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know I do!) Secondly, I hope you’ll join me in welcoming the newest member of our family, Amanda MacPeek. Amanda graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2005 and is attending Wilkes University for her master’s in business. Amanda joins the staff as the Weekender’s Scranton ad executive. As for this week’s issue, we have our cover story on the 4th Annual Mayday Music Festival, which will be held Sunday, May 29 at Kirby Park (p. 14-15), a review of the latest installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise (p.25), an interview with B.o.B. in “The Ralphie Report” (p.38), a tasty new Mystery Mouth review (p. 47) and much more. Thanks for reading, and have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend, everyone! Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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WEEKENDER WINS The Weekender recently won two awards in the 2011 Spotlight Contest held by the Keystone State Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization. The paper won first place for Headline Writing, Non-Daily, for “Franks for the memories,” the cover words of the Wednesday, March 31, 2010 issue about the hot dog histories of Abe’s and Coney Island. The Weekender also came in third place for Best Overall Non-Daily Newspaper, behind the Jewish Exponent and Pittsburgh Business Times. “Unlike other contests, the Spotlight Contest has only two categories: Daily and Non-Daily,” Susan Schwartz, contest coordinator, said in a press release. “That means if you win a category, you’ve beaten every other paper in that category in the state, regardless of size.” WOODLOCH VIA SELF NEPA once again made it into the pages of SELF magazine: A stay at The Lodge at Woodloch (731 Welcome Lake Road, Hawley) is one of 10 destinations in the June issue’s “Score a Dream Spa Vacation” contest. The winner would land a twonight stay in a veranda one-bedroom suite, one massage per person, three meals daily and unlimited activities. The trip is valued at $3,053. Visit self.com for more info.
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SWING INTO SUMMER The Swingin’ On Vine Block Party will be held Friday, May 27 from 5-8 p.m. on the 500 block of Vine Street in Scranton. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of, attendees must be 21+. Admission includes beer, wine and cocktails, food, and live music by Exact Change. Tickets are available at the Albright Memorial Library (500 Vine St., Scranton) or the Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library (Green Ridge street and Wyoming Avenue, Scranton). All proceeds benefit the Albright Memorial Library, Visit albright.org for more info.
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NOT THE WEAKER SEX Rights of women are severely restricted in Pakistan’s tribal areas and among Muslim fundamentalists, but the rights of the country’s estimated 50,000 “transgenders” blossomed in April when the country’s Supreme Court ordered the government to accept a “third sex” designation on official documents (instead of forcing a choice of “male” or “female”). The court further recommended that transgenders be awarded government job quotas and suggested “tax collector” as one task for which they are particularly suited, since their presence at homes and businesses still tends to embarrass debtors into paying up quickly (especially since many transgenders outfit themselves, and behave, flamboyantly).
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PEOPLE WITH ISSUES Anorexia nervosa is widely recognized as a debilitating eating disorder that can be fatal in as many as 10 percent of cases. However, men with masturbation fantasies about super-skinny women have fueled an almostfive-fold increase in “ana-porn” websites, to more than 1,500 since 2006, according to an April report by London’s The Guardian. One site’s recruiting page limited models to those with a body-mass index of 15 or under, and warned that “(b)ones and ribs must be very visible.” However, these recruiters are sometimes anorexics’ only flatterers, terming them “superstar(s) of starvation,” “much prettier than all those meat mountains.” (Unlike child or animal pornography, ana-porn is not illegal.) A NEWS OF THE WEIRD CLASSIC (APRIL 1991) A St. Louis Post-Dispatch investigation of voter rolls since 1981 in East St. Louis, Ill., identified 27 specific dead people who voted in various elections, complete through the 1990 primary. Inspiringly, two men who had never cast a single vote while alive apparently decided to begin participating in the democratic process once they had died, and Mr. Willie E. Fox Sr., who has voted six times since his death in 1987, mysteriously switched registration this year (1991) from Republican to Democrat. W VisitNewsoftheWeird. blogspot.com and WeirdUniverse.net. Other handy addresses: WeirdNews@earthlink.net, NewsoftheWeird.com and P.O. Box 18737, Tampa FL 33679.
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GOVERNMENT IN ACTION! -- Apparently, the federal government failed to foresee that fighting two wars simultaneously, with historically high woundsurvival rates, might produce surges of disability claims. Just in the last year, according to an April USA Today report, claims are up over 50 percent, and those taking longer than two months to resolve have more than doubled. (Tragically, Marine Clay Hunt, who was a national spokesman for disability rights and who suffered from post-traumatic stress, killed himself on March 31, ultimately frustrated that the Department of Veterans Affairs had lost his paperwork. “I can track my pizza from Pizza Hut on my BlackBerry,” he once said, “but the VA can’t find my claim for four months.”) -- Close Enough for Government Work: (1) A contract security guard at Detroit’s McNamara Building (which houses the FBI and other vital federal offices) was found in March to have casually laid aside, for three weeks, a suspicious package that turned out to be a real bomb. (It was, eventually, safely detonated.) (2) The Census Bureau got it right this time around for Lost Springs, Wyo. In 2000, it had missed 80 percent of the population (counting 1 instead of 5). The new total (4) is correct,
Homeless Charles Mader, a convicted sex offender in Albuquerque, was arrested in May for failure to report his change of address, as required by law. Mader had moved out of his registered address, which was a Dumpster, into a community shelter.
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hether you consider its green, grassy expanse and fitness-friendly amenities in Wilkes-Barre or Kingston, there’s no question that Kirby Park is a destination for many of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s residents. It’s a place to get fresh air, celebrate the 4th of July with a few thousand of your neighbors and, this upcoming weekend, it’ll be a place to experience a wide array of music while honoring the very people Memorial Day is about: Soldiers and veterans. The 4th Annual Mayday Music Festival will be held Sunday, May 29 from noondusk. The free, all-ages event, which will be held rain or shine, features six stages of
DJs, drums-and-bass acts, dubstep, hip-hop and live bands, plus vendors and live art. Proceeds will again benefit Soldiers’ Angels, a volunteer-led nonprofit that began in 2004 to provide aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families. Having Soldiers’ Angels as Mayday’s beneficiary was an easy choice for the festival’s organizers. “Well, it’s Memorial Day weekend, so it just fit,”
explained Gaje, a Mayday planning committee member and DJ who will be among the event’s many performers. While raising funds for Soldiers’ Angels is at the core of Mayday, Sunday is also about the music. “Most of the music is nonmainstream music, first of all, so that’s something that definitely doesn’t happen around here,” said DJ Hersh, who is also on the Mayday planning committee and a performer. “A lot of people look at it and go, ‘Dubstep? I don’t know what dubstep is,’” Gaje said, referring to the genre of electronic dance
music that got its start in South London. Comments like that are why organizers wanted six different stages at Mayday. “We have the main stage, where people can say, ‘Hey, I know these bands. I’ll come see these bands.’ But then during set break, they can walk around and check out the other music and maybe they find something that they like,” Gaje said. “It’s all about exposing people to new things. That doesn’t really happen in this area, ever. It’s always the same thing, same places. “Well, maybe this will give them an opportunity to hear what we’re about and open people’s eyes a little bit.”
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the first event in 2008, as has donations for Soldiers’ Angels. Last year, Mayday raised $2,200, which was $1,300 more than the previous year. Put together in about two months without a lot of promotion, the first Mayday had four stages, and in subsequent years, organizers sometimes had a hard time finding enough artists to fill the stages for the day. “Now people are asking us, and we’re trying to make room,” Gaje shared. “It’s not that there’s really a decision process, it’s kind of first come, first serve. … The word is definitely getting out, and that’s a good thing.” Depending on the number of people performing on a particular stage, most of the sets
he lineup and attendance at Mayday, which will feature more than 50 acts throughout the course of the day, has grown steadily since
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There isn’t really a lot of activities around here for people to do that are free that are in the park. People like the park, it’s nice out, it’s springtime, people love music — it just gives people something to do.” – DJ Gaje
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Clockwise from top: Mayday goers make their way through Kirby Park at last year’s event, a crowd watches The Woody Browns Project perform at the pavilion and another look at the band’s set. “The money we make from DJing that night goes right to the event,” Hersh added. In fact, Gaje said that most of the money they make from their DJing gigs from January until Mayday goes toward funding the festival. “We try not to spend too much out of pocket, but it does come out,” he said. While generating money for the cause is “No. 1,” there’s another reason Mayday planners put their own money toward this labor-of-love event. “There isn’t really a lot of activities around here for people to do that are free that are in the park,” Gaje said. “People like the park, it’s nice out, it’s springtime, people love music — it just gives people something to do. We like being behind that.”
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side from hours of music and the bucolic setting, there is also the live art component of Mayday. Local artists will be on hand to paint, sculpt and more. “We have a whole bunch of friends in the art scene, so we thought why not have those people participate? Just because they don’t play music, we shouldn’t exclude them,” Gaje said. “We’d like to give people the opportunity to watch artists at work.” Plus there will be numerous vendors on hand, including Sprint, Notis Gyro King, Woody Brown’s barbecue — not to be confused with The Woody Browns Project, which will play on the main stage and took its
name from the restaurant — and more. Watching the growth of Mayday has given Gaje and Hersh much to be excited about with this year’s event. “Every year has been a really good time, so we’re hoping this year is just as much fun,” Gaje
said. “I’m looking forward to just being in the park all day with friends having a good time with good music.” Hersh agreed. “You get to hear everything — you can walk around the park one time and hear six different sounds.” W
Mayday 4, Sun., May 29, noon-dusk, Kirby Park (40 E. Market St., Kingston), rain or shine. Free, all ages, features six stages of music, DJs, vendors, live art, raffles, more. Proceeds benefit Soldiers’ Angels. Info: maydaymusicfest.com, soldiersangels.org.
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will run 45 minutes to an hour, with some DJs playing together. Filling the stages — or in this year’s case, making room for interested performers — isn’t the hardest part in putting on Mayday: It’s coming up with funding for the free event, and not just in getting donations for Soldiers’ Angels. Organizers need to pay for the park, insurance, flyers, T-shirts and other incidentals. To help counter some of the backend costs, there have been several “Mayday Warmup” events held at local establishments. “They’re just events where we DJ and have bands and stuff,” Gaje said. “The money collected at those we use to cover our (Mayday) costs. We’ll do collection buckets, and that cash money we use toward costs.”
Reinterpreting 'rags to riches'
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eally good fiction inspires. It motivates. And it leaves the reader wanting more. It doesn’t hesitate, or have lilting moments of disappointment. It keeps going, like a proverbial flash train through the cerebral cortex. In her debut book, “Girl in Translation,” Jean Kwok satisfies all of these points, and does so with such an air of unabashed candor, it’s hard to believe she hasn’t done this before. “Girl in Translation” follows the lives of Kimberly Chang, who narrates, and her mother, immigrants who came to America riddled with debt. They are forced (by the gracious aunt who helped them emigrate) to live in a roach-and-mouse-infested Brooklyn apartment with no heat and broken windows and work in a sweatshop, where the only certainty for Kimberly and her mother is a life spent in squalor making far below minimum wage for taxing and torturous labor. Eleven-year-old Kimberly quickly adapts to her environment, using her intelligence to slowly but surely raise her mother and herself out of the downtrodden life to which they were stricken. Her ability to balance the two lives she is leading — factory worker and private
school scholar — becomes another one of her many talents, and the book is shot through with references to the incongruities in the young girl’s life. With each turn of the page, it becomes more and more clear that Kwok’s protagonist is simply inspiring. Kimberly comes to a completely different country with almost no handle on the language or dialect, and manages to blossom into a young woman with Ivy-League potential, all while helping her mother make quota at the sweatshop and maintaining a sometimes-sordid social life. The narrator may seem to have more drive than any real person could, but Kwok knows the story all too well, as her life followed almost the same path as Kimberly’s. One would not be completely wrong to propose the idea that “Girl In Translation” is an autobiographical work, but the fact that it is fiction allows Kwok to take artistic license with her main character, making it that much more interesting and profound. Kwok utilizes a number of writing techniques that blend together to create the perfect formula for a phenomenal pageturner. When Kimberly is speaking to people whose native language is English, the conversation is often written with phonetic spelling, so the reader is right there struggling with her to understand the language and the intent behind it. Throughout “Girl in Translation,” Kimberly proves time and time again that, even as a child, she doesn’t need anyone to take care of her: Not the love of her life, her teachers or even her mother. She is relentlessly independent and fiercely determined, a refreshing departure from the “damsel in distress” role that is a mainstay of modern and traditional fiction. The author’s background knowledge of the topic makes it easy to believe the authenticity of the details of the plot, but her writing is so fluid and inspired, it seems she would have produced a dazzling novel regardless of the subject matter. If this book is any indication of Kwok’s future success, fiction writers all over the world should brace themselves for some brutal competition.
