BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS
10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Feb. 14, 1 p.m. at Henning’s Pond, Albrightsville. $25/swimmer. Benefits Kate Hageman Dunham, who was diagnosed with a very serious brain tumor. Call 570.646.6600 for info.
American Lung Assoc. events:
• Fight for Air Climb: March 20, 2 p.m. Climb 1,224 steps in Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre Twp. Register at arenaclimb.lunginfo.org. $25 registration, $100 minimum fundraising fee. Call 570.823.2212 for info.
• Blow the Whistle on Asthma’ Walk: June 12, at King’s College’s Betzler Field in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Call 570.823.2212 for info.
“Belmont Stakes with a Bit of Vegas:” Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Annual Fundraiser: Feb. 19, 6-11 p.m., at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort (Route 6, Tunkhannock). Features horse racing, gaming, New York-style food, more. 21+ event. Call 570.836.7755 for ticket info/registration.
Fight For Air Arena Climb March 20, 2 p.m., at Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre. Must register $25 fee and raise a min. of $100. Proceeds benefit American Lung Association. Visit NEPATickets.com for info.
Haiti Relief Benefit Jan. 30, 3-9 p.m. at Slate Bar & Lounge (2324 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp.) $10 donation requested. Features live DJ, snacks, drink specials. Proceeds benefit Red Cross Haiti Relief Efforts, organized by Merry and Guy Izzo
Inaugural Run for the Red 5K Run/Walk March 27, 10:30 a.m. at NEPA Regional Blood Center (29 New Commerce Blvd., Ashley) through the Hanover Industrial Park. Registration 9-10 a.m. $15 for single racers/walkers, minimum $15/per team member if part of Team Challenge. Make checks payable to Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, mail to Amy George, Development Coordinator, 256 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 18702. Call 570.823.7161 ext. 322 or visit www.wyomingvalley.redcross.org or neparunner.com for info. All proceeds benefit Blood Services Program at Wyoming Valley Chapter.
Love For Lora Jan. 31, 2 p.m. at Jad’s Place (Route 315 Pittston Twp.). Ft. Chuck Paul, Partners In Crime Duo, The Cadillacs Band, The Lieback Brothers, Flaxy Morgan Duo, Strawberry Jam, Kartune, Asis and Meatloaf tribute Bat Out Of Hell, plus magician Pat Ward. $10, proceeds benefit Lora Boswell.
Peel a Hottie, Save a Life: Charity Latex Peel: Jan. 29 at Bentley’s Club Ice (2300 Rte 309, Ashley). $40/paint a body; small donation allows you to peel liquid latex off one of the models.
Scranton Rescue Mission Ladies Auxiliary Friendly’s Family/Friends Night: third Thurs. through June at Dunmore Friendly’s restaurant. Portion of sales between 5-8 p.m. will be donated to SRM. Call 570.270.6677 for info.
Share the Love, Fight Hunger Charity Skate Feb. 6, 3:15-4:45 p.m. at Revolution Ice Centre, Pittston. Bring non-perishable food items and skate for free.
EVENTS
17th Annual Midwinter Festival Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Holy Resurrection Cathedral (591 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). Free. Features food, crafts, more.
The Big Band Society of NEPA:
• Valentine’s Dinner Dance: Feb. 5, doors 5:45 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. at Genetti’s, Wilkes-Barre. $26/members, $30/GA. RSVP by Jan. 29 to 570.457.5009.
Cage Fight 3 Jan. 29, 6:30-11:30 p.m. at The Woodlands (1073 Rt. 215, Plains Twp.). Main event Randy Smith vs. Michael Oldson; featured event: Justin Haas vs. Noe Quintanilla; 13 local amateurs. Tickets available at www.pacagefight.com or Woodlands front desk.
Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726, www.chcfire.net)
• Annual Pizza Sale: every Fri. Feb. 19 through Lent, 2-7 p.m. Red, white, white broccoli pizza and soda available. Call to place orders day of, walk-ins welcome. Proceeds benefit Co.
Choral Arts of Luzerne County
• Rehearsals/Auditions: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 9, 7-9:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Uniting (190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston). Visit www.choralartslc.org.
