Scranton Prep Galleria Get a jump start on your holiday gift list and support local businesses when you shop over 65 local vendors-ALL UNDER ONE ROOF at Scranton Prep Galleria ’22 at the Xavier Center on November 12th and 13th. Saturday the first 250 patrons receive a swag bag and a chance to win a door prize. Sunday the first 250 patrons receive a swag bag and a chance to win a door prize. Take your chance and enter the basket raffle. Shop, eat and enjoy the holiday atmosphere at the best family-friendly event this season! Scranton Prep continues to monitor the Covid – 19 situation and follows guidance from the PA Dept. of Health and the CDC.
Scranton Cultural Center Tom Papa Comedy Tour Tom Papa 2023 Comedy Tour March 10 – 7:30 PM Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and the late night TV shows. On May 12, Tom released his second book, “You’re Doing Great!: And Other Reasons To Stay Alive,” a collection of essays on how people really live in modern America and what’s truly good and wonderful about our lives. On February 4, Netflix premiered Tom’s fourth hour-long stand-up special, “Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!” A hilarious rebuttal to the current cultural feeling of dread, Tom wants viewers to remember that they are doing great; life isn’t perfect, it never will be, and that’s okay. Tom’s new podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” premiered on May 12 and features Tom and his guest for an hour of eating, drinking and enjoying life. Listeners are invited to take a seat at the table as Tom and his guests celebrate the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful, revealing and always funny conversations. Tom is host of the daily Netflix radio show, “What A Joke With Papa And Fortune,” on SiriusXM’s Netflix Channel, airing Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM – Noon ET. To learn more, visit tompapa.com. Tickets range from $42.40 – $64.55 VIP option available for $165.55 Prices include fees. GET TICKETS! Tickets can also be purchased at the SCC’s Fidelity Bank Box Office in person or by phone at (570) 344-1111. Fidelity Bank is proud to support the Scranton Cultural Center and the arts in Northeastern PA!
Scranton Tomorrow Mural Dedication Ceremony Join Us! Scranton Tomorrow, and the Mural Arts Committee cordially invites you to our mural dedication ceremony. “The Good of the Hive” Mural Rear 234 Mifflin Avenue Scranton Civic Ballet Company Downtown Scranton Friday, November 4, 2022 Dedication Ceremony Begins at 5:00 pm Meet and Greet with Artist, Matthew Willey and A ballet performance and refreshments hosted by Scranton Civic Ballet Company immediately following the program. Also, enjoy a tasting hosted by Space Time Mead & Cider Works! The Good of the Hive is a project of Scranton Tomorrow and presented by The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement. This mural is also made possible with generous support from the following: Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, Lackawanna Heritage Valley, Lackawanna College, University of Scranton, Space Time Mead & Cider Works, Terrana Law P.C., Smargiassi Construction, Inc., Kevin & Colleen Zwick, NEPA Power Wash, LLC, WallisElectric, David Yezefski Visit our website
Geisinger Offering Final Drive-through Flu Shot Events Geisinger is hosting its final Super Saturday flu vaccine event for the year this Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at more than 40 locations across the system’s footprint. Those who still need a flu shot can easily drive up to one of 22 locations and receive a shot without leaving their vehicle — no appointment needed. At locations without drive-through shots, walk-in shots are available. Flu shots are free. “The rise in flu cases we’re seeing already — plus COVID-19 and recently R.S.V. in children — is being called a ‘tripledemic’,” said Stanley Martin, M.D., director of Geisinger’s Division of Infectious Diseases. “The only way to protect ourselves, children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised is to get vaccinated. We encourage everyone to do so.” Super Saturday clinics are for the flu vaccine only, but those interested in getting a COVID-19 shot or booster can schedule with their primary care physician or at a Geisinger Pharmacy via MyGeisinger, the MyChart mobile app, or by calling 570-284-3657. Twenty-two Geisinger community medicine clinics will host drive-through events for anyone age 3 and older: Geisinger Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Geisinger Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive)Geisinger Bellefonte (819 E. Bishop St.)Geisinger Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Geisinger Medical Center Muncy (255 Route 220 Highway)Geisinger Berwick (2200 W. Front St.)Geisinger Medical Clinic Buckhorn (240 Mall Blvd.)Geisinger Frackville (701 West Oak St.)Geisinger Kulpmont (119 Nevada Drive)Geisinger Lewisburg (250 Reitz Blvd.)Geisinger Orwigsburg (300 Hollywood Blvd.)Geisinger Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Geisinger Selinsgrove (201 Roosevelt Ave.)Geisinger Woodbine Lane (16 Woodbine Lane)Geisinger Dallas (114 Lt. Michael Cleary Drive)Geisinger Kingston (560 Pierce St.)Geisinger Mountain Top (35 S. Mountain Blvd.)Geisinger Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Geisinger Pittston (42 N. Main St.)Geisinger Mt. Pleasant (531 Mt. Pleasant Drive)Geisinger Tunkhannock (10 Trieble Drive) Those 65 and older can receive shots at Geisinger 65 Forward locations. Drive-through: Hazleton (20 Diana Lane)Kingston (499 Wyoming Ave.)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205) Walk-in: Milton (5170 State Route 405 – South Gate Plaza)Scranton (3 W. Olive St., Floor 1, Suite 205)Shamokin Dam (30 Baldwin Blvd.)Shamokin Coal Township (9333 State Route 61, Suite 2)State College (293 Patriot Lane – Trader Joe’s Plaza)Wilkes-Barre (41 S. Main St.) Walk-in flu shots for patients ages 6 months and older will also be available at the following CommunityCare and Geisinger Pediatrics locations: CommunityCare Hazleton (426 Airport Road)CommunityCare Kistler Clinic (175 S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd.) Pediatrics: Pottsville (529 Terry Reiley Way)Mt. Pocono (126 Market Way)Scranton (5 Morgan Highway, Suite 8)Forty Fort (190 Welles St., Suite 122)Lewisburg (55 Medical Park Drive)Woodbine (16 Woodbine Lane)Lock Haven (68 Spring St.)Muncy (255 Route 220)Healthplex State College (132 Abigail Lane)Lewistown (21 Geisinger Lane)Philipsburg (210 Medical Center Drive) There’s no need to preregister to get a flu shot. Remember to wear a mask and loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the upper arm. For more information on fighting flu this season, visit geisinger.org/flu.
