Aspen Meadows Pet Services Hosting Grand Opening Ceremony Aspen Meadows Pet Aquamation & Memorial Services is pleased to announce that they will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly constructed pet aquamation facility, onsite beginning at 3:00pm on January 30th, 2026. “Pets are paramount members of our families and our community. At Aspen Meadows, it is our honor to provide dignified aftercare services to support families and individuals as they say goodbye to their beloved companions,” said Lauren Calvey, CEO of Aspen Meadows. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Aspen Meadows Pet Aquamation & Memorial Services marks the beginning of a new era in death care for the Clarks Summit community members. In partnership with their sister companies, Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, and Scranton Area Cremation care, they now offer comprehensive aftercare options not only for people, but also for the animals who are deeply cherished members of families. Aspen Meadows was established as a complementary expansion of the long-standing Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services in Clarks Summit. With more than 125 years of dedicated service to the community, Jennings-Calvey has continually evolved to meet the needs of families, including the addition of an onsite crematory in 2020. Aspen Meadows builds upon this legacy by expanding dignified aftercare options and services to include animals. Aspen Meadows offers onsite aquamation, a gentle and environmentally conscious alternative to traditional cremation that uses water instead of flame. Aspen Meadows provides a variety of memorialization options, including goodbye sessions, memorial and viewing services, burial and interment assistance, postmortem refrigeration, transportation options, and more. Event Details Their family-friendly community event will take place during Clarks Summit’s 22nd annual Festival of Ice, celebrating this year’s theme, “The American Dream.” Guests can enjoy a live ice carving in front of their business, live music by Tony Vergnetti, and light refreshments throughout the event. Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026 Location: 111 Colburn Avenue, Clarks Summit PA 18411 Time: 3pm-6pm Live Ice Carving: 3-5pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 5:15 pm Contact Lauren Calvey, CEO of Aspen Meadows, at Lauren@jenningscalvey.com with any questions. Click here for more information.
Grey Towers Announces Winter Lunch & Learns Grey Towers Heritage Association will host four monthly lunch and learns this season on January 24 through April 18, all focusing on the Pichot legacy of conservation and America’s 250th birthday. The Pinchot Legacy in Pike County – Past, Present, and the Path to America 250 is the first in the series on January 24. Join the U.S. Forest Service and the Grey Towers Heritage Association for a special Lunch & Learn (free for members) celebrating the Pinchot family legacy and its profound influence on both Pike County and the nation. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this program highlights why the story of the Pinchot family and the conservation movement they helped build remains essential to understanding the American identity. “Our guests will experience a rich historical narrative through the lens of Grey Towers, the birthplace of American conservation,” explains Jared Simister of the U.S. Forest Service, which oversees Grey Towers National Historic Site. “We will also discuss the conservation legacy of Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, whose partnerships with President Theodore Roosevelt, and other notable figures, transformed how America manages public lands.” “Building on Pinchot’s national legacy, we’ll explore how the Pinchot family also shaped Milford’s civic culture, championing community, stewardship, and public service as core American values since the earliest days of our country,” adds Jeff McQuaid, President of the Grey Towers Heritage Association. The event will also feature a forward-looking conversation about how this legacy continues to guide today’s conservation efforts, youth education, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships ensuring a vibrant future as the nation prepares to commemorate America 250. Other scheduled Lunch & Learns are The Gardens of Grey Towers – The Past and Projecting Forward on February 21; Olmsted and Pinchot – A Partnership that Shaped America’s Landscapes on March 14; and The Music and Stories of Pennsylvania’s Past on April 18. The Lunch & Learns take place at Forest Hall, 214 Broad Street in Milford, PA with the exception of the April 18 event, whose location will be announced this winter. Tickets for the January 24th event are free for members, $15 for non-members, and $5 for students. Subsequent events are $15 for members, $20 for the general public, and $10 for students. Guests are welcome at 11:00 a.m. and programs start promptly at 11:30, with a light lunch offered after the presentation. Click here for more information. Please note the lecture space at Forest Hall is only accessible via a one-flight staircase; there is no elevator or ramp access available at this time.
Salt Barre Presenting Fundamentals Of Headstand Event Fundamentals of Headstand Ready to get upside down? In this hands-on workshop, Kendra guides participants through the essentials of headstand. Attendees are led through a warm-up flow, core-strengthening movements, and headstand drills they can practice independently. Learning the fundamentals of headstand helps build confidence and supports safe integration of inversions into a regular practice. Saturday, January 24, 2026 Click here for more information.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces A Tribute to ABBA The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple and Magic City Productions will present The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on February 3 at 7:00 PM. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, produced by 21st Century Artists, has shared the ultimate tribute show throughout North America for over 20 years. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA continues to be the top ABBA Tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see their fantastic performance while playing the band’s most iconic hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S.,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” “Dancing Queen,” and more. Audiences and the press all agree, “this is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get!” The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:00 PM. Tickets start at $58.05 (includes fees), and will be available for purchase beginning Friday, December 12 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Downtown on Ice: January 16-18 Weekend Click here to find more information. Click here to find Posture Interactive’s Downtown on Ice 2026 Promo.
Geisinger To Host Nutrition and Weight Management Presentation Click here for additional information.
Salt Barre To Host Lymphatic Flow & Reiki Renewal The Salt Barre invites participants to discover how the body’s lymphatic system supports detoxification and vitality. This workshop weaves together gentle lymphatic face therapy, education on circulation and immunity, and restorative Reiki. Participants will leave with practical techniques to reduce puffiness, support natural detoxification, and restore balance to both body and mind. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12pm Click here for more information.
Goodwill Industries of NEPA Presenting AI Learning Session Goodwill Industries of NEPA will present a virtual Lunch and Learn session: AI for Resumes and Cover Letters, on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12pm. Topics will include:What AI can do well, common pitfalls, limitations, and best practicesA Microsoft Copilot demoA comparison of an AI generated resume and cover letter to one generated by humans to ones generated by a combination of humans and AI The free session is open to the public and will be presented through Zoom. Register online and contact Kristen Christopher at 570-290-0140 with questions Click here for more information.
