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contents DECEMBER 2017
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Young at Art Meet junior Melody Gershey, the winner of our first-ever cover design contest, and enjoy a gallery of all student entries.
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Christmas in a Small Town Find the best spots to celebrate the holidays across Northeast PA this year.
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History for the Holidays Travel to Williamsburg to see all the colonial village has to offer during the holiday season.
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Festival of Lights Explore Hanukah history, dishes and traditions and learn how to whip up some delicious Potato Latkes!
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Sleigh Bells Ring Learn more about Richard “Dick” Smith, the Honesdale native who wrote the holiday favorite, “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.”
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Deck the Halls, Don’t Break the Bank! Discover energy-efficient decorating ideas to allow your home to shine without overextending your budget.
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No Stone Unturned Meet Leela Baikadi, a globe-trotting artist who shares photos and paintings from her recent trip to Antarctica.
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Don’t Worry, Be Happie! Check out our list of 2017 Happie award winners in every category.
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Don’t Miss December Events What to do, where to go, everything you need to know.
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Christmas in Montrose, downtown Montrose.
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A Christmas Carol, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Bloomsburg. Through Dec 29.
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Choral Cantata, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton. 10:30 a.m. 346-6400.
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Rodin: Portraits of a Lifetime, Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University. Through Dec 9.
Hawley Winterfest, throughout Hawley.
Breakfast with Santa, Skytop Lodge, Skytop. 8:30-10:30 a.m.
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It’s a Wonderful Life Free Screening, Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 7 & 8 p.m. 996-1500.
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Magical Fireside Christmas, Pocono Manor Resort & Spa, Pocono Manor. Through Dec. 24. 800-233-8150.
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Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s The Nutcracker, Marywood University, Scranton. 2 & 7:30 p.m. Through Thurs. 347-2867.
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Classic Holiday Tea, Camelot Restaurant, Clarks Summit. 1-3 p.m. 585-1430.
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Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas, State Theatre, Easton. 7:30 p.m. 800-999-STATE.
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Happenings’ Student Cover Contest Exhibit, First Friday Scranton, Wayne Bank Scranton. 6-8 p.m.
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Christmas in Our Hometown, downtown Tunkhannock.
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A Christmas Carol, Theater at North, Scranton. Through Sun. 703-0845
Festive Holiday Craft Fair, Ladore Lodge, Waymart. 10 a.m. -3 p.m. 488-6129.
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North Pole Village Drive-Thru Christmas Display, Newfoundland. 5-9 p.m. Through Dec 29 252-6000.
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The Festival of Lights, Stone Hedge Golf Course, Factoryville. Through Dec 29. 836-5108.
Festival of Trees, The Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton. Through Jan. 12. 963-6590.
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Ice Cream with Santa, Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia. 5-8 p.m.
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Bingo’s Birthday Month National Tie Month Operation Santa Paws Safe Toys & Gifts Month Universal Human Rights Month
New Year’s Eve Bash, Silver Birches Resort, Hawley. 8:30 p.m. 226-4388.
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Dear Readers, y the time I sit down to write, the rest of the magazine is finished and is waiting for this final message. Much as I try to find something profound to say I am usually out of time and have literally seconds to think about this page. I try to anticipate where our readers are in their lives: all of the things they may be experiencing and feeling, as well as where I am at and what could possibly happen in the coming weeks. As one of our advertising partners said last month, “Everyone feels the pressure of the season and is looking for a reprieve from the stress; they are looking for peace.” We envision lovely gatherings with family and friends, relaxing shopping experiences and a sense of joy that will carry us throughout the rest of the year. We blank out problems or chaos, yet we know that they come with the season as well.
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I love holiday music, and at holiday gatherings I love talking about some of the rather obscure and less popular songs that people enjoy. One that I have come to adore is, “Til the Season Comes ‘Round Again” by Kenny Rogers. I discovered it a special point in my life - when my husband
and I just began dating. It also reminds me of one of my last Christmas seasons with my dad. Here are a few of the lyrics: “Til the season comes ‘round again Come and gather around at the table In the spirit of family and friends And we'll all join hands and remember this moment 'Til the season comes 'round again Let's all try to smile for the picture And we'll hold it as long as we can May it carry us through Should we ever get lonely 'Til the season comes 'round again Enjoy our December issue, including the article about one famous piece of Christmas music that has roots in this region.
Most Sincerely,
Paula
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Showcasing the “Spirit of Christmas”
Meet Melody Gershey Happenings Magazine Cover Design Contest Winner
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his month, Happenings Magazine held its first Student Cover Contest. Students in grades 9-12 submitted their original artwork for publication, centered around theme, “Christmas Across Pennsylvania.” Melody Gershey’s “The Spirit of Christmas,” was selected as the winner. A brightly lit Christmas tree is the focal point of her snowy scene. According to Melody, this scene signifies that although daylight hours are limited this time of year, the spirit of Christmas is always shining bright. Melody is a junior at Western Wayne High School. She lives in Lake Ariel, PA and says her love of art came from her family. “Both grandmothers and my great grandmother were painters, and they taught me a lot about art,” she explained. “Therefore, when I paint I am reminded of them.” Acrylic is her favorite medium.
Inspiration for the Happenings cover came after she watched the movie Rise of the Guardians. “In the movie there is a globe that has lights representing people that still believe in Christmas; however, toward the end of the movie all the lights are snuffed out except for one,” she explains. “In my painting, the dark trees in the background stand for the people who don’t believe, and the singularly lit tree represents the small fraction of people who still believe. This single tree illuminates the trees around it and spreads hope that the Christmas spirit will never be snuffed out.” Every year, Melody keeps the Christmas spirit alive with her own favorite holiday traditions—sleeping under the Christmas tree and looking up at the lights. She also enjoys spending time with her family, including her mother, Kathleen, father, Justin, stepmother, Emily and four siblings: older brothers Stephen and Joshua, younger brother Zane and baby sister Abriana.
Melody describes herself as artistic, imaginative and a bookworm. Her dream is to write fiction novels, and physics is her favorite subject in school. She is involved in National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society and the school musical. If she could go anywhere in the world, Melody would visit Italy. “My grandmother lived there, and said it was simply beautiful,” Melody says. In the future, Melody plans to become a cosmetologist and eventually take over her grandmother’s business. Whatever her career plans may be, however, she will hold onto her passion for art. “I will continue to paint as a hobby for enjoyment,” she says. Visitors to Scranton’s First Friday Art Walk this month will be able to see Melody’s piece, along with all other contest entries, at Wayne Bank’s Central Scranton Community Office at 216 Adams Avenue in downtown Scranton. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome. H
Honorable Mentions... "Christmas Tree" by Jack Torquati, Holy Cross High School
"A Woodland Christmas" by Lilli Millon, Western Wayne High School
"Tree Farm" by Justin Walker, Holy Cross High School
Come see all of the entries in Happenings' Student Cover Contest during First Friday Scranton December 1, 6-8 p.m. Wayne Bank Central Scranton Location 216 Adams Avenue Kick off the holiday season with light refreshments and holiday music.
Guide to Yuletide Fun
Magical Fireside Christmas, Pocono Manor Pocono Manor Resort and Spa turns into the North Pole to welcome Santa, his elves and reindeer every weekend through December 25. In addition to a meet and greet with the Jolly Old Elf himself, visitors can walk through a 10,000 square foot holiday light display, see a life-sized Gingerbread House and spend some time in Santa’s Workshop, which is buzzing with activity. There are holiday crafts for all 12
ages, cookie decorating, live deer feeding, a snow globe making station, holiday glass painting and a bead station. Rounding out the festive scene are horse and carriage rides and a hot chocolate bar featuring kid and adult menus. Every child who writes a letter to Santa will receive a reply. www.PoconoManor.com/Magic
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Christmas in Montrose, Montrose This downtown celebration began in 2011 to celebrate Montrose and its holiday spirit. From December 1-3 visitors may enjoy Christmas concerts, craft fairs, the Jingle Bell Fun Run and Around the World Nativities. Kids will love pictures with Santa, free horse and carriage rides, live reindeer and a showing of the movie, “The Muppets Christmas Carol” at the Montrose Theatre. Chocolates by Leopold will offer the chance to decorate delicious treats, and a returning favorite event, the annual Chocolate Santa Roll, will be at 5 p.m. on Friday. Visitors may also shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at pop-up stores located along Public Avenue as well as a number of fine specialty shops located downtown.
Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bernville
Now in its 70th year, millions of Christmas lights make the village glow! Rated one of the Top Ten Travel Attractions in PA, indoor and outdoor displays include Christmas in the Jungle, Sea and Other Lands. Visit the Olde Church, Santa’s Post Office and the Bakery Shop. Stop by Santa Claus Lane to meet Santa! The giant outdoor train displays are notto-be-missed. The attraction is open daily through January 1.
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Christmas in Our Hometown, Tunkhannock The Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association organizes the holiday weekend event, December 1-2. In its 16 years in existence, Christmas in Our Hometown has become a signature event for the Wyoming County community. Visitors will find trolley and horse-drawn wagon rides, ice sculpture displays, living
window displays, strolling musicians, visits from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Christmas décor galore! Shop owners offer refreshments, unique gifts and discounted prices. The Dietrich Theater will show the family film “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” and offer a children’s holiday workshop.
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Christmas at Grey Towers, Milford
The Victorian village ushers in the holiday season for three weekends (December 1-3, 9-10 and 16-17) with train rides with Santa, Asa Packer Mansion tours and a live nativity. Strolling carolers, characters and musicians set a festive tone as visitors peruse over 40 shops, galleries and boutiques downtown. There are also plenty of free family events and a tree lighting ceremony in Josiah White Park.
