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Several years ago, in an attempt to get fit, I took up running for the first time. It became so serious an addiction of mine that I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night to check the clock to see how much longer it would be until my alarm finally went off at 5:30 a.m. I loved running first thing in the morning, long before most people were even moving about their cabins. Not only was it a great way to get in shape, but it was an amazing stress reliever as well. Running became something I did daily, until I got sidelined by the flu. After I felt better, I found that getting back into the groove wasn’t as easy as it used to be. Thus, my love affair with running ended, but even today, whenever I see a runner, I wistfully watch them for a minute and fondly remember The Time I Was A Runner. As you might gather from our cover image, this week’s cover story is about running — in three upcoming races, actually. But much more than being just another local run, the Valley’s Fastest Man competition aims to help raise awareness for the

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under-the-radar plight of orphans and foster children, as well as other adoption initiatives. Find out more on pages 16-17. Also in this week’s issue, you can read about “The Bark of the Underdogs,” a play written by and starring a Forty Fort native (p. 52), get some fashion Tips From A Barbie Chick (p. 41) and much more, but you’ll have to find those pages yourself. Thanks for reading! Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor

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ing straight.” Rep. Hurley, 29, who has a daughter, 14, unseated a nine-term incumbent legislator in 2010 with a campaign that touted her time as a Hooters waitress. “If I could make it at Hooters,” she wrote in the restaurant’s magazine, “I could make it anywhere.” -- In June, the California Court of Appeals threw out the three counts of possession of child pornography for which Joseph Gerber had been convicted, even though what Gerber had done was paste face shots of his own 13-year-old daughter onto ordinary pornographic photos. The U.S. Supreme Court decided in 2002 that a conviction for making “child pornography” requires actual sexual abuse. (Gerber had also been convicted of supplying the daughter with drugs and the court ordered Gerber re-sentenced.) Helping Disaster Victims (1) In May, following nearrecord floods in fields south of Montreal, Quebec, farmer Martin Reid made sure to apply for his fishing license because he had learned the hard way that when his land gets flooded, he cannot remove the fish washed onto it unless he is a licensed fisherman. After flooding in 1993, Reid and his father failed to secure a license and were fined $1,000. A second offense brings a fine of $100,000. (2) Two weeks after the catastrophic April tornadoes hit Alabama and neighboring states, Bailey Brothers Music Co. of Birmingham offered to help. To soothe those suffering depression and grief from devastating property losses, Bailey Brothers sponsored weekly drum circles. POLICE BLOTTER -- Must Be Guilty: Arrested in Woodbridge, Va., in July for burglary after being discovered

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Ladies and gentlemen,” says an eerily sneering, animated human silhouette set against a misty background and barren landscape as a crescent moon hangs in the sky. “There are two kinds of stories,” it continues. “Those you can take to bed with you, and ... and then, there’s the other kind.” As the character speaks, forms and objects crawl out of the ground and twist into much more sinister shapes. “Our story tonight,” the dark character says as the camera quickly zooms in for an extreme close-up, “is the other kind.” This is the opening scene from “Insanely Twisted Shadow Puppets,” a series of animated shorts and the bizarre handiwork of Michel Gagne, an artist, animator, writer, director and producer. From his work in the ’80s with Don Bluth on such beloved animated features as “An American Tail” and “The Land Before Time” to later features like “The Iron Giant” and “Osmosis Jones,” Gagne’s had quite a career working in Hollywood. But, as he explained to me during an interview at the 2011 Penny Arcade Expo in Boston, the jump from animated features to video games didn’t begin until he left Hollywood to live in Bellingham, Wash., and work on his own projects, full-time — projects such as “Insanely Twisted Shadow Puppets.” Gagne pitched the original idea for “Insanely Twisted Shadow Puppets” to a number of big networks before they found a home at MTV Networks, which commissioned the works to appear as interstitials, an advertisement that loads between two content pages, during Nickelodeon’s “Halloween Shriekin’ Weekend” in October 2005. The collection of 12, creepy, bizarre and “insanely twisted” shorts make up about two and a half minutes of dark and sinister, multi-limbed creatures with

A screenshot from ‘Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet.’ claws and fangs chasing each other with the intent to kill, eat or maim. The mixture of screams, shrieks, organic and synthetic sound effects further curdle the blood and send shivers down the spine. It was just the inspiration needed for Joe Olson, CEO and FX artist at Fuelcell Games, to approach Gagne about making a video game. “As a special effects artist, there’s nobody with a better sense of timing and fluid animation in effects design than Michel,” Olson said, so when he discovered that Gagne was living nearby, he invited the artist to do a workshop at a special-effects summit that would bring specialeffects artists from several studios around Seattle together.

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Afterward, over dinner, Olson, who works primarily in the gaming industry, discovered that Gagne hadn’t actually played a game since the original “Doom.” When Olson showed Gagne some examples of the progress made in graphics technology and special effects, Gagne was extremely impressed. From there, the relationship bloomed as the two discussed their ideas, and, before long, their combined artistic vision came together to create “Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet,” which finally released to Xbox Live as part of the Summer of Arcade promotion on Aug. 3. The final result of all that inspiration and hard work is that Gagne’s vision is perfectly realized in a video game and suffers no loss of quality in the translation — even the behavior of the creatures and the core gameplay evolves from Gagne’s art design. As Gagne explained, the art shaped the gameplay as much as the gameplay shaped the art. “It goes back and forth,” he said. From the spaceship used as the hero’s vehicle to the vicious flora and fauna that inhabit the world, the striking silhouettes set against colorful backgrounds are directly inspired by Gagne’s original shorts. It all comes to life with frightening clarity. “Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet” is now available on Xbox Live. W

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Straight-up Belladonna By Bill Thomas

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oey Belladonna likes to keep busy. When he started singing with legendary thrash metal band Anthrax in 1984, he was 24 years old. Now, at age 50, Belladonna — who rejoined Anthrax in 2010 after a hiatus of nearly two decades — continues to tour and record with the band that made him famous, but he also stays active during downtime as a solo act and even sings in a classicrock cover band, Chief Big Way, in his hometown. “I don’t like having the downtime,” says Belladonna, checking in with the Weekender from his home in New York, having just come off his recent European tour. “I like performing. I even like the whole business of packing up and preparing to go, getting ready to go. And then you get people to come out, and you get the whole ball started. It’s all fun.” On Saturday, Aug. 13, Belladonna will bring his passion for performance to Stroudsburg’s Sherman Theater, not with Anthrax, but as the aforementioned solo act. For this project, Belladonna not only sings but plays drums as well. His set list consists of an ever-changing mix of “old school” covers and material from the string of well-received solo albums he’s released over the years, as well as, hints Belladonna, “maybe a splash of Anthrax.” Despite some crossover in the setlist, Belladonna does make sure to comment on the differences between his own solo material and the music he contributes to as a member of Anthrax. “It’s a little bit more straight up,” he opines, contrasting it against Anthrax’s more frenetic thrash style. “It’s not as busy.” Belladonna further describes his solo efforts as generally being more influenced by hard rock than heavy metal, and remarks that one of the things that he appreciates about his solo work is the overall freedom it gives him. Though he says he’s loved being a part of Anthrax, he also points out that, as part of a group, he only has so much say in the direction the

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“I’ve sort of held off on it at this point. I’ve got quite a bit of it done …but timing is one of the main factors if you want to do it correctly, and this is one of those things I definitely want to do correct.” Belladonna on the release of his new solo album

band’s sound moves in. Meanwhile, his solo work allows him the opportunity to indulge in his own personal musical interests, without the pressure of needing the final product to fit into the Anthrax mold. “Whatever comes out, comes out,” Belladonna says. “I don’t sit around going ‘OK, it has to be this way or it has to be this way.’” He says he’s excited to see where such freedom to experiment will take him with the material he’s preparing for his next solo album. “I think it’s heavier, it’s definitely riff-ier, and it’s got a little bit more punch to it,” he says, while maintaining that it stands apart from his work with Anthrax. As for when fans might be able to expect this new solo album to see release, Belladonna admits that no definitive date had been scheduled. “We’re still in the midst of putting that together,” he says. “I’ve sort of held off on it at this

point. I’ve got quite a bit of it done …but timing is one of the main factors if you want to do it correctly, and this is one of those things I definitely want to do correct.” Following his current summer plans of touring as a solo act, as well as several dates with Chief Big Way, Belladonna says that he will be back touring with Anthrax in September, around the same time a new Anthrax album, tentatively titled “Worship Music,” is scheduled for release. But that’s not all that’s in the works. “We have some other surprises coming up,” teases Belladonna, without going into too much detail. He doesn’t, after all, want to give everything away. W Joey Belladonna, Sat., Aug. 13, 6 p.m. Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). $15. Info: shermantheater.com, 570.420.2808

Brit's back on top By Genetta M. Adams

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n music, pop is short for “popular,” but the abbreviated term for the genre evokes the image of a bubble, something fragile not meant to last. So when a pop star such as Britney Spears puts in more than 12 years and consistently stays on top of the charts, some respect must be paid. That said, we’d be hardpressed to find an artist who has had as many personal ups and downs in the past dozen years, which makes the fact that six of Spears’ seven albums, including this year’s “Femme Fatale,” debuted at No. 1 all the more impressive. As the pop princess continues her latest concert tour, we look at 12 steps in Spears’ career, representing the ups and downs of a life lived in the white-hot glare of the public eye. 1. (1999) An 18-year-old Spears drops “... Baby One More Time.” The title track’s video features Brit in a midriffbaring Catholic schoolgirl outfit, turning the term “pop tart” into more than a breakfast food and putting her on the radar of parents’ groups.

2. (2000) Second album, “Oops! ... I Did It Again,” released. While performing at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney strips away her black pantsuit (and her good-girl image) to reveal a flesh-colored bodysuit and sequin-covered undies. Also admits she’s dating Justin Timberlake. 3. (2001) “Britney,” album No. 3. At the VMAs, a barely dressed Brit decides to wear an albino snake, incurring the wrath of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 4. (2002) Forbes names her the most powerful celebrity. Timberlake releases a video for the single “Cry Me a River,” which alludes to his earlier breakup with Spears. 5. (2003) Album No. 4, “In the Zone.” Also, The Kiss: VMAs. Madonna. A cover version of “Like a Virgin.” A dash of Christina Aguilera. 6. (2004) Marries childhood friend Jason Alexander. The marriage is annulled hours afterward. She would later marry backup dancer Kevin “K-Fed” Federline. 7. (2005) Has her first child, Sean Preston. She takes some heat for driving a car with her son in her lap instead of a car seat. 8. (2006) Her second child, Jayden James, is born. Divorces K-Fed. 9. (2007) “Blackout,” her fifth album, is the first not to hit No. 1 (it tops out at No. 2). Brit shaves her head. Does a stint in rehab. At the VMAs, Spears turns in a stunningly bad performance. (And using a sledgehammer to make the point that it’s difficult to stay on top, as Britney is hitting her nadir, Amy Winehouse is beginning her ascendance in the United States after successful debut performances in New York City). 10. (2008) Brit is eventually placed under conservatorship of her father. Despite all the travails, her sixth album, “Circus,” hits No 1. She also makes a successful cameo on the TV show “How I Met Your Mother.” 11. (2009) Releases an iPhone app, “It’s Britney!” 12. (2010-present) The itshow of the moment, “Glee,” does a Britney Spears-themed episode, which becomes one of its highest rated ever. By 2011, the music landscape is filled with singers who clearly have been cribbing from the Britney playbook. “Femme Fatale” debuts at No. 1. W

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ho says charity events have to be run-of-themill, cookie-cutter affairs with no deviation from the norm? Certainly not Rich Pais, proprietor of non-proﬁt Wilkes-Barre Racing, whose upcoming Valley’s Fastest Man competition will push the limits of even the most enthusiastic athlete while raising awareness for the under-the-radar cause of adoption and foster care. Valley’s Fastest Man is a series of races that test the endurance and speed of its participants over the course of three different events. On Wednesday, Aug.

The person with the lowest cumulative time for all three races will win the series. Aside from having accomplished an and is likely to be the most outrageously difficult series intimidating of the trio, with of pseudo-sprints, winners 600 vertical feet in a mile. will receive cash prizes “As you run up Giants 17 at 7 p.m., competitors furnished by the sponsors, Despair, you’re going to see, including primary sponsor, will start out on the NEPA you know, 12 people wearing OneSource. The fastest Crossfit Kirby Park Mile, brightly colored shirts, and a dirt track mile that is, man and woman will each everybody else trying to according to Pais, “nothing win $500, the fastest male run them down,” Pais said, like running on a regular and female master division track.” The overall male and “Which will make Giants winners receive $250 and female leaders and age group Despair, which is — believe the remaining cash will be me — hideous and difficult leaders in this event will divided among second and and dramatic enough, even receive singlets, or brightly third place overall finishers. colored shirts, to wear in the more so.” Game-changer The final event, Wet Paint following races, essentially ais is looking to acting as a motivational tool T-Shirts River Street Mile, provide a novel athletic will be held on Friday, Sept. for other participants — so experience for runners 3 at 7 p.m. and will “finish they know exactly whose by organizing something that before a huge crowd … at the ankles they need to be has been largely unheard of location of the registration nipping. locally, and he’s doing it his The Fitness Headquarters and the pre-race festival for way. the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Giants Despair Challenge in “In doing the two races half-marathon, which is (the Laurel Run will take place on a Wednesday and the Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. next) morning.”

one the night before a half marathon, we don’t interfere with anybody else’s charity event, we don’t interfere with anybody’s family time, but we give athletes a chance to really put themselves to the test,” the former Ironman competitor said. “Another goal of what we’re doing is to try and reinvigorate and bring new and different and exciting events to this region.” One way of doing that is by chip-timing the races, which means participants will be electronically-timed. Not only will cheating be virtually eliminated, everyone will know exactly where they stand without having to wait. “I own a gym locally, and my athletes love (Pais’) events because they are different, they are competition other than just ‘let’s go run three miles,’ and

Wilkes-Barre Racing’s Rich Pais on the cause behind Valley’s Fastest Man they usually have some kind of catch to it,” said Brennan Morton, head coach at race sponsor NEPA Crossﬁt. “Like the Giants Despair hill run, part of the Fastest Man series. We did it last year and it was a mind-blower. A lot of the running community who came out who are used to the long, slow distance, they were very surprised to have some other kind of a challenge put before them, and it was just a lot of fun.”

a spotlight on an issue that is generally not prominent in the public eye. Pais noted that, unlike with most other charities, money isn’t always the most important issue when it comes to foster care and adoption. “I always tell people, if I could have $10,000 or 10 new foster parents, I would take the 10 new foster parents,” Pais said. “Because the only thing I’d do with ‘Alternative race’ the $10,000 is try and recruit new foster parents.” with a cause An event like Valley’s ilkes-Barre Racing Fastest Man is as much about and, in turn, raising more awareness about Valley’s Fastest the under-publicized issue Man uses athletics to help of parentless children as it beneﬁt orphans and foster is about providing a creative children by not only raising outlet for motivated athletes. money for the Children’s “It’s not a measurement of Service Center of Wyoming money, it’s a measurement of Valley and other adoption moving people’s hearts,” he initiatives (the organization said. is an independent 501(c)3 Morton agreed that the that can give money to any charitable aspects of Pais’ foster care organization or organization are part of the family), but also by shining

draw for him. “(Pais) is the only one who’s actually putting on what I consider alternative races,” said Morton. “So I really like what he’s doing, but more than that, I really like the fact that he’s doing it for something greater than just making a proﬁt. Wilkes-Barre Racing is probably one of the better charity foundations around here, one of the better nonproﬁts I’ve even seen. And they do everything local, so they enact change within our community.” W

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he primary goal of Wilkes-Barre Racing, in addition to acting as a catalyst for competitiv e athletics, is to use tho se athletic events and ath letes to help foster children and orphans. “It’s one of these iss ues that is, in a sense, alm ost difficult for some peop le,” said Rich Pais, owne r of Wilkes-Barre Racin g. “They don’t understan d that in Luzerne Coun ty there are hundreds, an d in Pennsylvania there’ s thousands of kids fro m the ages of 4-19 who need a mom and a dad and a home. And most of them wo n’t get it.” It has always been Pais’s top priority to get the issue of adoption to the forefront of local and national awareness, and his organization is a great platform for doing so . Most people may not realiz e that infants are not the on ly age group of children withi n the adoption network. “A lot of single peop le, especially once they get in their 30s, begin to ge t the idea that having a fam ily is not going to happen for them. And let me jus t say that for a woman in he r 30s or a man in his 30s or 40s or whatever, I can gu arantee you there’s a 14-yearold girl or a 15-year-old boy … (that) could really use that samesex parent to bond wi th.” W -- S.D.

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MAKE STRIDES, RAISE AWARENESS The first annual WilkesBarre/Scranton Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will take place Saturday, Oct. 1 at 8 am. at Wilkes University. The all-ages walk is open to anyone from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Wyoming, Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Susquehanna counties either on a team or as an individual. There’s no registration fee, and all the money raised will help support American Cancer Society research, education, advocacy and patient services that fight breast cancer. Contact Tonyehn Verkitus at 570.562.9749 or tonyehn.verkitus@cancer.org for info or to attend the kickoff breakfast held Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 8 a.m. in the university’s Henry Student Center Ballroom. ANTHOLOGY LIVES ON The Pages & Places Book Festival and Anthology Books will use the Scranthology.com website to raise money for the Veterans Writing Project. Shares of online purchases made during August will be donated to the start-up nonprofit organization that benefits veterans of all

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Items like this backpack and the sandals pictured below are dual-purpose travel essentials. small, expandable clutch gives me access to everything I need for an evening out with clients or a day of shopping and exploration. It’s just slightly larger than a regular women’s wallet and moves easily between business totes, rolling duffels or whatever I happen to be using at the time. Many men prefer messenger bags when functioning on the road as a digital nomad. They’re more discreet than an expensive briefcase, and the extra space allows for the transport of files, gear and clothing. Streamlining: Whether I’m combining business and adventure travel into a single excursion, or tackling back-to-back-to-back trips with different agendas, I’ve found success by maintaining similar routines and packing procedures for both. Certain categories of things such as tech chords, cosmetics and accessories always get packed in the same small pouches. Also, while varying climates and gear requirements have been known to get in the way, I try to use the same pieces of luggage for both types of trips whenever possible. This helps me handle unexpected travel snags on autopilot, as opposed to digging around in an unfamiliar bag for critical items. W

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illiam Shakespeare is known for his satirical, sometimes historical comedy. So if you’re going to name your production company after some of his most bewitching characters, you’d better be ready to bring some serious toil and trouble to the stage. Three Witches Productions is shooting to do just that, set to conjure up some fresh entertainment in the realm of theatrics with a local production of “The Complete History of America (Abridged)” Thursday through Saturday, Aug. 1113, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Vintage Theater in Scranton. The show employs only three performers (Jarid Jopling, Eric Lutz and Jim Shygelski), and the premise is that they take the entire topic of American history and condense it into 90 minutes, all while taking a comical, improvisational approach. “What’s great about this show is it takes history and it makes it not such a boring book of names and dates you don’t remember,” said

Carrie Mitchell, director of the play and co-founder of Three Witches. “It really makes it accessible to everyone and makes it relevant.” The Reduced Shakespeare Company is behind the play’s origins, along with a similar show called “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” It was this other production that paved the way for our area to get a little dose of satirical history. “I had directed the ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’ last summer for Phoenix Theatrics, and I had such a blast with it,” said Mitchell. “And Brink (Powell, co-founder of the company and stage manager of the play) and myself both were history minors in college, so we like our history. So we just thought it would be a fun thing to do.” Mitchell and Powell both have a great fondness for the Bard (as Shakespeare is sometimes affectionately called), which is part of why they named their production company after his infamous “Macbeth” characters. “The two of us started this in (late) 2010,” Mitchell said, “And we actually had done theater quite a bit together in Duryea, at Phoe-

ixing museum tours with mountain trails and beach time with business gatherings takes planning, especially when you’re traveling independently. While heading out for an extreme sporting vacation with no checked luggage might not be achievable, it is possible to pack light while working from the road on a soft adventure getaway. Footwear: When traveling to moderate climates, plan to get by with two sets of footwear. One should be suitable for business, while the other stands ready for adventure activities. For me, this means a pair of high-heeled knee boots and sturdy hiking sandals. Every dressy outfit I pack works with the boots, while the hiking sandals function on trails, cobblestone streets and rocky beaches. If by chance I need something more pedicure-friendly, flip-flops are always available for a song at the nearest street-side stall. Clothing: Since I’m usually not climbing Kilimanjaro, I can get by with one exercise top and a

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BLOOMSBURG FAIR

Route 11, Bloomsburg Phone: 570.387.4145 www.bloomsburgfair.com - Kenny Rogers: Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. - Billy Currington / Kip Moore: Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. - Cheap Trick: Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. - Jeff Dunham: Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. - Staind / Finger Eleven: Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. - Rodney Atkins / Aaron Kelly: Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.

