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Dear Readers, hew! What a fast year. Who can believe that it will almost be time to ring in 2017! Don‘t we as adults wish time would slow way, way, down? I know as December 1 arrives we often strategize to try to double the number of hours per day so that we can enjoy and accomplish all that our hearts desire throughout this month. Or we wish we could, for a few moments, have the time perception of a young child who thinks that Christmas takes “forever” to arrive each year.
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And there’s so much to enjoy! Our annual holiday issue continues with our feature on ways to celebrate the holidays around the many small towns across our region of Pennsylvania and beyond. Getting away for a daytrip or a quick overnight at a quaint inn may be just what the therapist ordered to escape the stress of the daily demands of our crazed lives. For me, attending a holiday concert is one of the best ways to relax and be taken in by talent and the soothing sounds of the season. The irony of December is that while it brings joy and precious moments to many, it can also bring the very opposite emotions to those who are sad and reminded that they “should” feel joy but don't. In this issue we spoke to respected psychologists and therapists who shed light on how best to handle our own feelings so that we can support those who may be particularly sad or lonely. Let's face it- most of us December 2016
feel the pressure of creating the “perfect” holiday scenario and falling short can lead to sadness and disappointment. One therapist recommends taking a break by walking through a neighborhood to see decorations...or simply sharing nothing more than hot chocolate with a friend or family
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member. It sounds so easy, right? But it is easier said than done. “If I can keep myself healthy I can be more present and available to others...” said one of the therapists we interviewed. I hope you take this as food for thought as you go about your holiday festivities. Our entire staff sends our best wishes for a beautiful holiday season, filled with love, joy health and relaxation. With Love,
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Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s “Nutcracker,” Marywood University, Scranton. Through Wed 347-2867.
North Pole Village Drive Thru Christmas Display, Crestmont Dr., Newfoundland. 5-9 p.m. Through Jan 6. 252-6000.
Universal Human Rights Month National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Safe Toys & Gifts Month National Tie Month National Egg Nog Month National Exotic Fruits Month
Wolves, Magic Mirrors & Spinning Wheels: The Anatomy of Fairy Tales, Everhart Museum, Scranton. Through Dec. 31. 346-7186.
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Christmas in Our Hometown, downtown Tunkhannock
“A Christmas Carol,” Theater at North, Scranton. Through Sun. 703-0846.
Holiday Tour & Art Exhbit/Sale, Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford. 1 & 3 p.m. 296-9630.
“It’s a Wonderful Life,” Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 2, 7 & 8 p.m. 996-1500.
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Sweet 16 Find the most festive places to get in the Christmas spirit.
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Meet some of NEPA's four-legged residents as they strike a pose to win your heart.
A Christmas Tradition Get a glimpse of the players in Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s production of The Nutcracker.
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Bag Some Deals Find one-of-a-kind gift ideas to make holiday shopping a breeze.
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Get the Drop on New Year’s Eve See how towns all over PA celebrate the New Year.
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Dish on Restaurants Discover dining options for every meal, every reason and every season
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Light Up the Holidays See how one man's hobby became a major Christmas attraction.
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Drum Roll Please Find out who nabbed the top spots in our annual Happie Awards
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Dickens of a Christmas, Wellsboro
Wellsboro transforms into a Victorian-era Christmas wonderland during the first Saturday of December. The 33rd annual Dickens of a Christmas begins at 9 a.m. on December 3. Festivities take place along and Main Street and surrounding side streets. With strolling actors in period costumes, over 175 food and craft vendors and activities for all ages, Dickens of a Christmas provides a fes-
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Dress up in your best Dickens attire to enter the brand new “Best Dressed” contest. Everyone is welcome to watch or participate in the contest at the outdoor performance space at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts. The winner will receive the honor of leading the 2 p.m. stroll, a Longaberger Basket filled with gifts from local merchants and a customdesigned hat from Christine A. Moore Millinery of New York City.
This year’s event will also feature two Victorian Strolls on Main Street at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Keep an eye out for characters like the little match girl, Scrooge and Mr. Fezziwig! Join the Peace Walk from Packer Park at 5 p.m., and don’t miss the community Christmas tree lighting and carol sing at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.wellsboropa.com.
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What do singing reindeer, Wise potato chips and “It’s a Wonderful Life” have in common? All three can be found at the Berwick Christmas Boulevard! The event begins on December 3 and runs through December 31. December 2016
It opens at 6 p.m. every night and closes around 10 p.m. With spectacular lighting, colorful displays and activities for the whole family, the Boulevard is a great way to kick off the holiday season! Opening night festivities will pay tribute to the 70th anniversary of both Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” and the Berwick Boulevard itself. The town will be full of Bedford Falls charm, from trolley and hay rides to vendors handing out roasted chestnuts, hot cider and Wise potato chips. The theater will play “It’s a Wonderful Life” outside on the side of a building. For the first time, the Boulevard presents singing reindeer as part of the drive through holiday display! Other exciting new elements include a new nativity scene and a new Boulevard “plot,” courtesy of Berwick High School and Berwick Wood Tech students.
The Boulevard is free. On special nights, donors give away “surprises” to lucky guests. Michael Monico, spokesperson for the Boulevard, believes that it has the power to connect generations. “I think the tradition of the Berwick Christmas Boulevard brings out the child in all of us,” he said. “No matter our age, we’ll still connect with the child inside that stood in awe of our first drive down that Boulevard.” Visit www.berwickchristmasblvd.com.
Fireside 3 Magical Christmas, Inn at Pocono Manor
The Pocono resort creates a Winter Wonderland to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus every weekend through December 25. In addition to a meet and greet with Santa, visitors can see a holiday light display featuring over 10,000 lights, a lifesized gingerbread house
and Santa’s Workshop. There’s also cookie decorating, face painting, ornament making, holiday crafts and storytelling. Santa’s team of reindeers will also be on hand for visitors to see and feed. A new addition this year are large Christmas Trees depicting Christmases past, present and future. The Christmas Tree of Past will be covered with photos of Pocono Manor and its events dating back to the opening in 1902. The Christmas Tree of Present will be decorated as a modern day tree full of lights and color. The Christmas Tree of Future will be decorated in beautiful white lights and adorned with ribbon on which guests write their names and make a wish for the future. A $10 admission fee includes all activities and crafts. www.poconomanor.com continued on page 12
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4North Pole Village
Joseph Spinelli’s cherished Christmas memories drove his desire to open a drive thru Christmas display on his Newfoundland property. Each holiday season as a child, Joseph’s father took the family to the Brooklyn Terminal Market to see the Christmas displays. There, countless animatronic characters depicted traditional scenes of the season. In 2007 Joseph and his wife purchased displays from Visconti Family Market. It took a year to restore the figures and repair broken motors but the next Christmas the family assembled the displays on their plexiglass enclosed porch and invited the town to come and take a look. In 2012, Joseph altered former house trailers into permanent showcases for the collection and opened the
drive thru display. Today visitors can see the animated figures, which include Santa and Mrs. Claus, The Dickens Carolers and Santa’s elves in their workshop. There is no admission fee. The display is possible through donations and sponsorships from local businesses. North Pole Village is open daily from 5-9 p.m. through January 6. www.northpolevillage.org
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Driving upon this farm nestled in the Berks County countryside is a little like arriving at the North Pole. Millions of Christmas lights brighten the darkness as visitors buzz happily around the buildings. The Koziar family has entertained thousands of guests for 68 holiday seasons. What began as a private
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Christmas display lovingly created by William H. Koziar for the enjoyment of his family, has grown into a major destination– even earning a place as one of the Top 10 Travel Attractions in Pennsylvania by the PA Travel Council. An illuminated American flag atop the silo welcomes guests to the Village where they may tour the grounds at their own pace. Paved walkways wind through hundreds and hundreds of holiday displays, lighted decorations and festive scenes. There are two giant outdoor train setups that chug through miniature village and farm scenes. Small buildings along the way house scenes of holiday traditions. Peek through the giant windows to get a glimpse of Santa’s Post Office, an old-fashioned continued on page 14
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bakery, a candy shop and Santa’s Toy Shop plus beautiful Nativity scenes. Santa himself is headquartered at the center of all the action. Visitors may enter the workshop to have a photo taken with the Jolly Old Elf. Gift shops are scattered around the village offering everything from plush toys to ornaments, figurines and music boxes. In the bakery visitors may warm up with hot chocolate and warm cookies or other savory treats of their choosing. The refreshment barn offers a selection of festival food– hot dogs, burgers and pizza as well as other snacks. Koziar’s Christmas Village is open daily through January 1. www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
Characters host a Tree Lighting ceremony. The interactive program features songs, and more as a guest is selected to flip the switch to illuminates the giant Holiday tree. with thousands of twinkling lights. The resort’s lobby comes to life with the animated tree lighting and synchronized songs. www.kalahariresorts.com
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Explore the sprawling Mount Pocono resort adorned in thousands of twinkling lights and themed displays. Every Friday night Kalahari
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“The Gift” at Back Mountain Harvest Assembly
The Shavertown church’s annual Christmas production, “The Gift” runs from December 9-11. The approximately 45-minute musical drama re-tells the story of Christmas, featuring more than 100 actors and live animals. Along with the performance, visitors to the church can purchase snacks from on-site food trucks and participate in the gift giveaway. Director LuAnn Letoski believes this event helps to emphasize the true meaning of Christmas. “It’s our gift to
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the community,” she said. “This is a mission for us.” Pastor Ray Petts explains the church came from humble beginnings. Once a small event sponsored by the youth group, it has now grown into a muchloved community tradition. “The Gift” has been held on the church property for 22 years. Plans are underway to build new permanent structures for the annual show, so “The Gift” will take a year off in 2017 while under construction. However, Letoski says, “We’ll be back, bigger and better in 2018!” On Friday and Saturday night, shows will be held at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. A final show on Sunday begins at 6 p.m. Depending on the weather, anywhere from 6,000 to 15,000 people are expected to attend the performances. All shows will be held outdoors on the church property. Visit www.bmha.org/the-gift/. continued on page 16
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Time Christmas, 8Olde Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe transforms into a Christmas wonderland during Olde Time Christmas! Spanning the first three weekends in December, the festival features more than 35 unique shops, train rides with Santa and the oppor-tunity to support local charities. The event runs December 2-4, 10-11 and 17-18. Festivities begin on Thursday, December 2 with an official tree lighting ceremony in Josiah White Park. Don’t miss the ceremony— or Santa’s arrival—at 5 p.m. Later that evening, the Mauch Chunk Opera House hossts the Twelve TwentyFour TSO Christmas Event.
Every day of the festival, attendees can shop in over 35 stores, boutiques and galleries in Jim Thorpe. The Dimmick Memorial Library hosts a gingerbread display and contest with cash prizes. Hang a scarf or gloves on the mitten tree at the train station, and the Lioness Club will distribute these items to local food pantries. Additionally, be sure to check out the daily scavenger hunt and other free family-friendly activities. Watch out for the mistletoe hanging on shops in town, or shop for some for your own home! Every day, there will be a variety of different Christmas-themed events happening all over the town. Visit www.jimthorpe. org/christmas.
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Enjoy a magical hayride along the Hawley resort’s nature trail. Work begins in October to prepare the thousands of lights featured in the display. Visitors can bundle up and embrace the warmth of the season with holiday music and a visit from Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick. Festival of Lights runs through New Year’s Day. www.woodloch.com continued on page 18
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10 Hawley Winterfest
This marks the 18th year for the town-wide weekend event, December 9-11. Concerts, crafts, children’s activities, shopping specials, meet-the-author events and more occur at different locations around Hawley. New additions include the Christmas Campfire at Silver Birches Resort, Un-decorate a Tree at Doodles And Such, Victorian Times-Visit with Santa and Dorflinger Glass Demo at B. Madigan Jewelry and the Popcorn Putt along Keystone Street. Returning favorites include a Holiday House Tour, Cookie Walk, Holiday Artisans’ Fair and Living Nativity. Visitors may park their car and take the free Winterfest Shuttle with stops at major destinations around town. www.hawleywinterfest.com continued on page 20
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11Stroudsburg Colonial Christmas
The Stroud Mansion, home to the Monroe County Historical Society, takes on a special glow during the holiday season. Staff and volunteers decorate the entrance, front hallway, Victorian Parlor, Children’s Room and the enrire second floor. The decor is meant to represent and preserve every era of the county’s history. Visitors may see the holiday decorations during regularly scheduled guided tours. The Stroud Mansion also hosts a popular Annual Holiday Luncheon (December 8-9). On December 10, the historic Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg will be the site of the annual Winter Fest and Tree Lighting. Festivities include vendors, live music all day and artwork on display by East Stroudsburg Area School district art students. The Tree Lighting will begin at 5:30 p.m. behind the train station. This year, the Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Society will offer Santa Train rides.
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Members of the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association welcome visitors to their hometown during the 15th annual “Christmas in Our Hometown” celebration. On Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3, enjoy the festive decorations, tree lighting, living nativity and many more elements of this hometown Christmas tradition! Take a stroll around town to see the “Living Window” displays coordinated by the Whipple Dance Studio. Browse the specialty 20
merchandise displayed by local shops. Grab a cup of hot cocoa or a snack from the churches and civic groups set up along Tioga Street. Other activities include ice carvings, trolley rides, a free Christmas movie at the Dietrich Theatre and strolling carolers. Saturday activities begin with a holiday workshop at the Dietrich Theater and a cookie walk. For the first time, businesses and residents can participate in a window decorating contest, bringing more festive decor to town! The event runs from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening and 10-7 p.m. Saturday Both nights feature a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. in front of People’s Security Bank. Activities are free to all who attend. “This event is important because it symbolizes so many wonderful Christmas Traditions,” says Nancy Parlo, director of the TBPA. “There is a wonderful atmosphere, many organizations work together to provide the free treats and it is true family fun.” Visit www.tunkhannockbusiness.com. continued on
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13Honesdale for the Holidays
This idyllic Wayne County town boasts a classic American Main Street. The lights and sounds of the season come together for the Holiday Light Spectacular. From December 19-21, park in the Honesdale High School lot, tune your radio to 107.7 FM and watch as thousands of lights dance, fade and chase to coordinating holiday music. The event from 6-9 p.m.is free, but donations will benefit local charities. On December 11, The Cooperage hosts its 5th Annual Holiday Artisans' Market. The juried event is billed as, “everything handmade, everything locally made,” features works from talented regional artists. In nearby Bethany, just three miles from downtown Honesdale, residents welcome visitors for Christmas in the Village. On December 3, businesses such as the James Manning House and
Bethany Village host a holiday open house. The Honesdale High School Chamber Choir sings carols and a book signing with local author Will Wyckoff are featured at the James Manning House. Visitors can enjoy a display of Christmas decorations from the past while touring the historic "fireproof" building housing the Bethany Public Library and Historical Society. A tricky-tray and tree lighting takes place at Bethany Village. Seasonal foods and beverages will also be available. continued on page 24
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dining promotions. Children may visit with Santa in his Crystal House from noon-4 p.m. and again from 5-9 p.m. The Rockwell Museum hosts the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Invitation. Festivities also include free mini train rides, face painting, bell ringers, live music, festive food, vendors and fireworks at 9 p.m. The Corning Museum of Glass and The Rockwell Museum schedule Holiday Open House events to coincide with the town-wide celebration. www.corningfingerlakes.com
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Grey Towers National Historic Site gets dressed up for the holidays and welcomes visitors for a rare all access tour. Members of the Milford Garden Club decorate the 1886 mansion, formerly the home of Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot. Each floor is decorated with a different theme or in a specific era. Special holiday tours bring visitors to all three floors of continued on page 26
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the mansion, the only time of year the upper floors are open to the public. Guided holiday tours are scheduled December 5-17 at 1 and 3 p.m. In addition to the guided Holiday Tours, visitors can enjoy a Holiday Art Exhibit and Sale, which includes plein air paintings by artists of Come Paint With Me and a juried show of photographs taken by members of the Pike Imaging Council, all creatively depicting Grey Towers and the landscape. Art work can be purchased through the Grey Towers Heritage Association. The town Christmas Tree lighting takes place on December 3 at 5 p.m. Visitors are invited to gather on the Community House Lawn at 5 p.m. for the lighting, cookies, cocoa and a visit from Santa. On December 8, the Milford Holiday House Tour offers a behind closed doors tour of eight distinctive private residences decorated for the season. The tour begins at the UDGLBT Center at 201 Harford St. and runs from 3-7 p.m.