Tour all levels of the mansion (December 420) that was once home to Gifford Pinchot, two-time PA governor and the first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Members of the Milford Garden Club and the U.S. Forest Service artfully decorate the historic structure for the holiday. For the 37th year, Therese and Joe Plummer Jr., will give dramatic readings of the classic tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Readings are scheduled for December 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and December 3 at 2 p.m. continued on page 16
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19th Annual Winterfest, Hawley This town-wide celebration (December 8-10) has become a favorite seasonal celebration in the Lake Wallenpaupack region. A jampacked schedule of events includes over 50 happenings throughout Hawley. Saturday’s Historic House Tour features four privately owned Delaware and Hudson Canal Lock Houses dating from the 1820s plus a peek into Lock House 31 Museum. Visitors may also enjoy carolers, live ice carving and a
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The North Pole Village in Newfoundland
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hen he was 5-years-old, Joe Spinelli’s father took him to experience the Christmas displays at the Brooklyn Terminal Market. Drawn into the world behind the windows, Joe says, “I thought I was in the North Pole,” as he peered in on scenes of elves crafting toys in Santa’s workshop. His amazement never wore off and Joe’s memory of the life-size animatronic displays stayed with him into adulthood. In 2007, much to his surprise, his wife came home with the very displays he saw as a boy in New York. Even more surprising– she had no knowledge of her husband’s fond memory. Love for the Christmas season has been singing 28
through her veins since she was born on Christmas Day and named Carol. She too had seen and been mesmerized by the displays at
Brooklyn Terminal Market and even told her mother as a little girl that one day she would have them. As a fashion buyer, Carol spends a lot of time in New York and during the Christmas season of 2007, she noticed the displays were not set up. After a little investigating, Carol purchased some of the displays and brought them home, much to her husband’s surprised delight. HappeningsPA.com
The Spinellis began setting up the displays on their front porch in Newfoundland and eventually enclosed their porch in plexiglass to recreate a window. As their collection grew, the display outgrew their porch and Joe converted old house trailers into large, window-like displays. To encourage people to stop and take a peek, he started putting the displays closer to the road and the displays became a drive-thru holiday destination. The figurines are are now permanently housed in trailers. With the male figures coming in at six feet tall, females around five feet, children at four feet plus a lifesize horse drawn sleigh, the Spinellis now has six decked out trailers. This year Joe revamped the drive-thru with new displays and a Christmas Village inside a newly built, shed-like structure. December 2017
As the displays and their popularity with the public grew, Joe and his Carol turned their passion project into a nonprofit organization. Rather than charge admission, Joe sought out local businesses to sponsor the display. Now, with the help of sponsors and donations, North Pole Village supports five charities. Visitors often stop at local restaurants and shops while traveling to The Village enabling the attraction to give back even more to the community. Although the North Pole Village is open to the public for a just few short weeks during the season of cheer, Joe does not have an off-season. He describes the delicacy and
detail of the figures, noting that underneath sleeves and pant legs, the figures even have features like elbows and knees. Their fragile state requires careful attention and Joe says, “Every year there is something to fix.” During the rest of the year, he can be found repairing the figures, including his favorites, the Dickens Carolers. The Spinellis put a lot of elbow grease and even more love into the North Pole Village, but they don’t expect anything in return. Joe earnestly says he just hopes to bring people together and give children the feelings he experienced when he first looked in on Santa’s workshop
This year Joe revamped the drive-thru with new displays and a Christmas Village. through frosted window panes with his father years ago. The display is open December 15- December 29 from 5–9 p.m. Visit www.northpolevillage.org H –Lara Notarianni
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Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University present the 42nd annual free performances of The Nutcracker December 26, 27 and 28 at the Marywood Sette LaVerghetta Theatre at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. General public free tickets are available two hours prior to the specific performance at the Marywood box office. Become a nutcracker sponsor for seating benefits. Visit, www.balletscranton.org or call 570-347-2867.
On the Holiday Road…to Williamsburg, VA
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he desire to go back to a simpler time and way of life drives thousands of visitors to Colonial Williamsburg, VA each year. That call is even stronger around the holiday season due to the multitude of special events, programs and concerts scheduled all around the living history museum. In fact, Architectural Digest recently named Colonial Williamsburg, the Best Town in America for Christmas Celebrations. It was also included in the top 15 cities in U.S. in Travel + Leisure’s “2017 World’s Best Awards.”
seasonal celebration includes the illumination of several sites accompanied by narratives, firing of muskets and music performed by the Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drums. The month-long festivities include numerous musical programs, living history interpretations, seminars, guided tours, dining options and plenty of opportunities for shopping.
tions such as Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens, all you need is located on the sprawling property. The resort sits on the banks of the James River and encompasses 2,900 acres. Marketing Manager Claudia Rinaldi calls the resort, “a destination within a destination where guests enjoy first class hospitality and tons of amenities.”
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Colonial Williamsburg's 301acre area includes buildings from the 18th century, as well as 17th-century, 19th-century and Colonial Revival structures, along with more recent reconstructions. It’s an interpretation of a colonial American city, with exhibits of dozens of restored or re-created buildings. Throughout the holiday season, the area is festooned in traditional colonial holiday décor. Hugely popular special events include the Annual Christmas Homes Tour and Illuminations. The traditional 32
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resort’s cottages. In addition to soaking in the spectacular riverfront views, guests may play golf on one of the resort’s two courses, relax in the worldclass spa, hit one of the 15 tennis courts, take advantage of the full-service marina or bike on the scenic trails that wind around the property. Rinaldi confirms a Christmas time trip to the region is particularly special. “Williamsburg is well known for holiday decorations, the colonial area has a wonderful display of all natural creations and Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town is amazing,” she explains. Visitors to the resort will find decorations throughout. “We have an amazing lobby display created by Pastry Chef Uwe,” says Rinaldi. “This year he’s creating a ‘food truck’ made out of gingerbread, and will incorporate
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the cute fondant mice that live in his creations each year. We offer our guests s’mores upon check in and have a fire in front of the resort center so families can roast marshmallows. We also have hot cocoa and cider in the lobby, and carolers each Friday afternoon.” No matter the timing of a visit to Kingsmill Resort, guests can do as much or as little as they like. Rinaldi suggests enjoying the surroundings. “The river views never get old,” she states. “We are uniquely positioned on a large cove, so
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hilip Van Doren Stern was a respected Civil War historian, author and editor. He was also the creator of one of the world’s most-beloved Christmas traditions. His 4,000-word short story, The Greatest Gift, first written in 1938, became the 1946 movie “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The timeless tale, now synonymous with the holiday season, has ties to Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Stern was born on September 10, 1900 in the tiny Susquehanna River town of Wyalusing, PA (population 525). The Stern family spent a short time in Wyalusing, then lived briefly in the Graham Hotel (now the Prince Hotel) in Tunkhannock. Eventually, they settled in New Jersey, where Philip graduated from Rutgers University in 1924.
pletely different turn when he had a dream. The dream prompted him to write the story of a desperate man who sees what the world would have been like if he had never
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been born. Although Stern had the story, he didn’t have the skills. Writing fiction was new to him. His previous work centered on historical and literary subjects. He wrote in his notes, “I was just learning to write fiction, so that first version was pretty terrible. Fortunately, I knew it was, so I had the sense to put it away.”
“He became fond of the story that no one wanted, and like his hero, refused to give in to failure.” After years of reworking the story, Stern tried unsuccess-
fully to sell it. His daughter, Marguerite Stern Robinson, said that he wasn’t deterred by rejections that followed. “He became fond of the story that no one wanted, and like his hero, refused to give in to failure.” Since he couldn’t sell The Greatest Gift, Stern had 200 copies of his story printed and in 1943 sent them out as Christmas cards. Marguerite, by then a third grader, remembers delivering them to friends and teachers. One of those stories found its way to RKO Pictures,
which bought the rights for $10,000. After numerous revisions, the screenplay was sold to director Frank Capra’s production company in 1945. “It’s a Wonderful Life” opened in December 1946, and earned five Academy Award nominations. The film’s enduring success is evidenced by the millions who cherish it as part of their holiday tradition, including visitors to Tunkhannock’s Dietrich Theater. For 15 years, the Dietrich has offered the community a free showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” complete with free popcorn, soda and Christmas cookies. “It’s a way for us to show our appreciation to the community, to those organizations and businesses who have been generous to the theater,” says Executive Director, Erica Rogler. This year’s showings will be on December 12 at 2, 7 and 8 p.m. Following the film’s premier in 1946, director Frank Capra received one of the original Christmas cards from Stern. Marguerite Stern Robinson recalls that Capra replied to her father saying, “I thank you for sending it and I love you for creating it.” H
The Dietrich Theater offers free screenings of “It’s a Wonderful Life” December 12 at 2, 7 and 8 p.m.
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Where to Ring in 2018 The French Manor, South Sterling- Celebration packages with minimum two-night stay, New Year’s Eve cocktail party followed by black tie eight-course dinner at 9 p.m. with wine, champagne at midnight, party favors and smooth jazz. www.thefrenchmanor.com or 570-676-3244. Stone Bridge Inn, UniondaleSpecial set price four-course dinner menu, includes champagne toast and entrance into the tavern for entertainment by Blue London, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Dinner reservations from 6 –11 p.m. 570-6799200.
Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony – New Year’s Eve buffet at 6 and 8 p.m. Additional family celebration with appetizers, live entertainment, balloon drop and a complimentary toast. 21+ party with live entertainment, appetizers, drink tickets, and a complimentary toast. www.splitrockresort.com/nye. (570) 722-9111
Genetti Manor, Dickson City -Cocktail hour 7–8 p.m. with hot and cold hors d’oeurves followed by dinner. Live entertainment from Blue London. Open bar from 7-8 p.m. and 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet New Year’s Day at 12:30 a.m. Must be 21 and older. 570-383-0207. Wood Grille, Scranton- Special, expanded menu. 570-961-2202. La Tonalteca, Clarks Summit and Dickson City – Open 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Regular menu. 570586-1223 or 570-969-0966. Crescent Lodge, Cresco – Special dinner menu, 5:30 -10 p.m. Live pianist. 570-595-7486. Woodloch Resort, Hawley -New Year’s Party, three-night minimum, 21+ party in the resort’s nightclub with open bar, live band, midnight buffet and free flowing champagne. Second party for all ages with a DJ, games, contests, prizes and open bar. (800) 966-3562 Le Manhattan Bistro, WilkesBarre – Special New Year’s Eve menu. 570-706-9588.
