Urban Co-Works to Host UPTHINKING Workshop Urban Co-Works to Host UPTHINKING WORKSHOP for Non-Profit Leaders in Scranton, PA WHEN: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 8:30am – 11:00am WHERE: Urban Co-Works 116 North Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor Scranton, PA 18503 WHO: Jeff Goronkin – CEO & Founder, Urban Co-Works Mark Burke – CEO, MYNDDSET Urban Co-Works is excited to announce UPTHINKING Workshop for Non-Profit Leaders, hosted by MYNDDSET, on July 24, 2024, at 8:30-11:00am at Urban Co-Works. This professional development workshop aims to teach non-profit leaders how to become a faster, more accurate thinker poised to lead their organization through our complex world. “We understand that finding time for personal development can be challenging,” said Mark Burke, CEO of MYNDDSET. “This workshop is designed to equip professionals with a practical understanding of human thinking and the tools to apply systems-level thinking in daily work. It’s a transformative opportunity that can bring new hope and perspective to their work.” Attendees of the workshop will be taught to explore the thinking skills to address the most significant challenges when it comes to the non-profit arena. This includes creating, communicating, and shepherding a focused and inspiring “why” or vision to guide the work, building and maintaining engagement among the staff, board members, community members, and those you serve, as well as developing robust and viable strategies to accomplish the big ideas. Started in 2009, MYNDDSET has pioneered the creation of learning experiences across industries. The organization is rooted in best practices of instructional design and learning, providing solutions that range from course design, training literature and learning design to its clients. As the founder and CEO of MYNDDSET, Mark Burke has dedicated himself to helping organizations through transformational educational experiences. Anyone looking for more information or who wishes to attend can visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-co-works-scranton-upthinking-workshop-for-non-profit-leaders-tickets-939517481077?aff=oddtdtcreator to register. For all media inquiries or to attend the event, please contact Susan Bardack at susan@buzzmediasolutions.com.
New Name. Same Mission. Paint the Planet Pink! Paint Pittston Pink® has rebranded to Paint the Planet Pink® – catchy new name, fun new logo, same important mission: “bringing the community together to support a cure for ALL cancers through research and clinical trials.” We’re still PPP, an all-volunteer 501c3 organization. I wanted to reach out today to provide our 2024 Sponsorship Packet along with our 2024 Event List. Online registrations are now open for our Annual Paint the Green Pink Golf Tournament, Purse Bingo, Community Awards Night, Paint PAZZO Pink, and of course, our 5K Race that will be held in Downtown Scranton for the first time! We are excited to announce our PINK Bartenders who will be serving cocktails at The Red Mill in Pittston on Friday, October 4: Tia Callahan, Mike Capone, Trish Curley, Linelle DeNaples, Joe Dessoye, Posie Granet, Adrian Harnen, Erin Pikul, Darren Snyder, and Joe Spencer. Our Gentlemen’s Dash® Team will be announced soon so, please follow Paint the Planet Pink on Facebook and Instagram. Kindly review the attached information. Paint the Planet Pink looks forward to making history as we grow our donation total from $900,000 to $1,000,000 in 2024! We can’t do it without your continued support and generosity. As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I appreciate each one of you more than you’ll ever know. Have a happy, healthy, and FUN summer. I look forward to painting everything pink with you over the next few months!
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple will present Studio Two: The Early Beatles Tribute on October 11 at 7:30 PM in Shopland Hall. Voted as ‘New England’s Best Beatles Tribute Band’ by “The Boston Globe,” Beatles tribute band, Studio Two will return by popular demand with their iconic show in celebration of The Beatles coming to America. Studio Two, now entering its 11th year, is a headlining Beatles band featuring Berklee College of Music Alum who focus on the most exciting, energetic period of The Beatles: the early years (1962 – 1966). Choosing from a catalog of number one hit songs from their club and touring performances, Studio Two captures all of the excitement and danceable 50s and 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll songs The Beatles helped popularize. Completing this stellar show are period attire as well as equipment, transporting audiences back in time. The show will take place in Shopland Hall, located on the building’s fourth floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $33.25 in advance, and will increase to $43.25 on the day of the show. All ticket prices include fees. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning July 19 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. The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2024-2025 Season is sponsored by Fidelity Bank and LT Verrastro and supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture, and Commissioners Matt McGloin, Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak. A special thank you to its media partners: Allied Services, Audacy, Lamar Advertising and MAC Signs.