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events:
■ Kids Classes:
• After School Players: Mon., Tues., Thurs. through March 6, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Students learn theatre arts while preparing to perform the play “The Haunted Dietrich.” Call to register.
• Quilting: Wed., through March 31, 3:30-5 p.m. $6/class. Work with variety of colorful fabrics while learning hand-quilting techniques. Ages 6+.
• Exploring Sculpture: Preschoolers: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, noon-12:45 p.m.; Mommy and Me: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $35. Learn to express yourself in 3-D while working with malleable materials. Ages 3-5.
• Mixed Media: Ages 5-8: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12: Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 4-5:30 p.m. $35. Learn about different artists as you create pottery, paintings, drawing, more.
• Let’s Pretend: Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, 11-11:45 a.m. $35. Features instruction in all aspects of theatre/imagination. Ages 3-5.
■ Intergenerational Classes:
• Open Studio: Painting, Drawing and Pottery: Feb. 1, 9:30-11 a.m.; Feb. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. $15/class, $50 all four. Work at own pace with medium of choice.
• Quilting: Wed., through March 31, 6-7:30 p.m. $6/class. Learn early American quilting techniques. Ages 13+.
■ Adult Classes:
• Pottery and Sculpture: Feb. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. $50. Work on potter’s wheel and learn hand-building techniques.
• Make an Easy Knitted Hat: Feb. 4, 18, 7 p.m. $20. Learn to make a knitted hat using circular knitting needles. Ages 16+.
• Pottery/Sculpture: Feb. 8, 15, 22, March 1, 7-8:30 p.m. $50. Work on potters wheels/learn hand-building techniques. Ages 13+.
■ Special Events:
• Tango Movie & Lesson: Jan. 31, 1-4:30 p.m. See “The Tango Lesson,” then learn the dance. Wear shoes with leather bottoms.
Wyoming County Reads:
• Steinbeck’s Joad Family: Building Character: Feb. 3, 7 p.m. (Tunkhannock Public Library); Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. (Laceyville Library); Feb. 9, 7 p.m. (Methodist Church, Nicholson); Feb. 15, 2 p.m. (Schenk Memorial Library, Noxen); Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. (Factoryville Library); Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. (Mehoopany Library)
• Surviving the Dust Bowl: An Education of the Heart: Feb. 10, 7 p.m. (Tunkhannock Public Library)
• “Hard Times: Then & Now: Analyzing the Indestructible Human Spirit:” Feb. 17, 7 p.m. (Tunkhannock Public Library)
• The Quest for the Promised Land: Overcoming Social Injustice: Feb. 24, 7 p.m. (Tunkhannock Public Library)
• Images of the Dust Bowl/Depression: March 3, 7 p.m.
Duquesne University Tamburitzans Jan. 31, 3 p.m. at Hazleton Area High School (1601 W. 23rd St.). This folk ensemble presents the music, songs and dancers of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. Call 570.822.5452 or e-mail themidwinterfair@aol.com.
Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce events (20 W. Broad St.):
• Seminar for GHCC Tour to Italy: Feb. 4, 6 p.m. Trip Oct. 7-16 for chamber members, family members, employees and public. Reservations required, call 570.455.1509.
Hot Wing Sale Feb. 7, 1-6 p.m. (or until sold out) at Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. (405 Cortez Rd., Lake Ariel). Features mild, hot, sweet and tangy, $5 per order. Pre-order to 570.689.2829 or at www.29firerescue.com.
JCC of Wyoming Valley (60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.4646, www.jewishwilkes-barre.org)
• Kaskeset: Binghamton’s Jewish a cappella group: Jan. 31, 1 p.m., $2 lunch, noon; reception follows concert.
Luzerne County Community College (1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke)
• 23rd Annual Alumni vs. Students Basketball Game: Jan. 27, 5:30 p.m. in the gym. Interested players call 740.0734, participants receive free T-shirt. Mixer to follow.
• Combo Latino jazz band / Henry Penafiel student soloist: Feb. 23, Combo Latino, 11 a.m. Henry Penafiel, noon, Campus Center as part of LCCC’s Cultural Diversity Week Food & Art Festival. Free and open to the public. Call 570.740.0429 or e-mail jclark@luzerne.edu for info.
