Geisinger Holds Narcan Distribution Events Geisinger’s pharmacy, emergency medicine, addiction medicine and Free2BMom teams are collaborating again this year on two Narcan® (naloxone) distribution events in northeastern Pennsylvania. Geisinger personnel will hand out boxes of nasal naloxone, fentanyl and xylazine testing strips, and teach attendees how to properly use them at community resource events in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. The Geisinger team will be joined by community health partners who will set up information tables and offer resources to those in recovery or seeking recovery. The first event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, on the lawn across from Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre’s emergency room. The hospital’s address is 25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre. The second event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, in the Linden Street courtyard of Courthouse Square at 200 N. Washington Ave. in Scranton. The events are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
TravelWorld Local Tours TravelWorld is hosting local tours in the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre communities. Trolley Tour of Wilkes-Barre Murals Tuesday, August 19 | 5:45PM–8:00PM Ride with the Street Art Society of NEPA and explore 30+ incredible murals—plus, get an exclusive tour of the brand-new TravelWorld Kingston Office! Meeting Location: 200 Old Train Station Road, Wilkes-Barre (Old W-B Train Station) Historical Walking Tour of Wilkes-Barre Wednesday, September 17 | 4:00PM–6:00PM Join historian Tony Brooks from the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society for a stroll through the city’s storied past. Meeting Location: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walking Tour of Lackawanna County Friday, October 24 | 7:00PM–8:30PM The Lackawanna Historical Society will guide you through Scranton’s haunted history with chilling tales and local lore. Meeting Location: The Caitlin House, 232 Monroe Ave, Scranton, PA Space is extremely limited — please limit one tour per person. Must be 21years or older to attend. Call us at 570-342-5790 or 570-288-9311 to reserve your spot today! Additional details will be emailed after registration.
Mohegan Pennsylvania to roll out Kegs ‘n Eggs Breakfast Club at Molly O’Sheas Breakfast with a Celtic twist every Saturday morning beginning May 3rd Mohegan Pennsylvania guests can now start their Saturday mornings off right with the Kegs ‘n Eggs Breakfast Club at Molly O’Sheas! Beginning Saturday, May 3rd, guests can enjoy breakfast favorites like French Toast and Poached Eggs, with a Celtic twist, from 8:00am – 11:00am. Reservations are not required and seating is on a first come first serve basis. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to enter Molly O’Sheas, which is located across from the Sportsbook near the main entrance. Molly O’Sheas Kegs ‘n Eggs Breakfast Club menu will feature a wide variety of options with highlights like: The Emerald Isle Scotch Eggs, The Irish Coddle, English Muffin Stackers, and Irish Eyes French Toast. The Emerald Isle Scotch Eggs feature two soft-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs then deep fried and served with pickles, peas, and grilled tomatoes. Next up is The Irish Coddle, equipped with three farm-fresh eggs blended with potatoes and seasonings and available in three different varieties (Veggie, Meat Monger, and Rise ‘n Shine). The English Muffin Stackers, sure to become a fan-favorite, can be ordered as either Captain Nemo which features English muffins topped with asparagus, poached eggs, crabmeat, and bearnaise sauce or Mr. Benny, with English muffins topped with sliced aged ham, poached eggs, and citrus-hollandaise sauce. Last but not least, The Irish Eyes French Toast features thick sliced Texas toast battered with cinnamon sugar and served with maple syrup and whipped butter. All dishes are served with breakfast potatoes and cheddar and garlic biscuits. Guests can also pair the most important meal of the day with an O’Sheas Shenanigans Bloody Mary! O’Sheas Shenanigans come in five different varieties, Molly’s Mary, Mary’s Garden Party, Top of the Morning Mary, The Proud Mary, and The Mother Mary. Classic Bloody Mary options are also featured, such as the Molly’s Mary with Titos and tomato juice and a house secret blend. Mary’s Garden Party consists of a fruit ‘n cheese skewer, olives, onions, artichoke hearts, grilled asparagus and much more stacked on a Molly Mary. The Top of the Morning Mary features a fruit ‘n cheese skewer, ham, bacon, sausage, potato, french toast and more stacked on a Molly Mary. Guests who want to step it up a notch can try The Proud Mary which includes a Molly Mary with fried pickles, cheese curds, chicken tenders and bites skewered with waffle fries, a Reuben roll, and a burger slider. The Mother Mary which is the ultimate Bloody Mary concoction features skewers of fruit ‘cheese and olives, fried shrimp and cod filet, a skewer of ham and turkey pinwheels, cocktail shrimp, and a fried soft-shell crab resting on the top. Molly O’Sheas also has a wide selection of beers on draft currently including Blue Moon, Guinness, Killian’s Irish Red, Miller Lite, SBC Lager, and Voodoo Ranger IPA. Guests can also indulge in Molly’s Black and Tan which is a combination of both Guinness and SBC Lager. For more information about Kegs & Eggs Breakfast Club at Molly O’Sheas, visit moheganpa.com.