BREWS BROTHERS WEST 75 Main St., Luzerne 570.283.1300 Tickets at Ticketfly.com, venue or Pittston location at 1705 River St. - 40 lb. Head: Aug 13, 10 p.m. - Bad Hair Day: Aug. 27, 10 p.m.

CAESARS POCONO RESORTS

1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - New York’s Funnies: Aug. 12-13 - Bill Engvall: Aug. 14 - Soul Be It: Aug. 26-27 - The Four Tops: Aug. 26 - The Force M.D.S.: August 27 - Brian Regan: Sept. 25 - Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): Oct. 8-9 - The Temptations: Nov. 13 - Sinbad: Dec. 4

THE CRIMSON LION HOOKAH LOUNGE

37 E. South St., Wilkes-Barre - Braveyoung: Aug. 14, 7 p.m., $5 all ages

DOWNTOWN SCRANTON SUMMER CONCERTS

Free, at Courthouse Square & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (232 Wyoming Ave.) - The Bog Swing Group: 7:30-9 p.m., Courthouse Square

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ELEANOR RIGBY’S

603 Route 6, Jermyn www.myspace.com/eleanorrigbys - The Paramedic: Call it Karma / Crown the Empire: Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m., $10-$12 - Full Blown Chaos: Aug. 16, 7 p.m., $10-$12 - Valient Thorr: Aug. 24, 7 p.m., $10-

$12 - Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: Aug. 25, 6:30 p.m., $10-$12

EMBASSY VINYL

352 Adams Ave., Scranton - Woodsman: Aug. 23, 7 p.m., $5 all ages

F.M. KIRBY CENTER

71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - Hippiefest ft. Dave Mason / Mark Farner / Rick Derringer / Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals / Gary Wright: Aug. 13, 7 p.m., $32-$57 - Steve Earle and the Dukes (and Duchesses): Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., $25$35 - Joe Nardone’s Doo Wop Vol. 3: Sept. 10, 7 p.m., $39.50-$49.50 (on sale 7/5, 10 a.m.) - Diana Ross: Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $79.50$125 - George Thorogood and the Destroyers: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m., $40-$62 - Max & Ruby: Bunny Party: Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., $19-$33 - Paula Poundstone: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $19-$29 - Haunted Illusion: Oct. 23, 2 p.m., $15.50-$25.50

KIWANIS WYOMING COUNTY FAIR

Rt. 6, Meshoppen Phone: 570.836.9992 www.wyomingcountyfair.com Sept. 1-6 - Wild World of Animals show: daily, times vary - Gallagher: Sept. 2, 8 p.m. - Katie Armiger / amRadio: Sept. 3, 7 p.m. - The Roots and Boots Tour ft. Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffie, more: Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE

14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe 570.325.0249 www.jtams.net - Marrakesh Express (Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute): Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m., $23 - Ryan Montbleau Band: Aug. 19, 8:30 p.m., $18 - The Greencards: Aug. 26, 8:30 p.m., $22 - US Rails: Sept. 2, 8:30 p.m., $18 - Jonathan Edwards Band: Sept. 3, 8:30 p.m., $23

- Real Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute): Sept. 10, 8:30 p.m., $23 - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute: Sept. 17, 8:30 p.m., $25 - Joy Kills Sorrow: Sept. 24, 8:30 p.m., $18 - Cabinet: Sept. 30, 8:30 p.m., $18 - The Janks: Oct. 1, 8:30 p.m., $18 - Eddie Bruce: Oct. 8, 8 p.m., $23 - Blues Caravan: Oct. 14, 8:30 p.m., $25 - Battlefield Band: Oct. 15, 8:30 p.m., $25 - Badge (Eric Clapton Tribute): Oct. 22, 8:30 p.m., $23 - The Badlees: Oct. 21, 8:30 p.m., $18 - Girlyman: Nov. 4, 8:30 p.m., $20 - The Nu-Utopians: Nov. 5, 8:30 p.m., $28 - John Denver Tribute: Nov. 12, 8:30 p.m. - Cheryl Wheeler: Nov. 18, 8:30 p.m., $23

MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - American Idol Live: Aug. 21, 7 p.m., $55.85-$77.45 - Impact Wrestling World Tour: Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. (on sale 8/5, 10 a.m.) - Third Day / Tenth Avenue North / Trevor Morgan: Nov. 6, 6 p.m., $25$75 - Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Live! On Tour: Dec. 4, 2 &5 p.m., $24.35-$69.85

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 - 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 - Fresh Horses (Garth Brooks tribute): Sept. 1 - Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson tribute): Sept. 4

MOUNTAIN LAUREL CENTER

1 Tamiment Road, Tamiment 866.448.7849 mtlaurelpac.com - ZZ Top: Aug. 20, 8 p.m., $39-$79 - Frankie Valli / The Beach Boys: Aug.

25, 8 p.m., $39-$89 - The Monkees: Sept. 10, 8 p.m., $35$79

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT

44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - 10,000 Maniacs: Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - The Fixx: Aug. 20, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Australia’s Thunder From Down Under: Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m., $25, Gypsies - Abba The Concert: Sept. 10, $25-$40, Gypsies - Joan Rivers: Sept. 16, 9 p.m., $65, Gypsies - Michael Amante: Oct. 8, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies

NAY AUG PARK EVENTS

❏ Sundays in the Bandstand (unless otherwise noted), free. 570.348.4186 - Brass Majors: Aug. 14, 2 p.m. - Tom Hamilton Jazztet: Aug. 21, 2 p.m. - Paulette & Tony Costa Quintet: Aug. 28, 2 p.m.

NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY

201 Vine St., Scranton 610.636.9684 - Rob Cole EP Release Party, Aug. 12, 7-11 p.m., doors 6:30 p.m., $5. Performances by Rob Cole, Eye On Attraction, 27 Birds, CPA, The Amadans.

PENN’S PEAK

325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Ted Nugent: Aug. 14, 8 p.m., $40.75 - Rubix KUBE (’80s tribute): Aug. 19, 9 p.m., $25 - 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 - Trace Adkins: Aug. 28, 8 p.m., $53.25-$59.25 - Yardbirds / The Spencer Davis Group: Sept. 8, 8 p.m., $30 - .38 Special: Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $40.75$45.75 - Blues Traveler: Sept. 25, 8 p.m., $32.75 - Jo Dee Messina: Oct. 1, 8 p.m., $40.75-$46.25

- Gordon Lightfoot: Oct. 2, 8 p.m., $51.25-$54.25 - Melvin Seals and JGB: Oct. 6, 8 p.m., $25 - Loretta Lynn: Oct. 14, 8 p.m., $47$58

REDWOOD ART SPACE

740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - Apparitions / This Ocean Breathes / Jabberjaw / Masons / Honor at Daybreak / A World Beyond Our Own: Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. - Cold World / Dead End Path (“Blind Faith” record release) / Stick Together / Build and Destroy / Free Spirit: Aug. 19, 7 p.m. - Tigers Jaw / White Wives / Three Man Cannon / Kite Party / Luther / Junior Battles: Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m. - Daylight / Basement / United Youth / Palisade: Aug. 28, 7:30 p.m.

RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE

665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Clarence Spady Band: Aug. 12 - The Woody Brown’s Project / Mike Dougherty / Evil Bee: Aug. 13 - Strawberry Jam: Aug. 19 - Push / Rogue Chimp: Aug. 20 - Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root / Mike Miz / Mike Dougherty: Aug. 21 - Edelweiss / The Social State / The Ballon Corps: Aug. 25 - Dub is a Weapon w/ DJ Gaje: Aug. 26 - Miz & Friends ft. XVSK: Aug. 27 - The Heavy Pets: Sept. 2 - Conscious Pilot / Kai-Lo / Aspect / Mascara: Sept. 9 - George Wesley Band / DJ Nickel B / DJ Natty Meg: Sept. 10 - Strawberry Jam: Sept. 16 - Tom Petty Appreciation Band: Sept. 17 - Rodney Holmes’ Lithium Tree: Sept. 24 - Mystery Fyre: Sept. 29

SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available - An Evening with Dave Mason: Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., $30 via 955.1455, at box office or etix.com.

SCRANTON CULTURAL

420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - Eulalia: Aug. 17, 7 p.m., $12.25 - Dancing with NEPA Stars: Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m., $19 - Alice Cooper: Aug. 23, 8 p.m., $47.30-$68.55

SCRANTON HARDWARE BAR

519 Linden St., Scranton 570.346.8465 - Element K: Aug. 12 - Pink Slip: Aug. 13 - Drop Dead Sexy: Aug. 19

SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Belladonna ft. Joey Belladonna of Anthrax: Aug. 13, 8 p.m., $15 - Valencia Vas: Aug. 14, 4 p.m., $10 - Patent Pending / Goodbye Friday: Aug. 20, 6 p.m., $10 - Stereo Skyline: Aug. 27, 12 p.m., $12 - Ryan Cabrera: Aug. 28, 6 p.m., $15 - Gregg Allman: Sept. 6, CANCELED

SPYGLASS RIDGE WINERY

105 Carroll Road, Sunbury 570.286.9911 www.spyglassridgewinery.com - 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 - Bob Dylan and His Band: Aug 10, 7:30 p.m., $34-$89.90 - Jason Aldean / Eric Church / JaneDear Girls: Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., $38$74.15 (on sale 6/22, 10 a.m.) - Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival ft. Avenged Sevenfold / Three Days Grace / Seether / Bullet For My Valentine / Escape The Fate / Sevendust / Black Tide / Art Of Dying / The Black Cloud Collective: Aug. 27,

2 p.m., $20-$69.99 (on sale 6/17) - Toby Keith / Eric Church / JT Hodges: Sept. 15, 7 p.m., $27-$105.75 PHILADELPHIA

ELECTRIC FACTORY

3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Digitalism: Aug. 18, 8:30 p.m.

- Journey / Foreigner / Night Ranger: Aug. 31, 7 p.m. - 3 Doors Down / Carnival of Madness: Sept. 1, 5 p.m. - Sugarland: Sept. 2, 7 p.m. - Marc Anthony: Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. - Big Time Rush: Sept. 4, 7 p.m.

CROCODILE ROCK

THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA

334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Breath Carolina / Chiodos: Aug. 10, 5 p.m. - The Black Dahlia Murder / Whitechapel: Aug. 13, 3:30 p.m. - Raekwon / Ghost / Mobb Deep: Aug. 16, 7 p.m. - Allegaeon / The Devastated / The Browning: Aug. 17, 7 p.m.

KESWICK THEATER

Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Queensryche: Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m. - Hippiefest 2011: Aug. 16, 8 p.m.

TOWER THEATER

69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Hillsong United: Aug. 11, 8 p.m. - Tedeschi Trucks Band: Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Volbeat / Cold / Anchored: Aug. 12, 7 p.m. - Adrenaline Mob: Aug. 14, 7 p.m.

KEMPTON MUSIC FESTIVAL’S PINNACLE JAM

Kemptonmusicfest.org Sept. 9-10 at Kempton Community & Recreation Center, Kempton, ft. Cabinet / Jam Stampede / Coaltown Rounders / Mike Miz, Garcia Grass, BC Combo / Boris Garcia, more. Fri./Sat. advance ticket, $45 (plus $2 PayPal fee) via festival website; $55 at gate. Sat.-only tickets, $45; all tickets include camping/parking.

WHITAKER CENTER

222 Market St., Harrisburg Phone: 717.214.ARTS - Phil Vassar: Oct. 13, 8 p.m. - The Machine: Nov. 23, 8 p.m. - Get the Led Out: Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY ∝

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Maniacal music 10,000 Maniacs will perform at Gypsies inside Mount Airy Casino Resort (44 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono) Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Founded in 1981, the Maniacs now feature Mary Ramsey — who joined in 1994 when founding member Natalie Merchant left the band — Jerry Augustyniak, Dennis Drew, Jeff Erickson and Steve Gustafson. Aside from being college and alternative-rock radio darlings, 10,000 Maniacs had hits with songs like “Trouble Me,” “These Are Days” and a cover of Patti Smith’s “Because The Night.” Tickets are $25-$40. For more info, visit maniacs.com, mountairycasino.com or call 877.682.4791.

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239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Kaiser Chiefs: Sept. 15, 8 p.m. - Bring Me The Horizon: Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. - The Descendents: Sept. 23, 8 p.m. - Primus: Sept. 30, 8:30 p.m. - Deadmau5: Oct. 5-8, 8 p.m. - The Script: Oct. 13, 8 p.m. W compiled by Nikki Mascali, Weekender Editor To send a concert listing, e-mail weekender@theweekender.com

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‘Dream Weaver’ singer Gary Wright part of Hippiefest 2011 By Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor

Mike Gasper of Hanover Twp. with Larry the Cable Guy April 14 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Had an encounter with someone famous? If so, the Weekender wants your pictures for our Starstruck. It doesn’t matter if it happened five months ago or five years ago. Send us your photo, your name, hometown, the celebrity you met, and when and where you met them, and we’ll run one photo here each week. E-mail high resolution JPEGs to weekender@theweekender.com, or send your photos to Starstruck, c/o The Weekender, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18703.

ary Wright’s 1976 smash hit “Dream Weaver” has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies like “Wayne’s World,” but it’s a song that almost wasn’t. “As a matter of fact, it was the very last song that was chosen for the album,” Wright shared while en route to San Diego for the first show of the Hippiefest 2011 tour. The final slot on the album was between “Dream Weaver” and another song. Wright asked his studio musicians which song they wanted to do, and they chose “Dream Weaver,” which is still receiving radio airplay 35 years later. “That’s really how it happened,” Wright said. “I never thought it would be a single, so I added all these electronic sounds to it to try and make it spacey and out there. All of a sudden, radio jumped all over it when they found out it had no guitars on it. It was all done with keyboards, so that kind of worked to my advantage, the keytar.” Hippiefest, which also features Dave Mason, Mark Farner, Rick Derringer and Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, rolls into the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre Saturday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., and fans can expect to see Wright strap on a keytar for his performance. “I enjoyed playing that,” he said, chuckling. “When I started playing, I was originally behind a Hammond organ, and I thought, ‘Oh, this is a drag, I want to get out there and move around.’ I was the first artist to really go out there and put a keyboard down and develop the technology on how to do it, and then everybody started doing it.” Wright’s set includes two songs from his band Spooky Tooth, “Better By You, Better Than Me” and “Waiting For The Wind,” and his two solo hits, “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.”

Gary Wright will perform solo material and songs from Spooky Tooth at Hippiefest. The Weekender couldn’t help but ask Wright if he considers he and his tourmates “hippies,” a term that doesn’t really seem to mesh with bands these gentlemen have been associated with in the past. “Well, no, not in the classical sense of the world, I mean I don’t live in a VW bus,” Wright replied, laughing. “But in the spirit of the music at the time, yes.” Wright, then a part of Spooky Tooth, and Mason, a founding member of Traffic, were both on Island Records, and their bands made albums around the same time, “so we were both a part of that whole thing,” he said. The musician, who was first a child actor who starred on Broadway alongside Florence Henderson of “The Brady Bunch” in the 1954 musical “Fanny,” has been far from idle since “Dream Weaver” became a song now synonymous with longing for someone. Not only was he friends with Beatle George Harrison —

“ I don’t live in a VW bus, but in the spirit of the music at the time, yes.” Gary Wright on whether if he considers himself and his tourmates "hippies"

he’ll be featured in Martin Scorsese’s forthcoming Harrison biopic — but he’s now toured twice with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. In fact, he spent the early part of this summer touring Europe with the Beatle drummer’s ensemble. A brief vacation with his family to Sardinia, Italy, followed, and it was right back on the road for Hippiefest. In the single, “Get Your Hands Up,” from last year’s “Connected,” Wright sings “we’re gonna have a good time.” After spending more than 50 years in the industry, is the musician still having a good time himself? “There are very few people, unfortunately, in life who love to do what they do and be successful at it and make a good living at it,” he said. “I feel very blessed that I’m one of those individuals who actually has a career and work and gets my stuff played in films. It’s wonderful, I am happy!” W Hippiefest 2011, Sat., Aug. 13, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center (71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre), $32.50-$57.50 via Ticketmaster, box office. Info: hippiefest.net, kirbycenter.org, 570.826.1100

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Careless hits the metal mark

“I’ve played with a whole bunch of people over the years, but when I play with these two guys, it’s like breathing.” Nolan Ayres of Careless

‘Coalition’ by Careless is now available.