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Metal” is another standout with funky horns and an almost sinister beat that goes well with James’ voice amid a bevy of backing singers. “First Light” is slightly grungy, thanks to gritty guitars that are the antithesis plucky guitar and bass drum that of the jaunty tambourine found It’s been three years since plays off James’ distinctly eerie throughout the track. My Morning Jacket released “You Wanna Freak Out” has the well-received “Evil Urges.” vocals well. It changes to an fantastic steel guitar and James No pressure, though, for MMJ’s upbeat tempo eventually, with declaring, “How you react is sixth studio album, “Circuital,” fantastic Wilco-esque searing what you’ll get back.” The aptly out May 31: Vocalist Jim James guitar and gorgeous piano. named “Slow Slow Tune” is “The Day Is Coming” has and company’s latest is as pretty, ambling along until the tapping keys and breathy “ahh alluring as its predecessor. The midpoint when a searing guitar album has incredible guitar work ahhs” while “Wonderful (The kicks in. “Movin’ Away” takes that offset James’ easy-listening Way I Feel)” has a country flair “Circuital” out with lovely piano vocals nicely, and the band isn’t with twangy steel guitar and and bluesy guitar. afraid to go to new heights, while James adopting a slight warble Like “Evil Urges” before to deliver lines like “I can learn still keeping its core sound. it, don’t be surprised to see from way back when/ but still The album hits the ground “Circuital” high up on many of live right now” before he takes running with the slightly dark 2011’s “Best Of” lists, and with the song out with some low“Victory Dance” “Taste the good reason. pitched yowls. war paint on my tongue/ As “Outta My System” features it’s dripping with my sweat,” -- Nikki M. Mascali bells and a great chugging bass James instructs. The title track Weekender Editor is an early standout that features while “Holdin’ On To Black
Another magnetic ‘Morning’
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“This Is Gonna Hurt”
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Reality rocks Sixx: A.M.’s “This Is Gonna Hurt” is the followup to the band’s 2008 debut, “The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack;” both albums the brainchild of the band’s leader, Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. Whereas the first record was more of a chronological recollection of Sixx’s heroin overdose and “death” before medical resuscitation, the new record is a celebration of all things life, death, love, despair and hope. Sixx has expelled his demons and now illustrates that life may not be pretty — but it’s a reality for
better or worse. Sonically, this is the way to make a rock ’n’ roll record today. Guitarist DJ Ashba creates a layered wall of Marshallstacked crunch, vocalist James Michael soars and holds tight to a melody, while Sixx’s bass thumps along in the dense mix. Drums were programmed, but they don’t come off as fake. “Lies of the Beautiful People” is a riff-intensive homage to beauty being skin deep. The ugliness within human nature is explored in the gentle piano ballad “Skin,” while the counterpoint of redemption is touched on in tracks like the sunny, country-tinged “Sure Feels Right.” The song is as about as “happy” as anything associated with Sixx could be, with lyrics like “the sun breaks through the L.A. sky/ for some damn reason it makes me smile.” The inevitable return to thematic emotional decay and burnout turns up on “Deadlihood.” Celebrating the fallout from life lived on the edge, the record teems with the vibrancy of humanity itself, rocking itself out from underneath the wreckage. This is a must for any fan of edgy, brutally honest modern hard rock.
Galactic “The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New Orleans”
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The name of the band might conjure up some extraterrestrial images, but Galactic, with its smooth tempos and bounce/hip-hop blend of jazzy dance tunes, is only supernatural in its ability to pay homage to the town that raised it with rhythmically wellcrafted resonance. Earlier this month, the New Orleans outfit offered up “The Other Side of Midnight: Live in New -- Mark Uricheck Orleans,” a live counterpart to their Weekender Correspondent critically-acclaimed 2010 album, “YaKa-May.” Recorded at legendary Big
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Time” 3. Katy Perry/Kanye West: “E.T.” 2. Britney Spears: “Till the World Ends” 1. Black Eyed Peas: “Just Can’t Get Enough”
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Easy nightclub Tipitinas, the energetic release substantiates the band’s apparent reputation as an extraordinary live act. Galactic’s sound reinterprets the bounce music genre, a form of urban dance music especially prevalent in the arena of bayou music, with jolts of hiphop and jazz injected in an infectious manner that leaves even the most obstinate listener grooving to the beat. The album features myriad guest performers, such as soul star Cyril Neville and bounce music aficionado Big Freedia, and on songs like “Heart of Steel,” and “Encore: Double It,” it’s easy to appreciate the chemistry that makes all of the artists great collaborators. Many of the band’s songs have their own specific and distinct feel, and yet remain consistent with Galactic’s signature funk sound. This delicate balance is especially noticeable on the live versions of “Balkan Wedding,” with its gypsy-like beats, and “Wild Man,” a spacey-sounding song with a transcendental intro. “The Other Side of Midnight” is the perfect showcase of the band’s best tracks, and its audacity and spontaneous ambience makes one feel like they’re soaking up the untamed off-Bourbon Street nightlife in person. All that’s missing is a good beer buzz and the smell of stale booze. -- Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer
Billboard Top Country Songs
1. Miranda Lambert: “Heart Like Mine” 2. Brad Paisley ft. Alabama: “Old Alabama” 3. Sara Evans: “A Little Bit Stronger” 4. Rascal Flatts: “I Won’t Let Go”
5. Keith Urban: “Without You” 6. Taylor Swift: “Mean” 7. Kenny Chesney: “Live A Little” 8. The Band Perry: “You Lie” 9. Blake Shelton: “Honey Bee” 10. Justin Moore: “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away”
WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011
“A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession.” - Albert Camus
Seeking confessions.
Carl Canedy, David ‘Rock’ Feinstein and Garry Bordonaro are The Rods.
The Rods return By Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor
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The Rods, performance/CD signing Wed., May 25, 7 p.m., Gallery of Sound (186 Mundy St., Wilkes-Barre), performance at Brews Brothers (1705 River St., Pittston), Fri., June 3; Addicted to Pain opens.
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ometimes in life, you can stray off the path for a while, never to find the same way again. In the case of The Rods, a heavy-metal band from Cortland, N.Y. that spent the ’80s opening for bands like Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister and Judas Priest — and even had a then-unknown band named Metallica open for its own headlining tour — the second time around just might be better than the first. Releasing its last CD, “Heavier Than Thou,” in 1986, The Rods — David “Rock” Feinstein, Garry Bordonaro and Carl Canedy — reunited a few years back. From that reunion came “Vengeance,” which dropped Tuesday, May 24. “(The album’s) been in the works a couple of years,” said Canedy, who called in from his home in Carbondale, where he moved 20-plus years ago; his wife is an area native. With Canedy’s ties to NEPA, The Rods will celebrate “Vengeance” with two local events. The first will be a signing and performance Wednesday, May 25 at Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound in Wilkes-Barre; the second will be a show at Brews Brothers in Pittston Friday, June 3. “Vengeance’s” first single, “The Code,” is a bittersweet track. It features guest vocals by Feinstein’s cousin, the late Ronnie James Dio, who Feinstein had been in Elf with. “The
Code” was one of Dio’s last recordings before he died of stomach cancer last May. “Seeing him in person in the studio was amazing,” Canedy said. “I produce a lot of great singers, but he was flawless. It was a really great time, and it was sad when he passed. For us, it’s a bittersweet thing, but it’s now part of the legacy. And when we went back in the studio to mix and listened to that voice, we all sat there in silence.” The Rods may have been out of the limelight for more than two decades, but Canedy didn’t stray far from the music industry — as a producer, the drummer worked with bands like Anthrax, Overkill and Exciter. “It really is different,” Canedy said of producing his own band versus working with others. “With The Rods, David and I are the principal songwriters, and we’ve worked together on a lot of things, so things are unspoken with us. With a younger band, there are a lot of plateaus you have to get them to … it’s also just that we’re old,” he added with a laugh. So with such a connection, why did it take The Rods more than 20 years to reunite? “We had talked about it periodically, but we all kind of moved on for a while, though there was never any animosity,” Canedy explained. The members put the band on hold to raise families and have outside careers — Feinstein opened a restaurant before forming the band Feinstein in 2004, Bordonaro is an engineer. “It wasn’t until the children moved on that we said we should
be playing now,” Canedy shared. “It was like we never left. I didn’t want to be the lounge version of The Rods. Too many times bands get back together with new members trying to do what they did in the past, so we said, ‘Let’s just move on to a new project,’ but we still had that same energy, and we’re having a blast.” Having a blast is something Canedy has been having since he first sat behind the drum kit, inspired by drummers like Carmine Appice, Ringo Starr and Tony Williams. “I didn’t play double bass, but I went out and bought another bass drum because I saw Blue Cheer on ‘American Bandstand,’” Canedy recalled. “You weren’t used to seeing bands like that on the show, and they broke into ‘Summertime Blues,’ and I thought, that looks pretty cool, and that was it for me.” Eventually, Canedy’s and Feinstein’s paths crossed as “musicians playing the same kind of music,” and the two joined forces, despite the changing climate of music in the late ’70s/early ’80s. “At the time we started The Rods, it was disco everywhere,” Canedy said. “We would play a club, and people would literally run for the door. I walked out after a show, and one the guys leaning up against the wall outside said, ‘That was horrible.’ “For a second I had to stop and think, ‘Do I really want to do this with my life?’ But I thought, ‘I’m having fun, I love W this!’”
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We d n e s d a y : 5 S t a r B a r & G r i l l : N E PA Po n g Bar on Oak: Line Dancing Bar t and Urby’s: Wilkes University Social w/ DJ Anthony B rew s B ro t h e rs, L u z e r n e : R u s te d R o o t H a rd w a re B a r, W i l k e 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 : Ka r a o k e w / D J B o u n c e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : H u m p N i g h t w / D J E F X R i ve r S t re e t Ja z z C a f é é : O p e n M i c S l a t e B a r & Lo u n g e : Tra v e l i n g W i l k e s - B a r re a n s Wo o d l a n d s : M - 8 0 Thursday: Bar on Oak: Jax Bar t & Urby’s: Hub City Stompers, The Non Refundables & DJ Ramses 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 re a ke rs, 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 F i n a l e 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 c k o ’ s : Ka r t u n e C o l o s s e u m : C l u b a re n a - b i k e n i g h t , D j Wo o g 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 a g e , D J S h o c k 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 k e s - B a r re : H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é é : D J B o u n c e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e 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 J a z z C a f é é : A Tr i b u t e t o J a c k R o b b i n s w / m u s i c b y B i g D a d d y D ex R o x 5 2 : B e e r Po n g To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : D J C o s m o Wo o d l a n d s : D J Ke v ( C l u b H D )
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AFA GALLERY
514 Lackawanna Ave #1, Scranton 570.969.1040 Lewis & Clarke / Mike Quinn: June 4, 8 p.m., $10
14TH ANNUAL BRIGGS FARM BLUESFEST
July 8-9, tickets available via briggsfarm.com or 570.379.2003 Main stage: Andrew Jr. Boy Jones, Eddie Shaw & The Wolfgang, Teeny Tucker, Alexis P. Suter Band, Chainsaw Dupont, James Armstrong, Terry “Harmonica” Bean, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes Back Porch stage: Lonnie Shields, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Terry “Harmonica” Bean, Eli Cook, Eli Cook, Mark Armstrong, Vandalay Industries
CAESARS POCONO RESORTS
1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com Byrd Pressley’s Comedy Series: May 27-29 Shirley Reeves: June 4 Boogie Wonder Band: June 10-11 New York’s Funniest: June 24-25 Bill Cosby: June 26 Rubix Kube (’80s tribute): July 8-9 Howie Mandel: July 24 Bill Engvall: Aug. 14 The Four Tops: Aug. 26
DOWNTOWN ARTS
(47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) Corey B / Penpal / Shakenbake / Conscious Pilot: June 10, 9 p.m., $10 Tell Me Tomorrow CD release show ft. Ronnie Williams: June 18, 5:30 p.m., $10 includes CD
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ELEANOR RIGBY’S
603 Route 6, Jermyn www.myspace.com/eleanorrigbys The Queers: May 25, 6:30 p.m. One Groove Under One Roof: May 28, 8 p.m. Swingin’ Utters: June 16, 6:30 p.m. In Alcatraz 1962: June 17, 6 p.m. Curse of Sorrow: June 18, 7 p.m. Gabriel The Marine / NGHBRS: June 22, 6:30 p.m. Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza: June 24, 6 p.m. Big Giant and the Extravaganza Battle of the Bands: June 25, 5:30 p.m. Like Moths to Flames: July 8, 6:30 p.m.
EMBASSY VINYL
352 Adams Ave., Scranton Echo Whiskey Charlie record release: June 11, 7 p.m., $6 Tape Deck Mountain / Grooms: June 21, 7 p.m., cost TBA, all ages
F.M. KIRBY CENTER
71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 Daniel O’Donnell: May 31-June 1, 7 p.m., $57-$87 Drive-By Truckers: June 21, 8 p.m., $28 Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses): Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., $25$35 Diana Ross: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $79.50$125
THE HIVE
1307 Park Ave., Williamsport Phone: www.thehivepa.com Attila / In The Midst of Lions / Legend / This Romantic Tragedy / Miracle at St. Anna / Annihilus / The One We Lost: May 26, 6 p.m., $12 advance $15 door
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 www.jtams.net Carbon Leaf: May 27, 8:30 p.m., $23 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, 8 p.m., $20 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
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 found-
ing 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 7 Bridges (Eagles tribute): Aug. 18 Fleetwood Macked (Fleetwood Mac tribute): Aug. 25 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 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. 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 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 Yardbirds / The Spencer Davis Group: Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $30
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 Clarence Spady, In Tribute to Jack Robbins: May 26 George Wesley Band: May 27 Strawberry Jam: May 28 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 Dancing with NEPA Stars: Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m., $19 Alice Cooper: Aug. 23, 8 p.m., $47.30$68.55
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com 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 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 Senses Fail: July 18, 6 p.m., $15 The John Butler Trio: Aug. 6, 8 p.m., $28 Belladonna ft. Joey Belladonna of Anthrax: Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $15
SPYGLASS RIDGE WINERY
105 Carroll Road, Sunbury 570.286.9911 www.spyglassridgewinery.com Blue Oyster Cult / Foghat: July 9, 8 p.m. 8th Annual Celtic Festival: Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. ft. Seven Nations & Rathkeltair Styx: Aug. 27, 8 p.m.
