First Posted: 5/23/2014
BAZAARS/FESTIVALS
Cornstock Folk Festival
(Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock. www.cornstockfestival.com)
• Aug. 29-31.
BENEFITS/CHARITY EVENTS
4th Annual Finishing the Fight 5k Run/Walk:
June 7, registration beings 9 a.m., race at 11, Blakely Borough Recreational Complex, Peckville. $20.
American Lung Association
• Fight for Air Walk/Run: June 7. (Betzler Fields at Kings College, Wilkes-Barre.) To register, visit www.lunginfo.org/wbrunwalk.
Benefit for Chris Belawicz
Spagetti Dinner: June 1, noon-4 p.m., Hanover Township Fire Department No. 5, Breslau. $8, adults; $5, children under 10.
Breathe Deep NEPA
(www.lungevity.com)
• 5K Walk: June 7th, Kirby Park. $25, adults; $20, lung cancer survivors; $15, seniors; free, youth.
Candy’s Place
(570.714.8800)
• Reiki Circle: June 7, 10 a.m.- noon. $10.
• Happy Hour Fundraiser: June 18, 6-8 p.m., SKYY Vu Deck Bar, Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre.
4th Annual Finishing The Fight 5K Run/Walk
• June 7, Blakely Borough Recreational Complex, Peckville. More information at www.finishingthefight.com.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
(967 Griffin Pond Road, South Abington Township. 570.586.3700, www.griffinpondanimalshelter.com)
• Annual Motorcycle Ride: June 8, 10 a.m.m $15/rider, $5/passenger. (Electric City Harley Davidson, Rte. 6, Scranton.)
Lackawanna Blind Association
• 28th Annunal William J. Jordan, M.D. Memorial Swing for Sight Tournament: June 16 (Glen Oak Country Club, Clarks Summit.) For more information, call 570.342.7613.
4th Annual Ride for the VA Vets
• June 21, 9 a.m. $15, rider; $10, passenger. (American Legion Post 495, Rte 239, Shickshinny.)
CAR & BIKE EVENTS
Austie’s Family Restaurant
• 4th Annual Car Cruise: June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, 2333 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township, 5-8 p.m.
Evergreen Raceway Park
(St. John’s)
• Pocono Raceway Weekend: June 6, pits open 5 p.m., grandstands at 6, warm-ups at 6:30, racing at 7:15. $25, pit admission with pit license; $35, without pit license. $10 grandstand admission, adults; free for children 12 and under.
Fifth Annual Rocker’s Roll:
Bike event meet and greet July 25, 7 p.m.-close, Cooper’s Cabana, Pittston. Main event July 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Conroy Park, Pittston. More info at www.rockersroll.com.
Fifties Cruise Night
Sponsored by the Elmhurst –Roaring Brook volunteer fire department: June 25, 6-10 p.m., Elmhurt-Roaring Brook picnic grounds. Free admission. Dash plaques to first 150 cars.
Flying Aces M.C.
• 61st Anniversary Bash: June 6-8, 470 Rockport Road, Weatherly. $30 per person or buy three $10 chances, includes bands, beverages, camping, and chances to win a 2014 motorcycle.
Hi-Lites Motor Club
(hilitesmotorclub.com)
2014 Cruise In Dates:
• June 21, 5-8 p.m., Pikes Creek Park (Route 118, Pikes Creek). Rain date June 22.
• July 19, 5-8 p.m., Twist and Shake (Route 29, Pikes Creek). Rain date July 20.
• July 26, 1-4 p.m., St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (Route 118, Dallas). Rain date July 27.
• Aug. 16, 1-4 p.m., Meadows Nursing Center (55 W. Center Hill Road, Dallas).
• Aug. 23, 5-8 p.m., Twist and Shake (Route 29, Pikes Creek). Rain date Aug. 24.
• Sept. 20, 3-6 p.m., Pikes Creek Park (Route 118, Pikes Creek). Rain date Sept. 21
Montage Mountain Ski Patrol Poker Run:
June 28, registration 10 a.m., ride begins at 11, Montage Mountain Pavilion, Moosic. $20, pre-registration; $25, day of registration; $15, non-participant. Cars and bikes welcome.
Vettes for Vets:
June 8, noon-4 p.m., West Side Auto (Valero service station), 401 Wyoming Ave., West Pittston. $10. All proceeds go to the American Legion.
