The Wright Center, June ‘Walk With a Doc’ Events In Jermyn and Scranton The Wright Center for Community Health invites the community to take a step toward improving their health by joining monthly Walk with a Doc events. This physician-led initiative brings health care providers and community members together for an invigorating walk with doctors and other health care professionals. Participants will have the opportunity to exercise, engage with health care professionals, and connect with new people. The June Walk with a Doc event in Jermyn will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 9 a.m. at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Walkers should gather at the Delaware Street Trailhead entrance. The monthly community Walk with a Doc event in Scranton is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 9 a.m. at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Walkers should gather at the Olive Street entrance. The walks are free and open to the community, accommodating people of all ages and fitness levels. No pre-registration is necessary. Walk with a Doc is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring communities through movement and conversation. According to the American Heart Association, walking for just 30 minutes a day can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, help maintain a healthy body weight, reduce the risk of obesity, enhance mental well-being, and lower the risk of osteoporosis. For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s Walk with a Doc program, contact Melissa Germano-Ryczak at germanom@TheWrightCenter.org.
The Wright Center to Host Tinnitus Support Group The Tinnitus Support Group of Northeast Pennsylvania will meet on Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m. at The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn. Virtual meeting options are available for those unable to attend in person. There is no fee to attend. New members are welcome. The support group welcomes individuals living with tinnitus, their loved ones, and anyone interested in understanding this complex audiological and neurological condition. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, share their experiences, and explore coping strategies in a compassionate and supportive environment. Tinnitus, often described as ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in the ears or head, affects over 50 million adults across the U.S., with many experiencing its effects daily. For some, it can be a temporary nuisance, while for others, it becomes a chronic, life-altering condition. For more information or to obtain the virtual meeting link, contact Nicole Flynn, director of the geriatrics service line at The Wright Center for Community Health, at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org or 570-230-0019.
PA Treasury Rep Steve Shope to Visit DACC The Danville Area Community Center (DACC) will host Steve Shope, a representative from Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s Office on Wednesday, May 28, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. to assist local residents in searching for unclaimed property in the state’s archives. The event is free and open to the public, with no reservations or documents required. He will give a brief overview of consumer programs before helping attendees check for unclaimed property in their name. Unclaimed property can include forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance payouts, and more. Statewide, more than $4.5 billion in unclaimed property is waiting to be returned — including over $15 million owed to Lycoming County residents alone. The average claim is worth $1,600, and about one in ten Pennsylvanians is owed money. For more information, contact DACC Director of Community Engagement Mark Giesen 570-275-3001.
Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, MOM-n-PA Dental Missions to Give Free Services at Community Event WHO: MOM-n-PA Dental Missions (www.mom-n-pa.com) WHAT: Press conference featuring local dental chairs, Dr. Christopher Kotchick and Dr. Richard Grossman, state & local politicians, and key representatives demonstrating the power of this FREE community event. MOM-n-PA provides FREE dental care for the relief of pain to thousands of the neediest, many of whom are from working families who do not have access or cannot afford dental insurance. WHERE: Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA WHEN: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10 am. Set-up will be on Thursday, June 5 starting at 8:00 a.m. TV