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Nikki M. Mascali
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Letter from the editor
My first job was working as a cashier at the Dallas location of the now-defunct local grocery store chain, Insalaco’s. I loved the environment of the store and worked there for several years as I attended high school and college. I made a lot of friends at Insalaco’s, some that I still keep in contact with now, nearly 20 years later (gulp). We had a lot of fun working there, but don’t get me wrong: We worked hard, and we worked a lot. We were monitored constantly to make sure that we were being nice to customers, not speaking over them to each other and not standing around idle making mirth. If it was slow, we organized shelves, cleaned the conveyer belts with Murphy Oil Soap and a million other tasks that, honestly, we cursed our boss for making us do. In hindsight, it was because of that hard boss that I went on to have the drive and professionalism (minus the sailor mouth, of course) that I do today. I can’t just sit and do nothing. Ever. And it was because of that boss and that job that I expect good customer service when I shop at a grocery store, a department store or even that ninth pit of hell,
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Wal-Mart. It’s really not that hard to say, “Hi, how are you today?” or wait until you’re done waiting on someone before going back to your conversation with your coworker. I know, because I did that job. Which is why I got so angry on my recent trip to hell (again, Wal-Mart) Sunday night. Not only was the girl completely rude, and as I came to find out later, didn’t know what the word “palpitation” meant (long story), but she failed to give me my last bag, which I didn’t realize until I was home and in my jammies putting everything away. When I went back the next day to get my money back, I waited in line for 20-plus minutes and was given a hard time before being reimbursed for the store’s own incompetence. Because really, who doesn’t want to scam the estate of Sam Walton out of two yams, a bunch of bananas, some apples and a pack of cheesesticks? What the hell has customer service come to? Nikki M. Mascali Weekender Editor E-mail your biggest customer-service gripe to letters@theweekender.com.
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON Despite reports that The Badlees and Miz concert scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Downtown Arts (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre) has been canceled, it is still on as planned. “It was never canceled, actually,” Mike Mizwinski told the Weekender Tuesday. “I played Gas Stock like two years ago — I couldn’t play a show that was sponsored by Chesapeake Energy.” Originally, the show was a fundraiser for RiverCommon.org put on by RiverCommon.org, but the bands pulled out upon seeing the natural-gas producer was among the show’s several sponsors. “We know this goes on everywhere, and that it is a tough reality for the non-profits who depend on the philanthropic giving that corporations use to put positive spin on their dirty work to improve public relations, but this struck too close to home,” Bret Alexander of The Badlees said in a press release. The bands rescheduled the show for the same place and time and will promote the show on their own; money raised will still benefit RiverCommon.org. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are still $5, but additional donations are welcome. JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Kelly Franks, singer/songwriter and lead singer of local cover band Pop Rox, will release her first original solo work Tuesday, Nov. 22. The song, “Yes, Virginia,” is a holiday track inspired by Franks’ 4-year-old daughter. “Yes, Virginia” will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Facebook and other digital outlets, as well as a CD single at Gallery of Sound stores as a benefit for the Hazleton Chapter of the All American Girls Softball League. The single will be available Friday, Nov. 25. Franks is also expecting to release a video for the song through her website in early December. She is currently in the studio working on her first fulllength CD, with a tentative spring release. For more info, visit kelly-
570.963.1575 for info. HERE COMES TROUBLE Gigi Liscio and Tracy DiMarco of the Style Network hit “Jerseylicious” will host an autograph signing Friday, Nov. 18 from 8-9 p.m. on the concourse outside Breakers inside Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.). The reality show follows the staff of the Gatsby Salon in Green Brook Twp., N.J. Its fourth season is set to air in February. The event is free and open to the public. For more info, visit mohegansunpocono.com. Tracy DiMarco of ‘Jerseylicious’ franksmusic.com. IT’S GETTIN’ HOT IN HERE Endless Mountains Hot Yoga (Shadowbrook Inn & Resort, 201 Resort Lane, Tunkhannock) will host a free hot yoga class followed by an opening reception and party from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19. There will also be a basket raffle to benefit Women’s Resource Center. The yoga studio is equipped with imported German engineered flooring, an advanced heating and humidifier system and full size locker rooms with showers. EMHY offers classes in hot, power and Vinyasa flow yoga, along with teacher training programs and workshops. For more info or to register, call 570.983.9002. SHOW SOME SPIRIT Downtown Scranton’s annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase is looking for businesses who’d like to participate. Judges will present awards for the most whimsical, nostalgic, magical, festive, traditional, ecofriendly and “Scrantonastic” windows. To be eligible, businesses must sign up via Scranton Tomorrow by Thursday, Nov. 17, and all decorating must be complete by Friday, Nov. 25. Winners will be announced at the tree-lighting ceremony Friday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. on Courthouse Square. Call Leslie Collins at
RUN, WHITNEY, RUN Whitney Lukas of Scranton will be among 25,000 people from across the country and around the world to participate in the 18th annual Philadelphia Marathon Sunday, Nov. 20. The 19 year old is running to honor her aunt, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma a few years ago. This is Lukas’ first event with Team In Training (TNT), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s sports endurance training program. To learn more, visit LLS.org or contact 800.955.4572 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. GREENBEING GETS GLAMOROUS Scranton eco-friendly vintage and handmade boutique GreenBeing is featured on Glamour magazine’s website in an article titled “Holiday Gifts for Men: 30 Perfect Presents Approved by Guys.” The piece names GreenBeing’s reusable coffee sleeves, made from recycled coffee bean bags, as one of the “perfect presents” and points readers to abesmarket.com, a website that also sells them. “The sleeves will also be featured in the December issue of Kiwi Magazine, a natural parenting magazine,” said Cristin Powers, owner of GreenBeing. “Sales have gone up since the release and I’m hoping that (Glamour) posts it on their Facebook page as well.” For more info, visit shopgreenbeing.com, abesmarket.com or glamour.com. W
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GREAT ART! -- It was haute couture meeting haute cuisine at the Communication Museum in Berlin in November, as prominent German chef Roland Trettl introduced his fashions (displayed on live models) made from food, including a tunic of octopus, a miniskirt of seaweed, a trouser suit made with lean bacon, a scarf of squid ink pasta, and a hat woven from lettuce. The museum director (presumably without irony) said the items were “provocative” and “raise(d) questions.” -- Veteran New York City performance artist Marni Kotak, 36, gave birth to her first child, Ajax, on Oct. 25 — and that was her “art,” as the birth took place at the Microscope Gallery in Brooklyn, N.Y., after Kotak had moved into the space two weeks earlier to interact with visitors. Previously, Kotak had “re-enacted,” as her “art,” both her own birth and the loss of her virginity in the back
seat of a car. (A New York Times report suggested that Kotak may not be the most extreme performer in her family. Her artist-husband, Jason Martin, makes videos in which he dresses as a wolf or dog and “conducts seance-like rituals intended to contact the half-animal, half-human creatures that visited him in dreams as a child.”) LEAST COMPETENT CRIMINALS Brent Morgan, 20, was arrested in Prince George, British Columbia, in October on three counts related to the attempted theft of a Corvette. Morgan had seen the car in a driveway, jumped in and locked the doors. However, the owner had been in the process of charging the battery, which was still too weak for the car to start and for the door locks to continue working. Feeling trapped and sensing that the owner had called the police, Morgan panicked and began using any available tool inside the car to smash the window. According to the police report, officers arrived just as Morgan had broken open the driver’s side window, but too late for Morgan to realize that he could have exited the car by manually lifting the door lock with his fingers. RECENT ALARMING HEADLINES “Maine Woman Loses Lawsuit Over Removal of Husband’s Brain.” “Condoms Rushed to Thai Flood Victims.” “Killer Sharks Invade Golf Course in Australia.” “Lingerie Football League Wants to Start a Youth League.” “Man Uncooperative After Being Stabbed in Scrotum With Hypodermic Needle.”
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GOVERNMENT IN ACTION -- A British manufacturer, BCB International, is flourishing, buoyed by sales of its Kevlar underwear, at $65 a pair, to U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, soldiers and Marines must buy them directly; the “Bomb Boxers” are not supplied by the Pentagon even though nearly 10 percent of battlefield explosive-device injuries result in sometimes-catastrophic genital and rectal damage. According to an October report in Talking Points Memo, the Pentagon’s currently issued protection is inferior to BCB’s but is less expensive. (Although the Pentagon fully funds post-injury prostheses and colostomies, it could purchase about 7,700 Bomb Boxers for the price of a single Tomahawk missile.) -- In what a cement company executive said is “one of those bureaucratic things that doesn’t make any sense,” the city of Detroit recently built wheelchair ramps at 13 intersections along Grandy Street, despite knowing that those ramps are either not connected to sidewalks or connected to seldom-used, badly crumbling sidewalks. The ramps were required by a 2006 lawsuit settlement in which Detroit pledged to
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or many wines, the old adage of “better with age” rings true. A dusty bottle of a robust Bordeaux or merlot, a powerful port or a late-crop bottle of Riesling can be as soughtafter as a Black Friday sale item and cost a connoisseur thousands. But for Beaujolais Nouveau, the opposite rings true. Produced in France’s Beaujolais region, the wine is made from Gamay grapes and is the most popular vin de primeur, wines that are sold the same year they are harvested. They are fermented for a short period of time before being released to the public on Beaujolais Nouveau Day, the third Thursday of every November. Banners declaring “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrive!” (“The new Beaujolais has arrived!”) became the day’s slogan as an annual race from the Beaujolais region to Paris with the new bottles of the wine became a national event. This marketing campaign was the brainchild of Georges Duboeuf, who is the founder of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, one of
France’s largest wine merchants. The third Thursday in November has long been a national holiday of sorts in France, and for the 2011 vintage, that celebration comes stateside to Northeastern Pennsylvania Sunday and Monday, Nov. 20-21 as part of the Pennsylvania International Wine & Food Festival at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre. “I want to bring something to the area that hasn’t been done before,” said Thom Greco, whose Rittenhouse Entertainment Inc. is presenting the event. Rittenhouse Entertainment has done events in Las Vegas and Florida; its first local event was the recent Lion Brewery Oktoberfest celebration at Genetti’s. “Beaujolais Nouveau is a new wine, a fresh wine,” Greco explained. “They basically harvest it over the summer, bottle it and serve it without really fermenting it. You get the real taste of the grape without
it ever being aged.” The 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau was described as a “fresh and fruity red wine” in a press release, and for the first time, the bottle will feature a graffiti-inspired label designed by Brooklyn artist Kaves. The wine retails for $10. While Duboeuf’s Beaujolais Nouveau is a large part of the Pennsylvania International Wine & Food Festival, there are other components to the two-day event. There will be cooking demonstrations by local chefs Shawn Jackson, Peter Adams and Maria Torrisi, wine and food pairings, a wine class hosted by Steve Pollack of PA Wine & Spirits and samples from several international and domestic vendors such as Clos Du Bois Winery, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, Skinnygirl Cocktails, Svedka Vodka and more, plus food from El Rincon Latino, Cafe Italia, Piazza’s at Bentley’s, The
Cafe, Oyster Seafood & Steakhouse, Genetti’s, Oyster Weddings and Lucky’s SportHouse. “We’re celebrating all different kinds of spirits for tasting,” Greco said. “In addition, we’re having food from some of the area’s top restaurants. Plus, people will be able to talk to and get some secrets from these chefs.” FROM ‘HELL’ AND BACK hef Torrisi of Scranton will be sharing her recipe for chicken Marsala. “I was thinking it would be great because there’s a huge wine thing going on, and my Marsala is fabulous,” she shared. “I do enjoy that dish a lot, and it’s super simple. It’s a five-ingredient dish, and you don’t have to be a super chef to make it — and make it great.” Torrisi, who works at Sharon’s Place in Scranton’s South Side, appeared on the seventh season of the Fox hit “Hell’s Kitchen” with Chef Gordon Ramsay, which aired in the summer of 2010. Though she didn’t win the season, Torrisi came away from the show with a different edu-
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cation than she got attending Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Las Vegas. “It’s kind of like the military — they beat you down, and they build you up,” she said. “It puts you at a different level culinarily — you have higher standards of your own food and of the food being served around you. It definitely taught me to show more interest in food than just ‘here’s the plate, goodbye,’ to take time
to care about every single plate that left the kitchen.” Torrisi did want to clear something up about the often short-tempered celebrity chef. “Gordon Ramsay is the nicest person you ever want to meet outside of that kitchen,” she stated. “I loved his ability to teach and run a kitchen all at the same time. He never seemed to be distracted by anything.” Facing Ramsay’s rage on the show didn’t spoil the possibility of Torrisi, who enjoys watching “The Great Food Truck Race,” “Top Chef” and “Iron Chef,” from possibly appearing on another reality food show sometime. “I would do the ‘Food Network Star,’” she said. “I really enjoyed the TV aspect of everything, I didn’t even notice the cameras; I felt very comfortable.” And if given the chance to one day have her own show, Torrisi would look no further than the food she grew up eating here in NEPA for her theme. “It would be homestyle, comfort-food family dishes,” she said. “There’s no real Northeastern show with the crazy stuff we eat. I love the taste and flavor of all these dishes that I grew up with. “You can’t get food festivals like we have here, bazaars, a garlic festival — that kind of stuff just doesn’t exist anywhere else. W
Pa. International Wine & Food Festival,
Sunday, Nov. 20, 1-5 p.m., 6-10 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, 6-10 p.m., Genetti’s (77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre). Tickets: $20 advance at all Gallery of Sounds, Genetti’s front deck, event website and TicketSalesNow.com; $30 at door. Must be 21+. Info: PAInternationalWineFoodFest.com
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Clockwise from top: Beaujolais Nouveau owes some of its popularity to French wine merchant Georges Duboeuf; a bottle of Duboeuf’s 2011 Beaujolais Nouveau, and Chef Maria Torrisi, who appeared on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ will have a cooking demo at the Food & Wine Festival.
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he punk-rock scene has undergone a transformation since its inception in the ’70s, and the bands that fall into the genre today hardly resemble their predecessors. Formed in 1978 and with an album, “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes,” hitting shelves this past January, Social Distortion is one band that witnessed the change firsthand. “I compare it a little bit to the country music scene,” said lead singer, guitarist and only original member Mike Ness when he checked in with the Weekender from Washington, D.C., a stop on the band’s tour with Foo Fighters. “It gets diluted and misinterpreted and homogenized and marketed. It’s kind of when something cool becomes popular, it can tend to become uncool.” That said, the idea of labeling isn’t something Ness considers to be of utmost importance. “I don’t give it a lot of thought,” he explained. “I also realize that punk, to me, was a beginning of something. I’m not one of those people who’s like, you know, ‘Oh, it’s not very punk, or it’s not this.’ I really hate labels. Social Distortion is a rock ’n’ roll band who came out of the punk scene. We were always a little bit more than just a punk band.” Fans will get to decide that for themselves when Social Distortion, also composed of Jonny Wickersham on guitar, Brent
“I think every record you are trying to kind of reinvent yourself, but there’s just certain things that have to remain intact.” Mike Ness of Social Distortion Harding on bass and David Hidalgo, Jr. on drums, makes its way through the area with a stop at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Also performing at that show will be singer/songwriter and guitarist Chuck Ragan, formerly of the punk band Hot Water Music. Ragan, who performs mostly folk-rock music these days, has toured with Social D before, including acting as opener for the band’s West Coast tour earlier this year. Ness noted that Ragan’s sound, though different, is one that meshes with the band’s taste as well as that of the audience. “(Ragan is) a good friend of ours, and the crowd really likes it,” Ness said. “It’s diverse, but obviously there’s some similarities or otherwise we wouldn’t pick him.” It’s been about seven years since Social D has released an album of original material, but it’s managed to maintain its essence with its seventh studio album, “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes,” by being mindful of what that essence is in the first place. “I think every record you are trying to kind of reinvent yourself,” Ness said. “But there’s just
certain things that have to remain intact. And that’s being in touch with what is your signature sound and evolve, but not stray away too far. We’re a very old-school band, but at the same time, it’s like I didn’t want to make a retro record. You have to have some elements of a contemporary feel to it.” Ness acknowledged that the band is making an effort to let less time elapse between albums. “We have kind of set a goal to just be a little bit more prolific and not let the gaps be so big in between records,” he said. “I realized, this time around, that the creative process doesn’t have to end when the record is done. “You usually shut down and get into tour mode, and this time I kind of left those doors open, and as a result, I’m still writing and still feeling a creative flow, so we have a great start on a new record. We’re going to shock everybody, I think.” W Social Distortion / Chuck Ragan: Sun., Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Sherman Theater (524 Main St., Stroudsburg). $30. Info: 570.420.2808, shermantheater.com, socialdistortion.com
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The RAZR features the MotoCast app, which allows you to download or stream content from your personal computers to the phone so you can be away from home or out of the office and still have access to crucial files. In addition, the RAZR features advanced governmentgrade encryption for e-mail, calendar and contacts, as well as a WebTop app that lets the phone be hooked up to a larger display, allowing for efficient multi-tasking and provides access to a fully-featured version of Mozilla Firefox. As a top-of-the-line smartphone, the RAZR costs $299.99 with a two-year contract. Retail price with no contract is $649.99. W
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Florence + co. continues to rise Big, bigger, biggest: Powerfulvoiced redhead Florence Welch gets her grandiose Wall of Sound on with “Ceremonials,” the longtime-in-coming follow-up to Florence + the Machine’s starmaking 2009 debut, “Lungs.” Over the course of their 15song sophomore release, Flo and band repeatedly start off sort of quietly, with what often sounds like they’re going to airy, keyboard-based, Kate Bush-styled ballads. But almost without fail, the gentle beginnings of the likes
of “Only If for a Night,” “Never Let Me Go” and “No Light, No Light” emerge from the mystic to transform into triumphant fistpumpers. Like Lady Gaga or Bono,
Welch is averse to understatement, a maximalist who, left to her own devices, will always aim to reach the rafters with her arresting voice. Over the course of an hour-plus, “Ceremonials” grows repetitive and somewhat burdensome, and it would be nice if there were more tunes as inviting as “Breaking Down” or “Lover to Lover.” But Welch is a rock star, all right, and “Ceremonials” showcases her strengths well enough to turn her into a much bigger one. -- Dan DeLuca Weekender Wire Services
Like Lady Gaga or Bono, Welch is averse to understatement, a maximalist who, left to her own devices, will always aim to reach the rafters with her arresting voice.
Lights Resolve “Feel You’re Different” Rating: W W W
All over the place Lights Resolve has built itself quite the following the past few years. The Long Island, N.Y.-based trio has been labeled a breakout artist by Rolling Stone, has had songs featured in the “Rock Band” video game as well as on MTV’s popular reality show, “Jersey Shore” and even made a tour stop at Wilkes University back in March.
