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h, it’s been far too long since I’ve written about one of the delightful spam e-mails I get on a daily basis. This one, however, was too good to pass up, so here it is verbatim, and please know that a Spanish version was also included at the bottom: “Hello, With urgency in search of a worker of the store and a worker in charge of the store who is reliable and has a God’s fear in the mind. If you can work with us Royal Merchandize to return to me in this e-mail, you will receive 400 euros per week. To consider, kindly let get in touch back to me through my mailed address at (harrisonclarson@hotmail.com). Best regards, Harrison Clarson.”
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NASHVILLE STAR Miranda Lambert will perform at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton) Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show — which also features Little Big Town and Thomas Rhett — are $36.50$60.10 and go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and the venue box office. SEEKING STEAMPUNKS
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The Vintage Theater is looking for submissions for a steampunk exhibit that will open as part of the July 6 First Friday celebration. The exhibit will also serve as a reinvention of the theater’s annual “Masquerade,” using the artistic style. Artists are encouraged to submit steampunk or mask work for consideration by Friday, June 1; artists can e-mail photos of the works, a brief artist bio and contact info to info@scrantonsvintagetheater.com or physical copies to the theater (119 Penn Ave., Scranton, 18503), though digital submissions are preferred. Contact Conor O’Brien or Theresa O’Connor at the e-mail address above or 570.589.0271 for more info.
HE IS IRONMAN Area native Timothy O’Donnell, the current Ironman 70.3 U.S. Champion, will be a featured speaker at the inaugural Veterans Appreciation Celebration Wednesday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. at Seasons Ballroom inside Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). Tickets are $25 with all net proceeds being shared between Team Red, White & Blue, Catholic Social Services Homeless Veterans Program and NEPA Veterans Multi-Care Alliance; they are available at the door. For more info, contact Gerry Mihalick at 570.825.2600. BIRDS OF A FEATHER The Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Society is offering partial scholarships for area students to attend one of three local nature camps this summer. Applications are available by contacting nescopecksp@state.pa.us. The deadline is Thursday, May 31, and recipients will be notified by Friday, June 8. Recipients will be responsible for transportation to and from camp and for paying the remainder of the camp fee not covered by the scholarship. For info, call 570.403.2006. STRONG COFFEE David A. Jolley, author of “A Good Cup of Coffee … ShortTime Major Leaguers & Their Claims to Fame,” has announced a book sale project that will donate 20 percent of the book’s $12 purchase price to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Jolley’s brother-in-law, Jack Reilly. Books, which can be signed and personalized, are available by calling 570.814.3385 or e-mailing djolley1231@yahoo.com. FOUNTAIN FROM A FLOOD Word Fountain, a literary-arts publication from the Osterhout Free Library, is planning a fullcolor special edition focusing on flood-related writing, arts and photos from Hurricane Agnes in 1972 or Hurricane Irene in 2011. Submissions should be 1,000 words or less, any genre (original photos
Miranda Lambert performs at a Grammy party earlier this year. and 2-D art will also be accepted). The deadline for submission is Saturday, May 12, and entries can be sent to the library (Attn: Word Fountain, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701) or emailed to wordfountain@osterhout.lib.pa.us. The publication will be available at all library locations, Paper Kite Press Book Store (443 Main St., Kingston), ArtsYOUniverse (156 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) and Arts Seen Gallery on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre for a suggested donation of $5; proceeds will be donated to a fund at The Luzerne Foundation to benefit victims of last year’s flooding. SOCIAL MEDIA MATCH Wyoming Valley Mall (29 Wyoming Valley Mall, WilkesBarre)is giving shoppers a chance to win an overnight getaway in a Jacuzzi suite at the Host Inn All Suites and a $100 shopping spree via its Facebook page. Participants, who must be 18 or older, can click the “Enter to Win” tab below the main banner and fill out the entry form; the contest runs through Wednesday, May 9, and winners will be notified. THERE’S A STORM BREWING Pennsylvania-bred rock band Halestorm will makes its first-ever stop at The Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m. with openers New Medicine and Emphatic. The show is presented by SLP Concerts. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster or the venue box office and are $15 in advance or $17 day of the show. For more info, visit SLPconcerts.net. W
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BE A WHEEL WATCHER Tryouts for “Wheel Of Fortune’s” Wheelmobile will be held at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.) Saturday-Sunday, May 19-20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the apron of the racetrack. The Wheelmobile is a Winnebago equipped with a stage, puzzle board, prizes and a professional host and hostess. During this local event, there will be three one-hour shows, and contestants, who must be 18 or older, can win prizes and qualify
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Federal court documents revealed in March that AWOL Army Pvt. Brandon Price, 28, had convinced Citibank in January that he spoke for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen (one of the world’s richest men) and convinced the bank to issue Allen (i.e., Price) a new debit card and to change Allen’s address from Seattle to Price’s address in Pittsburgh. Price/Allen shopped decidedly downscale, running up charges only at Gamestop and Family Dollar, totaling less than $1,000.
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CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE -- Dan O’Leary, the city manager of Keller, Tex. (pop. 27,000), faced with severe budget problems, was unable to avoid the sad job of handing out pink slips. For instance, he determined that one of Keller’s three city managers had to go, and in April, he laid himself off. According to a March Fort Worth Star-Telegram report, O’Leary neither intended to retire nor had other offers pending, and he had aroused no negative suspicions as to motive. He simply realized the city could be managed more cost-effectively by the two lower-paid officials. -- Herman Wallace, 70, and Albert Woodfox, 65, have been held in solitary confinement (only one hour a day outside) since 1972 in the Louisiana State Prison at Angola, after being convicted (via flimsy evidence and a convenient prison snitch) of killing a guard. A third convict for the murder, Robert King, who was in solitary for 29 years but then released, explained to BBC News in an April dispatch what it’s like to live inside 54 square feet for 23 hours a day, for more than 14,000 straight days. The lawyer working to free Wallace and Woodfox said the soul-deadened men were “potted plants.” THAT SACRED INSTITUTION (1) A federal court magistrate in Melbourne, Australia, decided to split a divorcing couple’s assets in half in February after listening to tedious details of their 20-year marriage. The “couple” lived apart except for vacations and kept their finances separate, constantly “invoice(ing) each other,” according to the Daily Telegraph, for amounts as trifling as a $1.60 lightbulb. (2) Though many Americans act as though they are in love with themselves, only
Nadine Schweigert became an honest woman. She married herself in March in front of 45 family members and friends in Fargo, N.D., vowing “to enjoy inhabiting my own life and to relish a lifelong love affair with my beautiful self.” And then she was off on a solo honeymoon. UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT -- In January, Ms. Navey Skinner, 34, was charged with robbing the Chase Bank in Arlington, Wash., after passing a teller a note that read, “Put the money in the bag now or (d)ie.” According to investigators, Skinner subsequently told them she had been thinking about robbing a bank and then, while inside the Chase Bank, “accidentally robbed” it. -- Emanuel Kuvakos, 56, was arrested in April and charged with sending two Chicago sports-team executives e-mails that threatened them with violence for having stolen his “ideas” for winning “championships.” One of the victims was a former general manager of the Chicago Cubs, a team that famously has not won a National League championship in 66 years, nor a World Series in 103. FINE POINTS OF THE LAW -- Finally, a nationally prominent judge has taken on prison “nutriloaf ” as a constitutional issue. In March, U.S. Appeals Court Judge Richard Posner reinstated a dismissed lawsuit by a Milwaukee County Jail inmate who claimed that the mystery meat gave him an “anal fissure.” Posner wrote that the lower courts needed to rule on whether the food of indeterminate content is “cruel and unusual punishment,” since (citing a Wikipedia entry) an anal fissure seems “no fun at all.” -- Gay Rights in Limbo: (1) The
Missouri House of Representatives, after several times rejecting “sexual orientation” as one of the legally prohibited categories of discrimination, managed to find another category in March (to join “race,” “religion” and so forth) that is deserving of special protection: Licensed concealed-weapons carriers. (2) The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in April that Joshua Coman, convicted of having sex with a dog, does not have to register as a sex offender. Activists had urged that the sodomy law on which Coman was convicted be declared unconstitutional, since it appears to equate human-animal sex with man-man and woman-woman sex. However, the Court declined, instead noting that Coman had been convicted of a misdemeanor and that only felons are required to register. LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Amateur Hour: (1) CVS supervisor Fenton Graham, 35, of Silver Spring, Md., was arrested as the inside man (with two accomplices) in two drugstore robberies in April. Surveillance video showed that in the second heist, the nervous perp evidently failed to take the money with him, and Graham (the “victim”) was seen taking it out to his forgetful partner. (2) Kyle Voss, 24, was charged with four burglaries in Great Falls, Mont., in April after coming upon a private residence containing buckets of coins. According to police, Voss first took the quarters and half-dollars ($3,000), then days later he returned for $700 in dimes and nickels. By the third break-in, the resident had installed surveillance video, and Voss was caught as he came back for a bucket of pennies. W For more info, visit NewsoftheWeird.blogspot.com.
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Special to the Weekender
The perils of protection D you can do, how many copies you can make and what devices you can use to access what you’ve just “purchased.” Digital Rights Management advocates claim this is all done to protect themselves from pirates, but some of the measures they take are so stringent that legitimate end users can’t even play the song they just legally purchased due to a quirk on their machine or because they did something as random as install a new DVD drive or change the time on their device. Even some producers of music, games and books have begun to complain about the copy protection, going so far as to reject using distributors who employ it. Fortunately, some publishers are beginning to realize the money they spend on Digital Rights
Management and the level of annoyance their customers feel when they deal with it might not be worth it. Tor/Forge, a well-known publisher of science fiction and fantasy books, announced recently it is pulling all Digital Rights Management protection from its e-books starting in July due to repeated requests from both authors and readers. Several other e-book publishers have dropped DRM or are in the process of doing so, and publishers of video games and music have begun to reconsider their own anti-piracy philosophies. It’s easy to demonstrate that Digital Rights Management has in many cases done the exact opposite of what was intended. Annoying end users makes it
It’s taken some time, but publishers are beginning to get it into their heads — pirates will always crack their copy protection. In the long run, making products affordable and accessible is a much better strategy. W
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igital Rights Management — DRM — has long been the bane of both pirates and purchasers of books, music and software. What is it? Let’s say you buy a DRM-protected e-book from an online bookstore. You download it onto your computer without a problem. But you want to move it onto your iPad or laptop when you go on vacation. You can’t. The e-book is licensed only for the first computer. You can only read it there. Sure, it seems inconvenient, but thousands of people every day find themselves in the same boat — for books, music, movies and video games. In many cases, you’re not buying a copy of the item, you’re buying a limited-rights license to it, and there are limits to what
much more likely they will illegally download an e-book or a song instead of purchasing it. As a result, online piracy is flourishing, and in many cases the pirated version of a piece of software is more readily available than the real deal.
Electric City Restaurant Week hopes to elevate patronage — and palates By Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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here’s a very simple reason Electric City Restaurant Week is happening. “I’m a total foodie — I love food, I love wine,” explained Katrina Foster, the president and founder of Milford-based KKPR Marketing & Public Relations. After having a successful twoyear run with Restaurant Week Along the Delaware, which featured restaurants in Pike and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania, Sullivan and Orange counties in New York and Sussex and Wayne counties in New Jersey, Foster and her staff looked to Scranton. “I thought, ‘Gosh, why doesn’t Scranton have one of these?’ There’s so many great
City Cafe owner Dominic Saadi.
restaurants, I figured since nobody’s doing it, then I can go up there and eat and drink for a really good price,” she said, laughing. “That’s kind of how that happened — because I like food.” Liked-minded foodies will be able to reap the benefits of Foster’s vision — and appetite — when Electric City Restaurant Week (ECRW) kicks off Friday, May 4 and runs through Friday, May 18 at participating restaurants throughout the Scranton area, all which will offer select breakfasts under $8, lunches under $15 and three-course dinners under $32. The restaurants include Posh @ The Scranton Club, City Cafe, Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood, Bella Faccias, Hilton
Robert Dickert, owner of Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood, sits in front of a picture of his father, who is the Carl in his restaurant’s name.
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Scranton, The Banshee, Whiskey Dick’s, Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House, Longworth’s Family Restaurant, Anna Maria’s Restaurant, Kelly’s Pub & Eatery, Kildare’s Irish Pub, Sambuca Italian Grille & Bar, Stinky’s Chili, Martini Grill and Carmen’s Restaurant & Wine Bar. “I think the primary goal, especially for where it’s located, is to increase business to the local restaurants and to get people
An offering from Posh @ The Scranton Club.
out to try all of the many really wonderful restaurants that the Electric City does have,” Foster said. “And in conjunction with that, since a lot of them are around shopping areas, we’re hoping that it spills over into the local commerce as well.” Foster modeled ECRW, which has the Weekender as one of its sponsors, after New York City’s and hopes that NEPA’s will become a biannual event, too. “I have friends in the city,
Whiskey Dick’s is offering a special cocktail menu for Restaurant Week.
they literally plan where they’re going to dinner every night of those two weeks,” she said. “It’s just a really great opportunity for the restaurants to show off their culinary abilities and really kind of introduce themselves to people and keep them coming back.” ALL IN THE FAMILY hat’s exactly what City Cafe owner Dominic Saadi is hoping for with his participation in ECRW.
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One of the dishes at Doc Magrogan’s Oyster House.
Carmen’s inside the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel.
of ECRW. “One of the things that we’re very passionate about is just getting people to downtown Scranton, whether it’s our business or other businesses. It’s definitely one of the things that we wanted to support because it’s a great thing for people to realize all of the great places they can come to, and whether they’ve been there before, Restaurant Week just puts a different spin on it.” Posh, which opened in November, already offers prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, but “our chef does amazing nightly specials, so he’ll be taking some of what he would do as his nightly special and making it Robert Dickert of Carl Von Luger into a special Restaurant Week Steak & Seafood three-course menu, and that’s for dinner.” For an aperitif — or if you to Peter Luger, who opened dessert with it,” Dickert said, his legendary eponymous adding that he’ll also have other want to bring back the liquid lunch — Whiskey Dick’s is ofsteakhouse in Williamsburg, specials and giveaways during fering an exclusive ECRW cockBrooklyn in 1887, Carl Von Restaurant Week. tail menu with selections for $5, Luger, named after Dickert’s “I think a city of this size $7 and $9. father who was Peter Luger’s should do a Restaurant Week,” “It ranges from a strawberry nephew, also offers fish, chicken he continued. “I’m glad (KKPR) mango mojito and Whiskey and vegan dishes — as well came across and did something Dick’s signature Manhattan to as something that already fell like this. I think we can get a Froot Loop martini and a pear under Restaurant Week’s pricmore people, (and) the people ing point: The Scranton Supthat usually don’t go out will do Tom Collins,” shared owner per Club, which is available Restaurant Week.” Gregory Evans, who opened Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m. A NEW SPIN Whiskey Dick’s in 2008. “We When we were approached, are going a little bit above and and features a choice of four it was something that, entrees, soup or salad, nonbeyond to show the Scranton living in New York for 17 alcoholic beverages and dessert area that we are more than just a years, we were very familiar for $16.95. simple corner bar, as the stigma with,” Joshua Mast, who owns “We are going to provide a may still linger.” Posh @ The Scranton Club with couple of three-course dinner With Evans’ food business at his partner Paul Blackledge, said Whiskey Dick’s in its infancy specials that offer a salad and
“I think a city of this size should do a Restaurant Week … The people that usually don’t go out will do Restaurant Week.”
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A view of the bar at Sambuca Italian Grille & Bar.
Casey’s Corner, inside the Scranton Hilton.
