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TO DO • TO SEE • TO GO
Get those monsters runnin’Monster Jam returns to the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre this weekend. Yes, Grave Digger will be in attendance to take on 2007 Freestyle World Champ Captain’s Curse (pictured) beginning Fri., March 14 at 7:30 p.m. and continuing Sat., March 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sun., March 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 for kids, $18 adults and $20 for extreme seats and are available at arena box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Party in the Pits, where attendees can meet the stars of Monster Jam will be Sat. at 11:30 a.m., free Pit Pass is available at your local Advance Auto Parts (must have ticket for 2 p.m. Sat. event). Visit www.monsterjamonline.com for info.
Celebrating two Wyalusing womenThe Blue Heron Gallery (121 Main St., Wyalusing) is presenting an exhibit titled, “Two Wyalusing Women-Artists of the Mid-20th Century” featuring the oil paintings, watercolors and pastels of Joyce Hewitt Beck and Nancy Lee McCann beginning this Friday, March 14 through May 3. The public is invited to attend a special opening March 14 from 5-8 p.m. with refreshments served. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., some Saturdays or by appt. Call 570.746.4922 or visit www.blueheronart.org. Pictured above is “Landscape with Old Fence and Barn” by Joyce Hewitt Beck.
He won’t be singing the newsYou know him as an anchor on WNEP-TV but tonight, Wednesday, March 12, at the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock, he’s a musician when the theater hosts “An Evening with Mike Lewis” and special guest Erin Canedy of The Chickz at 7:30 pm. The evening will feature songs from Mike’s new Nashville-recorded CD, “Save the Day” and all proceeds will benefit the Wyoming County Cultural Center/Dietrich Theater. Lewis released his first original CD in 2003 . Tickets are $15, which includes a copy of “Save the Day.” Call the Dietrich at 570.996.1500 for tickets. They are also available at the door.
Haven’t we all felt this way?The exhibit “Herbert Simon: Sculpture and Prints” ends this Saturday, March 15 at Modern Vintage (96 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre). The exhibit features 14 bronze and welded sculptures and nine prints by area artist Simon, a former sculpture professor at Wilkes University. For more info, call Modern Vintage at 570.822.9900.
BENEFITS / CHARITY EVENTS
7th Annual Hoops for Hope Tournament March 16 by Junior Leadership. This double elimination 3v3 basketball tournament involves all schools in the Wyoming Valley. Teams are composed of 3-5 players, cost $10 per player. Registration forms can be picked up in school offices and must be returned by March 7. Live DJ, a snack stand, and prizes for winning teams will be at tournament. For info and complete school list, contact Nicole Clemson, 570.690.3182.
DJ Mike Octane’s Birthday Bash to Benefit Make-A-Wish March 13 at Outsiders (650 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre). Doors open 7 p.m., music by Downfall, Oz, New Past Life, Lessen One and Point 08. $5 cover, donations encouraged. All proceeds help fulfill the wishes of children in Luzerne County who have been diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. For info, contact Amanda at Outsiders at 570.822.2160 or [email protected].
EVENTS
9th Annual O’Malley Easter Party March 16, 1-3 p.m. at Keyser Valley Community Center. Children preschool-5th grade welcome to attend and meet the Easter Bunny. RSVP by March 13. Call 570.346.1828 and leave number of children attending.
All You Can Eat Breakfast March 16, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Clarks Summit Fire Company (321 Bedford St., Clarks Summit) sponsored by the Joseph W. Hall Memorial Auxillary. Children 11+, $6; children 10-under, $4; 3-under, free. Appearance by the Easter Bunny. For more info call 570.586.9656.
Curtis Montz Film Series at the Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre:
Showings Wednesdays (with occasional Friday), 1 p.m. ($6), 7:30 p.m. ($8). 5-Show ticket series, $25, $35
• “Deep Water” (PG): March 12
• “The Darjeeling Limited (R): March 19
• “The Rape of Europa” (NR): March 26
Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, 570.996.1500, www.dietrichtheater.com) calendar of events:
■ Kids Classes:
• Quilting for Kids, ages 6-up: Wed., through March 26, 3:30-5 p.m. $6 per class, materials provided.