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 Raphael Saadiq: May 26, 8:30 p.m. Get the Led Out: June 18, 8:30 p.m. Dinosaur Jr. “The Bug:” June 24, 8:30 p.m.
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 The Maine / Augustana: May 26, 6:30 p.m. Feed Me: June 1, 9 p.m. Lebowski Fest w/ Chipocrite: June 3, 9 p.m. The Dodos / Gauntlet Hair: June 11, 9 p.m. Natasha Bedingfield: June 12, 8 p.m. Marina and the Diamonds: June 16, 8 p.m. Freestyle Love Supreme: June 17, 8 p.m. Daniel Lanois’ Black Dub / Rocco Deluca: June 18, 9 p.m. Citizen Cope: June 21-22, 8 p.m. Beady Eye / The Dig: June 25, 9 p.m. Foster the People / Gardens / Villa: June 28, 8 p.m. Bobby V: July 2, 8 p.m. RX Bandits: July 10, 6:30 p.m. 100 Monkeys: July 14, 7 p.m. Gomez: July 15, 8 p.m. The Glitch Mob / Phantogram & PEX / Playloop DJ: July 21, 9 p.m. Who’s Bad w/ DJ Deejay: July 23, 9 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 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. Billy Gardell: June 17, 8 p.m. Los Lonely Boys: June 23, 7:30 p.m. Bootsy Collins: June 25, 8 p.m. Krishna Das: June 27, 8 p.m. Pat Benatar / Neil Giraldo: June 28, 7:30 p.m. The Turtles / Flo & Eddie / The Association / The Grass Roots / Mark Lindsay / The Buckinghams: July 13, 8 p.m. Johnny Lang: July 15, 8 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. Mormon Tabernacle Choir: June 23, 7 p.m. Owl City: June 25, 7 p.m. The Philadelphia Orchestra: June 28-30, 8 p.m. R. Kelly / Keyshia Cole / Marsha Ambrosius: July 3, 7:30 p.m. Kid Cudi: July 7, 7:30 p.m. The Pittsburgh Symphony: July 9-10, 8 p.m. Miranda Cosgrove: July 22, 7:30 p.m. Further ft. Phil Lesh & Bob Weir: July 23, 7:30 p.m. The BBC’s Blue Planet, The Russian National Orchestra: July 27-28, 8:30 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 Eddie Vedder / Glen Hansard: June 25, 7:30 p.m. Taking Back Sunday: July 15, 7 p.m.
Wanda Jackson and Imelda May: July 28, 7 p.m.
SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ. Phone: 609.365.1300 Phish: June 10, 7:30 p.m. Diddy / Chris Brown / Keri Hilson: June 19, 4 p.m. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band: June 23, 8 p.m. Peter Gabriel: June 25, 8 p.m. Def Leppard / Heart: June 26, 7 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. Sade / John Legend: June 19, 7:30 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.2000 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. Bluebond Tribute Bands: June 12, 12:30 p.m. Borgore: June 14, 8 p.m. Yeasayer: June 17, 8 p.m. Zombie Beach Party: June 18, 8 p.m. D.I.: June 24, 9 p.m. June Divided: June 25, 6:30 p.m. The Parachuting Apostles, June 26, 6:30 p.m. Mantis Rising Stars: July 16, 6:30 p.m. Children of Bodom: July 17, 6 p.m. Suburban Sensi: July 22, 6:30 p.m. The Legwarmers (’80s tribute): July 23, 8 p.m.
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CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 Driving with Elbows: May 25, 6 p.m. Crossfade: May 26, 7 p.m. Shot Heard Round the World: May 27, 6 p.m. Dream Device: May 28, 6 p.m. Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime: June 3, 7 p.m. Against Me!: June 4, 7 p.m. Gospel of the Grave Tour: June 10, 6 p.m. Chris Webby: June 11, 7 p.m. Saves The Day / Get Up Kids: June 12, 6 p.m. Otep: June 15, 6:30 p.m. Whitechapel: June 16, 6 p.m. Aaron Carter: June 17, 6 p.m. Michael Franti & Spearhead: June 18, 7 p.m.
GIANT CENTER
950 Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 Josh Groban: June 15, 7:30 p.m.
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Celtic/bluegrass quintet Carbon Leaf will perform at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe) Friday, May 27 at 8:30 p.m. Carbon Leaf, which has opened for Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows and John Mayer, released its latest album, “Christmas Child” in November. Tickets are $23 and available at the box office or mauchchunkoperahouse.com. Keith Urban: July 7, 7:30 p.m.
HERSHEYPARK STADIUM
100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey Phone: 717.534.3911 Def Leppard / Heart: July 3, 7:30 p.m. Kid Rock / Sheryl Crow: July 10, 7 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY ∝
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 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.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 The Maine / Augustana: May 25, 6 p.m. Brendan Perry / Robin Guthrie: May 31, 7:30 p.m. W
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Geoffrey Rush, Penelope Cruz, Johnny Depp and Ian McShane star in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,’ the fourth installment of the ‘Pirates’ franchise.
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ne of history’s most successful film franchises sets sail yet again in this week’s Disney adventure, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.” Johnny Depp dons the dreads for another go round as everyone’s favorite scoundrel, Captain Jack Sparrow. It has been four years since Captain Jack and the rest of the Pirate Brotherhood took on their enemies in a climactic high seas battle for the ages. Now, the good Captain has returned to England to rescue first mate Gibbs (Kevin McNally) from the hangman’s noose. Of course, nothing is ever so simple for Sparrow. As one of the most iconic characters of all time, Depp’s Sparrow is worth the price of
admission all by his lonesome. For this adventure, he has traded in the first three film’s starcrossed lovers Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley on a shiny new pair, Sam Claflin and Astrid Berges-Frisbey. As always, of course, the good Captain needs a nemesis. This time out he has managed to find two: Penelope Cruz and Ian McShane. Cruz portrays Angelica, who has a history with Captain Jack which spills over into the present. This pirate princess needs Sparrow to help her locate the Fountain of Youth so that she may save the life of her recently discovered father. The story loses all heart-warming qualities when dad is revealed to be the one pirate all pirates fear, Blackbeard (McShane).
McShane is perhaps best know for his turn on the gritty HBO period drama, “Deadwood,” where he portrayed the truly complicated Al Swearengen; he’s also the voice of “Kung Fu Panda’s” villain, Tai Lung. It suffices to say that McShane can handle the role of heavy with relative ease. Cruz finally gives Depp’s character a viable love interest and fills the void left by Knightley’s departure. Captain Jack is forced to accompany the time-stricken Blackbeard as he attempts to find the fountain. They are, however, in a race against not only time, but also the Spanish Armada and a contingent sent from England. This is perhaps the film’s biggest twist as the prototypical pirate Captain
Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) has turned his back on his brethren and is now serving the English crown. Rush has been the equal of Depp in every film of the “Pirates” franchise, and this time out is no different. Rush actually has a leg up, so to speak, as Barbossa now sports a peg-leg to complete his swashbuckling persona. “On Stranger Tides” has all of the staples that made the earlier adventures so memorable. Amazing footage on the high seas and exotic locales rife with legendary beings serve as a backdrop for a tale of old and new characters searching out one of the great mysteries of the world in the Fountain of Youth. Yet despite these triedand-true pieces, the puzzle seems to lack the magic fit of
the first three chapters. The story did not have the cohesion of the earlier films, and at times, it felt quite rushed. Some of the loss of magic can be attributed to the great changes in the supporting cast, but one remains concerned that perhaps this magnificent adventure has become somewhat stale. Depp and Rush are both still utterly brilliant in their respective roles, and the franchise is not folding up its flag. On the contrary, the film’s ending leaves more questions than answers, so it is somewhat safe to assume that at some point in the not-sodistant future, word will reach our shores of a new quest being undertaken by Captain Jack Sparrow. We can only hope that journey’s prize is the franchise’s mojo.
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It’s not all fun and games for Justin. years old. I didn’t know how to feel. My uncle Eric was never a part of my life. I hadn’t seen him in eight years, and only remember meeting him a few times. There was no established relationship. An agglomeration of thoughts flooded my mind: Why am I not sad? How do people get so wrapped up in their own lives that they can manage to go eight years without seeing each other? How should I feel? I felt guilty that as my life was coming together, my mother’s was falling apart. I was sorry for her loss. I was angry I didn’t know him. That night I walked six blocks in the rain to buy my mom a sympathy card. I never mailed it. I didn’t know what to say … W Follow Justin on Twitter @sorrymomanddad and check out Facebook.com/ sorrymomanddad.
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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Beliefs change. What you believed in as a child probably doesn’t hold much weight for you now. Hell, what you believed in last year might no longer ring quite as true. Of course, if you’re flip-flopping all over the place and espousing different ideas about life every other day, no one’s likely to take you particularly seriously. But if you’ve changed your mind after careful reflection and inquiry, that’s commendable. Own it. Those with open minds may very well come around to your new point of view, or at least accept and tolerate it. Those who don’t, well, they can just suck it, can’t they? CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Small deceptions are sometimes necessary in order to support a greater truth. You can hope and strive for 100 percent transparency regarding everything you do and feel, but sometimes that’s more trouble than it’s worth. Does your partner really need to know about that work crush (that you’ll never act on)? It’ll just make them pointlessly insecure or jealous. In this example, the deeper truth is that you want to be with your partner, regardless of how cute you find someone else. Stick to that, even if it means glossing over some of the actual details.
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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) When someone calls you out on a mistake you’ve made, sometimes your first instinct is to lash out defensively or evade the blame somehow. Of course, upon further reflection, you often realize that they were right, even if you managed to get out of it. Try to be open-minded this week when offered a critique. It’s not an attempt to tear you down or belittle you, but actually to help you or otherwise improve a situation. Try to accept it with good grace, regardless of what you’re feeling inside. You may feel irked no matter what. Hide it — for now, at least. If you’re still vexed a week from now, speak up then. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) While you may be justified in pointing out hypocrisy anywhere you find it, doing so doesn’t make you particularly fun to be around. The fact is, almost everyone falls short of their (and your) ideal, and if you insist on spelling it out each time you observe it, you’ll only alienate or offend people. Your intentions are good, but your actions and words will generally vex rather than improve people, as you imagine. Biting your tongue this week will earn you
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more friends than your best-intentioned criticisms. Maybe “improving” people is more important to you than having friends, but that’s your call. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) People love who (and what) they love, and there’s not much you can say or do about it. This is particularly confounding when you don’t understand their choices, and horrifying when those choices are quite clearly bad for them (when someone opts to stay with a chronically abusive spouse, for instance). As confusing and upsetting as this surely is, your own role in the situation is actually quite simple. You have two choices: Accept it, or walk away. If you choose to leave in protest of their decisions, you’re also free to burn bridges by offering your uncensored opinion of those choices. But if you choose to stay, you’re probably best off biting your tongue. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) As it turns out, your help may not always be desired. However, when someone else’s well-being is at stake, your conscience should compel you to try to help anyway. You must be prepared to be told to piss off and mind your own business. It’ll happen. But not offering aid because you fear being rejected is just silly. This is about what’s best for the situation, not for your ego. The right thing to do is step up and accept the consequences from there, whatever they are. You know and believe this, too. This week, be sure to act on that belief.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Being forced to abide by someone else’s antiquated or backwards standards has to be incredibly galling. However, this is a pick-your-battles scenario. Is this one really worth fighting? It might be, but be sure, before you go in guns blazing. This could be a Thunderdome (“two men enter, one man leaves!”) level duel, so unless you’re really prepared to see it through to its dramatic (and perhaps tragic) conclusion, you may simply want to keep quiet and just get through it, as annoying and frustrating as that probably is. Live to fight another day, if you will. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Repeatedly testing boundaries is what some people do. They can’t help it. They’re told no, but like a naughty child they’re compelled to keep trying anyway. Perhaps it’s kind of like a game for them. Of course, it’s exhausting and annoying for you, but unfortunately right now there’s no easy way to end it without going nuclear (to the worst-case, last-resort scenario). That’s always an option, but it has consequences all its own. Since a less extreme solution might work in a week or three, perhaps just grit your teeth and bear it until then? AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Here’s the cliché: Give a man a fish, he eats for a day; teach him to fish, he eats for a lifetime. Obviously, the latter scenario is preferable for all concerned. However, you may be balking at this situation, for whatever reason — perhaps you don’t
think someone is capable of or interested in “learning to fish.” Or they’re just not worth the time to you. However, even if you look at this from a purely selfish standpoint, trying to impart some selfsufficiency is still the way to go. Just suck it up and give it a go. Trust me on this. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Friends keep secrets. But some secrets are heavy burdens to bear; it’s not fair to ask someone else to carry them for long. An example of something like this is the revelation that you’ve been cheating on your spouse. Suddenly, you’ve entangled your friend in a mess and forced them to potentially lie to someone else they may consider a friend. Think before you share this stuff. If you’re prepared to put it all out in the open soon, and this is just the first step, that’s great. But don’t expect someone else to hold up half the weight of a lie you’re telling for more than a very short time. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) How many times in your life has someone forced you to try something new, so you could discover you actually liked it? Didn’t you regret, afterwards, how long you dragged your feet, put up walls, and made excuses? Hopefully, you were at least mature enough to realize and admit you were silly for having done these things. But then you went ahead and did it again, didn’t you? When’s that going to stop? Sure, some things you’re certain you’ll never like, and you may even be right. Try them anyway. The worst thing that can happen is an unpleasant moment when your suspicions are confirmed. The best is that you could discover a new love. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) If you’re a serious tally-keeper, you probably know that the favor being asked of you this week carries with it no obligation. The favor-asker may even already “owe” you. Do it anyway. This isn’t about counting pennies and keeping tabs on who’s done what for who. Look at the bigger picture and remember there may be things happening “off the books,” i.e., unnoticed by you. Even if that’s not the case, keeping the peace and making people happy is absolutely worth the hassle of doing the favor, without complaint. You’ll probably never be able to call in this “debt,” but you will be repaid, one way or another—even if you never quite know how. That ought to be good enough. W To contact Caeriel, send mail to sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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Currency circa 2011? L ike every other facet of life, the way we do business has been undeniably altered by technology. Electronic fund transfers, RFID credit card readers, PayPal, you name it. The world’s banking systems are entering the 21st century, a little slower than some other areas, but they are progressing to be sure. But in many ways the Internet is like a Wild West frontier town. If I find the right person, I can work out a trade or send them credit without taxes or the U.S. government entering into the equation. And like the Old West, money is always changing hands. I can buy a widget for my car from a store that only accepts Euros just as easily as
I can buy a widget from the auto shop down the street in U.S. dollars. And now a new player has entered the fray: BitCoin. BitCoin is a peer-to-peer currency. Anyone can accept a BitCoin, provided they have the right program to verify that it’s valid. And anyone can generate a BitCoin by using an algorithm, or code sequence, to find valid BitCoin numbers. It’s not as easy as it sounds: The work is just as intensive for your computer as mining would be for you, and like mining, you may come up empty handed. There are no taxes, there are no barriers, it takes no time to transfer the BitCoins, and they can be rendered into physical currency — hard cash — by storing them on a USB stick or some other physical
medium. I spoke with George Palickar, a Times Leader employee who’s also a programmer familiar with the project, to get his impressions on BitCoin. He noted that it was a valid exchange, since creation of the BitCoins must involve work that can’t be easily reproduced. He also noted some potential downsides. “I think that it might be made illegal,” Palickar said. “This is essentially unregulated currency, and the Fed might have a problem with that. Once they get wind of this, I think it might take them about a year before they try to put a stop to it.” Palickar also pointed out that since it’s a peer-to-peer technology, like file sharing (think Napster or Limewire) it
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“Every day can provide a reason to write a song if you take the time to sit back and analyze it.” Groove Train keyboardist/vocalist Dave Chaump
a strong interest in.” Groove Train, based out of West Pittston, was formed in the summer of 2004. The musicians featured on the album are Chaump on keyboards and vocals, Rebecca Santoro Hetzel on vocals, Dan Bogdon on drums and Greg Bealla on bass, lead and rhythm guitars. Also now in the band, though not on the CD, is guitarist Dan Armbruster. Sometimes self-described as a dance/party band, Chaump says the group prides itself on diversity. “We do everything from the ’50s to today’s Top 40,” he says.
