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NEPA Gives event

The Scranton Area Community Foundation, in partnership with The Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation, Monroe County Community Foundation, Carbon County Community Foundation, Greater Pike Community Foundation, Posture Interactive, and other community sponsors, will host the fifth annual NEPA Gives event from June 6 and 7.

Promoted as the largest philanthropy event in Northeastern Pennsylvania, NEPA Gives is a 24-hour online giving extravaganza that’s all about giving back to the community. Donations to participating nonprofit organizations are accepted at nepagives.org from 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7.

There will be in-person events to celebrate NEPA Gives across the region. A NEPA Gives kickoff event, hosted by the Scranton Area Community Foundation and the Luzerne Foundation in partnership with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and many participating local nonprofit organizations, will be held on Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. during the RailRiders baseball game at PNC Field. A limited number of specially priced tickets are available for purchase through the Scranton Area Community Foundation to join in the NEPA Gives celebration and an exclusive party at the Kost Tire & Auto Pavilion at PNC Field. Tickets cost $40 per ticket, including an all-you-can-eat buffet and special seating along the third base line. To purchase tickets for this event, visit nepagives.org/info/openingevents.

Library garden gala

The North Pocono Public Library (NPPL) will host its 3rd annual Garden Gala on Friday, July 12 at the library located at 1315 Church St., Moscow, right off the Route 380 Moscow Exit.. Amy Pocius and Heather Baldauff lead a 20-member committee of enthusiastic library volunteers.

The Garden Gala will run from 5-8p.m. both inside among the stacks and outside on the library grounds around and through the unique vegetable, apprentice, and pollinator gardens. Local restaurants will provide delectable food samplings and there will be a wide selection of beer, wine, and spirits, as well as live music by Robbie Walsh & Jack Foley, basket raffles, a wheelbarrow of cheer, and a $2,000 Gas & Grocery Giveaway. Reservations are $75 per person.

For more information, gala reservations, or to be a sponsor, contact Christopher Kelly, Development Director at 570.842.4700 or email ckelly@albright.org. Please visit www.lclshome.org/north, or visit the NPPLFacebook page to learn more about the Garden Gala.

Spanish music concert

The Rossetti Foundation for Arts and Culture will present “Echoes of Andalucia: A Journey through Spanish Classical Song, “ featuring soprano Julie Ziavras accompanied by pianist Steve Margoshes, on Sunday, June 9 at 6 p.m. at The Rossetti Estate, 1005 Vine Street, Scranton.

Featuring songs by renowned Spanish composers such as de Falla, Granados, Rodrigo, Mompou, Montsalvatge, Garcia Lorca and others, this program celebrates the rich tapestry of Spanish classical song as influenced by folk and flamenco music. Soprano Anne Marie Dupre will also make a guest appearance. Esteemed pianist, composer and orchestrator Steve Margoshes will be accompanist. Catered Spanish cuisine prepared by the talented Gourmet Guys will be served including tapas paired with fine wine.

Tickets start at $50. For tickets, visit RossettiArts.org/events, email them at contactus@RossettiArts.com or call The Rossetti Estate at 570-209-5999.

Nick Swardson comedy show

Comedian Nick Swardson will embark on his new 37-city stand-up tour, Toilet Head in September, including a stop at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. . Renowned for his unfiltered humor and razor-sharp wit, Swardson promises to tackle the hard-hitting issues of our time The show will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre.

Tickets start at $48.20. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and a cash bar and concessions will be available.

Tickets 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.

Sandlot tryouts

Fall 2024 sandlot tryouts will be held on June 11 and 13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the University of Scranton for all players ages 7-12 and up, and only new players 13-18 up. Cost is $10. Contact CDD027@aol.com or 570-445-1155 to confirm your attendance.

Sinatra Years concert

The Sinatra Years, starring tribute artist Steven Maglio and his 17-piece orchestra will return to the F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre, on Saturday, Nov.9, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets prices are $30.50, $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 and $65.50 plus fees. Tickets can be purchased online at kirbycenter.org, ticketmaster.com, and at the F.M. Kirby Center Box Office during our regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 A.M. until 5 P.M., or by calling 570-826-1100.

The Scranton Area Community Foundation, in partnership with The Luzerne Foundation, Greater Pike Community Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation, Carbon County Community Foundation, The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC), and other community sponsors, will host NEPA Gives on Friday, June 4.

Promoted as the single largest day of philanthropy in Northeastern Pennsylvania, NEPA Gives is a one-day, 24-hour, online extravaganza that’s all about giving back to the community.

NEPA Gives aims to raise awareness about the critical work nonprofit organizations carry out across the region and aims to help charitable organizations raise much-needed funds, especially during these challenging times. Over 240 nonprofit organizations from across eight counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania will participate in NEPA Gives.

“NEPA Gives is all about supporting charities that are doing important work right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO of the Scranton Area Community Foundation. “We know that during these challenging times, nonprofits especially need our support.

“We have teamed up with various community partners and businesses eager to provide support for NEPA Gives and we are thrilled to announce that we have secured over $450,000 in incentives, bonuses, and matching funds available to participating nonprofits which helps make charitable donations go further during NEPA Gives.”

Members of the community wishing to make a contribution for NEPA Gives can visit www.nepagives.org anytime between midnight and 11:59 p.m. on June 4, to make a secure donation to any of the 240 participating nonprofit organizations.

Last year, NEPA Gives raised over half a million dollars for 167 nonprofit organizations.

Offline donations are also accepted by check made payable to the Scranton Area Foundation indicating “NEPA Gives” in the memo mailed to the Scranton Area Community Foundation, 615 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 102, Scranton, PA 18510.

Offline donations to the Scranton Area Foundation via check will be split evenly among all participating nonprofits. Donors wishing to contribute to a specific nonprofit organization offline should contact the specific participating nonprofit for further instructions. The Scranton Area Community Foundation is not able to accept offline donations to specific organizations for NEPA Gives.

To learn more, visit nepagives.org or contact Brittany Pagnotti, Communications Manager of the Scranton Area Community Foundation at 570-347-6203.