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The arts abound in this week’s issue! First up is our cover story on the 56th annual Fine Arts Fiesta, held every year on Public Square in WilkesBarre. Our staff writer, Stephanie DeBalko, chatted with the founding advisor, Alfred S. Groh, and Kathleen Godwin, chair of the performing arts committee, who filled us in on what fiestagoers can expect this year. Read the whole story on pages 36-37. To continue with the “Arts Around the Town” feel of the upcoming weekend, the new location of Outrageous, which recently relocated from Shavertown to Wilkes-Barre’s Midtown Village Plaza, will host its grand-opening celebration Friday, May 20. Owner Paul Nardone told us the store will host live music, offer wine and cheese and more, in addition to the funky finds that will be on sale. Check the story on out page 32. Up Jermyn way, art of a different kind will be on
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display at Eleanor Rigby’s when Dickson City-based store Headdies will present The Variety Show Saturday, May 21. Performers include Pete “The Human Floor” Tino, Crystal Pullen, a female Michael Jackson impersonator and more, which you can find out all about by flipping to page 33. There’s a whole lot more in this week’s issue, so kindly turn the page and, as always, thanks for reading! Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor Contact us letters@theweekender.com
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ALBUM REVIEWS: John Oates’ solo album, the new Man Man and a catchy commercial ditty.
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REALLY NOW? Tonya McDowell, 33, an offand-on homeless person in Bridgeport, Conn., was arrested in April by police in nearby Norwalk and charged with felony theft — of $15,686 worth of “services” from the city. McDowell’s crime was enrolling her 6-year-old son in Norwalk’s Brookside Elementary School when she actually “resided” (as much as a sporadically “homeless” person can “reside”) in Bridgeport. McDowell has also “resided” at times in a Norwalk shelter, but was crashing at a friend’s apartment in Bridgeport when she registered her son. The head of the Norwalk Board of Education acknowledged that the usual consequence for an unqualified student is merely dismissal from school.
CAVALCADE OF REDNECKS (1) Shelly Waddell, 36, was cited by police in February in Waterville, Maine, after “a couple of ” drivers reported seeing two children riding on the roof of the van she was driving early one morning. Waddell told police she was in fact delivering newspapers to customers, but denied that the kids were on the roof. (2) At the Niceville, Fla., Christmas parade on Dec. 4, a municipal employee was arrested when he stepped up onto a city truck that was part of the parade and challenged the driver (who apparently was a colleague). The employee accused the driver of “taking (my) overtime” hours for the previous two years and ordered him out of the truck so he could “whip your ass.” (The employee was charged with disorderly intoxication.) OOPS! -- Arifinito (he goes by one name), a member of the Indonesian parliament, resigned in April after a news photographer in the gallery zoomed in on the
tablet computer he was watching to capture him surfing Internet pornography sites. Arifinito’s conservative Islamic Prosperous Justice Party campaigned for a tough anti-pornography bill in 2008 (which the photographer’s video shows Arifinito likely violating). -- Wheeee! (1) In March, in Pierce County, Wash., a sewer worker, 37, came loose from a safety line and slid about 3,000 feet through a 6-foot-diameter sewer pipe at the Chambers Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. He “could have drowned,” according to one rescuer, but he was taken to a hospital with “minor injuries.” (2) Firefighters in Gilbert, Ariz., rescued Eugene Gimzelberg, 32, in March after he had climbed down a 40-foot sewer hole — naked. Gimzelberg said he had smoked PCP and marijuana and consumed hallucinogenic mushrooms. He was hospitalized in critical condition. CHUTZPAH! -- Overreaching: (1) In April, Texas state Rep. John Davis of Houston proposed a tax break — aimed at buyers of yachts valued at more than a quarter-million dollars. Davis promised more yacht sales and, through a ripple effect, more jobs if Texas capped the sales tax on yachts at the amount due on a $250,000 vessel — a break of almost $16,000 on a $500,000 boat. (2) Adam Yarbrough, 22, ticketed by a female police officer in Indianapolis in March after he was observed swerving in and out of traffic on an interstate highway, allegedly compounded the problem first by offering the cop “five dollars” to “get rid of this ticket” and then by “(H)ow about I give you a kiss?” Felony bribery charges were filed. (Bonus fact: Yarbrough was riding a moped.)
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THE CONTINUING CRISIS -- In March, jurors in New Orleans convicted Isaiah Doyle of a 2005 murder and were listening to evidence in the penalty phase of the trial when Doyle decided to take the witness stand (as defendants sometimes do in a desperate attempt to avoid the death penalty). However, Doyle said to the jurors, “If I had an AK-47, I’d kill every last one of y’all with no remorse.” (The jury recommended the needle.) -- The Montana House of Representatives passed a tough drunk-driving bill in March to combat the state’s high DUI rate, but it came over the objection of Rep. Alan Hale (and later, Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy). Hale, who owns a bar in Basin, Mont., complained that tough DUI laws “are destroying small businesses” and “destroying a way of life that has been in Montana for years and years.” (Until 2005, drinking while driving was common and legal outside of towns as long as the driver wasn’t drunk.) Furthermore, Hale said, people need to drive home after they drink. “(T)hey are not going to hitchhike.” Sen. Windy Boy said such laws put the legislature on “the path of criminalizing everyone in Montana.” -- Why Unions Are Unpopular: The police officers’ union in Scranton, Pa., filed a state
unfair labor practice complaint in April against Chief Dan Duffy because he arrested a man whom he caught violating a warrant and possessing marijuana. According to the union contract, only union members can “apprehend and arrest” lawbreakers, and since the chief is “management,” he should have called an officer to make the arrest. The union president suggested that, with layoffs threatened, the chief doesn’t need to be taking work away from officers. -- Conventional academic wisdom is that the death penalty is not an effective deterrent to homicide, but according to accused murderer Dmitry Smirnov, it deterred him from killing Ms. Jitka Vesel in Oak Brook, Ill. — until March, that is, when Illinois’ death penalty was repealed. Prosecutors said Smirnov, from Surrey, British Columbia, told them he decided to come to Illinois and kill Vesel (in cold blood, over an online relationship gone bad) only after learning through Internet research that the state no longer had capital punishment.
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artists from today, but for us, that was rock back then,” says Cortazar. “That’s what we enjoy playing.” It would appear the band isn’t alone in its thinking. Though there was some backlash to ’80s hard rock during the early ’90s grunge movement, these sentiments seemed to fade long ago. Today, shows like “That Metal Show” on VH1 Classic often celebrate and discuss what many consider to be the golden era of hardrock music. Hard-rock videos from that time, once played constantly on MTV, can also be seen once again on VH1 Classic every week, and many of the top bands from the era have enjoyed a renaissance. Radio, which once abandoned the genre, now plays it frequently and locally, acts such as Bad Hair Day have been drawing crowds for more than a decade. Cortazar, who names Tommy Lee as his biggest influence, echoes the thoughts of many fans of the era: The music wasn’t just about girls and good times. The musicians could really play. “Kenny’s biggest influence was Eddie Van Halen, who was phenomenal,” he says. “That’s when guitar players put leads in their music and gave their riffs soul. The whole band made you want to get out and dance
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computer. If I opened the case and found that the hard drive couldn’t be swapped out, well, I’d break out the soldering iron and the hammer and do it the old-fashioned way, but that would be the last time I ever bought that particular brand of computer. And for those Mac owners who turn their noses up at upgrades, what will happen when the hard drive in the iMac dies? You can’t fix it then, you can’t call your computer guy, and you can’t take it to Best Buy. Looks like you’re driving to the Apple Store. Enjoy. I get that Apple probably doesn’t want people fooling around inside their machines: User experience, warranties, and all that jazz. It’s the same
with new cars (although that hasn’t stopped me yet). But you have to wonder, shouldn’t you have the choice to upgrade — or break — your own computer, if you so desire? This seems like a step backwards for Apple — its desktop computers had been moving … slowly… in the direction of standardization. Maybe in two or three generations, the iMac will be a solid chunk of plastic with the components embedded inside. Want to replace the memory? No problem. Get out a chisel. And prepare for a lengthy procedure. W
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album. Another original, “Deep River,” which Oates wrote about last year’s devastating flood in Nashville, is also a standout. Beginning with the lyric, “Dark clouds come on a Sunday morn/ the thunder rolls, and the rain of the singer/songwriter’s “It’s “This is the music that made keep a-pouring down,” the song me who I am,” John Oates wrote All Right,” and on his heartfeatures haunting Bramlett in the liner notes of his third solo wrenching rendition of Percy backing vocals and delicious album, “Mississippi Mile.” The Mayfield’s ballad, “Please Hammond B3 organ. guitarist might be best known for Send Me Someone To Love,” The mood lightens with the being one half of Hall & Oates, he sounds like an old-school breezy original, “He Was A Delta bluesman amid beautiful but with his coarse vocals, he Friend Of Mine,” which precedes McKendree piano. respectfully pays homage to a sauntering version of Hall & Despite its down-home feel, Americana blues in a way that Oates’ 1980 hit, “You Make My the Elvis Presley classic “All might surprise longtime fans. Dreams Come True” while the Shook Up” falls flat while the The Oates-penned title track pretty “Dance Hall Girls” closes original “Pallet” features great opens the album with layers of out “Mississippi Mile.” steel and slide guitar that nicely fiddle, tambourine and soulful Musically, the album stuns. offsets Oates’ weather-beaten backing vocals by Bekka While Oates’ voice does suit vocals. Oates shines on the Bramlett. E. Anderson (aka the songs, it’s a bit hard to 1957 Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller- take sometimes, but for a Chuck Berry’s) “Let It Rock” penned hit, “Searchin.’” Another Philadelphia-raised boy, he’d follows, with rollicking Kevin highlight is his original, “Come make them old Delta-blues boys McKendree piano and Dennis Crouch upright bass. Oates taps Back Baby,” a searing track proud. that fits perfectly with the other directly into the soul of Curtis -- Nikki M. Mascali expressive blues songs on the Mayfield on his standout cover Weekender Editor
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from electronica to new-age pop. Once the ears adjust to the unconventional combination of percussion, jazz tempos and chaotic pop sounds, however, it is easy to appreciate the experimentation for which Man Man is known. “Knuckle Down” is a strong kickoff to the punchy progression, while “Piranhas Club” is a fun throwback tune that sounds like it could have been done by a modern counterpart of the fictional band Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters from “That Thing You Do!” The title track boasts a surprisingly beautiful mid-song breakdown, where strings, percussion and keys come together, and “Haute Tropique” is a perfect representation of what Man Man does best. The band’s front man, Honus Honus (aka Ryan Kattner) has said that its essence is reflected in its sound, which is to say it balances the ugly and the beautiful. The album, like the band, is quirky but in a dramatic, dark way. Song titles are not ordinarily a very noteworthy thing, even when they’re uniquely strange, but here, the titles — “Spooky Jookie,” “Bangkok Necktie,” “Steak Knives” — are representative of the band’s avant-garde sound and sum up their appeal. -- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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Not surprisingly, the festive and beguiling song is the lead track on TAGT’s latest EP, also called “The Golden Age.” The homage to an era when people “dressed to the nines” starts with a snare-drum beat and a tinkling piano that is at the forefront throughout. “I wish I lived in The Golden Age/ giving it up on the Broadway stage,” Lindberg shares in her slightly piercing, almost childlike vocals. Warning: The chorus is addictive. “Fantasy Friend Forever” is catchy in its own right, with throaty basslines, claps, organs and lots of horns while “Runner” features some cool electronica sounds and slightly darker content; it’s still a danceable track, though. “One Giant Freak For Mankind” gets kind of, well, freaky, as Lindberg’s vocals near an ear-piercing pitch over a very cool disco beat. The nearly sixminute remix of “The Golden Age” by Hollywood DJ Prince Vince is, naturally, a bit more rave-friendly, but isn’t as much fun as the original track, which was also featured in a 2009 department store commercial and on “Mad Men.” The EP and The Asteroids Galaxy Tour are fun, but only time will tell if this is indeed the band’s “Golden Age” — or if it’s just a blip.
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MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570.325.0249, www.jtams.net Todd Snider: May 21, 8:30 p.m., $25 Carbon Leaf: May 27, 8:30 p.m., $23 Michelle Shocked: May 28, 8:30 p.m., $28
Jay Smar & KJ Smile: June 4, 8:30 p.m., $15 Dave Wilcox: June 10, 8:30 p.m., $26 The Felice Brothers: June 17, 8:30 p.m., $25 Louisiana Hoodoo Krewe: June 25, 8:30 p.m., $20 Bennie And The Jets (Elton John tribute): July 2, 8:30 p.m., $23 Greensky: July 15, The Janks: July 16, 8:30 p.m., $18 Paul Thorne: July 23, 8:30 p.m., $23 Jimmy Webb: July 30, 8:30 p.m., $26 The Greencards: Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m., $22 US Rails: Sept. 2, 8:30 p.m., $18 Jonathan Edwards Band: Sept. 3, 8:30 p.m., $23 Real Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute): Sept. 10, 8:30 p.m., $23
MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY
301 Lake St., Dallas 570.674.6719 www.misericordia.edu/theartsandmore Jazz in July: “Old Time is Still aFlying, The New Torch Bearers of Classic Jazz” ft. Dan Levinson and his New Millennium All Stars: July 18, 8 p.m. $8 lawn, $15 amphitheater, $120 tables for six Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival ft. Mary Wilson, an original founding member of The Supremes: July 23, 8 p.m., $20 lawn, $30 amphitheater, $270 tables for six.
MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Michael Buble: June 8, 8 p.m., $61.20$103.65 Cirque du Soleil: Quidam: June 15-19, $45.70-$104.15, TIMES VARY American Idol Live: Aug. 21, 7 p.m., $55.85-$77.45
MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS
1280 Route 315, Plains Twp. Tickets at Mohegan Sun’s Valet Lobby daily from noon-8 p.m. or Ticketmaster UUU: May 29 Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute): June 2 The Cast of Beatlemania: June 9 Glimmer Twins (The Rolling Stones tribute): June 16 Separate Ways (Journey tribute): June 23 Eddie Money: June 26, 7 p.m., $15-$25 Landshark (Jimmy Buffet tribute): June 30 Almost Queen (Queen tribute): July 7 Runaway (Bon Jovi tribute): July 14 Unforgettable Fire (U2 tribute): July 21 Head Games (Foreigner tribute): July 28
The Doobie Brothers: July 31, 7 p.m., $25-$40 (on sale 6/30) INXS: Aug. 7, 7 p.m., $25-$35 (on sale 6/27) Back in Black (AC/DC tribute): Aug. 4 Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees tribute): Aug. 11 Bowzer: Aug. 14, 7 p.m., $16-$20 Tony Orlando: Aug. 29, 7 p.m., $15-$25 (on sale 7/12)
THE NAKED GRAPE
15 N. River St., Plains Twp. 570.821.9825 Joe Herbert & The Mad Amalgamation: May 21, 9 p.m. 3rd Degree: June 10, 9 p.m.
NAY AUG PARK EVENTS
❏ Sundays in the Bandstand (unless otherwise noted), free. 570.348.4186 Ron Leas Brass Band: Mon., May 30, noon Jim Buckley Jazz Quartet: June 5, 2 p.m. Ferdie Bistocchi Memorial Orchestra: June 12, 2 p.m. Fortunes: June 19, 1 p.m. Mark Montella Quartet: June 26, 2 p.m. Jim Welch Dixieland Band / Carlene Howard: July 3, 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Ringgold Pops Orchestra: Mon., July 4, 10:30 a.m. Fran Burne Quintet: July 10, 2 p.m. John Andrews Band: July 17, 2 p.m. Joe Stanky and The Cadets: July 24, 2 p.m. Bill Arnold Band Music Festival: July 31, 2 p.m. West 3rd Street: Aug. 7, 2 p.m. Brass Majors: Aug. 14, 2 p.m. Tom Hamilton Jazztet: Aug. 21, 2 p.m. Paulette & Tony Costa Quintet: Aug. 28, 2 p.m.
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. The Wailers: May 19, 8 p.m., $28 Easton Corbin: June 2, 8 p.m., $28 Chris Isaak: June 12, 8 p.m., $51.25$57.25 Hollywood Nights / Separate Ways: June 17, 8 p.m., $27 Robin Trower: June 18, 8 p.m., $35.75 Uriah Heep: June 24, 8 p.m., $30 Raymond the Amish Comic: July 9, 8 p.m., $22.25 Yonder Mountain String Band: July 14, 8:30 p.m., $22.25 (on sale 5/20, 10 a.m.) Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone: July 22, 8 p.m., $35.75-$40.75 Stryper: July 29, 8 p.m., $28 Ted Nugent: Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $40.75 Don Williams: Aug. 25, 8 p.m., $35.75$40.75 Styx: Aug. 26, 8 p.m., $53.25-$59.25 The Outlaws: Aug. 27, 8 p.m., $35.75 Blues Traveler: Sept. 25, 8 p.m., $32.75 (on sale 5/21, 10 a.m.) The Tubes: Oct. 28, 8 p.m., $22 (on
sale 5/2110 a.m.)
PENNSYLVANIA BLUES FESTIVAL
Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton 610.826.7700 www.skibluemt.com July 30-31. Sat.: John Nemeth, Cyril Neville, Bettye LaVette, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Otis Clay, Samuel James, Linsey Alexander. Sun.: The Lee Boys, Shakura S’Aida, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Kenny Neal, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Guyger & Billy Flynn, Big Daddy Stallings. For ticket/ info, visit website.
RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE
665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 Sector One Mayday warm up: May 19 Free Music Orchestra / Rouge Chimp: May 20 Souled Out: May 21 Bob Dylan’s Birthday Bash: May 24 Clarence Spady, In Tribute to Jack Robbins: May 26 George Wesley Band: May 27 Strawberry Jam: May 28 The Non-Refundables / Eww Yaboo: June 2, 9 p.m., $5, 21+ Jam Stampede: June 3 Push / One.Man.And: June 4 The Woody Browns Project / Mike Dougherty / Evil Bee: June 11 Start Making Sense: June 17 Royal Scam: June 18 Marco Benevento / Exter vs Kimock: June 23 Cabinet: June 25 Mystery Fyre: June 30 Tony Carfora / Bob O’Connell / Matt Bennick: July 14 Miz: July 30
SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 Dancing with NEPA Stars: July 8, 5:30 p.m., $19 Dancing with NEPA Stars: July 29, 5:30 p.m., $19
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com Tower of Power: May 19, 8 p.m., $35$45 The Last Ten Seconds of Life: May 20, 6 p.m., $10 Kenny Vance & The Planotones: May 21, 8 p.m., $35-$45 The Click Five: May 27, 6 p.m., $10 Electric Hot Tuna: June 2, 8 p.m., $35 Dancestand USA ft. The Main Street Cruisers: June 4, 7:30 p.m., $20-$55 Pocono Raceway Festival ft. Blue Oyster Cult: June 11, noon, $8
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 Weird Al Yankovic: May 20, 8 p.m. Eddie Griffin: May 28, 8 p.m. David Sanborn / George Duke / Marcus Miller: June 2, 8 p.m. Doc Watson & David Holt: June 5, 8 p.m. The Levon Helm Band: June 8, 7:30 p.m.
On the horn
Tower of Power will be perform at the Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg) Thursday, May 19 at 8 p.m. The 10-piece band, which has been performing for more than 40 years, released its latest album, “The Great American Soulbook” in 2009. The album features covers of soul classics with guest singers Joss Stone, Tom Jones, Huey Lewis and Sam Moore. The Woody Browns Project will open Thursday’s show. Tickets are $35-$45 via the box office or shermantheater.com. For info, visit towerofpower.com, the Sherman’s website or call 570.420.2808. Blue’s Clues Live: Blue’s Birthday Party: June 18-19, TIMES VARY, $13-$17 New Riders of the Purple Sage: June 24, 8 p.m., $22
SPYGLASS RIDGE WINERY
105 Carroll Road, Sunbury 570.286.9911 www.spyglassridgewinery.com 6th Annual Blues Fest: May 21, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ft. Big Bill Morganfield, son of Muddy Waters
TOYOTA PAVILION AT MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
1000 Montage Mountain Road, Scranton Sugarland / Sara Bareilles: June 18, 7:30 p.m., $36.50-$71 Def Leppard / Heart / Evan Watson: June 29, 7:30 p.m., $39-$122.15 Vans Warped Tour: July 14, 11 a.m., $43.50
Brad Paisley: July 22, 4 p.m., $34$73.90 Motley Crue / Poison / New York Dolls: July 31, 7 p.m., $40-$116.15 Jason Aldean / Eric Church / JaneDear Girls: Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., $38$74.15 (on sale 6/22, 10 a.m.) PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 Arctic Monkeys: May 18, 8 p.m. The Cars: May 22, 8 p.m. Raphael Saadiq: May 26, 8:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA 334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 Blackfield: May 19, 8 p.m. Neon Trees: May 22, 8 p.m. The Main / Augustana: May 26, 6:30 p.m.
