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walk from the visitors center. Close to home, you will ﬁnd bald and golden eagles from the Carbon County Environmental Education Center at the Wild Birds Unlimited Store in Dallas at 1 p.m. Saturday. The birds have been injured and can’t survive in the wild, manager Carol Sorber said, explaining similar events at the store have been “standing room only.” Also on Saturday, Longo will lead an eagle-viewing event from noon to 1 p.m. at Promised Land’s wildlife observation platform, which is accessible from Bear Wallow Road, the same road that leads to Bear Wallow Boat Launch. You can bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park, said Longo, who knows a lot about eagles and their young. See SOAR, Page 16

IF YOU GO What: Eagle viewing with a naturalist When: noon to 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Wildlife observation platform, accessible from Bear Wallow Road, Promised Land State Park, Greentown More info: 570-676-0567 ••• What: Live Eagles, an up-close look at birds from the Carbon County Environmental Education Center When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Route 309 More info: 570-675-9900 ••• What: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Where: Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton, Berks County Best possibility of spotting an eagle: North Lookout, 1 mile from visitors center More info: 610-756-6961

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f you went to school a generation or two ago, you very likely heard your teacher say something like this: “Here’s a picture of a bald eagle, boys and girls. Isn’t it beautiful? This is our national bird, and it’s very sad that you probably will never see one ﬂying overhead. There are hardly any left.” If your teacher was into statistics, she or he might have mentioned that by 1963, hunting, habitat loss and widespread use of the pesticide DDT had brought the population down to only 417 known breeding pairs in the lower 48 states. Fortunately, those numbers have improved to 9,789 breeding pairs, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the national bird is no longer on

the endangered list. Yet spotting one still can seem like an almost mystical event, that rare moment when you look up at a soaring majestic creature, see those white head and tail feathers and exclaim, “This one’s not a hawk. It’s not a vulture.” If you’d like to see one (or more) eagles for yourself, you might consider a trip to Promised Land State Park in Pike County, where a nest, complete with eaglets that hatched in early April, can be seen from a viewing platform. The chicks are about 18 inches tall now, environmental-education specialist Carissa Longo estimated, and still being fed by their parents. Another option is a visit to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County, where senior biologist Laurie Goodrich said the best place to spot bald eagles may be the North Lookout, a 1-mile

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ne of the first and most important things a bride and groom consider after getting engaged is finding their wedding reception venue. Once you’ve located the ideal spot, the rest of the wedding day details will fall into place easily. Here are some helpful hints to keep in mind as you begin your search. A Roomy Fit While it may sound obvious, it is crucial to find a venue that will fit your guests and your setup needs comfortably. The space may look large upon your first visit if you are viewing the space while empty. Make sure to go back to the venue when they are setup for a wedding to ensure there is ample room. Genetti’s boasts the maximum amount of banquet space in NEPA with 20,000 square feet available to guests for a reception from 40 – 1200 celebrating your wedding. Oyster Weddings at your option is available at any right sized celebration including the Oyster Restaurant. Great Spaces To make sure that your event flows smoothly or for a decadent, opulent, outrageous, hallmark celebration with an Oyster Wedding, make sure that you have correct spaces for each segment of your night whether it is poolside, in Oyster Restaurant or the Genetti Grand Ballroom. After using complimentary valet parking service, a white gloved server handing out the couple’s signature drinks welcomes them. You would want to make sure that this area is inviting and starts off the night in the right way. They then enter Oyster Restaurant dining room where they are serenaded by the sounds of our professional piano player. Guests also have the option of lounging in our outdoor space and imbibing a cocktail at the newly renovated pool cabana area. Generous gourmet food displays and white glove butler passed hors d’oeuvres are provided for guests during this time before they are ushered into the transformed Genetti ballroom for dinner.. Stress Less It has been said that a bride will make around 287 decisions during her planning process. It is very important to find a venue that offers a package that will include all of your needs and make your walk to the alter easy and stress free. The Oyster Wedding package is all-inclusive and our wedding team takes care of all of the details so you can enjoy your special day without worry. Linens, chair covers, lighting, lush centerpieces, gourmet cuisine, premium bar and even your wedding cake and desserts all come included. All you need is a white dress and a groom! Guest Convenience When planning a wedding, it is crucial to consider your guest’s needs and convenience. Aspects such as parking, hotel accommodations & where they will spend their down time will come into play as you begin to make arrangements. The Best Western Genetti Hotel recently won the Best Western Director’s Award and Excellence Award. AAA travel has recently given the Best Western Genetti Hotel another Diamond. Ample parking is provided complimentary to all guests. We are located conveniently close to major highways in the heart of newly revitalized downtown Wilkes-Barre. The hotel is within walking distance to shops, theatres, restaurants and nightlife. Guests can celebrate into the night carefree and enjoy a peaceful nights sleep in out newly appointed hotel rooms. Wedding guests

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Reputation is Key You will want to find a venue that has a great reputation and track record for doing good business – execution is key to the success of your event. Finding a venue you can trust with your big day will rely on many factors such as, how long they’ve been in business, seeing testimonials from other brides and grooms and ensuring that they have a knowledgeable & professional staff. Genetti’s has been the leading provider of hospitality services dedicated to exceeding guests’ expectations and values for decades. Oyster Weddings at Genetti’s is the newest concept developed by the Genetti team under the guidance of Culinary Institute of America trained event producer Thom Greco who also operates the award winning and nationally recognized Oyster Restaurant. This team brings the most upscale, unique and opulent wedding to the NEPA area. Professional Wedding & Event Planner Lindsay Bezick has been certified in both Wedding & Event Planning as well as Wedding & Event Design. The professional and personal service provided by the Oyster Wedding staff is what makes the planning process easy and your wedding reception truly exceptional. Eat, Drink & Be Merry When you think of the last wedding you went to, what do you remember? Most people would say the food. As palates become more particular and people are beginning to stray from cookie-cutter food selections at weddings, it is important to select a venue that has a menu that’s sure to impress. Oyster Weddings boast a delectable Five-Course meal as well as the option for a Stations menu. Both come with specialty hors d’oeuvres, fondant or buttercream wedding cake, flaming dessert show, Viennese dessert table and international coffee station. The restaurant style service approach ensures guests are served simultaneously and tableside service attends to guests each and every need. When guests get thirsty, they can enjoy the premium open bar featuring a handcrafted beer bar, martini bar and the couple’s signature drinks. A quote from a recent Oyster Wedding guest and food critic sums it all up, “ Brides and grooms, have your reception here. Appetizers, fresh fruit, chocolate fondue, crabmeat cocktail and the best soup and salad I have ever had. The main course was filet & lobster, mmm mmm wow!! Flaming bananas foster, dessert bar and coffee bar. Thank you Oyster for a wonderful night!” Live Your Dream…. This is your wedding day, the day you’ve been waiting for your whole life. Make sure that you find a venue that is willing to carry out your dream and support your vision. Oyster Weddings at Genetti’s is dedicated to working together with couples to ensure that your dream comes true and every aspect of what you want is incorporated into your wedding. Success is planned. Dream, plan, or your idea – we execute it for you. The Oyster Wedding team’s mission is “Never Accept Mediocrity as It Stands in the Way of Success”. From the menu selection to the décor and color scheme our weddings are truly unique to each and every bride and groom. Oyster wedding couple Mark and Carlene said “The reception was way over my expectations. It looked stunning, the food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. I was told several times this was the most beautiful and elegant reception my guests have ever been to. It was everything we wanted and more for our special day.”