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Christmas in Montrose returns the first weekend in December (2-4). From the Christmas tree sale on the Green to the free movie screening at Montrose Theater, visitors of all ages will delight in holiday festivities. For the first time, “pop-up shops” will be part of the event. Local businesses and boutiques will selling their wares downtown. Watch “Home Alone” for free at the Montrose Theater, and take a free photo with Santa at the library! Ruth Ten Hoeve, a spokesperson for the event, says, “If you love to venture off the beaten path, steer your car from I-81 in New Milford and drive up Route 706 to Montrose, where you’ll find friendly shop owners, diverse boutiques, restaurants with home cooking, and people who love all things Christmas!” Visit www.christmasinmontrose.com. H
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THE GIFT OF DANCE
HSelena Knowlton (Clara) and Kegan Lance (Nutcracker Prince)
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BALLET THEATRE OF SCRANTON AND MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY will present their 41st annual free performances of The Nutcracker Ballet on December 26, 27 and 28 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day at Marywood's Sette LaVerghetta Theater. While there is no charge for tickets, reserved seat tickets are available to the general public, on a first come, first serve basis, at the Marywood
box office (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton) two hours prior to the specific performance.
day season. The tradition continues under the direction of Mrs. Reynolds chosen successor, Joanne Arduino, current Artistic Director.
The original Ballet Theatre of Scranton production was first conceived by the Company’s late founder Constance Reynolds, a native of Scotland, to thank the NEPA community for their welcoming hospitality. In return, since 1976, her company “gave back” to the community through the gift of The Nutcracker during the holi-
Since its first presentation, over 350,000 citizens, from as far as Arizona, have enjoyed the production and have made it a part of their holiday tradition. Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University have maintained
HSister Act: Three Conway sisters perform - Elizabeth (back) Catherine (left) and Mae (right)
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HLike mother, like daughter... During the past 40 plus years, many mothers and daughters have performed in Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s Nutcracker.
through the dedication of its board, directors and dancers and the generosity of local benefactors. Over 150 people are involved in the annual event including professional designers, technicians and guest artists. To date, the production has
been staged 270 times as a free gift, 4800 regional dancers have performed and hundreds of volunteers (from the artistic staff, technicians, designers and dancers) have donated their time and talents. A few highlights of Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s
Nutcracker gift are toys coming to life, snow falling on dancing snowflakes, a traveling angel who transports Clara and her Prince on their magical journey and a 20 foot growing Christmas tree! Become a Nutcracker Sponsor for seating benefits. Visit www.balletscranton.org or call 570-347-2867. H
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Family: Carmen (mother), Patrick (father), Adrienne (sister) and my most adored nieces Meije, Marla and Sansa. Experience: I have been working professionally since 2008, guest conducting seven different professional orchestras in France, Europe and Japan. Reason you pursued this career path? This is the thing that has stayed the same in my life since I was 15- becoming a great conductor.
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woman conductor I saw when I was a teenager. Favorite Quote: “L’habit ne fait pas le moine. It means, “clothes don’t make the man.” Career Aspirations: Become the music director of a great regional orchestra and keep teaching at excellent college level. Biggest Challenge as Conductor: Everything! That is why it is so appealing. Best Part of the Job: Each rehearsal and performance. Advice to students attempting to pursue musical professions?
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Be sure you are passionate before signing up for it. Develop your intelligence, and work as hard and smartly as you can, including weekends and holidays. Never forget that you are competing in a narrow field with talented and intelligent people spending 10-12 hours a day on their practice. How are musicians in the Philharmonic selected? Anonymously during blind auditions. They play behind a curtain in order to not be influenced by physical aspect. This is why that quote is my favorite! Sometimes for the finals only, it is in front of the jury in order for them to also evaluate the
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impact of the leadership of the player. This is so important in orchestra. As conductor, what are your responsibilities? The conductor selects the program, sometimes in partnership with other people; selects the number of musicians required, eventually selects/contacts the soloists, creates the schedule for the rehearsals. Experience with the NEPA Philharmonic: It is my second season with NEPA! The holiday concert is the final concert I will be conducting this season! It will be in Scranton on December 2 and in Wilkes-Barre on December 3. H
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BALLET THEATRE OF SCRANTON AND MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY’S FREE GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY Performances
Dec. 26, 27 & 28 2:00 & 7:30 P.M. Marywood University Performing Arts Theater
General Public free tickets are available 2 hours prior to the specific performance at the Marywood Box Office. Become a Nutcracker sponsor! Visit our website for details and benefits.
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Celebrate the Art of Giving rom “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” to “The Polar Express,” Christmas stories have long been a part of holiday traditions. This year, The Creative Kids Art Studio will bring six of the best Christmas tales to life in its First Friday art exhibition. The gallery opens at 137 Wyoming Avenue, next to the main entrance of the former Globe Store in Scranton on Friday, December 2 at 6:30 p.m. The work of 52 young artists will be featured during the show, which is open to the public. “The Art of Giving: Christmas Stories” is the theme of this year’s showcase. “I chose this theme because Christmas stories open up the
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imagination,” said Kelly Lyons, owner of The Creative Kids Art Studio. “The messages in these stories bring families together and become part of traditions that connect generations.” The studio offers six group art classes, and each class was encouraged to pick a Christmas story around which they could focus their artwork. The students chose the stories “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Elf on a Shelf,”“A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “Elf,” “Snowmen at Christmas” and “Polar Express.” Visitors to the art exhibit will be able to recognize scenes from all six iconic tales. The studio began its December First Friday gallery in 2013. “My initial decision to have an event showcasing the artwork of the students in The Creative Kids Studio was to promote art,” Lyons said. “But I decided to go a little bit deeper, to have the students connect HappeningsPA.com
"I think it is important for children to understand that they personally can do something, using their own talents, to bring happiness to others.” with their community through the art they create.” While the gallery’s story-centered theme brings images of holiday cheer, Lyons also believes it is
important to remember “the art of giving.” Attendees are asked to bring books and toys to donate to Friends of the Poor. “I think it is important, particularly at this time of year, to reach out to families who are struggling,” she said. “Everyone has their own way of contributing and I think it is important for children to understand that they personally can do something, using their own talents, to bring happiness to others.” H –Megan Kane December 2016
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JERSEY BOYS is the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “THE CROWD GOES WILD!” proclaims The New York Times The JERSEY BOYS creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
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One Breakfast with Santa Helps Thousands
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’s the time of year when we are reminded there are people who are less fortunate– whether it be money, items or holiday spirit. Some donate items. But Matthew's Mission, a local non-profit organization, is hosting a breakfast with Santa that will give all three.
Saint Joseph's Center. “We always joked that Matthew had more money than anyone,” said his sister Kathleen Haikes, who helps run the event along with the
“We wanted to celebrate the things that were important to Matthew and share the love he showed our family,” said Haikes. “Christmas was one of Matthew’s favorite holidays. What better way to celebrate his life than bringing families together?”
The 7th annual Matthew’s Mission Breakfast with Santa returns to Scranton High School on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This event is the namesake of Matthew J. Newell, who was born with Downs Syndrome and passed away unexpectedly at age 24 during a family trip in Avalon, NJ. Matt devoted his life to helping many local charities, including The ARC, Friendship House and 44
rest of the Newell family. “He was very giving with his money. He saved all year to buy gifts for people during the holiday. He also loved to watch the Saint Joseph Festival so he could call in to make his donation. To Matt, it was about helping others and sharing love.” After Matt’s passing, his family wanted to continue his spirit of giving. HappeningsPA.com
Stirna’s Restaurant has catered the breakfast since the beginning. The menu includes eggs, French toast sticks, sausage, hash browns, fruit, coffee and juice. “Matthew was often found at Stirna's eating a Stirna Burger and French fries, so we were thrilled when Cathy Gavin (owner of Stirna’s Restaurant) was on board,” said Haikes. Rebekah Stiltenpole Photography takes photos of children with Santa for an additional charge. DJ Pat Dougher provides musical entertainment. Scranton Knight Rhythms, Scranton High School's competitive stage choir, sings Christmas carols. Jubilee Balloons makes balloon animals for the chilDecember 2016
arts, crafts, getting their faces painted, making many kinds of ornaments and decorating cookies. “Matthew’s Mission funds everything for the event,” said Haikes. “The day is about people taking time out of their busy schedules and enjoying the little things with their family. Spending time with his family was very important to Matthew.”
dren. There will also be performances from Rob the Juggler and Damian the Magician. Brook Valley Farms provides horse-drawn wagon rides in the parking lot. Kids at the event enjoy Christmas activities such as
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New this year, children will make cards, which will be sent with holiday cookies to troops overseas. This project is called Operation Cookie. The event will continue to have a coat drive, in which the donors receive a free raffle ticket. “Over the last two years we have donated about 1,000 items to State Representative Marty Flynn’s office and they then donated them to our community,” said Haikes.
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Over the years, the Newell family has donated to hundreds of children in Scranton High School’s learning support classes, which Matthew also attended. Matthew's family has also donated to ARC, Friendship House Autism Center, Saint Joseph Center, a young girl in need of a service dog and the Buddy Walk. All proceeds from the breakfast are used to purchase Christmas gifts for individuals with special needs. It says a lot about our community when over 1,400 people attended last year,” states Haikes. “Seeing this become a tradition for families makes me smile. Children who were tiny when it started are now helping work the event. It really is a magical morning. I think Matthew would be proud.” H –Ben Freda
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EvolvingNaturally Meet Neil Persad, Everything Natural’s New Owner
Neil Persad
balances his overall health by making the connection of body, mind and soul. “As you think, so you become,” Persad avows. In August, he purchased Everything Natural, a holistic lifestyles’ store at 326 S. State St., Clarks Summit from the store’s founders and longtime owners, Barry and Donna Kaplan and Michele Cooper. Persad says a few of his goals for the store will be, “to keep evolving and carry on the tradition of providing the highest quality of organic food, supplements and health and beauty products.”
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Neil Persad, left, new owner of Everything Natural, Clarks Summit, meets with store founder and longtime owner, Barry Kaplan.
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Customers can also expect more classes and wellness events to benefit the community. Kaplan was quick to note, “Our customers can expect the same top-notch customer service, quality products and services we’ve delivered for the past 30 years.” Persad met Barry Kaplan 16 years ago when he was working as a representative for a vitamin and supplement company and has also assisted in training Everything Natural employees on supplements and nutrition. I’ve been coming here for so many
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etarians. “I was raised as a of good food and a healthy vegetarian and was prolifestyle.” While leaving foundly influenced by my behind a business he and his grandparents, who were partners crafted more than 30 years ago is bittersweet “Customers can expect for Kaplan, he has already the same top-notch begun the next chapter of customer service, quality his life by spending more time with his family and his products and services real estate endeavors. “I’ve we’ve delivered for known Neil for many years the past 30 years.” and knew he is the perfect heavily-focused on nutrition fit for Everything Natural. I and Ayurvedic Medicine said from the time we decid(one of the world's oldest ed to sell our store, we whole-body healing systems would only turn the store developed thousands of over to someone who shares years ago in India),” he our philosophies and dediexplained. But, Persad is cation,” Kaplan commented. quick to note, to achieve He and Kaplan are also vegoptimum health; a healthy
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diet isn’t just about food. Exercise, finding peace within yourself and solutions to anything life throws your way are his tools to minimize stress. Persad was born in Trinidad and Tobago, raised in Manhattan and currently resides in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. He and his wife, Hema Persad, own Nature’s Harvest, a health foods’ store in Blairstown, NJ. Visit www.everythingnaturalpa.com. H –Joan Mead-Matsui
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A Place for You this Christmas... at Covenant Presbyterian Church Nov. 30, Advent Vesper Services Half-hour Dec. 7, 14, 21 service with guest musicians each week 5:45 p.m. Light Soup Supper follows worship Labyrinth available each week Dec. 18 Advent IV Sunday Choral Cantata, 10:30 a.m. Handbells, Carols, Scripture Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Two Services Please check website for times Dec. 25 Christmas Day 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Christ’s Birth 550 Madison Ave., Scranton • 570-346-6400 • www.covenantchscr.org
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ind something old, new, borrowed or blue at Olde Barn Centre, just outside of Williamsport. The antique store housed within a 9,000 square foot barn has provided
central PA with quality collectibles for 25 years. Shoppers will find everything from primitive wall cabinets to oil paintings and etchings. The store offers many different types of antiques from a variety of eras. Complete a kitchen
space with a rustic dining room table. Both Victorian and traditional upholstered furniture can add elegance and charm to any living room. Besides quality furniture, Olde Barn Centre offers a collection of “and such” antiques—unique knickknacks and collectibles for every room in the house. Home accents such as stoneware, crockery and glassware are also available for purchase. Like the antiques housed within, Olde Barn Centre has a history of its own. Local lore claims the barn, and the neighboring stone house, were once stops along the Underground Railroad. The structure dates to the 1790s and was part of a working farm until the 1980s. Now Olde Barn Centre has an established reputation as one of the largest antique shops in the area. Olde Barn Centre is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its climate-controlled environment delivers a comfortable atmosphere for guests. Freshbrewed, complimentary
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coffee completes the hospitable ambience. The store welcomes layaways and
Olde Barn Centre has an established reputation as one of the largest antique shops in the area. accepts credit cards. Delivery is also available. Whether you’re looking to expand a collection or furnish your home, shoppers will find a vari-
ety of antiques to suit their needs. Visit www.oldebarncentre.com or call 570-546-7493. H –Megan Kane
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TREASURE HUNTING Bridge Street Marketplace- Over 7,000 square feet of shopping encompasses a consignment area as well as a multi-vendor co-op. Antique, vintage, gently used, new, handcrafted and trash-to-treasure items. Credit cards accepted. Call for hours. Like us on Facebook. Bridge St. (Rte. 29), Tunkhannock. 570-836-4456. Fly Me Home-Handmade & Upcycled Décor- We create & sell one-of-a-kind mixed media, upcycled gifts and home décor using vintage and recycled materials! Specializing in beautiful mosaics and silverware items, including jewelry and custom stamping. Open 5 days a week. Call for hours. Like us on Facebook. 299 Parsonage Street, Pittston. 570-299-5301
Grapevine Antiques and Crafts Mall”Where Yesterday and Today Come Together!” Over 100 vendors, 6,000 square feet, 30 minutes from Delaware Water Gap Bridge. Hours: MondayFriday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.5 p.m. Rt. 209 & Rt. 115, behind CVS Pharmacy, Brodheadsville, PA. 570-992-4525.
Paintings by local artists. Collectable bird & gardening books. Sat. & Sun., chance or appointment. Mary B. Gere, 570-278-2187 www.antiquessusqco.com/marys
Olde Barn Centre/Antiques & SuchAn 1860s Quaker Barn filled with antique furniture of all periods. 12 antique dealers with treasures & collectibles for your home. Credit cards and layaway welcome. 1605 Route 220 Highway, Pennsdale. Just off Exit 15 of PA I-180, on Route 220 North. Open daily 10-5, info 570-546-7493 or www.OldeBarnCentre.com
On and On History RecycledA marketplace of repurposed, vintage and handmade. One-of-a-kind gifts and home accessories, furniture and re-imagined vintage goods and clothing. Visit 18 plus carefully selected artists and vendors. Convenient downtown Scranton location across from Coney Island. 518 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Open Tues.- Friday 11:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 11:30 a.m. -5 p.m. 570-507-9294 www.onandonscranton.com
Pieces of the Past-
Jukebox Classics and Vintage Slot Machines- Specializing in Game Room Collectables, Pin Ball Machines, Juke Boxes (old & new), barber shop poles & chairs, Vintage Gas Pumps, Cookie Jars, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Paintings, Neon Signs, Jewelry, Rugs, Coca Cola items, Betty Boop items and more. 210 Main Ave, Hawley. Phone 570-226-9411 or 570-241-6230, email: jukesslots@aol.com www.jukeboxclassics.com
Lark Mountain MarketSee what everyone’s talking about at the area’s first co-op antique mall. Handicap accessible– climate controlled, we offer a wide variety of items: quality antiques, hard to find collectibles, furniture, home decorating accessories, jewelry, coins, military, breweriana, vintage clothing, lighting & more. 306 Wilkes-Barre Twp., Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. 570-822-8855 www.LarkMountainMarketplace.com
A unique antiques & collectibles shop full of pottery, glassware, furniture, vintage toys, tool, art and much more. Take exit 17 off Route 84- 2 miles on the right. We also buy one item to complete home contents. Open May-Oct. Sat. noon-5, Sun. 9-4. 518 Twin Rocks Rd., Newfoundland. 845-392-5660.