“And Groove Train has always featured multiple vocalists, and that’s enabled us to really cover a wide gamut of artists. Our main vocalist, Rebecca, is outstanding and allows us to do everything from Donna Summer to Beyonce to Colbie Caillat to Freda Payne. You name it. We cover all styles. And that’s something that we really hang our hat on — having that versatility and being able to do it convincingly.” The same theory now applies to the new album, on which vocal duties are also shared. Work on the CD began about 18 months ago. It was recorded at Chaump’s own Damon St. Studios in West Pittston and was mixed and mastered at SI Studios in Old Forge. Chaump served as the principal songwriter on the album’s 10 melodic tracks, with Hetzel, Bealla and Bogdon also making some contributions. He says “myriad of different factors” inspired the songwriting. “Of course you have your real life experiences and scenarios that you go through, and other songs germinate from something fictitious, or have a universal message that you’d like to use and express to people,” he says. “Every day can provide a reason to write a song if you take the time to sit back and analyze it.” Tracks on the CD include “Give Me Hope,” “Dance The Night Away,” “Party On Down The Line” and “The One.” It is available through the band’s website and is also downloadable through www.digstation.com, iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon. Chaump thinks listeners will find something to connect with and, of course, to groove with. “When somebody buys the Groove Train CD, I hope they can appreciate the variety of musical styles, and I hope they can appreciate the level of musicianship and the care for production,” he says. “And I hope they can appreciate the craftsmanship W of the songs.”
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3rd Annual Powering Past Pancreatic Cancer 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk June 4, 10 a.m., Kirby Park. Contact Jacki Reilly Degnan at 570.239.3107 for details. 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. 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.
Pennsylvania, June 11, 10:30 a.m., Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. $25 includes a T-shirt. Benefit walk is sponsored by the LUNGevity Foundation to aid in the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. Register at lungevity.org/nepa or by calling 570.690.6111. 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. Fight for Air Walk June 4, 10 a.m., King’s College Betzler Field, ages 8+, walk the dry or watersprinkler route. Features complimentary lunch post walk at Mohegan Sun. Call 570.823.2212 or visit www.lunginfo.org/wbwalk for info. Fundraiser to help save baby Myah June 10, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Boozers Sports Bar (635 Main St., Avoca), $5, door prizes, entertainment by
K2O, Sodaboy, and Darin C., basket raffles, 50/50 drawings, regular bar & Red Cat wine bar. Leukemia benefit will fund Myah’s cord blood transplant surgery in July. 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. The Pampered Chef Bingo June 4, 5-7:30 p.m., doors open 4:30 p.m., Harford Fire Hall, $20 donation for 20 games. Food, refreshments and baked goods for sale. All proceeds benefit Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. For tickets or info contact Charlene at 570.396.4060 or candcpepper@gmail.com Peaceful Valley Equestrian Center (Centermoreland,
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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.
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.
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.
Race for Life May 28, registration 5-6:30 p.m., Cedar BMX track (off of Newton Ransom Blvd., Newton). Riders of all ages and skill level will race their bicycles on a dirt track. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma society. For more info, visit cedarbmx.com or call 570.690.5018.
Walk for Lung Cancer June 11, registration 9 a.m., program 10 a.m., 5K walk, 10:30 a.m., Kirby Park (Kingston). In memory of Allan Makowski. Visit www.lungevity.org/neap for more info.
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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. 4th Annual Forest Hill Cemetery Tour June 5, 12, 1 p.m., Forest Hill Cemetery (1830 Jefferson Ave., Dunmore). Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Scranton’s local connection to the Civil War. Free and open to the public, bring chairs/ blankets. A Catered Affair Dinner Dance, June 18, doors 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., music from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., J.R. Davis VFD Banquet Hall (Route 415/Idetown Road, Lehman Twp.). $25 advance only. Call Angie 570.606.8765 or Sandy 570.406.3870 for tickets. 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. Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643) • Brooklyn: June 26, includes Brooklyn Flea Market, Park Slope, Canal Street, Little Italy. 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,
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through June 8, 7-8 p.m., $50. Learn basic Spanish phrases/vocabulary. Call to register. • Photography for Beginners: June 13, 20, 7-9 p.m., June 11, 1-3 p.m., 16+, $75. • Introduction to stained glass: June 13, 6-9 p.m., 16+, $60. Create stained glass pieces. 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. • Songs & Games for Tots: June 18, July 16, 11 a.m., free. A fast-paced musical experience. Call to register. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • “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. 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.
Joseph W. Hall Memorial Auxiliary to the Clarks Summit Fire Company • 4th Annual Flea Market and Craft show: June 4, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (rain or shine), Clarks Summit Fire House (321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit). For more info, and vendors seeking reservations, call 570.586.5645. Kingston American Legion Auxiliary Unit 395 Bake Sale May 30, during West Side Memorial Day Parade, at the post home (386 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston). A variety of baked goods, candy and drinks, poppies also available. Lackawanna College events: ❏ Environmental Institute events: (Rt. 435, Covington Twp., 570.842.1506, www.lackawanna.edu) • 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. Luzerne County Down Syndrome Network • Family Fun Day: June 5, lunch and tickets given noon, Pavilion V. $6/ person, individuals with Down syn-
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WHERE’S THE BEEFY KING? Beefy King (76 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) has closed temporarily as owners hope to relocate to a location with a drive-through window within the next few months. The restaurant opened last June in a former Quiznos, which closed in 2009. Owner and former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguin Dennis Bonvie lent his name to the Orlando, Fla.based franchise. “We’re just looking for a better spot for our customers; we just want to make them happy,” co-owner Rebecca Briskie told The Times Leader last week. “It’s a great product that we have, and we just want to make it easier for them to get it and go.” Briskie shared that there are two buildings in the Wilkes-Barre area designed for a drive-through restaurant that owners are looking at, but wasn’t ready to give the exact locations yet. One spot that could be a fit is the former Taco Bell at 386 S. Main St., which closed recently. The closing of Beefy King does not affect its neighbor, Blue Chip Gourmet, which has the same owners but is a separate business. A chef prepares food at last year’s FlavorFest. BREWS ON THE MOVE Breaker Brewing Company, owned by Chris Miller and Mark Lehman, hopes to soon expand its operations by moving to the former St. Joseph Church property at 783 E. Northampton St. in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Breaker Brewing Company’s beers, which originally got its start seven years ago in Miller’s home in Plains Twp., can be found at many local bars and restaurants. An increasing demand for its products caused Miller and Lehman to look for a bigger space to brew more beer and also to eventually open a restaurant and gift shop. “What I like to tell people is picture a fancy gift shop, like a museum gift shop, with a restaurant and brewery on site,” Miller said during an interview with The Times Leader. Miller also shared that the move and expansion would give Breaker Brewing Company a chance to get its products in markets like Allentown and Philadelphia, where the company gets “a lot of inquiries from,” he said. “But we need more space before committing ourselves.” Negotiations are ongoing for the purchase of the church, but Miller said a closing could happen this week. For more info on the brewery, visit breakerbrewingcompany.com.
FREE FLAVORS Looking for something tasty and different to do this Memorial Day weekend? Then hop in the car and head to the Fourth Annual Great Pennsylvania FlavorFest held Saturday-Sunday, May 28-29 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days on the grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery (2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim). The free event features some of Lancaster County’s finest wineries sampling their vintages, cooking demos by area chefs, specialty foods for taste and sale, master artisans, live music and more, like the Crafty Kid’s area, where kids can have a hands-on learning experience in the culinary world. They can decorate a T-shirt using locally grown fruit and vegetables, learn how to choose healthy options and create their own chef hat. FlavorFest is held in collaboration with the PA Dutch Convention & Visitors BuW reau. For more info, visit PaRenFaire.com or call 717.665.7021. 289163
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A STUDY IN WINE The Tuesday wine classes at Cork Bar & Restaurant (463 Madison St., WilkesBarre) are in full swing, with Stars of NAPA Valley being held May 31. Future classes include Beautiful Blends (June 14), Brave New World of Wines: Fun & Unusual Finds (July 12), Summer Tour of Europe (July 26), The Forgotten Grapes: Great Wines of the Good Old Days (Aug. 9), Raise your Glass: Cheers to Perfect Wines for Celebrations (Aug. 23) and Wine, Cheese & The Pursuit of Happiness: Wine Sharing Party on the Patio (Aug. 30), where attendees bring a bottle of wine to share, and Cork will provide cheese and crackers. Weather permitting, the classes will be held on the patio. Classes are at 7 p.m., and cost is $15 per person. Reserve your spot by calling 570.270.3818 or e-mailing ruth@corkdining.com. For more info, visit corkdining.com.
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drome and children ages 4 and under are free. Each person receives meal and $5 worth of ride tickets. For more info contact Cindy Taylor at 570.826.6128. 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. Mount Airy Casino Resort • Signature Sunday Jazz Brunch: every Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $24.95. Includes brunch and live music by Marko Marcinko. 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. 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: June 2, 9, 10-11:30 a.m. • Worldwide Knit in Public Day: June 11, 10:30 a.m.-noon, bring yarn and knitting needles, light refreshments provided. • Knitting & Crocheting Group: June 11, 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon, bring yarn and 2 needles. All ages, beginners welcome. Pittston Kiwanis/YMCA golf tournament June 17, registration 10 a.m., tee-off 11:30 a.m., Emanon Country Club in Falls. $75/player, includes lunch, dinner, beverages, golf, cart. Single players and foursomes welcome. Benefits the Greater YMCA & Kiwanis projects. For registration or sponsorship, call 570.820.8459 or 570.654.5063. St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165) • Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (100 Rock St./Center St., Hughestown) • Strawberry Social: June 15, 4:306:30 p.m., take-outs 4-4:30 p.m. Shortcake, beverage, donation $5, additional menu of wimpies hot
dogs, salads available. 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. 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.
Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles: Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. • Healing Circle: Meets 4th Sun. of every month, 6-8 p.m. • No Less Than Greatness: Wed. through June 8, 3-4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 4-week class based on book by Mary Manin Morrissey, free love offering will be received. Y Walk Wednesdays A series of guided evening walks that feature downtown neighborhoods, history, architecture, wildlife and new development in the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. All begin promptly at 6 p.m. leaving from the lobby of the YMCAs in either city, about 90 minutes. In case of rain, walk will be the same time the following day. For more info, contact Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 570.823.2191 or Hazleton YMCA, 570.455.2046: • Nesbitt Park Walk What’s Blooming: June 8, Wilkes-Barre. • Houses of Worship Walk: June 8, Hazleton. • Keeping the Susquehanna Out of Our Living Rooms: June 15, WilkesBarre.
HISTORY Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) ❏Summer Downtown Walking Tours (free and open to the public): • June 3, 5 p.m., in front of Lackawanna College (Washington Ave. & Vine St.), special focus on education, culture, socialization, and government and the region’s ethnic diversity and strong local sense of military pride.