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Harrisburg-based Celtic rockers set for Scranton festival

Kilmaine Saints is among the groups raising a pint or two in Scranton on Saturday and Sunday.

Saints be praised By CHRISTOPHER J. HUGHES chughes@timesleader.com

n the Urban Dictionary listing for Irish bands, you might ﬁnd an entry similar to this one: “A band formed with the intention of receiving free drinks.”

and enjoyed tours along the East Coast and spots at music What: Scranton Celtic Festival Where: Toyota Pavilion at Mon- festivals such as ShamrockFest in Washington, D.C. tage Mountain When: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday They will be joined this and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday weekend, which marks their Admission: $10 for one-day first appearance at the Scranpass, $17 for two-day pass, ton Celtic Festival, by guitarist free for children 12 and under Dave Nields, who is standing More info: www.scrantonceltin for Mills. They know NEPA icfest.com. well, however, having performed at Kildare’s for a fesNaughton (drums) and Jon tival preview in October and Heller (bass, bagpipes and lip- previous performances at the synching, according to Power) now-closed Banshee bar and with first bringing the act to- restaurant. gether in 2009. The current Keeping audiences engaged line-up also includes Barry during the past several years Mills (guitars), Liz Mallin comes with their novel mix(fiddle, bass) and Bill Brown ture of Irish standards and (bass, bagpipes, tin whistle, other hits. bouzouki, guitar, banjo, vo“We knew with doing this cals). Things escalated quick- genre of music, we wanted ly, Power recalled. to appeal to several people. “After the first practice, we We aren’t traditional by any knew we were on to some- stretch of the imagination, but thing, and within about a if we took traditional songs month and a half, we had al- like ‘Whiskey in the Jar’ and ready started booking shows, put our own spin on them, we and we only knew 10 songs,” would be able to keep people Power said. entertained,” Power said. Since then, the Saints have Putting all of those songs recorded 2010’s “The Good, together doesn’t come easily. the Plaid and the Ugly” and 2012’s “Drunken Redemption” See CELTIC, Page 17

THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23, 2013 Fine Arts Fiesta, the annual celebration of the arts and music with an artists market, children’s tent, craftspersons, stage presentations, concerts and festival food. Public Square in WilkesBarre. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m today and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Schedule at fineartsfiesta.org. Yogathon, an all-day series of yoga classes in a variety of styles for all levels. Lil Yoga Barn, Crabtree Gardens, 538 Butler Drive, Drums. 9 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Saturday. $10 per class or $50 entire day. 454-1214. Farm Animal Frolic, the 25th annual event with baby animals including piglets, bunnies, lambs, kid goats, duckling and more. Also: wagon rides, puppets and storytelling, old-fashioned games, hay jump, fish pond, sheep shearing (Saturday), one-room schoolhouse, bread and cookies from the outdoor brick oven and more. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May 26. $8. 992-6161. Antique Tractor and Machinery Show, with vendors, silent auction and bake sale. Presented by the Yellow Rose 4-H Club of Sweet Valley at the intersection of Routes 118 and 29 in Pikes Creek. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free. 709-7875. Relay for Life, the 11th annual 24hour event for cancer survivors and caregivers. With breakfast, bingo, entertainment, games, food, raffles, luminary ceremony at dusk and walking laps around the Crestwood High School Athletic Field, 281 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Saturday beginning with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. 868-3681. Armed Forces Day Parade, the annual march in tribute to the troops. Begins at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center, 401 Penn Ave., Scranton. 11 a.m. Saturday. 961-2696. Community Block Party, a free

event with inflatables, face painting, treats and first responders from fire and ambulance crews. Grove Church, 1735 N. Main Ave., North Scranton. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 961-8853. Annual Car Show, with classics, hot rods and more vying for $2,250 in prize money. Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-ofHearing Children, 537 Venard Road, Clarks Summit. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free but donations accepted. 585-1000. Milford Walking Tour, a guided trek through the community to learn about its history and contributions made by the prominent Pinchot family to conservation in America. Meet on the Community House lawn, Broad and Harford streets. 11 a.m. Sunday. $8, $7 seniors. Reservations: 296-9630. Designer Bingo, with prizes by Coach, Fossil, Vera Bradley, Kenneth Cole and Juicy Contour. Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company, 441 Orange Road, Dallas. Sunday with doors and food menu at 1 p.m. and games at 2. 855-9693. Open House, with collections of antique guns, hunting licenses, milk bottles and currency along with tours of the genealogical library and museum. Wyoming County Historical Society, Bridge and Harrison streets, Tunkhannock. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 8365303. Open House, with live music, refreshments and displays including 15 mannequins representing persons from the past and a tribute recognizing Plymouth transportation pioneers. Plymouth Historical Society, 115 Gaylord Ave. 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 779-5840. The Menu: Get Ready to Grill! Tips by Ed Kundla of Kundla’s Open Pit Bar-B-Q and samples of his cuisine along with information on beverage pairings and grill maintenance. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. Monday with cocktails at 6 p.m. and event at 7 p.m. $7. 344-1111. Grocery Coupon Workshop, with Kara Zoeller, author of SavingByDesign.com. Hoyt Library, 284 See EVENTS, Page 6

Find fun for all ages at the annual Fine Arts Fiesta today through Sunday on Public Square in Wilkes-Barre.

