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12 traditions that freeze time…
bonding with family bucket lists
Families grow closer and stronger when members
check off their bucket list together.
20 buzzworthy
We’re all a b-b-buzz about bypassing the summertime
learning slide, bowling, safe biking and book naming.
22 calendar of events
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beyond
Spring out to the various fun, educational and
entertaining things to do in Northeast PA.
25 cutest kid photo contest
preschool…
Your cute little munchkin’ could be on our next cover!
local schools expand
11 birthday
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Local Private Schools
Expand
F
amilies in Northeast
Pennsylvania have many
choices for educating their
school-aged children –
including public, private,
charter, cyber and home
school. Beginning in the
2014-15 academic year, there
will be even more choices
as two local private schools
expand their offerings.
“The true benefits of private schools are smaller
classes, more individualized instruction and a
strong sense of community within the school,”
according to educator Linda Ferraro-Swearer,
owner and director of Jenny Lynn Academy.
By Paula Chaiken
front of their peers and to take foreign language
classes.
Nackley stresses the curriculum will
“encompass the whole child – their heart, mind
and body” and will include a unique physical
education program with classes like yoga and
Zumbatonic.
The Directors say that their preschool is “a big
extended family” and Jenny Lynn Elementary
will continue their tradition of community
and family. Parents and guardians who would
like more information about Jenny Lynn
Elementary can call 570.288.3808 or log onto
jennylynnelementary.org.
Building Blocks Learning Center also is
launching a private school for early elementary
education called “The Academy at
Building Blocks.” This fall, the school
will be adding a kindergarten to its program in
Mountain Top and will grow with additional
grades each year. Classes will include up to
22 students with a teacher and an assistant.
Transportation will be available from Building
Blocks’ Wilkes-Barre location and before and
after care will be offered.
Zubeen Saeed, President and CEO, says that
this was a ‘natural progression’ for Building
Blocks, which currently offers daycare for
infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten,
as well as school aged programs. The
curriculum will be an “all encompassing,
well-rounded program” according to Saeed.
Children will study reading, math, science,
foreign language, art, music and physical
education, as well as social and emotional
development. “The curriculum is innovative
and very hands-on,” she adds.
The Academy at Building Blocks is accepting
applications. More information can be found at
buildingblockslearningcenter.com.
Paula Chaiken is the mother of three boys who
appreciates the diversity of educational offerings in
our community.
Jenny Lynn Academy, which currently
serves preschool and kindergarten students,
will be opening Jenny Lynn Elementary School
at the lower level of 408 Wyoming Avenue
in Kingston. The coming school year will
include first through third grades and expand
to include fourth grade in 2015 and fifth
grade the year after that. Classes will have a
maximum of 14 students in each class.
Ferraro-Swearer says, “After 35 years of running
our preschool at Jenny Lynn Academy, it felt
like the right time to expand.”
Ferraro-Swearer and Marya Nackley, also owner
and director of Jenny Lynn Elementary, plan
an innovative curriculum in the new school,
focusing on critical thinking and leadership
skills, as well as global awareness. “Children
need to embrace diversity in order to promote
tolerance and acceptance. We hope to help
our students understand who they are in
relationship to the world, as well as to our
community,” says Ferraro-Swearer.
The true
benefits of
private schools
are smaller
classes, more
individualized
instruction and
a strong sense
of community
within the
school
Starting in the very first year, children will have
the opportunity to do oral presentations in
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A quaint building located
at 1188 Wyoming Avenue
in Forty Fort will be
bustling in May with afterschool enrichment classes
and up-scale fashions. The
Cutest Kid
Academy for Early
Learning is dedicated to
Photo Contest 2014
private and group tutoring
as well as classes in dance,
art and music. Additional
offerings – including yoga, fitness and Mandarin
Chinese classes – will be available in the upcoming
months. Mommy and me classes, parent lectures and
educational consultation for teachers and schools are
also scheduled.
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Valley
Nestled within the same building, Lavender
Poulette is an exclusive children’s boutique
Don’t forget to SUBMIT YOUR
FAVORITE PHOTO of your adorable little
one anytime between Saturday May 3rd
through Saturday, May 10th.
Then, be certain to come back daily May
12th through May 23rd to VOTE FOR
YOUR FAVORITES among our Cutest Kid
Photo Contest entrants (see page 25).
featuring European fashions with chic urban
influences. A vegetarian dairy café (slated to open in
June) will help expand some finicky palettes will also
make this new regional hot spot a must hit.
Both The Academy for Early
Learning and Lavender
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• A $50 gift certificate to
Lavendar Poulette
• Two free one-hour
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May/June 2014
Fun Summer Camps for Kids
Rock Star Academy (ages 12-14)
This camp will allow participants to experience an actual recording studio
with the latest in music recording technology equipment. CD creation to take home.
Parents join us on the final day of camp for the big performance and tour of the
music recording facility. Monday - Friday, June 16 - 20 • 9 a.m. to Noon • $125
Broadcast Camp (ages 12-14)
This camp will allow participants to experience both the LCCC’s own radio station,
WSFX 89.1/105.5 and TV studio. Parents join us on the final day for the big
production and tour the College’s facilities.
Monday - Friday, June 16 - 20 • 9 a.m. to Noon • $125
Lego Robotics
(ages listed below)
Campers will participate by demonstrating the projects they build. Build robots with
Lego’s; program basic robotic commands, use gears to reduce or increase torque and more.
All camps conducted 9 a.m. to Noon.
Lego Robotics for ages 9-11 years old
Monday - Friday, June 23 - 27 • $125
Crime Scene Investigation
(CSI) Camp (ages 12-14)
This hands-on experience in crime scene investigation
and forensic science will allow participants to uncover
the secrets of how hidden evidence is discovered. Learn
the skills of detailed observation and collection of evidence,
detection and interpretation of fingerprints!