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Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • Volunteer Garden Committee Coordinator Needed: Want to design a simple and manageable garden in our historic backyard? Contact Tony Brooks 823-6244 x 1. • Anthracite Heritage Conference 2011: May 27-28, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Chester Kulesa at 570.963.4804 for more info. Scranton Iron Furnaces (159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, www.anthracitemuseum.org) For guided tours, call Anthracite Heritage Museum at 570.963.4804
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 45 for schedule/fees. • Fire at the Furnace: June 3, 8-11 p.m., $15/door, $10/in advance, $25/ each at the patron level. Includes a professional performance iron pour, music by the Coal Town Rounders, food from Chicano’s and Hillside Farms. For tickets call 570.963.4804. • Arts on Fire Festival: June 4, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Includes an iron pour, art and craft vendors, food, live music, historical displays and tours. Free and open to the public.
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. 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. Carbondale Chiropractic
Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com). • Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera. Visit Website for info. 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. • IET Intermediate level Training Class: June 18, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., $225, learn about the 4-Layer Model of the Human Energy Field and how imprints are created, register by June 6. 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
• African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info.
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 Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, bead making, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 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 and Painting Lessons: An established realist painter will teach techniques of old masters to serious students, as well as those wishing to enhance skills. Private lessons available Fri.-Sun. Visit artist’s studio in Wilkes-Barre at no obligation. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit artist’s Website at www.artistvs.com.
wick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Learn wrestling fundamentals and basic Brazilian JuJitsu No Gi techniques. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class. • Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info. 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.
The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates and Thai Chi Classes
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 &
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Clockwise from above left, La Cucina’s Tuscan salami appetizer, a side of pasta with sweet sausage and the perfect meal ender, a frothy cappuccino.
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with the rotolo alla Medici ($13), spinach pasta rolled with cheese and prosciutto with Bolognese sauce. Urso knew almost instantly that none of the ample fish, chicken or steak dishes would suffice when there was Braciola di vitello alla Marsala ($18.25) in his midst. He could never pass up veal, especially when it’s in Marsala sauce with mushrooms. Our appetizers arrived, and we quickly tucked in. Urso had four slices of salty prosciutto and four large discs of creamy mozzarella topped with pesto. Flavorful roasted red peppers rounded out his amazing starter. I had five slices of delicious salami and an ample supply of pungent Asiago, which went perfectly with the kalamata olives. Our included salad course preceded the main event, and neither Urso nor I were disappointed in our entrees. My rotolo alla Medici was one of the most amazing pasta dishes I’ve ever had. Despite its large portion, the spinach pasta was light, with just a hint of prosciutto flavor and saltiness, but the hearty Bolognese was by far the best part. Urso’s dinner featured four sizeable pieces of veal, and the appealing scent of Marsala wafted across the table, tempting me to take a bite of the tender dish. There wasn’t a lot of sauce, which was nice because it meant the Marsala was infused into the veal, which really made it even more incredible. His accompanying pasta, which he added sweet sausage to for an extra
$2.95, was a meal in itself. The sausage was so fresh, I could taste the fragrant fennel in every bite I stole when Urso wasn’t looking. While we were so satiated that we both needed doggy bags, with a meal as fantastic as we had just had, dessert at La Cucina was something we couldn’t refuse. In typical La Cucina fashion, the dessert decision-making process wasn’t easy, not with a plethora of choices. I pushed for the cassata (zabaione and chocolate gelato with a semifreddo center and candied fruit), while Urso pulled for the Italian staple, tiramisu ($4.50). I conceded, but only because he promised that we could return — soon. As I dug my spoon into the rich espresso/liquor-laced ladyfingers and
mascarpone, I wondered if there was anything more delectable than a liquorsoaked ladyfinger. “No,” Urso said, sipping his decaf cappuccino, “but dinner sure was.”
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ord of mouth is a great way to hear about a good restaurant, especially when you get to hear praise accidentally. Case in point: Last week as my date Urso and I were settling into our booth at the very homey and comfortable La Cucina in Dunmore, I overheard the man behind us say, “You don’t have to go to Tuscany, you can just go to La Cucina.” Italian food lovers that we are, Urso and I grinned excitedly at each other and snapped open our menus, ready to go to Tuscany ourselves, fueling up on the yummy complimentary cheesy garlic bread first, of course. Our journey began as we perused the appetizer section, which offered 12 items ranging from enticing escargots and crab-stuffed mushrooms to calamari and bruschetta. Since Urso and I couldn’t decide between the prosciutto di Parma ($9.25) with fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers or the Tuscan salami with Asiago cheese and olives ($8.25), we got both. When in Italy … When it came to choosing an entree, I couldn’t make up my mind and needed to ask our friendly server, Molly, for extra time to decide. Despite having a craving for pasta, I passed on La Cucina’s pasta night specials, where I could have chosen from eight different pastas and four sauces, and focused my attention on the regular pasta menu. Complete with manicotti, cheese tortelloni with Bolognese sauce, creamy penne with sausage and mushrooms, linguini with red or white seafood sauce, it was hard to choose just one, but in the end, I went
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hen we think of ideas on how to protect the environment, a lot of thoughts come up, but one thing most people are not too familiar with is using organic fertilizer. Bear Creek Organics is a local red worm farm and organic fertilizer company located in the mountains of Bear Creek. The company produces a valuable fertilizer known as Pocono Worm Poop. As strange as it may sound, these worms are really quite beneficial. “With the help of red worms, Bear Creek Organics is facilitating the recycling of organic waste and transforming this material into a valuable organic fertilizer,” said Richard Mitchell Jr., the company’s founder and owner. “We have been working closely with local businesses, communities and educational institutions to reduce the amount of organic material being sent to landfills and to reduce chemical fertilizer and pesticide use in our environment.” Compost use has a variety of environmental benefits. By recycling, Bear Creek Organics is helping to reconnect the broken cycle of nature by diverting organic waste away from landfills and recycling the nutrients and energy back into the soil. “We are trying to provide a new way to recycle,” Mitchell said. “Over the past three months alone, we have prevented more than 10,000 pounds of organic matter from entering our local landfills.” Community involvement is crucial for the process to work. Bear Creek Organics hands out empty buckets with lids for families to use to collect kitchen scraps. These buckets are then collected once a week and
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Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). Monthly meeting last Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. at center. Features business sessions and demonstrations/programs/workshops 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. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day and evening classes available for men, women and children. Ongoing classes six days a week. Classes cover the sport, combat, and self-defense aspects of famed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For more information check out www.gracienepa.com or call 570.347.1107. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching the traditional Chinese 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+. Con-
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MIND AND BODY 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. 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 residents. • Private Yoga Instruction or Yoga Therapy: By appointment. $45/hr. • Private Meditation Instruction: By appointment. $25/half hr session. 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.
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. 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. 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) 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. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon.,
7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Hoop Fitness Classes (whirligighoopers.com) • Beginner/Intermediate: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Harris Conservatory (545 Charles St., Luzerne). $5. Call 718.0673 to reserve spot. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) $5. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.
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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. 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,
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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) • 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. Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.4210) ❏ Signings: • Ellyn Ramich, author of “411:” June 11, 2-6 p.m. 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., 6:30-7:30 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.
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Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. The group celebrates all differ-
ent 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) • Socrates Café Discussion Group: June 9, 6:30-8 p.m. • Annual Book Sale: June 18, 20-25. • Summer Reading Club for Adults: beginning June 20. Paper Kite Books (443 Main Street, Kingston, paperkitepress.com) • Poetry Reading: June 3, 7 p.m., featuring Mischelle Anthony and her new collection of poetry, "[Line]," followed by a Limited Open Mic. 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 Signing, June 24, 6-9 p.m., Tiffany’s Tap & Grill (291 Main Street, Eynon), 570.876.0710. 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. • Post Industrial Iron: A Cast Iron/ Forged Iron Exhibition: June 2-24, reception June 3, 6-8 p.m. Juried by Vaughn Randall of Suni Cortland. • Annual student art exhibit: June 25, 6-8 p.m. Features original works by the students of artist/art educator Virginia P. Sosik in oil, watercolor and more. Free and open to the public. 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) Gallery summer hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m-3 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment. • “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. • Five from the American Watercolor Society: June 3-July 28. Will showcase the works of 5 of its members. Opening reception June 3, 6-8 p.m., gallery talk at 7 p.m. 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, through June 4 during regular gallery hours: Thu.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m.,
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 51 children’s fingerprinting. 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 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.
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. 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.
In addition to having artwork in the collections of museums like The Museum of Modern Art in New York City and The Tate Gallery in London, Poleskie has taught at 27 colleges and art schools all over the world and is a published novelist. He is currently a professor emeritus at Cornell University and lives in Ithaca, N.Y., with his wife, novelist, Jeanne Mackin. For more info, call 570.674.6250 or visit www.misericordia.edu/art. Pictured above is Poleski’s “Untitled Landscape No. 1.”
noon or two evenings. Hospital endorsed, training for professional Usui Reiki teacher certification available. Call or e-mail for info. 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. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes. • Small Group Personal Training:
Get professional instruction without high cost of one-on-one personal trainer. Receive personalized program that changes with every session, similar to P90X crossfit style. All levels, call for details. 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@ya-
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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 after-
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The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery at Misericordia University is currently displaying the abstract acrylic landscape paintings of Pringle native Steve Poleskie, through June 19. This gallery showing marks the first public display of many of Poleskie’s paintings while others are on display for the first time in more than 30 years.
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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. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flower Sounds,â&#x20AC;? photographs by Phil Dente: through May 31. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terra Emota:â&#x20AC;? June 3-29. Opening reception June 3, 6-8:30 p.m. Photographs by Chip Forelli. Connell Space (129 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) â&#x20AC;˘ 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 ) â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Architectural Surreal:â&#x20AC;? 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. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;With bullets singing all around me:â&#x20AC;? Regional Stories of the Civil War: through July 17. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Medics In Action: Caring For the Wounded:â&#x20AC;? through July 17. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Flower Show:â&#x20AC;? through June 26.
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Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graduate Exhibition:â&#x20AC;? through June 17. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Northeast Photography Club Juried Exhibit: through July 2. Areas of photographic interests include portraiture, nature, sports and street photography, digital editing and enhancing. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Draw:â&#x20AC;? through May 28, opening reception May 27 6-9 p.m., free refreshments. Work by students at Old Forge High School, Patrick McLaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Ties:â&#x20AC;? 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) â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Exhibit by Pringle native Steve Poleskie: through June 19. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection:â&#x20AC;? July 23-Oct. 17, featuring the gowns of Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, in conjunction with Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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,
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. â&#x20AC;˘ Annual Student Show: through July 1. Exhibit of graphics, paintings, photography, computer graphics and portfolios by students of LCCC art dept. â&#x20AC;˘ Pink Ribbon Exhibit: July 8-Aug 6. Artwork by area artists with donation to Breast Cancer Awareness. â&#x20AC;˘ Tattoo Art: Aug. 12-Sept. 10. Artwork by area artist in style of tattoo art. â&#x20AC;˘ Photography Exhibit: Sept. 16-Oct. 15. Featuring photos by students, faculty and invited photographers. â&#x20AC;˘ Old Masters: Oct. 21-Nov. 26. Artwork by students exhibiting techniques of Old Master â&#x20AC;˘ Annual Faculty/Alumni Exhibit: Dec. 2-Jan. 7. Sordoni Art Gallery at Wilkes University (150 S. River St., Stark Learning Center) Gallery summer hours: Fri., Sun., noon-4:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Near and Far: Landscapes from the Sordoni Art Gallery Permanent Collection:â&#x20AC;? June 10-Aug. 7. Features favorites from the permanent collection ranging widely in period, subject matter and medium. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nostalgic Impressionism:â&#x20AC;? through June 30, featuring Dutch artist Matthys Abas. Opening reception June 3, 6-9 p.m. with live music. â?? Children and adult art classes â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic sculpture and the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Corner: Call Tom Gates, 877.3261 â&#x20AC;˘ Drawing and painting classes: Call Karen Mahalik 383.1220 â&#x20AC;˘ Private Photoshop classes: Call Gerry Stankiewicz, 709.9203 Vision Burn Tattoo and Gallery (1211 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore) â&#x20AC;˘ Monthly Art Show: June 4, 6-10 p.m. Free food and beverages, features work by local artists. Widmann Gallery (Located in Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, Wilkes-Barre, 208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Home:â&#x20AC;? through June 24. Features photography by local artist Shane Montross. W
hoo.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. Yoga BeneFITs May 28, 8:30
a.m.-6 p.m., Alvina Krause Theatre (226 Center St., Bloomsburg). 13+, $10/one class, $50/full-day pass with free lunch. All proceeds benefit Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. Register by calling 570.784.8181 or 800.282.0283.
OUTSIDE Adventures in the Wilderness (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. 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. 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 mem-
bers, $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. • 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. • Pa. Hiking Week: June 4, 10 a.m.noon, Creekside Loop Trail Hike. This year’s theme is Made With All Natural Ingredients. Start the day with an easy 1.5 mile walk and trail work in the afternoon. If staying all day, bring lunch. Registration required, call. Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club • Nescopeck Creek State Park Hike: June 5, meet 10 a.m., Park and Ride, off Blackman St. Exit 165 from Rte 81, across from McDonalds and K-Mart. Hike will be about 5 miles on bottomland trails, rolling terrain, easygoing. Call 570.388.2338 for info. No fee.