While the band may be enjoying the attention and popularity, the other side of that coin is that expectations have been set very high as well. Lights Resolve has so far put out just a handful of singles and EPs, so the release of the full-length album “Feel You’re Different” is the band’s first real chance to prove whether or not there is some substance to go along with all of the hype. Throughout most of the album, Lights Resolve bounces back and forth between raw, ballsy rockers (“Happens Every Day,” “With The Pieces” or “Hips”) and epic, larger-than-life songs that have an almost symphonic quality (“My Gemini,” “Hurt a Little” or “Rhapsodize”). While the band definitely shows off some real talent with its songwriting and performing abilities on “Feel You’re Different,” all of the bouncing back and forth is occasionally somewhat confusing for the listener. In the end, the album has a lot of energy, but is slightly lacking in direction. Lights Resolve does a fairly good job at playing with a few different styles of music, but needs to work at tying it all together. The emotion, style, and talent to be a great band is there — the band just needs a little bit of focus to get to that next level. -- Michael Irwin Weekender Correspondent
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Redemption “This Mortal Coil” Rating: W W W
Redemption's recovery record Progressive metal outfit Redemption’s latest release comes from a very personal place. Rather than dwell on a cancer diagnosis several years ago and a prediction that he wouldn’t live a long life, guitarist and founder, Nicolas van Dyk took that grim reality and
Top at 8 with Ralphie Aversa 8. Rihanna/Calvin Harris: “We Found Love” 7. LMFAO: “Sexy and I Know It” 6. Foster The People: “Pumped Up Kicks” 5. Cobra Starship/Sabi: “You Make Me Feel”
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turned it into music. “This Mortal Coil,” Redemption’s fifth studio album, centers on van Dyk’s experiences in facing his mortality and his decision to be proactive in handling his illness. The album takes listeners through everything that he went through from diagnosis to acceptance via an intense and emotion-filled rock album. “Path of the Whirlwind” depicts the turmoil van Dyke went through in being told he had only years to live. In “Stronger Than Death,” he captures the essence of survival. Redemption — also made up of vocalist Ray Alder, guitarist Bernie Versailles, bassist Sean Andrews, drummer Chris Quirarte and keyboardist Greg Hosharian — ends the album with “Departure of the Pale Horse,” a 10-plus minute ballad that captures what was learned from the whole experience. In addition to the inclusion of thought-provoking lyrics, “This Mortal Coil“ is a solid progressive metal album. It tells a story from start to finish that is backed by aggressive guitar solos and technical instrumentals. It’s an inspiring album that will leave listeners questioning what’s important in life and any release that can have that type of impact on listeners is noteworthy. -- Lisa Schaeffer Weekender Correspondent
Top 10 Albums at Gallery of Sound 1. Disturbed: “Lost Children” 2. Five Finger Death Punch: “American Capitalist” 3. Mac Miller: “Blue Slide Park” 4. Megadeth: “Th1rt3en” 5. LMFAO: “Sorry For Party Rocking”
6. Adele: “21” 7. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds: “High Flying Birds” 8. Soundtrack: “Breaking Dawn Part 1” 9. Rush: “Time Machine 2011..." 10. Michael Buble: “Christmas”
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665 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Dr. Fameus / Horizon Wireless: Nov. 16, 8 p.m. - Ashes For Trees / Ol Cabbage / Hometown Heroes: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. - Clarence Spady Band: Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 9 p.m. - Misty Mountain: Nov. 19 - Jam Stampede: Nov. 23 - DJs Kai-Lo / Diesis-I / Aspect / Gaje / Men-Ji / Hostyle / Inadreem: Nov. 24, 8 p.m. - The Indobox / Rogue Chimp: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: Nov. 26, 8 p.m. - Tribal Waves: Dec. 1, 8 p.m. - George Wesley Small Ax Orchestra: Dec. 3, 9 p.m. - Dopapod & Psychedelia: Dec. 8, 8 p.m. - Mullen, A Salute to U2: Dec. 9, 8 p.m. - Barr Brothers: Dec. 10, 8 p.m. - Ryan Montbleau Band / Mike Dougherty Band: Dec. 17 - Strawberry Jam Christmas Party: Dec. 23, 8 p.m. - Suze: Dec. 25, 8 p.m. - Rubblebucket: Dec. 30, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. - Se Acabo (Santana tribute): Jan. 20, 8 p.m.
44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - CJT Duo: Nov. 18-19, 25-26, Red’s; Nov. 20, 27, Buffet - Jerry Kozic: Nov. 20, 27, Red’s - Charansalsa / DJ Decibels: Nov. 18, Gypsies - DJ Freezie: Nov. 19, Gypsies - DJ Jamie Callen: Nov. 25, Gypsies - The Spinners: Nov. 26, 9 p.m., $25$40, Gypsies - DJ Aprile: Nov. 26 Gypsies - Crystal Gayle Holiday Show: Dec. 10, 9 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies
NEW VISIONS STUDIO & GALLERY
201 Vine St., Scranton 570.878.3970 - Acoustic Music Showcase: Sarah Yzkanin / Danny Jackowitz / Doghouse Charles / Patrick McGlynn / Terry Childers / Katie Kelly / Dave Tomaine: Nov. 18, doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. $6.
PENN’S PEAK
325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - Don McLean: Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $32$37.75 - Dark Star Orchestra: Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $32 - Vanilla Fudge: Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $30 - Ultimate Disco Tribute: Dec. 3, 8 p.m., $25 - Cat Country 96 Jingle Jam ft. Craig Morgan / James Wesley / Stealing Angels / Glen Templeton & Eric Paslay: Dec. 9, 8 p.m., $19.25-$25 - The Fabulous Greaseband: Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Live Wire (AC/DC tribute): Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $30 - Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer: Feb. 4, 8 p.m., $35.75 - Tesla: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $33 - Bruce In The U.S.A.: Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $25 - The Saw Doctors: March 2, 8 p.m., $32 - The Music of Bill Monroe Featuring Peter Rowan & The Travelin’ McCourys: April 22, 8 p.m.
REDWOOD ART SPACE
740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - Dope Body / Child Bite / Mystical Wizard Business: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. All ages. - Salvation / Psychic Teens / Night
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SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER
420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - Listen Local ft. Rogue Chimp / Langor: Dec. 2, 8 p.m., $12.25 - Joe Jonas / Hot Chelle Rae: Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., $33.45-$39.35 - NEPA Philharmonic “The Sound of Christmas:” Dec. 15, 7 p.m., $34.50$73.15 - Listen Local ft. Nowhere Slow / Jeanne Zano Band: Jan. 13, 8 p.m., $12.50 - NEPA Philharmonic Broadway Love Songs Pops II: Feb. 11, 8 p.m., $34.50$73.15
SCRANTON HARDWARE BAR
519 Linden St., Scranton 570.346.8465 - Rusted Root / Nowhere Slow / Kriki: Dec. 28, 6 p.m., $24 advance, $20 day of, 18+
SHERMAN THEATER
524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com
- Social Distortion / Chuck Ragan: Nov. 20, 8 p.m., $30 - Reel Big Fish / Streetlight Manifesto: Nov. 23, 7 p.m., $20 advance, $23 day of - Railroad Earth, more: Nov. 25-26, 8 p.m. $30/night/ $55 for both - David Archuleta: Dec. 4, 7 p.m., $30 - Javier Colon: Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$75 - Mac Miller / Pac Div / Casey Veggies: Dec. 8, 8 p.m., $22 advance, $25 at door - The Machine (Pink Floyd tribute): Dec. 10, 8 p.m., $28-$33 - Golden Dragon Acrobats: Dec. 11, 2 p.m., $10 kids, $25 adults - Twelve Twenty Four: Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., $22 - Jam Stampede: Dec. 17, 8 p.m., $15 - Patent Pending: Dec. 23, 6 p.m., $12 - Wu-Tang Clan: Dec. 29, 8 p.m., $40 - Set Phasers To Stun / This Condition / Pull The Pin / Brookline Drive, more: Dec. 30, 6 p.m., $10 - Big D and the Kids Table: Jan. 6, $12 - Mountain Dance Concert: Jan. 22, 2 p.m., $10 kids, $12 adults - Phil Vassar: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $26-$36 - Hammer of the Gods: March 31, 8 p.m., $28
VINTAGE THEATER
119 Penn Ave., Scranton 570.589.0271 - Motown & More by Lee Ann Pochakilo Boyle and The Brown Dancers: Nov. 18, $15 at door. Call 309.1356 for info. PHILADELPHIA
ELECTRIC FACTORY
3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - The Airborne Toxic Event: Nov. 20, 8 p.m. - Five Finger Death Punch / All That Remains / Hatebreed: Nov. 23, 7:45 p.m. - Badfish – A Tribute to Sublime / Black Landlord / Steve Oakley Band: Nov. 23, 8:30 p.m. - Dancegiving: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. - GWAR: Nov. 26, 8:30 p.m. - Simple Plan: Nov. 27, 6 p.m. - Get The Led Out: Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m. - The Devil Wears Prada: Dec. 10, 7 p.m. - Valencia: Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA
334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Mike Doughty And His Band Fantastic / Moon Hooch / Jesse Ruben: Nov. 16, 7 p.m. - Steve Aoki: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. - Cartel / Smoke Signals / The Front Bottoms: Nov. 18, 7 p.m. - Drive-By Truckers / Jessica Lea Mayfield: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - Infected Mushroom / Randy Seidman & PEX/Playloop DJs: Nov. 23, 9 p.m. - Blonde Gang: Nov. 25, 8:30 p.m.
KESWICK THEATER
Easton Road-Keswick Ave, Glenside, Pa. Phone: 215.572.7650 - Buddy Guy: Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m. - Bela Fleck & the Flecktones: Nov. 17, 8 p.m. - The Musical Box “The Lamb Dies Down on Broadway:” Nov. 18-19, 8 p.m. - The Machine: Nov. 25, 7 p.m. - Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds: Nov. 26, 8 p.m. - Adam Carolla: Dec. 1, 8 p.m. - Jingle Bell Rock: Dec. 2, 8 p.m. - A Rockin’ Holiday Celebration: Dec. 3, 8 p.m. - David Cook: Dec. 4, 7 p.m. - Javier Colon: Dec. 9, 8 p.m. - Craig Morgan & Phil Vassar Acoustic Christmas: Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. - Elvis Christmas Bash ft. The Ultimate Tribute: Dec. 16, 8 p.m. - America / Jim Messina, Dec. 17, 8 p.m. - Cinematic Titanic: Dec. 30, 8 p.m.
TOWER THEATER
69th and Ludlow Sts. Upper Darby Phone: 610.352.2887 - Todd Rundgren’s Utopia ft. Kevin Ellman: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - Puscifer: Nov. 23, 8 p.m. - Allman Brothers Band: Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. - Chicago: Nov. 29, 8 p.m.
TROCADERO
10th & Arch St, Philadelphia
Phone: 215.336.2000 - Tinariwen: Nov. 16, 7 p.m. - Peter Murphy / She Wants Revenge: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - Mastadon: Nov. 20, 6 p.m. - As I Lay Dying: Dec. 1, 6 p.m.
WELLS FARGO (WACHOVIA) CENTER
Broad St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.336.3600 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 19, 3 & 8 p.m. - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band: Dec. 3, 8 p.m. - Q102 Jingle Ball: Dec. 7, 5 p.m. ELSEWHERE IN PA
BOOGIE IN THE BUNGALOW 3
www.jibberjazz.com - Dec. 3, Shartlesville. Overnight, indoor music & camping festival with bands, late-night music, solo artists, food & craft vending. $35 pre-sale tickets. Jimakata / Cabinet / The Big Dirty / Flux Capacitor / Mystery Fyre / The Coal Town Rounders / Kyle Morgan & The Backroad.
CROCODILE ROCK
520 Hamilton St, Allentown Phone: 610.434.460 - Bret Michaels: Nov. 18, 8 p.m., $25 advance, $30 day of - Method Man / Curren$y: Nov. 22, 7 p.m. - Hank III: Nov. 23, 8 p.m., $16 advance, $18 day of - Mushroomhead: Nov. 25, CANCELED - Thrash and Burn: Nov. 26, 3 p.m. - Armored Saint / Seven Witches: Dec. 2, 7 p.m. - Pierce The Veil / Miss May I: Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. - David Cook: Dec. 7, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $22 day of - Taking Back Sunday: Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Halestorm: Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
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750 Wilkes-Barre Twp Blvd • Wilkes-Barre (570)-270-2929
Phone: 717.534.3911 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Nov. 20, 3 & 7:30 p.m. - Big Time Rush: Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
STATE THEATER
435 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Ticket: 610.252.2570 - Manheim Steamroller: Dec. 6, 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. - Kenny Rogers: Dec. 16, 8 p.m. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY
BEACON THEATER
2124 Broadway, New York, NY. Phone: 212.496.7070 - John Fogerty: Nov. 17-18, 8 p.m. - Kid Rock: Nov. 19, 8 p.m. - Ray Davies: Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. - Straight No Chaser: Nov. 22, 8 p.m. - The Cure: Nov. 25-27, 8 p.m. - Don Omar: Dec. 1, 8 p.m. - Tori Amos: Dec 2-3, 8 p.m. - Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Dec. 4, 8 p.m. - Mavis Staples / The Head and the Heart / Dawes: Dec. 5, 8 p.m. - Hot Tuna: Dec. 9-10, 8 p.m. - The National: Dec. 12-17, 8 p.m. - Gov’t Mule: Dec. 30-31, 8 p.m.
HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM
311 W. 34th St, New York, NY. Phone: 212.279.7740 - Shirley Caesar: Nov. 18, CANCELED - Trey Songz: Nov. 25, 8 p.m. - Thirty Seconds To Mars: Dec. 7, 8 p.m. - Matt & Kim / Super Mash Bros.: Dec. 31, 9 p.m.
THE FILLMORE AT IRVING PLAZA
17 Irving Place, New York, N.Y. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Saves The Day / Bayside / I Am The Avalanche / Transit: Nov. 16, 6 p.m. - Chris Robinson Brotherhood: Nov. 17, 7 p.m. - Architecture In Helsinki: Nov. 18, 7 p.m. - The English Beat: Nov. 19, 7 p.m. - Peter Murphy / She Wants Revenge: Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
Menace to society Poison frontman Bret Michaels will bring his solo show to Crocodile Rock (520 Hamilton St., Allentown) Friday, Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. Michaels released his most recent solo album, “Custom Built,” in 2010. He made his way through Scranton in July when Poison toured with Motley Crue and New York Dolls. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door and are available through Ticketmaster or at crocodilerockcafe.com. For more info, call 610.434.460. - Four Year Strong / Gallows / Title Fight / The Swellers / Sharks: Nov. 22, 6 p.m. - Thursday: Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Phone: 212.307.717 - Radio City Christmas Spectacular: through Jan. 2, TIMES VARY - Antony & The Johnsons: Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
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7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Katy Perry: Nov. 16, 8 p.m. - Taylor Swift: Nov. 21-22, 7 p.m. - Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. - Z100 Jingle Ball: Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. - My Morning Jacket: Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. - Swedish House Mafia: Dec. 16, 8 p.m. - Phish: Dec. 28-31, TIME VARIES
239 52nd Street, New York, NY. Phone: 212.777.6800 - Afrojack / Bobby Burns: Dec. 30, 9 p.m.
THE THEATRE AT MSG
7th Ave., New York, NY Phone: 212.465.MSG1 - Elena Vaenga: Nov. 18, 8 p.m. - Megadeth / Motorhead / Volbeat / Lacuna Coil: Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. W
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- Marketa Irglova: Nov. 29, 7 p.m. - Steel Panther / Fosterchild: Nov. 30, 7 p.m. - Pierce The Veil / Miss May I: Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. - Bless the Fall: Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. - Dashboard Confessional: Dec. 4, 6:30 p.m. - Borgore: Dec. 8, 8 p.m. - Dir En Grey / The Birthday Massacre: Dec. 9, 7 p.m. - Between the Buried and Me: Dec. 10, 7 p.m. - Street Dogs: Dec. 11, 7 p.m. - Phonte / 9th Wonder: Dec. 16, 8 p.m. - Firm Taqtics: Dec. 17, 8 p.m. - Matisyahu: Dec. 24, 7 p.m. - The New Deal / Sonic Spank: Dec. 28, 8 p.m.
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We d n e s d a y : Bar on Oak: Line Dancing Bart & Urby’s: The Killer Bees Elmer Sudds: Robb Brown and Friends live at 9pm H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : T h e Tr i o s M i g o s a c o u s t i c H a r d w a r e B a r, Wi l k e s - B a r r e : $ 1 0 0 Wi i B o w l i n g c o n t e s t Hops & Barleys: Karaoke w/ DJ Bounce J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : K a r a o k e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : D J E F X R i v e r S t r e e t J a z z C a f é : D r. F a m e u s w / o p e n i n g a c t s H o r i z o n Wi r e l e s s & Suicaudio Rob’s Pub & Grub: Beer Pong Rox 52: Comedy Night Slate Bar & Lounge: DJ Hard Drive Wo o d l a n d s : M 8 0 Thursday: B a r o n O a k : T h e To n e s B a r t & U r b y ’ s : Tw i s t e d Te a m Tr i v i a a n d B a i l O u t B i n g o Breakers, Mohegan Sun: 3rd Annual Karaoke Contest Finals Carey’s Pub: Open Mic w/ Eric & Krysten from Crush Chacko’s: Kartune H a r d w a r e B a r, B l o o m s b u r g : D J P i n k H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : D J S h o c k D i n E c l i p s e N i g h t c l u b , B u l l R i d i n g contest H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : D J B o u n c e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e R i v e r G r i l l e : C o l l e g e N i g h t w / D J O o h We e River Street Jazz Café: Showcase feat. Ol’ Cabbage, Hometown Heroes and A s h e s f o r Tr e e s R o b ’ s P u b & G r u b : R o n n i e Wi l l i a m s R o x 5 2 : N E PA B e e r P o n g Stan’s Caféé: DJ Slick w/ Karaoke To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : D J C o s m o Wo o d l a n d s : D J K e v ( C l u b H D )
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Stan’s Café: DJ Smiley with Karaoke To m m y b o y ’ s B a r & G r i l l : L e e & M i k e 5 : 3 0 – 7 : 3 0 t h e n l a t e r G e o r g e We s l e y Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J K e v, S m o o t h L i k e C l y d e Saturday: 5 Star Bar & Grill: Karaoke w/ Lisa and Daryl Bar on Oak: Kartune 9:30-1:30 B a r t a n d U r b y ’ s : A s h e s f o r Tr e e s C D r e l e a s e p a r t y Beer Boys: UFC 139 9-11 p.m., DJ Hersh 11 p.m. – 2 a.m. Bonk’s: DJ Micky 10-2 Brews Brothers, Pittston: UFC 139 Breakers, Mohegan Sun: Crystal Roxx Chacko’s: Headlock H a r d w a r e B a r, S c r a n t o n : N o w h e r e S l o w H a r d w a r e B a r, Wi l k e s - B a r r e : P o c k e t R o c k i t J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : O l d i e s K a r a o k e O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e a n d D J E F X R i v e r G r i l l e : D J O o h We e River Street Jazz Café: Misty Mountain Rob’s Pub & Grub: DJ Diablo Rodano’s: DJ ZThaOne Rox 52: Gone Crazy S e n u n a s ’ : D J N o t o r i o u s P AT Slate Bar & Lounge: OZ Stan’s Café: Just Visiting To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : Ti g h t l y Wo u n d T h e V- S p o t : M r. E c h o Wo o d l a n d s : ( E v o l u t i o n ) D J D J K e v, S m o o t h L i k e C l y d e Sunday: Arena Bar & Grill: Better with Beer B a n k o ’ s : M r. E c h o Bart & Urby’s: Beerfest afterparty w/ Dodge City duo @ 6 p.m. B e e r B o y s : N F L S u n d a y Ti c k e t B r e w s B r o t h e r s , L u z e r n e : N F L Ti c k e t B r e w s B r o t h e r s , P i t t s t o n : N F L Ti c k e t C a r e y ’ s P u b : N F L Ti c k e t Downtown Arts: Outta the Blue, Stealing Neil H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : N F L T i c k e t K i n g ’ s , M o u n t a i n To p : N F L Ti c k e t R i v e r G r i l l e : N F L Ti c k e t R o b ’ s P u b a n d G r u b : N F L Ti c k e t R o x 5 2 : N F L Ti c k e t To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : N F L Ti c k e t Wo o d l a n d s : T h e To n e s w / D J G o d f a t h e r Monday: J i m M c C a r t h y ’ s Ta v e r n o n t h e H i l l : U n p l u g g e d M o n d a y - O p e n M i c Brews Brothers, Pittston: The Ale House Rock Band R o b ’ s P u b & G r u b : N E PA B e e r P o n g Tu e s d a y : Bar on Oak: Open Mic Hops: Aaron Bruch H u n s ’ We s t S i d e C a f é : A J J u m p a n d D u s t i n D r e v i t c h Jim McCarthy’s: Karaoke O l e Ty m e C h a r l e y ’ s : K a r a o k e a n d D J E F X Rob’s Pub & Grub: 20 Lb. Head Slate Bar & Lounge: Karaoke w/ DJ Hard Drive To m m y b o y s B a r & G r i l l : O p e n M i c N i g h t T h e Wo o d l a n d s : C o r p o r a t e K a r a o k e
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Music On The Menu: 1994-2011
After 17 years, Alan says goodbye to ‘Music On The Menu.’