Monday - Friday, August 4 - 8 • 9 a.m. to Noon • $125
Lego Robotics for ages 9-11 years old
Monday - Friday, July 7 - 11 • $125
Lego Robotics for ages 12-14 years old
Monday - Friday, July 14 - 18 • $125
Lego Robotics Part II for those who
attended previous 2014 LCCC Lego camps
Monday - Friday, July 21 - 25 • $125
Kids Culinary Camp (ages 9 - 11)
Do your kids love to help out in the kitchen? This week-long
experience includes learning how to read and create a recipe, measurement skills, hands-on meal prep, a tour of the
College’s Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Institute, and on
the last day parents can join us for a special culinary treat!
Monday - Friday, June 23 - 27 • 9 a.m. to Noon
$140 (includes material fee)
1.800.377.5222, ext. 7495
luzerne.edu/coned
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More and More People are Choosing Us!
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Jim Thorpe, PA
8 miles north of the JT Train Station
“A 2nd Toddler Class is Opening at the
Wyoming Valley Montessori School!”
Open 7 days a week
through early Fall
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no reservations needed
weekly special events
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*Our toddler program serves children
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Accepting applications
for September 2014.
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851 West Market St. • Kingston
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Birthday Party
Guide
Pull Out & Save
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Planning
ALL Year Long!
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Traditions That Freeze Time
By Lara Krupicka
940 Saturdays
plus 1,656 summer
vacation days equals
your kid’s childhood. How
are you spending those days?
O
ften moms lament how
busy life can be. The
common theme is one of being
carried along by the calendar.
But it is possible to weave the
‘meaningful’ in between the
‘everyday stuff’ of carpools
and play dates. You can have
a sense of living life together,
not just doing life. The key?
Capitalizing on birthdays and
other regularly occurring events
as opportunities to make and
live your bucket lists.
Consider these three ways your
family can seize opportunities to
live a meaningful goal-oriented
life:
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The Birthday Wish
Revisited
Celebrate Good Times
Get Registered
favorite memories. Make the last day of school a
celebration of both the completion of the school
year, and the accomplishment of any goals.
Acknowledge also any firsts not yet reached as
experiences to anticipate for the future.
It is not that we aren’t marking our days with
meaningful activities. Usually it is more that
Try this new birthday tradition in your family the pace of modern life necessitates moving on
to foster long-term goal setting and an attitude quickly to the next thing. Making a tradition
of celebrating what we have accomplished –
of exploration: ask the birthday boy or girl to
as individuals and as a family – can help us
answer a bucket list question such as “what
appreciate the richness of our experiences. And
do you most want to do in the next year?”
the beginning and end of the school year provide
You may also phrase it as, “What do you look
forward to now that you are x years old?” Write natural junctures for celebration.
down the answer. Then post it somewhere as a At the end of the school year, look back on the
reminder of his or her hope for the year.
growth during those ten months. Reflect on
Our schedules are never more open to
possibility than during activity registrations.
And clubs, organizations and others conduct
sign-ups multiple times throughout the year.
Use those occasions to not only register for an
activity that your child has not yet tried (a new
sport, a foreign language class, etc), but also
as a reminder to check an item off your family
bucket list. It’s a perfect reminder to discover
a new venture for the entire family. Sign up
for a class together, plan a weekend outing,
buy tickets to a concert. Given the regularity
of registrations as a reminder, you will be less
likely to let much time pass between family
bucket list adventures. And it goes without
saying that those shared family adventures
bring families that much closer. When family
members rely on the support of one another
to accomplish new goals and share in the
overall experience, the bonding that occurs is
powerful.
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As summer comes to an end, take the time
to recap favorite vacation moments as part of
your back-to-school tradition. Talk about new
skills learned, new places visited and any other
experiences of note from the summer. Share the
stories now. You’ll find the exercise sharpens
your memory of those significant events into the
future.
You may not be able to slow the countdown
timer on your kids’ childhoods. But with
traditions like these on your side, you’ll freeze
those meaningful moments as you go along. And
striving to reach family goals together creates
opportunities for communication and bonding
like none other.
Lara Krupicka is a mother of three and author of
Family Bucket Lists: Bring More Fun, Adventure &
Camaraderie Into Every Day.
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Dunk Tanks, Sno-Kone,
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Family Bowling Center
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195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd.,
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Your #1 choice
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Your choice of Wibit, Swimming, Sports
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Parties hosted either Saturday or Sunday
Call and book your party today!
Sign-up for Summer Day Camp, serving youth
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AC Moore
Dickson City
acmoore.com
570-961-5590
Craft project
Adventure Zone
Scranton
scrantonadventurezone.com
570-983-0061
Inflatable bounce park
American Dojo Karate
Scranton
Kingston
americandojokarate.com
570-343-0080,
570-283-3995
Karate
Back Mountain Bowl
Dallas
backmountainbowl.net
570-675-5026
Bowling and arcade
Balloons by JustinCredible
Plymouth
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570-719-1111
Balloon animals, figures, centerpieces, arches
Bear Creek Camp Nature Center
Bear Creek Twp bearcreekcamp.org
570-472-3741
Live animals with nature themes - May-Oct
Bear Mountain Butterfly
Sanctuary
Jim Thorpe
bearmountainbutterflies.com
570-325-4848
Butterfly sanctuary - May-Sept
Bounce Party Rentals Tunkhannock
bouncepartyrentalsllc.com
570-687-1281 Bounce houses, water slides, balloons
Camp Orchard Hill
Dallas
camporchardhill.com
570-333-4098
Gym, bounce house, climbing wall, paintball
Catholic Youth Center
Wilkes-Barre
wyomingvalleycyc.org
570-823-6121
Swimming and gym activities
Chacko's Family Bowling Center
Wilkes-Barre
chackosfamilybowlingcenter.