MANN MUSIC CENTER
52nd and Parkside, Philadelphia Phone: 215.893.1999 Willie Nelson: May 27, 3:30 p.m. The Script: June 3, 7:30 p.m. Bright Eyes: June 10, 7:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 Elvis Costello and The Imposters: May 19, 8 p.m. Lies Chelsea Handler Told Me ft. Heather, Josh & Brad: May 20, 8 p.m. Fleet Foxes: May 21, 9 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 Pauly Shore: May 19, 8 p.m. Dredg: May 20, 7 p.m. Face to Face: May 21, 7 p.m. Two Star Cub: May 22, 6 p.m. Bluebond Adult Bands: May 25, 8 p.m. The Spot Light: May 26, 8 p.m. Sixkill: May 27, 6:30 p.m. Matt & Kim: May 31, 7 p.m. Against Me!: June 1, 7 p.m. Boy Sets Fire: June 2, 7 p.m. Okkervil River: June 3, 8 p.m. Death Cab for Cutie: June 4, 7 p.m. The Radiators: June 5, 7 p.m. Curren$y: June 7, 7 p.m. Lyrically Fit: June 9, 9 p.m. Travia: June 10, 6:30 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK
CENTER
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 3 Doors Down: May 22, 1 p.m. Phish: June 10, 7:30 p.m.
WELLS FARGO (WACHOVIA) CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 New Kids on the Block / Back Street Boys: June 5, 7:30 p.m. Glee: June 8, 7:30 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 (HED)P.E. / Mushroomhead: May 18 6:30 p.m. Crossfade: May 26, 7 p.m. Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime: June 3, 7 p.m. Against Me!: June 4, 7 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY ∝
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 Adele: May 19, 8 p.m. Chelsea Handler: May 21, TIMES VARY Elvis Costello & The Imposters: May 22-24, 8 p.m. Wavy Gravy’s 75th Birthday: May 27, 7:30 p.m.
BETHEL WOODS CENTER Bethel NY www.bethelwoodscenter.org Phish: May 27-29, 7:30 p.m.
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
1 Stuart Street, Binghamton, NY Phone: 670.778.6626 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: May 20, 8 p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM 311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740
Jeremih / New Boyz / Mike Posner / Flo Rida / Jay Sean: May 20, 8 p.m. Joaquin Sabina: May 25, 8 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 Whitesnake: May 18, 7 p.m. The 11th Annual Joey Ramone’s Birthday Bash: May 19, 7 p.m. Blackfield: May 20, 7:30 p.m. Apocalyptica: May 21, 8 p.m. The Maine / Augustana: May 24-25, 6 p.m. Brendan Perry / Robin Guthrie: May 31, 7:30 p.m. Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti: June 2, 7 p.m. The Go Go’s: June 3, 7 p.m. Black Label Society: June 4, 7 p.m. Curren$y: June 6, 7 p.m. Diego Torres: June 9, 7:30 p.m. Natasha Bedingfield: June 10, 7 p.m.
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2011
Feed Me: June 1, 9 p.m. Lebowski Fest w/ Chipocrite: June 3, 9 p.m.
IZOD CENTER
50 State Rt. 120 East Rutherford, N.J. Camilo Sesto: June 4, 8 p.m.
ROSELAND BALLROOM
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 Armin Van Buuren: May 20, 9 p.m. The Cars: May 25, 8 p.m.
BORGATA HOTEL AND CASINO
Atlantic City, NJ Phone:1.866.MYBORGATA. Mike Marino: May 20, 9 p.m. James Taylor: May 21, 8 p.m. Live From Daryl’s House: May 27, 9 p.m. Weezer: May 27, 9 p.m. Paul Simon: May 28, 8 p.m. John Pinette: May 28-29, 9 p.m. Steve Aoki: May 29, 10 p.m. W compiled by Nikki M. Mascali, Weekender Editor To send a concert listing, e-mail weekender@theweekender.com
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Bar on Oak: Line Dancing B a r t a n d U r b y ’ s : W i l ke s U n i v e r s i t y S o c i a l w / D J A n t h o n y B re w s B r o t h e r s, L u z e r n e : R u s t e d R o o t C. C. R y d e r s : B i ke N i g h t H a rd w a re B a r, W i l ke s - B a r re : $ 1 0 0 W i i B o w l i n g c o n t e s t H o p s & B a r l e y s : K a ra o ke w / D J B o u n c e Ole Tyme Charley’s: Hump Night w/ DJ EFX R i v e r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é : O p e n M i c Wo o d l a n d s : M - 8 0
S a t u rd a y : 5 S t a r B a r & G r i l l : K a ra o ke w / L i s a a n d D a r y l Bar on Oak: The Cadillacs B a r t & U r b y ’ s : D J H o t Vi n c e Bentley’s: DJ Dance Music B o n e s B a r : Wo o d y R o ck E ch o B a n d f e a t . B o b & Ja y B re a ke r s, M o h e ga n S u n : B a d H a i r D a y B re w s B r o t h e r s, L u z e r n e : T h e Wo o d s h e d 5 t h B i r t h d a y B a s h w / B i g C o u n t r y a n d To n y, To m m y G u n s B a n d , C a c t u s Ja ck a n d I r o n C o w b o y. H o s t e d b y c o m e d i a n Pa u l M a t r e s e l v a B re w s B r o t h e r s, P i t t s t o n : A . M . R a d i o C C R y d e r s : O dd e s e a H e C o l o s s e u m : D j K i n g B - H o s t e d B y D j Wo og i e C o o p e r ’ s C a b a n a : O l d Fr i e n d s E r n i e G ’ s P u b & E a t e r y : P hy l l i s H o p k i n s B a n d G r o t t o, E d w a r d s v i l l e : S a t u r d a y N i g h t L a u g h s — 3 N e w C o m e d i a n s L i v e @ 9 H a rd w a re B a r, S c ra n t o n : M a y b e S o m e d a y H a rd w a re B a r, W i l ke s - B a r re : B i g ge s t G u n C o n t e s t , P i n k S l i p o n s t age J i m M c C a r t hy ’ s : O l d i e s K a ra o ke L i a m ’ s : D r. S t e i n e r s B l u e s d u o O l e T y m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a ra o ke, R age ! D J ’ s a n d D J E F X R i v e r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é : S o u l e d O u t R o x 5 2 : B re a k d o w n J i m m y S a ra h S t re e t G r i l l , S t r o u d s b u rg : G a s H o u s e G o r i l l a s S e n u n a s ’ : D J N o t o r i o u s PAT a n d m a y b e O o h We e S l a t e B a r & L o u n ge : S i s t e r E s t h e r Stan’s Café: DJ Alero To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : T w o o f a K i n d Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J D J Ke v, D i m e n s i o n s
Thursday: Bar on Oak: Alamo Mission B e n t l e y ’ s : C u r i o u s M i n d Tr i v i a B r e a k e r s , M o h e g a n S u n : B a t t l e o f t h e B a n d s S e m i - Fi n a l s B r e w s B r o t h e r s , L u z e r n e : C i n c o D e M a y o Pa r t y w / E r i c R u d y C h a ck o ’ s : K a r t u n e C o l o s s e u m : C l u b a re n a - b i ke n i g h t , D j Wo og i e - D j R a n s o m H a rd w a re B a r, S c ra n t o n : o n s t age, D J S h o ck D i n E c l i p s e N i g h t c l u b, B u l l Riding contest H a rd w a re B a r, W i l ke s - B a r re : H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : D J B o u n c e O l e T y m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a ra o ke R i v e r S t r e e t A l e H o u s e : O p e n M i c w / Pa u l M a r t i n R i v e r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é é : M a y d a y w a r m u p w / D i e s i s I / O n e. M a n . A n d / T h e Beateks R o x 5 2 : B e e r Po n g S a ra h S t re e t G r i l l , S t r o u d s b u rg : B o bb y S y v a r t h & f r i e n d s S l a t e B a r & L o u n ge : R o bb B r o w n a n d H a m m e r To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : G o n e C r a z y Wo o d l a n d s : D J Ke v ( C l u b H D )
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Fr i d a y : 5 Star Bar & Grill: Kriki T h e B a r, S t a t e C o l l e ge : M r. E ch o B a r o n O a k : G r o u p D ’ Jo u r B a r t & U r b y ’ s : D o n S h a p p e l l e @ 6 : 3 0 p. m . , D i s t r i c t 1 6 @ 1 0 p. m . B e n t l e y ’ s : T h e B l e n d 6 - 9 p. m . B re a ke r s, M o h e ga n S u n : D r o p D e a d S e x y B re w s B r o t h e r s, P i t t s t o n : C o u n t r y N i g h t w / D J C r o cke t t C o l o s s e u m : F r a t H o u s e F r i d a y ! D J D a m i e n , h o s t e d b y Wo o g i e , D J R a n s o m C o o p e r ’ s C a b a n a : Fa k e U n c l e J a c k G r o t t o, H a r v e y s L a k e : J e a n n e Z a n o G r o t t o, O u t s i d e W y o m i n g Va l l e y M a l l : Te dd y Yo u n g H a rd w a re B a r, S c ra n t o n : Toga Pa r t y H a rd w a re B a r, W i l ke s - B a r re : Pa p e r To n g u e s, E m i l y ’ s To y b o x J i m M c C a r t hy ’ s : D J J u s t i n O l e T y m e C h a r l e y ’ s : 8 0 ’ s P r o m w / M - 8 0 a n d t h e We e ke n d e r, D J E F X ’ s 8 0 ’ s dance par ty R i v e r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é : F M O f e a t . D y l a n S k u r s k y & D i r k D e ck ke r w / R o u ge Chimp R o x 5 2 : Fre e J u ke b o x S a ra h S t re e t G r i l l , S t r o u d s b u rg : U p s t a i r s D o w n S e n u n a s ’ : D J N o t o r i o u s PAT a n d m a y b e O o h We e S l a t e B a r & L o u n ge : T h e Tra v e l i n g W i l ke s - B a r re a n s Stan’s Café: 20lb Head To m m y b o y ’ s B a r & G r i l l : R o b b B r o w n & H a m m e r 5 : 3 0 - 7 : 3 0 t h e n 5 To n Ja ck
Sunday: B a n k o ’ s : M r. E ch o B re a ke r s, M o h e ga n S u n : S h o r t y L o n g a n d t h e Je r s e y H o r n s B re w s B r o t h e r s, L u z e r n e : A dd l e r ’ s A p p e t i t e w / o p e n i n g a c t s S k i n & B o n e s, S u cke r P u n ch a n d n a t i o n a l re c o rd i n g a r t i s t W i l l i e B a s e C o o p e r ’ s C a b a n a : Jo h n n y T s u n a m i S a ra h S t re e t G r i l l , S t r o u d s b u rg : R e l y f o r l i f e B e n e f i t w i t h Z a c L a w l e s s, B i l l R u t h , To m G r a h a m , T h e Po c o n o D u o S e n u n a s ’ : G o n e C ra z y To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : NA S CA R Wo o d l a n d s : T h e To n e s w / D J G o d f a t h e r Monday: J i m M c C a r t hy ’ s : U n p l u g ge d M o n d a y - O p e n M i c R i v e r S t re e t A l e H o u s e : M r. E ch o w / J u m p & D re v Tuesday: Bar on Oak: Comedy Night G r o t t o, H a r v e y s L a k e : S t r a w b e r r y Ja m D u o H o p s : A a r o n B r u ch H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é é : A J J u m p a n d D u s t i n D r e v i t c h J i m M c C a r t hy ’ s : K a ra o ke O l e T y m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e a n d B e e r Po n g , D J E F X i n t h e L a v a L o u n g e R i v e r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é : B o b D y l a n ’ s B i r t h d a y B a s h f e a t . a n a l l - s t a r l i n e u p R o x 5 2 : F r e e Po o l To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : O p e n M i c N i g h t T h e Wo o d l a n d s : C o r p o ra t e K a ra o ke
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Girls just want to have fun
of shared scenes, but the conflict between Wiig and Rose Byrne as Helen, Annie’s soon to be sister-in-law, dominates much After scaling the wall of Ted’s in on the fervor and hysteria rmed with an arsenal more of the story. Unfortunately, of gross-out gags, of “The Hangover.” One fenced-in home, Annie returns this adversarial relationship “Saturday Night Live” remembers how that particular to the shambles of her life. A grows tedious as opposed to alumnae Kristen Wiig and Maya bachelor celebration ended. room in an apartment shared becoming engrossing. As the Rudolph hit the box office this The plethora of trailer clips with a pair of British siblings, upper-class Helen and working week with the raucous and very supporting this film show scenes a dead-end job selling jewelry, girl Annie spar over every adult comedy “Bridesmaids.” of bridal showers, airports the lingering specter of a failed aspect of the wedding, it is Wiig and Rudolph bring their and airplanes. The film itself, bakery and a car that saw its last the rest of the bridal party that impeccable comedic timing to however, is a lot more about good days in the late ’90s define ride in to save the day. Both the typically male-dominated Wiig’s “Annie” coming to grips the person she has become. Wendi McLendon-Covey’s genre of raunch as Annie with a life than it is about a lost Despite this, she is determined hard-edged, jaded mother and (Wiig) and Lillian (Rudolph). night in Vegas. to come through for Lillian. Ellie Kemper’s Disney-loving These lifelong friends have We first meet Annie while she Wiig and Rudolph have newlywed compile several finally arrived at the pinnacle is having a roll in the hay with always had a unique chemistry. strong chuckles each, but it is of female friendship: The her crush, Ted (Jon Hamm). In “Bridesmaids,” however, Melissa McCarthy who simply wedding. Lillian has become What sounds like a romantic Wiig is forced to take on more steals the show from one and engaged to boyfriend Dougie interlude quickly degenerates of the work alone, and one all. Armed with a physique to (Tim Heidecker) and wants her quickly learns that this is not her rival Chris Farley, McCarthy’s gal pal to be her maid of honor. into one of the finer displays of douchebaggery ever put to film strong suit. She does not have boisterous, brawling Megan Annie accepts despite myriad of as Ted dismisses the timid, lovethe star power to carry a film is a joy to behold as she owns personal problems that have her each and every impossibly in close proximity to the bottom. struck girl with a graceful touch on her own, but she is a delight one imagines is usually reserved as a part of the whole. She and uncomfortable situation The marketing campaign for for a parting with prostitutes. Rudolph shine in their handful throughout the film with a lack “Bridesmaids” attempts to cash
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of shame that is breathtaking and fearless in a way rivaled only by Zach Galifianakis. One can only hope that she finds a way to keep treating us to her talents in films and on TV. Despite several spots that become bogged down, “Bridesmaids” is a good time. There is consistent laughter and sentimentality throughout and enough surprises to elicit that most elusive of treats, the shocked guffaw. More importantly, there is friendship. An honest friendship that practically no degree of acting skill could convey as clearly as the true friendship shared by long time cohorts. That is the film’s strength and its most charming characteristic. So whether you’re a fan of the raunchiness or the sisterhood, there is but one common truth: Thank goodness for us that these girls want to have fun.
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lot has been made about the release of All Time Low’s fourth album, “Dirty Work.” Many people have speculated that due to inner workings at Interscope Records, the LP’s release was delayed from March to the new date of June 7. Even Yellowcard lead singer Ryan Key, who recently toured with ATL, mentioned the ordeal in an interview with “The Ralphie Radio Show” last month. “I’ve talked with the guys in All Time Low about (label politics), you know, just about everything that’s going on with them,” Key said while on tour with the band. “They’re trying to get their record out, and they’re kind of playing the major-label thing right now. Their release date has gotten pushed back a bunch of times, and we went through the exact same situation on the record following ‘Ocean Avenue.’” But All Time Low frontman Alex Gaskarth sang a different tune in an interview on “The RRS,” dismissing the idea that Interscope “pushed back” the release of “Dirty Work.” “We kind of jumped the gun on announcing anything,” Gaskarth claimed. “We were shooting for March, we were hoping for March, everybody’s fingers were crossed on March. What ended up happening was, it wasn’t March.” According to the lead singer, Interscope may have planned all along to release the LP in June, as opposed to delaying the release. Gaskarth says the situation taught ATL a valuable lesson: Watch your words in print interviews. “(The print media) will take you saying, ‘We’re hoping for March,’ to ‘The record’s coming out in March,’” he said. “It got lost in translation.” The band was in NEPA to perform for Meyers High School, the winners of 97
BHT’s “High School Hookup V4.0,” a texting contest that awards the high school with the most text messages a free concert. ATL is headed overseas next before embarking on another U.S. trek entitled “The Gimme Summer Ya Love” tour. All Time Low is not divulging opening acts yet — apparently the band has learned its lesson when it comes to jumping the gun. TIMBERLAKE GETS ‘WILDE’ AT NYC PARTY If Justin Timberlake and Olivia Wilde aren’t dating, they’re sure playing the roles of a couple like two seasoned actors. Timberlake brought Wilde to an event Saturday night in New York at the restaurant he cocreated: Southern Hospitality. The popular barbecue spot hosted a birthday party for the restaurant’s owner, Eytan Sugarman. The owner’s actual birthday was last month, but with Timberlake in New York this week to host “Saturday Night Live,” they delayed the party in part so the pop star could attend. A person that was inside the Hell’s Kitchen location tells “The RRS” that Timberlake and Wilde were in the back of Southern Hospitality having dinner. “He had his arm around her the whole time,” the witness recalled. As Timberlake and Wilde walked to a private lounge where more celebrities were hanging out, it was apparent to others that the two are an item. Wilde and her husband Tao Ruspoli announced they were separating in February. Timberlake and former girlfriend Jessica Biel allegedly split last March after four years together.
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ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE
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(60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) • “Coyote-A Trickster Tale from the Southwest:” June 25, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. A group of singing, dancing crows decide to have some fun. • Shakespeare in the Park “Hamlet:” June 25, 7 p.m., free, in Tunkhannock’s Riverside Park with Gamut Theatre group. Bring blanket/ lawn chairs.
ELECTRIC THEATRE COMPANY
(326 Spruce St., 2nd Floor, Scranton, www.electrictheatre.org, 570.558.1515) • “Fixing Joe:” June 17-18, 8 p.m., benefit tickets: $25/general, $20/ seniors, $15/students. Laugh with Joe Matarese at his own pain, confusion, and new found joy, as he navigates the rocky shoals of firsttime fatherhood.
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “Monty Python’s Spamalot:” Oct. 15, 2 & 8 p.m., $29-$59
THE HOUDINI MUSEUM THEATER
(1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.5555) • Haunted! Mind Mysteries & The Beyond: daily at 7 p.m. through June by reservation only. Daily at 8 p.m. July/August, reservations only, $35/person, includes free snacks, pizza and refreshments at intermission.
KING’S COLLEGE THEATRE:
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(570.814.6790) • 8-Week Musical Theatre Workshop: Focuses on solo-singing, dance, scene-writing and confidence building. Call Miss Kim or e-mail StarlitSheen19@aol.com for info. Classes start soon, space limited to first-come, first serve.
LITTLE THEATRE OF WILKES-BARRE
(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org) • “A Midsummer Night’s Dream:” May 20-22.
MUSIC BOX PLAYERS
(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or www.musicbox.org) • “The Wedding Singer:” May 19-22. Thurs.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Buffet 90 min. before curtain, dinner & show and show only tickets available. • Auditions for 30th Anniversary Revue: May 18, 7 p.m., open to ages 14+. Bring sheet music of your choice, accompanist provided. Performances in June. • 30th Anniversary Revue: June 16-19 & 23-26. • Theatre Workshops: ages 8-12, Mon., Wed., Thurs., July 25-Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-noon to perform “Aladdin Kids” Aug. 19-20. $200. Call to enroll.
OLDE BRICK THEATRE
(Rear 126 Market St., Scranton, 570.344.3656) • Staged reading of Alicia Grega’s “Avenging Arachne: a Nemesister Fable:” May 18, 7 p.m., presented by the Jason Miller Playwrights’ Project. Free, but donations accepted to offset refreshment costs/actor stipends. Call or visit www.SubverseAphrodesia.com for info.
THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (409-411 Main St., Duryea,
570.457.3589, www.phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Auditions for “My Husbands Wild Desires,” a comedy about a business executive with problems in the bedroom with his long-term wife: May 23, 25, 7 p.m. Roles for three men, two women 30-50. Show dates in July/Aug. Call Chas, 371.9269 for info.
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SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE
(570.421.5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “River’s Edge: The Story of Shawnee:” May 21-September 2, Fri. and Sat. evenings, 8 p.m., matinees, 2 p.m., $18/adults, $15/seniors and students, $10/children. Meal and show packages available. • “Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrew Sisters:” June 1-September 3. $28/adults, $25/seniors, $15/children under 12. Advance ticket purchase recommended and can be made at www.theshawneeplayhouse.com or by calling 570.421.5093. Meal and show and group packages are available. • Impersonators Contest: June 3, 8 p.m. Call for information.
SHERMAN THEATRE
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onsidered a revisionist western, “The Sisters Brothers” is the second coming to Patrick DeWitt’s grand entrance, “Ablutions.” The novel opens with two brothers — Eli and Charlie Sisters — otherwise known as the Sisters Brothers. Readers cannot quite tell whether they are good or bad, and that question of distinction is what pushes the story forward. The Sisters brothers take their queue from the Commodore. Chase down Hermann Kermit Warm and make no mistakes. Obtain your fee without questions. But the brothers do have questions, especially Eli, who cannot help but wonder, “What has Hermann Warm done?” Eli is the narrator and, in some ways, the battling conscience of his brother, Charlie. The importance of the story does not stem from finding Hermann Warm, but the relationship between the brothers. Their journey is by no means easy — riding on horses,
Eli and Charlie travel from California to Oregon — each mile bringing them closer to their bounty. As a picaresque, a popular sub-genre of prose fiction, the brothers collide with a brazen cast of characters. While some are helpful, others are dubious, and in some ways lead the brothers off track. And, all the while, the narrator offers up what he sees on the travels. “In the morning it was raining — constant cold drops that turned the roads to muddy soup.” The narrative is thought-provoking and even considering the violence; there is always the division between the ever-present evils and the fight for humanity. The didactic between the bad and the good is distorted throughout the novel, which is partially how readers can manage to love even the most suspect of characters. The timeframe of the Gold Rush also adds to the overall environment as it draws attention to why the themes of lust and greed lead to brutality. While there is a great deal of dark humor throughout the novel, it remains edgy and unyielding. Like many westerns, the setting is accompanied by the bad, the good and the horrible. Within the story, there are themes and stereotypes that westerns have including, but not limited to, cowboys and brothels. Some western novellas have managed to seep into the mainstream spotlight. However, many of the genre writers have not managed to gain the same momentum as DeWitt. The novel is likeable on many levels, but particularly to note, is DeWitt’s ability to engage different audiences through the various characters. Whether a true western fan or not, “The Sisters Brothers” gives readers a sense of adventure without ever having to stare down the barrel of a gun.
