Put YOUR BUSINESS in the Spotlight!!Do you know of a small business that should be recognized for contributing to the local community? Nominate them for a Small Business Spotlight award today! Eligible applicants must: • be a current member of The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, in good standing • show a strong dedication to giving back to our local community • be in… Read More SAGE Award Winners Announced!The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and MetroAction would like to congratulate all the SAGE Award (Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence) Winners. Twenty-one area businesses were honored at the inaugural Chamber Awards Gala celebration on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Mellow Theater, Lackawanna College. To view a complete list of winners, visit http://www.scrantonchamber.com/aw_nominate.php.
| | | | | | Enhance Your Credit in 2012
| | Date: | Thu Mar 8, 2012 8:30 AM | | Location: | The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton (Also available as a webinar) | | Cost: | Member Cost: $35.00
Non-Member Cost: $35.00 |
| | Marketing Mastery
| | Date: | Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:00 AM | | Location: | The Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton (Also available as a Webinar) | | Cost: | Member Cost: $75.00
Non-Member Cost: $99.00 |
| | Economic Outlook Breakfast
| | Date: | Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:00 AM | | Location: | Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton PA | | Cost: | Member Cost: $20.00
Non-Member Cost: $25.00 |
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Cards/Games at The Century Club
Date: Mon Jan 9, 2012 - Mon Feb 27, 2012
Time: 12:00PM
Location: The Century Club of Scranton, 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton PA 18510
Description: Century Club members can enjoy cards and games at the Club Mondays at 12:00 noon. Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27. | Exhibit: Sacred Birch by Koval Grippo
Date: Fri Feb 3, 2012 - Fri Mar 2, 2012
Time: 12:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Hyland Hall, Hope Horn Gallery, 301 Jefferson Avenue
Description: Exhibit featuring paintings by Koval Grippo. Free during gallery hours: Sunday to Friday: 12:00PM to 4:00PM and Wednesdays 6:00PM to 8:00PM. | Judi H Rock On 2
Date: Sat Feb 4, 2012
Time: 7PM - 11PM
Location: Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Description: Second annual dance party in memory of Judi Perry Hartridge, a woman from Dunmore who passed away from cancer in 2007. Two legendary local bands will join each other onstage for a night of unforgettable music: Paul Labelle and the Exact Change and Jack Bordo with Old Friends. All proceeds… | Seminar Series: I'm a Big Liar - The Films of Federico Fellini
Date: Mon Feb 6, 2012 - Mon Mar 12, 2012
Time: 5:30PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 320 Madison Avenue
Description: Recurring event MONDAYS: February 6, 2012 to March 12, 2012. Presented by Joseph Rettura, cameraman and film editor with a master's certificate from New York University's film school. Pre-registration is required. Fees vary. | Bridge Lessons at The Century Club
Date: Tue Feb 7, 2012 - Tue Feb 28, 2012
Time: 10:30AM
Location: The Century Club of Scranton, 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton PA 18510
Description: Members of The Century Club of Scranton are invited for bridge lessons Tuesdays at 10:30 AM. Dates: February 7, 14, 21 and 28. | Seminar Series: Occupy the Political Economy: The Financial Crisis and The American Future
Date: Wed Feb 8, 2012 - Wed Mar 21, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Weinberg Memorial Library, Room 305, 300 Monroe Avenue
Description: Recurring event WEDNESDAYS: February 8, 2012 to March 21, 2012 (Note: NO CLASS ON MARCH 14). Presented by David Friedrichs, professor of sociology and criminal justice and distinguished university fellow, The University of Scranton. Pre-registration is required. Fees vary. | Schemel Forum Luncheon Series: Small Change: Why Big Business Won't Change the World
Date: Wed Feb 8, 2012
Time: 12:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Rose Room, 320 Madison Avenue
Description: Presented by Michael Edwards, author, activist and senior fellow at Demos. Book signing follows lecture. Pre-registration is required. Fees vary. | Education for Justice Film Series
Date: Thu Feb 9, 2012
Time: 7PM - 9PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 320 Madison Avenue
Description: Film viewing: 9/11, documentary by brothers Jules and Gedeon Naudet from inside the World Trade Center. Discussion facilitated by Scranton Fire Department Deputy Chief Allen Lucas. Free and open to the public. | Annual Northeast Pennsylvania Brain Bee
Date: Sat Feb 11, 2012
Time: 1:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 320 Madison Avenue
Description: Sponsored by the neuroscience program at The University of Scranton and Northeast Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center. Pre-registration is required. | In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band
Date: Sun Feb 12, 2012
Time: 7:30PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Houlihan McLean Center, 342 Jefferson Avenue
Description: Valentine's Concert featuring The University of Scranton Jazz Band. Free and open to the public. | Annual Women's Winter Retreat