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here’s nothing careless about the precise, wellplayed and well-sung music of the band Careless. It’s heavy, old-school ’80s-style rock, but not of the pop/metal or glam variety. This project comes at you with the blazing intensity of acts such as Iron Maiden, Queensryche and Dio. The history of the group dates back about 25 years to when three friends — Edward James Collins, Walt Kosar and Nolan Ayres — began recording original music while attending college in Scranton. Ayers says that after drifting apart and not seeing one another for more than 20 years, Kosar reconnected with Collins, who was living in Indiana at the time. They then reached out to Ayers and asked if he’d be interested in revisiting some of the old songs from their college days and also possibly write some new ones. He was. And Careless was born. The result: “Coalition,” an intense 12-song collection available now through the project’s website, www.carelesscentral.com. “We had old recordings of the stuff, and we all reviewed them,” says Ayers. “And then we started

to write new material. Half of it was recorded live in Los Angeles, where Ed lives now. Walt and I flew out there and recorded the rhythm tracks. And about half of it was done with file swaps over the internet. Walt would lay down a rhythm track, send it to Ed, and Ed would layer drums over that. And once they had the rhythm guitars and drums together, they’d send it to me, and I’d lay bass over it. Basically, Ed would be the bone collector. He’d collect everybody’s parts, integrate them and mix them. He did all of the engineering on the ‘Coalition’ project. And he did a pretty amazing job.” Collins, who also handles lead vocals on the tracks, is also former core member of the local bands FreeFall and Fallen Angel. He also did stints with national recording artist Dirty Looks. Another of his projects, POD, was signed to Sony. Tracks on the new “Coalition” digital release include “Curtains,” “Boundaries,” “Between The Mayhem” and “The Gods Themselves.” The aforementioned common influences — Iron Maiden, Queensryche and Dio — are evident on the recordings. “All of that stuff was like moth-

er’s milk to all of us, and I think that’s why we like to play together so much,” says Ayers. “We share a common frame of reference. In terms of tastes, we can almost complete each other’s sentences when we’re playing, because we’re all coming from the same space. I’ve played with a whole bunch of people over the years, but when I play with these two guys, it’s like breathing.” One thing that’s striking when one listens to the “Coalition” project is that one cannot tell what songs were originally written during the initial carnation of the band and which ones came during its reincarnation. Ayers says that might be due to the fact that the group’s own creative musical approach and its own musical influences remain unchanged. “There’s cohesion through all of it,” he says. “All of those artists were really assimilated into us as part of our musical DNA. The new work is just an extension of that. As a bassist, two of my major influences were Geddy Lee of Rush and Steve Harris of Iron Maiden. I wore the grooves off ‘All The World’s A Stage.’ That’s really where I learned how to play. I copped all of their stuff. And I still love it to this day.” Ayers says the members of Careless hope listeners will get the same joy listening to their music as they had while making it. “I hope they’re able to connect with it and relate to it,” he says. “The music was really created with a lot of TLC and we really busted our ass to make it as good as we can. It was a labor or love. And I hope they feel the love. And the groove.” W Info: carelesscentral.com

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Set Your Goals is one of those bands that just doesn’t seem to go away. After releasing “This Will Be the Death of Us” in 2009, the band toured internationally nonstop, yet still found time to write a follow-up, its third full-length album “Burning at Both Ends.” The timing for the new release is just perfect, as it was sent out in late June. Musically the album is upbeat throughout and lyrically Set Your Goals rolls out anthem after anthem — a brilliant combination for punk-rock summer festivals

the band is headlining. Kicking off with “Cure For Apathy,” the six-piece instantly brings the energetic pop punk that is expected from the band, along with a bold and very favorable chorus. “Burning at Both Ends” is a record that delivers catchy hooks in abundance; from “Start The Reactor” with its gang vocals to the driving, stomping tempo of “Certain,” Set Your Goals is firmly in its stride from the start. The chorus to “Happy New Year” is bound to be

Go Radio “Lucky Street” RATING: W W W 1/2

Radio's worthy of all the buzz It’s not often that a band manages to obtain immense buzz before it has even released a debut album. However, after relentless touring and a stint on the Vans Warped Tour this summer, Florida-based rockers Go Radio did just that. To much acclaim, Go Radio — Jason Lancaster

sang loudly in the coming months, while “Illuminated Youth” and “Trenches” provide heavier moments for fans that may not be into the upbeat melodies. While there are far too many highlights to mention; “Product of the 80’s” is a prime example of how SYG has embraced the fun poppunk style and doesn’t take itself too serious. With references to syndicated TV shows, Transformers, Billie Jean, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Tiffany, Freddie Krueger and The Goonies, it’ll leave you with a smile on your face and, like a majority of this record, will be on repeat. -- Matt Morgis Weekender Intern

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(vocals, guitars, piano), Matt “Burns” Poulos (bass), Steven Kopacz (drums) and Alex Reed (guitar) — released its debut “Lucky Street” earlier this year on Fearless Records. Go Radio’s music is edgy and incorporates a unique mix of many things. Its songs are melody driven, heavy, upbeat and even poignant at times. The band undoubtedly exhibits why it earned that coveted spot on the Warped Tour with heavier tracks such as the album’s opener/title track and the aggressive “Kill The Beast.” Despite its ability to make some pretty heavy music, Go Radio switches it up constantly on this album, showing its exceptional talent for creating diverse tracks. Lancaster’s use of the piano really adds an interesting aspect to “Lucky Street” that helps take the album beyond being just another rock release. Lancaster exhibits these strong piano skills on the emotion-filled and melodious “Why I’m Home.” The track “Hold On” has a carefree and upbeat feel to it that would actually seem out-of-place — if the band didn’t do such a great job of pulling it off. Lancaster has a fantastic voice, as he seemingly sings each lyric effortlessly. On this debut, Go Radio has, without a doubt, proven that the buzz was justified. -- Lisa Schaeffer Weekender Correspondent

Pop Evil “War of Angels” Rating: W W 1/2

Formulaic and forgettable “War of Angels,” the latest release from Pop Evil, is a thoroughly solid yet ultimately unremarkable album. The band takes a very simplistic approach to creating music and that approach allows Pop Evil to produce the kind of hard-hitting songs that are a staple of today’s modern-rock radio playlists. However, on the other hand, this also

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4. Pitbull/Ne-Yo: “Give Me Everything” 3. OneRepublic: “Good Life” 2. LMFAO: “Party Rock Anthem” 1. Hot Chelle Rae: “Tonight Tonight”

Set Your Goals “Burning at Both Ends” means that the band doesn’t really stand out from the crowd and has to share fans’ attention with any other band that, for all intents and purposes, sounds exactly the same as Pop Evil does. The album opens up with the powerful “Last Man Standing” and “Epitaph,” then begins to slow down just a little bit with “Broken & Betrayed” and “Monster You Made,” the latter with just the tiniest tinge of remorse. That remorse provides a great transition into token ballad “Let it Go,” and then the band changes gears again and spits out a raunchy romp with “Boss’s Daughter.” The remainder of the album follows the same formulaic approach to creating the ultimate radio-friendly mix: Loud, thunderous anthems with a few slow, quiet songs mixed in that are meant to appeal to the broadest audience possible. While “War of Angels” is a decent rock album, it also doesn’t do anything new nor does it do anything to set Pop Evil apart from the numerous other artists out there who have the exact same sound and style. While this album will probably sell well and its songs will receive plenty of airplay, it is completely lacking any kind of staying power and will likely be forgotten almost as quickly as it has arrived. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent

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“Someday This Will Be Funny” By Lynne Tillman Rating: W W W 1/2

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Someday This Will Be Funny” is an eclectic book by Lynne Tillman, author of “No Lease On Life.” “Someday …,” a collection of short fiction stories, are intertwined in the imaginative and haphazard mind of Tillman. But, of course, that is said with admiration. The structure of the stories may seem off with wandering characters seemingly flipping from one thought to the next. However, that subtle action is what captivates readers in the reality of how people think — not prepared, but muddled. “Playing Hurt” is one of the best stories in the book. One could not help but think how reminiscent the relationship between Abigail and Nathaniel are to the characters George and Martha from Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia

Woolf?” There is a tension between the characters, and that is delayed until the end of the story, similarly to Albee’s play. There are stories in the book that are provocative and take no time to tease. For instance, the story “More Sex,” was still somewhat surprising even considering the bawdy title. Without filter, Tillman creates an everyday female character discussing with ease, the many escapades she dreams up in order to counter the harsh reality of her solitude. Tillman writes in very casual manner, an aspect that not only makes the stories easy to follow, but also entertaining to read. While some of the stories may come across as unfinished thoughts, others take essay and soliloquy form. One of the funniest stories, which admittedly created an inner laugh, was from “But There’s A Family Resemblance.” Readers are introduced to the character, Great Uncle Charley, “who didn’t know, until he was eighteen and married Margaret, that women went to the bathroom.” In the story, Tillman captures an absurdist type of writing comparable to certain authors but at the same time, all her own. As one might gather, in progressing through the stories, the characters and plots are not always as laughable as the title suggests. In actuality, reading many of the stories offered a sense of loneliness for the characters rather than optimism. In “Save Me from the Pious and the Vengeful,” Tillman writes, “Out of nothing comes language and out of language comes nothing and everything. I know there will be stories. Certainly, there will always be stories.” Much of Tillman’s writing comes across like this — circular and sometimes theoretical. But, more importantly, the story offers hope that Tillman will continue to write. “Someday This Will Be Funny” is not a book written for the sole purpose of making the reader laugh. Rather, the book solicits moments where the reader realizes that as ridiculous as some of the thoughts are, much of them have already come across their mind.

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avin DeGraw has found living a “normal” life has afforded him more experiences to write songs from, something he says will be apparent when “Sweeter” is released Sept. 20. However, attempting to live like everyone else may have lead to an alleged incident on Monday morning, in which the singer was brutally beaten by a group of men. “When someone says, ‘Oh well, maybe you’re not on tour for a year or so, you’re in New York hanging out, watching bands and things like that,’ that’s so important to me as a writer,” DeGraw shared with me on his tour bus Saturday afternoon. “That’s my real life; otherwise I’d just be sitting here on the bus, singing songs about traveling all the time.” But don’t let him mislead you: DeGraw is doing his fair share of traveling. He played a show in Camden, N.J., with Maroon 5 and Train on Friday night. The next evening, DeGraw departed from the tour to headline a show at Eleanor Rigby’s in Jermyn. Sunday night, the “I Don’t Wanna Be” singer rejoined with M5 and Train for a date at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Conn. DeGraw, a Manhattan resident, returned home Sunday evening. According to a report in the New York Post, he was assaulted around 4 a.m., after leaving some friends at a bar. The singer suffered a broken nose and facial cuts before stumbling 13 blocks. Still dazed, a cab struck an injured DeGraw as he was trying to flee. He eventually made it to Bellevue Hospital, where a rep for the artist told TMZ, who broke the story, that DeGraw is stabilized and under doctor’s supervision. Almost two days prior, DeGraw was all smiles on his tour bus in

Jermyn. The artist spent most of Saturday on the bus, parked directly in front of the venue. In between our interview and the show, DeGraw filmed his live, weekly uStream chat using his guitarist’s iPhone, and recorded a jam session during sound check that would later find its way to VH1’s website. The stop was one of just a handful of headlining shows for the Upstate New Yorkborn singer. Perhaps it was growing up in South Fallsburg, N.Y., that kept him grounded to reality. “There’s a different reality on the road,” said DeGraw. “When you come off the road, you kinda have to come off the road and just be normal, and then go, ‘Whoa, something very f’ed up happened to me today,’ and other people are like, ‘What do you think we all go through man?’” Unfortunately for DeGraw, that “f’ed up” thing happened Monday morning and proved another perception of a musician’s life incorrect. “It’s funny talking with musicians about their schedule, and then you talk to someone who has a real job, and they’re like, ‘That’s your schedule? I wish I had that schedule.’” Now, the only thing being wished upon is prayers for DeGraw and his family as he recovers. The pop star was previously scheduled to rejoin Maroon 5 and Train Tuesday evening in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and was slated to perform on “Live! With Regis and Kelly” Wednesday morning. As of press time, there was no word from J Records on the cancellation or rescheduling of either appearance. W Watch Ralphie’s interview with Gavin at 97bht.com, Keyword: Ralphie and listen to The Ralphie Radio Show weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT.

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Caesar (played by Andy Serkis) and Dr. Will Rodman (James Franco) during a scene from ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes.’

A rare breed of remake

fter Tim Burton indifferently farted out his illconceived “Planet of the Apes” remake in 2001, nobody was clamoring for an updated version of the once popular “Apes” franchise. Especially if it starred Mark Wahlberg, a guy who always looks and sounds as if he was just punched in the stomach. Unfortunately, there are only 17 films remaining in this country that haven’t already been

remade or are currently in the process of being remade. So instead of giving us a gritty big budget reimagining of the seminal Shelley Long vehicle “Troop Beverly Hills,” 20th Century Fox was forced into giving the “Planet of the Apes” series another shot. And it’s a good thing they did because “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is a surprisingly engaging sci-fi thriller that, unlike Burton’s

film, doesn’t gleefully desecrate people’s memories of the original “Planet of the Apes.” Although “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” functions as a prequel to/reboot of the “Planet of the Apes” series, it actually owes a heavy debt to 1972’s “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.” Both films chronicle the rise of a super-intelligent ape named Caesar but unlike “Conquest,” this version of Caesar (Andy Serkis) gains his intelligence through a drug a scientist (James Franco who alternately looks bored and bemused throughout) developed to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The drug proves to be mostly ineffective on humans (and eventually fatal) but

incredibly effective on apes like Caesar. But as the years pass, Caesar’s intellect proves to be a gift as well as a curse as he gradually realizes that humanity views him as nothing more than a stupid animal, and by the time he’s placed in a shady ape sanctuary, his continued abuse manages to transform him into the architect behind mankind’s eventual downfall. CGI effects have become the industry standard in big-budget blockbusters even though they essentially function as expensive eyesores. But in “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” the CGI effects lack the awkward flash of most of this summer’s movies. Caesar is a subtle and nuanced creation that lacks the calculated coldness of most CGI creations. Most of credit for Caesar’s appeal goes to Serkis’ powerful performance (via motion-capture effects) as he convincingly takes the character from being a naive, inquisitive chimp into a disillusioned Che-like revolutionary. However, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is clearly Caesar’s show, and once the focus is taken away from him, the film stumbles slightly. This is mainly because “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” all too eagerly stacks the deck against mankind by depicting most of its human cast as one-dimensional, perpetually shouting monsters who can’t even look at a chimpanzee without violently threatening to kill it with a baseball bat. Those that aren’t depicted as seeth-

ing piles of evil come off as ciphers that exist merely to push the story along. And speaking of the story, it’s great that the filmmakers paid homage to the original “Planet of the Apes” with several in-jokes and film references, but did they have to do this every five minutes? Sure, it was a blast watching the news report about the maiden voyage of Icarus, the spaceship from the original “Planet of the Apes,” but it was painful watching somebody tell a “damn dirty ape” to get their “stinking paws” off them. Apart from unfunny drunk guys at a party, who really says things like that? “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” has to be this summer’s biggest surprise. It’s genuinely moving and, like all good sci-fi, it doesn’t take itself all that seriously. It’s also that rare breed of remake that simultaneously improves upon and compliments its source material. But the most surprising aspect of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is the fact that it’s probably the first and only feel-good movie about the destruction of humanity.

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reel attractions Opening this week: “30 Minutes or Less,” “Final Destination 5,” “Glee: The 3-D Concert Movie,” “The Help”

We can only hope it is indeed the franchise’s final destination.

Wonder if he’ll become a ‘Governator,’ too?

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(570.824.8266 or visit www.gaslighttheatre.org) • Auditions for “Kimberly Akimbo:” Aug. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Paper Kite Books (443 Main St., Kingston), Aug. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mellow Theatre (501 Vine St., Scranton). Callbacks Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., Paper Kite Books. Women: Ages 60s/70s, 30-35, 24-30. Men: Ages 30-40, 16. Shows in Oct. For info, call 570.328.8658.

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(1433 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.342.5555) • Haunted! Mind Mysteries & The Beyond: Aug., reservations only, $35/person, includes free snacks, pizza and refreshments at intermission. To reserve, call 383.9297. Special group performances can be arranged.

LITTLE SHINY THINGS PRODUCTIONS

• Auditions for “Frost/Nixon:” Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Center (409-411 Main St., Duryea), Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church of Chinchilla (411 Layton Rd., Clarks Summit). Performances in Oct. 8 men, 2 women, asked to read from script. For info, contact Director John Schugard, littleshinythings@yahoo.com, 570.430.6754.

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(537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre: 570.823.1875, www.ltwb.org) • “The Bark of the Underdogs:” Aug. 14, 3 p.m., $15/adult, $10/student, theater member, 18+ suggested. For tickets visit mayamojimmy.com, for info visit jimmy-martin.com.

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(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or www.musicbox.org) • Children’s Summer Theatre Workshops: ages 8-12, Mon., Wed., Thurs., through Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-noon to perform “Aladdin Kids” Aug. 19-20. $200. Call to enroll. • Nite at the Races: Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m., $10. Special fund-raising event. Admission includes purchase of horse, food, refreshments. • Auditions for “Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical:” Aug. 16-17, 7 p.m., at Playhouse. 3 men, 3 women ages 30-60. Bring sheet music of song of choice, will be asked to read from script. An accompanist will be provided. Performance dates in Sept.

PENNSYLVANIA THEATER FOR PERFORMING ARTS

(JJ Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.5451, ptpashows.org) • “Hairspray:” Aug. 12-13, 7 p.m., Aug. 14, 3 p.m. Dinner buffet 90 minutes before shows. $15/adults, $12/seniors 62+, students 12+, $8/children. Dinner/show tickets: $28/adults, $25/ seniors, students, $18/children. • Summer Drama Camp program: Aug. 14-20, Ferrwood Music Camp (Drums), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily for younger campers, over age 10 can choose day/resident camp. $150/ camper, discount children in same

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(threewitches2010@aol.com) • “The Complete History of America (Abridged):” Aug. 11-13, 8 p.m., 14, 2 p.m., The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Ave., Scranton). $8. Contains adult humor, not recommended for children. For reservations/info, call 570.851.9479, 570.352.6226. • Auditions for “Moonlight & Magnolias:” Aug. 16, 6 p.m., Nay Aug Park, Aug. 18, 6 p.m., The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Ave., Scranton). 3 men ages 25+, 1 woman 20s to 40s.

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(Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Rt. 29S, Tunkhannock, 570.836.6986, www.wyomingcountyplayers.com) • “My Son is Crazy . . . but Promising:” Aug. 13-14, 3 p.m. Tickets are $18. W Call for info.