Misericordia University to Host Open House Misericordia University invites you and your family to experience our campus, meet our students, visit with professors, learn more about athletics, and speak with admissions representatives. If you are looking for a college that delivers a powerful education and a personal experience, then look no further than Misericordia University. Learn more at https://www.misericordia.edu/admissions/admissions/open-house
Scranton Area Community Foundation to Benefit from Shine Like Susan 5K The Scranton Area Community Foundation will receive donations from a group of Abington Heights High School students from the Class of 2025 and members of the school’s cross country and track and field teams have gathered to organize the upcoming 3rd annual Shine Like Susan 5K, a race in memory of Susan Burke, who lost her battle with colon cancer in 2022. The race will raise money to benefit the Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer, a fund established in 2022 at the Scranton Area Community Foundation by the family of Susan Burke to provide support to individuals with a colon cancer diagnosis who are experiencing financial hardship. The Shine Like Susan 5K will occur at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Abington Heights Middle School. All proceeds will benefit the Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer at the Scranton Area Community Foundation. The event will include a free kids’ fun run (ages 8 and under), raffle baskets, music, course guides, and more. Interested parties can register online at www.runsignup.com/shinelikesusan. The Shine Like Susan 5K registration fee is $25 online and $30 on race day. Since its beginning in 2022, the Shine Like Susan 5K event has raised over $50,000 to support the Susan Burke Foundation for Colon Cancer.
Lackawanna College Graduation to Feature Speech by Scranton Police Detective The Lackawanna College Police Academy is proud to announce the graduation of its full-time Class 262. This distinguished class comprises 26 dedicated cadets who are set to embark on their careers in law enforcement. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Lackawanna College’s Peoples Security Bank Theater, Angeli Hall, 501 Vine St., Scranton, PA. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Kevin Mahoney, Director of Police Academy Operations, will welcome attendees and present certifications to the cadets. We are honored to have Scranton Police Detective Kyle Gilmartin as our guest speaker. Detective Gilmartin will share his insights and experiences to inspire the new graduates. Space is limited, and media representatives are requested to RSVP prior to attending the event. Please contact Eric Eiden, Media Relations Coordinator, at eidene@lackawanna.edu or (570) 961-7807.
Mark Your Calendars! The 19th Annual Jazz Festival Starts August 2nd All of Downtown Scranton will serve as center stage for an award-winning music festival as the 19th Annual Scranton Jazz Festival returns to the Electric City, Friday through Sunday, August 2 through 4. The festival is made possible through partnerships with Blu Elefante Events, PA Jazz Alliance Inc., Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau, First Friday Scranton, Lackawanna County, the City of Scranton, and Scranton Tomorrow, and with the generous support of sponsors and media partners. Featuring national, regional and local musicians, fans will enjoy the extensive variety and unique experience they have grown to expect, and love, along with a new Interactive Arts Market on Courthouse Square on Saturday. Through a partnership with Lackawanna Market, the marketplace will feature family-friendly entertainment and vendors. While enjoying the festivities, visitors to Downtown Scranton are encouraged to explore the many restaurants, pubs, cafés and retail shops in the Business District. Reminiscent of a New Orleans style festival, the Scranton Jazz Festival will feature two ticketed main stage performances and multiple free venues throughout Downtown Scranton. Main Stage artists include the award-winning swing group Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Saturday, and the Emmy nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band with Grammy Award winning saxophonist Joe Lovano on Sunday. The Scranton Jazz Festival has garnered international recognition and has been mentioned in U.S. News and World Report for the cultural diversity and integrity it has brought to northeastern Pennsylvania. In celebration of its commitment to the arts, admission is free to the Jazz Walk on Friday and Saturday, with Trolly service, and to the Jazz Marketplace on Saturday. For more information, visit www.scrantonjazzfestival.org and follow Scranton Jazz Festival on social media.
Johnson College Offers Youth Skid Steer Training to Lackawanna County Johnson College has partnered with Marshall Machinery in South Abington Township to offer a one-day, youth skid steer training course to Lackawanna County residents ages 16 to 18 years. The free course includes an operation and safety lecture followed by hands-on training and driving. Participants will complete OSHA standards CFR 1926.21(b)(2) and CFR 1926.20(b)(4). The one-day course will be offered on August 3, 2024, and August 10, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Marshall Machinery located at 942 Griffin Pond Road in South Abington Township. To register for the youth skid steer training, contact Tim Frank, Johnson College’s Associate Director of Community Engagement, at 570-702-8963 or tfrank@johnson.edu. This program is funded by a 2024 Lackawanna County Business Education Partnership grant.
