The Stegmaier is gearing up for special events through the Spring, including a tarot night, cherry blossom tea, and a fashion experience.

Tarot Night at The Frederick Stegmaier Mansion

The Stegmaier Mansion’s very first Psychic Sips & Soul Snacks: A Tarot Night at the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion hasn’t even happened yet… and it’s already sold out. So they added another chance to experience the magic.

Attend an enchanting evening of lovely wines, delightful light bites, and tarot readings in the historic Frederick Stegmaier Mansion.

Experience intuitive tarot readings with Alyssa, also known as Healing in the Cards, alongside another gifted psychic reader. To learn more about Alyssa, visit: healinginthecards.com

Enjoy wine and curated light bites while you explore what the cards may reveal.

The event is located at 304 Franklin Avenue, two blocks south of Mary Stegmaier Mansion on Saturday, May 23rd from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Dinner is not included with this event but may be added separately beforehand. If you plan to dine at The Mary prior to the event, we recommend making a reservation no later than 5:00 PM to allow time to arrive at the Frederick Mansion.

Tickets are $73 per person plus tax and optional gratuity

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this mystical evening of sips, soul snacks, and spiritual insight inside one of Wilkes-Barre’s most historic mansions. 

Ticket Link: https://resy.com/cities/wilkes-barre-pa/venues/the-stegmaier/events/tarot-night-at-the-frederick-mansion-2026-05-23

Cherry Blossom Tea

Step into an afternoon of elegance, tradition, and charm at The Mary Stegmaier Mansion. 

Enjoy a refined tea experience set within our historic Gilded Age mansion, where timeless English tradition meets stunning architectural beauty. From the moment of arrival, enter into the richly appointed dining rooms, complete with fine china and attentive service designed to make every detail unforgettable.

Indulge in a curated selection of premium teas, perfectly paired with a three-tiered presentation of:

• Seasonal savory bites

• Warm scones with accompaniments

• Hand-crafted pastries

Each offering is thoughtfully prepared by our culinary team, blending classic flavors with a touch of modern artistry

. Seating is limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere. Reserve a spot and be part of the newest mansion tradition! 

The tea is at Mary Stegmaier Mansion Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Tickets are $60 per person plus sales tax and a 20% gratuity.

Parties of 8 or more please call to reserve: (570) 235-6943

Ticket link: https://resy.com/cities/wilkes-barre-pa/venues/the-stegmaier/events/cherry-blossom-tea-2026-04-18

Mother’s Day Tea

Celebrate Mother’s Day season with an elegant afternoon of tea, tradition, and timeless charm at The Mary Stegmaier Mansion. 

Each detail is thoughtfully prepared by our culinary team, blending classic English tea traditions with a touch of modern elegance.

Perfect for celebrating with loved ones or treating someone special, this intimate tea service offers a relaxing and refined escape. Seating is limited to maintain the experience.

Reserve your place for Saturday, May 2 at 11-1:30 PM at the Stegmaier Mansion. Tickets are $60 plus sales tax and a 20% gratuity. Advanced registration is required.

Ticket link: https://resy.com/cities/wilkes-barre-pa/venues/the-stegmaier/events/mothers-day-afternoon-tea-2026-05-02

A Mother-Daughter Tea & Summer Fashion Experience

Join us for an elegant late-spring gathering celebrating fashion, tea, and time together inside the historic Mary Stegmaier Mansion. This special afternoon is designed for mothers, daughters, and loved ones to enjoy beautiful moments, stylish inspiration, and delightful treats.

Watch a Summer Fashion Preview Runway Show that features local boutiques, enjoy elegant tea and scones, and shop at boutique pop-ups. Stop to take a special photos and experiences throughout the afternoon.

The Fashion Show begins at 11:30 am. Shopping and tea begins at 12:30 pm.

The event is sponsored by The Stegmaier Mansion, Tan Fastic, Saline Adore, Little White Cottage Boutique, MCR Design Company, and WKRZ.

More vendors will be announced soon.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Dress for Success Luzerne County, supporting women on their path to economic independence.

TICKETS: General Admission – Adult: $42 | Child: $25 LINK: https://resy.com/cities/wilkes-barre-pa/venues/the-stegmaier/events/mother-daughter-tea-and-fashion-show-2026-05-17

Mansion VIP: $75 — Reserved fashion show seating + drink ticket + raffle tickets (only 20 available!)

Mary’s VIP Lounge: $725 — Reserved fashion show seating, Private lounge for 4–8 guests, mimosa station, dedicated server & swag baskets + drink ticket + raffle tickets (only 2 lounges available)

Dr. Jumee Barooah, senior vice president of education and designated institutional official (DIO) for The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, has been named to a list of female role models across the state who exemplify ambition, creativity, and impact on their communities.