Date: Tue Feb 14, 2012
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Location: Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 200 Lake Avenue, Montrose Pa.18801
Description: Join other women for the annual women's winter retreat. You will experience an enjoyable blend of relaxation and revitalization practices, including gentle yoga, centering breathing, guided visualizations and goal setting, labyrinth walk for releasing and visioning, Reiki healing, sharing & connecting. Includes a vegetarian luncheon. Paid reservations due by February… | Century Club Volunteers at St. Francis Kitchen
Date: Tue Feb 14, 2012
Time: 9:30AM
Location: St. Francis Kitchen, 500 Penn Avenue, Scranton PA 18509
Description: Century Club members are welcome to volunteer at St. Francis Kitchen on Tuesday, February 14, at 9:30 AM. | CMC Health Fair at The Mall at Steamtown
Date: Wed Feb 15, 2012
Time: 10AM - 2PM
Location: The Mall at Steamtown, second floor walk way
Description: In honor of Heart Month, CMC will have a free public health fair. The event will include blood pressure screenings, cholesterol screenings, oximetry and carbon monoxide readings, and diabetes risk assessments, foot screenings and osteopororis / PIXIE scans. Information on CMC's services will also be provided, including cardiac services, physical/occupational/speech… | Education for Justice Film Series
Date: Wed Feb 15, 2012
Time: 7PM - 9PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 320 Madison Avenue
Description: Film viewing: Saint of 9/11, documentary on the life of Fr. Mychal Judge, FDNY Chaplain and victim of the World Trade Center bombing. Discussion facilitated by Fr. Rick Malloy, Vice President for University Mission and Ministry. Free and open to the public. | Community Forum at Oakwood Terrace
Date: Thu Feb 16, 2012
Time: 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Location: Oakwood Terrace, 400 Gleason Drive, Moosic PA 18507
Description: This special forum, which is free and open to the public, will help families plan for better care for themselves and their loved ones. State Representative Kevin J. Smith will discuss 'Aging in Place'. Other panelists and topics include Janine Starinsky of Oakwood Terrace who will talk on 'When is… | Schemel Forum Luncheon Series: Can We Feed the Planet Without Destroying It? Our Global Challenge
Date: Fri Feb 17, 2012
Time: 12:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 320 Madison Avenue
Description: Presented by Tim Searchinger, research scholar and lecturer, Princeton University, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Pre-registration is required. Fees vary. | Ignite: Student Leadership Conference
Date: Sat Feb 18, 2012
Time: 9:30AM
Location: The University of Scranton, DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry Street
Description: Leadership development program open to northeast Pennsylvania college students. $25 fee for non-University of Scranton students, includes program materials, refreshments and lunch. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.scranton.edu/leadership for more information. | The 4th Annual Gene Yevich Memorial Concert
Date: Sat Feb 18, 2012
Time: 7:30PM
Location: The University of Scranton, Houlihan McLean Center, 342 Jefferson Avenue
Description: Featuring The New York Trumpet Ensemble, Mark Gould, director. With Mark Gould, Caleb Hudson, Joseph Boga and Mat Jodrell, trumpets; Adam Burnbaum, piano; Phil Kuehn, bass. Free. | Education for Justice Events Faculty Panel
Date: Thu Feb 23, 2012
Time: 7PM - 9PM
Location: The University of Scranton, The DeNaples Center, McIlhenney Ballroom
Description: Professors Darryl DeMarzio, Teresa Grettano, Rebecca Haggerty, and Bill Lambert discuss 9/11's impact on their teaching and fields of study. Free and opened to the public. | The Allan P. Kirby Center Lecture Series in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship presents:Linda Rottenberg
Date: Thu Feb 23, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Wilkes University, Stark Learning Center 101
Description: Named one of America's Best Leaders by U.S. News & World Report and one of 100 Innovators for the 21st Century by TIME, Linda Rottenberg is CEO and Co-founder of Endeavor. Since 1997, Endeavor has been leading the global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating… | Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire
Date: Fri Feb 24, 2012 - Sun Feb 26, 2012
Time: 8:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, 313 Monroe Avenue
Description: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8:00PM; SUNDAY 2:00PM. Directed by Sheila Stasack, presented by The University of Scranton Players. Ticket prices vary. (Will also be performed March 2, 3 and 4) | Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles
Date: Fri Feb 24, 2012 - Sun Feb 26, 2012
Time: 8PM
Location: Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Description: Direct from Broadway! RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. PERFORMANCES Friday 8PM; Saturday 2PM and 8PM, Sunday 1PM and 6PM. RAIN has mastered every song,… | MDA 2012 Muscle Walk
Date: Sun Feb 26, 2012
Time: 11:00AM
Location: The University of Scranton
Description: Join us for our Annual Muscle Walk and help fight neuromuscular disease. Registration is free and begins at 10 AM at the Byron Center. Walks are family-oriented gatherings and light exercise for all - children, adults, students, corporate teams and more. For more information visit http://www.musclewalkmda.org/Scranton. | Love Letters with Lou Bisignani and Janet Loewe