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That’s at least how Kilmaine Saints got their start, lead singer Brendan Power said. “A few of the guys in the band were in a pipe-anddrum band. They kind of had an idea, like, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to do this for free beer one time?’ “That’s honestly how it started. Beer is always the driving force for most things in our lives,” he said with a laugh. The Harrisburg-based Celtic rock outﬁt is one of nine bands that will ﬁll the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain with sounds derived from mother Ireland for the second annual Scranton Celtic Festival. Power credits Mike Mc-

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Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Monday. Free. Registration: 287-2013. Vampires @ the AFA Gallery, a screening of the documentary “The Tillinghast Nightmare,” about the practice of vampire exorcism in 18th- and 19th-century New England. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Free but donations accepted. Age 18 and older. 346-7186. Jessup Hose Company Carnival, with games, S&S amusement rides, ﬁremen’s parade (Friday), St. Ubaldo Festivities (Saturday), food, family fun, Sunday ﬁreworks and entertainment by Warning Level (Wednesday), Silent Arms Race (Thursday), Jeffrey James Band (Friday), Jus4Fun DJ (Saturday), Aim and Fire (Sunday). Jessup Hose Compny #2, 333 Hill St. 6 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Continues 6:30 p.m. to midnight May 24; 2 p.m. to midnight May 25; 2 to 11 p.m. May 26; 2 to 7 p.m. May 27. 489-1141. FUTURE Sweet Valley Fair, the annual Memorial Day Weekend event with festival foods, amusement rides, a White Elephant Sale, vendors and entertainment by Pop Rox (Friday), Tommy Guns Band (Saturday), 3rd Degree (Sunday) Hess Boys and Iron Cowboy (Monday). Also: Fireworks on Saturday, the Firemen’s Olympics and parade on Memorial Day. Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company, 5383 Main Road, Sweet Valley. 5:30 to 10 p.m. May 24; 4:30 to 10 p.m. May 25-26; 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 27. 477-5121. Shawnee Celtic Festival, with non-stop Celtic music on three stages, a bagpipers parade, Celtic jam, working sheep dogs, Irish step dancers and a variety of Celtic crafts and foods. Performers include Seven Nations, Burning Bridget Cleary, Seamus Kennedy, Timlin & Kane and the Irish Lads. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawneeon-Delaware. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25 and 26. $12 advance, $15 at the gate. 421-7231. Victorian Fashion Show, with Edwardian Era clothing modeled by the women of Queen Victoria’s Court and a talk on the language of fans. Eckley Miners Village, Highland Road, off Route 940. 1 to 4 p.m. May 25. 636-2070. La Festa Dei Ceri, the annual ethnic festival commemorating St. Ubaldo Day with ceremonies, a mass and procession followed by the Race of the Saints in

which teams carry statues of St. Ubaldo, St. George and St. Anthony and race through the hilly streets of Jessup beginning at Powell Avenue and finishing at Veterans Memorial Field 5 p.m. May 25. 575-4141 or stubaldoday.com. Mifflinville 125th Memorial Day Parade, an anniversary celebration with a two-day carnival, offering an antique tractor and car show, food, crafts, children’s games, fire and ambulance vehicles and more. Carnival Grounds, East First Street, Mifflinville. 10 a.m. to dusk May 26 and 27. The Memorial Day Parade forms 8:45 a.m. at Third and Race streets and proceeds to the Mifflinville Cemetery for speakers. Also: tours of the historic 1850 German School will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. May 27. 759-3610. Dart Tournament Fundraiser, to benefit Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge. Murphy’s Pub, 347 Slocum St., Swoyersville. May 26 with signups 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. and tournament at noon. $90 per three-person team. Followed by a buffet for participants. 333-5265. Forty Fort Meeting House Tours. Explore the 1807 historic religious edifice with its original box pews and elevated pulpit. 20 River St., Forty Fort. 1 to 3 p.m. May 26-27. Tours continue Sundays through Sept. 29; July 4 and Sept. 2. $2, $1 children. 287-5214. The Price Is Right Live! The hit interactive show comes to town pulling people from the audience to win appliances, vacations and new cars by playing classic games on stage. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. May 30. $78.50 (VIP), $55.50, $45.50, $35.50. 826-1100. AACA Car Cruise, sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Regional AACA Car Club. Anything with wheels is welcome to participate. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. May 31, 6 to 10 p.m. with awards at 9 p.m. Free. Knight of Mayhem, a fundraising event for the Lake-Lehman School District’s new turf field and volleyball court complex. With a carnival of food, games and entertainment, silent auction, theme baskets, barnyard olympics, cow-pie bingo and more. Lake-Lehman High School, 1128 Old Route 115, Lehman Township. 10 a.m. to dusk June 1. 255-2705. Osterhout Fundraiser, an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner along with a book sale, bake sale and basket raffle. North Branch of the Osterhout Free Library, 28 Oliver St., Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre. June 1, 4 to 7 p.m. with takeouts available from 3 p.m. Walkins welcome. $8, $4 children. 822-4660.

The Catholic Choral Society welcomes spring with its annual seasonal concert tonight at Immaculate Conception Church in Scranton and Sunday at St. Ignatius Church in Kingston.

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THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23, 2013 Sue Yurkanin, the Christian singer from Dickson City. Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. Tonight with food menu at 6, concert at 7 and open mic at 9. Free. 899-2264. Tunes for Goons, a concert with local bands Blinded Passenger, Grey Zine, the Ordinals, Cave People and These Elk Forever. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Tonight with doors at 7 and show at 7:30. $7. 878-3970. The Catholic Choral Society, the annual spring concert of sacred, classical, Broadway and popular music. 7:30 tonight at Immaculate Conception Church, 801 Taylor Ave., Scranton (with guests the Teen Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit); and 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple St., Kingston (with guests the Wyoming Valley West Middle School Spartan Singers). $10, $8 seniors and students. 587-2753. Dark Star Orchestra, the tribute band re-creating the Grateful Dead experience. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 tonight. 866-605-7325. Bridging Division, the Christian band from Mount Pocono. Amazing Taste, How Sweet the Grounds Coffee House, First United Methodist Church, Route 11 and East Butler Street, Shickshinny. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. 8992264. Joe Nardone Presents Doo Wop Volume 6, with Kenny Vance, the Spaniels, Lewis Lymon & the Teenchords, the Tokens, Jimmy Clanton and Willie Winﬁeld & the Harptones. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7 p.m. Saturday. $49.50, $39.50, $29.50. 826-1100. Tom Slick and the Converted Thunderbolt Greaseslappers, a 40thanniversary concert. St. Jude Church, 420 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. Saturday with doors at 7 p.m. and music from 8 to 11. $20 includes beer, mixers and snacks. BYOB. 474-6315. Comedy Night, a fundraiser for the G.A.R. Football Booster Club with a slate

New Visions Studio & Gallery in Scranton will welcome the Midnight Mob on Saturday night. of standup comedians. Wise Crackers Comedy Club, 18 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8. 793-4428. Commander Cody Band, the pianist leading the musical mayhem with his band and special guests Professor Louie and the Crowmatix. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. Saturday. $25. 325-0249. Coal Town Rounders, the bluegrass quartet performing on upright bass, banjo, mandolin and guitar. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 8 p.m. Saturday. $16 advance; $20 at the door. 5888077. Willie Mack, the jazz master on sax, ﬂute and bass clarinet accompanied by his three-piece band. Also: a talk about the relationship between music and art. Hazleton Art League, 225 E. Broad St. 1 p.m. Sunday. $10. 817-1075. John De Chiaro, the internationally touring classical guitarist, recording artist and television performer in a beneﬁt concert for the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen. St. Patrick Church, 318 Parrish St., Wilkes-Barre. 3 p.m. Sunday. Donation. 823-1948. Craig Thatcher, the incendiary bluesman with violinist Nyke Van Wyk celebrating the release of their new CD with special guests. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 5 p.m. Sunday. $10. 325-0249. Friends for Christ, praise-band singers. Nebo Baptist Church, 75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. 7 p.m. Sunday. Free and followed by a dessert hour. 735-3932.