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week from 2005 until today. At about 52 columns a year for 17 years, that’s almost 900. And that’s not including all of the other music-related stories, the interviews with national acts and hundreds of concert reviews. Clearly a lot of music has been put on my menu. And I’ve enjoyed putting it on yours. Over the course of two decades, I’ve seen great bands come and go, great nightclubs come and go, and in many ways, a shift from a cover-band scene to an original-music scene. When I first started in the early ’90s, not too many local bands had CDs. Now, almost every band has a CD. That’s a good thing. And it has been wonderful, through this column, to be around so much creativity. At the same time, I’ve also always appreciated a good cover band that simply did a good job of entertaining people. And whenever I encountered someone that had a snobby attitude towards them, I’d always say, “Hey, the Philharmonic is a cover band. It just covers Beethoven and Bach, rather than Zeppelin and The Stones.” Of course, it has been the local original-music scene that I’ve focused on the most. I was
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ike a lot of people, I’m not very good at goodbyes. If there is something in my life that I really care about, I’ll hang on to it for a long time. I’ve done this with relationships, friendships and all sorts of things that have become important to me. And, since 1994, one of those things has been this column: “Music On The Menu.” I started writing about music for The Times Leader in 1992, and two years later, I was asked to write a music feature each week. I have done it for 17 years. And though I will continue to do some writing for the Weekender and occasionally contribute to its music coverage, this is my final “Music On The Menu” column. After working full-time for this company since 1993, I’ve taken a new position with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of The Bridge. I think most people know about the wonderful work it does, and I’m proud to be joining its team. But I really must stress to our readers how grateful I am to have been your music columnist for so many years. And I want to thank every one of you for reading. “Music On The Menu” has had two homes. It appeared in The Times Leader every Friday from 1994-2005, and it has appeared in The Weekender each
among the first to write about The Badlees and Breaking Benjamin, and it was very rewarding to see them go on to have national success. Frankly, there should have been at least three or four more. And based on the talent that I still see out there, I know it will happen again. When I first started, there was no arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. or amphitheater at Montage. I wrote about the grand openings of both of them and was excited about a new era of live music coming to our region. And I was honored to have helped launch things such as The Times Leader’s “Sound Choice Readers’ Poll,” the “Weekender/Mountaingrown Original Music Series” and the “Music On The Menu Live” radio show. And of course, “Concert For Karen/Concert For A Cause” which I was so happy to see end on such a high note earlier this year. I saw friends open recording studios and other friends launch their own music-related projects, such as “Music First” at Montage, “Women Who Rock,” “Sessions,” “Fixture” and the “Steamtown Original Music Showcase.” I always applauded their efforts, and I feel that a strong music scene needs lots of good people working together. And we still have a lot of good people in ours. Though “Music On The Menu” ends today, I will remain involved with local music. It won’t be 52 stories a year. Probably more like 10 or 12. But I’ll continue to host my “Music On The Menu Live” radio show every week on 102.3-FM, The Mountain, and I will continue to host the monthly “Weekender/ Mountaingrown Original Music Series.” As I said, I’m not really any good at goodbyes, and I’ll never really say goodbye to music. Today, however, is somewhat of a goodbye: “Music On The Menu.” 1994-2011. W Thank you for reading.
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Jill and Jack Sadelstein, both played by Adam Sandler.
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n a perfect world “Jack and Jill” wouldn’t exist as a movie. It would exist only as a trailer, and that trailer would function much like those sting operations in which fugitives are tricked into believing they won a new car and find themselves arrested when they attempt to claim their prize. The only difference is that once people arrived in theaters to watch this terrible movie, they wouldn’t be arrested — they would be punished for their horrible taste by an usher in a plastic Rob Schneider mask who would pelt them with dead bat-
teries and unsold DVD copies of “Bucky Larson: Born To be a Star.” However, we do not live in a perfect world and the punishment for watching “Jack and Jill” is slightly less severe: Anyone caught buying a ticket to “Jack and Jill” will be forced to sit through 90 minutes of Adam Sandler wearing a dress as he farts on a withered, leathery pile of sadness that was once known as Al Pacino. Ostensibly, “Jack and Jill” is about Jack (Sandler) a successful ad executive who is forced to deal with his estranged twin
sister, Jill (Sandler again) who — due to her abject loneliness — pays Jack’s family an extended visit from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. But in a depressing twist, “Jack and Jill” is really about humiliating Pacino (who plays himself) in the most prolonged and embarrassing way possible. Cringe along as Pacino raps in a doughnut-print vest in a faux Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, stabs a ceiling fan while dressed as Don Quixote, tickles Jill’s hairy armpit in a “funny” seduction scene and finally gyrates spastically to an old Monkees tune.
Clearly the filmmakers (which, surprisingly, includes comedy great Robert Smigel) were trying to gently send up Pacino and his well-worn public persona, but nobody is quite sure how to do this, and Pacino is never quite comfortable making fun of himself so the whole endeavor winds up being uncomfortable and at times quasi cruel. However, with that said, at least the bits with Pacino carry a vaguely entertaining vibe. Because everything that involves Jill is grimly unfunny. Part of the problem is the fact that Sandler keeps an ironic distance from the character. Jill is really never anything more than just a guy in a dress who says things like, “I gotta go make chocolate squirties” in one of Sandler’s stock silly voices. She’s a lazily constructed, ill-conceived character who is insulting, narrow minded
and stupid and yet we’re supposed to be sympathetic when it’s revealed she doesn’t have any friends. Sandler’s Jill couldn’t carry a five minute “SNL” sketch let alone a 90-minute movie. Like most of Sandler’s recent comedies, “Jack and Jill” carries a cold, calculated quality behind it as it shamelessly panders to the lowest common denominator possible. Granted, Sandler always made lowbrow comedies, but there was a time when he wasn’t afraid to subvert people’s expectations and didn’t lean this heavily on gags revolving around farting, people getting smacked in the face or the site of David Spade dressed as Snooki. It’s disheartening to realize that Sandler’s real life films are now indistinguishable from the intentionally terrible comedies his character made in Judd Apatow’s “Funny People.”
Al Pacino as himself and Sandler as Jack in a scene from ‘Jack and Jill.’
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here’s noise to be heard in Philadelphia. The sound is loud and dark and beginning to echo, audio waves rippling out from their point of origin, filling up Pennsylvania to the brim and threatening to burn right through the state lines, perhaps to slither out and infect the rest of the world. For now, though, what could be a full-blown infection is just a germ. Bacteria with a buzz, that’s Psychic Teens. Building a steady, heady buzz in Philadelphia as a band to watch, this grungy, Gothsoaked post-punk shoegazer trio is ready to start branching out beyond its hometown with some of its first concerts outside the City of Brotherly Love. One such show will bring Psychic Teens to Redwood Art Space in Plains Twp. Saturday, Nov. 19, to play alongside similarly somber-styled bands Salvation and Night Sins. “Philadelphia is great because it’s close to a bunch of other areas that have good local music scenes that we can go play at,” drummer Dave Cherasaro said. “The plan is to do a small handful of day trips or short two-day trips for now, and then doing something longer in 2012.” “We basically want to keep doing circles around and around the area that get bigger and bigger,” singer-guitarist
Larry Ragone added with a chuckle. That Psychic Teens was founded in autumn of 2010 is appropriate, as the band’s sound is well-suited for the Halloween season, all brooding gloom and deathly doom. A little bit of Bauhaus, a little bit of Interpol; it’s a sound enigmatically described on the band’s website as being “like that time you spotted your creepy metalhead brother at ’80s night.” Whether coincidence or kismet, fast-forward to the same time of year in 2011, and the band is now in the process of promoting its debut LP, “Teen,” the first release of upstart independent label Golden Voyage Records. The fact that both the band and the label are moving forward together is something the members of Psychic Teens view as an advantage, remarking that they’re pleased to see Golden Voyage dedicating itself foremost to promoting this release. “I think (label founder Adam Hendricks’) reasoning is, ‘I’m going to start a label, but I’m going to do the proper amount of work for each release,’ instead of ‘I’m going to start a label and put out five different things at once,’” Ragone said. “Teen” isn’t the only offering on the band’s plate, however. One rather unique item also available to the band’s growing cult of fans is “Tape,” a three-track release out from niche label Video
Horror Show, a company sonamed because it puts out all its music releases, including “Tape,” on VHS. The project, which marries Psychic Teens’ music with footage culled from a variety of obscure sources, is an ideal fit, Ragone said, because the band takes influence not only from musical sources, but from horror movies, art films and comic books as well. It’s an influence that affects every aspect of the band’s identity, including music, lyrics and stage show. “When we play, we try to incorporate a lot of visuals,” Ragone said. “When you stick a strobe in people’s faces or project something behind you that’s pretty entrancing or psychedelic, it definitely adds to the atmosphere.” Contemplating what the future holds for Psychic Teens, Ragone is optimistic but reserved. “We don’t like to think of how things begin or end, they just kind of happen,” he said. “We definitely didn’t think we’d have a 12-inch record in a year’s time or a VHS and as many shows as we’ve had. … I think we’ll probably be around for quite a while.” W
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WYNTER ON WARDROBES, FLO RIDA Wynter Gordon’s introduction as a new artist wasn’t typical for the industry. But, when you’re working with Flo Rida on what would eventually be a Top 5 hit in the country, untypical is par for the course. “The good ole’ days!” exclaimed Gordon when I brought up the 2009 track “Sugar” during an interview on “The RRS.” “That was, like, the first time that I traveled the world in style, because Flo Rida surely does travel in style.” The best hotels with the best accommodations and some prime
time-gigs like “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” were a small sample of the perks that the singer/songwriter experienced with Flo. But now Gordon is out on her own making a name for herself. She just wrapped up a tour in support of Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump. I ran in to her backstage during their stop in Philadelphia at World Cafe Live. Gordon was a bit frazzled. It was just minutes before she was supposed to go on stage, and she needed to iron a skirt. The problem: She thought she didn’t have any water for the iron in her dressing room. Quickly I ran to the bar, grabbed two cups and sprinted back to her. Turns out, while my efforts were appreciated, they weren’t needed. “There was a bathroom right in the room,” Gordon admitted. “I didn’t even know.” Surely, clothing irons and water were not an issue with Flo Rida’s hospitality rider. But, now that Gordon is flying solo, she can truly live out her dream of making music for the masses. Her first single, “Dirty Talk,” burned up DJ crates across the world and sold more than 3 million copies. She released the “With the Music I Die” EP in June, which has already spawned a Top 3 dance charter with “Til Death” and features her next single, “Buy My Love.” The track fuses a retro ’90s pop sound with current dance beats, provided by Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell. “I was doing a bunch of serious songs (for the EP),” explained Gordon. “‘Buy My Love’ was one of the more fun, cheekier ones. I’m kind of leaning more towards that sound, moving forward.” W Listen to “The Ralphie Radio Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT.
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Raab manages to engage readers by weaving in his personal story even as he travels to Miami to chronicle James’ every move in his first season with the Heat.
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(Alvina Krause Theatre, 226 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.8181, 800.282.0283, bte.org) Ticket prices: $9-$25 • “Holiday Memories:” Nov. 25-Dec. 30. School matinees: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 10 a.m. $9. School representatives encouraged to call soon for best seating availability. “Meet the Cast” after each matinee. For info, to reserve, contact 570.458.4075, phenry@bte.org. • “The Santaland Diaries:” Dec. 8-11, The Moose Exchange, downtown Bloomsburg. Adaptation of David Sedaris’ memoir about working as a Macy’s elf.
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• “Night Watch:” Nov. 17-19, 7:30 p.m., high school auditorium. Pre-show music by student jazz combo. If there is scheduled football playoff game, added performance will be Nov. 16. $6/adults, $4/students & seniors. A play of suspense. Call 570.779.4399.
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(80 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.406.3976) • Two One-Act versions of “Romeo & Juliet” (Modern version and “Drop Dead, Juliet”): Nov. 18-19, 7 p.m. $7/adults, $5/students. Reservations taken for groups of 10+, discounted
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(Admin. Bldg., 133 N. River St., WilkesBarre, 570.208.5825) • “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin: Nov. 17-19, 7:30 p.m. $10; $5/students, senior citizens. A fictional meeting of Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein in 1904 Paris.
• “Frost/Nixon:” Nov. 18-19, 8 p.m., 20, 2 p.m., Phoenix Performing Arts Center (409-411 Main St., Duryea). All shows, $12. Call 570.457.3589 to reserve.
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(196 Hughes St., Swoyersville: 570.283.2195 or 800.698.PLAY or musicbox.org) • Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas:” Nov. 26-27, Dec 1-4, 8-11, 15-18. Thurs.Sat., curtain 8 p.m., Sun., curtain 3 p.m. Dinner and show, show-only tickets.
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leveland native and Esquire contributor Scott Raab doesn’t try to hide his bias in his often laugh-out-loud diatribe against basketball star LeBron James, “The Whore of Akron: One Man’s Search for the Soul of LeBron James.” “LeBron James is a fraud. No guts, no heart, no soul,” writes Raab after James plays poorly and seems not to care when the Cleveland Cavaliers lose in the 2009 NBA playoffs to Boston. Months later, Raab watches in disgust as James tells the world on ESPN that he’s teaming up with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat. Raab’s reaction cannot even be printed in this review. At this point, the book easily could have spiraled into something unseemly — one fan’s bitter invective against a young man who plays a game for hundreds of millions of dollars. But Raab manages to engage readers by weaving in his personal story even as he travels to
Miami to chronicle James’ every move in his first season with the Heat. We’re treated to flashbacks of Raab’s alcoholic and drugaddicted past, all told with unflinching honesty and a sense of humor. A lifelong yo-yo when it comes to weight, Raab begins James’ first season in Miami at 380 pounds, wearing leg wraps and squeezing his bloated feet into size 15 Crocs. The irony? His doctor recommends the South Beach Diet. Raab has plenty of common-sense things to say about fandom even as he admits that he — and other ardent fans who cheer for the Browns in football, the Indians in baseball and the Cavs in basketball — are more than just mad, they’re “bug-eyed ... lunatics, howling for a God who’s never going to come.” It’s that passion that makes the book so readable. It’s not a page turner by any means, but it’s compelling all the same. Even NBA fans who know how the Heat’s first season of the LeBron James era ended will find something worth reading. By the end, James even helps Raab reach an epiphany, no mean feat for someone without a soul. W
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e all have some kind of dream that motivates us in life. We want to be artists and doctors, astronauts and movie stars. We want a family, a career, lots of money and a home to call our own. No matter how small, it is still there, in the back of our mind, guiding us down the various paths we find in front of us. While some sit back, hoping that it comes true while they go about life as normal, others work day after day, dedicated to that spark, breathing life into it so it will no longer just be a dream — it will be reality. For folk-rock band Ashes for Trees, the dream becomes more real every day as it prepares for the release of its second EP, “The Wilkes-Barre EP,” Tuesday, Nov. 22. To help promote it, the band will be hosting an
album release party at Bart & Urby’s in Wilkes-Barre Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9 p.m. Singer/songwriter Katie Kelly, frontwoman of Ashes for Trees, said she feels it is important for original music to be a part of the community, which is what will be available at the party, as well as on the upcoming album. “Having arts involved in any community is a positive thing,” she said. “To have original music in this area, it provides people with a good outlet for creativity and also entertainment. I think the arts make the community feel alive. It makes the community feel human rather than it just being buildings and roads, policies and politicians.” And Bart & Urby’s will be alive that night, featuring not only Ashes for Trees, but also the folk/roots-rock music of the Charles Havira Band and an acoustic set by Chuck Silsby and Shiny of TheWay.
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Being original hits close to home for Kelly, who said she draws a lot of the inspiration for her music from NEPA, which is where she was born and raised. One of the songs on the EP, titled “Wilkes-Barre,” tells of the conflict between remaining home and moving away from the area. “I think a lot of times when you’re first starting out writing, a lot of your works are autobiographical,” she said. “You take from your own experiences.” Kelly said the band, which is named for a line in the Pink Floyd song “Wish You Were Here,” is made up of her on vocals/guitar and other instruments, Conrad Miller on drums and Vince Insalaco on bass/ guitar. Also appearing on the EP are Joe Loftus on guitar/ keyboard/bass, Aaron McCurdy on banjo/mandolin/vocals and Terry Childers on vocals. She also said a lot of the influence for the band’s sound is drawn from having grown up listening to Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, as well as more contemporary musicians such as Strand of Oaks and Chris Pureka. As the music comes alive, Kelly said her dream does, too. With a full-length album tentatively due in the spring and other appearances, including an original showcase at the River Street Jazz Cafe Thursday, Nov. 17, it’s another step forward. “I would love it if my day job was to be a musician,” she said. “I pursue that goal. I work and go to school, but I spend an hour or two a day trying to make that dream come true.” W
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Benefit Dance Concert for Flood Victims ft. Joe Nardone & The All Stars, Eddie Day & The Starfires and Gary DeCarlo of Steam Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. at Genetti’s (77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre). $20, all proceeds benefit The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. Tickets available at all Gallery of Sound locations. Candy’s Place (570.714.8800) • Ladies Day Out / A Unique Shopping Experience: Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ramada (Public Square, WilkesBarre). Variety of vendors & products. Chair massages (add. fee) and Chinese auction. $1 at door to benefit Candy’s Place. Downtown Gives Thanks Award Ceremony & Concert Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m., Downtown Arts Building (47 N. Franklin St., WilkesBarre). Winner: The Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club. All ages, 21 to drink.
$10, includes beverages. Entertainment by Outta the Blue, Stealing Neil.
Flood Victim 2010 Tax Return Help from PICPA, RSVP, Area Agency on Aging • Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wyoming County Senior Center. One on one. Appointment required, call 570.836.2324. • Nov. 16, 30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Pittston Senior Center. One on one. Appointment required, call 570.655.5561. Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #314 Scranton Fall Craft Fair Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pins, bows, crafts, more. Food for purchase. Basket raffle. All money goes to Autism Research.
EVENTS 2nd Annual Mom & Tot Spot Holiday Craft Fair Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Quality Inn, Kidder St., Wilkes-Barre. Bake sale, raffle to benefit Candy’s Place. 25+ vendors,
Scentsy, Barefoot Books, Silpada, Tastefully Simple, Avon, Karen’s Kandles, Dove Chocolates, more. For info, contact Jamie, 570.212.2335. American Legion Mountain Post 781 (1550 Henry Dr., Mountain Top) • Annual Turkey Trap Shoot: Nov. 20, noon-6 p.m., warm-up 11 a.m., Upper Grove. Open to public, $20. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soup, coffee, refreshments. Ham & gift card drawings. For info, call 570.678.7105. Asbury United Methodist Church (720 Delaware St., Scranton, 570.343.1035) • Hoagie Sale: every third Thurs. $4, includes chips. Call to place orders, pick up church kitchen 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Beaujolais Nouveau Nov. 20, 1-5 p.m., 6-10 p.m.; Nov. 21, 6-10 p.m., Genetti’s Convention Center (77 E. Market St.). Food & wine tasting. $20/advance, $30/door. Tickets at all Nardone’s Gallery of Sounds, TicketSalesNow.com, Genetti’s front desk.
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Info: Facebook/PAInternationalWineFoodFest. Presented by the Pennsylvania International Wine & Food Festival, part of the proceeds will benefit Friendship House. Black Friday Comedy Night Nov. 25, 8 p.m., Kenny’s Pub(153 Spruce St., Archbald). Tony Lajeune, Joe Bryan, Terri Granahan, Jay Thyberg, Jeremy Pryal. Table seating, advance reservation only.$15/advance, $17/door.For tickets, info, call570.357.0197, 876.4204. Cameo House Bus Tours (Anne Postupack, 570.655.3420, anne.cameo@verizon.net, checks to 933 Wyoming Ave., W. Pittston, Pa. 18643) • Christmas in New York: Dec. 10, depart Wilkes-Barre Wegman’s 7:30 a.m. (park row 1 by Applebee’s), Scranton Viewmont Mall 8 a.m. (Sears parking lot near Mexican restaurant). Be 15 min. early. Depart NYC 7:45 p.m., Rockefeller Center. FIT: Daphne Guinness’ wardrobe display. Bard College Cultural Center: Hats: An
Anthology by Stephen Jones, docent tour. Holiday House 2011 Designer Showhouse, historic mansion on Upper East Side. 5th Avenue from E. 63rd St. to Rockefeller Center. $120, includes “follow us bus,” breakfast, goodie bag, lunch, water, all admissions, tips, more. Call, e-mail, send check to reserve. Choral Arts of Luzerne County (www.choralartslc.org) • Christmas Concert: Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church (97 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). $15/adults, $10/students & seniors, available at door, may be purchased in advance from chorus members or by sending check payable to Choral Arts of Luzerne County to 190 South Sprague Avenue, Kingston, PA 18704. Reserved seating provided for those purchasing tickets in advance. Community Medical Center • Holiday Lights: Lighting the way for Children: Nov. 19, 6 p.m., hospital
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ACROSS 1 Commercials last week 4 “Doo” follower 7 First victim 8 Acrylic fiber 10 Scent 11 Wallowed (in) 13 Sofa, recliner, ottoman, etc. 16 New Guinea port 17 Antimacassar 18 Spotted, a la Tweety 19 Intend 20 Arm bone 21 Cricket, for one 23 Performs high-tech surgery 25 Sonic 26 Scoff 27 Elev. 28 Ladd and Alda 30 Shemp’s brother 33 Guesswork 36 Jog sans togs 37 Gambling game 38 Surpass 39 Kill a bill 40 French possessive 41 English cathedral city
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main lobby. Tree lighting, free refreshments, live music by Bethel AME Choir & Bill Frye, dance performances by Scranton Civic Ballet, visits by Santa, Clifford the Big Red Dog. For info, call 570.969.7163. Dalton Business & Professional Association • Kick Off the Holidays Tree Lighting: Nov. 25, 7 p.m., Memorial Park, Dalton. Kids invited to bring handmade ornaments. Holiday music, free refreshments, special guest from North Pole. Call Gail at 570.587.0505 for info. Damon’s Sports Bar & Grill (120 Rte. 93, Hazleton) • Nov. 18: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sterling Koch w/ happy hour 4-6 p.m., $3 drinks, 1/2 price appetizers (bar area only); Peroni sampling & giveaways, 6-7:30 p.m. Blue Moon Draft all day $2.50. 9:30-10:30 p.m., Slow Motion Catastrophe; 10:30-1:30 a.m. Seven Theory. • Nov. 19: Happy hour 8-10 p.m., $3 drinks, 1/2 price appetizers (bar area only). Miller Lite Draft all day $1.50. 9:30-10:30 p.m., Slow Motion Catastrophe; 10:30-1:30 a.m. Seven Theory.