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Third Friday gets Outrageous By Marie Burrell
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erriam-Webster defines outrageous as “exceeding the limits of what is usual” and “not conventional or matter-of-fact.” Outrageous is fun, different, exciting. It can bring a smile and a laugh, and sometimes makes you stop and look twice. It’s the woman with the crazy hairdo. It’s the man with the bright, funky shirt. It’s unique. It’s also a destination. Located in Wilkes-Barre’s Midtown Village Plaza, Outrageous will be holding the official grand-opening celebration for its newest location this Friday, May 20 from 5-9 p.m. Featuring a wide variety of merchandise, the store will also host live music for the event, as well as wine and cheese for customers who stop in. Owner Paul Nardone said that the store had already opened in March, but due to bad weather, they pushed off the grand opening until now. “It is also the evening for the Fine Arts Fiesta and Third Friday
in Wilkes-Barre,” he said. “So there’s other things going on, so we thought we would just sort of piggyback off of that and make it an evening of art and culture.” Nardone said the music for the evening will be provided by Donnie Kirchner, who he described as a young throwback to the 1950s with a James Dean-ish kind of look. He also said that jewelry artist Ray Owlett would be at the event, and there may be some raffles to win free merchandise. “We just wanted to do something fun,” he said. And fun is what they do. First opening in Shavertown in 2001, Outrageous started out just selling jewelry and gifts, according to Nardone, but over time it has evolved. “We’re still tweaking it,” Nardone said. “We’re still figuring out who we are and who we want to be. We’re always trying new products. Our gift line is not typical. It’s meant to be fun. They make you smile and laugh. They are witty and funny.” The store’s second location in Scranton, which opened about eight years ago, is the largest
evolution, including the regular retail section that is in all of the stores, a full service coffee bar/ café with drinks, sweets and sandwiches, and a book store on the second floor. However, Nardone said the location in WilkesBarre will only be the retail version, replacing the store that had been in Shavertown. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Nardone said he felt that it was a great place to open up a store, especially in the Midtown Village Plaza. “I really wanted to be in a downtown area. People come to work, they take breaks at lunch, they walk around. There’s foot traffic — people are moving about.” And Nardone said that is what he likes about being in the downtown — there is a lot going on. He said stores like Outrageous can’t just open their doors at 10 a.m. and close them at 7 p.m., hoping that people will just venture in. To him, being an active part of the community helps keep business going and keeps the community constantly growing as well. With independent stores such as his and Beehive, which is located in the same area, Nardone hopes to help contribute to the revitalization that has been happening in Wilkes-Barre. “It’s going through a renaissance,” he said. “There’s a lot of change; it’s well lit, it’s easy to travel, easy to move around. It’s a very nice city.” As for the grand-opening celebration, Nardone said he wants to let people know that the store is there and that he enjoys being part of the downtown business community. “Empty storefronts don’t do anyone any good — they have to be full,” he said. “I just hope that people appreciate that we’re there. The best way to make sure businesses stay is to support them. Independent merchants need your support.” He said he hopes that people will stop by the night of the event and see what Outrageous is all about. “Come down, pay us a visit. Have a glass of wine, have some cheese. Listen to some music. Meet us, say hey.” W
Outrageous grand opening, Fri. May 20, 5-9 p.m., (Midtown Village, 41 S. Main St., WilkesBarre). Info: 570.208.7805 www.outrageousonline.com
329 North Washington Ave. Scranton, PA 18503 Pete ‘The Human Floor’ Tino is one of the performers at The Variety Show.
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hat ever happened to the variety show that gave gifted individuals a chance to show off their voice, dance moves, comedic abilities and other strange talents? It was a staple of television in the 1970s and ’80s, but it’s a very rare occurrence in our modern world. We’ve come a long way since Ed Sullivan and Sonny and Cher, but there is still hope for bringing the variety show into the 21st century. Eleanor Rigby’s, along with Headdies, is reviving the entertainment pastime Saturday, May 21 with its first ever variety show. It all started with a dream, which was then passed down the grapevine, and before long, “The Variety Show” was born. “My friend Vic Ceria of local rock band Run Forest Run came up with the idea and mentioned it to me one night over a Facebook chat,” said Eleanor Rigby’s promoter Brian Errigo. “He said it was delivered to him by John Bonham during a very vibrant dream. I think it’s a great idea to
hold one in NEPA.” The next step in getting the show together was finding the ideal local sponsor with a distinctive flair that would blend perfectly with the event. The venue turned to local glass gallery and pipe shop Headdies. “‘The Variety Show’ is a very unique kind of show, so it only made sense to find a local sponsor that is just as far-out,” Errigo explained. “Headdies is the only shop of its kind in the area; their products are truly a work of art.” The venue developed an interesting judging process for the show which includes what organizers refer to as “three psychotic judges” who will determine who takes home a $300 cash prize. “Think ‘American Idol’ mixed with ‘The Gong Show,’” Errigo said. “Three judges will offer sometimes harsh verbal criticism, judge on a scale from 1-10, choose one $300 cash prize winner and one runner up.” Our area has plenty of events and live music to keep locals entertained all weekend long, but “The Variety Show” promises to be something truly one of a kind. “Having to listen to six differ-
Family Animals will perform at The Variety Show.
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ent cover bands play their version of ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’ gets old really fast on your average weekend bar hop,” Errigo said. “Variety shows are extremely entertaining, and they are also a great way to socialize and meet new people.” A diverse group of talent is ready to take the stage to entertain and surprise the audience. One performer, Crystal Pullen, will dazzle with her female impersonation of Michael Jackson. “She was the first person to respond to the ad,” Errigo shared. “I watched one of her videos on YouTube and was very impressed. I love the King of Pop, and she is basically a freshly resurrected MJ.” Another chosen act, Pete “The Human Floor” Tino, has been featured everywhere from “America’s Got Talent” to “HBO Late Night with Katie Morgan.” He is known for his perplexing ability to perform incredible feats of strength and holds the world record for most weight on a human body at 3,531 pounds. Other acts include time-traveling comedian and ukulele player Adam Catscratch and the Juggling and Magic of Mike Simon. To attract the wacky collection of performers, Eleanor Rigby’s used the online go-to guide for everything from used furniture to finding a mate, Craigslist. “I posted a couple Craigslist ads in Scranton, Philly and New York City looking for people with strange or unique talents,” Errigo said. “A lot of people responded to the ad, I basically explained the idea to everyone and told them not to enter the competition if you are sensitive to harsh criticism, due to the absurd nature of our judges — that filtered out a lot of potential contestants, and then I just picked the coolest five acts.” Like many of the shows held at Eleanor Rigby’s, this one is also an all-ages event, which allows both young and old to meet on common ground. “Before you’re 21, there really isn’t much to do around here besides ride around in cars and break bottles behind Turkey Hill,” Errigo stated. “We separate the bar area from the under-21 section so that people of all ages could come out to see a show and have a safe, enjoyable time.” W
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hen you step into a theater to see the latest smash audiences are raving about and critics continue to praise, do you ever think about what it took to get to opening night? How long did it take to get from the pages of a script to a real, live performance filled with passionate actors, colorful sets and authentic costumes? It may never be something you think about, but for a playwright or a director of a brand-new show, it is priority one. The Jason Miller Playwrights’ Project will present a free staged reading of local playwright Alicia Grega’s new production, “Avenging Arachne: A Nemesister Fable” Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at The Olde Brick Theatre in Scranton. The myth of Arachne, a gifted weaver turned into a spider by goddess Athena inspired the play, but Grega put a new twist on an old legend by setting the story in a modern world with modern worries and modern relationship issues. Those attending the reading will be the first to hear “Avenging Arachne.” And because it isn’t a formal, finalized production, attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions with the production team. Director Sarah Stachura Regan has been working with Grega since the first draft was complete and is thrilled to take the next step in getting the play audience ready. “The staged reading is a wonderful resource for the production process,” Stachura Regan explained. “However, it’s only a step in seeing the true finished product. What we do at the JMPP is present a staged reading to generate audience feedback and discussion. This discussion might inspire the author to edit and revise their finished product, so it may be more production-friendly or they may feel that their piece is perfect the way it is.
The cast of ‘Avenging Arachne.’
“We get to see a piece that hasn’t been produced anywhere else.” Director Sarah Stachura Regan
“Either way, the forum is great because we get to see a piece that hasn’t been produced anywhere else. That in itself is pretty exciting, I think.” Stachura Regan said that the cast of “Avenging Arachne” is able to really get in tune with their characters. “I would have to say it is definitely rewarding to be with such a diverse group of local actors who really want to see the characters come to life,” she said. “We’d be in rehearsal and would stop reading to discuss what we thought a particular character was really thinking, like we were gossiping about someone we knew. Everyone in the cast brings something great to the table.” As rewarding as the experience is, there were trials and tribulations that had to be smoothed out along the way, which is what makes the staged reading so important as it gives the production team a chance to look at what works, what doesn’t and what needs to be perfected before it moves into full on production
mode. Among the challenges Stachura Regan faced was getting the cast together for rehearsals. “We managed it though!” she said, “Also I think trying to channel all my visions for what I wanted to see onstage was a little tough. A staged reading is not nearly as involved as a fullfledged production. What would be those ‘little extras’ that would draw the audience in? And what were the things that maybe would work for a full production, but would just be cumbersome and confusing in the staged reading format? I had to take the time to sort my thoughts out.” Presenting the reading of “Avenging Arachne” is not only an accomplishment for Grega, Stachura Regan and the JMPP, but the community as a whole. “There’s such a diverse, energetic theater community here,” Stachura Regan said. “So many people want to use their gifts to create a great show and great experience for the audience. What always blows me away is how hard people are willing to work, usually for little or no compensation.” W Staged reading of “Avenging Arachne: A Nemesister Fable,” Wed., May 18, 7 p.m., The Olde Brick Theatre (126 W. Market St., Scranton). Free. Info: 570.344.3656 or SubverseAphrodesia.com
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An artistic affair
PHOTOS BY TRACEY SELINGO
Fine Arts Fiesta returns to downtown Wilkes-Barre for 56th year By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
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hen the founders of the Fine Arts Fiesta first saw their concept come to fruition 56 years ago, they couldn’t possibly have imagined that it would become the spirited fixture it is today within the local arts scene. Each year since, artists, performers and vendors have been invited to show off what they’ve got, and over the years it has evolved into the wide-reaching artistic affair it is today. The event, which is the culmination of the work of key community members and volunteers, hits Wilkes-Barre’s Public Square May 19-22. This year’s theme is “Enrich Your Senses.” The approaching celebration features a juried art show comprised of work by area residents, live performances, food and an artists’ market, where a selection of arts and crafts will be available for purchase. The idea behind FAF was borne out of the benefactors’ desire to create an event that would capture the ethnicity that has always been a part of the area’s heritage, while also providing an easily accessible outlet for local ingenuity. “It was a result of the United Nationalities Pageant that we were doing at Wilkes, and I wanted to continue to highlight the nationality groups in the area, and the cultural groups. There’s a lot of talent in this area,” said Alfred S. Groh, founding advisor. And while the event has maintained that pillar of diversity, it has also grown to meet the needs of the people. That is especially evident on the performing arts side, where Kathleen Godwin, chair of the performing arts committee, has modeled the lineup of performance artists according to what she believes will draw in the most people. She has made it a point to book a wide range of performers, from Flaxy Morgan
and “Unity Community,” an African drum and dance ensemble, to acts that will hopefully appeal to a younger, more dynamic crowd, like the bands Cabinet and Rogue Chimp. “In my three years, there are more performances than there used to be,” Godwin said. “It used to be sort of scattered out throughout the day, but I’m one of those people, who, if I go down at any point during the day, I want something to be happening on that stage. And that’s the way it is now. And I
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side from the array of artsy attractions, one of the most interesting facts about the Fine Arts Fiesta is that there is no admission charge — a huge plus for penny-pinching students who may be lingering after the spring semesters wrap up. Patrons will still have to shell out for food and souvenirs, but, as has been the case since its inception, all of the entertainment is completely free. That means donations are a crucial part of organizing and planning. “We fundraise all year long, that’s part of our job. People have been generous, but we do have a budget, and we have to stay within that budget,” Godwin explained. “I like to try to keep the money local, so as much as I can, I keep our own little economy afloat with the dollars that people contribute, try to give it back to the community through the performers.” Essentially, the event has a dual purpose. It’s a celebration of the arts, but by extension it serves to showcase a wide range of artistic endeavors that many people in the community may not have even known about otherwise. And by including bands that have a largely youthful fan base, this year’s shindig seems to be looking to set a standard where reaching the largest audience is concerned. “The arts hold a mirror to life. The arts explore feelings and are beautiful,” Godwin said. “The Square is beautified when we do this, and it brings people together. “It’s a chance … (to) showcase who we have in our community that does this kind of stuff, and hopefully someone will look at some performance or some piece of art and say, ‘Gosh, I’d love to do that.’ And then maybe they’ll try it themselves. That’s my personal point of view.” W
Some scenes from the Fine Arts Fiesta’s past. think that draws a lot of people.” The revelry will not be contained to just the Square, either. Dubbed “Arts Around the Town,” many of the surrounding businesses are getting in on the celebration by hosting their own artistic events, and of course, offering their own merchandise to an already captive audience. “Because the energy is happening the way it’s happening, a lot of smaller organizations around, and arts people, are doing wonderful things, too,”
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Godwin said. “I know Marquis Art & Frame has an art opening that night. The Kirby has something going on. There is visual art in the different hotels, Genetti’s and the Ramada. Over at ART SEEN Gallery, there’s a poetry reading with an internationally-known poet. Wherever you look, we’re hoping that there’s something wonderful to do.”
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BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS
2nd Annual Multicultural Dinner May 20, 6-8 p.m., Hanover Area Jr./Sr. High School (1600 Sans Souci Pky., Hanover Twp.). $6.50, $3 children 8-under. Features ethnic dance teams and Shawn’s “Your Individual Style” fashion show, whose proceeds benefit the Peace & Justice Center of Wilkes-Barre. 4th Annual Chocolate & Wine Festival May 21, 3-7 p.m., $17 advance, $20 at door, 11 wineries, vendors, local businesses, music. Proceeds benefit Endless Mountains Health Systems and Susquehanna County Library building funds. Alex’s Lemonade Stand June 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Frontier Communications, Back Mt. Little League Field, Church St, Dallas, raffles, character appearances, food. For info, visit http://www.alexslemonade.org/ mypage/71247.
American Lung Association • Oxygen Project: 15-week program starting May 20, ages 18-34, meet once a week, raise $250 by conclusion, all proceeds benefit ALA to break 25 area participants free from smoking addiction. Call 570.823.2212 for info. • Fight for Air Walk: June 4, King’s College Betzler Field, family-friendly event with a dry-walk route and wet-and-wild alternative water sprinkler route available. Call or register online. Visit www.lunginfo.org/ wbwalk for info.
Bradford County Probation Department •Kings of the Court 3 on 3 basketball tournament, May 28, Wilkes University UCOMM Center. $40 per team with a four-man roster and double elimination play. Proceeds benefit The Guardian Angel Project. Call 570.637.0034 for info. Fallen Officers Remembered (2001 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, 570.760.3833)
• Airport Day: June 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., benefits FOR. Features scenic flights, vendors, raffles, food, Moon Bounce, more. Make-A-Wish (800.480.WISH, www.wishgreaterpa.org) events: • Tobyhanna Federal Credit Union’s 8th Annual Golf Tournament: June 13, Ridge Trail Golf Club, Mountain Top, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation and The Fisher House. Call Nina Waskevich, 866.TOBYFCU ext. 109 for sponsorship/registration packet or visit tobyhannafcu.org for info. Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center (Centermoreland, Route 2020, Wyoming County, 570.333.barn or 570.406.6911, pvec-pa.com) • Horses 4 Hope: June 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., pony rides, horse demonstrations, horseshoe tournament, exhibits, kid’s activities, basket raffle, vendors, food. Proceeds from all sponsorships and basket raffle benefit Wyoming Valley Children’s Association.
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Pickett Construction Golf Charity June 17, noon, at Split Rock Country Club. Shotgun start, lunch, buffet dinner, awards. Proceeds benefit Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital. For info call 570.283.2057. Test for Tony a walk to help cancer victim Tony Arcuri, May 28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Nay Aug Park at the Pavilion. Donations will be accepted and T-shirts will be on sale for $10 regardless of size. Event features face painting, bounce house, bake sale, live music, children’s dance group, and basket raffle. Water will be provided for walkers. For info call Tina Shuker at 570.983.5515. Walk 2 Miles In My Shoes for R.S.D. June 12, registration noon-1 p.m., walks 1 p.m., McDade Park, Scranton. $50 walkers with sponsors, $10 without sponsors. Call 50.876.4034 for info. Walk MS, May 21, check-in 10-11 a.m., walk 11 a.m., Kirby Park, Martz Ampitheater. Call 1.800.227.2108 or visit
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pac.nationalMSsociety.org for info. Wine Tasting Spring Fundraiser May 20, 6-10 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellars (210 Green Grove Road, Scott Twp.) Features basket raffles, dinner by Cangiano’s, more. WFTE FM 90.3/105.7 Get On the Air Benefit Concerts • Miz, Coal Town Rounders, Aaron and Liz and John Gale, May 22, 7 p.m.-midnight, Irish Wolf (503 Linden Street). • Clarence Spady, Teddy Young, Northern Outlaws, May 29, 7 p.m.midnight, Irish Wolf (503 Linden Street). Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (570.288.4350) • 2nd Annual Swing “fore” the Kids Nine and Dine Golf Event: May 20, 3 p.m. shotgun start, 6 p.m. cocktail hour, 7 p.m. dinner, Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven. $125/person, $500 foursome. Visit www.wvca-
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ACROSS 1 Actor McBride 4 Church section 8 Taj Mahal city 12 Baltimore newspaper 13 Hammerhead part 14 “Let’s Make a Deal” option 15 Opposites 17 Source 18 Sandwich treat 19 Moment 20 Hearty drinks 22 College VIP, for short 24 Mexican entree 25 Cake enhancement 29 Guitar’s cousin 30 Shine 31 Born 32 Represent in words 34 Microwave, e.g. 35 Aspire 36 Intelligent 37 Fix software 40 In the thick of 41 Winged 42 Party guests 46 Bath powder 47 Swerve 48 Agt. 49 Pharaoh’s symbol 50 Lancaster foe 51 Firmament
DOWN 1 Helgenberger series 2 Attila, e.g. 3 Bills 4 - -ski 5 Mexican money 6 Witness 7 Type measures 8 Aimless 9 Slip-up 10 Santa’s runway 11 Pretentious 16 Therefore 19 British singer Stone 20 Poker variety 21 Aftermath 22 Investigate 23 Got up 25 Turn over 26 Sci-fi villains, often 27 - -do-well 28 Bloke 30 Rum recipe 33 House of worship 34 Leave out 36 Smug look 37 Information 38 Verve 39 Pitcher’s boo-boo 40 State with certainty 42 Wall climber 43 Keanu, in “The Matrix” 44 Comic-strip squeal 45 Bond, for one
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EVENTS 3rd Annual Grace Episcopal Golf Tournament June 6, 1 p.m., Sand Springs Country Club (10 Clubhouse Drive, Drums), $80/golfer, dinner, $35 dinner only. Deadline May 31. Call 570.287.8440 for info. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Annual Summer Festival May 19, 6-9:30 p.m., Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Scranton. $35, features cash bar, music, brief program and documentary film detailing history of festival. The ’60s Boys, Bill and Donna Arnold and Tara Michel May 21, doors/5 p.m., dinner/6 p.m., dancing/7-11:30 p.m., Genetti’s Best Western (77 E. Market St., WilkesBarre), $35, deluxe buffet, cash bar. Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons Tribute and ’60s dance music. For info call 1.800.830.7463 or 570.825.6477. Antique/Collectible Appraising May 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Senior Care of Plains Adult Day Care Center (1122 Rte 315, Wilkes-Barre), entertainment, refreshments. Limit one item per person. Call 570.823.5161 for info. Asbury United Methodist Church (720 Delaware St., Scranton, 570.343.1035) • Hoagie Sale: every third Thurs. $4, includes chips. Call to place orders, pick up in church kitchen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Breakfast Buffet, Chinese Auction June 12, 8 a.m.-noon, Pond Hill-Lily Lake Fire Co. (344 Pond Hill Mountain Rd., Wapwallopen). $7/ adults, $3.50/children ages 5-12. Take-outs available. Call 570.379.2204 for info. Chinchilla Hose Company (Shady Lane Rd., 570.586.5726, www.chcfire.net) • Annual Pizza Sale: every Fri. through Lent. Red, white and white broccoli square pizza available. Proceeds benefit the firehouse. Call to order or walk-in. Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford) • Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner, June 15, 4-6 p.m., $7.95, dinner, dessert and drink, take out or dine in.
