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for your current job. At Luzerne County Community College, we offer
a number of convenient ways to give you the education you need for
your career goals, including offering classes during the evening and
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special spotlight
Making Sense of
Cyber School
Cyber School, online learning,
computer-based curriculum…
What does this all mean?
I
n Pennsylvania there are 14 stand-alone cyber schools with PA
Leadership Charter School (PALCS) being one. These cyber schools
are public schools in their own right (therefore there are no tuition
fees) and are not connected or associated with a School District.
Open to students across Pennsylvania in grades K-12, PALCS has
been in operation since 2004 and has received numerous, news worthy
awards and accolades for curriculum, teachers, learning and teaching
styles. During the school year, students simply log in to the PALCS
learning website (Moodle) to access their courses which are taught by
certified and highly qualified teachers.
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With a flexible learning environment, students have the opportunity
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“Our 3 boys attend PALCS and all
for students such as those who
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are in professional sports or
I hardly even consider PALCS
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to be a typical cyber school
PALCS can also cater to special
because so much is offered! This
education students and to
school has provided tremendous
students who have different
support for our children.”
learning needs/styles. In fact,
Toolan Family, West Grove, PA
PALCS is the only Cyber
School in PA that offers a
blended (onsite/cyber/hybrid) gifted program and a Performing and
Fine Arts program.
At PALCS, we believe in choice. When it comes to education, choose
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First Time Mom...
For Life
by Lara Krupicka
It’s the burden of
every firstborn:
living with the
mistakes mom
makes because
it’s her first time
through too.
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I
stand in line along with everyone else, staring down at pristine sneakers, my hand
brushing up lightly against the nylon of new backpack straps. My skin prickles with
tension. I look up at the room number again to be sure I’m in the right place. It’s the first
day of preschool. I’m new at this and I don’t want to get it wrong.
I smile down at my eldest daughter Bethany as her teacher approaches.
I can’t mess it up for her, I think. She’s counting on me. I’m her mom.
It has been over eight years since that day and I’ve messed up more than once due
to ignorance. It’s the burden of every firstborn: living with the mistakes mom makes
because it’s her first time through too.
As a first time mom I couldn’t know that fall soccer signup happens in April, of all times.
And so my child is the one who joins the team a season late.
As a first time mom I drop my daughter off for a birthday party at a big arcade and
return two hours later to pick her up only to learn all of the other parents stayed for the
party. My daughter spends the afternoon tagging along with another mom and child,
while the other kids enjoy the company of their own parents.
Being a room parent and going on field trips means being the first in line during open
house to get to the signup sheet. But it’s my first time with an elementary school child,
so I’m not aware of this strategy. I miss out on chaperoning that year.
I naively coach my firstborn through her school projects, insisting she complete the
work on her own with crayons and markers. And then I see her contribution looking
dilapidated next to computer-printed, full-color layouts with neat diagrams and stock
photos.
And so it goes, year after year. Blunder after goof after mistake.
Now my eldest is in middle school. She’s taken ownership of learning the ropes herself,
maybe because she’s learned how inept mom can be sometimes. She’s coping well. She
hasn’t been scarred by my mistakes. If anything she’s learned from them. And I think I’ve
learned too.
Before she’d finished fifth grade I’d already begun grilling mothers of middle-schoolers
about what I should know for sixth grade. In fact, by springtime I was rather proud of
myself: I knew about the big “Middle Ages” project and how all the students dress in
character for their presentation. I knew about this long before my daughter did. Her
costume was bought and hanging in the closet ahead of time. But the teachers changed
the project requirements to make the costume optional. Instead of being the only one
without a costume, she was one of the few who delivered her speech in medieval attire.
It’s hard the first time through anything with a child. And remembering life from your
own childhood doesn’t do much to help. You think you know how things should be, but
then they’re not. There’s no getting around being a first time mom.
My husband comes to me after dropping Bethany off at her first youth group lock-in.
“Almost all of the other kids had sleeping bags and pillows,” he says. “I offered to go
home and get hers, but she didn’t want it.”
I sigh, wondering when I’ll be done making mistakes on my firstborn. Probably not ever.
But that’s okay. Every mom is a first time mom. Every mom learns the ropes by making
mistakes, some big and some small. Someday Bethany may have a child of her own. And
it will be her turn to make the first time mom mistakes.
