L'Esprit: Exploring Wit and Beauty in French Prints
Celebrate the joys and foibles of French society and culture between 1830 and 1930, when Paris was the world capital of artistic creativity, innovation, and opportunity. The daily life of people “from the city and country, rich and poor, famous and anonymo
Voices: Immigration exhibit
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 23 – October 10 Voices: Immigration is the exhibition component of “The Voices Project,” a research initiative by Misericordia University Psychology Professor Dr. Alicia Nordstrom, whose research into countering prejudice among college students agai
The Great London Take-Away Dinner
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
In addition to the in-person Gala happening September 10, we are offering a British inspired menu to enjoy at home on Thursday, September 2! Pick-up times are available between 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Westmoreland Club. $50 per entrée | En
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
Osterhout's LONDON CALLING Gala & Auction
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
London Calling Gala & Auction The Osterhout Free Library is excited to announce our LONDON CALLING Gala and Auction! There's lots of ways to participate - see our timeline of events below! Sept. 2: Take-away Dinner Pick-up from the Westmoreland
Beer For Books
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Help support the Wyoming Free Library Tickets prices Children under 5 Free Ages 5-12 $12.50 per person Ages 13 and up $25.00 per person Includes unlimited pizza, stromboli, domestic draft beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. Raffles and 50/50 will be available
John A. McCole & Connie Umphred Charity Golf Classic
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The John A. McCole & Connie Umphred Golf Classic is held annually to raise money to send deserving children from our area to Day and Overnight camp at YMCA Cam Kresge. Entry fee includes: greens fee & cart, lunch & course refreshments, cocktail hour & priz
Relay For Life of NEPA Celebration
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Come out and join us on Sept 18th in celebrating and recognizing our survivors, caregivers, teams, and sponsors. They have dedicated time and effort in raising funds to support our patients and programs. The event is open to the public. SURVIVORS can join
Voices: Immigration Opening Reception
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Artist Reception (face to face) Tuesday September 14, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm At this time, we hope that an in-person event can safely be held, but maintain that circumstances can change based on the global health concerns. We will notify you as soon as possible
2021 Young Professionals Awards
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
JOIN US FOR THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS EVENT OF THE YEAR! On Tuesday, September 14th, 2021, at The Garden Drive In, we are hosting the 6th Annual Young Professionals Awards, recognizing amazing young professionals helping to move our region forward. Come
Wednesday Wisdom: Small Business Week
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday Wisdom: Small Business Week Join us for our next Wednesday Wisdom in partnership with the Wilkes University Small Business Development Center, where we will “Celebrate Resilience and Renewal,” spotlighting the resilience of America’s entrepren
Art in Context: Making a French Print Connection with guest curator Nancy Sojka
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join the Sordoni Art Gallery for its feature Art in Context lecture entitled “Making the French Print Connection” with curator Nancy Sojka. She will touch upon the works of Théodore Géricault, Honoré Daumier, Charles Méryon, Edgar Degas, and others fea
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
NEPA Creative Meetup
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for our August Creative Meetup on Tuesday, September 21st at 6PM in Kirby Park (at a pavilion near the pond)! Our free monthly creative meetups promote collaboration, brainstorming, and sheer moral support for creatives in NEPA. Each month we offer
Save the date! United Way of Wyoming Valley - Day of Caring
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Save the date! United Way of Wyoming Valley is holding our 2021 Day of Caring on September 22nd. Stay tuned for more information and be sure to follow this page for updates!
CASA of Luzerne County- CASABLANCA 2021
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, September 23 | The Banks in Pittston | 6-9 pm Tickets for sale at luzernecasa.org/casablanca | $125 per person To benefit CASA of Luzerne County
163rd Annual Meeting
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
On Friday, September 24th at the Westmoreland Club, 59 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre PA, the Luzerne County Historical Society will hold its 163rd Annual Dinner. The theme of this year's dinner is "The Swetland Homestead: Restoring a Wyoming Valley T
Fifth Annual Ruth’s Chris Golf Classic
Thank you for your interest in the 5th Annual Ruth's Chris Golf Classic on Monday, September 27th at Huntsville Golf Club. Please complete this form to secure your sponsorship and registration. Registration begins at 9:30am and shotgun start is at 10:30am.
Virtual Membership 411 - Elevate your Membership Experience
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for a Virtual Membership 411 on September 27th at noon to Elevate your Membership Experience. During this webinar, you will have the opportunity to: Learn how to navigate your member profile on the Member Information Center. Learn how to use
Wilkes-Barre Connect Virtual Spotlight
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Save the date for Wilkes-Barre Connect Spotlight Series! Save the date for our next Wilkes-Barre Connect Spotlight Series Video Premiere on the topic of Women In Workforce, presented in partnership with the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce E
Becoming a Foster Parent to Older Children: Your Questions Answered - Virtually!