Cooper’s Jimmy Buffet & the Coral Reefer Band Bus Trip June 23, concert in Camden, $145 includes party at Cooper’s Cabana June 18 w/free food & drink specials, round trip Motor Coach, lawn seat ticket and pre-concert tailgate party. To book call 570.706.8687, mention promo code Cooper’s Seafood. ∝ Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Mixed Media for Kids: Preschool Art: May 19, 26. Mommy & Me, Fri., 11-11:45 a.m. Series 2: May 20, 27. Ages 6-12, Fri., 4-5:30 p.m. Series 2: May 20, 27. $35/series. Explore arts through variety of media to create pottery, sculpture, drawings, paintings and collages. ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Open Studio: Painting, Drawing & Pottery: May 31, June 7, 14, 28, 7-8:30 p.m., 13+, $50/four classes, $15/class. Call to register. • Jammin’ in a Jugband: July 18-20, 22, 1-2:15 p.m., free, ages 13-adult. Students will be invited to perform at Celebrate Our River Day. • Quilting: Wed. through July 20, 6-7:30 p.m., 13+. $6/class. Learn early American quilting techniques to make double pinwheel quilt. All materials provided, call to register. ❏ Adult Classes: • Decorative Painting: May 18, 25, June 15, 22, 29, noon-3 p.m., 16+, $20/class + cost of painting surface. Pre-registration required, call to sign up. • Learn Tunisian Crochet: May 19, 7 p.m., 16+, $35, all materials provided. Call to register. • Pottery and Sculpture: May 23, June 6, 13, 27, July 11, 7-8:30 p.m., $60. all materials provided, all levels of experience. Call to register. • Jewelry Making: May 23, 6-9 p.m., 16+, $60, all materials provided. Call to register. • Sign Language for Beginners: May 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 16+. $60. • Sign Language Level 1: May 26, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $50. • Spanish for Beginners: Wed., through June 8, 7-8 p.m., $50. Learn basic Spanish phrases/vocabulary. Call to register. ❏ Special Events: • Grand Canyon of Pa. Bus Trip: June 2, leave 7:45 a.m., return about 7 p.m., $100, space limited, call to register. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Modern master class: May 19,
Milford Valley Quilters’ Guild: Perfect 10th Quilt Show, June 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Delaware Valley High School (Rts. 6 and 209, Milford), $6. Over 200 quilts will be on display, along with vendors, member boutique, raffles, door prizes and more. Partial proceeds benefit Summer Triumphs. Call 845.856.5772 or visit http:// sites.google.com/site/milfordvalleyquiltersguild/home for info. ∝ Monroe County Garden Club • Wine tasting with food pairing and tour of Mountain View Vineyards: June 10, 1-3 p.m., Mountain View Vineyards (1220 Neola Rd., Stroudsburg). $5/person. For info call 570.420.0283.
A fun little jaunt to a simpler era
Laceyville’s Oldest House will be the setting for a weekend of old-fashioned fun, called “A Simpler Thyme,” Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 from 1-5 p.m. Located on East Main Street, the 18th century wood-frame house will showcase colonial craftspeople in period dress, hands-on history activities and a collection of locally-made quilts. For more info, call 570.869.1426.
6:30-8:30 p.m. with Katherine Fisher. Free, open to intermediate/advanced levels ages 14+. Call 332.7817 for info. • Downtown Dances: May 20, 7 p.m., free and open to the public. Reception follows, features Jaime Verazin, Kate Fisher with artist Kevin McGroarty, Dance Theatre of WilkesBarre, Misericordia Dancers and Without Walls Dance Company. Call 905.7308 for info. • “Charlotte’s Web,” an original children’s ballet performed by Dance Theatre of Wilkes-Barre: June 5, 1 p.m., $10. Call 905.7308 for info. Endless Mountains Pilots Association and Seaman’s Airport will be hosting events May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for International Learn to Fly Day. Pilots and Instructors will be on hand offering airplane rides and flight instruction. Seaman’s Airport, Seamans Road & Windsock Lane, Factoryville. Contact 570.945.5125 for info. Free Electronic Waste Recycling May 19-20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., May 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Custom Computers, Inc (747 Wyoming Ave, Kingston). Among acceptable items: laptops, towers, servers, monitors (LCD/CRT), hard drives, sound and graphics cards, scanners, printers, mice, keyboards, memory, motherboards, laptop batteries. Hanover Twp. Memorial Day parade May 30, 10 a.m., begins at
Holy Cross Church, Buttonwood, down Main road to the Hanover Green Cemetery, where memorial service held. Guest speaker Louis E. Sewell, a Vietnam Era veteran and member of Hanover Area Fire Department. Justus Volunteer Fire Co. (159 Fieldstone Dr., Scott Twp., 570.587.4545) • Wine Tasting Spring Fundraiser: May 20, 6-10 p.m., $20, Maiolatesi Wine Cellars (210 Green Grove Rd., Scott Twp., 570.254.9977). 2 glasses of wine, entertainment by Chris Gratz, dinner by Cangiano’s Italian Specialties, must be 21. Tickets available by members, Maiolatesi Wine Cellars or www.JFC28Fire.com. Lackawanna College events: ❏ Environmental Institute events: (Rt. 435, Covington Twp., 570.842.1506, www.lackawanna.edu) • Spring Gardening Workshop: May 21, 9-10:30 a.m., $4, free if volunteer, pre-registration required. Bring gardening gloves. • Volunteer Garden Cleanup Day: May 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free and open to public, pre-registration required. Bring gardening gloves if have. • Feather Art: through June 2, free with local artist Allen Crothamel. • Natural Wonders: every other Thurs. through June 2, 1-2:30 p.m., ages 3-5, cost $40/6-class series. Pre-registration required.
Mountaintop Hose Co. No. 1 • Annual Rabies Clinic: June 4, 1-3 p.m., Woodlawn Ave. & Lehigh St., just over the top of the Mountain on Rte. 309. $8/inoculation, dogs and cats welcome. Myrtle Street UM Church (840 Harrison Ave., Scranton, 570.346.9911, 342.5308) events: • Drive Thru Chicken BBQ: May 21, noon-5 p.m., $9/adults, $5/12 and under. NEPA Veterans Multicare Alliance Bingo Sat. at Merchant’s Village (1201 Oak St., Pittston). Doors 9 a.m., card sales 11 a.m., games start 1 p.m. Coupon special: Bring friend not on mailing list and receive discount, extra card for friend for “Mini Fill-up 100” game. Visit www.nepavma.org or call Jerry at 570.479.2366 for info. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Board Game Night: Mon., 6:30-8 p.m. • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • ESL class: May 19, 10-11:30 a.m. ❏ Spring Fundraiser: May 21, 6 p.m. at The Westmoreland Club (S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). Theme is James Bond 007. Guests will be asked to dress in Bond-inspired attire, and entertainment, food and drinks will invoke the classic elegance that is James Bond. Music provided by Group du Jour. Tickets are $150/person. There will be a raffle for a James Bond 007 adventure to London; tickets for the raffle $25 and available at library, winner need not be present at gala. is being done in conjunction with the event. Gala tickets include free raffle ticket. Visit website for more info. P&J Comedy Night May 21, 7 p.m., 20th Ward (2028 Pittston Ave.,
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• Rummage sale, Bag Day, May 18, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., noon-2 p.m.
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Eden - a vegan café
How long have you been serving? I’ve been serving since August of 2010. What’s your favorite food your restaurant serves? My favorite food is a toss-up between the steak and cheese with lettuce, anything with our chili on it, and of course, our Old Forge style pizza! What was your most embarrassing experience as a server? My most embarrassing experience as a server would have to be when I ate one of our homemade peanut butter cups right before a customer walked in and I took their order without realizing I had chocolate and peanut butter all over my face!
Maura Cummings
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MAY 21ST IS NATIONAL WAIT STAFF DAY COME MEET OUR FRIENDLY SERVERS AT
Eden-a vegan café
How long have you been serving? I have been serving since the day we opened in November of 2008! What makes you stand out amongst the staff? Customers say that I am ALWAYS smiling! We are all super friendly! What’s your favorite thing about where you serve? We are spreading veganism & a healthier lifestyle! People love us so much we had to expand our hours & we are now open 11am-8pm every Tuesday through Saturday!
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 39 Scranton), featuring 5 comedy acts. Proceeds benefit The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. For tickets visit pspratt.com. Pancake Breakfast 7:30-11:30 a.m. every second Sunday of the month through October, TeepleStevenson-Young American Legion Post 765, Lookout (Rt. 191, North of Honesdale), $6 adults/$3 children. Pocono Mountain Events • Wine Chat Chick: May 20, 5-6 p.m., $12. Leslie Chappell-Britt shares her insights and knowledge and will lead tasting workshops and discussions on the world of wine, every Friday in May at The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park. $12 per person. For info visit thesettlersinn.com/restaurant_wineevents.htm or call 570.226.2992. • Annual Farm Animal Frolic: May 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $8 adults/$5 children/ Ages under 3 for free. Family fun at its best as baby farm animals, wagon rides, games, children shows, sheep shearing and more will be on display in Stroudsburg. For info visit quietvalley.org/programs/specialevents/ frolic/frolic.htm or call 570.992.6161. • Jim Thorpe’s Birthday Celebration Frolic: May 21-22. Honoring James Francis Thorpe, there will be a Native American Tribute on Saturday with crafts, vendors, food and outdoor performances. For info visit jimthorpe.org or call 570.325.9281. • Sangria Sundays at Cherry Valley Vineyards: May 22, 1-5 p.m., pitcher of sangria and cheese plate, $18. For info visit cherryvalleyvineyards.com/ cherryvalleyvineyards/Events.html or call 570.992.2255. Sons of the American Legion Post 781 (Church Rd. Mountain Top, 570.474.2161) events: • Blood drive, along with the American Red Cross, May 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served. For more information call or visit alpost781.org. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Pierogie Sale: Orders due May 20, pick up from 2-5 p.m., May 24, $5/ dozen. Call Dorothy, 570.562.1434, Mary, 570.586.2632, Sandra, 570.457.9280 or church hall, 570.457.2875.
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St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tearin’ It Up for The Tear Down May 29, 1-10 p.m., Luzerne County Fairgrounds. Celebrating 50 years of Dallas High School, reuniting alumni. Live music, food, pony rides,
petting zoo, face painting, raffles. All proceeds benefit Make A Wish. Tickets can be pre-purchased at a discount rate at Kern Bros, American Legion, Dallas Tap and Grille, Waynes World, Appliance Parts Etc. Contact DHSTearDown@hotmail.com for info. Tingley Glass Spring Open House May 20, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., May 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., a delightful array of handcrafted items by local artists. Call 570.434.4167 or visit www.tingleyglass.com for info. A tribute to Jack Robbins, former owner operator of Jack’s Collision Service in Wyoming, May 26, River Street Jazz Café (667 North River Street, Plains), donation of $10 or whatever you can give will be collected for the benefit of the Astra Zeneca Hope Lodge of the American Cancer Society, free buffet. Call 570.822.2992 for info. United Methodist Church (495 Main St., Gouldsboro, 570.842.7139) •Chicken Barbecue, June 4, 1-7 p.m., $9, Take-outs only. For info, call Ted at 570.842.8738, Gary at 570.842.6106 or Richard at 570.676.4090. West Wyoming Hose Co. (926 Shoemaker Ave.) • First annual unbaked pizza sale: Fri. during Lent, 4-7 p.m. $10 each, call 570.301.8329 or 693.1811 to order. Wyoming Valley Children’s Association • 2nd Annual Swing “fore” the Kids Nine and Dine Golf Event: May 20, Mountain Laurel Golf Club (White Haven), $200 minimum for hole sponsorship, $600 for hole sponsorship and foursome, $125 for individual golfer (including dinner). Visit wvcakids.org/events for info.
HISTORY Eckley Miner’s Village (located nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) •Victorian Fashion Show: May 22, 2-5 p.m., $5 donation, tickets may be purchased at the door on in advance. Garments and accessories of The Victorian Era on display in front of Sharpe House. Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • Volunteer at the Fine Arts Fiesta on Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, various times May 19-May 22. Contact Mark Riccetti at 570.823.6244 x 3. • Inaugural Classic Car Show at the Swetland Homestead: May 22, 9
a.m.-3:30 p.m., rain or shine. Contact Mark Riccetti at 570.823.6244 x 3 to pre-register your vehicle.
LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies. Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand and weapons sets. Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Class covers Chinese style theories, concepts and applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained and practiced. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815) • “Diverse City: Many Faces of Scranton:” through May 27. Free and open to public. (artworksnepa.com, 570.207.1815) Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, every Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For more info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. Core Chiropractic Center (180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston, 570.718.1672) • Energy Release Workshop: May 26, 6:30-8 p.m., $35. Pre-registration required, call. • Future Life Progression Workshop: June 2, 6:30-8 p.m., $35, use energy of angels to journey into the future. Pre-registration required, call. Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com) • Adult classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance.
• Children/teen classes in ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a funky form of dance developed by Jennifer Magnotta, blending basic Jazz Technique with the styles of street dance and hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed and agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons and self defense. MonThurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.noon. • Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, WilkesBarre. Beginner to advanced, all media, all subjects Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more. 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, www.gcraybart-artworks.com • Adult, ages 13+, Mon., noon-4 p.m., Tues., 6-9 p.m. • Children, ages 8-10: Tues., 5-6 p.m., ages 11-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Portfolio instruction for the college bound • Private instruction available. Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Vocals & Recording Lessons, Mon.-Sat. at C&C Music Center & Recording Works, Hazleton. 12 instructors available to teach songs, music theory, reading, song writing technique and record engineering. For more information call 570.454.6105. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop for members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates and Thai Chi Classes Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Now accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private
lesson also available. Learn Hapkido, the Korean martial art that uses natural movements unlocking hidden powers of strength and confidence. Self defense applications included in every class. Cost $50 monthly, no contract. GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training and couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction: Call for info. • Private Ballroom Lessons: Call for info. • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. Call for info. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. Call for info. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month. Dimensions In Dance lessons at Phoenix Theater Adult classes: Mon., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and ballet boot camp. Thurs., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and tap. Kid classes: Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., includes tap, ballet/hip hop, and hip hop/jazz. Thurs., 8-9 p.m., includes Fosse jazz. $10. Call Lee to register 991.1817. Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes held Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class is Free. Walk-Ins welcome or call 371.9919 or 817.2161 for more information. Olympic Style Fencing classes will be given at The Fencing Exchange located above AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Monday-Thursday. Foil, saber, and epee taught. For more info, call 570.969.1224. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching the traditional Chinese
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PHOTOS BY MATT HANNON
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Janelle Engle of Larksville, 18, writes the fashion blog Girls Like You are the Absolute Worst.
Barbie, blogging and bargains
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WEEKENDER: How would you describe your “type” of fashion? ENGLE: Depends on what day of the week! Honestly, I don’t really have a type — my style changes daily, and I encourage everybody else to mix it up also. Committing to one type of style is the worst thing you can do in my opinion. WEEKENDER: How do you assemble your outfit in the morning? Is there a strategy? ENGLE: Fashion with a strategy just wouldn’t be fun! I just go by whatever mood I’m in and take it from there. WEEKENDER: How do you find the articles of clothing you like to write about? ENGLE: It depends. Usually I’m online shopping, and I find something I really love, so I write about it. I’m also always hunting for a bargain, all items on my blog will always be $100 or less, so if I see a good deal, I’ll most likely write an entry inspired from it. WEEKENDER: I read that you’re
obsessed with warrior bondage inspired clothing. Why the obsession? ENGLE: It was just a mood I was in. I like how fashion lets you play dress up, and for some reason that day I was in the mood to be a warrior chick. I try to mix it up as much as possible. WEEKENDER: What’s your favorite place to shop? ENGLE: Thrift stores, Etsy.com and Ebay.com. I’m always on the hunt for one-of-a-kind things. Urban Outfitters, H&M, PacSun and Forever 21 are just some of my other favorites, though. WEEKENDER: What’s your career goal? ENGLE: To be a fashion magazine editor or stylist for music videos/ television/movies. WEEKENDER: What do you see yourself doing in the next five years? ENGLE: I have actually no idea. The future is unpredictable for me, but I’m ready for whatever direction it takes me in. W
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spoke with 18-year-old Janelle Engle of Larksville to learn a little more about her ultra-hip fashion blog, Girls Like You are the Absolute Worst (absoluteworst.blogspot.com), her love for Barbie and her inspiration for her fashion-forward wardrobe choices. Engle will attend The Art Institute of Philadelphia for fashion merchandising this fall. WEEKENDER: What made you want to start a blog, and how long have you been blogging? JANELLE ENGLE: I really enjoy writing and giving my thoughts on things and, of course, I love fashion. I’ve had a fashion blog for a few months now. WEEKENDER: It seems you are a big fan of Barbie. I can relate. Why the love? ENGLE: What girl doesn’t want to be Barbie as a kid? She has a pink convertible, amazing hair and an awesome wardrobe. A better question would be why not love Barbie!
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martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, Shauijiao-Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training for ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. STAR Gallery, inside the Mall at Steamtown • Baby Footsteps In The Sand: Tues., 6-7 p.m., ages 5+. $15/class, some supplies included • Sat. Art & Craft Classes: 1-2 p.m., $15/child. • First Steps of a Budding Artist: Sat., 1:30-3:30 p.m., $25/class, some supplies included. • Passport to Adventure: bring photo of choice and learn to turn it into art, $20 pastel classes, #25 acrylic. Contact 347.5146 for info. • Cruise To The Tropics: bring photo/clipping of choice form your last cruise and make souvenir. $20 pastel class, $25 acrylic. Contact 347.5146 for info. Teacher Workshop: May 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hickory Run State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums, $20, Pre-K-6th grade. Pre-registration required, space limited. Call 570.403.2006 for info.
MIND AND BODY Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Classes Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes and more. Check Website for updates. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Pilates And More: 8-week sessions, Mon. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m. Learn Pilates and strengthen abdominals, reduce tension, and improve posture. Beginner to advanced, first session free. Call 814.3051 for info ArtWorks Studio (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.207.1815, www.artsworksnepa.com) • Art Exhibit “Diverse City: Many Faces of Scranton:” through May 27. Free and open to public.
Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info.
Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sunday Morning Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga with yoga fusion. Buddhist-centered discussion group now forming for informal talks on various Buddhist topics. You don’t have to be Buddhist to attend. For info, e-mail Joe at Buddahmindandbody@yahoo.com or call 570.709.2406. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com) • Boxing classes with Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40 per month. Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available. Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225) • Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy and guided meditations. $10 per class.
Root, Rusted
Bluegrass and rock fusion group Rusted Root will perform at Brews Brothers West (75 W. Main St., Luzerne) Wednesday, May 18. The band — made up of original members Michael Glabicki, Liz Berlin and Patrick Norman with Jason Miller, Colter Harper, Preach Freedom and Dirk Miller — released its latest CD, “Stereo Rodeo” in 2009. Tickets are $28 day of the show and are available at the venue, Brews Brothers’ Pittston location at 1705 River St. or Ticketfly.com. For info, visit rustedroot.com or brewsbrothersbar.com.
• Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Topics include goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.
Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Classes focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina and more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.
Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn the self-defense system that combines different Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at the Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). Cost is $40 per month. For more info, call 570.287.4290 or visit www.htkdi.com.
Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock)
Lackawanna County Medical Society (321 Spruce St., Scranton, 570.344.3616) • 7th Annual Health Fair, June 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Nay Aug Park, over 70 vendors, free health screening, children’s fingerprinting.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info.
Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com )
• Primal Scream Classes, a Tabata Circuit Training Class: Tues./Thurs., 7 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member • Primal Scream Express: Tues./ Thurs., 8 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945) $9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited. • Sun.: Zumba, 9:50 a.m.; Ashtanga Fusion, 11 a.m. • Mon.: Condensed Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series all levels, 5:15 p.m., Advanced Full Led Primary Series, 7 p.m. • Tues.: Slow Flow, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 7 p.m. • Wed.: Intermediate Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m., Zumba, 7 p.m. • Thurs.: Condensed Primary Series, 10:30 a.m., Beginner Ashtanga, 5 p.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Primary Series, 6:15 p.m. • Fri.: Zumba, 10 a.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m. • Sat.: Morning Stretch All Levels, 9 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m. Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5
NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Zumba: Tues. 6 p.m.; Thurs., 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. $5. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one. Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule. Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) All classes taught in vinyasa flow and geared for all levels of experience • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/ week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for more
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Awakenings Yoga Studio (570.472.3272) • Gentle Yoga: Tues./Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Candy’s Place (Welles St., Kingston). $5, ages 59+, $30/month. • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to resi-
each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info.
dents. • Private Yoga Instruction or Yoga Therapy: By appointment. $45/hr. • Private Meditation Instruction: By appointment. $25/half hr session.
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speak and see POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Book Groups • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues, 6:30 p.m. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Arts Seen Gallery (21 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) • “Winter to Spring Poetic Reading:” May 20, 6 p.m., reading by Philip Mosley from François Jacqmin’s “The Book of the Snow” and Maurice Maeterlinck’s “The Intelligence of Flowers.” Classical guitar by Jason Smeltzer. Free and open to the public. • Eric Garcia, author of “Blizzards of Thought:” May 30, book signing 11 a.m.-3 p.m., poetry readings 5-7 p.m. Proceeds donated to Freedom Calls Foundation. Free and open to the public. Call 570.905.7308 for info. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Cynthia W. Post, author of the “Carrie Flower” series: May 21, 11 a.m. Free, donations welcome. Call 905.7308 for info. Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.4210) ❏ Signings: • Ellyn Ramich, author of “411:” June 11, 2-6 p.m.