Freelance writer Lara Krupicka is thankful to get second and third chances with her two
younger daughters.
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I sigh, wondering
when I’ll be done
making mistakes
on my firstborn.
Probably not ever.
But that’s okay.
Every mom is a first
time mom.
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BUZZ
Worthy
Finding a Furry Fido or Feline
Every year millions of pets end up in shelters. And
thankfully every year, millions of caring families
welcome a furry friend into their home. In fact,
approximately 70% of American households own
a pet. The summer often provides the ideal time to
adopt a pet because schedules are more flexible allowing
more time to spend acclimating your new addition to your family. Blue
Chip Farm Animal Refuge (Luzerne County) and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
(Lackawanna County) have homeless, unwanted and abused animals who
are in need of adoption. This summer, consider providing an animal a
second chance. bcfanimalrefuge.org or griffinpondanimalshelter.com
Follow Your Impulse…
22lb. 8oz.
BUZZ
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heaviest baby
Worthy
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And head to Knoebels this summer to make new
memories. Get ready for 2,000 feet of heart-pounding
track with four upside down twists and a 98’ high
hill on Knoebel’s newest Impulse roller coaster.
Visit nepafamily.com to enter to win tickets for a
family of four to America’s largest free-admission amusement park. Entries
accepted through July 31st.
Increasing Awareness of Asperger’s
“Life with Mr. M.” is the creation of children’s author, illustrator
and cartoonist Angela DeMuro. The comic follows the
humorous antics of Mr. M., an intelligent, curious and
sometimes quirky 6-year-old boy with Asperger’s and his side
kick, Bernard the fox. The comic was inspired by DeMuro’s
youngest son who was diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2012.
DeMuro resides in Northeast PA. In the next two issues of NEPA
Family Magazine, look for Tips #2 and #3, as well as a “Life with Mr. M.” comic.
TIP #1
A child having specific and narrow areas of interest is one of the most striking
features of Asperger’s Syndrome. Often children will become very focused
on one topic, wanting to know everything about it, reading and memorizing
each detail. And then, even after they have mastered that topic, they will still
engage daily in that particular subject. Usually this behavior will be apparent
at about age 5 or 6. Get tips on how to embrace this trait (which is a terrific
educational asset) by visiting our dedicated Autism & Asperger’s webpage at
nepafamily.com.
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Cutest Kid
NEPA Family Cutest
Kid Cover Contest
Photo Contest 2015
Meet our Cover Cutie!
Khaleesi Chapman, Archbald, up to 18 months
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Nine-month-old, Khaleesi, flashes her smile at
everyone she meets. She loves her two puppies
(a Puggle and a Schipperke) and enjoys being
outside and listening to music. She needs to fall
asleep while listening to Boston “More than a
Feeling” and singing the ABCs will help her relax
if she’s having a bad moment. Khaleesi has an
infectious giggle that will leave you smiling for the
rest of the day! Khalessi is the daughter of Jay and
Dana Chapman.
Runner Up
Erin Dunn, Kingston
Runner Up
Regan Freas, Taylor
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Photography Sponsor:
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Tips for Traveling
with Infants and
Toddlers
by Tanja K. Adonizio, Personal Vacation Planner
1
Consider taking a trial
“staycation” or weekend
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trip close to home
W
hile preparing for a
recent vacation with our
tween children, my husband
and I fondly remembered one
of our most relaxing vacations
ever – a trip to Walt Disney
World with our then 1- and
2-year-olds.
Yes, not only is traveling
possible, it can actually be
a wonderful break from the
hectic life of two working
parents with two children
under three.
2
Make your flight
plans carefully
• book a nonstop flight
• consider a red eye for long flights
• leave for the airport earlier than you would
traveling without kids
• purchase a seat for children under two
• bring an FAA approved car seat – for safety
and sanity
• bring small, new toys to keep children
entertained
• bring snacks and their bottle or sippy cup
* breast milk/formula can be brought through
security screening. Nursing or drinking
during take-off and landing will help their
little ears
3
Prepare toddlers by
reading books about air travel or
watching the TSA video
Here are some tested ideas
to make traveling with young
children enjoyable.
Arrange for delivery
of baby essentials (i.e.,
stroller/crib) to your
destination or consider
renting items. Make certain to
carefully check the quality and safety of the
items the company delivers.