Get your bluegrass on with The Coal Town Rounders at the Hawley Silk Mill on Saturday. Spring Concert, the annual Pentecost Sunday event with the music ministry of Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne. 7 p.m. Sunday. Free. 2876600. FUTURE Farewell/Senior Recital, performances by senior student musicians at Wyoming Seminary. Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 4 p.m. May 24. Free. 270-2192. William Doney, the Christian recording artist. Ekklesia Christian Coffee House, River of Life Fellowship Church, 22 Outlet Road, Lehman Township. May 24 with food menu at 6 p.m., concert at 7 See CONCERTS, Page 17

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Fundraiser at New Visions will support local Derby ladies

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Members of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Radicals roller-derby team practice at Skateaway in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night. A fundraiser and kickoff for the team’s June 2 home opener will take place Saturday night at New Visions Studio & Gallery in Scranton.

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By JOE SYLVESTER - jsylvester@timesleader.com

t’s not the roller derby of the ’70s, with the intentional ﬁghting, hitting and elbowing. But there are blockers and jammers, women do fall on their butts, and new players are called fresh meat. And the sport has been growing, not just in the Wyoming Valley but throughout the United States. In fact, it’s been called the fastest-growing sport in the country. The International Olympic Committee is considering roller derby along with several other sports for inclusion in the 2020 Games.

Who: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Roller Radicals What: Roller Derby Party, a fundraiser for the Roller Radicals with an art-and-jewelry auction, food and music by Filthy Gentlemen, Midnight Mob and the Faceless Shadows. All ages; 21 and over BYOB. When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton Cost: $7; $5 ladies More info: 878-3970

Reed Baker refs as the WilkesBarre/Scranton Roller Radicals scrimmage Tuesday night.

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THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23 Superior Donuts, Tracy Letts’ comedy about a down-on-hisluck Vietnam draft dodger who owns the doughnut-shop hangout where a group of colorful characters search for their version of the American dream. Performed by the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble at the Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg. 7:30 tonight and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. $25, $20 seniors, $11 students. Contains adult language. 784-8181. Brighton Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon’s touching comedy about a Jewish-American family in post-Depression Era Brooklyn as seen through the eyes of a 15-year-old boy. Theatre at the Grove, 5177 Nuangola Road, Nuangola. 8 tonight and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. $18. 868-8212. Arms and the Man, George Bernard Shaw’s witty romantic comedy about a young woman trying to choose between her arrogant ﬁance soldier and a pragmatic disheveled soldier who sneaks into her bedroom avoiding the war. Performed by Actors Circle at the Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, Scranton. 8 tonight and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $12, $10 seniors, $6 students. 342-9707. Romeo and Juliet, an 80-minute original-text adaptation of the Shakespearean tragedy performed by the Gamut Theatre Group of Harrisburg. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. Reservations: 996-1500. FUTURE The Merry Wives of Windsor, a Shakespeare in the Park event about the lusty Lothario Falstaff, See STAGE, Page 9

Maureen Hozempa plays Corie, and Tom Franko plays Paul in Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre’s presentation of ‘Barefoot in the Park.’

‘Crazy,’ meet ‘structure’

By MARY THERESE BIEBEL mbiebel@timesleader.com

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Newlyweds Corie and Paul live five — or six, if you count the stoop — flights of stairs up in an aging New York City brownstone with a hole in the skylight, a neighbor who enjoys being eccentric, and plumbing that doesn’t quite work the way you’d expect it to. If that sounds cozy and romantic to you, maybe you’re like Corie, a free spirit who’d enjoy sampling the exotic fare at an ethnic restaurant, getting up and dancing, or maybe running barefoot through a park. On the other hand, if the tiny apartment sounds like a dreadful trial to you, maybe you’re more like Paul, an up-and-coming lawyer who’s suspicious of the crazy neighbor, leery about the “sheep dip” — or is it bean soup? — served at an Albanian restaurant on Staten Island and, as you might suspect, a little too circumspect to kick off his shoes and run barefoot through the snow with his wife. The setting is ripe for conflict in

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Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park,” which continues at Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre this weekend. But after the inevitable arguments between Corie and Paul, and a budding relationship between her mother, Ethel, and their neighbor, Victor, there will be some compromise. “They really do love each other,” said Maureen Hozempa of Dallas, who plays Corie. “It turns out, Corie’s the ‘crazy’ Paul needs in his life, and Paul is the ‘structure’ Corie needs in hers.” On the way to the characters’ realization of that truth, audiences can watch them get drunk on ouzo, talk divorce and even sing the Albanian equivalent of “Jimmy Crack Corn and I Don’t Care.”

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THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23, 2013 Arts Around the Town, exhibits by mixed media artist Diane Czajkowski at Barnes & Noble Wilkes-King’s Bookstore, 7 S. Main St.; photography by Katie Larsen-Lick at the Ramada Inn, Public Square; and photography by Brandon Williams at Genetti Hotel and Conference Center, 77 E. Market St., all in Wilkes-Barre. A Few of My Favorite Things, 50 color and black-and-white photographs by Michelle Leonard of Pikes Creek ranging from ﬂowers and architecture to motorcycles and people. Opens Monday and runs through Aug. 2 with a reception 6 to 8 p.m. June 21. Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 208-5900, ext. 5328. CLOSING SOON Our People, Our Land, Our Images, 51 works of photography of indigenous people taken by three generations of indigenous photographers from North and South America, the Middle East and New Zealand. Through Sunday,

