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Calendar of Events: November 2021

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UNICO Pasta Dinner

Keystone Chapter UNICO of Dunmore will host an Eat In or Take Out Pasta Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Villa Maria 1610 Washburn St. Scranton. Tickets are $10, which includes salad, pasta, meatballs, bread, and desserts. Containers will be provided. Proceeds benefit local charities and scholarships. For tickets, call Mary Ann Coviello, 570-344-3737.

Marywood Open House

Marywood University will hold undergraduate open houses for high school students and their parents on Saturday, Nov. 13, with  the first session beginning with registration at 9 a.m., and the second session beginning with registration at 10:30 a.m. in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus. 

The event will include an informative tour of the campus, complimentary continental breakfast and lunch for all guests, and the opportunity to meet with current Marywood students, faculty, and athletic coaches. Information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors will also be available.

For additional information, call Marywood University’s undergraduate admissions office at (570) 348-6234 or visit www.marywood.edu/admissions/

Trax Hitting League

Sandlot Baseball Academy will hold its second annual Hit Trax Hitting League beginning Dec. 6. Games will run on Monday/Thursday nights and Saturday mornings. Baseball and softball hitters ages 6-18 are encouraged to sign up. Individuals or teams may sign up. There will be 10 games plus playoffs and post-season awards. Cost is $125. Contact CDD027@aol.com or call 570-445-1155 to reserve a spot or for questions.

Holiday Bazaar

The Altar & Rosary Society of the Church of St. Catherine of Siena, Moscow, will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 13, from noon-6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Kelly Hall, located in the downstairs of the church.   

There will be over 75 tricky trays, vendors, handmade crafts, quarts of homemade soup to go, as well as a book sale, bake sale and Christmas Attic Treasures. All proceeds from this event benefit the church, the North Pocono Food Pantry, and St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen.  Admission and parking are free. The event is handicapped accessible.

Pinkies Up Dinner

The Pinkies Up dinner is slated for Nov. 12 at Lackawanna College’s student-run restaurant, 409 on Adams. Proceeds will benefit the Pinky Swear Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps families with a child in cancer treatment with financial and emotional support.

“The emotional and financial toll that this disease can have on a family is devastating,” said Stephanie McDaniels, faculty advisor for the Lackawanna College Pinky Swear chapter. “We are honored to coordinate this event to support Pinky Swear. The funds raised help families with rent or mortgage payments, groceries, transportation, and other expenses, which helps children with cancer and their families maintain a sense of normality.”

Event tickets will be $50 and will include a buffet-style dinner from The High Bridge House and 15 raffle tickets. Raffle prizes include a two-night stay to Resorts Atlantic City with $100 lunch or dinner credit, a one-night stay to The French Manor and wine tasting at Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, and various themed baskets. 

Tickets for the Pinkies Up dinner are available now online at https://www.lackawanna.edu/pinkiesup/. Raffle tickets can be purchased separately from the event online. For questions, contact Stephanie McDaniels by email at mcdanielss@lackawanna.edu. 

Fall Concert at Marywood

Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance (MTD)  department recently announced that the University’s Wind Symphony will present the world premiere of the John Burns’ work, Fairest Morning on Sunday, on Nov. 14, at 4 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. The concert is free and open to the public.

Patrick J. Burns, an adjunct professor of music at Montclair State University, NJ, where he teaches courses in music theory, orchestration, and composition, will direct the band for the premiere. As a clarinetist, Burns has performed with many professional ensembles in the New York metro area, including The Metropolitan Opera Summer Ballet Orchestra; the pit orchestra for the Broadway revival production of Camelot, starring Robert Goulet; and with the New Jersey Chamber Music Society in broadcasts for National Public Radio and New Jersey Network Television.

Also on the program will be Omar Thomas’ Of Our New Day Begun. The Marywood Wind Symphony was part of a commissioning body that led to the creation of this powerful work. Of Our New Day Begun was written to honor nine beautiful souls who lost their lives to a callous act of hatred and domestic terrorism on the evening of June 17, 2015, while worshipping in their beloved sanctuary, the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (affectionately referred to as “Mother Emanuel”) in Charleston, SC.

This special performance was a collaborative effort among various groups across the Marywood campus, including the Honors English classes, who wrote program notes, created posters, and interviewed guest artists and participants. It will be a day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. 