com
570-208BOWL
Bowling, arcade and redemption center
Chuck E. Cheese
Wilkes-Barre,
Dickson City
chuckecheese.com
570-821-1120,
570-487-1444
Arcade games
Cinemark Theater
Moosic
cinemark.com
570-961-5943
Movies
Climb-a-Lot Clubhouse
Tamaqua
climbalotclubhouse.com
570-668-1966
Indoor soft-play playground, slides, arcade
cosmo-connie.com
570-842-2796
Characters, face painting, balloons, magic
570-690-4301
Fitness, art, rhythm and music (2-5 years)
570-357-1412
Professional magic for adults and children
Cosmo & Connie
Creative Kids FARM
Back Mountain creativekidsfarm.com
Damian the Magician
Scranton
damianthemagician.com
Danko’s Kidz Fit
Plains
dankosallamericanfitness.com 570-825-5989
Kids fitness, rock climbing and zumba
Dietrich Theater
Tunkhannock
dietrichtheater.com
570-836-1022
Movies
Downtown Arts
Wilkes-Barre
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570-905-7308
Art classes
Endless Mountains Nature Center Tunkhannock
emnconline.org
570-836-3835
Live hawks and nature themes
Everhart Museum
Scranton
everhart-museum.org
570-346-7186
Dinosaurs, little artists, museum explorers
Fab Fitness
Kingston
fabfitnesspa.com
570-762-1413
Zumba
First Class Gymnastics
Jessup
firstclassgymnastics-cheer.com 570-487-1422
funfacesonline.com
570-262-3847
Face painting and temporary tattoos
Great Wolf Lodge
Pocono
Mountains
greatwolf.com
570-213-6076
Indoor water park
Greater Pittston YMCA
Pittston
greaterpittstonymca.org
570-655-2255
Swimming, playground, art and gym
Greater Scranton YMCA
Dunmore
greaterscrantonymca.com
570-342-8115
Wibit, swim, flag football and basketball
Grotto Pizza
Harvey’s Lake,
Edwardsville,
Wilkes-Barre
grottopizzapa.com
570-639-3278,
570-331-3278,
570-822-6600
Facility rental, arcade and food
H2Ooohhh! Water Park
Lake
Harmony
splitrockresort.com
800-255-7625
Indoor water park
Happy Faces
Scranton
happyhappyfaces.com
570-687-0972
Face painting, glitter tattoos, spin art, balloons
Hazleton YMCA / YWCA
Hazleton
hazletonymcaywca.org
570-455-2046
Swim, gym, rock climb, ExerZone, teen, sleepover
Huntzinger's Karate
Wilkes-Barre
huntzingerkarate.com
570-826-3020
Karate
Idle Hour Lanes
Dickson City
idlehourlanes.com
570-489-7526
Bowling and glow mini golf
Fun Faces
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Gymnastics, trampoline, foam pit, obstacle course
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JCC of Scranton
Scranton
scrantonjcc.org
570-346-6595
JCC of Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre
jewishwilkes-barre.org
570-824-4646
Swim, gym, bowling, arts and crafts
robthejuggler.com
570-587-2014
Juggler
570-587-3511
Pottery painting
justplaincrazyfaceart.com
570-735-9004
Face painting, glitter tattoos, henna, games, crafts
knoebels.com
800-487-4386 Amusement park, swimming and private pavilion
570-586-5699
Mini golf, bumper boats, go carts, batting cages
Juggler Rob Smith
Just Paint It
Clarks Summit
Just Plain Crazy Face Art
Knoebels Amusement Park
Elysburg
Lahey Family Fun Park
Clarks Summit laheyfunpark.net
Lollipop Party Services
Swim, sports, bounce house or theme
lollipop-parties.com
570-862-3875
Face painting, balloon twisting and characters
Magic of Bill Dickson
Plains
billdickson.biz
570-819-1751
Magic, illusion and comedy
Marquee Cinemas
Scranton
marqueecinemas.com
570-558-FILM
Movies
Mary Baker, Storyteller/Musician
Kingston
marystories.com
570-954-1326
Stories, folk tales and sing-a-longs
Michaels Arts & Crafts
Wilkes-Barre,
Dickson City,
W Hazleton
michaels.com
570-819-1145,
570-383-7930,
570-453-0572
Craft project
Montage Mountain Ski Resort
Scranton
montagemountainresorts.com 1-855-SKI-SWIM Snow tubing - Winter
Montage Mountain Water Park
Scranton
montagemountainresorts.com 1-855-SKI-SWIM Outdoor water park and zipline - Summer
Moonwalk Guy
Mountain Top
moonwalkguy.com
570-868-0386
Moonwalk, games, dunk tank, water slides
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Scranton
mygym.com/Scranton
570-558-1311
Activities, games, puppets and songs
Northeast Gymnastics Academy
Hanover Twp
ngagym.com
570-826-7090
Gymnastics, obstacle course and foam pit
Odyssey Fitness Center
Wilkes-Barre
odysseyfitnesscenter.com
570-829-2661
Games, activities and swimming
Parties by MUSICare Project
W Pittston
trinityepiscopalchurch
westpittston.org
570-654-3261
Musical fun for toddlers and preschoolers
patwardmagicshow.net
570-639-1546
Magic show, clown show, balloon animals
Pat Ward, magician
Penguin's Hockey
Wilkes-Barre
570-970-3607
Watch hockey game - October-April
Pikes Creek Raceway
Hunlock Creek pikescreekraceway.com
570-477-3188
Go-kart, mini golf, bounce house, arcade
Pony Party Paradise
Shickshinny
ponypartyparadise.com
570-864-3807
Pony rental and petting zoo (onsite or your home)
RailRiders Baseball
Moosic
swbrailriders.com
570-969-2255
Watch baseball game - April-Sept
wbspenguins.com
RC Movies 14
Wilkes-Barre
rctheatres.com
570-825-4444
Movies and game room
Regal Cinema 10
Hazleton
regmovies.com
570-450-7340
Movies
Regal Cinema 14/IMAX
Dickson City
regmovies.com
570-383-1555
Movies
Revolution Ice Centre
Pittston
revolutionicecentre.com
570-883-1100
Ice Skating
Rich's Golf & Fun Center
Wyoming
richsgolfandfuncenter.com
570-693-1608
Mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, arcade
Roba's Family Farms
Dalton
robafamilyfarms.com
