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TO DO • TO SEE • TO GO

Into the mysticBear Creek artist Judith Lynn Keats’ painting and mixed-media work will be featured from Saturday, Sept. 19 through Oct. 17 in “Awaken Beloved: Grid Maps and Mystical Icons,” an exhibit at Keystone College’s Linder Gallery (One College Green, La Plume). Keats, an interdisciplinary arts graduate from Goddard College whose work has been displayed in the United States, Canada and England, will also give a presentation on her work on Monday, Sept. 27 at 9:45 a.m. at Keystone’s Hibbard Campus Center. Pictured is Keats’ “Spiritual Alchemy 2.”

HAUNTED EVENTS

Gravestone Manor indoor haunted attraction with original mystery story: Oct. 1-31, Fri./Sat., 7-11 p.m., Sun., 7-9:30 p.m. located next door to The Woodlands (Route 315, Plains Twp.) $10, benefits United Way, group rates available. Call 570.821.6500 or visit www.gravestonemanor.org.

• Trails of Terror Outdoor Walk: Fri.-Sun., Oct. 1-30, dusk to 11 p.m. on Wyoming Ave., Exeter, sponsored by Exeter Park Volunteer Hose Co. E-mail [email protected] for info or to volunteer.

BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS

American Cancer Society

• 4th Annual Dinner of the Angels benefit: Oct. 2, 5-9 p.m. at Ramada Inn, Wilkes-Barre. $40 for family-style dinner and open bar. Features silent auction, 50/50, more. All proceeds benefit ACS. Call 570.825.3682 or 822.9327 for info.

American Lung Association

• Fight for Air Walk to Conquer the Concourse: Oct. 2, 10 a.m., PNC Stadium, Moosic.

Cancer Wellness Golf Open Sept. 23, lunch/registration 10:30 a.m.-noon, shotgun start, noon, cocktail dinner at Irem County Club, Dallas. $500 team, $125 person, $40 dinner only. Benefits Candy’s Place. Visit www.cancerwellnessnepa.org for info.

Fight for Air Balloon Boxing: Oct. 2, noon, PNC Field. $10 non-walkers, $5 fight for air walkers. Call 570.823.2212 for info.

Hanover Twp. Fire Department State Fireman’s Convention Committee Golf Tournament Sept. 22 at Edgewood in the Pines. Registration 11 a.m. with light lunch. Tee time 1 p.m., dinner follows. $85 per person, $340 per team. Call Joe Nealon Jr. at 570.592.8126 or Ron Priestman, 825.1264 (between 7-11 a.m.) for info.

Paul’s Walk/Lupus Loop 5K presented by PNC Bank Sept. 26 (Kirby Park), Oct. 3 (Nay Aug Park, Scranton), Oct. 17, Lehigh Parkway (Allentown). Features music, free refreshments, basket raffle, more. Visit www.lupuspa.org for info.

Pink Hair for Hope: through Oct. at Platinum Blu Salon (320 Fourth St., West Pittston). Inserts one pink hair extension with 100 percent of profits benefiting the Breast Cancer Foundation. $10. Call 570.654.1400 for info.

Pinked on the Patio Oct 1, 5-8 p.m. at Abington Manor (100 Edella Rd., Clarks Summit). Temporary pink streaks/tattoos available. $25/person. Benefits the American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Awareness Programs. RSVP by Sept. 24, 570.586.1002.

Rotary of Wilkes-Barre Golf Classic 26th Annual Tournament Sept. 24, registration 11 a.m., at Mill Race Golf Course, Benton. $100 includes golf, lunch, prizes, more. Benefits Osterhout Library. Call 570.823.0156 ext. 218 for info.

Softball Tournament to benefit cancer patient Jane Jancuska Oct. 16, 8 a.m. at Kirby Park, Kingston. 10-player minimum teams, 18+. $200/team, or $20/player. All signed up get free T-shirt. Call Megan at 570.407.1615 to sign up by Oct. 1.

