Waverly Community House Upcoming Events National Women’s History Month LuncheonOur annual luncheon honoring the accomplishments of great women in our past and present, and inspiring great women in our future. Open to the public. Keynote speaker Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti. Thursday, March 10th, 12:00 pm, Glen Oak Country Club. Tickets on sale HERE or through The Comm office and website. Laurie Tuchel – ” A Sense of Place”Art opening in our Waverly Small Works Gallery, Friday, March 18th. Live music and refreshments. Free event. Open to the public. Visit “The Upstairs Thrift”! Our upscale thrift shop featuring women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and housewares. Stop by The Comm Library We have an updated assortment of adult and children’s books
The Waverly Community House to Host Frederick Douglass Talk E. J. Murphy, Project Coordinator for the Waverly Community House’s Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Waverly will host a talk on Frederick Douglass and Northeastern Pennsylvania, entitled “But Because He is a Man”. This program will highlight the effect that Douglass’ influence had on local and national events during the Civil War era as well as his connections, both direct and indirect, to Northeastern Pennsylvania. E.J. Murphy is an educator and public historian from Scranton, PA. The talk, sponsored by Toyota of Scranton and Peoples Security Bank & Trust will be held on Sunday, February 20th at 1:00 PM in The Comm auditorium. This educational program is appropriate for school-aged children. Free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted for the Destination Freedom Project. Reservations suggested. Call the Comm office: 570 .586.8191 Or click HERE for online reservations.
Waverly Community House to Host 38th Annual Artisans’ Marketplace Volunteers are needed! If interested in volunteering, call The Comm office at 570-586-8191.
Manhattan Short Film Festival at Waverly Community House The Waverly Community House will be hosting Manhattan Short Film Festival from October 1-3. Click here for more information, and click here for a list of films being shown.
Waverly Community House Upcoming Events The Waverly Community House will host the following events: Friday, August 6thFree outdoor family concertBurn the JukeboxFeaturing Ethan CutilloOn the back lawn of The Comm6-8 pm Tuesday, August 17thFree Outdoor concertThe Abington Ramblers6-8 pmOn the back lawn of The CommBring your own lawn chairs and refreshments Sunday, August 29thCars & Coffee9-11 amBring your exotic, classic, or antique car or hot rod (motorcycles are also welcome) to the Comm back lawn on Sunday, August 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.The event is open to the public at no charge. No registration is necessary.Enjoy a Sunday morning of comradery with your fellow motor heads on the beautiful Comm square.Free coffee and DanishSponsored by Weis Markets Monday, September 20thThe Comm Classic Golf TournamentAt Glen Oak Country ClubCaptain & Crew formatFor more information, to register or for sponsorship opportunities, please call the Comm office: 570.586.8191, Ext 2, or visit waverlycomm.org.
