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RAISE A GLASS Zack Glass will perform Friday, Dec. 30 from 9-11:30 p.m. at the State Street Grill (114 S. State St., Clarks Summit). The son of legendary composer Philip Glass, Glass was playing piano and electric guitar and writing his own songs by the time he was 13. He released his latest CD, “Southern Skies,” this past summer. For more info, visit zackglass.com. IN THE END ZONE Gary Haase has been announced as the new head coach of the NEPA Miners. Haase most recently held a 16-5 record in two seasons (20102011) as head coach of the New Jersey Stags and is defensive coordinator at High Point Regional High School in New Jersey. Haase served a brief stint with the Miners in 2009 as offensive coordinator under Donnie Jackson-Bey. “I am honored to become part of such a great franchise,” he said in a recent press release. “The Miners truly are a first-class organization; everything from their front office, stadium, community presence and team marketing made my decision an easy one. Northeast Pennsylvania is rich in football talent, I have been recruiting players from the minute I accepted the head coaching position. Expect big things from the Miners in 2012.” Haase will be introduced with new player signings at a future press conference. For more info, visit nepaminers.com. W

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NO BONES ABOUT IT Reportedly, The Jim Bone Show, which airs from 6-10 a.m. on 97.9X, has been canceled, and Bone and co-host Rebecca Blake are no longer with the Cumulus Media-owned station. While Bone declined to comment, Program Director James McKay told the Weekender Tuesday that “It is company policy not to confirm anything.” In other 97.9X news, McKay is exiting the station effective Friday, Dec. 23 after seven and a half years. He will attend Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina to obtain his ph.D. in physical therapy, a field he became interested in from his PT workout buddies. “They always sounded really, really fulfilled,” McKay said. “I took an anatomy class at L.C.C.C. and loved it; the more I learned, the more I wanted to learn.” McKay said he’ll miss coming up with crazy ideas to try out at the station. “It feels like I’m not going to have a voice anymore,” he said. “I’d be able to get on air and say whatever I wanted and have people call me and tell me I’m wrong or I’m right.” Of the things he’ll miss about NEPA, it’s “definitely not the climate, but the people” that top the list, and he’s thankful he’ll get a chance to have a final show, especially after seeing the outpouring of well wishes from listeners. “Not many DJs get a chance to say goodbye, I get to pick my last song,” he said. “It’s between two, but it’ll be a secret.”

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COVER STORY 16-17

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HOLE IN ONE When Tattoos Aren’t Nearly Enough: In some primitive cultures, beauty and status are displayed via large holes in the earlobe from which to hang heavy ornaments or to insert jewels or tokens, and BBC News reported in November that an “increasing” number of counterculture Westerners are getting their lobes opened far beyond routine piercing, usually by gradually stretching but sometimes with a hole-punch tool for immediate results. The hard core are “gauge kings (or queens),” showing a “commitment” to the lifestyle by making holes up to 10 mm (three-eighths inch) wide. (Cosmetic surgeons told BBC News in November that they’re already preparing procedures for the inevitable wave of regretted decisions.) RECURRING THEMES -- Corruption in some Latin American prisons has allowed powerful criminals to buy extraordinary privileges behind bars. News of the Weird’s report on Venezuela’s San Antonio prison in July described the imperial reign of one drug lordinmate, who presided over a personal armory, a local-community drug market and private parties (and with his own DirecTV account). In a surprise raid in November on a prison in Acapulco, Mexico, the usual drugs and weapons turned up, but also 100 fighting roosters for daily gambling, along with a prisoner’s two pet peacocks. -- The lives of many choking victims have been saved by the Heimlich Maneuver — even one received inadvertently, such as the one a Leesburg, Fla., motorist gave himself in 2001, after gagging on a hamburger, then losing control and smashing into a utility pole. As he was thrust against the steering wheel, the burger dislodged. In November 2011, as the mother of 8-year-old Laci Davis drove her to a Cincinnati hospital after a locket stuck in her throat and caused her to double over in pain, Mom hit a pothole, which jarred Laci and dislodged the locket loose into her stomach (later to come out naturally). -- It seemed a rare event (first reported in 1994 but initially regarded as an “urban legend”). However, twice now recently, workers have played a particular-

ly dangerous prank on a colleague. A month after the recent News of the Weird story about Gareth Durrant’s lawsuit in England against co-workers who had inserted a compressed-air hose into his rectum, a carpenter’s assistant in Nicosia, Cyprus, was jailed for 45 days for pulling the same stunt on his colleague, rupturing his large intestine. -- Ten years ago, the fashionable bulletproof clothing industry was in its infancy, with Miss Israel creating a stir at the 2001 Miss Universe pageant with a bulletproof evening gown. Since then, technology and design improvements (along with more rich people!) have enabled leading stylist Miguel Caballero of Colombia to add to his fashion line. The New Yorker reported in September 2011 that Caballero had made a bulletproof dinner jacket for Sean Combs and kimono for Steven Seagal, and that Caballero clothes are available in strengths of bullet-stopping, from “9 mm” to “Uzi.” -- Rumors that daring youth are inserting tampons soaked in vodka into body orifices to speed alcohol delivery have been around for at least 10 years. Curiously, the only regular-sourced news stories come from TV stations in Phoenix (KNXV-TV in 2009 and KPHO-TV in 2011), and the “urban legends” source Snopes.com calls the whole idea far-fetched. Nonetheless, in November 2011, a school resource officer told KPHO’s Elizabeth Erwin that there are “documented cases” and that “guys,” too, engage by inserting the tampons into their rectums. Dr. Dan Quan of the Maricopa Medical Center cautioned against the practice, warning of the dangers of mucosal irritation. -- Anti-government survivalists engaged in high-profile standoffs have made News of the Weird — most recently the story of Ed Brown and his wife and supporters, resisting a federal tax bill, holed up for nine months in the New Hampshire woods near Plainfield in 2007. (The Browns were arrested by a U.S. marshal who tricked his way inside.) The longest-running standoff now is probably that of John Joe Gray, 63, and his extended family in a 47-acre, well-fortified compound in Trinidad, Texas, southeast of Dallas. They have lived ascetic settlers’ lives since Gray jumped bail in 2000 on a traffic charge. Gray has said he feels free on his

land and warned authorities “better bring plenty of body bags” if they try to re-arrest him. UPDATES -- Unlicensed “surgeon”-castrator Edward Bodkin re-surfaced recently after more than a decade under the radar. He was sentenced to four years in prison in 1999 in Huntington, Ind., for unauthorized practice of medicine (removing the testicles, with consent, of five men). Bodkin was arrested in August 2011 in Wetumpka, Ala., and charged with possession of child pornography, but authorities also recovered castration equipment, videos of castrations, photos of testicles in jars and a form contract apparently used by Bodkin to obtain the consent of men going under his knife. -- In January 2009, the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services removed three kids from the home of Heath and Deborah Campbell in Holland Twp., apparently after becoming alarmed that the Campbells might be white supremacists. Though a court later concluded that the kids had been “abused,” the Campbells told the New York Daily News in October 2011 that the state acted only based on the names the parents had given the kids — Adolf Hitler Campbell, who was then 3, and his then-1year-old sisters, Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell and JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell. The Campbells have consistently denied that they are neo-Nazis. -- Thomas Beatie was big news in March 2008 when he and his wife, Nancy, decided to start a family, except that Thomas, not Nancy, took on the child-bearing responsibilities. (Thomas, born a female, had his breasts removed but retained his reproductive organs.) Thomas got pregnant, appeared on “Oprah,” and subsequently had three children (who mugged delightfully for the cameras on the syndicated TV show “The Doctors” in October 2011). He also revealed on the show that it might be time to get his tubes tied, as each pregnancy requires him, irritatingly, to abandon his male hormone regimen.

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voted on by the fans. “We weren’t expecting to make it past the first round,” Follese admitted. “But our fans, they mobilized on another level.” Hot Chelle Rae recently announced dates for the 2012 Beautiful Freaks Tour, on which the band will headline across the country. In between those dates, HCR will once again rub elbows with the oh-so-influential Swift, as it supports her through a tour of Australia. SLADE PROMISES ‘SEXY’ RECORD The life of a rock star around the holiday season is not all fun and games. Just ask The Fray lead singer Isaac Slade. “We’re doing a big Christmas party that we had to switch the date on because of the ‘Today’ show,” the frontman revealed recently on my show. “I called the family and everybody moved the date, sent out a new e-mail, and they were really sweet about it.” The Fray will be making the national media rounds over the next two months, leading up to the release of its third studio album, “Scars and Stories,” due out Feb. 7. Despite the success of the LP’s first single, “Heartbeat,” Slade insisted that the release date will not be pushed up. “The (music) industry is a funny thing. You want to give the single enough chance, and give it some air, and then we’ll go to a second single when the album comes out,” Slade said. “It’s a really sexy record for us, and Valentine’s Day seems like the good time to put out a sexy record.” W Listen to “The Ralphie Radio Show” weeknights from 7 p.m.-midnight on 97 BHT.

Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Friday, Dec. 16. R E V I E W

By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — When Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood brought their “Own The Night” tour to Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Twp. Friday night, one thing was clear: This excursion is all about the fans. Where other artists might shout such a lofty proclamation from the rooftops, Lady Antebellum instead prescribes to the old adage that actions speak louder than words. The stage setup was optimized for viewing pleasure, with a long runway stretching almost to the middle of the standing-room-only area and a cutout center filled with fans. The band opened the set with its current single “We Owned the Night” and ended the song with a spirited sing-along leading into the equally jovial “Stars Tonight.” Audience participation was a trend set early in the evening and was a recurring theme — although it was obvious concertgoers were going to sing along to every word with or without an invitation. “Our Kind of Love” ended with a jam session, bringing Lady A’s backing band to the forefront, and led into a video montage about relationships which served as the perfect intro for the melancholic “Dancin’ Away With My Heart”

and “Wanted You More.” Aside from the devoted audience, the most notable aspect of the night was the charming way the trio traveled the stage together. While Haywood would sometimes hang back, focusing on the guitar, mandolin or piano, this was especially true for Scott and Kelley, whose chemistry is so potent, even those near the rafters would have been able to feel it. After an electric performance of the band’s first single, “Love Don’t Live Here,” a piano rose up from under the stage, leaving Haywood standing on top of it and giving Kelley the perfect opportunity to flaunt his charismatic humor. Looking up at his bandmate, he declared, “I’ll catch you, like in — what’s that movie? In ‘Dirty Dancing,’ baby.” The sweet “When You Were Mine” had Scott front and center, giving her a chance to momentarily

Lady A encouraged audience participation all night.

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f you’re still not convinced that Taylor Swift possesses a pretty good amount of clout these days, look no further than Ryan Follese, the lead singer of Hot Chelle Rae. Ryan used to go by R.K. (his middle name is Keith). Then, Taylor Swift tweeted. “Taylor Swift called me Ryan to her 8 million followers,” Follese explained, noting it’s easier to search for Ryan Follese on the Internet than R.K. “That many fans rolled over to our fan base and our stuff, and it was just easier.” Swift is far from the only reason, though, that more people are discovering the Nashville quartet. After scoring a No. 1 hit this year with, “Tonight Tonight,” HCR released its sophomore LP, “Whatever.” Promoting the new album took the band all across national TV, from “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” to “Live! with Kelly.” Although for guitarist Nash Overstreet, the group’s performance on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” stood out from the rest. “‘Fallon’ was the coolest just because of, like, the set, and it was later in the day, so we’re not waking up and all groggy,” Overstreet said. “He was one of the coolest guys ever, just really friendly, and so it was great to be on that show.” Certainly it didn’t hurt that the other guests that evening were actor Jeremy Piven and rapper T.I. It also didn’t hurt that Fallon told HCR he was a big fan of the group’s work. But as cool as “Fallon” was, perhaps the guys’ biggest TV appearance to date was the American Music Awards, where the band won the Sprint New Artist of the Year award. The nominees and winner were

steal the show with emotive vocals. And if that song was all about Scott, “Hello World” was Kelley’s show. His hearty vocals moved a captive audience and his theatrical personality, which is the perfect yin to Scott’s more reserved yang, was mellowed out for the serious song. For the summertime anthem “American Honey,” Lady A and its band — including an upright bass — moved to the end of the stage. They then welcomed back openers Edens Edge and Josh Kelley for a precocious cover of the Doobie Brothers’ “Black Water.” “Cold As Stone” served as the next power performance, chosen by the audience during a viewer’s choice texting poll posted on the stage’s screen prior to the show. “Just A Kiss” played like listening to the radio, with flawless vocals and instrumentations, while the playful “Perfect Day” was the ideal escalation to a streak of songs that included “I Run to You,” during which the screens displayed photos of the band with fans, and “Friday Night.” A cover of Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” proved the band could also have a promising career in the rock ’n’ roll world, and “Lookin’ For A Good Time” ended the set. The smash hit “Need You Now” served as the encore, with Kelley declaring near the end, “Since it’s your night, we want everyone to have the last word.” And with that, the crowd finished out the evening. Opening act Edens Edge literally began the night on a high note, performing a punchy four-song set. Josh Kelley also offered a solid run that included his current and upcoming singles, “Georgia Clay” and “Naleigh Moon,” Tom Petty’s “American Girl” and Snoop Dogg’s “Lodi Dodi.” W

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event held all over the country, promoting arts, culture and family activities. First Night Scranton was established in 1998 by Scranton Tomorrow and was turned over to the city in 2008. Now, it’s a nonproﬁt run by volunteers that relies on fundraising and corporate sponsors. “After 10 years (Scranton Tomorrow) felt it was time to have someone else pick up the event,” said Paige Balitski, cochair. “And so the city stepped in, and the mayor put together some folks and gave a twoyear commitment to give this group the time to go and do all the paperwork for a 501(c) (3) status, and get on their own feet. So this is the ﬁrst year that we are totally on our own.”

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Old times not forgotten

his year’s theme is “Rock In New Year’s Eve,” which is a turnaround from last year’s Victorian-inspired affair. “Last year we did something very elegant,” said Balitski. “It was all very heavy costumes, very sophisticated entertainment, that sort of thing. This year, it’s been a tough year on a lot of people. We just wanted to party, so that’s why we picked rock ’n’ roll.” While some of the musical

entertainment will be rooted in today’s culture, the general theme will focus on music through the ages, especially the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. “We tried to fit 90 percent of the entertainment, as far as the musical part of it, into a timeline covering roughly from probably the 1940s up until now,” said Smith. “And we tried to really have a highquality representation of each decade or so.” One current group will be Jung Bergo, a folk-rock band based in Scranton that will perform on the showmobile outside near Courthouse Square for the countdown to midnight. This year’s fete will be the second for the band. “We try to reflect our appreciation of Scranton, so there’s no better way than to actually be involved in this event itself,” said vocalist and guitarist Jeremy Burke. The evening’s entertainment is slated to include a wide variety of other artistic ventures, including magicians, poets and even a fortuneteller. Admission buttons are $10 ($5 for seniors the day of and free for children under five) and include everything, even horsedrawn carriage rides, with the exception of food. “No matter what the theme,

First Night Scranton rocks through the ages for this year’s theme By Stephanie DeBalko Weekender Staff Writer

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ooze. Late-night celebrations. General debauchery that will leave a person hurting in the morning. These are usually the fundamentals of a rockin’ New Year’s Eve. But for those with little ones in tow or wild sides to keep in check, there’s another option for ringing in 2012: First Night Scranton. The alcohol-free, familyfriendly event will take place for the 13th year Saturday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. on Courthouse

Square, offering an alternative to the traditional alcohol-soaked ideal of the holiday. “There aren’t many options for families and younger people to do things on New Year’s Eve,” said Doug Smith, entertainment chair of this year’s event. “You can either go to a bar and there’s alcohol and all that stuff, or you just stay home and then you’re not going out to do anything. So it’s a great thing for families to do and for teenagers to be able to do on their own.” First Night is a trademarked

First Night attendees take in the sights and sounds at The Mall at Steamtown.

First Night Scranton co-chair Paige Balitski we do as much as we can for kids,” Smith said. “So we have a lot of face painters and balloon guys and caricature artists, and we’re doing a lot of children’s stuff at the mall this year.” Generally, venues donate space for First Night Scranton, allowing the event’s volunteers to use their hard-earned budget for other resources. The Mall at Steamtown, AFA Gallery, Elm Park Church and Vintage Theater are among those locales. “It’s great exposure for us to get a lot of different people in and out, and we just like to support whatever’s going on in Scranton,” said Theresa O’Connor, co-director of

Vintage Theater, who noted that this is the venue’s third year participating. “We feel like all these types of things, like First Night and First Friday, are really great to help not only our business but other businesses.” According to Balitski, who has taken part in 11 of 13 First Nights in Scranton, it’s usually worth the effort to consider taking part. “Many (businesses) have been on board since the beginning, they look forward to it every year, but we actively go and knock on doors, to all the new businesses in downtown,” she said. “We explain who we are … why we think it’s important that they become involved in this event. A lot

s purveyors of the behind-the-scenes action, Balitski and Smith rarely have the opportunity to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Smith, who is a full-time musician and has been involved in First Night Scranton in one capacity or another since its beginning, typically performs at another venue on New Year’s Eve. “What I do is work all year to help put this together, and then that day we go down and make sure everything’s all set, and then I just cross my ﬁngers,” he said, laughing.

completely safe and everything, heated, but still, if there’s a little snow, some people just don’t want to travel.” Whether or not weather will be an issue this year, Balitski remains optimistic. “I think First Night is the type of event that once you go, you become a fan,” she said. W

First Night Scranton: Sat., Dec. 31, 6 p.m., Courthouse Square, Scranton. $10, $5 seniors, under 5, free. For full schedule/list of entertainers, visit ﬁrstnightscranton.com.

First Night includes a wide range of entertainment in a variety of venues.

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First Night, now in its 13th year, will again include fireworks to ring in the New Year.

WEATHER OR NOT

Balitski is usually caught up in a ﬂood of preparations, so any chance for her to take in something simply for the enjoyment of it is pretty limited. “Last year was the very ﬁrst year that I actually got to go outside and go to a couple of venues just to see how people were doing and general attitudes, and it was wonderful,” she said. Both Balitski and Smith acknowledged that, while public attendance has grown over the years, the biggest barrier is still what’s on the barometer. “The only problem we have, generally, is the weather,” Smith said. “Most of the venues are inside, and they’re

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”It’s been a tough year on a lot of people. We just wanted to party, so that’s why we picked rock ’n’ roll.”

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but then again ... By Jim Rising

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ACTORS CIRCLE AT PROVIDENCE PLAYHOUSE

(1256 Providence Rd, Scranton, reservations: 570.342.9707, actorscircle.org) • “The 39 Steps:” Feb. 2-5, 10-12, 17-19. • “Crimes of the Heart:” March 22-25, 30-31, April 1. • “’Night Mother:” May 10-13, 18-20. In addition to banning cell-phone use while driving, Jim believes it’s high time we think about inventing flying cars a la ‘The Jetsons.’

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o a federal agency has called for a ban on all cell phone use by drivers, apparently even including those creepy-looking attachments that sprout out of people’s ears. The government (your tax dollars at work) says that it has done lots of investigation into this. It has concluded that we, as a nation, are too stupid to talk on the phone and drive. It didn’t mention anything about chewing gum while driving, but that is certainly under scrutiny. No doubt listening to the radio and talking to passengers is being looked into as well. Fat chance the government will have on this. First of all, the surgeon general stated, unequivocally, in 1964, that smoking causes cancer. Did that stop anyone from sucking down the weeds? So how far do you think it will get on cell-phone use in cars, which only incidentally kills you, not directly? The problem with getting this done is the overall pervasiveness and seduction of the damn things. It’s so easy to get a call, take it, and suddenly your mind is a million miles away from behind the wheel of a three-ton projectile going 70 MPH. I hate seeing other drivers with a phone up to their ear, and yet I find myself doing it as well. Possibly we are going about this the wrong way. Maybe what

we need is cars that drive themselves. Hear me out. Google (!) is working on this “cars that drive by themselves” idea. Not sure on the technology, but they have tested it in California where the first 25 questions on the state drivers exam have to do with filling out the accident report. It seems to work. They have done 140,000 miles so far with one accident, and that was when someone rear-ended a test car stopped at a red light. Or how about this: Airplanes rarely hit each other or get lost. They have air traffic controllers with radar. How about we design a system that does the same thing for cars, except it also has the operators drive for you? Farfetched? We have Air Force pilots in New Mexico flying combat missions in Afghanistan. Plus, we have a whole generation who played a lot of video games. You just tell the operator where you want to go, sit back, and fix yourself a margarita. This would end unemployment, pay for itself by eliminating accidents and increase sales at the liquor store. Wins all the way around. Oh, we need “Jetsons”-style flying cars, too. W Reach Jim at contact@jamesrising.com. Even more rants are on his blog, updated every day that ends in “y” at jamesrising.com.

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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:” Dec. 2223, 29-30, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 performance, admission free with donation of one computer item. School matinees: Dec. 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. • “Julius Caesar:” Jan. 27-28, also touring regional high schools. • “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s:” March 2-25. Set in the late ’70s, spoiled Arlene and her lover check in to a cheap motel and plot to kill her husband. • “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play:” May 3-20, parental discretion advised.

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(80 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre, 570.406.3976) • “Legally Blonde-The Musical:” March 1-3, 7 p.m., March 4, 2 p.m. $10/all ages, senior citizens’ discount night March 1, 55+, $5. Tickets day of show only at door. For info, call.

F.M. KIRBY CENTER

(71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, 570.826.1100) • “Charlotte’s Web:” Jan. 29, 2 p.m., Jan. 30, 10 a.m., $14.50 • “La Boheme:” Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m., $29-$58 • “Fiddler on the Roof:” Feb. 15-16, 7:30 p.m., $30-$60 • “Proof:” Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $17$37 • “Fish Face (The Kids of Polk Street School):” March 27, 10 a.m., $6.50 • Treasured Stories/The Best of

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(409-411 Main St., Duryea, 570.457.3589, phoenixpac.vpweb.com, phoenixpac08@aol.com) • “Rent:” April 20-May 6. Fri.Sat., 8 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m.

SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER

(420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton) • “The Amazing Kreskin” Legendary Mentalist: Jan. 29, 2 p.m. $15. $35/ticket & Meet & Greet, $50/4 ticket package. Tickets at box office, by calling 570.344.1111, via Ticketmaster, at participating WalMart, Boscov’s, Gallery of Sound.

SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE

Eric Carle: April 11, 10 a.m., $6.50

MELLOW THEATER AT LACKAWANNA COLLEGE

(501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.342.4137) • Gaslight Theater Company presents Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman:” Jan. 5-7, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 8, 2 p.m. $10/person, $8/ students & seniors. $8/person/ group rate (10+). To reserve, call 824.8266 or visit etix.com. Info: gaslighttheatre@gmail.com, gaslight-theatre.org.

MISFIT PLAYERS

(iluv2act@aol.com) • Annual Staged Musical Revue “The Songs of Webber and Sondheim:” Jan. 13-15, 2012.