Stephen G. Semanek Memorial Poker Run/Event Sept. 26, register 10:30 a.m.-noon at Maltby Fire Dept. (253 Owen St., Swoyersville). Event continues noon at Back Mountain Bowl, Dallas. $15/person. Call 570.332.3691 for info.

Steps Toward A Cure Sept. 25, 9 a.m. at Hazleton Area High School Track and Field to raise awareness for Dravet Syndrome Foundation, hosted by DSF and the Wargo family and Nicole Sirkot. Registration $25 adults, $15 ages 3-17. To register, make a donation or volunteer, visit www.firstgiving.com/dravetsyndromefoundation.

EVENTS

3rd Annual Pittston Riverfest Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pittston Riverfront Park (rain date Sept. 19), sponsored by the Greater Pittston Cultural Coalition, Inc. Features hands-on educational demos, annual Knox Mine Disaster Site Tour and displays, music, more. Free admission/parking.

4th Annual Fall Frolic Autumn Equinox Fest Sept. 17, 1 p.m.-Sept. 19, 5 p.m., at Camp Netimus (708 Raymodskill Rd., Milford). Visit www.thefallfrolic.com for info.

American Culinary Federation

• Monthly meeting: Sept. 20, dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. at Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (3201 Rockwell Ave., Scranton).

Breakfast, Lunch or Brunch Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Valley Lodge 499 (318 Linden St., Pittston). Features Chinese auction.

Chicory House and Folklore Society events:

• New England Contra dance featuring music of “Unbowed” and calling by Bob Isaacs: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ Uniting (Sprague Ave., Kingston) No partner/previous experience necessary. $9 adults, $24 families. Call 570.333.4007 or visit folkloresociety.org/Dancing.html for info.

Choral Arts of Luzerne County

• Rehearsals/auditions for fall season: Sept. 21, 28 from 7-9:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Uniting (190 S. Sprague Ave., Kingston). Concert to be held Dec. 11. Visit www.choralartslc.org for more info.

Clifford United Methodist Church (Main St. Clifford)

• Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner: Sept. 15, 4-6 p.m. $7.95, take-out available.

Dallas Eastern Star Building Association Events (11 Foster St., Dallas, behind CVS)

• This & That Sale Craft/Flea Market: Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 570.675.4893 for vendor info.

Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events:

■ Kids Classes:

• Quilting, ages 6+: Wed., Sept. 15-Dec. 15, 3:30-5 p.m. $6/class. Learn traditional techniques to create a “snail tail.”

• Pottery/Sculpture: Mommy & Me, ages 3-5: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Preschool Art, ages 4-6: Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, noon-12:45 p.m.; ages 6-12: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 10-11:30 a.m. $35/class.

• Discovering Folk Art: Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 4-5 p.m. Free.

■ Intergenerational Classes:

• Open Studio Painting, Drawing, Pottery: Days for adults, Mon., through Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 9:30-11 a.m.; Nights ages 13+: Tues., through Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. Work at own pace with medium of choice. $50/series, $15/class.

• Quilting: Wed., Sept. 15-Dec. 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn traditional techniques to create a “maple leaf” or “lady of the lake.”

• Knitting, ages 9+: Sept. 27, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. $25. Learn to knit a scarf.

■ Adult Classes:

• Pottery/Sculpture, ages 13+: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 7-8:30 p.m. $60.

• Decorative Painting, ages 16+: Sept. 15, 22, 29, noon-3 p.m. $20 + cost of painting surface.

• Turkish Bead Crochet: Sept. 20, 6-9 p.m. $50.

• Create Your Own Shadow Box: Thurs., Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 7-8:30 p.m. $60, materials provided.

• Audition Workshop, ages 16+: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, 7-8:30 p.m. $50. Learn basics of theater auditioning.

• Intro to Sign Language: Oct. 11, Nov. 8, 7-8 p.m. $30 for 3-class series.

■ Special Events:

• Illusions with Jeremy: Sept. 18, 11 a.m. Free. Magic show full of comical tricks/illusions.

• Fall Film Fest Opening Night Gala: Sept. 24, 6 p.m. $50. Features two films, hors d’oeuvres, wine, more. Reservations required.