570-563-2904
Farm activities - September-October
Rock N' Roll Gymnatics
Dallas
ufa-a.com
570-675-9535
Gymnastics
Rock Recreation Center
Trucksville
rockrec.org
570-696-2769
Basketball and other sports
Rollaway Skating Rink
Dallas
570-675-4844
Roller skating
Sapphire Salon & Spa
Pittston
thesapphiresalon.com
570-602-7700
Themed hair, make-up and nails
Shooting Starz Gymnastics
Wilkes-Barre
shootingstarzgym.com
570-822-1212
Gymnastics, obstacle course, tumble trak, foam pit
Sir Bounce-A-Lot
Taylor
sirbouncealotnepa.com
570-237-2314
Bounce houses, obstacle course, snack machines
Skateaway
Wilkes-Barre
skateaway.biz
570-829-1236
Roller skating
Snack Shack
Wilkes-Barre
thesnackshack.vpweb.com
570-270-2929
Ice cream, crafts and candy delivery
South Side Bowl
Scranton
southsidebowl.com
570-961-5213
Bowling
Spirited Art
Dickson City
myspiritedart.com
570-507-1560
Painting classes on canvas
Stanton Lanes
Wilkes-Barre
yourbowlingplace.com
570-824-4661
Bowling
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570-604-2776
Princess, spa or themes for ages 3+
Sparkling Tiara's/Royally Fun
Teak Bounce Houses
Scranton
teakbouncehouses.com
570-430-0287
Bounce house rentals
That Bounce Place
Wilkes-Barre
thatbounceplace.com
570-714-PLAY
Inflatable bounce park and party rentals
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Timmy's Town Center
Scranton
timmystowncenter.org
570-341-1511
Interactive children's museum with activities/crafts
Toyota Sports Plex
Wilkes-Barre
toyotasportsplex.com
570-208-5671
Ice skating
Unified Fighting Arts Association
Dallas
ufa-a.com
570-675-9535
Karate games
United Sports Academy
Dunmore
unitedsportsacademygym.com 570-96-FLIPS
Gymnastics, games, tumble trak, foam pit
Valley Tennis & Swim Club
Trucksville
rockrec.org
570-696-2769
Clubhouse, swimming and tennis - Summer
Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch
Noxen
whistlepigpumpkin.com
570-298-0962
Farm activities - September-October
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
Wilkes-Barre
wbymca.org
570-823-2191
Swimming, scuba, gymnastics, sports and Zumba
Wilkes-Barre Rocks
Wilkes-Barre
wbcg.net
570-824-7633
Rock wall climbing
Woodlands Stable & Tack
North Pocono woodlandsstable.com
570-842-3742
Horse rides
Yogurt in Love
Pittston
570-905-4017
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Seventh Annual Bike Helmet Giveaway
BUZZ
The Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Fund for
Children’s Advocacy, also known as HKQ Kids,
will give away free bicycle helmets as part of
its ongoing efforts to promote child safety in
the region. Since HKQ Kids started the helmet
program in 2008, more than 6,400 children
have been equipped with free bike helmets.
HKQ Kids has 1,300 helmets in stock ready to
meet this year’s expected demand. This year’s
event will be held at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre
from 11am to 6pm during the annual Fourth of July fireworks
celebration. To receive a helmet, children must be 12 or under
and accompanied by an adult.
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Instilling Strong Values while Avoiding the
Summertime Learning Slide
“Summer is a great time to help children
grow and prepare for the grade ahead,”
says George Starks, creator of the Summer
Fit Activity Book series... a fun-filled and
action-packed, grade-specific series of
workbooks, written by teachers specifically
for independent use by educators and
parents throughout the summer. The
workbooks are divided into 10 sections to
correlate with the traditional 10 weeks of
summer (only 20-30 minutes are needed
a day to complete a chapter within a weeks time). Not only do
these books provide activities in reading, math, language arts
and science, but they also reinforce the importance of good
character and social skills and provide daily
fitness and wellness
ission.
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Bowling Strikes and
Spares in the Summer
Kids Bowl
Free is back
for summer
of 2014 –
allowing kids
to bowl 2 free games every day. More
than 1,200 centers will participate
in Kids Bowl Free this summer with
most centers kicking off Memorial
Day weekend and running through
Labor Day weekend. For a listing of
participating locations and to register,
visit kidsbowlfree.com.
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National Summer Learning Day is June 21
To celebrate the release of the 100th Who Was...? book (to be
published in Summer 2015), Penguin Young Readers is asking kids
to cast votes for who they want to learn about and see featured
as the subject of the 100th biography. Now through June 1st, kids
can choose their favorite athlete, singer or movie star. Kids can
even choose a family member or teacher and can vote as many
times as they’d like! The winning subject will be announced on
July 1st, 2014. Grosset & Dunlap’s Who Was…?
series is the leading biography series for young
readers. The quirky cover art and illustrations
and the novel-like prose make learning about
famous thinkers, politicians and history-makers
– both past and present – fun! The success
of these books has inspired a What Was…?
series and a Where Is…? series (focusing on
locations of historical and cultural importance)
will be launching in Winter 2015. To vote, visit
whowasbookseries.com.
