Johnson College to Host Financial Aid Information Sessions Johnson College will host two Financial Aid Information Sessions to assist current and prospective students in understanding and applying for financial aid, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), FSA ID setup, alternative loans, and scholarship opportunities. Attendees will have the opportunity to access on-site computers to begin or complete their financial aid applications with guidance from Johnson College staff. The first session will take place on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the college’s Hazleton location, inside the CAN DO Training Center, 370 Maplewood Drive, Hazle Township. The second session is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Ideal Saldi Hall on the Scranton campus located at 3427 North Main Ave. Participants are strongly encouraged to create their FSA ID in advance of the event, as processing can take three to five business days. For more information, visit johnson.edu or contact the Financial Aid team at 570-702-8855 orfinancialaid@johnson.edu.
Scranton Girls Rock Showcase Open to the Public Join us as young musicians ages 6–16 take the stage for the first time to perform original songs they’ve written during camp week! This is a celebration of creativity, courage, and community. Date: Friday, July 19 Time: Doors at 1:45 PM | Show starts at 2:00 PM Location: The Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center 222 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA Tickets: Suggested donation $10–$15 (kids free) Entry: Donation-based / Sliding scale — all are welcome Featuring: 20+ campers performing in bands, duos, and solo acts This is the very first showcase of Scranton Girls Rock Camp, and we’d love to invite local leaders, families, creatives, and educators to come experience the joy and talent of Scranton’s next generation of musicians.
Everhart Museum and Lace Village Hold Farm to Table Event Join us as we celebrate the local harvest with the return of Farm to Table, taking place at the beautiful Lace Village! Support the Everhart’s mission while enjoying great food, drinks, and music.6 to 7 p.m. Happy Hour: Open bar, hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Dishonest Fiddlers in the Lace Courtyard7 to 8 p.m. Dinner: Four course dinner of locally-sourced foods and open bar in the Lace Banquet Hall8 to 10 p.m. Post-Dinner: More music, silent auction, and fun activities in the Lace Courtyard6:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Open Bar8:00 to 10:00 p.m.: Cash Bar Tickets:Members $125Non-members $135 Register Now Sponsorships
Lackawanna County Upcoming 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Basketball Tournament Open to All Teams The Lackawanna County 3-on-3 basketball tournament will return to the streets of downtown Scranton July 25-26 Lackawanna County is hosting its annual 3v3 basketball tournament, with registration now open! The event is open to both youth and adult divisions and welcomes players of all skill levels. Skill Levels: Teams may register under Elite, Competitive, or Developmental categories, depending on their experience and goals. Entry Fee: $125 per teamGame Format: Each team is guaranteed a minimum of three games. The tournament offers an opportunity for athletes to gain experience, develop their skills, and engage in friendly competition. More details regarding scheduling, location, and registration can be provided upon request. Register Now
Northeast Title & Tag to Host Peeling Plate Rally Northeast Title & Tag is teaming up with State Senator Rosemary M. Brown to bring the Peeling Plate Rally to our Honesdale office. If your license plate is peeling, faded, or difficult to read—this event is for you!✅ Have your plate inspected by an on-site Messenger Agent✅ Complete all necessary forms with our help✅ Receive a brand-new replacement plate on the spot💸 Absolutely free—no fees at all! 📅 Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM📍 Location: 1199 Texas Palmyra Hwy, Suite J, Honesdale, PA 18431 What to bring: Your valid registration card Your driver’s license or photo ID All owners must be present if more than one name is on the title Company vehicles require an authorization letter and ID We’ll handle the paperwork and get you back on the road with a brand-new, easy-to-read plate—without the hassle of mailing forms to PennDOT. 📧 Contact us at help@netitle.org or (570) 895-1000
Johnson College Seeking Vehicle Participants for “Truck & Cruiser Palooza” Johnson College is inviting local individuals, businesses, emergency services, and organizations to participate in its upcoming Truck & Cruiser Palooza, a family-friendly, hands-on vehicle experience and fundraiser taking place Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the Johnson College Scranton campus, located at 3427 North Main Ave. Truck & Cruiser Palooza is an interactive, family-friendly event where kids can climb aboard and explore a wide range of vehicles while meeting the professionals who operate them. Plus, there will be classic cars and other vehicles showcased during the event. Suggested donation for attendees is $5 to $10 per family, with all proceeds benefiting Johnson College’s SkillsUSA Club. The college is seeking a wide variety of vehicles to display and engage with children and families. Interested participants are encouraged to bring vehicles in the following categories: Construction vehicles: Dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, cranes, cement mixers, and other heavy machinery Emergency services vehicles: Fire trucks (including pump and ladder trucks), ambulances, police cruisers Utility and service vehicles: Garbage trucks, recycling trucks, snow plows, road paving equipment, bucket trucks, oil tankers, tow trucks Transportation vehicles: Semi-trucks, big rigs, moving vans, charter buses, school buses Military vehicles: Army transport trucks, armored vehicles Specialty vehicles: Monster trucks, tractors, and other unique or custom rides To register a vehicle or for more information, contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.