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Serving dinner 6 p.m., live Christian music 7-8:30 p.m., open mic 9 p.m. Free to public. unitybymusic.org,steve@unitybymusic.org) • Nov. 18: The Smith Family Revival Entertainment Unlimited Events: • The Poets, Frankie & The Corvettes, Old Friends, Nov. 26, St. Mary’s Center (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton). Doors 5 p.m., music and dancing 7-11 p.m. $20, cash bar and food court. Call 800.830.7463, 570.343.5151, 343.2429 or 457.2808 for reservations. First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit (300 School St., 570.586.6306, www.fpccs.org) ❏ Arts at First Presbyterian, free, but donations accepted. Call or visit website for info. • “Make a Joyful Noise, All Ye Lands” Concert: Nov. 20, 4 p.m. Featuring music ensembles of the Church. Reception will follow. Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary • Square Dance: Nov. 19, 7-10 p.m., Franklin Twp. Volunteer Fire Company (329 Orange Rd., Orange). $6. Featuring Just Us Country Duo. Food, refreshments. Doors, kitchen open 6
p.m. All welcome. Info: 570.333.4626, 333.5912. Greater Scranton Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association • Tickets for Penn State vs. Ohio State Away Game For Sale: Nov. 19. $95 each, to members only. Memberships can be purchased by contacting armcgoff@yahoo.com:$15 single membership, $20 couple. To buy, contact ejameselliott@aol.com. • Tailgate and Game Viewing: Nov. 19, 3:30 p.m., Quaker Steak & Lube, Dickson City. Memberships can be purchased at event: $15 single membership, $20 couple. Specials on wing buffet, drinks. Giveaways. To attend, e-mail armcgoff@yahoo.com
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 35 570.842.1506, www.lackawanna.edu) • Lecture: Journey to Environmentalism: Nov. 29, 6:30 p.m., $5. Kenny Luck, author of NEPATIZED: Behind the People and Controversies that Define Us and Thumbing Through Thoreau. Call to register. Making A Difference Ministries with The Salvation Army (Two Mary’s Christian Coffee House, third Sat. of month, 7-9 p.m., The Salvation Army Christian Coffee House, 17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., WilkesBarre. Free. unitybymusic.org, steve@unitybymusic.org.) • Nov. 19: “Foggy Mountain Glory.” Info: 570.301.3231. Marywood University events (2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, www.marywood.edu, 570.348.6211) ❏ Tournees French Film Festival: through Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Learning Resource Center, Lynett Multi-Media Room 160. Films include subtitles. Faculty-led discussion follows. Contact Laurie McMillan at 570.348.2266 or lmcmillan@marywood.edu for info. Schedule: • “White Material:” Nov. 17. Centers on a coffee-plantation owner who is determined to continue her business while civil war rages on around her. • “The Illusionist:” Nov. 18. A strug-
gling magician befriends a poor cleaning girl who follows him to Edinburgh. “Million Dollars of Music” CD and Record Fair Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Mary’s Center (320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton). Free, features more than 100,000 CDs, DVDs and records available for buying, selling, trading and appraising. Contact Jack Skutnik 607.427.9698 or visit NYRecordFairs.com. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • Entries being accepted for 1st Annual Sister Anne Paye Student Media Competition through Jan.6, 2012. Students grades 10-12 invited to submit entries addressing issues of social justice (environment, poverty, education, community service, energy). Categories: Writing, photography, video (five min. max.), design, may include still photo, graphic design, print & broadcast journalism, editorial, advertisements, videography, video marketing & promotional. Awards, reception April 20, 2012. For guidelines, downloadable entry form, go to misericordia.edu/communications. Info: 570.674.6744, msgroi@misericordia.edu. • Colleges Against Cancer Chapter Cancer Awareness Days: Lung Cancer,
Nov. 16d Cancer, April 18; Melanoma, May 2. • Stylista Strut Runway and Trunk Show: Nov. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Muth and Huntzinger Rooms 217-218, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. Free, attendees asked to bring gently worn clothing to donate to Common Threads. Info: 205.4296, truaxj@misericordia.edu, 674.6372, pkrzywic@misericordia.edu. Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090, northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com, northerntiersymphony.org) • Concert, The “Firebird” Suite: Nov. 26, 8 p.m., Tunkhannock Middle School (200 Franklin Ave.); Dec. 11, 3 p.m., Towanda High School (1 High School Dr.). Advance, $8/adult, $4/ student; Door, $9/adult, $5/student. For tickets, mail check to: Northern Tier Symphony, P.O. Box 111, Nicholson, PA 18446-0111. The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Board Game Night: Nov. 21, 28, 6:30-8 p.m. All ages. Pick a game, bring own. • Knit & Crochet Group: Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages welcome. Polish Food Platter Dinner
Nov. 20, takeout 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., eat-in noon-2:30 p.m. $10. Pierogi, pig in blanket, haluski, kielbasa, rye bread, dessert. Proceeds benefit St. Stanislaus Elementary School. Info: 570.342.2224. Rachel’s Challenge Nov. 17, 7-8 p.m., Mid Valley Secondary Center auditorium. School-aged children, community invited. Anti-bullying presentation. Light refreshments. Info: rachelschallenge.org. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • 2012 Safe Haven Calendar now available for purchase. Send check for $16/each calendar, plus S& H charge of $2/1, $3/2, $4/3, $5/4 or more to: Safe Haven Calendar, RR1, Box 289-A, Effort, PA 18330. Proceeds help SH rescue, care for deserving dogs from overcrowded and high kill shelters. Santa’s Helpers Kid Watch Nov. 25, 3:30 a.m.-noon, Back Mountain Martial Arts @ Twin Stacks. Safe environment for kids while Black Friday shopping. Info: 570.574.3068, senpaijackie@ufa-a.com. St. Maria Goretti Parish Center (42 Redwood Dr., Laflin, www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org,
570.655.8956) events: • Craft and Gift Fair: Nov. 19-20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Maria Goretti Church Banquet Hall (Laflin Road, Laflin). 20+ vendors, handmade crafts, gifts, raffle, refreshments. Handicapped accessible. St. Michael’s Church (corner of Church/Winter Sts., Old Forge, 570.457.2875) • Halupki Sale: $1 each. Orders due by Nov. 16. Pick-up Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., church hall. Call Dorothy: 562.1434; Mary: 586.2632; Sandra: 457.9280; church hall. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (100 Rock St./Center St., Hughestown) • Wimpies Take Out Only Sale: Nov. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $1.50. Bring containers. Call 570.654.1849 or 654.1594. St. Thomas More Society (570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org) ❏ Conducted at St. Clare’s Church (2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • Adult Catechesis Mon., 7 p.m. Designed for those interested in reconciling with Catholic Church, either inactive Catholics or other Christians seeking info. • Guardians of the Redeemer Fellowship: Nov. 21, 5 p.m. Group for men
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL AND INTELLIGENT YOUNG WOMEN who want to represent the Shamrocks in the community.
Each dancer must be dedicated and enthusiastic with a great personality and great public speaking skills. The dance team will be required to practice each week, perform at 8 home games, and be available for public appearances.
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DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS 2012 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF AUDITIONS. MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HAVE A G.E.D. MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1-2 YEARS DANCE/CHEER EXPERIENCE YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL DANCE TEAM PRACTICES AND HOME GAMES FOR THE SHAMROCKS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE DANCE TEAM.
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Each potential dancer will be briefly interviewed, and given a 30-second tryout routine to be performed (possibly twice) in groups of 2-3. No personal routines are required or expected. You will also be required to demonstrate high kicks, a split, and several other dance techniques (tbd). Candidates will be judged on their technique, showmanship, enthusiasm, dedication, personal appearance, and fitness.
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Frontman Axl Rose is the only remaining original member of Guns N’ Roses, which comes to Mohegan Sun Arena Sunday, Nov. 20.
“No — that’s probably the most-asked question.” Guns N’ Roses guitarist Dj Ashba on whether the next album would take as long as “Chinese Democracy”
in 1985. This original lineup went on to release its smash debut “Appetite for Destruction” and “G N’ R Lies” before Adler, who struggled with addiction, was replaced by Matt Sorum. GnR released two “Use Your Illusion” CDs, which debuted in the top two slots of the Billboard charts in 1991. The cover album, “The Spaghetti Incident,” followed in 1993, and exactly 15 years later, the long-awaited and much joked about “Chinese Democracy” ushered in a new era of Guns N’ Roses. “They’re going to hear everything from ‘Appetite’ to ‘Chinese,’” Ashba said of the current setlist. “We’re doing a massive, massive show, huge production. They’re just going to get
blasted by the whole catalog.” Earlier this year, Ashba, a longtime songwriter/producer in his own right who also plays in Sixx: A.M., the side project of Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx, hinted that a new GnR album could be on the horizon. “There’s been a lot of talk about (it),” he told the Weekender. “Of course, me being a songwriter/producer, I’m constantly writing around the clock, so I have tons and tons of new stuff, and I know Axl has a lot of new stuff up his sleeve, just a shitload of songs that no one’s ever heard yet, which is really cool. “I think it’s just a matter of all of us deciding what’s going to be the next move.”
Will that CD be another 15 years in the making? “No,” Ashba replied with a hearty laugh. “That’s probably the most-asked question.” WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE ndiana native Ashba moved to Los Angeles at age 19 and cut his teeth with various bands, including BulletBoys, Beautiful Creatures and his solo band, Ashba. In 2006, he and Sixx created Funny Farms Studios and began writing, producing and performing together. The guitarist, Sixx and James Michael formed Sixx: A.M. and released the soundtrack to Sixx’s memoir, “The Heroin Diaries,” which had a hit with “Life Is Beautiful” in 2007. When Robin Finck left GnR to rejoin Nine Inch Nails in 2009, Ashba stepped in. “In the beginning, it was tough because the Guns N’ Roses fans, I didn’t realize how hardcore they are,” Ashba shared. “You have to win their loyalty — you
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eople seem to have a lot to say about Guns N’ Roses these days. “Why bother” and “It’s not the same without the original members” seem to lead the litany of complaints. Then there’s the chronic lateness at concerts — some recent GnR sets have started as late as 10:45 p.m. and went on for more than twoand-a-half hours — and hundreds of articles alone could be written about GnR’s perennially petulant frontman Axl Rose. But for Dj Ashba, the band — and Rose, for that matter — is much more than all that. “The one thing people don’t realize about Axl is he is probably one of the funniest people I’ve ever met in my life,” the laid-back guitarist told the Weekender from his Houston hotel in early November. “We’re constantly texting each other just the funniest shit. You’d never probably look at him and go, ‘Wow, he’s a funny guy,’ but he actually is.” Despite the late starts, Ashba “couldn’t be happier” about the current GnR tour, which stops at Mohegan Sun Arena Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach opening. The reception to the group — which also includes keyboardists Dizzy Reed and Chris Pitman, bassist Tommy Stinson, drummer Frank Ferrer and guitarists Richard Fortus and Ron Thal — has been “insane,” Ashba said. “Sold out every night … We’re all excited to be here. We’ve been looking forward to touring the States for quite a while now, and the response has been just overwhelming.” Rose formed Guns N’ Roses with Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler in Hollywood
have to really go out and really give them 200 percent. When you’re stepping into a position like I did, there’s a lot of pressure, a lot of expectations. “It’s neat going out and winning fans over every night. It’s been a lot of fun for me; it’s definitely some big shoes to fill. I never came in to replace Slash or replace anybody, I just want to do the gig justice.” Over the course of the past two years, Ashba, whose favorite song to play live is “This I Love” from “Chinese Democracy,” has seen GnR become closer and tighter together when it plays. “You can sense it on stage. We’re actually up there having an amazing time playing music again,” he said. “I think that’s the No. 1 thing, and I think the fans see us up there having a blast. They see the chemistry on stage.” When he’s not performing with Guns N’ Roses and Sixx: A.M. or producing other artists, Ashba’s favorite music might come as a surprise to fans. “My true love, my true, true love is listening to Christmas music all year round,” he said, chuckling. “I can be in the worst mood, and I’ll put on a Christmas song, and it just takes me back to when I was a kid and that feeling that Christmas always gave you. Those feelings come boiling back up to the top and put a smile on my face — the day usually goes pretty good from there on.”
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 36 seeking adult understanding of faith issues. Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living (140 South Grant St., WilkesBarre, 570.824.7722) • A Course in Miracles / Holistic Fitness-Yoga Sessions: Tues., 6:308:30 p.m. • “Thanks-Giving, Giving-Thanks:” Nov. 20, 10 a.m. All welcome, refreshments, social follow. Free. • Wyoming Valley Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Luncheon: Nov. 21, noon, East Mountain Inn (2400 East End Blvd., Rte. 115, Wilkes-Barre). $20/ person. To reserve, contact revannmarie@verizon.net, 357.5824. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (190 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) will host Thanksgiving service, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. The University of Scranton events: • Annual Harry Mullin, M.D. Lecture: “Ideal Money and the Motivation of Savings and Thrift:” Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570.941.5873. • Lecture by author Moustafa Bayoumi: “How Does It Feel To Be a Problem?: Being Young, Arab and Muslim in American Ten Years After 9/11:” Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570.941.7619.
• “In Recital” featuring Caleb Hudson, trumpet: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570.941.7624. • Masterclass for Trumpeters with Caleb Hudson: Nov. 18, 4:15 p.m. Preregistration required, call 570.941.7624, e-mail music@scranton.edu. 7:30 p.m., recital by Hudson. Free, open to public. Part of New York Trumpet Ensemble’s 2011-12 residency. • “Generations Sing!” 20thAnniversary Concert: Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Cathedral (Wyoming Ave. at Linden St.). Free. Call 570.941.7624. Viewmont Mall (Scranton, 570.346.9182, www.shopviewmontmall.com) events: • Pet photos with Santa: Mon., Nov. 14-Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m., center court. Pets must be domesticated, transported on a leash or in carrier. Owners must sign release prior to visit, are responsible for pets at all times. Use main entrance near Applebee’s. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue (WagginTailsRescue.com, information@waggintailsrescue.com, 570.992.4185) • Spaghetti Dinner: Nov. 18, 4-7 p.m., American Legion (Rte. 209, Gilbert). Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread, beverage, dessert. $8/adults, $5/kids under 10. Info: 236.2767.
Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Introduction to Computers: Wed. in Nov., 7-8:30 p.m., Scout Room. $20/ class 5-week session. To register, call 570.947.7856, e-mail WaverlyComputerClasses@gmail.com. • 28th Annual Artisans’ Marketplace: Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $6. Over 35 juried artisans, luncheon & dessert both days, Holiday Hearth Booth, Grandma’s Kitchen, more. Artisans’ Cupcake Baking Contest: bring dozen to canteen, 10 a.m., Nov. 19, winners at 1 p.m. • Holiday House Tour: Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $20. Four homes decorated for the holiday. Wyoming Borough Holiday Events: • 2011 Holiday Santa Parade: Nov. 20, 2 p.m., along Wyoming Ave. at First Street, proceeds into Forty Fort. • Annual Wyoming Christmas Tree Lighting: Nov. 26,vendors 2-4 p.m., Chinese auction baskets, parade 4:30 p.m. with Santa & Christmas tree lighting following Santa’s arrival.
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Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) • A Ride Along the Delaware and Hudson Gravity Railroad: Nov. 20, 2 p.m. Illustrated lecture using historic photographs & maps. Free, open to public. • Model Trains through the Ages in partnership with Steamtown National Historic Site: weekends Nov. 26-Dec. 18. Focus on model railroading as holiday tradition. For info, call. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year round, Mon.-Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. • The Anthracite Heritage Museum & Iron Furnaces Associates Annual Meeting: Nov. 19, 1:15 p.m. Panel discussion of mine fires of Carbondale, Centralia, 2 p.m., museum auditorium. Free, open to public. Luncheon, noon, reservation required, fee for lunch.
LEARNING 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, prac-
ticed. ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • All About Theatre for Preschool and Kindergarten: Wed. through Nov. 16, 4-5 p.m. $50, supplies included. • Kid’s Art Sampler: Tues., through Dec. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $75, supplies included. Art Classes at the Georgiana Cray Bart Studio (123 Brader Dr., Wilkes-Barre, 570.947.8387, gcraybart-artworks.com) • Adult (Ages 13+): Mon., noon-4 p.m. (3 hrs painting, 1 hr group critique), $30/class payable monthly. Wed., 6-9 p.m. (student chooses length of time), $15/1 hr, $18/1 1/2 hrs, $20/2 hrs, $25/2 1/2 hrs, $30/3 hrs, per class payable monthly. • Children: Ages 9-12, Mon., 4:30-5:30 p.m., $15/class payable monthly. Ages 13+, Wed., 6-9 p.m., joins adult class, individuals select amount of time to participate. Portfolio prep instruction available for college bound students. Private lessons available. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two
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Wardrobe overhaul Student-run newspaper The Highlander, in conjunction with College Lifestyles online magazine, will host Misericordia University’s first “Stylista Strut Runway and Trunk Show” Friday, Nov. 18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Muth and Huntzinger Rooms 217-218 in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall on campus.
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 Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., WilkesBarre, 570.262.1778) Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons, self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon. • Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info. Drawing and Painting Lessons: Realist painter teaches techniques of old masters. Private lessons Fri.-Sun. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail bekshev@yahoo.com or visit www.artistvs.com. Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org) • EverhART 101: Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.noon. Grades K-5, theme of plants. $16/child, members; $20/child, nonmembers. Pre-registration required, space limited. For info, to register, call, e-mail education@everhartmuseum.org. Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61
The show will feature student models donning ensembles and accessories from local boutiques Buka, Earth and Wears, Sophie’s Closet, The Snooty Fox, Love Want Wear and Tallulah. Vendors will have items for sale along with prize giveaways, and the first 35 attendees will receive complimentary swag bags. Refreshments will be provided. ∝ The show is free, but attendees are asked to bring gently worn clothing to donate to Common Threads. For info, contact Julia Truax (570.205.4296, truaxj@misericordia.edu) or Paul Krzywicki (674.6372, pkrzywic@misericordia.edu). Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) Accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available. Learn Hapkido. Self defense applications. $50 monthly, no contract. 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.
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Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673) • Instrumental Music Instruction • Private Ballroom Lessons • Private Vocal Instruction: Tues. evenings. • Private Guitar Instruction: Classical, acoustic, electric for all ages. • Dragons’ Tale Karate: Mon., 5:30-7 p.m.; Wed., 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 5+. • 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. Misericordia University Noncredit Art Classes (50 Lake St., registration required, closes two weeks before start of class, 570.674.6289) • Children’s Clay: Ages 8-10, 3 series. Series 3: 4 successive Tues. in Nov., 4-5 p.m. • Portraits in Pastel: Series 2: Nov. 19, 1-3 p.m.