Pocono Manor Resort, Pocono Manor -Couples champagne celebration package, includes fivecourse dinner with champagne and the New Year’s Eve Gala. Family package includes buffet, gala and a Kids’ Zone. Gala includes live band and DJ, appetizer stations, cash bar, specialty vodka drinks and midnight dessert bar. www.poconomanor.com/nye or call 800-233-8150. Beaumont Inn, Dallas – Special New Year’s Eve menu, dinner from 5–10 p.m. Reservations required. Call 570-675-7100. Catskill Mountains Resort, Barryville, NY -Great Gatsby New Year’s Blowout–choose from two packages. Champagne toast
at midnight, free shuttle for groups 5-20, overnight stay in courtyard room. VIP Member includes entrance to VIP bottle service, plus all of the above. www.catskillmountainsresort.com or call 845-456-0195. Kalahari Resort, Mount PoconoSumptuous New Year’s Eve Buffet 5-9 p.m. includes prime rib, smoked suckling pig and oysters. Beautiful dessert station, includes the popular Kalahari Chocolate Fountain Extravaganza. Family Celebration in the Ballroom from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.includes DJ, party favors, balloon drop and sparkling grape juice toast. www.kalahariresorts.com( 570) 5806011. The Settlers Inn, HawleyEnjoy live music by pianist Dan Bradley in the dining room and a special menu or join the Jazz Supper Club in the Undercroft Room. Live entertainment by the Gypsy Jazz Quintet and a three-course menu. www.thesettlersinn.com 570-2262993. Glass. Wine. Bar. Kitchen, Hawley -Be greeted with hors d’ouevres and champagne on arrival followed by a tasting menu. Champagne toast at midnight and live music by Gone Crazy Duo. Early seatings until 7 p.m., late seatings after 8 p.m. www.ledgeshotel.com The Waterfront at Silver Birches Resort, Hawley-New Year’s Eve Bash from 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. features a decadent buffet, DJ and dancing, complimentary champagne and a midnight balloon drop. www.silverbirchesresortpa.com 570-226-4388. H
D Agolino’s RestaurantFamily owned and operated since 1955. Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine in a classic, yet comfortable setting. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, we treat (and feed) you like family, seven days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 7 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7 a.m.9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. 22 Luzerne Ave, West Pittston. www.agolinosnepa.com 570-602-0663
Amendola Deli-cious Salumeria-Gelateria-CaféVisit Calabria, no passport needed. Authentic Italian Deli-CafeGelateria. Specialty sandwiches, panini, hoagies, salads, soups, organic ingredients. Homemade cannoli. World-renowned Bindi desserts & gelato. Real espresso & cappuccino. Plenty of parking, seating. Catering available. Tues-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 999 Providence Road, Scranton (across from Weston Field) 570-347-6007 www.amendoladelicious.com
Andy Gavin’s Eatery & PubNow offering an expanded menu with weekly specials. Open for lunch Sunday through Sunday starting at noon. 21 beers now on tap with a large microbrew bottle selection. Stop in and catch your favorite NFL game in high definition all season long. 1392 N. Washington Ave. Scranton. 570-346-8864 www.andygavins.com
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The Dock on Wallenpaupack- Lunch and dinner are served on the covered deck overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack. Live music accompanies dinner on Fridays all year long and Saturdays and Sundays seasonally. Dock and Dine is available, allowing boaters to park their boat and enjoy a meal. 205 Route 507, Hawley. 570-226-4388.
Failtes SteakhouseTraditional Irish pub. Full service dining room. Spacious deck. Lunch and dinner served daily from 11 a.m. Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Daily happy hour; over 20 microbrew beers on draft. Weekend live entertainment. Dinner fare includes prime steaks, fresh seafood, salads, burgers and more! 1492 Route 739, Dingmans Ferry. 570-828-6505.
French Manor- See ad page 45 La Tonalteca- See ad page 41 Le Manhattan BistroMore than your foodly, friendly, Frenchly restaurant in NEPA. It's authentic French food with a touch of Paris, a touch of New York City and extra love. Located HappeningsPA.com
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Nosh Restaurant & BarA fantastic small plate restaurant with a great drink selection. Friendly, attentive service, beautiful surroundings and a great patio! Open Tuesdays through Saturdays 4-10 p.m. with happy hour daily 4-6 p.m. Entertainment Thursdays and Saturdays. Find us on Facebook. 280 Main St., Dickson City. 570-382-8156.
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 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 –
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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 Thurs.-Sun. I-81, Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9500. www.stone-bridge-inn.com
Stirna’s Restaurant & BarA Scranton tradition since 1908. Casual fine dining, friendly atmosphere and delicious food. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 4 p.m. On and off premise catering seven days a week. Exclusive caterer for La Buona Vita, Dunmore. 120 West Market Street, Scranton. 570-961-9681. Www.stirnas.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. 570-871-4190. www.loveterrapreta.com
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Potato Latkes serve as both a delicious dish and a reminder of the Hanukkah story. Hanukkah commemorates the re-dedication of the Second Temple of Israel after Jewish warriors rose up against their Greek-Syrian oppressors. According to the Talmud, when the Jewish warriors traveled to the desecrated Temple, they found only enough oil to light the eternal flame for one day. However, the oil burned for eight full days before they were able to secure more. The crispy latkes, fried in oil pay tribute to the miraculous oil of the first Hannukah.
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cial prayers, eat delicious foods and exchange gifts. “Hanukkah is actually a minor holiday, because it’s not commanded from the Torah,” Rabbi Moshe Saks of Temple Israel Scranton explains. “It is the only Jewish holiday we are supposed to publicize in the world. Every other holiday we observe and take to ourselves, but because of the nature of the miracle, we’re supposed to put menorah in the window so that the outside can see.” The centerpiece of Hanukkah is the menorah—a ninearmed candelabra. On the first night, the center candle, or shammash, is lit, then used to light a second candle. Another candle is added each night until the eighth and final night of Hanukkah. Just as Hebrew is written from right HappeningsPA.com
to left, candles are placed in the menorah from right to left; however, the candles are lit each night from left to right. After placing the candles in the menorah but before lighting them, three blessings are recited to commemorate the miracle of Hanukkah. The menorah is always placed by a window. “By putting the menorah in the window, we’re advertising the miracle,” Rabbi Saks says. Traditional Hanukkah foods add flavor to each night’s celebration. In remembrance of the miracle, fried foods like potato latkes and jelly donuts are always included. The dreidel game is another popular Hanukkah celebration, especially for kids. While its origin is unclear, the letters that appear on the four-faced piece—un, gimmel, hey and shin—are said to stand for the phrase, “Nes gadol haya sham,” which in Hebrew means, “A great miracle happened here.” Though not an original part of the celebration, many exchange gifts on each night of Hanukkah as well. “In this way, it has been adopted to American culture,” Rabbi Saks explains. This year, Hanukkah will take place on December 12-20. H December 2017
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ayne Bank will support two highly anticipated December art events in downtown Scranton. Wayne Bank will sponsor the 5th annual ScrantonMade Holiday Market. Hosted by ScrantonMade and Lackawanna County, this festive event will once again be held at the nostalgic Globe Store on December 1 from 5-9 p.m. December 2 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and December 3 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 150 artisan vendors and local businesses, live music and food will bring the historic department store to life. Local artists will design the Globe Store window displays and the first 200 shoppers on December 2 will receive a free goodie bag filled with an assortment of surprises. Wayne Bank will also host a First Friday event in conjunction with Happenings Magazine on December 1.
Happenings held its first-ever Student Cover Contest. Students in Grades 9-12, from across Northeastern PA, were invited to submit their original artwork with the theme of “Christmas Across Pennsylvania” to be considered for publication on the front cover of the December 2017 issue. The winning piece, along with all of the entries, will be exhibited during Scranton’s First Friday Art Walk at Wayne Bank’s Central Scranton Community Office, located at 216 Adams Avenue in downtown Scranton. All are welcome to attend with refreshments available, while supplies last. “One of our taglines is ‘Wayne Bank Loves Local Artists’, so we’re thrilled to support both of these fantastic art events in downtown Scranton,” stated Matt Swartz, Wayne Bank’s Central Scranton community office manager. “We are fortunate to have so many talented local artists in our area
and these events will give everyone an opportunity to see that first hand. From the wide range of artists and artisans featured at ScrantonMade’s Holiday Market to the next generation of emerging artists at the First Friday student exhibit with Happenings, we are so excited to see all of this artistic talent on display in Scranton.” For more information on the ScrantonMade Holiday Market, visit scrantonmade. com and ScrantonMade and Wayne Bank on Facebook. To learn more about Happenings Magazine’s Student Cover Contest First Friday event at Wayne Bank, visit happeningsmagazinepa. com and Happenings and Wayne Bank on Facebook. Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 26 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Lackawanna Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware and Sullivan Counties in New York State. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol— NWFL. H
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and adorning your garland with plaid will give your home a special seasonal touch. If you have Celtic heritage, try searching online for your clan’s specific plaid to add some additional meaning. Homeware I really like tartan-themed gifts for host/hostess gifts. A cozy comfort to any home is a tartan throw pillow. Tartan involves more than one color so most patterns will fit any decor. A nontraditional choice is the lovely yellow and black buffalo check tartan. It looks great in wool sewn into a pillow but if you can find it in cloth cut it into dish towels. Wrap each around a bottle of wine for a great gift. A gift I’m purchasing for a few Secret Santa exchanges (don’t tell!) is plaid barware. It comes printed or molded onto tumblers in variety of price ranges.
plaid sport coat with jeans for casual-wear or suit pants for a dressier take. A sleek turtleneck pairs well with a full tartan skirt or kilt-esque wool miniskirt for the ladies. Add a plaid sash to your daughter’s dress for her Christmas pageant. Try tying the bow in icy blues and pine greens for something unexpected. Enjoy this wonderful time of year…and a very merry Christmas from the clan McGregor! H – Maggie McGregor
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Holiday Gift Guide Fly Me Home, Pittston The Beauty Mark, Scranton We'll be offering Jane Iredale lip glosses in a lip gloss kit to add pretty shimmer and shine to your holiday look! Retail: $35
Lady Jane Boutique, Clarks Summit An effortless way to bring color and sparkle to life. Price range $29.00 and up
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Justus Home & Garden, Clarks Summit Choose a gift of health and well being. Start your New Year with doTERRA Essential Oils. Gift sets starting at $26.99.