Retro Decor Shop- Presenting a new face of CONSIGNMENT shops. Our furniture painting techniques offer Antique Chic and French Country finishes. Home decor features one of a kind....lamps, prints, primitives, benches, etc. Also we offer jewelry and home accessories. ALWAYS AFFORDABLE PRICES. Thursday & Friday:11-5, Sat:10-4, Sun:11-4. 1809 Red Barn Village on Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks Summit PA. 570-586-1222. H
Mary’s Home Furnishings10766 State Rte.29, So. Montrose, PA. Quality antiques. Privately owned and operated. Mission oak chairs & table; meeting house bench; cupboards; washstands; tables; frames; postcards; Stangl & Franciscan dinnerware. Oak ice box; 54
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arriage Barn boasts over 6,000 square feet of antiques. Custom refinishing, woodworking and delivery. Add a classic piece of the past to complement your life today!
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1494 Fairview Road, Clarks Summit, PA www.carriagebarnantiques.com • (570) 587-5405
Holiday Gift Guide
Get It at: 3 Sisters, Kingston Experience a new adventure with Endless Jewelry-bracelet. Available in a wide array of colors and styles to suit every outfit. Retail: specials starting at $30
Avenue Consignment, larks Summit Supple over-the-knee boots, featuring Portuguese suede, hand-stitched detailing and facing side zippers. A sumptuous and grandiose style. Retail: $199
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Alpacas of Sunshine Farm Fiber & Clothing Store, New Milford Pliegue Dress Coat made of 70 percent alpaca. Available in tan mĂŠlange, gingersnap, charcoal mĂŠlange, true blue and black. Retail: starting at $125
Get It at: Pop-It, Scranton New plaids and prints in the blanket scarf. Beautiful selection of affordable, quality dress scarves. Retail: starting at $28
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Get It at: Curiosity Shop, Scranton One of Oprah's Favorite things! Vera Bradley leather cross body bag. Available in Mesa Brown, Canyon Sunset, Black and Maize. Retail: $168
Get It at: Dunkelberger’s, Stroudsburg YETI Tumblers are virtually indestructible and keep your drink as cold (or hot) as science allows. With 18/8 stainless steel construction, double-wall vacuum insulation, and No Sweat™ Design, they’re perfect for the times in between outdoor adventures.
Get It at: Chocolates by Leopold, Montrose Stocking stuffers they’ll crave! Retail: $3 and up.
Get It at: Electrical Distributing, Scranton Butterfly accent light. Available in six colors. Retail: $49.95
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Get It at: Everything Natural, Clarks Summit Bonnika Dolls, made in Sri Lanka. A portion of the proceeds cover living and educational expenses for girls in Sri Lanka. Retail: $14.98 small; $22.98 large.
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Get It at: Fly Me Home, Pittston Beautiful upcycled bracelets, made from vintage silverware, make the perfect gift. Retail: $25
Get It at: Humming Hill Lavender Farm, Brooklyn, PA Soothe your senses with an organic pillow. Retail: $15-20
Get It at: Lighthouse Harbor Marina, Hawley 2016 Hobie Kayak Outfitter Mirage Ivory Dune. Retail: $3,449
Get It at: J.R’s Hallmark, Tunkhannock Ginger Cottages, made in the USA. Each cottage has a small hole on its underside designed to borrow a standard bulb from the tree. Each features a little scene inside. Retail: $19.99-89.99
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Get It at: Stonekeep Meadery, Jim Thorpe Winter Solstice" spiced honey mead for holiday celebrations. Made with a special selection of spices, it can be served warm or at room temperature. Retail: $16 per 750ml bottle
Get It at: Waverly General Store, Waverly Regatta Key Ring. This clever accessory is about the size of a half dollar, finished with a brass split ring and a whipped shock cord. Handmade in the USA. Retail: $42
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Get it at: Teeter’s Furniture, Hawley Handcrafted solid wood Bentwood Rocker, made by Simply Amish craftsmen. Retail: $479
Get It at: Willow Tree Shoppe, Clarks Summit Lifetime Candles are refillable, clean burning, smokeless and odorless. In a variety of sizes and styles including beach, floral, holiday and every day. Retails: $29.99 to $58.99.
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Lunch with Santa Saturday, December 3rd 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Holiday Brunch $24.95 Sunday December 11th 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
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heryl Shaver, owner of Head to Toe Salon and Spa, admits she was always interested in hair styling. She recalls cutting her friends’ hair growing up, and after graduating from high school, she enrolled in Susquehanna Adult
Cosmetology Class. After successfully obtaining her license, Cheryl continued to pursue her passion, working at a local salon. She shifted gears 10 years later—taking a job at The Commonwealth Telephone Company. While this job took her out of the salon, she credits this position with helping her devel-
op the necessary skills to successfully run a business. She explains, “I quickly became proficient in the day to day operations of running a very large company, as well as computer skills and other applications I would eventually bring into my business.” Shaver returned to her dream five years later purcontinued on page 66
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chasing the original Head to Toe Salon and Spa. The Tunkhannock salon, which began with just six employees, has grown to a team of 17. The salon has also outgrown its original home, finding a new space which Shaver describes as having “a rustic, but very elegant feel.” As times have changed, Head to Toe has changed with them. The salon continues to pride itself on offering the latest trends from a friendly, reliable staff. Head to Toe stays on top of what is cutting edge in the field offering, everything from the latest coloring and treatment techniques– such as Balayage, Ombre, Color Melting, Foiling and Brazilian Blowouts– to the latest trends in both men’s and women’s cuts. The salon also offers a variety of spa services. Guests can enjoy manicures and pedicures as well as a whole host of services available at the second floor spa, including deep pressure muscle treatment, hot stone massage, aromatherapy massage and body scrubs and body wraps. There is even a facial room especially for
The second floor spa space is popular with brides who often book the spa as a private bridal suite. those seeking specialized skin treatments. Guests can also enjoy the relaxation room on site. Shaver notes the second floor spa space is popular with brides who often book the spa as a private bridal suite. Head to Toe prides itself on the attention to details. The staff goes out of their way to provide everything from complimentary chair messages to hydrating hand paraffin treatments and scented hot towel neck shaves. Shaver hopes to continue to build the Head to Toe brand while constantly striving to build a dedicated, satisfied client base. Looking further ahead, Shaver admits, “Dare I dream...a second location?” Head to Toe Salon and Spa’s new location is located on West Tioga Street in Tunkhannock. Visit www headtotoesalonandspa.com. H –Melissa Durante 66HappeningsPA.com
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inner of “Ms. East Coast USA Pennsylvania” and “Ms. National USA East Coast,” 60-year-old cosmetics mogul, Terry Martin is not your average grandma! Here’s how the Wyoming County native is inspiring others. Why did you enter your first pageant? Several years ago I was quite sick. Making changes to my diet and mind helped the anti-aging process and totally improved my body, inside and out! Though my health improved, I still had one lump/tumor. I couldn’t make myself stick to exercising the lymph system. My husband Wayne knew how badly I wanted the lump/tumor to be gone. I said, "I need to do something I can’t back down from." Immediately he said, "Enter a pageant!" I looked at him, shook my head and said “Yes, that’s it!” Describe your pageant prep beauty routine: Healthy food choices- no junk food or only a little bite if I felt I must cheat! Purchase the right attire and jewelry, get some sun time and of course, the hardest for me, EXERCISE. I had to work on speeches, prepare my mind for the runway, learn to walk properly and smile until my face trembled. Has being a mother/ grandmother influenced your pageant journey?
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What is a “Soul Goal?” As we get older we feel we can’t make a living off our childhood dreams so we choose a different future that works, but is not as fun to our "soul." I enjoyed dressing up with makeup when I was little. For years I did
My goal was to show my family not to be afraid of challenges- I couldn’t let them down! When you envision a 60-year young mother/grandmother, you don’t see her on a runway in a bathing suit! I was advised not to wear a bathing suit... To just wear fitness clothes. Something inside said, yes, wear the bathing suit because that’s shocking and I needed a shock factor. It just so happens my highest scores were 10-10- 9.8- 9.8 in the bathing suit! Who does that at 60? I was trying to prove a point that anyone can turn their life around if they want to. As long as you are breathing, you can “Make a Change.” Excuses have to stop! December 2016
because no one should ever be without a goal to work toward! I’d like to inspire men, women and children. The earlier you find what makes you happy, the happier your life will be. If you’re older and still don’t know, it’s time to find out! Some people go to their grave with unfulfilled dreams, but we were all put here for a reason and it’s exciting to find it and start living with enthusiasm. Inspirations? God first! Without my strong faith I’d be in a corner in the fetal position filled with fear; I’ve been there! I carry a paper I call my “Board of Directors.” My favorite inspirations are on this 8 1/2 x 11 paper. When making a decision I look at each picture and ask, “What would you do in my situation?”
every job to survive but didn't dabble in the makeup world. Then I discovered my passion and my company Mederi. Now my life’s mission excites me so much that I can’t wait to get up in the morning. I love what I do. Your ultimate goal? To help many people excel in their lives. I hope I never reach it HappeningsPA.com
Experience: CEO/owner Mederi cosmetics, medical esthetician, paramedical makeup artist, author, motivational speaker… to name a few current positions. I had a very poor childhood- married at 17 with five children before I was 27. With a limited education I quickly became an entrepreneur! Whatever job I had my attitude had to be “The sky is the limit." I needed sales jobs that had no cap on my income because I was a single parent most of the time. On nights and weekends I began working on my own skincare/makeup company. At 67
first it was just a hobby. Then I got a license for Esthetics and worked in a medical esthetics doctors' office. As Mederi continued to grow, I eventually quit my job. My son now runs the skincare side and I run the cosmetic side of the business. To promote Mederi I became a radio talk show host and began a newspaper. I became a lay ministry speaker because I feel that my first responsibility is to God and I needed to study The Word more so that I would say the right things. Somehow all of my jobs were lessons in preparation for where I am today. Motivation to write? While I was home healing, I thought what if I were no longer able to work on people face to face? What would happen to the knowledge I had gained but couldn't share? “Makeup and More” was my first book. “Beyond Makeup” is much like the first book but it has an accountability page and is more like a workbook with a “how to” kit. Do you make public appearances? Yes, I speak to many groups like schools, colleges and organizations. Another reason I needed to have the National Ms. USA East Coast win was because I want to give motivational speeches and spread hope across USA! What led you to open Mederi? I worked for a multi-level marketing company and was very high up, but couldn't stand them chanting the name at meetings. I said to myself, I’m going to have my own company and there will be no chanting ever! Secondly, I knew of a 3-month old girl who was badly burned. I met her again in her teens and that inspired me to learn all about her needs and to sell paramedical makeup! She became my poster child. Products you swear by? Organic Food! Water! Taking care of yourself and building healthy cells make the best complexion! It has reversed or slowed down aging for me! My old saying is “you can only cover the cake so long with icing…” 70
Did you ever imagine your life would take this turn? Yes! Ever since I was young, I’d think “God you must need me for something really good because the life lessons I learned would make a great movie.” I always felt there had to be a good reason life was so hard, and now I’m just beginning to see why. Maybe now I have the opportunity to share stories that can empower someone’s life for the better. Has living in Northeast PA shaped your journey? The journey was difficult because much of my business has been built here and we’re not a big population. Through the pageant I realized I have more friends and people who supported me and cared than I ever could’ve imagined! I was humbled! My best customers are people I’ve met through the years. We do sell online, but the loyalty remains number one here at home! H –Aleni Mackarey HappeningsPA.com
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he Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, always knew he wanted to be a priest. “I always had it in my mind I would be a priest,” said Bishop Timlin, who observed his 65th anniversary of priestly ordination on July 16, and celebrated the 40th anniversary of his Episcopal ordination on September 21.
A Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton coincided with the Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle and the actual day of Bishop Timlin’s 40th anniversary of Episcopal ordination. The special Mass paid tribute to significant moments in both Bishop Timlin’s life and that of the 11-county Diocese of Scranton, and gave thanks for his many years of service to the Catholic Church in northeastern and north central Pennsylvania. The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., current Bishop of Scranton, said, “Bishop Timlin has served us faithfully for so many The Most Reverend years and continues to do so generously in many ways. We are James C. Timlin, D.D. blessed by his ministry and devotion to our Diocese.” Top photo: Bishop Timlin addresses the assembly at the Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated on September 21, 2016, in the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Scranton in honor of the 65th anniversary of his priestly ordination and the 40th anniversary of his Episcopal ordination. 72
As a young altar boy growing up in an Irish family in South Scranton, Bishop Timlin’s life revolved around the church, even during his days as an elementary student in St. John the Evangelist School in South Scranton and Holy Rosary School in North Scranton. By the time he was a student at Holy Rosary High School he knew he would be headed for the seminary. “In those days you had to fight your way into the seminary,” said Bishop Timlin. “It was a very tough place. It was like boot camp, but it taught me a lot of discipline. It’s what I needed,” he added with a chuckle. HappeningsPA.com
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Bishop Timlin graduated from St. Charles College, Catonsville, MD. He attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore before enrolling in the North American College in Rome where he completed his studies for the priesthood. He was ordained on July 16, 1951, in Rome by the late Bishop Martin J. O’Connor, then-rector of North American College. “My ordination to the priesthood was the biggest day in my life,” Bishop Timlin said.