— “we just started a deep-fried food menu, basically finger food” — he’s eaten at and gotten to know many of the owners of the participating ECRW restaurants. “To know the passion they have behind their establishments, from one owner to another owner, it’s really great to be able to make those connections and see the excitement behind them. Everybody is just so excited,” he said. Foster agreed. “We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls, which is really exciting for us because consumers are calling us trying to make sure they understand the concept and how they can take advantage of it. We actually had one guy say, ‘Can I go to all of them?,’” she recalled, laughing. “It’s been really well-received.” W
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“That more people would be introduced to (us); I think we do something special, something unique,” he said of his Mediterranean-centric restaurant, which has been open for more than three years and features family recipes. “You won’t see a television here, and the reason for it is I believe the table — and the food — is a host to invite conversation, friends and family having a good time.” City Cafe will offer a $15 three-course lunch between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. that includes a hummus appetizer, fattoush salad and a choice of five entrees ranging from farro risotto to lamb stew. “That’s why I would like to do something like Restaurant Week to get more people in here so they know what we’re doing and give us a chance,” Saadi said. On the other side of Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton is the year-old Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood, which is a reincarnation of former Clarks Summit restaurant, Great Uncle Peter’s Steakhouse. “At Great Uncle Peter’s, we were strictly steaks, limited fish, some chicken,” stated owner Robert Dickert. “We brought a menu that was bigger, we brought a menu that has a big variety.” In addition to the steak some aficionados might expect with Dickert’s family’s connection
KKPR presents Electric City Restaurant Week, May 4-18 at participating Scranton-area restaurants. Info: electriccityrw.com or find the event on Facebook
The Banshee in Scranton is part of Electric City Restaurant Week.
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15TH ANNUAL BRIGGS FARM BLUESFEST
- July 6-7 at Briggs Farm, Nescopeck Twp. Main Stage, Fri.: Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater, Linsey Alexander, Alexis P. Suter Band, Chris Beard; Sat.: Bernard Allison, Moreland & Arbuckle, Butterfield Blues Band, Rory Block. Back Porch Stage, Fri.: Lonnie Shields, The CKS Band, Clarence Spady, Mikey Junior, Rare Form; Sat.: Lonnie Shields, Sarah Ayers, Michael Packer Sam Lay, Jesse Lowey, Symphonic Haze. Info/directions: briggsfarm.com, 570.379.3342.
COVE HAVEN ENTERTAINMENT RESORTS
1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - Paul Rodriguez: May 4 - Blondy & The Mambo Machine: May 4-5 - Mya / Kel: May 27 - Boyz II Men: June 10 - Howie Mandel: July 22 - The Charlie Daniels Band: Sept. 2
THE CRIMSON LION HOOKAH LOUNGE
37 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre - Big Digits / Mascara / Wicca Phase Springs Eternal: May 6, 7 p.m., $5, 18+
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Vicki Lawrence and Mama: May 4, 8 p.m., $25-$45 - Riverdance: May 8, 7:30 p.m., $43$63 - Willie Nelson and Family: May 11, 8 p.m., $43-$80 - Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70$126 - NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to Benny Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45 - Zappa Plays Zappa: June 28, 7:30 p.m., $29.50-$75 - Jim Gaffigan: July 26, 7 p.m. - Celtic Thunder: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. $65-$75
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MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 mauchchunkoperahouse.com - Childhood’s End (Pink Floyd tribute): May 4, 8 p.m., $23
- Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet: May 5, 8 p.m., $23 - Mike Farris: May 11, 8 p.m., $18 - Bennie and the Jets (Elton John tribute): May 12, 8 p.m., $23 - Pianist Giorgi Latsabidze: May 13, $20 - The Barr Brothers / Kishi Bashi: May 18, 8 p.m., $17 - Miz: May 19, 8 p.m., $15 - Bill Kirchen / Too Much Fun: May 26, 8 p.m., $23 - The “The Band” Band: June 1, 8 p.m., $20 - Cabinet: June 8, 8 p.m., $18 advance, $20 day of - Craig Thatcher’s Salute to the Fillmore: June 9, 8 p.m., $20 - The Peek-A-Boo Revue: June 16, 8:30 p.m., $21 - Leon Redbone: June 22, 8 p.m., $33 - The Felice Brothers: June 23, 8 p.m., $25 - US Rails: June 29, 8 p.m., $14 - The Cast of Beatlemania: June 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Sierra Hull / Highway 111: July 7, 8 p.m., $20 - Red Horse: July 21, $25 - Dancin’ Machine: July 20, 8 p.m., $21 - The Persuasions: July 21, 8 p.m., $23 - Solas: July 26, 8 p.m., $28 - Hot Buttered Rum: July 27, 8 p.m., $23 - U2Nation: July 28, 8 p.m., $20
www.mountairycasino.com - Tito Puente Jr.: May 5, 8 p.m., $20-$30, Gypsies - Voices of Legends w/ Eric Kearns: May 8, 29, 2 p.m., $20, Gypsies - Parrot Beach: May 27, 8 p.m., free - Chippendales: June 9, 8 p.m., $20$30 - Colin Quinn: June 30, 8 p.m., $30$40 - KC & The Sunshine Band: July 20, 9 p.m., $40-$55
13TH ANNUAL OATS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Benton Rodeo Grounds (Mendenhall Lane, Benton) www.oatsfestival.com, 908.464.9495 - June 28-July 1: Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out / Gibson Brothers / Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike / Hillbilly Gypsies / Cumberland River / The Roys / Stained Grass Window / more. Camping, food, craft vendors. Workshops, children’s program, music academy, open jam tent. Weekend advance/ $70; weekend gate/$80; Thurs. $20; Fri., Sat. $30; Sun. $10; under 15/free with adult ticket, pets $10 weekend only.
PENN’S PEAK
1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment 866.448.7849 mtlaurelpac.com - The Guess Who: June 8, $37.50$67.50, 7 p.m. - Robert Cray / Little Feat: June 9, 7 p.m., $45.50-$75.50 - Ziggy Marley: June 15, $42.50$72.50, 7 p.m. - Three Dog Night: June 29 - Air Supply: July 13 - The Temptations: July 22, 4 p.m., $32.50-$62.50 - Lyle Lovett: July 29 - The Rock ’n’ Blues Fest ft. Johnny Winter / Edgar Winter / Leslie West / Rick Derringer / Kim Simmonds: Aug. 19, 6 p.m., $45.50-$75.50
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Beatlemania Now: May 4, 8 p.m., $25 - Get The Led Out (Led Zeppelin tribute): May 5, 8 p.m., $41.75 - Survivor: May 6, 8 p.m., $32 - Dennis DeYoung: May 12, 8 p.m., $42.75-$48.25 - Dark Star Orchestra (Grateful Dead tribute): May 31, 8 p.m., $32 - Kansas: June 1, CANCELED - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: June 2, 8 p.m., $32 - America: June 8, 8 p.m., $43.75$49.25 - Molly Hatchet / Blackfoot: June 9, 8 p.m., $33 - Kellie Pickler: June 14, 8 p.m., $32$37 - 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): June 15, 8 p.m., $25 - The Machine: June 16, 8 p.m. $33$38.75 - Steven Wright: June 24, 8 p.m., $29-$34 - Foreigner: June 29, 8 p.m., $54.25$65.25 - Johnny Winter / Magic Slim & The Teardrops: June 30, 8 p.m., $33 - Cinderella: July 1, 8 p.m., $38.75 - Arrival (Abba tribute): July 13, 8 p.m., $31-$36.75 - Jim Messina: July 20, 8 p.m., $31 - Vince Gill: Aug. 18, 8 p.m., $59.25$64.25
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255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - WWE Smackdown: May 22, 7 p.m., $15-$95
MOUNT LAUREL PAC
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791
Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton 610.826.7700
www.skibluemt.com July 27, 8 p.m.-midnight; July 28, 1 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; July 29, noon-9 p.m. Fri. main stage: Mikey Junior & The Stone Cold Blues Band, Sat.: Marquise Knox, Michael Burks, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Joe Louis Walker, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues w/ Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson & Demetria Farr. Tent stage: Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell, Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Wallace Coleman, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Steve Guyger & The Excellos. Sun. main stage: Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker, Earl Thomas, Brooks Family Blues Dynasty Ft. Lonnie, Ronnie & Wayne BakerBrooks. Tent stage: Corey Harris, The Brooks Family Acoustic, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, Teeny Tucker. On-site camping, visit website for ticket prices/info.
POCONOTES LLC
Tickets: 570.941.0411 888.800.POCO www.poconotes.com - “The Faces and Voices of the Blues” ft. photos by Jim Gavenus / voice of Toby Walker: June 8-10, Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton). Three-day pass: $35 VIP, $25 GA, $10 students/seniors. $5 of tickets benefits Tripp House preservation
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - Big D and the Kids Table / When East Meets West / Stag-nation: May 12, 7:30 p.m. - Ceremony / Screaming Females: June 11, 7 p.m., $10, all-ages
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Strawberry Jam: May 4, 8 p.m. - XVSK / Mike Dougherty: May 5, 9 p.m. - George Wesley Band: May 11, 8 p.m. - Leroy Justice / Suze: May 12, 8 p.m. - Mahavishnu Project: May 18, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: May 19, 8 p.m. - The Indobox / Higher Organix: May 25, 8 p.m.
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - The Femme Tops / Rezlep / The Apparatus: May 2, 7 p.m., $5 - Broadway in the Burg: May 5, 8 p.m., $25 - Howard Hewett / Blue Magic / Ray Goodman / Brown: May 12, 8 p.m., $39.95 - Pinelawn Empire / Timmy Rot /
Obed / Teddy Hazard: May 15, 7 p.m., $5 - Horse / Tile: May 26, 7 p.m., $5 - This Good Robot / Refuse the Conformity / Twisting Life, more: June 1, 6 p.m., $10 - Survay Says: June 6, 6 p.m. - David Bromberg: June 8, 8 p.m., $35-$45 - Marshall Tucker Band: June 9, 8:30 p.m., $15-$25 - Mayweather: June 19, 6 p.m., $8 - Hot Tuna Electric / Steve Kimock: June 28, 8 p.m., $25-$40 - Halestorm / New Medicine / Emphatic: June 30, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $17 day of (on sale 5/4, 10 a.m.) - 311 / Slightly Stoopid (Sherman Summer Stage, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond): July 31, 7 p.m., $49.50
THREE KINGS
603 Route 6, Jermyn - Dropdown / Alekhine’s Gun: May 7, 7 p.m. - The Plot in You / Existence / Kill the Coward: May 14, 6:30 p.m., $12 - WXW Memorial Mayhem: May 19, 6 p.m. - G. Love & Special Sauce: June 26, 8:30 p.m., $20 advance, $22 day of
TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton - Megadeth / Rob Zombie / Lacuna Coil: May 12, 7 p.m., $44-$65.50 - Dave Matthews Band: May 28, 7 p.m., $53.35-$89.90 - ZZ Top / 3 Doors Down / The Ben Miller Band: May 30, 7 p.m., $40 - Miranda Lambert / Little Big Town / Thomas Rhett: July 7, 7:30 p.m., $36.50-$60.10 (on sale 5/4, 10 a.m.) - Vans Warped Tour ft. Taking Back Sunday / New Found Glory / Motionless In White, more: July 18, noon, $37.50 - Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival ft. Motorhead / Slayer / Slipknot / As I Lay Dying / The Devil Wears Prada / Asking Alexandria, more: Aug. 4, $42-$74.50 - The Peach Music Festival ft. Allman Brothers Band / Zac Brown Band / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Warren Haynes Band / O.A.R. / Cabinet / Miz, more: Aug. 10-12, $99-$225 - Kiss / Motley Crue: Sept. 18, 7 p.m., $50.85-$185
UNDER THE STARS SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Wells Fargo Amphitheatre at Misericordia University, Dallas. Phone: 570.674.6719 www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore - Neil Sedaka: July 27, 8 p.m. Tables of 6/$420, amphitheater tickets/$45, lawn seats/$30. - Jazz in July concert feat. Midiri
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Dev / Outasight / Wynter Gordon: May 2, 6 p.m. - The Maine / Lydia / The Arkells: May 8, 7 p.m. - (hed) P.E. / Mushroomhead / American Head Charge / Corvus / Tenafly Viper: May 16, 7:30 p.m., $13 advance, $15 day of
SANDS BETHLEHEM
The search is over Rock band Survivor will make a stop on Sunday, May 6 at 8 p.m. at Penn’s Peak (325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe). Survivor is best known for its 1982 hit “Eye Of The Tiger,” which was the theme song for “Rocky III.” The band is working on a new album with an expected release in 2012. The Pat Travers Band will also perform. Tickets are $32 and are available through Ticketmaster, by calling 866.605.7325 or visiting pennspeak.com. Brothers Septet: July 9, 8 p.m. Tables of 6/$120, amphitheater tickets/$15, lawn seats/$8. PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - The Cranberries: May 5, 8:30 p.m. - Ingrid Michaelson: May 12, 8:30 p.m. - Esperanza Spalding: May 13, 8 p.m.
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KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Lily Tomlin: May 3, 8 p.m. - Vince Gill: May 4, 8 p.m. - Doo Wop Love Songs & Memories: May 5, 8 p.m. - Willie Nelson: May 6, 7:30 p.m. - Garrison Keillor: May 7, 8 p.m. - Trailer Park Boys: May 9, 7:30 p.m. - The Temptations / The Four Tops: May 10, 8 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - The Shins / Real Estate: May 3, 8 p.m.
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334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Dieselboy / Bare / Smash Gordon, more: May 3, 8 p.m. - The Dan Band: May 4, 8 p.m. - Escape the Fate / Attack Attack: May 5, 5:30 p.m. - The Maine / Lydia / The Arkells: May 6, 6 p.m.
- Lacuna Coil: May 8, 7 p.m. - Fear Factory / Shadows Fall, more: May 10, 6 p.m. - Spiritualized: May 11, 8 p.m. - Mark Lanegan: May 12, 7 p.m.
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10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 - Sabaton: May 3, 7:30 p.m. - The Legwarmers (’80s tribute): May 5, 9 p.m. - Behemoth, more: May 6, 5:30 p.m. - Santigold: May 8, 8 p.m. - The 74s / Taking The Chance, more: May 11, 6:30 p.m. - Mickey Avalon: May 12, 8 p.m.
WELLS FARGO CENTER
• Carmen’s Restaurant & Wine Bar • Kildare’s • Doc Magrogan’s • Longworth’s Family Restaurant • Posh
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - Andrew Bird: May 4-5, 8 p.m. - Human Nature: May 6, 7:30 p.m. - Beach Boys: May 8-9, 8 p.m. - The Whispers / Valerie Simpson: May 19, 8 p.m.
BETHEL WOODS CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Red Hot Chili Peppers / Sleigh Bells: May 11, 8 p.m.
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Silhouette Lies is one of many bands on the bill of the first 570 Fest.
Bringing the scene back By Bill Thomas
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“I’m so proud of this music scene. I don’t think the issue is lack of interest. It’s lack of awareness.”
570 Fest, Sun., May 6, noon, Jewish Community Center of Greater Wilkes-Barre (60 S. River St.). $6. Info: facebook.com/ events/355615561156878
Green piece By Jen Stevens Special to the Weekender
Mad cow case calls for caution
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f you have been following the news lately, you probably have already heard about the recent mad cow disease case discovered in California. On April 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a 10-year-old dairy cow had mad cow disease, or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). The disease was discovered by a random test that was done on the cow. In a recent press conference, the USDA’s chief veterinary officer John Clifford said the cow’s meat has not entered the food supply, and its carcass will be destroyed. Agriculture officials stated that the cow does not pose any danger to human health, but as this is the fourth animal diagnosed with the disease in the U.S., one can only wonder if it will become a health issue. Simply put, mad cow disease is an incurable, fatal brain disease that affects cattle. The reason it was called “mad” cow disease is because it affects a cow’s nervous system, which causes them to act strangely. Some cattle get to the point where they can’t even walk. There is no evidence that people can contract mad cow disease. But experts have linked mad cow disease to an extremely rare brain condition that affects people, called variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob
disease (vCJD), People with vCJD will lose brain cells and eventually lose control of both mental and physical capabilities. In the United Kingdom, more than 180,000 cattle have been infected with the disease and more than 4 million have been slaughtered. I remember first hearing about mad cow disease, it was quite disturbing seeing images of cattle not being able to walk and stumbling around without a clue. Even though I don’t eat meat, I was still concerned about the disease and hoped those who do eat meat were taking the right precautions. Thankfully, the U.S. government has established several procedures to protect the public when it comes to meat. The brain and spinal cord, which are the parts of the animal with the highest risk of containing mad cow disease, are removed and there is also a system in place to test animals regularly. The FDA also says there is no evidence that the disease is transmitted through cow’s milk and milk products. But since this latest case was discovered in a dairy cow, and it is still a mystery how the cow contracted the disease, you can never be too cautious. W
A cow stands behind a fence in DeWitt, Neb., last week. The beef industry has responded swiftly recently after the first new case of mad cow disease was found in the U.S. since 2006.