Note Fragrances, Scranton & Clarks Summit An effortless way to bring color and sparkle to life. Price range $29.00 and up HappeningsPA.com
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Sutton Family Skin Care Vacation Travel Set. Give the gift of healthy skin. Skin feels soft and renewed. SuttonFamilySkinCare.com Everything Natural, Clarks Summit
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Magic Flyer: Battery operated and easy to use. Watch him light up the sky with his shiny red nose! $23.98
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E. N. Welch antique walnut mantel or kitchen clock. Strikes on the hour and the half hour. Glass door has Civil War design. 22.5” tall x 15” wide x 4.5” deep $160.00
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Holiday Gift Guide Friedman Electric, Scranton Lyndon- The Portable Bluetooth Led Lantern brings light and music to any space. Indoor/Outdoor use. Under $200
Waverly General Store, Waverly Classic leather wristlet comes with cross body strap, RFID protected pockets. Available in 4 colors Black, Espresso, Olive, & Slate Retail: $115
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Willow Tree Shop, Clarks Summit Wine bottle spiral made from rough cut hardwood and hand forged iron. Available in three shades of wood. Price: $35
Lighthouse Harbor Marina Lake Wallenpaupack Hobie Kayaks are a breakthrough design that maximizes fun and enjoyment. From $899 Van Gorders’ Furniture, Lake Wallenpaupack, Honesdale, Milford Bring the beauty of the great outdoors to holiday gatherings with nature-inspired glassware crafted in PA by Rolf Glass. $9.50 to $18.50. 56HappeningsPA.com
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TREASURE HUNTING TREASURE HUNTING Antiques on the Avenue- Customers call it, “a hidden gem!” An ever-changing inventory features vintage costume jewelry and sterling jewelry. Vintage ladies clothing, mens’ and women’s accessories– purses, wallets, hats. Kitchen items, Pyrex, glassware, small furniture. A small business, committed to customer satisfaction. Find us on Facebook. 1027 Prescott Ave, Scranton. (570) 604-0177. 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, hand-crafted 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
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Jukebox Classics and Vintage Slot MachinesSpecializing in game room collectables, pin ball machines, jukeboxes (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. 570-226-9411 or 570-241-6230, email: jukeslots@aol.com www.jukeboxclassics.com
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Waverly Township Student Brings Home the State Teen Crown
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ina Sampogne from Waverly Township, recently won the coveted state title of USA National Miss Pennsylvania Teen 2018. Nina competed with delegates from throughout the state to claim the state crown and an extensive prize package during the state pageant held at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. Nina also received the top honors for Sr. Division Role Model and Sr. Division Talent.
from the Children’s Advocacy Center in Scranton in recognition for the many years of support to the Center. Nina has promoted child abuse awareness since the age of 8. Nina will continue her work with USA National Miss’ national anti-bullying platform, The Crown C.A.R.E.S. (Creating A Respectful Environment in Schools) during her reign. She will visit classrooms to talk about bullying awareness and prevention.
As a state titleholder, Nina will travel throughout PA for appearances, photo shoots, charity events and media interviews. She will compete at the National Pageant in Orlando in July 2018 for an opportunity to win a prize package worth over $300,000. Nina is entering her sophomore year at Abington Heights High School. She is an all-honors student and is a member of the marching band, concert and jazz band, mock trial team, student council, transition team and interact club. Outside of school Nina studies piano and performed at Carnegie Hall this past April. Nina is also a member of Ballet Theatre of Scranton. Actively involved in her community, Nina is a motivated young lady with a passion for helping others. This past year, she received the “Youth Ambassador Advocate Award” 60 60
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Teaching from “Heart to Art”
Spotlight on Art Educators Across Northeast PA From painting and drawing to sculpture and photography, the visual arts stretch across a variety of categories and media. However, all art shares the same purpose—it provides an outlet for creativity and expression. Happenings spoke with art teachers to learn how they cultivate a passion for visual arts in the classroom and why art is an integral part of every child’s education.
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Abington Christian Academy Subjects taught: Art Grade levels: 1-12 Education: BA in Art in Graphic Design, Penn State University
Why is art in schools important? It teaches basic skills that will be used at some point in life, such as mixing colors or drawing a quick sketch to represent an idea. It also teaches hands-on skills— for younger children, it's cutting, tracing and building, and for older kids it's printing, sculpting, experimenting with different mediums or composing a good photo. Art helps children understand the world they live in by teaching them to understand things like perspective, design and patterns. Art history helps students see a different perspective or an artist's interpretation of historical events. How does art prepare students for their future? We are all artists. We all use some artistic skills every day. We paint and decorate our homes. We coordinate our wardrobe. We take photos. We appreciate beauty.
Best part of teaching art? Art can be very rewarding. Why did you become an art teacher? Teaching art used to be my volunteer time at my children’s school. After they graduated, I continued teaching. 62 62
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Justin Hayden Western Wayne High School Subjects taught: Art Foundations, Studio Art I, II, III, and Advanced Studio Art Grade levels: 9-12 Education: Masters in Art Education, Marywood University. Best part of teaching art? I enjoy watching students' talents and appreciation for art grow from freshman to senior year. Why did you become an art teacher? I always wanted to share my artistic passion and ability with others. As a teacher, I have the opportunity to foster students’ creativity while they use art as a form of personal expression. Why is art in schools important? The arts offer students the ability to connect with their own culture as well as the world at large, especially in today's visual
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society. The arts challenge students to break free from a linear and formulaic approach of thinking — typically found in academic courses — and become active participants of their own unique outcomes. With art, students learn that in any given situation, there are multiple solutions and paths to achieve their desired results. The arts provide new ways of seeing, knowing, responding to and representing the world symbolically as they explore aesthetics, social issues and conceptualization. How does art prepare students for their future? It offers students a variety of 21stcentury learning skills, including creative problem-solving, collaborative thinking, reasoning effectively (inductive and deductive), analytic thinking and reflecting on thought processes. Art gives students the opportunity to be open-minded by making creative decisions, and exploring various problem-solving possibilities. Art allows the opportunity for students to engage in the process of learning by choosing their own intuitive vision.
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Holy Cross High School Subjects taught: Studio art and computer graphics Grade levels: 9-12 Education: B.A. from Marywood University Best part of teaching art? My students— they keep everything fresh and new each day! I love art and I love teenagers, so it makes for a great reason to come to work each day. Why did you become an art teacher? I fought against the idea of teaching for quite a while, but as part of an elective course, I was asked to observe an art classroom. I observed Gerald Zezza at Wyoming Area Secondary Center and the experience completely changed my entire view on teaching art. I've been hooked ever since.
learning to create a pretty picture! As artists, we observe the world around us, we solve problems, we learn to communicate ideas and affect change in our world. Research supports that students who participate in the arts do better in other academic areas because of the wide range of skills that creating arts provides. It is heartbreaking to think a school day or curriculum that doesn't include arts as an integral part of the learning process...I'm thrilled to be part of a school that offers four years of studio arts and supports the graphic/commercial arts as well. How does art prepare students for their future? Studying art helps students become creative problem solvers and critical thinkers. It gives them an opportunity to experiment and make mistakes while taking healthy risks. Art teaches students to persevere. Along the way, they develop pride in themselves while growing and gaining new ways of seeing.
Why is art in schools important? Teaching art is about so much more than
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Mary Mattern Wyoming Valley West High School Subjects taught: 2-D Design and Illustration, Painting, Advanced Art and College Prep Art Grade levels: 10-12 Educational background: BS Degree in Art Education, Kutztown University MFA in Studio Art, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
student to vicariously participate in the creation of art over the centuries.
Best part of teaching art: Art education, as does all education, has the potential to transform lives. What made you become an art teacher? My parents fostered my interest, I was fortunate. For me it has become my career but it simply is what I do best. Sharing my skills and interests was just a very comfortable decision for me. Why is teaching art in schools important? Art involves every subject. It is all around us. Art involves the history of all cultures. It is important for students to gain a respect for the past and to see their own importance in creating meaningful works of personal expression. As an art educator, I strongly understand and employ the study of art history in all my courses. The history of art allows the
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How does studying art help students prepare for their future? For some students with an interest in art-related careers, it is very important to establish a strong set of foundation skills in high school.Some students discover capabilities and interests through the art courses they take in high school. Still other students will never use these skills for professional reasons. Nonetheless, their lives will be enriched through an appreciation of art. In their lifetimes visits to art museums will be more meaningful.
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“I always wanted to serve in the military, but I was never quite sure when or how to start,” explains Yates. “I got a Division 1 scholarship to play football for West Point so that’s my ticket.” He is most interested in the Army, but admits the Marines also spark his curiosity.
“I can’t wait to see what it’s like to be a real soldier.” Yates counts hiking and weight lifting among his favorite hobbies and looks forward to learning about military weaponry and gear. He also appreciates the opportunity to become a part of the US military. “Being a soldier for the United States of America takes a 70
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1935 at the age of 34. “Dick Smith‘s song has become a classic– a work of enduring excellence,” said Carol Dunn, Wayne County Historical Society executive director. “It has timeless lyrics that are just as fun to sing or listen to as they were in 1934. Though the song is generally recognized as a Christmas song, the lyrics do not refer to Christmas at all, just the snowy winter season.” “Winter Wonderland” was featured in Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway and Guy
Wayne County Inspires Winter Wonderland leigh bells ring, are you listening?” Chances are you can sing the next sentence. “Winter Wonderland” is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs in history and the most often recorded. Honesdale native Richard “Dick” Smith” was inspired by his hometown to pen the beloved tune in 1931.
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Smith was born in Honesdale, PA on September 29, 1901. He lived with his parents John and Eliza Smith and siblings in a house with a direct view of Central Park and the Wayne County Courthouse. He learned to play the piano at his family home.
Smith married Jean Connor from Scranton on March 30, 1930 and contracted tuberculosis shortly after in 1931. He was admitted to Lenox Hill Hospital and later Scranton’s West Mountain Sanatorium, where he wrote his best-known work, “Winter Wonderland.” He wrote the song about the snow-covered beauty of the park that he saw from his boyhood home. Felix Bernard composed the music for the song.
He graduated from Honesdale High School in 1920 and then left the area. Smith attended Penn State where he conducted the school’s orchestra, served as editor-in-chief of
Although Smith realized his dream of writing a Christmas song, he passed away before it rose to popularity. He died on September 29,
He wrote the song about the snow-covered beauty of the park that he saw from his boyhood home. Lombardo and the Royal Canadian Orchestra performed the song. Over 200 artists have recorded “Winter Wonderland” including Bing Crosby, The Andrew Sisters, Perry Como, The Carpenters, Diana Ross and Aretha Franklin. “There is a small plaque on the front porch of a privately owned house in Honesdale where Dick Smith grew up,” says Dunn. “The locals know which house it is and tell their children and friends.” H –Linda Scott
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eghan Lennox Gagorik, 34, is director of Fixed Operations, Marketing and Communications at Toyota of Scranton. Since 2014 she has helped steer the business into prominence as a philanthropic and community-driven dealership. Recently Happenings spoke to Lennox Gagorik about the company philosophy behind the increasing events and sponsorships in which Toyota of Scranton is involved. We wondered about the company's strategic planning in becoming such a focal point in Scranton's business community and how they choose their charities. “Honestly, I’ve never thought of it (community involve76
ment) as a strategy,” Lennox Gagorik said. "Being able to give back is a privilege, and one we don't take lightly. Giving back is very personal to us. We’ve had the chance to meet some of the most inspiring people we’ve ever met in our lives through Toyota. It’s been an honor to help them in their efforts.”
als are active members of The American Cancer Society’s Coaches Versus Cancer. The company has donated vehicles and bicycles to the Scranton Police and Fire Departments.