CHURCHES
Clifford United Methodist Church
(Main St. Clifford)
• Vacation Bible School: June 23-27, 1-4:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Parish
Immaculate Conception Church/Church of the Holy Redeemer
(605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. 570.654.2753)
• Flea Market: 8 a.m.-noon June 7, 14, 21; 6-10 p.m. June 26-27; 5-10 p.m. June 28. Immaculate Conception Church School, 601 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church
(420 Main Rd., Hanover Twp., 570.823.6242)
• Soup for the Souls Summer Craft Festival: Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors wishing to participate call Diane 570.592.4024 or email deefitz@yahoo.com
Holy Family Parish
(574 Bennett St., Luzerne)
• Music ministry concert of sacred music: June 8, 2 p.m.
St. Eulalia
(214 Blue Shutters Road, Roaring Brook Township)
• Painting & Pastries: June 5, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $35 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the church on May 18, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., or by calling 570.842.7656.
St. Faustina’s Parish
(147 Old Newport St., Nanticoke)
• Annual Homecoming Festival: June 20-21, 5 p.m.-midnight; June 22, 4-11 p.m.
• Stealing Neil on Friday; Iron Cowboy on Saturday, Gone Crazy on Sunday. Mass at 4 p.m. June 22 featuring Golden Tones.
St. Nicholas Church
(Primrose)
• 80th Annual Ukrainian Seminary Day: July 27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
EVENTS
1st Annual Wilkes-Barre Shootout
• 7 on 7 High School Football Tournament presented by Fame Strengh and Conditioning and King’s College Football: July 20, 10 a.m. (McCarthy Stadium at Betzler Fields, 221 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) For grades 9-12 as of the 2014-2015 academic year, $200 per team. For additional information, call 908.894.0630 or email famestrengthintern@gmail.com
8th annual Flea Market & Craft Show:
June 7, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clarks Summit Fire Company (321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit). For vendor info contact Nancy at 570.586.8061.
Ballet Northeast
• “Beethoven’s Seventh and Les Sylphides and other works”: June 6-7, 7:30 p.m., June 8, 2 p.m., Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, Wilkes University. $20, adults.
The Cooperage Project
(1030 Main St., Honesdale)
570.253.2020, thecooperageproject.org
• Coffee House: June 7, 7-10 p.m.
• Teen Open Mic Night: June 13, 6-9 p.m.
Dietrich Theater
(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com)
• Remember D-Day with Ed McMullen: June 8, 3 p.m.
• Open Mic Night featuring Ed Crawley & the Everything Natural Drummers: June 27, 7 p.m.
• Folklore and Coal Mining Songs of the Northeast: June 9, 3 p.m.
• Close Encounters with Bird of Prey: July 2, 11 a.m. All ages.
• River Day: July 19, 1-7 p.m., Riverside Park, Tunkhannock. Free.
• Open Mic Night featuring the Breaking Ground Poets: July 25, 7 p.m.
• Gathering of Singers & Songwriters 13: Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mic Night: Aug. 22, 7 p.m.
• Hickory Project Live in Concert: Aug. 24, 3 p.m.
Father Paul Comedy Show
to benefit Greenfield Township Fire Department: June 7, doors 6 p.m. with buffet, show at 7:30. With Doug Karpf, Andy Hayward and Father Paul. $30, includes buffet, show and beverages. Call 570.282.4981 for more info.
Hawley Silk Mill (8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, PA.)
• First Friday: The first Friday of every month, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Hazleton Farmers’ Market
July 11 through Aug. 29, Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Jessup Art Walk:
• Second Saturday of every month, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. For more info visit jessupartwalk.info or email info@jessupartwalk.info.
Lackawanna College
Environmental Institute (10 Moffat Dr., Covington Twp.)
• Natural Wonders: Little Sprouts: June 5, 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-6 and guardians.
• Green Building Tour & Presentation: June 5, 6:30-8 p.m. $5 per person. Call 570.842.1506 to register.
• A Closer Look Day Camp: June 23-27 or June 30-July 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 5 and 6. $70 per camper; payments received before May 9, $55. Register by calling 570.842.1506.
Lehigh Valley Airshow 2014
• Aug. 23-24, Lehigh Valley International Airport. More information at www.lehighvalleyairshow.com.