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hough it closed its doors in 2010, the effects of Cafe Metropolis’ absence continue to be felt. For many, the all-ages venue that was located in downtown WilkesBarre provided a focal point Rafael Pimentel for original local music. Withof Silhouette Lies out it, some say the scene has become rudderless. Among those who feel that can take in sets from 15 difway is Sean Flynn, singer/ ferent acts, including Echo guitarist for the band Echo Whiskey Charlie, and Flynn’s Whiskey Charlie. other band, Those Clever Fox“Metro closing was the nail es, as well as Sucker, A Soin the coffin for a lot of cial State, The Love Crimes, bands,” Flynn said. “Echo Whiskey Charlie played one of The Way, Chet Williams and A Fire with Friends among the last shows there. We others. Represented genres played our first show there, range from grunge to folk. All too. local. All original music. All “In Scranton, you have The united under the banner of Vintage Theater, The Keys, “bringing the scene back.” The Bog, Embassy Vinyl and Another band playing the New Visions Studio and Galevent is Silhouette Lies. It is lery. In Wilkes-Barre, though, that group’s guitarist, Rafael there’s almost nowhere to go Pimentel, who Flynn credits unless you’re a bar band, a with kickstarting the event. cover band.” With that in mind, Flynn and PHOTO BY CHERYL SKINN members of other area bands are teaming up to organize 570 Fest at the Jewish Community Center of Greater WilkesBarre on Sunday, May 6. For $6, attendees Echo Whiskey Charlie.
Though Pimentel acknowledges that Wilkes-Barre venues like Redwood Art Space and Liam’s Place are a big help in promoting local original music, he feels that they haven’t been able to provide the stability and sense of unity that Cafe Metropolis did. Still, hope is not lost. “I think it can be done without the Metro,” Pimentel began. “Having a place that can be the central hub would help, but I don’t think it’s a necessity. I think there are enough venues here that, by working together rather than competing, we could see a revival in the local music scene.” “This show is serving almost as a kick in the butt for people to wake up and say, ‘Hey, you know what? We have a great local music scene. Let’s show everyone.’” Not content to do that with one show alone, Pimentel and Flynn hope to make 570 Fest an annual event. They also plan to use half of the event’s proceeds to fund a compilation album comprising tracks from local artists, expected out in late summer/early fall. “When we’re done with the CD, we plan to make it free. … We’ll have all the songs available online as well. The point is to make it as accessible as possible,” Pimentel explained. “I am confident in what we’re doing. I’m so proud of this music scene. I don’t think the issue is lack of interest. It’s lack of awareness.” Noting that none of the bands on the bill are playing the event for profit, Pimentel pointed out that the other half of 570 Fest’s proceeds will go toward sending children to JCC’s summer camp program. “Since we’re going to be benefitting from this, why not help out someone else in the process?” Pimentel said. “The JCC offered us a home, and we were like, ‘Hey, what can we do for you in return?’ Being able to help these kids out is fantastic. It’s nice to see someone else benefit from something that we’re doing just because we love doing it.” W
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ALBUM REVIEWS Stellar throwback debut
Some artists use an older musical style or sound for inspiration, while others copy it note for note, but rarely does it feel as natural as it does on “Boys & Girls,” the impressive full-length debut from Alabama Shakes. The four-piece band, led by guitarist/singer Brittany Howard, creates an intoxicating blend of raw, bluesy rock with a healthy infusion of Southern soul. Rambling album opener “Hold On” sets the tone for everything that follows. The
music is stripped down and simple with a heavy twang, and Howard’s vocals are either soft and easy or impassioned, energetic wails. Tender moments such as “I Found You” or “Heartbreaker” are interspersed with uptempo numbers like “Hang Loose” or “On Your Way,” adding some variety but never straying too far in either direction. Elsewhere, the band does experiment just a bit. “Rise to the Sun” and “Goin’ to the Party” each have a bubbly,
Horse Feathers “Cynic’s New Year” Rating: W W W
Strings and Horse Feathers With his penchant for slowly plucked banjo, his earnest, understated singing and his uneasy, often grim lyrics, Justin Ringle sometimes impinges on Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s weird, old Americana
tropical feel, and the gradual growth to dramatic pianobacked crescendos in “Be Mine” and “You Ain’t Alone” conjure up notions of some of the earliest music to ever be called rock ’n’ roll. While the musicians are certainly technically proficient, their real talent lies in their ability to put heart and soul in the music, making it inviting but never overwhelming. The music that Alabama Shakes has put together on “Boys & Girls” sounds as though it was brought to the world from a time capsule dating back about half a century. The sound is pure and honest, never seeming forced or manufactured. If the stellar work on this album is any indication, Alabama Shakes is definitely a band to keep an eye on. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
territory. But Ringle’s Horse Feathers comes with strings attached: The Portland band — basically Ringle and violinist Nathan Crockett, plus loads of helpmates — is at its best when it contrasts his stark songs with luxurious orchestrations, and that happens often on “Cynic’s New Year,” Horse Feathers’ fourth album. “Fire To Fields / Elegy For Quitters” blends violins, cello, trebly piano, and soft drums into a gorgeous suite; “Last Waltz” sounds like a chamber quartet remaking a Bon Iver song. Although Ringle can write a lovely simple acoustic guitar song such as the Iron & Wine-like opener “A Heart Arcane,” Horse Feathers is at its best when at its most string-kissed. -- Steve Klinge Weekender Wire Services
The Portland band is at its best when it contrasts Justin Ringle’s stark songs with luxurious orchestrations, and that happens often.
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The Funky bunch After cutting his teeth as a teenager in bars and jazz joints around Washington, D.C., Will Rast has made a name for himself as a jazz, r&b and world-music sideman. Most recently, though, Rast and his nine-piece funky bunch merged his influences with the sound of the world on The Funk Ark’s sophomore outing, “High Noon.” The Funk Ark, which recently performed
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Gotye/Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used To Know” 7. Gavin Degraw: “Not Over You” 6. Karmin: “Brokenhearted” 5. Katy Perry: “Part of Me”
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Alabama Shakes “Boys & Girls” at the Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, offers up a colorful, expansive Afrobeat jaunt with “High Noon,” one that kicks off with the great organs and horns of “Chaga.” “Road to Coba” starts with dancing cymbals, bongos and tinkling percussion before building to a frenetic pace. “Hey Mamajo” has throaty bass, shakers, cymbals, keys and organ, plus the album’s first spoken words with the repeated chanting of “Hey Mamajo.” A very searing Santana-esque guitar solo takes center stage in “Rinconcito” before a tinkling piano comes out of nowhere alongside shakers and bluesy guitar. While the entire album is fun, the title track is epic. With its bluesy, Western vibe, it could be a funked-up reinvention of “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” theme — you can almost see The Funk Ark rolling into town atop horses with their instruments strapped to their backs. “Funky Southern,” which features the unexpected and soulful vocals of Mustafa Akbar, is another highlight with ambling bass, lively percussion, organ bursts, bleating trumpets and rat-ta-tatting cymbals. “Green Tree, Yellow Sky” has shades of James Brown while “El Rancho Motel” mashes up a New Orleans funeral march with a dash of reggae and a speck of the Squirrel Nut Zippers. “Wayward Bill” brings the album to a subdued, jazzy close.
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“We totally respect dance music and what it does. What we didn’t want to do is just jump on a bandwagon of fads and trends.” Jules de Martino of The Ting Tings what is the new record. “We totally respect dance music and what it does,” de Martino noted. “What we didn’t want to do is just jump on a bandwagon of fads and trends.” So the group took its rhythm-based, multi-instrumental act to Spain and wound up recording its second album in isolation. “I really wanted to make (Katie’s singing ability) prominent on this album,” de Martino said. “So to contain it, we felt, well, why not a nice way to end is rather than end on a big track, why don’t we just let the album live there in this space so people can sort of reflect on it and talk about it.” The plan worked with me, as I asked the question de Martino hoped for: Why did you end the album on such a soft note? Thankfully for de Martino and White, neither will mind having that conversation for years to come.
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A closer look at Leighton’s handiwork. “action” happens under sheets. But what doesn’t stay under the sheets all the time, however, are those vibrators, those monstrous-looking contraptions that were clinical tools that bear little or no resemblance to the sex toys of today. “I had taken a curious interest in the vibrators and had volunteered to build them,” said Jeffrey Leighton, who designed them and procured much of what went into building them at flea markets and auctions. As one might expect, there were some challenges in building the old-fashioned apparatuses. “Being creative enough to see something that was normal or
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such as motherhood, jealousy and Victorian ignorance of female sexual desire. In the play, Dr. Givings performs exploratory treatments in his home office that intrigues his wife, Catherine, who then goes on to discover the gadget’s surprisingly delightful side effects after having a lessthan-stellar sex life with the good doctor. “In the Next Room” was nominated for three 2010 Tony Awards, including Best Play, and now, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble brings the hysteria to NEPA with a run of performances that begin Thursday, May 3. Naturally, given its topic, the play is recommended for mature audiences, though much of the
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John Cusack’s Edgar Allan Poe embraces his fiancee Emily Hamilton, played by Alice Eve in ‘The Raven.’
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hat if Nicolas Cage was taken from us before his time? Could we live in a world without Nicolas Cage? Could we ever find another actor with as much distaste for their own dignity as Cage? Obviously, it’s a question none of us ever want to consider, but should Cage ever fall to his death in an attempt to touch a squirrel (or from whatever weird stuff Cage gets up to in his free time), “The Raven” indicates that John Cusack would be right there, ready
to apply eyeliner and shout his lungs out in the kind of movie that is just one Val Kilmer appearance away from going directly to DVD. Seemingly inspired by the recent Sherlock Holmes reboot as well as the Sigourney Weaver thriller “Copycat,” “The Raven” is a fictionalized account of the final days of Edgar Allan Poe (Cusack). In the film, a broken and embittered Poe is coerced into joining forces with the police in order to track down a
serial killer who is murdering people through the same methods Poe utilized in his stories. Complicating matters is the fact that the killer has kidnapped Poe’s fiancee (Alice Eve), who, in a surprising turn of events, is neither 13 years old nor is she Poe’s cousin. Can Poe save the love of his life or will he blah-de-blahde-pooh-fart … let’s move on. “The Raven,” at the very least, starts out on a promising note. Initially, Poe is depicted as a pretentious, washed-up asshole
that openly badmouths other authors like Longfellow, exploits his fading celebrity status at a local bar in order to get free drinks and, for no particular reason, pokes absently at the lifeless body of a cat he finds in the street. For just a few scenes, “The Raven” isn’t afraid to present Poe in the most unflattering light possible. He’s the kind of character that everyone on screen clearly loathes, and Cusack’s campy, slightly unhinged performance makes these earlier scenes fun to watch. But once the plot kicks in, Poe’s more interesting quirks are forgotten as the character uneasily transforms into a generic action hero. It’s never believable watching this character act heroic or romance his unfeasibly attractive fiancee, and it’s never very entertaining either. You’ve seen a film like “The Raven” before, and you’ve
seen it done better if only because any other film is smart enough not to waste an inordinate amount of screen time on footage of people writing with quills or using sextants. Even when the film finally reveals the identity of the killer, it’s so arbitrary it hardly registers. If you’re going to give us a concept as stupid as “Edgar Allen Poe solves mysteries with his pet raccoon,” then you might as well have fun with it. What’s wrong with revealing a jealous Mark Twain as the killer? Go stupid, or go home, people. Indifferently directed by flashy hack James McTeigue, “The Raven” frequently plays like an overlong and unwanted pilot for a mystery series on TNT. To quoth the raven: “Never have I’ve seen such a massive pile of dog shit.” (I might be paraphrasing here. I’m not sure).
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he pulsating music scene in our area never seems to disappoint as the concert listings are packed with a diverse collection of musicians taking the stage. Whether it is a local band spawned out of a member’s garage or a national act with millions of fans, the sweet sound of music is constantly flowing through our backyard. The Vintage Theater is once again celebrating the artistically talented in more ways than one with the return of its “Rhythm of the Region” exhibition. This is the second year the Vintage is holding “Rhythm of the Region,” an exhibit of original artwork inspired by the localmusic scene; the event kicks off on May 4 as part of the First Friday Art Walk in Scranton. “We are constantly trying to bridge the gap between artists, the public and unify various mediums that do not always collaborate as
often as they should,” explained Theresa O’Connor, the theater’s visual arts director. “To us, it seemed that a visual exhibit influenced by the musical arts was an excellent way to encompass multiple facets of our mission and bring artists and musicians together.” With the success of last year’s exhibition, the decision to hold the “Rhythm of the Region” annually was easy. This year though, attendees will go back in time as the display features more works that encompass the area’s musical past. “We have placed a larger focus on collecting memorabilia and works that capture the history of past venues and artists, so we hope that even those who have lost touch with the arts community may be inspired to return,” said O’Connor. The open submission process ensured that local artists of all mediums could submit their original photography, graphic design, drawing and painting artwork to
This piece by Gerry Stankiewicz will be part of The Vintage Theater’s ’Rhythm of the Region II’ exhibit.
be considered for inclusion in the exhibit. “The work has been influenced by music performers that are locally based or have played in the area,” shared O’Connor. “Other works to see are memorabilia such as T-shirts, posters, albums and items that represent past venues.” Friday’s opening reception will feature local musicians Smeltzer and Smith performing in connection with artist Ted Michalowski’s Draw Core, a live event. “It is important to not only showcase the history and talent of the musicians and artists of the area but also to show appreciation and give the credit they deserve,” O’Connor said. “Hopefully this exhibit will open some eyes to the vibrant artistic community and inspire people to get out to local concerts.” Venues have come and gone throughout the region, but the spirit of the music and love of the fans continue on through “Rhythm of the Region” as venues that once were — such as Test Pattern and Cafe Metropolis — will be remembered; the history of The Vintage Theater will also be celebrated. “Part of The Vintage Theater’s mission is to highlight all music genres and styles,” O’Connor stated. “The artwork and artifacts of the music scene not only serve as documentation but highlight the versatile passion of the local talent.” W “Rhythm of the Region II,” May 4-31, The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Ave., Scranton). Opening Fri., May 4, 6-10 p.m. Gallery hours: Wed., 6-midnight, Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Info: scrantonsvintagetheater.com
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Steamtown National Historic Site Visit www.nps.gov/stea for train schedule or call 570.340.5200 • The “Scranton Limited:” Wed.-Sun. 30 minute rides depart from Roundhouse boarding area Wed., 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. A historic steam locomotive operates Thurs.Sun. 10:30 & 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 2:15 p.m. $3 per person, all ages 6+.
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passenger unless noted otherwise) • Project Fallen Ride: May 5, registration 10 a.m.-noon. Begins/ends Jefferson Park, Pittston, ends Outsiders, Wilkes-Barre. Benefits individuals, families of law enforcement, corrections officers, military, fire/ EMS fallen in the line of duty or on hard times. Food, entertainment to follow. • Phantom Rider Program: If unable to make it to ride, donate $10 passenger fee and new stuffed animal, which will go to children in need, any left end of season go to Toys For Tots. Send to Gunners 11 Hemlock Dr., Tunkhannock, PA 18657.