“In those days you had to fight your way into the seminary… It was a very tough place. It was like boot camp, but it taught me a lot of discipline.” After ordination Bishop Timlin remained in Rome until he was appointed assistant pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston, in 1952. On June 12, 1953, he became assistant pastor of St. Peter’s Cathedral Parish, Scranton, where he served until September 12, 1966, when he was named assistant chancellor of the Diocese and secretary to the late Bishop J. Carroll McCormick, the sixth Bishop of Scranton. He was named Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton on August 3, 1976 and ordained in St. Peter’s Cathedral on September 21 of that year, when he also became Vicar General of the Diocese. In September, 1979, he became pastor of the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord, Scranton. When the late Cardinal John J. O’Connor, the seventh Bishop of Scranton, was transferred to the Archdiocese of New York
James Clifford Timlin is ordained a priest on July 16, 1951 in Our Lady of Humility Chapel of the North American College of Rome by Archbishop Martin J. O'Connor, rector of the College and former Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton.
in March, 1984, Bishop Timlin was elected diocesan administrator by the Diocesan Board of Consultors. Saint Pope John Paul II appointed him the eighth Bishop of Scranton on April 24, 1984, and his installation followed on June 7. Following his retirement in 2003, Bishop Timlin served as administrator of St. Joseph Parish in Wilkes-Barre for several months. The next year he became rector of Villa St. Joseph in Dunmore, the Diocesan residence for retired priests, a position he held until July 2011. He continues to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation, celebrate Masses in the Diocese and represent Bishop Bambera at various liturgies and events as needed. Bishop Timlin, who turned 89 on August 5, is glad to be in good health, noting that he doesn’t take any medication and is “still a milk drinker.” An avid runner until he gave that up in his 70s, he still is an active pilot who enjoys flying regularly. “I guess it’s God’s plan for me to still be around,” he said. Bishop Timlin is grateful for that. He is also grateful for having had the opportunity to serve God and his church for so many years. And he wouldn’t change one minute of it. ,“I’d do it all over again in a flash,” he said. “God has been very good to me.” H –Teri Lyon Bishop J. Carroll McCormick presents a zucchetto, the skullcap worn by a bishop, to his newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop James C. Timlin on August 3, 1976. 74
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Spotlight... Alexander’s Salon & Spa Alexander’s Salon & Spa opened in heart of downtown Scranton in 1995. We spoke to some of the staff to find ou the secrets to the salon’s success.
selves on being in the vanguard of our industry, whether you are utilizing our Medispa, having your brows microbladed, or having a
What is special about the client care at Alexander’s? We truly care about the experience a customer has at Alexander’s. From the moment they cross our threshold we strive to create an environment that promotes relaxation and provides a reprieve from the everyday. Upstairs, in our hair studio, we incorporate our spa experience with our Signature Shampoo. This includes a scalp massage with a hot towel treatment infused with essential oils and is complimentary with all of our hair services. Describe the services offered at Alexanders: We provide any services you could ask for in a full service spa and salon! We pride our76
microneedling treatment, a.k.a. collagen induction therapy, you know that you will be receiving the most innovative services available. Specifically, in our hair studio we are constantly updating our services to offer the most cutting edge colors, cutting techniques and keratin treatments. We also offer hair extension options for all hair types and textures. Which services have clients been utilizing recently? We have been offering a special that has really taken off. We wanted a way for our HappeningsPA.com
assistants to gain valuable experience while offering our clients a twist on the universally popular blowdry bar. That is how we came up with our Express Services. Initially, we were offering an $18 blowout with any of our assistants. It was so popular that we decided to also offer a $15 makeup touch up as well! Now we have clients that come in regularly for both services. People are busy and these services allow them to get a great blowout or makeup touchup for a very reasonable price without having to wait days for an appointment. Best part of working at Alexander’s? The atmosphere is one of constant evolution. We have never been content to rest on our laurels, rather always pushing ourselves to stay on the cutting edge while not continued on page 82 December 2016
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losing touch with the classics. We love learning new techniques and being inspired. Whether it’s a cutting class with NAHA winner Ryan Teal, a color class with Goldwell Color Zoom winner Daniel Rubin or travelling internationally, the staff at Alexanders has amazing and exciting experiences in and out of the salon. Beyond having unparalleled education in the salon, we are so lucky to work for a woman who understands the important value between home and work. We are provided with benefits unheard of in the salon industry including maternity leave, paid vacation and a 401k program. What training programs are offered at Alexander’s Salon and Spa? The one we take great pride in is our Assistant Training Program, run by Teresa LaBelle Hagmaier and Michelle Foley. We offer extensive training for our assistants, with valuable techniques and hands on training. They get to receive the benefits of all of our stylists who have decades of experience, on a day to day basis. Each stylist has their own strength in this industry and these assistants can learn from each one of them. They also utilize one on one model time mentored by a Senior Stylist. Mentorship is so important in any occupation, none more so than ours. These young stylists are so fortunate to
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find a mentor to help them navigate them into an industry that is constantly changing and challenging. Our goal is to set them up for a lifetime of success! What will assistants in the training program learn? Everything from an indulging scalp manipulating shampoo experience, to a Victoria Secret Blow out, balayage and foil techniques along with trending haircuts for both men and women. We want people with enthusiasm and energy for the salon industry. Beauty product currently flying off the shelves? Our exclusive J Beverly Hills line is popular among our staff and clientele. It offers a variety of products from cleansing, to replenishing, from styling to finishing. Our most sought after product is the J Beverly Hills Masque, a scalp and hair treatment containing rose geranium essential oils, aloe vera, mint botanicals and herbal extracts. How has social media affected the beauty industry? We utilize our social media to showcase what is currently trending and to express our stylist’s individual talents. Right now we are showcasing fashion tones, natural baylayage techniques and caramelizing summer highlights for the fall season. Instagram Handle: @Alexanderssalonandspa
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New Year’s Eve How the Keystone State Celebrates Marshmallow Peep drop in Bethlehem
Kennett Square Mushroom Drop The “mushroom capitol of the world,” lowers a 700-pound stainless steel mushroom at midnight. Entertainment, food and activities begin at 6 p.m. Visitors can witness the annual "raising" and "lighting" of the Mushroom. There is a $10 cover charge with food, beer and wine available to purchase. The Funsters entertain the crowd from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. Bethlehem Marshmallow Peep Drop Each year, fans arrive from all over the country to enjoy family-friendly activities and marvel at the PEEPS® Chick Drop– a 4.5-foot tall, 85-pound lit Peeps Chick that descends at 5:15 p.m. on December 31 to commemorate the coming new year. Family entertainment includes live music, magicians, a 5K run, clowns and balloons. Hershey Kiss Drop The Hershey’s Kiss Raise is ranked second by USA Today Travel for great places for a familyfriendly New Year’s Eve. The well-known chocolate town pulls out all the stops for its New Year’s Eve celebration. At 11:59 p.m., a Hershey’s Kiss is raised and a midnight fireworks display completes a family-friendly night in beautiful downtown Hershey.
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Lebanon Bologna Drop Dutch Country Roads In Lebanon crowds count down the seconds with the famous 16-foot Lebanon Bologna drop at the stroke of midnight. Festivities are held at the Ninth and Cumberland Streets parking lot and begins at 10:30 p.m. on December 31. Dillsburg Pickle Drop Although Dillsburg has nothing to do with pickles, the town has some fun with its name. At the stroke of midnight, the pickle descends into the barrel and the party continues with a fireworks display lasting until 12:30 a.m. Carlisle Button Drop The culmination of Carlisle’s First Night celebration is the lowering of a 50-pound, aluminum-framed button accented with LED lights. Over 140 children entered the contest to design the New Year’s Eve button. The 2016 winning theme was “No Place Like Home.” Festivities begin at 6 p.m., and include live music performances and art exhibits, and conclude with a fireworks display. Pottsville Yuengling Beer Bottle Drop Ring in the New Year with a toast to the oldest brewery in America– Pottsville’s own
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Yuengling. The Yuengling beer bottle descends from a flagpole at Garfield Square. The night includes a traditional New Year’s celebration in downtown Pottsville. Harrisburg Strawberry Drop The state Capitol hosts a crowd of thousands. Seconds before midnight, a giant, lit strawberry starts its descent from the top of the downtown Hilton Harrisburg to ring in the New Year. The grand strawberry represents Strawberry Square as well as the history of Harrisburg’s economic development. The evening includes live entertainment, dancing, children’s arts and crafts and fireworks.
nature red rose ascends at Binns Park. Symbolic of the War of Roses between Lancaster and York, the red rose celebration starts early and lasts through the evening. With more than 20 indoor performances, Countdown Lancaster is a family-oriented event filled with visual and performing entertainment ending in a midnight fireworks display. York White Rose Drop There’s a children’s countdown to the balloon drop from 6-8 p.m., with complimentary hats and noisemakers. A white rose descends from the sky in Continental Square at midnight, symbolic of the War of Roses between Lancaster and York.
Beavertown Beaver Drop
Mechanicsburg Wrench Drop
In Beavertown, PA, residents watch Bucky the Beaver descend from the sky. This lifesize beaver got his name from a community contest that was held before the event’s second year. He is held in the air by a 75foot ladder and slowly lowered to the ground, landing at midnight. Traditional New Year’s festivities accompany this event.
From 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., Mechanicsburg rings in the New Year with the annual dropping of a wrench on Main Street. The tradition commemorates the borough’s founders— mechanics who settled in the area to make and repair wagons in the early 19th century. Duncannon Sled Drop
Food, dancing and activities for the kids precede the midnight Kettle Drop at McClure Fire Hall. The lowering of the cast-iron kettle at midnight, signifies the historic McClure Bean Soup Festival and Fair Celebration.
Duncannon Borough brings in the New Year with its annual Sled Drop at midnight, during a fireworks display. The 10-foot sled used is a model of the famous Lightning Guider sled manufactured at the Standard Sled Factory in Duncannon from 1904 until 1990. Festivities are from 10 p.m. to midnight. H
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D Andy’s Pizza- A Peckville mainstay, focuses on more than serving the "best pizza in the valley." Andy's thrives on supporting the local community and preserving the past for its customers. The walls are decorated with different photographs documenting local history. With every visit, you get a taste of local tradition. 528 Main St., Peckville. 570-489-9238. Angelo’s Italian RistoranteArt deco inspired restaurant. Specializing in Italian Cuisine in a relaxed, professional atmosphere. Nightly features include fresh seafood directly from the Fulton Fish Market perfectly paired with expansive wine and signature martini list. Serving dinner TueSat at 5 p.m. and lunch on Fridays from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 570-880-7173 www.angelosnepa.com.
Apple Valley RestaurantCasual and affordable dining since 1996. Serving burgers, grilled sandwiches, fajitas, specialty pasta, BBQ, ribs and more. Full service pub with daily food and drink specials. Seven gift shops, koi ponds, 1800's schoolhouse, tourist information booth..all on eight acres. Exit 46, 1-84, 104 /Rte.6 Milford...570-296-6831 www.applevalleyrestaurant.com
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1887. Casual fine dining in downtown Scranton. USDA prime steaks & fresh seafood. Dinner dress code. Mon - Thur. 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri - Sat. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday. Offering outdoor dining, delivery & catering. Two private dining rooms available for special events. 301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. 570-955-5290. www.carlvonluger.com
Cooper’s Restaurantsee page 91 Lunch and dinner are served on the covered deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music accompanies dinner on Fridays and Sundays during summer. Dock and Dine is available, allowing boaters to park their boat and enjoy a meal. 205 Route 507, Hawley. 570-226-4388.
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Irish pub with a full service dining room and spacious deck. Lunch Coccetti's A Restaurant & and dinner served daily from 11 Bakery- Breakfast and lunch are a.m. Sunday Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. served in this restaurant's warm Daily happy hour. Weekend enterand cozy atmosphere. Enjoy one tainment. Live music on the deck of the daily specials, which include every Sunday. Great burgers, steaks, baked stuffed French toast, soup fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches of the day, and a unique salad. and more! 1492 Route 739, Homemade baked goods available Dingmans Ferry PA. to eat in or take home. Try a 570-828-6505. chocolate fudge brownie, cake by the slice, a linzer tart or any of the French Manor- See ad page 91 Kay’s Italian Restaurantother treats offered. Tuesday Unique train-like structure where Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday diners can step back in time to 7a.m.- noon. 1124 Main St, enjoy both the ambience of days Peckville.570-489-4000. Look for the house with the green awning! gone by & the delicious aroma of homemade desserts, pizza, pastas, Coney Island Lunch- A eggplant, ham & cheese pizza and Scranton tradition since 1923. Taste the Texas Wieners and Texas Old World Pizza. Serving the area's Hamburgers that made us famous. largest eclair. Rte. 435, Daleville, PA. 570-842-6226. Serving homemade soups, oldfashioned rice pudding and chilicon-carne. Enjoy our legendary chili sauce, created from a closelyguarded family recipe, eat in or take it out. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-6:30 p.m. HappeningsPA.com
La Tonalteca- See ad page 25 Le Manhattan BistroMore than your foodly, friendly, Frenchly restaurant in NEPA. It's authentic French food with a touch December 2016
of Paris, a touch of New York City and extra love. Located in a century-old building in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Join us for dinner & Sunday brunch. Private rooms available for large parties. 268 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre. www.lemanhattanbistro.com 570-706-9588
Palazzo 53- Our restaurant offers a simple, fresh, modern approach to traditional Italian cuisine. We feature 25 wines by the glass, unique cocktails and desserts made on premise. Enjoy Happy Hour 5-7 p.m. Tues-Fri., outdoor dining and entertainment each month. Open for dinner at 5 TuesSat. www.Palazzo 53.com, Follow us on Facebook. 570-299-7571.
Savory Maza Lebanese Cuisine- Enjoy and indulge in a variety of fresh homemade vegetarian and meat meals plus daily specials such as Koussa, Hashweh, Ahi Tuna kabobs, kibbee nayeh and more. Dine in or take out. 570-969-2666. www.savorymaza.com
Settlers Inn- see ad page 7 Sibio's Restaurant- Serving Northeast PA since 1974. Casual fine dining specializing in veal, seafood, steaks and pasta. All of
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our desserts are made in house. Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Entrees starting at $7.95. Dinner Monday to Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. Entrees starting at $14.50. 1240 Quincy Ave., Dunmore. 570-346-3172. www.sibiosrestaurant.com
Stone Bridge Inn & Restaurant- Quaint European village nestled on a hilltop, surrounded by rolling countryside – discover Northeast PA’s best-kept secret! Excellent cuisine in a casual atmosphere, multi-level tavern & patio with entertainment. Weddings, private parties, reunions. Serving dinner Wed.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com
Terra Preta Restaurant- Farm to table dining. Inspired seasonal menu. Fresh local food, homemade breads and desserts. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free options. Cold-pressed juices. Full service bar featuring craft cocktails. On and off site food and bar catering. Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 4-9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4-10:30 p.m. 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Free Parking. 570871-4190. www.loveterrapreta.com
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Velma's on Sand Spring Chef owned and operated. Velma's is back! Enjoy simple yet delicious meals in a cozy setting in the Poconos. Full service bar. Three dining rooms. Open Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fantastic Sunday Brunch with live music 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 230 Sand Spring Rd.,Cresco. 570-595-9442.
Vincenzo’s- Enjoy casual dining featuring New York style pizza, homemade pastas and a special monthly menu focusing on local ingredients & seasonal produce. Catering services on & off premises. Open Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday & Saturday 11a.m.-11 p.m. Closed Sunday. 131 North Main Ave., Scranton. vincenzosscranton.com (570) 347-1060.
Wildflour Eatery & DessertsAll food & baked goods made to order on premises. Complete box lunches include cutlery. Weekend breakfast features & daily lunch specials such as Wildflour Salad featuring chicken, green apples, walnuts, mandarin sections, cranberries, feta cheese & balsamic dressing. Hours: 7a.m.-3p.m. daily. 480 Daleville Hwy., Covington Twp. 570-842-2345.