• Youth Clay Basics: Ages 11-15. Series 3: Nov. 16, 23, 4-6 p.m. • Adult Clay Basics: Ages 16+. Series 3: Nov. 16, 23, 6-8 p.m. • Flower Collage: Series 2: Nov. 16, 23, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • ESL Class, Adult English as Second Language Non-native Speakers,
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remarkable part of this story. Even while Jimmy was trying to make it as a pop star, he would tell me he was much more interested in the “business end” of the industry. He studied and networked and studied some more. Then, after a move to Nashville, he shifted his focus from an artist to the industry side and was soon working with the likes of Toby Keith. Fast forward to 2010. Jimmy calls to excitedly tell me he officially accomplished his lifelong dream: President of his own label! That’s why he was on stage at the CMA’s last week. After signing on as president at Republic Nashville, I remember him calling to tell me he had signed his first group, a brothers-and-sister act called The Band Perry, and he was convinced it would be huge. That turned out to be an understatement! By the way, he’s not all business. He’s married to the beautiful Lynn Chesna, formerly of Hanover Twp., and they have two awesome children. So it’s really more than a local boy makes good. It’s the story of a man actually making all his dreams come true. So when people joke to me, “Hey, Jimmy Harnen, where is he now?” I smile and say, “Living the dream!”
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 40 Beginning Level: Nov. 17, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Phoenix Performing Arts Centre (409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • Dimensions in Dance w/ Lee LaChette: Jazz, tap, ballet for adults & kids. $10/hour, $5/second class. E-mail or call 991.1817. • Vocal lessons w/ Joelle Colombo Witner: Wed., Sun. E-mail or call 991.1817. Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) ❏ Ongoing Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Nov. 17, 24 (24 to be rescheduled due to holiday), 6:308:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/nonmembers, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. • Acrylic Painting: Nov. 21, 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $110/members, $120/nonmembers, $90/serniors. Materials list provided. ❏ Adult Classes • Oil Painting: Wed., through Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $110/members, $120/nonmembers, $90/seniors. Materials list provided. • Basic Drawing: Nov. 16, 23, 6:30-
8:30 p.m. $75/members, $80/nonmembers, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. • Watercolor Painting: Nov. 21, 28, 6-8 p.m. No previous drawing ability required. $72/members, $80/nonmembers, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. 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, Shauijiao-Chinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. Southside Senior Center (425 Alder St., Scranton, 570.346.2487) • Language Partnership English & Spanish Classes: Fri., 10 a.m. Free, open to all. For info, call 346.0759. 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 • BJJ coming soon • Self-defense clinics • Personal training for youth & adults Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.
MIND AND BODY Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in tradition of Gurdjieff, 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. Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700, www.clubfithazleton.com) • Boxing classes w/ Rich Pastorella (pastorella.net26.net). Mon., 7-8 p.m. $40/month. Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock:
570.996.1500) • Yoga for You: Wed., 10-11 a.m. $15/ lesson. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details. Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina, more. Self defense, cardio, karate aerobics also available. $75/ month. Call 570.814.3293 for info. Healing Circle New group forming in Ashley for healing energy practitioners (in business or w/ training) to work on each other individually & in teams. Day, time to be determined. Call Mariellen, 570.357.2698 by Nov. 30 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. • Beginner/Intermediate: Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Studio 32 (32 Forrest St., WilkesBarre) $5. Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com )
• Primal Scream Classes, a Tabata Circuit Training Class: Tues./Thurs., 7 p.m., free if member, $5 with member, $10 non-member • Primal Scream Express: Tues./ Thurs., 8 p.m., free if member, $5 w/ member, $10/non-member Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945) $9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited. • Sun.: Zumba, 9:50 a.m.; Ashtanga Fusion, 11 a.m. • Mon.: Condensed Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series all levels, 5:15 p.m., Advanced Full Led Primary Series, 7 p.m. • Tues.: Slow Flow, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 7 p.m. • Wed.: Intermediate Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m., Zumba, 7 p.m. • Thurs.: Condensed Primary Series, 10:30 a.m., Beginner Ashtanga, 5 p.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Primary Series, 6:15 p.m. • Fri.: Zumba, 10 a.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m. • Sat.: Morning Stretch All Levels, 9 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com)
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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 42 ❏ 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. 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. Sandy Seyler Studio (House of Nutrition, 2nd floor, 50 Main St., Luzerne, 570.288.1785, SandySeyler.com) ❏ Nov. Hatha Yoga and Meditation Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m., Wed., 10:30 a.m., Thurs., 7:15 p.m., Sat., 9:30 a.m. Multi-level classes for beginners, intermediate. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $10. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m., Thurs.,
6 p.m. Pranayam, mantra meditation. No experience needed. $10. 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, cardiolates on rebounder. Call studio for additional mat class/ equipment class schedule, all classes taught by certified instructors. Spirit Mind and Body New Age Expo & Psychic Fair Nov. 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Comfort Inn, West Hazleton. National psychics, holistic services, all new age accessories & supplies, massage therapy, Reiki healers, jewelry, crystals, gemstones, tattoos, candles, incense, herbals, essential oils. Info: oscette.com/mystic.htm, ahafest@yahoo.com, 570.455.3384. Bake sale & prize. Benefits 11 Kantner children who lost father in auto accident. Vibrational Meditation New group forming in Ashley. $5/class. Day, time to be determined. Call Mariellen, 570.357.2698 by Nov. 30 for info.
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in cities, poetry, architecture, so forth.” A discussion like the one Williams offers fits perfectly with the organization’s goal because it’s academic but highspirited, and it helps that Williams is a jovial, entertaining character by nature. “This really hits the sweet spot in the sense that you’ve got history, both in a narrow sense and a broad sense,” Black said. “And it’s highly festive. (Williams) is a fascinating, kind of larger-than-life
figure, and of course there’s a rum tasting. It’s intellectual stimulation but it’s also just really fun.” Williams’ book is an indepth look at the role rum has played in history, a journey through time he chose to take because of his love for the Caribbean, one of the primary producers of the spirit. “Only since I’ve finished the book and I’ve been speaking about it … do you realize just how important alcohol is in history,” Williams said. “There’s a very strong developing hypothesis amongst developmental archeologists that it wasn’t agriculture that gave rise to alcohol, it was alcohol that gave rise to agriculture. “And it’s a strong working hypothesis at the moment that the reason people developed agriculture was to ensure a steady supply of booze.” W Meet the Author: Ian Williams: Fri., Nov. 18, happy hour 6:30 p.m., program 7 p.m., Pages & Places at The Everhart (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton). Free. Info: 570.346.7186
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speak and see POETIC Anthology Books (515 Center St., Scranton, above Outrageous, 570.341.1443, scranthology@gmail.com) All events free, unless otherwise noted. ❏ Book Groups • Scranton Interplanetary Literary Agency, a classic science fiction discussion group: 2nd Tues., 6:30 p.m. ❏ Writing Groups • Open writers group: Sat., noon led by KK Gordon and Leslee Clapp. Bring piece of original writing to discuss and critique. Arts Seen Gallery (21 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre) • Third Friday Poetry: Nov 18, 8 p.m. Open reading of poetry & prose. 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. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.821.1959) • Franklin Street Sleuths: Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. Mystery book discussion of “The Pendragon Murders” by J.M.C. Blair. Pages & Places @ The Everhart (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, happy hour 6:30 p.m., programs start 7 p.m., free) • Rum: A Social and Sociable History of the Real Spirit of 1776 / Meet the Author Ian Williams: Nov. 18 Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Poems of Noreen Robbins: through Nov.-Dec.
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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. Wayne County Arts Alliance “The Business of Writing” Workshop Nov. 19, 8:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Chamber Community Room (32 Commercial St., Honesdale). Open forum, presentations, more. $75/ advance, $85/day of. For info, registration: 570.390.4420, wcaa@wayne-
a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception Nov. 25, 5-8 p.m. with refreshments. Arts YOUniverse Art Gallery (47 North Franklin St., WilkesBarre) Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Octobi Collective:” through Nov. 18. Work by Tobi Balin Grossman. Blue Heron Art Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing, 570.746.4922, www.blueheronart.org) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat. by appt. • “The Art of Dance-The Music of Art:” through Dec. 15 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. • “Windows: A Collaborative Exhibit of Writing & Visual Arts:” through Nov. 20.
Bucolic brushstrokes Outrageous (Midtown Village Plaza, S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) will present the “Historic Hotel Sterling Collection” of prints and ornaments by Jack Puhl Friday, Nov. 18 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 1-3 p.m. Born in Scranton, Puhl is known throughout the country for his watercolor works on paper. His work highlights the simplicity of country life in concert with urban living, and he garners inspiration from his travels as well as the many places he has called home, including the Pocono Mountains, Lancaster County, Washington, D.C., New York City and Chicago. For more info, call Outrageous at 570.208.7805 or visit JackPuhl.com.
countyartsalliance.org. 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.
VISUAL AFA Gallery (514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton: 570.969.1040 or Artistsforart.org) Gallery hours Thurs.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. • Christine Medley, Mike McGoff, John Budash: through Nov. 26. Prints, ceramics, photography. • Holiday Art Auction: Nov. 19, 6 p.m. $25 at door, Includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts, champagne, open bar, live music by Friends of Doug Smith. Original work by regional artists. Featured artist Robert Stark, auction piece: 16x23 oil pastel on paper titled “The Road, After Vlaminck.” Raffle tickets, $3, 3/$5, available from
members or at gallery. Call to RSVP. Volunteers call 222.4334. Artspace Gallery (221 Center St., Bloomsburg, 570.784.0737) Gallery Hours: Wed., noon-8 p.m. after Thanksgiving, Thurs.-Sat., 12-8 p.m., Sun., 12-5 p.m., or by appointment. • Holiday Member Show: Nov. 17-Jan. 8. Artists’ reception, Nov. 26, 6-8 p.m., free. ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net) • Featured Artist Jim Hannan: through Nov. • Altered States? Photography Based Images: Open call for entries, photo-based works which have been altered at any point during photographic process. Entry fees: $15/ first 2 entries, $10/each additional entry for students; $20/first 2 entries, $15/each additional entry for adults. Deadline, Nov. 23. Info: poconoarts.org, 570.476.4460, info@poconoarts.org. • Holiday Show & Sale of Fine Crafts: Nov. 25-Dec. 24, Mon.-Fri. 10
Gallery at the Pocono Community Theater (88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg, 570.421.3456. poconocommunitytheater.org) • “Color, Pattern & Design:” through Jan. 8. Local artist Marcos Oksenhendler of Monroe County. Grey Art Gallery (140 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.435.7080, greyartgallery.com) Gallery Hours: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Sublime Grey at the Grey:” through Nov. 26. Work by Craig Kaufman, Luana Cleveland Spencer Gregory, more. Hope Horn Gallery (Hyland Hall, University of Scranton, 570.941.4214) • “The Sherwin Series: Works by Joelle Dietrick:” through Nov. 18, paintings, prints, animations that remix images of foreclosed homes, Sherwin-Williams 2007 Color Forecast paints. The Linder Gallery at Keystone College • “The Pros & Cons of Unitized Construction:” through Dec. 2. Sculptures & drawings by Vaughn Randall. Mahady Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • “Spare Parts” by Susan Scranton Dawson: through Nov. 20. Marquis Art & Frame (122 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0518) Gallery hours Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • “The Language of Nature” works by the Verve Vertu Art Studio: Nov. 18-Jan. 7, Second Floor Gallery. Opening reception Nov. 18, 5-8 p.m. New Visions Studio & Gal-
lery (201 Vine St., Scranton, www.newvisionstudio.com, 570.878.3970) Gallery hours: Tues.-Sun., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment. • “Off the Wall:” through Nov. 27. Works of glass, upcycled books, illustrations, sculpture, assemblage by Heather Murphy, Lolita Nogan, Erica Simon, Michael Swanson. Outrageous (Midtown Village Plaza, S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.7805) • Jack Puhl-Historic Hotel Sterling Collection of prints & ornaments: Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 19, 1-3 p.m. Info: JackPuhl.com. Pauly Friedman Art Gallery (Misericordia University, 570.674.6250, misericordia.edu/art) Gallery Hours: Mon. closed, Tue.Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5 p.m.• “Ani Art Academy Waichulis’ Capturing Realism 2011:” through Dec. 10. Collaborated works of 40+ artists representing Ani Art Academies, Jahn Studios, The Studio of Joel Carson Jones. Free, open to public. Schulman Gallery (2nd floor of LCCC Campus Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke, www.luzerne.edu/ schulmangallery, 570.740.0727) Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • “Mastering the Old Masters:” through Nov. 29. STAR Gallery at the Mall at Steamtown (570.969.2537/ 343.3048) • “Lace & Beyond:” through Nov. 30. Photographic art of Scranton Lace Factory w/ Jayson Healey, acrylic spiritual art w/ Mildred Williams. Suraci Gallery (Marywood University, 570.348.6211 x 2428, marywood.edu/galleries.) Gallery hours: Mon., Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. • “Ronald Gonzalez: Studies for Black Figures, Marquette & Working Models:” through Dec. 4. 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. • The Ninth Invitational Emerging Artists Exhibition: through Dec. 12. Meet the artist reception: Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. Includes works by area high W school students. -- compiled by Stephanie DeBalko Send your listings to: weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market Street Wilkes-Barre PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375. Deadline for publication is Mondays at 2 p.m.
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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Wilkes-Barre, and the merry transformation is thanks in part to a new project sponsored by the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Business Association (DWBBA) called “Window Wonderland.” In the midst of grabbing your morning coffee, picking up the new Stephen King novel or just driving down Main Street, you might have already noticed that the windows on downtown Wilkes-Barre businesses like Dunkin’ Donuts and Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s are decked out with wintry, holiday-inspired paintings. Those labors of love came from the paintbrushes of local artists and students who have been hard at work to get the windows ready in time for the city’s Christmas parade on
work,’ because it’s always the details,” said John Maday, second vice president of the DWBBA and chair of the promotions committee. “So we just figured out a strategy and the members of the promotions committee, everyone, took a part of it, and then it just kind of coalesced into what we see now.” In addition to the “Window Wonderland” initiative, the DWBBA will also sponsor some other festive events and activities, including a showing of the classic holiday film “A Christmas Story” at R/C Theatres Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Admission will be free with one new and unwrapped toy per family for donation to the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots.” There will also be a float in the Christmas parade the same day, and downtown businesses can look forward to lunchtime caroling on Dec. 2, 9 and 16, where the public is encouraged to join. W
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recent years, I have developed a love for canning. Favorite quote: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Ghandi Claim to fame: I’m an “awardwinning” chili maker. Favorite thing about the area: I love the change of seasons. Every season brings new beauty. My favorite is the fall. Favorite movie: There are so many movies that I love, but the one I have to watch every year is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” One thing most people don’t know about me: I’m very handy. My husband and I even built our own home. We’re
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The Waverly Community House will hold its first-ever Artisans’ Cupcake Baking Contest Saturday, Nov. 19. Vintner’s Circle and WinterCUPCAKES AT THE COMM land Winery, specialty food and other vendors, including an The Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Road, on-site gift basket company to create custom-made baskets, Waverly) will hold its 28th Annual Artisans’ Marketplace plus live entertainment from Fuzzy Park Duo and Jeneric. Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10 Tickets are $15 in advance or a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. $25 the day of. Tickets for 20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Spondesignated drivers and under-21 sored by The Waverly General attendees are $5. Visit nepawiStore, the Marketplace features necountry.com for tickets or more than 35 arts, crafts and more info. food vendors. There will be a luncheon GREAT BREWS TURNS 20 each day from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The 20th Annual Great from Iron Pierce Catering and Brews Classic Beer Fest will desserts from area bakers. In be held Saturday-Sunday, Nov. addition, all bakers are invited to compete in the Marketplace’s 19-20 from noon-4 p.m. at Split Rock Resort & Golf Club (100 first-ever Artisans’ Cupcake Moseywood Road, Lake HarmoBaking Contest. Participants ny). will need to bring a dozen of The festival features dozens their best cupcakes to the of breweries from around the Comm’s canteen by 10 a.m. world, including India’s KingSaturday. Categories include fisher, Lithuania’s Missing Elf, Most Flavorful, Most Creative Germany’s Bitburger and the and Most Unique Recipe. WinKeystone State’s own Yuenners will be announced at 1 gling, Straub, Troegs and Fep.m. Tickets for the Artisans’ Mar- gley’s breweries, plus two seminars: George Hummel’s Exketplace are $6, and all protreme Beer Tasting and Home ceeds benefit the Comm. Visit waverlycomm.org for more info. Brew Demonstration and Karl Smith’s Beer and Chocolate. Tickets are $35 in advance GIFTS YOU CAN IMBIBE for Saturday or $45 at the door NEPA Wine Country will if still available. Tickets for host a Holiday Wine Expo Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m.-5 Sunday are $28 in advance or $35 at the door. Advance ticket p.m. at the Spring Brook Volsales end Friday, Nov. 18 at unteer Fire Company (425 11:58 p.m. Swartz Valley Road, Moscow). The annual beer dinner will The expo will have wine be held Saturday at 6 p.m. in tasting booths featuring Pennthe resort’s Sunset Green Ressylvania wineries Antler Ridge taurant (49 Wolf Hollow Road, Winery, Blue Mountain VineLake Harmony). Cost for the yards, Capra Collina Vinefour-course meal is $69; call yard, Ferrone Family Winery, 570.722.9901 to reserve. Pocono Limited Winery, For complete festival info,
MOHEGAN’S THANKSGIVING CORNUCOPIA If you’re sick of slaving in the kitchen every Thanksgiving, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315 Plains Twp.) wants to be your Turkey Day destination. Rustic Kitchen will offer butternut squash and sweet potato soup with creme fraiche and crispy pancetta ($8), a harvest salad with mixed field greens, apples, feta, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts with cider vinaigrette ($9), roasted stuffed turkey roulade with cornbread and sausage stuffing, balsamic cranberry compote, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots and sage gravy ($26) or mezzalunas with roasted butternut squash, baby spinach, dried cranberries and crushed Amaretti cookies ($21). Featured desserts are carrot cake with fresh cream cheese icing or pumpkin cheesecake with creme Anglaise and candied pecans ($9 each). Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s $34.95 dining option begins with seafood gumbo, Caesar salad or Steak House salad followed by roasted turkey breast with homemade gravy, sausage and herb stuffing and cranberry relish. Guests can choose garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans with roasted garlic or creamed spinach as their side. Dessert will be pumpkin cheesecake with vanilla ice cream. Ruth’s Chris will also offer take-out sides — sweet potato casserole, green beans with roasted garlic, creamed spinach and traditional herb stuffing — that will serve 10-12 people for $29.95 each. Rustic Kitchen opens at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday Nov. 24, and Ruth’s Chris at noon. Pearl Sushi Bar, Wolfgang Puck Express, Hot Dog Hall of Fame, Ben & Jerry’s and Betty & Joe’s will also be open on the holiday. For more info, visit mohegansunpocono.com. W Send your food and drink news to nmascali@theweekender.com or call 570.831.7322.