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who decides to woo two beautiful but married women — at the same time. Presented by Ghostlight Productions in South Abington Park, Clarks Summit. May 24 to June 2: 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Free but donations accepted. 575-5185. ANNOUNCEMENTS Auditions for the youth performing

then reopens June 4 through Aug. 11 at the Sordoni Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center, 150 S. River St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 408-4325. Unimpeded Imagination, eclectic art work by Jordan Fees, Chantal Rich and Ashley Ruth Truitt. New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St., Scranton. Through May 25: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 878-3970. The Landscape Show, art works by Joe Kluck, Eileen Marquez, Louis Pontone, William Tersteeg and Michelle Thomas. Also: “Fowl,” sculpture and paintings by Richard Lichtenstein. Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Through May 25: noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. 969-1040. Railroad Perspectives, works by artist Claire Marcus based on photographs taken at Steamtown National Historic Site and maps from the Lackawanna Historical Society collection. Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Through May 28: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Allentown Art Museum Bus Trip to view “Toulouse-Lautrec and His World,” the Paris impressionist who captured colorful images of the city’s cabarets and cafes. Sponsored by the Marywood Life Long Learners on June 6. Departs from Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, at 8:30 a.m. $46. Reservations: 383-0544. Philadelphia Bus Trip, for guided tours of the Barnes Museum and Rodin Museum. Sponsored by the Hazleton Art League on June 23 with departure from Genetti Hotel on Route 309 at 9 a.m. with a 7:30 p.m. return. $115 includes brunch at Fork Restaurant. Reservations: 454-0092 or 453-1337. Call for Entries, for the 7th annual Northeastern Biennial Twenty Thirteen Exhibition with $3,000 in cash awards and solo exhibition opportunities to take place Oct. 19 to Nov. 13 in four Lackawanna County venues. Deadline: June 15. Information at 348-6211 or marywood.edu/galleries.

troupe GLEE for ages 5 to 18. Bring a two-minute vocal selection to Robert M. Sides Music Store, 210 WilkesBarre Township Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The group performs at festivals, malls, fairs and Knoebels Amusement Park. 359-3267. Auditions for the August production of “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” a musical based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Ages

14 to 19. 991-1817. Auditions for the Music Box Dinner Playhouse’s July-August production of the musical “Les Miserables.” 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. Bring sheet music for a song of your choice. 2832195. Theater Bus Trip to the Hunterdon Playhouse in Hampton, N.J., for a performance of “Wake Up, Darling” on Thursday. Sponsored by the Irem Women’s Auxiliary. $85 includes transportation, lunch and show. Reservations: 824-6418 or 822-4976.

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By COLIN COVERT Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

he warp drives on the USS Enterprise are, as usual, on the verge of meltdown in “Star Trek Into Darkness.” Luckily, the entertainment propulsion system for the sci-ﬁ saga is roaring full throttle. The second entry in the revived franchise is a note-perfect blend of escapist fun and thoughtprovoking commentary, ensemble drama, comic relief, daredevil action and senses-shattering spectacle. Director J.J. Abrams, who recently was anointed the new master of the “Star Wars” empire, leaves Gene Roddenberry’s galaxy positioned to live very long and prosper like crazy.

Despite its baleful title, “Into Darkness” is ﬂeet-footed and never far from a jovial wink at the audience. It opens with a stupendous chase sequence that out-Spielbergs “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Kirk (Chris Pine) and Bones (Karl Urban) hot-foot it through a weird/gorgeous scarlet forest. A primitive race of chalk-white primitives barrel after them, ﬂinging spears (the only use of 3-D that has caused me literally to jump out of my seat.) Piling emergency atop crisis, Spock (Zachary Quinto) is trapped inside that ready-toblow volcano on the horizon, the second hand ticking toward its planet-obliterating explosion.

Topside, the sprinting duo hit the deadest of all possible dead ends. The multi-cliffhanger ends with multiple surprises and a sly punchline about the origins of fanboy culture. Here in a nutshell is the Abrams approach to blockbuster ﬁlmmaking. The sequence isn’t a handful of undifferentiated characters amid a crushing concatenation of pyrotechnics. It’s a series of cleverly engineered “What next?” moments, with a surprising, perfectly apt payoff. It is storytelling, always the strongest attribute of the “Star Trek” tradition. See STAR TREK, Page 11

IF YOU GO What: “Star Trek Into The Darkness” ••• 1/2 Starring: Chris Pine, Karl Urban, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto, Bruce Greenwood, Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Weller Directed by: J.J. Abrams Running time: 129 minutes Rated: PG-13 for intense sciﬁ action and violence

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Still Showing 42 — Brian Helgeland’s film is pretty much all you could hope for in a Jackie Robinson film biography. Minus the excitement, which given how well-known Robinson’s story is to baseball fans, is no cardinal sin. And the cast is more adequate than thrilling. PG-13 for thematic elements including language. 128 mins. ••• THE BIG WEDDING — Coarse, crude but often cute, this serves up the spectacle of its title and the bigger spectacle of four AARP-eligible Oscar winners cursing like sailors. A sex farce littered with f-bombs and c-words, it’s the filthiest (sounding) movie of the year so far. It also benefits from old pros Diane Keaton and Robert De Niro, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, all playing cynics conspiring or blundering into butchering the wedding of poor Missy (Amanda Seyfried) and Alejandro (Ben Barnes). R for language, sexual content and brief nudity. 90 mins. •• 1/2 THE CROODS — In this animated film, a prehistoric family embarks on a journey to find a new home after their cave is destroyed. In 3-D. PG. 92 mins. ••• THE GREAT GATSBY — Jazzy, fizzy and often fun, Baz Luhrmann’s “Pretty Good Gatsby” takes F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Great American Novel out for a sometimes dazzling, always irreverent spin. The gauzy 3-D production design and superb leading players breathe life into the Jazz Age novel, but the director’s barely contained determination to Australianize, if not outright bastardize, “The Great Gatsby” is constantly at war with a book and a cast that scream “classic.” PG-13 for violent images, sexual content, smoking, partying and brief language. 143 mins. ••• IRON MAN 3 — The finale to this trilogy of Marvel marvels, is the jokiest and cutest of them all. Iron Man/ Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) gets a kiddie sidekick, for Pete’s sake. It’s also far and away the most violent, with a “Die Hard” body count, bombs and bullets, and Stark trash-talking evil henchmen about how he’s going to kill them. PG-13 for intense sci-fi

