The Wright Center To Host Tinnitus Support Group Meeting In June Tinnitus Support Group of Northeast Pennsylvania will host its next meeting on Friday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. at The Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley. Virtual meeting options will also be available for those unable to attend in person. The support group welcomes individuals living with tinnitus, their loved ones, and anyone interested in learning more about the audiological and neurological condition. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with others, share experiences, and discuss coping strategies in a supportive and compassionate environment. There is no fee to attend, and new members are welcome. Tinnitus, commonly described as ringing, buzzing, or whooshing in the ears or head, affects more than 50 million adults in the United States. While some individuals experience temporary symptoms, others face chronic and life-altering effects. The program is supported in part through the Support Group Grant Program of the American Tinnitus Association. For additional information or to obtain the virtual meeting link, contact Joe Kelly at kellyj@TheWrightCenter.org or by phone at 570-230-0019.
Scranton Area Community Foundation To Host PA Navigate Informational Session Scranton Area Community Foundation, through its Center for Community Leadership and Nonprofit Excellence, will host an informational session titled “PA Navigate: What You Need to Know—and Why It Matters Now” on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Foundation’s auditorium. The session will introduce PA Navigate, a statewide initiative supported by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that is helping identify community needs, service gaps, and unmet demand across the state. Information gathered through the platform is being used to help inform future funding priorities, resource allocation, and statewide planning efforts. Designed for nonprofit leaders, healthcare organizations, educators, government agencies, community partners, funders, policymakers, and frontline providers, the session will provide an overview of how PA Navigate contributes to broader community support and planning initiatives throughout Pennsylvania. “As a community foundation, part of our responsibility is ensuring that Northeastern Pennsylvania is represented in important statewide conversations,” said Laura Ducceschi. “This session is an opportunity for organizations to better understand PA Navigate, how it is being used at the state level, and what it may mean for our region.” Attendees will learn how PA Navigate complements other tools currently being used across the region, how statewide data is helping shape future funding and resource decisions, and what level of engagement may be appropriate for their organization or community. The session will also include time for questions and discussion. “For Community Action, PA Navigate is a natural extension of the work our network has been doing since its inception,” said Beck Moore, CEO of the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania. “PA Navigate gives us another way to educate, support, and strengthen those local connections across Pennsylvania.” A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required by June 5, 2026, and space may be limited.
RailRiders To Host Andy Buckley Appearance At May 29 Game Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders will welcome Andy Buckley for a special appearance during the Friday, May 29 game at 7:05 p.m. Best known for his role as David Wallace on the hit television series The Office, Buckley will participate in a VIP fan experience at the ballpark. The VIP package is available for $75 and includes one infield box ticket, a meet-and-greet opportunity, an autographed photo, post-game fireworks, and Kids Run the Bases following the game. Fans are encouraged to reserve tickets early for the special event experience.
Stewart Leadership To Host Complimentary Manager Skills Event On June 3rd, Chamber Member and fellow NEPA business leader, Abby Allen, is hosting a complimentary lunch and working session for business leaders about how to close the gap between your organization’s growth and the skills your managers need to get you there. Stewart Leadership has spent over 40 years helping organizations achieve their business objectives by aligning talent, culture, and strategy. Company president and nationally recognized leadership development expert Daniel Stewart will lead an honest, practical, research-backed conversation about what separates managers who lead from those who simply execute — and what it costs your organization when that gap goes unaddressed. This is not a seminar, but a hands-on working lunch and peer conversation for business owners, executives, and senior leaders who want to take action on one of the most valuable and under addressed challenges in their organization. EVENT DETAILS Dates: Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM Venue: Glenmaura National Golf Club, 100 Glenmaura National Blvd, Moosic, PA Cost: Complimentary Registration: Space is limited; Click here to reserve your seat. Leaders who attend will walk away with: · A clear picture of the 8 skills that define manager effectiveness — and where most organizations have gaps · An honest benchmark: how ready is your management layer to support your growth? · Research-backed perspective on what it costs — in engagement, retention, and results — when managers are underdeveloped · A complimentary lunch and peer conversation with other NEPA business owners and senior leaders Please feel free to forward this to colleagues who would benefit — or reach out to Abby directly at (703) 298-4934 or abby@stewartleadership.com
Lackawanna Blind Association Announces 2026 “Swing For Sight” Memorial Golf Tournament The Lackawanna Blind Association (LBA) is pleased to announce the 39th annual William J. Jordan, MD “Swing for Sight” Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Glen Oak Country Club in Clarks Summit, PA. This highly anticipated event brings together community members, business leaders, and supporters for a day of golf, fun, and philanthropy—all in support of programs that empower individuals who are blind or visually impaired throughout Lackawanna and Susquehannacounties. The tournament will feature a Captain & Crew format and offer an exciting lineup of activities, including a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, skill-based contests, raffle prizes, and a unique blind putting contest designed to build awareness of the daily challenges faced by individuals living with vision loss. The cost is $225 per golfer with proceeds from the tournament directly supporting LBA’s mission to provide innovative and inclusive services tothe blind and visually impaired community. For Registration & Sponsorship information call 570-342-761
Project Hope At Camp UNC Registration Now Open For Summer 2026 Registration is now open for the 2026 camp season running July 6 through July 31. Project Hope provides Scranton children with transportation to UNC’s campgrounds in Tunkhannock, Wyoming County, where campers enjoy arts and crafts, sports, outdoor recreation, educational activities, and nutritious meals in a safe and supportive environment. For more than five decades, Project Hope at Camp UNC has helped create unforgettable summer experiences for local children while supporting working families throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. To learn more or register, visit www.uncnepa.org/projecthope.
