Culinary Creations by Metz Ring In the ‘New Year’ with a Timeless Tradition Join us for #Genetti‘s New Year’s Open House on Tuesday, December 31st, from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at their Grand Ballroom in Wilkes-Barre. Enjoy an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, charcuterie display, delicious dinner buffet, midnight breakfast, and music by Popstar Drive. $125 per person. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night! Make reservations at the link: https://fs4.formsite.com/metzculinary/zdurjpshun/index
Johnson College Set to Host Power Tools & Purse Bingo in February Johnson College will hold a Power Tools & Purse Bingo fundraiser on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Moffat Student Center, on its Scranton campus located at 3427 Main Avenue, Scranton. This one-of-a-kind event will offer attendees the chance to win premium power tools and designer purses, all while supporting Johnson College students. Doors will open at 1:00 p.m., with the first bingo game beginning promptly at 2:00 p.m. This limited-capacity event is restricted to just 200 guests, so early reservations are encouraged. Event Highlights Include: Over $10,000 in valuable prizes, including professional-grade power tools from industry leaders such as Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, and more. Designer purses from top brands like Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, and Kate Spade. Ten regular bingo rounds, including two grand prize rounds (one for a power tool and one for a designer purse, with a total prize value of up to $4,000). “4 Specials Games” available for purchase. A 50/50 raffle for additional prizes. Food and beverages available for purchase (outside food & alcohol not permitted). Individual tickets are available for $45, or $50 at the door. For an exclusive experience, VIP tables for 10 guests are also available for $450 (valued at $550), which include 10 game packs, 10 “Swag Bags,” and 10 vouchers for special game bingos. Additional Opportunities Available:Interested in supporting the event? Contact Patty DeScipio at 570-702-8860 or via email at collegeadvancement@johnson.edu to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Reserve Your Tickets Today!For more details and to secure your tickets, visit Johnson.edu/bingo. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit Johnson College students. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event and support a great cause!
Mohegan Pennsylvania Set Performance of The Lalas in February The Lalas, one of the best in burlesque, are set to perform an equally hilarious and sexy show in the Keystone Grand Ballroom at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Friday, February 14th. Doors for this special Valentine’s Day performance open at 7:30pm and the show kicks off at 9:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 20th at 10:00am via ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased with Momentum Dollars and all other forms of payment at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Box Office located at the Hotel Front Desk, subject to availability. Special cocktail seating is also available for guests, which provides an upgraded front row experience and tableside beverage service. Guests must be 21+ to attend this show. The Lalas will have guests at the edge of their seat, jaw dropped, and hootin’ and hollerin’ like they’ve never thought possible on the evening of February 14th. Perfect for Valentine’s date night, singles night out, or just looking to see some empowered women rock the stage, The Lalas is the show is sure to deliver. It’s 75 minutes of Classic Rock & Blues music, perfectly choreographed dance moves, and so much fringe guests will wonder how they got it all on the plane. The Los Angeles based women that are seen on stage are all full-time working pros in the biz. The Lalas have been seen on so many tv shows, commercials, films, and touring with Pop artists, their fans and them are practically best friends. Guests will be wanting to see them again, and as no two shows are ever alike, they’re always in for a treat! Additionally, guests who are looking for the full Valentine’s Day experience at Mohegan Pennsylvania can book a special hotel package which includes an overnight stay, dinner for two, tickets to The Lalas, and chocolate covered strawberries delivered to the room. For more details and to book this hotel package, guests can visit moheganpa.com. The Hive Taphouse will also feature a Valentine’s Day special for $75 that features an appetizer to share, choice of soup or salad, two entrées, and a decadent desert to share. The app choices are Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Classic Shrimp Cocktail, or Margarita Flatbread followed by either a House salad, Classic Ceaser Salad, or Lobster Bisque. The main entrée offers guests either a Neptune’s Kiss: Twin jumbo lump crab cakes with cognac stone ground mustard aioli, Cupid’s Steakhouse; 12-oz. carved prime rib of beef served with classis au jus and horseradish cream sauce, or The Love Shack: Twin pan-seared European chicken breasts with a porcini mushroom and caramelized onion demi-glace. To finish the meal, guests can choose either a Fresh Wild Berry Shortcake or Triple Chocolate Cake to share.