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Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Teens: third Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 14-18. • New Age: last Thurs., 6:307:30 p.m.
• “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:307:30 p.m., led by Charles Moore. Costumes encouraged, not required. ❏ Children’s Events: • Young Readers Monthly Activity Night: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. • American Girl Doll Give-A-Way: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. The group celebrates all different types of writing styles and formats. Join anytime. Admission free. Call to register. Keystone College, La Plume • The Gathering: July 14-17, explore creativity through literature, arts and sciences through lectures, panels, hands-on workshops, more. Call 570.945.8512 for info. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • Franklin St. Sleuths book discussion: May 19, 6:30 p.m., features “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley. Tribute Books events (291 West St., Eynon, 570.876.2416) • “Fire Men: Stories from Three Generations of a Firefighting Family” by Gary R. Ryman Book Signings: May 20, 6-10 p.m., Maiolatesi Wine Cellars (210 Green Grove Road, Scott Township), 570.254.9977; June 24, 6-9 p.m., Tiffany’s Tap & Grill (291 Main Street, Eynon), 570.876.0710. Tunkhannock Public Library ❏ Wyoming County Reads: Frankenstein West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org,
570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Features an informal discussion of member-selected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free. • Book/Bake Sale: June 24-25, books start at $.25. Baked goods raffle starts June 25, 2:30 p.m.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.com) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Life Drawing sessions: every Tues., 7-9 p.m. Call Phil for info, 561.7817. • Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. • “Expressions and Constructions:” through May 28, featuring works by Ellen Jamiolkowski and John Mulvaney. Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737) Gallery Hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-8 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. • “Us and them:” May 26-July 10, art by Ken Connor and Dean Dorman. Artist reception June 4, 5-8 p.m., free to the public. • Artspace Members Group Show: July 14-Aug 21. ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815) • “Diverse City: Celebrating the many faces of” call for artists, through May 26. Show theme: diversity. Juror will weigh appropriateness/originality of response when he makes awards. The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) • “focus-exploring our regional sense of place:” third annual juried exhibit of paintings, photographs and three-dimensional pieces by area artists, May 21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., through June 4 during regular gallery hours: Thu.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Montrose Library & Hospital Building Fund. Camerawork Gallery (Downstairs in the Marquis Gallery, Laundry Building, 515 Center St., Scranton, 570.510.5028. www.cameraworkgallery.org, rross233@aol.com) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Flower Sounds,” photographs by
Phil Dente: through May 31. Connell Space (129 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Independent Artist Collective Group Exhibition: through May. Features works by John Bromberg, Kayla Cady, Dennis Corrigan, Kim Glogowski, Jason Healey, Ryan Hnat, John Kolbek, Oliver Pettinato, Sage, Amy Lynn Rickert, Sarah Schimeneck, Skip Sensbach, Brie Taylor, Ryan Ward, Evan West and Kevin Volgrin. For info, visit iacollective.blogspot.com. Dakota Ridge Gallery (9 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570.325.2082, DakotaRidgeGallery.com ) • “Architectural Surreal:” through July 31. The photographs of R. Alexander Trejo highlight his passion for architectural subjects and their relation to surreal and romantic art. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; Everhart Museum members free. • “With bullets singing all around me:” Regional Stories of the Cival War: through July 17. • “Medics In Action: Caring For the Wounded:” through July 17. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “The Flower Show:” through June 26. Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • “Graduate Exhibition:” In gallery and Main Lobby, Shields Center for Visual Arts. Free and open to the public during gallery hours. Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Northeast Photography Club Juried Exhibit: May 20-July 2. Areas of photographic interests include portraiture, nature, sports and street photography, digital editing and enhancing. Opening reception May 20, 5-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 978.501.7812) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • “I Can’t Draw:” May 22-28, opening reception May 27 6-9 p.m., free refreshments. Work by students at Old Forge High School, Patrick
McLane’s class. • “Family Ties:” June 2-26, opening reception June 3 6-9 p.m. as part of the First Friday art walk. Juried group exhibit featuring local and nationally recognized artists. Northern Light Espresso Bar (536 Spruce St., Scranton) • Mark S. Ciocca: through June, a collection of hand-pulled silkscreen & relief prints and pen & ink illustrations. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Summer Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. • “The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection:” July 23-Oct. 17, featuring the gowns of Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, in conjunction with Wilson’s Under the Stars Summer Arts Festival performance July 23. Open reception July 22, 5-8 p.m., features Q&A with Wilson. $40 limited tickets available, $360 “Supreme Experience’’ includes opening reception for six, festivaltable seating for six at concert. Call 674.6719 for tickets. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 5-8 p.m. • Annual Student Show: through July 1. Exhibit of graphics, paintings, photography, computer graphics and portfolios by students of LCCC art dept. • Pink Ribbon Exhibit: July 8-Aug 6. Artwork by area artists with donation to Breast Cancer Awareness. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Nostalgic Impressionism:” through June 30, featuring Dutch artist Matthys Abas. Opening reception June 3, 6-9 p.m. with live music. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • “Finding Home:” through June 24. Features photography by local artist Shane Montross. Artist discussion May 20, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Wyoming Valley Art League (47 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.wval.org, 570.288.1020) • 3rd Friday exhibit/reception: May 20. • Fine Arts Fiesta: May 19-22. W
By Justin Brown
Weekender Correspondent
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when my roommate started screaming at us for not defending him to the security guards. “Stop! You’re scaring Anna,” I screamed as she was balling her eyes out in fear of how drunk and raged my roommate was. He then leaned back and got right in Anna’s face, shouting at her to “shut the f--k up” and mocking her tears. “We’re gonna take a cab,” I said, getting out of the car. My roommate chased me through the traffic jam while screaming like a maniac. People started rolling their windows up, assumingly petrified. “Get back in here, or I’ll kill your sorry Egyptian ass,” shouted Shareen, peeking out of the sunroof. Realizing things would only get worse if I continued running around a traffic jam with a drunk Egyptian chasing me, I got back in the car. The argument continued back to the apartment. Now in boxers and socks, my roommate was still screaming. When I said something he didn’t like, he ran toward me, tripped, and hit his head on the edge of the stove. Embarrassed and pissed, he called 911, claiming I stabbed him, and he was bleeding to death. My! Jaw! Dropped! Seven L.A.P.D. officers showed up, expecting to find a murder! I was still standing in the same spot as when he made the phone call, jaw still dropped, watching the police savage through the apartment. Shareen was on the couch laughing, while Anna sat crying next to her. My roommate was taken into the hallway and handcuffed until he calmed down. Before leaving, the police screamed at us for wasting their time. I don’t know how I get myself into these situations. All I can say is two bad drunks can be one W recipe for disaster … Follow Justin on Twitter @sorrymomanddad and check out Facebook.com/ sorrymomanddad!
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n every group of friends there’s that one person who gets a little too drunk at the party. Before you know it, they’re three shots ahead of you and having a menage a trois on the roof with a good friend and an inflatable whale. I know, because the person I am describing is me. It’s all fun and games when a sober friend is on standby in case the dry-humping gets so wild that you bounce off the inflatable whale and start rolling off the roof, but what happens when two ungovernable party animals unite? You get a recipe for disaster … Inarguably, if it weren’t for the Egyptian roommate I lived with when I first moved to Los Angeles, the transition wouldn’t have been so smooth. I loved the guy like a brother. The only flaw he had was that sometimes he was an emotional drunk. Since I was guilty of the same behavior after inhaling more Long Island iced teas in one night than any doctor would recommend in a calendar season, it sometimes led to preposterous drunken quarrels. Prime example: The night we partied at LAX. My friend Anna was visiting from England, and my roommate’s Lebanese girlfriend Shareen was visiting from San Diego, and we all decided to hit up LAX, a popular Hollywood nightclub. Sometime near last call I found my roommate talking to some girl. When I started walking toward them, I noticed she handed him her glass. After he took the glass from her hand he smashed it on the ground! I almost pissed my pants from laughing so hard after watching this poor girl reach her hand out and scream, “No!” After breaking her glass, he headed for the bar, where three dirty glasses stood. Smash! Smash! Smash! Next thing you know, he’s dragged out by two security guards. On the ride home, we were stuck in traffic on the 101, amongst an assemblage of cars driving home from a night out,
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1st Annual Parsons Lions Memorial Day Car Show May 30, noon-5 p.m., registration noon-2 p.m., judging 2-4 p.m., trophies 4:30 p.m., Ray Evans Football Field, free admission for spectators, $10/show car. Rain date June 5. Call 570.574.3351 for info. 2nd Annual Ride for Lisa Motorcycle Ride & Picnic June 25, registration 9-11 a.m., leaves Jefferson Park 11 a.m. Riders and/or passengers/$10 each, includes food, beverages. Picnic 12:30-5 p.m., $10/person. Entertainment by Far in Between, Mr. Echo & more. All proceeds benefit the family of Lisa Rondomanski-Knowles. For more info, tickets, sponsors, donations or to pre-register, e-mail rideforlisa2010@yahoo.com or call 570.237.2257. Bike/car ride to benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter of Lackawanna County June 4, registration 9-11:30 a.m., ride noon. $15 rider, $5 passenger. 60-mile ride starts Fern Hill Park (717 E. Grant St., Olyphant). (Rain date June 5). Call 570.489.7923 for info. Car Lover’s 6th Annual Car Show June 12, 8 a.m., McDade Park, Scranton, food, no alcoholic beverages and no pets allowed by cars, awards for top 25 best of show, must be registered by noon, pre-registration $8 by June 1, day of show $10, awards presented 3 p.m., for more info call Bill at 570.457.7665.
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Coal Cracker Cruisers (570.876.4034) • Cruise Nights at Advance Auto: Rt. 6 Carbondale, 1st Fri., 6-9 p.m., food, music, door prizes, trophies. Great Race to Highlight Vintage Vehicles June 15, 11:45 a.m., Laurel Mall in the parking lot by The Downs at Hazleton. All cars will remain for about 1 hour, the public is encouraged to use the Boscov’s parking lot or the former Ground Round parking lot
when attending. To participate or for info, call 570.455.1509 or email info@hazletonchamber.org. Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. • May 21, 5-8 p.m., Sheetz, Trucksville. • June 18, 5-8 p.m., Wegmans, Wilkes-Barre • July 16, Aug. 20, 5-8 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. Montage Mountain Classics (Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Fri., 6-10 p.m., Sat., 5-9 p.m.) • McDonald’s (South Side Plaza, Scranton): June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 • Johnny Rockets (Mountain Mountain): May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 • Valley Auto Parts (Moosic Road, Old Forge): May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 • Car show for St. Joe’s (Pittston Bypass): Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocono Mountain Street Rods Friday Night Cruise May 27, 6-9 p.m., Viewmont Mall, Food Court Parking lot (100 Viewmont Mall, Scranton). Experience the nostalgia of classic cars, as well as street rods, muscle cars and custom cars on display. The Villa Capri Cruisers (101 Jane St., Dunmore, 570.344.2014, www.villacapricruisers.com) • Cruise Night: 3rd Fri. May-Sept., 6 p.m., all vehicles welcome. • Cruise Night: 2nd Sun. MaySept., 6 p.m., TGI Fridays (Route 6, Dickson City), all vehicles welcome. • Father’s Day Car Show: June 19, 8:30 a.m., Nay Aug Park, Scranton. NSRA Safety Inspection available. Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (570.598.WVMC) • SPCA Run: June 12, registration at SPCA, Plains Twp. • Summer Poker Run in memory of Charlie Burke: July 17
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Scenes from the TooManyGames convention.
Remembering TooManyGames In the hands of these creative minds, no system is ever truly dead. hardware, people doing all kinds of crafts and creating artwork based on video games with references to some of the most beloved characters and franchises of all time. The things people are doing and creating based on the culture of video games is absolutely mind-blowing, and it all gets celebrated here at this event. I also had a chance to meet with a number of developers making video games for various platforms, from PC to iOS, and even obsolete platforms, such as the NES and Atari 2600. Indeed, in the hands of these creative minds, no system is ever truly dead. Past the marketplace was a massive LAN that had been set up for PC gamers, a row of tables for classic console gamers and even a modern console area. Further back was the bar, where bands and musicians were setting up to perform their work. Video game music remixers, chiptune producers and “nerdcore” hiphop artists performed all day
long. I met with many talented individuals, many of whom reside in the Philadelphia region. TooManyGames isn’t exactly the Penny Arcade Expo, and the number of attendees is also much smaller, but the close-knit community makes a big difference. It’s much easier to mingle and meet new people with the same interests as you. I saw a lot of old friends who I’ve met at other events, and it’s always a blast to hang out, play some games and listen to great music with other people who appreciate these things. Even if you missed TooManyGames this year, there are plenty of other events going on, like Blip Festival, which takes place in New York City May 19-21. Blip Festival takes the science of hacking hardware to produce new visuals and music and turns it into performance art. If you love remixed video game music and the sounds of old gaming hardware mixed in with modern beats and styles, you should definitely be there. W Info: TooManyGames.com, BlipFestival.org
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By Jim Rising
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This week went a long way to making up my mind. I had arranged with a shade-tree mechanic (only a $25 tow) to get the beast running. My half-assed plan? Put it up on eBay and place it on a used car lot to see if I could get $5,000 for it. This is really almost a gift: High retail is $24,000! Average $10,000. Low retail $6,000. But it needs paint, it’s a 20footer at best, and the market for British cars is not great when the economy is not in the shitter. At this point in the world economy, I think the words nearly worthless sort of apply. So prior to the last tow, I trickle charged the battery for a few days. I decided a last ditch effort was in order. I sat and cranked that starter for 20 minutes. Nada. Just one more try. The thing coughed. Kept at it. Coughed some more. Fired. Stalled. Fired. Ran really rough for 10 seconds. Wouldn’t fire again. One. More. Try. It caught and ran. On one cylinder. I drove it 10 miles. It was odd to feel it slowly come up to speed, one cylinder at a time. It started to feel like it used to. Brought her home. Lavished TLC on her. Top to bottom. Armor-all, tire black and even put the cursed cover over the retracted convertible top (a very hard process). Of course this is all just getting her ready to drop off at the used car lot after I take some beauty shots of her … notice that the references have gone from monster to beast to her? Took her for an hour ride last night. Got a milkshake and spun her by the lake, a ride she likes. Fell in love again. I dunno. Maybe I’ll keep her. W Reach Jim at contact@jamesrising.com Even more rants are on his blog, updated every day that ends in “y” at jamesrising.com
Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. Private sessions for stress relief, pain management, enhanced healing and well-being and affordable classes with each level completed in afternoon or two evenings. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St. Luzerne, 570.714.7934) • Zumba: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 & 6:30 p.m., Fri., 5 p.m., Sat., noon, Sun., 10 a.m. & 5 p.m., Tues./Thurs., 5:30 a.m. • Zumbatomic: Mon./Wed., 6:30 p.m., Sat., noon. • Zumba Gold: Sat., 10 a.m., Sun., 11 a.m. • Zumba Toning: Mon./Wed., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. • Hula Hoop class: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. • Ballroom classes with Amy and Andy: Tues., 7 p.m., with Luanne, Tues., 7:30 p.m. • Kickboxing: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. • Tango: Sun., 6 p.m. • Tap: Sun., 6 p.m. • Belly dance: Mon., 5:15 p.m. • Group Reiki: Fri., 6 p.m. • Yoga: Mon., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. • Ballet: Sat., 9 a.m. • Cabaret dance: Wed., 7:30 p.m. • African dance: Sun., 11 a.m. Sheri Pilates Studio (703 Market St., Kingston, 570.331.0531) • Beginner mat class: Tues., 5 p.m. $50/10 classes. • Equipment classes on reformer and tower: $150/10 classes. • Private training available on reformer, cadillac, stability chair, ladder barrel and cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors in Stott Pilates and Pilates Academy International.
Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, 570.290.7242) • Mon.: Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Tues.: Beginners Yoga 5 p.m.; Yoga Strength and Flexibility 6 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Slow Flow 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Thurs.: All Levels Vinyasa 5:30 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Community Ballroom (call for registration details) • Sat.: Prenatal Yoga 9:30 a.m.; Essential Yoga All Levels 11 a.m. • Sun.: Slow Flow 11 a.m. Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) • Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. • Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. • Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.
OUTSIDE 2nd Annual Heritage Explorer Bike Tour June 18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., (Mellow Park, Peckville). Early registration through June 4. Adventures in the Wilder-
ness (570-343-5144 or jane@hikingjane.com) Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y members/$5, non-members/$8): • June 9, 9 a.m., Tobyhanna Lake-3 miles easy. Lunch at Hazzards Raintree. Meet in the YMCA lobby in Dunmore. • June 12, 9:15 a.m. Keystone College Trails (LaPlume)-4 miles moderate. Meet in the YMCA parking lot in Dunmore. • June 23, 9 a.m., D & L Rail Trail (Uniondale)-2 miles moderate. Lunch at Alexander’s. Meet in the YMCA lobby in Dunmore. Other Outings • June 5, 9 a.m.-Wildflower Walk at Lackawanna State Park. Learn the spring wildflowers on the Lakeside Trail, free to the public. Meet at the Rowlands Road parking lot. • June 11, 10 a.m., Wildflower Walk at Lake Scranton. Learn the spring blooming flowers -2 miles easy, free to the public. Meet at the PA American Water Company parking lot on Route 307. Greater Scranton YMCA (706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore) hikes: Call 570.343.5144 for info or visit hikingjane.com. Meet 9:15 a.m. in parking lot. • Susquehanna Riverlands: May 26, 9 a.m., 3 miles easy along Lake Tookawhile and Susquehanna River. Tour nuclear energy plant, $5 members, $8 non-members. • Finger Lakes Weekend: May 28May 30, hike and bike in Watkins Glen, N.Y. $80 members; $89 nonmembers. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Community Family Fishing program: May 21, 9 a.m.-noon, Lake Frances, registration 9 a.m., SMART Angler program at 9:30 a.m. for beginners, free fishing tackle loaner program (valid drivers license required), bring favorite bait. For a small donation, refreshments and a photo of you and your fish provided. Donations will benefit “Nature Explore Classroom.” For info call 570.403.2006. • Wildflower Identification & Hike: May 22, 1-4 p.m., 16+. Sturdy shoes/ water recommended. • Family Nature Games Hike: May 28, 1-2:30 p.m., easy 1-mile walk. • Morning Bird Walk: May 29, 8-10 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes, meet at wooden bridge by the park office. Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club • Family Hike at Seven Tubs, Wilkes-
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he saga of the little MG that wouldn’t continues. I have written several times about my little English heartbreaker. It has been an experience owning a car that vomits oil, breaks accelerator cables and blows up on occasion. It’s like a child in that it is a blessing and curse all rolled into one little package. But, for all its problems and frustrations, there have been many times when I was really glad to have it. When it runs at all, it is pretty much the most fun you can have with clothes on. Whipping down back roads here in NEPA with the top down, the wind in your hair, and the smooth purr of those four cylinders is great. Something about being out on a really hot summer day, moving from brilliance into cool dark shadows all alone on a country road — I guess you have to be there, but it’s really fine. You feel the road in one of these babies. You are just inches from the tarmac, and even at 30 mph you feel like you are going 100 mph. The big fun is cornering, of course. You become a pretend race car driver. Visions in your head of being behind the wheel of a Formula One racer, screaming down the streets of Monaco with cheering crowds on the side, a checkered flag and a beauty queen with a trophy the size of a telephone pole. But lately the monster just will not start. Turns over, will not fire. Multiple tows to Ted, the MG repair man (at $75 a pop) where it starts just fine have led to certain level of frustration. This coupled with the fact the long-suffering wife’s 11 year old Pontiac has gone wheels up (blown headgasket, cracked block) has led me to think quite seriously about selling the MG. It would at the very least save me lots in towing bills. The long-suffering wife is not a fan of this idea. She is worried that I will regret the loss of my toy. To be honest, I am conflicted.
info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m.
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their own, with instruction as needed. $10/session or $30 by pre-registering for all four. • Full Moon Hike: June 15, 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a night walk lit by the moon, study lightning bugs, listen for nocturnal animals, and learn about night senses. Free. • Fundamentals of Painting Series, Part 4: Painting Session: June 17, 6-8:30 p.m. Participants will paint on their own, with instruction as needed. $10/session or $30 by pre-registering for all four. • Pollinator Gardens and Beekeeping for Beginners: June 18, 2-6 p.m. Learn about local pollinators and the plants that attract them. Later, an introduction to beekeeping. No fee. • Introduction to Fly Fishing, Part 2: Reading the Water and Hatches: June 19, 2-4 p.m. Explore Fall Brook and Silver Creek to learn what is hatching. $15/program or $35 by preregistering for all three. • Introduction to Fly Fishing, Part 3: Introduction to Fly Tying: June 26, 2-4 p.m. Learn the basics of tying trout flies through a demonstration to create woolly buggers. $15/program or $35 by pre-registering for all three. • Green Gardening—Soil Ecology, Organic Pest & Weed Control, Late Crops: July 1, 6-9 p.m. Focuses on mid-season planting for late crops, cold-tolerant vegetables, organic pest and weed control, and cover cropping. Free. • All-American Music: July 3, 7 p.m. The Endless Mountains Trio, bring chairs or blankets to sit on and marshmallows to toast after the program. Rain or shine. Free but we pass the hat.