Pocono Mountain Events (www.800poconos.com) • Memorial Day Family Nature Getaway Weekend Spring Fling: May 27-30, $190/person, discounts for children 10 & under, commuter rates available, includes three nights lodging and meals. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, fishing, and more. Call 570.828.2319 for info. • Shawnee Celtic Festival: May 28-29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., non-stop Celtic music, a bagpipers parade and fiddlers jam, Irish step dancers, variety of food vendors. Advance tickets available online or by calling 570.421.7231. • Memorial Weekend Celebration and Dam Release Days: May 28-29, rafting hours 9 a.m.-5.p.m., $58.95/ person, free hot dog cookout for all guests. Reservations, recommended. Call 800.443.8554 for info. • LGSR Train Rides: May 28-30, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., $12/adults, $9/ children ages 3-12. Open air car and caboose tickets, $18/adults, $10/ children ages 3-12. Children under 3, free. Call 570.325.8485 for info. • Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour Celebrates 50 Years: Through May, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $14/regular; $13 senior; $10 children 12 and under. Relax on an hour-long cruise on Lake Wallen-
paupack. Call 570.226.3293 for info.
Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org) To register for classes, call 570.833.4034 • Introduction to Fly Fishing, Part 1: Fly Casting and Rigging: May 29, 2-4 p.m. Learn how to set up a fly casting rod and get a feel for the art of fly casting. $15/program or $35 by pre-registering for all 3 programs. •National Trail Day Hike: June 4, 10 a.m.-noon. Explore some of the lesser known, but still stunning trails in the park. Free. • Herbs from Mary Wheaton’s Homestead Garden: 1850-1870: June 5, 2 p.m. Local herbalist shows us what Mrs. Wheaton would have used for cleaning, doctoring, cloth-making, and more. Free but we pass the hat.
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We welcome you, your family and friends, to come out on Sunday, August 7, 2011 as an individual or a team to take a stand in the fight against cancer. We have route options for everyone: * 12 mile family friendly route along the scenic Susquehanna River (mostly closed to traffic with three blocks of lightly traveled road). * 30 mile route that takes a moderate climb into the back mountain with beautiful vistas prior to a nice long descent and flat return. * 62 mile route that encompasses a little bit of everything with great scenery, trekking along the Susquehanna River, climbing up to Lake Winola, along with some great descents to the flat return.
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To learn more about the American Cancer Society, please call us toll free around the clock at 1-800-2272345. For more information about the 2011 Endure: An American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon, please contact: Tonyehn Verkitus American Cancer Society 712 S. Keyser Ave Taylor, PA 18517 Phone: 570.562.9749 x318 Fax: 570.562.1283 Email: tonyehn.verkitus@cancer.org
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1st Annual Make a Difference Ministries Poker Run and Benefit June 11, registration 10 a.m., ride 11 a.m., Grotto Pizza, Edwardsville. $25/driver, $12/ passenger, includes pizza, soda, tea, coffee from 1-3 p.m. Call Steve 570.899.2264 for info. 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.
Memorial Day
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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.
Disorganized Individual Scooterists • Scooter Rally: July 8-10, Moyers Grove Campground (Wapwallopen), camping, ride to Knoebel’s Sat. All admission must be prepaid. Contact Carl Marsh at 570.239.9985 or karl-
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 e-mail 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. • June 18, 5-8 p.m., Wegmans, Wilkes-Barre 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 • Johnny Rockets (Mountain Mountain): June 18, July 16 • Valley Auto Parts (Moosic Road, Old Forge): May 26, June 23, July 28 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. MaySept., 6 p.m., all vehicles welcome. • Cruise Night: 2nd Sun. May-Sept., 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 W E-mail your event to weekender@theweekender.com or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication: Monday at 2 p.m. two weeks prior to event.
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CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN
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BMW `07 328xi
CHRYSLER `02 PT CRUISER Inferno Red, flame
Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $19,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!
BMW `93 325 IC Convertible,
Metallic Green Exterior & Tan Interior, 5 Speed Transmission, Heated Seats. 2nd Owner, 66k Miles. Excellent Condition, Garage Kept, Excellent Gas Mileage. Carfax available. Price reduced $7,995 or trade for SUV or other. Beautiful / Fun Car. 570-388-6669
CADILLAC 06 STS
3 door coupe. Only 122,000 miles. Cd player, AC, Moonroof, leather interior, alloy rims, Like New tires. Fresh detail and Full of GAS... ONLY $2,999 For more pics or information, call (570) 301-7221 advertisinguy @gmail.com
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ACURA `08 RDX Good Condition. 53,000 miles. AWD, Full Power, AM/FM, CD Changer, Blue Tooth, XM Radio, Leather Interior & Sunroof $20,000 (570) 814-8398
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Audi `02 A4 1.8 Turbo, AWD, Automatic, white with beige leather interior. 84,000 Miles. Very Good Condition. $8,900 (570) 696-9809 (570) 690-4262
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 $5,500 (570) 760-0511
CHEVROLET 06 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Silver beauty, 1 Owner, Museum quality. 4,900 miles, 6 speed. All possible options including Navigation, Power top. New, paid $62,000 Must sell $45,900 570-299-9370
CHRYSLER 06 300C HEMI
Light green, 18,000 miles, loaded, leather, wood trim, $24,000. 570-222-4960 leave message
design. Chrome wheels. 47,000 miles, one owner. Looks and runs great. New inspection. $5,800 Call (570) 472-1854
CHRYSLER `07 300 55,600 miles, auto-
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rior, automatic windows & lock, alloy wheels and nice condition. $6,200 (570) 606-1146
FORD `07 MUSTANG 63,000 highway miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482
FORD 02 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE Red with black top.
6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833
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INFINITI `05 G35
Sports Coupe. Black 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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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
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PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S Great convertible,
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
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
TOYOTA `93 MR2 T-top, 5 speed.
AM/FM/CD, AC, power antenna. New tires. No rust. Great condition.
$5,000
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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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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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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
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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
CORVETTES WANTED 1953-1972
Any Condition! Courteous, Fast Professional Buyer. Licensed & Bonded corvettebuyer.com 1-800-850-3656
FORD `52 COUNTRY SEDAN CUSTOM LINE
STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. $9,500. 570-579-3517
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
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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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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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EQUIPMENT TRAILER Brand new 2010
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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PONTIAC `66 LEMANS
2 door, hard top. 326 V8 auto, power steering, excellent interior, vinyl top. Needs minor work, paint. Raft of extra parts (rechromed bumpers, etc.) Must see! $3,000 (570) 822-9625
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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 LARSON 1984 16’ fiberglass bow, Mercury 115hp, power tilt & trim, trailer included. $1,000. or best offer. 570-466-1768 can email pictures.
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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
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
Heavy Equipment
Motorcycles
HARLEY DAVIDSON ` 06 SOFTTAIL NIGHTTRAIN Dark gray metallic,
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KAWASAKI 99 ZX6R 600CC, Muzzy Exhaust. Great condition. Asking $3,100 CALL FRANK 570-301-7221 theadvertisinguy @gmail.com
SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,
Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,200 (570) 430-0357
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new rr tire & brakes, many extras. $10,900 (570) 592-4982
SUZUKI 77
HARLEY DAVIDSON
Needs work. $1,500 or best offer 570-822-2508
03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE
Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $10,000. 570-639-2539
HARLEY DAVIDSON 10 SPORTSTER 1200 A MUST SEE! Custom Paint. Only driven under 10 miles!! Comes with remaining warranty. Asking $8,600 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
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
GS 750
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
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FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC
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
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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 RENDEZVOUS CX HARD TO FIND!!
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 20,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New tires. Like new, inside & out. $14,900. Call (570) 540-0975
CHEVR0LET`02 EXPRESS
CONVERSION VAN Loaded. Low miles. Excellent condition.
$18,900
570-674-3901
CHEVROLET `05 TRAILBLAZER LT Black/Grey. 18,000
miles. Well equipped. Includes On-Star, tow package, roof rack, running boards, remote starter, extended warranty. $16,000 (570) 825-7251
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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
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
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
DODGE `05 GRAND CARAVAN Tan 54,000 miles,
excellent condition. $7,999. 570-817-9644t
DODGE `10 GRAND CARAVAN Only 17k miles. Fully loaded. Excellent condition. Factory & extended warranty. $17,995 (570) 690-2806
DODGE `94 DAKOTA 2 wheel drive,
138,000 miles, some rust, $2,000.00 Call 693-1262 after 5:00 PM
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.
good condition. Many extras including lift & back seat. 29 MPG gas. $4,000 or best offer (570) 868-0944
FORD `04 EXPLORER
SUV, V6, 4x4, automatic, 85,000 miles Black Beauty. Garage kept. Must sell. $8,700 (570) 883-2754
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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
DODGE `99 DAKOTA SPORT 4 X 4, extended
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
FORD `03 EXPLORER Low mileage,
63,500 miles, automatic, all-wheel drive, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, power seats, all power, cruise control, AM/FM radio, CD changer, keyless entry, leather interior, sun/ moon roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows. $12,500. (570) 362-0938
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FORD `04 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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FORD `06 EXPLORER 78,400 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, CD changer, DVD player, keyless entry, leather interior, moon roof, rear defroster, rear windshield wiper. $16,000 (570) 954-5462 Call after 9 a.m.
FORD `99 E250
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
FORD 68 BRONCO
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
INTERNATIONAL 95 DUMP TRUCK Refurbished, rebuilt engine, transmission replaced. Rear-end removed and relubed. Brand new 10’ dump. PA state inspected. $12,900/best offer. 570-594-1496
MERCEDES-BENZ `99 ML 320
Sunroof, new tires, 115,930 miles MUST SELL $7,200 OBO (570)760-0511
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BUYING JUNK VEHICLES $300 and Up $125 extra if driven, pulled or pushed in. NOBODY Pays More
570-760-2035
Monday thru Saturday 6am-pm Happy Trails!
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
JEEP `00 WRANGLER
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
TRUCKS FOR SALE Ford, GMC,
TJ, Black with grey interior. 4 cylinder, 5-speed manual transmission. CD player, hardtop, full doors, sound bar. 4” Skyjacker Suspension lift with steering stabilizer. Like new BF Goodrich 35’s with Full size spare. Only 85,000 miles. $6,999 (570) 301-7221
International-Prices starting at $2,295. Box Truck, Cab & Chassis available. Call U-haul 570-822-5536
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Panzitta Sales And Service
72 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Panzitta Sales and Service, a leader in Automotive Equipment Service and Repair, is looking for a energetic and motivated individual to join our team. The person will be required to troubleshoot and repair all types of automotive lifts, tire changers and wheel balancers. Some hydraulic pneumatic and electronic experience will be helpful. The person should possess good customer and problem solving skills. The person will be trained for operation and repairs on all types of equipment. For more information on our company visit our web site at www.panzittasales.com. Requirements: - Prior experience with automotive equipment is a plus - Valid PA driver license required - Lift 20 to 75 lbs regularly without assistance - Technical problem-solving skills - Self starter and dependable - High school graduate
Submit resume to bwas@panzittasales.com or Panzitta Sales And Service 72 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
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
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
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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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Maintenance Electrical Technician
E.O.E. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
SUZUKI `07 XL-7 56,000 miles,
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.
TOYOTA `06
TACOMA Automatic, V6, TRD, Sport Package, 4x4, 45K miles, Excellent condition. $18,900 (973) 906-9311
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TRACTOR TRAILERS
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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Auto Accessories
BACK UP CAMERA KIT, 12 volt $40. 12 volt blue tooth $40. 12 volt refrigerator, holds 6 packs $35. 570-675-7024
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
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INTERIOR DESIGN
Scranton based design Firm seeks part to full-time Interior Designer. Candidates must have Bachelors degree, 5+ years experience with commercial projects, CAD and drawing capabilities and have proficient computer skills. Competitive salary based on experience, healthcare, 401K and paid vacation.
BEST PRICES IN THE AREA CA$H ON THE $POT, Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602
Resumes: ddriscoll@ facilitydesignltd.com
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Auto Services
$ WANTED JUNK $ VEHICLES LISPI TOWING We pick up 822-0995 WANTED
Cars & Full Size Trucks. For prices... Lamoreaux Auto Parts 477-2562
2 storage trailers. 570-814-4790
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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
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Installation/ Maintenance/ Repair
Panzitta Sales And Service
72 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Panzitta Sales and Service, a leader in Automotive Equipment Service and Repair, is looking for a energetic and motivated individual to join our team. The person will be required to troubleshoot and repair all types of automotive lifts, tire changers and wheel balancers. Some hydraulic pneumatic and electronic experience will be helpful. The person should possess good customer and problem solving skills. The person will be trained for operation and repairs on all types of equipment. For more information on our company visit our web site at www.panzittasales.com. Requirements: - Prior experience with automotive equipment is a plus - Valid PA driver license required - Lift 20 to 75 lbs regularly without assistance - Technical problem-solving skills - Self starter and dependable - High school graduate
Submit resume to bwas@panzittasales.com or Panzitta Sales And Service 72 George Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
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LAWN CARE TECHNICIAN Looking for career change? We provide initial & ongoing training. Our technicians apply fertilizer, lime & weed preventatives as well as insect control & turf aeration services for residential & commercial customers. Full time work Monday-Friday 8 AM – 5 PM Must have good math skills, clean driving record & pass physical & drug test. Apply online at: www.grasshopper lawns.com Or stop in for application at: 470 E. State Street Larksville, PA 18651 Questions? Email Brian Phillips at: grasshopperjobs@ gmail.com
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Now Hiring the following position:
MECHANIC
Full time. Must have own tools and have inspection license. 100% pre-employment drug testing. Competitive wages. Health, dental, vision, and 401k. Send resume to: Franchelli Enterprises, Inc. 78 Second St. Wilke-Barre, PA 18702 or call 570-829-5385 E.O.E.
