Brutal Beauty: The Transformation of Women in Mythology
Brutal Beauty: The Transformation of Women in Mythology at the Sordoni Art Gallery is a midcareer retrospective of the interdisciplinary artist, Martha Posner. Martha Posner is a mixed media artist living and working in Martins Creek, PA. Examining themes
Schemel Forum Evening Course: “Women Philosophers of the Middle Ages and Early Modernity”
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesdays: Mar. 16, 23, 30 & Apr. 6, 13, 20 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Evening Course: “Women Philosophers of the Middle Ages and Early Modernity” presented by Andrew LaZella, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, The University of Scranton. ZOOM. Registratio
Forced to Flee: Contemporary Quilts exhibit
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
In association with SAQA Global Exhibitions, this exhibition consists of 36 quilts created by textile and fiber artists from around the world who have used this medium to address the global migration crisis. Curated by Dr. Susan Beryl Marks and presented b
Hope Horn Gallery Art Exhibit: Retrieve: Recent Collage By Zoja Forsberg
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mar. 26 through Apr. 23 Hope Horn Gallery Art Exhibit: Retrieve: Recent Collage By Zoja Forsberg. Scheduled appointments only. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Sunday – Friday: Noon to 4 PM Wednesdays: 6 to 8 PM
Community Blood Drive - American Red Cross Chapter of Northeastern Pennsylvania
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
Join us for EIGHT amazing sessions of our 2nd Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series presented by the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and sponsored by PNC Bank! This year, we will be featuring two tra
Tuesday Tea
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for another fun and interactive virtual networking event. Businesses and Organizations will have the opportunity to connect with the community to share why you love doing what you do and spill the tea on another business or community organization t
"Art in Your Hands" Free Workshop: Bring Brutal Beauty into your Home
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Create your own macrame plant holder for a potted succulent. In nature, succulents thrive in some of the harshest environments, guarding themselves with waxy, hairy or spiny leaves. Bring their brutal beauty home and learn the ancient art of macrame! Macra
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Voices Project: How to Reduce Stereotypes and Prejudice Presented by: Alicia Nordstrom, Professor at Misericordia University The Voices Project is an empirically supported stigma reduction intervention that has been shown to reduce racist atti
Family Service Association Spring Fling: Celebrating 125 Years!!
Family Service Association is celebrating 125 years of building stronger communities through stronger families! Our annual Spring Fling will honor those who helped get us to the place we are today! The three day event will include an on-line auction and vi
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Beyond the Classroom Walls Presented by: Genelle Sedon, Director and Owner at C & G Tutoring In this session, hear from Genelle Sedon about her education to the barriers she was able to break. Genelle started as a journalist, went back for her M
Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: “The Abolitionist International”
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Apr. 9 Noon. Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: “The Abolitionist International” presented by Manisha Sinha, Ph.D., Draper Chair in American History, University of Connecticut. ZOOM. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6206 or email alicen.mor
NEPACMS Music Matters: Online Workshop with cellist, Lisa Caravan
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
String pedagogue, cellist, and conductor, Dr. Lisa Caravan, currently a professor at the Eastman School of Music, is a sought-after clinician who works with orchestra ensembles regionally, nationally, and internationally. All string players are invited!
Elevated Connections: Virtual Networking Event
Business Cards!?!? What are those? Join us for a virtual networking event with the sole purpose of building and elevating your business connections! This event will Monday, April 12th at Noon on Zoom. Please register to join the discussion.
Virtual Artists Roundtable: Forced to Flee
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All are welcome to join us as we talk to quilt artists featured in the Forced to Flee exhibition. To register for this event, click the link: https://tinyurl.com/MUQuilts Image: Karen Tauber, Life Jacket Graveyard of Lesvos. 2018. Quilt.
DigiMarCon East 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
DigiMarCon East 2021 is your chance to ... – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with marketing leaders and professionals in a clean and hygienic environment. – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketi
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Foundations for People of Color Presented by: Rashida Lovely Join us for part four of our eight part Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series. During this session, we'll hear from Rashida Lovely on how investing in foundational institutions
Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: “A Jesuit Education and Integrative Thinking in Biotechnology (fighting Tuberculosis) and Economics (eradicating poverty)”
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Apr. 16 Noon. Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: “A Jesuit Education and Integrative Thinking in Biotechnology (fighting Tuberculosis) and Economics (eradicating poverty)” presented Michael Fairbanks, Ph.D., Fellow at Harvard and the chairman and founder
29th Annual “Do it for the Kids” Walk-A-Thon
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join the Wyoming Valley Children’s Association for our “Do it For the Kids” Walk-A-Thon. We still plan to safely host this outdoor, family-friendly event where all proceeds raised are donated directly to WVCA programs! Due to COVID-19, our event will look
Virtual ATHENA® Panel
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Get ready for our Athena® Panel coming up this Monday at 11:30 AM! Tune in while we go live from the beautiful Dundee Gardens for this educational and interactive virtual livestreamed discussion from our area's most inspiring women and past ATHENA® Awa
. Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: “Consciousness: Life Transitions and the Importance of Story - Continued”
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Apr. 19 Noon. Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: “Consciousness: Life Transitions and the Importance of Story - Continued” presented by Harmar Brereton, M.D. ZOOM. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6206 or email alicen.morrison@scranton.edu.