Mended Hearts Schedule Annual Dinner Dance Feb. 20, cocktail hour, 6:30 p.m.; dinner, 7:30 p.m. at Parish Center (200 Reilly St., Dunmore). $20/person. Music provided by DJ Kris Sheriden. RSVP by Feb. 12, 570.340.4842.
Misericordia University events ( www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6372, box office 674.6719):
• Alumni’s MU Night with the WB/S Penguins: Feb. 5, 7:05 p.m. Pre-game indoor tailgate party at Lucky’s Sportshouse (Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.) at 5:15 p.m. All alumni/friends of campus welcome. $20 including game and tailgate, call 674.6768 or visit www.CougarConnect.Misericordia.edu to register.
Movies in Lemmond Theater in Walsh Hall. Show at 3 & 8 p.m. Admission $1 for Miseri students with ID, $2 public. For more info call Patrick McKamy at 674.6411 or visit www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore.
• “Precious” (R): Feb.7
Moosic Mets Elite Traveling Team Tryouts Jan. 30-31, 2-5 p.m., registration 1:30 at First Class Gymnastics (1258 Mid Valley Dr., Jessup). $20/both days. Players must be varsity eligible graduating from 2011-13. Bring own equipment, sneakers mandatory.
Myasopusna Pre-Lenten Celebration: Feb. 7, noon-4 p.m. at Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church (Center/Bliss Sts., Hanover section of Nanticoke). Dinner 12:30-1:30 p.m. $12. Call 570.824.3880 or 735.4654 for info.
Myrtle Street UM Church (840 Harrison Ave., Scranton, 570.346.9911, 342.5308) events:
• Craft Fair: Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $1. Features baked goods, vendors, door prizes, more.
New England Contra Dance Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Uniting (Sprague Ave., Kingston). Features music of Harpist Deirdre White/David Rupp. $9 adults, $24 families. Call 570.333.4007 for info.
The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217)
• Board Game Night: Mon., 6-8 p.m. Play a favorite board game of your choice.
Paper Kite Press (443 Main St., Kingston, 570.328.8658, www.wordpainting.com, wordpainting@comcast.net)
• Vinyl night with Jim Warner: every Tues., 7 p.m. Listen to Jim’s latest finds and bring your own favorites. Free.
Prom Expo Jan. 31, 1-4 p.m. at Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, Tunkhannock, featuring everything from dresses, tuxes, limos and more. Open for all high school students and parents, hosted by Tunkhannock Area Class of 2011. For info, contact angie.burke@tasd.net.
Rummage Sale: Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Feb. 20, 10 a.m. at The Trinity Center, Great Bend. Call 570.879.4333 for info.
St. Boniface (221 Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.822.8330) events:
• Kaffee Klatsch Dinner: Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $8.50 adults, $4.50 children. Take-out available.
St. Luke’s Church (232 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, 570.586.3921) events:
• “Destination: Philadelphia:” Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Featuring music by Robert Dale Chorale. $15. Call for info/reservations.
St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge)
• Pierogi Sale: Feb. 9, 2-5 p.m. $5/dozen. Call 570.562.3965, 586.2632 or 457.9280 by Feb. 5 to order.
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165)
• Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral (Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600)
• Valentine Organ Recital: Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Alain Truche performing works of British organist/composer Percy Whitlock. Meet the artist reception to follow. Free offerings accepted.
The University of Scranton events:
Schemel Forum Luncheon Series. First come, first served. Fees Vary. Call 941.7816 for info.
• The story of King Arthur, his Queen and his noble knight in Camelot in Winter: Wed., Feb. 3-March 10, 6-7:15 p.m.
• Shakespeare on Film: The Bard and the Director: Tues., Feb. 16-March 9. Films 3 p.m., discussion 6:30 p.m.
• The Nature and Value of Friendship: Philosophical Perspectives: Mon., Feb. 8-March 22 (except March 15)
• Preserving and Democratizing Knowledge: The History of the Medieval Book, 500-1500: Thurs., April 8-22, 6-7:15 p.m.