Coal Cracker Cruisers Car Club • Cruise Nights at Advance Auto (Rt. 6, Carbondale): May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3, Sept. 7, 6-9 p.m. Food, music, door prizes, 50/50, trophies. Food by Boy Scout Troop 888. Info: 570.876.4034
Montage Mountain Classics • McDonald’s Southside Shopping Center: May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, 6-10 p.m. • Jonny Rockets Montage Mountain: May 19, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, 5-9 p.m.
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Begins Jefferson Park, ends Morgan Hills Golf Course (219 Hunlock Haeveyville Road, Hunlock Creek). Benefits military, law enforcement, fire/ EMS, corrections family or individual who has “fallen” in line of duty or on hard times. Refreshments, entertainment after ride.
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS 2nd Annual Jorge’s Walk to Defeat ALS May 19, 9 a.m., Bloomsburg Town Park, Bloomsburg. Free food, music, tricky trays, 50/50. To register visit alsphiladelphia.org, contact fightingALS@hotmail.com, 570.458.4393. Proceeds benefit ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. American Lung Association • Fight For Air Kick-off Luncheon: May 10, noon-1 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Free. RSVP by calling 570.823.2212, e-mailing dreifler@lun-
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ginfo.org. Association for the Blind • “Fun” Raiser: May 23, 6-9 p.m., Lucky’s Sporthouse. Celebrity bartenders, music by Millennium. $25 reserves your bar stool for the night, call 570.208.3267. Benefits programs/ services provided by the Association for the Blind. Best Turkey Dinner In Town May 5, 3-7 p.m., Shickshinny Fire Hall. To benefit Historical Society and Business Association; FLT Building, which was flooded. Bowl for Life May 12, 6-8 p.m., Chacko’s Family Bowling Center (195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). $20/person, teams of 5. Prizes, raffles, 2 hours bowling, shoe rental, one plain pizza, one pitcher soda. In honor of Barbara Struckus. Info: 570.760.4083, 814.1056, 574.9820. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Candy’s Place (570.714.8800)
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• 15th Annual Rainbow Walk: May 12, registration 9 a.m., walk 10 a.m., Kirby Park Pavilion, Kingston. $25, proceeds benefit programs at Candy’s Place. To register, call or visit cancerwellnessnepa.org. Carnival of Hope May 5, 1-5 p.m., VFW Post 283 (757 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Free, family-friendly. Entertainment by Magic of Bill Dickson, The Dancers Warehouse, Ronald McDonald, Exit Sixxx, juggler Mike Simon. Tarot readings, food, beverage, bake sale, basket raffles, games for purchase. For info, contact NepaCarnivalofhope@gmail.com. Proceeds benefit NEPA Center Cancer Wellness, Candy’s Place.
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Contents May Have Shifted” by Pam Houston is a novel about leaving the baggage of your life behind for the flow of the current. The title, becoming the defining point of the work, emphasizes that our existence should not follow a specific pattern, but rather shift often. The novel introduces readers to the narrator, Pam, who, as we can tell, is experiencing a sudden onset of panic. While in flight from Sydney, Australia, her plane begins to malfunction. All the while, everyone around her seems composed or too self-involved to notice. But Pam, being the quirky character she is, ends up laughing it off, albeit accompanied by a dark sense of humor. With more than 100 vignettes following this potentially threatening event, Houston offers important details of her infinite travel experiences. After each chapter, readers begin to place the pieces together until we are finally able to see the bigger picture. In writing each account, Houston employs a stream of
consciousness, which though risky, ultimately resonates with the format — demonstrating that life, just like the very pages she writes, are open-ended. As a result, the novel reads like a journal, each chapter shows only a segment of the actual experience. For example, in the chapter “Juneau, Alaska,” Pam discusses her experience seeing Orca whales: “I listen to the sweep of her fin, the puff of her breathing until she disappears into the disappearing diamonds. When the male’s big fin is the only thing visible — a speck on the horizon, we turn the boat north and head for home.” Just like the Orca in Pam’s eyes, readers can only see a glimpse of her with each story. As readers discover Pam’s individuality, Houston augments the work with scenes and landscapes of travel that are both vibrant and captivating. Pam travels from one place to the next, becoming immersed in that environment if only for a brief time. While her behavior does sometimes seem adolescent with the need to constantly find herself, there is something genuine about her approach for the answers. In that search, Houston reveals every detail and every flaw of Pam’s world, aspects many readers cannot only appreciate, but also relate to. Though Houston never develops many of the characters outside Pam, the friendships witnessed in the book are some of the most important. It is through that lens that we observe her shortcomings with relationships and the resolution her friends are there to offer. There are many beautiful themes throughout the novel, but the most fundamental is empowerment. The turning point of the book then becomes Pam learning how to embrace dysfunction and find that strength. Houston then leaves readers with worldly advice to channel the shift in our lives and roll with it.
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ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “’Night Mother:” May 10-13, 18-20; 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. $12/GA, $10/seniors, $8/students. Discount tickets preview night May 10, $8/GA, seniors, $6/students.
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(applausetheatre.webs.com, applausetheatre@gmail.com) • “Diva-Alive and Kicking” Fundraiser: May 11-12, Good Shepherd (1780 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). $30, pre-sale only. Details on Facebook or website. Info: 570.430.1149, do not call church.
BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE
(Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181, 800.282.0283, bte.org) Ticket prices: $9-$25 • “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play:” May 3-20, parental discretion advised.
HIGHWIRE THEATRE SCHOOL
(570.947.3484, HighwireTheatreSchool@gmail.com) • Acting Classes: Wed., Fri., May 9-June 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Holy Rosary School (312 William St., Scranton). • Introductory Stage Combat Workshop: May 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Rosary School (312 William St., Scranton). Learn/enhance skills in stage combat, theater knowledge. Be prepared for physical activity, wear appropriate clothing, stable shoes. • Voice and Speech Workshop: May 9, 16, 23, 7-9 p.m.; May 12, 26, 1-5 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m., Holy Rosary School (312 William St., Scranton).
JASON MILLER PLAYWRIGHTS’ PROJECT
(570.344.3656, SubVerseAphrodesia.com, nepaplaywrights@live.com) • First Friday Street Performances: May 4, 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Renaissance at 500 Plaza, Lackawanna Ave. • Dyonisia ’12 Call for Proposals: Apocalypse theme. One-page, 5-15minute play, or multimedia performance pieces and/or theatrical projects with social media platforms.
Deadline May 20. Microsoft Word/.pdf format, e-mail attachment. Include: Name of author, city, working title, character list (4), plot synopsis, setting, notes re: style/genre. Dates in Sept.
KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:
(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.5825) • Renaissance Faire: May 3, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Monarch Court, between N. River/Franklin. Fee. Proceeds help fund theatre students’ annual trip to Stratford Shakespeare Theatre Festival.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • Enrollment open for Music Box Theatre Academy: Sessions begin May 14. Musical theater workshop for ages 13-20. $275. Perform June 15-17. Learn techniques in acting, singing, dancing. Call for enrollment forms.
PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS
(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Steel Magnolias:” Begins May 4, dinner buffet 90 min. before show. Show only: $16 adults, $14 seniors/ students 12+, $10 under 12. Dinner/ show: $32 adults, $28 seniors/students, $20 children. Discounts available.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com)
• “Rent:” through May 6. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m. $12 ($1/every ticket to benefit Red Cross AIDS Awareness and Prevention). Red Cross and PFLAG will hand out red ribbons/info to audiences. For mature audiences. Reservations recommended, call.
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs:” May 9, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave.), $20.90-$24.
SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “Lion in Winter:” May 6, 13, 2 p.m.; May 4-5, 11-12, 8 p.m. $18/adults, $15/ seniors, $10/children. ❏ Auditions: • “High School Musical Jr.” and “Aladdin Jr.:” May 6, 2-4 p.m., Shawnee Inn; May 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Shawnee Playhouse. 18 years and younger. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song, CD player available. Bring headshot/resume.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
(Royal Theatre of the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts) • “A Year with Frog and Toad:” May 4-5; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Ticket prices vary. Call 570.941.4318.
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Amanda’s bragging about the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this week. Instead of continuing to provide easy money for the colleges to suck from our youth, maybe we need to freeze or even reduce the amount of support. The whiz kids will always get scholarships but for the other 95 percent, why not make money available on how well you performed in high school? Or even on your SATs? I’m just tossing out a few ideas, and there may be better ones. But in a time when our government is going broke, why do we continue to enrich universities that seem to be doing a lot better each year than the people whose tax dollars help them stay in business? Amanda’s Brag: As a kid growing up in Rhode Island, I loved going to hockey games and seeing the Providence Bruins play, but good God these games seem so much more fun now as a grown up! It might have something to do with the Blue
Moon they serve in those flimsy plastic cups or the fact that I actually get the game and know what’s going on now. But it’s probably the fact that the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins are so much fun to watch! I went to the first round of Calder Cup playoffs and literally had the best time. The team plays hard, the crowd is so fired up, the music is energetic, and the game is so freaking exciting! You know how some sporting events are more boring than watching paint dry? There is no chance for boredom at these games — they are just that good, that eventful and that much fun! I’m at the point where I can’t get enough. The WB/S Penguins kicked some butt in Hershey and are advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals. This team is on fire! If you don’t have plans this weekend, I urge you to get to a game and support the Pens. They are set to play the St. John’s Ice Caps in Canada this week to then return to Mohegan Sun Arena for Game 3 and 4 this Saturday and Sunday! Tickets for home playoff games are on sale now, and you can get them through the Mohegan Sun Arena box office, via Ticketmaster or by calling 800.745.3000. This is for those of you who constantly claim, “There is nothing to do around here.” There is so much to do, and the Penguins are just getting started! Go Pens!
on denim is a look that might seem slightly ridiculous while you’re putting it together, but works more oftentimes than it doesn’t. Make sure you wear the lighter-washed denim on top and the darker on the bottom, and it’s important you break up the denim pieces with solid neutral accessories; in particular, white looks effortlessly chic. What I love about denim, though, is it doesn’t have to be just denim. There are so many opportunities to get creative with it since it’s such an easy fabric to work with. Add some bleach to give it a vintage faded look, rip up those old denim jeans of yours or add studs or patches to that denim jacket. Sure, it’s not what you’ll wear on a date night out, but it is a timeless look for those lazy days where you don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard. In the end, that’s what I’d call denim — the perfect casual fabric. W
Denim is also extremely convenient because it goes with just about everything. Yes, this does include the forbidden denim-on-denim rule.
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Jeff’s Bitch We hear a lot these days about the soaring cost of higher education. It’s not uncommon to see a graduate with $100,000 in college loans, yet unable to find a decent job. Sad — and sickening. I’ve heard President Obama and other big-shot politicians moan about how we need to help young people get that needed college education. Yet every plan I’ve ever heard simply involves making more financial aid available, lower interest rates or some variation of that. I think we’re looking at this problem the wrong way. Can anyone explain why at a time when we’ve had little to no inflation (the government claims inflation is around 2 percent), then why have colleges and universities been averaging 8 percent a year? Year after year! Now, I don’t claim to be an economist, but we all know prices climb when something is in demand. And that demand is coming from the perception that everyone needs a college education and that the government must make money available for anyone who wants to attend. Think what would happen if the demand for higher education dropped by 10 percent. Eventually, prices would have to come down as schools jockeyed to fill empty seats. Personally, I went to a two-year college because I couldn’t afford four years. Today, too many kids go to school because they don’t know what they want to do yet. That’s fine, but there’s no need to blow $30,000 a year figuring yourself out.
t is impossible to fit denim into just one category. I’ve most often heard it referred to as the “all-American look.” This is most likely due to the rest of the world having this idea that the basic American look is a T-shirt with a pair of blue jeans. Due to this, in fashion, it’s also been called “the boring fabric.” But to me, basic isn’t always boring. In fact, there’s something about dressing down in jeans and a T-shirt that sometimes even I like — as long as it’s paired with heels instead of sneakers, of course. Besides, not all denim has to be worn on the bottom. Fun ways to wear denim include a denim shirt, vest or blazer. Denim is also extremely convenient because it goes with just about everything. Yes, this does include the forbidden denim-on-denim rule. If you’ve learned anything from me, you should know that every fashion rule was made to be challenged. Therefore, denim
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 31 ilies and Children, The Salvation Army, United Way of Monroe County. For info/tickets, call 570.421.7466, visit highfivecharityauction.com. Schuyler Ave. Elementary Family Fun Fest May 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., WVW Middle School back parking lot, Hoyt St., Kingston. Fundraiser to benefit Schuyler Ave PTO General Fund. 30+ vendors, homemade crafters, raffles, food concessions, kids’ activities, more. Susquehanna Flood Relief Benefit Concert May 6, 2 p.m., Ladore Camp Pavilion (287 Owego Turnpike, Waymart). $10 at door, at 570.253.1982. Students enter by donation. Other donations welcome. Make checks to “The Salvation Army West Pittston,” “Susq. Benefit” in memo, mail to: The Salvation Army West Pittston, 214 Luzerne Avenue, West Pittston, PA 18643. Attention: Major Sheryl Hershey. Benefits Susquehanna flood victims. Walk to Cure Type 1 Diabetes May 5, registration 9:30 a.m., walk 10 a.m., Montrose, meet Pump ’n’ Pantry. 3.5 miles. Info: walktocurejuvenilediabetes.org, 570.289.4062. Proceeds benefit Type 1 Diabetes Research Foundation.