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Leonardo DiCaprio is a spot-on Jay Gatsby in Baz Luhrmann’s Australianized retelling of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic novel. Carey Mulligan is also near-perfect as his love interest, Daisy Buchanan. action and violence and brief suggestive content. 130 mins. •• 1/2 MUD — The story of a sympathetic fugitive who forges a bond with two teenage boys near a mighty river down South, “Mud” is shot through with traditional qualities of American literature and drama. Jeff Nichols’ much-anticipated follow-up to his breakthrough second feature “Take Shelter” feels less adventurous and unsettling but remains a wellcarpentered piece of work. PG-13 for violence, sexual references, language, thematic elements and smoking. 130 mins. ••• OBLIVION — Decades from now, in a depopulated post-apocalyptic Earth, when the humans have fought and won a war against the invading Scavengers but lost the planet in the process, the surviving Scavengers fight on, interfering with the efforts of those on a gigantic space station. Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is one of “the mop-up crew.” When a space ship crashes, he rescues a woman from his dreams, and whatever made sense about his world, his past and his mission goes right out the window. PG-13 for sci-fi action violence, brief strong language and some sensuality/nudity. 126 mins. •• 1/2 PAIN & GAIN — Michael Bay’s truecrime caper lacks the visual-effects mayhem and sci-fi cacophony of

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ground strike force would turn the Federation’s Klingon cold war hot, Adm. Marcus (Peter Weller) orders the Enterprise to launch missiles from a safe distance. The allusions to domestic terrorism and drone warfare add real-world resonance to the drama. As Harrison, Cumberbatch is a huge improvement over Eric Bana’s Nero, the galeforce banshee villain of 2009’s “Star Trek.” Harrison is a daunting foe, possessing icy intellect, superhuman physical prowess and a psychologist’s eye for his adversaries’ weak spots, as well as a menacing, theatrically trained baritone. He taunts Kirk with his glacial disdain until the hothead snaps. When he discovers that Harrison isn’t an opponent who can be defeated by a punch, or three, or 10, Kirk must rethink his

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strategy. He struggles to adapt to a murky moral dimension where evil deeds spring from understandable impulses and where the enemies of your enemies are possibly, but not reliably, your friends. As in last summer’s “Avengers,” the main business of “Into Darkness” is to teach the series’ familiar characters a few lessons. Kirk, the brash cadet who landed in the captain’s chair almost by accident, is obliged to learn the qualities of leadership. Spock must understand that rule-bound robot logic doesn’t cover every nuance of context-sensitive human life. Uhura (Zoe Saldana) must recognize that having a tongue as sharp as her beloved Spock’s ears does not make her more persuasive. The romantic byplay of Spock and Uhura complements the bickering bromance be-

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“LIZ & DICK,” GRADE D: The stories that came out during the filming of this cable movie about the explosive relationship between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were more interesting than the actual film. That’s what happens when you cast Lindsay Lohan. The film looks at the turbulent relationship that made the pair the most notorious of the time. There are some interesting moments, but they get buried by the uneven acting and uninspired camera work. ALSO NEW ON DVD THIS WEEK: “FRANKIE GO BOOM”: Two battling brothers join forces to undo damage caused by video. “BACK TO 1942”: Travelers during World War II face the harsh realities of the time. “TEXAS CHAINSAW”: Picks up where Tobe Hooper’s 1974 horror classic left off.. “ESCAPE”: A young woman battles her captors.

tween Spock and Kirk, which reaches a surprisingly affecting payoff. Without feeling over-packed, the film contains a multiplex worth of standout action scenes, all of which advance the story while boggling the mind. The film isn’t perfect. The score works overtime to let us know that Harrison is eeeeevil. New Enterprise science officer Dr. Carol Marcus (Alice Eve) strips down to her underwear in one brazenly gratuitous scene simply because she looks really good that way. Some might quibble about including a Tribble. I was captivated every moment. While building in myriad references to earlier “Star Trek” adventures, “Into Darkness” feels like a summation of all the previous chapters. Boldly go.

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Back on a 23rd-century Earth, Kirk is in hot water. His crew’s heroic but forbidden interference with an alien culture earns him a suspension. His mentor, Adm. Pike (Bruce Greenwood) strips the cocky beginner of his command and sends him back to the academy. But soon the service is in need of every able-bodied man. Starfleet’s London data archive is vaporized (or is it?) by a nefarious rogue officer (or was he?) named John Harrison (or is he?). English star Benedict Cumberbatch, bringing the mandatory Old World pomposity to the villain’s role, flees to the Klingon homeworld Kronos. Because a boots-on-the-

his “Transformers” blockbusters, yet the movie uses all the shock and awe and noise and bluster the director has in his utterly unsubtle arsenal. There’s a story, screenplay, characters and wry mix of suspense and pitiable comedy to be had in the tale of three Florida bodybuilders (Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie) who blunder through kidnappingextortion schemes like the Three Stooges on steroids. R for bloody violence, crude sexual content, nudity, language throughout and drug use. 129 mins. • 1/2 THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES — This tells three overlapping stories that center on the legacies fathers leave their sons and the split-second decisions that can shape them. The title is the English translation of the Mohawk word for the film’s setting, Schenectady. It’s a fitting romanticizing of reality for the film’s characters, who all hope for something better than what they have. R for language, violence, teen drug/alcohol use. 140 mins. ••• 1/2 TYLER PERRY PRESENTS PEEPLES — Sparks fly when Wade Walker crashes the Peeples annual reunion in the Hamptons to ask for their precious daughter Grace’s hand in marriage. PG-13 for for sexual content, drug material and language. 95 mins. ••

Six films for $40 is quite the bargain, so don’t hesitate to pick up “The Cary Grant Film Collection” (1934-1957, Fox, unrated, $40), a new box set that boasts the half dozen movies the actor made for 20th Century Fox from 1934-1957. The collection contains two of Grant’s best — “People Will Talk” (1951) and “An Affair To Remember” (1957) — as well as a pair of fizzy rom coms — “I Was A Male War Bride” (1949) and “Monkey Business” (1952) — directed by the great Howard Hawks. The set is rounded out by two lesser-known but still enjoyable entries — the soapy “Born to Be Bad” (1934) with Loretta Young and “Kiss Them For Me” (1957), a military farce that benefits from the occasional blast of cynical humor. Two of the films have local connections. Phillipsburg, N.J., native Jayne Mansfield co-stars with Grant in “Kiss Them For Me” as a

party girl who hangs out with three Navy ﬂiers (Grant, Ray Walston, Larry Blyden) on shore leave in San Francisco. It would be the last major role for the actress, who died in a car crash in 1967 at age 34. She’s buried in Fairview Cemetery in Pen Argyl. “People Will Talk,” written and directed by Wilkes-Barre native Joseph L. Mankiewicz, stars Grant as a physician under investigation for ethics violations that may or may not have occurred early in his career. In the meantime, Grant meets, falls in love with and marries a young woman (Jeanne Crain) who happens to be pregnant with another man’s baby. The ﬁlm, talky but wonderful, is among the most personal and heartfelt of Mankiewicz’s career. Don’t miss this one.