THE PHOENIX PERFORMING ARTS

(570.421.5093, theshawneeplayhouse.com) • “A Christmas Wizard of Oz:” Dec. 21-22, all shows 10 a.m. All seats $10. Bring toys/food for Shawnee Presbyterian Food Pantry/Monroe County Headstart, get $2 discount. • “A Christmas Carol:” Dec. 23, 7 p.m. One-man show. $18/adults, $15/seniors, $10/kids under 12. • “Mark Mysterrio’s Tales of Magic and Mystery:” Dec. 26-27, 10 a.m. All tickets $10. • “Kids Kabaret-Back to the ’80s:” Dec. 29-30, 7 p.m. All tickets $10. • New Year Show: Dec. 31, 8 p.m., Jan. 1, 2 p.m. $18/adults; $15/ seniors, AAA Members, military; $10/12 and under. Amy Hayakawa, Luke Swierczek, Michelle Handy, Stacey Mattern, Joey Ambrosia, Shannon Christmann. Some content may not be suitable for children. Call to reserve. W -- 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 sounds like such an overdone cliche to call any book the coming-of-age story of a young girl. It especially sounds banal in reference to Allison Baggio’s “Girl in Shades,” as her heroine is anything but commonplace. Coming from a completely warped family fraught with lurid secrets, Maya Devine is a girl who becomes a woman before the reader’s eyes, and her story is one of growing up in an utterly ridiculous world. At the start of the book, 11-year-old Maya’s mother is diagnosed with cancer and refuses treatment, choosing to spend her final days in a teepee in the backyard. But that’s not where the peculiarities end. Maya, who narrates, can see auras surrounding people, and she can usually hear their thoughts. Whether this talent is a curse or a gift, Baggio never really intimates, but Maya handles it as if it’s just another predictable ability, like being good at math, even if she shares it with very few people.

By the end of “Girl in Shades,” teenage Maya has transformed into something else. She takes a life-altering trip to India in search of her identity and continues to enchant the reader with her strength and endurance. Over the course of her childhood, there are questions left unanswered, both for Maya and the reader, and irreversible injustices committed, but she soldiers on. Her one downfall is her constant pursuit of acceptance, especially from the males in her life. There is no doubt that a sense of abandonment is the reason for those feelings, but her final self-discovery leaves the reader hopeful that she’ll shed that debilitating need once and for all. The vibe subtly changes over the course of “Girl in Shades.” Yes, characters come and go, and the scenery shifts, but the change is more than that. Baggio manages to give Maya a voice that starts out as a young girl and develops into a woman, and that is no small feat, especially because it isn’t noticeable until after the last page has been turned. Baggio’s colorful writing and quirky imagery give life to the story as a whole, propping up even the direst of circumstances. And the absurdity of Maya’s situation lends it a comical tinge. It’s not outwardly funny, but quietly humorous, like the whole thing is an inside joke between the reader and the author. Even in her most unsettling, pathetic moments, Maya never inspires pity in the reader. She tells her story in a blunt way, and though she’s often sad, even morose, she doesn’t come across as someone for whom the reader should feel sorry. Instead, she rises from the ashes of her former self like the proud woman she should be.

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1.877.800.5380 www.CPResorts.com - Soul Be It: Dec. 30-Jan. 1 - New York’s Funniest: Jan. 14-15 - The Sensational Soul Cruisers: Jan. 14-15 - Eddie Griffin: Jan. 29 - Hypnotist Tim Triplett: March 16-17 - Big Shot (Billy Joel tribute): March 30-31 - Keith Sweat: April 22

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603 Route 6, Jermyn www.myspace.com/eleanorrigbys - Texas In July / The Air I Breath: Dec. 30, 6:30 p.m., $13-$15

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F.M. KIRBY CENTER

71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Phone: 570.826.1100 - ABBA: Arrival: Jan. 8, 7 p.m., $30.65$41.65 - Jerry Seinfeld: Jan. 13, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $65-$80 - Darius Rucker: Jan. 20, 8 p.m., $52-$92 - Kathleen Madigan: Gone Madigan: Jan. 27, 8 p.m., $27 - NEPA Philharmonic Broadway Love Songs: Feb. 10, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45 - Lisa Lampanelli: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $37.75 - John Pinette: Feb. 19, 7 p.m., $34.75 - Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., $28-$38 - Gaelic Storm / Enter The Haggis: March 1, 7:30 p.m., $22-$32 - NEPA Philharmonic Beethoven Festival: March 10, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo: March 15, 7:30 p.m., $26-$36 - The Fresh Beat Band: March 21, 3 p.m., 3 & 6 p.m., $32.40-$42.65 - The Best of Second City: March 23, 8 p.m., $28 - NEPA Philharmonic The Music of Gershwin: April 14, 8 p.m., $35.50$73.45 - Red Green Wit & Wisdom Tour: April 17, 7 p.m., $47.50 - Bob Weir: April 27, 8 p.m., $41.85$52.60 - Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show: May 4, 8 p.m., $25-$45 - Tony Bennett: June 2, 8 p.m., $70$126 - NEPA Philharmonic Tribute to Benny Goodman: June 9, 8 p.m., $35.50-$73.45

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MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp. - Disney On Ice Treasure Trove: Jan. 11-16, TIMES VARY, $31.55-$64.20 - Rascal Flatts / Sara Evans / Hunter Hayes: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., $25-$59.75 - Sesame Street Live 123 Imagine w/ Elmo & Friends: March 1-4, TIMES VARY, $25.60-$37.85 - Monster Jam: March 9-11, TIMES VARY, $34.30-$49.75 - Harlem Globetrotters: March 16, 7 p.m., $26.60-$127.05

MOUNT AIRY CASINO RESORT

44 Woodland Rd., Mount Pocono Phone: 877.682.4791 www.mountairycasino.com - DJ Jamie Callen: Dec. 23, Gypsies - CJT Duo: Dec. 23-24, 30, Red’s, Dec. 25, Buffet, Dec. 31, Glass Bar - Jerry Kozic: Dec. 25, 31, Red’s - DJ K: Dec. 30, Gypsies - Studio 44 Disco Tribute w/ DJ Joel: Dec. 31, Gypsies - MRO Band: Dec. 31, Event Center - Tony Roi-The Elvis Experiences: Jan. 7, 8 p.m., $10, Gypsies - Tavares: Jan. 14, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling: Feb. 4, 8 p.m., $20-$30, Gypsies - Ed Kowalczsyk of Live: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $25-$40, Gypsies - Gilbert Gottfried: March 3, 8 p.m.,

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325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe 866.605.7325 or visit pennspeak.com. - The Fabulous Greaseband: Dec. 30, 8 p.m., $25 - Live Wire (AC/DC tribute): Dec. 31, 9 p.m., $30 - Air Supply: Jan. 29, 8 p.m., $38.75$43.75 - Parrotbeach (Jimmy Buffet tribute): Jan. 28, 8 p.m., $25 - Edgar Winter & Rick Derringer: Feb. 4, 8 p.m., $35.75 - Rubix Kube (’80s tribute): Feb. 17, 8 p.m., $28 - Tesla: Feb. 18, 8 p.m., $33 - Blackberry Smoke: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $25 - Bruce In The U.S.A.: Feb. 25, 8 p.m., $25 - The Saw Doctors: March 2, 8 p.m., $32 - Three Dog Night: March 31, 8 p.m., $43.75-$49.25 - The Music of Bill Monroe Featuring Peter Rowan & The Travelin’ McCourys: April 22, 8 p.m.

REDWOOD ART SPACE

740 Jumper Road, Plains Twp. - Dead End Path / War Hungry / Give / Leather / Feral Man: Dec. 23, 7:30 p.m. - Another Mistake / Black Feathers / Sawed Off: Jan. 3, 8 p.m. - The World Is a Beautiful Place / Slingshot Dakota / Daylight / Halfling: Jan. 5, 8 p.m. - Tigers Jaw / Balance & Composure / Captain We’re Sinking / Three Man Cannon / Pheramones / American War: Jan. 8, 7 p.m. - Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate / One Hundred Year Ocean: Feb. 2, 8 p.m. - Disengage / Mindset / Praise / Peace: Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. - The Ataris / The Queers: Feb. 20, 8 p.m.

RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE

667 N. River St., Plains Phone: 570.822.2992 - Brooke Gerhart / Jeanius / Kira Lee: Dec. 22, 8 p.m. - Strawberry Jam Christmas Party: Dec. 23, 8 p.m. - Suze: Dec. 25, 8 p.m. - Village Idiots ft. Freeman White / Jami Novak: Dec. 29, 8 p.m. - Rubblebucket: Dec. 30, 8 p.m. - Cabinet: Dec. 31, 7 p.m. - The Big Dirty: Jan. 6, 8 p.m. - Jack Grace Band / Drew Kelly: Jan. 7, 8 p.m. - Poogie Bell band / Woody Browns Project: Jan. 13, 8 p.m. - Brothers Past / Beard O Bees: Jan.

14, 8 p.m. - Se Acabo (Santana tribute): Jan. 20, 8 p.m. - Donna Jean Godchaux Band / Mike Miz: Jan. 26, 8 p.m. - Miz: Feb. 24, 8 p.m. - Miss Melanie & the Valley Rats: Feb. 25, 8 p.m.

SCRANTON COMMUNITY CONCERTS

Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St. Scranton Phone: 570.955.1455, www.lackawanna.edu, etix.com Prices vary, student and group rates available - Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m., $25-$30

SCRANTON CULTURAL CENTER

420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton Phone: 888.669.8966 - Listen Local ft. Nowhere Slow / Jeanne Zano Band: Jan. 13, 8 p.m., $12.50 - The Amazing Kreskin: Jan. 29, 2 p.m., $18 - NEPA Philharmonic Broadway Love Songs Pops II: Feb. 11, 8 p.m., $34.50$73.15 - Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles: Feb. 24-25, TIMES VARY, $46.25-$65.25 - NEPA Philharmonic Haydn / Brahms, A German Requiem: April 27, 8 p.m., $34.50-$73.15

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SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg Phone: 570.420.2808, www.shermantheater.com - Patent Pending / Empire Theory / Goodbye Friday / Kim’s Comeback, more: Dec. 23, 6 p.m., $12 - Wu-Tang Clan / Gino Lispi and The Clever Gents / Track Masons, more: 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 - Where’s the Band?: Jan. 19, 7 p.m. - Raymond the Amish Comic: Jan. 21, 8 p.m., $18 - Mountain Dance Concert: Jan. 22, 2 p.m., $10 kids, $12 adults - Phil Vassar: Feb. 24, 8 p.m., $26-$36 - moe.: March 4, 7 p.m., $27 - Hammer of the Gods: March 31, 8 p.m., $28

VINTAGE THEATER

119 Penn Ave., Scranton 570.589.0271 - Eww Yaboo CD release / Kid Icarus / A Fire With Friends: Dec. 23, 8 p.m., $5 - Eulalia / The Balloon Corps / Rooks: Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m., $5 - The Taste: Jan. 6, 8 p.m., $5 - Chet Williams CD release / Roofdoctor / Skeleton Equation: Jan. 7, 8 p.m., $7 PHILADELPHIA

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3421 Willow St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.LOVE.222 - Valencia / Every Avenue: Dec. 28, 7:30 p.m. - Dark Star Orchestra: Dec. 29, 8:30 p.m. - Third Eye Blind / U.S. Royalty: Dec. 30, 8:30 p.m. - Rebelution / The Grouch / Pep Love: Jan. 14, 8:30 p.m. - SOJA: Feb. 4, 8 p.m. - Umphrey’s McGee: Feb. 11, 8:30 p.m. - Big Gigantic / Adventure Club: Feb. 18, 8:30 p.m. - The Pink Floyd Experience: Feb. 25, 8:30 p.m.

THE FILLMORE AT THE TLA

334 South St., Philadelphia Phone: 215.922.1011 - Matisyahu: Dec. 24, 7 p.m. - The New Deal / Sonic Spank: Dec. 28, 8 p.m. - Thursday / Mewithoutyou / Screaming Females / Make Do And Mend: Dec. 30, 6 p.m. - Good Old War / River City Extension, more: Dec. 31, 9 p.m. - Steel Panther / Sinners Saints: Jan. 5, 7 p.m. - Big Head Todd & The Monsters: Jan. 19, 7 p.m. - Where’s The Band: Jan. 20, 7 p.m. - Collie Buddz: Jan. 21, 8 p.m. - Augustana: Feb. 3, 8 p.m. - Jack’s Mannequin: Feb. 6, 6 p.m. - Allstar Weekend: Feb. 16, 6 p.m.

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Gerhart, the former drummer of Between the Two and The Movement, recorded the self-titled album in Minneapolis with producer Jordan Schmidt (Motion City Soundtrack, All Time Low). In early January, Gerhart will move to Nashville, where he worked with Schmidt again at Dark Horse Studios when the producer was working with Jamestown Story. “Being in the Nashville area brought so much inspiration,” Gerhart said. “The whole city is involved with music in one way, shape or form. After only one week, I met so many awesome people and really opened up a lot of opportunity. Shortly after recording, we found a house and studio available, and we decided to jump on it.” Another inspiration for Gerhart has been his faith.

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Grounded Gerhart Hazleton native Brooke Gerhart will release his solo debut album Thursday, Dec. 22 at the River Street Jazz Cafe (667 N. River St., Plains Twp.). Gerhart will perform with Joe Acor, Justin Robbins, Luke Breeze, Katie Laiso and Brand Rice, and Jeanius and Kira Lee will open the show.

“My relationship with God has really helped keep me focused and grounded in an industry that has more distractions and temptations than most,” he stated. “Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made my mistakes, but my faith has really inspired personal life change, given me hope and a purpose with music.” Thursday’s show starts at 9 p.m., and there is a $5 cover. For more info, visit brookegerhart.com, tpmmusic.com or call 570.822.2992. -- Nikki M. Mascali

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irst, NEPA-bred band Kite Party made the move to Philadelphia, and now, the quintet recently signed with Los Angeles-based label, Animal Style Records. Joining Animal Style came about after the band — Russell Edling, Justin Fox, Andre Pagani, Tim Jordan and Pat Conaboy — had a meeting with the label’s owner, Matt Medina, at October’s Fest 10 in Gainesville, Fla. “We all kind of stood there in a circle and asked him questions,” Edling told the Weekender via e-mail. “I think we were all very excited and nervous about the whole thing, but it was a great way to sort of break the ice.” One of the main topics of conversation with Medina was about the band’s upcoming album, “Baseball Season,” which will be released Tuesday, Feb. 14. “We liked everything he said about what he wanted to do with the album,” Edling said. “He just seemed immediately

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ley, who Edling said “became a sixth member of the band. He really helped push us.” At the start of recording, Kite Party had 10 songs it planned to make the album with. “We ended up scrapping four of them, writing three new ones, and then wrapping the album up with only nine songs,” Edling explained. “It was with the help of Kyle’s creative approach and the way he kind of saw things through our angle that made the album the way it is. We were all just really invested in this one, whereas ‘Wish Mountain’ seemed to us to be more of a documentation process in a way, but as they say, hindsight is 20/20.” Currently, Kite Party doesn’t have any upcoming shows in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but that could change once “Baseball Season” comes out. “We would love to do a local record-release show — I’m sure we’ll work something like that out,” Edling said. “We had a great show at Embassy Vinyl when ‘Wish Mountain’ came out, maybe we’ll carry on the tradition.” W

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Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. join forces again as Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes in ‘Game of Shadows.’

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lockbusters now involve so much high-priced spectacle and visual bombardment that actors have become secondary. Michael Bay replaced “Transformers” star Megan Fox, a lad’s mag staple for years, with another hot tot (blonde, this time!) in the latest installment. Nobody cared except Fox, who saw her career prospects plummet as the robots in disguise steamrolled toward a $50 million box-office payday. Robots, thankfully, don’t star in “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” the rousing sequel to 2009’s introduction. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law do, which is nothing short of a

blessing. The irreplaceable actors have settled into a smooth, bickering groove. The fun comes from their tenuous rapport. Downey Jr. portrays Holmes, the genius detective, as a needy, unraveling egomaniac. He can’t imagine life without Dr. John Watson (Law), or figure out why his partner is so reluctant to walk away from adventure. Watson, straitlaced and forever losing his patience, craves some bloody peace. Or so he says. Specifically, Watson just wants to enjoy his honeymoon with new wife Mary (Kelly Reilly), but Holmes makes such a respite impossible. The detective believes that a series of

mysterious deaths — including his alluring, savvy foil, Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) — are linked to Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris), a diabolical genius whose respect amidst Europe’s power brokers makes him especially crafty. Holmes confronts Moriarty, which ends with Moriarty promising in the most eloquent way possible to destroy Holmes — and an unaware Watson. The latest adventure takes Holmes and Watson to Paris, Switzerland and Germany. Each country reveals another level of Moriarty’s staggering evil, which culminates in a plan that threatens to push Europe toward war.

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Downey Jr. ‘still plays Holmes like a mix of Dean Martin and Oscar Wilde’ in the film. Lending the heroes a hand are Holmes’ know-it-all brother (a delightfully pompous Stephen Fry) and a knife-wielding Gypsy (Swedish beauty Noomi Rapace) whose missing brother plays a pivotal role in Moriarty’s scheme. Returning director Guy Ritchie (“Snatch”) doesn’t tinker with what worked the first time. The man, who never met a scene he didn’t want to inject full of adrenaline, chooses his spots. The slow-motion shots and quick cuts complement the performances and plot, points of emphasis that seem quaint in today’s multiplex. Downey Jr. still plays Holmes like a mix of Dean Martin and Oscar Wilde, and his swagger carries the film, even when the plot’s cleverness threatens to overtake everything. And the movie refuses to turn Watson into an audience for

Holmes’s revelations. He’s smart enough to contribute, even if Holmes will have an answer for everything. For example, Watson screams at Holmes for pushing an at-risk Mary from a moving train. Holmes’ unapologetic, but correct response: “I timed it perfectly!” “A Game of Shadows” is entertaining, a word that like “cute” or “interesting” can be issued as an insult. There are no ironic connotations here. The performances are uniformly excellent, with veteran Harris a fine addition. The dialogue is sharp. Our attention is kept without Ritchie shamelessly emptying the FX toolbox or resorting to gimmicks. The elements that keep us amused can’t be added in post-production, which bodes well for future, Decepticon-free installments.

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Fairway Subaru Free MakeA-Wish Holiday Party Dec. 22, 2-6 p.m., 1109 N. Church St., Hazleton. Snacks, prizes, test drive Subarus, meet Santa. Donations may be made. Part of “Share the Love,” Subaru donates $250 for every new Subaru sold, leased until Jan. 3 to charity selected by purchaser; donates $50 to local Make-A-Wish for every Subaru sold or leased from Fairway until Jan. 3. Info: Fairway, 570.455.7701, Foundation, 341.9474. Judi H Rock On 2 Feb. 4, 7-11 p.m., doors 6 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton). All proceeds from dance party benefit Northeast Regional Cancer Institute in memory of Judi H. Perry Hartridge, who succumbed to cancer in 2007.Music by Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, Jack Bordo with Old Friends. Refreshments, cash bar. $40, includes raffle

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Danielle and Company PopUp Shop through Dec. 24, 312 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., noon-3 p.m., Dec. 24, noon-2 p.m. Info: 570.207.1777, DanielleandCompany.com.

Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic in need of volunteers, one day/week to check in clients, more; arrive by 8:15 a.m., commit to every week. Positions to help w/ vaccination clinics, substitute desk work. Stop in to office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville, visitepaaonline.com, call 570.994.5846.

Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events: ❏ Kids Classes: • Holiday Camp: Dec. 27-29, 9:30-11 a.m. Ages 6-12. $35. Create pottery, drawings, paintings, more. Call to register. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Downtown Arts invites crafters, artists to sell goods in holiday shop, open through Dec. 23. Spaces $75,

last week

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church (420 Main Rd., Hanover Twp., 570.823.6242) • Soup, Bake and Book Sale: Jan. 12, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Take outs only. $7/ quart. Soup of month: piggie soup. Pre-order appreciated, call Judi at 570.825.6914, Barry at 831.5593. Faith and Family Day: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with Making a Differ-

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ACROSS 1 Aries animal 4 Mariner’s venue 7 Dutch cheese 11 Notion 13 Peculiar 14 Loosen 15 Witty poet Ogden 16 Zero 17 React in horror 18 Southern speech 20 Neap, for one 22 Charged particle 24 Looseleaf notebook 28 Green-eyed 32 Paris river 33 Eager, and then some 34 Spigot 36 Contemporary of Virgil 37 Whom Jason jilted 39 Transport to Oz 41 Tangles 43 Trouble 44Mr. Gingrich 46 Broomstick passenger 50 Apple’s center 53 Noah’s boat 55 Traditional tales 56 Renders speechless 57 Regret 58 Ogler’s look 59 Charlotte’s creations 60 “Family Guy” daughter 61 Newcomer to society

DOWN 1 Peel 2 Hebrew month 3 Small plateau 4 Bart, to Homer 5 Tend texts 6 Wing it 7 12-Down playwright 8 “CSI” evidence 9 Billboards 10 Swab the deck 12 Comedy that debuted on Broadway in 1933 19 Privy 21 Affront (Sl.) 23 Kook 25 Prima donna 26 Oklahoma city 27 Start over 28 Gets stuck 29 Divisible by two 30 Verdi opera 31 Perched 35 “Wham!” 38 Hearty brew 40 Tier 42 Honey bunch? 45 Veriﬁable 47 - the line (behaved) 48 Saskatchewan tribe 49 KFC additive 50 Crow’s cry 51 Have debts 52 CSA soldier 54 Small barrel

Hamburg.............................................................$4.95 Cheeseburger....................... ..............................$5.20 **Above includes Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Foot Long Dog....................................................$3.25 w/chili..........................................$3.75 ......................**Add Fries to burg or dog basket $2.00 Appetizers French Fries Heaping Basket..............................$2.50 W/cheese.....................................$3.25 Sweet Potato Fries..............................................$3.25 w/cheese.................................... $4.00 Mini Tacos w/Taco Sauce.....................................$4.00 Mini Pierogies w/sour cream .............................$4.00 Mozzarella Sticks................................................$4.95

Chicken Fingers Tenders w/Fries...................................................$6.95 Salads

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Freshly Grilled

Grilled Chicken or Tuna Salad.............................$6.50 Tossed Salad.......................................................$3.75 Soft Drinks

Pizza 7 Cut Tray..........................................................$ 8.49 W/Broccoli........................................................$11.30 Open Faced White............................................ $10.50 Cheese Steak ....................................................$12.25 Taco ....................................................$10.45 14 Cut Tray............... .......................................$16.98 By the Slice(3 Slice Min)...................................$ 1.25 Extra Toppings Half Tray Only.....................................................$1.50 Each Additional Topping......................................$ .75 Extra Toppings by the Slice..................................$ .25 Pepperoni, x-cheese, x-sauce, x-onion Wings Mild, Hot or Explosion, Butter,Hot and Mild Garlic and Honey Mustard Includes Blue Cheese and Celery Twelve................................................................$ 6.25 Twenty Four........................ .............................$12.75 Bucket(40).......................................................$20.50 Boneless 1/2 lb................... ..............................$ 4.95 Boneless 1 lb...................... ...............................$ 9.25 **Extra Blue Cheese .......... .............................$ .75 **Extra Celery...................... ..............................$ .50 **Extra Sauce................... .................................$ .50 H o a g i e s / Wr a p s Chicken Cheese Steak.........................................$6.00 Cheese Steak.......................................................$6.95 Buffalo Chicken Wrap.......... ............................$6.25 Italian.................................................................$5.75 Ham and Cheese........... .....................................$5.25 Tuna ..................................................................$5.50

Soda ..................................................................$2.00 RC Cola Diet RC Cola Lemon Lime Tea (sweet and unsweet) Bottled Water......................................................$2.00 Delivery available from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday to Friday $20.00 Min. Delivery Watch for Weekly Lunch Specials Monday - 8 Inch Italian Hoagie/Chips $5.00 Tuesday - Chili Dog/Chips/Soda $5.00 Wednesday --8 Inch Chicken Parm Hoagie/Chips $5.00 Thursday -- 8 Inch Chicken Cordon Blue Hoagie/Chips $5.50 Friday -- 8 Inch Tuna Hoagie/Chips/Soda $5.00 Kitchen: Monday to Thursday 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am to 11:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 10:00pm Bar: Monday to Saturday 11:00am to 2:00am, Sunday 12:00pm to 2:00am Cold Items are available when kitchen is closed Specials (Eat In Only) Monday order 14 Cut Tray of Pizza and 12 Wings and receive a $1.50 discount Tuesday Italian Stromboli $7.95 Wednesday All Day Wings and Yuengs 40¢ wings/Min order 10 wings and $1.50 Lager Pints between 6pm and 8pm PAGE 41

1022 Main St., Avoca • 570-457-1600

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Frank’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante

APPETIZERS & SOUPS Soup Du Jour.........................................Cup 2.50, Bowl 3.25 French Onion..................................................................3.50 Bruschetta......................................................................4.95 Garlic Bread.....................................1.25 (with cheese 1.50) Garlic Knots (5).............................................................1.25 Meatballs (2)..................................................................2.25 Sausage (2)....................................................................2.50 Fried Ravioli (8).............................................................6.95 Fried Calamari...............................................................6.95 Mac & Cheese Wedges.....................................................5.95 Buffalo Bites (10 oz. w/Bleu Cheese & Celery)................5.95 Extra Side of Sauce.................................4 oz 50¢, 8 oz. 1.00 .........................................................16 oz. 1.40, 32 oz. 2.75 Mussels (14, mild or hot)................................................7.50 Little Neck Steamers (12)..............................................5.95 Italian Steamers (12).....................................................6.50 Chicken Fingers (3)........................................................3.65 With Fries.......................................................................5.95 Mozzarella Sticks............................................................4.95 Jalapeno Poppers............................................................4.95 Onion Rings....................................................................2.20 French Fries...................................................................1.75 With Cheese....................................................................2.40 Pizza Fries......................................................................3.25 Loaded Fries (Bacon, Melted Cheese & Scallions)...........3.95 Fried Veggies..................................................................5.95 Chicken Fries..................................................................2.75 Sampler Platter..............................................................8.95 (2) Mozzarella Sticks, (2) Chicken Fingers, (2) Poppers, (3) Onion Rings SALADS ..............................................................................Med Large Tossed Salad..........................................................2.50 3.95 With Tuna..............................................................3.50 4.85 Chef Salad.............................................................4.75 5.75 With Tuna..............................................................5.50 6.50 Antipasto Salad......................................................5.50 6.50 Mixed lettuce, dressed with tomato, cucumber, olives, onions, ham, salami, provolone, gardenia, pepperoni Buffalo Chicken Salad....................................................6.25 Mixed lettuce, dressed with tomato, onion, cucumber, buffalo, chicken, croutons Salad ala Rosa................................................................6.95 Mixed lettuce dressed with chunk tomato, onion, cucumber, ham, cheese, olives, peppers and special dressing. Grilled Chicken Caesar...................................................5.95 Romaine lettuce, dressed with chicken and croutons, tossed in caesar dressing ADD Mozzarella Cheese...................................................35¢ Grilled Chicken Salad.....................................................6.25 Mixed lettuce, dressed with tomato, onion, cucumber, chicken, croutons Barbeque Chicken Salad.................................................6.25 Mixed lettuce, dressed with tomato, onion, cucumber, BBQ chicken, croutons Steak Salad.....................................................................5.50 With melted American cheese, steak, fried onions, peppers, mushrooms ENTREES Entrees come with choice of soup or salad, and vegetable and side or Spaghetti/Ziti (excluded from pasta platters) Sicilian Steak.................................................................8.95 Shrimp Scampi...............................................................8.95 Linguini with Shrimp Scampi.......................................10.25 Eggplant Parmesan.........................................................6.95 w/Spaghetti or Ziti..........................................................8.95 Chicken Parmesan..........................................................6.95 w/Spaghetti or Ziti..........................................................8.95 Veal Parmesan................................................................8.95 w/Spaghetti or Ziti........................................................10.95 Eggplant Rollantini........................................................8.50 with Spinach...................................................................8.95 Chicken Francaise........................................................10.95 Veal Francaise..............................................................11.95 Chicken Marsala...........................................................10.95 Veal Marsala.................................................................11.95 Veal Picatta..................................................................12.95 Meatball Platter (4)........................................................7.25 With Cheese....................................................................7.75 Sausage and Pepper Platter............................................7.25 With Cheese....................................................................7.75 Linguini with Red Clam Sauce........................................9.25 Linguini with White Clam Sauce.....................................9.25 PASTA PLATTERS Penne Vodka...................................................................8.95 Penne Vodka w/Sausage or Bacon...................................9.25 Penne Vodka w/Chicken..................................................9.75 Lasagna..........................................................................7.25 Manicotti........................................................................7.25 Stuffed Shells.................................................................7.25 Cheese Ravioli................................................................7.25 Meat Ravioli...................................................................7.25 Fettucini Alfredo.............................................................8.25 With Chicken..................................................................9.25 With Shrimp.................................................................10.25 Spaghetti or Ziti.............................................................5.95 with Meatballs or Sausage..............................................6.95 Baked Ziti.......................................................................9.25 PIZZA Slice...............................................................................1.95

.......................................................(add 50¢ topping a slice) Sicilian Slice..................................................................2.25 Specialty Slice................................................................2.50 Stuffed Slice...................................................................4.00

Traditional Medium 14” (6 slices)..................................8.00 Large 16” (8 slices)......................................................10.50 Extra Large 18” (10 slices)..........................................11.50 Sicilian (Medium, 6 Slices).............................................8.25 Large (12 slices)...........................................................14.00 TOPPINGS: Choose from extra cheese, meatball, sausage, ham, bacon, pepperoni, pineapple, broccoli, ground beef, tomato, black olives, mushrooms, fresh garlic, sweet peppers, hot peppers, onions, ricotta, beef steak. Medium..........................................................................1.00 Large..............................................................................2.00 Extra Large.....................................................................2.25 Extra Sauce.....................................................................50¢ Stuffed Double Crusted with Ricotta, Mozzarella and your choice of ham & pepperoni, spinach or broccoli. Large 17.95 Cheese Steak Chunks of steak mixed with fried onions and sweet peppers, sauce and mozzarella...................Large 15.95 White — Choose one, broccoli, tomato & garlic or spinach. Medium..........................................................................8.95 Large............................................................................12.25 Extra Large...................................................................13.50 Shrimp Scampi — White Pizza with Scampi Sauce & Mozzarella Medium........................................................................13.00 Large............................................................................16.50 Extra Large...................................................................18.50 California Thin double crust shell, ham, provolone, onion and sliced tomato medium (6 slices)...................................13.95 Frank’s Special Pepperoni, Mushroom, Onions, Sausage, Meatball, Green Peppers & Anchovies. Large............................................................................15.50 Extra Large...................................................................17.95 Meat Lovers Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Meatball & Ham Medium........................................................................14.00 Large............................................................................15.50 Extra Large...................................................................17.95 Chicken Wings Chunks of chicken, mild wing sauce, mozzarella Medium........................................................................12.50 Large............................................................................15.50 Extra Large...................................................................18.00 SPECIALTIES Eggplant Turnover (eggplant, ricotta, sauce, cheese)......6.00 Sausage Roll (sausage, peppers, onions, sauce, cheese). .5.50 Ham & Cheese Roll (chunky ham and mozzarella).........3.95 Broccoli Roll (broccoli, garlic and mozzarella)...............3.95 Spinach Roll (spinach, garlic and mozzarella)................3.95 Pin Wheels (dough rolled with choice of pepperoni, broccoli, ham or bacon and mozzarella)........................................1.25 Panzerotti (fried or baked) pepperoni or ham with sauce and cheese.............................................................................5.00 CALZONE & STROMBOLI Traditional with ricotta & mozzarella Regular Calzone...........................................................$5.50 Toppings add....................................................................50¢ Chicken or Steak Stromboli (cheese, onions, peppers & served with a side of sauce). Small (20”)..................................................................12.00 Large (34”)..................................................................15.50 Slice...............................................................................6.25 Chicken Wing Stromboli Small (20”)..................................................................11.95 Large (34”)..................................................................15.95 Sm. bleu cheese & celery 75¢, large $1.25 Family Calzone.............................................................12.25 Toppings add...................................................................1.50 Italian Stromboli Ham, Cheese, Salami, Pepperoni, Green Peppers & Served with a side of sauce Small (20”)..................................................................10.50 Large (34”)..................................................................14.50 BUFFALO WINGS, ZINGS & BITES Choice of one: barbeque sauce, hot, mild or butter and garlic 6 piece...........................................4.25 (zings) 4.25 (wings) 18 piece.......................................10.50 (zings) 9.50 (wings) 30 piece.....................................16.50 (zings) 14.95 (wings) Small Bleu Cheese & Celery.............................................75¢ 10 oz. Bites with Bleu Cheese & Celery...........................5.95 12 piece.........................................7.80 (wings) 6.50 (wings) 24 piece.....................................13.95 (zings) 11.95 (wings)

CELEBRATING OUR 36TH ANNIVERSARY A TASTE OF SICILY IN EVERY BITE! 50 piece.....................................24.99 (zings) 19.95 (wings) Large Bleu Cheese & Celery............................................1.25

HOAGIES (10” prepared with the finest Brooklyn rolls. Cold Hoagies are dressed with lettuce, tomato and onion, choice of mayo or dressing). Italian............................................................................5.50 Turkey............................................................................5.50 with Cheese....................................................................5.85 Ham & Cheese................................................................5.50 Tuna Fish........................................................................4.25 with Cheese....................................................................4.85 B.L.T...............................................................................5.25 with Cheese....................................................................5.65 Veggie (Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Olives, American & Provolone Cheese).......................................5.85 Philly Cheese Steak........................................................5.50 with onions & peppers....................................................5.85 with mushrooms.............................................................6.25 California Cheesesteak...................................................5.85 California Chicken Cheese Steak.....................................5.85 Peppers & Egg................................................................3.95 with Cheese....................................................................4.25 Egg, Ham & Cheese........................................................4.95 Sausage..........................................................................5.50 Sausage Parmesan..........................................................5.85 Sausage & Peppers.........................................................5.85 Sausage w/Everything.....................................................6.75 Meatball.........................................................................5.25 with Cheese....................................................................5.75 Eggplant Parmesan.........................................................4.95 Chicken Parmesan.........................................................6.25 Veal Parmesan................................................................6.95 Buffalo Chicken Wing....................................................6.25 Chicken Cheese Steak.....................................................5.50 with Onions & Peppers...................................................5.85 with Mushrooms.............................................................6.25 EXTRA Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Olives and Cheese................................................................Add 45¢ EXTRA portion of meat..........................................Add $1.25 BURGERS Plain Burger...................................................................2.50 with everything...............................................................3.50 Plain Cheeseburger.........................................................2.75 with everything...............................................................3.75 Double Cheeseburger......................................................4.65 Bacon Double Cheeseburger............................................4.95 Bacon Cheeseburger.......................................................3.99 Italian Cheeseburger & Fries (Lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup and mayo)......................................................................5.95 Frank’s Special Burger (Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce, Bacon & Cheese)...........................................................................4.65 Add Fries & Pickle to any burger....................................2.00 JAMAICAN BEEF PATTIES The only place in the area to serve them! Plain...............................................................................1.75 Cheese & Pepperoni........................................................2.75 Cheese............................................................................2.25 WRAP IT UP! Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Choice of Mayo or Dressing on Request. Grilled Chicken...............................................................4.25 Chicken Caesar...............................................................4.25 Chicken Tender Ranch....................................................4.25 Italian............................................................................4.25 Turkey with Cheese.........................................................4.25 Tuna with Cheese............................................................4.25 Add Fries or Salad and a pickle.......................................2.00 JUST FOR KIDS Spaghetti w/Sauce...........................................................3.75 Ziti w/Sauce....................................................................3.75 with Meatballs or Sausage..............................................4.25 Ravioli (4)......................................................................3.95 with Meatballs or Sausage..............................................4.45 Chicken Fingers (2) with Fries........................................3.95 Add Bread........................................................................65¢ COMBO UP! Lunch Combinations 11-2 (Daily) No Substitutions Please #1 2 Regular Slices, Small Drink...................................4.50 #2 Italian Hoagie, Small Drink.......................................5.50 #3 Chicken Sandwich, Fries, Small Drink.......................4.95 #4 Small Salad, Cup of Soup, Small Drink......................4.99

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ence Ministries: Christmas with a Twist: Jan.7, Watersedge concert 2 p.m., game 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre). $18-$23, for tickets, contact 570.970.3607, csipsky@wbspenguins.com. No tickets at door. A Festival of Choral Works by Zoltan Kodaly Jan. 22, 3 p.m., East Stroudsburg Methodist Church (Cortland St.); Jan. 29, 3 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church (Davis & St. Joseph Sts., Easton). Singing Boys of Pennsylvania, Keystone Girls Choir, Alumni Chorus, Soloists, Chamber Orchestra. First Night Hazleton Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m., downtown Hazleton. $10, $5/kids 8-14, $5/65+. 7 and under free when with button-wearing adult. Info: firstnighthazleton.com. First Night Scranton Dec. 31, 6 p.m., Courthouse Square, Scranton. $10, $5 seniors, under 5, free. For full schedule/list of entertainers, visit firstnightscranton.com. Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce events (20 W. Broad St.): • Tour of Canyon Country: April 19-27, featuring Arizona & Utah. Info on trip: hazletonchamber.org, contact Destiny Travel, 788.2771, destinytravel7@hotmail.com. Lackawanna College events (Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., Scranton, 570.955.1455) • Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Feb. 23, 7 p.m. $25-$30, $15/students. • Yesterday & Today: March 23, 8 p.m. $25-$30, $15/students. Misericordia University events (www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6400, box office 674.6719): • Entries accepted for Sister Anne Paye Student Media Competition through Jan.6. Grades 10-12 can submit entries addressing issues of social justice. Awards ceremony, reception April 20. For guidelines, entry form, visit misericordia.edu/ communications. Info: 570.674.6744, msgroi@misericordia.edu. • Open House for Adult Learners: Jan. 5, 4-7 p.m., Huntzinger Room 218, Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. Info: 674.6791, misericordia.edu/ adulted.

The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., WilkesBarre, www.osterhout.info, 570.821.1959) • Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m. • ESL Class: Dec. 22, 10-11:30 a.m. Adult English as second language for non-native speakers at beginning level. Safe Haven Dog Rescue (www.SafeHavenPa.org, SafeHaven@epix.net) • 2012 Safe Haven Calendar now available. 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 dogs from overcrowded and high kill shelters. • Adoption Day: Jan. 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Tractor Supply (Rte. 209, Brodheadsville). Pre-adoption application with references, home visit required prior to adoption. • Volunteer Meeting: Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m., Cherry’s Restaurant (Rte 209, Kresgeville). Meet volunteers. Volunteers (adoption days, dog transport, fundraising, clerical help, home visits, more), fosters welcome. Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.346.7369) • Free Showing of “A Christmas Story:” Dec. 22, 6 p.m., in Shopland Hall. Bring blankets, pillows. Tickets available at box office. Info: scrantonculturalcenter.org. Spay/Neuter Discounts Available for Pitbulls during Jan.-Feb. Females: $75. Males: $50. Call 570.994.5846 to schedule. Sponsored by Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic. Dog/cat food to anyone who needs it. Stop by EPAA office, back of Rainbow Plaza, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville. St. John the Baptist Church (126 Nesbitt St., Larksville, 570.779.9620) events: • Christmas Play “The Innkeepers’ Children & the First Christmas Trees Living Nativity:” Dec. 24, 4 p.m. (before mass). St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165)

• Pierogi Sale every Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Stephen’s Episcopal ProCathedral (35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.346.4600) • Food Pantry open Mon.-Fri., noon-4 p.m. • Clothing Closet: free clothing for men, women, children. Open Tues., 4-6:30 p.m., Wed., noon-3:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Society (St. Clare Church, 2301 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 570.343.0634, stthomasmoresociety.org) • Guardian of the Redeemer Fellowship: First, third Mon. of month for men interested in adult discussion of Catholic faith. • YOUCAT Teen Group welcomes post-Confirmation youth from all parishes for discussion of Theology of the Body for Teens. Meets first, third Thurs. of month, 5:30 p.m. • High Mass in Anglican Use Rite: Dec. 24, 7 p.m. 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. • Meditation Chakra Clearing Deeksha: 2nd, 4th Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. $8. Oneness meditation, chakra clearing/energization, transfer of Divine Energy. Welcome beginning, experienced meditators, all paths. Info: 587.0967, ernie@divinejoyministry.com. • Unity Candlelighting Service Representing 12 Powers/12 Apostles: Dec. 21, 7 p.m. Light candle to honor loved ones. All welcome. Free. • “A Christmas Story:” Dec. 25, 10 a.m. All welcome. Free. The University of Scranton events: • 3rd Annual Community Christmas Day Breakfast: Dec. 25, 8-11 a.m., third floor Fresh Food Company, DeNaples Center. Free to the elderly, those who are alone or in need. Eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, danish, more. Reservations not required. For info, call 570.941.7401. Valley Lodge #499 Roast Beef Dinner Jan. 14, 4-7 p.m., St. John’s Lodge (Yatesville Road, Yatesville). $8/adults, $4/kids under 12. Waverly Community House (1115 N. Abington Rd., Waverly, 570.586.8191, www.waverlycomm.org) events: • Ballroom Dancing Lessons: Wed., 7:15 p.m., Comm auditorium. Basic & advanced ballroom, swing. $15/ person. For info, call Vince Brust at 489.3111. Zack Glass Performance Dec.

Rockin’ around the Christmas tree

The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Ave., Scranton) will host a holiday party for Scranton’s Summersteps Records in conjunction with a release show for “Yeah, What,” Eww Yaboo’s latest vinyl release on the label, Friday, Dec. 23 at 8 p.m. The show will feature performances by Eww Yaboo, Kid Icarus and A Fire With Friends. “Yeah, What?” is a jukebox-style 45 that will include a digital download of the songs along with two additional tracks. The cover artwork for the album was done by Brian Langan of Langor/The Swims. Tickets are $5. For more info, call the venue at 570.589.0271 or visit summerstepsrecords.com.

30, 9-11:30 p.m., State Street Grill (114 S. State St., Clarks Summit). Visit zackglass.com for info.

Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804, www.phmc.state.pa.ust) Open year round, Tues.-Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

HISTORY

Steamtown National Historic Site (I-81 to Exit 53, Scranton: 570.340.5200 or 888.693.9391, www.nps.gov/stea) • Ongoing: Interpretive programs, visitor center, theater, a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. $7 adults, $6 senior citizens, $2 children ages 6-12.

Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841) • Looking for teams for 3rd Annual You Live Here You Should Know This Local History Quiz Show: Teams of 3. To apply send list of team members, organization affiliation, short bio for each person to: The Lackawanna Historical Society, Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton, by Jan. 13. Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326, www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum) • Doll exhibit: through Jan. 27. Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade

LEARNING A.C. Moore (2190 Wilkes-Barre Twp. Marketplace, 570.820.0570) • Mom and Me art classes: every Fri., noon-1 p.m. $15, includes supplies. Sign up 24 hours in advance, call to register. Academy of Northern Mar-

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New Year’s Eve Party Dec. 31, doors 7 p.m., meal 8 p.m., music 9 p.m.-1 a.m., B.P. Catering at St. Joseph’s Reception Hall lot #3, May St. Jenkins Twp. Flashback, DJ Joe Limongelli. BYOB. $40, call 570.457.7665.

Northern Tier Symphony Orchestra (570.289.1090, northerntiersymphony@yahoo.com, northerntiersymphony.org) • Auditions: Jan. 18, 25, 5-9 p.m., Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tunkhannock. Principal clarinet, clarinet III, bass clarinet, bassoon II, contrabassoon, violin I & II, viola, bass, percussion, substitutes.

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131 Main Street, Luzerne PA

288-2987

Kitchen open daily 11:30 am-1 am Hops & Barleys t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and gift certificates available at the bar

SERVING LUNCH, DINNER AND LATE NIGHT TILL 1 A.M. - TAKE OUT AVAILABLE Salmon Pocket $7.25

Starters: Wings 7 for $4.50 | 14 for $5.95 30 for $12.00

Medium, Hot, Cajun, or Bar-B-Que. Served with Bleu cheese and celery

Buffalo Bites $5.95 “007” Chicken $5.75

Killer Nachos Beef, Chicken, or Chili: $7.50 (Guacamole: $.50 extra)

Corn Chips piled high, loaded with cheese, spiced meat, olives, tomatoes, & scallions. (Jalapenos optional) Served with sour cream and salsa

Soups: Chili Cup: $2.50 Bowl: $3.25 “Double O Joe” Chicken $5.75 Top with Tortilla Chips & Cheese Chicken tenders sauteed in a spicy BBQ wing sauce. Served with (Bowl only) for $3.95 a side of Bleu cheese Soup of the Day Homestyle Chicken Fingers $5.75 Cup: $2.25 Bowl: $2.75 Deep fried “crunchy” chicken tenders served with a special dip Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries $6.25 Soup of Yesterday Fries topped with popcorn chicken, melted cheddar cheese and Cup: $2.25 Bowl: $2.75 spicy wing sauce Ask your server for details Steak on a Stick $6.25 Crock of Baked Onion Soup $4.25 Hand breaded spicy chicken tenders served with a special sauce for dipping

Grilled tender chunks of marinated sirloin. Served with a special sauce

Shrimp on a Stick

$6.25

Shrimp on a skewer in a sweetened teriyaki or tangy BBQ sauce

Shrimp! Shrimp! Shrimp! Grilled and Cleaned:

$5.95

| Buffalo Style:

$6.25

Sauteed in spicy wing sauce regular or Cajun style

Popcorn Shrimp $5.25

Lightly breaded and deep fried

Build your own: One cheese and topping: Swiss, Cheddar, American, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Bacon, Seasoned Beef, Seasoned Chicken

Fries

Plain $2.25 • Seasoned $2.50 • Cheese $2.95 • Gravy $2.95 Cheese and Gravy $3.50

Snacks: Basket of Veggies Single Order: $3.95 | Combo of 3: $6.25

Mini Pierogies $3.95 10 Potato Cheese

Sweet Potato Fries $3.25

Topped with cinnamon sugar

Some Like It Raw $6.25

A basket of farmer’s fresh veggie served with House Dip or Bleu Cheese (...and some like it hot, Veggies available steamed upon request)

Soft Pretzel Sticks $4.95 Bowl of Edamame $4.75 Oriental Potstickers $4.75

Italian Favorites Fried Mozzarella Sticks: $3.95 Pizza Logs: $4.25 Fried Ravioli Squares: $3.95

Lightly breaded, deep fried & served with our chunky tomato sauce. Served with corn chips for dipping

$6.95

Stuffed Jalapenos $4.50

Lightly breaded Jalapenos stuffed with cheddar cheese and deep fried, served with tangy salsa or sour cream

Quesadilla “Hop’s Way” Plain: $4.95 Taco Beef: $5.95 Vegetarian: $5.95 Spinach & Artichoke: $5.95 Chicken: $5.95 Steak & Cheese: $5.95 Tuna: $5.95 Chicken Wing: $5.95

Fresh soft tortillas filled with cheese, scallions and tomato, then grilled and served with sour cream and salsa.