EVENTS 7th Annual Mothers Day Intertribal Powwow May 12-13, 10 a.m., Noxen Fire Co. grounds, Stull Road, Noxen. Free admission. Circle hours, noon-4 p.m.,6-10 p.m. Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. All drums welcome. Native American dancing, drumming, more. Trade blanket, “49” dancing Sat. p.m. Dogs welcome, must be leashed, cleaned up after. Bring lawn chair. Alcohol, drugs, guns, politics prohibited. Electricity, $5 per day up front. Volunteers needed, call 570.947.2097, e-mail Wisteria18704@yahoo.com. Benefits Noxen Fire Co. 10th Annual Great Valley Technology Alliance Business Plan Competition May 2, cocktail hour 5:30 p.m., awards dinner 6:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs. Info: nepbpc.com
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American Legion Mountain Post 781 (Mountain Top) • 3rd Annual Flea Market: May 6, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 under cover with table, $5 yard BYOT, public welcome. To register call 570.332.5658. Annual Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea May 6, 1-3 p.m., The Woodhouse Day Spa (387 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Traditional tea,
sandwiches, pastries. Free gift. Skin analysis, mini neck/shoulder massage, NuFace lifting treatment, color matching (makeup) available. Drawing for Mother’s Day Spa package valued at $180. Free, open to public. RSVP required to 570.763.0063 by May 3. Borrowdale Acres Open Horse Show May 13, 8 a.m., Lehman Horse Show Grounds. For info, call 570.675.8974. Browndale Fire Co. (Route 247, 620 Marion St., Browndale, 43fire.com) • Homemade Pierogi For Sale: donation $6/dozen. Potato and cheese. To order, contact any member, call 570.499.4908, e-mail jdoyle@nep.net, go online. Chicken Barbecue May 5, noon-5 p.m., Taylor Fire Department, Ladder Company 95 (614 Union St., Taylor). $8. Tickets at door or by calling 570.878.1466, members of Ladder 95. Half chicken, baked beans, potato salad, dessert, beverages. T-shirts, mugs for sale at door. Chicory House and Folklore Society (www.folkloresociety.org, 570.333.4007) events: • New England Contra Dance: May 5, 7 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting (776 Market St., Kingston). Lily-Rose and the Rhythm Traders, calling by David Rupp. No partner/previous experience needed. $9/adults, reduced rate for families. Choral Society • Children and Youth Ensembles Present Annual Spring Concert: May 6, 3 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton. $10/adults, free/18 and younger, $2 discount for seniors, students, Lackawanna Library System Card holders, members of WVIA, Raymond Hood Room. Info: choralsociety.net • Choral Artists Present “Renaissance and Baroque Masterworks:” May 11, 8 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Scranton. $15/adults, free/18 and younger, $3 discount for seniors, students, Lackawanna Library System Card holders, members of WVIA, Raymond Hood Room. Info: 570.343.6707, choralsociety.net Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960, conynghamumc.com) • Rummage Sale: May 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; May 12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Crafters/ yard and potpourri sale. Rent space, $20 (add $5 if borrowing a table). Set up May 12, 7 a.m. Hot dogs, chips, coffee. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar
of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Quilting for Kids: “Monkey’s Wrench:” Wed., through June 13, 3:30-5 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/class. Call to register. • Mask Making: Ages 5-8, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 4-5:30 p.m.; Ages 9-12, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 4-5:30 p.m. $40/4 classes. Call to register. • Young at Art: Mask Making for Preschoolers: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 4-5. $35. Call to register. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Golden Days of Radio Players: Tues., through May 22, 7-9 p.m. Free. Call to register. • Quilting for Everyone: “Arrowhead Star:” Wed., through June 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 6+. $6/class. Call to register. • Open Studio and Portfolio Prep: Tues., 7-8:30 p.m. May 8, 15, 22; ongoing, $15/class, $60/all classes. Call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery for Beginners: Series 2: May 2, 9, 16, 23; Series 3: May 30, June 6, 20, 27. Ages 13+. $60/class. Call to register. • Design a Painted Silk Scarf: May 7, 7-9 p.m. $35, all materials provided. No experience needed. Call to register. • Photography for Beginners: May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 7-9 p.m.; Jun. 2, 1-3 p.m. Ages 16+. $75. Call to register. ❏ Special Events: • Titanic Memorabilia Exhibit: through April. Free. • Philadelphia Art and History Bus Trip: May 3, bus departs from theater 8 a.m., returns 11 p.m. $110, includes bus, museum, exhibit admission, map, does not include meals. Audio tour of “Van Gogh Up Close.” Call for reservations. • Children’s Movie: May 5, 11 a.m. Free, includes free popcorn, soda, in loving memory of “Jeeterbug” from Kinter Family. Tickets at door or can be reserved, call. • Classical Guitar Greatest Hits: May 6, 3 p.m. $10, students free, presented by Jay Stevesky. Dirty Girl Mud Run May 5, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, Moosic. Portion of registration fees donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation. For info/to register, visit godirtygirl.com. Doug Smith Music (dougsmithbass@comcast.net, 570.343.7271) • May 12, 8:30-11 p.m., Skytop Lodge, Skytop. 16-piece big band. Info: 595.7401 • May 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Skytop Lodge, Skytop. Mother’s Day Brunch with jazz duo. $28.50/adults, $14.25/child, reservations required, 595.7401. Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15
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And they’re off! Kentucky Derby Day will be held Saturday, May 5 at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). There will be a double header with the first live racing card starting at 11 a.m. A champagne brunch will be held at Pacer’s Clubhouse from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. To reserve, call 570.831.2100. The patio opens at 2 p.m., and the party tent opens at 3 p.m. with mint juleps served in Kentucky Derby 138 souvenir glasses. Registration for the Run for the Roses Hat Revue will be from 2-5:30 p.m. in the racing lobby, and judging begins at 5:45 p.m. in front of the Winner’s Circle. Immediately following the announcement of the winners, the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby can be viewed on the jumbo screen. Above, a scene from last year’s festivities. After the Derby, a card with 14 live races will begin. a.m., commit to every week. Positions to help w/ vaccination clinics, substitute desk work. Stop in to office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com, call 570.994.5846. Geneva School’s 7th Annual “Taste of the Valley” May 2, 5:30-8 p.m., Fiorelli’s (Main Ave., Peckville). $15/advance adults, $5/ advance kids under 12. $20/door. Taste foods prepared by some of best local eateries. Live auction, basket raffles. Restaurants/caterers wishing to participate, contact revenueresults@comcast.net, 570.489.7620. All proceeds benefit The Geneva School. For info/tickets, call or visit geneva-school.org. Johnson College (3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton) • 20th Annual Johnson College Open: May 18, Blue Ridge Trail GolfClub, Mountaintop. Proceeds support Presidential Scholarship Fund, benefits Johnson College students. Deadline for golfer registration May 4. Info/to register: johnson.edu
Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) ❏ Environmental Institute events: (Rt. 435, Covington Twp., 570.842.1506, www.lackawanna.edu) • Natural Wonders: Inside of an Egg: every other Thurs., through June 7, 1-2:30 p.m. Ages 3-5 and guardian. $40/series of 6. Pre-registration required. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.) • Winning Authors: Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark: May 11, discussion, 7 p.m., Seasons Ballroom; book signing, 8 p.m., Sky Bridge. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • Knit & Crochet Group: May 12, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages. Penn State Wilkes-Barre
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 34 events: • The Future Campaign Chair: May 5, 10 a.m., Athletic and Recreation Building. Info: 570.675.9269, rrybicki@psu.edu • PSU Day at Knoebel’s: May 12, registration 11 a.m., Pavilion M with lunch, entertainment, noon-1 p.m., Penn State Party, 3 p.m. in Pavilion L. $20/GA, $10/child, both include $10/ food, ride booklet. $10/PSU lunch only. Picnic lunch, prize raffles, $10 T-Shirt. Call 570.385.6262, visit wb.psu.edu/Alumni/alumevents.htm. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • Adoption Day: May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wal-mart, Rte. 940, Mt. Pocono. Dogs available to meet and get to know. Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: May 15, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Route 209, Kresgeville). Volunteers, foster families always welcome. Volunteers needed for adoption days, dog transport, fundraising, clerical help, home visits, more. Sno Cove Job Fair May 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton. Looking to fill 300 positions, part-time seasonal, few
full-time seasonal. Lifeguard, greeter, ticket and group sales, customer service. Info: 570.969.7669, 1.800.gotsnow, snowcove.com Sons of the American Legion Post 781 (Church Rd. Mountain Top, 570.474.2161, alpost781.org) events: • Flea Market and Chicken Roast Dinner: May 6, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Vendors wanted. Cost for flea market, $5, bring table/tent. Registration by phone, call 570.332.5658. Chicken dinner, $8, includes 1/2 roasted chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll, dessert; noon-5 p.m. St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church (695 N. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.822.6028) • Night at the Races: May 5, doors 5 p.m., post time 5:45 p.m. All you can eat and drink. Free admission w/ purchase of $10 horse. 21+. Info: 762.4120, 822.7031 St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Halupki Sale: May 19, pick up 11a.m.-2 p.m. $1/halupki, place orders by May 14. Call 562.1434, 457.9280, or leave message at church hall. • Pierogie Sale: May 22, pick up 2-5 p.m., church hall. $6/dozen, place orders by May 18. Call 562.1434, 457.9280, or leave message at
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St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (Birch St./Prospect Ave., Scranton) • Free Community Dinner: May 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m. All welcome. • Heritage Sunday Hymn Sing and Program: May 20, 10 a.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. Sugar Notch Fire and Hose Co. 1 (233 Freed St., Sugar Notch) • Nite at the Races: May 5, doors 6 p.m., racing 7 p.m., Warrior Run Fire Hall (316 Hanover St., Warrior Run). $10 donation. Tracey’s Hope Hospice Care Program and Domestic Animal Rescue (570.466.7930, traceyshopenmcdonald@gmail.com, petservicesbydenise.com) • 4th Annual Memorial Pet Walk:
Treasures of the Earth 9th Annual Show & Sale May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., St Joseph Oblate Seminary (1880 Rte. 315, Pittston). Free parking. $3, under 12 free. Info: 800.473.3602 United Rehabilitation Services (489 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.459.9784) events: • Spring Bazaar: May 5, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sherri O’Donnell, “All That Dancin,” Our Proud Voices. May 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Elite Dance Company, Richie Molinaro, Mr. Lou. • Charity Auction: May 6, registration 3:30 p.m., auction 4 p.m. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com.
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The University of Scranton events: • Four Octaves A Capella Group Spring Concert: May 4, 6 p.m., Dionne Green Amphitheater. Free. Call 570.941.5441. • Spring Fling/Battle of the Bands: May 5, 11a.m., Dionne Campus Green. Free. Call 570.941.6233. • “In Concert:” May 6, 3 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570.941.7624. ❏ Schemel Forum Courses, $60/ person, $100/couple. To register, contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scranton.edu: • “Madness, Mystery and Murderous Desire: Charles Dickens’ ‘Bleak House:’” May 8. Weinberg Memorial Library, 6-7:15 p.m. Veterans Appreciation Celebration May 9, 5:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Seasons Ballroom. $25, net proceeds benefit Team RED, WHITE & BLUE, Catholic Social Services Homeless Veterans Program, NEPA Veterans Multi-Care Alliance. Tickets at door or at veteransappreciation5912.eventbrite.com. Info: 570.825.2600 Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events:
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• Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/ person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. • “Waverly Waddle” 5K Walk/Run: May 12, race 9 a.m., registration 8-8:45 a.m., back lawn. Register by May 9, $12/adults, $6/12 and under. After May 9, $15/adults, $8/12 and under, family registration (4) $30/ advance, $35/race day.
Wyoming County Chamber Of Commerce • Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies: Creekside Gardens, May 4-6, Route 29,2 miles south of Tunkhannock, creeksidegardens.com, 570.836.3595. Country Gift Box, May 5, 10 a.m., 67 Bridge St., Tunkhannock, 996.1044. • “The Danger of Disconnect:” May 9, 11:45 a.m.-1p.m., Twig’s Cafe, Tunkhannock. To reserve, contact 570.875.8325, Deborah@wyccc.com.
West Pittston Chapter of The Salvation Army 100th Anniversary May 10-12. Banquet, open house, more. Info: 570.655.5947, Sheryl.hershey@use.salvationarmy.org. World Asthma Day Family Fun Fair May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre. Free, open to public. Educational displays, games, prizes, activities for kids. Info: 570.346.1784, adelonti@lunginfo.org World Laughter Day May 6, 12:30-3:30 p.m., pavilion pool, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Mini laughter yoga every 30 min.; Kids Joke Telling Showcase 1:30 p.m. Judith Youshock on hand w/art supplies for painting of community mural for Humor
Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute (201 North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, 570.270.2186). Events free and open to public. • Annual Spring Concert: May 5, 8 p.m., Great Hall (228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston). Free, open to public. Info: 270.2192 Wyoming Valley Mall events: • Facebook Contest for Mother’s Day: through May 9. Win overnight getaway, $100 shopping spree. Register on facebook.com/shopwyomingvalleymall. 18+.
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The Houdini Museum (1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton) Every weekend by reservation. Open 1 p.m., closes 4 p.m. Also available weekdays for school groups, bus, hotel groups. $17.95/adults, $14.95/11 and under. • Ghost Tours: Scheduled daily, 7 p.m., reservations required. Secret time/meeting place divulged upon reservation, call 570.383.1821.$20/ adults, $15/11 and under. Rain or shine, 52 weeks/year. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Private tours can be arranged for groups. Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) • 3rd Annual You Live Here You Should Know This Local History Game Show: May 11-12, 7 p.m., Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center. Family Feud style. Food/drinks for purchase. $10 admission, $5 students. Open to public. Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • 2nd Annual Classic Car Show: May 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Swetland Homestead (885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming). Open to any vehicle. $15/vehicle; free for spectators. All proceeds benefit LCHS. DJ Steel Dragon, 50/50, prize raffle, food.
Trophies, dash plaques, goody bags. Rain date May 20. Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea) • Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater, a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12.
LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies. Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register. AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.com) • Children’s Art Start: Sat. through May 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80, ages 6-12. Drawing, painting, clay. • Theatre for Children: Wed. through May 9, 4:30-6 p.m. $75, ages 4 and up. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30
p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced. Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart-artworks.com) • Adult (Ages 13+): Mon., Tues., noon-4 p.m. (3 hrs painting, 1 hr group critique), $30/class payable monthly. Tues., Wed., 6-9 p.m. (student chooses length of time), $15/1 hr, $18/1 1/2 hrs, $20/2 hrs, $25/2 1/2 hrs, $30/3 hrs, per class payable monthly. • Children: Ages 9-12, Mon.-Wed., 4:30-5:30 p.m., $15/class payable monthly. Ages 13+, joins adult class, individuals select amount of time to participate. Portfolio prep instruction available for college bound students. Private lessons available. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): ❏ Children’s Spring Workshops: • Art Start: Sat., through May 12, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80 for 6-week series in drawing, painting, clay. • Theatre: Wed., through May 9, 4:30-6 p.m.
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Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule.
Ballroom Dancing Class through June 14, Thurs., 6-7 p.m., Mid-Valley Senior Center (310 Church St., Jessup). $5/class 55+, $7/class others. Taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America Joanne and Ed Samborski. Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, tango, samba, hustle, more. Call 570.489.4415. Ballroom Dance Class through June 29, Fri., 12:30-1:30 p.m. U.N.C. South Side Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton). Taught by certified members of Dance Educators of America. Foxtrot, samba, waltz, rumba, swing, more. $5/class for 55+, $7/class others. Info: 570.346.2487 Carbondale Chiropractic Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com). • Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera. Visit Website for info. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info.
Exceptional art The Misericordia University Speech-Language Pathology Department will host a reception to introduce “Exceptional ArtExceptional Artists” Thursday, May 3 from 5-8 p.m. in the Speech-Language and Hearing Center on the 2nd floor of John J. Passan Hall (100 Lake St., Dallas). The exhibit is a rotating art collection featuring the works of artists from the Deutsch Institute’s Verve Vertu Art Studio. It will include individual works along with a multi-media piece created by Karen Trzcinski of Wilkes-Barre, which will be auctioned off at the reception. Reservations for the reception are recommended, call 570.674.8255 or e-mail mdonato@misericordia.edu. The exhibit is open free to the public during regular business hours of the Speech-Language and Hearing Center, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Above, “Beadweaver” by Patrick Cleary. 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. • Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class. • Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info.
Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido. Self defense applications. $50 monthly, no contract. GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, info@shopgreenbeing.com) • Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-onone lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction • Private Ballroom Lessons • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • B/W Photography Class: Wed., May 16-June 6, 6-9 p.m. $199.99, all chemicals/paper included. Student must purchase min. one roll of b/w film, must bring camera to first class. No experience needed. Wear comfy clothes or bring apron. Call or e-mail to sign up, deposit required. Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047 Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839, nejujitsu.com) Open 7 days/week, offers training in Traditional Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, Women’s self defense. Group, private self defense classes available by appointment. Northeast Photography Club (www.northeastphotographyclub.org) meets first Wed. of month 7 p.m. in boardroom of Prime Med (old Wes Freedman Building) off Morgan Hwy. Variety of topics, monthly contest, guest speakers. Membership open. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) • ESL Class: May 8, 22, 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Adult English as a second language for non-native speakers. Free. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Ongoing Adult Classes • Acrylic Painting: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $85/members; $95/non-members; $65/senior members; $70/senior non-members. Materials list. • Oil Painting: May 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members; $80/ non-members; $60/seniors members; $65/senior non-members. Materials
Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) • Yang Style Tai-Chi: Taiji Qigong, Taiji Sequence, Taiji Stationary Pushing Hands, Taiji weapons classes. For info, call Master Mark Seidel, 570.249.1087. Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register. Southside Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487) • Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759. World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing programs, striking for MMA & competition training, women’s-only kickboxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
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Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call
Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info.
list. ❏ Adult Classes • Watercolor Painting: May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No previous drawing ability required. $72/members; $80/non-members; $60/senior members; $65/senior non-members. Materials list. • Woven Paper Baskets Workshop: May 8, 15, 1-3 p.m. $40/members; $45/non-members; $30/senior members; $35/senior non-members. Materials list. • Drawing Workshop: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members; $80/non-members; $60/senior members; $65/senior non-members. Materials list.