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By Caeriel Crestin
Weekender Correspondent SCORPIO (OCT 23-NOV. 21) Many of the mistakes you’ve made are completely reversible. A few, however, are not. In fact, going back to even try to fix those will only make things worse, by reopening wounds that were as healed as they could ever be, and possibly creating new ones. Is there really any point in looking back so obsessively and punishing yourself any more than you already have? Quit that shit. Sometimes, you just have to let bygones be bygones, accept that you screwed up, and simply try your best not to make those kinds of errors again. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) No one wants to feel like a charity case. Unfortunately, accepting someone else’s generosity can often feel weird to many people, even if they desperately need it. You’re in a position to help others, and would love to; the trick is getting them to accept what you have to offer. Make them believe they are doing you a favor. This might involve telling a white lie and doing some Oscar-worthy acting, but this is one case where deception is in everyone’s best interest — especially because you’ll discover that once they’ve taken what you’ve offered, they’ll have made the lie truth: You are better off than you were before. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) I love my eBook reader, and it’s undeniably helped me squeeze a lot more reading into my day. But I won’t lie; there’s a part of me that mourns paper books. Being a true reading addict, I’ve always had a fondness for books, and I’m a little sad that my device has mostly made them obsolete. However, I can’t deny its convenience. I dragged my feet on the cell phone front, too, and love having the thing these days. Could it be that your resistance to some of the new stuff trying to come into your life isn’t exactly reasonable? Consider that your life might actually be better if you let it in (even if you don’t want that to be the case); it’s probably true.
sensitive and aware, but there are few better than you to effectively accomplish such a task, so best to quit feeling bitter about it and just get to it. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) When you behave badly, people react badly. It may be tempting to try to redirect some of that negativity, perhaps by tearing others else down or criticizing someone for an actual flaw they have in order to distract from your own. While understandable, that’s a pretty douchebag move, and I hope that you’re mature enough to recognize it as such. You need to honestly and objectively assess what you’re up to, if possible, and either stop doing the stuff you’re ashamed of or just own and accept it without trying to defensively counterattack anyone who calls you on it. Either option is acceptable. Pointing fingers and creating distractions to avoid responsibility? Not so much. ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Even if you’re on the right side of an issue, being an asshole about it won’t help your cause; in fact, it’s predictably likely to turn people against you and what you believe in, just because they don’t want to side with the jerk. If you can’t be classy and likeable while trying to promote your agenda, it’s probably better if you just shut up about it altogether. Being right doesn’t give you carte blanche regarding your behavior. The sooner you learn that, the better. If you don’t get this lesson under your belt before the week is through, you’ll be a sad panda, I promise.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) If someone is actively looking for something to get angry or offended about, you can bet they’ll find it. Your job is to figure out how legit their beefs are (and they may be more valid than you wish they were) and respond accordingly. That means separating the issue from your own (understandably critical) feelings about it. Yeah, they may be acting nitpicky, bitchy, or simply pathetically lame — but they might also be right. Kneejerk emotional reactions won’t serve you well here, so be as objective and rational as possible — even if that means coddling someone annoying or lame. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) It’s so easy to make excuses. We all have tons of practice at getting out of things we don’t want to do — we’ve been doing it all our lives. But if underneath that resistance this is something you actually really want (and/or perhaps need) to do, your ability to rationalize your way out of it is essentially a huge hindrance to your personal evolution. This week, you must become better at shooting down your excuses than you are at coming up with them, and quickly. Otherwise you can say goodbye to the goals you were aiming for — they’re not likely to be this easily achievable again for quite some time. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Sure, you have mixed feelings, but that’s hardly new. What don’t you have mixed feelings about, after all? Here’s the problem: Those confused emotions are
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Some Leos suck at sharing the spotlight. Others are happy to split the attention — as long as they still get more of it than anyone else (they don’t call it “the lion’s share” for nothing). What you need to do is become one of those evolved Lions who can happily allow others their moments of glory, even if that means you’re consigned to a bit part. Trying to get “your due” will not only breed resentment, but it could rob people you love of great moments — because you’re eclipsing them. Yes, you’re wonderful, but so are many other people. Let them shine, too. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Whenever you do something “on principle,” instead of from your heart, you run the risk of stirring up more shit than you ultimately want to deal with and wondering if it was really worth it. Fighting for principles that are important to you is a part of who you are, but you need to reserve some time, energy and strength for the conflicts that arise, not from some arbitrary rules in your head, but from how you’re actually feeling. So before you get on your high horse, make sure you’re going to be happy once you’re up there; chances are, you might want to let this one gallop on past. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Being able to see things from multiple perspectives is usually a strength, but it can swing around to bite you in the ass. What happens when you’re determined to rationalize whatever you want to do? You turn out to be really, amazingly good at it — there’s always some angle from which your actions, no matter how objectionable, look OK. I’m a big fan of making your own rules, but sometimes this can go too far — and this week you’re in grave danger of throwing out the rulebook altogether. Like everything you do, this wouldn’t totally be a bad thing, but the negatives are likely to outweigh the positives. W To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.
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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) It’s one thing to offer a magnanimous “mi casa es su casa” and quite another for people to simply assume such a thing. While continuing to be open and generous is great, during the next couple months, you may also need to enforce your boundaries more than you’re used to, when people assume that your laidback attitude is equivalent to a carte blanche for their bad behavior. It’s annoying to have to essentially train people to be considerate,
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showing all over your face, and it doesn’t usually read as being torn or puzzled; it comes off as being insincere. That’s not you, of course, but there’s no room for the complicated reality of the situation right now, unfortunately. That means you have to at least pretend to be a simpler person, commit to the strongest or truest facet of the emotions you’re feeling, and run with that. Try it, and see what happens.
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By Dale Culp
Weekender Correspondent
It's a gamer's world O
nce again, we find ourselves in the midst of a pre-holiday gaming storm. While the worst of it seems to be nearly over, what we’re left with is a pile of games all released within weeks of each other. Looking to get in on the increased consumer spending that happens this time of year, back-to-back military shooter games coupled with epic roleplaying games and other highly anticipated releases have all come out at practically the same time. Games such as “Battlefield 3,” “Modern Warfare 3,” “Dark Souls,” “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” “Uncharted 3” and many, many more have all come out in the last two months alone. It boggles the mind to think of the money one would have to shell out on just these five games. Then, forget the monetary cost: I couldn’t imagine possibly playing all of them in the space of time allotted! The two games I’ve been looking forward to the most are “Skyrim” and “Saints Row: The Third.” Each game launched within days of each other — “Skyrim” on Nov. 11 and “Saints Row: The Third” on Nov. 15. Each one is an “open world” style of game, with “Skyrim” focusing on sword and sorcery fantasy elements as you battle fierce dragons and towering giants while “Saints Row” focuses on giving the player a “modern urban crime” environment where the player is encouraged to have fun and do anything they want. Each game has the potential to soak up dozens of hours as you fulfill quest requirements in order to finish them. With these two games alone, I could easily satisfy my gaming cravings for the rest of the year. Of course, the games I’ve mentioned might not be your cup of tea. Don’t like multiplayer online battles in modern military settings? Perhaps you’d rather race exotic cars in the latest installment of the “Forza” series with “Forza Motorsports 4?” For you Nintendo fans, on the other hand, “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword” looks like a sequel worthy of the greatest classics in the series, pulling in “perfect” scores
‘Saints Row: The Third,’ depicted above, and ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,’ below, are two of the many games storming shelves just in time for the holiday season.
from many notable publications. Whatever your gaming preference or platform of choice, one thing is certain: You have enough options to choose an experience that most suits you. For example, some may want to play “Modern Warfare 3” for the single-player campaign while “Battlefield 3” seems to appeal to those looking for a purely multiplayer experience. Your mileage may vary, however. For some, the opposite may be true. Either way, they both offer a fantastic, top-notch quality experience and are extremely popular at the moment. I feel that it may be too early to start talking “Game of the Year,” what with so many games yet to be released, but then, we’ve already seen so many terrific games
this year. “Deus Ex: Human Revolution,” for one, came out in August. Prior to that, “L.A. Noire” garnered plenty of critical acclaim back in May. And, lest we forget, this is also the same year that saw the marvelous “Portal 2.” Choosing the best of 2011 seems impossible. The money and the commitment required to play even a fraction of these titles is astronomical. There are just way too many games out there, especially when you consider how little time you have to play them before the next major title comes out. However, as far as I’m concerned, it’s a great problem to have. How could I possibly complain about having too much of a good thing? At the very least, it won’t be boring. W
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By Jayne Moore
Weekender Correspondent
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ear Mom & Dad, I have good news to share! No, I’m not moving out of your house. Actually, the “Chelsea Lately” spinoff “After Lately” is returning for an all-new season Sunday, Nov. 27 on E! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with some of the cast of the hilarious show for my segment on “PA Live” to get an inside scoop on the upcoming season and participate in some fun and games at the expense of a child bride. When it came to the interview with Sarah Colonna, Chris Franjola and Jen Kirkman, I made a sound decision not to ask those annoying cliche questions they get asked all the time. Example: “What’s it like working with Chelsea Handler?” Umm, hello! It’s Chelsea Handler! What do you think it’s like? F--king awesome! Instead, I decided to substitute such absurd questions with a game involving the tweets of an over-sexed 17 year old with a 51-year-old husband, Courtney Stodden. Her tweets are so ridiculous that it’s hard to imagine what she wouldn’t tweet. That’s why I had the stars of “After Lately” pull tweets from a jar and guess whether or not they came from Stodden. Here’s how the game went: • “Snapping on a voluptuous vest, pulling up some cheeky leather shorts & zealously zipping up thigh-high wet-leather boots. I’m ready to ride!” Kirkman: Not her tweet.
Me: She actually tweeted that. Kirkman: Damn! • “As I slip on my sexy miniskirt my taunting mind takes flight into an intimate world of wondrous imagination. What’s your Friday Fantasy? ;-)” Colonna: She tweeted that! Me: Correct! Kirkman: I remember reading that tweet, actually! • “I’m not only sexy, I’m serious! Stop bullying! ;-) XOs” Franjola: I believe she did tweet that. Colonna: She doesn’t know about anything serious. Me: Not her tweet. Franjola: I can’t believe you actually took the time to write fake Courtney Stodden tweets. Colonna: He probably pulled them from his own Twitter. • “@RuPaul Mmm ... I understand you - & YOU are Beautiful! :)” Franjola: I’m gonna say that’s her. Me: It is. That’s the last thing RuPaul needs — to be understood by Courtney Stodden. As I was reading Stodden’s tweets with the comedians of “Chelsea Lately,” I realized I am to journalism what Sarah Palin is to politics. However, I still got the information on the new season of “After Lately,” so suck it, serious journalists. Tune in to my interview Friday at 4 p.m. on WBRE’s “PA Live.” Love, Justin W
here’s a new organization in WilkesBarre called Downtown Gives Thanks. It was started by Pete Scavone, a member of the band Outta the Blue, and his wife, Patricia, as well as some other local musicians. This year marks the first time that this group will host a fundraiser and award ceremony to thank a local group for working hard for charity. This year’s award winner will be the Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (WVMC). Over the years, you’ve read many articles about the different fundraisers that this club has organized, such as the June 12 SPCA run, which was the 13th annual run. “The club was established in 1999,” WVMC President Dave Hooper said. “The SPCA run was presented by WVMC in the first year of the club’s existence. In the following years, WVMC has raised money for WilkesBarre Police Dept. (Teddy Bear Run), Crosswalks Foundation (Bikes4Tykes), Catholic Social Services (Bikes4Tykes) and The Wyoming Valley Children’s Assoc. (Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Show). The club is nonprofit and is selfsupporting.” This is exactly the criteria that prompted Scavone to want to recognize the organization. “We want to be the acknowledge people, be the eyes and ears to those who are lending hands to help,” he said. As to the selection process, Scavone stated that organizations “must have been doing charity work for over three years, take no money from the charity events or have anyone draw a salary from the charitable work,
“The club was established in 1999. The SPCA run was presented by WVMC in the first year of the club’s existence. In the following years, WVMC has raised money for Wilkes-Barre Police Dept. (Teddy Bear Run), Crosswalks Foundation (Bikes4Tykes), Catholic Social Services (Bikes4Tykes) and The Wyoming Valley Children’s Assoc. (Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Show). The club is nonprofit and is self-supporting.” Dave Hooper, president of Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club, the recipient of Downtown Gives Thanks
and they must be legitimate groups.” As for the event that will be held Sunday, Nov. 20 from 4-8 p.m. at Downtown Arts (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre), WVMC will receive an award and plaque. Cost, which is $10 at the door for all ages, includes beverages, but you must be 21 to drink. Music will be provided by Outta the Blue and Stealing Neil. And how did Downtown Give Thanks come about? “My wife and I, along with some other local musicians, got together and decided to do something to recognize this type of work.” He said the group is “strictly local consulting, we keep our eyes and ears open. There is no charge for consulting or say loaning a PA system — whatever is needed” as the group wants to be able to help all charitable organizations and events wherever they can to be successful. His band had donated its time to play at the SPCA run and was very impressed by the work done
and the huge turnout for the event. What impressed Scavone more was that the WVMC gave 100 percent of the money earned to the SPCA. “We wanted to do something for these selfless people,” he said. “People need to know who these people are. This will help get some more people aware and jumping on board.” For more info on the event, e-mail pjscavone@yahoo.com. The funds raised from this event will help to cover the promotions and Downtown Arts costs. Any profits will be used to open a charitable fund. As the winter riding season approaches, we are going to give the column a much needed sabbatical until March. Ride safe, and I’ll see you in the spring! W Downtown Gives Thanks: Sun., Nov. 20, 4-8 p.m., Downtown Arts (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). $10. Info: pjscavone@yahoo.com
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manual, 4 door, anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, air bags, power locks, power windows, power mirrors, CD player, leather interior, sun roof, rear windshield wiper, tinted windows, GREAT ON GAS. REDUCED $3,000. 570-654-8469
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4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,500 Call (570) 288-6009
JAGUAR `00 S TYPE
4 door sedan. Like new condition. Brilliant blue exterior with beige hides. Car is fully equipped with navigation system, V-8, automatic, climate control AC, alarm system, AM/FM 6 disc CD, garage door opener. 42,000 original miles. $9,500 Call (570) 288-6009
VOLKSWAGEN 00 BEETLE
2.0 automatic, air 67k miles $6400. 570-466-0999
Mint Condition Magnolia red, with palomino beige leather interior. A cream puff inside & out. 4 new tires and services. Florida car. $14,900. 570-885-1512
JEEP `04 WRANGLER 4” lift, 33” BFG
base KM2, 5 speed, excellent condition, 46,200 miles. $12,500. OBO. Call 570-592-1829
LEXUS `98 LS 400
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
LEXUS 04 ES 330
Excellent condition, 71K miles, black with black leather interior, garage kept, $12,500. (570) 650-0137
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$5,000 or trade for SUV or other. 570-388-6669
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NISSAN `08 SENTRA
58K miles. 4 cylinder, 6 speed manual. Great condition. All power. A/C. Cruise. $10,500. Call 570-333-4379 after 6:30 pm
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DESOTO CUSTOM 49 4 DOOR SEDAN
OLDSMOBILE `68 DELMONT
PORSCHE `85 944
Low mileage, 110,000 miles, 5 speed, 2 door, antilock brakes, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, AM/FM radio, CD changer, leather interior, rear defroster, tinted windows, custom wheels, $8,000. (570) 817-1803
SAAB `06 93 A E R O s p o r t .
Leather interior. Heated seats. Sunroof. Good condition. $8,000. Serious inquiries only. Call 570-760-8264
SUBARU `02 FORESTER
L. AWD. Red. $2,850. Hail damage. Runs great. Auto, air, CD, cassette, cruise, tilt. All power. 174K miles. Mechanical inspection welcomed. Call 570-561-9217
SUBURU 06 LEGACY GT LIMITED SEDAN
4 door, black, approximately 76,000 miles. 2.5 liter engine, auto. asking $12,000. 570-510-3077
VOLKSWAGEN `04 Beetle - Convertible
GREAT ON GAS! Blue. AM/FM cassette. Air. Automatic. Power roof, windows, locks & doors. Boot cover for top. 22k. Excellent condition. Garage kept. Newly Reduced $14,000 570-479-7664 Leave Message
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CHEVY 30 HOTROD COUPE $49,000
FORD 76 THUNDERBIRD All original $12,000
MERCEDES 76 450 SL $24,000
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Kit Car $9,000 (570) 655-4884 hell-of-adeal.com
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STATION WAGON V8, automatic, 8 passenger, 3rd seat, good condition, 2nd owner. REDUCED TO $6,500. 570-579-3517 570-455-6589
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
FORD SALEEN 04 281 SC Coupe
1,000 miles documented #380 Highly collectable. $28,500 570-472-1854
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
MERCEDES 1975 Good interior & interior. Runs great! New tires. Many new parts. Moving, Must Sell. $2,300 or best offer 570-693-3263 Ask for Paul
MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible
removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. $28,000. Call 825-6272
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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Motorcycles
• All original
45,000 miles • 350 Rocket engine • Fender skirts • Always garaged Will sell for $6,000 Serious inquires only 570690-0727
HARLEY 73
Sportser 1000cc "Bobber" Must see! 3,000 obo. Call (570) 510-7231 for pics!
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 03 Dyna Wide Glide
Excellent condition garage kept! Golden Anniversary - silver/black. New Tires. Extras. 19,000 miles. Must Sell! $10,000. 570-639-2539
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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
96 HONDA American Classic
Edition. 1100 cc. 1 owner, under 20,000 miles. Yellow and white, extra chrome, VNH exhaust, bags, lights, MC jack, battery tender, helmets. Asking $3500 570-288-7618
BMW 07 K1200 GT Low mileage. Many extras. Clean. $9,000 (570) 646-2645
Blue pearl, excellent condition, 3,100 miles, factory alarm with extras. $10,500. or best offer. Tony 570-237-1631
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
HYOSUNG `04 COMET
250. 157 Miles. Excellent Condition. $1,200. Call 570-256-7760
KAWASAKI 05
NINJA 500R. 3300 miles. Orange. Garage kept. His & hers helmets. Must sell. $2400 570-760-3599 570-825-3711
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DAELIM 2006
150 CCs. 4,700 miles. 70 MPG. New battery & tires. $1,500; negotiable. Call 570-288-1246 or 570-328-6897
HARLEY 2011 HERITAGE SOFTTAIL Black. 1,800 miles.
ABS brakes. Security System Package. $16,000 firm. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY 570-704-6023
Motorcycles
YAMAHA 97 ROYALSTAR 1300
HARLEY DAVIDSON `03
Must Sell! Appraised for $9,200
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Kawasaki` 93 ZX11D NINJA LIKE NEW 8900 Original
miles. Original owner. V@H Exhaust and Computer. New tires. $3,800. 570-574-3584
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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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
BUICK `05 RENDEZVOUS BARGAIN!!
AWD, Fully loaded, 1 owner, 22,000 miles. Small 6 cylinder. New inspection. Like new, inside & out. $13,000. (570) 540-0975
AEROLITE
16 FOOT EXPANDABLE TRAVEL TRAILER Mint condition. 2 queen beds. Full bath. A/C. Fridge, stove & microwave. Outside shower & grill. Sleeps 5. New tires. $5,495 neg. 570-883-1324
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CHEROKEE 10 Travel trailer. 39 ft.,
4 slide outs, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, microwave, awning, tinted windows, Brand new. Have no pets or smokers. Much more!!!!! $33,000 (cell) 682-888-2880
EQUIPMENT/BOBCAT TRAILER
CADILLAC `07 ESCALADE ESV Black with extended
cab. Fully loaded. Low miles. Extra set of tires & rims. Leather interior. $32,000. (570) 357-1383
CHEVROLET `10 SILVERADO 1500 Extended Cab V71
Package 4x4. Bedliner. V-8. 5.3 Liter. Red. Remote start. Garage kept. 6,300 miles $26,000 (570) 639-2539
CHEVY 99utility, BLAZER4 Sport
door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467
DODGE `00 CARGO VAN 1500 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. $2,595 386-334-7448 Wilkes-Barre
FLAGSTAFF `08 CLASSIC NOW BACK IN PA.
88,500 miles. V6. Automatic. Good Condition. $2,300 (570) 793-6955
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
JEEP `02 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
Triple black, economical 6 cylinder. 4x4 select drive. CD, remote door opener, power windows & locks, cruise, tilt wheel. 108k highway miles. Garage kept. Super clean inside and out. No rust. Sale price $6,895. Scranton. Trade in’s accepted. 570-466-2771
MERCURY `07 MARINER One owner. Luxury
4x4. garage kept. Showroom condition, fully loaded, every option 34,000 miles. GREAT DEAL $14,500 (570)825-5847
MITSUBISHI `08 RAIDER V
ERY GOOD CONDITION! 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. Asking $16,500 (570) 545-6057
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OUTLANDER SPORT SE
FORD 02 EXPLORER
Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016
JEEP `03 LIBERTY
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, , awning, microwave oven, tinted safety glass windows, fridge & many accessories & options. Excellent condition, $22,500. 570-868-6986
SPORT. Rare. 5 speed. 23 MPG. 102K highway miles. Silver with black interior. Immaculate condition, inside and out. Garage kept. No rust, maintenance records included. 4wd, all power. $6,900 or best offer, trades will be considered. Call 570-575-0518
fridge & hot water heater. Excellent condition. $3,900. 570-466-4995
matic, four wheel drive, $6,500. (570) 237-6979
JEEP `04 SUNLINE SOLARIS `91 25’ travel trailer A/C. CHEROKEE Bunk beds. New 135,000 miles, auto-
AWD, Black interior/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only 4,800 miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $23,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844
SUZUKI `03 XL-7
85K. 4x4. Auto. Nice, clean interior. Runs good. New battery & brakes. All power. CD. $6,800 570-762-8034 570-696-5444
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.
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Trucks/ SUVs/Vans
VOLVO `08 XC90
Fully loaded, moon roof, leather, heated seats, electric locks, excellent condition. New tires, new brakes and rotors. 52,000 miles highway $26,500/ best offer. 570-779-4325 570-417-2010 till 5
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Several 1st shift receiving positions in Hazleton area. Positions are temp to hire. Pay rate $10.00 per hour. Must own steel toe boots and be able to read, write, add/subtract.