USA Dance NEPA Chapter 3016
• Mardi Gras Masked Ball: Feb. 13 at Fiorelli’s (1501 Main St., Peckville). Doors 6:30 p.m., Bolero lesson 6:45 p.m. with Cheryl Fitch of Ballroom Dance Center followed by buffet dinner and dancing until 11 p.m. $25 members, $30 non-members. RSVP by Feb. 28 to Joe Szumski at 570.475.2709 or mail checks to USA Dance, Inc c/o Joe Szumski, 725 Spring St., Avoca, 18641.
Valentine’s Dinner Dance Feb. 13, dinner 5-7 p.m. at Penn’s Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe) with music by Remember When. Reservations required, call 866.605.7325 or visit box office.
Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society events:
• Singing Valentines from W-B Barbershop Harmony Society: delivered Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $50 per presentation. Call 570.709.3716 or 696.3385 to order.
HISTORY
Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841)
• Lecture/Book Signing with Cheryl Kashuba: Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
Pennsylvania Military Museum & 28th Infantry Division Shrine (602 Boalsburg Pike, Boalsburg) 814.466.6263, www.pamilmuseum.org
• Charter Day: March 14, noon-4 p.m. Commemorates Charter from Charles II to William Penn which founded “Penn’s Woods” in 1681. Free.
Battery B Drill Weekend: April 17-18, noon-4 p.m. Civil War Era re-enactment group demonstrating loading and firing of replica, period artillery pieces. Please call ahead to confirm. Free.
• A Celebration Of Service: Honoring Pennsylvania Veterans: May 16. Activities include military band concert, distinguished speaker, and 21-gun, 105mm howitzer battery salute. Call ahead for itinerary.
• World War II Revisited Living History Bivouac: May 29-30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. American and German WWII re-enactors portray field life in European Theater of Operations, 1944-45. Call ahead for itinerary. Free.
• Service Canteen-Songs of the Home Front: May 29, 3 p.m. This special USO-style show highlights WWII era. Free.
Allegheny Mountain Region A.A.C.A. Car Show: May 31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Features many pre-war through modern classics. Fee for entry/general parking.
Flag Day Celebration: June 14, 6 p.m. Public can bring unserviceable American flags for proper disposal. Free.
Vietnam Revisited: July 24-25. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.
Then & NOW: Sept. 11-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Living history time line of military uniforms/equipment from colonial times through 21st century. Uniform fashion show 1 p.m. each day, followed by weapons demo 3 p.m. Call ahead for event confirmation. Free.
Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trolley excursions run Wednesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Trolley rides $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. The mine is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours run hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12.
Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton)
For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804 for schedule/fees.
St. Ann’s National Basilica Shrine and Monastery (Scranton: 570.347.5691) Group tours available by appointment. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea)
• Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater and a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. Admission to museum complex includes all tours: $7 adults / $6 senior citizens / $2 children ages 6-12.
LEARNING
Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707)
Ongoing classes. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand and weapons sets. Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Class covers Chinese style theories, concepts and applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained and practiced.
ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815):
• Art Start: Drawing and Watercolor: Feb. 2, 9, 6-8 p.m. Develop, refine and refresh basic drawing/painting skills. $100 for 4-week course.
• Drawing for Beginners for Special Needs Adults: Wed., through Feb. 10, 6-7:30 p.m. $70 for 4-week course.
• New Techniques in Acrylics: Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $75, supply list available upon registration.
• Vision Boarding: Intuitive Art Collage: Feb. 13, 1-3 p.m. Create your own journey/vision board. $55.
Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500)
• Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10.
• Traditional Weapons Class, every Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10.
Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center
For more info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Web site at www.fudoshinkai1.com.
• Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.
• Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.
Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof. Bldg., Gardner Rd., Elmhurst, 570.862.2840):
• Fitness Boxing class: Tues. & Thurs. 7-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. Learn boxing and self-defense skills and get a great fitness workout at the same time. All ages/abilities.$7.
• Mixed Martial Arts class: Mon. & Fri., 7:30-9 p.m. Wrestling, boxing, more. $7.