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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: May 11, 25;
June 8, 22; July 27; Aug 3, 10, 31.
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.
STORYTIME & MOVIES:
STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble,
Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.
Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at
6:30pm. 570-829-4210 or bn.com.
Arthur Christmas; July 2 Despicable
Me 2; July 8 The Lego Movie; July
9 Free Birds; July 15 Adventures of
TinTin; July 16 Rise of the Guardians;
July 22 Kung Fu Panda 2; July 23
Madagascar 3; July 29 The Croods;
July 30 Epic; Aug 5 Turbo; Aug 6
Walking with Dinosaurs; Aug 12 Mr.
Peabody & Sherman; Aug 13 Rio 2.
regmovies.com.
SUMMER STORY TIME/
READING CLUB AT THE
LIBRARY. Registration required.
Call your local library for dates and
registration.
NATURE & OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES:
CEDAR BMX (BICYCLE
MOTOCROSS) TRACK. Bicycle
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
Saturdays at 5pm in family-oriented
STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN.
Barnes & Noble Wilkes King’s College atmosphere. 570-855-8191 or
Bookstore, 7 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre. cedarbmx.com.
Saturdays 11am. 570-208-4700.
LUZERNE COUNTY KAZ
PASSPORT. Free program for
SUMMMER MOVIE
everyone to get outside and active
CLUBHOUSE. Cinemark Theatre,
40 Glenmaura National Blvd, Moosic. at close-to-home parks, trails and
free outdoor events until end of
Every Wednesday from June 25
September. kazpassport.org.
to Aug 27, see a different G or PG
movie at 10am. $1 per show or
NESCOPECK STATE PARK
$5 for all ten movies. June 15 The
JUNIOR BIRD CLUB. Nescopeck
Croods; July 2 Turbo; Just 9 Smurfs
State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Rd,
2; July 16 Cloudy with a Chance
Drums. Kids ages 9+ can learn about
of Meatballs; July 23 Walking with
birds each month. One-time $5 fee.
Dinosaurs; July 30 The Lego Movie;
Reservations. 570-403-2006 or dcnr.
Aug 6 Rio 2; Aug 13 Mr. Peabody
state.pa.us.
& Sherman; Aug 20 Alvin and the
TOUR, TRAIN & TROLLEYS:
Chipmunks: The Sqeakquel; Aug
27 Ice Age: The Meltdown. Movie
ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY
Recording 570-961-5922, Office 570- RIDES. 300 Cliff St, Scranton. Opens
961-5943 or cinemark.com.
May 1 with trips Thursday to Sunday
at 10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm and 3pm.
SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS.
Fares vary for museum, rides or
Regal Cinema, Dickson City and
combo. 570-693-6590 or ectma.org
Hazleton. See a PG movie on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at
LACKAWANNA COAL MINE
10am from June 17 to Aug 13.
TOUR. Bald Mountain Rd, McDade
Admission $1; PG movies. June 17
Park, Scranton. Adults $10, seniors
Hotel Transylvania; June 18 The
$9.50, military $9, children (ages
Smurfs 2; June 24 Cloudy with a
3-12) $7.50, under 3 free. 10am-3pm
Chance of Meatballs 2; June 25
(last tour between 2:30-3pm). 570The Pirates: Band of Misfits; July 1
22
Railriders Baseball
963-6463 or lackawannacounty.org/
index.php/attractions/coal-mine.
STEAMTOWN’S TRAIN RIDES.
S Bridge Ave, Scranton. Short
train rides $5 for ages 6 and older.
Longer excursions also available.
See website for schedule and prices.
570-340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.
ARTS & CRAFTS:
ART WALKS FIRST FRIDAY
SCRANTON: 6-9pm; 570-963-
5901 or firstfridayscranton.com.
THIRD FRIDAY WILKES-BARRE:
5-8pm; thirdfridaywb.com. FOUTH
FRIDAY TUNKHANNOCK: 4-8pm;
tunkhannockbusiness.com.
KID’S CLINIC. Lowe’s Home
Improvement stores, Arena Hub
Plaza, Wilkes-Barre (570-822-7100),
Edwardsville (570-285-6000),
Viewmont Dr, Dickson City (570344-9200) and Weis Ln, Hazleton
(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
how-to clinics for children ages 5-12
(accompanied by adult) on first
Saturday of each month 9am-Noon.
Reservations online. workshops.
homedepot.com/workshops/kidsworkshops.
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MICHAELS KIDS CLUB. Michael’s,
Wilkes-Barre and Dickson City.
Saturday sessions every half hour
from 10-11:30am. $2. michaels.com.
PRESCHOOL ART EXPLORERS.
Dietrich Theater, Tioga Ave,
Tunkhannock. Thursdays May 8 to 29
from 10-10:45am. Kids (ages 4-5) can
try painting, drawing and sculpting.
Free. Registration required. 570-9961500 or dietrichtheater.com.
MAY
2-4 Friday-Sunday
FATHER/DAUGHTER CAMP
WEEKEND 1. Camp Kresge, White
Haven. Camper cabins, activities,
campfires, fishing, arts & crafts and
games. Reservations required. 570823-2191 ext 5052 or wbymca.org.
3 Saturday
FLY FISHING WORKSHOP.
The Lands at Hillside Farms, 65
Hillside Road, Shavertown. Meet
at the stream the greenhouse.
10am-2pm. Free. 570-696-2881 or
thelandsathillsidefarms.org.