Tuesday Tea
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for another fun and interactive virtual networking event. Businesses and Organizations will have the opportunity to connect with the community to share why you love doing what you do and spill the tea on another business or community organization t
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace Presented by: Natalia Lyckowski, Global Neurodiversity at IBM & Business Resource Group Co-Chair Neurodiversity is a concept where neurological differences are to be accepted and respected as any other
Wilkes-Barre Connect Virtual Spotlight
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Register today for Wilkes-Barre Connect Spotlight Series! Featuring Harlon Tabron, Director of Youth and Children?s Ministry at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, April?s SPOTLIGHT centers around the theme of Youth Change-Makers. Join us as we highlight some of ou
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Say What You Mean: Introduction to Nonviolent Communication Presented by: Kadijah Means, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategist at Kadijah Means Strategy & Consulting ''Say What You Mean'' emphasizes the importance of empathy in workplace communi
University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest virtual announcement of winners
University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest virtual announcement of winners. ZOOM. Free. Call 570-941-6267 or email susan.falbo@scranton.edu
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Creating Supportive Ecosystems for BIPOC Owned Businesses Presented by: La'Quitia Denson, Photographer at Beyond The Pond Photography La'Quitia will touch on community wealth and well-being by uplifting and supporting businesses that are BIPOC-own
Schemel Forum Virtual Tour: “The Museum of the American Revolution.”
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Apr. 24 11 a.m. Schemel Forum Virtual Tour: “The Museum of the American Revolution.” ZOOM. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6206 or email alicen.morrison@scranton.edu.
The Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wilkes University has canceled the Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities with National Public Radio’s Terry Gross scheduled for April 19, 2020. The event is rescheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the
"All I Did Was Ask," an afternoon with TERRY GROSS
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join on Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m. for “All I Did Was Ask: An Afternoon With Terry Gross.” This free, moderated discussion will offer a behind-the-mic glimpse of Terry Gross' innovative and hugely popular public radio show, Fresh Air. Re
DigiMarCon Mid-Atlantic 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
"DigiMarCon Mid-Atlantic 2021 is your chance to ... – Experience a safe and intimate gathering with marketing leaders and professionals in a clean and hygienic environment. – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digita
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Let's Talk About Implicit Bias in the Workplace and Community Presented by: Leon John, Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion Cedar Crest College; Jamie Kane, Associate Director of Development at the American Cancer Society; Dan Kimbourgh, Owne
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 - Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
DigiMarCon At Home 2021 is your chance to ... – Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. – Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and b
Wednesday Wisdom: Canva 101
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday Wisdom: Canva 101 Join us for our next Wednesday Wisdom as we showcase ways in which small businesses and organizations can use Canva to help brand and promote themselves on social media. Our local Canva Pros will provide an overview of Ca
2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinar Series
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Preserving and Promoting Ethnic-Owned Businesses in Our Region Presented by: Stephanie Longo, Associate Producer at the Italian American Podcast This session will give participants advice on how to discover and celebrate ethnic-owned businesses via
Keystone College Open House
Visit Keystone College's beautiful, historic campus in La Plume, PA. Take a tour of campus, learn about the admissions process, financial aid, and our over 40+ academic programs, and talk with current students and staff. A morning and afternoon session are
Hope Horn Gallery Art Exhibit: University of Scranton Student Exhibition 2021
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
May 2 through 14 Hope Horn Gallery Art Exhibit: University of Scranton Student Exhibition 2021. Scheduled appointments only. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Sunday – Friday: Noon to 4 PM Wednesdays: 6 to 8 PM
Carbon by Ray Klimek
Ray Klimek is a Wilkes University graduate now living in New Jersey. Klimek's photography is a mixture of experimental processes responding to the industrial landscape of Wilkes-Barre and South Wales. He currently teaches photography at Middlesex County Co
Tuesday Tea
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for another fun and interactive virtual networking event. Businesses and Organizations will have the opportunity to connect with the community to share why you love doing what you do and spill the tea on another business or community organization t
Art in Context Feature Lecture with Ray Klimek
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wilkes graduate, Ray Klimek ‘78 will discuss his exhibition, Carbon. The artist's early work focuses on the industrial landscapes of Pennsylvania and South Wales while more recent pieces employ shifts of scale to suggest landscape imagery buried within eve
570Day 2021
Northeast Pennsylvania packs a whole lot into one corner of the state. From hiking trails and breathtaking vistas, to ski slopes and water parks, to craft breweries and eateries dishing out local flavor…and the list goes on and on! That’s the idea behind #
National History Day State Competition (virtual) for junior and senior high school students.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 7-9 9 a.m. National History Day State Competition (virtual) for junior and senior high school students. Registration required. Call 570-941-4549 or email nhdparegion2@gmail.com.