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A harvest of greens and veggies with ham, turkey, and swiss cheese. Served with pita crisp

Caesar Salad $7.25

Loaded Skins $5.75

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Salads: Farmer’s Fresh Garden Salad $5.25 Assorted greens tossed with fresh Veggies Small Dinner Salad $3.95 “Chef’s” Chef Salad $7.25

Nachos $6.25

Fresh corn chips piled high and layered with cheese

Chili and Cheese Nachos $6.95

Crisp romaine, mushrooms, onions, croutons, and romano cheese, tossed in House Dressing

Caesar Salad Topped with Grilled Chicken $7.25 Antipasto $7.25

Italian Meats and cheese with fresh veggies, peppers, & olives (Definately Sharable!)

Mandarin Chicken $7.25

Grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, ginger sesame dressing

Grilled Romaine $7.25

Romaine heart grilled then topped with chopped marinated veggies and crumbled bleu cheese

Bobolis: Traditional $6.25

Chunk tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese

Vegetarian $7.25

Assorted fresh veggies and cheese

Wing Style $7.25

Tender chicken and cheese with a spicy wing sauce

Taco Style $7.25

Pan seared sesame encrused salmon with fresh spinach, teriyaki, melted cheese grilled in a flour tortilla pocket.

Burger $6.75

Your choice of cheese: American | Swiss | Cheddar | Mozzarella | Pepper Jack

Veggie Burger

$6.75

Your choice of cheese: American | Swiss | Cheddar | Mozzarella | Pepper Jack

Grilled Chicken

$6.75

Your choice of cheese: American | Swiss | Cheddar | Mozzarella | Pepper Jack

Turkey Burger | $6.75

Your choice of cheese: American | Swiss | Cheddar | Mozzarella | Pepper Jack

Black and Bleu Burger

$6.75

Your choice of cheese: American | Swiss | Cheddar | Mozzarella | Pepper Jack

Chipotle Burger $6.75 Hot Dogs Grilled $3.95 Chili or Cheese - $4.25 An All American favorite!

Quesadilla Sandwich

$7.50

Large Flour Tortilla Grilled & Folded with your choice below • Turkey, Bacon, Thousand Island dressing, and melted cheese • Taco Seasoned beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, served with salsa & sour cream • Chicken with spinach, artichokes, and cheese • Ham, Swiss cheese, and dijonaise dressing All Include: Bacon, Mushrooms, Onions (raw, sauteed or fried), Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo (regular or fat free)

Cheese Steak or Chicken Cheese Steak Half - $6.25 | Whole - $7.50

Thin sliced rib eye or marinated grilled chicken with melted mozzarella cheese sauce, mushrooms & onions available.

Cheese Steak or Chicken Cheese Steak Hoagie | Half - $6.25 | Whole $7.50 Same great sandwich as above but topped with lettuce, tomato, & mayonnaise. (additional items after first 3 are $.50 per topping)

Soft Pretzel

$6.75

Philly style Soft Pretzel served hot with thin sliced turkey or ham, swiss cheese & honey mustard

Join the Club $6.75

A triple decker delight - Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, BLT

Tuna

Wraps: Chicken Caesar Wrap $6.75

Grilled marinated chicken with romaine lettuce, mushrooms, onions and Caesar dressing

Chicken Tornado

$6.75

Fried chicken strips with lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing

Chicken or Tuna Salad

$6.75

Chicken or Tuna Salad with shredded lettuce & tomatoes

Burger Wrap

$6.75

Burger, American cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomatoesGrilled

Rodeo Wrap

$6.75

Grilled Chicken Breast with thin sliced ham and swiss cheese covered in Dijionaise

Teriyaki Chicken

$6.75

Grilled or Breaded Chicken Breast topped with melted mozzarella cheese and chunky tomato sauce

Maryland Style Crabcake

$6.75

Lightly deep fried and served on a soft roll with lettuce, tomato and a side of tartar

Sausage and Peppers

$6.75

Grilled individual sausage coil served on a hard roll and topped generously with peppers and onion

Salad Sandwiches $6.75

Chicken or Tuna served as a sandwich or on a bed of lettuce with Pita Crisp. Served with carrot sticks and celery, not French fries

Fried Fish Sandwich $6.75

Lightly fried fish served on a soft roll with lettuce, tomato and a side of tartar sauce

Crispy fried chicken fingers with pepperjack cheese, chipolte BBQ Reuben $6.75 sauce, lettuce and tomato Corn Beef, saurkraut, and melted swiss cheese piled high with thousand island dressing on grilled rye Grilled Veggie Wrap $6.75 French Dip $6.75 A mix of fresh veggies marinated & grilled with pepper jack cheese Lean Roast Beef served warm on a hard roll with steaming onion soup for dipping. Try this classic with Turkey for a new twist. Wrap of the Day $6.75 Grilled Veggie Sandwich $7.25 Ask your server for details Marinated mixed garden veggies grilled and topped with mozzarella cheese on a long roll

Sandwiches:

All sandwiches served with fries, mashed potatoes or carrot & celery sticks. If you prefer no side of potato or veggies deduct $.50

All dinners served with tossed salad, potato and pita crisp

Haddock $13.95 Chicken $13.95 Scallops $14.95 Shrimp | $14.95

Your Choice: Broiled | Lemon or garlic butter Scampi Style | Traditional scampi butter sauce and served over rice Fried | Lightly hand breaded and deep fried BBQ | Your choice of broiled chicken or shrimp basted in our tangy BBQ sauce Garden Style | add $2.00 Sauteed with select fresh veggies in either lemon or garlic butter

“Hop’s” Style Surf & Turf Market Price

Full portion 9oz tail with mouth watering 12oz NY Strip

Lobster Market Price

Treat yourself to this 9oz tail, broiled to perfection

New York Strip Steak

$15.95

Char-Broiled 12oz served with onion rings

Prime Rib $15.95

A generous 12oz portion of slow roasted beef served with Au Jus

Ribs Half Rack - $9.95 Full Rack - $16.95

St. Louis Ribs in a tangy barbeque sauce

Buffalo Chicken and Shrimp

Grilled Cheese $4.75 An All-American favorite

Grilled Ahi Tuna $7.25

Grilled Ahi Tuna w/greens and wasabi mauo on foccacia roll

$14.95

Chicken tenders and shrimp sauteed in a tangy wing sauce

Salmon Cajun or Teriyaki $15.95

Fresh salmon dusted in a spicy creole seasoning or teriyaki glaze then grilled and served with rice & grilled veggies

Pierogies & Kielbasi $9.95

Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Ask your server for details

Dinners:

Chicken Cordon Bleu $6.75

Grilled Chicken Breast topped with cheddar cheese and spicy buffalo sauce. Regular or Cajun style

Boboli of the Day $7.25

Seasoned lamb, lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatzki sauce folded and grilled in flour tortilla.

Homestyle Dinners Mashed Potato Bake $9.95

Piled high on a grilled soft roll and smothered in “Hop’s” special gravy. We’ll even smother your fries if you request.

Chicken Wing Sandwich $6.75

$7.25

Gyro $7.25

Hot Gravy Sandwich Platters Turkey or Roast Beef $6.95

Spiced beef, cheese and tangy salsa with lettuce, tomato, scallions Grilled Chicken Breast marinated in a sweetened teriyaki glaze and topped with a marinated grilled red onion & black olives Tuna, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese

Portabella Foccacia $7.25

Fresh herb foccacia rolled with marinated grilled portabella mushroom, roasted red peppers, feta cheese & mixed greens.

Mashed potatoes, popcorn chicken, corn, gravy, melted cheese

Large cheese stuffed pierogies with onions and butter and grilled smoked kielbasi

Stuffed Chicken Breast $13.95

Generous breast of chicken stuffed with “mom’s” bread stuffing smothered in gravy and served with corn and mashed potatoes.

Rajun Cajun Meatloaf $13.95

Spiced up meatloaf piled high on mashed potatoes with rich brown gravy and zesty Texas toothpicks

Fish & Chips: Basket of Fish & Chips $6.95

Beer battered pollack, lightly fried and served with plank fries

Basket of Shrimp & Chips $6.95

Beer battered shrimp lightly fried and served with plank fries (Tartar sauce and malt vinegar available upon request)

Pasta:

All Pasta served with Tossed Salad and Pita Crisp

Traditional Linguini $8.95

Choose either chunky tomato sauce, Meat sauce or Garlic Butter Top with: Sauteed Chicken Tenders - $3.00 Generous Portion of Scallops or Shrimp - $4.50

Garden Style Linguini

$10.95

Pasta tossed with fresh veggies in a light garlic butter sauce Top with: Sauteed Chicken Tenders - $3.00 Generous Portion of Scallops or Shrimp - $4.50

Shrimp and Roasted Garlic Ravioli $10.95

TOP OFF ANY PASTA WITH SAUTEED CHICKEN TENDERS $3.00 GENEROUS PORTION OF SCALLOPS OR SHRIMP $4.50

steak “spedini” skewers of angus beef, served over sauteed spinach with a Gorgonzola fonduta for dipping 12

primi frutti di mare alla fra diavlo rock lobster tail, shrimp, clams and calamari, spicy arribiata sauce, hand cut red pepper fettucine half 21, full 36

zuppa di vongole little neck clams simmered in a spicy Pomodoro sauce or steamed in white wine with Italian herbs 10

junior’s bolognese classic ragu of beef, veal, pancetta and pork tossed with thick cut pappardelle half 10, full 14

colossal lump crab stuffed portobello layered with roasted red peppers, baby spinach & asiago, napped with a plum tomato demi-glace 12

ravioli di formaggio fresh pasta pillows filled with Italian cheeses and bathed in fonduta with oven-cured tomatoes half 10, full 16

antipasti

crispy calamari “fritto” mascarpone/balsamic emulsion, served with red pepper aioli 9 grilled margerita pizza fresh cut tomatoes, EVOO-fresh garlic rub, fresh mozzarella, basil 8 trio of bruschetta marinated tomatoes and mozzarella, fig gastrique and chevre, artichoke/olive salad 7 eggplant “milanese” Panko and Reggiano crust, basil stained risotto, sun dried tomato pesto 7 tripe alla arrabiatta Gently simmered in a spicy pomodoro sauce topped with shaved Granna Podano 9 seared maine diver scallop sweet potato gnocchi, amaretto beurre fondue 10 antipasto “freddi” imported cured meats and cheeses, Insalata Romana, served on a wooden board with aioli. small 8/large 15 zuppa e insalata onion soup “gratin” porcini infused veal broth, garlic crustini, baked with too much molten cheese 5 olivia’s salad spring greens, craisons, candied walnuts, orange citronette, and a “shower of gorgonzola cheese” 5 caesar Romaine hearts, Parmesan “Tuile”, garlic-lemon emulsion, foccacia croutons 4 house made mozzarella “caprese” Roma tomatoes, prosciuttio “frito”, basil infused olive oil, and Balsamic syrup 7 chevre stuffed red beet in a walnut crust served with mixed greens, apples and figs dressed with frangelico vinaigrette 7 kids pasta and butter 5 spaghetti and meatball 6 chicken fingers and fries 7 macaroni and cheese 5 petite sirloin steak and fries 12 side dishes truffle/parmesan fries mascarpone polenta garlicky spinach sweet italian sausage kobe beef meatballs eggplant caponata or wild mushroom risotto 5

linguine and clams blistered roma tomatoes, pinot grigio, italian herbs, lemon and roasted garlic cloves half 10, full 18 seafood “olivia” Colossal lump crab, shrimp, scallops, Roma tomatoes, sambucca cream, taglietelle half 14, full 24 kobe beef meatballs and hand cut spaghetti served with our award winning pomodoro marinara sauce half 8, full 14 penne rigate “so good you’ll blush” vodka sauce, with shaved prosciutto and sweet peas half 8, full 12 hand-cut ricotta gnocchi tossed with a fricassee of fresh tomato, mushrooms, argula and fresh mozzarella half 10, full 14 secondi certified angus filet mignon gorgonzola “fritto,” roasted garlic Bordelaise, tonight’s potato and vegetable 32 brazilian lobster tail Simply roasted with lemon, EVOO & sea salt, served with tonights, vegetable & potato 32 stuffed w/colossal lump crab meat imperial add 10 formula fed veal medallions wild mushrooms, sweet peas, prosciutto, and marsala demi-glace, tangled with spinach fettucini 18 veal scaloppini & diver scallops served with a ragu of red delicious apples & walnuts in apple brandy cream, presented over chevre risotto 24 colossal lump crab cakes sweet corn relish, caramelized shallot & dijon beurre blanc, served w/tonight’s vegetable 26 jail island salmon fillet artichoke hearts “barigoule,” saffron risotto, deep-fried baby spinach 21 ahi tuna mignon rolled in dijon & crushed peppercorn melange, laced with a Balsamic-red wine glaze, served w/vegetable and potato of the night 21 chicken cutlets “parmigiano” layered with mozzarella, parmigiano & pomodoro marinara, nestled on hand cut spaghetti 18 chicken and colossal lump crab meat “francaise” egg-dipped and pan fried chicken cutlets topped with colossal lump crab in a lemon and wine butter sauce, served over sauteed spinach with tonights potato 21 chicken “marsala” wild mushroom, garlic & sicilian wine demi-glace served with tonight’s potato & vegetable 15 double thick cut pork chop “calabrese” sicilian marinated and grilled, served over a ragu of onions, peppers and potatoes in garlic wine sauce 20 certified angus ny strip steak wild mushroom risotto, crispy “tobacco” shallots, Gorgonzola fonduta 12 oz 24 • 16 oz 32

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RUSTIC ITALIAN CUISINE & PASTA HOUSE

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011

AGENDA, FROM PAGE 43 tial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes, Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class free. Walk-ins welcome, call 371.9919, 817.2161 for info. Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707) Ongoing classes. Tues./Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand, weapons sets. Mon., Wed., 6:30 p.m. Covers Chinese style theories, concepts, applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained, practiced.

na 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.

Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500) • Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10. • Traditional Weapons Class, Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10.

Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center For info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m. • Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.

Art Classes at the Georgia-

Beauty Lies Within School

ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815): • Children’s Art Start: Sat., Jan. 7-Feb. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. $80, supplies included. Sign up with friend, save $5. Pre-registration encouraged.

of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.793.5757, sl.beautylieswithin@gmail.com). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment. Call or e-mail for details. Bridge. Beginning or Intermediate Lessons, playing time for regular games and tournaments. Jewish Community Center (River Street, Wilkes-Barre). Call Rick Evans at 570.824.4646 or Rev. Ken McCrea at 570.823.5957. Carbondale Chiropractic Center (267 Brooklyn St., 570.282.1240, www.carbondalechiropractic.com). • Run with Doc: Sun. 9-10 a.m. at Lake Scranton. Jog around Lake Scranton with Dr. Andrew Rivera. Visit Website for info. Core Chiropractic Center (180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston, 570.718.1672) • The Empowered Heart Workshop: Jan. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Healing workshop uses IET energy, sacred geometry to create an Atlantean Healing Temple. No prior experience. $35. Pre-registration required, call 417.9662. Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com)

• Adult classes: ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance. • Children/teen classes: ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a form of dance blending basic Jazz Technique with styles of street dance, hip hop. • Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free. • Adult ballet: Sat. morn. Danko’s Core Wrestling Strength Training Camp (DankosAllAmericanFitness.com) • Four sessions/week, features two clinics, two core strength. 4 sessions/week. Increase power, speed, agility. Group discounts, coaches, teams, clubs, free stuff. Visit website or call Larry Danko at 570.825.5989 for info. Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) • Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176. • Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info. • Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info. • Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30

p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info. • African Dance: Wed. & Sun., 1 p.m. Traditional African moves with jazz and hip-hop. $10, registration required, call 212.9644 or visit hipbodysoul.com for info. 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) • “Everybody’s Art” New Series of Adult Art Classes: $25/workshop members, $30 non-members. Preregistration required. • Rosen Method easy movement program, Thurs., 2-3 p.m., Folk art gallery, $5/class, free to members.

SEE AGENDA, PAGE 49

tech talk

By Nick Delorenzo

Special to the Weekender

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Samsung screams for Ice Cream

s the first phone to run “Ice Cream Sandwich,” the latest version of Google’s Android operating system, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is one of the most anticipated phones of the year. One thing I’ve always liked about Samsung is how it manages to make its devices light without seeming flimsy, and the Nexus is no exception. Despite being a light phone, it feels sturdy and well-balanced. As with all 4G phones, the Nexus requires a SIM chip to operate. Some users might find the lack of an SD card reader annoying, but most people will find the 32 GB of onboard storage adequate.

The Nexus features a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera. While the specs seem below par, the pictures the camera shoots are remarkably crisp — and, more importantly, there is no lag between tapping the button and snapping the picture. There’s also a very intuitive “Panorama Mode” that provides dynamic feedback to help users capture a flawless 360-degree photo. The 4.65-inch display offers true high-definition resolution at 1280 x 720 @ 316 ppi, and has an extremely wide viewing angle. It also is incredibly crisp. The Galaxy Nexus is powered by a dual-core 1.2 Ghz processor.

The operating system is a departure from previous versions of the Android OS. It brings in some of the concepts pioneered by the tablet-based versions of the platform. The Samsung Nexus does not sport the Samsung “TouchWiz” interface, but what I found to be a “vanilla” selection of widgets, all of which can be easily supplemented at the app store. Also, the Nexus offers nearfield communication capabilities in the form of Android Beam that allow two equipped devices to send information back and forth very quickly with less complication than Bluetooth. There’s facial recognition technology for camera focus and security; it was

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is best for tech-savvy consumers. possible to fool the screen lock with a picture. If you’re tech savvy, the Nexus is pretty cool. If you’re just in the market for a competent high-end smartphone, there are more powerful devices available, but none currently packs the gadgetry of the Nexus.

With a two-year contract, the Nexus costs $299.99. Without, it will set you back $649.99. W Nick DeLorenzo is director of interactive and new media for The Times Leader. E-mail him at ndelorenzo@timesleader.com.