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set up the market outdoors to accommodate all of our customers," said owner Jack Cooper, whose father John J. Cooper, started the popular seafood restaurant with his broth-
ers in 1948. "It is also nice to display the seafood so people can look at what they are buying." The outdoor market also offers all of Cooper's homemade soup, including chowders
and Bisque of Maryland Crab, which are the biggest sellers. During the past few years, pre-prepared seafood items have been added to the market. These dishes, which include lobster mac and cheese, Maryland crab cakes and bacon-wrapped scallops are quick and easy to cook. According to Cooper, there has been a big demand for them in the last ten years. The outdoor market has been a tradition at the Scranton location for 50 years. John J. Cooper knew that people in the area celebrated the old European tradition called The Feast of the Seven Fishes (also known as The Vigil), in which people eat a meal comprised of seven seafood dishes on continued on page 90
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Christmas Eve. They see Christmas Eve as a fasting day, in which they refrain from eating red meat until Christmas Day. The abstinence of meat symbolizes the wait for Jesus' birth. John started the outdoor market at Cooper's Seafood House in 1966. Cooper's Waterfront became Cooper's second location in 199. Its outdoor market began in 1992. The traditional fish for The Feast of the Seven Fishes included smelts, herring, baccala and mackerel, which are not popular anymore. Cooper said today, more people buy cod, haddock and salmon. "Before Christmas, we sell a lot of fish and pre-prepared items," said Jack. "Before New Year's Eve, it seems to be lobster tails, crab legs and clams. Our Bisque of Maryland Crab sells great all the time." Cooper’s chefs are onhand at the outdoor market to give advice to cus-
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cooking instruction sheet. The whole Cooper family works the outdoor market including Jack's brother
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tions. On December 23, the outdoor market is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on December 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on December 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on December 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the restaurants serve lunch and dinner from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On average, Cooper's serves 500 meals on Christmas Eve and 1,000 on New Year's Eve. Seafood market customers are given a free pint of crab bisque soup when they spend $25. "Every year, our outdoor seafood markets get bigger and better," said Jack. "We sell only the highest quality of seafood at reasonable prices, and we are personally here to meet and talk to our customers. At Cooper's, you not only get great seafood, but personal attention." H -Ben Freda
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Where to Ring in 2017 Apple Valley Restaurant, Milford Serving11:30 a.m.- 8 p.m. featuring daily specials. 570-296-6831. Camelot Restaurant & Inn, Waverly Serving dinner 5-10 p.m. A la carte pricing and prix fixe menu available. New Year’s Eve Party featuring Live Jazz Trio from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Reservations, 570-585-1430. Kalahari Resort, Mount Pocono Featuring New Year’s Eve buffet in the convention center. $34.99 adults $14.99 kids. Water Park Day passes$79.99. Room packages require two-night minimum. Family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party and ball drop. 570-580-6000, ext. 4 Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner. Seatings at 6 and 8 p.m. in Split Rock Grille. $45 advance for 13+. $50 at door. $20 advance for kids (5-12). $25.00 at door. New Year’s Eve Hollywood Bash in the Galleria. Family-friendly. Dress up in the theme! Live music, appetizers, giant balloon drop, ball drop on big screen. $59 Advance Adult 21+/ $65 at the Door. $35 Advance Ages 13-20/ $40 at the Door. $20 Advance Ages 5-12/ $25 at the Door. Party for ages 21+ in Thirsty Moose Saloon beginning at 8:30 p.m. $25 advance cover, $30 at door that includes appetizers and music. 570-722-0128. 92
Inn at Pocono Manor, Pocono Manor New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner and Party. Dinner and Party $70 ages 13+; $40 ages 5-12. Party only, $20 ages13+ & $15 ages 5-12. Room deals include midnight dessert party & chocolate fountain, complimentary champagne toast,
New Year’s Eve Dinner– three seatings 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Featuring special menu, but no price fix. Family friendly! 570-595-9442 Carl Von Luger Steakhouse, Scranton Serving lunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., dinner 4-10 p.m. Regular menu with special features. Family friendly! Call for reservations. 570-955-5290 Mohegan Sun Pocono, Wilkes-Barre New Year’s Eve Bash in the Ballroom beginning at 10 p.m. featuring hats, streamers amd live band.Complimentary champagne toast, cash bar. 570-831-2100.
cash bar, party favors, etc. 570-839-7111 ext. 0. Le Manhattan Bistro, Wilkes-Barre Special New Year’s Eve menu. Two seatings; 6:30 and 9 p.m. Family friendly! Call for reservations and menu updates. 570-706-9588 Sibio’s Restaurant, Dunmore Serving dinner at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Family friendly. Special New Year’s Eve menu. Call for reservations, 570-346-3172. Skytop Lodge, Skytop New Year’s Eve Party featuring midnight buffet menu including elaborate seafood display, charctuerie bar and sprawling dessert bar. www.skytop.com Velma’s on Sandspring, Cresco HappeningsPA.com
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New Year’s Eve dinner beginning at 5 p.m. A la carte menu. No children. Live piano music. A two-night New Year’s Eve package for overnight guests includes entertaiment by Jazz band, a gift, eight- course meal with wine tasting at 9 p.m. Reservations: 570-676-3244
Glass-wine.bar.kitchen at Ledges Hotel, Hawley New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Early seatings until 7 p.m. $65/Person Late Seatings after 8 p.m $85/Person Hors d’ouevres and champagne on arrival, followed by a tasting menu at Glasswine.bar.kitchen at Ledges Hotel. Champagne toast at midnight, live music featuring Gone Crazy Duo. RESERVE: 570.226.133 The Waterfront at Silver Birches, Hawley New Year’s Eve Bash Decadent buffet, DJ music and dancing, complimentary champagne and balloon drop at midnight. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $65/Person RESERVE: 570.226.7355 H
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or nearly 40 years, 638 Moosic Street in Scranton has been a true holiday hot spot.
The two-home property features a Christmas light display adorned with decorations that appeal to young and old, and according to Tom Culkin, the man behind all the decorations, it’s something that the community eagerly anticipates. “It takes about six weeks to do,” said Culkin. “A week to two weeks before, I have traffic backed up, and I’m not even decorated. People know it’s coming.” When the retired city detective first moved into his home with his family in the late ‘70s, he decorated for the holidays, “a little bit.” Then over time, it became a sort of hobby and each year Culkin upped his game with an increased number of decorations. “The bigger I got, the more feedback I got from people as to how they enjoyed it,” said Culkin. “Of course, that made me feel good, so I started to do more and more every year.” 94
Eventually, the Culkins maxed out their decorating space, but by a stroke of luck, their next door neighbor moved out of their home. Culkin and his wife, Marilyn decided to purchase it. This gave Culkin not only more space for his family but more space to decorate. Today, the “Holiday House” is composed of decorations and lights on both homes, in addition to the display windows and decor lining the Culkin’s entire alleyway.
One of the most popular elements of the display is a nativity scene that comes to life with the help of live farm animals.
It started about 25 years ago with the Culkins’ own pet– a duck named Daisy. Culkin decided to place her in the nativity scene to add another element to his display. For several years, Daisy was a hit and drew in many visitors. When Daisy passed on, Culkin decided Photos by: Emily Fedor
that he, “wanted to do better.” That’s when the Stefko family from Dalton got involved. Over the years, they generously loaned Culkin two geese and two sheep for 30 days to be a part of the display. “I think the way things are today, people don’t really get to see farm animals,” said Culkin. “The live animals are really a big hit.” While the animals are present in the display every year, Culkin said that certain decorations have to be retired. Luckily, he has his family to help him keep up with the times. “Having four daughters and six grandchildren, I’m well informed as to what is old and what is new,” said Culkin. “I remember I had some things out...the Bear in the Big Blue House and the Wiggles. These are things I’ve had to upgrade to My Little Pony and the Frozen characters.” A family friend and local artist by the name of Jeff D’Angelo helped Culkin introduce new faces to the display over the years with his original paintings. Recently, his talents have allowed Culkin to bring the Minions from Despicable Me as well as the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers to Scranton.
acquired some of his older decorations from Household Furniture on Lackawanna Avenue (now the Marketplace at Steamtown). “I have my Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy characters that I got from there,” said Culkin. “There’s a lot of history in Scranton. It’s not just up-to-date things, but a lot of history.” With so many lights and decorations, Culkin joked that around the holidays, his electric bill could easily be compared to Clark Griswold’s from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. He originally decorated for Easter, Halloween and Christmas, but due to money as well as time over the years, he’s decided to just stick with Halloween and Christmas. Culkin said that many people have suggested he put out a donation box to help deal with the costs of his displays, but he said that’s one thing he’ll never do. “I never did it for that, and I don’t want to start now,” said Culkin. “I get frustrated, and it’s not easy. I need my
head examined, but the feedback from people is unbelievable.” That’s what keeps me decorating. It’s for the locals who wait in traffic backed up to Pittston Avenue to drive through the alley. It’s for the people who travel from out of town and even out of state to see his home. He does it for the people who made stopping by the Holiday House one of their family traditions. “How much longer am I going to do it? Who knows,” states Culkin. “Every year is my last. There’s no plan. It’s just a nice thing.” H –Emily Fedor
Even though Culkin makes additions to his display, he still puts out many “originals” like Scooby Doo and the Santa Claus Workshop scene. He even
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Decking the Historic Halls of Skytop Lodge
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ate Lewis cherishes the traditions and history she experiences at historic Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA. “When I walk the halls at Skytop, I feel like I am a part of something special,” Lewis says. She began her career at Skytop Lodge 10 years ago, first as a designer and
“The goal is to top last year and do something bigger and better than before.”
then as creative director. Currently, in addition to her responsibilities as wedding director, she oversees the floral design team and manages Skytop’s floral
and home décor shop. After Thanksgiving, Lewis and her team of seven designers and “a lot of helpers,” transform the hotel lobby, restaurants, ballrooms, meeting spaces and the exterior into a holiday wonderland. She described the displays as a “massive undertaking” that will take more than 1,000 labor hours to create. One of the challenges is to create designs that highlight the historic lodge and the surrounding woodlands and mountains. According to Lewis, guests can expect to find 2,000 yards of ribbon, 700 yards of garland on the exterior of the building, 24,000 lights, 7,000 ornaments and more than 30 trees– continued on page 98
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some more than 12 feet tall. In the main lobby, oversized lanterns, grapevine, tree stumps and bark evoke the surrounding area. “We’ll incorporate these elements to create the feeling of bringing the outside in,” says Lewis. Only a stone’s throw away from the historic main lodge– oranges, apples, pears and magnolia combine to achieve a warm and inviting look at the Inn at Skytop. “Every area of the lodge has a different feel to complement the style of the room,” she explained. “In our executive conference center, we used vintage books along with lanterns and crystals to give it a sophisticated, yet whimsical feel.”
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Guests looking for a photo op can pose in a vintage sleigh on the lodge’s front lawn. Skytop Lodge has thrived since its doors first opened in 1928 and has become a time-honored holiday tradition for families for 88 years. “The goal is to top last year and do something bigger and better than before,” commented Lewis. “Creativity is something that I think is so important when you do what we do since we have to come up with new ideas year after year.” Call (855) 345-7759 or visit skytop.com. H
Add different textures... For a Victorian look add dried flowers. For a natural look add branches or grapevine. Use a textured ribbon like glitter or velvet instead of garland or tinsel ribbon Weave the lights in and out of the branches for more dimensions Tuck in oversized ornaments and larger items like lanterns with artificial candles If ornaments are smaller, cluster a few together for more impact
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sionals, the physicians and physician assistants at Lackawanna Valley Dermatology Associates are constantly reading journals, participating in continuing medical education, and attending conferences and lectures to stay on top of all the latest advances and emerging treatments in dermatology and cosmetic surgery. What is a chemical peel? A chemical peel is the application of a chemical agent to the skin creating a controlled injury to the outer layers of skin which results in the skin peeling and then regenerating to improve wrinkles, pigmented spots, sun damage and scarring. Depending on the chemical agent used, the injury can range from very superficial to deep. In general, the deeper the peel, the longer the recovery, but also more dramatic the result. Type of skin cancer you most typically treat?
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Building homes is more than a job for Brown and his team, it’s a passion. They RGB builds homes from the build and renovate each ground up. The company home at every price point develops the lots, creates the as if it were their own. designs, conducts the excaCustomers appreciate the vation and builds the homes high-quality products and in the attention to detail, which Poconos are used in every part of region. the process, from the initial According design until move-in day. to Brown, for the last The team’s attention to detail and relationship with 30 years their customers comes RGB has refined the back 10-fold year after year. way homes “We don’t assume to know what they want,” explains are built Brown. “Through detailed making conversations we learn them what is important to them stronger, better, more trouand their unique needs and ble free and indeed more requirements.” RGB Custom enjoyable for its residents. Home Builders has built The builders work side by 500 new homes in the side with customers to Poconos and has continued ensure satisfaction. to update the homes of hundreds of its customers. started RGB Custom Home Builders in 1986.
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After the home is built or the renovations are completed and the homeowners are comfortable they receive a customer survey. Brown says, “One question that always gets a positive response is, ‘would you build with us again?’ This isn’t just lip service, it’s a commitment to creating the best product and customer experience that consistently pays
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off. Customers see RGB Custom Home Builders as their go-to for any and all home changes and keep coming back year after year.” RGB is currently building a third home for one of its customers and a retirement home for another whose first home the company built 20 years ago.
In 30 years, RGB Custom Home Builders has built 500 new homes in the Poconos. challenging and wonderful,” states Brown. “There is nothing else I would rather do.” Visit www.rgbhomes.com or call 877-742-1986. H –Kieran O’Brien Kern
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These brothers have been inseparable since birth. They love long walks, playing with thier friends at the Little Red Doghouse, breakfast, dinner and milkbones! They live in Madison Twp. with Nicole Jorgensen.
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A small Chihuahua who things he’s a big guard dog. He makes his home in Hawley with Cheyenne Apgar.
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Food for Thought…
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walk through any grocery store reveals the high priority Americans place on our pets. There are entire aisles devoted to pet foods and supplies compared to relatively small areas for baby foods. Why? Corporations derive enormous profit from pet owners’ desire to take good care of our best friends. But, are we?
The fattening of American pets has occurred alongside the obesity epidemic of their owners. In the U.S. 54 percent of dogs are overweight or obese, and 53 percent of cats. Dogs maintained at healthy body weight live 15 percent longer than heavy dogs, which in a typical dog’s life equals two years! They’re with us too briefly under ideal condi-
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Dogs maintained at healthy body weight live 15 percent longer than heavy dogs into pet food. Higher-prices don’t necessarily equate with better quality. Savvy slogans and eye-appealing packaging often camouflage low-quality ingredients; conversely, excessive nutrition is unhealthy, too.
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Products labeled as premium or gourmet are not required to contain any different or higher quality ingredients than other complete and balanced products. Animal food must be truthfully labeled, free of harmful substances, produced under sanitary conditions, and generally recognized as safe to eat (GRAS). The devil’s in the details. A company can petition the FDA to permit ingredients it uses by selfdetermining them as GRAS without oversight. And even sanitary, theoretically non-harmful substances may be nutritionally inadequate. Not all proteins, fats or carbs are equally bioavailable. First, in almost all cases what we humans consider “meat” is removed from the carcass before the leftover is processed into animal food.
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And in many cases, the “4-Ds” are used: dead, diseased, disabled and dying animals.
Label terminology:
Labels can be confusing. Pet foods are regulated under the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), with direction from the FDA. Ingredients are listed in descending order of amount present. The food must contain at least 95 percent of any ingredient featured in the name (e.g. chicken dog food), unless it’s labeled as “dinner,” “grill,” “platter,” “entrée,” formula,” in which case it need contain only 25 percent of the named ingredient. Claims of “with” an ingredient require only 3 percent content…dog food “with chicken” may only have 3 percent chicken, while “chicken flavor dog food” may contain none at all. H
By-Products include lungs, spleen, kidneys, brain, blood, bone, fatty tissues, stomachs and intestines. Meat Meal is from tissues that are cooked (rendered). After cooking, the dried solids are added as "meal" to pet food. Meat By-product Meal is cooked (rendered) by-product. Any rendered product is considered “unfit for human consumption”…if we won’t eat it, neither should pets! Digest results from chemical breakdown of meat or by-products used to "flavor" pet foods not containing any real meat.
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insulation products 27 years ago. The company arrived in Northeast PA in 2006. Low-E is made in the USA of the highest-grade insulation on the market with a pure polished (99.4 percent) aluminum facing with a polyethylene foam core. The core is made of non-toxic blown foam vapor barrier or in a breathable roll based on application. It can be used as a standalone insulation or in conjunction with other mass options to boost R-Values which rate insulation’s thermal performance. Products like Low-E ICC Approved Housewrap and Low-E ICC Approved Therma Sheet Roof Underlayment can pick up an R-4 insulation value and lower attic temperatures 20-30 degrees. The products are light and versatile and most rolls will cover 500 square feet.
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Marking the Trail of History
Governor William W. Scranton
“He was instrumental in the establishment of the Peace Corps, a bastion of public works and a formidable fundraising ally.”