• Core Conditioning class: Mon., Wed., Fri., 6:30 p.m. Improve your balance, agility, strength, and cardio fitness using kettle bells, medicine balls, therabands, balance balls, and other non-traditional training equipment. All ages/abilities. $7.
• Kids Fitness class: Tues. & Thurs., 4-5:30 p.m. Sat., 9:30-11 a.m. Calisthenics, balance, more. Ages 5-15, healthy snack included. $10
• Fitness Boot Camps: Get in shape in six weeks. Call for details.
• Cardio Boxing Class. Tue. & Thurs., 6 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. Learn boxing and self defense skills. All ages/abilities. $7.
Bridge. Beginning or Intermediate Lessons, playing time for regular games and tournaments. Jewish Community Center (River Street, Wilkes-Barre). Call Rick Evans at 570.824.4646 or Rev. Ken McCrea at 570.823.5957.
Carbondale Chiropractic Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com).
• Run with Doc: Every Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera. Visit Web site for info.
• 21 Day Purification Program: Feb. 3, 7-8 p.m. Learn how to detoxify/cleanse your body of waste/toxins. Free. Call to reserve.
Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.008.0152, www.dancecontours.com)
• Adult classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance.
• Children/teen classes in ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a funky form of dance developed by Jennifer Magnotta, blending basic Jazz Technique with the styles of street dance and hip hop.
Group and private instruction offered for all levels. All classes taught by Jennifer, a Qualified Member of Dance Educators of America.
Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.262.1778)
Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons and self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.
Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, Wilkes-Barre. Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more
• Young Adult/Adult Classes: weekly, afternoons and evenings
• Portfolio classes for the college bound
• After school/Saturday Classes: 10-12-year-olds
Contact: 570.947.8387, at gcraybart@aol.com or visit schedules at www.gcraybart-artworks.com
Drawing and Painting Lessons: An established realist painter will teach techniques of old masters to serious students, as well as those wishing to enhance skills. Private lessons available Fri.-Sun. Visit artist’s studio in Wilkes-Barre at no obligation. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit artist’s Web site at www.artistvs.com.
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Vocals & Recording Lessons, Mon.-Sat. at C&C Music Center & Recording Works, Hazleton. 12 instructors available to teach songs, music theory, reading, song writing technique and record engineering. For more information call 570.454.6105.
Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191)
Now accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available.
Learn Hapkido, the Korean martial art that uses natural movements unlocking hidden powers of strength and confidence. Self defense applications included in every class. Cost $50 monthly, no contract.
GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com)
• Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.
• Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training and couples personal training available.
• Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m.
• New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results.
• Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info.
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Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, beginner through advanced. Bring in a CD and we’ll teach you the songs. We teach: Music Theory, Ear Training, Reading, Song Writing, & Arranging. Develop Improvisational Skills. Create Demos. Hands-on Workstation. Guitar & Amp Rental Packages. Gift Certificates. Now Offering Beginner Drum Lessons. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673)
• Adult Dance Classes, open to adults of all ages and levels, no experience needed: Beginner Tap: Tues., 7:30 p.m.; Ballet: Wed., 6 p.m.; Intermediate Tap: Wed., 7 p.m.; Hip Hop: Thurs., 7 p.m.
• Karate Classes, taught by Master Amy Wall, ages 5-adult, no experience necessary.
• Dancing With Mommy for children ages 2 to 3-1/2 . New classes begin in January.
• Tumbling With Tammy, ages 4-18, Fri., 6 p.m. Taught by certified gymnastics instructors. No experience necessary.
Kiss Theater Co.’s “Dimensions In Dance” lessons Adult classes: Mon., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and ballet boot camp. Thurs., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and tap. Kid classes: Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., includes tap, ballet/hip hop, and hip hop/jazz. Thurs., 8-9 p.m., includes Fosse jazz. $10. Call Lee to register 991.1817.
Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info.
La Nota House of Dance (135 Main St., Luzerne, 570.714.7934, lanotadance@yahoo.com)
• Friday Night Practice Parties: Features practice of dance steps. $5. Call for more info.