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V ARIE TY E N TRE E S

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W E E K D AY S P E C IAL S U N D AY TH RU TH U RS D AY

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V E G E TARIAN

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S ID E O RD E RS

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S hrim p & S ca llops .......................................20.50 S hrim p ........................................................20.00

L unch Box S pecia ls a re the m os tpopula rlunch fea ture in Ja pa n.They provid e a n a uthentic Ja pa nes e m ea l for thos e w hos e tim e is a ta prem ium . L unch Boxes includ e s oup,s a la d ,s tea m ed rice a nd Fruits *S ubs titute a Ca lifornia Roll forRice-a d d $2.50* Tem p u ra S hrim p & V egeta bles D eep-Fried in a L ightBa tter 10.00 V eg eta b le Tem p u ra V egeta bles D eep-Fried in a L ightBa tter...........9.50 C h icken Teriya ki Tend er,W hite M ea tChicken G rilled w ith Teriya ki S a uce ................................................9.25 C h icken K a ts u D eep-Fried Boneles s Brea s tofChicken Brea d ed in Cris py Ja pa nes e Crum bs & s erved w /Tonka ts u S a uce .9.25 S u sh iA Tom a go,S hrim p,Cra b S tick & Cucum berRoll ( G rea tforthe Beginner!) .................................9.25 S u sh i B S hrim p,Tuna ,S a lm on & Ca lifornia Roll ..........11.50 S u sh i C Tuna ,Y ellow ta il,W hitefis h & Ca lifornia Roll ....12.00 Tofu Teriya ki G rilled Tofu s erved w ith Teriya ki S a uce .............9.25 S a s h im i Chef’s Choice ofS liced Ra w Fis h ..................14.25 There is a n a d d itiona l $.50 cha rge forBento boxes

L U N C H S P E C IAL S

Includ e S oup,S a la d ,& S tea m ed Rice -Teriya ki L unches a ls o includ e S tea m ed Broccoli,Ca rrots ,& N ood les Beef Teriya ki N ew Y ork S trip,Thinly S liced & Broiled w ith Teriya ki S a uce ....................................................................12.50 S h rim p Teriya ki S hrim p & V egeta bles w ith Teriya ki S a uce .......10.00

C h icken Teriya ki Chicken a nd V egeta bles w ith Teriya ki S a uce .....9.25 Tofu Teriya ki Tofu & V egeta bles s erved w ith Teriya ki S a uce ...9.25 Tofu & V eg eta b le C u rry Tofu & V egeta bles s erved w ith Curry S a uce ( no nood le) ...................................................9.25 C h icken C u rry Chicken & V egeta bles in a Curry S a uce O verRice ( no nood le) ..........................................................9.25 S h rim p a n d V eg eta b le Fried Rice S hrim p & V egeta bles S tir-fried w ith E gg ...........8.75 Y a kis ob a Ja pa nes e E gg N ood les S tir-fried w ith Chicken & V egeta bles .....................................................9.25 C la m s U d on ...............................................10.75 Ud on N ood les a nd Cla m s In G a rlic Broth U d on S ou p ..................................................9.25 S O UP S -M is o orClea rBroth S AL AD D RE S S IN G S -G inger,O il-Free M us ta rd ,O il-free P onzu orCrea m y Ita lia n

H IBAC H I L U N C H

Includ e s oup,s a la d ,S tea m ed orfried rice & S tir-Fried vegeta bles Chicken ( W hite M ea t) ......................................9.25 S hrim p.........................................................10.00 FiletofS a lm on..............................................10.00 S ea S ca llops .................................................11.50 N ew Y ork S trip...............................................12.50 FiletM ignon..................................................13.25 Chicken & S hrim p.........................................13.50 FiletM ignon & Chicken.................................14.50 FiletM ignon & S hrim p...................................15.50 S hrim p & S ca llops ........................................15.50

S U S H I L U N C H S P E C IAL S

Includ e S oup & S a la d * O nly one s ubs titution a llow ed perord er* S a s h im i As s orted S lices ofFres h Ra w Fis h s erved w ith a bow l of W hite orBrow n Rice .....................................15.50 S u s h i As s ortm en t Tom a go,S hrim p,Cra b S tick,S a lm on,Tuna ,W hite Fis h & Ca lifornia Roll ..............................................12.50 C h ira s h i-Zu s h i S us hi Chef’s S election ofAs s orted Ra w Fis h s erved over V inega r-s ea s oned Rice .................................14.00 S u s h i Roll C om b o Tuna Roll,Cucum berRoll & Ca lifornia Roll .....13.50 V egeta ble S us hi C h ef’s C h oice ( As s t. S us hi P ieces ) ......................................11.50

S U S H I RO L L L U N C H S P E C IAL

Choos e Any tw o rolls from the lis t. Includ es s oup a nd s a la d . N O s ubs titutions a llow ed .....................13.50 V egeta ble Roll ... Cucum ber,As pa ra gus ,Avoca d o E el Roll Ca lifornia Roll S a lm on S kin Roll S picyTuna Roll S us q ueha nna Roll S picy S a lm on Roll

N E W L UN C H S AL AD S

S es a m e Chicken orS ea red Tuna Choice ofS es a m e Chicken Brea s torS ea red Tuna S tea k s erved over M ixed G reens Chicken 9.25 Tuna 13.25

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S us hi E ntrees includ e S oup a nd S a la d S u s h i D elu x e 10 a s s orted pieces ofChef’s Choice & a Tuna Roll . . ....................................................................20.50 S u s h i Reg u la r 7 a s s orted pieces ofChef’s Choice & a Tuna Roll .... ....................................................................17.00 V eg eta b le S u s h i Reg u la r 8 As s orted V egeta ble S us hi P iceces ofChef’s Choie & a V egeta ble Roll ..............................................14.50

S a s h im i D in n er Chef’s S election ofAs s orted S liced Ra w Fis h s erved w ith a Bow l ofS tea m ed orFried Rice ....................21.50 S u s h i/S a s h im i C om b o Chef’s As s ortm entofS us hi & S a s him i ...........27.00 C h ira s h i-z u s h i Chef’s S election ofS liced Ra w Fis h s erved overa bed of V inega rS ea s oned Rice .................................18.75 Tekka -d on S liced Tuna s erved overa bed ofV inega rS ea s oned Rice .............................................................20.00 H a m a ch i-d on S liced Y ellow ta il s erved overa bed ofV inega rS ea s oned Rice .............................................................25.00 U n a -d on Ba rbecued E el s erved overa Bed ofW hite Rice 17.50

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AP P E TIZE RS

S u sh i S hrim p,Tuna & S a lm on Tom a go.......................8.50 S a s h im i Chef’s Choice ofS liced Ra w Fis h...................12.50 S u n o-M on o L a rg e or S m a ll Chef’s Choice ofAs s orted S a s him i topped w ith P onzu S a uce.............................L a rge 12.00....S m a ll 9.50 S ea w eed S a la d A blend ofS ea w eed s M a rina ted in a S es a m e S a uce 5.50 Bon -s a i Tree Cra b,S hrim p & E el Bea utifully W ra pped in S liced Cucum ber......................................................9.50 G a rlicTu n a S liced Ra w Tuna in G a rlic S a uce ......................9.75 Tu n a Ta ta kki Chopped Ra w Tuna & S ca llion s erved w ith a s picy hous e s a uce ............................................................9.75 S oft S h ell C ra b Roll Cris py S oftS hell Cra b s erved S us hi S tyle ( S pid erRoll) ......................................................................7.50 KaniSu S liced Cra b S tick S a la d w ith Cucum berin P onzu S a uce ......................................................................6.50 Ta ko S a la d O ctopus S a s him i Topped w ith S picy M a yo orS picy P onzu S a uce ............................................................9.75 Tem p u ra L ightly Ba ttered ,D eep-fried S hrim p & V egeta bles w ith a w a rm d ipping s a uce .......................................8.50 V eg eta b le Tem p u ra L ightly Ba ttered ,D eep-fried V egeta bles w ith a w a rm d ipping s a uce ................................................6.75 S h u -M a i S tea m ed S hrim p & V egeta ble D um plings w ith a S es a m e D ipping S a uce ...................................................... 5.50 G yoz a L ightly P a n-fried D um plings s erved w ith S picy D ipping S a uce ............................................................6.50 C a la m a ri D eep Fried S q uid in P onzu S a uce ....................7.50 O ys ter O n 1/2 S h ell W ith P onzu S a uce....................................M ktP rice Y a kkitori 2 S kew ers ofChicken & S ca llion Broiled w ith a S pecia l S a uce ............................................................6.00 K u s h i-ya ki Chicken,V egeta bles & S hrim p Broiled in a Teriya ki S a uce ..............................8.00 S h rim p K u s h i-ya ki 2 S kew ers ofS hrim p Broiled in a Teriya ki S a uce 7.75 Edamame S oybea ns D us ted w ith S ea S a lt.......................5.00 K a ta n a TN T Ba ked M us hroom s & S ca llops topped w ith a Crea m y Ja pa nes e S a uce ............................................9.50 S oft-S h ell C ra b (In S ea s on ) D eep-fried & Cris py,topped w ith S picy P onzu S a uce ..............................................................M kt. P rice Beef Ta ta kki S ea red & S liced FiletM ignon in S picy P onzu S a uce ( extra ra re!) S erved cold ...............................10.75 S h rim p C ockta il Chilled ,Jum bo S hrim p s erved w ith L em on a nd Cockta il S a uce ................................................................... 8.00 Ag e’-Tofu D eep-fried Tofu topped w ith S ca llion Fres h G ingerin a W a rm Broth ....................................................6.00 Tofu Teriya ki Cris pyTofu Cutlets in Teriya ki S a uce Topped w ith S ca llion & S es a m e S eed s ............................................6.00 C h icken K a ra -a g e Boneles s D eep-fried Chicken M a rina ted in G ingerS a uce ( child ren’s fa vorite!) .......................................6.25 Ba b y C la m s S tea m ed Ba by Cla m s S erved in a Buttery G a rlic S a uce w ith S hita ke .................... 9.75

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011

Leggio’s STARTERS

Route 315, Plains Township • (570) 822-0828 64 E. Center Hill Rd., Dallas • (570) 675-4511

Mozzarella Sticks served w/ sauce ........................................................4.95 Potato Pancakes served w/sour cream ...................................................4.95 Fried Ravioli served w/ sauce................................................................ 5.95 Chicken Fingers w/ french fries ..............................................................7.95 Steamed Clams w/butter........................................................................9.95 Black & Tan Onion Rings..........................................................................4.95 Italian Bruschetta...................................................................................8.95 Spinach Artichoke Dip..............................................................................6.95 Chicken Wings (Hot or Mild)....................................................................6.95 Chicken Bites (Hot or Mild)......................................................................6.95 Add 1.00 for bleu cheese & celery

INSALATA

Bolla - Delicious, brimming with crisp lettuce, onion slices and tomatoes ....2.95 Baby Caesar- Crisp romain lettuce tossed with croutons and our own Ceasar dressing, topped with provolone cheese ......................................................... .............................................................................................................3.75 ............................................................add $1.00 for Baby Ceasar w/ entree Mista - Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, provolone cheese, olives, hot peppers . .4.75 Antipasto - Ham, salami, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, hot & sweet peppers w/ house dressing .......................................................7.95 De Caesare - Heaping portion of crisp romaine lettuce tossed with garlic croutons and our own Ceasar dressing, topped with provolone & Romano cheese with grilled chicken ........................................................................................7.95 or with shrimp........................................................................................9.95 Di Tuna - Luscious tuna garnished with sliced onion, ripe tomatoes, olives, sweet & hot peppers on a bed of crisp lettuce ....................................................6.95 Di Pollo - Grilled chicken on a bed of fresh greens, tomatoes, onions, olives, hot & sweet peppers topped w/ romano cheese ...............................................7.95 Chicken Cobb - Lettuce, tomatoes, eggs, crumbled bleu cheese, chopped bacon, grilled chicken, topped w/ mozzarella cheese ................................................. .............................................................................................................8.50 Lori’s Salad - Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, craisons, mandarin oranges, walnuts, grilled chicken topped w/ mozzarella cheese ...........................................7.95 with shrimp............................................................................................9.95 Spinach Salad- Fresh spinach, hardboiled eggs, sundried tomatoes, walnuts, bacon, crumbled bleu cheese w/warm bacon dressing.........................................5.75 add chicken............................................................................................7.95 add shrimp.............................................................................................9.95

HAMBURGERS Cheeseburger- Melted cheese on kaiser ...................................................5.95 Bacon Cheeseburger-Cheese and Bacon on Kaiser .....................................6.50 Pizza Burger ..........................................................................................6.50 Mushroom Burger- with mushrooms........................................................6.50 Black and Bleu Burger-Melted Bleu Cheese ..............................................6.95 Meditteranean Portobella Burger- Roasted Peppers, cheddar cheese, lettuce. tomato and onion ...................................................................................6.95 -All burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, onions and fries-

SANDWICHES

All served with French Fries Italian Ham, salami, capicola & provolone cheese.....................................6.95 Italian Club ............................................................................................6.95 Ham & Cheese .......................................................................................6.95 Turkey Club Hoagie................................................................................ 6.95 Tuna ......................................................................................................6.95 Ham Turkey & Swiss Hoagie....................................................................6.95 -All above served with lettuce tomato and onionCheese Steak Hoagie-.............................................................................6.95 Chicken Cheese Steak Hoagie ..................................................................6.95 Mushroom Cheese Steak ........................................................................6.95 Sizzler Steak .........................................................................................7.95 Pizza Steak ...........................................................................................6.95 Chicken Parmigiana................................................................................ 6.95 Veal Cutlet Parmigiana ...........................................................................7.95 Eggplant Parmigiana ..............................................................................6.95 Sausage Parmigiana ...............................................................................6.95 Meatball Parmigiana ..............................................................................6.95

WRAPS Chicken Caesar Wrap-Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce & caesar dressing ....7.95 Shrimp Ceasar Wrap- Grilled shrimp, romaine lettuce and ceasar dressing 9.95 “Frankies” Buffalo Chicken Wrap- Grilled shrimp, romaine lettuce and ceasar dressing ................................................................................................7.95 Chicken BLT Wrap-Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato ....................7.50 Cajun Chicken Wrap-Cajun grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato and side of ranch dressing ................................................................................................7.50

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-All Wraps served with French Fries-

Italian Ristorante SIDES

Fries .....................................................................................................2.25 Cheese Fries ..........................................................................................3.00 Broccoli .................................................................................................3.00 Mixed Vegetables...................................................................................3.00 Meatballs ..............................................................................................3.50 Sausage ................................................................................................3.50 Pasta ....................................................................................................4.50 Soup of the Day .....................................................................................2.75 Garlic Bread ..........................................................................................1.75

PASTAS

Penne,Angel Hair, Fettucine, Linguine or Spaghetti: Tomato ..................................................................................................8.95 Marinara ...............................................................................................8.95 Meat .....................................................................................................9.50 Garlic & Oil ...........................................................................................8.95 Butter & Romano ...................................................................................8.95 Mushroom .............................................................................................9.50 Vodka - Peas, mushrooms, marinara, vodka in heavy cream................... 11.95 Alfredo - Pasta sauteed with butter, heavy cream, Romano cheese and black pepper ................................................................................................11.95 Rose Sause - Creamy blush sauce ..........................................................11.95 Pesto -................................................................................................ 11.95 Red or White Style Clam Sauce - Delicious tender chopped clams, sauteed in oil and garlic w/ white or marinara sauce ..................................................11.95

Francaise - With butter, egg and lemon sauce Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 Scampi - Served over pasta w/ garlic, white wine & lemon Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 White Sauce Saute - Broccoli, garlic, white wine & romano cheese served over pasta Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 Oscar- Crabmeat & asparagus in Hollandaise sauce. Chicken 15.95 Veal 17.95

PIZZA MENU CHEESE

14” Medium (6 slices) ...........................................................................9.50 16” Large (8 slices) .............................................................................10.50

THE WORKS

14” Medium (6 slices)..........................................................................13.95 16” Large (8 slices) - ...........................................................................16.50 -Additional Toppings: Mushrooms, Anchovies, Pepperoni, Garlic, Sausage, Meatballs, Green Peppers, Onions, Black Olives or Bacon.........................................................1.50 each-

SAL’S WHITE PIZZA- RICOTTA & BROCCOLI

14” Medium (6 slices)..........................................................................13.45 16” Large (8 slices)..............................................................................16.50

THICK & TASTY SICILIAN

Regular................................................................................................14.95 The Works............................................................................................22.50

PIZZA SPECIALTIES

Add Chicken ...........................................................................................4.50 Add Shrimp ...........................................................................................5.50 Personal Cheese Pizza............................................................................5.50 Tomato & Basil - Fresh tomato & basil.....................................................8.95 SPECIALTY PASTAS Tomato & Garlic - Fresh tomato & garlic...................................................5.75 Hawaiian -Pineapple and ham..................................................................8.95 Choice of any of the above sauces Chicken Wing - Chicken & mild sauce .......................................................9.95 Tortellilni .............................................................................................11.50 Chicken Alfredo - Grilled chicken & Alfredo sauce......................................9.95 Gnocchi ...............................................................................................11.50 Sal’s White - Ricotta & broccoli...............................................................8.95 Meat Ravioli .......................................................................................10.95 Cheese Ravioli..................................................................................... 10.50 STROMBOLIS Ham, salami, mozzarella cheese and sauce, baked in a home-made fresh dough to BAKED SPECIALTIES your liking Lasagna ..............................................................................................10.95 Stuffed Shells.......................................................................................10.95 Baked Ravioli ......................................................................................10.95 Baked Ziti ...........................................................................................10.95 Eggplant Parmigiana ............................................................................10.95 Eggplant Manicotti................................................................................11.95 Baked Meat Ravioli w/ meat sauce ......................................................11.95 -Entree served w/ garlic bread and your choice of homemade soup or salad-

SEAFOOD Shrimp Marinara - Pasta sauteed with shrimp, wine & marinara .............13.95 Shrimp Fra Diavlo - “Spicy” Served over pasta ......................................13.95 Shrimp Scampi - Garlic, white wine, lemon. Served over pasta............... 13.95 Seafood Fra Diavlo - Mussels, shrimp and clams. Served over pasta - “Spicy” .. ...........................................................................................................15.95 Seafood Pesto - Shrimp, clams, mussels and bay scallops. Served over pasta . . . ...........................................................................................................15.95 Flounder Francaise - With butter, egg and lemon sauce - side pasta .........13.95 ....................................................................................add Crabmeat 16.95-

ITALIAN STROMBOLI

Ham, salami, mozzarella cheese, sweet peppers, pepperoni, onions and sauce Personal Sized........................................................................................7.50 Medium................................................................................................13.50 Large...................................................................................................15.50

CHEESE STEAK STROMBOLI

Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and onions

Personal Sized........................................................................................7.50 Medium................................................................................................13.50 Large...................................................................................................15.50 PERSONAL 7” VEGGIE STROMBOLI Broccoli, spinach, sundried tomato, mushrooms, olives, onions, sweet peppers and mozzarella cheese.............7.50

CALZONES

Tilapia Pomodoro - Diced tomatoes, garlic, white wine & romano cheese- side pasta ..................................................................................................14.95 Plain Lobster Ravioli In vodka sauce .............................................................14.95 Mozzarella & Ricotta cheese Personal Sized........................................................................................7.50 SPECIALTIES Medium................................................................................................13.50 Large...................................................................................................15.50 Tuscany Chicken- Chicken sauteed w/fresh spinach, sundried tomato, artichoke hearts & broccoli in a garlic white white sauce served over pasta............15.95 Ham & Cheese Lori’s Special - Chicken sauteed with garlic, white wine, fresh dieced tomatoes, Ham, cheese & ricotta shrimp and topped w/ mozzarella cheese & crabmeat - side pasta .........19.95 Seafood Key West - Shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, roasted peppers, diced tomatoes Personal Sized .......................................................................................7.50 & onion in pink sauce tossed w/ pasta................................................. 19.95 Medium ...............................................................................................13.50 Large ..................................................................................................15.50

CHICKEN OR VEAL

Saltimboca - With mushrooms, topped with prosciutto & mozzarella cheese Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 Piccata - Served with white wine and mushrooms in a lemon sauce Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 Cacciatore - With mushrooms, peppers, onion and marinara Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 Parmigiana - Tomato sauce topped w/ mozzarella sauce Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95 Marsala - With mushrooms and sweet wine sauce Chicken 13.95 Veal 15.95

Spinach Spinach, mozzarella & ricotta cheese Personal Sized .......................................................................................7.50 Medium ...............................................................................................13.50 Large...................................................................................................15.50

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL with Suzanne — $2 Coors Light Drafts 16 oz. • TUESDAY NIGHT with Helena — Complimentary Pizza with your cocktails WEDNESDAY NIGHT — New! Wing It Wednesday! 45¢ Wings with Kristen • THURSDAY NIGHT — Bartender’s Choice with Mallory FRIDAY NIGHT — Happy Hour 5-7 • SATURDAY — $1.50 Bud Light 16 oz. Drafts All Day. Happy Hour 3-5 PM SUNDAY FOOTBALL — $2 Miller Lite Drafts 16 oz. w/Kristen. Happy Hour 3-5 PM

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYAL PATRONAGE — Salvatore & Lori Leggio

6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/ non-members, $60/seniors. Materials list provided.

Must pre-register. • Early Explorers: Mon., 1-1:45 p.m. Free, suitable for ages 3-5. Preregistration required, groups welcome. For info, to register, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org. • Everhart Razzle Dazzle: Dec. 27-29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. $25/child. Songs, stories, puppets, museum activities, exploration. For info, call or e-mail education@everhart-museum.org.

Private Voice Lessons Mon.Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Specializing in opera/classical/musical theater. Hour, half-hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info. Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day, evening classes for men, women, children. Ongoing classes 6 days/week. Covers sport, combat, self-defense aspects of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For info visit gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107.

The Exercise Lady, Doreen Rakowski (Theeexerciselady0@aol.com, 570.287.9801) • Yoga, Pilates, Thai Chi Classes Extreme M.M.A.(2424 Old Berwick Rd., Bloomsburg. 570.854.2580) • MMA Class: Mon., Wed., 6-7 p.m. First visit free. Wrestling fundamentals, basic Brazilian Ju-Jitsu No Gi. Call for info. • Boxing/Kickboxing Fitness Class: Mon., Wed., 7-8 p.m. First visit free. Non-combative class. • Personal Training: Call 317.7250 for info. Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191) 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.

Harris Conservatory for the

New Visions Studio and Gallery (201 Vine St., Scranton) presents “Give the Gift of Art,” an exhibit and holiday sale ending Wednesday, Dec. 28. Every piece in the sale is $50 or less and features work by local artists. Pieces include paintings, drawings, photographs, ornaments, home decor, sculptures, jewelry and clothing. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. For more info, visit newvisionsstudio.com or call 570.878.3970. Above, from left (back): Nick Shotwell, Samantha Nardelli, Megan Hughes, Mary Crespo, Amber Weeks, Anthony Fanucci. Front: Stephanie Shotwell, Erica Simon.

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. Jim Thorpe Arts in Motion (jtartsinmotion.com) • Classes at East Side Jim Thorpe location. Adults, children ranging from Music Together to belly dancing, yoga and Flirty Girl Fitness for adults. Zumbatomic (children’s Zumba) starts late fall. Jacqueline Hyde, classes in Burlesque, Cabaret Arts. Kiss Theatre Company (58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.1901, kisstheatre.org) ❏ Spring/Summer 2012 workshops: • Winnie the Pooh: Sat., 10 a.m.noon, starts Jan. 14. Ages 4-10. Performances in March. $250 + $50 admin fee. • Once on this Island: Mon., Thurs.,

6-8:30 p.m., starts Feb. 20. Ages 9-16. Performances in May. $300 + $50 admin fee. Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info. Moscow Clayworks (moscowclayworks.com) • Focus on hand-building techniques: Adults, Tues., 6-8 p.m.; kids, Thurs., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. • Potters Wheel for Beginners: Mon., Wed., 6-8 p.m. $125/5 sessions. Reservations required. NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai). • Monthly meeting last Wed., 7 p.m. Features business sessions, demonstrations/programs/workshops. Northeastern Ju-Jitsu (1047 Main St., Swoyersville, 570.714.3839, nejujitsu.com) Open 7 days/week, offers training in Traditional Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing, Judo, Women’s self defense. Group, private self defense classes available by appointment.

Olympic Style Fencing classes at The Fencing Exchange, above AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Mon.-Thurs. Foil, saber, epee taught. For info, call 570.969.1224. Osterhout Library (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217) • ESL Class, Adult English as Second Language Non-native Speakers, Beginning Level: Dec. 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: Dec. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $72/members, $80/non-members, $60/seniors. Materials list provided. • Acrylic Painting: Dec. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $110/members, $120/non-members, $90/serniors. Materials list provided. • Watercolor Painting: Dec. 26,

Shaolin White Crane Fist (Wyoming) Teaching traditional Chinese martial arts of Shaolin White Crane Fist, Wing Chun Gong Fu, Yang Style Taijiquan, Qigong-Energy work, ShauijiaoChinese Wrestling, more. $35/week, first week free. Three levels of training, ages 15+. Contact Master Mike DiMeglio 570.371.8898. Sil-Lum Kung-Fu & Tai-Chi Academy (509 Pittston Ave., Scranton) Specializing in traditional Chinese Martial Arts as taught in The Central Guoshu Institute. • Instruction in classical Shaolin styles: Sil-Lum Hung-Gar Tiger Claw, Shaolin White Crane Boxing, Northern Long Fist Kung Fu & Yang Style Tai-Chi. 2 classes/week, $75/month. For info, call Master Mark Seidel, 570.249.1087. Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, angietheartist@aol.com, www.angelademuroart.com) • MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wed., 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning. 4-week session, supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register. 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. St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500): • Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Self-defense techniques using cane, club, short stick, wooden sword, escrima sticks, more. Learn history principles, practical use. No prior martial arts experience. $10/ class.

