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

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.

Geisinger College of Health Sciences and the University of Scranton Schemel Forum will present “George Gershwin: Music and Healing,” a unique concert-lecture exploring the life, music and creative mind of the legendary composer.

 The event will take place Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. at Geisinger College of Health Sciences, 525 Pine St., Scranton. Richard Kogan, MD, professor of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and artistic director of the Weill Cornell Music and Medicine Program, headlines the evening.

Dr. Kogan is internationally recognized for combining live piano performance with insights from psychiatry to explore the creative lives of great composers. Blending music, medicine and history, the program explores how Gershwin transformed everyday sounds into timeless music and examines his creative process, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the relationship between creativity, the human mind and the healing power of music. 

Admission is $40. To register or learn more, contact the Schemel Forum at 570-941-4740 or schemelforum@scranton.edu.  

This presentation is part of the Schemel Forum’s Collaborative Programs series, which partners with regional organizations to bring engaging cultural and educational experiences to the community.

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education welcomed 62 new resident physicians into residency programs on National Match Day for aspiring doctors on March 20.

The National Resident Matching Program’s Match Day is held annually on the third Friday of March. Medical students nationwide and around the world simultaneously learn which U.S. residency program they will train in for the next three to seven years. It is one of the most important and competitive processes in the medical school experience.

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education eagerly anticipates Match Day each year, when it learns which medical school graduates will continue their training in its residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The Wright Center is among the nation’s largest U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Consortiums, training nearly 200 physicians annually.

The Wright Center matched resident physicians in the following regional programs: Internal Medicine Residency (43), Family Medicine – Scranton (6), and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency (7). Two resident physicians were also welcomed into the Internal Medicine-Geriatrics Integrated Residency and Fellowship Pathway, commonly known as the Combined Med-Geri Pathway, and four residents will join the Family Medicine – HealthSource of Ohio Residency Program, a collaboration between The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education and HealthSource of Ohio in Hillsboro.

The new resident physicians will begin their program on July 1. The incoming residents hail from 14 countries: Pakistan (17), the United States (17), India (7), Jordan (6), the United Arab Emirates (4), Egypt (3), and Canada (1), Georgia (1), Ireland (1), Kazakhstan (1), Lebanon (1), Nepal (1), Nigeria (1), and Turkey (1). 

The Wright Center received 11,019 applications and interviewed 574 candidates, or about 5.2% of the applicants. The National Resident Matching Program makes residency matches, using a mathematical algorithm to pair graduating medical students with open training positions at teaching health centers, educational consortia, hospitals, and other institutions across the U.S. The model considers the top choices of both students and residency programs.

“Match Day is always a highlight – a celebration of our learners’ hard work, resilience, and the bright futures ahead of them,” said Jumee Barooah, M.D., FACP, senior vice president of education and designated institutional official at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education. “This special day represents not only the next chapter for our new resident physicians, but also our ongoing commitment to our mission that strengthens community health by improving the health and welfare of our communities through responsive, whole-person health services for all and the sustainable renewal of an inspired, competent workforce that is privileged to serve.” 

The Wright Center is celebrating its 50^th 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 nearly 200 resident and fellow physicians – and trains more than 200 interprofessional health care learners each year.

The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education offers ACGME-accredited residency programs in four disciplines – internal medicine, family medicine, physical medicine & rehabilitation, and the combined med-geri pathway – as well as fellowships in cardiovascular disease, gastroenterology, and geriatrics.

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.  

For more information about The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019. 

 Johnson College Hazleton will hold its Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CAN DO Training Center located inside the Humboldt Industrial Park at 370 Maplewood Drive in Hazle Township. To register for the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/hazletonopenhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.

The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted, and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs. 

Jurassic Park in Concert takes the Stage at the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic will perform the score as the film plays. This is a part of the Thalenfeld Movie Series.

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! Tickets are available by calling the box office at (570) 270-4444, or at NEPAPHIL.org.

For one night only, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are rebranding to honor the regions culture and history. The rebrand is presented by LuzereneCounty.com.

April 11 at 6:05 pm. the Steamtown Grady Dancers will face the Cleveland Monsters at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre.

Ticket prices range from $23-$27. To purchase tickets, call or text Tyler Rothmann at (570) 208-5407 or email at trothmann@wbspenguins.com

Non-profit Valley In Motion is excited to announce Season Five of The Office 5K, taking place Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. in downtown Scranton. Presented by national shoe company Kizik, the popular road race celebrates Scranton’s connection to NBC’s hit show The Office while bringing together fans, runners, and families from across the country. 

Starting beneath the iconic Electric City sign, runners and walkers will travel through Scranton landmarks featured in the series, including The Office mural, Penn Paper, Cooper’s Seafood House, the Dwight Schrute mural, and more. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite Office character for themed fun and prizes. 

This year’s event will feature a special appearance by Bobby Ray Shafer, Jr., known to fans as “Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration.” The recurring character on The Office is married to Phyllis on the show and has become a fan favorite among the series’ devoted audience. 

Now in its fifth year, The Office 5K continues to gain national and international attention, with over 500 participants already pre-registered. Entry is just $30, and thanks to generous local and regional sponsors, the race offers numerous perks. All participants will receive a custom finisher medal, sponsored by Onvo, which operates travel plazas across Pennsylvania and New York. 

The event will also feature a one-mile loop for walkers, complete with Office-themed activities along the route. At Courthouse Square, where the race starts and finishes, families can enjoy kids’ games, food trucks, and spectator activities throughout the afternoon. 

Race proceeds support Valley In Motion, a local non-profit dedicated to strengthening community connections throughout the Lackawanna Valley. Donations collected during the event will help fund the construction of a new playground at Whittier Elementary School in South Scranton 

The fan-favorite costume contest returns with new categories this year, including: 

• Kelly’s Most Talked About 
• Best Season 5 Reference 
• Secret Secrets – honoring the best deep-cut or non-main cast character 

The celebration extends beyond race day. The Office 5K Weekend begins Thursday, April 30 with a series of themed events, including walking tours of Scranton, comedy shows, an Office trivia night, an Office marketplace, a pub crawl, and more. The nearby Everhart Museum is also hosting a special The Office exhibit featuring cast memorabilia and the show’s connection to Scranton. 

The race begins Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. at 523 Linden Street in Scranton. Pre-registered participants can pick up race packets at Cooper’s Seafood House (701 N. Washington Avenue) on Friday, May 1 from 4–7 p.m. Packets will also be available on race day. 

Media & Appearance Opportunities 

Event organizers are available for media interviews, podcast appearances, morning show segments, and promotional features in advance of race weekend. Media outlets interested in covering the event or booking an interview are encouraged to contact VIM President, Gus Fahey. 

General Public Call to Action 

Registration is now open, and participants are encouraged to sign up by April 19th to receive a free custom race T-shirt! The first 2,000 finishers will receive a custom Season 5 race medal! 

Register, Sponsor, learn more about race weekend events, or inquire about media appearances at: www.TheOffice5K.com 

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Media Contact: VIM President, Gus Fahey at 570-346-0600 or gus@valleyinmotion.org.