A manufacturer of building materials is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician at our Hazle Township, PA roofing insulation plant. The qualified candidate must be willing to work second shift and occasional overtime. Experience is necessary in the areas of electrical and mechanical trouble shooting, equipment repair, and welding. PLC, variable speed drives, and PC experience is a plus. Johns Manville offers a competitive wage and benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401K savings plan with company match, paid vacation, ten paid holidays, educational assistance program, and a performance bonus. Qualified applicants should send a resume with salary requirements to: Johns Manville 600 Jaycee Drive Hazle Township, PA 18202 Attn: Plant Engineer or email: robert. dwyer@jm.com EEO/AA
SATELLITE/CABLE TECHNICIAN SUBCONTRACTORS
Wanted, reliable and experienced satellite/cable technician subcontractors for northeastern and central PA areas. Must have white van, ladders, industry specific tools, and liability insurance. Will train select individuals but experience is preferred. Highest pay rates in the area! Please call (570) 820-9900 ext 2 or email wilkesbarre@antestar.com
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HOUSEKEEPERS, FLOOR CARE AND LAUNDRY
Healthcare Services Group is currently looking to fill full time and part time positions. Please apply in person at Green Ridge Healthcare Center 2741 Boulevard Ave Scranton, PA
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Logistics/ Transportation
DRIVER/WAREHOUSER Full time position. Local work. CDL required with 1 year experience. Straight truck & material handling. Benefits included. Apply in person at: Specialty Products and Installation Co. 2 Stevens Road Wilkes-Barre, PA EOE
DRIVERS
Class A CDL drivers needed. Two positions available. Must have clean MVR; doubles endorsement. Home every day, off weekends. Full time local work. Call Todd 570-991-0316
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TRUCK DRIVER
Looking for Class-B Driver with dump truck experience. Competitive wages offered with health benefit contributions. Plenty of work available. Call for more details. 570-237-0425
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A licensed Personal Care Home is seeking to fill the following full time position:
Food & Beverage Director
Requirements: Food Services Management
experience and Serve Safe Certification. Responsibilities: Ensure the delivery of high quality dining services which is consistent with the Personal Care philosophy; Personnel Management; Inventory Control. Ambitious, Energetic, and Motivated candidates may apply at:
Oakwood Terrace
400 Gleason Drive, Moosic, PA 18507 or call 570-451-3171 ext 102
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Sapa Extruder, Inc. is looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Electrician with a strong background in hydraulics, programmable controls and electrical facets of plant maintenance activities. The opening is on 2nd or 3rd shift. The successful candidate must possess the ability to diagnose and repair electrical/hydraulic problems, trouble-shoot electrical problems and knowledge of industrial hydraulics. A minimum of four years experience in a plant of comparable environment is required. Hourly starting pay range is $15.00-$18.00 and we offer an outstanding benefits package. If qualified, send a resume with salary requirements to: Sapa Extruder, Inc. 330 Elmwood Avenue Mountain Top, PA 18707 Attn: Human Resources teresa.mandzak@sapagroup.com
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Logistics/ Transportation
DRIVERS Fanelli Brothers Trucking has established new and increased driver pay package and an increased sign on bonus. Due to additional business, Fanelli Bros. Trucking Co. is adding both regional and local drivers to our Pottsville, PA terminal operation. Drivers are home most nights throughout the week. Drivers must have 2-3 years of OTR experience, acceptable MVR and pass a criminal background check. The new pay package offers: • .38 cpm for qualified drivers • $1,500 sign on bonus • Paid vacations and holidays • Health/Dental/ Vision Insurance • 401K Plan Contact Gary Potter at 570-544-3140 Ext 156 or visit us at 1298 Keystone Blvd., Pottsville, PA
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Marketing/ Product
TELEMARKETING
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
Full time. Needed for Wilkes-Barre Dental Office. X-Ray Certified required. Paid vacation & retirement package offered. Please call Dr. David Troynacki Sr. or Jr. at 570-825-2247
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, ASSISTANTS, & RECEPTIONISTS
Full Time positions available. Expanding family oriented practice. Email Resume to: WyomingValley FamilyDental@ hotmail.com or send to: c/o Times Leader Box 2550 15 North Main St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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PHYSICIAN SUBSTITUTE
Physician Substitute position available in a growing, face paced and successful plasma collection facility. This position is responsible for providing instructions and explanations, medical evaluations, and counseling to potential and current plasmapheresis donors. Potential employee must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania and must have good communication and problem solving skills. Interstate Blood and Plasma offers an excellent work environment, competitive wages and benefits package. The hours will be afternoons into early evenings. Fax resume to 570-823-7366 or email apanzarella@ interstate bloodbank.com
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WE RE HIRING
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
Full time at the Neuropathy Center in Kingston. Send resume to: wpmmah@ gmail.com
RNs
• Home Health Aides • Certified Nurse Aides
Call Bayada Nurses 570-883-5600
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FOREPERSON OR TRAINEE
Our Call Center is expanding in Wilkes-Barre. Immediate openings for day & night shifts. Excellent base rate + lucrative bonus plan. Call 570-825-9402
Golden Care Home Health, seeking per diem nurses. Excellent rates and paid mileage. Agency will orient. Home care experience a plus (Agency 26 years, Top 500, JCAHO). Call 570-654-2883 (EOE)
Full time, all shifts. Leadership and people skills needed for fast-paced union plant. Send resumes to: c/o Times Leader Box 2555 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250
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The Greater Hazleton Health Alliance has the following full time openings:
Speech Therapist – Full Time
Physical Therapist – Full Time RN’s - Full Time, Part Time & Casual (with OB, Pediatric, Med/Surg, Telemetry Critical Care & ED experience)
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New Competitive Rates! Excellent benefit package for full time employees including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement and defined contribution plan. Candidates interested in joining our team can forward their resume in confidence to: jobs@ghha.org Employment Applications are available for download from our web site at www.ghha.org
700 E. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
Our Heart is in Healthcare
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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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DOOR TO DOOR SALES
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Business Opportunities
JAN-PRO COMMERCIAL CLEANING OF NEPA Be Your Own Boss Work Full or Part time Accounts available NOW throughout Wilkes Barre, Scranton, and Hazleton. We guarantee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing. Small investment We’re ready Are you? For more info Call 570-824-5774
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Local company is seeking individuals for door to door sales. Must be outgoing, self motivated & flexible. Please email resume to: reliablesales@ ptd.net
EXECUTIVE
Local sales operation is looking for an experienced telemarketer/inside account executive for it’s NEPA location. Qualified individual will set-up appointments for outside sales representatives with businesses in NEPA. Some clients are existing customers. COLD CALLING IS REQUIRED! Position is full-time with health benefits, paid vacation, hourly and bonus pay. Please e-mail resume to prminc14@aol.com.
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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
Pools & Spas
POOL LADDER for above ground swimming pool $25. 570-655-6465
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MILK CAN with lid, painted black has decal $30. Glider chairs with cushions set of 2 $45. Presto Electric fry with high lid $15. Sunbeam electric mixer (3 bowls) $25. Dansk pizza baking stone set (brand new in box) $12. 570-288-8689
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Air Conditioners
AIR CONDITIONER Sharp, window unit 6000 BTU $100. (570) 825-0553
Antiques & Collectibles
WOODEN SWING mini for decoration, Boyds Bears or dolls. $10.696-2008
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POOL
Round Above Ground. 18’ diagonal & 5’ deep. Includes solar cover, heavy duty ladder, Hayword motor & other accessories. You dismantle & remove. $700. 570-288-3205
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RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT
Somerset Dough Sheeter, Model CAR-100. Only 1 available. $1,500 Call for more info
570-498-3616
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Lord & Taylor has the following positions available in our Wilkes-Barre Clearance Center:
CLEARANCE CENTER Full Time Key Holder
Starting wage: $11.00 per hour/40 hours a week Hours of operation: Monday thru Saturday, 10:00AM 7:00PM Sunday 12:00PM 5:00PM Some nights, weekends and holidays. This position is responsible for assigning associates daily responsibilities in the absence of the Manager, assisting customers while maintaining housekeeping and replenishment. Open and close the store/registers unsupervised. A credit check is required. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 k plan enrollment, long and short-term disability, paid vacation and personal time.
Part Time Cashiers
Starting wage: $8.00 per hour Availability most night, weekends and holidays We offer generous merchandise discounts at Lord & Taylor. Interested candidates should apply in person Monday thru Friday between 9:00AM and 5:00PM or visit our career website at www.lordandtaylor.com/careers
Lord & Taylor Service Center 250 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Lord & Taylor is an equal opportunity employer.
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
SOMERSET TURN OVER MACHINE model SPM45, $500; ALSO, Bunn Pour Over Coffee Machine, Model # STF15, $225 For more info, call
570-498-3616
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Bev Air 2 door refrigerator/ sandwich prep table, Model SP48-12, $1300. For details
Call 570-498-3616
776 Sporting Goods BASKETBALL HOOP; Great condition, asking $90. Call 570-331-8183 BICYCLE Girl’s 16” $20. 570-696-2039 BICYCLES ladies Ross 26” $50. Boys & girls 20” $35. each. 570-822-4251 BIKE RACKS (2) for car trunks or SUV, Hatchbacks not for roofs or hitches. One holds 3-4 bikes $40. Other holds 23 bikes $25. BASKETBALL SYSTEM backboard, hoop, net, pole & stand $50. 570-235-5216 BIKE women’s 12 speed Apollo 26” looks & runs excellent $60. AIR MATTRESS queen size with electric pump $35. 696-2008 BIKES: NEXT 21 speed, girls mountain bike 24” $40. NEXT 20” BMX boys bike $40. Huffy 24” boys mountain bike $20. 12” Princess bike BMX $20. 570-829-0217 BOWLING BALL: Ebonite 8 lb. ball with case $25. Girl’s Vintage Schwinn bicycle $70. Sony trinitron 27” color tv $50., Mintekt DVD player $15. 570-829-4776 GOLF BALLS. Name brand. Excellent condition. $3 per dozen. 735-5290 GOLF CLUB TRAVEL CASE $10. 570-675-7024
786 Toys & Games
810
GOLF ITEMS: many items to choose from. Clubs, drivers, balls, hand coat and many more! $100 for all. Call 570-654-4793
BICYCLE: Girl’s Huffy 12” BRAND NEW unassembled in box Cotton Candy blue, ages 3 & up includes training wheels $30. Radio Flyer The Inchworm, like new condition $25. Blue Water Table, no cover $10. 570-926-9016
KITTENS FREE 1 gray & white tiger, 1 black & white, 1 black, all males, long hair. Must go to indoor homes only. 570-762-1015
GUN CASE hardcover for traveling $20. Golf cart, woods, irons, ball retriever, wedge, etc $50. 2 bags of tees $3. 72 golf balls $10. 570-474-6028 NORDIC TRACK ski pro $45. Toledo scale, $75. Hardshell arrow carrier with 6 aluminum arrows, $30. Telescope ladder $60. Jackhammer chisels $40. System One rack & box system, Dodge $600. COD RCXD car, new $75. MP5 air soft, new $100. 570-825-5281 SOCCER GOAL, net & frame, pvc piping, 6x5x4, by Impact Sports, never used $40. 570-287-0690
Line up a place to live in classified! TRAMPOLINE, large, good condition. Must pick up. $125. or best offer. 570-406-0964
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Stereos/ Accessories
AUDIO CASSETTES 17 Engelbert Humperdinck tapes $1. each. 8 Kenny Rogers tapes $1. each. 868-5066.
780
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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
784
Tools
CHAIN SAW electric 14” bar, like new $25. 570-696-2008 TOOLS: 2 tin snips, rubber mallet, clunk hammer, cold chisels, plumb bob, chalk lines, 4’ level, 10 & 12” wrenches, 16” metal files, bench mount vise, hammer, float, longhandle pick, axe, circular saw blades, pry bars, square & more $145. for all. 10” radial arm saw $95. 16” scroll saw $95. 5” bench mount grinder $30. 7 1/4 circular saw with laser, never used $45. 570-235-5216
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Dogs
STEREO & 2 speakers AIWA, plays CDs, tapes, am/fm radio $25. 570-474-6028 TV 25” color, remote, good condition. $20 570-472-1646
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Video Game Systems/Games
TO CONSIDER....
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
Call 829-7130
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
CAT FREE to good home, approximate 3 years old. Grey tiger stripe. 570-450-5647 CATS: (2) FREE TO GOOD HOMES. Male & female. MALE: 1 1/2 years old, loves attention & to play, not aggressive.FEMALE 2 1/2 years old, quiet, loves to lounge & look outside. Very dependent so theres no need to keep them together, but they would love to be adopted together. Can’t keep for family reasons. Thanks for your interest. Call Evan: 570-262-8689.” KITTENS (2) 8 weeks old, free to good home, preferably both to same home, grey female & buff male. 570-675-3395 KITTENS (5) free to good home, call 570-575-9984 after 3 pm. KITTENS FREE litter trained, 7 weeks old. Call after 1:00 570-417-1506
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.
