Remembrance walk
Hundreds of walkers are expected to pause and remember their loved ones in a unique and special way at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Remembrance Walk on Saturday, Oct. 7 at McDade Park for the first time since 2019. The event did not take place in 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will kick off at 10. The Wright Center is the presenting sponsor.
The one-mile walk around scenic McDade Park is wheelchair accessible and pet-friendly. The $30 registration fee includes lunch and a long-sleeve t-shirt with a customizable pin-on bib, so participants can walk in memory of a loved one.
Teams of five or more are $20 each and children 12 and under are free. There will be a DJ, basket raffle, children’s activities, a ceremonial bell ringing, and ice cream. Proceeds from the walk will help support Hospice of the Sacred Heart programs and services.
The event will begin with an opening prayer by Msgr. Thomas M. Muldowney, Pastor, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Moscow. WNEP-TV anchor and reporter, Stacy Lange, will start the walk. Diane Baldi is Hospice of the Sacred Heart CEO.
Those wishing to participate individually or as a team can register online at www.HospiceSacredHeart.org, by calling 570-706-2400 or at McDade Park the day of the walk.
Actors Circle season
Actors Circle of Scranton has announced the rest of its 42nd season which opened with “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani, and will be followed by “The Woman in Black” by Stephen Mallatratt, book by Susan Hill, to be presented in November.
In 2024 the group will continue with “Ravenscroft” by Don Nigro, “Harvey” by Mary Chase, “The Case of the Missing Will” by Agatha Christie, adapted for the stage by Robert Spalletta, and “You Can’t Take it With You” by George F. Kaufman.
Board members of Actors Circle are Lou Bisignani, founder; Mark Fryer, president; Linda C. Griffiths, vice president; Cathy Rist Strauch, secretary; Harry Adelman, treasurer; Robert Spalletta, JP McGowan, Jeannine McGowan, Jeff Ginsberg, John McInerney, Bernard Ott, Marnie Azzarelli, and Jessi Teevan.
For more information visit www.actorscircle.com, or their Facebook page.
Marywood open houses
Prospective undergraduate and graduate students can attend designated Open Houses at Marywood University this fall to learn more about specific programs and educational opportunities.
For additional details, go to marywood.edu/visit, or call the Office of Admissions at (570) 348-6234. Additionally, prospective undergraduate students can email YourFuture@marywood.edu and prospective graduate students can email GoGrad@marywood.edu for more information.
Two Undergraduate Open Houses are scheduled, including Saturday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Nov. 11, for prospective undergraduate students. Registration for both events begins at 9 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus.
Prospective students can meet with current Marywood students, faculty, and coaches. There will be opportunities to explore academic departments, learn more about the admissions process, and tour campus. Information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors also will be available. The event includes a continental breakfast and a complimentary lunch.
Prospective graduate students can attend a Graduate Open House on Saturday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 at Nazareth Student Center. The event includes an overview of Marywood, a financial aid and scholarship session, and meetings with faculty. Optional tours of campus also are available. The Open House is being held on site at Marywood’s Scranton Campus; there are no virtual options for this event.
Sandlot tryouts
Sandlot tryouts for 2024 will be hosted on Oct. 23, 26, and 27, at the University of Scranton. Ages 7 to 12u tryouts will be at 7 p.m. for the Spring Season (April-June), while ages 13-18U start at 8 p.m. for the Summer Season (May-August). All ages will begin practice in January. Cost is $10. Confirm your attendance to CDD027@aol.com or 570-445-1155.
Takeout pasta dinner
The Women’s Society of St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church, North St. Frances Cabrini Avenue, West Scranton, is sponsoring its annual Takeout Pasta Dinner, on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4 to 6 pm. Penne with meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert will be served. Adults tickets are $10, with children ages 6-10 being $5. Tickets will be available at the door or call ahead/email to preorder 570-468-0529, or go to melkite.scranton@gmail.com. See us on facebook or melkitescranton.org.
Youth performance
Electric City Rocks will present an evening of an electrifying performance on Saturday, Oct. 7, all in the name of championing youth in the performing arts in Northeastern PA. The event will be held from 7 to 10. Tickets are available at https://www.universe.com/ecrocks. Radio Flashback, a standout tribute band from the East Coast, will play classic 70’s & 80’s hits. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
To win a custom Michael Kelly Guitar, exclusively designed by Steve Pisani, you can buy a raffle ticket now at: https://givebutter.com/ECROCKS. Your presence isn’t mandatory to win. As public schools grapple with diminishing funds for arts programs, Electric City Rocks takes the front seat in powering dreams of young artists from grades 3-12.
Chevy Chase at Kirby
Legendary comedian Chevy Chase is coming to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Dec. 17, with a screening of the holiday classic National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, followed by an in-person Q&A. Ticket Prices are $40.00, $66.00, and $100.00 plus fees. VIP Packages are $150 and $250 plus fees and include premium seat and a post-show photo op with Chevy following the Q&A.
Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com and kirbycenter.org. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Kirby Center box office or by calling 570-826-1100.
Magic for Humans
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present the Justin Willman Magic for Humans In Person Tour on Nov. 30 at 7:30 PM in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre. Willman is a magician and a comedian known for his hit Netflix series “Magic for Humans. Willman also served as a host for “Baking Impossible,” “Cupcake Wars” and “Win, Lose or Draw.”
Tickets range from $45.15 – $58.30 with a VIP Package available. Prices are subject to change. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and a cash bar and concessions will be available. Tickets are available for purchase at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org