Johnson College To Host Carpentry Workshop

Johnson College is now accepting registrations for its Women at the Workbench: Carpentry Workshop, a hands-on, one-day experience designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of woodworking in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The workshop will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the college’s Scranton campus.

The cost is $65. Registration is available at johnson.edu/workshops. For more information, contact the college’s WAVE team at wave@johnson.edu or 570-702-8979.

Participants will learn essential carpentry skills, including how to measure, cut and assemble materials, while working on their own individual projects. The workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone looking to build their confidence with tools and hands-on work.

This workshop, through Johnson College WAVE’s (Workforce Advancement & Value-Added Education) department, offers more than just technical instruction. It’s an opportunity to step up to the workbench, gain practical experience, and walk away with something you built yourself, along with the confidence to keep building.

The workshop is open to participants 18 years and older. All are welcome.

Noteology Hosting Second Annual Maple Fest

Grouse Hill Maple Farm is bringing the sweet taste of the Finger Lakes to Scranton for its Second Annual Maple Fest, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12–4 PM at Noteology (537 Wyoming Ave, Scranton).

This family-friendly fall celebration is completely free and packed with maple-inspired fun for all ages. Guests will enjoy:

  • Maple syrup tastings — sample all four grades of pure New York maple syrup, each with its own flavor and color profile.
  • Sweet treats — maple cream and maple melts to taste and take home.
  • Seasonal sips — maple-infused cocktails for adults and fresh apple cider for kids.
  • Crafts & activities — maple-themed creativity for the little ones.
  • Maple candles & NEW maple wax melts from Noteology will be revealed.
  • Giveaways and more!

“Life’s too short for fake maple syrup,” said Danielle Fleming, owner of Grouse Hill Maple Farm and Noteology with her husband Mark Bonfiglio. “We love sharing our wood-fired maple syrup that we make on our farm in New York with the Scranton community and giving families a chance to taste, learn, and enjoy the 2025 harvest together.”

Admission is free, and all are welcome to join in the festivities.

Event Details:
📍 When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 12–4 PM
📍 Where: Noteology | 537 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA

Marywood University To Host Trumpet Masterclass

Renowned Musician Dr. Langston J. Fitzgerald III Will Be Featured

Marywood University’s Trumpet Studio will host a guest artist and masterclass on Saturday, October 11, 1 PM, with Dr. Langston J. Fitzgerald, III.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will take place in the Marian Chapel at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life on Marywood’s campus.

Dr. Fitzgerald, professor emeritus of trumpet at Penn State University, is a renowned musician, who played trumpet for more than three decades with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Fitzgerald also was a trumpet faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory of Music for 15 years.

To learn more about Marywood’s Music, Theatre, and Dance programs, visit: marywood.edu/mtd.

Maternal & Family Health Services To Host Annual Luncheon

Maternal & Family Health Services (MFHS) is pleased to announce that its 2025 Annual Community Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Banks Waterfront, located at 304 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston, Pennsylvania.

This signature event brings together community leaders, health care providers, partners, and supporters in Northeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate shared achievements, highlight the work of MFHS, recognize outstanding contributions and raise vital support for ongoing programs.

At this year’s luncheon, MFHS will present:

  • The 2025 Outstanding Public Service Award to the Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus, in recognition of exemplary advocacy and impact in women’s health across the Commonwealth.
  • The 2025 Outstanding Community Partner Award to the Indigo Spoon Foundation, acknowledging their dedication and collaboration in improving community well-being.

“We are excited to gather with friends, supporters, and partners who share our vision for equitable, accessible health care for women and families,” said MFHS President and CEO Dr. Maria Montoro Edwards. “This luncheon is more than a fundraiser — it’s a chance to reflect on our progress, salute those who drive change, and launch into the year ahead with renewed energy.”

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Greater Scranton YMCA To Host Jack & Jill Bingo

The Greater Scranton YMCA is excited to announce its Inaugural Jack & Jill Bingo, offering community members a fun and festive way to celebrate the season while supporting the Y’s financial assistance program. The event will take place on Sunday, October 26th at 12:00 p.m. at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore.