BIRD CAGES: small $10. Large $20. 570-288-4852 DOG CRATE, wire, with plastic tray bottom. 24”x18”. $30. Call 570-814-9574
YORKIE-POO PUPPIES Family raised. Shots & wormed. Loving homes only. Female $250, Males $200. Call 570-765-1122
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 906 Homes for Sale Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS
AKC. Black & Tan Regular & long coat guardianangel shepherds2.com $900 each. Call 570-379-2419
GERMAN SHORTHAIR POINTER PUPS
Males $425, females $475. Vet Checked, tail docked, dew claws removed, 1st shots, AKC REG, ready to go 5/28 serious inquiries call Chris @ 570-332-4961
ITALIAN CANE CORSO Mastiff Puppies
Registered and ready to go! Parents on premises. Blue & blue fawn. Vet Checked 570-617-4880
906 Homes for Sale
906 Homes for Sale
HARVEY S LAKE
KINGSTON
17 ONEONTA HILL FOR SALE BY OWNER
BEAR CREEK VILLAGE 13 Hedge Road
20 year old Contemporary in prime location. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large kitchen, unfinished basement, hardwood floors 1st floor and attached 2 car garage. Total electric. $265,000 (570) 472-9660
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
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.
OPEN HOUSE COMING IN JUNE
Directions Left @ Grotto @ Stop sign make left, then quick right onto Oneonta Hill, 3rd House on right. CALL Dave @ 570-417-6661
HARVEYS LAKE LOG HOME FOR SALE 38 Hemlock St.
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
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KINGSTON
Fireplace, central air, finished basement, deck, hardwood floors and ceramic tile throughout. $189,900. Call 570-696-5668 for a private showing
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621 Gibson Avenue NEW LISTING BY OWNER. Brick Cape Cod on a quiet street. 3 bedroom, family room, 2 bath, living room with fireplace, two car garage with loads of storage, partially finished basement. $185,900 Call (570) 333-5212 No Brokers Please.
OLDER SINGLE HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 4 bedrooms, over sized living room with fireplace and large picture windows, large finished attic, 1.5 baths, on a 3/4 acre lot, 2 car detached garage & wrap around driveway. Walking distance to lake, golf course close by, 30 minutes to Poconos and easy access to Route 80 & 309. $149,900 Call (570) 371-1492
PARDEESVILLE
738 PARDEESVILLE RD CORNER LOT
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.
NICELY PRICED $219,900 (570) 233-1993
WEST WYOMING 438 Tripp St
KINGSTON $67,900
Updated in 2005 Offers by June 102 Price Street (570) 287-7013
906 Homes for Sale
MOUNTAINTOP 2982 Blytheburn Rd
Year Round Home! Spectacular View! Low Taxes!
Pet Supplies
PAWS ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE
baseball, football, basketball, hockey & non-sports. Sets, singles & wax. 570-212-0398
Yellow $300. Black $200. Labs are 9 weeks old. Wormed 570-836-1090
FENCE - 10’x 10’x 6’ H Chain Link Dog Kennel. $125. 570-287-8410
GUITAR ONLY for Guitar Hero III – xbox 360 only, used almost new $20 570-868-6018
BUYING SPORT CARDS Pay Cash for
Dogs
LAB PUPPIES
845 Kittens: Free to good home. Please call 570-388-2118
Stereo/TV/ Electronics
815
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
WEST WYOMING
TOY TOWN SECTION
148 Stites Street
CHARMING BUNGALOW $74,500
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
906 Homes for Sale
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
909
Income & Commercial Properties
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
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130!
912 Lots & Acreage
ABSOLUTE NY FARMLAND SALE!
June 4th! 5 to 14 acre parcels - opening price $24,900! Less than 3 hrs NY City! No closing costs! Prime buildable acreage! Call 888-481-1373 NOW for free info!
JENKINS TOWNSHIP
New Section in Highland Hills, Charles Place Open! Four 1+ acre lots available. Call 570-498-9244
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
NY FARM LIQUIDATION SALE! June 4!
Lender Owned Land/Farm Buildings - $69,900! Less than 3 hrs NY City. Gorgeous setting, views, stonewalls! FREE CLOSING COSTS! 888-793-7762 for free info packet! www.NewYork LandandLakes.com
915 Manufactured Homes
ASHLEY PARK
Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, facebook.com/ MobileOne.Sales Call (570)250-2890
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ELMOS - Five different Elmo dolls. $5.00 each. (570)333-4325
KITTENS FREE TO GOOD HOMES ONLY. CALL 570-457-4104
SANDBOX turtle with sand $18. Child’s 16” bicycle $15. toddlers pool $5. All excellent condition. 287-4181
Televisions/ Accessories
TELEVISION: GE. 28” works good, needs remote $90. 570-740-1246
Cats
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AMERICA REALTY
ASHLEY
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Apartments/ Furnished
WILKES-BARRE
1 bedroom, well furnished. Includes heating, cooling, garbage, water, cable, HBO & broadband WIFI. Security & References. No Pets. 570-829-1279
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FULLY FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM APT.
Brand new, clean 2 bedrooms. Washer/ dryer hook-up. No Pets. $550 + utilities. 570-868-6020
AVOCA 3 rooms, wall to wall
carpeting, appliances, coin-op laundry, off street parking, security. No pets. $410/month (570) 655-1606
EXETER LARGE ROOMS 2 bedrooms, central
air, gas heat, off street parking. $625 /per month, plus security deposit. 570-299-7103
OLD FORGE 4 rooms. Second
Short or long term Excellent Neighborhood Priv. Tenant Parking $750 includes all utilities. No pets. (570) 822-9697
floor. Heat and sewer included. Security and references required. $635/month Call (570) 457-7854
548 Medical/Health
548 Medical/Health
FORTY FORT
2 bedrooms, 2nd floor, heat, hot water & trash included. $600/ month, references & security, lease. Call 570-760-4830
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
HARVEY S LAKE
Recently remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 1st floor. Laundry hookup. Off-street parking. Available now. $625. References & security. 570-793-9072
548 Medical/Health
Apartments/ Unfurnished
KINGSTON
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 570-288-1422
HANOVER
E. WALNUT ST.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP West End Road
TWO Clean & bright 3 bedroom apartments. Heat, water, garbage & sewer included with appliances. Off street parking. No pets, non smoking, not section 8 approved. References, security, first and last months rent. $725/month 570-852-0252 570-675-1589
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
NANTICOKE
1st floor, 1 bedroom. Heat, water, garbage & sewage included. Off street parking. All appliances included. $530 + security. Call 570-406-5221
HANOVER TWP.
Well maintained 1 or 2 bedroom second floor apartment. Includes large attic refrigerator & stove. Washer/ dryer hookup. Private parking. Garbage included. $425/month + utilities & security Call (570) 650-5460
Need to rent that Vacation property? Place an ad and get started! 570-829-7130
548 Medical/Health
JENKINS TWP./PITTSTON
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 BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS Luxury 2nd floor
apartment. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large living, dining room, den, eat-in kitchen, enclosed porch all on 1 floor. Built in bookcases, modern appliances, washer, dryer, microwave included. Central air. Call 570-313-2930
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Bring Rover or Kitty & move right into your choice of a 1 or 2 bedroom apt. Off street parking, coin laundry, great location. $450$600/mo + security, heat & electric. Call 570-262-1577
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
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PLAINS TOWNSHIP
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
WILKES-BARRE
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
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
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KINGSTON
Certain Restrictions Apply*
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
NANTICOKE 2 bedroom, 2nd
floor spacious apartment. Electric range, refrigerator, garbage fee, water & sewer included. Laundry room on premises. Off street parking. Private entrance & back porch. Gas heat & hot water. No dogs. Lease & 1 month security required. $500 / month + gas & electric. Call 570-696-3596
NANTICOKE
Deluxe 1 bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Large bedroom & living areas, wall to wall carpet. Includes all appliances + washer / dryer. All electric. Must see. $425 + utilities, first/ last. No pets. 570-735-0525
PITTSTON
2 bedroom, 2nd floor, bath, kitchen area. Heat & water included, no pets. $560 + 1 month security. Call 570-655-3314
PITTSTON AREA Apartments for
Rent. 2nd floor, washer, dryer hook ups, heat & water included. No pets. Call 570-654-2433
Call TODAY For AVAILABILITY!!
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
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
West River Street Several 1 bedroom apartments available. Hardwood flooring & appliances included. Heat, water, sewer & trash also included. Walking distance to Wilkes University. Pet Friendly. Available June 1. Starting at $600. 570-969-9268
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Center City WB
AFRAID TO MOVE? Are you paying
WILKES-BARRE 1 bedroom
apartment. $375/ month + utilities & 1 month security. 139 Sambourne Street. Section 8 okay. No pets. 570-460-6173
WILKES-BARRE EAST END
4 Rooms, 2 Bedrooms, Wall to Wall carpet, stove and refrigerator $525.00/month + security. Heat Included. No pets. Call 570-823-2214 after 1 p.m.
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WILKES-BARRE
PARSONS SECTION 1ST FLOOR, 1 bedroom apartment, off street parking. Water & re-cycling included. Call Tom at 570-760-2785
WILKES-BARRE SOUTH SECURE BUILDINGS 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Laundry facility. Off street parking available. Starting at $440. 570-332-5723
too much for your current office, but dread the inconvenience of moving? We can help! We not only offer less expensive rent, but we will also help you move to our modern office space in the Luzerne Bank Building on Public Square. Rents include heat, central air, utilities, trash removal, and nightly cleaning - all without a sneaky CAM charge. Access parking at the the intermodal garage via our covered bridge. 300SF to 5000SF available. We can remodel to suit. Brokers protected. Call Jeff Pyros at 570-822-8577
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
OFFICE SPACE
Wyoming 900 Sf. Utilities included. Approx 21.5’x40’ $850/month 570-430-4396
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available immediately, 1800 square feet, Move in condition. New carpeting. Reception area, conference room, kitchen, and 3 offices, Located on main street in Hanover Section, off-street parking, forced air furnace, central air, or $950/per month Call 570-760-3551 to set an appointment
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KINGSTON
3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, washer/ dryer hook up. No pets, no smoking. Fenced yard & offstreet parking. Excellent location, $700 + utilities, lease & security. Available June 1st 570-283-1180
MOCANAQUA
2 bedroom, water & sewer included. $500/month. Section 8 considered. Call 570-899-6104
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PLAINS TWP 7 PETHICK DRIVE OFF RTE. 315 1200 & 700 SF Office Available. Reasonable. 570-760-1513
STORE FRONT NEW LISTING 255 PIERCE ST.
KINGSTON Great high traffic location, great for hair salon or many other uses, 1200 sq. ft. parking for 4 cars. $1200 month plus utilities. Available 6/1, shown by appointment. Call 570-574-5134
315 PLAZA 1750 & 3200 SF Retail / Office Space Available 570-829-1206
WAREHOUSE
WILKES-BARRE/ PLAINS TWP LAIRD STREET COMPLEX, easy interstate access. Lease 132,500 s.,f., 12 loading docks, 30 ft ceilings, sprinkler, acres of parking. Offices available. call 570-655-9732
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DURYEA
55 Loomis St 3 bedroom, wall to wall carpet, full basement & attic. Stove, fridge & water & garbage included. No pets. $630+ security 570-814-1356
NANTICOKE GREAT LOCATION NEAR SCHOOLS 260 E. Green Street
For lease, available immediately, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hook up, off-street parking, pets ok, References credit and background check required. Need security deposit, $650/per month, water and sewer paid, $650/security deposit. Call (570)760-3551 to set an appointment
WILKES-BARRE/SOUTH
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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West Green Street, 3 bedroom, semi modern kitchen and bath, w/w carpet, washer/dryer hookup, basement, yard, gas heat. No Pets. $525/month + utilities, security & lease Call 570-256-3461
WILKES-BARRE
247 Barney St. Recently remodeled large 1/2 double. 3 large bedrooms, 1 bath, oil heat, partially finished attic, fridge & stove. Nice place needs nice tenants. Absolutely no pets. $600/ month + utilities & 1 month security. References checked. Call Jeff 570-332-6815
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ASHLEY
“The Patch” 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Large private yard. Off street parking, quiet neighborhood, no pets. Washer / dryer hookup. $850 / month + utilities & references. Available Immediately. 978-771-5012
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farm house. 3 bedroom, 2 bath on 4.3 acres. Newly remodeled. Full basement and attic. Large barn and out buildings. Horses welcome. $950/month 904-673-6944
DALLAS
HOUSE FOR RENT Idetown Road, For
lease, available June 1st, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, refrigerator & stove provided, washer/ dryer on premises, off-street parking, pets - landlord decision. $800/per month plus utilities & $800 security deposit. (570) 639-0967 to set an appointment or email hillbillys 327@aol.com.
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No smoking. No pets. $900/month + utilities Call (570) 498-0612
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For lease, available immediately, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, refrigerator and stove provided, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, pets ok, Large home across street from park. Section 8 approved, $850/ per month, water and sewer paid, $850/security deposit. Call 570-760-3551 for appointment
PLAINS
SINGLE HOME COMPLETELY REMODELED
River St. New roof, siding, gutters, windows, kitchen, hardwood floors on first floor, finished basement, laundry facilities, off street parking, single garage. 3 bedrooms, full bath first floor, 1/2 bath second floor. Security deposit required. No Pets. 570-498-8588
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WILKES-BARRE MONARCH RENTALS 3 bedrooms, all appliances provided. Call 570-822-7039
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WILKES-BARRE
CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL - MEETING ROOM 1200 sq. ft., seating
for 70 people, kitchen facilities, 2 parking lots, available $50/week plus $25 for heat/air conditioning. Also Worship Service area, capacity for 200 people, sound system, piano and organ, available anytime. Sunday morning negotiable $75/week plus $25 for heat/air conditioning. Unity Center for Spirtual Living, 140 South Grant Street. 570-639-0878
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570-820-7832
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M. PARALIS PAINTING Int/ Ext. painting, Power washing. Professional work at affordable rates. Free estimates. 570-288-0733
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