In Brief

LEHMAN: A dozen licensed massage therapists recently participated in the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center's workshop, "Massage Team Techniques for Post-Athletic Recovery." This workshop provided seven continuing education hours for licensed massage therapists and is comprised of two parts, classroom instruction and practicum. An encore of the "Massage Team Techniques" workshop for licensed massage therapists will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Registration fee is $30. To register call John Swayze at 268-7777.

PITTSTON: The San Cataldo Society of Pittston is sponsoring its annual bus trip on Sept. 22 to the San Gennaro Festival in New York City. Cost is $30 per person. Seats are limited. For tickets and more information, call Grace Scarantino at 655-9377.

PLYMOUTH: Wyoming Valley West High School is offering "Learn to Swim" lessons beginning today at either 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. in the high school's pool.

For class details visit www.wvwaquatics.com. Quick information can be obtained by leaving a message at 510-5600.

WILKES-BARRE: Luzerne County Community College will offer courses for the fall semester in Wilkes-Barre. Students can register for courses in Wilkes-Barre at the college's Corporate Learning Center at 2 Public Square.

Courses scheduled to be offered in Wilkes-Barre include accounting, biological science, chemistry, criminal justice, earth science, microcomputers, speech, English, history, business law, keyboarding, algebra, education, first year experience, college reading and study skills, math, medical terminology, nutrition and wellness, paralegal, psychology, sociology, philosophy, Spanish and others.

Both day and evening classes are offered at the college's Corporate Learning Center. Classes for the fall semester will begin in Wilkes-Barre on Sept. 17 and end on Dec. 7.

For more information, call the LCCC Corporate Learning Center at 822-6156, or email [email protected].

WILKES-BARRE: Unity's World Day of Prayer will be held at noon on Thursday at Unity: A Center for Spiritual Living, 140 S. Grant Street. A potluck luncheon will follow the service.

There will be live-streaming from Unity Village of Unity's World Day of Prayer and Silent Unity Prayer Service. Free parking is available on South Grant Street and in the parking lots behind the church off of Bethel Lane.

All faiths are welcome. For more information, call 824-7722 or email [email protected].

WILKES-BARRE: The McCann School of Business and Technology, 264 Highland Park Blvd., is holding a Fall Fest Career Kickoff Party from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

There will be tailgating fun with food, games and prizes. Tours of the campus will be given and there will be a Patriot Day Memorial ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Players from the NEPA Miners football team will be available from 6-8 p.m. for a meet and greet. Members of the staff will be on hand to discuss the many career opportunities available at the school.

To make a reservation, call 235-2200.