• Film Fest: Sept. 24-Oct. 7. Visit www.dietrichtheater.com for movies/show times.

• “From Concept to Cloth:” Oct. 2, 11 a.m. $7.

• A Tribute to Segovia: Classical Guitar Concert: Oct. 10, 3 p.m. $10. Features guitarist Jay Steveskey paying tribute to Andres Segovia.

Fraternal Order of Eagles #314, Scranton

• Steak Bake: Sept. 18, 3-7 p.m. $15. Call 570.460.2132 for info.

First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit (300 School St., 570.586.6306, www.fpccs.org)

Arts at First Presbyterian, free, but donations accepted. Call or visit website for info.

• Sadie Green Sales Jugband: Sept. 19, 4 p.m. featuring Timothy Walker and David Driskell’s vaudeville-style musical act. Workshop at 2:30 p.m. where guests can play the band’s different instruments, including washboard, jugs, whistles, more.

Green Halloween Costume Swap Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Coldwell Banker (651 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, 1350 Church St., Moscow or 130 Main St., Blakely). Costumes may be dropped off starting Oct. 1. Contact [email protected] for info.

Harvest Festival turkey dinner Oct. 3, noon-5 p.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Montdale. $9 adults, $4 children, take-outs available. Includes turkey dinner, mashed potatoes, vegetables, sauerkraut slaw, stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, pie and beverages, raffle, baked goods and more. Tickets at door or in advance by calling 570.254.9502.

Hoagie Sale Sept. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church (720 Delaware St., Scranton). Call 570.343.1035 for order.

Jim Malcolm Concert with Scottish Tea Sept. 19, 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church (14 Broad St., Pittston). $12. Call 570.905.9074 for info.

King’s College: (133 North River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.5957 or www.kings.edu) events:

• Four Nations Ensemble: Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m., Burke Auditorium. Free. Call 208.6044 for info.

• Moreau Lectures: Oct. 19, 3:30 & 7:30 p.m., Burke Auditorium.

• St. Bernadine’s Gospel Choir: Concert: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Liturgy: Oct. 24, 11 a.m., J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center.

Oktoberfest Celebration Sept. 25, 5 p.m., at William Walker Hose Co. (803 Penn Ave., Mayfield). Visit www.cornclamslam.com for info.

The Osterhout Free Library events (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217)

• Board Game Night: Mon., 6-8 p.m. Play a favorite board game of your choice.

• Open Computer Lab: Mon./Wed., 5-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-4 p.m.

• Knitting Circle: Sept. 18, 10:30 a.m.-noon. All ages welcome.

• ESL Class: Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

• Scrapbooking Group: Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre events:

• Butterfly Gardening: Sept. 21, 6 p.m.

• Film/Discussion Series: Celebrating Five of the Best from the American Film Institute: Thurs., Sept. 30-Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Scranton After Dark Walking Tours Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16, 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. $10 historical society members, $12 non-members. Registration 15 min. before tour. Call 570.344.3841 for info. Oct. 16-17 features a special presentation of recent paranormal evidence collected from several local actively haunted locations at The Electric Theatre Company in the Hotel Jermyn. (Sat., 10:30 p.m., Sun., 5:30 p.m. Call LHS at 570.344.3841 for details/reservations.

Scranton Cultural Center (420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton)

• Reception with Comedian Margaret Cho: Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. $200. Includes meet-and-greet, seats, more. Visit www.gaynepa.com/cho for info.

St. Maria Goretti Parish Center (Laflin Rd., Laflin, www.stmariagoretti-laflin.org, 570.655.8956) events:

• Fall Flea Market/Book Sale: Oct. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call for info.

St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception (134 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre)

• The Biblical musical “Tales of Wonder:” Sept. 24-25, 7 p.m. Free.

St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.343.7165)

• Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

• 7th annual Ukrainian Food Fest: Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 961.1795 for info.

Unity Church Bus Trip to Hawk Mountain
Sanctuary, Sight and Sound Theater and Tanger Outlet Mall: Nov. 13. $74. Reserve by Oct. 10. Call 570.639.0782 for info.