Outreach Hosts Allied Services Career Event Allied Services Integrated Health System and Outreach – Center for Community Resources will host a career event on January 8, 2025, from 11 AM – 1 PM at the Outreach LEAD (Lead, Educate and Develop) Center in Scranton. The address is 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, PA. This event will feature on-site management who will be able to discuss current career opportunities available at Allied Services. Career opportunities available include nursing, mental health services, and support services. Allied Services does provide paid training opportunities for those who qualify.
Misericordia University Honors Nursing Students Misericordia University proudly celebrated the accomplishments of the Misericordia University Nursing Department’s Part-Time Evening Class of 2024 during the Nursing Pinning and Poster Presentations earlier this month. The ceremony, steeped in tradition, included the time-honored pinning ritual symbolizing the graduates’ transition into the professional nursing field. Surrounded by faculty, family, and peers, the graduates received their pins, a testament to their dedication, resilience, and compassion. As the first BSN program in Northeastern PA, Misericordia University’s Nursing Department has been educating students in the field of nursing and serving the healthcare needs of the community for over 75 years. Misericordia continues this tradition today by offering a wide variety of programs including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees.
The University of Scranton Held Christmas Gift Drive University of Scranton students, faculty, and staff participated in annual Christmas gift-giving programs organized by the Center for Service and Social Justice. Toys donated through the Giving Tree from students, staff, and faculty, as well as Scranton Baseball, the Psychology Club, and Performance Music’s Empty Stocking Concert, were collected and sorted by the Center for Service and Social Justice. The toys will be donated to the Gifts for Kids giveaway, a program with the Catherine McAuley Center, Friends of the Poor, the Salvation Army, and Catholic Social Services. The event will be hosted at the University’s Byron Recreation Complex on Dec. 15 and 16.
Damage Control Hosts Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Planning Training We are please to announce the upcoming Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Planning Training and we would love for you to join us and share with anyone who may also benefit. Our presenters are: Rocco DiPietro, CSP Associate Vice President, Senior OHS Professional, Office Director Pennoni www.pennoni.com Jeff Skrilow, CR, WLS Damage Control, Inc. www.damagecontrolinc.com Please see attached flyer for training details. Training will be held at Damage Control, 342 Main Street, Eynon, Pa on Monday, 12/16 at 10am with lunch to follow. Please Click Here to Register!
AT&T Opens Connected Learning Center at Boys & Girls Clubs of NEPA in Scranton to Help Bridge the Digital Divide New dedicated learning center in Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania will provide access to internet, technology, and digital learning resources for club members Key Takeaways: Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania and AT&T open new Connected Learning Center to provide digital resources for club members AT&T contributed $100,000 to support the creation and operation of the center AT&T opened a new Connected Learning Center (CLC) inside the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Scranton to provide internet access and high-quality educational tools to club members. AT&T made a $100,000 contribution to the club to help launch the center and for programming support. This Connected Learning Center is the first one in Pennsylvania. It offers free access to digital resources. In Scranton, the BGC used the funds to purchase 10 Chromebooks for use by students when visiting the club, with more to be added in the future. The club also procured desktops to help manage students’ participation in the many programs at the club. It also provides educational resources such as The Achievery, a free digital learning platform by AT&T, and free digital literacy courses in partnership with the Public Library Association. Homework help and mentoring are also provided by AT&T employees and community volunteers. “Our investment in the AT&T Connected Learning Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs in Scranton reflects our commitment to get more Americans connected and make an impact in the communities we serve,” said David Kerr, president, AT&T Pennsylvania and West Virginia. “The center will give club members access to internet connectivity, educational and mentoring resources to help them succeed in digital school and job environments.” AT&T also plans to bring its award-winning, high-speed fiber internet service to Northeastern Pennsylvania in the future. AT&T launched this center as part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability, and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to the internet by 2030. “We are so appreciative of our relationship with AT&T and their investment in the children we serve at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Tricia Thomas, executive director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania. AT&T opens these centers within local nonprofit organizations that are already adept at supporting underserved populations within their community, including some of our nation’s most vulnerable students and families. The company plans to open at least 100 Connected Learning Centers across the country by the end of 2027. Learn more at att.com/connectedlearning.