5
Choose family friendly
destinations – Here
are some good choices:
• Walt Disney World – Magical Express
handles your luggage so you can focus on your
child. While there, take advantage of convenient
child care centers in the parks for nursing or
changing. Another Disney perk – kid-friendly
dining is the norm.
• All-inclusive resorts – these are plentiful
in Mexico and the Caribbean. With different
amenities and budgets, most families will be
able to find a resort to rest, relax and enjoy some
fun in the sun.
• Cruise – for families with children over 6
months old, this is a great way to see several
different places and only need to unpack once.
In addition, many cruise lines today offer play
areas for young children or nurseries where
trained staff watch the youngest cruisers while
mom and dad enjoy a quiet dinner.
Planning your first vacation as a new family may
seem a bit overwhelming, but the memories
you bring home make it all worthwhile… and
before long, my bet is that you’ll be planning
your next trip!
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Summer Movie Fun!
SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE. Cinemark Theatre, 40 Glenmaura
National Blvd, Moosic. 570-961-5943 or cinemark.com.
$1 G or PG movies ($5 for pre-purchased 10-movie pass) on Wednesdays
at 10am. June 17 Dolphin Tale 2; June 24 Mr. Peabody & Sherman; July
1 Penguins of Madagascar; July 8 Night at the Museum: Secret of the
Tomb; July 15 How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 22 Alvin & The Chipmunks:
Chipwrecked; July 29 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days; Aug 5 Nut Job; Aug
12 Rio 2; Aug 19 Turbo.
FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIES. R/C Wilkes Barre Movies 14, 24 E
Northhampton St, Wilkes Barre. 570-825-4444 or rctheatres.com.
Free G or PG movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. June 16-17
Boxtrolls; June 23-24 Mr. Peabody & Sherman; June 30-July 1 Kung Fu Panda
2; July 7-8 How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 14-15 SpongeBob: Sponge Out
of Water; July 21-22 Penguins of Madagascar; July 28-29 Earth to Echo; Aug
4-5 Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked; Aug 11-12 Paddington.
SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS. Regal Dickson City Stadium
14 & IMAX, 3909 Commerce Blvd, Dickson City. 844-4627342 ext. 1784 or regmovies.com.
$1 G or PG movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. June 16
Nut Job; June 17 Annie; June 23 Earth to Echo; June 24 Boxtrolls;
June 30 Paddington; July 1 Turbo; July 7 Rio 2; July 8 How To Train
Your Dragon 2; July 14 Mr. Peabody; July 15 Book of Life; July 21
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb; July 22 Penguins of
Madagascar; July 28 Madagascar 3; July 29 Dolphin Tale 2; Aug 4
Muppets, Most Wanted; Aug 5 Alexander & the Terrible, No Good,
Very Bad Day; Aug 11 The Lego Movie; Aug 12 The SpongeBob
Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS. Regal Hazleton Stadium 10, 400
Laurel Mall, Hazleton. 844-462-7342 ext. 489 or regmovies.com.
$1 G or PG movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. June 9 Nut
Job; June 10 Annie; June 16 Earth to Echo; June 17 Boxtrolls; June 23
Paddington; June 24 Turbo; June 30 Rio 2; July 1 How To Train Your Dragon
2; July 7 Mr. Peabody; July 8 Book of Life; July 14 Night at the Museum:
Secret of the Tomb; July 15 Penguins of Madagascar; July 21 Madagascar
3; July 22 Dolphin Tale 2; July 28 Muppets, Most Wanted; July 29 Alexander
& the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Aug 4 The Lego Movie; Aug 5 The
SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
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calendar of events
All events, dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm events.
Be sure to check our Calendar online at NEPAfamily.com for additional events!
ONGOING
SPORTS:
RAILRIDERS BASEBALL. PNC
Stadium, Moosic. April-September.
570-969-2255 or swbrailriders.com.
Trolley will run from Steamtown
for the following games: July 5,
26, Aug 2, 23. Special excursions
(round trip trolley ride, admission,
$2 concession voucher) is $20 per
person; round trip trolley ride to
game only $11; departs Steamtown
at 12:15pm for 1:05pm game. Trolley
reservations required. 570-963-6590
or ectma.org.
MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
WATERPARK SPECIAL DAYS.
Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic. July
8 Little League and Softball Day; July
11 Princess and Pirate Day; and Aug
5 Kids Summer Olympics.
SCRANTON FARMER’S
MARKET. 900 Barring Ave,
Scranton. Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays from Noon-7pm from midJuly to November.
WILKES-BARRE FARMER’S
MARKET. Public Square. Locally
grown produce, food, children’s
themes, music and home goods.
Every Thursday from 10am-4pm until
November 19.
Little League World Series
August 20-30
STORYTIME:
TOUR, TRAIN & TROLLEYS:
STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble,
Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.
Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at
6:30pm. 570-829-4210 or bn.com.
ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY
RIDES. 300 Cliff St, Scranton. Opens students $5; children ages 6-12 $3;
April 30 with trips Thursday to
Sunday at 10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm
and 3pm. Fares vary for museum,
STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN.
rides or combo. 570-693-6590 or
Barnes & Noble Wilkes King’s College ectma.org
Bookstore, 7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre.
LACKAWANNA COAL MINE
Saturdays 11am. 570-208-4700.
TOUR. Bald Mountain Rd, McDade
SUMMER STORY TIME/
Park, Scranton. Adults $10, seniors
READING CLUB AT THE
$9.50, military $9, children (ages
LIBRARY. Registration required.
3-12) $7.50, under 3 free. 10am-3pm
Call your local library for dates and
(last tour between 2:30-3pm). 570registration.
963-6463 or lackawannacounty.org/
index.php/attractions/coal-mine.
FARMER’S MARKETS,
NATURE & OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES:
CEDAR BMX (BICYCLE
MOTOCROSS) TRACK. Bicycle
STEAMTOWN’S TRAIN RIDES.
Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St,
Scranton. Museum hours 9am-5pm.
Short train rides $5 for ages 6 and
older. Longer excursions available.
See website for schedule and prices.
570-340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.
racing, fun for all ages and skill level.
Off Newton-Ransom Blvd, behind
Red Barn Village, Ransom. Local
races on most Thursdays at 6pm and MUSEUMS:
Saturdays at 5pm in family-oriented
ECKLEY MINERS VILLAGE
atmosphere. 570-855-8191 or
MUSEUM. Monday to Saturday
cedarbmx.com.
9am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm. Adult
LUZERNE COUNTY KAZ
(13-64) $8, senior (65+) $7, youth (6PASSPORT. Free program for
12) $6, under 6 free. 570-636-2070 or
everyone to get outside and active
eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
at close-to-home parks, trails and
EVERHART MUSEUM. 1901
free outdoor events until end of
Mulberry St, Scranton. Monday,
September. kazpassport.org.
Thursday and Friday Noon-4pm;
Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday
Noon-5pm. Adults $7; seniors &
18
how-to clinics for children ages 5-12
(accompanied by adult) on first
children under 5 and Members free.
570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org. Saturday of each month 9am-Noon.
Reservations online. workshops.
TIMMY’S TOWN CENTER.
homedepot.com/workshops/kidsThe Mall at Steamtown, 2nd floor,
workshops.
Scranton. $3, children under 2 free.
PASSPORT TO IMAGINATION.
Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm and
Sunday Noon-4pm. 570-341-1511 or Michael’s, Wilkes-Barre and Dickson
City. Weekly themes each Monday,
timmystowncenter.org.
Wednesday and Friday from 10amARTS & CRAFTS:
Noon. $5 per session or 3 for $12,
includes supplies. michaels.com.
ART WALKS – FIRST FRIDAY
Scranton: 6-9pm; 570-963-5901 or
firstfridayscranton.com. Third Friday
Wilkes-Barre: 5-8pm; thirdfridaywb.
com. FOUTH FRIDAY TUNKHANNOCK:
3 Friday
4-8pm; tunkhannockbusiness.com.
July
KID’S CLINIC. Lowe’s Home
Improvement stores, Arena Hub
Plaza, Wilkes-Barre (570-822-7100),
Edwardsville (570-285-6000),
Viewmont Drive, Dickson City
(570-344-9200) and Weis Lane,
Hazleton (570-450-6801). Kids ages
7-11 can create a wood project
on various Saturdays at 10-11am.
Free. Reservations required.
lowesbuildandgrow.com.