Jack & Jill Bingo will feature 15 games and three special games, as well as a food truck, 50/50, and raffles. Prizes are valued between $100 and $350. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in a Halloween costume, as a prize will be awarded to the best. The event costs $30 per person.

Proceeds will support the Greater Scranton YMCA’s financial assistance program, which provides the resources needed to allow all members of our community to benefit from all the Y has to offer.

“We’re so excited to bring the community together for our Fall Bingo Event,” said Tressa Capoccia, Senior Education Director, Greater Scranton YMCA. “We’re looking forward to a fantastic afternoon filled with prizes, laughter, and community spirit all while raising funds to support community members in need.”

For more information about Jack & Jill Bingo, as well as to register, contact Tressa at tcapoccia@gsymca.org or visit the Greater Scranton YMCA online at https://www.greaterscrantonymca.org/.

Penn State Scranton Announces Community Fall Fest

Penn State Scranton is inviting the local community to celebrate the autumn season at its first-ever Community Fall Festival, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the campus’ soccer fields.

The festival is free and open to the public and will offer a variety of fun, family-friendly activities for kids and adults of all ages.

Organized by the campus’ Student Services Office, the festival promises an evening of seasonal fun for families, students and residents of the Greater Scranton area. Attendees can enjoy a wide variety of activities designed to capture the spirit of fall, including a pumpkin patch, free apple cider and donuts, live music and interactive games for all ages.

Fall fun for all!

Among the featured attractions are pumpkin bowling, oversized tic-tac-toe and checkers tables, a knock-down-the-bottles game and a tactile play table.

Additional yard games and stations will be set up throughout the event space, including a photo station, fire pit lounge area, petting zoo, candy corn guessing jar and more!

Local historian Julie Esty will present “True Scranton Story” sessions and lead storytelling of the historic Dunmore Cemetery. In addition, children attending the festival can look forward to engaging in Halloween-themed tales told by Penn State Student Engagement and Outreach Libarian Molly Abdalla.

Guests can also participate in a guided Fall Foliage Walk around campus and also visit a petting zoo, courtesy of Buttinhead Farms.

Food will be available for purchase from a variety of local food trucks.

For those with a sweet tooth, complimentary treats will include apple cider, donuts and a S’mores station.

Penn State Scranton encourages individuals of all abilities to attend and participate. Anyone requiring accommodations or with questions about accessibility is asked to contact Matthew Nied, director of student services and engagement, at mdn11@psu.edu prior to the event.

For additional information or inquiries, contact the Student Services Office at Penn State Scranton.

Grey Towers Hosting Laurel Hill Burial Ground Walk

Get to know Milford’s historic past as Grey Towers Heritage Association welcomes the public to join its annual walking tour of the Laurel Hill Burial Ground at Grey Towers on Saturday, October 4 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to walk the historic burial ground and stop at 12 designated gravesites at which actors portraying the interred will provide first-person narrative life stories of residents buried from the 1830s to the 1920s. Visitors will also be greeted by Mourning Mary and her friends as they talk about Victorian funeral customs and superstitions. Guests will also enjoy light refreshments, including typical funeral biscuits wrapped in parchment paper.

“It’s an intriguing and fun way to bring history to life,” explains Don Allen, Grey Towers Heritage Association Board member and director of the event. “Our guests learn about early settlers of Milford and the surrounding area in a very personal and dynamic way.”

Actors from American Readers Theater, caped and dressed in black, assume the roles of the interred and tell Milford’s founding families’ stories of everyday life in the 1700s and 1800s: their joys, losses and tragedies.

Also revealed are the funereal sources of famous expressions such as “Saved by the bell.”

“It’s a great way to usher in Halloween and All Souls Day, enjoy the fall foliage and gardens on the 102 acres of the Grey Towers National Historical Site. Guests may also visit the famed Gifford Pinchot ancestral home for a nominal fee,” adds Will Voelkel of GTHA.

Admission to the event is $20 for members, $25 for non-members, and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased in advance online or at the door. This event is not advised for children under 13. The walk is on uneven ground, so please wear comfortable shoes.

For more information and tickets, visit greytowers.org/events