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interaction he receives from the fans who enter the store. “What I love are people I’ve never met starting up conversations,” he said. “Parents will be in line with their kids, and they will just strike up conversations. You find out a lot of people have some similar tastes and stuff. That’s my favorite part. Obviously, it’s a good retail day for me, but there are weird conversations and friendships that pop up.” Romeo has been reading comic books pretty much his entire life and confessed that he’s a big fan of the superhero comics, but as of right now, there’s one comic in particular that he has on his radar. “Right now one of the popular ones, which is a television series and my favorite book, ‘The Walking Dead,’” he shared. “It’s very popular right now. I love that book, and it’s the one book that I don’t wait to read whenever it comes out.” Romeo attended Penn State University with the intention of becoming an English teacher. After graduation, his job search in the education field wasn’t coming along, so he decided to take a shot at opening up his own comic book business. It’s 20 years later, and he hasn’t turned back. “It worked out very well, I can’t complain,” he said. “I’m very happy with the way things worked out. I got lucky.” W Free Comic Book Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., May 5, Comics on the Green (307 Washington Ave., Scranton). Info: 570.342.5960, comicsonthegreen.com, freecomicbookday.com
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AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • “Intramurals:” May 3-25, opening reception May 4, 6-9 p.m. Free, open to public.
Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (434 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 570.483.8640, jtartsinmotion.com) • Sip & Sketch, a night of informal life drawing for artists/doodlers: May 6, 7-10 p.m., 21+, BYOB. Bring art supplies and beverage of choice, JTAIM will provide live (fully clothed) models/light refreshments. $10 at door. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) • Writers Showcase: May 12, 7 p.m. Brian Fanelli, Jason Lucarelli. 3 poets, 3 prose writers. Free, donations encouraged. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) • Women’s Writer Discussion: May 15, 6:30 p.m. Free, call to register. • Writers’ Critique Group: May 8, 6:30- 8 p.m. Free. • Socrates Cafe Discussion Group: May 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Verizon Reads Literacy Grant Presentation: May 3, 3:30 p.m. For library’s intergeneration program. Open to public. Rep. Mike Carroll/ Senator John Yudichak will present. • Children’s Book Week: May 6-12. Make-and-take bookmark while supplies last. • Finish The Story Contest: Kids age 6-12 invited to participate. 4 story starters to choose from. Prizes. Deadline May 7. • Adult Book Club: May 7, 6 p.m. “Dead Until Dark” by Charlaine Harris. University of Scranton • Reading Series: Joelle Biele: May 2, 8 p.m., Studio Theatre, McDade. Free, open to public. Info: 570.941.7619
ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., noon-3 p.m., or by appointment. • Shirley Thomas: Small sculpture and paintings from recycled materials: May 4-25. Opening reception May 4, 6-9 p.m., free, open to public. The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • “Better Enjoyed than Hidden: Collector’s Work at Butternut
Gallery:” through May 12. Paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery from art collectors. Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) Gallery Hours: Sun.-Fri., noon-4 p.m.; Wed., 6-8 p.m. • “The Visiting Nurse Association of Scranton: One Hundred Years:” through May 4. Free during gallery hours. Lavish Body Home (600 Linden St., Scranton, 570.558.2273, lavishbodyhome.com) • Paintings by Jennifer Brandon of Jache Studio: May 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Summer hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Graduate Exhibition: May 5-June 15. Opening reception May 5, 5-7 p.m. John Kolbek, Kelly Ufkin, Sarrah F. Dibble, Niko J. Kallianiotis, Georgia Test.
New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • May Exhibit: “Visceral” by Bri Hermanson / Blown-Glass Sculptures by Michael Swanson / Camera for a Cure by Timmy Walsh: May 4-18, artists’ reception, May 4, 5-10 p.m. Refreshments, meet and greet with artists, live entertainment by Emile Rivera. May 5, 1 p.m., live scratchboard demo, Bri Hermanson, free, open to public. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. • Verve Vertu Art Exhibit/Reception: May 3, 5-8 p.m., 2nd floor John J. Passan Hall, lower campus. Reservations recommended. Info: 674.8255, mdonato@misericordia.edu • “The Impact and History of Nursing Education in Luzerne County, 1887-2012:” May 6-June 29. Opening reception May 6, 1-4 p.m. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Annual Student Show: May 4-June 28. Reception May 4, 6- 8 p.m. Graphics, paintings, photography, computer graphics, portfolios. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “With Hearts On Our Sleeves:” May 4-31. Opening May 4, 6-9 p.m., art making with people from The Aaron Counseling Center. Refreshments, live music. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) Gallery hours: Wed., 6 p.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. • 2nd Annual Rhythm of The Region: May 4-31 W -- compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5.
Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com. Leverage Fitness Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.338.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-Up Workout: Full body metabolic, Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes: Tues., Thurs. 7-8 p.m. • Inferno: High Intensity Interval Training: Sat., 10 a.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Melt Hot Yoga (#16 Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, 570.287.3400, melthotyogastudio.com) • Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (90 minutes) • Tues., Thurs., 4 p.m. (one hour) • Sat., Sun., 9 a.m., 3 p.m. (90 minutes) Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Wirred: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. $5. • Yoga: Thurs. 7 p.m. $10. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification
available. Call or e-mail for info. Sandy Seyler Studio (House of Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St., Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyler.com) ❏ May Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. Multi-level, beginners and intermediate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $11. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 6 p.m. Pranayam/mantra meditation. No experience necessary. $11. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes. • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes. • Small Group Personal Training: Personalized program changes w/ every session, similar to P90X crossfit. All levels, call for details. Studio Brick (118 Walnut St., Danville, 570.275.3240) • All Levels Yoga: Wed. (ongoing), 10-11 a.m.
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Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.
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Scranton Club. Cook and Arthur have been together for the shortest amount of time. “We’ve been together for a year, and we grew up together,” she said. “We were in a Bible summer camp, and we just got reconnected about a year ago in the summer through mutual friends.” Both Palmer and Belles have been with their respective other halves for a little bit longer. “We started dating in 1998. He will tell you that I chased him, but that is incorrect!” Palmer said, laughing. “We met in college, and then we started dating about a year and a half after that. We got married in 2001, so we just had our 10th anniversary in December.” Belles and her husband have been together 14 years, but will also celebrate 10 years of wedded bliss in June. “I can’t think of any better way to celebrate our 10-year anniversary than to really find out more about each other that we don’t know,” she said. W Battle of the Sexes: Wed., May 2, 8 p.m., Brews Brothers Pittston (1705 River Road, Pittston).
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hen it comes to the gender debate, how do you decide who comes out on top? For the three couples competing in the upcoming Battle of the Sexes game hosted by the Weekender and Optimum Entertainment, it looks like it might be a close call. “We’ve been Googling ‘Battle of the sexes questions,’ and we’ve been quizzing each other,” said Rebecca Palmer, who will compete with her husband, Curt. “And we’ve been talking the last couple of weeks about things about ourselves to make sure that we both know, like, weird things about each other.” With the way the game will be set up, Palmer’s plan of attack may pay off. The first round of Battle of the Sexes will feature three trivia questions that the couples answer together. At the news of this, contestant Michelle Belles realized she probably needs to step up her game. “Well, I guess I’d better crack open the encyclopedia!” she said. Belles will be competing with her husband, Randall Jones, and her words of wisdom to him will be use-
ful for the third round — where the couples answer questions about each other in a format similar to the game show “The Newlywed Game.” “I just basically warned him that he has to know everything about me, and that was it,” Belles said, laughing. The second round, where the contenders square off on questions about the opposite sex, is where the true gender test will come in. Palmer is optimistic that she won’t be the one to carry the team on that front. “I think it’s going to be my husband,” she said. “He’s much more knowledgeable about the women stuff than I am the guy stuff.” Competitor April Cook said the same about her significant other, Kris Arthur, in the general-trivia category. But it’s interesting to note that with all three couples, the women chose to be interviewed. Maybe the guys have the trivia in the bag, but the girls aren’t afraid to take the reins when they need to. The couples will be competing on Wednesday, May 2 at Brews Brothers in Pittston for a prize package that includes a one-night stay at a participating Hilton hotel location along with a gift certificate to Posh @ The
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weat, dirt, maybe some tears. Along with those attributes, mud runs tend to carry the reputation of being all about endurance, physical strength and competition. But even with the obstacles and distance running associated with the sport, not all people participating want to feel like they’re in competition. One event in particular is capitalizing on that idea. “There was the growing popularity of mud runs, but all the other mud runs were testing the limits of physical fitness,” said Jimmy Gohsman, race director for Dirty Girl Mud Run, a female-only, non-competitive, non-timed 5k mud run and obstacle course. “We noticed there wasn’t anything really out there that was less intimidating and, taken a step further, just for women. “So we wanted to create an event just for the girls and one that was inclusive for all fitness levels. So you could have your traditional marathoner do it, but you could also have somebody who’s never done an event before.” The Dirty Girl Mud Run will come to Scranton for the first time when it takes over Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain on Saturday, May 5, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the
Dirty Girl stresses fun over competition.
The Dirty Girl Mud Run is a a female-only, non-competitive, non-timed 5k mud run and obstacle course. National Breast Cancer Foundation. Last year, the organization contributed $50,000 to the cause, and it’s aiming to donate $250,000 this time around. The run lasts from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with groups of 250 women at a time starting the course every 15 minutes. Music, food and beverages are also available all day, providing a “festival atmosphere,” according to Gohsman. “It’s just an overall fun day,” he added. “We stress teams to get together and come on out, so it’s a good day for the girls to come out, and there’s lots of spectators. It’s a family-friendly event.” As of the time of the interview, Gohsman noted that 7,800 people were already registered to participate, and the expected final tally will be the full capacity of 8,250. Those numbers are pretty astounding considering this is only the second year Dirty Girl is being held. Gohsman attributes that to the event’s unique approach. “A lot of women, they train for it, so it gives them a goal to reach,” he said. “We polled our participants last year after our event series, and we found results showed that about 60-65 percent had never done an organized
event before whatsoever.” The fun, welcoming atmosphere is part of what some women are probably drawn to. “And an additional 15 percent had only done one or two, so for a lot of women it’s either the first step toward a healthy lifestyle, or it’s young mothers who are looking to get back into shape, things like that,” Gohsman continued. “So a lot of them, it’s something they can do with their friends in teams so they can train together, encourage each other.” Gohsman noted that the Scranton event will probably have about 13 obstacles, all with fun names like PMS (Pretty Muddy Stuff) and Utopian Tubes. “Yeah, they’re climbing obstacles on the course, but they’re also proving to themselves that they can tackle whatever they put their mind to.” W Dirty Girl Mud Run: Sat., May 5, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain (1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton). $75, portion donated to National Breast Cancer Foundation. Info/to register: godirtygirl.com
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Weekender Correspondent TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Some windfalls must be rejected on ethical grounds (like when you find someone’s wallet, for example), but no one reasonable would really question your right to keep a lone $100 bill you found on the street. When pure, blind, wonderful luck blows in your direction, accept it with grateful, joyful equanimity and no questions. This is one of those gift horses you shouldn’t look in the mouth. You’ve gotten good at rolling with the bad shit when it comes along — this week, refine your ability to gracefully fly with the good shit when it arrives. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) No one likes a tattletale, but sometimes taking matters into your own hands simply isn’t advisable, possible or wise. This is one of those times when reporting what you know to someone in a position of power or authority is really your only viable recourse. Even though it may not exactly feel good to do it, it’s still the only “right” thing to do. Don’t wrestle with this moral dilemma for too long. There’s no point. You’ve already decided to get involved; all that remains is the when and how, and I’ve solved at least part of that for you. Now just get over your reservations, and get to it. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Solve one problem at a time. It’s true, looking at the messy morass in front of you would fill almost anyone with despair. It’s a knot few could unravel. However, even from here, while looking at the big picture, you can still see a snarl or two you might be able to untangle. Tackle those. You may never be able to clear out this complicated jumble of problems, but as long as you only take on one or two snags at a time, you’ll at least feel like you’re making progress. For now, at least, that should be enough.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Life is full of little disappointments. However, these don’t need to be anything but minor blips unless you decide to fixate on them and allow them to eclipse everything that’s wonderful and nearly perfect — and right in front of you. That’s like holding a penny up to your eye so that you can’t see the piles of heaping treasure laid out before you. You’d feel poor indeed, with just a penny to your name, all because you deliberately (albeit unconsciously) blinded yourself to all that was really there. That, my friend, would be a shame. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) One of the rites of passage into adulthood is setting proper boundaries for the people in your life. Not just those you’re responsible for — your children, for example — but also those who might bristle at terms you’ve dictated, like your parents. Libras, who are generally eager to please and be liked and who aren’t fond of conflict, have more difficulty with this transition than many, but it’s still a necessary one. This week is all about setting, communicating and enforcing boundaries for people who aren’t naturally inclined to respect them. Don’t be a wimp about it. Stick to your guns until they get the picture. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Everyone has doubts, especially when making a big decision. That they are willing to question their potential choices is indicative of an open mind; that they
can reveal those reservations to you is even more special. Don’t let such natural uncertainty poison you or fill you with fear. Rather, be patient and let them sort through those feelings. True, they may decide against the path you hope they’ll take. But you’ll know if they do choose the route you’re rooting for, it’ll be after careful consideration and all the more wonderfully certain that it’s the “right” path. And then, of course, it’s full speed ahead! SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You like everything to be on the up and up, so doing anything that smacks of being sneaky rubs you the wrong way. Nevertheless, that doesn’t change the reality that sometimes acting in a circumspect manner is, weirdly, the most ethical and effective way to get to where you need to go. Going behind someone’s back or discreetly sharing information without getting directly involved may occasionally be far wiser than simply stepping up and boldly announcing what you know (which is the most likely way to get a door slammed in your face). This week, try it. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Someone crossed a line and paid a penalty for it. Now it’s up to you what place, if any, they can have in your life. It’s naively idealistic for either of you to assume that once they’ve “done the time,” they can simply return to life as it was before with a clean slate. Human emotions aren’t wired that way. It’s perfectly within your rights (and may, in
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) It’s astonishing that we are still having debates about stuff like marriage equality or a woman’s right to choose, as the forces of forward-thinking enlightenment have been sounding off on these subjects for decades or longer now. It just goes to show how effective illogical, backwardsthinking stubbornness can be at preventing what’s good and right. Don’t give up hope, though. When it comes to outspoken advocates of thoughtful progress, there are few as wonderfully driven as you. And if you stop fighting the good fight, it’s as good as lost. Change is inevitable — and the harder you do battle for it, the sooner it’ll finally get here. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Sometimes — especially in relationships — you want something so badly that you blind yourself to huge red flags or glaringly obvious shortcomings in order to still “achieve” your “goal.” That’s totally human and understandable. And the opposite extreme (having such exacting standards that no one could possibly deliver on them) would be worse. However, opening your eyes and seeing what’s really there is an important step towards actually getting something like the relationship you want. And this happens to be a good week to take a good long hard look at what’s in front of you and compare it, like it or not, to the imaginary picture you’ve had in your head. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Just because something is worded well doesn’t mean it’s a valid argument. There are many eloquent and intelligent people in your life who aren’t above a bit of slick sophistry to forward their own agenda. You are brilliantly intelligent but you do have a blind spot for things that are flashy or dramatic, so a well-spun tale can point you in the wrong direction, and you won’t realize how full of holes it is until it’s much too late. Because there are more than a few silver-tongued devils in your life, be on the alert this week, and don’t let yourself be swayed by anything but an ironclad case. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) This is one of those situations where, ironically and paradoxically, the harder you try to make things work out, the less likely they’re going to do so. You can’t force this to go the way you want. In fact, the less control you exercise, the more likely it’ll work out how you’ve hoped. It’s incredibly hard for you to let go while also staying invested and involved. However, mastering this delicate balancing act will dramatically increase your overall happiness in life. This week, like it or not, will present more than one excellent opportunity to practice.
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some cases, be the kindest thing you could do) to tell them they are cut off, probably forever. However, if you can find a way to give them a provisional invite back into your world, and want to, this week would be a good time to give that a try.