KID’S WORKSHOPS. Home
Depot, Spring St, Wilkes-Barre
(570-820-5901), or Commerce Blvd,
Dickson City (570-346-3471). Free
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ABINGTON FIREWORKS.
Abington Heights Middle School,
Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks
Summit. Food, live music and
activities at 5pm; fireworks at dusk.
Rain date July 4. 570-840-5033.
SCRANTASTIC SPECTACULAR.
Courthouse Square, N Washington
Ave, Scranton. NEPA Philharmonic
concert at 7:30pm with fireworks
display following at sundown.
TUNKHANNOCK FIREWORKS.
Tunkhannock Area High School, 135
Tiger Dr, Tunkhannock. Live music
and food available. 9pm. 570-8361247 or tunkhannockrotary.org.
4 Saturday
TRAIN EXCURSION TO EAST
STROUDSBURG. Steamtown
National Historic Site, Lackawanna
Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Tickets
$32-54. 9am-5pm. 570-340-5204 or
nps.gov/stea.
OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF
JULY CELEBRATION. Kirby Park,
Market St, Kingston. Food and craft
vendors at Noon; concert at 7:30pm;
and fireworks at dark. Annual bike
helmet give away from 11am to 6pm.
Children required to be 12 or under
and accompanied by an adult to
receive a helmet. wilkes-barre.pa.us.
570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/
abington-community-library.
9-11 Thursday-Saturday
QUEEN CITY NIGHTS. Chylak
Dr and Willow St, Olyphant. Music,
entertainment and food. Thursday
5-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5-11pm.
570-489-3473.
9-12 Thursday-Sunday
BACK MOUNTAIN LIBRARY
AUCTION. Huntsville Rd, Dallas.
14 Tuesday
ART IN THE PARK. Covington
Park, Township of Covington. Free
arts and crafts activities for children
and accompanying adults. 10amnoon. 570-963-6750.
ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE.
The Lutheran Academy (grades
1-8), 1546 Monsey Ave, Scranton.
6-7:30pm. 570-780-3252 or
thelutheranacademyscranton.org.
14-19 Tuesday-Sunday
Auction, children’s activities and
raffles to benefit the library. 570-675- BENTON RODEO. Benton Rodeo
Grounds, Mendenhall Ln, Benton.
1182 or backmountainlibrary.org.
Rodeo and events. 570-925-6536 or
10 Friday
bentonrodeo.com.
NORTH POCONO FIREWORKS.
PARENTS
NIGHT
OUT.
My
Gym,
North Pocono Football Stadium,
15 Wednesday
3 W. Olive St, Scranton. Kids ages
Rt 690, Moscow. Food and
AMERICAN INDIAN POW
refreshments available. Live music at 2-10 can take part in games, rides,
WOW. Abington Community
activities, movie and dinner. $30
7pm; fireworks at dusk.
Library, 1200 W Grove St, Clarks
members; $35 nonmembers; $15
5 Sunday
siblings. Reservations required. 5:30- Summit. Families can join in an
9pm. 570-558-1311 or mygym.com/ authentic American Indian Pow
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
Wow with food, activities, dancing
scranton.
CRESCO. Steamtown National
and artwork. 4-7pm. 570-587-3440
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
11 Saturday
or lclshome.org/b/abingtonCliff St, Scranton. Tickets $22-34.
community-library.
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
10:30am-4pm. 570-340-5204 or
OLYPHANT. Steamtown National
nps.gov/stea.
17-19 Friday-Sunday
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
6 Monday
Cliff St, Scranton. Tickets $17-24. 9am- A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD’
SUPER BUTTERFLIES. Abington 4pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea. KIDS. KISS Theatre, East End
Center, Wilkes-Barre. Two best
Community Library, 1200 W. Grove
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH
friends celebrate and rejoice in the
St, Clarks Summit. Kids in grades
BIRDS OF PREY. Dietrich Theater, differences that make them unique
K-6 can take a fascinating look at
60 E Tioga Ave, Tunkhannock. See
and special performed by kids ages
butterflies. 6:30pm. Registration.
six live raptors and learn about local 4-10. kisstheatre.org.
570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/
raptors. 11am. Reservations required;
abington-community-library.
limited tickets. 570-996-1500 or
18 Saturday
dietrichtheater.com.