Greater Scranton YMCA to Host Hawaiian Hula Hustle 5K Run Race proceeds will benefit the Y’s Financial Assistance Program The Greater Scranton YMCA will host a Hawaiian Hula Hustle 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Event proceeds will support the Y’s Annual Support Campaign, which provides scholarship funding to individuals and families in need, allowing them to benefit from all the Y has to offer. Registration is open. The cost for participants over the age of 12 is $25. Participants 12- years-old and younger are free. Race day registration is available for $35.00. Day of race check-in and packet pick-up will open at 8:00 a.m. Following the race, the Y is inviting participants to stay for a post-race Luau, including live music, refreshments, and a medal ceremony. “The Greater Scranton YMCA is proud to award financial assistance to individuals and families in need, allowing them to benefit from all our Y has to offer” said Rich Surridge, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “It’s because of the generosity of our donors and the support of our community that we are able to make such an impact. The Hawaiian Hula Hustle 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk will serve as a celebration of community—bringing us together for a day of fun and support for those in need.” For more information and to register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Dunmore/TheGreaterScrantonYMCAHawaiianHulaHustle. For questions about the Hawaiian Hula Hustle 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, contact Brandon Whipple, Senior Program Director, at bwhipple@gsymca.org.
Nomad Yoga to Hold ‘Vino and Vinyasa’ Enjoy a 60 minute Slow Yoga Flow in the gardens of Wood Winery, followed by a drink of your choice! Date: Thurs, July 24 Time: 6:00pm Location: Wood Winery, Madison Twp PA Cost: $20 Registration: Reservations are required. Call/text Rebecca to sign up 570.591.1637
U.S. Small Business Administration to Hold Roundtable Discussing Consumer Product Safety Regulations On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Office of Advocacy will hold a Small Business Roundtable seeking feedback on Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulations that should be repealed or reformed. The roundtable will take place from 2:00pm to 3:30pm ET via Microsoft Teams. View the roundtable agenda and register here. Summary of the CPSC’s Request for Information The CPSC’s mission is to protect consumers from risks of injury or death associated with consumer products. It does this by developing safety standards, issuing recalls, and enforcing regulations for a vast range of consumer products. Regulations and other practices that do not reasonably advance the CPSC’s mission, but instead create unnecessary burdens and costs, restrict consumer choice, or reduce competition, entrepreneurship, and innovation, should generally be eliminated or modified. On June 12, 2025, the CPSC published a Request for Information (RFI) seeking comments and information on opportunities for the CPSC to reduce burdens and costs of its existing rules, regulations, or practices, without impacting safety. Advocacy is asking members of the public, including consumers, manufacturers, retailers, potential market entrants, and others, to comment on ways the CPSC can reduce burdens and costs of existing rules, regulations, guidance, interpretations, or practices without increasing the risk of death or injury to consumers. Some examples of such burdens include, but are not limited to: Product testing and certification requirements Labeling or tracking label requirements Record keeping mandates Packaging or warning label placement rules Overlapping or duplicative compliance with other federal agencies Delays or lack of clarity in approval, exemption, or waiver processes Establishing new expecations or enforcement actions without going through the appropriate rule making process To help identify burdens, here are some questions to consider: Do you make or sell physical products that people typically use in their everyday life such as things for the home, kids, personal use, or hobbies? Have you had to stop making or selling a product, or changed how you made it, because someone said it may be unsafe? Have you made changes to your prodyct packaging, design, or labeling because of a government requirement? Have you been told you need to add warning labels, hang tags, or special packaging to your products, even if customers were not asking for them? Does meeting safety rules add a lot of costs and/or time to making or selling your products? Do safety requirements make it harder for you to grow or launch new products? Have you ever delayed or canceled a product because of testing requirements or paperwork issues? Have you had to hire someone to handle safety rules or paperwork? Have you ever been confused by a government safety requirement or felt unsure about what is required? Are there safety requirements that feel unnecessary or outdated for the kinds of products you make or sell? Has a product you make or sell been rejected, even though you have not received a complaint about the product? Are there other challenges or barriers affecting your business that aren’t listed above? Advocacy is holding this roundtable to give small entities an opportunity to explain how they are impacted by current CPSC regulations and to recommend solutions. Small business owners who answered “yes” to one or more of the above questions are strongly encouraged to participate in the roundtable and share your experiences. Should you have questions, or if you’re unable to attend but would like to email your feedback, please contact Assistant Chief Counsel Shanerika Flemings at shanerika.flemings@sba.gov.