THE TEACHER FROM THE
BLACK LAGOON & OTHER
STORYBOOKS. Scranton Cultural
Center, 420 N Washington Ave,
Scranton. Wiggles and Giggles
Workshop 10am ($5); Show
11am ($8). 570-346-7369 or
scrantonculturalcenter.org.
CHILDREN’S MOVIE. Dietrich
Theater, Tioga Ave, Tunkhannock.
Free family-friendly movie, popcorn
and soda. 11am. Limited tickets at
door or reserve by calling 570-9961500. dietrichtheater.com.
KID’S YOGA. Balance Yoga, 900
Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. Yoga for
kids ages 5-10. 11:30am. Preregistration. $10. 570-714-2777 or
balanceyogastudio.net.
BAG-A-BADGE – JUNIOR
SCOUTS. Everhart Museum,
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. Scouts
complete requirements for badges.
Registration and pre-payment
required; space limited. 1-4pm. $12.
570-346-7186 or
everhart-museum.org.
3-4 Saturday-Sunday
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.
Along banks of the Susquehanna
River, south of the Water Street
Bridge (Susquehanna Ave),
West Pittston. Vendors, parade,
entertainment, food, Chinese
auction and kids activities. Rain or
shine. Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday
Noon-5pm. 570-655-7780 ext 221.
4 Sunday
FAMILY FUN DAY. Scranton JCC,
601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. Dance,
games, crafts and basket raffles.
Noon-4pm. Free. 570-346-6595 or
scrantonjcc.org.
ROTARY PASTA DINNER.
or 1pm. 570-346-7369 or
scrantonculturalcenter.org.
7 Wednesday
MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH. My
Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. $5
members; $7 nonmembers. 11:30am1pm. Reservations required. 570-5581311 or mygym.com/scranton.
complete requirements for badges.
Registration and pre-payment
required; space limited. 1-4pm. $12.
570-346-7186 or
everhart-museum.org.
11 Sunday
Happy Mother’s Day!
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL.
9 Friday
PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My
Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. Kids
ages 2-10 can take part in games,
activities, movie and dinner. $30
members; $35 nonmembers; $15
siblings. 5:30-9pm. Reservations
required. 570-558-1311or mygym.
com/scranton
RENT – SCHOOL EDITION. Act
Out Performing Arts Center, 408 N
Main St, Taylor. 7:30pm. 570-8814206 or actoutheatre.com.
Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195
N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre.
Mom bowls free when her family
bowls with her. 570-208-BOWL or
chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.
15 Thursday
PETER PAN. FM Kirby Center,
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre.
School day show for kids in grades
1-5. 10am. $9. 570-826-1100 or
kirbycenter.org.
15-18 Thursday-Sunday
9-11 Friday-Sunday
FINE ARTS FIESTA. Kirby Park,
280 Market St, Kingston. Art, crafts,
KISS Theatre, 58 Wyoming Valley Mall, entertainment and food. Thursday
Wilkes-Barre. Musical workshop shows. and Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday
11am-8pm; and Sunday 11am-6pm.
570-829-1901 or kisstheatre.org
fineartsfiesta.org.
GREASE – SCHOOL VERSION.
FATHER/DAUGHTER CAMP
WEEKEND 2. Camp Kresge, White
Haven. (See May 2-4)
10 Saturday
WAVERLY WADDLE. Waverly
Community House, 1115 N
Abington Rd, Waverly. Registration
8am, race 9am. The Jr. Waddle will
take place immediately after. 570586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.
Abington Heights High School, 222
Nobel Rd, Township of Abington.
Adults $8, children (under 12) $4. Take SCHUYLER AVE
outs available. 1-5pm. 570-947-2705.
ELEMENTARY’S FAMILY FUN
FEST. Wyoming Valley West Middle
Francis Slocum
State Park
GREASE – SCHOOL VERSION.
KISS Theatre, 58 Wyoming Valley
Mall, Wilkes-Barre. (See May 9-11)
16-17 Friday-Saturday
CINDERELLA. Whipple
Performing Arts Studio, 602 Hunter
Highway, Suite 20, Tunkhannock.
Presented by Junior Players
and Little Hams. Friday 7pm;
Saturday 3pm. 570-836-6986 or
wyomingcountyplayers.com.
Registration required and limited.
570-346-7186 ext 516 or everhartmuseum.org.
ACT OUT MARKETPLACE.
Act Out Performing Arts Center,
408 N Main St, Taylor. Shopping,
entertainment, games and food.
10am-3pm. 570-881-4206 or
actouttheatre.com.
MARTIAL ARTS BREAKING
SEMINAR / OPEN HOUSE. Back
Mountain Martial Arts, 1150 Memorial
Highway, Dallas. Proceeds benefit
wounded warriors. Participation in
Breaking Seminar $15; free to watch.
Live show with color guard. 11am2pm. 570-675-9535 or ufa-a.com.
ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE.
Courthouse Square, Downtown
Scranton. Parade begins at the Gino
J. Merli Veteran’s Center. Military
displays at the Courthouse. 11am1pm. 570-961-2696.
STRICTLY GERSHWIN. Marywood
University – Sette LaVerghetta Theater,
2300 Adams Ave, Scranton. A song and
dance spectacular by Ballet Theatre of
Scranton’s senior company. 8pm. 5
70-347-2867 or balletheatre.com.
17 Saturday
School, 201 Chester St, Kingston.
EVERART @ THE EVERHART.
Fun, food and shopping. 10am-3pm. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
Free admission.
St, Scranton. Painting, sculpture,
FIELDTRIPS SHOWS. Scranton
mixed media, illustration, dance,
17-18 Saturday-Sunday
BAG-A-BADGE – CADETTE
Cultural Center, 420 N Washington
theater and poetry for kids in grades
SCOUTS.