Viewmont Mall (Scranton, 570.346.9182, www.shopviewmontmall.com) events:

• Sports Card/Collectibles Show: Sept. 17-19, during mall hours. Free.

Wilkes-Barre Barbershop Harmony Society events:

• Special Guest Night: Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Brooks Estate Community Center (Wesley Village, Pittston). Call 570.696.3385 for info.

Wilkes-Barre City Events:

• Farmers’ Market: every Thurs., through Nov. 18 on Public Square. Locally produce, flowers, baked goods, music, more. Call Lore Majikes at 570.208.4149 for info. Sept. 16 music by Stanky and the Coalminers.

Yard Sale Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Salvation Army Church (214 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston). $10/table. Call 570.655.5947 for info.

Ziti/Meatball Dinner Oct. 3, 2-8 p.m. at VFW Post 7963 (284 Main St., Eynon). $10. Benefits Debbie Masko, Blakely resident battling throat cancer. Call 570.876.1996 for info.

HISTORY

Electric City Trolley Museum and Coal Mine Tour (Cliff Street, Scranton 570.963.6590) Museum open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trolley excursions run Wednesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Trolley rides $10 adults, $9 seniors, $7.75 ages 3-12. The mine is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours run hourly, $8 adults, $7.50 seniors, $5.50 ages 3-12.

Keystone College’s Linder Gallery (One College Green, La Plume)

• “Awaken Beloved: Grid Maps and Mystical Icons, the paintings and mixed-media work of Bear Creek artist Judith Lynn Keats: Sept. 19-Oct. 17. Artist presentation Sept. 27, 9:45 a.m., Hibbard Campus Center.

Lackawanna Historical Society (The Catlin House, 232 Monroe Avenue, Scranton, 570.344.3841)

• Summer Architectural Tours of Downtown Scranton: through Oct. 30, 11 a.m. $3/person. Call for info.

• Annual Dinner: Sept. 21 at the Scranton Cultural Center Ballroom. $40. Call for info.

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 and a history museum. Open daily, 9-5 p.m. Admission to museum complex includes all tours: $7 adults / $6 senior citizens / $2 children ages 6-12.

Wayne County Historical Society (810 Main St., Honesdale, 570.253.3240, www.waynehistorypa.org)

• WCHS Presentation: Sept. 15, 7 p.m. at Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel). Features collection of true accounts of various crimes, accident and assorted misadventures from the 19-20th century. $5. Refreshments served.

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.

Adult Kung Fu (Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center, Wilkes-Barre: 570.829.2707)

Ongoing classes. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Study of Chinese Martial Art open hand and weapons sets. Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Class covers Chinese style theories, concepts and applications. “Sport” fighting concepts explained and practiced.

ArtWorks Gallery & Studio (502 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. 570.207.1815):

• Intro to Drawing/Watercolor: Tues., Oct 5-26, 6-8 p.m. Develop/refresh basic drawing/painting skills. $100.

• Drawing People: Basic Figure, Portrait: Wed., Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Students practice simplified approaches to drawing the figure. $100 + model fee.

• Intro to Drawing/Watercolor II: Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-8 p.m. Continuation of introductory course. $100

• Intro to Felting: Design a Pin: Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 supplies included.

• Creating Fabric Paper: Dec. 4, 1-2:30 p.m. $40, supplies included.

Kids Classes

• Art Sampler: Ages 5-10: Tues., Sept. 28-Dec. 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Concentrated version of art curriculum. $150, supplies included.

• Watercolor: Ages 7-12: Thurs., Oct. 14-Nov. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $60, supplies included.

Special events:

• Club Halloween: Theater/Arts Workshop for Children: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2:30 p.m. $100. Children create own character and make costume for them. Call to enroll.

Aikido of Scranton, Inc. (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500)

• Self-Defense Class taught by Aikido Master Ven Sensei, every Mon. & Wed., 7-9 p.m. $10.

• Traditional Weapons Class, every Thurs., 7-9 p.m. $10.

