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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. 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. 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 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. Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register. • Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m. Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Preregistration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org.
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.
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 5+. $30/month.
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.
Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info.
G.E.D. Classes Taught by experienced teacher. Meet two hours twice/week for one semester. Start date Sept. 10. Limited enrollment. Student must take placement test. To reserve, call 570.899.5576, e-mail sibut4710@aol.com. 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. GreenBeing at ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com, shopgreenbeing.com; all supplies included) • Book Binding: Sept. 15, noon-2 p.m. Ages 12+. $25. • Eco- Crochet: Sept. 15, noon-3 p.m. Ages 16+. $50. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info. Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne,
sorry mom & dad By Justin Brown
Weekender Correspondent
Keep calm and stick to it
Math Tutoring and Coaching Highly qualified and experienced teacher. All levels tutoring, coaching, homework help. Individuals/groups. Fun-filled Math Anxiety Buster Workshops. Open all week. Starts Sept. 10, ongoing enrollment. Call 570.899.5576, e-mail sibut4710@aol.com. Misericordia University Non-credit Art Classes (Rear 50 Lake St., registration required, 570.674.6289) • Youth Clay Basics, Ages 11-15: Series 1: Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9; 4-6 p.m. Series 2: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, Dec. 4; 4-6 p.m. $130/series, includes 25-pound bag of clay. • Adult Clay Basics, Ages 16+: Series 1: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10; 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9; 10 a.m.-noon. Series 2: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5; 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27, Dec. 4; 10 a.m.-noon. $130/ series, includes 25-pound bag of clay. NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). • Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business sessions, demonstrations/programs/workshops. • 22nd Annual Open House: Sept. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Large bonsai tree display, demonstrations, bonsai trees/related items for sale. Shakuhachi flute entertainment by Jamie Orfanella. Bonsai tree competition open to all members. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 570.878.3970, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Kid’s Art Class: All About Art: Sat., ages 11-16. Sun., ages 5-10. $100-$125/ month, $30/class. Supplies included. Call to register. Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047 Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839, nejujitsu.com)
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Justin proudly presents his 100th column, but it didn’t come without some old fashioned dedication. I recently started a seasonal occupation as a videographer/ photographer/ night club light operator at an all-inclusive resort in New England for something to do until I go back to school in January. When I arrived holding my duffel bag tightly against my side to hide my armpit stains from the long drive with no air conditioning, I was greeted by a group of people in costume for the infamous end-of-summer staff party that was just kicking off. The rest of the night was a blur of keg stands, dirty dancing, listening to stories of how easy it is to hook up with guests during the adult weekends, and convincing people I was British. Isn’t that how everybody dreams of spending there first day on the new job? I woke up the next morning still drunk. However, the reality of the job became a quick buzz kill. It turned out the staff had to eat in an outdoor tent with storage cluttered inside of it. The staff also had to eat separate s--t food not served to guests, which definitely made everyone unmotivated to work the outrageously long days. I found myself often working from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. with only a brief break for meals. The long days and the two-
faced staff members who crafted grand tales about my inebriated states just weren’t what I wanted to deal with. My gut was telling me to go home. I then asked myself: Is it better to trust your gut or stick something out? I wondered what my idol Kenny Powers would do, only to realize he would probably just say, “Go wherever the titties are.” That didn’t help me at all because the only titties at home are my mom’s. Gross! After careful consideration, I remembered a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt: “When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” That’s when I realized I should stick with it. When I waited tables in college and got a bad tip, I didn’t quit. I stuck with it and usually made good money. When my dream of interning at a late-night show fell through because Late Night with Conan O’Brien said “No!” I stuck with it and eventually landed an internship at Jimmy Kimmel Live. When a blogger who hated my column posted nasty s--t about me on the Internet, I didn’t quit. I stuck with it and now present my 100th column, where I encourage everyone who ever feels like giving up to do the same!