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or as long as people have been getting married, wedding cakes have been topped with tiny porcelain couples, peering with glassy eyes from their sugary perch. Most of the time, they were an afterthought, quickly discarded after that famous first slice. But these days, with the boom of do-it-yourself party and wedding projects, cake toppers are undergoing a renaissance. Suddenly, they are an important reflection of the wedding couple or the party’s guest of honor. At weddings, toppers sometimes outshine the cakes they decorate. Forget porcelain — couples are now rendered in wood, wire, paper or even Legos. And at birthday parties, showers and other events, toppers can help carry along a theme. A quick search of Etsy, the online marketplace of handmade goods, will bring up hundreds of clever cake toppers. But here are a few favorites for weddings and parties: • Classic silhouettes are enjoying a new moment in the sun, and Simply Silhouettes captures the motif on dozens of personalized products. The company’s wedding shop features custom acrylic cake toppers cut from your own photograph. All you need to do is send a photo of yourself and your beloved, and Simply Silhouettes will do the rest. ($50, www.etsy.com/ shop/silhouetteweddings). • Designer Agnes Blum is best known in the online world for her yarn-wrapped collage wreaths. But she recently expanded her wares to include party supplies, like handmade “cake picks” that elevate even simple baked goods into works of art. Try Blum’s felt pinwheel cupcake picks to add a touch of whimsy to your next bridal or baby shower. Or use them to dress up cupcakes at a little one’s first birthday bash. ($28.50 for 12, www.etsy.com/ shop/KnockKnocking). • Cake toppers can have a

The Cake Candelabra sense of humor. Case in point: The Cake Candelabra. The mini candleholder adds a touch of “posh” to an anniversary celebration, 40th birthday or even a sweet 16. It holds standard supermarket candles, and can be used again and again. Make it a family birthday tradition! (Fred & Friends, $8.95, paper-source.com). • If you love the idea of a wedding cake topper in your likeness, check out the creations from Star House. Artists Heather and Jeremy create a custom sketch of you and your spouse-to-be, based on photos and information you provide. Then they transfer the drawing to wood and paint it by hand. The topper can include pets, kids, balloons or almost anything else you want. Once you’ve wiped off the frosting, a Star House topper is a fantastic keepsake from your big day. ($150-$300 depending on the design, www.etsy.com/shop/ urastarhouse). • Custom cake toppers can be pricey, but ReadyGo, a stationery company based in Pittsburgh, offers an affordable alternative: Cardstock toppers designed in your likeness. Because they’re printed on paper, they aren’t expensive, but you still get a memento that captures you and your favorite person on your special day. You choose skin color, hair color and clothing styles for your bride and groom (or groom and groom or bride and bride), and artist Nadia Marks Wojcik will create a sweet topper. Or skip the couple altogether and choose a banner with your names or the words “just married.” ($10-$40 depending on the design, www.etsy.com/shop/ReadyGo). W

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(570.421.5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “River’s Edge: The Story of Shawnee:” through Sept. 2, Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m., matinees, 2 p.m., $18/adults, $15/seniors, students, $10/children. Meal, show packages. • “Sisters of Swing: The Story of the Andrew Sisters:” through Sept. 3. $28/adults, $25/seniors, $15/children under 12. Advance purchase advised, can be made at theshawneeplayhouse.com or 570.421.5093. Meal, show, group packages available. • “Nunsense 2: The Second Coming:” through Sept. 4, Fri., Sat., 8 p.m., matinees, 2 p.m. Adults/$28, seniors/ $25, children/$15. Call for reservations. • “School House Rock Live! Jr.:” through Aug. 27, $10. For tickets, show times and more, call. • “Alice in Wonderland. Jr.:” through Aug. 27, $10. For tickets, show times and more, call.

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PrideFest's rainbow of revelry By Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor

here’s a simple reason Jade Starling loves to perform at gay-friendly events. “My gay fans have followed me up and down through my whole career, and I so appreciate that,” the singer shared recently from her home in New Jersey. “It’s something you don’t forget, so I always want to give back to the community as best I can, as often as I can.” With Pretty Poison, Starling reached the Top 10 in 1987 with “Catch Me (I’m Falling),” but even more long lasting than that catchy tune, has been Starling’s seemingly tireless advocacy for gay rights. Her latest way of showing support to the gay community is being among this year’s performers at the fourth annual NEPA PrideFest, held Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1-7 p.m. at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre. Other festival entertainment includes a drag show, local bands M80 and Pop Rox and DJ sets sponsored by the 12 Penny Saloon and Twist, which was also instrumental in securing Starling’s participation. “Jade has been, since the ’80s, a staunch advocate for gay rights back before it was the cool thing to do,” said John Dawe, executive director of the NEPA Rainbow Alliance, the organization that presents PrideFest. “These days, you f ind performers like Lady Gaga and Beyonce who are all very supportive, but if you look back to the ’80s, and you look at Jade Starling and the work that she has done

Last year’s PrideFest had the festival’s biggest attendance to date.

A PrideFest attendee wears her support on her shirt. then and since, you’d be hardpressed to f ind many performers who have been doing the advocacy thing for this long.” Starling said she does as many events, both gay and straight, as possible, but she f inds that “doing any gay event is always a great time. They always receive me so well, and the love is always there — and the love has al-

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Entertainment schedule

• 12 Penny Saloon Entertainment Block: 1-1:30 p.m. • Pop Rox: 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Sweet Emanski Entertainment Block: 2:30-2:45 p.m. • Pop Rox: 2:45-3:30 p.m. • Twist Entertainment Block: 3:30-4 p.m. • M80: 4-4:45 p.m. • Sweet Emanski Entertain-

ment Block: 4:45-5 p.m. • Twist presents Jade Starling: 5-5:30 p.m. • M80: 5:30-6:30 p.m. • NEPA Drag Showcase by Sweet Emanski Entertainment: 6:30-6:45 p.m. • M80: 6:45-7:30 p.m.

Longtime gay rights advocate Jade Starling is among this year’s performers. ways been unconditional.” It’s a love that seems to not have waned much within the community, especially considering the reception to her new song, “8 Daze” which Starling said was f irst spun at Twist, where she will perform for the third time Sunday night following PrideFest. “8 Daze is a song that I can

play and keep the floor jumping, or I can play it to get the floor jumping,” said Twist DJ Nik Hughes. “Jade is just one of those artists that can transcend the age barriers, especially having a career that has spun longer than most of her new fans have been alive for, while keeping those of us dancing that were there in the

“If you look back to the ’80s, and you look at Jade Starling and the work that she has done then and since, you’d be hard-pressed to find many performers who have been doing the advocacy thing for this long.” NEPA Rainbow Alliance Executive Director John Dawe

days of Pretty Poison.” The single is from Pretty Poison’s new album, “Captive,” which will drop Nov. 11. Starling will be joined on stage at PrideFest by her bandmate Whey Cooler, and the group will do a tour next year in support of the album. Despite its heavy lineup of fun entertainment, there’s much more to PrideFest. Aside from food and product vendors, “the biggest piece of this is it brings nearly 30 vendors together,” Dawe said. “These organizations can talk to members of the community, get their feedback and learn what their needs are and what services do exist that don’t really get publicized that well.” Organizations include Domestic Violence Service Center, which will discuss its programs about same-sex domestic violence, educational institutions showcasing their acceptance on campus, corporations talking about hiring practices and trying to recruit new team members and “a whole bunch of churches that are going to be there showing their support — not all churches are antigay,” Dawe said, “so that’s a big contingent.” Since its inception, PrideFest attendance has increased steadily, and because of that, for the second year in a row, the event will have a $5 cover. Dawe said it was very easy to underwrite the costs of insurance, entertainment, tents, bathrooms, security and fencing to keep protesters out when the festival had 5001,000 people showing up. “We have a bunch of fairly loyal sponsors who have on a consistent basis come through for us,” he explained, “but as we have grown and this year expect 2,500-3,000 people, the cost of throwing a party for 3,000 people is not something that our sponsors will carry.” W

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20th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival Aug. 21, noon-8 p.m., Ukrainian American Sport Center (Tryzub, County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham). Open to public, $15, $10/students, free/kids under 15. Stage show 1:30-4:30 p.m. Public dance 4:30-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit youth soccer, cultural programming. For info, visit tryzub.org. 24th Annual Pocono State Craft Festival Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. Rain or shine. $6/adults, under 12/ free. For directions, $1 coupon, visit poconocrafts.com, call 570.476.4460. St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church Annual Ethnic Food Festival Aug 20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 93 Zerby Ave., Edwardsville. Potato pancakes, halupki, pierogi, goulash, haluski, more. Bake sale, theme baskets, more. Rain or shine.

St. Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Cathedral (529 E. Locust St., Scranton) • Block Party: Aug. 26-27, 5-10 p.m. Corner of Pittston Ave., E. Elm St., Scranton. Kielbasa, potato pancakes, pierogies, noodles and cabbage, pizza, steak and cheese sandwiches, clams, drinks, games, music. For info call 570.961.9231.

BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS 4th Annual Country Concert & Motorcycle Ride for Cystic Fibrosis Aug. 21, concert 1 p.m., $5, under 12/free. American Legion Post 781 Grounds, Mountain Top. Jeanne Zano Band, Crystal Martinez, Tommy Guns Band, Farmer’s Daughter, Kartune, Big Carl & Sundance, Lena & the South Street Band, Keystone Jukebox. Raffles, tricky trays, pony rides, more. Pig roast lunch, $5; $1 beer/soda. Ride: $10/person, register 9:30 a.m., Kmart (Rte. 309, Wilkes-

Barre Twp.). Leaves 11:30 a.m., concludes at American Legion Post 781. For info, paigeceaser.com. 5th Annual Powwow and Gathering of all Peoples Aug. 13-14, 10:30 a.m., Newport Rec Complex (Kirmar Ave., Newport Twp.). Features Native American drumming, singing and dancing, foods, more. $4 adults, $2 kids. Call 570.417.4153 for info. 19th Annual Hook O’Malley 5K Run/Walk Against Cancer Aug. 21, registration 8:15-9:45 a.m., race 10 a.m., McDade Park, Scranton. $12/pre-registration, $15 day of. Rain or shine. T-shirts for first 50 registered. To pre-register, call 570.346.1828. Benefit for Norma J. Sheridan Aug. 20, 4-9 p.m., 20th Ward Social Club (2028 Pittston Ave., Scranton). $8/adult, $5/kids under 12, free/kids under 3. Advance tickets available by calling 570.780.0855.

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Happy Hour Step Off Fundraiser for Wyoming Valley Veterans Day Parade Aug. 26, 5-7 p.m., Rodano’s (Public Square, Wilkes-Barre). Food, drinks, beverages for $20. Will help with the costs of the parade that has honored local veterans for more than 60 years. Miracle for Ava Benefit Aug. 14, 2-5 p.m., McMullen’s Restaurant (217 E. Market St., Scranton). $20, free/kids under 10. Basket raffles, appetizers, soft drinks, beer. Support Ava during her battle against brain cancer. For info visit miracleforava.com. Pauly Friedman 5K Family Walk-Run Aug. 14, registration 8:30 a.m., walk 9:30 a.m., Misericordia University (Lake St., Dallas). Postevent party, Banks Cafeteria. Benefits Help Line. Call 570.823.5144 for info.

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3rd Annual Memorial Tournament Aug. 20, check-in 7 a.m., shotgun start for 4-man captain and crew, 8 a.m., Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Club (1001 Fairway Dr., WilkesBarre). $75/individual golfer, $300/4man. Must register 18 holes, cart, door prizes for all players, awards dinner. For info, to register call 570.709.0916, visit deprimogolf.com. 4th Annual Dallas Junior Football Association Golf Tournament Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course, Drums. Captain & crew format, $360.00/foursome, 18 holes. Refreshments on course, longest drive, closest to pin and putting contests, raffles, prizes. Includes dinner (chicken marsala, roast pork loin, roast beef, baked ziti, mixed vegetables). For info, contact Jeff Rex, 570.290.5046, jeffrierex@gmail.com. 6th Annual Latin Pride

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Keep your wardrobe fresh by taking scissors to items that are past their prime.

or simply cuff them if you don’t have the patience for that. Another option for spicing up an old clothing piece is getting a T-shirt you’re tired of and giving it a boho-chic makeover by adding fringe at the bottom. I suggest looking at a picture of a style you want in order to get the best fringe for you. Don’t forget to pull the fabric out after you cut it, this makes the pieces thinner and longer, too, so keep that in mind when judging length. Now you can add beads, tie up the ends or whatever you want. While I’m sure you have plenty of clothes you’d love to revamp in your closet, don’t feel the need to attack your entire wardrobe with scissors or you might find yourself frustrated when the colder months finally come and all your clothes are ripped to shreds. Janelle will be heading to The Art Institute of Philadelphia for fashion merchandising this fall. Have a fashion question for her? E-mail tipsfromabarbiechick @aol.com.

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ftentimes, I come to a point when all the items in my wardrobe just feel stale. You know the feeling where you try on every item in your closet and then sit defeated in a clothes pile with “nothing to wear?” I call it the seasonal fashion blues, the transition period where you aren’t ready to move onto the next season’s fashion yet, but at the same time, you feel as if you’ve already worn out all the clothes you have from the current season. Luckily for you and your wardrobe, I have the perfect solution for spicing up a tired-out wardrobe without spending any money. All you need is a pair of scissors and a closet full of clothes you’re sick of. The easiest piece to revive would be jeans to shorts. Remember the neon skinnyjean trend from last year? They are perfect to cut into colorful shorts for the rest of the summer. Just remember when cutting jeans to shorts, start off making them longer than you want since you can always cut more. After cutting, it’s best to fray the bottom to give the shorts a more natural, distressed look

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Weekend Aug. 13, 1-7 p.m., 14, parade 1 p.m., Courthouse Square, Scranton. Live music, food, free entry. For info, visit facebook.com/ ScrantonLatinPride. Chinchilla United Methodist Church (411 Layton Rd., South Abington Twp., 570.226.6207) • Doug Smith’s Dixieland All Stars: Aug. 20, during annual craft fair, free, donations accepted. Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford) • Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner: Aug. 17, 4-6 p.m., $7.95, dinner, dessert, drink, take out or dine in. Concert in the Pines Aug. 14, 1-3 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (3577 Church Rd., Mountaintop). Free. Kendall Mosley, WatersEdge, B.L.E.S.T. Puppet show. For info, call 570.678.723. Conyngham United Methodist Church (411 Main Street, Conyngham, 570.788.3960) • Book Signing Party & Cooking Demonstration: Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Author Nadejda Reilly. Free sampling. Reservations not required but appreciated.

Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Intergenerational Classes: • Open Studio: Painting, Drawing & Pottery: Aug. 16, 23, 7-8:30 p.m. 13+. $50/series of four classes, $15/class. ❏ Adult Classes: • Pottery & Sculpture: Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. 13+. $60. All materials supplied. Call to register. • Decorative Painting: Aug. 17, 24, 31, noon-3 p.m., ages 16+, $20/class + cost of painting surface. Pre-registration required. ❏ Special Events: • Gathering of Singers and Songwriters 10: Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m., free.

at 842.6106, Richard at 676.4090. International Homeless Animals’ Day Aug. 20, 4-8 p.m., Nay Aug Park, Schmielfenig Pavilion. Meet and greet with local animal rescues, vendors, pet walk, blessing for the animals ceremony, candlelight vigil, live music, food, raffles, special guest speakers, more. Appearances by Joe Panz and Johnny O. of “Rescue Ink.” Pet food and supplies collection to benefit NEPA Animal Adoption Network and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter.

Endless Mt. Blast Tryouts (eteamz.com/endlessmtblast, ronh@sbsmod.com) • U12: Aug 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Tunkhannock Area High School softball field. Experienced players, birth year 1999+. Need gloves, spikes, workout gear. Private tryouts can be arranged.

Law Enforcement Day Aug. 21, noon-4 p.m., Jackson Township Recreation Park (1275 Huntsville Rd., Shavertown). Free. A day to show appreciation. Tribute to all Pa. officers who have fallen in line of duty, more. To represent agency, enter agency name in RSVP. Invited to wear uniforms, bring vehicles, equipment; note in RSVP. Info: 570.675.0797, lawenforcementday@gmail.com, socializr.com/ event/198294154.

Gouldsboro United Methodist Church (495 Main St., Gouldsboro) • Chicken Barbeque: Aug. 17, 1-6 p.m. $9/person. Sit down dinner. For tickets call Ted at 570.842.8738, Gary

Light in August presented by The Schemel Forum, Pages&Places@Anthology Refreshments 6 p.m., presentation, guided discussion, 7 p.m., Alley Kitchen & Coffee House (formerly

Outrageous, 515 Center Street, Scranton). Free. • Marcellus Shale: Two Citizens Speak Out: Aug. 11. Mount Airy Casino Resort ❏ The Philadelphia Passion Lingerie League, Aug. 16-20 • Press Meet and Greet with the players, Aug 16, 6-7 p.m. • Scrimmage: Aug. 17-18, 3-7 p.m., Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, 16th tee, Mount Airy Golf Club, near the lake, just across from resort. • Passion Pajama Party: Aug. 19, 9 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub. • Golf with Passion: Aug. 20, 1 p.m., Mount Airy Golf Club. NEPA Disability Awareness Fair & Film Festival Aug. 20, noon-4 p.m., Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Seasons Ballroom, Lower Level (1280 Rte. 315, Wilkes-Barre). $25, includes deli-style buffet throughout the day. To order tickets, visit nepadisabilityawarenessfestival.eventbrite.com. 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. • Elvis Week: Aug. 10-16. Elvis on Vinyl Night, Aug. 10, 6 p.m. Bring vinyl records to share. Aug. 15, 6 p.m., screening of “Viva Las Vegas.” To register for either program, call 570.821.1959. • 3rd Annual Rooftop Party: Aug. 12, 5-8 p.m., James F. Conahan Intermodal Transportation Center. $15/advance, $20/door, 21+. Beer, wine, food, music by 12 Letters. Tickets available at Wilkes-Barre library locations. Benefits The Osterhout Free Library North Branch.

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Pancake Breakfast every second Sun. of the month through Oct., 7:30-11:30 a.m., Teeple-Stevenson-Young American Legion Post 765, Lookout (Rt. 191, North of Honesdale), $6 adults, $3 children. Penn State Wilkes-Barre events: • 27th Annual Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival: Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., rain or shine, campus grounds. Daisy Jug Band, local and regional performers, 11:30 a.m. More than 120 artisans, crafters, musicians, food vendors. $2. In conjunction with 4th Annual Pump and 5k Run, participants weigh in 9 a.m. Info: artsathay-

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hen she’s not working, you just may find Amy George working out by means of cycling, practicing yoga, taking a body-combat class or running with her dog Stella. And if she’s vacationing, she’s heading to Atlantic City, one of her favorite vacation destinations, where she can lie on the beach and, in her words, “win big on the money wheel at Resorts, enjoy new restaurants and just relax!” You may have seen her in the newspaper representing the American Red Cross or have been greeted by her at Odyssey Fitness, but do you really know just who is Amy George? Community involvement: Campaign manager for The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, volunteer with the Wyoming Valley Dog Owners Group, Fundraising Team Member for the King’s College Annual Fund and member of the United Way of Wyoming Valley Workplace Council. Hobbies: I enjoy relaxing with a good book when I have some free time. I love to go out to new restaurants to sample different food and wine with good friends. I spend too much time painting my nails, but it’s a weird form of therapy for me. Also I try to attend as many Penn State games as possible, same for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies. Playing badminton with my fiance Drew is my latest hobby! I’m not very good, but it’s fun! And of course, shopping. Favorite quote: “I’m impatient, a little insecure, I make mistakes, I am out of control, and sometimes hard to handle; but if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” — Marilyn Monroe. Claim to fame: Hmm, well right now, it’s being in the newspaper all the time representing the American Red Cross. Favorite thing about the area: My favorite thing about NEPA is that it’s so close to everything. Typically a two-hour drive from here can lead you to the beach, to New York City or Philly, to Penn State, wherever … it’s a really great place to live in general, but if you can’t find it here, guaranteed you can find it in about two hours or less from here! Favorite movie: It’s a tie: “Goodfellas” and “Wayne’s World.” One thing I’ve always wanted to do: Travel to Italy. It’s one of the most historic and beautiful places there is, in my opinion. Plus you can’t beat the food! Oh, and run a marathon! If your best friend were to describe you, what would he/she say? I’m the mediator and the reasonable one. I’m there for them no matter what, and if there’s an issue or problem, I’m the one to fix it or to just listen about it and talk it over. I can always make them laugh, and we always have a good time together no matter what we are doing!