The paradox about big business is that some celebrate service, and others dismiss it.
Toyota of Scranton has launched a website (nepa.community) highlighting local activities. The website lists 100 ways Toyota involves itself in community events. For example, company individu-
The paradox about big business is that some celebrate service, and others dismiss it. Some say the sole responsibility of business is to increase profits. Others say their value as a company is in how they contribute to the community in which they operate. Lennox Gagorik explained: "A business is like any other aspect of life. Yes, it is very important to work hard, set goals and aim for successes. However, what defines an individual or a continued on page 78
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company isn’t always their success but how they behave, how they treat people, if they help others, how they give back, if they are ethical and if they share their success. Our dealership is a larger representation of all of us and we want to not only be successful but be able to be proud of the way in which we achieve those successes along the way," Lennox Gagorik believes that a company bears a social responsibility to its community. “I think our entire community would benefit greatly if all of our businesses would engage in strong social responsibility,” she said. “I believe we all have a responsibility to our community in whatever capacity we are capable of helping. This area is a great place to grow up and early on we are taught to give back and support one another. We are fortunate enough to be able to do it on a larger scale as a team of 130+ people. We make an effort to do this through being fair to our guests, volunteering in the community, holding each other accountable to high ethical standards and ultimately by serving others.” As for charitable giving, they try hard not to turn anyone in need of help and support away. “When others are dedicating their time and resources to a cause, an organization or an individual in need, it’s important to us to help them in whatever way we can. The way in which we help may vary based on 78
the individual needs. We support over 300 causes each year,” she explained. Lennox Gagorik's background is in marketing, nonprofit development and event planning. “I initially joined the dealership in 2014 to help make a difference and apply the skills that I had acquired through my experiences,” she said. “My husband, Gregory is the perfect example of hard work paying off. He started as a sales person out of college, continued to work hard and to ask what he could do to get to the next level until eventually going on to own the dealership.” We also wanted to find out more about the down-home side of Meghan Lennox Gagorik, so we asked her: Where were you born and raised? “Scranton.” What's your favorite thing to do with your children, Michaela, 12, and Nate, 6? “Honestly, we love a good old fashioned game night. We stay home in comfy clothes and play board games and love just having that time HappeningsPA.com
together without other distractions or obligations.” What’s the hardest thing about working with your husband?" “That we are both running around most of the day managing different aspects of the business, and some days don’t get to see each other until it’s time to go home.” What are you reading now? “Truly, Madly, Guilty. I got hooked on 'Big Little Lies' and Liane Moriarty – this is another in her series.” What kind of car do you drive? “I’ve had a Toyota Highlander for three years and we love having three rows.” What kind of car do you wish you had? “The new Toyota Land Cruiser – I love the Land Cruiser and just saw pictures of the new one and can’t wait for it to come out.” What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? “That I spend the majority of my day and really enjoy the mechanical side of the business.” H –Christine Fanning
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The Galdieris moved the family business to Luzerne Street 14 years ago, expanding from a multi-floor building with limited space, to a large, streamlined store, complete with an expansive lighting fixture showroom. For many years the store stocked electrical supplies aimed primarily at supporting contractors’ and electricians’ needs. Lighting fixtures were not a staple until Jim began adding a few light fixtures at a time. The store which once sold and repaired small appliances has grown and evolved, while remaining attuned to building and design trends. 82
As styles change and homeowners begin to upgrade their kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms throughout the house, they look to light fixtures as the finishing touches. According to Joann Galdieri, lighting and design trends are heavily influenced by the fashion and car industry. With industrial and farmhouse décor trending, the Galdieris are meeting many customers who are hoping to transition into a newer look by mixing traditional and modern styles.. “We do have the latest trends, but we also have the classic look too. So if you’re trying to update to what’s popular now, like the restoration hardware look or the loft-industrial style, we do have that. But we also have traditional fixtures to match your Queen Anne dining room set.” As homeowners search for the perfect addition to their upgraded space, Joann says that many customers are surprised to find that they actually want to purchase classic lighting as well. “We have an entire crystal room and HappeningsPA.com
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With an eye for current and upcoming trends and experience finding and selling the highest quality classic styles, Electrical Distributing Co. stocks their lighting showroom with a vast selection of fixtures. The showroom allows homeowners to see fixtures in-person to compare colors, styles and sizes. Joann cautions customers to remember that the internet is not the best place to shop for lighting fixtures. “On Pinterest there are so many ideas. The internet is very deceiving. When you can actually see the color in person, and bring pieces of your cabinets and countertop in, the visual makes it much easier to say ‘yes, that will work.” According to Joann, it is common for shoppers to see a fixture in person that they fell in love with online and decide it’s not what they expected. When those moments happen, the Galdieris and their staff are available to make suggestions and walk shoppers through many options. The staff at Electrical Distributing Co. goes beyond traditional customer service by sitting down with shoppers, discussing their plans and guiding them through the many options. “You might come in after doing a whole kitchen renovation and you’re at your wits end, but usually people stay true to their style and they just need a little bit of guidance,” Joann said. Visit the showroom at 637 Luzerne Street in Scranton, PA. www.electricaldistributingco.com H –Ashley Price December 2017
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Decking the halls often comes with a hefty price tag, thanks to higher than normal energy bills. Brian Mushel of Justus True Value Home and Garden offers some tips on saving energy, and some green, this holiday season.
According to Mushel, a good deal of energy is lost through the use of traditional incandescent string lights, namely the C7 and C9 strings. To put it in perspective, Mushel notes that while the average incandescent light sets uses around 175 watts of electricity, similar LED string light sets use around 2.4 watts, making them a much more efficient option. Not only are LED light sets a great way to save energy at the holidays, they’re a much safer option to consider. Unlike incandescent light sets, the LED bulbs don’t get as hot, allowing holiday revelers to safely string
gy, but they will also extend the life of the bulbs.
PPL suggests plugging holidays light sets into a power strip that can be easily shut off, which can reduce standby energy use as well. The same should be done for household electronics. PPL encourages consumers to shut off power strips when not in Automatic timers or together more use, especialmotion sensors are great sets of lights. ly during ways to make sure holiday LED light sets winter. When are available in decorating doesn’t become it comes to traditional white wasteful. decking the and colored sets as house for the holiwell as color-changing days, PPL points out that decooptions. rators should make the most of Mushel advises LED lights the daylight. Sometimes, holialone are not enough, it’s day cheer can sparkle without important to monitor the any lights. amount of time holiday lights For more sustainable holiday are lit. Automatic timers or ideas, for everything from famimotion sensors are great ways ly celebration dinners to therto make sure holiday decoratmostat tips for winter days ing doesn’t become wasteful. spent inside, visit www.pplelecFor decorations such as wintric.com. For more information dow candles, which may not about the energy-saving prodbe available in LED ucts listed above, options, timers and visit ww3.truevalsensors can be key. ue.com/justus. H Not only will these -Melissa Durante options save ener-
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n the financial world, women often find themselves in very different circumstances. Everyone wants financial security, yet women often face financial headwinds that can affect their ability to achieve it. Women have never been in a better position to achieve financial security for themselves and their families as more become successful professionals, business owners and knowledgeable investors.