• Little People & Nature, Series 1, ages 2 ?-4: March 5, 10-11 a.m., $9 per class.
• Fun and Feathers: March 18, 25, 4-5:30 p.m., grades K-6. Based on the Everhart’s exhibit, Flocks & Feathers, learn about birds, their habitat, and their connection to us through art, writing and science. Free. Call for info.
• All About Color, ages 3-5: March 13, 20, 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $30.
• All About Printmaking, ages 5 -8: March 14, 21, 28, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 9 -12: March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 4-5:30 p.m. $35. Students learn about printmaking while creating their own etchings, monoprints, and lithographs. Call for info.
■ Intergenerational Classes:
• Intergenerational Quilting, ages 13-up: Wed., through March 26, 6-7:30 p.m. $6 per class, materials provided. Call to register.
■ Adult Classes:
• Decorative Painting for Adults, ages 16-up: Wed., March 12, 19, 26, April 16, 23, 30, 12-3 p.m. $20 per class plus painting surface. Call for required pre-registration. All experience welcome.
• Jewelry Making-Metal Working: March 17, 6- 9 p.m. 16 and up. $50, materials provided. Students learn to use jewelers saw, basic metal cutting, filing and polishing. Call for info.
• Jewelry Making-Easy Beading: March 24, 6-9 p.m., 16 and up. $25, materials provided. Learnbasic loom beading, peyote. Call for info.
■ Special Events:
• Dietrich Radio Players at Steamtown: March 22, 1 p.m. Come and see their performance of favorite radio plays. Cost included with park entrance fee. Call for info.
Dietrich Theater Spring 2008 Film Festival
• Opening Night: Apr. 11, 6 p.m. Tickets, $40. Includes hors d’oeuvres, two films and desserts by Epicurean Delight. Reservations required.
Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza March 15, 2-4 p.m. at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church (45 Hildebrandt Rd., Dallas). Puppet show, crafts, egg hunt, games, basket raffle, and snacks. Free and open to the public. To register, call 570.675.6426.
Good Friday Fish Fry March 21, 4-7 p.m. at Swoyersville Volunteer Fire Company #1 (Scott St., Swoyersville, off Shoemaker St.) $7 adults, $5 children, eat in or take out. All proceeds support the company. For more info, call 760.6323
Ham and Cabbage Dinner March 15, 1-5 p.m. at Legion Hall (208 Main St., Taylor). $5 eat in, $5.50 take out. Benefits the Golembski Family who was seriously affected a house fire.
Irish Lads 30th Anniversary Celebration March 12, 7 p.m., Cinema Draft House, Hazleton. Call 570.450.0852 or 956.5771 for more info.
JCC of Wyoming Valley (60 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.824.4646.)
• Purim Carnival: March 16, 12:25-3:30 p.m. Includes craft booths, games, costume parade. Adults, $7; children 4-16, $12; children under 4, free. Family max in costume, $27; not in costume, $37. Seniors $2.50 (includes congregant lunch and entertainment). All admissions include soda/cotton candy. Call for more info.
• River Street 3 Mile Walk/Run: March 30, 8:30 a.m. Call to pre-register or visit www.jewishwilkes-barre.org. Day of race registration begins 7 a.m. $15 before March 26, $17 after or day of race.
Keystone College, LaPlume events:
• Brian Turner, soldier-poet author of “Here, Bullet” reading: March 31, 7:30 p.m. in Evans Hall. Free and open to the public.
Lenten Ethnic Food Sale March 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church Pavillion (401 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). Homemade clam chowder, potato pancakes, halushki and pierogies. Call 570.825.6540 or 825.4716 for advance orders.
