Youth spring training
Sandlot Scranton’s 12th annual spring training for Baseball and Softball will be presented with the Saturday classes starting March 16 and running for six straight weeks. Sunday classes will begin March 10 and run March 17, 24, and April 7, 14 and 21.
Baseball for ages 5-13 will be held on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or on Sundays from noon to 1:30 p.m. Softball for ages 5 to 13 will be held on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Sundays 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Cost is $150. Contact CDD027@aol.com or 570-445-1155 to register.
Trolley Museum schedule
Based on ridership figures and visitors to the facility, The Electric City Trolley Museum has been closed every Monday and Tuesday during the month of January and will resume normal operations starting February 19 and 20.
The brief closure provides staff ample time to restock the gift shop, handle repairs or upgrades, incorporate new exhibits, and do general cleaning.
The museum will once again host the Winter Meet of the Penn Garden Railway Society February 17 – 19. The 25th annual event attracts rail enthusiasts to the Trolley from surrounding states to catch a glimpse of this area, enjoy the family amenities at the Trolley Museum, and witness the scenic beauty of the area on a trolley ride.
The museum is located on 300 Cliff Street, Scranton, on the grounds of the Steamtown National Historic Site. Call (570) 963-6590 for more information.
Bicycle Coalition
As part of Anthracite Bicycle Coalition’s 2024 season, there will be a public meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Office, 213 Railroad Ave., Scranton, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
On February 13, Attorney Matthew Barrett will talk about cyclist rights following an accident, including what cyclists should and should not do following an accident. Following Mr Barrett’s presentation and Q & A, we will either present a short cycling movie, or weather-permitting, a ride down the trail and back or longer to a local ice cream stand. Come out and meet up with some new friends. Find us on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/1lj11BCfB.
Grand Kyiv Ballet
The Grand Kyiv Ballet will present the French ballet Giselle at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, February 29,, at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $34, $44, $54, $74, and $84 plus fees. There is a discount of 10% off for children 12 and under: $31, 40, $49, $67, and $76, plus fees.
Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., or by calling 570-826-1100.
Grateful Dead tribute
Following the success of their sold-out show at the F.M. Kirby Center in 2023, Grateful Dead tribute Dark Star Orchestra will play two nights at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. The shows will begin at 8 P.M. with doors opening at 7pm. Ticket prices are: $34.50, $39.50, $44.50, and $59.50 plus fees. A limited Two-Day GA Pas s: $79.
All floor tickets are general admission. Tickets for the mezzanine and balcony are reserved seating.
Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, slpconcerts.net, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m – 5 p.m.., or by calling 570-826-1100.
Magic of Motown
The Magic of Motown will come to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p,m. Ticket prices are $53, $63, $73, and $83 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.., or by calling 570-826-1100.
Magic of Motown is a group of 15 power vocalists backed by a six-piece band delivering all the hits from: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin etc.