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ne of Pennsylvania’s newest state historical markers was recently unveiled outside of the Lackawanna Historical Society in Scranton. The plaque honors Governor William (Bill) W. Scranton, the 38th Governor of Pennsylvania. He served from 1963-1967 and was the first PA Governor to hail from Lackawanna County. Scranton was born July 19, 1917. He passed away in California July 28, 2013 at the age of 96. “His Scranton ancestors settled in the Lackawanna Valley in 1840 and the Scrantons endured as one of the leading political and social families throughout the 19th and 20 centuries,” said Lackawanna Historical Society volunteer Anna Steighner. Scranton was attending Yale 116
Law School but left before the start of World War II. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945. He served as an Air Transport Command pilot and served in the Middle East, Africa and South America. He was honorably discharged as a captain but for the next two decades, was active in the United States Air Force Reserves. He returned to Yale after his military service, earned his degree and practiced law. He was elected representative to the 10th Congressional District in the U S House of Representatives from 1961 to 1963 and considered a presidential bid in 1964. Scranton was an advisor to Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gerald Ford. He was chosen by President Ford to become United States Ambassador to HappeningsPA.com
the United Nations from 1976 to 1977. “He was instrumental in the establishment of the Peace Corps, a bastion of public works including Medicare and social security and a formidable fundraising ally to the United Fund. While he was in office, he was able to cultivate higher employment rates, stabilize industry in the declining coal mining region and decrease superfluous government spending. President Dwight D. Eisenhower aptly distinguished Scranton as an honorable man of public service,” said Steigner. “The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) oversees the marker program,” said Mary Ann Moran Savakinus, director of the Lackawanna Historical Society. “There was at one time a 10 year waiting period but that has recently been changed. We are excited to celebrate the life and achievements of one of our community’s great leaders,” said Moran Savakinus. The William W. Scranton Historical Marker is located in front of the Catlin House at the Lackawanna Historical Society 232 Monroe Avenue Scranton. H –Linda Scott December 2016
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marks, current events and local businesses. While supplies last, participants will be challenged to answer enough questions correctly to earn a Scranton themed tshirt, with additional prizes for everyone who participates. The game will be accessible through a floor standing touchscreen and several computers, giving Holiday Market attendees plenty of opportunities to play. “Wayne Bank is proud to support the wonderful work of ScrantonMade and participate in this year’s Holiday Market,” stated Matt Swartz, Wayne Bank’s Central Scranton Community Office Manager. “This event is a terrific spotlight for local artists and businesses, and we think that the ‘Scranton Trivia Challenge’ is the perfect addition to help celebrate this fantastic city that we call home. The ‘Scranton Trivia Challenge’ is a ton of fun for all ages and we invite everyone to stop by Wayne Bank’s booth to play.” H
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Fit for the Holidays! Crunch Gym Opens in Scranton he newest addition to downtown Scranton is Crunch Gym. Located in the space previously filled by Steve and Barry’s, on the “bridge” overlooking Lackawanna Avenue, the gym offers locals an opportunity to get in shape without leaving downtown.
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When the owner of the newly renamed Marketplace Personal training with certiat Steamtown, John Basalyga, fied specialists utilizes a wide began planarray of tools ning the ranging redesign of the The gym offers from battle business, he kettle decided a fitover 100 pieces ropes, balls, susness center of cardio pension would be a ropes and great addition equipment MMA equipto the mall. ment and Basalyga high intensity interval trainquickly partnered with Greg ing (HIIT) workouts, to build Fuchs and Chris Pacifico, the most individualized and owners of Crunch Gym locaeffective workouts. Group tions in New Jersey, and training, such as TRX probrought a unique business to grams, bridal boot camp and Scranton. boxing classes offer results The franchise began in New through team exercise and York City 25 years ago and encouragement. To take fitnow has over 200 locations ness to the next level, PEAK nationwide. Crunch is a and PEAK Plus members unique gym option for those have access to the dotFIT looking to get in shape and online fitness program that stay healthy without getting utilizes personalized holistic bored. The gym offers over health, nutrition and fitness
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solutions to take weight loss and strength training to the next level. The dotFIT program also provides members with an online community, offering support and encouragement from others who have similar challenges and goals. The gym also promotes affordable membership options featuring levels of access to meet individual needs. Beginning with a Base Option at $9.95 per month, members have access to all exercise equipment and one kickoff training session. The PEAK membership, costing $19.95 per month, offers two kickoff training sessions, access to the dotFIT Online Nutrition Program, unlimited guest privileges, tanning and hydro massage, as well as access to Crunch Live. The third membership plan, PEAK Plus, costs $24.95 per month and offers all of the benefits of the Base and PEAK plans, as well as access to all Fitness Programs and unlimited “The Ride” classes. Additional
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perks can also be added to membership plans, such as unlimited babysitting services for $15 per month. Those interested in joining by December 24t do not have to pay an enrollment fee. Rachael Brookes from Crunch USA believes the gym has something for everyone. Parents who would not otherwise be able to visit a gym and focus on personal fitness, can utilize the gym’s babysitting services. College students and young adults who are on a tight
budget can access all that the gym has to offer for a minimal monthly fee that is allinclusive and drastically lower competing fitness centers. From individual exercise machines for those who like to workout alone, to group classes for members hoping to get in shape while having fun, a variety of options exist regardless of age, interest or fitness level. Visit www.CrunchScranton.com H –Ashley Price
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8 Dr. Brad Flickinger
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ment of ocular disease. Biggest Challenge: I didn’t grow up in a medical
Area of expertise? Treatment and management of disease and disorders of the cornea, pre- and post-operative care for LASIK, as well as dry eye contact lens fittings.
Family: Wife, Elizabeth. Sons, Daniel and James First Job: I grew up in a little town and worked at the golf range as a caddy. I caddied through high school, college and optometry school. I actually learned how to interact with people and how to read them that way. What led you to optometry? I knew I wanted to do something in the medical profession but I just didn’t know exactly what. Luckily, my advisor steered me in that direction. What does your daily routine include? Routine eye exams, various types of contact lens fittings, treatment and manage122
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family. I always felt it was really important to be punctual for my patients. Sometimes, with all the new electronics and medical record entry, it is a challenge to maintain that punctuality throughout the day’s appointments. What part of your job brings you the most pride? Helping people see. We all kind of take our vision for granted. It’s hard to understand how much the life of a patient who comes in with visual problems is impacted. I get the HappeningsPA.com
Inspiration? My wife. She is an eye doctor as well. She had a pretty bad injury. It is tough for her to pull herself up and go to work every day. I take that for granted. She would want to go to work every day if she could. It takes a special person to work with the young children that she treats. What’s unique about your patient care? I want my patients to be as much a part of their treatment as I am. I try to listen to them and leave it up to them after giving them navigation and suggestions. I like to try to educate them so that they understand the treatments. Mantra: My wife’s grandmother would say, “Offer it up.” By this she meant, no December 2016
matter how bad your day could be going, someone else’s could be worse. You practiced optometry in Columbia, SC. How did this experience shape your doctoral career? As part of our rotations, my wife and I worked at Ft. Jackson Army Base in Columbia, SC. We did a lot- seeing patients, about 500 each day, all the in processing of the troops, a lot of veteran exams. Those days started at 5:30 a.m. It gave me a great perspective. The army is a great place for those kids to end up. Some came in with an attitude and it was
impressive to see how positively it changed during their time on the base. Favorite pastime: Golf. I love to golf. I dress for work like I’ll go to the golf course after!
Community involvement: I’ve served on several boards including Scranton Tomorrow, Belief for Fertility Foundation, and I am the Director of the Golf Association of NEPA board. H
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JoAnn Crisafulli
MSW, CAADC, LPC
Education: Mid Valley High School, Marywood University
two of the finest places in Northeast PA! And I am
In which area of counseling do you specialize and why:
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree of Social Work (MSW). I am also a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
I specialize in both Mental Health and Addictions. More specially, substance abuse.
Family: I reside in Throop, PA with my two sons Roman, (19) and Jovani, (11). What inspired you to become a counselor? My passion about self-discovery, exploration and healing. When I think of the darkest moments in my life and of those around me, I know how powerful it can be to have someone there supporting and encouraging you to be your best. How long have you worked as a counselor? Over 20 years! I am truly blessed to be employed by
week at Dr. Matthew Berger’s office in Moosic, PA.
grateful to have the opportunity to work with some truly wonderful and amazing counselors, nurses and doctors! For the past 15 years I have been working at Geisinger Marworth, located in Waverly, PA. In November 2015, I opened my own private practice located in Throop, PA. In addition to working full-time and opening my own practice, in January 2016, I began working about 10 hours a
I grew up in a home where my father struggled with mental illness and alcoholism. My experiences in my family home shaped me to become the person I am today! I know firsthand that change is possible with the proper help and guidance. Therefore, pursuing a degree in Social Work and counseling came pretty natural. I want to help others see that life can be great and is worth living! Name some of the challenges of your profession? The challenges of my profession are many and varied. I will quickly identify a few but they are certainly not limited to the following: Transference, countertransference, secondary traumaticontinued on page 128
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zation, burnout, and building trust. Additional challenges come with dealing with disruptive or dangerous behaviors and limited resources. Can you recall a memorable story during your career? I can recall working with a patient in June of 2007. He was in treatment for the disease of alcoholism /depression. At that time, his life was falling apart at seams. He shared being lost and feeling hopeless. Despite no previous treatment and no faith in himself or his capabilities he successfully completed the treatment program. It is now nine years later and every year since he left treatment he sends me a card with a short note enclosed telling me how the program of recovery/treatment changed his life! What is your advice to aspiring counselors/social workers? For those wishing to enter the field of counseling to help others, you need to be mindful that there is a lot of stigma attached to the field of addictions as well as mental health. As a counselor you enter into 128
a person’s life and it will require something of who you are! You are investing your humanity into another person’s humanity. You’re stepping into people’s lives! Have you seen cases of mental illness become more pronounced around the holidays? In my career as a professional counselor I have seen the mental health state of otherwise wellfunctioning individuals become impacted around the holiday season. There are various reasons for an individual to become more upset or depressed during the holidays. That is especially when one should seek out professional help to assist with those feelings. Have you observed that the winter weather has an impact on those suffering with mental illness/depression? Weather seems to have a real and measurable impact on many people’s mood, but is dependent upon many factors. The public may have overestimated the power of the winter blues for a few reasons. These may include awareness of (SAD) seasonal affective disorder, HappeningsPA.com
the high prevalence of depression in general and a legitimate dislike of winter weather. We may not have as much fun, we can feel cooped up and we may be less active in the winter. But that’s not the same as long-lasting sadness, hopelessness and problems with appetite and sleep – real signs of a clinical depression. If readers have a loved one struggling with mental illness, what kind of support can they give around the holiday season? Set realistic goals and be flexible. The holidays are about love and caring for one another. We would all do better to let go of the image of the “perfect” holiday and focus on accepting ourselves and our loved ones without judging, criticizing or advising. Try to let go of past regrets and experiences and find joy in the present moment. And remember, laughter is good medicine! Do you have a mantra/method of getting through difficult days at work? “Trust in the process." H
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8 Doreen Nixon,
Director of Nursing
Traditional Home Health & Hospice star rating. This is a tribute to our wonderful staff both on the road and in the office. We were also recognized in October as the Readers’ Choice Award winner for Best Nursing Care.
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urses who choose to work in the home health or hospice field have the ability to provide one-on-one care to patients. Our caregivers have the ability to assess and educate our patients in the management of chronic illnesses which allows for improvements in our patient's quality of life. Our hospice program provides excellent care to our patients utilizing the services of nurses, aides, social workers, spiritual counselors and volunteers.” -Doreen Nixon Education: RN, CMC School of Nursing; currently enrolled in the RN to BSN program at The University of Scranton. Job Responsibilities: As the Director of Nursing I oversee all aspects of the program, including the clinical components, billing and much more. I have worked here since its inception in 2002. Residence: I grew up in Olyphant. My family and I moved to Harford in 1992. It is a quiet, back to nature neighborhood. What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? It’s definitely a passion of mine, a calling. I love that I am able to have an intimate relationship with the patients.
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Advice for those entering the nursing field, particularly in hospice: Care for each individual patient as if you are caring for own family. Recognize that each patient's hospice journey will be different. Use your skills and knowledge in a manner that adapts to the patient’s wishes and desires. What is the most rewarding part of your job? Our mission is to provide excellence in patient care and the work environment. It’s a success for me when I hear about patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction! How do you to get through a particularly difficult day? Part of my job is problem solving. I rely on my experience and the input of my team to strategize and resolve issues that come my way. Can you recall a memorable occasion during your time with Traditional Home Health? I receive many notes, calls, and emails from patients or family members who express gratitude for the care they received. I feel each acknowledgement is memorable because that individual took time out to bring to light the efforts of our team. I am extremely proud of our fourHappeningsPA.com
Future Plans: Traditional Hospice has expanded to include adjunct therapies to improve patient outcomes through symptom management. Our adjunct therapies include music therapy and art therapy. Future plans include growth of our adjunct therapies to include massage therapy and pet therapy.” Family: Husband Chris (Married 34 years.) Two children, Jennifer (Syracuse, NY) and Gregory (Hop Bottom.) Favorite Place in Northeast PA: I love my hometown of Harford. Favorite Book: I enjoy reading books written by Jodi Picoult. When I’m not at work: I love spending time with my family and I love to cook. I enjoy gardening and traveling. H December 2016
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Renee Browning, LPN Administrator, Kingston Manor
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season? We have a full schedule of holiday events to keep them busy with plenty of company.
Family: Married, two daughters (15 and 12) Job Title: Administrator of Kingston Manor Personal Care Home What inspired you to work in the healthcare field? I have been working in the healthcare field since I was 16 years old starting as a CNA. I was inspired to be in health care after helping care for my grandmother in our home who had terminal cancer. How are the residents impacted by the holiday season? Holiday seasons can be a joyous or sad time of year for the elderly. Residents who do not have family to visit can have periods of increased depression during the holiday season. At our community, we keep a close eye on this and pay close attention changes in their mood. What programs do you offer to support residents during the holiday 132
On Family Night, we invite the families of residents and staff to enjoy a Christmas movie, activities and some holidays snacks like hot chocolate and homemade cookies. We incorporate their families in the events so they have the opportunity to spend time with them and share the season. That is just one of many holiday events we have planned. What is your advice to those aspiring to work in your field? Healthcare is a very rewarding career; you have a chance to make a HappeningsPA.com
positive impact in someone’s life daily. If you are interested in working in the healthcare field, I highly recommend it. I wouldn’t be happy doing anything else. What is the most rewarding part of your job? I love coming into work and finding a few residents who greet me every morning in the lobby. It really makes your day to know that you have made their lives just a bit better. When a resident has a good day or positive outcome from something that you did, that’s really what makes the job rewarding. Do you have a particular mantra for getting through difficult day? I keep reminding myself that it’s a temporary situation and tomorrow will be a whole new day. What is your favorite place in Northeast PA? I love visiting Jim Thorpe during the fall season. It’s so beautiful and peaceful.
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Interim Healthcare Spotlight Mike Zeshonski Jr.; Staffing Manager & Community Relations
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Interim HealthCare, on a national level, was originally founded as Medical Personal Pool in 1966. Medical Personal Pool was a division of Labor Pool of America and primarily a medical
staffing company. In 1992 the company took on its current name of Interim HealthCare, positioning itself for home health and private duty growth. How does Interim maintain its mission statement? The Interim Healthcare Organization Mission is to be recognized as the premier organization providing health care personnel through growth and excellence in people develop134
ment, client satisfaction and outcomes. 30 years ago, my grandfather Carl saw a need for a qualified and compassionate Home-Health and staffing company. Fast-forward to today, and we remain family owned and operated, allowing Interim to
chooses Interim HealthCare as their nursing provider can remain with us throughout their entire continuum of care. It is very possible, that the nurse providing your care in the hospital will be the same nurse providing care once in your home.
focus on what we believe is most important to the communities and patients we serve.
How long has Interim Healthcare been serving the NEPA?