For additional information, email Dr. F. David Romines, MTD department co-chair, associate professor of music education, and director of bands, at dromines@marywood.edu, or call the music, theatre, and dance department at Marywood University, at (570) 348-6268.

Winter Market

Applications are now available for vendors at the Lackawanna Winter Market Village, part of the Lackawanna County Winter Weekend event in downtown Scranton, on Dec. 3, 4 and 5 on Courthouse Square.  Participating vendors will be provided a 10’ x 10’ zip-up tent with lighting.  Everything will be spaced/appropriately distanced on the 200 block of North Washington Avenue for everyone’s safety. To apply visit lackawannamarkets.com. Questions regarding the Lackawanna Winter Market Weekend should be directed to Maureen McGuigan, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, at 570.496.1724 or mcguiganm@lackawannacounty.org.

Coal Mine Hours

Now that the summer season is over, the Lackawanna Coal Mine at McDade Park will now be open only on weekends – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The mine’s hours will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The last tour run will begin at 2:45 p.m.  

For information and/or prices, contact the Park’s office at 570-963-6764. 

Brother’s Revivial

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present “A Brother’s Revival” on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre.  “A Brother’s Revival” features David Goldflies, who was a member of the Allman Brothers Band from 1978-1982 as well as Mike Kach from Dickey Betts Great Southern.

Tickets for “A Brother’s Revival” are on sale ranging from $28.25 – $48.25 (includes fees) and are available for purchase at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC 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.

Ad Competition

The American Advertising Federation (AAF) Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter recently announced its annual live advertising competition, “CROPPED,” tol take place on Nov. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Wilkes University.. This event is free and  open to the public, local nonprofits, college faculty and students. Local creative professionals are invited to cheer on the teams to victory. A light fare will be provided at the event. Four teams of local professional and student creatives will be assembled to compete against each other to create new advertising concepts for a local nonprofit. For additional information, please contact Lisa Reynolds, AAF NEPA’s director of education, at lisa.reynolds@wilkes.edu, or visit AAF NEPA, at AAF NEPA | American Advertising Federation of Northeast PA.

Calendar of Events: October 2021

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Free Halloween Party at the YMCA

​​The Greater Scranton YMCA is inviting families from across our community to a free Hoot & Howl Halloween Party at the Y on Saturday, Oct. 23, from noon to 3 p.m..  The event will feature a costume contest, DJ, magician, Family Haunted Walk, refreshments and more.  

“We are thrilled to offer a free Halloween event at our facility that welcomes all members of our community,” said Trish Fisher, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “Following more than a year of social distancing and disruptions to seasonal celebrations, we are proud to provide children and families with some excitement!”

Children of all ages are welcome. Costumes are optional. While pre-registration is not required, it is preferred. For more information or to RSVP, contact Brandon Whipple, Health & Wellness Director, at bwhipple@greaterscrantonymca.org or (570) 828-3116.

Lackawanna Winter Market Village

Applications are now available for vendors at the Lackawanna Winter Market Village, part of the Lackawanna County Winter Weekend event in downtown Scranton, on Dec. 3, 4 and 5 on Courthouse Square.  Participating vendors will be provided a 10’ x 10’ zip-up tent with lighting.  Everything will be spaced/appropriately distanced on the 200 block of North Washington Avenue for everyone’s safety. To apply visit lackawannamarkets.com. Questions regarding the Lackawanna Winter Market Weekend should be directed to Maureen McGuigan, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, at 570.496.1724 or mcguiganm@lackawannacounty.org.

Depression Screening

Marywood University’s Psychological Services Center (PSC) will offer free and confidential depression screenings as part of National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Psychological Services Center, located in the McGowan Center for Professional Studies. No appointment is necessary, the screenings are free and open to the public, and people of all ages are welcome.      

Held annually, National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) raises awareness and screens people for depression and related mood and anxiety disorders. The screenings are anonymous and confidential, and no commitment is necessary. 

Treatment options for depression will be offered. For additional information on National Depression Screening Day at Marywood University, contact the Psychological Services Center, at (570) 348-6269, or visit the Center’s web page, at www.marywood.edu/psc.

Coal Mine Hours

Now that the summer season is over, the Lackawanna Coal Mine at McDade Park will now be open only on weekends – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The mine’s hours will be 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The last tour run will begin at 2:45 p.m.  

For information and/or prices, contact the Park’s office at 570-963-6764. 