SOCIAL GROUPS Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., WilkesBarre), Wed. 10:15 a.m. (301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville), 7 p.m. (1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre), 8 p.m. (562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston), Thurs. 10 a.m. (75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke), 7:30 p.m. (301 Lake St., Dallas), Fri. 7:30 p.m. (Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas), Sat. 7:30 p.m. (1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort), Sun. 7 p.m. (128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke). Call 570.288.9892 for more info. Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Executive Women’s Golf Association (www.nepaewga.com) • Golf every Thurs., 18 or nine holes at 3:30 or 5:30 p.m. Free Tee-Time Books to new members, which offer
various discounts to courses in Pa., N.Y. and N.J. Dues $155/year. Visit website for more info. Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings (St. Vincent DePaul Church, Scranton: 570.344.7866) Meetings every Fri. night, 8 p.m. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tuesday at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome. Oakwood Terrace’s Support Group Meetings third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m., at Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Rd., Pittston). Call Sylvia for directions/info, 570.451.3171 ext. 116. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/ meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. “Party of the Month” Social Club open for new members, hosting upcoming parties at Newberry Estates, Dallas with music by The Statesmen. Call Ruth to join or for info, 570.655.1023. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group: Last Sun. of month, 6:30-8 p.m., Kistler Learning Center at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Contact Jennifer for info, 610.393.8098. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at jmlemardy@gmail.com for info. W - compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375
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Weekender Correspondent GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Many people in the world don’t share your values. That’s not usually a problem, except when they’re people who are close to you, like family members, coworkers or even lovers. On some things, of course, you can simply agree to disagree, or make a rule that the subject is verboten. However, there are other issues where the disagreement is so fundamental that it makes it difficult for you to coexist or cooperate. This is a harder quandary to solve. Sometimes it leads to estrangement. If that happens, it’s good to periodically reach out and see if the gap can be bridged. If you have any inclination to do such a thing, now would be a good week to try. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) When you have too much downtime, your active mind stirs up trouble. You create problems where there are none, imbue situations with too much emotional meaning, and generally have a tendency to get over-dramatic. Keep yourself busy. No need to run yourself ragged, but if you fall asleep shortly after your head hits the pillow, you’ll be happier — and so will those around you. Fill up your mental appointment book right now, and keep your busy brain from attending to all but the most pressing and relevant issues. Those are really the only ones it should be bothering with, anyway. The rest really doesn’t matter. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Yes, ultimately, certain decisions are yours to make, and no one else gets to make them for you (even if they think they should). However, since some of these may have a significant impact on those close to you, they should be allowed to weigh in, and heard with an open mind. Be ready to change your mind, if they make a compelling case — and, for instance, are willing to help shoulder the burden of the consequences of the choice they’re attempting to convince you to make. If they’re not willing to put up, though, they should just shut up.
up with their shit, and as long as they’re working on their own evolution, it’s a noble thing you do. However, know where your line is. When you don’t, you’ll find that by the time you’ve figured things out, they’ve already stepped way past it, and it’s too late. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) We all make mistakes; quite often there are prices to be paid for those mistakes. Trying to shirk them rarely works out well, and escaping the consequences of your own (admittedly poor) choices should be a last resort reserved for when they’re truly dire, not for every little screw-up in your life. Most of the time, it’s better to simply stand up and face the music, then move on, hopefully wiser. That’s certainly the case this week, when evading messes will only create more and bigger messes. Don’t. Just roll up your sleeves and clean up before things really get out of hand. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Reach out. It’ll cost you almost no effort. While it may, as you suspect, be ignored or even unwelcome, there’s no real harm done. On the other hand, there’s a slight chance it might make a big difference. That possible good, even if unlikely, is potentially very great, and outweighs almost all other considerations. You never know when a small gesture from you might mean a huge difference in your life. Since it requires so little and promises so much, the only thing I can see stopping you is your pride. And that’s a silly reason to potentially miss out on so much.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) If harsh news needs to be delivered, better it come from you than be discovered some other way. It may be difficult to be the bearer of bad tidings, but you’re better equipped to deal the blow with as much kindness as possible (without shrinking from telling the truth) than anyone else you know. Therefore, it’s right that such a duty falls to you, as unpleasant as it might be. Look at it as an opportunity to be there for someone, and to make a difficult chapter of their life potentially just a little easier. They’d at least try to do the same for you. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Refusing to go to the beach because you don’t look as good in a bathing suit as you’d like is silly. Understandable, but still silly. Life’s short, and chances are you’ll look progressively worse in bathing suits as you get older. Does that mean you should never go to the beach again? Don’t deprive yourself of wonderful experiences for absurd reasons like this one. Remember, no one’s likely to judge you anywhere near as harshly as you judge yourself. Almost all of those cruel self-judgments do more to hold you back than anything else. This week, let some of them go, so you can simply enjoy yourself. You deserve that. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Bittersweet is the flavor of the week, perhaps even of the year. It’s an acquired taste, to be sure. Acquire it. Learn to love it. It’s actually one of the best and most
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Different people can see the same situation many different ways. However, trying to find a perspective where you can behave villainously and still come off as the good guy is disingenuous. Own what you do, and if you’ve acted unethically or unkindly, accept it, instead of trying to twist things to escape the consequences of your own actions. None of us is a saint. Shit happens. The correct thing to do afterwards is stand up and claim it, instead of trying to shift the blame. This week, make sure you do mostly the former, and none of the latter. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) I love your passion. However, some of your reactions to life’s events can be a bit over the top. I hope you never lose that enthusiasm and excitement. But at the same time your continued evolution requires that you learn to rein it in and direct it, so you’re not just a constantly distracted whirlwind of gusto. This week, your continued focus (or lack thereof) will make all the difference in whether or not you get the outcome you’re hoping for. There will be many compelling distractions, and you don’t need to ignore them—just don’t let them carry you away until you’ve done what you came to do. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) It’s never too late to begin anything (until you die). I know you’re unlikely to impulsively embark upon a new path, especially one that would seriously impact those close to you, but I hope you don’t rule it out. Trying something new is part of being alive. Being willing to grow and learn and challenge yourself is a way to feel satisfied in your life. This week is a fantastic opportunity to take the first steps down a new path you’ve been considering for a while, perhaps something risky or totally unknown. It doesn’t mean you need to follow that path to its conclusion — just, for now, take the first steps.
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VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Virgos love projects. That’s why you frequently get involved with people with obvious baggage. These people are often intensely creative, passionate, dynamic, and exciting to be around, but they can also veer into the paranoid, delusional, or even abusive, when they’re at their worst. This isn’t to say you shouldn’t take on such projects — I’m sure most of the time they’re grateful you’re willing to put
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interesting flavors in life. If you really appreciate it, it’s a constant affirmation that you’re truly living. You only get to experience that taste when you truly care about something that’s not really in your control. That’s life. Bittersweet is something that people with few attachments or cares never get to experience. When you taste it, don’t feel sorry for yourself — consider yourself very lucky, instead.
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55,600 miles, automatic, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, all power, AM/FM radio, CD player, new new brakes. $10,900. 570-760-6983
CHRYSLER `93 L B E
ARON
CONVERTIBLE
CADILLAC 06 STS
AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 52,600 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $17,600 570-881-2775
CHEVROLET `88 MONTE CARLO SS V8, automatic, 51,267 miles, MUST SELL $9,200 OBO (570) 760-0511
CHRYSLER 06 300C HEMI
Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000. 570-222-4960 leave message
6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833
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HYUNDAI `04 TIBURON GT
Blue, 5 speed manual, CD, Air, factory alarm, power windows & locks. 38K. $7,500 negotiable. Call 570-540-6236
INFINITI `05 G35 Sports Coupe. Black
56K Original Miles. Radiant Red. Mint condition, new paint, automatic, new battery, tune up, brakes, top. Needs convertible top motor. $4,600 OBO (347) 452-3650
FORD `07 MUSTANG 63,000 highway miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482
FORD `07 MUSTANG GT Premium package, silver, black leather interior, 5 speed manual. 20,000 miles. $18,900 (570) 868-3832
with slate leather. Original owner. 69K miles. Fully equipped with navigation, sunroof, etc. Always maintained by Infiniti dealer. Very nice. $15,750. 570-339-1552 After 4pm
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80,000 miles. New brakes & rotors. New alignment. Two new rear tires. No accidents.
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MERCEDES `95 SLLow 500 Convertible.
mileage. Hard top included. Leather interior. Excellent condition, fully loaded. $10,000 Call 619-884-2266 or 570-696-1271
MERCEDES-BENZ `01 C-240 Loaded, automatic, AC, heated leather seats, 4 door. $4,700 Call 570-388-6535
MERCEDES-BENZ `05 240C 4Matic, V6 - Gray,
77K highway miles, Excellent condition, dealer serviced. Sun roof, heated seats. $15,500. Call 570-288-3916
MINI COOPER `08
removable hard top, dark Blue, camel interior, Summer Driving Only, Garage Kept. Very Good Condition, No Accidents. Classy Car. Price Reduced! $13,995 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669
PONTIAC `06 SOLSTICE
Only 16,000 miles! Garage kept, 2.4 liter, manual 5 speed transmission, black, a/c, cd player, leather interior. Real Nice. Fun Ride. Asking $16,500 (570) 301-3433
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PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE
Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $21,500. 570-335-3127
PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S
Clubman. Black & White. Sunroof. 30K miles. Leather interior, fully loaded. 6 speed. Excellent condition. 40 MPG. $19,950. Or best offer. Call 570-262-8811
Great convertible, black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478
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26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery
100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500
2002 BMW 745i
The Flagship of the Fleet New - $87,000 Midnight Emerald with beige leather interior. 61K miles. Mint condition. Loaded. Garage Kept. Navigation Stunning, Must Sell! $20,000 $18,600
1993 CADILLAC ALANTE 2 Door
Convertible Exquisite Candy Apple Red black soft top. 13,000 original miles. All available options, including gold alloy wheels. Garage Kept. 1 owner. Final Model Year. Gorgeous Automobile! $31,000 $29,900 $27,900
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VOLVO `01 XC70
All wheel drive, 46,000 miles, burgundy with tan leather, complete dealer service history, 1 owner, detailed, garage kept, estate. $9,100. 570-840-3981
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CADILLAC `80 COUPE DEVILLE Excellent condition, $3,000 located in Hazleton. 570-454-1945 or 561-573-4114
CHEVROLET `72 CHEVELLE
Two door hard top. 307 Motor. Needs work. Comes with additional 400 small block & many parts. $3,500. Serious inquires only. (570) 836-2574
CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee
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From an Exotic, Private Collection
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FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
Call 570-650-0278
SUBARU `02 IMPREZAmileage, WRX Low
57,000 miles, 5 speed, all-wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD changer, rear defroster, new Blitz Stainless Exhaust, AEM Cold Air Intake, TURBOXS Blowoff Valve & Boost Control. $10,500. (201) 704-8640 Call before 7:30 pm
TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed. $5,000
(570) 708-0269 after 6:00PM
FORD `66
Mustang Coupe. Pearl white, pony interior. Pristine condition. 26K miles. $17,000 or best offer. (570) 817-6768
LINCOLN `88 TOWN CAR 61,000 original
miles, garage kept, triple black, leather interior, carriage roof, factory wire wheels, loaded, excellent condition. $5,500. Call Mike 570-237-7660
MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE
1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $8,900. Call 570-237-5119
MERCEDES BENZ `74 450 SE
SOLID CAR! Interior perfect, exterior very good. Runs great! New tires, 68K original miles. $5,500 FIRM. 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee
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Commercial Trucks & Equipment
FORD 99 E350 BUCKET VAN Triton V8. 2 speed
boom; 92,000miles; $9999 or best price. Great condition. Call 570-675-3384 or 570574-7002
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Heavy
Equipment MERCEDES-BENZ TRAILER `73 450SL with EQUIPMENT Brand new 2010 Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $31,000. Call 825-6272
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT DRASTICALLY
REDUCED!! This model only produced in 1967 & 1968. All original 45,000 miles, Color Burgundy, cloth & vinyl interior, 350 rocket engine, 2nd owner. Fender skirts, always garaged. Trophy winner at shows. Serious inquiries only, $7,500. 570-690-0727
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Boats & Marinas
CUSTOM CREST 15
Fiberglass boat with trailer. Outboard propulsion. Includes: 2 motors Erinmade, “Lark II series”
PRICE REDUCED! $2,400 NEGOTIABLE
570-417-3940
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Commercial Trucks & Equipment
CHEVY 08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.
Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322
tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20’ long total, 7 x 16 oak deck, fold up ramps with knees, removable fenders for oversized loads, powder coat paint for rust protection, 2 5/16 hitch coupler, tongue jack, side pockets, brake away switch, battery, 7 pole RV plugs, title & more!! Priced for quick sale. $2,995 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
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Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic, new rr tire & brakes, many extras. $10,900 (570) 592-4982
HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE
Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $10,000. 570-639-2539
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HARLEY DAVIDSON 10 SPORTSTER 1200 A MUST SEE! Custom Paint. Only driven under 10 miles!! Asking $8,900 or best offer. For info, call 570-864-2543 or 215-379-1375
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2001 SPORTSTER
1,200 CC, Black, Low Miles, New Tires and Brakes, Lots of Chrome and Extras. Well maintained. 2 Harley Helmets included. Looks & runs great! $5,700 (570) 654-8520
KAWASAKI 99 ZX6R 600CC, Muzzy Exhaust. Great condition. Asking $3,100 CALL FRANK 570-301-7221 theadvertisinguy @gmail.com
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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC
HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.
King of the Highway! Mint original unrestored antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $8,500 570-905-9348
Q-LINK LEGACY `09 250 automatic. Gun
metal gray. MP3 player. $3,000. Great first motorcycle. 570-696-1156
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SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,
Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,200 (570) 430-0357
SUZUKI 77
GS 750 Needs work.
$1,500 or best offer 570-822-2508
YAMAHA `04 V-STAR
1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $4,900. Call 570-301-3433
YAMAHA `97 VIRAGO
750cc. 8,000 miles, saddlebags, windshield, back rest, Black & Pearl, Excellent Condition. Must See. Asking $2,499. Call after 4. 570-823-9376
YAMAHA 07 650 V-STAR
Matted black finish. Mint condition. New tires, inspected, fully serviced & ready to ride. Windshield & sissy bar. Low miles & garage kept. $4800. or best offer. 570-762-5158
YAMAHA` 08 R1 BEAUTIFUL BIKE Perfect condition.
3700 miles, new rear tire, undertail kit, cover. Price negotiable $7,600 570-852-9072
Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS Travel Trailer. 29’,
mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras. Reduced. $13,500. Call 570-842-6735
SUNLITE CAMPER 22 ft. 3 rear bunks,
center bathroom, kitchen, sofa bed. Air, Fully self contained. Sleeps 6. New tires, fridge awning. $4500. 215-322-9845
TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft
Rear queen master bedroom, Walk thru bathroom. Center kitchen + dinette bed. Front extra large living room + sofa bed. Big View windows. Air, awning, sleeps 6, very clean, will deliver. Located in Benton, Pa. $4,900. 215-694-7497
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BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUSFully CX AWD,
loaded, 1 owner, 18,000 miles. 6 cylinder. New inspection, tires & brakes. Like new, inside & out. $16,900. Call (570) 540-0975
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CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS
CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.
$18,900
570-674-3901
CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000
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CHEVY `94 GLADIATOR
Custom Van. 67K miles. Interior has oak wood trim, carpeting, storage areas, TV, rear seat convertible to double bed, curtains. Seats 7. Power windows & seats. Custom lighting on ceiling. New exhaust system. New rear tires. Recently inspected. Excellent condition. $4,200 or best offer. Call 570-655-0530
miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251
DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $17,995 (570) 690-2806
CHEVROLET `09 DODGE `94 DAKOTA with cap. 1 owner, EQUINOX LS garage kept, very Low mileage, 15000
miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD player, keyless entry, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. $17,500. (570) 954-9333 Call after 9:00 a.m.
CHEVROLET `10 SILVERADO 1500
Extended Cab V71 Package 4x4. Bedliner. V-8. Red. Remote start. 6,300 miles $26,000 (570) 639-2539
CHEVY `05 EQUINOX
good condition. Many extras including lift & back seat. 29 MPG gas. $4,000 or best offer (570) 868-0944
DODGE `97 RAM
1500 LARAMIE MARK 3 82,000 miles, automatic, chrome step up and mirrors & leather interior. Good Condition. Drums Area. $4,500 401-524-9763
FORD `04 EXPLORER
SUV, V6, 4x4, automatic, 85,000 miles Black Beauty. Garage kept. Must sell. $8,700 (570) 883-2754
FORD `99 E250
LT (premium package), 3.4L, 47,000 miles. All wheel drive, power moonroof, windows, locks & seats. Leather interior, 6 cd changer, rear folding seats, keyless entry, onstar, roof rack, running boards, garage kept. $14,750. 570-362-1910
Wheelchair Van 78,250 miles. Fully serviced, new battery, tires & rods. Seats 6 or 3 wheelchairs. Braun Millennium lift with remote. Walk up door. Front & rear A/C. Power locks & windows. Excellent condition. $9,500. 570-237-6375
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AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500. 570-579-3517
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FORD `04 FORD 68 BRONCO FREESTAR front Automatic, wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD player, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, new starter, just inspected, $3,900. 570-594-4992. Call after 4:30 p.m.
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DODGE `99 DAKOTA SPORT 4 X 4, extended
302 V8 engine. 3-speed on the floor transmission. 34X9.50 swamper tires. Racing seats, roll cage. $9,500 For more pics or information, call (570) 301-7221 advertisinguy @gmail.com
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cab, 117,000 miles, new inspection, just serviced, oil, trans flushed, new fluid transfer case & axels, cooling system flushed. $6,599.00 Call 693-1262 after 5:00 PM
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GMC `99 SUBURBAN
412 Autos for Sale
• Full Time - 8:00AM - 4:30PM • Experience Preferred • Benefits • Valid PA Driver’s License Required
Champagne exterior, leather interior, power windows & locks, 4 wheel drive. $4,850. Call for condition and known issues. 570-362-4080
Apply in person to Bernie (8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
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548 Medical/Health
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS NEEDED Visiting Angels is looking for experienced, compassionate and reliable caregivers to work in the homes of the elderly. We offer competitive wages, training, friendly and supportive staff. Come Join Our Growing Team! Must have a minimum of 2 years experience, valid driver s license.
Special Edition. Maroon, Fully loaded. Leather seats. TV/DVD, navigation, sun roof plus many other extras. 3rd seat . Only 1,900 Miles. Brand New. Asking $37,000 (570) 328-0850
JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,895. Scranton. 570-466-2771
SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,
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Sunroof, new tires, 115,930 miles MUST SELL $7,200 OBO (570)760-0511
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JEEP `00 WRANGLER
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Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced. Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer. 570-594-1496
automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, all power, CD player, leather interior, tinted windows, custom wheels, $13,000 Call 570-829-8753 Before 5:00 p.m.
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JEEP `07 WRANGLER X 4x4, stick shift, soft
top. Red exterior, well maintained, garage kept. 11,500 miles, one owner. AC, CD player, cruise control. Tow package with cargo carrier. Excellent condition. $18,700 Call 570-822-9680
MITSUBISHI `95 MONTERO SR 4WD 177,102 miles, auto-
matic, four wheel drive, 4 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, cruise control, AM/FM radio, cassette player, CD changer, leather interior, sun roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, new Passed inspection, new battery. $2,500 (570) 868-1100 Call after 2:00 p.m.
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FREIGHTLINER ’97 MIDROOF 475 CAT & 10 speed transmission. $12,000 FREIGHTLINER ’99 CONDO 430 Detroit, Super 10 transmission. Asking $15,000. ‘88 FRUEHAUF 45’ with sides. All aluminum, spread axle. $6,500.
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Accounting/ Finance
BOOKKEEPER
Local bookkeeping company hiring full time full-charge bookkeeper. Send resume and salary requirements to acctg2002@ gmail.com
FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER
Ford, GMC, International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536
A/R, A/P, General Ledger. Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks preferred. Marquis Art & Frame 122 South Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA Email resume to: marquisartframe@ epix.net
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527 Food Services/ Hospitality
Dental Office
HOTEL
SECRETARY/ RECEPTIONIST
4 days/week plus 1/2 day Saturday. Old Forge area. Dental office experience only need apply. Call 562-0816
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McLane, a $28 billion supply chain services leader, is looking for qualified Class A Drivers to become part of our valued team. McLane’s uniformed drivers are well recognized and trusted throughout the U.S. for their knowledge, accuracy, and professionalism.
Do you have what it takes to help drive our team? Class A Drivers
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• Earn more money with more at-home time • “We’re here to stay” -as a McLane teammate, you’ll be working in a stable, secure environment • Multi-stop deliveries primarily located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey • Great pay and benefits - $55,000 to $60,000 in the first year; medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k)
Experience preferred but not necessary. Apply in person. NO PHONE CALLS
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• HS diploma or GED • Two years driving experience • Clean driving record and great customer service skills
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HOUSEKEEPERS
Valid drivers license.