Development Coordinator, Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross Front Desk/Fitness Consultant, Odyssey Fitness

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 43 field.org. Pickin’ in the Park Aug.19-21, Fri. 5 p.m., $15. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m., $20, Ashcraft Park (Little Meadows, PA). 16 and under free/paid adult. Open for campers Aug. 18. Bluegrass festival feat. Coaltown Rounders, Gene Clayton, Heymakers, more. Adv. tickets $25 until Aug. 1, $30 gate. For info contact 570.623.3189, burt@cableracer.com, 570.869.2031, jdrust@frontiernet.com. “Play Fore Kids” Benefit Golf Tournament Aug. 11, registration 8:30 a.m., start 9:30 a.m., Mount Airy Golf Course (43 Woodland Rd., Mt. Pocono).Cocktail reception 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Marley’s Mission, Horses for Healing. Info: playforekidspa.com, marleysmission.com. Pocono Mountain Bible Conference (191 Clifton Beach Rd., Clifton Twp.) ❏ Sun. Services, 6:30-8 p.m. • Aug. 14: Choose This Day

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Pond Hill-Lily Lake Fire Co. (344 Pond Hill Mtn. Rd., Wapwallopen, 570.379.3144) events: •Breakfast Buffet/Chinese Auction: Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-noon. All you can eat,

take-outs available. Call 379.3695 for info. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles: Wed. evenings, 6:30 p.m. The University of Scranton events: ❏ Schemel Forum Courses, Weinberg Memorial Library, room 305, 6-7:15 p.m. Fees vary, reservations required, contact 570.941.7816, fetskok2@scranton.edu: • “Exploring the Universe: Stars, Galaxies and Beyond:” Mon., Sept. 19-Oct. 31, excluding Oct. 10. Valley’s Fastest Man (3-race series, $30/series, $15/race. Register: lin-mark.com; by mail: Wilkes-Barre Racing, P.O. Box 2487, Wilkes-Barre. Checks payable Wilkes-Barre Racing, Inc. Proceeds go to foster care, adoption) • NEPA Crossfit Kirby Park Mile, Kirby Park: Aug. 17, 7 p.m. • Fitness HQ Giants Despair Challenge, Laurel Run, Aug. 24, 7 p.m. • Wet Paint T-Shirts River Street Mile, Wilkes-Barre, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. Veterans Employment Rep to Visit Aug. 16, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Veterans of the Vietnam War Head-

quarters (805 S. Twp. Blvd., Pittston). Ruth Gonzalez from PA Luzerne County CareerLink will help veterans with their unemployment, job searches, State and Federal Civil Service opportunities, local jobs, resume help, info on education training options, more. Call 570.603.9740 with questions. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Cocktails on the Court: Aug. 18, 5:30-8 p.m., State Street Grill, Clarks Summit. $25, wine, beer, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres. Benefits the tennis courts at Waverly Community House. Y Walk Wed. Guided evening walks in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton. Begin 6 p.m., meet in lobby either city’s YMCA. In case of rain, walk same time following day. Info: Wilkes-Barre YMCA, 570.823.2191; Hazleton, 455.2046: • Wings Over Wilkes-Barre: Aug. 10, Wilkes-Barre. • Magnificent Mansions: Then and Now: Aug. 17, Wilkes-Barre.

HISTORY Eckley Miner’s Village (located

nine miles east of Hazleton, just off Route 940; 570.636.2070; www.eckleyminers.org) • Living History Weekend: Civil War History: Aug. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. Re-enactors, vendors, artisans. Luzerne County Historical Society (49 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • Annual Garden Party Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m./Hughes Memorial Garden, 7 p.m./Westmoreland Club Dinner. $25/members, $30/non-members. Dinner & garden party $65/members, $75/non-members. $100 patron, $250 benefactor, $500 sponsor. Check is reservation, mail to administration office address on website. Credits cards accepted, call 570.823.6244 x 2.

LEARNING 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 Free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30

p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced. Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, every Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10. Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. Core Chiropractic Center (180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston,

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My boyfriend, who was recently transformed from ‘not a cat person,’ gave me these sterling silver cat earrings as a gift.

The sophisticated cat lover

they don’t like cats. I mean really, have these people honestly met every single cat? I understand if there’s an allergy situation. People who are allergic to them can’t be around them. But those people aren’t usually the people who say they don’t like them. It’s the people who have never had one or had one bad experience with one. Hell, I got bit in the eye by a dog as a kid, and my hand was mauled by a little ﬂuffy thing at a car wash once, but this doesn’t mean I hate all dogs. I’m simply not a fan of those two in particular.

I have ﬁve cats. Yes, it’s a bit much, but I got two of them years ago from a barn in Lake Ariel, one was rescued from a Uni-Mart parking lot and the last two, well those are brandspanking new. We went to Blue Chip Farms Animal Refuge in Dallas for one, but fell in love with two of them. End of story. Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t have posters of cats hanging around my house (although I do have two paintings) and I don’t wear clothing sporting images of cats every day (not that’s

there’s anything wrong with that). I’m not obsessive over my love for cats or anything. Instead, I consider myself a “sophisticated cat lover.” I simply love their individualism, their strong personalities and independence. And occasionally, if it’s done well, I will wear jewelry professing my love for the four-legged creature. Again, a “sophisticated cat lover.” I see nothing wrong with accessorizing with some funky cat jewelry such as a loud ring or sterling silver earrings. I have owned

little sterling silver cat faces before, and they were delicate and done tastefully. And just because I’ll wear and purchase cat jewelry for my Aunt Susan, who is also a proud crazy cat lady, this doesn’t mean I’m going to go plastering my car with “I love my cat” bumper stickers or anything. Seen here are some fun and colorful cat accessories from HeavenlyTreasures.com and UnoAllaVolta.com, plus sterling silver cats that my boyfriend got me. W

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’m coming clean. I have to get this off my chest and be honest with myself once and for all. I am a crazy cat lady. There, I said it. I always knew I would be as I come from a long line of crazy cat lovers. My dad had cats growing up. My mom had cats growing up. And in the Pugh household, there were always cats. I mean always. I have literally lived my entire life with cats. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Some people are not “cat people,” and that’s OK. But I don’t trust people who say

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 46 570.718.1672) • Meet Angel Cassiel: Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m., $20. Call 417.9662. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, 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, 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. • 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.

Make it work Winner of the first season of “Project Runway” and area native Jay McCarroll will present his trunk show at Outrageous (41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) on Friday, Aug. 12 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, WilkesBarre. Beginner to advanced, all media, all subjects Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil, more. 570.947.8387, gcraybart@aol.com, www.gcraybart-artworks.com • Adult, ages 13+, Mon., noon-4 p.m., Tues., 6-9 p.m. • Children, ages 8-10: Tues., 5-6 p.m., ages 11-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Portfolio instruction for the college bound • Private instruction available. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, every Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members. Must pre-register. The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801)

McCarroll opened a store above the boutique’s former Back Mountain location prior to the escalation of his career, and Outrageous was one of the first to carry items from McCarroll’s label and will be selling his items again in the near future. For more info, visit jaymccarrollonline.com or outrageousonline.com.

• Yoga, Pilates and Thai Chi Classes GreenBeing (334 Adams Ave., Scranton, info@shopgreenbeing.com) • Not Your Granny’s Sewing: one-onone lessons: $40/lesson, $140/4 sessions, 2-3 hour sessions. Tailored to individual needs. • Hand Embroidery 101: Aug. 11, 5-7 p.m., $65, materials included.

GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available.

• Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝

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Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction: Call for info. • Private Ballroom Lessons: Call for info. • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. Call for info. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. Call for info. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. Call for info. • Tumbling: Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages 5+. $30/month. Horse Back Riding Lessons Elk Stables, Uniondale, by appointment only. All levels welcome. Call 570.575.8649 to schedule. Dimensions In Dance lessons at Phoenix Theater Adult classes: Mon., 6-8 p.m., jazzercise, ballet boot camp. Thurs., 6-8 p.m., jazzercise, tap. Kid classes: Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., tap, ballet/hip hop, hip hop/jazz. Thurs., 8-9 p.m., Fosse jazz. $10. Call Lee to register 991.1817. Mountain Top Photo Club • Monthly Meeting: Aug. 23, 6:30

p.m., King’s Pizzeria (49 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top). 2.5 hours, followed by optional social event in restaurant. Free, guests welcome. Info: MountainTopPhotoClub.com. New Visions Studio & Gallery (201 Vine Street, Scranton, 610.636.9684, newvisionsstudio@gmail.com, newvisionsstudio.com) • Tapestry & Batiking for All Ages: through Aug. 16, Tues. 6:30-8 p.m., $79.99. 15+. Supplies included. • Figure Drawing for Adults: Aug. 14, 2-5 p.m., $24.99. 15+. Supplies included. Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art

of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register. STAR Gallery, inside the Mall at Steamtown • Summer Art Classes for Children & Adults: through Aug. 31. Drawing, acrylic painting, pastels, pen and ink, painting on glassware, more. Starting $15/class. Call 570.561.7154 or 347.5146 for info. • Children’s Art & Craft Corner: through Aug 31. $5/child. Weekdays, weekends. Call 561.7154 or 347.5146 for info. • Birthday Parties for Children at the Gallery: Call 561.7154 or 347.5146 for info. • Doodling: A Mini Course in Pen and Ink: E-mail julie136@msn.com for info. • Art Therapy Sessions: Contact Simona at 877.3900 for times and fees. St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques using cane, club, short stick, short/long staff, wooden sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn history principles, practical use. No prior martial arts experience. $10 per class.

Two Day Riding Clinic Aug. 13-14, Tanament Stables, Benton. Bring your own horse, borrow one. Reservations required. Saturday demonstration riding horses to music. Rain or shine indoor riding arena, outdoor riding area. Groomed trails. Info: 570.864.0102, tanamentstables.com. World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program • Kids & Teen Boxing programs • Boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, striking for MMA & competition training • Women’s only kickboxing Boot Camp • Zumba, call for info • BJJ coming soon, call for info • Self-defense clinics • Personal training for youth & adults, call for info

MIND AND BODY Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com) • Classes Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stabil-

ity ball core classes, more. Check website for updates. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in the tradition of Gurdjieff and Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5 • Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5 • Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours.

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Awakenings Yoga Studio (570.472.3272) • Gentle Yoga: Tues./Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Candy’s Place (Welles St., Kingston). $5, ages 59+, $30/month. • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction or Yoga Therapy: By appointment. $45/hr. • Private Meditation Instruction: By appointment. $25/half hr session. Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 49 for $150. Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sun. 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. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details. Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available. Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, www.endlessmountainzendo.org)

• Zen Evening of RemembranceObon Lantern Ceremony: Aug. 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Donation basket. Vegetarian offerings welcome. Buddhist evening of remembrance. Comfortable clothes, no tank tops, shorts. Bring framed photo of someone who has died, optional. To request to have a name called of someone who has passed, e-mail. Bring objects you would like to let go of in bonfire, optional. Call to attend. Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225) • Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy and guided meditations. $10 per class. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call to book. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golight-

ley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. 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. Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40 per

month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit htkdi.com. Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945) $9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited. • Sun.: Zumba, 9:50 a.m.; Ashtanga Fusion, 11 a.m. • Mon.: Condensed Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series all levels, 5:15 p.m., Advanced Full Led Primary Series, 7 p.m. • Tues.: Slow Flow, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 7 p.m. • Wed.: Intermediate Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m., Zumba, 7 p.m. • Thurs.: Condensed Primary Series, 10:30 a.m., Beginner Ashtanga, 5 p.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Primary Series, 6:15 p.m. • Fri.: Zumba, 10 a.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m. • Sat.: Morning Stretch All Levels, 9 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m. Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30

p.m. • Zumba: Tues. 6 p.m.; Thurs., 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. $5. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one.

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Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) Classes taught in vinyasa flow, geared for all levels • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/ week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m.

Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St. Luzerne, 570.714.7934) • Zumba: Mon.-Thurs., 5:30 & 6:30 p.m., Fri., 5 p.m., Sat., noon, Sun., 10 a.m. & 5 p.m., Tues./Thurs., 5:30 a.m. • Zumbatomic: Mon./Wed., 6:30 p.m., Sat., noon. • Zumba Gold: Sat., 10 a.m., Sun., 11 a.m. • Zumba Toning: Mon./Wed., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. • Hula Hoop class: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. • Ballroom classes with Amy and Andy: Tues., 7 p.m., with Luanne, Tues., 7:30 p.m. • Kickboxing: Mon., 7:30 p.m., Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. • Tango: Sun., 6 p.m., • Tap: Sun., 6 p.m. • Belly dance: Mon., 5:15 p.m. • Group Reiki: Fri., 6 p.m. • Yoga: Mon., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. • Ballet: Sat., 9 a.m. • Cabaret dance: Wed., 7:30 p.m. • African dance: Sun., 11 a.m.

Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, reikictr@localnet.com) Sessions with Sue Yarnes: • Beginner to Advanced Reiki at our locations or your home. 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.

dio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020.

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: Personalized program changes with every session, similar to P90X crossfit style. All levels, call for details.

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.

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. Waering Stained Glass Stu-

Zumba Fitness Classes • Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. • Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.

OUTSIDE Adventures in the Wilderness (570.343.5144 or jane@hikingjane.com) Greater Scranton YMCA outings (Y members/$5, non-members/$8): • Senior Citizens Outing to Gouldsboro State Park: Aug. 11, 9 a.m. 2 miles moderate. Lunch at Kay’s,

Daleville. Meet in YMCA lobby in Dunmore. Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org) • Tuesday Ramble with Rebecca Lesko: Aug. 16, 9 a.m., $3, free for Stewards. Meet at Russell Hill Methodist Church. A few binoculars available to borrow. Bring field guide (optional). Call or email with number attending. Eagles Mere events: • Music in the Mountains: Aug. 21, 4 p.m., Dewire Center (Allegheny & Laporte Aves). Culmination of 2-week workshop in chamber music for students. Tickets available at the door. For info, call 570.525.3192, emailphiltrio@aol.com

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Frances Slocum State Park (565 Mt. Olivet Road, Wyoming, 570.696.9105) • Spider Spy: Aug. 13, 2 p.m., ages 6-12. Meet at campground amphitheater. • Green Tour of the Park: Aug. 13, 4 p.m. Meet at campground amphitheater to start carpool. • Astronomy Extravaganza: Aug. 13,

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orty Fort native Jimmy Martin was a wrestler in school, and his first passion revolved around fitness and training. Though he always expressed himself with writing and acting, each of his talents seemed to branch off into multiple job opportunities. Not only did Martin turn himself into an actor and writer, but he was also a personal trainer, a writing assistant for a humor greeting-card company, an athletic model and an “academic” nude model. “I feel you have to try the menu to really know what you like,” said Martin. “It builds character. It is different kinds of people in different social settings. I try to put myself in different circumstances. I felt that it would be good to draw a bunch of different jobs.” As a student attending George Mason University in Fairfax County, Va., Martin made several bus trips to New York where he delved into film. Appearing in television shows and a Sundance Film Festival “indie feature,” he eventually packed his things to head out to the city to continue pursuing acting. “I decided to take this (acting) career in a more serious direction,” said Martin. “I decided to move up February 2009 without a job, which I don’t recommend to anybody unless they want to make things hard for themselves.” While he feels that he is still gnawing at the bottom of the food chain in New York, he thinks he is at a higher level from where he first started. Martin is proud to say that he has “made something out of nothing.” “The Bark of the Underdogs,” a monologue showcase written and directed by Martin, is a seriocomic that involves several characters that respond to their surroundings and whatever scenarios are thrown their way. An Off-Off Broadway hit that has performed two sold-out shows in New York will be coming

The cast of ‘The Bark of the Underdogs.’

“My goal is to make everybody feel exhausted and hopefully learn a little something about themselves.” “The Bark of the Underdogs” writer/actor Jimmy Martin

to the Little Theatre of WilkesBarre on Sunday, Aug. 14 for a one-time only showing. Due to delicate topics and “absurd comedy,” the performance is recommended for ages 18 and older. “These characters I feel reflect the complexities of the human condition. We see them struggling for something, we see them working for their happy endings,” said Martin. “We see the honesty and how that allows us to really understand these circumstances that the characters put themselves in.” The reason Martin labels his characters as underdogs is for the sake of their struggle to be heard and to express themselves. The “bark” aspect of the title means that a dog always barks with a purpose rather than for the sake of making a sound. Martin, who also performs various roles in “The Bark of the Underdogs,” had to experience many things in order to create these characters. He also added that if the monologues don’t directly relate to stories of his life, then they are exaggerations of reality. “You’ll laugh until you cry, and then you’ll cry because something is really sad,” said Martin. “My goal is to make everybody feel

exhausted and hopefully learn a little something about themselves. You should reveal a bigger aspect of life and challenge your audience to be engaged and understanding.” In future plans, Martin wants to continue flirting with the film industry and look into hiring a literary agent for his writing efforts. Meanwhile, his constant endeavor has revolved around pleasing an audience and reveling in the good feedback he has received on his work. “I like how people respond to things that I do,” said Martin. “When you’re an athlete, you’re almost like a glorified celebrity in your hometown, especially if you do well. I think I like that process. If you do something well, people will recognize you for that. That’s almost the same thing as an actor or a writer.” W “The Bark of the Underdogs,” Sun. Aug. 14, 3 p.m., The Little Theatre of Wilkes-Barre (537 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). $15 adults, $10 students, $10 members. Recommended for 18+. Info: mayamojimmy.com, ltwb.com, 570.823.1875

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9 p.m., not suitable for young children. Meet at Pavilion 3. Hazleton BMX track (Poplar St., 570.956.3747, bmx@hazletoncityview.com, hazletoncityview.com) • Local races: Aug. 14, 21, 28. • Coal Cracker Race, Aug. 27. Registration 9-11 a.m., race 11:30 a.m. Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel, 570.689.9494, director@lacawac.org) • Bugs-The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!: Aug. 14, 10 a.m., free. Explore the insect world that operates just below our line of vision. • Sounds of the Night-A Walk in the Forest: Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where, when and how to look for wildlife after dark. Nay Aug Park events (340 N. Washington Ave. Scranton) • Everhart Museum Nature Walk: Aug. 20, 10 a.m., meet in Everhart Museum lobby (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton). Walk is free w/ museum admission: $5/adults, $3/senior citizens, $2/children 6-12, free/children under 6. Free for museum members. View a display of Alfred Twining’s original specimens after walk, walk will find species still thriving today. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. • Hide ‘N’ Seekers DiscoverE Camp: Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-noon, $20, ages 4-5. Meet at Park Office. Registration is required, call. • Kayaking with Junior Bird Club: Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m., one-time fee $5, 9+. Meet at Lake Frances. All equipment provided, but wear shoes that can get wet (no flip flops), bring sun block, towel. Registration required, call.