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abitha Lynn Barletta is a big fan of the outdoors. Perhaps it is her love of running and quading that sparked her interest in the Dirty Girl Mud Run 5k that’ll be held atop Montage Mountain this weekend. The untimed obstacle course is open to women of all ages and athletic abilities, and Tabitha is helping bring this fundraiser to the area to raise money for breast cancer. Learn more about the Dirty Girl Brand Ambassador Tabitha Lynn Barletta. Favorite thing about your occupation: Being able to provide companies with a safe working environment and life-saving equipment Community involvement: Working with Dirty Girl to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness, Humpty Dumpty Mothers Club Hobbies: Running, mud runs and ATV quading Current projects: Heading the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area as the Dirty Girl Brand Ambassador What did you want to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a lawyer What do you want people to know about your organization? That it’s a great way to get family and friends together to enjoy a day of unclean fun and raise money for a great cause! How can people find out more information about this event? Contact me at tabithabarletta@ymail. com or go directly to godirtygirl.com.
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ear Mom & Dad, I was dreamin’ when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray, but I decided to campaign for Prom King at a fake ’80s prom for my 26th birthday! Every Saturday night, Webster Hall in New York City hosts an audience-participation show called “The Awesome 80s Prom,” taking people back in time to Wanaget High’s senior prom ... in 1989. The blast-from-the-past party puts you and your friends in with all the action of the show as members of the student body. Throughout the night, actors portraying your favorite ’80s movie characters interact with you hoping to get your vote for Prom King and Queen. When I was dumped by my original date for the ’80s prom because she had to start her new job, I decided to do what they do in Kentucky and took my sister. Dressed head to toe in clothes that had me looking like I just reached 88-mph in a DeLorean with Doc Brown, I was ready to rock out with my left Rubik’s cube out. After two Martz Trailways tickets to paradise, I arrived at the prom with my sister. “I should tell people I’m dying so they’ll vote for me!” I told my sister in regards to my agenda to win Prom King
as a “write-in” favorite of the night. “What if you get caught?” she worried. “It’s not like they’ll get Donald Trump to take away my crown,” I replied. Instead, I spent the entire prom mingling with bachelorette parties and getting them to vote for me honorably: By handing out flyers labeled “Justin Brown for Prom King!” Most people thought I was part of the show and voted for me. Just my luck, a new employee was handling the voting booth and discarded all votes for me as she was unaware write-ins were allowed! When the winner was announced and it wasn’t me, I was crestfallen. I asked myself: What would Molly Ringwald do? That’s when I stormed out and went directly to a psychic who told me I needed to lose 40 pounds. After losing Prom King at a fake prom and getting a prophecy that I needed to lose weight from Madame Jenny Craig, I learned something: You can’t always get what you want, but if you try, sometimes, you just might find you get what you need. Love, Justin W Visit awesome80sprom.com for a totally rad night out!
itation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum, flowing water, inner tiger. Beginnersadvanced. Mon.-Fri., open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Private and group. Any ages. Wilkes-Barre YMCA events (570.823.2191) • Membership Special: Beginning New members joining in April, onetime enrollment fee will be cut in half, get $50 credit toward program of choice. • Zumbatomic: Sat., 1 p.m. $16/8 week session for YMCA members, $20/non-members. Designed for ages 7-12, now offering parent class. Preregistration required. • Camp Kresge: Father/Daughter: Session 1, May 4-6; session 2, May 11-13. 5 p.m., check in, 11 a.m., departure YMCA Kresge. Download registration form at campkresge.com, send to Camp Registrar, Rose Warner, Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg and Vicinity, 1225 West Lafayette St., Easton, PA, 18042. Info: 570.823.2191 ext. 152, mcelhinney@wbymca.org. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m. YMCA of Greater Pittston (10 N Main St, Pittston, 570.655.2255 ext. 104, mlabagh@greaterpittstonymca.org) • Early Tikes Gymnastics: Wed., 9-9:30 a.m. $30. • Just 3’s: Wed., 9:45-10:15 a.m. $30. • Twinkie Fitness: Thurs., 5:15-6 p.m., $30. Age 4. • Beginner Gymnastics: Young beginner (ages 5-7), Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.; beginner (ages 7+), Sat., 10-10:45 a.m.; intermediate (ages 10+), Sat., 11 a.m.noon. $40/member, $30/family member, $55/non-members. Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. • Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.
OUTSIDE Adventures in the Wilderness (570.343.5144 or jane@hikingjane.com) ❏ Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y members/$5, non-members/$8): • Woodbourne Sanctuary (Mon-
trose): May 6, 9:15 a.m., meet Y parking lot, Dunmore. 5 miles steep. ❏ Senior Citizens Outings (Y members/$5, non-members/$8): • Drakes Creek (Lake Harmony): May 10, 9 a.m., meet Y lobby, Dunmore. 3 miles moderate. Tokyo Tea House.
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Camp Lackawanna (Register at lackawannapresby.org/Camp.html, 570.348.0643, pbylackregistrar@aol.com) ❏ 2012 Summer Registrations have begun (campers must have completed grades indicated): • Staff Training: June 17-22 • Junior High Ventures (6-8); Discovery (3-4): June 24-30 • Sports (6-9); Adventure (4-6): July 1-7 • Senior High Vista (9-12); Wilderness Survivor (7-12); Discovery (3-4): July 8-14 • VBS Special: July 13-14 • You and Me (K-2): July 13-15 • Swim (4-6); Junior Sports (4-6): July 15-21 • Music-Art-Drama (9-12); Jr. MusicArt-Drama (7-8); Wanna Cook (7-12): July 22-28 • You and Me (K-2): July 29-31 • Explorers (2-4): July 29-Aug. 1
Monroe County Garden Club • 85th Anniversary Celebration: May 9, 11:30 a.m., Chateau Resort and Conference Center, Tannersville. $20/person. Roaring Twenties Tea Party, tea luncheon, raffle, best dressed award. Encouraged to dress in period costume, presentation on herbal crafts. Info: 570.420.0283, adeskus@ptd.net.
Hickory Run State Park (1137 Honey Hole Road, 570.403.2006) • Landscaping With a Purpose: Rain Gardens in Your Backyard Workshop: May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Environmental Education Center, Frances Slocum State Park. Lunch, breaks, program materials. To register visit agsci.psu.edu/backyard/woods, call 825.1701. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Plant Swap: May 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Exchange extra/unwanted plants. Native plants encouraged, not required. • Wildflower Walk: May 6, 10-11:30 a.m. 1 mile. Free. Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org) To register for classes, call 570.833.4034 • Salt Springs Roadside Cleanup: May 5, 9 a.m. • From Weeds to Seeds-Gardening Series: May 12, 1 p.m. Fee and preregistration. • Sunday Meditations: May 13, 1 p.m. Five-session meditation series. Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $14/regular, $13/senior, $10/12 and under. Celebrating 50th year on the lake with daily one-hour cruises. Info: 570.226.3293, wallenpaupackboattour.com.
Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings (St. Vincent DePaul Church, Scranton: 570.344.7866) Meetings every Fri. night, 8 p.m.
Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) • As part of the NEPA SafeZone Project, NEPA RA is creating an “It Gets Better” video. Video features local representatives from the LGBT community, allies and more offering words of encouragement. To be a sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gaynepa.com; to be in the video, visit gaynepa.com for details/application. Pride of NEPA meetings the second Tues. of each month. Visit prideofnepa.org for details. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at jmlemardy@gmail.com for info. W - compiled by Amanda Riemensnyder, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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DODGE `00 DURANGO SPORT
WANTED!
4.7 V8, 4WD, 3rd row seat, runs good, needs body work $1900. 570-902-5623
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ATVs/Dune Buggies
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NEW!! Full size adult ATV. Strong 4 stroke motor. CVT fully automatic transmission with reverse. Electric start. Front & rear luggage racks. Long travel suspension. Disc brakes. Dual stage head lights. Perfect for hunters & trail riders alike. BRAND NEW & READY TO RIDE. $1,995 takes it away. 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre
ATV, 110 CC. Brand New Tomahawk Kids Quad. Only $695 takes it away! 570-817-2952 Wilkes-Barre
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ACURA `08 TL
HONDA 08 ACCORD
4 door, EXL with navigation system. 4 cyl, silver w/ black interior. Satellite radio, 6CD changer, heated leather seats, high, highway miles. Well maintained. Monthly service record available. Call Bob. 570-479-0195
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JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,000 Call (570) 288-6009
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
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570-301-3602 TOYOTA 04 CELICA GT
112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
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Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
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FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
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MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119
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MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Reduced price to $26,000. Call 570-825-6272
MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR
6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. Florida car. $1500. 570-899-1896
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
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ENTRY LEVEL CONSTRUCTION LABORER Two person crew, no experience necessary, company will train. The work is outdoor, fast-paced, very physical and will require the applicant to be out of town for eight day intervals followed by six days off. Applicants must have a valid PA drivers license and clean driving record. Starting wage is negotiable but will be no less than $14.00 per with family health, dental and 401k.
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Apply at R.K. Hydro-Vac, Inc. 1075 Oak St., Pittston, PA 18640
E-mail resume to: tcharney@rkhydrovacpa.com or call 800-237-7474 Monday to Friday8:30 to 4:30 E.O.E. and Mandatory Drug Testing.
Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
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16’ 48hp Evinrude 50 lb thrust electric motor. All tackle and life vests included. Live well, fish finder. $4,000 570-579-3975
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HARLEY DAVIDSON `07
Road King Classic FLHRC. Burgundy / Cream. 6 speed. Cruise control. Back rests, grips, battery tender, cover. Willie G accessories. 19,000 miles. $13,250. Williamsport, PA 262-993-4228
Motorcycles
BMW 07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645
BMW 2010 K1300S
Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for
$15,000 FIRM.
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HARLEY 07 SCREAMING EAGLE DYNA Assembled by
Custom Vehicle Operations. Very Unique, Fast Bike. 1800cc. 10,000 miles. Performance Rinehart pipes, comfortable Mustang seat with back rest and detachable rack , Kuryakyn pegs and grips, color matched frame, SE heavy breather air filter comes with HD dust cover and gold CVO owners key. Excellent condition. Silver Rush/ Midnight Black. Asking $13,500 Call Ron @ 570- 868-3330
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HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
HARLEY 10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes. Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816
HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE
Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $10,000. 570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 OBO 570-905-9348 MATTIE AUTOMOTIVE 220 Bennett Street, Luzerne Motorcycle State Inspection, Tire Sales & Maintenance 570-283-1098
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SUZUKI 01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER
Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548
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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
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CHRYSLER `02 TOWN & COUNTRY
Luxury people mover! 87,300 well maintained miles. This like-new van has third row seating, power side & rear doors. Economical V6 drivetrain and all available options. Priced for quick sale $6,295. Generous trade-in allowances will be given on this top-of-the-line vehicle. Call Fran 570-466-2771 Scranton
FORD `10 F150 BLACK KING RANCH
4X4 LARIAT 145 WB STYLESIDE
REDUCED!
5.4L V8 engine Electronic 6 speed automatic. Brown leather “King Ranch” interior. Heat/cool front seats. Power moonroof, rear view camera, 18” aluminum wheels, tow package, navigation system. 23,000 miles. Asking $30,000 Call Jeff @ 570-829-7172
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
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GMC `01 JIMMY Less than 5,000
miles on engine. 4WD. Power accessories. Inspected. Runs great. $4,500 or best offer. Call 570-696-9518 or 570-690-3709
MERCURY `03 MOUNTAINEER
AWD. Third row seating. Economical 6 cylinder automatic. Fully loaded with all available options. 93k pampered miles. Garage kept. Safety / emissions inspected and ready to go. Sale priced at $7595. Trade-ins accepted. Tag & title processing available with purchase. Call Fran for an appointment to see this outstanding SUV. 570-466-2771 Scranton
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MITSUBISHI `11
OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-
or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
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Childcare
CHILDCARE
Professionals need responsible, honest, mature adult to provide child care in our Back Mountain home. Minimum 2 years experience with newborn and toddler. Part time/flexible hours. References, background check and current CPR Certification required. Must have reliable transportation. c/o Times Leader Box 4005 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Experienced general office. Car dealership experience preferred. Send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 4000 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Part Time/Full Time for busy Insurance office. CALL LISA 570-208-5640 OR EMAIL STREMEL2@ NATIONWIDE.COM
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Architectural Woodworkers Needed
A large architectural woodworking company located in Kingston, PA is looking for experienced cabinet makers and finishers. Great pay and benefits. Only solid, mature, and positive people should apply. Call: 570-283-5934 Or email: agata @4daughters.net
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TEACHING POSITION
Two openings, adjunct days. One for MASSAGE THERAPY INSTRUCTOR and one for HEALTH INFORMATION instructor. Qualified applicants must have minimum 3 years work experience in related field. Teaching experience a plus but not required. Fax resume to: 570-287-7936 Or send to Director of Education Fortis Institute 166 Slocum Street Forty Fort PA 18704
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COOPER S SEAFOOD WATERFRONT
Hiring Experienced COOK for 2nd Shift. Clean, modern kitchen, Good starting wages. Paid vacations. BC/BS. Apply in person 304 Kennedy Blvd. Pittston
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INSPECTOR
Full or part time. No licenses needed. Call 570-310-1394
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SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOW HIRING CLASS A OTR DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned business located in McAdoo, PA. We have immediate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our customers across the 48 states. Our premier employment package includes: • Hourly Pay- including paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus - $.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits - 100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous year-round steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines
PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT 800-979-2022 EXT 1914, Mail resume to P.O. Box 88, McAdoo, PA 18237 or Fax to 570-929-2260 Visit our website at www.vhgreenhouses.com for more details. 533
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We ll teach the right person to serve our territory and install electronic fencing to keep dogs safe. Full time. Must be drug free, have a clean driving record and be good withing with homeowners.
Call or email Brian at Harvis Interview Service for application or questions: 542-5330 or ifnepa.jobs@gmail.com
Lawn Care Technician
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Apply online at: www.grasshopperlawns.com Or stop in for application at: 470 E. State Street Larksville, PA 18651 Questions? Email Brian Phillips at: Grasshopper.jobs@gmail.com
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CDL-A DRIVER
Gas field/landscape drivers plus hands on labor required. Operate dump trucks & load equipment on lowboy. Deliver to job site. Must operate skid steer excavator, hydro-seed truck, etc. Will plow in winter. Must have clean driving record and pass drug test. Top Wages Paid. Call Harvis Interview Service @ 542-5330. Leave message. Will send an application. Or forward resume: varsity.harvis@ gmail.com Employer is Varsity, Inc. No walk-ins. EOE
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Looking for career change?
We provide initial & ongoing training. Our technicians apply fertilizer, lime & weed preventatives as well as insect control & turf aeration services for residential & commercial customers. Full time work. Monday-Friday. 8 AM 5 PM. Must have good math skills, clean driving record & pass physical & drug test.
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2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Class A CDL drivers needed. Dedicated routes. Must have clean MVR; doubles endorsement. Home every day, off weekends. Benefits available. Full time local work. One year experience needed. Call Todd 570-991-0316
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DRIVERS
Due to our continued growth, Bolus Freight Systems is expanding its fleet of company drivers. Company drivers will enjoy dedicated runs or regional runs. You can be home every night or every weekend, the choice is yours. You can earn in excess of $1400 per week, and you will be driving a new or late model truck. Part time and weekend work also available. This is a career opportunity for dependable drivers to work for an industry leader and one of the highest paying companies in the business. We offer a performance bonus, paid vacations and holidays, medical and life insurance as well as 401K. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 ext 721 or hit ‘0’ and ask for Carl or Joe D.
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Drivers/ Straight Truck
BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS is looking for two straight truck drivers. Must have Class A CDL license, year round work available. For more information call: 1-800-444-1497 EXT 721 OR HIT ‘0’ AND ASK FOR OR JOE D.
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Drivers: $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Home Nightly Hazleton, PA Dedicated Run. CDL-A, 1 year experience required. Estenson Logistics. Apply: www.goelc.com 1-866-336-9642
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SCHOOL VAN DRIVERS
Must have clean criminal history and be able to pass a physical exam. 3, 4 or 5 hours per day. Please call Rick for appointment.