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Logistics/ Transportation
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Logistics/ Transportation
NOW HIRING CLASS A OTR DRIVERS Van Hoekelen Greenhouses is a family owned business located in McAdoo, PA. We have immediate openings for reliable full-time tractor trailer drivers, to deliver product to our customers across the 48 states. Our premier employment package includes: • Hourly Pay- including paid detention time, and guaranteed 8 hours per day • Safety Bonus-$.05/mile paid quarterly • Great Benefits- 100% paid health insurance, vision, dental, life, STD, 401K, vacation time, and holiday pay. • Pet & Rider Program • Well maintained freightliners and reefer trailers • Continuous year-round steady work with home time Requirements are: Valid Class A CDL, minimum 1 year OTR experience, must lift 40lbs, and meet driving and criminal record guidelines
PLEASE CONTACT SHARON AT 800-979-2022 EXT 1914, Mail resume to P.O. Box 88, McAdoo, PA 18237 or Fax to 570-929-2260 Visit our website at www.vhgreenhouses.com for more details. 412 Autos for Sale
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548 Medical/Health
Activity Aides Part Time
Monday thru Saturday 6am-9pm • Happy Trails!
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Business/ Strategic Management
Lord & Taylor is looking for aggressive, analytical and results-oriented individuals with strong PC skills and excellent communication skills to work in our Wilkes-Barre Service Center.
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Logistics/ Transportation
STAFFING COORDINATOR Manages staffing/hours for stores to provide effective customer service while monitoring expense. Works directly with 24 stores from our Wilkes-Barre location to develop and implement computerized staffing plans. Bilingual (French) preferred not required.
DRIVERS NEEDED:
Maxum Petroleum is currently seeking Transport Drivers (CDL Class A) with Hazmat and Tanker for our Scranton, PA location. Not an over the road trucking company.
Strong PC skills including extensive Excel and Access experience along with the ability to develop/support macros required. Qualified candidates will have a business-related, 4-year degree. Experience in a retail environment preferred; strong analytical skills are key to success.
We offer a full benefit package available the first of the month following 30 days of employment including 401K company match. We offer DOT roadside and annual achievable safety bonus programs based on your safety performance. Paid holidays, sick days and vacation days are provided as well. EOE
Interested candidates should send resume along with salary history to:
Lord & Taylor Service Center Attn: Human Resources 250 Highland Park Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Fax: 570-821-6370 Or visit our career website at www.loarandtaylor.com/careers
Requirements: Class A Commercial Drivers License, HAZMAT & Tanker endorsements, Must have two years verifiable experience and clean driving record, Positive Attitude/Willing to Work Apply online at http://www.maxumpetroleum.com/careers.aspx
We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k). We also offer generous merchandise discounts. Lord & Taylor is an equal opportunity employer.
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Auto Parts
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GENERAL LABOR
Call ADECCO today at 570.451.3726 for immediate consideration
Auto Parts
We are located throughout the following counties: Potter, Tioga, Bradford, Susquehanna, Lycoming, Sullivan, Wyoming, Wayne, Clinton, and Centre.
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Accounting/ Finance
COST/REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNTANT Full time position available at Schuylkill Medical Center – South Jackson Street, Pottsville, PA. We offer a competitive salary with a comprehensive flexible benefits plan. Learn more about this position by visiting our website at www. schuylkillhealth.com
Phone: 570-621-5097 Fax: 570-621-5622 E-mail: smchrsouth@ schuylkillhealth.com EEO/AAP
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DENTAL RECEPTIONIST Full or Part Time position available. Knowledge of dental insurances and billing required. Email resume to: tzoe66@epix.net
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Building/ Construction/ Skilled Trades
CARPENTERS NEEDED Call 570-654-5775
Growing manufacturer has a position open for a Customer Service Professional in a fastpaced environment. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills, along with computer experience. Must be a team player with a can-do attitude and have excellent follow-up skills. At least 3 years experience. Comprehensive benefit package, including vacation, medical, dental, and 401K.
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Send resume to: American Silk Mills 75 Stark Street Plains, PA 18705
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY
Local Insurance Agency is looking to hire a Licensed Commercial Lines Customer Service Agent to handle an existing book of business. At least 5 years experience is preferred, position is located in our Hazleton, PA office. Salary commensurate with experience, Benefit Package includes Health Benefits, Life Insurance, 20 day PTO Time & 401k plan. Please forward resume to: Eastern Insurance Group Attn: Renee Valenti 613 Baltimore Drive Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
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Education/ Training
CHILD CARE
Motorcycle for sale? Let them see it here in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
Full time PreSchool teacher and part time Aide available. Experience needed. Call 570-735-9290
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Education/ Training
MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR
King’s College seeks a Mathematics Instructor, parttime, non-tenuretrack, one-semester; begins January 2012. Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics required with a strong teaching background. Duties include teaching one or two freshman level classes. Send letter of interest, CV, transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy & 3 letters of professional reference to VP for Academic Affairs, King’s College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. No electronic applications will be accepted. Materials must be received by November 30. King’s College is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups. EOE www.kings.edu
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Education/ Training
TRAINING COORDINATOR Training Coordinator position immediately available in a growing, fast paced, and successful blood plasma collection facility. This position is responsible for performing and/or coordinating the training of Source Plasma Center personnel and monitoring the effectiveness of that training. This position requires and individual with a bachelor’s degree, preferable in education or training development or equivalent work experience, excellent interpersonal, communication, training skills, problem solving, and must be highly motivated. Fax Resume to 570823-7366 or E-mail: apanzarella@inter statebloodbank.com
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COOPER S SEAFOOD WATERFRONT
Now Hiring Experienced Line Cooks. Good working conditions, medical benefits, paid vacations, uniforms. Apply in person. 304 Kennedy Blvd., Pittston
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Full time position available. Pazzo Restaurant Call 602-4400 Ask for Sam
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AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANTS Valley Chevrolet is seeking individuals who are self-starters, team-oriented and driven. (No experience necessary)
We Offer: • Salary & Commission • Benefits • 401k Plan • 5 Day Work Week • Huge New & Used Inventory
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THE WOODLANDS
PIZZA CHEF Full Time Evenings Experience necessary HOUSEPERSON Full Time days Weekends required Benefits include paid vacation, health, dental and 401K. Apply in person 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre
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MAINTENANCE POSITION Maintenance posi-
tion available for the Tunkhannock Area School District. Applicant should have knowledge and/or background in the following areas: HVAC, Electrical Boiler, Refrigeration, and Computer Skills. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to: Mr. Richard Bombick, Director of Human Resources, 41 Philadelphia Ave. Tunkhannock, PA 18657. All clearances (#144 FBI Fingerprint, Criminal check#34, Child Abuse #151 and TB) must be secured. Deadline for applications December 9, 2011.
Riverstreet Manor
Genesis Health Care 440 North River St. Wilkes Barre, PA 18707
Has the following opportunity available for a Full Time Maintenance Helper Monday through Friday with an on-call schedule. Opportunities also exist on all shifts for RN’s, LPN’s and C.N.A.’s. Interested parties please inquire online at: www.genesis careers.jobs or contact Leigh Ann Sipple at (570) 825-5611
Logistics/ Transportation
Class A CDL drivers needed. Dedicated routes. Must have clean MVR; doubles endorsement. Home every day, off weekends. Full time local work. One year experience needed. Call Todd 570-991-0316 GENERAL
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
West Side, semi retired & home makers welcome, will train. 570-288-8035
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PERSONAL CARE AIDESAll- Shifts PART TIME COOK - PART TIME ACTIVITY AIDE PART TIME APPLY WITHIN: 4252 Memorial Highway Dallas, PA 18612
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MEAT CUTTERS
Good salary and benefits. Experience required. Apply at www.gerritys.com or 2020 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming
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Production/ Operations
MACHINE SHOP SUPERVISOR WANTED Looking for a
HANDS ON supervisor/setup person for our production drilling and tapping department. The candidate should be familiar with the setup and operation of multi-head drilling and tapping units and also dedicated drilling and tapping centers. 401k and health benefits. Apply in person: Bardane Manufacturing Co., 301 Delaware St. Jermyn, PA 18433
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MACHINE SHOP INSPECTOR WANTED
Experienced Quality Control Inspector wanted for CNC machined castings. Must be able to do visual inspections, read blueprints, use micrometers and gages. We will train an applicant with a machinist background. 401k and health benefits. Apply in person: Bardane Manufacturing Co., 301 Delaware St. Jermyn, PA 18433
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REFRIGERATOR with auto icemaker. Works great. $100. 570-301-2413
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STOVE, Frigidaire, 42”, electric. Large oven with small side oven. 4 burner. Bisque color. Excellent condition. $250. 570-237-5386
Business Opportunities
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JAN-PRO
Commercial Cleaning Of Northeastern PA
Concerned about your future? BE YOUR OWN BOSS Work Full or Part time. Accounts available NOW throughout Luzerne & Lackawanna counties. We guarantee $5,000 to $200,000 in annual billing. Investment Required. We’re ready – are you? For more info call 570-824-5774 Jan-Pro.com
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Antiques & Collectibles
BARBIE Cinderella Doll, Springtime Barbie, Wedding Day Barbie. All for $10. Excellent Christmas Gifts. 570-735-0191 COINS. Walking Liberty halves, 1917P, 1918P, 1918S, 1920S-1928S $80. 570-287-4135 DOLLS, Cabbage Patch: (1) 1984 doll, $40. (3) 1985 dolls, $40 each. (1) 1985 Limited Edition Twin doll set, $65. All are in original boxes 570-574-4631
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Education/ Training
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Immediate opening for 12-month position, West Side Career & Technology Center. Enrollment 525, grades 9-12. Must possess PA Secondary Principal s certificate, Vocational certifications a plus, three-five years successful administrative experience preferred. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating instructional programs and staff, along with skills in the areas of educational leadership, personnel, student discipline, crisis response and facilities. Strong knowledge of PDE data tools, school improvement plans, curriculum & instruction and scheduling; Ability and desire to lead in an atmosphere that focuses on learning and accountability and must be a strong team player; Should be highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, possess knowledge of PA academic standards and CTE program requirements. Send letter of interest, resume, three current letters of recommendation, transcripts, copy of credentials, current Act 34, 114 & 151 clearances to Mrs. Nancy P. Tkatch, Administrative Director, West Side Career & Technology Center, 75 Evans St., Kingston, PA 18704. E-mail submissions also accepted at epallone@wsctc.net. Application deadline: December 2, 2011. EOE.
Appliances
REFRIGERATOR with freezer, small $45. 474-2182
Looking for Work? Tell Employers with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130 ROTISSERIE large Super Showtime, rarely used/ like new. $130 obo 570-430-2338 SANDWICH MAKER, new, recipe book, never used $8. 18 quart roaster oven, new in box $50. 570-815-6772
WATER HEATER: Ruud pacemaker self cleaning 50 gallon electric, low usage, by woman in her 80’s, purchased new 8/14/08 for $600. $175. 570-926-5075
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Baby Items
BABY clothes 12 months box boy $12. Box of infant toddler 6 months-1 1/2 year $15. 570-815-6772 BABY SWING, Cosco, almost new, $30. 570-793-9296 CAR SEAT, for baby, in good condition. $20. 570-823-2267 CLOTHES Baby girl from newborn to 2t, many great pieces to choose from, $1. each. Boppy portable swing, soft brown with pink accents $15. Crib mattress, like new, $15. Adjustable high chair, infant to toddler, tan, $20. Pink bouncer chair with music $10. Eddie Bauer grey plaid playpen with matching infant carseat $20. 570-899-2305 CRIB F.P. 3 In 1 travel tender crib $20. 570-654-4113
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Bridal Items
WEDDING DRESS, White with black in dress, includes veil. Never worn. $500. 570-406-5876 WEDDING package: all home made with pears & sequins, pillow babushka, apron & money bag. $75. 570-654-6283
LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 716
Building Materials
HOT WATER Heater, 30 gallon, used 6 months, very good condition, $100. 570-468-3052 RAILING new, solid wrought iron, two 10’ x 26” plus 4 matching gates, includes hardware $195. 822-1227
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Cemetery Plots/Lots
MEMORIAL SHRINE CEMETERY
6 Plots Available May be Separated Rose Lawn Section $450 each 570-654-1596
MEMORIAL SHRINE LOTS FOR SALE
6 lots available at Memorial Shrine Cemetery. $2,400. Call 717-774-1520 SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY
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Christmas Trees
CHRISTMAS TREE Pre-lit slim 6’ high with gold ornaments $100. 570-693-3111 CHRISTMAS TREES, two, 6 ft, one still in box. Excellent condition. $15 each. 570-735-5529
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Clothing
JACKET, Leather, brown, XL, New, $75. 570-468-3052
DOUBLE STROLLER: By Graco. Light green with canopies, trays, storage. Like new $30. 570-855-9221
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548 Medical/Health
PSYCHIATRIC NURSES Full and part time positions available working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team on a psychiatric inpatient unit. All positions include a full benefit package including health insurance, paid leave time and pension. Sign on bonus for Nurses of $1000 for full time positions and $500 for part time positions. Interested applicants should contact Joseph Mule Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Director, at (570) 735-7590. Please send resume to: Northeast Counseling Services, HR Dept. 130 W. Washington Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634 or via email to: ncsjobs@ptd.net EOE www.northeastcounseling.org
Clothing
730
GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS
40 + pairs size 6 shoes, sandals, & boots, very stylishmany with heels. $30. for all. 1 pair sIze 7/2W Stefanie Softspots paid $47. sell for $10. 3 pair size 8W Softspots, Softwalk, & Cobbie Cuddlers $5. each. 1 pair 7 1/2W Cobbie Cuddlers $3. 4 pair size 8 1/2 M Maripe loafer, Markon sandal, & 2 short boots Bass & Jenecat $3. 570-288-1505 JACKETS. London Fog, ladies size M $15. Suede jacket, ladies size S $10. Buffalo Sabres starter parka, size S $25, Adidas size S $10. 570-474-0393
Say it HERE in the Classifieds! 570-829-7130
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Computer Equipment & Software
Computer Equipment & Software
LAPTOPS off leases refurbished HP windows 7, wifi, cdrw + dvd, wifi, office 10, loaded $175. Refurbished IBM desktop system with lcd: 400 gb hd, dvdrw, windows 7, cdrw + dvd, wifi, office 10, loaded 200. Re-furbished Compaq laptop: windows 7, wifi, dvdrw, wifi, office 10, loaded. $225. call 570-862-2236
To place your ad call...829-7130 732
Exercise Equipment
HOME GYM. Excellent condition Weider pro 9940 includes ab station, butterfly arms, weights, chest pads, leg pulls & more, black leather trim $300 obo 570-262-7923
738
Floor Care Equipment
742
Furnaces & Heaters
HEATER: Amish, oak cabinet, remote, used last year, like new $250. 570-654-6283
744
Furniture & Accessories
ARMOIRE. Beautiful Cherry, crown molding. Fold in doors, storage below. Includes Sony 35” TV works GREAT. $400 for both. 44x75x23 570-262-8282 570-735-8558 BED THOMAS THE TRAIN $100. 570-868-3411 BOX SPRING: Queen size box spring 5 years old. Good condition $60. 570-814-2887
Line up a place to live in classified! CABINET wall unit 3 piece oak, 9’wx78”h with glass & panel doors, shelves $500. 570-693-3111
LAPTOP Gateway MX6025 windows xp. cardreader, dvd rom/cdrw. case, adapter included. $165 Dell Inspiron 1300 laptop windows 7. 1gb ram dvdrom/cdrw. case, adapter included. $190. 905-2985
VACUUM: Electrolux Oxygen tank sweeper all attachments like new $250. Hoover Floor cleaner like new $150. 570-655-8272
DESKS: 5 total, wooden. $50-$100 each; METAL FILE CABINETS, different sizes $50-$150; Office waiting room padded chairs $15; Metal Office Coat Hanger $25. Call 570-239-8206
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Furniture & Accessories
CUSHIONS 4 new red chair cushions $16. HP FAX 900 facsimile fax machine $25. Realistic PRO-2011 20 channel direct entry programmable scanner $25. Miracle phone for the hearing impaired $25. New Christmas Dinnerware sets (2) 4 piece santa or snowman $12. each 570-650-8710 DINING ROOM TABLE, with 6 chairs and matching china cabinet, 1930’s, light wood, $350. Mahogany dining room table, $150. Call (570) 793-9296 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, oak, 46” h, 40”w. Will hold up to 26” TV, has drawers & shelves, excellent condition. $50. 570-696-1703 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, Riverside, excellent condition, Oak finish, paid $899 + tax new, 5 years old, very solid, 41”W X 75 1/2” L X 21” D. $150. 570-333-4321 FULL BED SET: Complete. Purchased new last year. Excellent condition. $125. 570-674-0926
Other FURNISH FOR LESS
Electrical Mechanic Full time position responsible for installing, modifying, maintaining and repairing the University s wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, electrical appliances, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices including electronic door access controls and fire alarm systems. Associates degree and 5 years experience involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, machinery, and circuits are required; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Current PA Electrical Journeyman license and valid driver s license are required. Must be able to accommodate and prioritize emergency requests and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting. Computer proficiency and experience with the web based building control systems, email, and Internet are essential. Physical aspects require standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 100lbs.
Safety Officer
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing security for persons, buildings, and assets of the university; patrolling grounds and facilities; and enforcing appropriate university regulations and policies. Candidates must have equivalent combinations of the following education, licenses, certifications and/or experience: a high school diploma or GED; 2 years security work experience and/or physical security and protection of assets training; emergency services experience including fire and rescue; military and/or law enforcement experience; experience using radio communications equipment; law enforcement certification; Act 235 or equivalent job related certification or the ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire. A valid driver s license, Act 34 clearance, and CPR and First Aid Certification (or recertifications provided after hire) are required. Physical aspects of this position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, lifting up to 25lbs, and working outside in the heat or cold weather. Must be able to work rotating or non-traditional shifts and holidays as needed. The work schedule for the full time position will include both 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shifts with rotating days off. Applications are also being accepted from qualified individuals for a pool of Safety Officers that will provide quality staffing support of the Safety department and will work on an as needed basis.