Geisinger to Host Sip and Self-Care Breast Bash Free event features breast care information, spa treatments and refreshments Join Geisinger’s breast health team for the Sip and Self-Care Breast Bash on Wednesday, May 14 from 4 – 8 p.m. The free evening of information and personal pampering will be held in the main lobby of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center at 1000 E. Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre. Attendees will learn about the comprehensive breast services offered at Geisinger and will connect with members of the breast care team who will discuss the latest in breast health, screenings and genetics. Presentations will happen every hour with the last presentation taking place at 7:15 p.m. There will also be mini-facials and chair massages, available on a first come, first served basis, a sound bath demonstration by The Cancer Wellness center of NEPA, refreshments and mocktails. Limited spaces are available. Register now at geisinger.org/selfcarebash
Mohegan Pennsylvania to Host Special Dancing and Open Mic Nights Mohegan Pennsylvania is about to turn entertainment up a notch with special Red Dirt Road Line Dancing and Open Mic Nights in May and June. Breakers and Embers Terrace will be hosting the line dancing while The Hive Taphouse will feature open mic nights. These events are free and open to the public though guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Guests are invited to giddy up with Red Dirt Road Line Dancing at Mohegan Pennsylvania, even if it’s their first rodeo! This Country music experience starts with a one-hour lesson led by instructors with more than 10 years of line dancing experience, followed by another hour of open dance. Embers Terrace is set to host Red Dirt Road Line Dancing from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Thursday, May 15th, 4:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday, May 17th, 2:00pm – 4:00pm on Sunday, May 18th, and 5:00pm – 7:00pm on Thursday, June 5th. Breakers will get in on the line dancing action on Saturdays, June 7th and 14th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Open Mic Night at The Hive Taphouse is going to be the new highlight of guests’ Fridays! Those in attendance can showcase their skills in comedy, music, poetry, or anything in between. Sign-ups for 15-minute time slots will begin at 8:00pm, and performances will run from 8:30pm to Midnight. Open Mic Nights at The Hive Taphouse will take place every Friday night in May. From amateurs to more seasoned entertainers, all are welcome to attend! For additional information on Red Dirt Road Line Dancing and Open Mic Nights, visit the Mohegan Pennsylvania website.
Northeast Regional Cancer Institute Supported by Wyoming Seminary Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, together with the Smeraldi Family, hosted several colon cancer awareness fundraisers to support the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute’s (NRCI) colon cancer educational and awareness campaign, CASUAL Day. Students and teachers participated in a dress-down day on March 27th in addition to purchasing NRCI’s specially designed awareness t-shirts. The Wyoming Seminary Rowing team hosted “A Row for Alessandro,” regatta event with several competitions to also support CASUAL Day. The school raised $2,297 through their efforts. Gail Smeraldi and her late husband Dr. Alessandro Smeraldi were the 2024-2025 CASUAL Day Co-Chairs. Their son, Caleb Smeraldi, is a student and member of the Wyoming Seminary rowing team. He helped to coordinate all three events. Proceeds from CASUAL Day benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute efforts to raise colorectal cancer awareness and support colorectal cancer screenings for low income, un/underinsured individuals. From left to right: Gail Smeraldi, CASUAL Day Co-Chair, Caleb Smeraldi, Wyoming Seminary student, rowing team member and son to Gail and the late Dr. Alessandro Smeraldi, and Karen M. Saunders, President, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