BANQUET SERVERS DAY TIME BUSPERSONS COOKS DISHWASHERS Weekends & Holidays a must. Apply in person. No phone calls. Off Route 115 Wilkes-Barre
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANValley Wyoming
Motors has immediate openings available for experienced Service Technicians in our various car lines. A clear driving record and valid PA driver’s license are required. We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. All applicants must be able to pass a drug test. Interested applicants may contact Dan Yurko at : WYOMING VALLEY MOTORS P.O. BOX 1308 KINGSTON, PA 18704 570-288-7411 570-718-6213 FAX dany@wyoming valleymotors.com
N th Star St Foodservice F d i of PA, North a stable and successful food distribution organization, is recruiting for
Foodservice Delivery Drivers
$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Candidates will have a valid Class A CDL, 1 year truck driving experience and clean driving record or 6 months of food and beverage delivery experience. Candidates must provide a verifiable and consistent work history, exemplary driving record, and submit to a background screen.
This position involves delivering to multi-unit franchises throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. North Star Foodservice offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k) with company match. Interested candidates should apply online at
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CDL Class A or B tri-axle truck driver. Also looking for heavy truck and equipment mechanic 40 hours per week. Local work. Competitive wages & benefits available. Call 570-333-4385 Leave message.
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FORKLIFT MECHANIC
Action Lift, Inc., located in Pittston, PA, is the exclusive dealership for Crown and TCM forklifts for NEPA. We are seeking a full time forklift mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and diagnose Crown & other makes of lift trucks. Good written & verbal communication skills, as well as customer care skills are necessary. A valid driver’s license & the ability to safely operate lift trucks are required. Previous forklift mechanical experience or technical school graduate will be considered. We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, as well as 401K Retirement Savings Plan, paid holidays, paid vacation & much more. Apply by e-mail mermar@ actionliftinc.com, Fax (570)603-2880 or visit facility to fill out an application: Action Lift, Inc. 1 Memco Drive Pittston, PA 18640
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Wyoming Valley Motors is seeking a professional and experienced service advisor to join our Volkswagen/Mazda service team. Applicant must possess good people skills and be able to manage a team of flatrate technicians. ADP experience preferred. A clear driving record and valid driver’s license are required. We offer outstanding career potential, strong management support, and an excellent benefit package. All applicants must be able to pass a drug test. Interested applicants may contact Dan Yurko at: WYOMING VALLEY MOTORS P.O. BOX 1308 KINGSTON, PA 1804 570-288-7411 570-718-6213 FAX dany@wyoming valleymotors.com
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Healthcare Services Group is seeking an
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The responsibilities would include: • Managing a staff of professional housekeepers and laundry personnel • Daily payroll • Budget management • Recruitment & training of all frontline staff Benefits would include health, dental and life insurance; vacation and 401K. For immediate consideration, please fax resume to: 1-800-423-9001 or e-mail joseph.mcdonald@ hcsccorp.com
MAINTENANCE/ CUSTODIAN
Will be responsible for maintaining health and safety standards of two commercial company buildings. Must have experience with professional cleaning. Candidate must be self motivated and able to work alone. Clear background and ability to pass a physical is a must. Part-time Tuesday – Saturday 4am to 10am. $11.00 – 12.00 per hour DOE Great benefit package, health, 401k, discount travel! Please call 877-808-1158 or email resume to hr@sundance vacations.com
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Logistics/ Transportation
Drivers: Dedicated. Gouldsboro, PA. Competitive salary/ Affordable benefits. CDL-A, 23 yoa with Doubles and Haz Mat endorsements 2-years OTR experience. 866-851-9902 to set up an interview. Team One is EOE M/F/D/V
TOW TRUCK DRIVER & MECHANIC
Needed part time. Mountain Top. 570-760-6218
548 Medical/Health
DENTAL TECHNICIAN
• On the job training • Competitive salary • Benefits No experience necessary. Please e-mail or fax resume Fax: 570-693-1410 E-Mail: shawlabs@epix.net
Looking for long term part time employee, will train. Send letter of interest/resume to: Nanticoke Animal Hospital 226 S. Market St. Nanticoke, PA 18634 No phone calls.
WE RE HIRING
• Home Health Aides • Certified Nurse Aides
Call Bayada Nurses 570-883-5600
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Other
INSTALLER/ INSPECTOR
Looking for individuals with firestop & fire damper, inspection and installation experience. Experience helpful but not required. We will train the right person. All out of town work. Must have valid driver’s license & transportation. Serious inquiries only. Send Resumes: c/o The Times Leader Box 2545 15 N. Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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Production/ Operations
PRESS OPERATOR
Candidate must have HS Diploma/ GED & a good work history. Equipment experience and knowledge of hydraulic machines is a must. Benefits include Health, Paid Holidays/Vacation & 401K. Please call Al at 570-822-6880.
TOOLMAKER/ CNC OPERATOR Full time 2nd shift
position. Requires a high degree of knowledge of the toolmakers craft and ability to use all shop tools and machines. Experience in setup and operating CNC, milling center and/or wire EDM equipment. Programming is a plus. Job requires working to close tolerances and from prints. We offer an excellent salary and benefit package. Submit resume to: Michael Holcomb Diamond Manufacturing Co. PO Box 4174 Wyoming, PA 18644
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Sales/Retail/ Business Development
DOOR TO DOOR SALES Local company is seeking individuals for door to door sales. Must be outgoing, self motivated & flexible. Please email resume to: reliablesales@ ptd.net
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Business Opportunities
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PHONOGRAPH: Stolid state 2 piece stereo phonograph & eight track stereo tape player with speakers. Albums & tapes available. $50 570-735-6167
YEARBOOKS: Coughlin H.S. 1926, 1928, 1932, 1937, 1940, 1961, 1963, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1949. G.A.R. H.S. 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1945, 1946, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1980, 1985, 2005, 2006. Meyers H.S. 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1960, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977. Kingston H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1949. Plymouth H.S. 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1944, 1959, 1960. Hanover H.S. 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1960. West Pittston H.S. Annual 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1959. Luzerne H.S. 1951, 1952, 1956, 1957, 1959. Berwick H.S. 1952, 1953, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1967, 1968, 1969 ,1970. Lehman H.S. 1973, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980. Nanticoke Area H.S. 1976, 2008. Dallas H.S. 1966, 1967, 1968. Bishop Hoban H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975. West Side Central Catholic H.S. 1965 1974, 1980, 1981. Westmoreland H.S. 1952, 1953 - 1954 G.A.R. H.S. 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 Pittston H.S. 1936, 1951, 1954, 1963 Pittston Hospital School of Nursing, J.O.Y. of 1957, 1959 West Pittston H.S. 1950, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1960 Hazleton H.S. 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964 Hazle Twp H.S. 1951, 1952 570-825-4721
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Air Conditioners
AIR CONDITIONER, Whirlpool, 6000 BTU, Energy Efficient. $80. (570) 868-6018 AIR CONDITIONER: window, 5,000 BTU with remote control. $60. 570-675-0248
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Appliances
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Cemetery Plots/Lots
BASEBALL CARDS. ‘63, ‘64, ‘71 Topps $8-$15, Moving must sell. Call for details. 313-5214
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Antiques & Collectibles
Appliances
BREADMAKER: Toastmaster, used 1 time. Like new. $35. 570-868-6327 FREEZER. Standup, runs but needs door seals, $25. DRYER, will dry but needs new heater element. $25 570-905-0497 REFRIGERATOR Kenmore, almond, 21.6 cu. ft. with ice maker & filtered water $300. 570-868-6018 STOVE. Almond. Gas. Good condition. $50. 592-2549
GENE S RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES 60 Day Warranty Monday-Friday 8:00PM-5:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-11:00AM Gateway Shopping Center Kingston, PA
(570) 819-1966 REFRIGERATOR. Frigidaire, side by side, Black. $125. DRYER,GE propane, $75,Washer, Whirlpool,heavy duty, $50 570-793-9437 REFRIGERATOR: Frigidaire. White. Large. Freezer up top. Very Clean, fairly new, in good working condition. $250 negotiable. Call 570-283-6943 Leave Message
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Baby Items
BABY ITEMS: Newborn swing $50. Childcraft crib $75. Childcraft oak 4 drawer chest $100. Oak dresser combo changing table $100. Newborn-12 month clothing - girl $5. each 570-825-0569 STROLLER: Expedition jogging stroller $40. Call 829-0217, leave a message. TODDLER BED: Lightning McQueen bed includes bedding (fitted sheet top sheet pillowcase and comforter) no mattress $60.00 570-905-1777
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Bridal Items
BRIDAL UNITY CANDLE, $25 , 570-592-2549
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Building Materials
BATHROOM SINK SET: Gerber white porcelain bathroom sink with mirror and medicine cabinet. Matching set. $80. 570-331-8183 DOOR. 36”x80” solid wood, 6 panel. Exterior or interior. Natural oak finish, right or left with hardware. $200. Call 570-735-8730 or 570-332-8094
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MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY
6 Plots Available May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
ST. NICHOLAS’ CEMETERY, SHAVERTOWN 6 Plots. Can be divided. Near Entrance. $550 each. Call 570-675-9991
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Clothing
JACKET: boys genuine Italian stone leather jacket, size 14. $25. 868-6018 WOMEN’S CLOTHING, size 4X, tops & slacks, New $5. Slightly used $2. Call between 10 am. and 9 pm. please @ 570-288-9936.
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Computer Equipment & Software
DESK. Computer Desk $50. Call 7358730 or 332-8094 iPAD: Barely used. Still under warranty. Comes with case, and charger. $650.00. 570-760-7801 LAPTOPS! HP nx 6115= $225/COMPAQ v2311= $250/ DELL d531=$250 all windows 7, office10, AV,wifi+dvdrw+more DELL 1150= $175 xpPro,office07, A.V., cdrw+ dvd+ wifi.+ more. FREE delivery & warranty. 570-862-223
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Exercise Equipment
AB CIRCLE PRO $75. 570-735-4824 BICYCLES: Boys 20 in Pacific DS2, 6 Speed. $30. Boys 20 in Magna Excitor, 21 speeds. $40 570-868-6018
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Floor Care Equipment
VACUUM CLEANER BAGS – Electrolux Canister 4 Ply Generic 10ct $10, Upright 4 Ply Generic 10 Ct $10, Upright Non Generic 8 Ct $10 570-868-6018
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Furniture & Accessories
COMPUTER DESK, corner, excellent condition, gray/light oak color $75. 570-868-6018 FURNITURE: 2 end tables. $15 Please Call 570-357-8025
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Furniture & Accessories
BEDROOM SET Bassett, 4 pieces, white with gold accents, single bed with or without canopy, dresser, desk with light, & chair. $350. Brass headboard like new. $350. 570-287-8711. DAY BED white wicker Henry Link with trundle, desk, chair, mirror, night stand, 6 draw dresser, removable bookcase, wardrobe, magazine stand $500. or call for individual prices 570-498-0977 DESK with bottom bookshelf, wood with glass shelf and inside light fixture, top and bottom components can be stacked or used side by side, excellent. $60. Call 570-709-3146 DESK, Queen Anne w/china closet on top, $100. TABLE, Gate leg, drop, leaf, $30. CHAIRS, 4 to match table, $30 all. ROCKER, pine, $40 DRY SINK, pine, $100, SETTEE, pine, $75. 570-675-2693 DESK, Secretary drop down top 3 drawers, pecan finish, excellent condition $100. 570-287-2517 DINING ROOM SET, European, imported, frosted glass rectangular table with silver hardware, 6 high back chairs, excellent condition $450. 855-8966 DINING ROOM SET: Beautiful Country French dining room set. Table, four chairs, large hutch. Off white/blue trim $500. Outdoor Beer Cooler: On wheels. Taps included. $250. 570-905-5602
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Furniture & Accessories
KITCHEN SET. Wood, oval, brown table, good shape. $125. 570-970-6651 KITCHEN/DINETTE SET. 5 piece rattan, 42” round tile top table & 4 swivel arm chairs with upholstered seats. Excellent condition, delivery possible. $125. 570-868-6327 LOVE SEAT, wicker, with cushions. White, good condition. $60. After 3pm (570) 655-3197 LOVESEAT & OTTOMAN solid sand colored cushioned, excellent shape $200. 570/824-7807 or 570-545-7006 OTT-LITE with 3x optical magnifier for reading, hobbies, crafts, adjustable flex neck,work hands free $50. (paid $129.) Wall lamp great for reading or over desk nice wooden base $30. Tiffany floor lamp 69” height, shade is 5 “ height & 14” across $60. Basketball swag light, red, white, blue in color with orange rim & white net in very good condition $45. 570-288-8689 PATIO FURNITURE. Square glass top table, 6 chairs, cushions. Good condition. $125 570-288-9940 ROCKER RECLINER soft material, very good condition $25. heavier wood rocker very good $10. 570-735-3489
To place your ad Call Toll Free 1-800-427-8649 SOFA & LOVESEAT, plaid, looks good. $150. 570-779-0718
HUTCH: Solid Oak. Excellent condition $200.00. Solid Oak sideboard, excellent condition $200.00. Solid Oak table, six (6) chairs, Good condition. $150.00. 570-829-4025
SOFA, Floral. 81”, 3 cushions, no holes, $100. TABle and 6 chairs w/leaf. $300 570-793-9437
548 Medical/Health
548 Medical/Health
SWIVEL ROCKER: Excellent condition, mauve $30.00 . 570-287-1913
Resident Care Manager Full Time
Seeking RN with personal care experience, sound clinical practice and good assessment skills to coordinate delivery of high quality services consistent with the philosophy of personal care that complies with state laws and regulations. Must have a current license to practice nursing in Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse; Demonstrated management and supervisory skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered Forward resume to:
The Meadows Manor 200 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612 EOE
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Furniture & Accessories
VANITY Older makeup vanity with plate gold mirror. 1 door and drawer on each side. 48”L x 18”D x 21”H. Excellent shape. $190. 570-735-5916
YOUTH FURNITURE SET: Double bed, two bookshelves, two side tables and dresser. IKEA pine. Email for pics: sethole@yahoo.com $400. 570-603-9820
752 Landscaping & Gardening LAWNMOWER Craftsman /Honda motor includes bag, self propelled, runs good $150. after 3pm 655-3197 TORO MOWER: e-Cycler Cordless Electric, Top Rated Cordless, 10 months old. $299. Call 570-262-1131
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Machinery & Equipment
AIR CLEANER. Honeywell commercial. Never used, includes replacement filters, $600 negotiable. PRESSURE WASHER, Generac, runs but needs pump. Pressure wand & nozzles included. $100 negotiable. SNOWBLOWER. Toro, needs work, $100 negotiable. 905-0497
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Medical Equipment
HOSPITAL BED: Electric. Hardly used. Complete. $400. 570-947-1451 LIFT CHAIR / recliner. Medium size. Good condition. $250. Call 570-357-8025
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Medical Equipment
WHEEL CHAIR, Tracer IV by Invacare, heavy duty-extra wide, 450 lb. weight capacity. $300. call 10am-9pm @ 570 288 9936. WHEELCHAIR. Pride, electric. (no batteries) $200 570-793-9437
758 Miscellaneous AIR PURIFIER Sharper Image, Ionic Breeze Quadra, tower model with ozone guard, instructions & quick start CD, quiet, easy care, Excellent like new condition. $25. 570-709-3146 ART WORK: beautiful paintings by a known Pittston artist. Sullivan Trail Coal Company breaker, Exeter Ave. West Pittston, 18 x 22 Pittston City Hall, Broad St. circa 1950's. Newcomb Bros. Coal and Ice, lower Tompkins St, Pittston, circa 1950's. All paintings 18x22 $35. each. An original picture of the St. Cecelia church complex in Exeter, Pa. also a framed copy of a newspaper front page of the St. Cecelia complex destroyed by fire. $20. each call Jim 570-655-9474 BARREL, wooden. 53 gallon. Excellent condition $195. 570-876-3830 CANES & WALKING STICKS - Uniquely made from the roots of Slippery Elm trees. Over 16 available. $4 & 5 each. Call 570-735-2081.
SCOOTER: 2002 Golden Companion Scooter, Runs good, needs batteries $50. 570-283-0272
DESK, Brown, $25 INSERT, Fireplace cast iron, decorative. $100 EXERCISE BIKE $25. All negotiable. 905-0497
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Logistics/ Transportation
Logistics/ Transportation
Dedicated Account Drivers Team Driver Positions - Home Weekly Automotive Industry Gouldsboro, PA
TeamOne a National Logistics Organization is currently recruiting for dedicated account Team Drivers for their new facility that will begin operation in mid June 2011. These fully benefited positions are well compensated. The route drivers will be delivering auto parts to dealerships throughout the southern portion of the US. Qualified candidates should be 23 years of age and possess a valid CDL A drivers licenses with a minimum of two years OTR verifiable experience. Candidates must possess an acceptable BI and MVR. Drivers must possess doubles and Haz Mat endorsements. TeamOne offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits inclosing choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, etc. Interested candidates can call 866-851-9902 to set up an interview. TeamOne is an equal opportunity Employer M/F/H/V
758 Miscellaneous
GARAGE SALE ITEMS. Air conditioner, 5000 BTU, $40. Convection kero, HTA 23k, $50 TV/DVD combo 20” $40. 570-868-6655
VACUUM Bissell wide cleaning path, all attachments, powerforce, bagless turbo, 12 amps MZX1MUM $45. One portable Pronto 2 in 1 Electrolux with charger & stand $20. 570-735-8730 or 570-332-8094
GARAGE SALE ITEMS. PIANO, Korg Electric, $75. POOL, 26’ above ground $500, WEDDING GOWN, 1957, $50, HOVEROUND, 2010, $300, GOLF CLUBS, Titleist Clone, $30 570-675-3509 GLASS DOOR. 4 way glass door for bath tub. $25 570-331-8183 HEADBOARD: Black lacquer with gold trim. $10. 20 inch Haier TV. Great condition. $18. Costume jewelry, all kinds $1.00 each. Costume crystal butterfly watch brand new $5. 570-235-4928 LAMP, Hurricane, colonial style, hand painted glass shade, $20 RUG, 5x7 oriental look. Light green. $20. CHAIRBACK COVERS, lace (6) $25. COFFEE TABLE, WIcker, outdoor, green. $25 570-674-2985
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! MAKEUP MIRROR: Conair, two sided, lighted, 4 modes on pedestal. $25. firm. 570-675-0248 MISCELLANEOUS: Gazelle Exercise Machine. Used twice. Assembled. $125. Lexmark color printer. New in box. $20. Magnavox VCR with all hook ups & remote. $25. AM/FM/Cassette CD player. $30. Sharp surround sound speakers. Set of 5. $20. Call Jamie 570-822-8957 MOVIE LOT. VHS. reduced to $2 each or 22 for $35. STAND, VHS, $5. Cash or paypal 570-735-2661 QUAD TIRES, 4 Dunlop (2) at 25x8x12; (2) at 25x10x12. Real Good Condition $100. 826-0451 TIRES: 4 BF Goodrich Radial Long Trail P225/ 70R16. $100 570-675-0248 TOMATO STAKES. 4-5’, $.50 each, TRUCKS, Hess, new in box 2000-2008 $20-$50. KNIFE. Hamilton Beach electric. $20. 570-675-4383 TONNEAU COVER. Fits Dodge Dakota A,R,E, solid top. Excellent. $175 570-817-8982
Pools & Spas
Pool - Round Above Ground. 18’ diagonal & 5’ deep. Includes solar cover, heavy duty ladder, Hayword motor & other accessories. You dismantle & remove. $1,400. 570-288-3205
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POOL 15 X 30 OVAL
3 years old. Hayward filter. 1.5 hp pump, solar & winter cover & accessories $1,000. Heavy Duty walkin stairs with rails $350. 6 x 16 pressure treated deck with rails, stairs, gate, lattice with storage door $375 floating pool loungers $25 or COMPLETE PACKAGE $1500 Buyer must dismantle & remove. 570-331-2197 POOL Four foot by 12 ft round pool $600. or best offer. 570-824-7582 POOL: Above ground swimming pool 21’ round 4ft deep. Ladder, liner (1 yr old), frame, Hayward Pump and filter (new hoses installed last summer). Skimmer, Vacuum, Metal deck and fencing around pool included. Buyer responsible for tear and removal. Great condition and available for immediate pick up. Asking price $800 please email Eggo55@epix.net or call 570-817-2040
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Restaurant Equipment
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,
8x12 walk in cooler $2300; 8x8x10 walk in freezer $3800; Pizza oven with stones $2000; Stainless steel kitchen hood $3000; Stainless steel pizza oven hood $4000; bread pan rack $100; 2 soup warmers for $100; 2 door sandwich prep table $500. All equipment is sold as is. For more info, call
570-847-0873
Restaurant Equipment
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,
Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. Only 1 available. $1,500 Call for more info
570-498-3616
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,
SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call
570-498-3616
RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT,
AMERICAN EAGLE MIXER, 20 quart mixer, Model AE-20, with timer and guard, $1300. ALSO, Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300.
Call 570-498-3616 for more details.