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GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, gregsbootcamp@hotmail.com, www.vipfitnesscamp.com) • Beach Body Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • Bridal Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. Bridal party group training, couples personal training available. • Fitness Bootcamp: 4-week sessions, Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m. • New Year’s Resolution Flab to Fab Bootcamp: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 & 8 p.m., Sat., 1 p.m. Guaranteed results. • Private/Semi-Private sessions available, e-mail for info. ∝ Guitar & Bass Lessons available from Fox Studios (11 Rhine Creek Rd., Drums) Mon.-Thurs. 1-10 p.m. $16 per hour. All ages, all styles of music, all levels. Call 570.788.4797 for info.

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570-235-1037 279 South River Street Plains, PA 18705 HOURS: Monday-Sunday Noon-2 AM Kitchen Closes at Midnight

APPETIZERS MOZZARELLA STICKS.......................................................................................4.95 JALAPENO POPPERS........................................................................................4.95 JALAPENO FIRECRACKER.................................................................................5.95 Peppers stuffed w/cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sausage & wrapped with bacon. Baked in the oven. Got to try it. CHEESE QUESADILLAS.....................................................................................6.95 Your choice of chicken, beef or cajun crab. Served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa on the side. Crab +1.00 LOADED NACHOS.............................................................................................6.95 Tortillas smothered in cheese, jalapenos, black olives, lettuce, tomato, onions, topped with your choice of chicken or beef, served with sour cream and salsa. STEAMERS (15 per order)................................................................................7.95 SPINACH STEAMERS (15 per order).................................................................8.95 Dozen middleneck clams served in a spinach cream sauce w/a side of garlic bread. PIEROGIES......................................................................................................5.95 Served with butter & onions BAKED CRAB & CHEESE PRETZEL.....................................................................6.95 Baked soft pretzel topped with fresh crab meat, cheddar cheese and tomatoes FRIES..............................................................................................................2.95 WAFFLE FRIES.................................................................................................3.95 ONION RINGS..................................................................................................3.95 OVERPOUR FRENCH FRIES ..............................................................................4.95 Basket of fries topped with wing sauce, cheese and bacon. SOUPS & SALADS HOUSE SALAD.................................................................................................3.95 Served with mixed greens, tomato, onion, black olives CAESAR SALAD................................................................................................4.95 Romaine lettuce tossed in homemade caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese and croutons SOUTHWESTERN SALAD...................................................................................5.95 Mixed greens, tomatoes, peppers, black olives, cheddar cheese, tossed in a southwestern ranch dressing. BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD...............................................................................7.95 Buffalo chicken bites on top of mixed greens, tomatoes & onion, served with bleu cheese dressing. ADD CHICKEN..................................................................................................2.00 ADD CRAB.......................................................................................................4.00 Choice or dressings: Balsamic vinegrette, Italian, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard BISQUE...........................................................................................................3.95 CHILI..............................................................................................................3.95 SOUP..............................................................................................................2.95 BURGERS & SANDWICHES (All sandwiches can also be served as a wrap) OVERPOUR BURGER.........................................................................................6.95 Topped with lettuce and tomato MUSHROOM PROVOLONE BURGER...................................................................7.95 Sauteed mushrooms covered in melting provolone cheese

TEXAS CHICKEN SANDWICH.............................................................................7.95 Grilled chicken topped with jalapeno, onion ring, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce CHICKEN PARMESAN SUB................................................................................7.95 Breaded chicken, with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese BAKED MEATBALL SUB....................................................................................7.95 Homemade meatballs served in marinara and mozzarella cheese CHICKEN BLTC SANDWICH...............................................................................7.95 Grilled chicken topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN SANDWICH............................................................7.95 Grilled chicken topped with sauteed spinach and mushrooms BREAKFAST SANDWICH...................................................................................6.95 2 fried eggs, bacon, and cheese served on a fresh roll. JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICH..............................................................9.95 Fresh crab cake served on a roll with homemade remolade CHICKEN FINGERS & FRIES..............................................................................6.95 Served with your choice of dipping sauce FRIED CHICKEN & FRIES..................................................................................6.95 All sandwiches are served with choice of fries, onion rings, cole slaw, pasta salad. Waffle fries or side salad + 1.00. WINGS (Served with bleu cheese & celery) 6 WINGS.........................................................................................................4.95 12 WINGS.......................................................................................................7.95 18 WINGS.....................................................................................................11.95 1 LB. OF BUFFALO CHICKEN BITES Grilled or Fried...........................................7.95 Choice of Sauce: Mild, Hot, BBQ, Honey BBQ, Honey Mustard, Mild Bleu Cheese, Hot, Bleu Cheese, Mild Ranch, Hot Ranch, Hot Jalapeno Ranch, Parmesan Garlic, Butter Garlic, Hot Jalapeno Bleu Cheese, Hot Garlic, Mild Garlic, Cajun, Inferno PIZZA Half Tray.........................................................................................................7.95 Full Tray........................................................................................................12.95 Choice of toppings: Onion, Mushroom, Peppers, Olives, Bacon, Pepperoni, Sausage, Xtra Cheese

TEXAS BURGER...............................................................................................7.95 Topped with jalapenos, onion ring, cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce.

SPECIALTY PIZZAS Served in Full Tray Only....................................................14.95 Buffalo Chicken Wing Pizza, Cheesesteak Pizza, Taco Pizza, Tomato Basil Pizza, Pierogi Pizza, Veggie Pizza, Breakfast Pizza.

CAJUN BLUE BURGER......................................................................................7.95 Cajun flavor finished with bleu cheese crumbles

HAPPY HOUR MONDAY-FRIDAY 5-7 P.M. • SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8-10 P.M. $1.50 DOMESTIC PINTS • $3 MIXERS • $5 MARTINIS

BREAKFAST BURGER.......................................................................................7.95 This burger is topped with egg, bacon and cheese CHEESESTEAK.................................................................................................7.95 Add sauteed onions, mushrooms and peppers if you like CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK..................................................................................7.95 Add sauteed onions, mushrooms and peppers if you like CHICKEN FAJITA CHEESTEAK............................................................................7.95 served with grilled peppers and onions PAGE 50

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH.........................................................................6.95 Grilled chicken topped with lettuce and tomato

BUFFALO CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK....................................................................7.95 Grilled chicken with your choice of sauce, served with bleu cheese

DAILY SPECIALS (Dine In Only) MONDAY — 35¢ WINGS TUESDAY — $3.95 STEAMERS WEDNESDAY — $5.00 BURGERS THURSDAY — $2.00 OFF ANY PIZZA SUNDAY — $5.00 CHEESESTEAKS LUNCH SPECIALS (Dine In Only) MONDAY-FRIDAY NOON ‘TIL 3 P.M. Any menu sandwich (crab cakes not included) w/ side of pasta salad, chips or coleslaw or a house or Caeser salad and soup................................................$4.99

570-829-4484 Mon-Sat 11 am-11 pm Sun 11 am-10 pm

Wings 5 Sauces, Fresh, Never Frozen — Please Specify Sauce. 1 Dozen Wings 6.50 • 2 Dozen Wings 12.50 Bucket Of 50 21.50 • Side Of Bleu Cheese Per Order .50¢¢ Celery Per Order .50¢ • Side Of Sauce .75¢ 5 Sauces Available: Mild, Hot, Extreme, Bbq, Honey Mustard, Garlic Butter

Pizza Small (12” Dia.) $6.50 — Large (16” Dia.) $9.99 E x t r a s: Small $1.25 — Large $2.00 —Slice $1.95 Extra Cheese • Pepperoni • Sausage • Mushroom Ham • Bacon • Onion • Green Peppers • Broccoli Specialty Pizza

Sm. Lrg. Chicken Wing Pizza 8.50 12.75 Cheesesteak Pizza 8.50 12.75 Cheeseburger Pizza 8.50 12.75 White Pizza - Topped With Ricotta, Garlic Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Oregano 8.50 12.75 Philly’s Phinest House Pie 11.24 15.49 Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Green Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms Veggie Lovers Pie - Broccoli, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Black Olives & Tomato Slices 10.20 15.49 Starters And Sides Potato Pancakes French Fries French Fries - With Gravy French Fries - With Cheese Nachos - With Cheese Pierogies Mozzarella Sticks Breaded Mushrooms Dyna Bites Chicken Fingers Fried Veggies Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites With Honey Mustard Philly Style Pretzel With Cheese House Dipping Sauce Onion Rings Chicken Fries Curly Fries Buffalo Bites Breaded Asparagus Fries With Ranch Dressing Funnel Fries Asiago Olives Corn Nuggets

3.50 2.50 3.25 3.25 4.25 3.25 4.99 3.95 4.99 5.99 4.99 4.99 2.00 2.50 .75 2.99 3.95 2.50 4.99 4.95 3.75 4.99 3.95

Soups And Salads We Have An Excellent Assortment Of Dressings Including: 1000 Island, Catalina, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, French, Lite Italian & Creamy Italian

Steaks Our Steak Sandwiches Are Made With “Grade A” Sliced Beef And Served On Bakery Fresh Amoroso Rolls Delivered Daily From Philly. Hot & Sweet Peppers, Mushrooms, Sauce & Onions On Request. Petite (6”) $5.25 — Reg. (12”) $6.45 — Monster (16”) $9.15 Extras: Extra Cheese, Bacon (Sm. 50¢ — Med. 75¢ — Lg. $1.00) Cheesesteak Pizza Steak - Provolone Cheese, Sauce & Oregano Steak Zep - Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Oil & Oregano, & Onion California Steak - Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo California Cheesesteak Meatball With Cheese Chicken Cheesesteak California Chicken Steak California Chicken Cheesesteak Sausage, Peppers & Onions Southwestern Cheesesteak Our Classic Cheesesteak Topped With Melted Cheddar, Jalapenos & Spicy Sauce Club Sandwiches $7 A Triple Decker Delight Served With Potato Chips & A Pickle Wedge. All Clubs Come With American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo & Bacon. Turkey - Sliced Turkey Breast, Strips Of Bacon Ham - Thinly Sliced Ham, Strips Of Bacon Roast Beef - Sliced Roast Beef, Strips Of Bacon American - Roast Beef & Turkey Tuna - Tuna & Bacon Deli Sandwiches On Your Choice Of Wheat, White, Rye Or Kaiser Roll W/ Chips & Pickle. Have Your Sandwich On A Pretzel Roll For 75¢ Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Chicken Salad - With Lettuce Roast Beef - With Swiss Cheese & Lettuce Turkey - With Lettuce, Tomato & Swiss Cheese Tuna Salad - With Lettuce Grilled Cheese - With Tomato Grilled Ham & Cheese Grilled Cheeseburger

4.80 5.25 5.25 5.25 5.25 4.29 5.25 5.25

Wr a p s $ 5 . 9 9 Pick A Tortilla: Garlic Herb, Or Whole Wheat Chicken Caesar - Caesar Grilled Chicken, Romaine Lettuce Buffalo Chicken - Bleu Cheese, Buffalo Chicken, Mozzarella Cheese & Lettuce Rita Wrap - Turkey, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce & Thousand Island

Hoagies Made In The Well Known Philadelphia Tradition. Freshly Sliced Meat, Provolone Cheese, Tomatoes, Onions, Lettuce, Oregano & Oil. Hot Sweet Peppers On Your Request. Roast Beef Italian - Cappicola Ham, Genoa Salami & Ham Cheese Turkey Tuna Boiled Ham American - Roast Beef & Turkey Veggie Chicken Wing Hoagie Chicken Fingers Topped With Wing Sauce, Bleu Cheese & Melted Provolone Chicken Parmigiana Chicken Fingers, Melted Provolone, Marinara & Oregano B.L.T. Hoagie Cheeseburger Hoagie Calzone $8 Mozzarella, Ricotta, Provolone & Spices - Add A Topping For $1.50 Sm. Lg. Stromboli Provolone & American Cheese, Tomatoes & Sweet Peppers Wrapped Up And Baked In A Pocket Of Fresh Dough Sausage 9.49 12.99 House - Cappicola, Ham, Genoa Salami & Pepperoni 9.49 12.99 Ham - Boiled Ham 9.49 12.99 Veggie - Broccoli, Onions, Mushrooms, Olives 9.49 12.99 Meatball - Mama Mia! 9.49 12.99 Tuna 9.49 12.99 Chicken Steak 9.49 12.99 Chicken Cordon Bleu 9.49 12.99 Chicken Parm Mozzarella, Provolone & Marinara Sauce 10.49 13.99 Chicken Wing Stromboli 10.49 13.99 Provolone & American, Our Wing Sauce & Bleu Cheese Dressing King Street Stromboli 10.49 13.99 Sliced Roast Beef, Swiss & American Cheeses, Mushrooms & Tomatoes, Served With Sides Of Gravy Burgers Our Burgers Are Served Fresh On A Baby Kaiser Roll With Your Favorite Condiments. All Extra Sides 25¢¢ Hamburger 3.65 Cheeseburger 4.00 Bacon Cheeseburger 4.10 California Cheeseburger - Topped With Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo 4.00 Pizza Burger - Provolone Cheese, Sauce & Oregano 4.10 Bacon Mushroom Swiss 4.20 Patty Melt - With Chips & Pickles 5.20 Blue Burger - Bermuda Onions, Bleu & American Cheese 4.10 Breaded Fried Chicken - With Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo 5.20 Grilled Chicken Breast - With Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo 5.20 Fish Sandwich - With Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo 5.20 Dinners Includes French Fries And Cole Slaw Chicken Fingers - 4 Fingers Buffalo Bite Shrimp - Approximately 21 Shrimp In A Basket Fish & Chips Clam Dinner Popcorn Chicken Shrimp Jammers - 5 Large Shrimp Stuffed With Jack Cheese Seafood Combo - Fish, Crab, Clams Crabcake Dinner

6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.99

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Soup, A Bowl 3.00 Tossed Salad - Tossed With Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Croutons & Onions 2.99 Tossed Salad - With A Scoop Of Tuna Salad 4.25 Tossed Salad - With A Scoop Of Chicken Salad 4.25 Antipasto - With Balsamic Vinaigrette 6.99 Garden Salad - An All Vegetable Salad 4.99 Caesar Salad - With Homemade Caesar Dressing 5.25 With Grilled Chicken 7.25 Daily Double 6.25 One Scoop Each Of Tuna & Chicken Salad, Served On A Bed Of Lettuce With Tomato, Cucumber & Onion Chef Salad - Garden Salad Adorned With Strips Of Ham, Turkey, Cheese & Egg Wedges 6.99 Garden Chicken - Our Garden Salad With Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast 6.99 Buffalo Bite Salad - Large Tossed With Motzer & Buffalo Bites 6.25 Taco Salad 6.25 Crisp Lettuce, Diced Tomato, Onions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Topped With Beef & Taco Seasonings. Served In A Fresh Tortilla Shell W/ Taco Sauce & Sour Cream On Side. Pittsburgh Steak 6.50 Steak Or Chicken With Melted Cheese & Fries, Served With A Salad And Your Choice Of Dressing. Southwestern Ranch Salad 6.99 Large Salad Topped With Egg Wedges, Bacon, Breaded Chicken Strips Cheddar & Monterey Cheese With Tangy Ranch Dressing Chopped Cobb Salad 6.50 Black Olives, Tomatoes, Egg Wedges, Cucumbers, Onions, Broccoli, Shredded Cheeses & Bacon (Grilled Chicken Breast $1.99 Extra)

Panini Sandwiches $7.25 On Your Choice Of Fresh Breads. All Sandwiches Are Grilled On A Special Panini Grill. Breads Are Seasoned W/ A Light Olive Oil & Oregano Loaded With Special Meats, Cheeses & Sauces Served With Chips & Slaw. The Rita - Fresh Sliced Turkey Breast With Swiss & Russian Dressing Tangy Roast Beef - Roast Beef With Swiss & A Creamy Horseradish Dressing The Mock Chick Wing - Chicken Fingers With A Mixture Of Bleu Cheese & Our Special Wing Sauce Topped Off With A Vermont Cheddar Cheese Cordon Blue - Chicken Fingers With Baked Ham, Swiss & Honey Mustard The Italian - Cappicola, Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Tomato & Sweet Peppers The Hero - Roast Beef, Turkey, Vermont Cheddar, Tomato & Mayo The American - Ham & American Cheese With Mustard 3 Cheese Panini - Mozzarella, Provolone & American With Freshly Sliced Tomato Bread Choices: Multi-Grain, Sourdough & Rye

Dressing Turkey Wrap - Swiss Cheese, Lettuce & Ranch Dressing Cheesesteak Wrap - Sweet Peppers, Onions, American Cheese & Steak California Wrap - Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato With Ranch Dressing Roast Beef Wrap - With American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo B.L.T. Wrap - Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo Italian Wrap - Cappicola, Salami, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Oil & Oregano Veggie Wrap - Lettuce, Tomato, Black Olives, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Oil & Oregano

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610 Carey Ave., Wilkes-Barre DINE IN, TAKE OUT, DELIVERY

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AGENDA, FROM PAGE 49 • Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Self-defense techniques to protect from variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10/class. World Class Boxing (239 Schuyler Ave., Kingston, www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061) • Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Bootcamp: Mon.-Sat. non-contact program Programs include Kids & Teen Boxing programs, striking for MMA & competition training, women’s-only kickboxing Boot Camp, Zumba, more. Wyoming Valley Art League • Painting with Irina Krawitz: $15/ hour, $120/4-weeks. Call 570.793.3992 for info.

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

core classes, more. Check website for updates. Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com) ❏ Studio J, 2nd floor • Meditation in 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. Awakenings Yoga (570.472.3272) • PrivateYoga Instruction w/ certified senior Instructor of Himalayan Institute. 24 years experience. Learn secrets of Himalayan Masters. Lessons include asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, ayruveda, holistic nutrition, tantra. $75/session Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof Bldg, 570.862.2840) • Early Morning Fitness Bootcamp: Tues./Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., Sat, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., $15 or 12 classes for $150. Balance Yoga and Wellness (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Kingston, 570.714.2777, balanceyogastudio.net, balanceyogawellness@gmail.com)

Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 570.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, info@bellasyoga.com) All workshops $15, pre-registration suggested. • Sun. Class: 10-11:15 a.m. Features Alternating Vinyasa style yoga w/ yoga fusion. 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. Egyptian Belly Dance Classes with Dianna Shahein. Call 570.343.2033 for various times/ locations. Private/group classes available. Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225) • Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10

$2 HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAY

a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy, guided meditations. $10/class. Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, info@goddesscreations.net) • Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen by appointment. Call. • Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min. • Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call. Haifa Belly Dance (Haifabellydance.com, 570.836.7399) • Mon., 5:15 p.m., Serenity Wellness & Dance Center (135 Main St., Luzerne) • Wed., 6 p.m., Holistic Health Center (Route 6, Tunkhannock)

gighoopers.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., Wilkes-Barre) $5. Inner Harmony Wellness Center (Mercy Hospital General Services Bldg., 743 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, 570.346.4621, www.innerharmonywellness.com, peteramato@aol.com) • Meditation Technique Workshops: Wed., 6:30 p.m. $15/session. Goal setting/stress reduction, more. Call for info/reservation. Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.

Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 718.0673) • Cardio Kickboxing: Wed., 7-8 p.m.; Sat., 9-10 a.m. $5/class. Call for info. • Hoop Fitness Techniques: Mon., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $5/class. Call for info.

Kwon Kodo Lessons: Learn self-defense system that combines Korean Martial Arts such as Hapkido, Taekwondo & Kuk Sool. Lessons held at Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort). $40/month. For info, call 570.287.4290 or visit

Hoop Fitness Classes (whirli-

SEE AGENDA, PAGE 55

MON.-THURS 5-7 PM, FRI 5-7 & 9-11 PM, SAT. 10-12

THURSDAY

KILLER B’S

BURGER NIGHT!

PASTA NIGHT

STARTING AT $5.49 & DISCOUNT GOURMET BURGERS

TWISTED TEAM TRIVIA AT 10 P.M.! SUNDAY SPECIAL EVENT!

FRIDAY

10 P.M.

ANGEL’S B-DAY HAPPY HOUR

SMITH COMMONPPLXMAS PARTY 10 P.M.

HAPPY HOUR 9-12 MERRY FREAKN XMAS

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Kitchen Hours: Main Menu: Mon-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 4-10 Late Night 9-12 Mon-Thurs, 10-12 Fri & Sat

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SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU — CALL 208-1282 FOR RESERVATIONS Baked French Onion

4.95

Starters

Crab Dip

Lump crab and Swiss cheese oven baked, served in a bread bowl with tortilla chips. 11.95

New England Clam Chowder 4.95

Steamers

S t e a k a n d Ti g e r S h r i m p S t i x

Our flat iron steak cooked to medium rare, skewered with grilled tiger shrimp and served with horseradish, wasabi ranch, and Thai Chili dipping sauces. 12.95

One dozen little neck clams steamed and served with d r a w n b u t t e r. 8 . 9 5

* W a s a b i A h i Tu n a

Te m p u r a o r C o c o n u t S h r i m p

Pan seared sushi grade tuna drizzled with a wasabi sauce. 8.95

Fresh Baby Scallops

One pound of mussels pan steamed in a spicy Thai peanut sauce with scallions and cilantro served with grilled toast points. 6.95

Five jumbo prawns battered and smothered in batter and deep fried. Served with an orange marmalade dipping sauce. 9.95 B a b y B a y S c a l l o p s p a n s e a r e d i n b r o w n b u t t e r. 8 . 9 5

Thai Mussels

Main Course Crab-Stuffed Flounder

* S u r f n ’ Tu r f Tw o W a y s

Pan seared salmon filet coated in honey glaze and lavender spice. 21.95

Our 8 oz. flat iron steak and a crab cake. 19.95 Our 8 oz. filet mignon and an 8 oz. lobster tail. 37.95

*Five Spice Filet Au Poivre

8oz center cut filet mignon coated in Chinese five spice and cracked black pepper with ginger peppercorn demi glace. 26.95

Broiled Lobster

8oz succulent lobster tail broiled and finished with herb b u t t e r. One tail 24.95 Tw o t a i l s 3 9 . 9 5

Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli

Homemade and tossed in a light cream sauce served with toasted homemade focaccia bread. 19.95

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Te n d e r b r e a s t o f c h i c k e n l i g h t l y r o l l e d w i t h s m o k e d h a m and provolone cheese, breaded and pan fried to perfection. To p p e d w i t h a R o q u e f o r t g a r l i c c r e a m s a u c e . Includes two sides. 17.95

Crab Cakes

Chef’s signature crab cakes broiled and topped with red pepper aioli. Choice of two sides. 22.95

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Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m. to Midnight (or later) • Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. • Sat. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

Pasta Carbonara

Linguini tossed in bacon parmesan cream sauce. 15.95 With chicken 18.95 With shrimp 19.95

WEEKENDER, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2011

232 Nesbitt Street, Larksville, PA • 570-779-1800 Quesadilla

Hours: Mon.-Thur. 3pm-12am • Fri.-Sun. 11am-2am

Steak or Chicken.................................................6.50 Includes 3 cheeses and onions

Tomato Basil ..................................................13.50 Breakfast Pizza ..............................................13.50

Finger Foods

Pagach Made with Real Potatoes!