• Ladies Unite with Luanne: Mon., 7 p.m. Group dancing, no partners needed. Learn new steps, body movement, styling, shine patterns, more. Two groups available, for fun only or for performance. Call for info.
• Ballroom dancing for seniors: Wed., 1-3 p.m. Features performances, lessons, games. $5
NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). Monthly meeting last Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. at center. Features business sessions and demonstrations/programs/workshops
Northeast Photography Club ( www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets the first Wed. of each month at 7 p.m., in the boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy., (first parking lot on the left, just below Allied Complex). Meetings cover wide variety of topics and features monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open to anyone interested in photography.
Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes held Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class is Free. Walk-Ins welcome or call 371.9919 or 817.2161 for more information.
Olympic Style Fencing classes will be given at The Fencing Exchange located above AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Monday-Thursday. Foil, saber, and epee taught. For more info, call 570.969.1224.
Pro Wrestling Training Center (404 W. Main St., Plymouth, 570.740.2808, www.wwcnepa.com)
• Winter hour training sessions: Tues., 8-10 p.m., Sat., 2-4 p.m. with Tommy Thunder, Mr. Avenger and the Executioner.
Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day and evening classes available for men, women and children. Ongoing classes six days a week. Classes cover the sport, combat, and self-defense aspects of famed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For more information check out www.gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107.
Sign Language Courses every Mon., Feb. 1-March 22, 7-9 p.m. at Scranton School for the Deaf. $50, due at registration. Call 570.963.4006 for info/registration.
Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com)
• MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning with Angela DeMuro in comfortable, individualized environment. 4-week session, all supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register.
St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500):
• Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques using a cane, club, short stick, short/long staff, wooden sword, escrima sticks and more. Each week learn history principles and practical use. No prior martial arts experience necessary. $10 per class.
• Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn practical self-defense techniques to protect yourself from a variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience necessary. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10 per class.
MIND AND BODY
Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com)
• Classes Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes and more. Check Web site for updates.
Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com)
• Pilates And More: 8-week sessions, Mon. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m. Learn Pilates and strengthen abdominals, reduce tension, and improve posture. Beginner to advanced, first session free. Call 814.3051 for info
Studio J, 2nd floor
• Meditation in the tradition of Gurdjieff and Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5
• Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5
• Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours.
Awakenings Yoga Studio (570.472.3272)
• Beginners Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m., Athletic Club (Rt. 315, Wilkes-Barre). $6.
• Gentle Yoga: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Candy’s Place (Welles St., Kingston). $5.
• Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents.
• Private Yoga Instruction or Yoga Therapy: By appointment. $45/hr.
• Private Meditation Instruction: By appointment. $25/half hr session.
Be In the Pink (313 S. Main St., Old Forge, 570.451.3990)
Now Forming Yoga/Tai Chi Class: Call/visit store to register.
Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com)
All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested.
• Sunday Morning Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga with yoga fusion.
Classes at La Nota Dance Studio (135 Main St., Luzerne, 570.714.7934)
• Salsa Night Thurs., 7-9 p.m. at Luna Lounge (41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre)
• Zumba Fitness: Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wed. 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
• Yoga for You: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Learn to reinforce the basic yoga poses, which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Special attention will be given to proper breathing and alignment in the postures. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details.
Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/locations. Private/group classes available.
Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225)
• Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy and guided meditations. $10 per class.
Fitness and Nutrition Boot Camp (NutriFitness Studio, 311 Market Street, Kingston, 570.288.2409, or visit www.thenutrifitness.com)
• 4 Week Fitness Bootcamps: call to register.
• FREE Boot camp every Saturday. Call for schedule and to register.
Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net)
• Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen. Private readings done by appointment. Parties and corporate events welcome. Call to book.
• Tarot Readings: Wed., 6-10 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $30 for 15-20 min.
Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Classes focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina and more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.
Holistic Mountain Yoga: (Rt. 92, Falls, 570.574.3569, holisticmountain.theshoppe.com) Hatha Yoga, Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Ongoing classes cover Meditation, Breathing, and Postures with Aromatherapy for relaxation. $10/class
Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com)
Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn the self-defense system that combines different Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at the Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). Cost is $40 per month. For more info, call 570.287.4290 or visit www.htkdi.com.
Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945)
$9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited.
• All levels: Sun., 11 a.m.
• Ashtanga Short Form, all Levels: Mon., Tues., Thurs., noon.
• Morning Stretch: All levels: Sat., 10 a.m.
• Ashtanga Primary Series: Thurs., 7 p.m.; Advanced: Sat., 11:30 a.m.,
• Ashtanga Vinyassa Flow: Beginner/Intermediate: Sat., 1 p.m.
• Fundamentals of Ashtanga: Mon., 5:30 p.m.
• Slow Flow: Beginners/Intermediate: Tues.-Thurs., 5:30 p.m.
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow: Intermediate/Advanced: Fri., 5:30 p.m.; All Levels: Sun., 7 p.m.; Advanced: Tues., 7 p.m.
• Yoga Dance: Wed., 7 p.m.
Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info.
Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com)
Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com
• Beginner Vinyasa: Mon.,5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m.
• Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Mats & props available. Student/package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one.
Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor
• Beginners Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m., Athletic Club (Rt. 315, Plains). $6 per class, first class free.
• Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents.
• Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule.
• Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule.
Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) All classes taught in vinyasa flow and geared for all levels of experience
• Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for more info.
• Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m.
• Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m.
• Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m.
• Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m.
• Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon.
• Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candle-lit Open Level, 6 p.m.
Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes:
• Beginner Level I Class, $45-$65 for training over one weekend afternoon or two weeknights. All levels of Usui & Karuna Reiki training from Level I (Beginner) to Level IIIB (Master/Teacher Training) regularly held. Free children’s attunements, scholarships for adults available. Private Reiki & holistic counseling sessions $40 in Bloomsburg and Scranton area.
Reiki & Meditation (341 E. Washington St., Apt. 2, Nanticoke, healingcrystal@verizon.net, 570.735.3540) Fri.-Sun. Call for appointment.
• Reiki Sessions: $40 per hour.
• Meditation classes: $30 per hour.
• Chakra Balancing and Crystal Energy also available.
The Yoga Studio (18 E 6th Street, Wyoming, 570.301.7544)
• Hatha Yoga: Mon.,-Thurs., 9:30-10:45 a.m.; Sat., 10:30-11:45 a.m.
• Ashtanga: Tues., 6:30 p.m. $10/session, $8/seniors.
Zumba Fitness Classes
• Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info.
• Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.
OUTSIDE
Greater Scranton YMCA (706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore)
Hikes with Jane Frye, 570.343.5144, www.hikingjane.com
• Pinchot Trail Hike: Jan. 31, 9:15 a.m., 4 moderate miles. Meet in YMCA parking lot. Call for info.
• Lackawanna Lake: Feb. 28, 9: 15 a.m., 4 moderate miles. Meet at the YMCA parking lot. Call for info.
Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, reservations required.
• Hide-N-Seekers Craft/Story Hour: Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Explore nature through stories/activities. Dress warm/be prepared to go outside. Ages 3-5.
• Winterfest 2010: Feb. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Features show shoeing, ice fishing, children’s games, more. Free.
• Wild Pennsylvania: Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m. Features a visual tour of Pa.’s most beautiful places using photos from photographer Michael Gadomski. Free.
• Family Ice Fishing Program: Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Learn basic skills, safety, instruction, more. Free, fishing licenses not required.
• Snowshoe Hike with Audubon Society: Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. Enjoy the park on snowshoes. Free.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Holistic Moms Network
(Contact Kim Murphy 570.287.4765, hmnwyomingvalley@hotmail.com, wyomingvalleypa.holisticmoms.org) A nonprofit dedicated to supporting parents with interest in holistic health and green living, plus playgroups for parents with babies and preschoolers.
Prideofnepa: A GLBT social group. Meets second Tues. of each month, 6:30 p.m., at Tony Di’s pizzeria (295 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). Allies are welcome. E-mail prideofnepa@prideofnepa.org for info.
Scranton Tomorrow
• Winter in the City: Feb. 19, 5:30-8 p.m. at The Trolley Museum (Cliff St., Scranton).
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