FURNITURE: Bassett Maple chest of drawers, Good condition. $75. Bassett Maple dresser with mirror, Good condition. $75. Maple desk with chair, Good condition. $50. Green painted Jelly Cupboard $75. Sofabed blue & beige $75. 570-239-8795 KITCHEN SET, table and 5 chairs, wood, $65. COUCH, $25. All items very good condition. (570) 468-3052 SECTIONAL 5 piece soft brown including 2 recliner pieces, sofa bed piece. Seats 7, sleeps 2. Very Good condition. $495. 570-331-3575 SOFA dark blue $100. Lighter colored loveseat $200. 570-825-8109 eves or 991-5538 days SUNROOM FURNITURE glass top rattan table with 4 chairs. 2 swivel rattan chairs with end table & another matching glass top rattan table. $300 570-466-5115
Furniture & Accessories
TABLE & 4 chairs, Antique, Oak, $65. SOFA, Broyhill, floral, like new, $190. 570-740-1392 TV stand, black glass & wood trim like new $75. Beautiful coffee table shaped for in front of sectionals. Top raises up & forward for eating & drinking. like new Paid $550 asking $250. 570-592-7723
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Jewelry
DIAMOND Engagement Ring. Large center stone, multiple small stones. Lifetime warranty fromLittmans. Purchased for $2100 selling for $1500 Can go and verify at local jewelers. White gold 570-606-3523
ENGAGEMENT RING
1 Carat Princess Cut with trillion side diamonds. Paid $3,400 at Steve Hydock’s, willing to sacrifice at $1,200. VVS2 Clarity. F color. Set in 14K yellow gold. Call 570-328-4109 or 570-823-1774
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Machinery & Equipment
PALLET JACKS: Eco-lift individual pallet jacks (2), 5500lb, 3 position. Each $225.00 Kobalt steel wheelbarrow $50.00 2 platform trucks, heavy capacity 48lx24w. Each $50.00 570-899-2305 SNOWBLOWER ATTACHMENT 42” for the FASTATTACH lawn tractor includes chains & weights cost $1100. sell for $250. Used one season. 570-563-3081 SNOWTHROWER Snow Boss 950 white outdoor products, American built, not in flood, 9 h.p. electric start complete with tire chains for added traction. Low hours of operation , excellent condition $465 570-388-6837
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Medical Equipment
BATHTUB TRANSFER CHAIR, padded, with suction feet. $50. 570-824-7015 DYNEX II NEUROSTIMULATOR (TENS unit) including all necessary equipment $150.829-1611 HOSPITAL BED, older, adjustable, with side rails, $150. 570-883-4443
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Medical Equipment
WALKER with seat, basket, hand brakes, navy blue, new $100. Bench for tub, new, white $25. Walker with front wheels, new, grey $20. 570-824-6278
758 Miscellaneous
All Junk Cars & Trucks Wanted Highest Prices Paid In CA$H FREE PICKUP
570-574-1275 AUTO PAINT BASE COAT, 1 gallon 6M rally red Corvette color sell for $100. obo. 570-883-7007` BIRD CAGE, 18”w x 18 ‘ d x 24’ h, $25. Miniature Trucks, 4 match box collectables trucks, $35. Planter, 2 piece syrocco, $25. Christmas Village, 13 pieces plus accessories, $99. 570-288-5628 CHRISTMAS TREE 5’ artificial $20. 570-823-2267 CHRISTMAS TREE Bethlehem lights natural series, 9’ pre-lit multi-lights used only once! $329. obo 466-6614 COOK BOOKS assorted, moving must sell $10. 2 mirrors for dressers $40. 570-313-5213 DVD PLAYER Insignia $20. (2) 8 mm movie projectors reg & super 8 GAF 138 $40. Chinon 3000GL $40. Ionic pro air purifier $25. 3 fluorescent fixtures & 30 watt bulb $24. 35 mm Cannon zoom supershot $25. Handyman Magazines .20 cents each. American Standard shower head $5. VHS tapes 43. VHS tapes T120 $5. 570-825-5564
LAUNDRY STORAGE UNIT Maytag, white, 3 drawers paid $180. sell $45. 570-474-2182 LUGGAGE SET 3 piece, black & gray tweed, like new $30. 570-824-6278 OIL TANK, FREE, in good condition, empty, for home or scrap. 570-825-5115 PAMPERS women’s 3 packs, small/ medium, 12 count $20. 5 packs bed pads 10 count $25. 1 pack women’s depends underwear 18 count $10. 570-824-6278
758 Miscellaneous PICNIC TABLE, blue, folding, 33x25 top. Great for camping. $15. Three 2 x 4 fluorescent lights/ lens & 6’ wire whip $10. each 570-696-3528 REINDEER on wagon small lights. white, new condition. $15 GRILL electric ceramic 12x12, non stick, smoke free, new in box $15. AIR COMPRESSOR DC 12 volt new in box $10. PAPER SHREDDER Arora, like new $10. 570-655-2154 SINK: Stainless Sink “Elkay” 12"x2"x8” bar size, great condition, faucet has detachable soap holder, is vintagelooking. Includes all parts to install sink. $60 both 947-6531 SNOW BLOWER, Snapper, gas powered 17” $200. Homelite chain saw 16” bar, gas powered with case $75. Antique Armoire cabinet $100. Chevy Tailgate 88-98 full size pickup $75. Coke Cola 1950s cooler $150. Holley 600 cfm double pumper carburator rebuilt $150. Fiberglass Hood with scoop 82-94 Chevy S10 pickup & blazer $200. 570-655-3197
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Musical Instruments
GUITARS Fender Squier Strat with gig bag $149. Ibanez Acoustic & case, needs work, $59. PEDALS Vintage Ross Distortion $89, Fender Starcaster Chorus $35, UNIVOX UniWah wah wah $89, Ampeg Scrambler Clone $89. 283-2552 rick @ wyomingvalley.net
KNABE BABY GRAND PIANO
(5’1”) with bench seat. Mahogany traditional style. Made in Baltimore, MD in 1944. Same owner since 1968. Tuned in September. $3200. 570-696-9818
PIANO Baldwin light finish, excellent condition $1000. 570-817-1425 PIANO. Wurlitzer upright, good condition, needs tuning. $650. Call after 5:00 570-283-0535 PIANO: Baldwin Acrosonic Upright Console Piano Good Condition $600. 570-239-8795
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Photo Equipment
DIGITAL CAMERA HP PhotoSmart 7.2 Megapixel with SD card, spare battery & charger. $65. 283-2552 or rick@ wyomingvalley.net
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Restaurant Equipment
DELI CART, Commercial, $190. BAR NEONS, (1) Corona, (1) Miller Lite & (1) Blue Moon $150/ each. TABLES, two restaurant dining, $75/each. CHAIRS, 8, $20/each. Prices negotiable, $990. for all. 570-574-5119
776 Sporting Goods ANTIQUE POOL TABLE excellent condition with all accessories $800. or best offer 570-208-3888 BICYCLES: 2 Schwinn 10 speeds. Man’s Continental &woman’s Suburban. Good condition. $50 each. 570-696-4487 BIKE: Diamondback Wildwood women’s comfort bike. Excellent condition. $150. 570-855-2568 FISHING ROD, Anglers Touch 7’ 2 piece rod & Zebco Spin Cast Omega Z03 Reel $65. Micro Lite IMG Graphite 8’ 2 piece rod & Shimano Symetre Reel $60. Fenwick 6’ 6” 2 piece rod & Shimano spinning side Stab Reel $35. SafeT Back Snow Outfit 1 piece large Orange Hunting/Ice Fishing $25. Call after 5pm. 570-825-7251 GOLF CLUBS set Generic, great condition $50.815-6772 HUNTING COAT Woolrich new, large, 2 pairs X large. Deer calls, all new Lists $350 selling $60. 570-287-2073 POOL TABLE, two, regulation size, slate, disassembled, $200/each. POOL STICKS, balls, etc, full set, $40. 570-215-0215 SKIS, Rossignol Rebel 177, Salomon series 7 bindings. $75 SKI BOOTS, Salomon Optime 8.1 Exp. Mens size 8 $30 SKI POLES $5. 570-287-1025 TRAINING NET, soccer/golf, 6 x 10 x 6 $10. 570-696-3528 TRICYCLE adult by Miami Sun. $225. 570-239-6586
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Stereos/ Accessories
TWEETER MODULES(2EA.) CSXDT4 & CSX-DT8 MADE BY ORION CONNECTION,USED CONDITION BOTH FOR $5.00 (570)735-6638
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Televisions/ Accessories
TV 35” Sony Trinitron with matching black swivel stand. $60. 570-466-5115 TV Sony 40’ LCD , like new. 1080p. High Definition. $400. 833-2598
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Please apply online at www.misericordia.edu/hr or submit a cover letter and resume to Office of Human Resources, Misericordia University, 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612. Misericordia University is committed to student, faculty and staff diversity and values the educational benefit this brings to campus. Candidates should indicate any experience and/or leadership that contribute to this goal
* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607
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Tools
CIRCULAR SAW, 7 1/4” Craftsman $25. universal battery, fast charge $10. 570-825-5564 ROLLING SCAFFOLD, excellent condition 8’ho 6’l x2’w $300. All size pipe & straight taps, all size drill bits $1-10.570-735-5290
Shopping for a new apartment? Classified lets you compare costs without hassle or worry! Get moving with classified! 786 Toys & Games BARBIE DOLLS Older & newer in boxes, new $7. to $25. 570-654-4113 BIKES, 2 boys new for ages 3+, $65 $85. Helmet, McQueen, $5. 570-288-3799 TRAIN SET & TABLE wooden Imaginarium train set & table, like new. Paid $139. sell $75. 822-7576
788
Stereo/TV/ Electronics
TV, Toshiba 13”, color, $25. Sony handicam HI 8 camcorder with accessories, $150. 570-288-5628 VHS TAPES, 100+, variety, take all $75. 570-740-1392
794
Video Game Systems/Games
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
MODERN WARFARE 3
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
Mr. Peanut & Planter Peanut Items. (570) 868-6895
VITO’S & GINO’S Wanted: Junk Cars & Trucks
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Dogs
906 Homes for Sale
906 Homes for Sale
We Buy:
Gold & Gold coins, Silver, Platinum, old bills, Watches, Old Costume Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Filled, Sterling Silver Flatware, Scrap Jewelry, Military items, old Tin & Iron Toys, Canadian coins & paper money, most foreign money (paper/coin). PAYING TOP DOLLAR FOR GOLD & SILVER COINS FROM VERY GOOD, VERY FINE & UNCIRCULATED. Visit our new location @ 134 Rt. 11, Larksville next to WOODY’S FIRE PLACE & PRO FIX.
We make house calls! Buyer & seller of antiques! We also do upholstering. 570-855-7197 570-328-3428
800 PETS & ANIMALS 810
Cats
KITTENS, FREE, 8 weeks old, gray stripped twins and 1 gray/white spotted. 570-740-1392
815
Dogs
COCKAPOO pups. Black, well socialized. Shots are current. $150 each. 570-765-1846
LAB RETRIEVER PUPS! 8 weeks old. Ready
ROTTWEILER PUPS
German lines. 2 females. Ready to go. $450. 570-592-5515 570-654-0678
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SHIH TZU PUPPIES
2 females. First shots & Vet checked. 570-654-6730 570-881-3117
900 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
LABRADOR RETRIEVER
Having trouble paying your mortgage? Falling behind on your payments? You may get mail from people who promise to forestall your foreclosure for a fee in advance. Report them to the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. Call 1-877FTC-HELP or click on ftc.gov. A message from The Times Leader and the FTC.
ASHLEY
Not in Flood Zone
77 Cook Street 2 or 3 bedroom Single Home for Sale. Off street parking. Large yard. $82,000 Negotiable (570) 814-4730
DURYEA
Morkie pups, Malti-poo pups Health records, love people, toy size maturity. $300 each 570-765-0936
POMERANIAN PUPPIES
Parents on premises Shots Current. $500 570-401-1838
OPEN HOUSE
$65,000 Negotiable Call Tara 570-430-1962
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906 Homes for Sale
to go. 2 females, 1 yellow, 1 black. $300 570-357-2719 (c)
Pups. Black, ACA registered, shots and wormed, male and female. $300. 570-556-0357
DURYEA
NOT IN FLOOD ZONE 319 Bennett Street For Sale by Owner Two story, 2-unit home. Live in one unit rent the other to pay mortgage or great investment property. Small fenced-in yard and detached garage.
Blueberry Hill. 3 bedroom ranch. Large lot with pool. $339,500 No Realtors For more details call 570-406-1128
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday 12pm-5pm 362 Susquehanna Ave Completely remodeled, spectacular, 2 story Victorian home, with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, new rear deck, full front porch, tiled baths and kitchen, granite countertops, all Cherry hardwood floors throughout, all new stainless steel appliances and lighting, new oil furnace, washer dryer in first floor bath. Great neighborhood, nice yard. $174,900 (30 year loan, $8,750 down, $887/month, 30 years @ 4.5%) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
Sunday 12pm-5pm 46 Zerby Ave Lease with option to buy, completely remodeled, mint, turn key condition, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large closets, with hardwoods, carpet & tile floors, new kitchen and baths, gas heat, shed, large yard. $134,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $6,750 down, $684/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
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LAFLIN TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 105 Haverford Drive
Move right into this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath townhouse with many recent updates including new bath room /kitchen and finished basement. $131,900 Call 570-903-6308
PLAINS
KEYSTONE SECTION 9 Ridgewood Road
TOTAL BEAUTY 1 ACRE- PRIVACY Beautiful ranch 2
bedrooms, huge modern kitchen, big TV room and living room, 1 bath, attic for storage, washer, dryer & 2 air conditioners included. New Roof & Furnace Furnished or unfurnished. Low Taxes! New price $118,500
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
570-735-1487 WE PAY THE MOST IN CASH
BUYING 11am to 11pm
FORTY FORT 70 Wesley Street
Very nice, move-in condition or good rental property. 1.5 double, 3 bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, basement & full attic. Great deal, must sell, only $30,000. Call (570) 762-5119
Newport Twp East Main Street Handyman Special Double Block Two 2 story, 3-bedroom units each with attic, cellar, bath and pantry. Large 4 car garage. Upper and lower floors. As is for $25,000. Call 570-379-2645
Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! WEST WYOMING
438 Tripp St
OPEN HOUSE
570-885-1512
796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise
906 Homes for Sale
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WANAMIE
KINGSTON
NEED CASH?
ATARI comes with 31 games, $25. (570) 288-5628 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. I purchased three days ago and already finished the game. $50. Call or text. 570-814-3383
815
Sunday 12pm-5pm Completely remodeled home with everything new. New kitchen, baths, bedrooms, tile floors, hardwoods, granite countertops, all new stainless steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, free standing shower, tub for two, huge deck, large yard, excellent neighborhood $154,900 (30 year loan @ 4.5% with 5% down; $7,750 down, $785/month) 100% OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE Call Bob at 570-654-1490
WEST WYOMING
550 JOHNSON ST
For Sale By Owner
Beautiful Colonial home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, eat in kitchen & formal dining room located in a wonderful neighborhood. Home has tile floors, ceiling fans, first floor laundry room, & lower level rec room. Gas furnace with baseboard hot water, above ground pool & hot tub. $256,800 Call 570-693-3941
915 Manufactured Homes
ASHLEY PARK
Laurel Run & San Souci Parks, Like new, several to choose from, Financing &Warranty, MobileOneSales.net Call (570)250-2890
39 Prospect St • Nanticoke
Apartments/ Unfurnished
KINGSTON
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Apartments/ Unfurnished
AVOCA
3 rooms. Incl. heat, hot water, water, garbage and sewer. Appliances, off street parking. Security, no pets $490 per month 570-655-1606
Looking to buy a home? Place an ad here and let the sellers know! 570-829-7130
DALLAS
Modern 1st floor with all appliances. Off street parking. No pets. $550 per month + utilities. 570-639-1462
1st floor, 2 bedrooms, private parking, quiet neighborhood, near colleges. $600/month + utilities, 1 month rent & security. AVAILABLE NOW! 570-656-7125
KINGSTON
2nd Floor. Available Nov. 1. 2 bedrooms, renovated bathroom, balcony off newly renovated kitchen with refrigerator & stove, central air, newly painted, offstreet parking, no pets. $600 per month plus utilities, & 1 month security deposit. 570-239-1010 KINGSTON
EATON TERRACE
DALLAS
317 N. Maple Ave. Large Two story, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Central Heat & Air, washer/dryer in unit, parking. $840 + utilities & 1 month security 570-262-6947
EXETER
KINGSTON West Bennett St. Twinkle in Kingston’s Eye, 2nd floor, 1000 sq. ft. 2 bed, Central Air, washer/dryer and appliances. No pets. Non-smoking. 1 car off street parking. Available Nov-1. $700/month + gas, electric, 1 year lease & security. 570-814-1356
Large 3 bedroom 2nd floor. No pets. Off street parking. Call Joe 570-881-2517
2 bedroom, modern kitchen and bath, Includes OSP stove, fridge, heat, water, sewer. No Pets. $650. 570-693-1294
HANOVER TWP
Rear Lee Park Ave. 3 bedroom. OSP, References and security required. $600/month 917-225-9961 Mike
HANOVER TWP. 1ST FLOOR APT.
1 or 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, no pets, heat, hot water, & garbage. $550. plus 1 months security due at signing deposit. 570-899-3870
Sell your own home! Place an ad HERE 570-829-7130
MOUNTAIN TOP WOODBRYN 1 & 2 Bedroom.
No pets. Rents based on income start at $405 & $440. Handicap Accessible. Equal Housing Opportunity. 570-474-5010 TTY711 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Immediate Opennings! Available Immediately
KINGSTON
1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM
WILKES-BARRE
2 BEDROOMS All Apartments Include: Appliances & Maintenance
R EFERENCES & L EASE R EQUIRED .
570-899-3407 Tina Randazzo Property Mgr
NANTICOKE
2 bedroom, 1st floor. Large eat in kitchen, fridge, electric stove, large living room, w/w carpeting, master bedroom with custom built in furniture. Ample closet space. Front/back porches, off street parking, laundry room available. No dogs, smoking, water, sewer, garbage paid. $550/mo + gas, electric, security, lease, credit, background check. (570) 696-3596
NANTICOKE
603 Hanover St 2nd floor, 1 bedroom. No pets. $500 + security, utilities & lease. Photos available. Call 570-542-5330
NANTICOKE Nice clean 1
bedroom. Heat, hot water, garbage fee included. Stove, fridge, air-conditioning, washer/dryer availability. Security. $525 per month Call (570) 736-3125
NANTICOKE Two level, 1 bed-
room, 1 bathroom, all appliances , sewer and garbage included, off-street parking, no pets, quiet neighborhood $460/per month, plus 1 month security. Call (570)441-4101
NANTICOKE Very clean, nice, 2
bedroom. Water, sewer, stove, fridge, Garbage collection fee included. W/d availability. Large rooms. Security, $535/mo. 570-736-3125
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4 bedroom, newly renovated. w/d hookups. No Pets. Proof of employment and references required. $650/per month, (570) 466-4619
PITTSTON 152 Elizabeth Street
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment with ample closet space. Off street parking. All utilities and appliances included. No pets. $795 + lease & security. Call 570-510-7325
PITTSTON
3 bedroom, living room, kitchen, bath, foyer & enclosed porch. Off street parking. On site laundry. Tenant pays electric, sewage & trash. Water included. $650 + security. (570) 881-1747
PITTSTON Completely renovat-
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PITTSTON
Jenkins Twp.
Newly renovated, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, kitchen, stove, & fridge included washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking. Heat & water included. $875. per month + security deposit. Credit check & references. Cell 917-753-8192
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East Packer Avenue 2 bedroom Townhouse with full basement, 1 bath, off street parking. $625/mo + utilities. No Pets. 570-2831800 M-F, 570-3886422 all other times
WILKES-BARRE 151 W. River St.
NEAR WILKES 1st floor. 2 bedrooms, carpet. Appliances included. Sewer & trash paid. Tenant pays gas, water & electric. Pet friendly. Security deposit & 1st months rent required. $600. 570-969-9268
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15 & 17 E. Carey St Clean 2nd floor, modern 1 bedroom apartments. Stove, fridge, heat & hot water included. No pets. Off street parking. $490-$495 + security, 1 yr lease Call 570-822-6362 570-822-1862 Leave Message
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TOWNHOUSE Convenient location, very low maintenance. Total electric. Living and dining room, 1.5 baths. 2 large bedrooms. Appliances, w/d hookup included. Very small yard. Private parking sewer paid, security reference and lease. Not section 8 approved. No smoking or pets $575 + utilities. 570-779-2694
utilities included; coin op laundry; No pets, background check. $575/month +security. Call (570) 822-9625
1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Starting at $440 and up. References required. Section 8 ok. 570-332-5723
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AMERICA REALTY RENTALS “ALL UNITS MANAGED” 1 block WB General Hospital 1-2 bedrooms $465. & Up + utilities Remodeled, appliances, laundry, parking. Employment applicatiopn, lease. NO PETS/ SMOKING 288-1422
WILKES-BARRE Barney Street
3rd floor, 2-3 bedroom attic style apartment. Eat in kitchen, private entrance. Includes hot water & free laundry. Pets ok. $450 / month. Security, references. 570-237-0124
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PITTSTON HALF DOUBLE
3 bedrooms, washer/dryer hookup, heat, hot water, & garbage included. No pets. $600/per month, plus 1 months security deposit due at signing. Call 570-899-3870
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Exeter Ave. 3 bedroom. $650 plus utilities 570-299-5471
950
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PLYMOUTH 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Located on Academy St. $695 + utilities & security. Small pet OK with extra security. Call (570)262-1577
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MAINTENANCE FREE! 2 bedroom. Off street parking. No smoking. $600 +utilities, security & last month. 570-885-4206
WILKES-BARRE
176 Charles St TOWNHOUSE STYLE, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, Not Section 8 approved. $550/ month + utilities. References & security required. Available 12/1. 570-301-2785
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JENKINS TOWNSHIP
Spacious single family 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Nice neighborhood. Flexible lease terms for flood victims. Garbage & sewer by landlord. $685 + utilities, security & references. Call 570-885-3590 KINGSTON Completely remodeled Large 2 story, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, single family home including refrigerator, stove, diswasher & disposal. Gas heat, nice yard, good neighborhood,. Off street parking. Shed. No pets. $995. month. 570-479-6722
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Near Burger King 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath, 3 season room, hardwood floors, off street parking & gas heat. 1 year Lease for $900/month + 1 month security. Garbage, sewer, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer & gas fireplace included.
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Available 12/1/11. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, wall to wall carpeting, living/dining combo, refrigerator & stove, washer/dryer hookup, off-street parking, no pets. Front and back porches, full basement. $625/ per month, + utilities & security deposit. Call 570-655-8928
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