Marywood University
(2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, 570.348.6211, marywood.edu)
2014 Summer Camps and Clinics
Women’s Basketball
• Fundamental Skills Camp: June 23-26,9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (5-8 grade girls); 1-4 p.m. (9-12 grade girls). $70 ($50 for each additional camper from the same family)
• Shooting and Offensive Skills Camp: August 6-7, 1-4 p.m. Grades 6-12. $60 ($45 for each additional camper from the same family)
• Post Development Camp: August 6-7, 1-4 p.m. Grades 6-12. $60 ($45 for each additional camper from the same family)
Men’s Basketball
• Men’s Basketball Skill Development Camp: May 22, 29, June 1, 5, 8, 12, 19, 22, 26, 29, 4-6 p.m. 6-12 grade. $30 per session or a one-time registration fee of $250 for all sessions.
Men’s Soccer
• Men’s Soccer Camp: July 28-31, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Ages 13-17. $350 per player.
Women’s Soccer
• Clinic: June 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grades 9-12. $85 for those new to program, $75 for those who have previously attended.
Men’s Lacrosse
• Men’s Lacrosse Camp Summer League: June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 10, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (All ages), 5-9 p.m. (All ages), $125
• Men’s Lacrosse Camp Evening Session II: August 19-21, 5:30 – 8 p.m. (Grades 2-12), $90.
• Men’s Lacrosse Showcase: June 25, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Grades 9-12), $125.
Field Hockey
•Women’s Field Hockey Clinic:May 31, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Grades 7-12), $75.
Pacer Aquatics Club: Through Aug. 1. See schedule and pricing at www.marywoodpacers.com
Mill Market in the Hawley Silk Mill
(Suite #111, 8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley, 570.390.4440, info@MillMarketPA.com, www.millmarketpa.com)
• Free tastings and demos: Every Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Misericordia University
• Back Mountain Basketball Camp for Girls: June 16-20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Anderson Center. Ages 8 and up. $100, per week; $85, second child of the same family. To register, contact Coach Kern at 570.674.3367.
• Cougar Field Hockey Camp: June 23-27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 3-11. 4125, per week; $115, second child in the same family. To register, contact Coach Stahovic at 570.674.6491.
• Woodruff Basketball School for Boys: June 23-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Anderson Center. Ages 8-17. $100, per week; $85, second child in the same family. To register, contact Coach Woodruff at 570.674.6317.
• Summer Basketball Camp for Boys: July 7-11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 7-12. $125, per week; $110, for second child in the same family. To register, contact Coach Egbert at 570.674.6471.
• Cougar Soccer Success Camp: June 30-July 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Co-ed, ages 7-14. $125, per week. For more information, contac Coach Edkins at 570.674.6397.
• Summer Performing Arts Training Academy: July 28-Aug. 9. $475, early bird registration (by June 1); $499, after June 1. For more information or to register, call 570.674.8255 or visit www.misericordia.edu/conferences.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and The NEPA Business Journal annual luncheon to honor Top 25 Women in Business.:
June 13, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Hilton Scranton Conference Center. $40 per person; $400 table of 10. Contact NAWBONEPAinfo@gmail.com for details or visit nawbonepa.org and click on “events” to register.
NEPA High School Football Combine:
June 14, 9 a.m., Wilkes-Barre Memorial Stadium, E.L. Meyers High School.
Olyphant Eureka Volunteer Fire Hose Company No. 4
• Olyphant Queen City Days Picnic: June 5-8, Rep. Joseph Wargo and Monsignor Stephen Hrynuck Sports Complex (700 Block of East Grant Street, Olyphant).
76 University Drive , Hazleton, 570.450.3000, www.hn.psu.edu)
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
(Rte. 115, Lehman, 570.675.2171, wb.psu.edu)
• Youth Summer Camps: June 23-26, June 30-July 3, July 7-11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m.
PNC Field
• Cole Bros. Circus: June 27, 4:30, 7:30 p.m.; June 28, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m.; June 29, 1:30, 4:30 p.m. Free tickets for children under 13 available; adult tickets priced $16 to $28. Tickets available at www.gotothecircus.com.
The University of Scranton
(800 Linden St., Scranton, 570.941.7400, scranton.edu)
• Carlesimo Golf Tournament and Award Dinner: June 9, 10:30 a.m., Hamilton Farm Golf Club (Gladstone, N.J.).