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THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23, 2013 Rummage Sale. Dorrance Township Volunteer Fire Department, 402 St. John’s Road, Wapwallopen. 4 to 7 tonight; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. 868-6691. Flea Market, with food available. Bloomingdale Grange, Grange Hall Road. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. $5 per vendor table. 256-7610. Flea Market and Craft Show, sponsored by Friends of the Wyoming Free Library. Charles Flack Memorial Field, Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. $25 per space. 693-1364. Clothing Giveaway. St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church, 695 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. 829-9288. FUTURE Flea Market and Bake Sale, sponsored by St. Andre Bessette Parish at Holy Saviour Worship Site, 54 Hillard St., Wilkes-Barre. 5 to 9 p.m. May 24; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Bag Sale 5 to 6 p.m. on May 25; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26 (Bag Sale). Yard Sale. Immanuel Baptist Church, 25 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 25. Proceeds support the church’s Youth Group. 288-9215. Flea Market, with picnic foods and desserts on Memorial Day. St. Frances Cabrini Church, 585 Mount Olivet Road, Carverton. 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 26; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27. 696-3737. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vendors Wanted for a Vendor and Craft Show at St. Clement and St. Peter Episcopal Church in WilkesBarre. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 1. $30 per 8-by-8 table. 814-5297. Vendors Wanted for the annual Vosburg Neck Festival in Tunkhannock June 8. Ideal vendors include wildlife art, photography, crafts and food. Deadline: May 31. 836-3835.

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THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23, 2013 Spring Bird Walk, a leisurely walk with naturalist Evan Mann. Florence Shelly Nature Preserve, Route 171 and Stack Road, Thompson. 7:30 a.m. Saturday. 727-3362. Bird Walk, a morning walk to learn bird identification and natural history. Binoculars and field guides provided. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday. $5. Registration: 828-2319. Birding at Frances Slocum State Park, a leisurely walk to seek out songbirds. Meet at the Environmental Education Center and Boat Rental, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. 675-9900. Jorge’s Walk to Defeat ALS, the third annual event to raise money to defeat ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Town Park, off Market Street, Bloomsburg. Saturday with registration at 9 a.m. and two-mile walk at 10:30 a.m. 394-8516. Penn State Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions at Keiner’s Nursery, 1713 Slocum Road, Wapwallopen. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 417-3262. Spring Bloomers Walk, three moderate miles through Lackawanna State Park. Meet at the Rowlands Road entrance. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. 343-5144 or hikingjane.com. Pocono Wetlands, indoor and outdoor sessions on these unique ecosystems with resource conservationist Victor Motts. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. $5. Registration: 629-3061. Traversing Tremendous Trails, a hike along the Friends Trail to visit bluebird boxes. Meet at the Buckley Road parking area, Salt Springs State Park, 2305 Salt Springs Road, Franklin Forks. 10 a.m. Saturday. Free. 967-7275. Celebration of Life Walk, sponsored by the Hazleton Chapter of the American Red Cross to honor local blood donors and members of the Armed Forces. Whispering Willows Park, Conyngham. Saturday with a tribute at 10:45 a.m. followed by one- and five-mile walks. Picnic lunch served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration: 455-9517.

Walk the Woods, a 1.5-mile hike through the Milford Experimental Forest, the original research station of the Yale School of Forestry, showcasing American chestnut-tree reintroduction and deer management for forest health. Meet at the Visitor Pavilion, Grey Towers National Historic Landmark in Milford. 1 p.m. Saturday. Free. Reservations: 296-9625. Herpetology Series, an in-depth look at the amphibians and reptiles of the area. Part one of a four-part series. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday. $30. Reservations: 828-2319. Bear Mountain Hike, eight difﬁcult miles with rock scrambles and beautiful views including treks through Storm King State Park in New York state. Meet at the Park and Ride, Route 315, Dupont. 8:45 a.m. Sunday. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 825-7200. March for Babies, the annual March of Dimes fundraising walk. King’s College Betzler Field, 221 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Sunday with registration at 9 a.m. and walk at 10 a.m. Followed by entertainment, lunch, children’s activities, goodie bags and more. Register at 829-1019 or marchforbabies.org. YMCA Hike to Staback Park, three moderate miles. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 9:15 a.m. Sunday. $8. 3435144 or hikingjane.com. Spring Triathlon, a fundraiser for Branden’s Heart, an organization combating substance abuse. With running, biking and whitewater rafting (which can be split between team members) at Lehigh Gorge State Park. Meet at Whitewater Challengers Rafting Center, 288 N. Stagecoach Road, Weatherly. Sunday with a pre-event orientation at 11 a.m., shuttle to starting point at noon and event at 12:30 p.m. $60. Details at 443-9532 or whitewaterchallengers.com/ triathlon. Walk for Recovery and Mental Health Fair, the 12th annual event sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Meet in the parking lot of Guard Insurance Group, South River and West Market streets, Wilkes-Barre. Sunday at noon with walk to Kirby Park at 12:30 p.m., followed by the fair including a cookout, Chinese auction and information on mental health. Free. 371-3844.

Camp Kresge Open House. Enjoy camp tours, climbing tower, canoeing, archery and more at the YMCA’s 1200-acre camp. Camp Kresge, 382 Senator Raphael Musto Drive, White Haven. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. 970-5052. Tannersville Cranberry Bog Walk, a 2.5-hour exploration of the northern boreal bog with novel plant and insect life. Meet at the Bog parking lot, Cherry Lane Road, off Route 611, Tannersville. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday and Wednesdays through June 5. $6. Registration: 629-3061. Sustainability Series, a session on “How to Work with Conservation Districts to Conserve Natural Resources on Your Private Land” including tips on free services and information. Environmental Education Institute, Keystone College, La Plume. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Free. 945-8555. Senior Citizen Outing, three easy miles on the Lackawanna River Trail. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. 9 a.m. Thursday. $8. 343-5144 or hikingjane.com. New Ideas in Vegetable Gardening, with speakers from the Penn State Master Gardeners program. Hazleton Health & Wellness Center, 50 Moisey Drive. 6 p.m. Thursday. Free but registration required. 501-6204. Keystone Active Zone Passport, a free program that encourages people to get outside and active at more than 30 local parks, trails and outdoor events in Luzerne County. Earn awards and win prizes by exploring the county and logging your discoveries through Sept. 30. Join anytime by registering at KAZpassport.com or call 823-2191. FUTURE Spring Fling Family Nature Weekend, with hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfires and more. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. May 24 to 27. $210 includes lodging and nine meals. Reservations: 828-2319. Caring for C.O.P.S. 5K Race and Walk, to benefit Fallen Officers Remembered, an organization that raises funds to purchase body armor for police. Begins at 100 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. May 25 with registration 8 to 9:45 a.m. and event at 10 a.m. $25. Sponsored by the Lackawanna College Police Academy. 346-9679.

