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THIS WEEK: Oct. 21 to 27, 2016

The History of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the annual gathering with the theme “Teaching Local History.” Included: talks by historians Morgan Pearce, William Kashatus, Mark J. Riccetti Jr. and Clark Switzer. Educational Conference Center, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Free. Luncheon buffet available for $10. Reservations: 570-740-0508.

Halloween Horror Book Signing, with nine authors who write about zombies, vampires, monsters and more. Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 22. 570-287-2013.

Poldark Discussion, a group following the Sunday-night British miniseries on WVIA-TV, based on the books of Winston Graham and set in 18th-century Cornwall. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 28. 570-693-1364.

Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of “A Room with a View” by E.M. Forster. Community Room, Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 1269 Old Route 115, Lehman Township. 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Refreshments served.

The Naming of Wyoming, a talk by historian John Lokuta on how the state of Wyoming adopted its name from the Wyoming Valley when it became the 44th state in 1890. Presented by the Frances Dorrance Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology at the Duryea Municipal Building, 315 Main St. 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Free and open to the public.

Food for Thought, a philosophical discussion of American identity and its importance in regard to the upcoming Presidential election. Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. Oct. 27 with a reception at 4:30 p.m. and forum 5 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations: 570-674—8184.

How to Get the Most Out of Your College Experience, a talk by author Jeffrey Selingo (“There IS Life After College”). Leahy Hall, University of Scranton. 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 570-941-4419.

FUTURE

Campion Literary Society Open Mic Night, with readings of poems, short stories, drama and creative nonfiction as well as music and comedy. Postupak Room, McGowan School of Business, West Union and North River streets, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. 2 p.m. Oct. 28. Free. 570-208-5900, ext. 5487.

Distinguished Author Ceremony, presentation of the Royden B. Davis Distinguished Author Award to Stephen Karam, a Scranton native son, critically acclaimed in the New York theater world for his dark yet hopeful comedies including “The Humans,” a Tony Award winner. DeNaples Ballroom, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. Oct. 29 with a book signing at 4 p.m., reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and the award presentation. $60; $25 students. 570-941-7816.

Tribute to Edgar Allan Poe, dramatic readings of poetry and short story excerpts by members of the American Readers Theatre Company. Great Hall, Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 6 and 8 p.m. Oct. 29. $20. Reservations: 570-296-9625.

The Problem of Evil, a talk by The Rev. Dr. Brian Pavlac, head of the history department at King’s College and author of “Witch Hunts in the Western World: Persecution and Punishment from the Inquisition Through the Salem Trials.” St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3832 Route 6, Tunkhannock. 4 p.m. Oct. 30. 570-878-4670.

The Anne Frank You Never Knew, a multimedia presentation on the life of the teenage diarist and victim of the Holocaust by Oren Baruch, director of the Holocaust Studies Initiative at Florida International University. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave., University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Free. 570-941-7956.

Henry George Lecture: The Economics of Immigration, the 31st annual event with David Card, economics professor at the University of California at Berkeley. DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1. Free. 570-941-4048.

Warrior Writers, a gathering of veterans who read from their creative writings. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 3 p.m. Nov. 13. 570-996-1500.

Book Group, a discussion of “Alexander Hamilton.” Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. 10 a.m. Nov. 17. 570-675-1182.

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon, a talk on “Transforming the World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” with David Donoghue, ambassador of Ireland to the United Nations. Rose Room, Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave., University of Scranton. Noon on Nov. 17. $20. Reservations: 570-941-6206.

Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “Don’t Turn Around” by Caroline Mitchell. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Free. 570-823-0156.

Great Books at Hayfield, a discussion of “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” by Giorgio Bassani. Community Room, Hayfield House, Penn State Wilkes-Barre, 1269 Old Route 115, Lehman Township. 7 p.m.Nov. 28. Refreshments served.

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon, a talk on “The Cultural Limits of Free Speech” with David Shipler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former correspondent of the New York Times. Rose Room, Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave., University of Scranton. Noon on Nov. 29. $20. Reservations: 570-941-6206.

Schemel Forum, a talk on “Reflections on a Career in the Policy Change Business” with Tamera Luzzatto, senior vice president of government relations at The Pew Charitable Trusts. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall, 320 Madison Ave., University of Scranton. 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Free. 570-941-6206.

Franklin Street Sleuths. The mystery book club discusses “Mistletoe Murder” by Leslie Meier. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Free. 570-823-0156.

Author Jeffrey Selingo will talk about ‘How to Get the Most Out of Your College Experience’ Oct. 27 at the University of Scranton’s Leahy Hall.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_10.28-books-Selingo.jpg.optimal.jpgAuthor Jeffrey Selingo will talk about ‘How to Get the Most Out of Your College Experience’ Oct. 27 at the University of Scranton’s Leahy Hall. Jay Premack