• Carl Danzig Boys’ Basketball Camp for boys age 7 to 15: June 15-19, July 21-25, Aug. 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $190. Pre-registration required by calling 570941.7478 or contacting carl.danzig@scranton.edu.
• The Scranton Brass Seminar: June 16-20.
• University of Scranton Alumni Reunion Weekend: June 20-22.
• Brass Orchestra in Concert with conductors Mark Gould and Cheryl Boga: June 22, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan McLean Center.
• Deanna Klingman’s Girls Basketball Camp for girls age 7 through 15: June 23-27, July 8-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $140. Pre-registration required by calling 570.941.6660.
• Women’s Soccer ID Clinic for girls entering grades 9 through 12 and college-bound freshman: June 28, July 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $90. Pre-registration required by calling 570.941.6191 or contacting Colleen.pivirotto@scranton.edu.
Waverly Community House
(1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, waverlycomm.org)
• Diane Hibble’s Zumba classes: Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 a.m.; Mondays, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. For more info visit facebook.com/zumba.diane, dianehibble.zumba.com or call 570.878.8212.
• Coach Little Basketball Clinic: Boys and girls ages 6 to 9, Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Boys and girls grades 4 to 6, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m.
• Tots and Toddlers Music Time: Ages 1-12 months, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m, Wednesdays, 5 p.m.; ages 1-2, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m.; ages 2-5, Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $48 per class. Advanced registration is suggested. For more information or a registration form, visit waverylycomm.org or call 570.586.8191, ext. 2.
• Sign, Say, & Play Classes: Thursdays from Through June 12, Session 1, 4:30 p.m.; Session 2, 6 p.m. $55.
Wilkes University
(84 W. South St, Wilkes-Barre, 1.800.WILKES.U, wilkes.edu)
• Graduate Study Abroad Program in Italy: June 27-July 12. For information, visit www.wilkes.edu/italy or contact Michele Garrison at 570.408.4239.
• Kids’ Writing Workshop: July 14-18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-7.
• The Write Stuff: July 21-25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 8-11.
LOCAL HISTORY
Eckley Miners’ Village
(located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org)
• Walking tours: Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, noon-5pm.
Lackawanna Historical Society
( The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841.)
• “Northeastern Pennsylvania in Stereo,” narrated ride along the Delaware and Hudson Gravity Railroad with local historian John Revak: May 28, 7 p.m.
Old Jail Museum
(128 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 570.325.5259. www.TheOldJailMuseum.com.)
TOURS: Through Labor Day, daily (closed Wednesday), noon to 4:30 p.m. $6, adult; $5, senior over 65 and high school; $4, children ages 6-12; free, children under 5.
Steamtown National Historic Site
(I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea.)
Summer Train Excursions:
• To Moscow: June 8, 22, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17, 30, 31, departs 12:30 p.m., returns 3:30 p.m. $24, ages 16-60; $22, seniors 62 and older; $17, children 6-15.
• To Gouldsboro: June 14, 15, 29, July 19, Aug. 24, departs 11 a.m., returns 3:45 p.m. $34, ages 16-60; $29, seniors 62 and older; $22, children 6-15.
• Founder’s Day Special to Delaware Water Gap: June 28, departs 9 a.m., returns 5 p.m. $54, ages 16-60; $49, seniors 62 and older; $32, children 6-15.
• To Olyphant: July 5, departs 12:30 p.m., returns 4:30 p.m. $24, ages 16-60; $22, seniors 62 and older; $17, children 6-15.
• To East Stroudsburg: July 12, departs 9 a.m., returns 4:30 p.m. $54, ages 16-60; $49, seniors 62 and older; $32, children 6-15.
• To Dickson City: July 13, Aug. 10, departs 12:30 p.m., returns 3:30 p.m. $24, ages 16-60; $22, seniors 62 and older; $17, children 6-15.
• To Tobyhanna: July 26, departs 12:30 p.m. returns 3:45 p.m. $34, ages 16-60; $29, seniors 62 and older; $22, children 6-15.
• To Cresco: July 27, Aug. 9, departs 11 a.m., returns 3 p.m. $34, ages 16-60; $29, seniors 62 and older; $22, children 6-15.