Women have longer life expectancies, on average, living five years longer than men which presents several challenges: • They need to stretch their retirement dollars further • They are more likely to need long-term care and may face health-care needs alone • They are likely to outlive their husbands, ultimately having responsibility of the marital estate Women generally earn less and have fewer savings. The dilemma is that while women may earn less, they may be vulnerable to unexpected economic obstacles, such as job losses or divorce. Women are more likely to take career breaks for children and aging parents. They are more likely to try to balance career and family by working part-time, resulting in less income and career advancement if an employer unfairly assumes that her caregiving responsibilities will come at the 88
expense of her job. Women sometimes are more conservative investors and need to protect their assets. Without an asset protection plan, a woman's wealth is vulnerable to taxes, lawsuits, accidents and other financial risks, but yet they may be too busy handling day-to-day responsibilities to take time to implement an appropriate plan. Small Steps: Take control of your money. Create a budget, manage debt and credit wisely, prioritize financial goals and implement a savings and investment strategy. Become a knowledgeable investor. Plan for retirement. Advocate for yourself in the workplace. Keep an eye out for new career opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures or ways to grow your business. Seek help to balance work and family. Negotiate flexible work arrangements that may allow you to keep working, and make sure your spouse is equally invested in household and child responsibilities. If you are a stay-at-home mother, keep your skills up-to-date for a potential return to the workforce. Stay involved in financial decisions. If caring for aging parents, ask adult family members for help, and seek outside services that can help with stress. Protect your assets. Implement
strategies to reduce risk exposure. Life and disability insurance is vital to protect your ability to earn an income and/or care for your family in the event of disability or death. In some cases, more sophisticated strategies, such as other legal entities or trusts, may be needed. Create an estate plan to ensure that your personal and financial wishes will be carried out in the event of your incapacity or death. A financial professional can help Women are the key to their own financial futures – it's critical that women educate themselves about finances and be able to make smart decisions. In many cases, women can benefit greatly from working with a financial professional who can help them understand their options and implement plans. Women today have never been in a better position to achieve financial security. William P. McAndrew, Senior Vice President/ Investment Advisor, Fidelity Asset Management Services @Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Registered Representative of INVEST Financial Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC. INVEST and its affiliated insurance agencies offer securities, advisory services and certain insurance products and are not affiliated with Fidelity Asset Management Services or Fidelity Bank. Products offered are: • Not FDIC insured • Not Bank Guaranteed • May lose value including loss of principal. H
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Denison was also chosen as the area’s first Pennsylvania Supreme Executive Council representative (a modern-day senator), negotiated a treaty with the British and built his own home along the western bank of Abrams Creek in Kingston Township. He lived there for nearly 20 years with his wife, Elizabeth (with whom he shared the first recorded wedding in the area). “His legacy is inseparable from both the Battle of Wyoming and the Yankee-Pennamite Wars, two vital events in our early history here,” explains Riccetti. “Those events which sadly get overlooked in the grand tapestry of our 300-year history.” 90
ter chimney. Today it stands The LCHS (Pennsylvania’s oldcomplete with original furest county historical society), nishings that reflect both the along with the volunteer group, the Denison Advocates, Denison family’s wealth and the conservative, has preserved, protected and “It is a must see... as it rural aesthetic shared this is one of the oldest of the area’s invaluable houses in the county.” once-agricultural surroundings. piece of histoThe town of Forty Fort is ry since 2010 after acquiring it from the state. “The house was named in honor of Denison and his 39 fellow settlers from built in 1790 and is a great Connecticut. The Denison example of New England legacy is sewn into the fabric architecture,” notes Riccetti. of our area because of people “It is a must see, as it is one of like Riccetti and the LCHS the oldest houses in the counwho dedicated themselves ty and contains the table that to maintaining this important the surrender was signed on piece of American history. following the Battle of Wyoming.” The house was The LCHS and the Denison modeled after Denison’s Advocates maintain the house homestead in Connecticut, as it was and offer periodic built in a style unusual to guided tours and special Pennsylvania homes at the events such as entime, featuring rooms campments. Call 570arranged around a grand cen823-6244. H –Joey Letcher HappeningsPA.com
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ulti-media artist and globetrotter Leela Baikadi, a resident of Lackawanna County for over 30 years, loves to travel. “At any capacity, wherever. I have been known to go up a road just to see where it takes me.” Whether she is traveling with family, friends, or by herself, no stone is left unturned; completing the rare achievement of having visited all seven continents, Baikadi’s recent adventure took her where few have gone before: the immense, subzero wilderness of Antarctica. “It was an amazing experi-
ence. Everyone wanted to see my pictures and hear the stories.” Luckily for Northeast PA residents, Leela has been telling her travel stories thanks to a grant from the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department. “I love teaching people and taking them to the places I have been through my words,” says Baikadi. Her exhibits consisted of breathtaking photographs and her own paintings, capturing an intimate portrait of the profound natural beauty that the untouched land offers. “I would like people to feel the awe and wonder and utter calm I experienced in Antarctica,” shares Baikadi. A native of India, Baikadi
moved to the Clarks Summit area from San Antonio, Texas. She is an alumna of both Keystone College in Factoryville and the School of
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Visual Arts in New York City where she earned her BFA. She has been freelancing ever since as a multi-medium artist. She says, “I keep working in the medium that suits my needs at any given time,” with projects ranging from textiles to woodwork to theater and more. One of her works can be seen as signage on Earth Art Trail at Abington Area Park, and another is being prepared for Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Her current passion for photography and people has led her all over the globe, capturing moments of life that demonstrate the beauty and power in everyday humanity. In addition to her innumerable artistic endeavors, Baikadi is an ardent volunteer and teacher, serving her community as a technology tutor at Abington Community Library and being active in local parks, gardens, and organizations such as the “Always in Stitches” quilting club. “I am a staunch supporter of our library system,” says Baikadi. Baikadi hopes that she can inspire her fellow NEPA citizens to see our world in a new light
as she shares her travels and stories with the region. “Maybe they will go home and read about it and get to know our home — the planet earth — a bit better.” H –Joseph Letcher
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Before the Season Begins Regardless of whether there’s snow on the ground, you can take steps now to prepare yourself for all that winter brings. Make a maintenance checklist to ensure everything is in working order. Have a mechanic check the brakes, batteries, hoses and belts, and make sure your fluid levels are full. If your wiper blades streak, consider investing in winter wiper blades. Ensure that the heater, defroster, lights and radio are working. Your tires should be properly inflated and have substantial tread depth. For heavy snow, you may WINTER EMERGENCY KIT want to invest in PennDOT recommends packing snow tires or carry a a winter emergency kit in your set of tire chains. vehicle any time you travel. • Flashlight and batteries • Battery-operated radio • Jumper cables • Cellphone and charger • Snow shovel • Matches and candles • First aid supplies • Extra warm clothing and gloves • Blanket • Ice scraper • Sand • Bottled water • Non-perishable food • Anything else you may need to accommodate family traveling
Before You Get on the Road Be mindful of winter weather forecasts, and consider changing long-distance travel plans or taking needed supplies if you must travel far in storms. Listen to weather and travel advisories, but if you don’t have to travel in bad weather, don’t. Remove ice and snow from windows, mirrors and all vehicle lights before you drive and as often as needed. Additionally, be sure to remove snow and ice from the hood and roof of your vehicle. State law states that if snow or ice from your vehicle strikes 96
a vehicle or person and causes death or injury, you can be ticketed. Most importantly, make sure someone else knows where you are going and when you expect to arrive—that way, in case you run into an emergency and need help, someone will know where to look for you. While on the Road When you’re driving in inclement weather, be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full, carry a cell phone and bring along a winter emergency travel kit. Exercise caution by slowing down, increasing following distance, and avoiding sudden stops and starts. Beware of roads covered in “black ice”—they may look wet, but are actually frozen. Use extra caution on bridges and ramps, where ice can often form without warning. Do not use cruise control while driving on snow-covered roads. Additionally, state law requires you to turn on your headlights when your wipers are on. Use your low beams in particularly bad weather, especially in cases of heavy or blowing snow. Do not park or abandon your vehicle on snow emergency routes, and do not pass or get between trucks plowing in a plow line (several trucks plowing side by side). If you do become stranded, it’s better to stay with your vehicle until help arrives. Run the engine every hour or so, but make sure the tailpipe is clear and keep the downwind window cracked open. Do not drink and drive, and always wear your seat belt. Of course, you’re not alone in taking precautions for wintertime driving. PennDOT maintains nearly 40,000 miles of roads and 25,000 bridges statewide, which translates into nearly 96,000 snow- lane miles — enough to circle the globe nearly four times! To tackle this task, PennDOT uses 2,200 trucks, plows and salt spreaders, operated by 4,800 licensed department operators. The department also rents about 270 trucks and hires temporary operators to assist with snow removal operations. During the 2015-16 winter season, PennDOT used 858,000 tons of anti-skid and 1.1 million tons of salt to keep Pennsylvania drivers moving. By taking wintertime precautions before and while you’re on the road, Northeast PA drivers will be able to enjoy the weather and arrive home safely. H
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symptoms develop and up to five to seven days after becoming sick. Q. Best ways to guard against the flu? A. Get the flu vaccination and wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcoholbased hand rub. Avoid close contact with sick people and practice good health habits. If you are exposed to or caring for someone with the flu, talk to your doctor about preventative antiviral medications. Q. Who should get a flu shot and why? A. Many federal agencies and studies advise that everyone six months of age and older should get the flu vaccine. The flu shot becomes even more important if you are over 65-years-old or are a person with a chronic health condition. Q. Common misconceptions about flu shots. A. “I don’t get the flu shot because I don’t want to get the flu.” You cannot get the flu from the shot or even the nasal spray. The flu shot contains inactivated (killed) flu viruses that cannot cause illness, and the nasal spray contains weakened live viruses that only cause infection in the cooler temperatures
found in the nose. Also, some believe that antibiotics help you get over the flu, but antibiotics only attack bacteria, not virus. Q. If you suspect you have the flu, what should you do? A. Call your doctor as soon as symptoms appear. Prescription drugs called antivirals are used to treat people with the flu. If you take one of these within 48 hours after the flu begins, you will feel better more quickly. Q. Winter health tip for readers. A. Eat and drink a lot of honey. The effects of honey on colds has been studied at Penn State College of Medicine, and indicates that honey may be useful to relieve coughing. Q. How does Interim Healthcare promote flu prevention? A. We ask every new patient we welcome to our services if they have been vaccinated and provide the flu shot for them if they did not receive the shot yet. We also foster a positive environment that encourages good hand washing techniques and prevention. H –Megan Kane
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Brightening Smiles Across Northeast PA Laurel Barnes, R.D. H., Hazzouri Dental health, and provides routine cleanings and screenings.
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ith eight years of experience in the field, Laurel Barnes provides oral healthcare and education to families in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre area. She shares common misconceptions and oral health tips for readers.
Education: Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene, Luzerne County Community College Role differences between a dentist and a hygienist: A dentist restores teeth or improves upon teeth through dental esthetics. A dental hygienist educates patients on proper home care and oral
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Range of Patients: We work with all kinds including the elderly, children, adults and most definitely families! Bringing the whole family for routine visits instills comfort in kids from a young age and helps them ease into becoming patients themselves one day. Most preventable oral health concern: Decay and gingivitis. With the correct diet and home care, both decay and gingivitis (gum disease) can be easily avoided. What to avoid to prevent tooth decay: Soda, juice, energy drinks and any high sugar items. Mouth bacteria will attack sugar from drinks for a 40-minute period after consumption and for a 20minute span after sugary food consumption. Chewing gum and drinking water can neutralize the pH in the mouth after consumption of sugary foods or drinks. Misconceptions about oral health: Having children does not make teeth weak, and osteoporosis does not cause bone loss in the mouth! Bone loss can HappeningsPA.com
be hereditary, but mostly stems from a lack of proper home care and is much more likely if the patient is a smoker. Changes in oral health technology: In my first eight years of practice, we have switched to digital x-rays which provide less radiation. Additionally, intraoral cameras now allow patients to see what is going on in their mouths. Future advancements: Although it will probably never happen, I would love to see the eradication of tobacco products—chewing, smoking and vaping. If you weren’t a dental hygienist: I would be a radiologist, it definitely interests me. Your inspiration: My mom, Linda. She is a huge inspiration and pushes me to be a better person at work and in my personal life as well. Family: Engaged to be married in 2018 to my future husband, Devin Hometown: Fleetville, PA Favorite part of Northeast PA: The mountains and the weather! H December 2017
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Dr. Lauren contributes to a variety of online publications and provides evidence-based insights on the human condition, infused with the power of art, performance, and her signature wit in candid talks to girl’s and women’s organizations across the country and internationally. She’s engaged audiences around the world in The Ceremony, an immersive, interactive experience holding space for girls and women to come together and stand in their power.