Jalapeño Poppers .............................................4.25 Mozzarella Sticks .............................................4.25 Onion Rings .....................................................5.00 Shrimp Jammers ...............................................5.50 Pizza Wheels .........................................2 FOR 6.00 Pizza Wheels .......................................6 FOR 10.00 Choice of One Pizza Topping Fries..................................................................3.50 Cheese Fries.......................................................4.50 Bacon Cheese Fries..............................................5.00 Jalapeño Bacon Fries...........................................5.00 Also ask about our Old Bay Seasoning Beverages Soda.................................................................1.50 Beer..................................................................1.75 Pints.................................................................2.00 Bottles...............................................................2.50 Stromboli & Calzones Stromboli They’re big!!! Small.................................................................7.75 Large..............................................................14.25 Served with onions & mushrooms. Choices are: Italian, Cheesesteak, Chicken, Ham & Potato & Chicken Wing. Add Additional Toppings for 1.00 Calzones Cheese..................................Small 6.75, Large 11.25 Ham & Cheese........................Small 7.25, Large 11.75 Steak & Cheese......................Small 7.75, Large 12.25 Salads Garden....................................Small 3.95, Large 4.95 Chef......................................Small 4.95, Large 10.75 Tuna.......................................Small 4.95, Large 6.95 Grilled Chicken...................................................7.00 Steak................................................................7.25 Choice of Dressing: Lite Italian, French, Blue Cheese, Creamy Italian, Lite Ranch, Lite French Pizza Regular 14 Inch ...........................................................7.00 16 Inch ............................................................8.00 18 Inch ...........................................................9.00 Toppings ..........................................................1.50 Pepperoni, Mushrooms, X-Cheese, Onions, Olives, Sweet or Hot Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, Anchovies, Bacon, Sausage or Whatever you can think of. Sweet or Sweet Garlic

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Specialty Pizza Taco Pizza .....................................................13.50 Cheesesteak Pizza ..........................................13.50 BLT Pizza ......................................................13.50

Small ..............................................................7.50 Large ...........................................................14.00 Add Ham .........................................................1.00 Wings & Buffalo Bites Wings............................6.25/dozen or 4.50 1/2 doz. Boneless Bites....................................................5.95 Sauces: Mild, Hot, Honey BBQ, Hot Honey Blue Cheese, No Moe JJ, Hot Honey Ranch, Hot Ranch, Honey Mustard, Perky Pauls, Rotten Rob’s Rub, Hot Dan G, Garlic, Butter Garlic, Hot Garlic, Mild Garlic, Old Bay, Mild Horseradish, Jamaican Jerk Shocker, Teriyaki, Sweet & Sour, Wookie. Also available in Mix & Match. Burgers “Char-Broiled” Like from the Backyard! Served with lettuce, tomato and onion ........................................................................6.95 With Fries..........................................................7.50 Extra Topping.....................................................1.00 With No Cheese..................................................5.95 Blobbert- Coopers/American cheese, fried egg, onion, mayonnaise, tomato, bacon, with fries Pizza Burger Italian Burger- Burger, Ham, Capicola, Pepperoni, Hard Salami, lto, Italian dressing and American cheese Southerner - Burger dipped in BBQ saice. Cooper-American Cheese, Onion Ring Bleu Cheese- Lettuce, Tomato, Onions Rob’s Cheesesteaks Best around! Real Steak served on fresh amaroso rolls with or without wiz cheese 12 oz. ............................................................7.25 24 oz..............................................................14.25 Philly-Lew Dog Wiz cheese, onions, peppers & mushrooms Wookie with Wiz Cheese and Wookie Sauce Lonely Larksvillian Fresh garlic, lots of Wiz and Cooper Cheese, Jalapenos, Onions and Mushrooms Clubs, Hoagies & Wraps FRESH! FRESH! FRESH! All served with lettuce, tomato and onion. Choice of cheeses: American, Cooper, Provolone & Pizza. Italian...............................................................6.50 Ham, Hard Salami, Pepperoni, Choice of Cheese Turkey...............................................................6.75 Fresh Turkey Breast with your choice of cheese California Chicken...............................................6.50 Grilled chicken and your choice of cheese Buffalo Chicken...................................................6.50 Seasoned and deep fried breast of chicken with your choice of wing sauce and cheese

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htkdi.com. Leverage Performance Training Studio (900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort, 570.388.2386, www.leveragetrainingstudio.com) • Morning Wake-up Workout: Full body metabolic workout. Mon., Wed., Fri., 7-7:45 a.m. • Primal Scream Classes, Tabata Circuit Training: Tues., Thurs., 7-8 p.m. All classes free to members, $10 non-members. Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804) • Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info. Meditation/Yoga classes at Spectrum Health & Racquet Club (151 Terrace Dr., Eynon). Meditation: Fri., 7-8 p.m. Yoga: Sat., 9:45-10:45 a.m. $5 each class, bring mat. Call 570.383.3223 for info. Motivations Fitness Center (112 Prospect St., Dunmore. 570.341.7665) • Sandstorm Fitness with Rachel “Kali” Dare: Learn various techniques and shed pounds. Call for info. NutriFitness Boot Camp (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409) • Free week of Boot Camp for new members: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. • Zumba: Tues. 6 p.m.; Thurs., 7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. $5. • Tang Soo Do Karate Classes: Mon., Wed., 6:45 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. Call to register. Odyssey Fitness (401 Coal St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.2661, odysseyfitnesscenter.com) • Yoga Classes: Sun., 12:30 p.m.; Mon., 7:15 a.m.; Tues., 7 a.m., 5 p.m.; Wed., 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. • ZumbAtomic: Lil Starz, ages 4-7: 5:30 p.m.; Big Starz, ages 8-12: 6:15 p.m. Open Your Eyes To Dream (143 W. Main St., Bloomsburg, 570.239.7520, www.oyetd.com) ❏ Open-Eyed Yoga. Call 394.2251 or go online for current updates/cancellations. E-mail: yoga@oyetd.com • Beginner Vinyasa: Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Level II Vinyasa: Mon., 7-8:30 p.m. • Mixed Level Vinyasa: Tues., 9-10:30 a.m., Wed., 6:30-7:45 p.m. Mats & props available. Student/ package discounts available. Bring friend to first class, get two for price of one.

Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor • Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents. • Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. • Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call. Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) Classes taught in vinyasa flow, geared for all levels • Mon.: Advanced, 6 p.m.; tai chi with Blake Wheeler 7:30-8:45 p.m., Thurs., 8:45-10 p.m., $45/month, on class/week, $65/month, two classes/ week. Contact Blake at 434.989.1045 or blakewhlr@yahoo.com for info. • Tues.: Beginner, 10 a.m.; Open Level, noon; Beg./Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Beginner, 5:30 p.m.; Advanced 7:30 p.m. • Thurs.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Beg./ Intermediate, 5:30 p.m.; Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Open Level, 10 a.m.; Advanced, 6 p.m. • Sat.: Beg./Intermediate, 10 a.m.; Intermediate, noon. • Sun.: Intermediate, noon; Candlelit Open Level, 6 p.m. 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) • Holiday Refresher: Jan. 10, 7-9 p.m. Revive body with simple restorative yoga stretches, relaxation, breath techniques. $20. Call to reserve. ❏ Dec. Schedule • Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 7:15 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. No classes Dec. 24, 26, 31, Jan 2. Hatha Yoga postures, Pranayam, deep relaxation. $10. Holiday gift certificates available. • Meditation: Mon., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 6 p.m. No classes Dec. 24, Jan, 2. Pranayam, mantra. $10. Holiday gift certificates available. 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. Spine & SportCare (Old Forge, 570.451.1122) • Pilates Mat Classes: Mon. 9:30 a.m.; Wed. noon; Thurs. 5:30 p.m.; Yoga Flow: Tues. 5:30 p.m. $10/class, $45/5 classes. • Small Group Personal Training: Personalized program changes w/ every session, similar to P90X crossfit. All levels, call for details. Symmetry Studio (206 N. Main Avenue, 3rd Floor, Scranton, 570.290.7242) • Mon.: Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Tues.: Beginners Yoga 5 p.m.; Yoga Strength and Flexibility 6 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Wed.: Slow Flow 5:30 p.m.; Core Yoga 6:30 p.m. • Thurs.: All Levels Vinyasa 5:30 p.m.; Cardio Kickboxing 7:30 p.m. • Fri.: Community Ballroom (call for registration details) • Sat.: Prenatal Yoga 9:30 a.m.; Essential Yoga All Levels 11 a.m. • Sun.: Slow Flow 11 a.m. Tarot Readings every Sun., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Shambala, Scranton, located at Mall At Steamtown, first floor outside Bonton. By Whitney Mulqueen. Walk-ins welcome. Info: 570.575.8649, 344.4385, find Shambala on Facebook. Thetravelingyogi@yahoo.com Individual attention for physical/spiritual advancement. All levels welcome. Call 570.709.2406 for info. Classes held at The Studio at 32 (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre) Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon. The Vintage Theater (119 Penn Avenue, Scranton, 570.589.0271, www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com) • The Ellen Doyle Dance Experience: Tues., 8-10 p.m., ft. strength training, cardio, stretching, dance warm-up classics. Free and open to the public, wear dance shoes/socks, bring yoga mat/water. Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., WilkesBarre). • Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020. White Dragon Internal Strength Chi Kung (330 Sandra Dr., Jefferson Twp & Scranton, 570.906.9771) Tai chi, yoga, meditation, chi kung, white lotus, pai lum, flowing water, inner tiger. Beginners-

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PLAIN STEAK $5.50 PHILLY CHEESESTEAK $6.00 Onions & American Cheese PHILLY STEAK DELUXE $6.75 Onions, peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato & basil PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PIZZAIOLA $6.25 Onions, mozzarella cheese, San Marzano tomato & basil CALIFORNIA CHEESESTEAK $6.25 Romaine lettuce, tomato & mayo SPUNTINO PHILLY CHEESE STEAK $6.25 Steak, onions, roasted red peppers & American cheese CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK $6.00 With American chesse CHICKEN PARMIGIANA ON CIABATTA BREAD $6.25 Pan fried breaded chicken with roasted San Marzano tomato & fresh mozzarella CHICKEN BUFFALO $6.25 Pan fried breaded chicken breast with blue cheese, romaine lettuce & hot sauce CHICKEN BACON HONEY MUSTARD $6.50 With American cheese EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA ON CIABATTA BREAD $6.00 Sliced breaded eggplant with San Marzano tomato & fresh mozzarella SAUSAGE, PEPPERS & ONIONS $6.00 Tossed in a light tomato sauce MEATBALL PARMIGIANA $6.00 Homemade meatballs with fresh mozzarella & a light tomato sauce

COLD SUBS

SIDES

Steak Fries $2.50 Steak Fries w/Cheese $3.00 Steak Fries w/Cheese & Bacon $3.50 Chicken Tenders $5.25 Mozzarella Sticks (6) $5.75 Onion Rings $4.25 Wings 1 Dozen (12) $6.00 Mild – Hot – BBQ

SALADS

SPECIALTY SUBS

8 OZ. GRILLED RIBEYE STEAK $8.95 Grilled ribeye steak topped with fennel arugula salad ITALIAN HOT DOG $6.00 10” Angus frank dog with onion, peppers & potato BEEF CARPACIO $7.95 8 oz. beef top round from the tip end of the roast topped with arugula, red onions, shaved parmigiano & lemon aioli dressing TEXAS CHICKEN CHEESESTEAK $6.75 Chicken with sautéed onions, smoked bacon, BBQ sauce & American cheese VEGGIE DEIGHT $6.00 Combination of fresh sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, marinated in our house dressing & American cheese GRILLED SPUNTINO $6.00 Grilled ham, salami, capicolla, provolone marinated in our house dressing with lettuce & tomato

NY STYLE PIZZA – 16” $10.75

Round thin crust pizza, mozzarella & sauce

CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA – 16” $11.25

Thick crust pan pizza, sauce & mozzarella cheese TOPPINGS ½ Toppings $1.50 1 Topping $2.50 2 Toppings $3.50 3+ Toppings $4.00

Sausage . Meatball . Pepperoni . Ham . Mushrooms . Peppers . Onions . Fresh Garlic Anchovies . Extra Cheese . Broccoli . Roasted Red Peppers . Tomatoes . Spinach . Bacon

GOURMET PIZZA – 16”

VEGGIE PIZZA $14.00 Combination of fresh sautéed spinach, broccoli, mushrooms & ﬂame roasted peppers with mozzarella cheese & tomato sauce BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA $14.50 Topped with Louisiana style “spicy” chicken pieces, blue cheese & mozzarella MARGHERITTA PIZZA $12.50 Tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil & fresh shredded Parmesan cheese STUFFED PHILLY CHEESESTEAK PIZZA $18.00 Steak with sautéed onion, mushrooms & American cheese HAWAIIAN PIZZA $14.00 Ham, pineapple, red sauce & mozzarella cheese CHICKEN BACON HONEY MUSTARD PIZZA $14.50 CHICKEN CAESAR PIZZA $16.00 VODKA PIZZA (THICK CRUST) $13.50 Creamy pink vodka sauce over a thick crust and topped with mozzarella cheese WHITE PIZZA $14.00 Topped with fresh rosemary, red onions, mozzarella, ricotta & roasted garlic TEXAS CHICKEN PIZZA $14.50 Sauteed onions, bacon, BBQ sauce & mozzarella SPUTINO SPECIAL PIZZA $16.00 Onions, mushrooms, peppers, sausage, pepperoni & mozzarella

STROMBOLI’S & CALZONES

ITALIAN STROMBOLI $6.00 Ham, salami, pepperoni & cheese SAUSAGE & PEPPERS STROMBOLI $6.00 Sausage, peppers, onions, sauce & cheese STEAK & CHEESE STROMBOLI $6.00 Steak, onions & American cheese

GARDEN SALAD $4.50 w/ Chicken $6.50 CAESAR SALAD $5.50 w/ Chicken $7.50 Romaine lettuce topped with garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing CAPRESE SALAD $6.50 Homemade mozzarella cheese, served with red roasted peppers, sliced tomatoes, basil, drizzles with virgin olive oil aged balsamic glaze TUNA SALAD $6.50 Garden salad topped with Albacore tuna mixed with celery, carrots and mayo ANTIPASTO SALAD $7.00 Tossed garden salad topped with assorted Italian cold cuts, fresh mozzarella cheese & our house Italian dressing DRESSINGS Homemade Italian . Light Italian . Balsamic . Ranch . Oil & Vinegar . Blue Cheese . Honey Mustard

SOUPS

ESCAROLE & BEANS $4.50 Fresh Escarole, cannelloni beans, roasted garlic and chicken broth STRACCIATELLA $4.50 Spinach and egg whites in a light Brodino chicken broth SOUP OF THE DAY $4.50

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TOMATO $7.00 San Marzano tomato sauce BOLOGNESE $8.50 Fresh ground meat sauce with San Marzano tomato sauce VODKA $8.50 Creamy pink vodka sauce, sautéed diced bacon and Romano cheese ALFREDO $8.50 Roasted garlic in a Parmesan cream sauce ARRABIATA $8.50 Sauteed diced ham, onions, cherry tomatoes, pink sauce and hot pepper ﬂakes

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SPUNTINO $5.75 Ham, salami, capicolla, provolone, lettuce & tomoto AMERICANO $5.00 Ham, American cheese, lettuce & tomato TURKEY $5.50 Smokey turkey with American cheese, lettuce & tomato TURKEY BLT $6.00 Smoked turkey with lettuce, tomato, bacon & mayo BLT $5.00 Bacon with lettuce, tomato & mayo TUNA $6.00 Albacore tuna mixed with celery, carrots & mayo with lettuce & tomato TUNA MELT $6.50 Albacore tuna mixed with celery, carrots & mayo with lettuce, tomato & American cheese

CHEESE CALZONE $5.75 Mozzarella, ricotta HAM & CHEESE CALZONE $6.00 Ham, mozzarella, ricotta

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Phillysteaks & Pizzeria

The Yoga Studio (210 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, 570.301.7544) â&#x20AC;˘ Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Wed., 10:30 a.m.; Thurs., 9:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Zumba: Tues., 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 9 a.m., 7 p.m.; Fri., 5:30 p.m. Zumba Fitness Classes â&#x20AC;˘ Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info. â&#x20AC;˘ Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.

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Lackawanna Audubon Society â&#x20AC;˘ Scranton Christmas Bird Count: Dec.17, all day. Count tally, potluck supper, Dunmore Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. Dinner contact: 570.342.0141. Info: 941.9851. â&#x20AC;˘ Annual Membership Meeting: Jan 15, 2:30 p.m., Anthracite Museum. Info, to bring photos to show: 570.586.8343. â&#x20AC;˘ Delaware River Eagle Watch: Jan. 21, meet I-84 rest stop, 8:30 a.m. or Milford Beach, 9 a.m. Info: 570.586.5156. â&#x20AC;˘ Eagle Watch Snow Date: Jan. 28 â&#x20AC;˘ Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake/Sordoni Farms Field Trip: Feb. 18, meet Perkins Restaurant, Dallas, 8:30 a.m. for breakfast or arrive 9 a.m. for trip only. Info: 570.586.8343, 945.5226. â&#x20AC;˘ Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Snow Date: Feb 25 â&#x20AC;˘ Explore Russia with LAS member Alan Hughes: Feb 19, 2:30 p.m., Anthracite Museum, McDade Park, Scranton. Info: 570.586.5156. Nescopeck State Park (1137 Honey Hole Rd., Drums, 570.403.2006) All events free, unless noted otherwise. Reservations required. â&#x20AC;˘ New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hike with Audubon Society at Hickory Run State Park: Jan. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m., meet Union Pacific Caboose by White Haven Shopping Center. 3 miles. To register, call 570.474.5884. â&#x20AC;˘ Winter Trails Day: Snowshoeing for Beginners: Jan. 7, 9-10:30 a.m., meet Park Office. If not enough snow to snowshoe, program will be held indoors, cover basics of snowshoeing. Registration required, call. Free. â&#x20AC;˘ Winter Trails Day: Snowshoeing Hike: Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m., meet Park Office. 2 miles. If not enough snow to snowshoe, hike instead. Bring snow-

SOCIAL GROUPS Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., WilkesBarre), Wed. 10:15 a.m. (301 Shoemaker St., Swoyersville), 7 p.m. (1000 E. Mountain Blvd., Wilkes-Barre), 8 p.m. (562 Wyoming Ave., Kingston), Thurs. 10 a.m. (75 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke), 7:30 p.m. (301 Lake St., Dallas), Fri. 7:30 p.m. (Triangle 24 Hour Club, Dallas), Sat. 7:30 p.m. (1003 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort), Sun. 7 p.m. (128 W. Washington St., Nanticoke). Call 570.288.9892 for info. The Anthracite Hi-Railerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model Railroad Club (Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop Rite Plaza, Rts. 435 & 502 in Daleville) â&#x20AC;˘ Christmas Train Display: Jan. 1, 7, 1-5 p.m., Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shop Rite Plaza (Rts. 435 & 502, Daleville). 500 sq. ft. O-Gauge modular layout features Lionel Legacy, MTHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DCS control systems. Free, donations accepted: bathroom tissue, bath soap, facial tissues, laundry detergent, toothpaste, more to benefit North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry. Beehive Area Narcotics Anonymous (Wilkes-Barre-Kingston-Nanticoke-Mountaintop) 24 hour phone line: 570.654.7755 or 1.866.935.4762. Building Industry Association of NEPA â&#x20AC;˘ Accepting entries for Outdoor Theme Project from builders, trade schools, Vo-Techs, Job Corps. For info, call 570.287.3331. Food Addicts Anonymous Meetings (St. Vincent DePaul Church, Scranton: 570.344.7866) Meetings every Fri. night, 8 p.m. Nar-Anon Family Group Meetings Sun. 7 p.m. Clear Brook Bldg. (rear), Forty Fort; Wed., 7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mountain-

top. 570.288.9892. Narcotic Anonymous Meetings every Tues. at 7 p.m., downstairs in the Methodist Education Building, located off Courthouse Square, on the corner of Marion and Warren Street in Tunkhannock. There are no fees or dues. Newcomers always welcome. The NEPA Rainbow Alliance (www.gaynepa.com) â&#x20AC;˘ As part of the NEPA SafeZone Project, the NEPA RA is creating an â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Gets Betterâ&#x20AC;? video. Set to launch in Jan., the video features local representatives from the LGBT community, allies and more offering words of encouragement. To be a sponsor, e-mail itgetsbetter@gaynepa.com; to be in the video, visit gaynepa.com for details/application. Oakwood Terraceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Support Group Meetings third Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m., at Oakwood Terrace (400 Gleason Dr., Moosic). Call for directions/info, 570.451.3171 ext. 116. Occupy Wilkes-Barre protesting nightly, 6-9 p.m. (except in inclement weather), Public Square. Overeaters Anon. meetings Mon., Tues., Thurs., 7 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. No fee, newcomers welcome. Call 570.829.1341 for details/ meeting locations of visit www.oa.org. Scranton Tomorrow (scrantontomorrow.com, The Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton) â&#x20AC;˘ Winter in the City: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, 5:30-8 p.m. at Electric City Trolley Museum (300 Cliff St., Scranton), featuring music by 2 for the Road, Paul LaBelle and the Exact Change, food from 30+ local restaurants, beverages, more. $15 per person. Call 963.1575 for info. Suicide Bereavement Support Group First/Third Thurs. every month, 7 p.m., at Catholic Social Services (33 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre). Call 570.822.7118 ext. 307 for info. Wyoming Valley Home School Network A support group for home school or cyber school parents throughout NEPA providing monthly meetings, field trips, park days, more. Visit wvhsnetwork.webs.com or contact Julie Lemardy at jmlemardy@gmail.com W for info. - compiled by Stephanie DeBalko, Weekender Staff Writer Send your listings to weekender@theweekender.com, 90 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 or fax to 570.831.7375

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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT PLACE TO HOLD A PRIVATE EVENT? Look no further. Doc Magrogan’s Fish Market can accommodate events for up to 100 people! Our staff and management are dedicated to planning and making your special event at Doc’s a pleasant experience. Our delightful cuisine set in a classic oyster house environment will satisfy any palate. Disco ver how easy it is to plan and host your next social event at Doc Magrogans!

APPETIZERS: Calamari .....................................$9 served with spicy marinara. Old Bay Peel N Eat Shrimp........... $8 a 1/2 pound steamed in a beer, garlic, old bay & butter. Crab & Cheese Fondue...............$10 served in a toasted bread bowl. “Cease & Desist” Fries.................$7 old bay fries topped with crab & cheese fondue. Popcorn Shrimp............................$9 your choice of thai, honey jamaican jerk or buffalo sauce. Coconut Shrimp..........................$10 Guinness battered & served with a honey mustard sauce. Doc’s Wings................................ $8. Thai chili, buffalo, honey jamaican jerk or bbq sauce. Deep Blue Nachos....................... $8 Corn chips, cheddar, sour cream, guacamole & salsa. Oyster’s Doc-A-Feller................. $10 Doc magrogan’s take on the oyster classic. Baked Clams Casino.................... $7 with andouille sausage, peppers, onions, & parmesan. pan seared tuna Pan Seared Tuna................... $10.99 sesame crusted pan seared tuna with a chili sauce. Steamed P.E.I. Mussels.............. $10 1 pound steamed with red or white sauce. Little Neck Steamers.................... $9 1 pound steamed with fresh herbs, garlic & white wine.