Back Mountain Martial Arts Center & Mountaintop Karate Center

For more info, call either location, Back Mountain (4 Carr Ave., 570.675.9535) or Mountaintop (312 S. Mountain Blvd., 466.6474): Visit Website at www.fudoshinkai1.com.

• Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Back Mountain): Tues., Wed., Thurs., 4:30-9 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Mountaintop Karate Center Mon., Weds., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.

• Instruction in Traditional Karate, Jujutsu, and Sivananda Yoga (Mountaintop): Mon., Wed., Fri., 4:30-9 p.m.

Beauty Lies Within School of Pole Dance (32 Forrest St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.793.5757, [email protected]). Hours by appointment, free sample appointment offered. Call or e-mail for details.

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, 570.417.9662)

• Healing Angels of the Energy Field Workshop: Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $95. Learn to create heart-to-heart connection with angels and use their energy for healing. Workbook included. Call to register.

Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.208.0152, www.dancecontours.com)

• Adult classes in ballet, tap, lyrical, CardioSalsa, ballroom dance.

• Children/teen classes in ballet, tap, CheerDance, HipTech Jazz, a funky form of dance developed by Jennifer Magnotta, blending basic Jazz Technique with the styles of street dance and hip hop.

• Zumba classes for adults: Tues., 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. First class free.

• Adult ballet: Sat. morn.

Downtown Arts at Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com)

• Kids Craft Hour with Liz Revit: Sat., 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Make jewelry, paper mache, bead making, more. $15, includes supplies. For info or to register, call 817.0176.

• Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance: Wed., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. intermediate. $10. Call 343.2033 for info.

• Tribal Fusion Dance: Thurs., beginners 6-7 p.m.; intermediate 7-8 p.m. $10. Call 836.7399 for info.

• Cabaret with Helena: Sat., 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 553.2117 for info.

Downtown Dojo Karate Academy (84 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.262.1778)

Offering classes in traditional karate, weapons and self defense. Mon-Thurs., 5:30-8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-noon.

Drawing & Painting Classes with Georgiana Cray Bart, Wilkes-Barre. Includes pencil, charcoal, oil, acrylic, pastel, colored pencil and more

• Young Adult/Adult Classes: weekly, afternoons and evenings

• Portfolio classes for the college bound

• After school/Saturday Classes: 10-12-year-olds

Contact: 570.947.8387, at [email protected] or visit schedules at www.gcraybart-artworks.com

Drawing and Painting Lessons: An established realist painter will teach techniques of old masters to serious students, as well as those wishing to enhance skills. Private lessons available Fri.-Sun. Visit artist’s studio in Wilkes-Barre at no obligation. To schedule, call 570.820.0469, e-mail [email protected] or visit artist’s Website at www.artistvs.com.

Fazio’s Hapkido Do Jang (61 Main St., Luzerne, 570.239.1191)

Now accepting new students. Children (age 7-12) Mon./Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Teen/adult Mon./Wed., 6:45-8:15 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. Private lesson also available.

Learn Hapkido, the Korean martial art that uses natural movements unlocking hidden powers of strength and confidence. Self defense applications included in every class. Cost $50 monthly, no contract.

GregWorks Professional Fitness Training (107 B Haines Court, Blakely, 570.499.2349, [email protected], 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 and 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.

Hazleton Art League (225 E. Broad St., Hazleton, 570.454.0092)

• Figure Drawing Class: Sat., Oct. 9-Dec. 4, 3-6 p.m.

Dimensions In Dance
lessons at Phoenix Theater Adult classes: Mon., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and ballet boot camp. Thurs., 6-8 p.m., includes jazzercise and tap. Kid classes: Wed., 5:30-8:30 p.m., includes tap, ballet/hip hop, and hip hop/jazz. Thurs., 8-9 p.m., includes Fosse jazz. $10. Call Lee to register 991.1817.

Kwonkodo Lessons – by reservation at The Hapkido Teakwondo Institute (210 Division St., Kingston). $40/month. Call 570.287.4290 for info.