Everhart Museum,
SCRANTON CELTIC FESTIVAL.
Ave, Scranton. Different science
3-8. $5 per session. 10am-Noon.
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. Scouts
Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage
topic each day Mon-Fri. 10am
Mountain Rd, Moosic. Bagpipers, step
dancers, food and bands. 11am-7pm.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Presale $10; $15 at the door. Children
June 14-21
13 and under free. 855-SKI-SWIM or
scrantoncelticfest.com.
5-9 Monday-Friday and
12 Monday
20 Tuesday
LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATION:
BIODIVERSITY. Lackawanna
College Environmental Education
Center, 93 McKenzie Road,
Township of Covington. Live animal
presentation from Clyde Peeling’s
Reptiland. 6:30pm. 570-842-1506 or
lackawanna.edu.
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ONCE UPON A DREAM.
Marywood University – Sette
LaVerghetta Theater, 2300 Adams
Ave, Scranton. Presented by the
children/apprentice companies of
Ballet Theatre of Scranton. 7pm.
570-347-2867 or balletheatre.com.
24 Saturday
ST. UBALDO RACE OF THE
SAINTS. Starts on Powell and Ward
Sts. Teams carry ornate wooden
Saints of Ubaldo, George and
Anthony through Jessup to Veterans
Memorial Field. 570-575-4141 or
stubaldoday.com.
24-26 Saturday-Monday
WELCOME THE BUTTEFLIES
BACK CELEBRATION. Bear
Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18
Church Rd (at Rt 903), Jim Thorpe.
Special videos, crafts, activities,
programs and live butterflies.
11am-5pm. $6. 570-325-4848 or
bearmountainbutterflies.com.
30 Friday
Center, 634 Salem Blvd, East Berwick. 14 Saturday
9am-Noon. 570-542-2886 or
HERITAGE EXPLORER BIKE
fishandboat.com.
TOUR & FESTIVAL. Blakely
RIVERFEST. Riverfest Finish Line, 3 Borough Recreational Complex,
W Olive St, Scranton. River activities, 100 Keystone Avenue, Peckville. Six
including Canoe-A-Thon, Duck-Abike routes to choose from and free
Thon and River Regatta; live music;
festival with live music, food and
educational and environmental
vendors. 8am-3pm. Registration
displays; food and fun activities.
required. 570-963-6730 ext 8200 or
9am-6pm. 570-347-6311 or lrca.org. lhva.org.
JUNE
3 Tuesday
MARKET ON THE POND.
Meadows Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, 4 E Center
Hill Rd, Dallas. Vendors, bake
sale and hot lunch available.
Proceeds benefits residents. 9am3pm. 570-675-8600 ext 115 or
themeadowsnursingcenter.com.
JUST DANCIN’. Marywood
University – Sette LaVerghetta
Theater, 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton.
Intermediate and advanced jazz, tap
FAMILY NATURE WALK. Frances
and hip hop performances by The
Slocum State Park – Meet near the
Dance Studio. 7pm. 570-347-2867 or
trail head at the bulletin board
balletheatre.com.
along Carverton Road, Wyoming.
Family Nature Walk along part of
4-8 Wednesday-Sunday
Maconoquah Trail. Not suitable for
SAN GENNARO FEAST. Montage strollers. 10am. 570-696-9105 or dcnr.
Mountain Resort, 1000 Montage
state.pa.us.
Mountain Rd, Moosic. Ethnic
food vendors, live entertainment,
14-21 Saturday-Saturday
amusement rides and family fun.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
4-11pm. General Admission $10; under
BOOK SALE. Osterhout Free
48” $7; and children 3 & under free.
Library,
71 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre.
570-877-3838 or sangennaropa.com.
osterhout.lib.pa.us.
GRAVITY. Misericordia University –
7 Saturday
Banks Student Life Center lawn, 301
Lake St, Dallas. Movie begins at dusk.
FINISHING THE FIGHT 5K
Free. 570-674-6400 or misericordia.edu. RUN/WALK. Blakely Borough
Recreational Complex, 100 Keystone
May 30-June 1 Friday-Sunday Ave, Peckville. 9-11am. 570-614-6341
FATHER/SON CAMP WEEKEND or finishingthefight.com.
1. Camp Kresge, White Haven.
EVERART @ THE EVERHART.
Camper cabins, activities, campfires, Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St,
fishing, arts & crafts and games.
Scranton. (See May 17)
Reservations required. 570-823-2191
ext 5052 or wbymca.org.
13 Friday
15 Sunday
Happy Father’s Day!
WILKES-BARRE DUATHLON.
Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. A
3.1-mile run and 16-mile bike race
through the city of Wilkes-Barre and
Hanover Twp. 7:30am. 570-262-3662
or wbduathlon.com.
River and W Market Sts, WilkesBarre. Dragon Boat racing, music,
environmental education, kids’ games
and activities, and daily paddling
trips. 570-825-1701 or rivercommon.
org.
21 Saturday
TUNKHANNOCK FOUNDER’S
DAY. Downtown Tunkhannock.
Street festival with vendors, arts &
crafts, demonstrations, entertainment
and food. 10am-4pm. King Solomon
production at 1pm. 570-687-1584 or
tunkhannockbusiness.com.
21-22 Saturday-Sunday
PATCH TOWN DAYS. Eckley
Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main St,
Weatherly. Music, food and historical
recreations of mining life and tours
through houses. 10am-5pm. 570-6362070 or eckleyminersvillagemuseum.
com.
22 Sunday
SUPER SUNDAY OWLS. Bear
Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18
Church Rd (at Rt 903), Jim Thorpe.
Butterflies, frogs, owl DVDs, crafts,
stories all day and live owl show at
5pm. Reservations needed for show.