Mohegan Pennsylvania Hosts Derby Day Extravaganza at Pocono Downs With the 151st Kentucky Derby set to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is gearing up for a one-of-a-kind Derby Day Extravaganza! Beginning at 10:00am, this annual event will provide guests with an opportunity to indulge in delicious bites from popular food trucks, try various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, experience live harness racing, participate in a Hat Revue for a chance to win up to a $500 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card, and join in on a promotion where guests can win up to $1,000 in free wagers. Refreshing beverages being served at the Derby Day Extravaganza include Coors Light, Modelo, Party on the Patio Lager with Lime, Twisted Tea, and a variety of seltzers, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can also enjoy the official cocktail of the Kentucky Derby, mint juleps! Those looking to grab a quick bite can head over to the Burger Bus and Eat Up Now food trucks, where a variety of mouthwatering options will be available. Guests can also stop by the Best Cigar Pub booth, located outside near the Winner’s Circle, where a selection of freshly rolled cigars will be available for purchase. Specialty juleps will also be available for purchase at Breakers, Crafty Stir, Embers Terrace, The Hive Taphouse, Latitudes, Molly O’ Sheas, Pearl Sushi Bar, Rustic Kitchen, and Sunset Bar. For a full list of flavors, guests can visit the Mohegan Pennsylvania website. The Hat Revue is set to return, and guests have an opportunity to compete for lucrative prizes! Registration for the Hat Revue will be from 5:00pm – 6:00pm in the Racing Lobby. Top prizes include a $500 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card that will be awarded to those named “Best Couple” or “Group Themed Hats”. Winners of the “Most Classic Derby Hat” and “Most Creative Hat” categories will each receive a $250 Mohegan Pennsylvania gift card. Mohegan Pennsylvania gift cards can be redeemed towards an overnight stay, divine dining choices and other incredible offerings across the property. Beginning at 10:00am on Friday, May 2nd, Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania will accept advanced Kentucky Derby wagers in Simulcast and tellers will be available to assist. Beginning at 10:00am on Saturday, May 3rd, Simulcast will be self-service and available for all tracks with live meets (including Churchill Downs) throughout the day. The upper-level Pacer’s Clubhouse will also have live tellers at the betting windows. Additionally, guests can wager on live harness racing, which is set to take place from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. All guests must be 18 years or older to place wagers. Pocono Downs at Mohegan Pennsylvania is holding a promotion where guests who wager $100 or more with a teller on any race will receive one entry for every $100 wagered. Guests must place these entries into one of the 20 boxes located in the Racing Lobby based on who they think will win the Kentucky Derby. At approximately 6:57pm, the Kentucky Derby will begin, televised on the outdoor jumbo screen and indoor racing TVs. At the conclusion of the race, four winners will be selected out of the corresponding boxes of the official top four finishers. The selected first-place box winner will receive $1,000 in free wagers valid for Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17th. Second – fourth place winners will receive $500, $250 and $100 in free wagers, respectively. Following the Derby Day Extravaganza, the party goes on at various venues across the property. Wilkes-Barre native Bill Hoffman will be playing solo acoustic rock music from 6:00pm – 10:00pm at Embers Terrace, Bean and Vine Café & Wine Bar will feature a Piano Night with Lee Strubeck from 7:00pm – 11:00pm, Breakers will have Light up the Moon playing a show like no other from 8:30pm – 12:30am, and The Hive Taphouse will feature Reel in the Years playing all the 50s, 60s, and 70s to current day favorites from 9:30pm – 12:30am. Additionally, guests can play their favorite slots and tables games for their chance to win a share of $35,000 in cash and Free Slot Play with the “You’re Off to The Races” promotion! From now through Saturday, May 3rd, guests will receive one entry for every Status Point earned. Those who play on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the designated time period will receive 10X entries! On Saturday, May 3rd between 3:00pm – 5:00pm and 7:30pm – 10:00pm, there will be two winners chosen every 15 minutes to select a rose and reveal a prize up to $5,000 cash. Guests must activate their entries each hour by playing slots or table games with their Momentum card. The Derby Day Extravaganza is an all-ages event. However, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification (driver’s license, passport, military ID) is required to access 21+ areas. Expired identification will not be accepted. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted.