City & State Pennsylvania, a multimedia news organization dedicated to covering the state’s politics and policy, included Dr. Barooah on its annual “Above and Beyond – Women” list, highlighting Pennsylvania’s most influential female leaders in government, advocacy, business, academia, media, and more. She joins 34 other women on City & State Pennsylvania’s list, including ​​Shelley Riser, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers, and Holly Pilcavage, vice president of enrollment management and student success at Luzerne County Community College. To read the complete list, visit cityandstatepa.com.

In addition to being quadruple board-certified in internal medicine, addiction medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Barooah works to improve the health and welfare of communities by providing whole-person primary and preventive health services and training the next generation of physicians. 

Dr. Barooah leads one of the nation’s largest Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Safety-Net Consortiums, overseeing the training of nearly 200 resident physicians and fellows. She has woven wellness, resiliency, and professional fulfillment into the fabric of graduate medical education, leading the development of a comprehensive wellness curriculum, creating new roles focused on clinician well-being, and championing visionary initiatives.

“Dr. Barooah’s impact is measurable and profound,” said Brian Ebersole, senior vice president of strategic enterprise and ecosystem development at The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education. “Under her leadership, resident confidence and satisfaction have risen sharply, scholarly output has increased dramatically, and The Wright Center has deepened its commitment to trauma-informed, community-based care.”

The Wright Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1976, The Wright Centers for Community Health, Graduate Medical Education, and Patient & Community Engagement are a physician-led, community-owned nonprofit and a cornerstone of health care in the region. The organization employs more than 665 professionals – including 177 resident and fellow physicians, and trains more than 200 interprofessional health care learners each year. 

In fiscal year 2024-25, The Wright Center served about 38,300 unique patients across its growing network of community health centers in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties, including its mobile medical and dental unit, Driving Better Health. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike and safety-net provider, The Wright Center serves all patients, regardless of insurance status, ZIP code, or ability to pay. No patient is turned away due to an inability to pay.  Learn more at TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019. 

The NEPA Philharmonic invites audiences on a thrilling cinematic and musical journey with Jurassic Park™ in Concert, taking place on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM at the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre. The performance will be led by Music Director Mélisse Brunet, bringing John Williams’ legendary score to life alongside the iconic film.

The action-packed adventure pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival. Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, this epic film is sheer movie magic 65 million years in the making. Now audiences can experience Jurassic Park as never before: projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture. Welcome… to Jurassic Park.

Audiences will experience the groundbreaking 1993 film projected in high definition on the big screen while the NEPA Philharmonic performs the entire score live, perfectly synchronized with the action.

The NEPA Philharmonic is proud to present the Thalenfeld Family Movie Series, beginning an exciting new chapter for the organization. This format is a groundbreaking opportunity to expand the concert experience by blending the power of live symphonic performance with the magic of cinema.

The NEPA Philharmonic gratefully acknowledges the generous support of its sponsors. The 2025–2026 season is proudly sponsored by PNC. The Movie Series is sponsored by the Thalenfeld Family, and the Pops Series is sponsored by Dr. Seth and Carolyn Fisher. Additional support for this performance is provided by Knowles Insurance.

Order now before it’s too late. To purchase tickets, or for more information, visit NEPAPHIL.org, or call the Box Office at (570) 270-4444.

Dress for Success® Lackawanna and Outreach – Center for Community Resources jointly announce that effective March 31, 2026, Dress for Success® Lackawanna will formally close its existing program, making way for a newly approved Dress for Success® Greater Lackawanna network member to open in April 2026 as a program of Outreach – Center for Community Resources. This strategic transition is designed to optimize operations, strengthen service capacity, and expand workforce development opportunities across the region.

As a long-standing presence in Lackawanna and surrounding counties, the new Dress for Success® Greater Lackawanna program will operate with the same mission, visibility, and accessibility for women seeking career advancement. The two organizations have been working through the transition to ensure continuity of services, including professional styling, career coaching, digital readiness support, and employment preparation, while aligning these offerings with Outreach’s robust portfolio of workforce development and self‑sufficiency programs.

“This new structure allows two organizations that have long shared a commitment to empowering individuals on their journey to economic mobility and independence to find a sustainable pathway to meet the needs of women in the workforce,” said Melissa Garcia-Chilet, Dress for Success® Lackawanna Board Treasurer. “The synergies between missions made Outreach an excellent choice for becoming a new network member that will strengthen program delivery, expand access to critical career services, and increase the ability to support clients in meaningful, lasting ways.”