776 Sporting Goods BASKETBALL HOOP. Regulation size. Adjustable with portable base. Good condition. $50. 570-262-1559 BASKETBALL HOOP; Great condition, asking $90. Call 570-331-8183 FISHING EQUIPMENT. 12 fly rods and reels, 12 spinning rods and reels. $10-$50 each. Call for details. 570-693-0212 FISHING POLES: 4 brand new fishing poles/ 3 brand new reels $160. 570-654-2396 GOLF CLUBS: Driver. Cleveland HiBore XLS 9.0 draw. $25 (4) various drivers $10. each. 570-735-4824 HELMETS one XL red, Surround ATV helmet $50. One XXL Camo-Surround ATV helmet $50. One large black vector sport ATV helmet $25. 570-735-7742 POOL TABLE: Coin-Operated/ Bar Size. Slate top. Good Condition $450. 570-947-1451
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Stereos/ Accessories
TURNTABLE, Optimus semi-automatic belt drive, little use. $25. 570-868-6327
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Televisions/ Accessories
TELEVISION. 25”Nice cabinet, working. FREE 570-654-4113 TELEVISION: 27 inch RCA TV with Stand. $30. Call 570-357-8025
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Tickets
TICKET, DMB Caravan at Balder Field, Atlantic City, NJ. June 24th thru June 26th, 2011. 1-ticket $195 (cost) re-entry for all three days. Must Sell. 570-817-6820
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TICKETS Daniel O’Donnell (2) Tuesday, May 31 at the Kirby. section Orchestra, row 0. $176. 570-474-6549 TICKETS: 4 Yankees & Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs tickets at PNC, May 19, 2011 @ 6:35. section 109 cash or paypal $30. each 570-735-2661 TICKETS: Phillies vs Rangers, Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:35 P.M. Section 310, Row 5, Seats 13 & 14 $48. 498-4556
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Video Game Systems/Games
PS2 GAMES: Call Of Duty 3 Special Edition $12. Call Of Duty World At War Final Fronts $15. Guitar Hero $10. Hitman 2 $10. Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 $12. Tekken Tag Tournament (some scratches works fine) $5. PLAYSTATION GAMES: Spongebob Squarepants Supersponge $10. Tony Hawks Pro Skater (some scratches works fine) $5. Crash Bandicoot 2 Cortex Strikes Back (some scratches works fine) $5. PC GAMES: Hells Kitchen (Windows Vista, XP or MAC) $15. Excellent Condition unless noted. Cash or PayPal. Take $85 for all. 570-735-2661
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
BUYING SPORT CARDS
Pay Cash for baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398
Tools
BUFFER Coleman Powermate new in box. ROUTER, Black & Decker 1.5 hp. $20 each. 570-288-9940 SAW, Reciprocating Makita, new. Model JR 3020 w/carrying case. Never used. $110. 570-457-7854 STEEL CABINETS 22”d x 19”w x 34”h. 2 sliding bearing drawers. 1 door. Excellent for workbench. Very strong and rigid. $60. each. 2 for $110. CABINET - old white metal cabinet with 1 drawer & 1 door. 36”x20”x16”. $35. 570-735-5916
786 Toys & Games BICYCLE. Girls 20” like new, $20. Includes training wheels. TABLE, Fisher Price 3 in 1, $25, 570-675-7873 DISNEY large Grumpy and Dopey stuffed animals. $5. each. 333-4325 GAME TABLE 10 IN 1 Pool, hockey, basketball, etc. Approximate 4 X 6 - $45. 570-868-6018
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Stereo/TV/ Electronics
RADIO: AM/FM. Works Great! $25. 570-829-3473 TV - Sony Trinitron. 27”(D) with remote. Excellent shape. $85. 570-735-5916.
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Dogs
Cats
KITTENS: 7 weeks old free to a good home, liter trained & friendly with children. 518-779-3015. KITTENS: free to loving homes, litter trained & very loveable. Ready in 2 weeks. 332-8663.
PAWS TO CONSIDER.... ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.
GOLDEN RETRIEVER & LAB PUPPIES
Yellow $300. Black $250. Labs are 8 weeks old. Wormed 570-836-1090
ITALIAN CANE CORSO
MALE SIAMESE NEEDED
For purpose of breeding with female Siamese Cat. If interested, please call 570-655-8820
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Mastiff Puppies Registered and ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue & blue fawn. Vet Checked 570-617-4880
gettepapillons.com or call 570-772-0012
ALASKAN MALAMUTE PUPPIES
AKC Registered. Family Raised. Call 570-510-6428 FREE: Welsh Terrier, 4 year old male, neutered, housebroken. Also, 8 year old chocolate lab, housebroken, obedience titles. Moving due to my health. 570-596-2326
is now offering Pony Day Camp. Booking now for June and July dates. For rates and reservations contact Alice at: 570-579-4473/ 570-379-3459 THERAPY DOG and Canine good citizen class. Starting 5/21/11. Call Mary 570-332-4095
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906 Homes for Sale
DOG CRATES 2 Petmate medium 27Lx 20wx19h $25. each 570-654-2396 FISH TANK. 30 gal. with 3 tier wooden stand. Includes light, lid, filter, heater and some decorations. $125. 570-762-1015
Male, AKC, 18 weeks, All Shots & wormed. Vet checked. $275 570-864-2643
SHIH-TZU PUPPIES & POMERANIAN PUPPIES
Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 - Poms $550 - Shih-Tzus 570-401-1838 YORKIE PUPPIES: Two puppies. Free to good home. Conact: tiltonmichael81 @yahoo.com
Year Round Home! Spectacular View! Low Taxes!
Lots of off street parking, close to Grotto. Raised ranch with 2 car garage, 3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, large porch with lake view & bar. $142,500.
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BUILDING FOR SALE 921 N. Main St.,
Investment property. Off-street parking. 4000 sq ft. Building has 2 furnished apartments, work shop, front showroom, underground garage & nice back yard. Call (570) 498-3670 to set up an appointment $255,000
FORTY FORT
Small ranch home. 2 bedroom, full basement, new roof. Large carport. Very low utility bills. 1 mile from Route 81. Asking $40,000. Call Nick 570-702-4077
Directions Left @ Grotto @ Stop sign make left, then quick right onto Oneonta Hill, 3rd House on right. CALL Dave @ 570-417-6661
KINGSTON
$67,900 Updated in 2005 Needs Fast Sale 102 Price Street (570) 287-7013
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2 bathrooms. Double car detached garage, approximately .35 acres, deck. All season sunroom, hardwood floors, oak kitchen, large private backyard, pool, potting shed. $145,000 Call 570-760-1891 before 3:00 p.m. to set an appointment
SWEET VALLEY
Post Office Road 10 year old 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Ranch home with 2 car plus garage, full basement. Open floor plan, modern kitchen, gas fireplace, wall to wall carpet. Large deck & shed on 3.7 acres Asking $225,000 Call (570) 466-5921 or (570) 417-4741 Wanna make a speedy sale? Place your ad today 570829-7130.
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WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St 738 PARDEESVILLE RD CORNER LOT
NICELY PRICED $219,900 (570) 233-1993
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SUNDAY 1:00PM-3:00PM Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (835.00 / 30years/ 5%) 570-654-1490
WILKES-BARRE Affordable Newly built 3 bedroom home. 20-year no-interest mortgage. Must meet Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity eligibility requirements. Inquire at 570-820-8002
401 Shoemaker St. MAY 14 & 15 1:00PM TO 4:00PM $120,000 80’ X 120’ LOT 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Large eat in kitchen, living room, family room, 2 car detached garage, newer roof, vinyl siding, replacement windows. Front & back porches. INCLUDES: Gas range, washing machine, gas dryer, (2) A/C units & window treatments 570-283-1457
WEST WYOMING
TOY TOWN SECTION
148 Stites Street
CHARMING BUNGALOW $74,500
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PITTSTON
5 UNIT MULTI FAMILY 2 Buildings. 4 Car garage. Prime location with over 6,000 sf. 3 New furnaces in last 2 years. New roof in ‘08. Separate utilities. Close to churches, parks & town. Fully rented gross income over $25,000!! $169,000 OBO 570-563-1261
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JENKINS TOWNSHIP New Section in
Highland Hills, Charles Place Open! Four 1+ acre lots available. Call 570-498-9244
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WILKES-BARRE
Charming, Victorian 2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment. 70% furnished. 34 West Ross St. View at houpthouse.com Most utilities included with rent. Historic building is non smoking and pet free. Base rent: $700. Security & References required. Call Vince: 570-762-1453
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carpeting, appliances, coin-op laundry, off street parking, security. No pets. $410/month (570) 655-1606
CARBONDALE
Large, partially furnished 1 bedroom, all utilities included. $750 / month. Call 570-267-0855
FORTY FORT
Rear 80 Oak Street 3 bedrooms, washer/dryer hookup, 2 garages with private parking. $500/month + utilities Call 655-0907
PERFECTLY CHARMING FORTY FORT SECOND FLOOR, Immaculate 4 rooms with appliances, laundry, porch, parking. Management provided, 2 YEAR SAME RENT $465 + UTILITIES, NO PETS/SMOKING/ EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIRED.
AMERICA REALTY 570-288-1422
AMERICA REALTY
QUALITY COLONIAL FORTY FORT -
FIRST FLOOR DUPLEX. UNIQUE $595 + UTILITIES. Cook’s kitchen with built-ins, formal dining room, front/rear enclosed porches, custom window coverings. TWO YEAR SAME RENT, NO PETS/SMOKING/EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION Managed
AMERICA REALTY
FORTY FORT 2nd floor luxury
apartment on Wyoming Ave. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Large eat-in kitchen, modern appliances, washer/ dryer included. Central air, gas heat, carport. Available June 1st. $695 + utilities. Call 570-574-9500
FORTY FORT
Available June 1 39 Tripp St. Spacious 2nd floor 2 bedroom with dining room plus sunroom and rear porch. Off Wyoming Avenue. Modern kitchen and bathroom. Includes stove, fridge, w/d, storage, garage and off street parking. $550/mo + utilities. No pets, no smoking. $550/per month. Call (570)417-2775 or 570-954-1746
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AVOCA 3 rooms, wall to wall
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HANOVER
LYNNWOOD SECTION
2 bedroom, washer/dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove, central a/c, off-street parking. Newly painted. Front porch. Utilities by tenant. No smoking or pets. $575/month Call (570) 331-3475 leave message
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HARVEY S LAKE Recently remodeled
2 bedroom, 2 bath. 1st floor. Laundry hookup. Off-street parking. Available now. $625. References & security. 570-793-9072
2nd floor, newly renovated, 2 bedrooms, carpet, nice yard, easy parking. Small Pets okay. Heat/Water included. $650/month. Credit check & references required. Cell (917) 753-8192
KINGSTON
143 E. Bennett St. High end, ultra modern, fireplace, bar & fully equipped kitchen. BBQ deck, off street parking, central air, powder room, huge master bedroom. 2nd floor, washer & dryer, double sink designer bathroom . 3rd floor 2nd bedroom or office & powder room $775 + utilities. (570) 881-4993
KINGSTON
72 E. W alnut St. 2nd floor, located in quiet neighborhood. Kitchen, living room, dining room, sun room, bathroom. 2 large and 1 small bedrooms, lots of closets, built in linen, built in hutch, hardwood and carpeted floors, fireplace, storage room, yard, w/d hookup and new stove. Heat and hot water incl. Available May 1. 1 yr. lease + security $900/month 570-406-1411
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apartment in great neighborhood. 2nd floor. Includes new kitchen (with new stove, dishwasher & microwave) & bath w/washer dryer hookup. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. $695/mo + utilities and security. No Pets, references required. Call Scott (570) 823-2431 Ext. 137
KINGSTON
Charming 2 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment, features a fireplace, built-in bookcases, large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, sun room & much more! $525 + utilities. Available June 1. Please call 570-714-8568
PLYMOUTH Available May 15th
1 bedroom, 2nd floor, modern bath, water included. No pets. $400/month + security. Call 570-575-2868
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KINGSTON
E. WALNUT ST.
Light, bright, 1st floor, 2 bedrooms, elevator, carpeted, Security system. Garage. Extra storage & cable TV included. Laundry facilities. Heat & hot water furnished. Fine neighborhood. Convenient to bus & stores. No pets. References. Security. Lease. No smokers please. $840. 570-287-0900
KINGSTON
EATON TERRACE
317 N. Maple Ave. Large Two story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Central Heat & Air,washer/dryer in unit, parking. $830 + utilities & 1 month security 570-262-6947
KINGSTON
Rutter Ave. 1 bedroom 1st floor, large living room, neutral decor. Gas heat, water included. Off street parking. No pets. $420 plus security & lease. 570-793-6294
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LUZERNE
Cozy 1 bedroom, 2nd floor. Kitchen, living area. New flooring, private entrance, yard access. Off street parking. $440/mo. Water & trash included. Security & 1 year lease. Call (570) 760-5573
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. Call 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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1st floor, 1 bedroom. Heat, water, garbage & sewage included. Off street parking. All appliances included. $530 + security. Call 570-406-5221
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NANTICOKE
2 bedroom, 2nd floor spacious apartment. Electric range, refrigerator & water included. Off street parking. Private entrance & back porch. Gas heat. No pets. Non smoker. 1 month security & references required. $500 / month + utilities & lease. Call 570-696-3596
OLD FORGE
4 rooms. Second floor. Heat and sewer included. Security and references required. $635/month Call (570) 457-7854
PITTSTON AREA Apartments for
Rent. 2nd floor, washer, dryer hook ups, heat & water included. No pets. Call 570-654-2433
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IN THE HEART OF WILKES-BARRE
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MARTIN D. POPKY APARTMENTS 61 E. Northampton St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Affordable Senior Apartments Income Eligibility Required Utilities Included! Low cable rates; New appliances; laundry on site; Activities! Curb side Public Transportation
Please call 570-825-8594 TDD/TTY 800-654-5984
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Walking Distance to the Casino!! 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, kitchen, off street parking. $600/month + utilities, security & references. Call Classic Properties Nikki Callahan 718-4959 Ext. 1306
PLYMOUTH
2 bedroom apt. Heat, water, stove & fridge included. Near bus stop. $500/mo. No smoking or pets. Security & references required. Call (570) 592-2902
ST. STANISLAUS APARTMENTS 141 Old Newport Rd., Newport Twp.
Affordable, Accessible 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments Income Eligibility* Required. Rents: $455-$656 plus electric
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• High Efficiency Heat/Air Conditioning • Newer Appliances • Laundry Rooms • Community Room • Private Parking • Rent Includes Water, Sewer & Refuse For more info or to apply, please call: 570-733-2010 TDD: 800-654-5984 Great, Convenient Location!
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1 bedroom apartment. $375/ month + utilities & 1 month security. 139 Sambourne Street. Section 8 okay. No pets. 570-460-6173
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1 Bedroom, 1st floor apartment. Washer/dryer hookup. Off street parking. Wall to wall carpet. No Pets. $375/month + utilities & security. (570) 822-7657
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650 sq. ft. On corner lot with 2 car garage. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, walk up attic & full heated basement, hardwood floors with three season room. Freshly painted & move in condition. 570-446-3254
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PARDEESVILLE
Single family built in 2005. 2.5 baths, two story with attached garage. Oil furnace with central air. 90 x 140 corner lot. Kitchen with center cooking island, dining room, raised ceiling with glass door entry & hardwood floor. Carpeting thru out home. Tiled kitchen and bath. Kitchen appliances included.
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Mayflower Crossing Apartments 570.822.3968 - Light & bright open floor plans - All major appliances included - Pets welcome* - Close to everything - 24 hour emergency maintenance - Short term leases available
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COMMERCIAL SPACE KINGSTON FOR RENT 620 Market St. Newly Renovated Prime Space. 1,250 sq. ft., Near Kingston Corners. Great location for retail or business office. Easy Access and parking. Call Cliff 570-760-3427
RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE EXETER
$675. per month For appointment & further information call 570-237-6070
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WILKES-BARRE West River St.
Large 2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments. Heat & hot water included. Balcony. Off street parking. Washer dyer hookup. Pets OK. $855 - $950. Call 570-237-0124
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WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH Near Wilkes U.
2 large separate rooms in 1 bedroom apartment in renovated secure building. New windows, new kitchen appliances, laminate floor. $600/month including water Call (347) 647-1747
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Rte. 315 2,000 SF Office / Retail Next to Gymboree 4,500 SF Office Showroom, Warehouse Loading Dock 4 Acres touching I81 will build to suit. Call 570-829-1206
OFFICE, RETAIL OR WAREHOUSE SPACE WILKES-BARRE Starting at $300.00/month. First month free. 570-829-0897
2 bedrooms, tile kitchen and bath, w/d hookup, offstreet parking $600/per month, plus utilities Call (570) 237-2076
EDWARDSVILLE
Recently remodeled large Victorian half double. 3 bedrooms. Walk-out basement. Private yard. Porch swing. Washer dryer hookup. $700. Call 570-237-0124
KINGSTON
Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths. large eat-in kitchen, carpeted, finished attic, parking, no pets. $675 + utilities, security, lease. 570-288-2867 leave message
MOCANAQUA
2 bedroom, water & sewer included. $500/month. Section 8 considered. Call 570-899-6104
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NANTICOKE
55 Loomis St 3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, full basement & attic, stove, fridge & water included. No pets. $630 plus security 570-814-1356
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WILKES-BARRE 178 Charles St
KINGSTON
Available Now! 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Townhouse style. No Section 8. $550/month + utilities. References & security required. Call 570-301-2785
Sunny 3 bedroom, 1/2 double, painted, w/w carpet, yard, washer/dryer hookup, basement, stove, refrigerator. No Pets. Non Smokers. Credit check/references. $525/month + 1 1/2 months security (201) 232-8328
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BACK MOUNTAIN
2 bedroom, 2 bath home in beautiful rural setting next to Friedman Farms. $1,100 monthly. Call 570-822-2992
JACKSON TWP. 3 Bedrooms.
No smoking. No pets. $900/month + utilities Call (570) 498-0612
NANTICOKE Desirable
Lexington Village Nanticoke, PA Many ranch style homes. 2 bedrooms 2 Free Months With A 2 Year Lease $795 + electric
SQUARE FOOT RE MANAGEMENT 866-873-0478
LAS VEGAS
ORANGE 46 Zerby Ave Sunday 1pm-3pm Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,000, seller will pay closing costs, $5000 down and monthly payments are $995/month. WALSH REAL ESTATE 570-654-1490
OLD FORGE
LUXURY TOWNHOUSE NEWLY RENOVATED! Built 2003,
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath modern 2 story townhouse with basement. Washer/ Dryer, hardwood floors downstairs, granite countertops throughout, stainless appliances, central air, very private patio. $1,000.00 includes Directv, internet, garbage and sewer. NO PETS. (570) 840-1960
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WILKES-BARRE MONARCH RENTALS 3 bedrooms, all appliances provided. Call 570-822-7039
Rooms
EDWARDSVILLE
1 room for rent. Everything included. Shared bath & kitchen $100/week 570-287-1191 570-814-5122
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263 Diana Street 3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, washer/dryer hookup, off street parking, newly painted, no yard. No pets. $575/month + security & utilities Call (570) 822-7657
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TIMESHARE AVAILABLE 5/29/11- 6/5/11 2 bedroom, 2 bath, sleeps 6. Must provide your own transportation. $400 Call (570) 474-5108
WILKES-BARRE
2 Half Doubles Both located in nice neighborhoods. Off street parking. Large back yards. No pets. Security & all utilities by tenant. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, huge attic. $625/month. Also, Adorable 2 bedroom. $550/month 570-766-1881
WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH
DURYEA
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Laundry facility. Off street parking available. Starting at $440. 570-332-5723
Half Doubles
Half Doubles
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DALLAS
4 bedroom home in nice neighborhood. 3 bathrooms. Remodeled upstairs. All utilities included. $400/mo 570-814-2141
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WILDWOOD CREST Ocean front, on
the Beach. 1 bedroom Condo, pool. 5/6-6/23 $1,250/ week. 06/24 - 9/9 $1,550/week 570-693-3525
HICKORY GROVE CAMPGROUND Camp sites
available! Shaded. Showers, flush toilets, water & electric. Lake fishing, canoeing, biking & golf. 20 minutes from Wilkes-Barre. 570-639-5478 or 570-371-9770
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A.B.C. Professional Painting 36 Yrs Experience We Specialize In New Construction Residential Repaints Comm./Industrial All Insurance Claims Apartments Interior/Exterior Spray,Brush, Rolls WallpaperRemoval Cabinet Refinishing Drywall/Finishing Power Washing Deck Specialist Handy Man FREE ESTIMATES Larry Neer 570-606-9638
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LACKAWANNA COUNTY A CLAUSE INC. .............................................. CARBONDALE BREWERS OUTLET .......................................... DUNMORE BORO BEVERAGE .............................................. MOSCOW CROWN BEVERAGE ...................................... CLARKS SUMMIT FLANNERY CASE BEVERAGE .......................... MOOSIC STREET NORTH POCONO BEVERAGE ............................. DALEVILLE PIONEER DISTRIBUTING......................... GREENRIDGE STREET SUMMIT BEVERAGE ................................. CLARKS SUMMIT LUZERNE COUNTY B&G DISTRIBUTING ............................................. PITTSTON BEER SUPER .................................................... WILKES-BARRE ELLIS DISTRIBUING ........................................ WILKES-BARRE J&M UNION BEVERAGE ..................................... LUZERNE PIKES CREEK BEVERAGE .......................... HUNLOCK CREEK PLAZA BEVERAGE ................................................. PITTSTON WYCHOCK’S BEVERAGE ...................................... MT. TOP WYCHOCK’S BEVERAGE ............................... WILKES-BARRE WYOMING VALLEY BEVERAGE ....................... EDWARDSVILLE HAZELTON AREA PARTY BEVERAGE ......................................... CONYNGHAM SUSQUEHANNA AREA MONTROSE BEVERAGE ................................... MONTROSE TUNKHANNOCK AREA WYOMING COUNTY BEVERAGE ................. TUNKHANNOCK PLAZA BEVERAGE ..................................... TUNKHANNOCK