LEARNING
Adult group art classes taught by Catherine Laskaris:
Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m., private studio, 106 Grandview Drive, Pittston. Other classes available, including private day and times. For more info call 570.299.7364.
Dietrich Theater
(Tunkhannock)
Children’s Classes
• Fashion Mag Jr.: June 23-27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ages 8-14. Admission is $65.
• LEGO Maniacs: June 23-27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ages 8-14. Admissino is $60.
• All About Pottery & Sculpture Camp: Camp 1: July 7-11, 4-5:30 p.m.; Camp 2: Aug. 4-8, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Admission is $60. Call 570.996.1500 to register.
• Jammin’ in a Jugband: July 14-16, 18, 10-11:15 a.m. Ages 6-12. Admission is free.
• Acting Camps for Kids: Camp 1: July 21-25, 1:30-3 p.m.; Camp 2: July 28-Aug. 1, 1:30-3 p.m. Ages 6-12. $60.
• Art Explorers Camp: Aug. 11-15, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. $60.
• Dance! Dance! Dance!: Aug. 4-5. Ages 2 and 3, 10-10:45 a.m.; ages 4 to 6, 11-11:45 a.m.; ages 7 to 9, noon-12:45 p.m. Free.
• Mask Making Camp: July 21-25, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. $60.
• Preschool Mask Making: July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2-2:45 p.m. Ages 4 and 5. Free.
• Traveling Through Time Theatre & Visual Arts Camp: July 28-Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. $60.
• Where the Wild Things Are Theatre & Visual Arts Camp: July 21-25, 10 a.m.-noon. Ages 5-12. $60.
Intergenerational Classes
• Open Studio and Portfolio Prep: Series 3: June 3, 10, 17, 24; Series 4: July 8, 15, 22, 29; Series 5: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 7-8:30 p.m. For ages 13-adult. $15 per class or $60 for four classes.
• Quilting for Everyone: Civil War Era Quilts: Wednesdays through May 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. $6 per class.
• Quilting for Everyone: Quilting Bee: June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Free.
• Jammin’ in a Jugband: 1-2:15 p.m., July 14-16, 18. 13 and up. Free.
• Northeast String Workshop: Aug. 29. Musicians of all levels.
Adult Classes
• Writers’ Group: Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. Free.
• Decorative Painting: May 28, June 11, 18, 25, July 16, 23, 30, Aug. 12, 20, 27, 12-3 p.m. Ages 16 and up. Admission is $20 per class plus cost of painting surface.
• Recycled Glass Artwork & Pottery: Series 3: June 9, 16, 23, 30; Series 4: July 7, 14, 21, 28; Series 5: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up. Admission is $65 for a series of four classes.
• Create a Clay Pendant: June 24, 7 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Admission is $25.
• Chair Yoga: 10-11:15 a.m., June 9, 16, 23, 30. $10 per class, $40 for five classes.
• Introduction to Stained Glass: Aug. 18, 6-9 p.m. 16 and up. $60.
• Jewelry Making: Beaded Earrings: July 10, 6-9 p.m. 16 and up. $35.
• Kundalini Yoga: Mondays through June 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 16 to adult. $10.
• Nia: Tuesdays through Aug. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 16 and up. $35.
• Simply Yoga: 10-11:15 a.m., Series 2: June 4, 11, 18, 25; Series 3: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13. 16 to adult. $50 for series of six; $10 per class.
• Yoga for Beginners: Aug. 20, 27, 10-11:15 a.m. 16 to adult.
Endless Mountains Zendo
(104 Hollow Road, Stillwater. 570.925.5077, endless@epix.net)
• Intro to Zen Training: June 7, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Freestyle hand drumming
Held every month on the second and fourth Saturdays at Everything Natural health food store, 426 South State Street, Clarks Summit. All ages and newcomers welcome. No experience required. Drums and percussion provided. Attend anytime between 1:00-4:00PM.
Georgiana Cray Bart art classes
(123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre. 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, www.georgianacraybart.com)
Group classes
• Adults (ages 13 and up): Mon., Tues., noon to 4 p.m.
• Teens: Wed., 6-9 p.m.
Private classes also available.
Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center
• Earth Connections Day Camp: July 7-11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $100 per camper. Ages 11-13
• Wilderness Survival Camp: July 14-18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $100 per camper. Ages 9-14.