PART TIME MECHANIC Needed also. 852-1457 RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
548 Medical/Health DRIVERS Local drivers wanted. To run from Mountain Top to Carlisle, PA. 2 positions available. Most weekends at home. $16 an hour. Great benefits. Plus much more…Call Celadon today! 800-729-9770. www.Drive Celadon.com
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Physi cal Thera pists
GOLDEN CARE HOME HEALTH, an elite homecare provider for 26 years is hiring contracted PTs for local visits in Luzerne County.
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First Quality is a privately-held group of manufacturing companies who are leaders in their respective fields. The organization is run by hands-on owners with dynamic expansion plans to significantly increase the size of the business over the next few years.
We are currently recruiting for opportunities at our state-of-the-art non-wovens facility located in Hazleton, PA. Positions currently open include:
PAYROLL/HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST The ideal candidate should possess the following: Associates Degree in Business Administration or related field. Minimum 2 years HR Generalist experience. Advanced verbal and written communication skills. MAINTENANCE MANAGER The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Minimum 2 years payroll experience (Kronos preferred). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or related electrical/mechanical discipline is preferred. Minimum five years experience in maintenance management in an industrial environment. Demonstrated experience in implementing a successful Predictive and Preventative Maintenance Program. Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and Project management software. Working knowledge of work order software packages and spare parts inventory control. Excellent communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent compensation and benefit package!
For immediate and confidential consideration, please visit our website at www.firstquality.com and click on the Careers Tab!
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The company’s philosophy and work environment has been created by an ownership that places a premium on integrity, honesty and teamwork. As important as a candidate’s qualifications, is their ability to work closely with their colleagues and strive in a politics and ego free atmosphere.
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Discover an exceptional opportunity to deliver quality healthcare to America s Veterans The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is currently accepting applications for the following positions, at the Medical Center including Community Based Outpatient Clinics at Allentown, PA, Sayre, PA, and Williamsport, PA for the Behavioral Medicine Service. Psychiatrist Psychologist Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse Nursing Assistant Licensed Clinical Social Worker In addition to an attractive salary, we offer paid malpractice insurance, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists and Chiropractors, VAF 10-2850, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a, or Application for Associate Health Occupations, VAF-10-2850c, and Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306, Curriculum Vitae, License Verification, ACLS/BCLS certification (if available). For additional information please call (570) 824-3521, EXTENSION 7209.
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TECHNICAL SALES/ SUPPORT MANAGER
Manufacturer in Hazle Township seeking an experienced manager to supply technical support to our Latin America sales staff. Must be fluent reading, writing and speaking English and Spanish. You will act as the point of contact for our Latin American customers and commercial partners (agents). This will include responding to inquires about our products and services AND handling/resolving machine performance and technical issues. Besides being involved in the daily order management process, you will receive, review, and respond to RFQs for our products and services and coordinate service calls for customers. Must be technically savvy and able to work with several computer applications. A minimum of 4 years experience in Technical Sales, Inside Sales or Customer Service in industrial equipment industry is required. Check our website at www.eammosca.com. Position located in Hazle Township, PA.
Please mail your complete application package to:
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LAKESIDE NURSING CENTER
Psychiatric Nurses Certified Nursing Assistants Psychiatric Technicians
HAS THE FOLLOWING OPENINGS
RN: LPN: P 7 -3 /3 CNA: P P
7AM-3PM EVERY OTHER WEEKEND AM
ART TIME PM PM- 8PM
ART TIME/ ER DIEM, ALL SHIFTS 245 OLD LAKE RD DALLAS PA, 18612
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REGISTERED NURSE (Wound Care)
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for full-time Nurse II, Registered Nurse (Wound Care). The Wound/Ostomy Nurse serves as a role model for the skin integrity program, educates staff in pressure ulcer prevention, wound care and related topics. Must be flexible and adaptive to change. BSN or Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and bachelors degree in a related field Required. Must have a minimum five (5) years current wound/ostomy care required. WOCN required. Must be a graduate of a school of Professional Nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and hold a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice Nursing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer paid, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, copy of Nursing Degree, and License Verification. BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center staff or within the first 3-months of employment. Applications must be received by May 11, 2012.
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Full, part time and per diem positions available working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team on a psychiatric inpatient unit. Sign on bonus for Nurses. Interested applicants should contact Joseph Mule’, Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director, at (570) 735-7590. Please send resume to: Northeast Counseling Services, HR Dept. 130 W. Washington St., Nanticoke, PA 18634 or via email ncsjobs@ptd.net EOE. www.north eastcounseling.org
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NURSE MANAGER
(Emergency Department) Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Nurse Manager in the ED. The Nurse Manager assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of quality care. Must be flexible and adaptive to change. Looking for a Nurse III, that requires a Master s degree in nursing or related field, with BSN or bachelor s degree in a related field. Must have a minimum five (5) years current supervisory experience working in an Emergency Department, and minimum of five (5) years current clinical experience in emergency services. Experience should include providing oversight for nursing care needs to patients as it relates to a variety of medical, surgical and psychiatric diagnoses. CEN preferred. Must be a graduate of a school of Professional Nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and hold a current, full, active and unrestricted license to practice Nursing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer paid, vacation/sick leave, health and life insurance coverage and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists, VAF 10-2850a; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, copy of Nursing Degree, and License Verification. ACLS/BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center staff or within the first 3-months of employment. Applications must be received by May 11, 2012.
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Mattress Queen Plush-Top Set New in Plastic Must Sell ASAP $150 Call Steve @ 570-280-9628 ROCKER, wood/tapestry, $75. RECLINER, Burgundy velour cloth, $125. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 6 PM 570-675-5046
RIDING MOWER Murray 38702A 12 HP Briggs & Stratton. 38” Good condition. Needs electrical repair. $375 570-696-2688
754
Machinery & Equipment
FARMbaler/ EQUIPMENTcut/ Hay
ditoner. Hay Wagon. Corn Picker. Dirt bucket. Disk, sprayer. ATV. Call 570-427-4298
758 Miscellaneous
LG&AIRHeat CONDITIONER Pump
18,000.4 SEER R410 Refrigerant Wall mounted, ductless. 220 volt. One indoor, one outdoor unit with remote control. Call 570-288-0735
708
Antiques & Collectibles
PIANO. Luis Casali Spanish Street Piano made about 1900. 48” wide x 23” deep, x 49” tall. Front turn crank, a large barrel with tin mechanism, 55 piano notes, 5 bells, good condition. Asking $2000. Call 8:00 am to 9:00 pm. 570-333-4199
726
Clothing
COAT
KENNETH COLE Beige, size 6, hardly worn. $75. 570-855-5385
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Firewood
FIREWOOD
Cut-Split-Delivered Large Steady Supply Available R&K Wettlaufer Logging, Inc. 570-924-3611
SECTIONAL, beautiful 5 piece beige leather. In perfect condition. Includes hide-a-bed and two recliners. New $3,700, now $1,500. Call 570-474-5643
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786 Toys & Games SWING SET: Rainbow Play Systems wooden swing set in good to excellent condition. Approx 14’W x 33.5’L. Contains 3 swings, 1 tire swing, 1 rope swing, trapeze / rings combo, slide, Jacob’s rope ladder and monkey bars. Also has a clubhouse with penthouse. Asking $999 or best offer. Call 570-868-5582 between 6pm &8pm
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AKC, 8 weeks, 2 females & 2 males. Chocolate & party colors Shots & wormed. Vet checked. Home Raised. $500. 570-864-2643
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Dogs
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900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
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OPEN HOUSE Sunday 12pm-5pm
362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
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BASKETBALL HOOP Portable. Adjustable height. Rim slightly bent, otherwise good condition. $40. 570-881-6160
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Archaic 2 floor, 5.5 room homestead, new washer, dryer, sump pump, roof 3.5 years old. Lot over 4,000 sq. ft. 50 East Stanton St. $50,000. Call 9am7pm. 570-239-5672 or 570-822-1940
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225-227 Boston Ave Double block. Wyoming Area schools. Out of flood zone. 1 side rented to long term tenant at $525 /month. Other side remodeled - move in or rent at $650/month. 3 bedrooms each side, gas furnaces, sunrooms, large yard. $149,000. Call 570-357-0042
Move right into this beautiful 4 bedroom home in desirable Rockledge development. Many upgrades & features including modern kitchen with granite countertops, 22x20 great room, 2 fireplaces, new paint, carpet, gorgeous 2 tier deck & much more. $245,000. For more information or to schedule a viewing please Call 570-242-5381
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DURYEA
196 Foote Avenue Corner lot, bordering Foote Ave and McAlpine St. Commercial zoning. $10,000 or best offer. Please Call 610-675-9132
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Wyoming Valley Mall must sell. $125,000 negotiable. Ask for Rob 570-693-3323
700 MERCHANDISE
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752 Landscaping & Gardening
MANUFACTURING
Accepting applications for Shift Production Work. Excellent wages & benefits. Frequent lifting & standing. WARP PROCESSING 95 STEVENS LANE EXETER, PA.
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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
XLT, Safety Canopy, Side Impact Safety Pkg., Pwr. Driver’s Seat, Auto., PDL, PW, Air, Fog Lamps, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, 16” Alum. Wheels, Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry, Rear Cargo Convenience Pkg.,CD,
24 Mos. *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12.
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*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12
24 Mos.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12
24 Mos.
*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 5/31/12
*Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends MAY 31, 2012.
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AVOCA Modern & spacious
1st floor, wall to wall carpet. Appliances, washer & dryer hookup. Off street parking. Security, no pets. $450 month. 570-655-1606
DALLAS
EFFICIENCY APARTMENT Off street parking. $425 + utilities & security. No smoking. No pets. Available May 1. 570-675-0655 570-417-4731 DUPONT Completely remodeled, modern 2 bedroom townhouse style apartment. Lots of closet space, with new carpets and completely repainted. Includes stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer hook up. Nice yard & neighborhood, no pets. $595 + security. Call 570-479-6722
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KINGSTON Nice area. Modern,
Very nice, clean, great neighborhood, hardwood floors, a/c, washer /dryer with newer appliances, storage, 1st/last/security with one year lease. References required. $650$695 + utilities. Water/sewer by owner, no pets, non-smoking. Call 202-997-9185 for appointment
clean, 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Recently painted. Refrigerator & stove, washer/ dryer hook up, off-street parking, no dogs. $550/ month & security, includes heat, water & sewer. 570-545-6057
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Ransom Street, 1st floor, 1 bedroom, dining room, oak hardwood floors, central air, range & fridge included. Off street parking. $585/month utilities by tenant. Security, references, lease, pets maybe? Handicapped accessible 570-287-5775 or 570-332-1048.
HARDING
Renovated 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. New carpeting and paint. Fridge & stove. Water Included. $600 + security & utilities. Call 570-240-6620 or 570-388-6503
PETS ALLOWED!
Modern 1 bedroom on the park between Market & Pierce Bridges. $555/mo + electric washer/dryer in apt. Air, Dishwasher, Free Internet, Parking, Storage. Call Jeff at 570-822-8577
LARKSVILLE
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Cute and clean 2 bedroom, off street parking, w/d hookup, eat in kitchen. Immaculate. $435 + utilities. 1 mo. security. NO DOGS 845-386-1011
LUZERNE
DUPONT
Totally renovated 5 room apartment located on 1st floor. Partially furnished, brand new fridge/ electric range, electric washer & dryer. Brand new custom draperies, Roman shades, carpeting/ flooring & energy efficient windows. 1 bedroom with large closet, living room, laundry room, storage room, basement & large front porch. Easy access to I-81, airport & casino. Off street parking. No smoking. $600 + utilities & security. Call 570-762-8265
EXETER
1st floor. 3 rooms + bath. Appliances included & some utilities. $520 + electric, security & references. No pets, no smoking. 570-574-9561 or 570-696-3523
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1 bedroom. Quiet, nice neighborhood. Off street parking. Heat included. $525 Call 570-441-4101
KINGSTON Beautiful, over-
sized executive style apartment in large historic home. Two bedrooms, one bath, granite kitchen, hardwood floors, dining room, living room, basement storage, beautiful front porch, washer/ dryer. $1,200 monthly plus utilities. No pets. No smoking. Call 570-472-1110
378 Miller St. Recently remodeled, 1st floor. 1 bedroom, living room, large modern kitchen with stove. New bath, clean basement, laundry hookups. Enclosed porch, parking. No pets/smoking. $475/mo. includes heat and water. 570-288-9843
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Freshly painted, 2 bedrooms, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer & water provided, off-street parking, no pets, $525/month + heat, electric & security deposit. Call (570)417-2919
NANTICOKE
Honeypot Section 2nd floor, 3 room apartment. Nice neighborhood. $400 + utilities & security. No pets. Call 570-885-6878
4 room apartment, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, carpeting off-street parking, no pets. $500/ month, plus utilities, 1 month security 570-406-2789
SWOYERSVILLE All new, 2 bed-
rooms, 1 bath. stove, dishwasher microwave, washer/dryer hookup. Off-street parking, no pets. $560/ month, + utilities, references, lease & security. (570) 301-7723
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1st floor. 1 bedroom. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED! Off street parking. Fresh paint. NO PETS $525 + security 570-477-6018 leave message
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518 N. Main St. 3 bedrooms, 2nd floor, all wood floors. Stove, fridge included. Washer / dryer hookup. Eat in kitchen. Off street parking, 1 car. Tenant pays gas & electric. Water included. $525+ security, Call 570-814-1356
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3 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, natural woodwork, garage. Walking distance to churches and schools. Non smoking, no pets. Call 570-655-2195
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Spacious 1 bedroom 1st floor. New carpeting, gas range and fridge included. Garage parking, no dogs. References and security required. $450/mo. Water, sewer, garbage fee incl. Tenant pays gas and electric 570-696-3596
NANTICOKE
Very clean, nice, 2 bedroom. Water, sewer, stove, fridge, Garbage collection fee included. Washer/dryer availability. Large rooms. Security, $565/mo. 570-542-5610
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NORTH WILKES-BARRE FIRST FLOOR Spacious 1 bedroom with aesthetic fireplaces, new kitchens, wallto-wall, built in appliances & MORE. APPLICATION/EMPLO YMENT VERIFICATION “being considered” NO PETS/SMOKING 2 YEARS @ $625+ UTILITIES. MANAGED!
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1 bedroom. Heat & hot water included. $550 month + security required 973-879-4730
WILKES-BARRE 155 W. River St.
1 bedroom, some appliances included, all utilities included except electric, hardwood floors, Pet friendly. $600. 570-969-9268
WILKES-BARRE
VICTORIAN CHARM 34 W. Ross St. 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Most utilities included. Historic building is non smoking/no pets. Base rent $700/mo. Security, references required. View at houpthouse.com. 570-762-1453
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OFFICE SPACE Containing Six sepa-
rate offices, 1 large meeting room. Segregated bathrooms. Kitchenette. Total recent renovation. Great location. Lot parking in rear. $3,500 monthly. Call 570-299-5471
950
Half Doubles
KINGSTON
3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1st floor laundry, new carpeting and paint. $590 + utilities 570-814-3838
KINGSTON Penn St.
1/2 Double, 2 bedroom. Newly remodeled. Gas Heat. Washer & dryer hookup, yard, parking. Section 8 Not Approved. No pets. $550 + utilities. 570-714-1530
NANTICOKE HALF DOUBLE bedrooms, Gas
3 heat. Sewer & garbage included $575 month, + utilities, Call 570-740-7016
PITTSTON Remodeled 3 bed-
room double block. Fenced yard. Pool. $700. Includes garbage, sewer & heat. First / last month’s rent + security. No pets. References. Available May 7. Call 570-954-0655
1162 Landscaping/ Garden
3 bedroom. Off street parking. Pets welcome. $550/mo. Credit / Criminal check required. Call 570-266-5336
953 Houses for Rent
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DALLAS
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1057Construction & Building
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1165
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