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Join Brandon's Forever Home on Wednesday, September 29 at 6PM for a 30-minute Q&A session over Zoom and FB Live. During the discussion, Director Lori Ogurkis and Executive Assistant Missy Nenstiel will answer questions about foster care, fostering and adop
Closing Reception: L'Esprit: Exploring Wit & Beauty in French Prints
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Celebrate the joys and foibles of French society and culture between 1830 and 1930, when Paris was the world capital of artistic creativity, innovation, and opportunity. The daily life of people “from the city and country, rich and poor, famous and anonymo
History Conference
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Luzerne County Community College will hold its 29th annual history conference, “The History of Northeastern Pennsylvania” on Friday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the College’s Educational Conference Center. The theme of this year’s conference is
Revolutionary War Encampment
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us at the newly renovated Swetland Homestead for an on-site Revoluntary War Encampment, featuring The 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment on Saturday, October 2nd from 12p.m. to 5p.m. The 24th Connecticut Militia Regiment, Inc., is a living history orga
2021 Fall Festival
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Early American craftsmen and artisans will come to life on Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 12p.m. to 5 p.m., at the historic Swetland Homestead in Wyoming. The Fall Festival features crafters in the arts of cross-cut saw demonstrations, quill pen and ink, wo
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
Schemel Forum Course: “Social and Moral Issues in Information Technology”
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesdays: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “Social and Moral Issues in Information Technology” presented by Kevin Nordberg, Ph.D., professor emeritus, philosophy and Latin American studies, The University of Scranton. Room 3
Schemel Forum’s Munley Law World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Jane Jacobs’ First City: What Comes Next?”
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct. 7 Noon. Schemel Forum’s Munley Law World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Jane Jacobs’ First City: What Comes Next?” presented by Paige Cognetti, mayor, City of Scranton. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6206 or email a
Diamonds in the Woods 2021
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Diamonds in the Woods features a cocktail reception where participants may select a glass of champagne that may contain a diamond provided by a local jeweler. Simon & Co Jewelers is providing a diamond that one of our guests will go home with. It’s their w
2021 Legislative Forum
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council will host the 2021 Legislative Forum on October 8th. Join us in-person at the Westmoreland Club outdoor tent, or tune in virtually to hear our state and local elected officials a
Brewsterhout Rooftop Party
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE ANNUAL OSTERHOUT FREE LIBRARY BREWSTERHOUT ROOFTOP PARTY! Questions? Contact Amber Loomis at aloomis@luzernelibraries.org or (570) 823-0156, ext. 218
Lee Brice
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Country artist Lee Brice will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. One of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, he is a member of the company's "Billionaires Club,” becoming only the second country artist behi
Art in Your Hands: Paper Quilling Workshop
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Between the 18th and 19th centuries, one of the most popular leisure activities in the decorative arts was paper quilling. Although its origins are believed to go back to ancient Egypt, quilling, aka paper filigree, saw multiple surges in popularity during
Theo Von: Return of the Rat Tour
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Comedian and podcast host Theo Von will be performing at the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, October 9 at 7PM. during his live stand-up tour. THEO VON grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly th
20th Annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY “Exploring Autism Across the Spectrum: Building Inclusive Communities. Year III.”
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Oct. 14 8:30 a.m. 20th Annual U.S. Conference on disABILITY “Exploring Autism Across the Spectrum: Building Inclusive Communities. Year III.” This virtual conference will include daylong live events as well as pre-recorded session offerings. Free. Registra
Schemel Forum’s Munley Law World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Democracy in America? An Outsider’s View”
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct. 15 Noon. Schemel Forum’s Munley Law World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Democracy in America? An Outsider’s View” presented by Fintan O’Toole, columnist for The Irish Times and the Leonard L. Milberg Lecturer in Irish Letters, Princeton. Rose Room, Brenna
34th Business Hall of Fame
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
As the world emerges from the past year and a half of struggle and uncertainty, we at Junior Achievement look ahead to meet new opportunities and continue our mission to inspire the tomorrows of students throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. With inspirati
North Branch Land Trust Fall Mixer
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Please mark your calendar for this very special event, an NBLT fund-raiser in support of land conservation in Northeastern Pennsylvania! Stop by between 5:30 and 7:30 and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres under the tent at the Westmorland Club. This year
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walk
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce that our Annual Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks will be returning again this year! The popular tours will run on October 15th and 16th 2021 and October 29th, 2021. Come join us for a walking tour
Performance Music: “In Recital” featuring Alexander Pattavina, organ. Houlihan-McLean Center.