• Backyard Habitats Day Camp: July 21-25, July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $100 per camper. Ages 7 and 8.
Misericordia
Career Exploration Camps
• Biology: June 29-July 2. $95. Contact Helen Bodgon, 570.647.6378, hbogdon@misericordia.edu.
• Future Business Executives: June 29-July 2. $100. Log on to www.misericordia.edu/ceee or contact Mr. Williams, 570.674.6777, rwilliam@misericordia.edu.
• Chemistry-Biochemistry Sciences: June 29-July 1. $90. Contact Dr. Anna Fedor, 570.674.6769 or at afedor@misericordia.edu.
• Communications and Media Camp: June 29-July 2. $90. Contact Melissa Sgroi, 570.674.6744, msgroi@misericordia.edu.
• Literature: June 29-July 2. $85. Contact Dr. Steinberger, 570.674.6423, rsteinbe@misericordia.edu.
• Nursing Pre-College Camp: June 29-July 2. $90. Contact Kathleen Devine Gelso, 570.674.6373, kgelso@misericordia.edu. To register visit www.misericordia.edu/nursingcamp. Limited to 20 students.
• Occupational Therapy Camp: June 29-July 1. $90. Contact Debbie Carey, dcarey3@misericordia.edu. To apply online visit www.misericordia.edu/ot.
• Speech-Language Pathology: June 29-July 2. $95, limited space. Contact Tracey O’Day, 570.674.6724, today@misericordia.edu.
Penn State Extension
• Nature Crafting 4-H Club meeting, June 4, 5:30 p.m., Hemlock Farms Steer Barn Clubhouse, 2nd floor Art room, Lords Valley.
• Pesticide Applicator Certification Examinations, June 5, 9 a.m.-noon, Penn State Extension office, 724 Phillips St, Suite 201, Stroudsburg.
• 4-H Knitting Kids Club meeting, June 5, 6-7:30 p.m., Penn State Extension office, 514 Broad St, Milford.
• 4-H Pet Club meeting: June 5, 6- 8 p.m. Gold Key Fire House, 135 Slaymaker Rd, Milford.
• 4-H Palette of Fun Art Club meeting: June 6, 5-6:30 p.m., Wild Acres Club House, near 101 Clubhouse Drive, Dingmans Ferry.
• Master Gardener Hypertufa Pot Workshop: June 9, 6-8 p.m., Penn State Extension office in Wayne County, 648 Park St., Park Street Complex, Suite E, Honesdale. Limited to 20 participants.
• Getting the Most of Your Grant Writing Efforts workshop: June 11, 1-4 p.m., Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Boulevard, Lords Valley. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by June 9.
• 4-H Rough Riders Horse Club meeting: June 14, 10 a.m., Pocono Ranchlands Stable, Bushkill.
• Masthope Mountain 4-H Club Huck Finn Contest: June 14, 10 a.m.-noon, Remembrance Park, Lackawaxen.
• Horse & Pony 4-H club meeting: June 14, 1 p.m., VanWyk Stables, 2008 Route 590, Hawley.
Pocono Arts Council
(18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org)
• Studio Workshop: Acrylic on Canvas: June 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tutition: $50, member; $50, non-member; Seniors: $40, member; $50, non-member; Materials fee: $12.
• Lecture on “The Art of Botanica:” July 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tutition: $50, member; $50, non-member; Seniors: $40, member; $50, non-member; Materials fee: $12.
• Studio Workshop: Watercolor: July 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tutition: $50, member; $50, non-member; Seniors: $40, member; $50, non-member; Materials fee: $12.
• Lecture on Connecticut Impressionists: Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tutition: $65, member; $75, non-member; Seniors: $55, member; $60, non-member; Materials fee: $12.
• Lecture on Pennsylvania Impressionists: Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tutition: $65, member; $75, non-member; Seniors: $55, member; $60, non-member; Materials fee: $12.
• Studio Workshop: Acrylic on Canvas: Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tutition: $65, member; $75, non-member; Seniors: $55, member; $60, non-member; Materials fee: $12.
• Pocono Arts Jubilee: Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Rainbow Mountain Resort, East Stroudsburg.)
Children’s Workshops (Ages 8-12):
• Simple Printmaking: Aug. 4, 1-4 p.m. $28, members; $38, non-members.
• The Art of Cartooning: Aug. 18, 1-4 p.m. $28, members; $38, non-members.