7 Tuesday
ART IN THE PARK. Merli Sarnoski
Park, Township of Greenfield. Free
arts and crafts activities for children
and accompanying adults. 10amNoon. 570-963-6750.
9 Thursday
CHILDREN’S MAGIC SHOW.
Abington Community Library, 1200
W. Grove St, Clarks Summit. 6:30pm.
ANTHRACITE YOUTH SPLASH
& DASH. Mauch Chunk Lake Park,
12 Sunday
625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe. Youth
swim and run race (lengths depend
on age). Limited spaces. 9am. 570455-2046 ext 127 or hazyracing.
Pittston. Reservations by July 10 or
weebly.com/elks-youth-splash-space filled. 9am-3pm. 570-746-9140 dash.html.
or 570-388-6107 or kayaktheriver.
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
com or greaterpittstonhistory.org/
GOULDSBORO. Steamtown
events.
National Historic Site, Lackawanna
GREATER PITTSTON
HISTORICAL SOCIETY KAYAK
TRIP. Susquehanna Ave, West
Greater Pittston Historical
Society Kayak Trip
July 12
Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour
Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 50-mile
round-trip passenger excursion
through the Pocono Mountain
woodlands. Tickets $22-34. 11am3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.
RIVER DAY. Riverside Park, Rt 6
Bypass, Tunkhannock. Live music,
environmental activities for children
and adults, nature walks, River Float,
live animals, art and face painting.
Free admission. 1-7pm. 570-996-1500
or dietrichtheater.com.
18-19 Saturday-Sunday
AUDUBON ART & CRAFT
FESTIVAL. Wallenpaupack High
School, 2552 Rt 6, Hawley. Art,
crafts and live animal presentations
by top local wildlife experts.
Donation; children 12 and under
free. 10am-5pm. 484-256-4485 or
audubonfestival.com.
SUMMER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL.
Creekside Gardens, 4 Village Ln,
Tunkhannock. Kids activities and
crafts; local artists and musicians.
10am-4pm. 570-836-3595 or
creeksidegardens.com.
19 Sunday
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
MOSCOW. Steamtown National
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
Cliff St, Scranton. 26-mile round-trip
passenger excursion along the former
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Railroad Pocono mainline. Tickets
$17-24. 12:30-3pm. 570-340-5204 or
nps.gov/stea.
21 Tuesday
ART IN THE PARK. Aylesworth
Park, Jermyn. Free arts & crafts
activities for children and
accompanying adults. 10am-noon.
570-963-6750.
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23 Thursday
26 Sunday
Montage Mountain Waterpark
Special Days
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
CRESCO. Steamtown National
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
SUPERHEROES OF INVENTION. Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 5)
Abington Community Library, 1200
W Grove St, Clarks Summit. Kids in
grades K-6 can explore the world
of inventions and the heroes that
invented them. 2:30-3:30pm. Register
570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/
abington-community-library.
COMM SQUARE FAIR. Waverly
Community House, N Abington Ed,
Waverly. Live music, games, prizes,
face painting and food. 4:30-8pm.
570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.
24-25 Friday-Saturday
SUPER SUNDAY: LIVE BIRDS
OF PREY. Bear Mountain Butterfly
Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd, Jim Thorpe.
Special kids crafts throughout
the day with live owl program at
5:15pm ($6). Appropriate for ages
7 and older. Tickets required for
owl program. 570-325-4848 or
bearmountainbutterflies.com.
27-Aug 1 Monday-Saturday
ARENA LACROSSE LEAGUE
television show is live on stage.
SHOWCASE TOUR. Mohegan Sun 1pm and 4:30pm. 570-826-1100 or
Arena, Wilkes-Barre. Youth camp and kirbycenter.org.
ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER ANNUAL tournament. Game tickets $15-20.
FESTIVAL. Marywood University,
mohegansunarenapa.com.
2300 Adams Ave, Scranton. Activities
and entertainment. Friday 4pm;
Saturday 5pm. 570-963-1290
or stjosephscenter.org/events/
summerfestival.