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She is founder of Hazzouri Psychology, where she’s carved out a successful niche treating girls and women who are trying hard and not getting satisfaction. Through her life experience and training, Lauren’s developed a curriculum that allows women to live meaningful lives and feel fulfilled doing it. Dr. Lauren and The Practice are partners with GURLS TALK, a safe space for girls to talk about mental health and sexuality. She serves as contributor and advisor to Levo Institute, contributes to Girlboss, and was recently cited in Forbes and Teen Vogue. Find out more at: HeyLauren.com or 570.344.4111 H
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After a chiropractor alleviated his own pain in childhood, Dr. Joseph McAulliffe dedicated his life to helping others find relief. He treats patients of all ages in his Clarks Summit office and also works in Haiti to deliver much-needed treatment in hospitals and humanitarian organizations. Education: Binghamton University and New York Chiropractic College Career inspiration: Being a preemie, I spent my childhood being continuously sick with severe migraine headaches. My father healed from a back injury with the help of a chiropractor, so my parents decided to see if he could help me. The doctor found that my neck was very subluxated (misaligned), and I noticed improvement immediately after his first adjustment. At that moment, I decided that I was going to do this. Recommended age for chiropractic care: Periodically from birth. Many of the aches, pains, and other health challenges experienced by adults actually started the day they were born. Common misconception about chiropractors: That chiropractic is just about back or neck pain. The nervous system controls and coordinates every cell, tissue and organ in the body, and caring for
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your spine and nervous system improves this vital communication. Hardest part of your job: By the time someone is in pain the problem has already been there for a long time and there is most likely degeneration and damage. Best part of your job: I get to see people improve their health that have tried everything else. Tell us about your work in Haiti: I had always wanted to participate in one of the trips, as friends of mine had been going for years, and I wanted my daughter to have an appreciation for how other people live. It was rewarding to care for these people while mentoring future chiropractors. My daughter loved it and we’re going back after Christmas. Need for chiropractors Haiti: We work in a hospital where every newborn, patient and doctor get checked by us. In addition, we support my friends’ organizations, Mission Life International and Wellness For All Foundation, which are building a church/school, a dormitory for orphans, a restaurant, and eventually a chiropractic school which will bring money into the community. If you weren’t in your current job, what would you be doing? There is honestly nothing I would rather do. Everything that’s great about my life, including my own health and the health of my family, I owe to chiropractic. Family: Wife, Terra, and three children: Jillian, 16, Ronan, 5, and Gabriel, 2. First job you’ve held: Lifeguard Favorite childhood memory: I’d give anything for another chance to go fishing with my grandfather. Hometown: Great Bend, PA H
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orma Reese describes Forest Hill Cemetery as, “a very special, very unique and very different” atmosphere. “Some visitors have commented that stepping into the cemetery is like coming into another world,” she says. “It’s just such a wonderful place that is full of nature.”
For 27 years, Norma Reese has resided near the Forest Hill Cemetery in Dunmore, living in the same building where the office and lodge are combined, as she serves as a caretaker for the property. The cemetery stands today as a sanctuary for peaceful remembrance, as well as grounds for American history. Forest Hill Cemetery was chartered in April 1870. Of the six men who founded the cemetery, five of them are buried there. George Sanderson, his son, James Gardner (JG) Sanderson, his nephew George Kingsbury, General Elisha Phinney and J. Atticus Robertson are among the many historical figures of Scranton. Mayors of early Scranton include James G. Bailey, James Moir, Robert McKune, John Von Bergen, William L. Connell and Alexander Connell. About 100 graves belong to someone of the very large Connell family. Other notable people buried at Forest Hill include some of Scranton’s 104
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Many women involved with prominent companies, early politics and emerging industries have a headstone in Forest Hill. Among these women is Ella Gulick, famous in the area for having met President Abraham Lincoln as a child. The cemetery holds many war veterans. About 350 Civil War veterans, including a few Confederate soldiers and those through the Vietnam War era are buried here. A board of trustees is responsible for the general oversight. There are no set hours for visitation, and the only rule is to show respect for the sacred grounds. With architectural pieces such as a stone arch
bridge and chapel, Norma notes that she does not know of any other cemetery quite like this. She would like more people to know they are always welcome to visit and enjoy the natural scenery and wildlife. All tours are self-guided and Norma is often available to accompany visitors who stop by. Call 570-344-5113. H –Ann Moschorak
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Best Shop for GiftsWillow Tree Shop
Best Shop for Men’s ClothesBest Wine List, Best Restaurant for Art’s for Him Steak- Fairway Grille (Buck Hill Falls) Best Car Dealer: Minooka Subaru Best Café- Zummos Best Garden Shop: Best Diner- (Tie) Marie’s & Glider Agway (Honesdale)
Best Ethnic RestaurantSavory Maza
Best Vegetarian RestaurantTerra Preta
Best Restaurant for Subs/HoagiesPizza by Pappas
Best New Restaurant- The Dock on Wallenpaupack
Best Restaurant for Sushi- Osaka
Best Restaurant for Wings- (Tie) The Dock on Wallenpaupack & Kelly’s Pub
Best Restaurant for Breakfast- The Settlers Inn
Best Restaurant for PizzaArcaro & Genell
Best Ice Cream: Manning’s Farm Dairy
Best Doughnuts: Krispy Kreme
Best SupermarketWeis (Honesdale)
Best Mall/Shopping CenterShoppes at Montage
Best Downtown for ShoppingHonesdale
Best Shop for Kids’ Clothes- Small Fryes Best Shop for Women’s’ ClothesWallflower 108
Best Antique Shop: Doug Schmitt Antiques (Lake Ariel)
Best Interior Designer: Pulman Interiors
Best Landscaper: Neil’s Landscaping
Best Basement/Water Protection Service- B Dry System Best Builder: Dakan Enterprise
Best Electrician: Gentile Electric
Best Auto Repair, Best Mechanic: Duchnik’s Towing
Best New Business: Dunmore Family Chiropractic
Best Insurance Provider: Thompson Northeast Insurance
Best Plumber: Wayne Pisanchyn Inc. Plumbing & Heating
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Best Computer Repair: Endless Programming Solutions
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Best Annual Event: Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Best Fundraiser: Paint Pittston Pink
Best Christmas Event: Fireside Christmas, Inn at Pocono Manor
Best Fair/Festival: La Festa Italiana
Best History Centered Event: Dunmore Cemetery Tour
Best Event Venue: Montage Mountain Resort
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Best Concert Venue: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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Best Casino: Mohegan Sun Pocono Best Yoga: Lake Region Fitness
Best Library: Wayne County Public Library
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Best Teacher/Professor: Dr. Brian Maxwell, Clarks Summit University
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Best Hospice: Hospice of Sacred Heart
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Best Dermatologist: Dr. Greg Severs
Best Visitors Bureau: Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
Best Family Attraction, Best Ski Resort- Camelback Resort
Best Museum: Wayne County Historical Society
Best History Attraction: Scranton Iron Furnaces
Best Water Park: Aquatopia at Camelback
Best Family Fun Park/Mini Golf: Costa’s Family Fun Park
Best Date Night Destination: Woodhouse Day Spa
Best Campground: Keen Lake Camping & Cottage Resort
Best Optometrist: Dr. Amy Neal
Best Attorney: Mark Zimmer, Honesdale
Best Senior Living: The Pines
Best Insurance Agency: Turano Insurance
Best Rehab Facility: Allied Services
Best Obstetrician/Gynecologist: Dr. Gary Reedy Best Audiologist: Dr. Denise Prislupski
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Best Accessories Store: Charming Charlie’s
Best Fitness Center: Lake Region Fitness Center
Best Personal Trainer: Gina Lecce
Best Hotel, Best Hotel for Business Travel: Fairfield Inn & Suites, Wilkes-Barre
Best Bed & Breakfast: The Old Square Inn, Mount Joy, PA Best Overall Resort, Best Family Resort, Best Winter Resort, Best Summer Resort: Woodloch Best Romantic Resort: Ledges
Best Hotel for Girlfriends Getaway: The Lodge at Woodloch
Best Golf Course, Best Vacation Rental- Woodloch Springs
Best Architect: Joseph Rominski
Best Bank: Wayne Bank
Best Chiropractor: Jennifer Finn
Best Winery: Maiolatesi Wine Cellars
Best Local Brewery: Irving Cliff Brewery
Best Chocolate Producer: Gertrude Hawk
Best Farm Market: Scranton Co-op Farmers Market
Best Veterinarian: Dr. PAWS
Best Pet Groomer: Shannon Ceccoli
Best Pet Boarding Facility: Puppy Paradise
Best Place to Buy Pet Supplies: Pet Supplies Plus
Best Pet Adoption: One Life to Live
Best Local Author: Julie Esty
Best Local Artist: Justin Roach
Best Music Instructor: Diane Amari, Scranton High School Best Realtor: Barry Kaplan
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BUTTERMILK FALLS INN Luxury lodgings on a 75-acre Hudson River Estate includes guest rooms with fireplaces, carriage and guest houses with pet and child-friendly options. Enjoy a country breakfast, Spa, Henry’s restaurant, trails and Buttermilk’s own Millstone Farm with an organic kitchen garden and orchard and Animal Rescue Sanctuary. Milton, NY. 845- 795-1310. www.buttermilkfallsinn.com COLONIAL BRICK INN & SUITES Come and enjoy Pennsylvania hospitality at its finest. Call to reserve your special occasion package. Winter ski or summer golf packages, we will cater to guests all seasons of the year. New meeting room and free Internet in rooms. 25161 Route 11, Hallstead. 570-879-2162 or 1-800-290-3922 www.colonialbrickinn.com CRESCENT LODGE What luxury our “cabin in the woods” offers! Queen canopy bed, stone fireplace, jacuzzi for two, two TVs, private covered deck and full kitchen. Enjoy our Starting Post Cocktail Lounge and award-winning restaurant. Located two miles from Mt Airy Casino, 10 minutes from the Crossings and 15 minutes from Camelback Ski Area. Paradise Valley. Cresco, PA 800-392-9400 www.CrescentLodge.com. THE INN AT BIRCH WILDS Modern rustic five-star rated B and B, located a short drive from Jim Thorpe. Visit our site to see why travelers are saying: “Surpassed all expectations!" “Fabulous is an understatement!" “Amazing weekend getaway!” “Unexpected luxury, a romantic retreat!” “Best B and B… wow!” Lehighton, PA. 570-818-4433. www.innatbirchwilds.com THE JAMES MANNING HOUSE Welcome to a perfect alternative to traditional hotel lodging, this historic B&B offers all the comforts of home. Three well-appointed guest rooms, private baths, central AC, TV, WiFi, gardens and more. Enjoy a hearty home cooked breakfast, all with warm, friendly hospitality. Honesdale, PA 570-253-5573. www.jamesmanninghouse.com 114
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1819 RED BRICK INN A warm welcome awaits you at our charming Federal style home. Centrally located between Keuka and Seneca Lakes. All five guest rooms feature queen size bed and private bath. The Tuttle Room has a working fireplace. Full breakfast. Complimentary refreshments. Credit cards accepted. Open year-round. 607-243-8844 stay@1819inn.com • www.1819inn.com
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STONE BRIDGE INN & RESTAURANT European-style inn, restaurant & tavern in a spectacular country setting. 13 charming rooms, with private baths, TV, A/C, several with fireplaces, free WI-FI. Continental breakfast, indoor pool/hot tub, horseback riding. Excellent dinner cuisine. Exit 206, Rt. 374 East two miles past Elk Mountain, Union Dale. 570-679-9200. www.Stone-Bridge-Inn.com.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Area code 570 unless specified Nov. 1-Jan. 9, Rodin: Portraits of a Lifetime-Selections from the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Collections, Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Dallas. 674-6250. Dec. 1-20, 15 Minutes: From Image to Icon-Works By Andy Warhol, Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University.House, Waverly.