Misericordia University events ( www.misericordia.edu, 570.674.6372):
• Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch with the Easter Bunny: March 15. Brunch including scrambled eggs, French toast, sausage, home fries, hot dogs and more. A professional photographer will be on hand to take pictures. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children ages 5-12, free for 5-under. First brunch seating: 10-11 a.m., second: 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hunt begins 11 a.m. Reservations required, call 674.6768 or visit www.courgarconnect.misericordia.edu.
• Water aerobics: daily through May 26, 8:30-9:30 a.m., 7:30-8:30 p.m. $6 per session, $40 per month
• Hatha Yoga classes: through May 26, Mondays 7-8:30 p.m., Tues./Thurs. 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $7 per session, $40 per month. Monday night only, $20 per month.
• Aerobics/pilates: daily through May 26, times vary, $6 per class, $40 per month
• Fit and Functional class for seniors: Mondays, March 17-April 21, 3:30 p.m., $60
• Couples Ballroom Dancing: Fridays, March 21-April 9, $60 per person
• Tai’Chi Second Sessions: Wednesdays, March 25-April 30, $60
For more info on above classes, call 570.674.6155/674.6289)
3rd annual Friends of the Library Spring Speaker Series (at Catherine Evans McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevino Library, 570.674.6225) Refreshments at all lectures; free and open to the public.
• Cosima Wiese, Ph.D. “Air Pollutants and Climate Change: Their Impacts on Plants” presentation: March 12, 4:30 p.m.
• Yolanda Y. Smith, Ph.D. lecture: April 18, 12 p.m.
“Wines of the World” class:
• Mondays, March 31-May 12. 6-8 p.m. $75, $20 material fee for each class. Introduction to the wine industry and its production around the world. Each class features a lecture and a sample of white wines from the respective regions by Dick Murphy. Classes held at the CuVenee restaurant, Dallas Shopping Center. To register call 674.6155 or 674.6289.
Mount Zion UM Church (Mount Zion Road, Harding, 570.388.6324) events:
• 61st Annual All You Can Eat Pancake Supper: March 15, take-out, 4 p.m., sit-down dinner, 5 p.m. Adults $7, children $5. Call for reservations, tickets also at door.
The Osterhout Free Library Events (71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.823.0156, ext. 217)
• Teen Anime Group: March 22, 2-3:30 p.m. in Youth Services Department. Ages 10-18.
• Harry Potter Discussion Group: March 26, 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 10-18.
• Books Rock!: March 29, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 10-14. First meeting: “Al Capone Does My Shirts,” the Newbery Honor Book by Gennifer Choldenko. Doughnuts/drinks served.
St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church (540 N. Main Ave., Scranton)
• Pierogi Sale every Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Easter Bake Sale: March 21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. featuring homemade apricot, nut, poppy, & prune Rolls, babka, more.
The University of Scranton events:
For info about University Bands, Choirs, String Ensembles, and Performing Arts Series, call 570.941.7624, or visit www.scranton.edu/bandsandchoirs.
• Student musicians In Recital: March 12, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center.
• Jen Krupa-Leigh Pilzer Quintet In Concert: March 27, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-McLean Center.
Wilkes-Barre Area Roller Derby (WARD)
• Coal City Rollers vs. Heavy Metal Hookers at Skateaway (Blackman St., Wilkes-Barre): March 30. Doors 6 p.m., bout 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at door. For more info call 570.991.2013 or visit www.wilkesbarrearearollerderby.com.
Wilkes-Barre City Events:
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 16, downtown Wilkes-Barre
• Cherry Blossom Festival: April 26-27, 12-7 p.m., features Pirouettes in the Park dance festival and live music in Kirby Park
For more info, visit www.wilkes-barre.pa.us or call 570.208.4149.
WVIA (655.2808, www.wvia.org) events:
• “Pennsylvania Independent Film Festival” first installment: March 12, 7 p.m. with guests Robert May and John Kilker of “Bonneville.” Upcoming shows include filmmakers John Mikulak, Rebecca Marshall and Michael Moran. Call 570.602.1150 or visit www.wvia.org to register to be in studio audience.