and still photographers often find significant opportunities, as the empty arena will be turned into a 120 dental chair clinic in a few short hours. MOM-n-PA believes that everyone deserves an opportunity to receive dental care regardless of income or current economic situation. For that reason, MOM-n-PA provides annual, free, dental clinics throughout Pennsylvania. With 120 mobile dental units over a two-day span, patients are accepted without qualifications, on a first come, first served basis. MOM-n-PA has approximately 1000 volunteers including more than 200 dentists, 100 dental hygienists, and 200 dental assistants, 150 dental students, 30 nurses and 300 lay volunteers. Since 2013, clinics have been in Philadelphia, Allentown, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Erie, Reading, and Wilkes- Barre/Scranton. This year’s event will take place at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre Township, with local dentists and Co-Chairs Dr. Christopher Kotchick and Dr. Richard Grossman, spearheading the effort. Over the course of the two day span, MOM-n-PA is expected to treat up to 2000 patients, providing approximately $1,000,000 worth of services, including medical screenings, dental exams with X-Rays when necessary, cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canals and a limited number of partial dentures, without accepting any fees. “Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has been selected as a site because of the needs within the community and its surrounding areas,” stated Dr. Gary Davis of Shippensburg, MOM-n-PA Chairman. “We are a 100% volunteer organization and can use all the volunteer assistance and support we can get from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton community to provide these services to those families and individuals who do not have access to any dental care.” According to the US Census Bureau, estimated statistics for a sample household over a 5 year period demonstrate that 35.9% of residents had income below the poverty level, as compared to 17.7% in the entire state. Additionally, 11.5% of residents had income below 50% of the poverty level, as compared to 6.1% in the entire state and 45.3% of children live below the poverty level, as compared to 19.0% in the entire state. Unfortunately, families and individuals representing these characteristics often do not have access to any dental care. MOM-n-PA is designed to address this undeserved population by providing those services and seeking to establish a location where the patients will be able to receive future dental services. For more information about the event visit www.mom-n-pa.com.
Catherine McAuley Center to Host Menstrual Health Awareness Day PEP Rally The Catherine McAuley Center invites members of the Scranton community to a PEP Rally on Wednesday, May 28th to celebrate Menstrual Health Awareness Day (MHA Day). The “PEP” stands for Period Education Project and this rally will include not only celebrating the work that has been accomplished around period poverty but acknowledging what work lies ahead. The PEP Rally includes a product giveaway, snacks and refreshments, educational material, a judgment free zone for the opportunity to ask questions, and friendship bracelet making. The bracelet, 23 white beads and 5 red, not only represents the menstrual cycle but so much more. Beginning in 2013, Menstrual Health Awareness Day highlights the lack of education, ongoing taboos, and stigma that cause poor menstrual hygiene including a lack of access to products. MHA Day has two key aims. First, it breaks the taboo around menstrual health and hygiene. It raises awareness and shifts negative social norms. Second, it urges leaders to prioritize and act at global, national and local levels. The Catherine McAuley Center invites the community to its administration building to learn more about this movement and the Center’s Period Project. Event Details: Catherine McAuley Center PEP Rally for Menstrual Health Awareness Day When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where: Catherine McAuley Center 430 Pittston Avenue Scranton, PA 18505 The Catherine McAuley Center has provided programs and services to those experiencing homelessness in Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties since 1984. Beyond a shelter of a roof and walls, the Center’s mission is to help the community break the cycle of poverty and address the trauma of homelessness. To learn how you can make a difference, please contact the Catherine McAuley Center at 570-342-1342. Press is welcome to attend.