Art Exhibits at Marywood

The Mahady Gallery, located in the Shields Center for Visual Arts on the campus of Marywood University is hosting two exhibits this fall: Printmaking: Art & Process, and George Catlin – North American Indian Portfolio. Fall 2021 gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. Both exhibits, as well as the gallery talk, are free and open to the public. 

Pasta Dinner

The Women’s Society of St. Joseph Melkite Catholic Church,West Scranton, will sponsor its annual pasta dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Penne with meatballs, salad, bread and dessert will be available in the church hall for takeout or curbside. Cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 5-11. Tickets will be available at the door or call ahead to 570-343-6092 or email melkite.scranton@gmail.com to preorder for takeout or curbside.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter will host its inaugural Wag-O-Ween 5K and Pet Costume Parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, at McDade Park, pavilion 1, at 1 Bald Mountain Rd., Scranton. Registration and check-in are from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., and the race begins at 10.

Halloween 5K and Pet Parade

Runners are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costume or running gear as they dash through a 5K course designed by Scranton Running Company. The top male and female runners in each age category will receive a medal. The runners who compete in costume also will vie for the scariest, funniest, best superhero, and most unique costume prizes. All runners will receive a complimentary Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Wag-O-Ween 5K and Pet Costume Parade t-shirt. Registration is $35 and can be completed at www.runsignup.com/griffinpond.

Following the race at approximately 11:30 a.m., Griffin Pond will host a Halloween pet costume parade. Parade participants should check in at 11 a.m. at pavilion 1. During the event, pet owners will escort their pets as they contend for the funniest, cutest, most creative, and most unique costume prizes. Parade registration is $15. The shelter also has numerous sponsorship options available which are great advertising vehicles for businesses or a way to honor someone. To register for the parade or as a sponsor, visitwww.griffinpondanimalshelter.com.

All proceeds will benefit the shelter’s canine and feline enrichment program.

Brother’s Revivial

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present “A Brother’s Revival” on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre.  “A Brother’s Revival” features David Goldflies, who was a member of the Allman Brothers Band from 1978-1982 as well as Mike Kach from Dickey Betts Great Southern.

Tickets for “A Brother’s Revival” are on sale ranging from $28.25 – $48.25 (includes fees) and are available for purchase at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC 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.

Calendar of Events: September 2021

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Dunmore Blood Drive

The Northeast Chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dunmore Community Center, 1414 Monroe Ave., Dunmore. The day is being called “Roll Up Your Sleeve for the Red Cross. Day in Dunmore.”

The COVID 19 pandemic has caused blood supplies to become critically low, according to Red Cross officials. 

The Red Cross has been helping people since 1881 and now the 140-year-old organization finds itself needing help. Download the Red Cross App for more information on the Red Cross. Regular blood donors can save time at the donation site by using the App’s Rapid Pass. 

Craft Fair

A Craft Fair will be held at Nay Aug Park on Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit a special needs playground for all to enjoy. There will be over 100 vendors, raffle baskets, food, and more.

Cancer Survivors Day

Cancer Survivors Day is a dual-location event set for Saturday, Sept. 18, at McDade Park in Scranton and Saturday, Sept. 25 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. The events run from 10 a.m. – noon and are free of charge although pre-registration is encouraged. 

The events feature the Circle of Survivors, an activity during which every person in attendance can say a few words about their experience with cancer. Conversation and light refreshments provide an additional opportunity for connection and support. Cancer survivors, their families, and friends, as well as caregivers and healthcare professionals are invited to attend. For more information, go to www.cancernepa.orgor call the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute at (570) 904-8808.

Sewing Classes

​​Area youth from ages 8 to 18 who are interested in learning to sew can take advantage of the opportunity to join a 4-H Sewing Club to learn.  An organizational meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. at the White Sewing Center, 735 Oak St., Scranton.  Parents should accompany their child to this meeting to assist in finding the appropriate project and meeting time.

For more information, contact Sandi Graham at 570-963-6842 or e-mail  at saa224@psu.edu.

SCC Outdoor Concert

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will host the final show in its free outdoor summer concert series on Sept. 10 with alternative rock/punk band Blind Choice.  The show will take place outside the Scranton Cultural Center at 420 N. Washington Avenue.

 All current CDC Guidelines will be followed, with any updates being shared via social media.  Patrons are requested to wear face coverings while inside the building.  The performance will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; a cash bar with light fare will open at 6 o’clock prior to the show.  In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.  To learn more about the Scranton Cultural Center and its upcoming events, visit SCCMT.org.