Tickets $5; recommended ages 7+.
11am-6:30pm. 570-325-4848 or
bearmountainbutterflies.com.
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SITTING BULL, STANDING
STRAIGHT. Whipple Performing
Arts Studio, 602 Hunter Highway,
Tunkhannock. Musical comedy
by Junior Players and Little Ham
theater camp performers. 11am,
1pm and 6pm. 570-836-6986 or
wyomingcountyplayers.com.
FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL.
Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195
PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym, N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre.
31 Saturday
28 Saturday
3 W Olive St, Scranton. (See May 9)
Dad bowls free when his family
NORTHEAST PA HEART WALK.
NORTHEAST REGION FAMILY
bowls with him. 570-208-BOWL or
Kirby Park, Market Street, Kingston.
13-15 Friday-Sunday
FISHING FESTIVAL. Lackawanna
chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.
Team up with family, friends or coState Park, Dalton. 9am-1pm.
FATHER/SON
CAMP
WEEKEND
KIDS FIRST! FILM FESTIVAL.
workers. 9am. 614-396-3507 or heart.
Registration required. 570-477-2206.
2. Father/Son Camp Weekend 1.
Wilkes University – Henry Student
org/northeastpawalk.
Camp Kresge, White Haven. (See May Center, 84 W South St, Wilkes29 Sunday
FAMILY FISHING FUN DAY
30-June 1)
Barre. Free afternoon film festival
SUPER SUNDAY SNAKES. Bear
FESTIVAL. Luzerne County PPL
showcases new and classic children’s Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18
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films and student videos. 570-408Church Rd (at Rt 903), Jim Thorpe.
4239 or wilkes.edu.
Butterflies, frogs, snake crafts and
Riverfest
17-22 Tuesday-Sunday
NORTHEAST FAIR. Suscon Road,
Pittston. Agriculture, horticulture,
arts, gardening, entertainment,
rides and food. 570-654-2503 or
northeastfair.com.
20-22 Friday-Sunday
RIVERFEST. Riverfront Park, N
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stories all day and live snake show
at 5pm. Reservations needed for
show. Tickets $5; recommended ages
7+. 11am-6:30pm. 570-325-4848 or
bearmountainbutterflies.com.
Submit entries at nepafamily.com.
Under Calendar, click on
“Submit Yours.”
Cutest Kid
Photo Contest 2014
It’s time to submit your cute pics!
Click, click, click! Upload your favorite photos of your child for a chance of
him or her being featured on the COVER of the July/August issue of NEPA
Family Magazine!
At the completion of the submission period, readers will have two
weeks to cast one vote per day for their image of choice. The child
featured in the photo receiving the most overall votes will be our cover
model for our July/August issue. Prizes will also be provided to the
runner ups in each age category.
Cutest Kid Photo Contest age group categories:
Up to 18 months
4 - 7 years old
18 months - 3 years old
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* Only the child being entered should be included in the photo.
Submission Dates: Saturday, May 3rd –
Saturday, May 10th by noon
Voting Dates: Monday, May 12th – Friday, May 23rd
Winners Announced: July/August issue
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Immanuel Preschool & Kindergarten
Our school has...
• Certified Teacher
• PA State License
• Holistic Curriculum
• Discovery Summer Camp
starting in June
Visit us anytime for a tour of our school!
OPEN ENROLLMENT
238 Reese Street
Scranton PA, 18508
570-961-9080 • www.leccs.org
Located on the Pittston Bypass in the Kmart Plaza
SELF SERVE FROZEN YOGURT
Meadow’s Auxiliary 30th Annual
Market Pond
on
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21 FLAVORS! DOZENS OF FRESH & FUN TOPPINGS!
Sat. June 14th, 2014
9am - 3pm
BRING IN THIS COUPON TO RECEIVE
$1.00 OFF
ANY YOGURT PURCHASE
(Rain Date June 21)
Meadow’s Nursing & Rehab Center
4 East Center Hill Rd., Dallas
570-675-8600 ext. 195 or 115
All proceeds benefit
residents of Meadows
expires 8-31-13
expires
12-31-2014
Look for the July/August issue of NEPA Family for our
Baby & Toddler Guide
including nine days (one day per trimester!) of giveaways with items
from Little Tikes, MacKenzie-Childs, Robeez, Stride-Rite and others!
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Over 120 Vendor
Raffle Baskets ••
Books • Plants •
Crafts • Jewelryon •
Lunch at our Pavorilie!
Bake Sale & M
2014 Summer
Dance Intensive
SDI is for serious dancers ages 11 and up. Classes are offered
in Ballet Technique, Pointe, Classical Variations, Jazz, Modern,
Pilates and Yoga.
SESSION 1 SESSION 2
July 14-17
July 7-10
SESSION 3
July 21-24
[email protected] • (570) 408-4426
The ConservaTory aT
Wilkes UniversiTy
COURSE OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
Orchestral Instruments
Guitar
Piano
Classical Ballet*
Voice
Indian Classical dance
Yoga/Pilates
*Offered by The Degnan Ballet Center (DBC)
For more information
or to register, call
(570) 408-4426 or e-mail
[email protected].
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Fun-filled Summer Camps
for all area students!
This year’s camps include: Minecraft
We have many fun and educational
Film Class, ArT WOWza, Lego Maniacs,
camps from which to choose.
Magnetic Levitation, Designing Roller
Call MMI today for more information
Coasters, Robotics, Chemistry Fun,
about our exciting Summer Camp
and more!
program at 570-636-1108
or visit mmiprep.org!
Registration required. Groups are limited. Ages 6-15.
For more information or to register, contact MMI at
570-636-1108 or visit us on the web at www.mmiprep.org.