Tuna Nicoise Salad.....................$13 grilled ahi tuna over chilled haricots verts, baby bliss potatoes, nicoise olives in a lemon herb vinaigrette. Doc’s House Salad........................$6 tomatoes, cucumbers & radishes over mixed greens. Doc’s Caesar Salad.......................$7 crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons & caesar dressing.

DOC’S FAMOUS SOUPS Cup 5/Bowl 6 New England Clam Chowder Maryland Crab Soup Of The Day

PASTA Linguini Fra Diavolo................... $19 shrimp, scallops & calamari in a spicy red sauce. Penne Alfredo.............................$19 Shrimp, scallops & broccoli in a traditional alfredo sauce. enjoy with chicken for only $16.99. Salmon Pappardella....................$15 fresh salmon in a lemon basil white wine sauce Doc’s Shrimp Scampi..................$17 shrimp in a garlic butter sauce over linguini.

SALADS Add chicken $3.00, salmon $4.00, calamari $4.00 shrimp $5.00 or crab meat $6.00.

Classic Lobster Roll....................$15 (when available) 1/4 pound of fresh maine lobster on a buttered toasted bun. Buffalo Fish Sandwich.................. $8 battered cod in buffalo sauce with blue cheese dressing. Crab - Cake Sandwich.................$12 doc’s famous jumbo lump crab cake with citrus aioli. Steakhouse Chicken Sandwich......$7 Bacon, cheddar cheese, bbq ranch sauce & onion straws. Doc’s Signature Burger..................$9 1/2 lb. burger, bbq sauce, american cheese & onion straws. Salmon BLT Club..........................$9 grilled salmon with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and herb mayo. Oyster Po’Boy.............................$11 Fried oysters on a hoagie roll with spicy creole mustard.

SIGNATURE SEAFOOD Cashew Encrusted Tilapia............$16 served with jamaican rum butter sauce & mango salsa. Thai Chili Glazed Tuna.................$22 Served w/a Wakame Seaweed Salad & a wasabi sauce Doc’s Salmon.............................$19 served over sweet potato & crab meat hash with bbq.

SEAFOOD CLASSICS Fish & Chips...............................$15 beer battered cod with cole slaw & tartar sauce. Broiled Stuffed Shrimp...............$22 broiled & stuffed with crab imperial & lemon butter sauce. Doc’s Famous Crab Cakes...........$24 served with corn salsa & house potatoes. Fried Maryland Combo................$25 shrimp, scallops, oysters & crab cake with coleslaw & hush puppies. Doc’s Grilled Combo...................$20 shrimp, scallops & salmon. with roasted potatoes, vegetables & a garlic herb sauce. New England Lobster Bake..........$29 whole 1 1/2 lb. lobster, clams, mussels, new potatoes & corn on the cob baked with sam adams boston lager. DOC’S FRESH CATCH...................$20 Flown in fresh, hand selected and hand fileted on site. ATLANTIC SALMON MAHI-MAHI YELLOWFIN TUNA S. AMERICAN TILAPIA CAPE MAY SCALLOPS JUMBO SHRIMP CATCH OF THE DAY Choose your style of preparation: GRILLED/BROILED Seasoned with “Doc’s Signature Spice” Mashed Potato, Lemon Butter Sauce & Fresh Vegetables BLACKENED Mango Salsa, Cajun Rice & Fresh Vegetables ASIAN SEARED Soy ginger glazed with Thai chili sauce, coconut rice and vegetables

FISH MARKET/RAW BAR Doc’s Famous Soups NE Clam Chowder................$3.50/qt Maryland Crab.....................$3.75/qt Breaded Items Scallops..................................$2/ea Shrimp....................................$1/ea Tilapia.....................................$8/ea Stuffed Items Shrimp...............................$3.99/ea Clams Casino.....................$1.50/ea Flounder w/Crab.....................Market Crab Cakes..............................$8/ea Crab Meat Crab Claws.......................$16.99/lb. Jumbo Lump.....................$28.99/lb. Super Lump......................$24.99/lb. Colossal Lump..................$34.99/lb. Whole Crabs Snow Crab........................$12.99/lb. King Crab.........................$26.99/lb. Hard Shell Crab......................Market Scallops 0-10 Scallops........................$16/lb. 10-20 Scallops......................$15/lb. Oysters Any Oyster.........................$1.25/ea. Shrimp 21-25 Ct............................$9.99/lb. 16-20 Ct..........................$10.99 lb. 0-10 Ct............................$15.99 lb. Cocktail Shrimp................$19.99 lb. Cooked, peeled, deveined DOC’S FAMOUS FRESH FISH All Market Price Salmon, Ahi Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Mako Shark, Flounder,Tilapia, Haddock, Cod, Swordfish, Hake, Marlin,Trout CLAMS Littleneck..............................30¢ ea. Top Neck...............................50¢ ea. Mussels..................................$3 ea. LOBSTER Live Lobster...........................$25/lb. Lobster Tails...........................$25/lb. CALAMARI Calamari Tubes.................$10.99/lb. SPECIAL ORDERS (1 week notice) Smoked Trout • Smoked Eel • Blue Fish (Filets only) • Octopus (fresh4-5 pcs) Eel • Frog Legs • Dry Salted Cod, Jonah Crab (20 lb) • Smelts (11 lb) • Bushel Blue Crab (Live) SHRIMP PLATTERS Small (Serves 4-6).....................$50 Medium (Serves 8-12)...............$75 Large Platter (Serves 15-20).....$100 PAGE 59

Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato.............9 mixed greens, red onion, citrus pesto & balsamic glaze. Southern Fried/Grilled Chicken......11 iceberg, romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheddar cheese, chicken & honey mustard or ranch dressing. Mediterranean Seafood...............$15 * mixed greens, tomatoes, roasted peppers, cucumbers, onions, olives, shrimp, salmon & crab claws in balsamic vinaigrette.

SANDWICHES All doc’s sandwiches are served with lettuce, tomato (excluding the classic lobster roll) and doc’s seasoned fries.

LAND FOOD Grilled 12 Oz. Pork Chop.............$20 bone-In pork chop with apple bourbon chutney, mashed potatoes & vegetables. Filet Mignon..........................$24/29 6 or 8 oz. with a herb butter, house potatoes & vegetables add lump crab meat $6.00. Rosemary & Citrus Chicken.........$16 chicken breast grilled & topped with lemon herb butter. Doc’s Blue Sirloin.......................$18 10oz sirloin with melted blue cheese & crispy onions.

DOC’S FAMOUS RAW BAR Oyster Shooter..............................$6 Vodka, Cocktail Sauce & Oyster in a shot glass Slurp & Burp................................$5 Oyster & Cocktail Sauce below 4 oz. of Stella Artois Lager Shrimp Cocktail..........................$12 Jumbo shrimp with Doc’s Cocktail Sauce Colossal Lump Crab Meat Cocktail .................................................$17 Lump Crab Meat & Snow Claws with Doc’s Cocktail Sauce Clams on the Half Shell............$1 ea Oysters on the Half Shell.....Mkt Price Doc’s Perfect Storm...............$65 full ...........................................$35 half Colossal lump crab cocktail, jumbo shrimp, crab claws, raw oysters & clams on the half shell.

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Style files

By Rachel A. Pugh

Weekender General Manager

Fashion beyond the runway

t’s trendy to be environmentally friendly. Well, let’s hope this isn’t a fad that fades. Whether it’s practicing sustainability tactics, reducing the amount of plastic water bottles or eating more organic foods, going green seems to be all the craze. And the fashion industry has picked up on this. With new designers creating lines made of entirely ecofriendly fabrics and others actually donating a percentage back to environmental causes, the industry is no stranger to getting behind a message. Health enthusiasts have been designing T-shirts with healthconscious messages for years and even the early introduction of hemp accessories was a symbolic “natural” gesture. But let’s not be mistaken. Going green in fashion does not mean less green from your wallet. High end knows no maximum, and this goes for tree huggers as well. You will pay more to be organic, be it at the grocery store or boutique. But how can you put a price on good health or saving Mother Earth? That’s for you to decide. If barefoot and hemp isn’t your style, do not worry. You can dress to the nines and still be conscious of how your wardrobe impacts the environment. There are plenty of stylish lines that use 100 percent cotton or other natural mediums. Here are four top designers to watch if you’re thinking about making the switch to responsible fashion. John Bartlett This designer set up the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, a nonproﬁt which distributes money to dog rescue groups that save dogs from kill shelters. His sweatshirts, T-shirts and pajamas all sport a Tiny Tim image and are made of all-natural products including 100 percent cotton and eco-ﬂeece, which is an organic cotton/recycled poly/rayon blend. With every

purchase, 10 percent goes to the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, or you can simply make a flat donation. johnbartlettny.com Camilla Wellton The line consists of custom tailoring, so each style is designed specifically for the customer. Wellton uses only 100 percent cotton for each item made. She also carries a jersey line, most of it which is organic and made of materials such as bamboo, beech trees and hempsilk. camillawellton.com Lara Miller A designer out of Chicago, Miller’s entire philosophy embraces a “green” lifestyle in the materials she chooses and her own personal workspace. She also manufactures locally to support Chicago’s sewnproducts industry. Reusing old patterns made of O tag paper that would otherwise be thrown away by other local companies and scrap material from formerly produced products, Miller also chooses fabrics with low-impact reactive dyes. Due to the controversy over how natural soy and bamboo actually are, Miller sees to it that her soy and bamboo are made by a hydrogen peroxide manufacturing process rather than a chemical manufacturing process. Other natural products used in her lines are SKAL certified organic cotton, hemp, vegan ahimsa peace silk, organic wool, linen, lyocell, flax and soy fibers, hand-loomed bamboo and recycled organic cotton. Laramiller.net Stewart and Brown Karen Stewart and Howard Brown launched their environmentally conscious company in Los Angles in 2002. Donating a percentage of all sales to non-governmental environmental and socialwelfare nonprofits, Stewart and Brown designs all represent sustainable living. Using organic cotton, Mongolian cashmere, Merino wool, yak down, Tencel

gauze, hemp silk charmeuse, hemp jersey and linen, Stewart and Brown also use recycled garment fabrics from factory surplus. Each product purchased also provides garment care instructions to ensure durability. Seen in magazines such as G Living, Eco Focus, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Vogue and others, these designers are making a splash by practicing ethical business standards. Stewartbrown.com. W

The designs of Karen Stewart and Howard Brown have been featured in G Living, Eco Focus, Marie Claire and Vogue, among other magazines.

Designer John Bartlett set up the Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, which donates to dog rescue groups — and its clothing sports the image of his dog.

Camilla Wellton custom tailors her eco-friendly line.

Chicago designer Lara Miller’s clothes are the epitome of going green with fashion.

By Caeriel Crestin

Weekender Correspondent CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Sometimes what’s “right” changes, based on context and evolving circumstances. But often it’s just as right now as it was then — only now you have the power, courage and tools to actually do something about it. And so you should. Not repeating the mistakes you made (or would have made) back then is important, so this time, approach the situation with all your wisdom and experience informing the choices you make and actions you take. If you enter the situation with all your hard-won patience, humor and grace, I think you’ll be pleased by how well it goes — certainly a hell of a lot better than it would have played out even a few years ago. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) If you hang out with someone long enough, you’re bound to get bored by or annoyed at something, eventually. Of course, experience should tell you that although the grass on the other side of the fence sure looks greener, it won’t seem so green close up, so ditching what you’ve got over here to hop the fence and check it out will only be trading in one set of annoyances for another. Over here may not be “as good as it gets,” but it’s surely “as good as it’s likely to get,” so learning to truly appreciate that is definitely in your best interest. If you really can’t, move on. You’ll appreciate it once you’ve been away awhile — of course, by then it’ll be too late. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Going above and beyond the call of duty for the sake of the peace (or someone’s ego) is all well and good, but you should only go so far past that line. An extra hour out of your day isn’t a big deal in the grand scheme of things, if that’s what it takes, but at some point, you need to draw a line and stick to it, lest you venture into truly crazy or ridiculous territory. Of course you want to be generous and accommodating, but silly, desperate or insane are much less flattering labels — avoid them.

if following the more ethical and conscientious path is more stressful and upsetting. It’s still the right thing to do — and you wouldn’t be the amazing person you are if you didn’t at least try to do it. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Most mothers wean their children off breast milk at a reasonably early age, but the kids don’t seem to mind, as their palate has suddenly expanded to include tons of other interesting flavors. Although it’s more difficult to wean yourself from the thing you’ve become accustomed to — mostly because you don’t have a mother more or less giving you no choice — you still should, because like that child’s, your world will suddenly grow much bigger, more varied and interesting once you do. It’ll be hard, without outside intervention, to gradually diminish your habits — so for you I’m afraid the best bet is stubbornly going cold turkey. Start now. GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) For someone with such a clever tongue, tact is not always your forte. While your Libra cousins will take such great pains to not offend that they’ll sometimes almost say nothing at all, you occasionally blurt out truths that just piss people off. I would hate it if you bit your tongue — this stuff has to be said, after all. But employing a little diplomacy would definitely be in your best interest. Don’t even contemplate censoring yourself. But absolutely consider editing yourself, so that what you have to say gets said in the best (kindest and most effective) way.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) Deceitful people may deserve to be deceived in turn, but that doesn’t mean you should become the deceiver. You’re better than that, or should be. Absolutely abstain from giving them any more of your time and energy, of course, but other than that, just be content with simply forgetting what’s happened and moving on in a positive way. Let them get their well-deserved comeuppances elsewhere. Karma’s a bitch; it’ll bite them eventually. Trust in that while you hold yourself in check; better yet, just distract yourself so thoroughly that you don’t have a thought to spare for that lousy chapter. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) You like to get your way. Of course, growing up we learn that we can’t always have our own way, and you’ve had your share of those lessons. They haven’t always stuck, though, and every once in a while you stubbornly insist on making things go your way. Your loving friends often humor you so you don’t even necessarily notice how much others accommodate you. If people dig in their heels this week, though, consider backing off for once and doing things someone else wants (without being pouty or resentful), expressing the easy good-humored grace you’ve often enjoyed from others. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) If you discover a secret without being particularly nosy, you have to consider the possibility that someone wanted it to be exposed. Obviously, if you crossed gener-

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Holidays are a time when people frequently disrespect or simply ignore others’ boundaries (often with the best of intentions). For you Libras, who loathe loaded confrontations, this can be a very trying time, because sometimes it seems like the only way to put these people back in their place is by blowing up at them. There are other ways, however, and this week you must strive to find them, for the sake of general harmony and your own peace of mind. Aim for a laugh from the guilty party — if you can’t achieve that, go for minimum potential humiliation. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Misleading by omission is a classic sneaky strategy people frequently employ when they want to get you to do something you’d surely refuse if you knew all the details. Luckily, your tingly Scorpio Senses should be quite attuned to this kind of thing right now, so don’t ignore them when they go off. There’s no need to be overly suspicious or guarded; there’s a way to discover more without putting up walls or pointing fingers. Just sweetly ask questions to get to the bottom of things and figure out what the deal really is before you agree to anything. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Being so good-natured, you’re often completely willing to ignore (and probably privately have a chuckle over) others’ faux pas or social shortcomings, and simply enjoy their other, better qualities. Some of your more nitpicky friends or family, though, might have a harder time wrapping their heads around this stuff. Be the diplomat this week. You may not be as ideally suited for it as those savvy Libras or friendly Aquarians, but you certainly have the tools you need — humor, fairness and a discerning mind. That may not be true of anyone else present, so it’s up to you — use the tools you’ve got to make things okay. W

To contact Caeriel, e-mail sign.language.astrology@gmail.com.

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ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) People do cruel things to avoid confrontation. Voicemail breakups, phone text confessions, bathroom-window date escapes — all seem easier than actually just saying what must be said, face to face. That kind of cowardice isn’t in your nature, though — one of the reasons people love and trust you. Don’t take the easy way out of this situation, either, even

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ally established lines of privacy to gain access to this knowledge, you’re probably at fault, but otherwise this information is yours to do with as you will. That includes acting on it, keeping the secret or using it to further your own agenda. However, when trying to decide what to do with this newfound information, try to consider the path that will, ultimately, do the most good. If you can walk that, it’d be a very kind gift indeed — and the holidays are upon us.

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Janelle Marshallick and Matt Hiscox of Dallas with Richard Simmons Jan. 9, 2010 at Mount Airy Lodge in Mount Pocono.

Janelle, left, with designer Mah-Jing Wong and one of his models at a photo shoot in Philadelphia.

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echnicolored tights, hair bows and sky-high heels may seem like they do not have anything in common, but to Philadelphia designer Mah-Jing Wong, they were all vital details to his dollhouse-inspired photo shoot that I had the opportunity to be a part of. His designs are not for the wallflowers of the world, and you have to have the right look-at-me attitude to want to rock them. But even if you are a little too camera shy to wear some of his sassy, edgy pieces, you can still appreciate them for their creativity. Mah-Jing himself describes his designs as “head-turner pieces,” and he prides himself on all of his designs being unique. In fact right now, Mah-Jing only takes custom orders to make sure the design he makes is one-of-a-kind and perfect for every customer. His attention to detail and ability to execute fashion trends in exciting new ways makes him a talented, creative designer to look out for. WEEKENDER: Three words to describe your designs? WONG: Epic, loud and strong. WEEKENDER: The main inspiration for this photo shoot and the clothing? WONG: I have a huge love for Japanese street/anime, and that is what drives the Mah-Jing Wong

wheel, but I like to make everything wearable, so I add that New York City twist to everything I design. WEEKENDER: What made you choose the dollhouse theme for this shoot? WONG: I love the idea of dress up. With that being said, I wanted the ladies to kind of pose like paper dolls to add that full doll and mannequin-like appeal. WEEKENDER: Who is your ideal customer? WONG: The Mah-Jing Wong customer is the girl who is very comfortable in her skin and loves everybody. The line is worn to events as the head-turner piece. WEEKENDER: What were some of your favorite trends of 2011? WONG: The color-block movement is a big love of mine and also colored stockings. ’60-’70s-inspired shoes, Jeffrey Campbell and maxi dresses I’m a huge fan of as well. WEEKENDER: What can we expect from you in 2012? WONG: Well, I can’t say just yet, but I have a lot of treats coming. Trust me, I will not disappoint! W Contact Mah-Jing Wong at mahjing.88@gmail or find him on Facebook.

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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. Barnes & Noble Booksellers (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, 570.829.4210) ❏ Special events: • Annual Holiday Book Drive: through Jan. 1. Books will be donated to West Pittston Library. For info, call. Barnes & Noble WilkesKing’s Booksellers (7 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.4700) ❏ Monthly Book Clubs, all 6:307:30 p.m. • Teens: third Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 14-18. • New Age: last Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • “The Slug Club,” an all-ages club about Harry Potter: first Wed., 6:30-7:30 p.m., led by Charles Moore. Costumes encouraged, not required. ❏ Children’s Events: • Young Readers Monthly Activity Night: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. • American Girl Doll Give-A-Way: first Thurs., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • Weekly Sat. morning story time, 11 a.m.-noon. Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500) • Writers Group Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m. Celebrates all types of writing styles, formats. Join anytime. Free. Call to register.

Pocono Arts Council (18 N. Seventh St., Stroudsburg. 570.476.4460. www.poconoarts.org) • Poems of Noreen Robbins: through Dec. Tribute Books events (291 West St., Eynon, 570.876.2416) • Book Signing: “If You Can Play Scranton: A Theatrical History, 1871-2010” by Nancy McDonald: Dec. 24, 11 a.m., Steamtown National Historic Site (150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton). Info:

selected 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. • Life Drawing sessions: every Mon., 7-9 p.m. Contact ted@tedmichalowski.com for info. • Drawing Socials: Sun., 6-9 p.m. $5 GA, $2 student. • 2011 Holiday Members Exhibit: through Dec. 30. • Sally Wiener Grotta & Niko J. Kallianiotis: Jan. 6-28. Opening reception Jan. 6, 6-9 p.m. 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: through Jan. 8. ARTSPACE Gallery (18 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg, artspacegallery.net) • Holiday Show & Sale of Fine Crafts: through Dec. 24, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

570.340.5200. 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. West Pittston Library (200 Exeter Ave., www.wplibrary.org, 570.654.9847) • Book Club: First Tues., 6:45 p.m. Free. Informal discussion of member-

ArtWorks Gallery (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815, artworksnepa.com) Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 11a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment. • “A Visual Feast:” through Jan. 27. Works from Verve Vertu artists. Talents, special visions of Wed. night painters.

By Justin Brown

Weekender Correspondent

A Christmas story “

Who do you have for the Secret Santa?” asked Cindy. “I’m not telling!” I replied, smirking. The fact of the matter was that I actually had Cindy in the Secret Santa gift exchange where we bartend together. Our Christmas party for the employees was quickly approaching, and I was trying to figure out what I should get her. Since this would be my first year at the holiday affair, I didn’t know what people usually exchanged. Did they give each other dirty, raunchy, sexually stimulating gag gifts? Or did they keep it classy and present their colleagues with gift cards to Applebee’s? When I tried getting more information out of one of the other bartenders, the only thing they really confirmed to me about the Secret Santa was that you had to tell a story behind the gift you bought. Since I’m not really known for telling appropriate stories, I decided against the Applebee’s gift card, instead opting to go with something dirty, raunchy and sexually stimulating. For some reason, I struggled to find something erotic that had a sentimental story behind it. Don’t you hate when that happens? However, with big thanks owed to the “edible” section at a porn

store where truck drivers masturbate in the viewing booths, I found the perfect gift! After two hours of drinking like a Lohan with my coworkers the night that the Christmas party finally arrived, it was time to hand out gifts. “As everyone knows, I am the newest employee here,” I explained. “I have to admit, everyone was very welcoming when I first started. But you, Cindy, were really the most welcoming person to me here. I think you’re so nice, so fun and so awesome. There really should be more people like you in this world. So, my gift to you this Christmas is something that will help make sure there is more of you in the world!” She opened the box to find a product that makes a chocolate mold of her Notorious V.A.G.! Everyone applauded, but her boyfriend ran right up to me to shake my hand, as he is a fan of both chocolate and her Tooter Bug. To refrain from being completely inappropriate, I also gave her lip gloss. This Christmas I learned that chocolate makes everything a little more sentimental. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a W good night!

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. • Fractured: Michael Poster, Rodrica Tilley and Melissa Whalen Haertsch: through Dec. 31. Photographs, pastel paintings, writing exploring social ramifications of gas drilling in Susquehanna County.

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Justin’s Secret Santa gift gave new meaning to the term ‘chocoholic.’

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