Pet Parade

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter will host its inaugural Wag-O-Ween 5K and Pet Costume Parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, at McDade Park, pavilion 1, at 1 Bald Mountain Rd., Scranton. Registration and check-in are from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m., and the race begins at 10.

Runners are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costume or running gear as they dash through a 5K course designed by Scranton Running Company. The top male and female runners in each age category will receive a medal. The runners who compete in costume also will vie for the scariest, funniest, best superhero, and most unique costume prizes. All runners will receive a complimentary Griffin Pond Animal Shelter Wag-O-Ween 5K and Pet Costume Parade t-shirt. Registration is $35 and can be completed at www.runsignup.com/griffinpond.

Following the race at approximately 11:30 a.m., Griffin Pond will host a Halloween pet costume parade. Parade participants should check in at 11 a.m. at pavilion 1. During the event, pet owners will escort their pets as they contend for the funniest, cutest, most creative, and most unique costume prizes. Parade registration is $15. The shelter also has numerous sponsorship options available which are great advertising vehicles for businesses or a way to honor someone. To register for the parade or as a sponsor, visitwww.griffinpondanimalshelter.com.

All proceeds will benefit the shelter’s canine and feline enrichment program.

Brother’s Revivial

The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present “A Brother’s Revival” on Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in its Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre.  “A Brother’s Revival” features David Goldflies, who was a member of the Allman Brothers Band from 1978-1982 as well as Mike Kach from Dickey Betts Great Southern.

Tickets for “A Brother’s Revival” are on sale ranging from $28.25 – $48.25 (includes fees) and are available for purchase at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC 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.

Fall Festival

Our Lady of the Abingtons hosts its Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 11 5PM -11PM, and Sunday, September12, noon – 6PM at the OLA Church Grounds on 700 West Main St. In Dalton, PA.

Featured on Saturday will be a BBQ Pig Roast, and on Sunday, a Chicken BBQ.

There is free parking and no admission. Also available will be delicious food, pizza, potato pancakes, clam chowder, homemade baked goods, bountiful baskets, silent auction, white elephant, children’s games (on Sunday). Saturday night entertainment features Andy Bower and Peak Evolution; Sunday entertainment is The Quietmen and Vocal Accord Barbershop Quartet. Rev. Arbogaste Satoun is pastor. For more information call  570-351-6842.

Gala Arts Event

The Rossetti Foundation for the Arts and Culture (RFAC) is hosting a Grand Gala Celebration of Art and Music at the Rossetti Estate, 1005 Vine St., Scranton, featuring a festive reception with live music and performances from local talents. This is a formal attire event (Black Tie Optional), and will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.. Enjoy a glass of wine with hors d’oeuvres during the evening. Also available will be mixed media art for sale.  The ticket price is $50 single, $75 for a couple. For tickets, go to Rossettigala2021.planningpod.com, or call 917-520-1686.

Those performing are: Opera singers Anne Marie Dupre (soprano) and Becka Govinashvili; Charles Truit  (Spanish guitarist); Gogita Gogidze (Multilinguistic performer); Dawn Tyrell (Classic pianist); Katsuhiro Kita (clarinetist); Denise Knox (pianist); and singers Ben Knox and Avynne Storey. Cathy Rist Strauch is Master of Ceremonies.  

For more on the Rossetti Foundation for the Arts and Culture, visit our Facebook page, or our website at: Rossettiarts.org. This is supported by the Scranton Area Community Foundation.

SKILLS 2021 Workforce Summit & Career Fair

Skills in Scranton, the workforce development affiliate of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, is hosting SKILLS 2021 Workforce Summit & Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Viewmont Mall. 

Employer booth and sponsorship applications are now open. Multiple levels of sponsorship are available for businesses.

This event, which is free to the public, is not your typical job fair. It will connect local employers and job seekers, as well as host engaging and educational presentations. The theme is Bridging the Gap: Employers & Employees in a Post-COVID World. Speaker topics will include apprenticeships, veteran employment, and best practices for job searching and recruitment.

Attendees can also learn about career opportunities with local employers from a variety of industries. In addition, free assistance with resumes and interviewing will be available for job seekers. An on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic will also be offered, administered by DePietro’s Pharmacy.

To register or for more information, visit www.scrantonchamber.com/skills-2021-workforce-summit-and-career-fair/.