Care services offered by Interim Healthcare? Skilled Nursing and Therapy services to private duty and staffing services. Unlike many other home health or private duty nursing companies in the area, we offer the NEPA community not only in home care services but also in facility staffing and public health events. Any patient that HappeningsPA.com
Almost 31 years. What is unique about your patient care? Because we are locally owned and operated, we have the flexibility and advantage of focusing on patient care first and foremost. We have always believed that our quality of patient care is far more important than our quantity December 2016
of patients. This gives us the opportunity to take our level of care a step higher. For example, we can ensure our patients have adequate food and supplies in their home, and even provide caregivers to sit with our patients when their family is unable. We have even gone as far as providing extra visits to ensure our patients complete recovery, regardless of the insurance status. What words of wisdom can you offer someone deciding on care for their family? There is really no place like home- whether you are just recovering from a simple procedure or starting the long road to recovery after a major health event. By remaining in your home with the support of a strong nursing and therapy team, your chances of a successful recovery increase, and your chances of infections from larger facilities such as MRSA obviously decrease. We’ve seen it happen many times before. Once the family member returns home, they become energized and begin to meet their therapy and recovery goals at a much higher rate than any inpatient facility. Let’s face it, family, love and support, accompanied with a familiar, comDecember 2016
fortable environment and highly respected healthcare team is the perfect recipe for recovery. What is special about working at Interim? From the office team to our excellent nursing and therapy team, we are all from the NEPA area and have grown up in the same community we serve. That to me is something extremely special, and not seen in offices throughout NEPA. Our nurse that saw our first patient 30 years ago, still actively works with us today. That longevity itself, explains how dedicated our team members are. We serve five counties throughout the NEPA area: Lackawanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Luzerne, and Susquehanna with two office locations (Blakely and Wilkes Barre.) HappeningsPA.com
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care rather than being referred and forgotten. What strategies are you developing to work with patients struggling with mental health issues and addiction? Currently we have a social work department that addresses concerns that are identified within the practice. For instance, if a patient is seen by primary care for a well check or physical illness, they are screened for underlying mental health and substance abuse issues regardless of what issue they present with. This opens discussion with their provider who can then make a referral or immediately have our licensed
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tion. Individuals who are suffering with emotional issues around the holidays could benefit from being reminded that they have a support system, do not have to sacrifice their health and wellbeing in an effort to create a "perfect" atmosphere for others. Selfcare is something that should be encouraged and this can be done by taking time to be present in the moment and allowing yourself to fully experience what is happening around you. An example of this could be taking a break from busy stores and walking through your neighborhood to see decorations, sipping hot chocolate or watching falling leaves or snow. What are common misconceptions surrounding addiction and problems with mental health? There are many misconceptions around both mental illness and addiction. Some that I have encountered during my career include, “Individuals with mental illness are ‘just making excuses’ or ‘seeking attention’ and can just stop whenever they choose.” We don't ask someone who has dementia to simply choose not to have it or assume they are making excuses! Other misconceptions are that individuals with mental health and/or addiction are unable to live happy and successful lives. Unfortunately, it is not the illness that creates a barrier for an individual with mental health/addiction to live a happy and successful life. Rather it is the stigma of
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mental health and addiction that results in individuals not seeking out care or minimizing the issues long enough to make it much more difficult to recover. What do you believe is your greatest contribution in your field? Honestly, to be given the opportunity to help those who are in need and see a patient climb out of the darkness they were once in. Knowing that I can be part of helping individuals believe that there is hope in recovery is what keeps me invested in this work. Goals for the future? My goal is to continue to work on a healthy/work life balance. This is the main ingredient in what I believe will result in a healthy, positive and patient-centered behavioral health team. If I can keep myself healthy I can be more present and available to others. My goal is to create a working environment that is free of burn out, frequent turn over and clinicians who eventually become resentful of the work they do. How has behavioral health treatment improved? I think it has improved in many ways, but with the current opiate crisis we face on a national level we have to be more proactive instead of reactive. We really have a major challenge ahead
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of us and it is going to take a community made up of families, the education system, criminal justice system, politicians, mental health/addiction providers and physical health providers to come together to fight this battle. The oldschool belief that this is "someone else's problem or not my job" is beginning to change. There is more buy-in to the belief that it takes a village working together to implement and sustain change. Advice for students hoping to go into behavior health? Allow yourself to gain experience practicing and learning in various environments with different populations. This is the best way to gain an understanding of how systems within your community can work together to effectively help others. Favorite place in Northeast PA? I truly love everything about Northeast PA, especially spending the day fishing on Lake Wallenpaupack in the fall. Favorite quote? Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. -Marcus Aurelius Family: Wife, Gina Constantini and daughter, Alivia. Education: Valley View H.S. & Penn State University H
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Education: B.S. in Psychology—The University of Scranton, PhD in Clinical Psychology—Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, Internship—Loyala University, Chicago Why were you drawn specifically toward humanistic psychotherapy? I have been practicing as a licensed psychologist since 2001. I have always had an interest in understanding human dysfunction and suffering as well as positive human functioning, specifically why some of us cope very well with difficult life circumstances while others become consumed by life’s difficulties. My passion for humanistic theory and therapy began while I was in graduate school in Chicago. I had the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most well-known humanists in the field, many of whom worked directly with Carl Rogers. It was during this time that I was introduced to “On Becoming a Person,” written by Carl Rogers. From that point on I knew I had found what fit. I never felt comfort-
was consistent with my worldview. At its core is the belief that we are all the authority in our own lives and if given the right environment we will grow in a positive direction. How does your practice differ from others in the area who don't use the humanistic approach? Humanistic theory, as most understand it, is the foundation and framework that most therapists use in their work. The three conditions— empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence—form this foundation. I find the common error that most therapists make is in not having done their own internal work and not living authentic lives themselves.
Good quality supervision can assist therapists in having a better understanding of areas where they need to grow. Describe the therapy programs you offer: We have 23 clinicians who are very diverse in their backgrounds, interests and specialties, thereby affording us to be able to meet the needs of most of the issues with which patients present. We treat children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. In addition, we offer group therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as well as psychological testing and medication management. Our patients present with diverse needs, ranging from an interest in personal growth to severe mood disorders. What are your goals as a clinician: My goal in treatment is to be fully present for my patients and to provide a safe and comfortable environment for them to do the hard work necessary for growth and change. In addition, I make it a point to continue my own personal and professional growth since I firmly believe that there are always areas where we can continue to grow. During the holiday season, have you seen a trend in change in mood/increase in depression in your patients? Yes. Research has found correlations between an increase in symptoms during the dark and continued on page 142
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cold winter months. The focus has been on the lack of hours of sunshine during the day as well as the tendency for individuals to stay indoors more often during the cold months. In addition, I believe there is a tendency for society to expect joy to be the predominant mood during the holidays. For some, the holidays do bring a sense of nostalgia and joy while for others, negative and bad memories resurface. This, combined with the belief that one “should” feel joy, leaves those who do not feeling that there is something “wrong” with them. Instead of buying into how we “should” feel I try to direct people to look to nature for clues about life cycles to normalize their feelings. If we learn to take our cues from nature rather than by the dominant societal view of the time we will fare much better. How has the mental health field changed during your time in practice? The current shift is toward integration with primary care. I am currently serving on the Pennsylvania Psychological Association’s (PPA) Integration Committee as well as The Commonwealth Medical College’s (TCMC) Integration Steering Committee and it excites me to finally see these two fields having a dialogue about how we can combine forces to best serve our patients. At this time, the movement toward integration is still in its infancy in Northeast PA, but it is in the works. Outcome research that is being conducted in larger 142
cities shows a reduction in symptoms and cost associated with integration. What improvements would you still like to see? Although we are moving toward recognizing the societal impact of mental health not being valued or prioritized, we still have a long way to go. The stigma associated with mental health diagnoses is also lessening as more and more individuals are seeking help. I would like to see equitable reimbursements for the services that mental health clinicians provide. I would also like to see prescribing clinicians referring their patients for outpatient psychotherapy prior to prescribing medication to treat symptoms. Research has clearly shown that for mild to low moderate symptoms, psychotherapy is more effective in the long-term than medication alone. For high moderate to severe symptoms, it is the combination of psychotherapy and medication management that produces the best outcomes. Who should schedule an appointment with your practice? Anyone looking to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying existence should consider psychotherapy. Therapy is not limited to those who are suffering from diagnosable conditions, but it is those individuals who particularly should be seeking assistance. The warning signs that would indicate the need for therapy would be any significant change in behavior, withdrawal from activities that were once interesting to
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the individual, social withdrawal, significant insomnia or hypersomnia (wanting to sleep all of the time), bouts of crying with no specific triggers, suspected drug abuse, any traumatic event, paranoia, hallucinations, anxiety that is increasing over time, significant weight loss associated with the refusal to take in enough calories or becoming obsessed with diet and exercise, manic-like symptoms such as rapid speech, an increase in goal directed behaviors, the need for little sleep, etc. This list is certainly not exhaustive, and anytime you are concerned for a loved one or for yourself you should contact a mental health professional and schedule an appointment. They can guide you in determining if what you are experiencing warrants further care. Family: Mother of three boys, Jonah, 15, Noah, 10, and Levi, 4. My husband, Hal Markowitz, affords me the opportunity to grow professionally by being the great dad that he is to our three boys. Hometown: I was brought up in a military family and did move around a bit, but we settled into Moosic, PA by the time I was seven. On a Saturday afternoon: In the warmer months, we can usually be found at one of the area parks and during the winter, on the slopes. We also like to take weekend trips to upstate New York, NYC or Philadelphia since they are so close. H
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Best Restaurant Overall-Le Manhattan Bistro, Wilkes-Barre Best Restaurant for Seafood- Cooper’s, Scranton & Pittston
Best Restaurant for Pizza- Arcaro & Genell’s, Old Forge
Best Wine List- Carmen’s 2.0, Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton Best Restaurant for Breakfast- Marie’s Diner, Old Forge Best Restaurant for Sushi- Sushi Thai, Dunmore
Best Restaurant for Steaks- Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Wilkes-Barre Best Restaurant for Wings- Windsor Inn, Jermyn
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Best New RestaurantAbbiocco, Clarks Summit
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Best DinerChick’s Diner, Scranton
Best Shop for Women’s Clothes- Wallflower, Honesdale
Best Ethnic RestaurantSavory Maza, Scranton
Best Food Truck- Nina’s
Best BarNyx, Clarks Summit
Best CaféDuffy’s, Clarks Summit
Best Winery- Nimble Hill Winery, Tunkhannock Best Local BreweryIrving Cliff Brewery, Honesdale
Best Chocolate Producer- Chocolates by Leopold, Montrose Best Ice CreamManning’s Farm Dairy, Dalton, Clarks Summit, Scranton
Best Doughnuts- Krispy Kreme, Clarks Summit & Scranton Happenings Magazine
Best Shop for Children’s Clothes- Art's for Babies and Beyond, Honesdale
Best Shop for Men’s Clothes- Art’s for Him, Honesdale Best Shop for GiftsWillowtree Shop, Clarks Summit Best Car DealerToyota of Scranton
Best Garden ShopAgway, Honesdale
Best Antique Shop- A Picker’s Find, Honesdale
Best Healthy Food ShopEverything Natural, Clarks Summit Best Supermarket – Wegman’s, Dickson City & Wilkes-Barre
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Best Mall/Shopping Center- Viewmont Mall, Dickson City Best Downtown for Shopping- Honesdale
Best Jeweler- Wisnosky Jewelers, Tunkhannock Best Shoe StoreDSW, Moosic
Best Store for Accessories- Waverly General Store, Waverly
Best Pharmacy- Rite Aid Best Farm MarketScranton Co-Op S E RV I C E S
Best Car Wash/Detailing- Johnny’s Car Wash, Scranton Best Accountant- Jeffrey C. Webb, Scott Twp.
Best Mechanic- Gregory’s Auto Service, Honesdale Best Computer RepairEndless Programming Solutions, Tunkhannock
Best Farm/CSA- Calkins Creamery, Honesdale
Best Dry Cleaner – Eagle Cleaners, Clarks Summit
Best Photographer – James Condon Photography, Scranton Best Shoe RepairMartine’s Shoe Repair, Carbondale
Best Tailor/Seamstress Alterations- Pam Miszler, Honesdale Best Gas/Oil ProviderFirmstone, Honesdale December 2016
Best Heating & Cooling Repair- Don Hiller Heating & Plumbing, Honesdale
Best Art-Centered Event- Arts on the Square, Scranton
Best Electrician- Edsall Electrical Services, Honesdale
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Best Plumber- Don Hiller Heating & Plumbing, Honesdale
Best Lawn Care Provider- JML Landscaping & Construction, Hawley
Best Basement Water Protection ServicesMark White Best Interior Designer/DecoratorWendell & Company
Best New BusinessChyle’s Classic Cuts, Clarks Summit
EVENTS
Best Annual Event- La Festa Italiana, Scranton
Best Fundraiser- Paint Pittston Pink Best MarathonSteamtown Marathon Best Fair/FestivalHarford Fair
Best Outdoor EventWally Lake Fest
Best History-Centered Event- Scranton Shakespeare Festival
Best Town-Wide EventClarks Summit Ice Festival Best Event VenueMontage Mountain, Moosic
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Best Educational Event/Seminar- Lunch & Learn VNA Hospice, Olyphant Best Family Resort – Keen Lake Campground, Waymart
Best Children/Family Photographer – Valvano Pix, Moosic Best Place for Children’s HaircutsThe Sapphire Salon, Pittston
Best Summer CampWayne County YMCA
Best Pediatrician- Dr. Paul Tomcykoski, Jessup
Best Children’s DentistSprout Dental, Kingston Best Birthday Party Planner- My Gym, Scranton
Best Children’s EventTouch A Truck, Junior League of Scranton
Best Place to Dine with Kids- Trackside Grill, Honesdale E N T E RTA I N M E N T & AT T R AC T I O N S
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Best Ballet/Dance Company- Elite Dance Company, West Hazleton
Best Library- Valley Community Library, Peckville Best Place for a Night Out- Andy Gavin’s, Scranton
Best Casino- Mohegan Sun, Wilkes-Barre Best Sports TeamScranton Wilkes-Barre Railriders AAA-Baseball
Best Late-Night HangoutThe Bog, Scranton Best Movie TheaterCinemark, Moosic Best Local Theater Company- Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg
Best Date-Night Destination- Woodhouse Day Spa, Kingston
Best Pumpkin PatchRoba Family Farms, Dalton
Best Christmas Tree Farm- Roba Family Farms, Dalton WEDDING
Best Wedding Photographer- Seneca Lewis (Photography by Seneca), Montrose
Best Dress Shop- Seneca’s Bridal, Montrose
Best Wedding BakerTruly Scrumptious, Kingston Best DJ/Band- EJ the DJ
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Best Florist- Monzie’s Floral Design, Tunkhannock Best Tuxedo RentalSarno & Sons, Scranton
Best Wedding/Event Planner- Ambiance Event Planning & Floral Design
Best Caterer- Cooper’s Seafood Catering, Scranton & Pittston
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Best College- Clarks Summit University
Best High SchoolAbington Heights High School, Clark Summit
Best Elementary SchoolFell Charter School, Simpson Best Preschool- ABC Academy, Carbondale Best Continuing Education ProviderLackawanna College, Scranton Best Cyber SchoolCommonwealth Connections Academy
Best Tutoring ServiceNEPA Career & College Counseling, Clarks Summit
Best College CounselorJennifer L. Severini-Kresock, Clarks Summit
Best Teacher/ProfessorDr. Janet Hicks, Clarks Summit University Best Music InstructorDiane Amari, Scranton High School HappeningsPA.com
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Best Dentist- Dr. Michael C. Rogers, Complete Health Dentistry of NEPA, Honesdale
Best Orthodontist- Quinn, Mariotti & Abod, Clarks Summit & Scranton Best Hospital- Regional Scranton Best Primary Care Physician- Dr. Cynthia Oleski, Dickson City Best Rehabilitation Facility- Allied Services
Best Oncologist- Dr. William Heim, Hematology Oncology Associates, Dunmore
Best Cardiologist- Dr. Linda Barrasse, Great Valley Cardiology, Scranton Best Obstetrician / Gynecologist- Dr. Marc Rabin, Physicians Health Alliance, Scranton
Best Optometrist- Dr. Amy Neal, Lakeside Vision, Hawley Best Audiologist- Dr. Maggie Mariotti, Hearing Specialists of NEPA, Clarks Summit, Honesdale, Scranton
Best Home Health Care Provider- Home Instead Best Senior Living Center- The Pines, Clarks Summit VA C A T I O N
Best Family AttractionKalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono December 2017
Best Family Fun Park/ Mini Golf- Costa’s Family Fun Park, Hawley
Best Riding Stable/Trail Rides- GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center, Milford
Best History/Heritage Attraction- Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Scranton
Best Pet-Centered Event- Paws in the Park, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter
Best Water ParkKalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono
Best Museum- Everhart Museum, Scranton Best Water OutfitterLander’s River Trips, Narrowsburg, NY Best Ski Resort- Elk Mountain, Union Dale Best Golf CourseElkview Country Club, Crystal Lake
Best Visitors Bureau – Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau PETS
Best Veterinarian- Dr. Robert Noto, Memorial Veterinary Hospital, Dickson City Best Pet GroomerRuthanne Austin, Shear Pawection, Waverly
Best Pet Boarding Facility- Little Red Doghouse, Clarks Summit Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies- Stately Pet Supplies, Clarks Summit
Best Pet Adoption- Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, Clarks Summit Best Horse BoardingPainted Acres, Greenfield Twp. December 2016
Best Dog Park- Abington Dog Park, Clarks Summit
H E A LT H / B E AU T Y
Best Spa- Woodhouse Day Spa, Kingston Best Salon- Clel’s Place, Clarks Summit Best Stylist- Lindsey Mandziara, Head to Toe Salon and Spa, Tunkhannock
Best Massage- Head to Toe Salon and Spa, Tunkhannock
Best Manicures / Pedicures- My Time Nail Salon, Scranton
Best Fitness CenterLake Region Fitness, Hawley Best Personal TrainerGina Lecce, Lake Region Fitness, Hawley Best Yoga- Yoga International, Honesdale Best ChiropractorWyoming Valley Chiropractic, Forty Fort HOTELS
Best Bed and BreakfastJames Manning House, Bethany Best Hotel- Woodloch Resort, Hawley
Keen Lake Campground, Waymart
Best Romantic ResortThe Settler’s Inn, Hawley
Best Hotel for Girlfriend Getaways- Ledges Hotel, Hawley Best Hotel for Business Travel- Scranton Residence Inn by Marriott
Best Campground- Keen Lake Campground, Waymart Best Winter ResortSkytop Lodge, Skytop
Best Summer ResortKalahari Resort, Mt. Pocono Best Vacation RentalSilver Birches, Hawley
MISCELLANEOUS Best Attorney- Nancy Barasse, Scranton
Best Blog- David DeCosmo Best Bank- Wayne Bank Best Local AuthorMargo Azzarelli Best Local ArtistJustin Roach
Best Insurance AgencyThompson Insurance Agency, Scranton Best ArchitectTim Aikman, Dalton
Best Builder/RemodelerKRK Construction, Clarks Summit
Best Realtor- Barry Kaplan, Clarks Summit
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Dec. 6, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, 5:30 p.m., Nancy Kay Holmes Library, Scranton. 207-0764.