Steamtown National Historic Site “Stuff the Caboose” Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) invites the public to “Stuff the Caboose” and enjoy some holiday cheer on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This free family event will take place at Steamtown NHS, located at 350 Cliff Street in Scranton. The holiday season is just around the corner! Steamtown NHS and its partners are asking for your help to restock the United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Food Pantry with non-perishable food items. Enjoy musical entertainment performed by the Lennoxville Community Band, police and fire equipment, s’mores over a horizontal “Ring of Fire”, costumed mascots, and locomotives decorated with holiday lights. Visitors will also have photo opportunities with the former Nay Aug Park Miniature Train to capture new memories or relive those from long ago! The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners continues to be paramount. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health.
Grow Your Small Business with an Internship in 2023 Thursday, 11/10/228:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.DescriptionFor existing small businesses located in Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties: Could hosting an internship propel your business forward in 2023? Join The University of Scranton SBDC, Small Business Internship Initiative, and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce for a quick 30-minute session to learn about what a paid educational internship is, different types of internships (traditional, micro, hybrid, or virtual), and what makes up a great internship. Determine whether you’re ready to host an internship this coming Spring and learn more about the Small Business Internship Initiative. Hear from the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce about their Small Business Internship Fund resource, too.Registration Link https://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/29832 Facebook Event Link https://fb.me/e/5RATS1gCx
Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital Fundraiser Lackawanna College and Scranton’s Bartari Bar and Restaurant are teaming up to raise money for Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital through Children’s Miracle Network’s Extra Life program. Extra Life is a gaming marathon where gamers pledge to play games for 24 hours and ask family, friends and social media followers to donate to their fundraising goal for their local children’s hospital. On Sunday, Nov. 6, Lackawanna College’s E-sports team will hold a gaming event from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Bartari, located at 101 Adams Ave. in Scranton. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch the team’s live stream on Twitch. The gamers will have challenges throughout the day to encourage people to donate to their cause. Bartari will offer food and drink specials, and through their “Quarters for Kids” event, will donate all proceeds from games played during the day to Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger. The Extra Life program began in 2008 as a fundraising effort for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals and has raised more than $100 million nationwide through the program since its inception. Money raised through Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger programs stays local and supports pediatric care throughout Geisinger by providing funds for equipment, services and programs for the care of local children. Visit the CMN website, to see a complete list of items and programs provided by donations.
Marywood University Veterans Day Ceremony In commemoration of Veterans Day, Marywood University’s Office of Military and Veteran Services and its Student Veteran Alliance (SVA) will honor those who are serving and those who have served our country on at an 11 a.m. ceremony on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Marywood’s Veterans Resource Center, 2236 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa., on the University’s campus. Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., Marywood University’s president, will offer remarks. Peter Howey, a recent Marywood alumnus and a Navy veteran, will serve as guest speaker. “Echo Taps” will be played by two student trumpeters from Marywood’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department, Isiah Ortiz and Zachary Houston, while Marywood student vocalist Leanne Onofrio will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The ceremony site will feature Flags for the Fallen, an outdoor display of thousands of U.S. flags that honor those who have fallen while serving our country. Raul E. Santana Nuñez, M. Ed., Marywood’s director of military and veteran services, is coordinating the event, which is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony at the Veterans Resource Center, Noon-3 p.m. “Veterans Day gives the Marywood community and the public the opportunity to pray, reflect, and honor those who have served or are serving, with special recognition of and respect for those service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Mr. Santana Nuñez.
Marywood University Art Exhibit An exhibit, On Entropy: Selections from The Maslow Collection on Creation and Loss, is on display at The Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, located in the Shields Center for Visual Arts on Marywood University’s campus, from now through December 13, 2022. This exhibition, spanning from autumn to winter, examines eleven works from The Maslow Collection through the concept of entropy. Entropy refers to the measure of the change of energy within a system, typically moving from order to disorder. Within an art context, the term has been applied more loosely, referring to various types of states of change, which have included deterioration and decay. The artworks in this exhibition point to these ideas, both overtly and subtly, and many also suggest that cycles and states of return are inevitably linked to the notion of entropy. Featured artists include: Robert Barry, Bernd and Hilla Becher, Robert Cumming, Ant Farm, Ellsworth Kelly, Denny Moers, Robert Motherwell, Ellen Phelan, Robert Rauschenberg, Susan Rothenberg, and Robert Smithson. Gallery hours for The Maslow Study Gallery are Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 1-4 p.m. For additional information about Marywood art exhibits, please visit marywood.edu/galleries/exhibitions or call (570) 348-6278.