Marywood University To Host Third Annual Veterans And Community Partners Wellness Summit The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Veterans & Community Partners, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), and the Scranton Vet Center are presenting the Third Annual Veterans and Community Partners Wellness Summit at Marywood University on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Nazareth Student Center. This free, one-day conference will provide opportunities for continuing education and networking for healthcare professionals, community leaders, veterans, family members, and nonprofit organizations working directly with veterans in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Participants will connect, learn, and recharge through interactive wellness breakout sessions, supportive talks, and valuable networking opportunities. A light breakfast and a lunch will be provided.
Misericordia Sports Camps Open For Registration Keep your student active, engaged, and growing this summer with Misericordia University’s Summer Sports Camps. With a variety of options led by experienced coaches and collegiate athletes, these camps provide a fun and supportive environment where participants can build skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the game. Camp offerings include Field Hockey (June 22–25), Cheer (June 23–25), Co-ed Soccer (June 29–July 2), Boys Lacrosse (July 6–9), Girls Basketball (July 27–31), and Boys Basketball (August 3–7), giving young athletes opportunities throughout the summer to learn, compete, and connect with others who share their passion.
The Honesdale National Bank To Sponsor Big Screen Summer Series The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts is proud to announce The Honesdale National Bank as the official series sponsor of its popular summer film program, now rebranded as The Honesdale National Bank Big Screen Summer Series. Building on the success of last year’s season, the 2026 series feature eight weeks of family-friendly programming, featuring beloved children’s films every Tuesday at 1:00 PM throughout the summer. All screenings will take place on The Luzerne Foundation Screen at the Kirby Center, offering a classic big-screen experience in a historic theater setting. “Following the incredible response to last year’s series, we’re excited to welcome families back to the Kirby for another summer of making memories together,” said Joell Yarmel, Executive Director. “We’re especially grateful to The Honesdale National Bank for their support in making this series more accessible to our community. We are proud to continue building this tradition in downtown Wilkes-Barre.” “Our local communities are stronger and more vibrant thanks to the incredible programming offered by the Kirby Center,” said Elizbeth Nagy, VP, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Digital Banking for The Honesdale National Bank. “Bringing families and communities together with joy and core memories is a privilege our Foundation is proud to be a part of.”
The University Of Scranton To Have NYT Best-Selling Author As Undergraduate Commencement Speaker Douglas Brinkley, Ph.D., a best-selling author, award-winning producer and nationally celebrated historian and scholar, will serve as the principal speaker at The University of Scranton’s 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Dr. Brinkley will address Scranton’s Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 24, at Mohegan Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township. Dr. Brinkley’s prolific career has included authoring, editing and contributing to dozens of books and hundreds of essays. He has covered topics including American foreign policy, the presidency and the environment, as well as the lives of transformative figures such as Jack Kerouac, Rosa Parks and Hunter S. Thompson. Among Dr. Brinkley’s New York Times best-selling books are his biography of Walter Cronkite, which won Fordham University’s Ann M. Sperber Prize, and “The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” which earned the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book Award. He also won a pair of GRAMMY awards as a co-producer of the albums “Presidential Suite” and “Fandango at the Wall in New York.” “We are honored to welcome Dr. Brinkley to Northeastern Pennsylvania, where he will address our graduating students at an important moment in their lives,” said Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president. “Dr. Brinkley has demonstrated that history, when researched with care and written with authority, can inform, inspire and endure.” Additionally, Dr. Brinkley is a leading voice in the environmental conservation and historic preservation community with service that has included board membership and advisory leadership in support of organizations at the forefront of protecting America’s natural beauty. “Dr. Brinkley’s writing invites readers to see history not as possession, but as gift, entrusted to each generation anew,” Father Marina said. “In that spirit, he has taken his words and thoughts and put them into action, advocating for the preservation of our nation’s natural and historic treasures. He reminds us that the finest form of scholarship comes when intellect and action align in service of the common good.” Dr. Brinkley was born in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving as a child to Perrysburg, Ohio. He pursued the study of U.S. history at Ohio State University and was awarded a fellowship to Georgetown University, where he immersed himself in the study of U.S. diplomatic history, and received master’s and doctorate degrees. Dr. Brinkley’s early career included faculty positions at the U.S. Naval Academy, Princeton University and Hofstra University. As part of his “American Odyssey” course at Hofstra, he traveled across the country with students to historic landmarks that shaped America. The ambitious nature of his course drew national attention with writeups in publications like The New York Times and SPIN magazine. Dr. Brinkley has since taught at the University of New Orleans and Tulane University. He is currently the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities at Rice University. He is also CNN’s presidential historian and a Vanity Fair contributor. Dr. Brinkley will receive an honorary degree at the undergraduate commencement ceremony, which will be followed by the graduate commencement ceremony, also held at Mohegan Arena. Doors open at 9:45 a.m. Undergraduate commencement activities are set to begin at 11 a.m. and graduate activities at 4:30 p.m.
