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Senate Debate will be carried on the following stations and websites: Station Network Market Station Website Social WHTM-TV ABC Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, York, PA Abc27.com @abc27news WETMNBCElmiramytwintiers.com@wetm18newsWFXP-TVFOXErie, PAYourErie.com@jetfoxyourerieWYTV-TVABCYoungstown, OHWytv.com@33wytvWBRE-TVNBCScranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, PAPahomepage.com@eyewitnessnewstvWTAJ-TVCBSJohnstown, Altoona, State College, PAWearecentralpa.com@wtajtvWPHL-TVCWPhiladelphia, PAPhl17.com@phl17KDKA+INDPittsburgh, PA Kdka.com @kdka WPIX-TVCWNew York City Pix11.comPIX11+ stream WIVBCBSBuffalo, NYWIVB.com@wivb
Greater Scranton YMCA Appoints Next President & CEO On September 26, the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Board of Directors appointed Rich Surridge as the organization’s next President & CEO. Rich has worked at the Greater Scranton YMCA for 17 years, beginning his YMCA career in July of 2007. During his time with the YMCA, Rich served in various roles at the Greater Scranton YMCA and Greater Wyoming Valley YMCA. Previous to being appointed President & CEO in September and Interim CEO in June, Rich served as the Greater Scranton YMCA’s CFO from 2007-2015; the CFO for both the Greater Scranton YMCA and the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA from 2015-2021; and, most recently, the CFO and COO at the Greater Scranton YMCA from 2021 through June of this year. “On behalf of the board of directors, we are thrilled to name Rich as President and CEO of the Greater Scranton YMCA,” said Megan Wolff Galko, Chief Volunteer Officer, Greater Scranton YMCA. “His passion and dedication to the Y makes him the perfect person to continue our legacy of serving a critical need within the Northeast PA community by offering healthy meals for children and seniors, training in water safety, encouraging healthy habits, and offering a safe place for residents of all ages to spend time with their friends.” As President & CEO, Rich’s primary focus will be ensuring the Greater Scranton YMCA’s successful operation, including membership, program development, volunteer recruitment, staff supervision, community relations, collaborations, budgeting, and financial results. “I am honored to serve as the next President & CEO of the Greater Scranton YMCA,” said Rich. “I will work diligently to not only continue the important work of our YMCA, but also to grow our programs to meet the changing needs of our community. Working alongside our dedicated staff team, I am so excited to be a part of the impact the Greater Scranton YMCA will continue to make on the lives of children, adults and families from across our community.”