NEPA Philharmonic Presents Carmina Burana at FM Kirby Center The instantly recognizable Carmina Burana – a mainstay of movies, television, and commercials – arrives at the FM Kirby Center! Wilkes-Barre-Scranton…The Thalenfeld Masterworks Series of The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the FM Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. Philharmonic musicians and Music Director Mélisse Brunet will be joined by renowned vocal soloists Roderick George, Öznur Tülüoğlu, and Christopher Burchett, alongside the Marywood University Concert Choir led by Rick Hoffenberg. Also on the program will be Antonín Dvořák’s joyous and rousing “Carnival Overture”, and music pioneer Dolores White’s poignant “Give Birth to the Dream”. “O Fortuna”, the iconic opening movement of “Carmina Burana”, features accessible, highly melodic, repeated melodies and strong rhythms, making it a captivating experience for audiences. The lyrics, which complement the powerful music, deal with themes of life’s extremes like fortune, fate, and love. Concert tickets are priced from $42-$78 for adults, and college student tickets are $16. Students K-12 admitted at no charge by calling the box office. A pre-concert talk, with Maestra Melisse Brunet, will take place at 6:30 PM and all attendees are invited. Tickets may be purchased online at www.nepaphil.org, by calling 570.270.4444, or at the door on concert night. This concert is sponsored by the Thalenfeld Family Foundation, Christine and Harry Zike, Carol Nelson Dembert and F. Warren Breig, Jr, and Weber Gallagher Law Offices. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic is a fully professional symphony orchestra performing mainstage and chamber concerts, and free Independence Day concerts in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. The Philharmonic’s educational programs include Young People’s Concerts, a juried mentoring program for talented high school students, and “Music in our Schools”, an in-school interactive program featuring brass, wind, string, or percussion ensembles. Our community engagement includes “Once Upon an Orchestra” in local libraries for children to age 5, and miniature concerts in senior living centers.
Party on the Patio is Back at Mohegan Pennsylvania! Both new and returning tribute bands take the stage for 20 weeks of free, live entertainment beginning Thursday, May 1st Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to announce the return of the most popular and largest free outdoor concert series, Party on the Patio! The 16th year of this renowned outdoor concert series is set to kick off at Mohegan Pennsylvania on Thursday, May 1st and bring tribute band fans 20 weeks of can’t-miss live entertainment. Additionally, each week guests can indulge in delicious bites from one of Pennsylvania’s most popular food trucks. Doors open at 6:00pm and the bands get the party started at 7:30pm. There is no cover to attend Party on the Patio. This year, Mohegan Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Concert Venue will feature both past fan-favorites such as Stayin’ Alive (a tribute to the Bee Gees) on Thursday, May 8th, Back in Black (a tribute to AC/DC) on Thursday, June 12th, and Philadelphia Freedom (a tribute to Elton John) on Thursday, July 10th. Plus, a few new bands will make their Party on the Patio premiere, including Crash My Party (a tribute to Luke Bryan) on Thursday, June 5th, Fame (a tribute to David Bowie) on Thursday, July 31st, and Stevie Mac (a tribute to Fleetwood Mac) on Thursday, August 21st. The full list of featured bands* for Party on the Patio is as follows: 5/1/25: 52nd Street Band, a tribute to Billy Joel 5/8/25: Stayin’ Alive, a tribute to the Bee Gees 5/15/25: Red Neck Castaway Band, a tribute to Kenny Chesney 5/22/25: Super Trans AM, The Super 70’s Concert Experience 5/29/25: Mamma Mania!, NYC’s Premier ABBA Tribute 6/5/25: Crash My Party, a tribute to Luke Bryan 6/12/25: Back in Black, a tribute to AC/DC 6/19/25: Best of the Eagles, a tribute to the Eagles 6/26/25: Jay Bon Jovi, a tribute to Bon Jovi 7/3/25: Rubix Kube, The Eighties Strikes Back show 7/10/25: Philadelphia Freedom, a tribute to Elton John 7/17/25: Bostyx, a tribute to Boston & Styx 7/24/25: Completely Unchained, a tribute to Van Halen 7/31/25: Fame, a tribute to David Bowie 8/7/25: The Amish Outlaws, Pennsylvania’s Hottest Cover Band 8/14/25: New York’s Finest, a tribute to the Police 8/21/25: Stevie Mac, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac 8/28/25: Idol Kings, a tribute to REO Speedwagon & Journey 9/4/25: Draw the Line, a tribute to Aerosmith 9/11/25: Motley 2, a tribute to Mötley Crüe *Lineup subject to change All guests must be 21+ to attend Party on the Patio. Additionally, most areas of Mohegan Pennsylvania are restricted to guests 21 years of age and older, including the hotel, gaming areas, and several restaurants. Valid, unexpired photo identification is required (driver’s license, passport, military ID). Expired identification will not be accepted. Wristbands issued for Party on the Patio are not valid for the gaming floor. For the safety and security of guests and team members, bags and purses are limited to the following: small clutch purses not larger than 4”x6” or bags that are clear on all sides and do not exceed 8”x10”. All persons, bags and personal items are subject to inspection. No portable chairs are permitted. For more information about Party on the Patio, visit moheganpa.com/potp.