Pocono Painters
(poconopainters.org)
Monthly painting meetings, all held at 10 a.m. at Chestnuthill Township Park building, Rt. 715, Brodheadsville:
Thrive Wellness Center
(647 Wyoming Ave, Kingston)
• Thrive Book Study: Every Saturday morning, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Young Living Essential Oils Product Education Classes:
Wednesdays in Wilkes-Barre, 10 a.m., noon, 7 p.m. Free. For more info call 570.574.5705 or contact PoconoYoga@aol.com.
OUTSIDE
Fifth Annual Heritage Explorer Bike Tour and Festival
presented by Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area (LHV) and Heritage Valley Partners, Inc.: June 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Blakely Borough Recreation Complex, Peckville.
Delaware Highlands Conservancy
• Family Tree Workshop Series: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Snacks provided, though picnic lunch should be brought. June 28 Boards to Birdhouses in Pike County, June 28; Tree Identification and Woodland Trails in Sullivan County, NY, July 12; Goods from the Woods in Pike County, Aug. 2. Call to reserve space.
Frances Slocum State Park
• Registration Sign up for 2014 Nature Camps\DiscoveryE- Outdoor programs for Young People: June 7, 10 a.m. Space limited, first come first served. $25 camp fee per child due at registration, non-refundable.
Friends of Salt Springs Park
(PO Box 541, Montrose. 570.967.7275, info@friendsofsaltspringspark.org.)
• Full Moon Hike: June 13, 8:30 p.m. Free-will donations accepted.
• Summer Solstice Celebration: June 21, 4 p.m. Free-will donations accepted. Rain date June 22.
• Dragonflies, Damselflies, and Other Insects: June 29, 1 p.m. Fee.
• All-American Music: July 3, 7 p.m. Free.
Lackawanna Historical Society
(The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841.)
Guided downtown walking tours:
• June 7: meet at corner of Adams Ave. & Lackawanna Ave.
• June 14: meet at St. Peter’s Cathedral
• June 21: meet at corner Linden St. & N. Washington Ave.
• June 28: meet at Lackawanna College
• July 12: meet at St. Peter’s Cathedral
• July 19: meet at Lackawanna College
• July 26: meet at corner Linden St. & N. Washington Ave.
• Aug. 2: meet at Lackawanna College
• Aug. 16: meet at St. Peter’s Cathedral
• Aug. 23: meet at corner Linden St. & N. Washington Ave.
• Sept. 6: meet at Linden St. & N. Washington Ave.
• Sept. 13: meet at Lackawanna College
Nescopeck State Park
(1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006)
• Guided Bird Walk: June 7, 8 a.m. Registratin required by calling 570.403.2006. Free
• National Trails Day Volunteer Work Day: June 7, 9-11 a.m. Please register.
• Kayaking: Levels I & II: June 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Must register in advance as space is limited. $5. Meet at Lake
• Kayaking: June 14, Level I Session I – 9:30 a.m., Session II – 11 a.m., Session III – 1 p.m. Ages 9 and up. Must register in advance, as space is limited.
• Just for Kids: Art in the Park with Artist Jan Lokuta: June 28, 1-3 p.m. Children 3 years and older. Registration required.
SOCIAL GROUPS
AA Intergroup NEPA
Info: aaintergroupnepa.org, 570.654.0488
Alcohol Anonymous
Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Nanticoke, Dallas, Forty Fort. Various dates and times. Info: 570.288.9892.
Better Breathers Club
Second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Geisinger-Community Medical Center, Professional Building Auditorium (316 Colfax Ave., Scranton). Info: 570.969.8986.
Marywood University
• Aphasia group, community service support group of people living with stroke at any stage of their recovery: Mondays, 1-1:45 p.m., McGowan Center Room 1066. For more info contact Marla Kovatch at 570.348.6299, ext. 2259.
Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings
• Sundays, 6:30 p.m., John Heinz Center, Mundy Street.
Narcotic Anonymous Meetings
Every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock.
Scranton: The Center For Comprehensive Cancer Care
Children’s support group: Last Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.-noon, The Commonwealth Medical College (525 Pine St., Scranton). For children ages 5-18 that are coping with the cancer of a loved one.
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
First/Third Tues. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Info: 570.822.7118 ext. 307.
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