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Oct. 15 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital” featuring Alexander Pattavina, organ. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Note: Access to the campus is currently limited to members of the University community, inv
Almost Queen: A Tribute to QUEEN
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Almost Queen: A tribute to QUEEN will return to the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 15, 2021. THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing sign
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walk
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce that our Annual Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks will be returning again this year! The popular tours will run on October 15th and 16th 2021 and October 29th, 2021. Come join us for a walking tour
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
Luzerne Foundation Annual Meeting & Reception
The Luzerne Foundation will hold their Annual Meeting and Reception honoring Charles Barber on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
Asian Studies Lecture: “Moral Psychology of Confucian Shame: Shame of Shamelessness”
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Oct. 20 4:30 p.m. Asian Studies Lecture: “Moral Psychology of Confucian Shame: Shame of Shamelessness” presented by Bongrae Seok, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, Alvernia University. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. No registration required. Free. Call 570-
Art for the People: Associated American Artists Prints from the Springfield Museum of Art Collection
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In 1934, New York art dealer and publicist, Reeves Lewenthal, hatched a plan to form the Associated American Artists (AAA). The mission of the enterprise was to make art accessible, affordable and attractive to Americans. Lewenthal met with several America
The Greater Pittston YMCA Annual Dinner and Community Awards
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Greater Pittston YMCA Annual Dinner and Community Awards event assists us in providing hundreds of individuals with an affordable option to engage in positive recreational and wellness programming for themselves and their families. We are proud to be l
Maternal & Family Health Services 50th Anniversary Celebration
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a special 50th Anniversary Celebration at PNC Field on October 21st. Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) began its mission of care in May 1971, with a vision to improve the quality of life for families, promote responsible parenthood, a
Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity.com and founding chairman of Kayak.com, will deliver the Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Wilkes University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. Jones will deliver the lecture On Innovation: P
Jo Koy
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Comedian Jo Koy will bring his Just Kidding World Tour to the F.M. Kirby Center on October 21, 2021 at 8:00PM. The comedian has had five highly-rated and successful stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix including his latest variety special In His
Young Professional Meetup at The Bench Project
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Members of the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Network are invited to experience The Bench Project on Friday, October 22nd at 5:00 PM. This is a one-of-a-kind experience in our area and we are excited about this opportunity. S
Brighter Journeys Annual Fundraiser
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Brighter Journeys is very proud to be hosting our Annual Fundraiser at Mohegan Sun Pocono on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:30p.m. to 10:30p.m. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization, 6 years in existence, focused on identifying the needs of individuals
Foreigner - The Greatest Hits
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Foreigner is playing all their greatest hits at the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 22. With ten multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arse
Schemel Forum bus trip “Back to Gotham! NYC!” $150. Registration required to reserve a spot by Oct. 1 as spaces are limited.
7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Oct. 23 7:45 a.m. Schemel Forum bus trip “Back to Gotham! NYC!” $150. Registration required to reserve a spot by Oct. 1 as spaces are limited. Call 570-941-6206 or email alicen.morrison@scranton.edu. Note: Access to the campus is currently limited to membe
Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Oct. 24 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu.
Performance Music: “Bach for Humanity” featuring Mark Kosower, cello. Houlihan-McLean Center
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Oct. 24 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Bach for Humanity” featuring Mark Kosower, cello. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Note: Access to the campus is currently limited to members of the University community, inv
Schemel Forum’s Munley Law World Affairs Luncheon Series: “The Holocaust and Jewish-Christian Relations”
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Oct. 26 Noon. Schemel Forum’s Munley Law World Affairs Luncheon Series: “The Holocaust and Jewish-Christian Relations” presented by Dr. Carol Rittner, RSM, distinguished professor emerita of Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Dr. Marsha Raticoff Grossm
Sound Bath Meditation
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for another incredible sound bath meditation in the salt room! Jamie brings a variety of instruments to create an atmosphere like no other you will experience. In-person space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-paid basis. We're also offe
Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walk
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Luzerne County Historical Society is proud to announce that our Annual Downtown Wilkes-Barre Ghost Walks will be returning again this year! The popular tours will run on October 15th and 16th 2021 and October 29th, 2021. Come join us for a walking tour
Ayron Jones
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guitarist, singer-songwriter Ayron Jones will visit the F.M. Kirby Center on Friday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. as part of the “Chandelier Concert Series,” with guests Hounds. Jones was 13 when he first picked up the guitar that belonged to his friend—one tha
The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) classic movie showings on Saturday, October 30th at 1:00pm & 7:30pm. From the fertile imagination of Tim Burton comes an animated musical fantasy that celebrates TWO favorite holidays. Jack Skellington, the leading citiz
Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton String Orchestra with guest artist John-Morgan Bush, horn.
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oct. 30 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton String Orchestra with guest artist John-Morgan Bush, horn. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Note: Access to the campus is cur