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CHILDREN’S EVENTS Dec. 2, Storytime with Santa, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Hoyt Library, Kingston. 287-2013. Dec. 2, Breakfast with Santa, 9-11 a.m., PNC Field, Moosic. 969-2255. Dec. 2, Brunch with Santa, 1012:30 p.m., Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall, Misericordia University. 674-6764. Dec. 12-15, Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure," Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 800-745-3000. Dec. 16, Ice Cream with Santa, 5-8 p.m., Turkey Hill Experience, Colombia. Dec. 24, Breakfast with Santa, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Skytop Lodge, Skytop.
COMMUNITY EVENTS Dec. 1-3, Friends of the Scranton Public Library Book Sale, Marketplace at Steamtown, Scranton. Dec. 2, Blowout Book Sale, Manchester Community Library, Equinunk. 224-8500. Dec. 2, 2nd Annual Holiday Marketplace, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Newton Ransom Volunteer Fire Company, Clarks Summit. 885-0311. Dec. 3, Winter Wonderland Pet Photos Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fetching Grooming Salon, 116
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Dec. 3, Pocono Heritage Land Trust’s Holiday Fair, noon–5 p.m., Castle Inn, Delaware Water Gap. 424-1514. Dec. 4, Friends of the Poor Christmas Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Saint Mary’s Center, Scranton. 343-7271.
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CONCERTS Dec. 1, Paramount's LaserSpectacular Presents the Music of Pink Floyd, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. Dec. 1, The Delaware Valley Choral Society presents: "Do You Hear What I Hear," 7:30 p.m., St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sandyston, NJ.
Dec. 7, Annual Holiday Trunk Show, Boccardo Jewelers, Scranton. 344-9021.
Dec. 1, Battery: Masters of Metallica, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Scranton. 826-1100.
Dec. 8-9, Journey to Bethlehem, Tunkhannock United Methodist Church, Tunkhannock. 836-1229.
Dec. 2, The Delaware Valley Choral Society presents: "Do You Hear What I Hear," 2 p.m., Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis, NY.
Dec. 8, PCDC Craft Store Holiday Open House, noon-2 p.m., Pike County Developmental Center, Milford. 296-6319. Dec. 9, Cookie Walk and Craft Fair, 9 a.m., Jefferson Twp Volunteer Fire Co., Jefferson Township. 689-2829. Dec. 9, Annual Cookie Walk and Victorian Tea Luncheon, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Hawley. 226-4835. Dec. 9, Festive Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ladore Lodge, Waymart. 488-6129. Dec. 24, Art Heals Program, 4-7 p.m., Geisinger CMC Hospital, Scranton. 343-7271. Dec. 27, Classic Holiday Tea, 1-3 p.m., Camelot Restaurant, HappeningsPA.com
Dec. 2, Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra Concert, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School, Tunkhannock. Dec. 2, Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Dec. 2, Chicory House Dance Series, 6 p.m., Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston. 333-4007. Dec. 2-3, Christmas Joy: Music for Chorus, Brass and Organ, 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre. 871-0350. Dec. 2, The Delaware Valley Choral Society Presents: "Do You Hear What I Hear," 2 p.m., Drew United Methodist Church, Port Jervis, NJ.
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Dec. 2, 50th Annual Noel Night Featuring the University of Scranton Singers and Chamber Ensembles, 8 p.m., University of Scranton. 941-7624. Dec. 3, The Delaware Valley Choral Society Presents: "Do You Hear What I Hear," 2 p.m., Milford United Methodist Church, Milford. Dec. 3, Spoon, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, 524 Main St, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. Dec. 3, The Night Before Christmas- A Musical Celebration of the Christmas Story, 3 p.m., Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Damascus. 224-4637. Dec. 3, Wayne Choralaires Present “One Holy Night,” 2 p.m., Queen of Peace Church, Hawley.253-2782. Dec. 3, Erin Malloy Trio, 11 a.m.-noon, Globe Store Gallery, Scranton. 343-7271. Dec. 6, Smith & Myers of Shinedown, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg . 420-2808. Dec. 7, The Ten Tenors Christmas, 7:30 p.m., State Theatre, Easton. 800-999-STATE. Dec. 7, Misericordia Community Choir Inaugural Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Lemmond Theatre in Walsh Hall, Dallas. 674-3021.
Dec. 7, Let It Show Concert, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Scranton. 826-1100. Dec. 8, Keller Williams, 8 p.m. F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Dec. 8, The TEN Tenors “Home for the Holidays,” 7:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg. 389-4409. Dec. 9, Winger, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, 524 Main St, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. Dec. 9, Doug Smith Holiday Jazz Trio, 1-3:30 p.m., Hawley Public Library, Hawley. 226-4620. Dec. 10, Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert Featuring The Scranton Brass Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., University of Scranton. 941-7624. Dec. 14, Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas, State Theatre, Easton. 800-999-STATE. Dec. 14, Trapt: Acoustic Night with Chris Taylor Brown, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Scranton. 826-1100. Dec. 15, Dopod, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater, 524 Main St, Stroudsburg. 420-2808. Dec. 16, Christmas Cantata, 3 p.m., Countryside Community Church, Clarks Summit.
587-3206. Dec. 17, The Night Before Christmas- A Musical Celebration of the Christmas Story, 3 p.m., Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Damascus. 224-4637. Dec. 17, Wizards of Winter, 4 p.m., State Theater, Easton. 800-999-STATE. Dec. 17, Choral Cantata, 10:30 a.m., Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scranton. 346-6400. Dec. 18, The Oak Ridge Boys' Christmas Celebration Tour, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre. 826-1100. Dec. 23, Patent Pending, 7 p.m., Sherman Theater, Stroudsburg. Dec. 24, The Night Before Christmas- A Musical Celebration of the Christmas Story, 7:30 p.m., Damascus Manor United Methodist Church, Damascus. 224-4637.
NATURE Dec. 2, Eagle Watch Volunteer Training Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Upper Delaware Visitor Center, Lackawaxen. 226-3164. Dec. 3, Deck the Halls Tour, 1-3 p.m., Lacawac Sanctuary Visitor Center, Lake Ariel. 689-9494. Dec. 6, Winter Ecology Hike, 10 a.m.-noon, PEEC, Dingmans Ferry. 828-2319
A Place for You this Christmas... at Covenant Presbyterian Church Dec. 6, 13, 20 Advent Vesper Services Half-hour 5:45 PM service with guest musicians each week Light Soup Supper follows worship Labyrinth available each week Dec. 17 Advent III Sunday Choral Cantata, 10:30 a.m. Handbells, Carols, Scripture Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 10:30 A.M. Worship, 4:00 P.M. Family Friendly service 10:00 P.M. Carols, Candlelight & Communion 550 Madison Ave., Scranton • 570-346-6400 • www.covenantchscr.org
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DECEMBER HAPPENINGS Dec. 6, Live Reptiles & Amphibians Show, 5:30-7 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Moscow. 842-1506.
Dec. 2-3 & 9-10, Quiet Valley’s Old Time Christmas, 3-7 p.m., Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. 992-6161.
Dec. 12, LCEEC Beekeepers Club, 7 p.m., Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, Moscow. 842-1506.842-1506.
Dec. 2-3, Living Christmas Village, 4-7 p.m., Grace Bible Church, Dunmore. 342-5651.
Dec. 3, “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” 4 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Museum Theater, Bethel, NY. 845-295-2522
Dec. 2-3, Christmas at Eckley, noon-4 p.m., Eckley Miners' Village, Weatherly. 636-2070.
Dec. 3-10, Mary, Mary, Providence Playhouse, Scranton. 342-9707.
Dec. 4-Jan. 12, Festival of Trees, The Marketplace at Stamtown, Scranton. 963-6590.
Dec. 8-17, A Christmas Carol, 8 p.m., Little Theatre of WilkesBarre, Wilkes-Barre. 823-1875.
Dec. 1-2, Christmas in Our Hometown, Downtown Tunkhannock.
Dec. 7, Toys For Tots Open Skate, 6-8 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 970-7600.
Dec. 8-10, A Christmas Carol, Theater at North, Scranton.
Dec. 1-3, Christmas in Montrose, Downtown Montrose.
Dec. 8-10, Hawley Winterfest, Downtown Hawley.
Dec. 12, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” 7 & 8 p.m., Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock. 996-1500.
Dec. 9-10, Winterfest Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., The Settler’s Inn, Hawley. 226-2993.
Dec. 21-22, The Sound of Music, F.M. Kirby Center, WilkesBarre. 826-1100.
Dec. 15-29, North Pole Village Drive-Thru Christmas Display, 5-9 p.m., Newfoundland. 252-6000.
Dec. 26-28, Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s The Nutcracker, 2 & 7:30 p.m., Marywood University, Scranton. 347-2897.
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Bash, 8:30 p.m., Silver Birches Resort, Hawley. 226-4388.
Dec. 30, Jeff Dunham-Passively Aggressive, 5 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. 800745-3000.
SPECIAL EVENTS Dec. 1, Happenings’ Student Cover Contest Exhibit, 6-8 p.m., First Friday Scranton at Wayne Bank, Scranton.
Dec. 1-3, Candlelight Christmas Dinner, 6-9:30 p.m., The Settler’s Inn, Hawley. 2262993. Dec. 1-3, 9-10, 16-17, Olde Time Christmas, Downtown Jim Thorpe. Dec. 1-24, Magical Fireside Christmas, Pocono Manor Resort & Spa, Pocono Manor. 800-233-8150. Dec. 1-29, The Festival of Lights, Stone Hedge Golf Course, Factoryville. 836-5108.
THEATER & FILM Dec. 1-3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 26-27, A Christmas Carol, Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, Bloomsburg. 784-8181.
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