La Nota House of Dance (135 Main St., Luzerne, 570.714.7934, [email protected])

• Friday Night Practice Parties: Features practice of dance steps. $5. Call for more info.

• Ladies Unite with Luanne: Mon., 7 p.m. Group dancing, no partners needed. Learn new steps, body movement, styling, shine patterns, more. Two groups available, for fun only or for performance. Call for info.

• Ballroom dancing for seniors: Wed., 1-3 p.m. Features performances, lessons, games. $5

Academy of Northern Martial Arts (79 N. Main St., Pittston) Traditional Kung Fu & San Shou. For Health and Defense. Adult & Children’s Classes held Mon.-Thurs., Sat. First class is Free. Walk-Ins welcome or call 371.9919 or 817.2161 for more information.

Olympic Style Fencing classes will be given at The Fencing Exchange located above AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, Monday-Thursday. Foil, saber, and epee taught. For more info, call 570.969.1224.

Royce Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Network, Scranton. Day and evening classes available for men, women and children. Ongoing classes six days a week. Classes cover the sport, combat, and self-defense aspects of famed Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. For more information check out www.gracie-nepa.com or call 570.347.1107.

Something Special: (23 West Walnut Street Kingston, 570.540.6376, [email protected], www.angelademuroart.com)

• MANGA Art Class: (Japanese Cartooning) Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese cartooning with Angela DeMuro in comfortable, individualized environment. 4-week session, all supplies included: $60 per child. Call or e-mail to register.

World Class Boxing (3 N. River St., Plains Twp., www.wcbboxing.net, 570.262.0061)

• BFX (Boxing Fitness Xtreme): Learn fundamentals of boxing. Classes for men and women, no experience necessary. Morning and evening classes available Mon.-Thurs., Sat.

• KFX (Kickboxing Fitness Xtreme): Learn fundamentals of kickboxing. Classes for men and women, no experience necessary. Morning and evening classes available Mon.-Thurs., Sat.

• Youth Boxing: group classes ages 7-15, personal training ages 4-6.

• Women’s Only Semi-Private Training Program: Combines boxing, kickboxing, strength training, cardio and flexibility training.

• Muay Thai Kickboxing: great for weight loss and self defense. Great training for men and women. Train with a certified Kru, no experience necessary.

• Advanced Training Program: Designed to provide you with quality training for competition in local/national events in K-1 style kickboxing, Muay Thai, American kickboxing and boxing. Sparring classes available for men and women, experienced fighters welcome. Evening times available Mon.-Thurs., Sat.

• Progressive JKD Self Defense: Learn principles of self defense. Men and woman of all experience levels/martial arts styles welcome.

MIND AND BODY

Absolute Pilates with Leslie (263 Carbondale Rd., Clarks Summit, www.pilateswithleslie.com)

• Classes Schedule: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-10 a.m. Private training on the Cadillac, Reformer and Wunda Chair, along with Pilates mat classes, stability ball core classes and more. Check Website for updates.

Arts YOUniverse (47 N. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.970.2787, www.artsyouniverse.com)

• Pilates And More: 8-week sessions, Mon. & Thurs., 5:30 p.m., Tues. & Thurs., 12 p.m. Learn Pilates and strengthen abdominals, reduce tension, and improve posture. Beginner to advanced, first session free. Call 814.3051 for info

Studio J, 2nd floor

• Meditation in the tradition of Gurdjieff and Ospensky: Sun., 12-1 p.m., $5

• Children’s Meditation: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Ages 9-14, $5

• Tarot Card Readings, by appointment. $20 first half hour, $10 additional half hours.

ArtWorks Studio (503 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton, 570.207.1815, www.artsworksnepa.com)

• Beginning/Intermediate Yoga: Nov. 4, 11, 18, 5:15-6:30 p.m.; Nov. 6, 13, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $50 + mat/water.

Awakenings Yoga Studio (570.472.3272)

• Beginners Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m., Athletic Club (Rt. 315, Wilkes-Barre). $6.

• Gentle Yoga: Tues., 5:30 p.m., Candy’s Place (Welles St., Kingston). $5.

• Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents.

• Private Yoga Instruction or Yoga Therapy: By appointment. $45/hr.

• Private Meditation Instruction: By appointment. $25/half hr session.

Classes at La Nota Dance Studio (135 Main St., Luzerne, 570.714.7934)

• Zumba Toning: Mon./Wed., 7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m. $5/class.

• Salsa Night Thurs., 7-9 p.m. at Luna Lounge (41 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre)

• Zumba Fitness: Tues./Thurs., 7 p.m. $5/class.

• Beginner Zumba Class: Sat., noon.

• Pilates/Yoga Classes: Tues., 5:30 p.m. with Doreen Ramowski. $48/6-week session. Call 822.1200 for info/registration.

Club Fit (1 West Broad St., Hazleton, 570.497.4700).

• Zumba Classes: Wed., 6 p.m., $6. Call for info.

Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)

• Yoga for You: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details.

Exhale Yoga Studio (900 Rutter Ave., 2nd floor, Forty Fort, behind Beer Deli in the “big brick building,” 570.301.3225)

• Free style Vinyasa: Tues., 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Thurs., 2-3:15 p.m., Fri., 6-7:15 p.m. All levels, breathing, aromatherapy and guided meditations. $10 per class.

Goddess Creations Shop & Gallery (214 Depot St., Clarks Summit, 570.575.8649, [email protected])

• Tarot Card Readings by Rev. Whitney Mulqueen. Private readings done by appointment. Parties and corporate events welcome. Call to book.

• Tarot Readings: Thurs., 6-9:30 p.m. at Montrose Inn, Restaurant & Tavern (26 S. Main St., Montrose). $25 for 15-20 min.

• Monthly astrology workshop with Holly Avila: first Sun., $45. Call to reserve space.

Goshin Jitsu Martial Arts Classes Every month at Golightley’s Martial Arts (Mark Plaza Shopping Center, Rt. 11, Edwardsville). Classes focus on cardio, stretching, defense, stamina and more. Self defense, cardio and karate aerobics also available. $75/month. Call 570.814.3293 for info.

Jeet Kune Do Fighting Concepts Teaches theories of movement in Martial Arts. $100/month. Call instructor Mike DiMeglio for info, 570.371.8898.

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

Mala Yoga (1815 Sanderson Ave., Scranton, 570.604.0945)

$9 walk-in, $60/month unlimited.

• Sun.: Zumba, 9:50 a.m.; Ashtanga Fusion, 11 a.m.

• Mon.: Condensed Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series all levels, 5:15 p.m., Advanced Full Led Primary Series, 7 p.m.

• Tues.: Slow Flow, 5:30 p.m., Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 7 p.m.

• Wed.: Intermediate Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m., Zumba, 7 p.m.

• Thurs.: Condensed Primary Series, 10:30 a.m., Beginner Ashtanga, 5 p.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Primary Series, 6:15 p.m.

• Fri.: Zumba, 10 a.m.; Advanced Ashtanga Fusion, 5:30 p.m.

• Sat.: Morning Stretch All Levels, 9 a.m.; Ashtanga Primary Series, 10:30 a.m.

Maximum Health and Fitness (310 Market St., Kingston, 570.283.2804)

• Ab Lab with Amy: Sat., 8:30 a.m.; Mon., 7:30 p.m. Call for info.

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.

NutriFitness Studio (311 Market St., Kingston, 570.288.2409, www.thenutrifitness.com)

• Fitness and Nutrition Boot Camp: 4 Week Fitness Bootcamps: call to register. Free boot camp every Sat., call for schedule/to register.

• Zumba Classes: Tues., Thurs., Sat., 10 a.m.; Mon., Thurs., 7 p.m. $5.

Prana Yoga Studio (1112 Wheeler Ave., Dunmore, 570.341.8886, www.pranayogadunmore.com) All classes taught in vinyasa flow and geared for all levels of experience

• 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 [email protected] for more 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; Candle-lit Open Level, 6 p.m.

Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, [email protected]) Sessions with Sue Yarnes:

• Beginner Level I Class, $45-$65 for training over one weekend afternoon or two weeknights. All levels of Usui & Karuna Reiki training from Level I (Beginner) to Level IIIB (Master/Teacher Training) regularly held. Free children’s attunements, scholarships for adults available. Private Reiki & holistic counseling sessions $40 in Bloomsburg and Scranton area.

Waering Stained Glass Studio (336 N. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre).

• Tarot Card Readings: $50/first half hour, $10 additional. Appointment only. Call 570.417.5020.

The Yoga Studio (18 E 6th Street, Wyoming, 570.301.7544)

• Hatha Yoga: Mon.,-Thurs., 9:30-10:45 a.m.; Sat., 10:30-11:45 a.m.

• Ashtanga: Tues., 6:30 p.m. $10/session, $8/seniors.

Zumba Fitness Classes

• Mon./Wed., 5:15 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., at TLC Fitness Center (bottom of Morgan Hwy., Scranton). $5/class. Call 570.558.7293 for info.

• Adult classes held at Fitwize 4 Kids Tues./Thurs., 7:15, Sun., 11 a.m. on Keyser Ave. across from Keyser Oak Shopping Center Call 348.9383 for info.

OUTSIDE

Endless Mountains Nature Center: (Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, 570.836.3835, www.EMNConline.org)

• Small Wind: Sept. 26, 1-3 p.m. Learn to save money on energy bills and care for the environment. $10 stewards, $15 non-stewards. Call for info.

Francis Slocum State Park

• National Public Lands Day Clean Up: Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-noon. Meets at environmental education building. Come help clean up around the park.

• Atlatyl Action: Sept. 25, 1:30 p.m. Meets at environmental education building. Ages 12+. Try your skill on this ancient weapon.

Nay Aug Park events:

• Jake and Fiona’s Dog Wedding: Sept. 19, 1-4 p.m. $2 donation encouraged. Visit www.bestfriendpetsitting.com for info.

Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club

• Hike the Conashaugh View Equestrian Trail: Sept. 19, meets 9 a.m., Dunmore YMCA parking lot. Feature 5.5 mile loop. Free. Call 388.2418 for info.

• Trip to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Sept. 25, meets 9 a.m., Blackman St. Park & Ride (Rt. 309, Wilkes-Barre). Call 675.8628 for info.

The River Common (Wilkes-Barre, rivercommon.org, 570.823.2101 ext. 128)

• Jam in the Park Open Mic & Concert Series at the River Common Amphitheater Thurs., through Oct. 21. Open mic 6-7 p.m., concerts 7 p.m. Concerts feature Suze: Sept. 16; Nowhere Slow, Sept. 23; Mike Miz, Sept. 30; Clever Gents, Oct. 7; Cabinet, Oct. 14; k8, Oct. 21. Free.

• Yoga in the Park with Jennifer Ciarimboli of Balance Yoga and Wellness Studios Kandace Keefer on Terrace (in front of fishing pier): Sept. 25, Oct. 9, 23, 10 a.m. (Balance); Oct. 2, 10 a.m. (Keefer). Bring yoga mat/small towel. In case of inclement weather, visit website for alternate locations and/or event updates.

• Instructional dance classes hosted by Cooper Ballroom Academy of Arts YOUniverse. Features waltz, Sept. 18, 1 p.m.; samba, Sept. 24, 1 p.m.; salsa, Oct. 2, 1 p.m. For info visit www.cooperballroomacademy.com or e-mail at [email protected].

• CrossFit: Sept. 18, 10 a.m.; Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m., near Fishing Pier with Head Coach Brennan Morton, Coach Mike Hurley and Coach Kyle Monaghan.

Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org)

• Late Harvest: Sept. 19, 1 p.m., at pavilion. Enjoy a bowl of soup made from late harvest veggies.

SOCIAL GROUPS

Luzerne County Young Republicans

• Bus Trip to Seneca Lake Wineries: Nov. 13, bus leaves 7 a.m. from Park and Ride (Route 309). $60. Call 570.208.4671 for reservations.

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