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River Common (Wilkes-Barre, rivercommon.org, 570.823.2101 ext. 128) • Jam in the Park Music Series, 6:30 p.m.: Miz / Eva Katharine / Ed Randazzo, Aug. 18; OurAfter / Graces Downfall, Sept. 1; Woody Browns Project / Mike Dougherty, Sept. 15; Lost in Company / Don Shappelle and the Pick-Ups, Sept. 29. • Movie Spotlight Series: Aug. 19. • Yoga Clinics: Aug. 20, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. • Family Fishing Days: Aug. 20, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1. • Environmental Programming: Aug. 20, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1. • Dance Programming: Aug. 20, Sept. 3, 17, Oct. 1. • Wildcard Dance and Fitness Clinics: Aug. 17, 31, Sept. 14, 28.

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Get inked In homage to the mystique and creativity of fresh ink, LCCC’s Schulman Gallery (2nd floor, LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke) will present the exhibit “Tattoo Art” Aug. 12-Sept. 10. The exhibit will feature drawings, illustrations and paintings by local tattoo artists as well as a fine art perspective and history of tattoo art. An opening reception will be held Friday, Aug. 12 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public and is open during gallery hours, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5p.m. For info, call 570.740.0727, visit luzerne.edu/schulmangallery. Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org) To register for classes, call 570.833.4034 • Art & Music Show: Aug. 13, noonsunset. • Perseids Meteor Shower Full Moon Night Walk: Aug. 13, 8 p.m. No fee. Scranton Ghost Walk (ScrantonGhostTours.com, 570.383.1821) • Daily, 90-minute tours, usually 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. $20/person. Rain or shine. Reservations required. Secret meeting place divulged upon reservation. Daytime walks also available on limited basis. Call to reserve.

SOCIAL GROUPS Living with Grief: free sixweek bereavement support group (6-7:30 p.m., Spiritual Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.808.5539) • Aug. 11: Process of Grief & Bereavement; An Overview Monroe County Garden Club • Annual Picnic: Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Brodhead Creek Park, pavilion nearest parking lot. For members of

the club and families. RSVP necessary. Contact Denise Huggard, 570.236.5692 or gratefuldlights@yahoo.com, or Arlene Deskus, 570.420.0283 or adeskus@ptd.net. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountaintop. 570.288.9892. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) • NEPA PrideFest 2011: Aug. 14, 1-7 p.m., Kirby Park featuring Pop Rox, M80, DJ sets, Jade Starling and a drag performance. $5 admission. To become a sponsor, vendor or to volunteer, contact 570.763.9877 or info@gaynepa.com. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/ meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. W - compiled by Jourdaine Middleton, Weekender Intern Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375

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Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique.

The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • Writer’s critique group: Sat., noon-2 p.m. Bring work samples. Free and open to public, donations encouraged.

Arts YOUniverse Art Gallery (47 North Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) • Fourth Annual Photographic Exhibit: through Aug. 17. Photographs by Mountain Top Photo Club. For info contact Katie Larsen-Lick, mtpc18707@aol.com.

West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of memberselected books. • Weekly story time for children: Fri., 1 p.m. Free.

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. • “Between Dog & Wolf:” through Aug. 26.

The Barefoot Poetry Group • Writing Workshop: through Sept. 13, Tues. 6-8 p.m., Father Mulrooney Catholic Education Center (44 W. Hartford St., Ashley). $50. All genres of writing: print, audio, visual media, fiction, non-fiction, poetry. Register in advance, check payable to Jim Spock. For info call 570.823.0786. 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. ❏ Children’s Events: • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • “Novel Destinations:” Summer reading club for adults.

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Pages & Places Book Festival Oct. 1, downtown Scranton. Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., 570.654.9565, pitmemlib@comcast.net) • Crochet Club: Tues. 10 a.m.-noon, Thurs. 6-7:45 p.m., 12+, registration required. Participants bring their own crochet hook, yarn. • Furry Tails: Aug. 13, 10-11:30 a.m., registration required. Share a book with R.E.A.D dogs Barney, Corky, Kristy. • Summer Reading Program Closing Party: Aug. 15, 6:307:30 p.m., families welcome, registration required. • Tomato Festival Parade: Aug. 20. Ride or walk. Call to regis-

VISUAL 4th Annual Pocono Mountains Art Meander Aug. 13-14, 16 local artists, located in 13 different galleries throughout Pocono Mountains region. Info: poconoartmeander@yahoo.com, 610.381.6188. 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. • Nannette Burti, Ruth Janiszeski, Joyce Ellen Weinstein: through Aug. 27. 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. • “Centered” Artspace Member Show:

The Butternut Gallery & Second Story Books (204 Church St, 2nd Floor, Montrose) Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. • Karen Farmer & Jan Winemiller: through Aug. 16. Quilts by Farmer, stained glass by Winemiller. Endless Mountains Council of the Arts Gallery (302 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, 570.836.3622) Gallery Hours: Fri.-Sun., 1-5 p.m. • Dan Curry: through Aug. 28. Landscapes, seascapes, more. Artist is offering plein-air workshop, 2 sessions available for a.m. & p.m., Aug. 29, in Dushore area. To attend call 570.928.8706. Info: dan-curry.com. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) Admission $5 adults; $3 students/ seniors; $2 children 6-12; members free. • An American Landscape: The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War: through Sept. 5, Gallery 13. During regular museum hours. Photography by Andrew Lichtenstein. • Buds, Blooms & Berries: Plants in Science, Culture & Art: through Dec. 31, Maslow Galleries. Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “Young Artists of Monroe County:” through Aug. 28. Kan-son Reeves, John Kolbek, Denise McKellick, J.J.Shutz, Morgan Crespo, Shane Izikowski, Bud LaRosa, Brienne Rosner.

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Luzerne County Historical Society Museum (69 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.6244, lchs@epix.net) • “Thousands are Sailing: The Irish in Luzerne County:” through Aug. 20. $4 adults, $2 children, free under 5 and for members. Call 570.822.1727 for info.

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“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” also opened this weekend in 25 foreign markets, where it raked in a decent $23.4 million. Audiences in Spain responded most to the film, as it sold $5.2 million worth of tickets there. Raunchfest “The Change-Up” is one of the few in its genre to stall at the box office this summer. Audiences have embraced R-rated comedies such as “Bad Teacher,” “Bridesmaids” and “Horrible Bosses,” all of which opened to about $10 million more than “The Change-Up.” Those films were also less expensive to produce, because Universal and Relativity Media spent about $52 million to make the picture — a higher-thanaverage budget for a comedy. While most critics seemed to loathe the movie, audiences didn’t, giving it an average grade of B. Universal is hoping that score will fuel positive word-ofmouth in the coming weeks. W

‘The Change-Up’ stars Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynolds at the film’s premier.

Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Manipulation Art Reality: through Sept. 3. A selection of work by Steve Braun, David Saxton and Amber Summers. • Judith Youshock and Mike Trovota: through Sept. 1, Scranton Marquis Art Gallery (515 Center St., Scranton). For info call 570.344.3313. 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. • The Northeast Photography Club Photo Exhibit: through Aug. 30. For club info, contact 570.604.1111, northeastphotographyclub.org. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Summer Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m. • “The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection:” through Oct. 17, the gowns of Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/

STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes:” Artists from Women Resources Center. • “The Healing Power Of Art:” through Aug. 31. Artists from The Aaron Center. Thomas T. Taber Museum (Lycoming County Historical Society, 858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, tabermuseum.org) • “Sporting Lycoming Countians:” through Aug. 28. • “I See You: Shades of Summer:” through the summer, front lobby of Lycoming County Historical Society. Vision Burn Tattoo and Gallery (1211 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore) • “Best Damn Art Show in Town:” Open Aug. 13, 6-9 p.m. Artists from Marywood University, other local artists. Free food, beverages. For info call 570.558.0994. Wayne County Arts Alliance (waynecountyartsalliance.org, 570.253.6850) • “Art on the Edge:” through Sept 10, daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill (8 Silk Mill Dr., Hawley). For info, visit events.hawleysilkmill.com. • Creative Cocktail Hour: Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m., “Art on the Edge” at Hawley Silk Mill. $10 donation. Wine, cheese. For info visit events.hawleysilkmill.com. Widmann Gallery (Located in King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center between North Franklin and North Main Streets, WilkesBarre, 208.5900, ext. 5328) Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. • “Girls, Girls, Girls:” through Aug. 26. W

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LOS ANGELES — “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was the top banana this weekend, swinging past industry expectations to easily conquer the box office. The prequel to the 1968 classic, which stars James Franco and a handful of digitalized simians, grossed a strong $54 million domestically, according to an estimate from distributor 20th Century Fox. Heading into the weekend, those who had seen prerelease audience surveys had projected that the film would collect around $35 million. Unfortunately for Universal Pictures, the weekend’s other new film in wide release, the R-rated comedy “The Change-Up,” performed about as expected: pretty badly. The movie, about buddies played by Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman who accidentally trade lives and end up in the other’s body, mustered a weak $13.5 million. Both critics and audiences seemed to love “Apes.” The big-budget film received surprisingly strong reviews, earning an 81 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and went over well with crowds this weekend. Those who saw the movie assigned it an average grade of A-minus, according to market research firm CinemaScore. (Men made up 54 percent of the audience.)

The solid start for “Apes” is good news for Peter Chernin, the former president of Fox’s parent company, News Corp. In 2009, the executive left his post as Rupert Murdoch’s top lieutenant to launch his own entertainment company — and “Apes” is the first movie the new entity has produced. The film, which depicts how apes acquired the intelligence to take over Earth, was financed by Fox and partners Dune Capital Management and Ingenious Media for $93 million. After the original series of five “Apes” films came to a close in 1973, Fox relaunched the brand again in 2001 with a Tim Burtondirected version of “Planet of the Apes.” The movie was disliked by critics but did good business. A decade ago, the film had an even bigger opening weekend than the latest “Apes” movie, debuting to $68.5 million and ultimately grossing $362.2 million worldwide.

The Main Street Gallery (27 N. Main St., Carbondale) • Terra Incognita: Aug. 19-Sept. 9. Opening reception Aug. 19, 6-9 p.m. Works from Earl W. Lehman, Ellen Silberlicht. For info contact gallery@carbondalechamber.org.

schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Pink Ribbon Exhibit: through Aug 6. Work by area artists, donation to Breast Cancer Awareness. • Tattoo Art: Aug. 12-Sept. 10. Reception Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m. Artwork by area artist in style of tattoo art; fine art perspective, history of tattoo art.

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LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Don’t let your ego get too inflated by all the cheerful happy birthday wishes you got on Facebook. They’re relatively meaningless. I read an article about a writer who celebrated three Facebook birthdays in a month to see how many people would notice and how many would simply automatically send him a birthday wish all three times. Almost no one took note, and many sent him nearly identical messages each time. So much of what comes your way these days is pretty devoid of any real sentiment or meaning — including the negative stuff. Remembering that, and not taking any of it personally, will go a long way towards making you a happier person this week. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) It’s so easy for people to buy into the whole “what s/he doesn’t know can’t hurt,” philosophy, particular when it pertains to something they’d rather keep secret. They might even be right, assuming two things: 1. This thing is definitely and permanently in the past, with no inconvenient ghosts that might come back to haunt both of you, and 2. You never, ever find out. Discovering someone’s secret, and the lies they used to keep it, can feel like a terrible betrayal, negatively compounding any horrible revelation. Before you, too, ascribe to this idea, be absolutely sure both conditions will be met. If they won’t, it’s better to come clean, right away.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) So many of our social conventions are completely arbitrary and artificial. Why, for instance, is one particular finger (our middle one) so offensive? Only because we choose to interpret it that way. Refuting these whenever convenient is very liberating, and demonstrates just how powerless they really are without your complete cooperation. Allowing this stuff to have an effect on you is a choice. If you don’t want it to, it can’t bother you. Realizing that — and keeping it in mind — will have a magnificently potent effect on the sum total of your joy and serenity this week. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Overreactions may simply be the name of the game this week. However, the worst thing you could do would be to point them out; that would just escalate this exaggerated molehill from bunny slope to double black diamond mountain; something dramatically more treacherous and difficult to navigate. Instead, you must simply try to

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keep a calm head and wait out the storm; it will pass … eventually. It may be tempting to throw caution to the winds (“If they can get pissed over nothing, damn it, so can I!”), but I’d strongly advise against it. Someone’s got to be the bigger person here — and that someone is you. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) While losing your job or your lover — or experiencing another setback — sucks, the worst thing you can do is become a depressed recluse because of it. The only way to move on from such crappy places is to shake them off as best you can, rally yourself and get out there into the world, putting on the happiest face possible. Cultivate optimism like a rare, delicate and precious orchid. That may be easier said than done, I know, but nevertheless that’s the intention you need to hold in your mind as you move on from here. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Bookstores are becoming a very rare thing; not only are people reading fewer books, but when shopping for them they often use online retailers and more and more frequently buy e-books rather than the paper kind. I think the only way for this endangered retail species to survive is to evolve — to provide an experience for their shoppers, since they almost certainly can’t match the prices and variety provided by their online competition. Those that fail to adapt to changing conditions will go as extinct as the dodo. Why mention this? Because evolution isn’t just something that happens in nature, and because the thing you need to evolve is more like a

business than a bird. Start thinking outside the box, now, before the box disappears. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Your mantra this week is very simple: “This too, shall pass.” Change, of course, is the essence of life. That can be bewildering, but when things suck, it’s also comforting. Knowing that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, even if you can’t see (or on some level, even believe) it should help you carry on. In the meantime, if you could use help coping with your situation right now, ask for it. Sure, these are hard times for everyone, but many angelic people actually take comfort in helping others. Let them help you, please. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Sometimes, when you have a problem, you just have to suck it up, deal, and get the hell over it because your problem is either not as big as you think it is, or not as bad as the ones you’d suddenly be subject to if you chose to address it. Do you really feel like adding to the heap of someone else’s troubles by bringing up this supposed quandary of yours? What are you going to do if they decide that you’re the problem, instead? No matter how that plays out, most scenarios end up with you in worse difficulty and less happy. Figure out how to get past this on your own. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Although life so rarely resembles fairy tales, especially the “happily ever after” bits, fairy tale villains seem to crop up with surprising regularity. Wicked parents, vicious trolls (both on- and off-line) and

conniving witches don’t just make appearances at Halloween but, in fact, all the time. It’s usually best to keep yourself out of their storylines, when possible, but occasionally there’s nothing for it but to step in, especially when you have a chance to spare an innocent some suffering. In those cases, you needn’t play the fairy-tale hero (although some might view you as such, anyway). Just do what you can. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Money complicates things, and in most of your relationships, it’s best to simply keep it out of the picture entirely. However, certain connections — particularly live-in, romantic ones — require, at some point, frank discussions about who’s going to pay for what, how money will be handled and so on, in order to prevent drama and difficulty further down the line. These are not romantic things to talk about, nor particularly fun, but neglecting them will only cause problems (and get in the way of romance) later. Since this week is a good one for such a chat, go ahead and have it, if any of this mundane stuff is still sitting around unresolved. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Giving someone the benefit of the doubt when they don’t deserve it can really get you into hot shit, Gemini. Thus I can understand why you’re tempted to call “Shenanigans!” on this one and see what happens. However, not granting the benefit of the doubt to someone who does deserve it is a truly douchebag move, one you’d have a hard time forgiving yourself for, later. Although admittedly a lousy pair of options, wouldn’t it still be better to get fooled or taken advantage of than to find yourself stomping all over someone who’s already down? CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) One of my heroes, Dan Savage, came up with the term “monogamish” to describe couples who are mostly monogamous, but may have a loophole or two built into their relationship, probably in order to preserve its long-term viability. Making up new words, standards, and rules to suit your life, specifically, is something I heartily and cheerfully encourage, Cancer, since the ones handed down to you from whoever (generations past, society in general, etc) aren’t really doing you much good. Take a cue from Dan, and make some shit up that works for you and yours. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.

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4th Annual Car and Truck Show Sept. 4 (rain date Sept. 5), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hunlock Creek Athletic Field (Sunset Lake Rd., Hunlock Creek). $3/GA (under 12 free), $10/ registered vehicle, $10/vendor. Registration 9 a.m.-noon, judging 12:30-2 p.m. chicken barbecue 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Flea market, music all day. For info contact 570.256.7616, hunlockcreekfire.com.

4th Annual Helping Hands Car Cruise to benefit Dave Morgan, Wilkes-Barre native & wounded veteran Aug. 21, 1-6 p.m., Polish American Veteran’s Club (Oak St., Plains). $10 donation per vehicle. Muscle cars, antique cars, trucks, motorcycles. Food, refreshments, entertainment. Sponsored by Polish American Veteran’s Club, Plain Boy’s Club. For info call 570.362.1526. 6th Annual Tommy Z. Memorial Car, Street Rod and Bike Show Aug. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Crestwood High School parking lot. Rain date Aug. 28. Registration $12. Food, refreshments, music, raffles. Dash plaques to all participants. No pets or alcohol. For application, call 570.868.6515. 8th Annual Rod and Custom Cruise-In Aug. 12, 13, 14, gates 8 a.m., Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, $5, $10/3-day pass. $30 to enter car. Wing eating contest, prom night, camping, more. For info: 570.387.2000, cruisein@bloomhealth.net, rodandcustomcruisin.com. 109th Artillery Heritage Association Car Cruz Aug. 15, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m., Applebee’s (253 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Blvd., WilkesBarre). Prizes, giveaways, info on Veterans Benefits. All vehicle types welcome. Call 570.824.7015 for info. Car Cruise Fridays Aug. 19, Sept. 16, 6 p.m.-? Curry Donuts (S. Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes-Barre).