Dec. 3, Lunch with Santa, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., POSH, Scranton. 955-5890.
Dec. 7, Hide-n’-Seekers Program for Preschoolers, 10 a.m., Nescopeck State Park, Drums. 403-2006.
Dec. 4, Santa Lunch, Cooper’s Restaurant, Scranton. 346-7049.
Dec. 8, Young Adult Computer Club, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lackawanna Co. Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000.
Dec. 4, Breakfast with Santa, 8 a.m.-noon, Lake Winola Fire Co., Lake Winola. 881-3125.
Dec. 10 & 17, Ice Cream with Santa, 6-8 p.m., Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia. 844847-4884.
Dec. 4, Brunch with Santa, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., POSH, Scranton. 955-5890.
Dec. 11, Santa Brunch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood, Scranton. 955-5290.
Dec. 4, Growing Greener Project – The Science of Snow, 1-3 p.m., Dundee Gardens, Wilkes-Barre. 735 5452.
Dec. 1-3, Shrek the Musical, Jr., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 344-1111.
Dec. 4 & 18, Children's Story Hour & Hot Chocolate, 11:30 a.m., Dundee Gardens, WilkesBarre. 735-5452.
Dec. 1, Natural Wonders: Things That Glitter, 1-2:30 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Ed Center, Covington Twp. 842-1506.
Dec. 5 & 12, Early Explorers (Pre-K), noon, Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186 ext. 516.
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Dec. 11, Magic Conductor's Reading Adventures, 2:303:30 p.m., Lackawanna Co. Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000. Dec. 11, On Your Mark, Get Set, It's Magic, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Lackawanna Co. Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000. Dec. 18, A Holiday Feast for the Birds, 1-3 p.m., Dundee Gardens, Wilkes-Barre. 735 5452.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Dec. 31, New Year's Eve at Noon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., National Watch and Clock Museum, , Columbia. 717-684-8261, ext 237.
COMMUNITY EVENTS Dec. 1, "Snack & Paint" Fundraiser for St. Joseph Church Building Fund, Catholic Community Center, Honesdale. 224-4934. Dec. 1-23, Live Advent Calendar, 5:30 p.m., 1810 Goundie House , Bethlehem. 610-739-1775. Dec. 2, First Friday at the Calder Cafe, 6:30 p.m., The Calder Cafe, Equinunk. 2240223 . Dec. 3-4, Holiday Open House, Grapevine Antiques & Craft Mall, Brodheadsville. 992-4525. Dec. 3, Blowout Book Sale, Manchester Community Library, Equinunk. 224-8500. Dec. 3, Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Holy Name of Mary Church Hall, S Main St, Montrose. 278-1504. Dec. 3, LuLaRoe Extravaganza!, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Immaculate Conception School, Pen Argyl. 724-IamLuLa. Dec. 3, Church Women United of Monroe Christmas Meeting, noon-3 p.m., St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, East Stroudsburg. 629-0649. Dec. 3, Holiday Open House
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& Tricky Tray Raffle, 2-4 p.m., Bethany Village, Bethany. 251-3463. Dec. 3, Christmas at the Museum, 4 p.m., Forest City Area Historical Society, Forest City. 785-5527. Dec. 3, Contra Dance, 7-10 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. 338-5390. Dec. 3, Mix 'n Match Holiday Cookie Walk, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., United Methodist Church, , Dingmans Ferry. 828-2288. Dec. 4, Sunday Holiday Open House, Hands-on Glass Studio, Corning, NY. 962-3044. Dec. 4, Santa Lunch, 10:30 a.m., Cooper's Seafood House, Scranton. 346-7049. Dec. 7, Coloring Night for Adults, 5:30 p.m., Wayne County Public Library, Honesdale. 253-1220. Dec. 8, Ladies Night Out, 5-8 p.m., Dundee Gardens, Wilkes-Barre. 735-5452. Dec. 8, Community Holiday Open House, 6-8 p.m., Pearl S. Buck International, Perkasie. 215-249-0100. Dec. 10, Cookie Walk & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jefferson Twp. Volunteer Fire Dept., Mt Cobb. Dec. 11, Sunday Holiday Open House, Hands-on Glass Studio, Corning, NY. 962-3044. Dec. 11, Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus, 8:3011:30 a.m., VFW Post 5207, Covington Twp. 241-1196.
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Dec. 11, 6th Annual Cookie Sale, noon-4 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Scranton. 343-8128. Dec. 13, Holiday Open House, 5:30 p.m., Nancy Kay Holmes Library, Scranton. 2070764. Dec. 17, Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Co., Clarks Summit . 5871618. Dec. 17, Brazilian Food Festival, noon-3 p.m., New Covenant Fellowship, Taylor, Dec. 18, Sunday Holiday Open House, Hands-on Glass Studio, Corning, NY. 607-9623044. Dec. 21, Blue Christmas, 78:30 p.m., Maple Lake United Methodist Church, Moscow. 842-6776. Dec. 24, Candlelight Christmas Eve Services, 7:309 p.m., United Methodist Church, Dingmans Ferry. 8282288. Dec. 31, Peace Meditation & Vegetarian Breakfast, 7 a.m., Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose.
CONCERTS Dec. 1, Wayne Choralaires: “Sing, Ye Heavens,� 7 p.m., St. Rose of Lima Church, Carbondale. 253- 2782. Dec. 2, NEPA Philharmonic: Sounds of the Season, 7 p.m.,
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 270-4444. Dec. 2, Swampcandy, 8-10 p.m., Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 588-8077. Dec. 2, Girls, Guns, & Glory & Kelsey Waldon, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Dec. 3, NEPA Philharmonic: Sounds of the Holidays, 7 p.m., F. M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 270-4444.
Dec. 5, Arcadia Chorale Navidad Nuestra, 7:30 p.m., Faith United Church of Christ, Hazleton. 871-0350. Dec. 8, Let it Show 2016, 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton. 346-7369. Dec. 8, The Piano Guys, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 610-252-3132. Dec. 8, The Mavericks, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. 826-1100.
Dec. 3, Chris Young, 7:30 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 800-745-3000.
Dec. 9, A Very Kacey Christmas-Kacey Musgraves, F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.
Dec. 3, Arcadia Chorale Navidad Nuestra, 7:30 p.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton. 871-0350.
Dec. 9, Have a Holly Jolly Harmony A Capella Concert, 7 p.m., Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6719.
Dec. 3, Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School, Tunkhannock. 2891090.
Dec. 10, Shirm's Klezmer Nutcracker, 5:30 p.m., Milford Theatre, Hawley. 2964777.
Dec. 3, 49th Annual Noel Night, 7 p.m., HoulihanMcLean Center, University of Scranton, Scranton. 941-4419. Dec. 4, Wayne Choralaires: "Sing, Ye Heavens,” 2:30 p.m., Queen of Peace Church, Hawley. 253-2782. Dec. 4, Arcadia Chorale Navidad Nuestra, 3 p.m., St. Nicholas Church, WilkesBarre. 871-0350. Dec. 4, Melissa Etheridge's Holiday Trio, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100.
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Dec. 10, “Chris Vlick Sings Sinatra”, 6-9 p.m., The Pines Eatery and Spirits, Hazleton. 459-1212. Dec. 10-11, The Performing Arts Training Academy & the Misericordia Players Holiday Show, 6:30 p.m., Misericordia University, Dallas. 674-6207. Dec. 10, House of Waters, 810 p.m., Harmony Presents in the Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley. 588-8077. Dec. 13, Fuzz 92.1 Presents Milky Chance, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre,
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18701, . 826-1100. Dec. 16, Ronan Tynan: Christmas at the Cathedral, 8 p.m., St. Peter's Cathedral, Scranton . 344-7231. Dec. 17, Merry Christmas Darling A Carpenters Tribute, 7 p.m., The Theater at North, Scranton. 800-5020. Dec. 18, Arcadia Chorale Messiah Sing Along, 3 p.m., St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre. 8710350. Dec. 23, Cabinet with Special Guest Holly Bowling, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 8261100. Dec. 28, Hayes Carll, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Cener, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Dec. 30, Rusted Root, The Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808.
SEMINARS/LECTURES Dec. 1-17, Byzantine Iconography Classes, 9 a.m.noon St. Andrei Icon Studio, Scranton. 342-2921. Dec 1-Jan. 27, Grief Share Support Group, 7:30 p.m. Grief Share, East Stroudsburg. 421-7662. Dec. 1, Everhart Reads- The Blue Fox: A Novel by Sjón, 6 p.m., Library Express, Scranton. 346-7186 ext. 516. Dec. 1, Owl's Brew Cocktailing 101, 6-8 p.m.,
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Dundee Gardens WilkesBarre. 735 - 5452. Dec. 2, First Friday Poetry Reading and Book Signing– Brain Fanelli's "Waiting for the Dead to Speak," 6-8 p.m., Library Express Bookstore, The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton. 5581670. Dec. 3, Eagle Watch Volunteer Classes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Upper Delaware Visitor Center, Lackawaxen. 2263164. Dec. 5, Reflections on a Career in the Policy Change Business, 5:30-7 p.m., Brennan Hall, University of Scranton. 941-6206. Dec. 5, Glass Painting, 7-8 p.m., Lackawanna Co. Children's Library, Scranton. 348-3000. Dec. 6, NE PA Lyme Support Group, 6 p.m., Misericordia University , Dallas . 606-7603. Dec. 15, Socrates Cafe, 6:308 p.m., Albright Memorial Library, Scranton. 348-3000.
SPECIAL EVENTS Dec. 1-17, Ghostwalks in Old Mauch Chunk, weekend, Inn at Jim Thorpe, Jim Thorpe. 484-464-1487. Dec. 1-4, Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pearl S. Buck International, Perkasie. 215-249-0100.
Christmas Display, 5-9 p.m., 391 Crestmont Drive, Newfoundland. 252-6000.
Dec. 3-31, 70th Annual Christmas Boulevard, Market St., Berwick. 336-0858.
Dec. 1, Movie Clips & Cocktails: Take 2 (21+), 6 p.m., Everhart Museum, Scranton. 346-7186 ext. 516.
Dec. 3-4, 10-11 & 17-18, Trolley Rides with Santa, Electric City Trolley Station & Museum, Scranton. 963-6590.
Dec. 2-4, Deck the Halls, Seneca Lake Wine Trail, Seneca Lake, NY. 877-5362717.
Dec. 3, Christmas in the Village, 2-4 p.m., downtown, Bethany. 253-5573.
Dec. 2-3, Christmas in Our Hometown, downtown, Tunkhannock. Dec. 2-4, ScrantonMade Holiday Market, The Former Globe Store, Scranton. Dec. 2-4, Christmas in Montrose, downtown, Montrose. Dec. 2, Wassailfest: Sip Walk & Shop, 5-9 p.m., downtown Hazleton. 455-1509. Dec. 2-4, Candlelight Christmas Dinner, 6-9:30 p.m., The Settlers Inn, Hawley. 226-2993. Dec. 3-4 & 10-11, Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. 992-6161. Dec. 3-4, Afternoon of Colonial Hospitality, Nathan Denison House, Forty Fort. 283-4954.
Dec. 3, Christmas in a Small Town: The Santa Train, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Carbondale to Scranton. 963-6730, ext. 8203.
Dec 1-Jan. 6, North Pole Village Drive-Thru
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Dec. 3-4, Living Christmas Village, 4-7 p.m., Grace Bible Church, Dunmore. 342-5651. Dec. 4, Sunday Holiday Brunch Hosted by Father Christmas, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Camelot Restaurant & Inn, Waverly. 585-1430. Dec. 4, Christmas on the Bridges, 1-3 p.m., Twin Covered Bridges, Orangeville. Dec. 6, 13th Annual Toys for Tots Open Skate, 6-8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, WilkesBarre . 970-3507. Dec. 9-11, Hawley Winterfest, Main Ave., Hawley. Dec. 9-31, Festival of Trees, Electric City Trolley Station & Museum, Scranton. 963-6590. Dec. 9-10, "Journey to Bethlehem," 6-9 p.m., United Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. 836-1229. Dec. 9, Holiday Open House, 7 p.m., Lackawanna Historical Society, Scranton. 344-3841. Dec. 10, Christmas in Dushore, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Main St., Dushore. 928-7825.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Dec. 10-11, Journey Through Bethlehem: A Living Nativity, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, Bethany. 729-0216. Dec. 10-12, “The Gift,” Fri-Sat 6 & 8 p.m., Sun 6 p.m., Back Mountain Harvest Assembly, Trucksville. 696-1128. Dec. 10, Drive-Thru Bethlehem, 5- p.m., Faith United Methodist Church , Stroudsburg. 424-0712. Dec. 11, Holiday Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Colonnade, Scranton. Dec. 13, 2nd Annual Nutcracker Ball, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. 826-1100. Dec. 17-18, Trolley Rides with Santa, Electric City Trolley Station & Museum, Scranton, , . 963-6590. Dec. 17, Christmas in the Countryside, 5-7:30 p.m., Countryside Community Church, Clarks Summit. 5873206. Dec. 18, Sunday Holiday Brunch Hosted by Father
Christmas, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Camelot Restaurant & Inn, Waverly. 585-1430.
Dec. 8-11, A Christmas Carol, Theater at North, Scranton. 703-0848.
Dec. 18, Manger in the Park, 6-7 p.m., Town Park, Bloomsburg. 784-9271.
Dec. 11, National Theatre Live: War Horse, 2 p.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 996-1500.
Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Celebration, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Camelot Restaurant & Inn, Waverly. 585-1430. Dec. 31-Jan. 1, Countdown to New Year's: Comedy Show and After Party, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m., Wintergreens Patio Grill, East Stroudsburg. 291-9990.
THEATER & FILM Dec. 1-4, 8-11 & 15-18, A Christmas Story, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, Swoyersville. 283-2195. Dec. 1-4 & 8-11, A Christmas Carol, Providence Playhouse, Scranton. 3429707.
Dec. 13, It's a Wonderful Life, 7 p.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 9961500. Dec. 14, A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 8261100. Dec. 26-28, Ballet Theatre of Scranton Presents The Nutcracker, Marywood University, Scranton. 3422867.
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