30 Thursday
RAILRIDERS @ THE EVERHART
MUSEUM. 1901 Mulberry St,
Scranton. In conjunction with the
Baseball Dreams: They Played the
ZOOMOBILE. Abington
Game exhibit, RailRider players will
Community Library, 1200 W Grove St,
be visiting the museum for a meetClarks Summit. Kids in grades K-6 can
and-greet. 11am-Noon. 570-346see, learn about and touch a variety
25 Saturday
7186 or everhart-museum.org.
of animals from the Binghamton Zoo
MARKET ON THE LAKE. Harvey’s at Ross Park. Choose either 2:30pm TRAIN EXCURSION TO
Lake Beach Club, 8 Sunset Terrace,
or 3:30pm show. Register 570-587MOSCOW. Steamtown National
Harveys Lake. Music, entertainment, 3440 or lclshome.org/b/abingtonHistoric Site, Lackawanna Ave and
prizes and food court. 10am-6pm.
community-library.
Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 19)
Rain or shine.
31-Aug 2 Friday-Sunday
2 Sunday
FAMILY FUN DAY. Aylesworth
PENNSYLVANIA 400. Pocono
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
Park, Jermyn. Free refreshments,
Raceway, 10 Laurel Park, Long
entertainment and fun. 11am-3pm.
TOBYHANNA. Steamtown
Pond. Race on Sunday at 1pm
570-963-6750
National Historic Site, Lackawanna
with qualifying held on Friday and
Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 50-mile
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
Saturday. Friday and Saturday tickets round-trip passenger excursion
MOSCOW. Steamtown National
start at $10 and $20. 800-RACEWAY
through beautiful Pocono Mountain
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
or poconoraceway.com.
woodlands. Tickets $22-34. 11amCliff St, Scranton. (See July 19)
3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.
25-26 Saturday-Sunday
August
1940S WEEKEND. Eckley Miners’
Village, 2 Main St, Eckley. Experience 1 Saturday
an overview of the WWII era in a coal
mining town setting. 10am-5pm. 570- WILD KRATTS LIVE! FM Kirby
636-2070 or eckleyminersvillage.com. Center, 71 Public Square, WilkesBarre. The wildly popular PBS KIDS
Wayne County Fair
August 7-15
4 Tuesday
(includes most grandstand shows,
parking and rides). 570-253-5486 or
waynecountyfair.com.
8 Saturday
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
DICKSON CITY. Steamtown
National Historic Site, Lackawanna
Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 11am-3pm.
570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.
9 Sunday
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
MOSCOW. Steamtown National
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 19)
10-11 Monday-Tuesday
COMM CLASSIC JR. TENNIS
TOURNAMENT. Waverly
Community House, 1115 N Abington
Rd, Waverly. 570-586-8191 or
waverlycomm.org.
14 Friday
PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym,
3 W Olive St, Scranton. (See July 10)
ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE. The
Lutheran Academy, 1546 Monsey
Ave, Scranton. (See July 14)
14-15 Friday-Saturday
7-8 Friday-Saturday
kids activities, crafts, music parade on
Saturday and kielbasa. Admission and
parking free. plymouthalive.org.
THEATER UNDER THE STARS.
Whipple Performing Arts Studio,
602 Hunter Highway, Suite 20,
Tunkhannock. Junior Players and
Little Hams will present “You’re A
Good Man, Charlie Brown”. Bring
lawn chairs or blankets. Adults
$10; children 12 and under $7
(includes picnic supper and
play). 7:30pm. 570-836-6986 or
wyomingcountyplayers.com.
PLYMOUTH KIELBASA
FESTIVAL. Rt 11, Plymouth. Food,
15 Saturday
TRAIN EXCURSION TO
MOSCOW. Steamtown National
Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and
Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 19)
15-16 Saturday-Sunday
CIVIL WAR WEEKEND. Eckley
7-15 Friday- Saturday
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR. Wayne
County Fairgrounds, Rt 191
North, Honesdale. $8 per person
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Miners’ Village, 2 Main St, Eckley. Meet historical
figures, see battles and enjoy music and food.
10am-5pm.
570-636-2070 or eckleyminersvillage.com.
16-21 Sunday-Friday
FAMILY WEEK CAMP. Camp Kresge, 382
Senator Raphael Musto Dr, White Haven. Family
camping in camper cabins, activities, campfires,
fishing, arts & crafts and games. Reservations.
570-970-5052 or wbymca.org.
16 Sunday
TRAIN EXCURSION TO JESSUP. Steamtown
National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff
St, Scranton. Tickets $17-24. 11am-3pm. 570-3405204 or nps.gov/stea.