Cruisin’ at McDonald’s Car Cruise Aug. 12, Sept. 9, 6 p.m., McDonald’s (Village Center, Rte. 590, Hamlin). Trophies, 50-50’s, giveaways. Music by Rickie Z. Benefits Ronald McDonald House. For more info, call 570.969.8998. Hi Lites Motor Club (www.hilitesmotorclub.com, Jack 570.477.2477, John 574.7470). Events feature door prizes, food, music, 50/50 drawing, more. • Aug. 20, 5-8 p.m., Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. • Sept. 17, 3-6 p.m., Pikes Creek Raceway Park (Rt. 118, Pikes Creek). Montage Mountain Classics (Thurs., 6-9 p.m., Fri., 6-10 p.m., Sat., 5-9 p.m.) • McDonald’s (South Side Plaza, Scranton): Aug. 12, Sept. 9 • Johnny Rockets (Montage Mountain): Aug. 20, Sept. 17 • Valley Auto Parts (Moosic Road, Old Forge): Aug. 25, Sept. 22 • Car show for St. Joe’s (Pittston Bypass): Aug. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pocono Mountain Street Rods Friday Night Cruise • Aug. 26, 6-10 p.m., Viewmont Mall. Poker Run in Memory of Mark J. Valanski Aug 28, registration 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Checkerboard Inn (385 Carverton Rd., Trucksville). $20/person. Cars, bikes. Stops at: Two G’s Restaurant (8001 Bear Creek Blvd., Bear Creek Twp.), Capones Bar & Grill (520 Main St., White Haven), Cavanaugh’s Grill (163 N. Main St., Mountaintop). Last card by 5 p.m., Outsiders Saloon (650 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). Live entertainment, walk-ins welcome after 5 p.m., $20. Benefits “Angel Medication.” For info, call 570.674.0700.

Ringmaster Bike Night Aug 11, 5 p.m., Eleanor Rigby’s (603 Route 6, Jermyn). 21+, no cover. Happy hour drink specials, free food 6-8 p.m. Apple sauce wrestling open to men and women, 8 p.m., $100 prize. Bikini contest, 10:30 p.m., 18+, $100 prize. Stephen G. Semanek Memorial Poker Run Aug. 13, registration 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Maltby Fire Department (253 Owen St., Swoyersville). $15/player. All vehicles welcome. Poker hands built by collecting cards from each stop, Banko’s Seafood, Big Ten Pizza & Subs, Grotto Pizza (Harvey’s Lake). Ride ends at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, with entertainment, prizes for top three hands, raffles, Chinese auction, 50/50 chances, children’s activities, 2-5 p.m. Top prize $250. Proceeds benefit pharmacy scholarship created at Luzerne County Community College in Stephen Semanek’s honor. For info call 570.592.7015. The Villa Capri Cruisers (101 Jane St., Dunmore, 570.344.2014, www.villacapricruisers.com) • Cruise Night: 3rd Fri. through Sept., 6 p.m., all vehicles welcome. • Cruise Night: 2nd Sun. through Sept., 6 p.m., TGI Fridays (Route 6, Dickson City), all vehicles welcome. • Reunion Car Show: Sept. 4, 9 a.m., Nay Aug Park, Scranton, all vehicles welcome. Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (570.598.WVMC) • Summer party at Konefal’s Grove: Aug. 20 • Fall Poker Run in memory of Tony Lavelle: Oct. 16 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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’ve had more roommates over the years than a foster child. Though I may try, I will never forget any of them. Judging by the stunt I pulled on Mullabah and Williams, they will never forget me, either … It was a Tuesday night and I was getting home after a long night of bartending. As I was making my way through my pitch-black living room, I walked right into an unfamiliar object. When I turned on the lights, I saw a cage with two puppies inside. Call me crazy, but when you share a house with two football players, and you come home to find caged dogs, you can’t help but think of Michael Vick. My jaw dropped. Why were there dogs in my living room? My roommates were well aware our landlord made me send Brody to live with my parents. Why would they bring home dogs? Were they engaging in an insidious underground crime scene? The next morning would reveal the puppies were “our new pets.” Now as long as Mullabah and Williams were in the company of a Four Loko and grape-flavored blunts, they were cool. Other than that, they thought being college football players meant they were entitled to modify the rules. “They have to go!” I demanded. “You’re not my parent,” whined Mullabah. “Fine, then I’m moving out,” I bluffed. Though they didn’t believe me, I was about to make certain they did. When an old Sigma sister called and told me she was in the area later that week and wanted to get a drink, I told her she had to pretend to be a trashy single mom taking over my lease, so I

Justin manipulated his roommates with the threat of a ‘trashy single mom.’ could get back at my roommates for thinking they could do whatever they wanted. She came in and toured the house, making my roommates nearly shit their pants. Between faking a series of argumentative phone calls to her “baby daddy” about how to handle her daughter Princess Beyonce, and claiming she was a 30-something bisexual on a meth binge with an abusive ex, my roommates were livid that I was having her take over my lease. I finally revealed the truth when Mullabah called his mom in angry tears, screaming, “Mom, I’m not living with an old lady with kids! Do something!” For some reason, he didn’t laugh as much as I did about it. W F--k keeping up with the Kardashians. Keep up with Justin on Twitter @sorrymomanddad & Facebook.com/ sorrymomanddad.

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BMX`09 UTV SIDE-BY SIDE BMX UTV 500CC

4X4 WITH 48 PLOW

91 miles, automatic trans, 500cc 4 stroke 32hp engine. Max speed 43mph, 5.8 fuel tank, electric dump bed, 650lb capacity. FM Radio with MP3, front windshield with wiper, headlights, hard top, dashboard lighting, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, engine temp. 3000lbs electric winch, with dashboard mount switch. Mossy Oak color. Clear Title. $3,500 570-793-0081

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ATVs/Dune Buggies

HONDA`09 RECON TRX 250CC/Electric shift. Like New. $3,800. (570) 814-2554

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ATVs/Dune Buggies

Autos under $5000

CADILLAC `94 DEVILLE SEDAN

94,000 miles, automatic, front wheel drive, 4 door, air conditioning, air bags, all power, cruise control, leather interior, $3,300. 570-394-9004

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BMW `00 323I

Black w/ tan leather interior. All power. 6 cylinder. Sun roof. Recently inspected. New tires. 140K miles. $6,800 (570) 868-6986

To place your ad call...829-7130

BMW `07 328xi

Black with black interior. Heated seats. Back up & navigation systems. New tires & brakes. Sunroof. Garage kept. Many extras! 46,000 Miles. Asking $20,500. 570-825-8888 or 626-297-0155 Call Anytime!

412 Autos for Sale

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MARKETPLACE CADILLAC 06 STS

AWD, 6 cylinder, Silver, 52,600 miles, sunroof, heated seats, Bose sound system, 6 CD changer, satellite radio, Onstar, parking assist, remote keyless entry, electronic keyless ignition, & more! $17,000 570-881-2775

CHEVROLET `00 CORVETTE

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

BMW `99 M3

V-8. 5.7 liter. 345 Horse Power. Automatic. 56,000 miles. Pewter metallic. Hatch Back. Glass top. Air conditioning. Leather interior. Power seat, locks & windows. Bose AM/FM stereo. Cassette/CD Player. Very good to excellent condition. $17,500

Convertible with Hard Top. AM/FM. 6 disc CD. 117 K miles. Stage 2 Dinan suspension. Cross drilled rotors. Cold air intake. All maintenance records available. $16,695 570-466-2630

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY

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(570) 696-0424

DODGE `06 STRATUS Only 55K. Brand

new tires, plugs, wires, oil. Excellent Condition. $6,995 (570) 562-1963

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CHEVROLET `01 MONTE CARLO 1 owner. V6. Beauti-

CHEVROLET `04 CORVETTE COUPE Torch red with

ful, shiny, burgundy, garage kept. New tires, brakes & inspection. Well maintained. Must see. $3,895. Call 570-313-5538

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

CHEVROLET `90 CORVETTE Red. Auto. Red

black and red interior. 9,700 miles, auto, HUD, removable glass roof, polished wheels, memory package, Bose stereo and twilight lighting, factory body moldings, traction control, ABS, Garage kept - Like New. $27,900 (570) 288-3256

leather. 13,000 original miles. Garage kept. $15,000. 570-379-2681

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CHEVY `05 EQUINOX

Rare, Exclusive Opportunity To Own...

CROSSROAD MOTORS

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. $13,750. 570-362-1910

CHEVY `91 LUMINA

3.1 V6. 4 door. A/C. New tires, brakes, rotors & inspection. Excellent condition. $1,500. Call 570-825-0120

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(3) Absolute Real Estate Auctions – NE PA - Per Order Of Secured Creditor

(1) Lot Near Archbold, Off Rt. 6 (Gov. Casey Hwy.) (2) Single Family Home, Forty Fort, PA (3) 5-Unit Apt. Complex, Hazleton, PA

Saturday, August 20, 2011 10:30AM / 1:30PM / 4:30PM

Auction To Be Held @ The Properties Directions Below. All Properties Sell Absolutely To The Highest Bidder, Regardless Of Price.

AUCTION 1: Lot @ 4-32 Forest Lane, Archbald, PA 18403 @ 10:30AM, Sat. Aug. 20, 2011

AUCTION: 200 x 400 Lot On 4 & 32 Forest Lane. Vacant Lot Lays Well 200 Ft. Frontage, Lots 4 + 32 Will Be Sold @ 10:30AM, Sat. 8/20/11. INSPECTION: At Your Leisure Or 1 Hr. Prior To Auction Start Time, Terms Below. DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 6 (Gov. Casey Hwy.), Exit To Salem Rd Which Becomes Salem Heights Rd. (Archbald Mnt. Rd.), Turn Right To Collins Blvd., First Left To Forest Ln.

AUCTION 2: Home @ 167 Slocum St., Forty Fort, PA 18704 @ 1:30PM, Sat. Aug. 20, 2011.

AUCTION 2: 3 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath Brick Front Home On 167 Slocum St., Forty Fort, PA. 3 Bedroom, 1 ½ Bath Brick Front Home w/ Car Port On Nice Street. Has Older Pool In Rear, House Would Make A Nice Starter Home / Good Rental Or Nice Place To Live, Decent Shape! Seems Like A Nice Area, Close To Everything, Take A Look! INSPECTION: Sun. Aug. 14, 2011 From 1:30PM To 3PM, Or Day Of Auction 1 Hr. Prior To Auction Start Time, Terms Below. DIRECTIONS: From Route 81 Take Exit 170B (309N), Take Exit 4 Toward Forty Fort Rt. 11 To Slocum St.

AUCTION 3: Great Income Property @ 597-599 Carson St., Hazleton, PA 18201 @ 4:30PM, Sat. Aug. 20, 2011

AUCTION 3: Great Income Property On 597-599 Carson St., Hazleton, PA. Income Property 3 Bldg. 1st Bldg.: 3 Apts. 2-3 Bedrooms Each, Good Sized & Pretty Nice. 2nd Bldg.: 2 Apts. Both 2 Bedroom. 3rd Bldg.: 3-Stall Garage, Rentable. A Property Here That You Could Rent 5 Apartments & A Garage. Seems Like Nice Neighborhood, Money Not Making Any Money In The Bank Put It Here, You Will See The Returns. A Real Opportunity Take A Look. INSPECTION: Sun., Aug. 14, 2011 From 4PM To 5:30PM, Or Day Of Auction 1 Hr. Prior To Auction Start Time, Terms Below. DIRECTIONS: From Route 81 Take Exit 143 To 924N, Left To 924 N / Can Do Expy., Straight To W. Diamond Ave., Left On N. Carson St., 597 Is On The Right. Properties Sell Absolutely To The Highest Bidder(s), Regardless Of Price. Properties Sells As-Is, Where-Is, How-Is. Any Tests Wanted Or Needed, Must Be Done Prior To Auction. Announcements Made Day Of Auction Take Precedence Over Printed Material. Brochures Available @ Properties Or On Our Website @ www.manasseauctions.com.

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Terms: 10% Buyers Premium Will Be Added To The Final Bid Price, The Total Becomes The Purchase Price. 10 % Down Of Purchase Price Required Day Of Auction On Auction 2 & 3 (Home & Apt. Building), $1,000.00 Required Day Of Auction On Auction 1 (Lot) In Cash Or Good Check With Positive ID. Balance Due On Closing Within 30 Days. Properties Sell Subject To No Contingencies, Be Prepared! Owner: Local Bank

Mel & Matt Manasse Auctioneers & Licensed Real Estate Brokers PA Auctioneers License # AU571L & AU3517L PA Brokers License # SBR000462 & ABR000472 607-692-4540 / 1-800-MANASSE WWW.MANASSEAUCTIONS.COM

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

26 FORD MODEL T Panel Delivery

100 point Concours quality restoration. Red with black fenders. Never Driven. 0 miles on restoration. RARE! $40,000 $38,000 $36,500

1954 MERCURY MONTEREY WOODY WAGON 100 point restoration. $130,000 invested. 6.0 Vortec engine. 300 miles on restoration. Custom paint by Foose Automotive. Power windows, a/c, and much more! Gorgeous Automobile! $75,000 $71,000 $69,900

From an Exotic, Private Collection

Call 570-650-0278

CHEVY `07 AVEO LT Power window/door locks. Keyless entry. Sunroof. A/C. Black with tan leather interior. 22,000 original miles. AM/FM/CD. New tires. $12,000 (570) 287-0815

Chrysler 02 Sebring Convertible. Dark

Blue. Taupe top. 71,000 miles. Great condition. $5,900. MUST SEE! (570) 675-2975

FORD `04 MUSTANG Mach I, 40th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION V8, Auto, 1,300 miles, all options, show room condition. Call for info. Asking $24,995 Serious inquiries only. 570-636-3151

FORD `07 MUSTANG 63,000 highway miles, silver, runs great, $11,500. negotiable. 570-479-2482

HONDA `07 ACCORD V6 EXL. 77K miles. 1

owner with maintenance records. Slate blue with leather interior. Sunroof. Asking $12,500. Call 570-239-2556

570-825-7988

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘10 DODGE CARAVAN SXT 32K, Power sliding doors, Factory warranty! $18,099 ‘09 DODGE CALIBER SXT 2.0 Automatic, 24k Factory Warranty! $13,699 ‘08 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL 32K, Factory Warranty, Leather Sunroof $24,199 ‘08 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 34K, Red $16,199 ‘08 CHEVY IMAPALA LS 4 door, only 37K! 5 Year / 100K Factory Warranty! $13,399 ‘07 CHEVY IMPALA LS 4 door, only 45k / 5 Year 100K Factory Warranty! $11,299 01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive, 74K $6,799 01 DODGE DURANGO 4x4, SLT, only 54 K. $8,299 08 CHEVY SILVERADO 4x4, Regular Cab, 63K, Factory Warranty $13,999 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

FORD 02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

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VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks Highest Prices Paid!!

LEXUS `05 GX 470

Gray with gray leather interior. Like new condition. Garage kept. 60K miles. Navigation, premium audio, DVD & 3rd row seat. $26,950 (570) 417-1212

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

white bonnet stripes, roof and mirror caps. Original owner with 29,000 mi. Auto. Cold Weather Pkg. Dynamic Stability Control. Front fog lamps. Rain-sensing wipers. Black leather interior. Asking $14,900 FUN TO DRIVE! 570-674-5673

LEXUS `98 LS 400 Line up a place to live

Excellent condition, garage kept, 1 owner. Must see. Low mileage, 90K. Leather interior. All power. GPS navigation, moon roof, cd changer. Loaded. $9,000 or best offer. 570-706-6156

Boat? Car? Truck? Motorcycle? Airplane? Whatever it is, sell it with a Classified ad. 570-829-7130

WANTED!

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

570-301-3602

HONDA `03

LEXUS `08 IS 250

PONTIAC 69 FIREBIRD 400 CONVERTIBLE

MINI COOPER `06 Chili red, with

Red. Power steering, auto, AC, CD. ONLY 5,300 MILES. $18,500 (570) 883-0143

AWD Sedan. 17,200 miles. No accidents. Perfect condition. Black with leather. V6 Automatic. Moonroof. 27 MPG. Never seen snow. $26,800 (570) 814-1436

MERCEDES-BENZ `95 SL 500 Convertible, with

288-8995

MAZDA `08 MIATA

Moonroof. Heated seats. Power locks. Black with beige leather interior. 104,000 miles. $9,995 (570) 474-9563 (570) 592-4394

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FREE PICKUP

top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $18,500 570-760-5833

ACCORD EX 6 CD changer.

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MX-5 CONVERTIBLE

MAZDA `99 MIATA MX-5 129,000 miles,

5 speed, 2 door, air conditioning, convertible, new tires, runs excellent, needs nothing, $4,850 (570) 592-3266

MAZDA 2 `11

Low mileage, 197 miles. Selling due to death in family. Lime green. Loaded. $15,500. Call 570-788-4354

in classified!

MINI COOPER`08 CLUBMAN silver S Sparkling

metallic. Roof and mirror caps in black. Black leather interior. Automatic steptronic paddles. Dual moon roof. Cold weather package. Dynamic stability control. Excellent Condition. 33,600 miles. Just Serviced. 30 MPG City. Factory warranty to 50K miles. $20,995 (570) 472-9909 (570) 237-1062

PONTIAC `05 GRAND PRIX

Blue/white top & white interior. Recent documented frame-off restoration. Over $31,000 invested. will sell $19,900. 570-335-3127

PORSCHE `02 BOXSTER S Great convertible,

black top, 6 speed manual transmission, carbon fiber dash, leather interior, front & rear trunk, fast & agile. $18,000 or best offer. Call 570-262-2478

SATURN `96 SL 122,000 miles.

Black. Runs good. $1,500 or best offer Call 570-417-5596 or 570-819-3185 leave a message.

SUBARU `00 OUTBACK

AWD. Heated bucket seats. AM/FM/CD /Cassette. Cruise. A/C. New alternator, exhaust & inspection. $4,950. Call 570-696-2928

SUBARU `98

OUTBACK WAGON 155,000 miles.