Axes & BBQ
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Axes & BBQ!! Come join us Mother's Day weekend with your mom or with your friends! Hey or BOTH! We are doing Axes and BBQ partnered with Smokehouse Bar-B-Que and Catering where you will get 90 minutes of AXE throwing for an AXEcellent GREAT time while
Elevated Connections: Virtual Networking Event
12:00 PM
Business Cards!?!? What are those? Join us for a virtual networking event with the sole purpose of building and elevating your business connections! This event will be Monday, May 10th at Noon on Zoom. Attendees will network in small breakout sessions al
Franz Kline Day pop-up event
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate the 111st birthday of Wilkes Barre painting hero, Franz Kline! One of the most renowned Abstract Expressionist painters, Kline is known for his distinctive black and white, calligraphic style paintings that were grounded in Pennsylvania industria
Diamond City Dine Out
Come to Downtown Wilkes-Barre for our second Diamond City Dine Out restaurant weekend! Enjoy deals and discounts from your favorite Downtown restaurants, and try cuisines from around the world!
Sunsets On South Main
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunsets on South Main is a series of happy hour events on Midtown Village happening all summer long! Join us in Downtown Wilkes-Barre for live music, drinks, pop-up shop vendors, and more.
Little Eric's Foundation - Virtual Fitness with the Salt Barre
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Get moving with The Salt Barre and Little Eric's Foundation at our VIRTUAL fitness morning! Yoga, Barre, Butt Sculpting...we will have it all. Proceeds go to Little Eric's Foundation to support pediatric cancer awareness and research. Register at:
Tuesday Tea (Birthday Edition)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for another fun and interactive virtual networking event. Businesses and Organizations will have the opportunity to connect with the community to share why you love doing what you do and spill the tea on another business or community organization t
NEPA Creative Meetup
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
THEY’RE BACK – SORT OF! They’re hoping to slowly get back into the swing of things this summer with their meetups. With safety in mind, they’d love to meetup outside at Kirby Park! (Be sure to keep an eye on weather!) As a refresher: These free monthly cre
Virtual Class Night. Presentation of outstanding academic, service and leadership awards to Class of 2021 undergraduates
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
May 21 8 p.m. Virtual Class Night. Presentation of outstanding academic, service and leadership awards to Class of 2021 undergraduates. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
Saint Joseph's Center Sidewalk Sale
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saint Joseph’s Center is hosting a Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, May 22nd, from 9am to 1pm at the DeNaples Community Services Building at 320 South Blakely Street in Dunmore. There is something for everyone! Categories for sale include Home & Backyard, Women’
Graduate Degree Commencement. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 22 10 a.m. Graduate Degree Commencement. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre. Tickets required. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
Virtual Commencement Baccalaureate Mass
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
May 22 4:30 p.m. Virtual Commencement Baccalaureate Mass. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
. Undergraduate Commencement for Panuska College of Professional Studies
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
May 23 9:30 a.m. Undergraduate Commencement for Panuska College of Professional Studies. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre. Tickets required. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
Cornhole Tournament
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Back Mountain Chamber is hosting a Cornhole Tournament beginning at 12:00 p.m. This is an outdoor event and will be following CDC guidelines while providing an afternoon of fun and recreation. Pre-registration is requested and can be done by going to:
Undergraduate Commencement for Kania School of Management. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
May 23 1 p.m. Undergraduate Commencement for Kania School of Management. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre. Tickets required. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
Undergraduate Commencement for College of Arts and Sciences.
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
May 23 4:30 p.m. Undergraduate Commencement for College of Arts and Sciences. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Wilkes-Barre. Tickets required. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
Wyoming Valley Country Club's 125th Anniversary Celebration Tournament
12:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fore! It is that time of year again for our celebration golf tournament supporting at risk children and families in the Wyoming Valley. All proceeds from the tournament will support two of the area's leading community organizations, United Way of Wyoming V
Wednesday Wisdom: Cybersecurity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday Wisdom: Cybersecurity Join us for our next Wednesday Wisdom as we talk about how small businesses are more likely than any other entity to fall victim to data breaches and cyber-attacks. These incidents often lead to financial loss, stolen cus
Regional Young Professional Networking
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for our Regional Young Professional Networking event with the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Network (HYPE). This event gives Young Professionals from both the Greater Wyoming Valley and Schuyllkill an opportunity to engage and c
SPCA of Luzerne County 11th Golf Tournament
Welcome Back Golfers! 2020 was a difficult year for all of us and we are so excited to announce that the SPCA Golf Tournament Fundraiser has been scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2021. So how about shaking the dust off your clubs and joining us at the SPCA’s