20-23 Thursday-Sunday
PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL. Main St,
Pittston. Food, entertainment, 5K run, tomato
fights, parade, games, rides and homegrown
tomatoes. Festival begins 5pm Thursday. 570-6551424 or pittstontomatofestival.com.
Arena Lacrosse League
Showcase Tour
July 27-Aug.1
20-30 Thursday-Sunday
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD
SERIES. Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum,
525 Montgomery Pike, S Williamsport. 9am-7pm.
570-326-3607 or LittleLeagueMuseum.org.
22 Saturday
29 Saturday
RAILRIDERS @ THE EVERHART MUSEUM.
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. (See Aug 1)
30 Sunday
Church, 326 Maple Dr, Lake Winola. Music, craft
and yard sale stating at 1pm. 570-351-7365 or
lwumcmusiconthelawn.wix.com.
OPEN HOUSE. Perfect Harmony Center for the
Arts, 10 W. Dorrance St, 4th Floor, Kingston. Music,
theater, dance and art. 10am-2pm. 570-714-ARTS.
22-23 Saturday-Sunday
POCONO 500. Pocono Raceway, 10 Laurel
Park, Long Pond. Grandstand $25/adults; $12.50/
kids ages 12 and under. 800-RACEWAY or
poconoraceway.com.
TRAIN EXCURSION TO CRESCO. Steamtown
National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff
St, Scranton. (See July 5)
BUTTERFLY LADY’S BIRTHDAY. Bear
Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd, Jim
Thorpe. Special kids crafts all day; cake and punch
at 3pm. Anyone born between July 23-Sept 22
(with ID) receives a gift. 11am-5pm. 570-325-4848
or bearmountainbutterflies.com.
25 Tuesday
ENTRANCE FEE-FREE DAY. Steamtown
National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff
St, Scranton. Free admission to museum. 9am5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.
TRAIN EXCURSION TO TOBYHANNA.
Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna
Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. (See Aug 2)
MUSIC ON THE LAWN CRAFT FAIR &
YARD SALE. Lake Winola United Methodist
23 Sunday
4-7 Friday-Monday
SUMMER FESTIVAL. Penn State – WilkesBarre campus, Old Rt 115, Lehman. Crafters,
demonstrations, children’s craft activities, food
and entertainment. Tours of historic Hayfield
House begin at 11am. 10am-5pm. artsathayfield.
org/summerfestival.asp.
TRAIN EXCURSION TO MOSCOW.
Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna
Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 19)
September
2-7 Wednesday-Monday
WYOMING COUNTY FAIR. Fairgrounds,
Rt 6 West, Meshoppen. Live music,
entertainment, rides, games, contests and food.
wyomingcountyfair.com.
4-6 Friday-Sunday
CORNSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL. Lazybrook
Park, Rt 6 East and Rt 92, Tunkhannock. Three
day celebration of roots and acoustic music
with workshops, camping, kids’ activities, crafts
and food. Children under 16 free. Pets welcome.
3-5pm. 570-250-7464 or cornstockfestival.com.
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FAMILY CAMP LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
Camp Orchard Hill, 640 Orange Rd, Dallas. Adult
13-adult $140; ages 9-12 $115; ages 3-8 $90; age
2 and under free. Maximum family charge $650.
570-333-4098 or camporchardhill.com.
5 Saturday
BEWARE OF BARRACUDA YOUTH
TRIATHLON. Eagle Rock Resort, 1 Country
Club Dr, Hazleton. Youth swim, bike and run race.
Lengths depend on age. Limited spaces. 9am.
Registration required. 570-455-2046 ext 127 or
hazyracing.weebly.com/youth-triathlon.html.
5-6 Saturday-Sunday
RAILFEST 2015. Steamtown National Historic
Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton.
Celebration of railroading with visiting railroad
displays, demonstrations and train rides. 9am5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.
5-7 Saturday
LA FESTA ITALIANA. Courthouse Square,
235 N Washington Ave, Scranton. 5K Race,
entertainment, music and food. 11am-10pm.
lafestaitaliana.org.
9-13 Wednesday-Sunday
LUZERNE COUNTY FAIR. Fairgrounds, Rt
118, Dallas. $8 includes all rides. 570-696-3247 or
luzernecountyfair.com.
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