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THIS WEEK: May 17 to 23, 2013 Andrea Gibson, the nationally renowned award-winning performance poet, author of six volumes and ﬁve recordings. The Century Club, 612 Jefferson Ave., Scranton. 7 p.m. Saturday. $15. Sponsored by the Breaking Ground Poets, a community teen group. Advance tickets only at brownpapertickets.com.

FUTURE Poetry Reading, by Canadian writer Nygel Metcalfe, whose style has been referred to as “word hurricane.” Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. May 24 with open mic at 7 p.m. and poetry at 8:15. Free. 996-1500. Breaking Ground Poets Poetry Slam, a competition in which members of the poetry group read three rounds of original poetry before a panel of judges. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 5 to 8 p.m. May 26. Age 14 and older. $5. 996-1500.

This year’s chicks hatched about April 4 from eggs that were laid about Feb. 22, she said. That was earlier than usual because of the mild winter. The parents will most likely forage to feed their young until mid-June, after which the eaglets will ﬂedge, or leave the nest and learn to ﬁnd food for themselves. “They’re getting big now,” Longo said. “They’re about a foot and a half tall. They grow really fast.” The eagle nest is in a maple tree in a protected area, she said, explaining humans are forbidden to come within 330 feet. Every year since 2010 the Promised Land pair of eagles has produced at least one eaglet, Longo said. “It means they’re healthy and getting good nutrition.” At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, meanwhile, the seasonal bird count showed earlier this week that 40 bald eagles had been spot-

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ted. Compare that with 453 broadwinged hawks, 150 red-tailed hawks, 135 sharp-shinned hawks and 97 black vultures, and they do seem a bit of a rare bird. But they can be spotted in Northern Pennsylvania all year, said Goodrich, the biologist. Some will migrate south in the fall, she said, but not all will do that. “As long as they have availability of open water for hunting, they’ll stay,” she said. If it was cold

enough for all the lakes and rivers to freeze over, they’d probably head south “to the Carolinas or the Chesapeake Bay region.” While the spring migration season is coming to a close on June 1, Goodrich said, “Eagles are one of those birds we can see any month of the year, especially on windy days. They use the updraft.” If you’re confused about whether a bird in ﬂight is an eagle or a vulture, Longo said, watch how it

• Bald eagles build the largest nest of any bird in North America, with an average diameter of 8 feet. • The wingspan ranges from 5.5 to 8 feet. • Females weigh 10 to 14 pounds and males 8 to 12 pounds • Eagles have more than 7,000 feathers. • The young do not have white feathered (bald) head and tail until they are 4-5 years old. • Eagles can ﬂy up to 45 mph and swoop up to 100 mph. • An eagle can spot a ﬁsh up to 3 miles away. • Eagles generally mate for life and in the wild can live 25 to 30 years.

moves. “A turkey vulture or black vulture will look like it’s dizzy. It will tilt back and forth, but the eagle will always be straight, with its wings very straight and flat.” Spotting one will make you feel special, Goodrich said. “They’re magnificent to watch in flight. They’re large and regal,” she said. “I think everybody just enjoys that opportunity.”

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and open mic at 9. Free. 899-2264. Open Mic Night, with musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians and others. Followed by a poetry reading by Nygel Metcalfe of the Breaking Ground Poets. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. May 24 with open mic at 7 p.m. and poetry at 8:15 p.m. Free. 996-1500. Smith Family Revival, the local

Christian band. Voice of Hope Christian Coffee House, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Nanticoke. 7 to 9 p.m. May 24. Free. Broadcast live on WVHO-FM (94.5). 899-2264. Jon Herington Band, the Steely Dan guitarist and his group. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8:30 p.m. May 24. $23. 325-0249. Mayday Music Festival, six stages of music along with food, crafts, vendors, rafﬂes, bake sale and children’s activities. Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Noon to 10 p.m. May 25 and 26. 301-8890. Gary Belles & Friends, a local

Christian group. The Main Bean, 161 Main St., Luzerne. 7 to 9 p.m. May 25. 899-2264. Matt Simons, piano-based pop rock with hints of jazz and R&B. Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 7:30 p.m. May 25. $16 advance, $20 at the door. 588-8077. Childhood’s End, a Pink Floyd tribute band using a circular video screen and high-tech lighting along with note-perfect renditions of the classic songs. Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. May 25. $23. 3250249. Party on the Patio Kickoff, the

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Here in the Valley, the WilkesBarre/Scranton Roller Radicals include about two dozen women involved as players, bench coaches, referees or players in training, the so-called fresh meat. “We been here since, I think, September 2009,” said Melissa Sorber, known on the track as “Loyalville Slugger.” “There’ve been other teams. This is the seventh or eighth year there’s been derby in the Valley.” The season’s first home bout is set for June 2 at Skateaway on Blackman Street in WilkesBarre, but the team needs financial support before that. To that end, a fundraiser and kickoff for its home opener will take place Saturday night. The Roller Derby Party at New Visions Studio & Gallery in Scranton will start at 8 p.m. and include an art-andjewelry auction, food and live music. The Roller Radicals’ roster of 23 to 25 includes the 12 to 15 active players, plus the trainees and other support personnel. They range in age from the 19-year-old fresh meat to the active player who is in her mid40s, said Sorber, who will turn 37 on Saturday. Their backgrounds vary, as well. Sorber is an engineering associate for a local phone company, while among the others are a couple of customer-service representatives, a social worker, a hairstylist, a full-time student, an attorney, some in the medical field and multiple moms.

Sara Pokorny of The Weekender also is a Roller Radical trainee. “When I tell people what I do, they’re quite surprised,” Sorber said. To the twice-weekly practices, some of the women travel from the Poconos, two come from Binghamton, N.Y., and the rest from this area. The bouts take place once a month, unless there is a tournament, which involves multiple bouts. The Roller Radicals traveled to bouts in Charlottsville, Va., in March, Hartford, Conn., in April and Pottstown in May. They will compete in New Jersey on Memorial Day weekend. “We play the team out of the Lehigh Valley,” Sorber said. But there is a team in Williamsport the locals have not played. There are three home bouts, all at Skateaway. So how does a bout work? Is it just skaters moving in a circle crashing into one another? No. Five skaters from each team are on the track at one time — four blockers and one jammer. The goal is to get the jammer through, and once she gets through the pack one time, on the next pass she picks up 1 point for each opponent she passes, Sorber explained. A bout lasts for two 30-minute periods, broken down into “jams” of up to two minutes each. Fresh meat, the new skaters, don’t automatically get into a bout. They must undergo training ﬁrst. “We have a step-by-step program on how to do falls correctly and how to play safely,” Sorber said.

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