THIS WEEK: March 22 to 28, 2017
Friday Movie Matinee, a screening of “Oxford Blues” (1984), a young hustler follows the girl of his dreams to Oxford, where he enrolls in order to pursue her. With Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Amanda Pays and Julian Sands. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. March 24. Free with light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Pocono Lularoe Extravaganza, 15 Lularoe consultants come together for a monthly shopping extravaganza. The event will include free giveaways. Howard Johnson Bartonsville, 1779 N. Ninth St., Bartonsville. 1 to 6 p.m. March 25. Admission is free. For more information, call Stephanie Larry at 610-577-5179.
Friday Movie Matinee, a screening of “On Golden Pond,” (1981), family members learn more about each other during a New England vacation. Starring Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn and Jane Fonda. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. March 31. Free with light refreshments. 570-823-0156.
Don’t Tell Me to Slow Down 5K Run, the annual event is hosted by the National Stuttering Association at Misericordia University and is held to raise awareness about stuttering. John and Mary Metz Field House, Misercordia University Campus, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Registration from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., race begins at 10 a.m. April 2. $20 for adults, $15 for MU students and children under 12. After March 20, fees go up. Register online at bit.ly/2lTlPBO. 570-674-6372.
States of Grace, an independent film about the transformation of Buddhist physician Grace Dammann and her family in the wake of a life-changing accident. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall, Bloomsburg University. 7 p.m. April 3. Followed by a discussion with co-director Mark Lipman. $4. 570-389-4409 or cas.buzz.
Fashion Show Fundraiser, with red carpet and fancy eats by Anthill Farm Kitchen, the fashion show will showcase regional shops and local models while supporting The Cooperage Project. The Cooperage Project, 1030 Main St., Honesdale. 1:30 p.m. April 9. $40 in advance, $50 at the door. 570-253-2020.
Spring Film Festival, 21 days of foreign, independent and art films. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Opens April 7 with a gala opening night of two films, food and dessert buffets, wine and beer at 6 p.m. $40. Continues through April 27. $8.50. Previews of all films shown at 1 and 6 p.m. March 23. Post-Festival Film Discussion 1 p.m. April 28. Schedule at dietrichtheater.com.
Gnocchs and Jokes, a fundraiser to benefit the Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative, sponsored by Green Ridge Om Wellness Center. With a slate of stand-up comics headlined by Teri Granahan and servings of gnocchis and salad. Upper floor of the former Ritz Building, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. 7 p.m. March 25. $30. Reservations: 570-507-9494.
FUTURE
Simple. Natural. Healing. A seminar on improving digestion including gentle detox approaches and food sampling. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 10 a.m. to noon April 8. $10. 570-996-1500.
DrinkaPalooza Wine & Whiskey Fest, the inaugural spirits-tasting event with vendors including Pennsylvania wineries, KingView Mead, Absolute Fine Cigars, Cynful Bliss, Green Mountain Energy, LuLaRoe, Serving Stone Creations and many more. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. April 29 with tasting sessions noon to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 7:30 p.m. $24. Age 21 and older. Details at drinkfestpa.com.
Fine Arts Fiesta, the 62nd annual arts festival with more than 50 juried artisans and craftspersons along with entertainment. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 18 to 21. Info at fineartsfiesta.org.
Audubon Society Annual Banquet, an evening of appetizers, buffet dinner, beverages and a program on eagles with an appearance by Renshaw, an injured bald eagle who was rehabilitated by the Carbon County Environmental Education Center. Appletree Terrace, Newberry Estate, Pioneer Avenue, Dallas. 6 p.m. June 14. 570-479-0400.
Wine and Dine Festival, sponsored by the Dallas Rotary Club, with the Dallas Area Fall Fair, Inc., features tastings of the finest wines from the Back Mountain and Endless Mountain areas and beyond. A variety of food and goods will be available for sale by area vendors and craftsmen, with live musical entertainment. Noon-6 p.m. June 17 at the Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Rt. 118, Dallas.
Announcements: The Wyoming Valley Poetry Society is accepting entries for its annual Student Poetry Contest for grades one through 12 from now through March 31. Poems may be rhymed or free verse, must not exceed 32 lines and can be submitted on 8 x 11 inch white paper typed or neatly written in black or blue ink. Submissions can be mailed to W.V.P.S. Student Poetry Contest, c/o Jim Spock, P.O. Box 173, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or emailed to WyomingValleyPoetrySociety @gmail.com.