Outreach, known for its comprehensive support services, including job-readiness training, education, and individualized workforce pathways, will serve as the parent organization for the new Dress for Success® program. This alignment ensures a more integrated system of support for participants and reinforces long-term sustainability of the much-needed Dress for Success® Greater Lackawanna program.

“Becoming a Dress for Success® network member creates powerful opportunities for the people Outreach serves and for the region as a whole,” said Lori Chaffers, President and CEO of Outreach. “Our clients will benefit from an expanded network of employment resources, and our commitment to workforce development will allow us to offer a more seamless, strengthened continuum of services.”

Both organizations emphasize that while Dress for Success® Lackawanna will officially close, it is an intentional step toward enhancing lasting stability, expanding partnerships, and improving service delivery by allowing Outreach to become a Dress for Succes®s network member with greater infrastructure and support. Clients, community partners, and volunteers will continue to experience the same supportive environment, now reinforced by increased operational capacity and organizational alignment.

The newly established Dress for Success® Greater Lackawanna program will continue all core services and retain a strong community presence as it begins operations at Outreach in April.

Referrals can be made by calling 570-941-0339.

Make this summer unforgettable at Misericordia University’s Summer Camps, where students can explore new interests, build skills, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a vibrant campus setting. 

Career Exploration Camps will be held June 28–30 and July 1, 2026, offering opportunities in areas such as academics, athletics, and the arts while helping students discover potential future paths. Participants will engage in interactive activities, learn from experienced instructors, connect with peers, and experience life on a college campus in a fun and supportive environment.

To learn more and register, visit:
https://www.misericordia.edu/campus-community/university-camps/career-exploration-camps

Located on the beautiful campus of Misericordia University in Dallas, PA, the PA Jazz Institute will take place July 27–31, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a final concert on Friday, July 31 at 3:00 PM.

For more than 30 years, students, educators, and music enthusiasts have learned from world-class instructors and performers while developing skills in improvisation, music theory, history, and more. The experience culminates in exciting performance opportunities, including connections to the Scranton Jazz Festival, making it a truly unforgettable musical experience.

For more information and to register, visit:
pajazzinstitute.com

The Scranton Art Haus is celebrating its two-year anniversary this April. The theater is presenting the Haus Cinema Club Loyalty Program with a special anniversary discount.

Until the end of April, join for $5. Starting in May, the program will cost $8 and will renew monthly,

The program’s perks include 10% of tickets, reduced online fees, and a new reward points system. For every dollar spent, earn one point. After earning 200 points a free movie ticket can be redeemed.

Club members receive access to alerts for special deals on movies, merchandise, food, and events.

Sign up in person at The Scranton Art Haus.

Join Geisinger School of Medicine students Sunday, April 19, at the Birchwood Racquet Club in South Abington Township for the ThinkBIG Pickleball Tournament. ThinkBIG supports families of pediatric cancer patients in central and northeastern Pennsylvania.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play starts at 1 p.m. Divisions include intermediate and advanced men’s, women’s and mixed doubles. 

Doubles divisions are limited to 10 teams and mixed doubles to 20 teams. 

Entry is $70 per team for the first event and $40 per team for a second event. 

The registration deadline is April 12. To sign up, call 570‑586‑4030. Don’t miss your chance to play BIG!

Quality of Life Message Therapy, LLC is offering a Mother’s Day treat, the Relax and Renew package.

The package costs $100 and includes either a Swedish or therapeutic massage, a foot scrub, and a four ounce jar of homemade scrub.

Cash and Venmo are accepted. Vouchers will be mailed or can be picked up in store. Quality of Life Message Therapy is located at 41 N. Scott St. Carbondale. Call or text Sherri-Petrowski McDade at (570) 766-8249 or email QualityOfLifeLMT@yahoo.com to purchase a voucher.

Discover the benefits of working in a distraction free environment at Urban Co-Works on First Friday for a FREE day of coworking! Friday, April 3 from 9am to 5 pm.

Welcome to First Friday Free Co-Working!

Come to URBAN CO-WORKS for a day of productivity. This event is the perfect opportunity to get your work done in a vibrant co-working space and network with fellow professionals. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote worker, this event is open to all. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience the benefits of co-working for free! This celebrates the first Friday of the month.

Reserve a spot on Eventbrite.

Join ASEC on April 22nd in the Nazareth Student Center at Marywood University to enjoy a relaxed evening of stories from Africa!
Guests will gather in front of the Fireplace Lounge where featured Storytellers will share their inspiring personal accounts.

Come to learn about the work Catholic Sisters are doing in eleven countries and network with new community members.

Community support helps Catholic Sisters to continue to lead their communities.

Enjoy complimentary coffee and dessert. Open to the public – All are welcome! This community event is free to attend.