Date: Wed Feb 29, 2012
Time: 1:00PM
Location: The Century Club of Scranton, 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton PA 18510
Description: Enjoy a performance of Love Letters with Lou Bisignani and Janet Loewe. Call for further information. | Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire
Date: Fri Mar 2, 2012 - Sun Mar 4, 2012
Time: 8:00PM
Location: The University of Scranton, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, 313 Monroe Avenue
Description: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 8:00PM; SUNDAY 2:00 PM. Directed by Sheila Stasack, presented by The University of Scranton Players. Ticket prices vary. | Lackawanna County Heart Ball
Date: Sat Mar 3, 2012
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, 700 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton PA 18503
Description: Mark your calendar for the 2012 Lackawanna County Heart Ball! Dr. and Mrs. Michael Wolk, Co-Chairs. Further information to follow. | Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner
Date: Thu Mar 22, 2012
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Genetti's Hotel & Conference Center, Wilkes Barre
Description: Mark your calendar for the Northeastern PA Council, Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner. This year's honorees are Peter Danchak, President, PNC Bank, and Dr. Michael MacDowell, President, Misericordia University. Speaker to be announced. | C.A.S.U.A.L. (Colon cancer Awareness Saves Unlimited Adult Lives) Day
Date: Thu Mar 29, 2012
Time: 12:00AM
Location: Businesses, Schools, and other locations throughout NEPA
Description: The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute will host its 9th annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day, a dress down day in memory of Helen Phillips to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. On March 29, dress C.A.S.U.A.L. as determined by your workplace. C.A.S.U.A.L. Day t-shirts are available for $15 and pins for $5. All proceeds… | Spring Break for Autism
Date: Fri Mar 30, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Location: Susquehanna Brewing Co., Pittston, PA
Description: Join us for the Friendship House Spring Break for Autism, hosted by the family and friends of children affected by autism. Come enjoy light fare, music, a silent auction and more! | MOMs Club of Scranton Arts and Crafts Fair
Date: Sat Mar 31, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Location: The Y, 706 N. Blakely Street Dunmore PA
Description: Annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Call for more information or to become a vendor. | The Black and Blue Ball 2012
Date: Fri Apr 20, 2012
Time: 6:30PM
Location: The Woodlands Inn and Resort
Description: The Black & Blue Ball is a casual atmosphere that mixes denim and leather. This event gives guests the opportunity to experience a uniquely different night out. Over 500 of Northeast PA's finest community members, business leaders and MDA families are expected to experience this magical evening of dinner, entertainment… | American Red Cross 23rd Annual Dinner Auction
Date: Sat Apr 21, 2012
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Genetti Manor, 1505 Main Street, Dickson City
Description: Guests at The American Red Cross of Lackawanna County's 23rd Annual Dinner Auction will enjoy a three course meal, open bar, and the chance to participate in both a live and silent auction. WNEP's Ryan Leckey will lead the live auction, offering guests the opportunity to bid on luxury items… | Max Rosenn Lecture Series presents: The Honorable Cory Booker
Date: Sun Apr 22, 2012
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Wilkes University, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts
Description: The Honorable Cory A. Booker is the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, the largest city in New Jersey. Mayor Booker is presently serving his second term. Elected with a mandate for change, Mayor Booker began work on realizing a bold vision for the city. Newark's mission is to set the… | Employment Expo 2012
Date: Thu Apr 26, 2012
Time: 11:00AM - 4:00
Location: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre PA 18702
Description: Mark your calendar for Employment Expo 2012, formerly the Job Fair.
Contact Mari Potis for further information at 570-342-7711 or mpotis@scrantonchamber.com. | Healthy Kids Day
Date: Sat Apr 28, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Location: The Y, 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore
Description: A free community health fair with vendors that promote youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In addition to health fair, lots of fun activities for kids like face painting, photo booth, jugglers, magicians and more. Sample aerobics classes all day and a free water safety course. | McGowan Cornerstone Event
Date: Thu Oct 11, 2012
Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Location: King's College Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center
Description: The Sixth Annual McGowan Cornerstone Awards Ceremony, named in memory of Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan, honors a community leader and six local student scholars. |
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