Inspection good till 7/12. New Tires. $5,000. (570) 899-8725

VOLKSWAGEN `04 BEETLE CONVERTIBLE

Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Reduced $14,000 570-822-1976 Leave Message

VOLVO `01 XC70

Sedan. White. Great condition. Sunroof, tan leather interior. Recently maintained. 70k miles. $5,000. Call 570-954-7459

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Auto Parts

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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Auto Parts

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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CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP Very Good

DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

Condition! Low miles! $7500. FIRM 570-905-7389 Ask for Lee

CHEVROLET `81 CORVETTE Very good condi-

tion. 350 engine, classic silver with black bottom trim, all original, registered as an antique vehicle, removable mirror tops. 66,000 miles, chrome wheels & tires in very good shape, leather interior, garage kept. Must see to appreciate. Asking $9,000 or willing to trade for a newer Pontoon boat. Call 570-545-6057

FORD SALEEN 04 281 SC Coupe

1,000 miles document. #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854

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. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

3 on the tree with fluid drive. This All American Classic Icon runs like a top at 55MPH. Kin to Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial Desoto, built in the American Midwest, after WWII, in a plant that once produced B29 Bombers. In it’s original antiquity condition, with original shop & parts manuals, she’s beautifully detailed and ready for auction in Sin City. Spent her entire life in Arizona and New Mexico, never saw a day of rain or rust. Only $19,995. To test drive, by appointment only, Contact Tony at 570-899-2121 or penntech84th@ gmail.com

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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

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $31,000. Call 825-6272

OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT

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PORSCHE 78 911 SC TARGA 60,000 miles. 5

speed. Air. Power windows. Metallic brown. Saddle Interior. Meticulous original owner. Garaged. New Battery. Inspected. Excellent Condition. $25,000. OBO (610) 797-7856 (484) 264-2743

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Boats & Marinas

ALUM V-TRAILER 14

Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200 • All original

45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727

STUDEBAKER 31 Rumble seat, Coupe Good condition. Call for details (570) 881-7545

15 Evinrude/55 lb. min. anchor, oars, seats, etc. Ready to go, just add poles & bait. $2,995. 570-751-8689

CREST III 96 25FT PONTOON BOAT

with 2007 Hoosier trailer. 1996 Mercury 90hp motor/ less than 100 hours. $12,500. Call 570-215-0123

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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

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Motorcycles

BMW 07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,500 (570) 646-2645

HARLEY 01 DAVIDSON Electra Glide, Ultra Classic, many chrome accessories, 13k miles, Metallic Emerald Green. Garage kept, like new condition. Includes Harley cover. $12,900 570-718-6769 570-709-4937

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HARLEY DAVIDSON `03 100th Anniversary

Edition Deuce. Garage kept. 1 owner. 1900 miles. Tons of chrome. $38,000 invested. A must see. Asking $18,000. OBO 570-706-6156

HARLEY DAVIDSON `07

Road King Classic FLHRC. Burgundy / Cream. Driver & Passenger back rest, grips, battery tender, cover. Willie G accessories. 19k miles. $14,400 or best offer. Call 262-993-4228

HARLEY DAVIDSON 03 DYNA WIDE GLIDE

Golden Anniversary. Silver/Black. New Tires. Extras. Excellent Condition. 19,000 miles $10,000. 570-639-2539

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Motorcycles

HARLEY DAVIDSON` 95 HERITAGE SOFTAIL NOSTALGIA Garage Kept, Vance and Hines Pipes, New Battery, Extra Seat, Very Clean Bike $8,000 570-592-4021

HONDA `03 REBEL

250. Black with red rebel decal. 65MPG. Excellent condition. 1,800 miles. $1,800. OBO Call 570-262-6605

To place your ad call...829-7130

HYOSUNG `04 COMET

250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760

Motorcycles

YAMAHA `04 V-STAR

HARLEY DAVIDSON 80 Soft riding FLH.

King of the Highway! Mint original antique show winner. Factory spot lights, wide white tires, biggest Harley built. Only 28,000 original miles! Never needs inspection, permanent registration. $7,995 570-905-9348

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1100 Custom. 5800 miles, light bar, cobra exhaust, windshield, many extras, must sell. $4,900. Call 570-301-3433

Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original

miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584

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Q-LINK LEGACY `09

250 automatic. Gun metal gray. MP3 player. $3,000. Great first motorcycle. 570-696-1156

SUZUKI `07 C50T CRUISER EXCELLENT CONDITION Windshield, Bags,

YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

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EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER

Brand new 2010 tandem axle, 4 wheel electric brakes, 20’ long total, 7 x 16 wood 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

Floorboards,V&H Pipes, White walls,Garage Kept. 6K Miles $5,200 (570) 430-0357

SUZUKI 77 GS 750

Needs work. $1,200 or best offer 570-855-9417 570-822-2508

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LAYTON 02 TRAVEL TRAILER

30 ft. Sleeps 9 - 3 bunk beds & 1 queen. Full kitchen. Air conditioning/ heat. Tub/shower. $6,900 (570) 696-1969

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Fee Basis Hospitalist

The VA Medical Center Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for Fee Basis Hospitalists. BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. ACLS/BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center. This position requires the provider to work 12 hour shifts, from 8am to 8pm or night shifts from 8pm to 8am. Potential exists for 7 consecutive day tour of duty. Will be responsible for Admission of patients to inpatient status: Admission Assessment; History and Physical; Admission Orders; Discharge Plan; Participation in Inter-disciplinary Meetings and completion of Discharge Summaries; teaching medical residents and students in the inpatient setting. Provider is responsible for physician extenders as assigned to the Hospitalist Team. Patient census ranges from 9-16 daily with possible support by physician extenders as a Hospitalist Team. This position requires the provider to work 12 hour shifts to be paid per shift hour. No benefits offered. Interested applicants must submit the following information: Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, VA Form 10-2850; and Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, License Verification, ACLS/BCLS certification. For additional information please call (570) 8243521, X 7209. Please mail your complete application package to:

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (05) 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 www.wilkes-barre.va.gov EEO

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442 RVs & Campers

FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC

TRAVEL TRAILER 33 ft Rear queen master

Super Lite Fifth Wheel. LCD/DVD flat screen TV, fireplace, heated mattress, ceiling fan, Hide-a-Bed sofa, outside speakers & grill, 2 sliders, aluminum wheels, water purifier, awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, raised panel fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986

SUNLINE `06 SOLARIS

Travel Trailer. 29’, mint condition, 1 slide out a/c-heat. Stove, microwave, fridge, shower inside & out. Many more extras, including hitch equipment and sway bars. Reduced. $12,500. 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

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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS CXL BARGAIN!!

AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New tires. Like new, inside & out. $14,900. Call (570) 540-0975

CHEVROLET `10 SILVERADO 1500

Extended Cab V71 Package 4x4. Bedliner. V-8. Red. Remote start. 6,300 miles $26,000 (570) 639-2539

CHEVY 00 S10 ZR2 46K miles on DODGE `05 DAKOTA

SLT Club Cab. 4 wheel drive. V8 auto. Blue. 49k miles. Many extras. Garage kept. Excellent condition. $13,000 negotiable 570-430-1396

Foodservice Delivery Drivers

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Candidates will have a valid Class A CDL, 1 year truck driving experience and clean driving record or 6 months of food and beverage delivery experience. Candidates must provide a veriﬁable and consistent work history, exemplary driving record, and submit to a background screen.

This position involves delivering to multi-unit franchises throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. North Star Foodservice offers an excellent compensation and beneﬁts package including 401(k) with company match. Interested candidates should apply online at

www.usfoodservice.com

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under the careers/available opportunities tab, requisition 10002945. You may also apply in person at

NORTH STAR FOODSERVICE of PA 13 Rutledge Drive, Pittston, PA EEO/AA/M/F/D/V

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FORD `99 E250

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

engine. 4x4. $4,700 (570) 760-4856

N th Star St Foodservice F d i of PA, North a stable and successful food distribution organization, is recruiting for

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EXPERIENCED CAREGIVERS NEEDED

Visiting Angels is looking for experienced, compassionate and reliable caregivers to work in the homes of the elderly. We offer: Competitive Wages, Training, Friendly And Supportive Staff. Come Join Our Growing Team! Must have a minimum of 2 years experience. Certification a plus! First and Second Shifts available. Why a career with Visiting Angels? Because we care about our caregivers!

Call 570-270-6700 today! E.O.E.

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Dedicated Account Drivers

$62K Annually, $2K Sign-On Bonus Affordable Medical Plan options with Eligibility First Day of Employment. Co-Driver Positions - Home Weekly and Every Weekend. Part Time and Casual Positions also available. Automotive Industry Gouldsboro PA (Scranton Metro) TeamOne a National Logistics Organization is currently recruiting for dedicated account Team Drivers for their new facility that will begin operation in mid June 2011. These fully benefited positions are well compensated. The route drivers will be delivering auto parts to dealerships throughout the Eastern portion of the US. Qualified candidates should be 23 years of age & possess a valid CDL A drivers licenses with a minimum of two years OTR verifiable experience. Candidates must possess an acceptable BI and MVR. Drivers must possess doubles and Haz Mat endorsements. TeamOne offer a competitive salary and affordable benefits inclosing choice of medical plans, dental, vision, 401K, etc. Interested candidates can call 866-851-9902 to set up an interview. TeamOne is an equal opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

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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. $7,500. 570-237-6375

GMC `93 PICKUP

SLE Package. 2WD. Very Clean. 105,000 miles. $3,500. (570) 283-3184 (570) 696-4358

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GMC `99 TRUCK SLE PACKAGE

2 wheel drive 84,000 original miles $5,900. or best offer 570824-3096

MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. garage kept. Showroom condition fully loaded, every option 34,000 mi. $16,500 (570)825-5847

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DODGE `94 CARAVAN 6 cylinder, auto,

front wheel drive, excellent condition. Asking $2,500 or best offer (570) 655-2664

FORD `04 FREESTAR Limited. Leather. 7

passenger.Remote doors. DVD player, premium sound. Rear A/C. 57,800 miles. $8,995. Call 570-947-0771

FORD `06 RANGER

2WD, regular cab, 4 Cylinder, 5 speed, CD/radio & cruise control. 64K miles. All maintenance records available. Truck is very clean! $7,700 (570) 401-0684

FORD `90 TRUCK 17’ box. Excellent

running condition. Very Clean. $4,300. Call 570-287-1246

Fee Basis ED/MOD The VA Medical Center Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for Fee Basis Emergency Department (ED)/MODs. BC/BE in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice. ACLS/BCLS Certification documentation required upon joining the VA Medical Center. Responsible for providing medical examinations, establishing a plan of care and appropriate disposition of patients presenting to the 6 bed Emergency Department with Medical, Surgical, and Behavioral medicine diagnoses. The ED workload averages 900 visits per month. The department census includes emergent, urgent, non-urgent acuity levels and employee health visits. The MOD in addition to directing the care of all patients presenting to the ED will provide supervision of residents and mid level practitioners. This position requires the provider to work 12 and/or 24 hour shifts paid per shift hour. No benefits offered. Interested applicants must submit the following: Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, VA Form 10-2850; Declaration for Federal Employment, OF-306; Curriculum Vitae, License Verification, ACLS/BCLS Certification. For additional information please call (570) 824-3521, X 7209. Please mail your complete application package to:

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (05) 1111 East End Boulevard Wilkes-Barre, PA www.wilkes-barre.va.gov EEO

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HONDA `10 ODYSSEY

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

MITSUBISHI `08 RAIDER V

ERY GOOD CONDITION!

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

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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

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29,500 miles. 24X4 drive option, 4 door crew cab, sharp silver color with chrome step runners, premium rims, good tires, bedliner, V-6, 3.7 liter. Purchased at $26,900. Dealer would sell for $18,875. Asking $16,900 (570) 545-6057

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.

NISSAN `03 XTERRA

Black with grey interior. 196k highway miles. 4x4. Power windows & locks. New tires, brakes, rotors. Great condition. $4,350. Call 570-574-7140

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PONTIAC 02 MONTANA MINIVAN

1 Owner. Exceptionally well maintained - very good condition. Fully loaded. Trailer hitch. Seats 8. 126K highway miles. $4,800 (570) 650-3368

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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 98 RAV4 L

4x4, automatic, low mileage. Excellent condition - garage kept. $7,500 (570) 237-2412

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Great Job Opportunities Available Now At Fairway WE NEED: (2) QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIANS (1) AUTOBODY PAINTERS HELPER/ PREP PERSON WE OFFER: • Health Insurance & Dental Plan • The Best Service Tech And Auto Body Pay Plans in this Area! • Retirement Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Company Paid Uniforms • Up to 3 Weeks Paid Vacation Valid Driver’s License; Good Driving Record A Must Service Tech: Apply in person, phone or e-mail to service MGR: Chip Brestowski 570-455-6317 • cbrestowski@frontier.com Auto Body Tech: Apply in person or phone Auto Body MGR: Ron Bobeck @ 570-454-0953 (Mon. - Fri. 9AM -4PM) (Sat. 9AM - 2PM)

Hazle Township, PA 18202

E.O.E.

460 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DIRECTORY 468

Auto Parts

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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

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506 Administrative/ Clerical

OFFICE/CLERICAL POSITION Answering phones,

filing, daily bank deposits, correspondence, daily billing. Management of microsoft outlook. Proficiency in microsoft office applications including Excel and Word is required. Salary & benefits, MondayFriday, 9am – 5pm. Send resume to: P.O. Box 478 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703

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Beauty/ Cosmetology

STYLIST & NAIL TECHNICIAN

Salon looking for Stylist & Nail technician, with clientele. Call Tammy for an appointment. 570-287-1800

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality

SERVERS

AM Shift, Full Time. Weekends required. Great earning potential.

Red Rooster Restaurant Rte. 118 & 29 Sweet Valley

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BOOKKEEPER/ ACCOUNTANT

(Large Construction Firm) Must be experienced in bank reconciliation, billing, payroll & sales tax. Quickbooks, collections, certified payroll a must. Salary commences on experience. Please send resume to: c/o Times Leader Box 2685 15 N. Main Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0250

506 Administrative/ Clerical

MEDICAL OFFICE

Receptionist/ Assistant needed for medical practice. Part time evenings. Computer skills necessary. Good phone skills. Send resume to Human Resources 420 Main Street Edwardsville, 18704

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Immediate Openings

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN I MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II Fabri-Kal Corporation, a major thermoforming plastics company has full time benefitted positions for: Industrial Electrician I and Maintenance Mechanic II. HS/GED required. 3 years experience required. Electrician: Conduit, emt and ridged pipe; Equipment testing; AC/DC motors and drives; PLC systems. Mechanic: Troubleshooting, hydraulic/ pneumatic, machine shop, plumbing, welding, rebuild mechanic devices, schematics, test equipment, basic electrical systems. Availability for all shifts and overtime required. Drug & Alcohol screening and background checks are conditions of employment. Competitive wage and benefits package: Health Insurance, Prescription, Dental & Vision, Disability, 401K, Education, Paid Leave. Apply on site: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM; or forward resume to:

Fabri-Kal Corporation ATTN: Human Resources Valmont Industrial Park 150 Lions Drive Hazle Township, PA 18202 FAX: (570) 501-0817 EMAIL: hrmail@hazleton.f-k.com www.f-k.com EOE

Residential Program Worker- Full time & Part time positions available working 2nd and 3rd shift with individuals with developmentally disabilities in a community setting in Lackawanna/Luzerne area. Requires a high school diploma. No experience necessary. Specialized Support Staff- Full time 2nd shift position and a part time varied shift in a specialized residential program supporting adults with Autism in Tunkhannock. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities/autism required. Bachelor s Degree preferred. Support Specialist- Full time position available supporting individuals with developmental disabilities living with families within the community. The successful candidate should be able to work a flexible schedule and have the ability to travel within the Wyoming, Lackawanna and Susquehanna area. Step by Step offers a very generous benefit package for full time employees including eleven paid holidays, sick & annual time, & health insurance. Clean driving record and a valid Driver s License required for all positions

BE SOMEONE S HERO!! WORK FROM HOME!!!!! Full or Part Time! Step By Step invites you to consider a new relationship in your life. We are seeking a caring, compassionate individual/ family that is willing to share their home in the Scranton/ Pittston area with an individual who is intellectually delayed. We offer initial and on-going training, 24 hour support and generous financial reimbursement.

Step By Step Inc.

Cross Valley Commons; 744 Kidder Street; Wilkes-Bare, PA 18702 Phone (570) 829-3477 Ext. 605 skauffman@stepbystepusa.com EOE

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527 Food Services/ Hospitality Hampton Inn & Suites Wilkes-Barre

FRONT DESK & NIGHT AUDIT POSITIONS

Responsibilities include: • Creating computer based reservations & guest check-ins. • Answering phones in a professional manner. • Running reports •Providing top quality customer service. If you are a motivated, dependable, team player, please apply in person.

876 Schechter Dr. Wilkes-Barre

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AUTO MECHANIC No weekends.

Excellent wages. Must have own tools & PA Inspection & Emissions license. Call Jerry 570-388-2570 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

AUTOMOTIVE MANAGERS

Mavis Discount Tire/ Cole Muffler is currently in search of high quality, experienced Tire Store Managers. Qualified applicants should be proficient in tire sales, undercar repairs and exhaust. PA emissions license a plus. Experienced candidates please call 914-804-4444 or e-mail resume to cdillon@ mavistire.com

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HANDYPERSON

12-20 hours per week. Knowledge of simple plumbing, carpentry & electric is preferred. Call 570-825-3055

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

•Perform equipment repairs/make replacements accurately, completely & in a timely manner. •Handle preventative maintenance & general troubleshooting on various mechanical and electrical equipment, production tasks including changeovers and inspections. •Follow all current GMP’s •Effectively work with supervisors, operators, and other mechanics to ensure timely and accurate work. •Electrical skills including wiring motors and controls, PLC troubleshooting and electrical equipment repair. •Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment systems. •Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and able to lift 50+lbs. •Critical Thinking & Problem Solving skills. High School Diploma/GED Required. E-Mail resume and cover letter to info@ LionBrewery.com

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CLASS A CDL OTR DRIVER

Flatbed. 2 Years Experience A Must. Excellent pay up to $0.50 per mile with benefits. Home Weekends. 877-295-0849

ROLLBACK DRIVERS

Opening for Rollback Drivers. Must Have Good Driving Record. We Offer Top Wages & Benefits Package. Apply in Person and ask for Paul or Mike Falzone’s Towing Service, Inc. 271 N. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 570-823-2100

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CNA S

Full Time 2p-10p, 10p-6a, Per Diem All Shifts

CNA Weekend 6a-6p NURSES PER DIEM

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Golden Living Center Summit 50 N. Pennsylvania Avenue Fax 570-825-9423 or pamela.smith2@ goldenliving.com EOE M/F/D/V

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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST

FULL-TIME EMT S, PARAMEDICS, VAN DRIVERS

Position available to qualified applicant. Part time hours 1pm-5:30pm, 4 days per week in modern office with pleasant surroundings. Knowledge of dental insurance and scheduling a plus. E-mail resume to: Dangelo@ptd.net

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DIETARY AIDES Part-Time Flexible Hours

Apply in person Kingston Commons 615 Wyoming Ave Kingston, PA 18704 570-288-5496 E.O.E. Drug Free Workplace

DIRECT CARE WORKER

Allied Services InHome Services Division has part-time day shift hours available in Luzerne County. Minimum of one (1) year homecare experience required. If interested, please apply online at: www.alliedservices.org or call Trish Tully at (570) 348-2237. Allied Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Needed for a rapidly growing ambulance/ transport company. Must have valid driver’s license, current certifications. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply in person or online, no phone calls. TransMed Ambulance 100 Dilley St., Forty Fort, PA transmednepa.com

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LPN S/ RESIDENT CARE AIDES

Looking for caring, and compassionate people for Alzheimer’s assisted living facility. We are currently hiring (2) Part-time LPN’s and Resident Care Aides part time from 11pm-7:30am. Must be a high school graduate, experience preferred. Also looking for (2) part time adult day care aides NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Apply within.

Keystone Garden Estates

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PHARMACY

SOCIAL WORKER

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, experience working with elderly population preferred. Send resume with salary requirements to:

Box 2690 c/o Times Leader 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711

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Village at Greenbriar Assisted Living

COOK: PART TIME PERSONAL CARE AIDES Part time. All Shifts.

Apply within: 4252 Memorial Hwy., Dallas, PA 18612

100 Narrows Rd Route 11 Larksville, PA 18651

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