The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Partner with AllOne to Host 5k Run With the Bears & Cub Walk The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children In Partnership with AllOne Charities is excited to host Run with the Bears & Cub Walk. Proceeds from this 5k race will directly support the academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs offered to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students at The Scranton School. What: 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk When: Saturday, May 31, 2025 @ 9:00 AM Where: The Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children, 537 Venard Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Packet Pick-Up and Day of Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 AM at the Pavilion at the school. The first 125 participants to register will be receive a race t-shirt. Overall winners will receive a cash prize, and top finishers in each age group will take home awards. To take part in the 5k run or 1 Mile Fun Run, sign up here Sponsorship Link: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=NzNeu4
NEPA Area Health Education Center Virtual Lunch and Learn Series NE PA AHEC is promoting two Virtual Lunch and Learn Series for healthcare professionals in the areas of youth and adolescent behavioral health and perinatal patients. Sessions with take place via Zoom from 12-1 pm monthly on Wednesdays. Please visit our website for more details and registration. https://nepa-ahec.org/post.php?pid=112
Lackawanna Historical Society, “For the Least of Them” Play Steps back in Time in County Courthouse Join the Lackawanna Historical Society to step back in time to 1902 in the Lackawanna County Courthouse for a special performance of the play “For the Least of Them” in Courtroom Three on Sunday, June 1 at 2pm. Written by KK Gordon, the play offers a glimpse into the private thoughts and prayers of Fr. John Curran during the Anthracite Strike of 1902. Fr. Curran played an important role in the strike, supporting the striking miners, counseling UMA president John Mitchell and acting as a trusted confidant of President Theodore Roosevelt, whose decision to set up a neutral commission to intervene in a labor dispute marked a major change in how the US government dealt with labor. Dramatically set in the courtroom where Curran testified before the Anthracite Strike Commission, this one-man show emphasizes Curran’s role in the strike and his dedication to “the least of them.” KK Gordon, a proud Scrantonian, poet, author and actor became intrigued by Fr. Curran’s story when he saw Gary Anderson’s critically acclaimed one-man play ‘Clarence Darrow’s Search for Justice’ at the Lackawanna County Courthouse in Scranton in 2010. Fr. Curran will be portrayed by Plains native Scott Rave under the direction of Art Walsh. This production is made possible by funding support from the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority and the Anthracite Cultural Board. Seating is limited and tickets are $10. Advance tickets can be purchased online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/lackawanna-historical-society/for-the-least-of-them. For more information about the program or to make reservations, contact the Lackawanna Historical Society at 570-344-3841 or email lackawannahistory@gmail.com. Photo L-R: Kelly Ann Walsh, Walter Mitchell, Scott Rave, and Bobby Musto
Mohegan Pennsylvania, Super Trans Am Performance Inside the Keystone Ballroom WILKES-BARRE, PA (May 22, 2025) – Tonight’s performance by Super Trans Am: The Super 70’s Concert Experience originally scheduled outside as part of the popular Party of the Patio concert series at Mohegan PA has been moved inside to the Keystone Grand Ballroom due to the combination of rain and colder temperatures in the forecast. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the concert will kick-off at 7:30pm. “We’re so thrilled to welcome Super Trans Am tonight for what is a much-anticipated performance at Mohegan Pennsylvania,” -said Anthony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan PA. “This is a unique situation where due to an unseasonable cold snap combined with rain, we will move this concert from our Outdoor Concert Venue to the Keystone Grand Ballroom. Capacity will be limited and entry will be first-come, first-served for this free, 21+ concert!” The Keystone Grand Ballroom will have a bar for concert goers and nearby dining options include Slice’d, Molly O’Sheas, The Hive Taphouse, Tony Luke’s and more. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, Super Trans Am: The Super 70’s Concert Experience revisits classic singalongs from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic”, audiences will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again. See the experience live inside the Keystone Ballroom at Mohegan PA for a 7:30pm show on Thursday, May 22nd. For more information on Party on the Patio at Mohegan Pennsylvania, visit: moheganpa.com/potp
Johnson College to Host Behind-the-Scenes Look at CDL Driver Training Program Johnson College invites businesses and the community to attend “A Closer Look at Class A CDL Driver Training,” a special event showcasing its fast-track professional driver training program. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center in Hazle Township. Attendance is free, but registration is required. Visit johnson.edu/closerlookcdl to sign up. The deadline to register is June 6, 2025. In partnership with Road Runner CDL Academy, Johnson College is advancing workforce development through its WAVE (Workforce Advancement & Value-Added Education) initiative. The event offers attendees an exclusive opportunity to experience how the program equips students to become licensed drivers in just four weeks. Highlights of the event include: Live training demonstrations – Observe classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel practice. Meet-and-greet with experts – Speak with instructors and WAVE program staff. Facility tour – Explore the hands-on training environment and the equipment students use. The Class A CDL Driver Training Program is fully compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards and designed to swiftly and safely prepare individuals for in-demand careers in transportation.