WWC Electric City Rumble March 29, 8 p.m. at the CYC (500 Jefferson Ave., Scranton). Mayor Chris Doherty will present an award to Nikolai Volkoff’s induction into the WWC Hall of Fame. Main event features Sabu vs. The Equalizer. Other cards: The Blue Meanie vs. Tommy Thunder; Johnny X vs. Mr. Avenger and more. For complete info and where to buy tickets, visit www.wwcprowrestling.com.
HISTORY
Everhart Museum (1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, 570.346.7186, www.everhart-museum.org)
• Early Explorations: Looking & Reading Together: Workshop featuring a different book and activity designed to develop pre-literacy skills. Classes on the first Mon. (12 p.m.) and third Sat. (2:30 p.m.) through May 24. Pre registration required.
Lycoming County Historical Society Thomas T. Taber Museum (858 W. Fourth St., Williamsport, 570.326.3326,
www.lycoming.org/lchsmuseum
)
• “Women Making Dynamite for the World War II Effort:” March 13, 10 a.m. Free and open to the public. Call for more info.
Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Heritage Museum (McDade Park, Scranton: 570.963.4804 or www.phmc.state.pa.us on the net) Open year round, Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Bus Trip to National Civil War Museum: March 17, $33 per person, call Barbara 963.4804 for info.
LEARNING
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.
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.
ArtsYouniverse (156 S. Franklin St. Wilkes Barre, 570.970.9025)
• Adult Dance Classes: Thursday evenings, 7-8 p.m. – Ballet; 8-9 p.m. Modern Dance/Creative Movement. No experience necessary! Fun classes in a relaxed atmosphere taught by NYC professional dancer. $10 per class. Call 570.709.6709 or [email protected] for more information.
• Youniversal Suzuki String Program: Violin and viola taught by Mary Ann Saylor for students age 3-1/2 to adult. “You’re never too old and hardly ever too young to ‘Twinkle.” Call 570.823.5800 or e-mail [email protected] for more info.
• The Wonder of Crystals & Gemstones: March 22, 12-6.30 p.m. Crystal Fair, 12-1:30 p.m. followed by three workshops. Learn how to select stones, place stones, use them for healing and experience crystal meditations, crystal gazing and more. $20 per workshop, $50 for all. Registration required by March 14. For more info call 387.6157.
Studio J, 2nd floor:
• Stained glass classes by John Waering: every Sun., 1:30-3 p.m., Tues., 7-8:30 p.m. Classes run in four week sessions. $80 plus materials. Call for info, 970.9025.
Balance Ultimate Fitness (Belladaro Prof. Bldg., Gardner Rd., Elmhurst, 570.862.2840):
• Hip Hop Fitness class: every Tues. 6-7 p.m. through March. Learn hip-hop dance moves while getting a cardio workout. All abilities/ages welcome.$7.
• Fitness Boxing class: Tues. & Thurs. 7-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. Learn boxing and self-defense skills and get a great fitness workout at the same time. All ages/abilities.$7.
• Mixed Martial Arts class: Mon. & Fri., 6-7 p.m. Combining wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai boxing, judo, traditional boxing. All ages/abilities.$7.
• Core Conditioning class: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5-6 p.m. Improve your balance, agility, strength, and cardio fitness using kettlebells, medicine balls, therabands, balance balls, and other non-traditional training equipment. All ages/abilities.$7.
• BUF Kids Fitness class: Tues. & Thurs., 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. Calesthenics, balance training, self-defense, and more all in one class. Ages 5-15, healthy snack included. $10
Beadweaver’s (487 Bennett Street, Luzerne, 570.714.6700, www.beadweaver.com)
Workshops $28 plus supplies for ages 16-up. Call for more info. Business hours Tues.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• March 15: crown necklace, 12-2 p.m.; Russian snake chain bracelet, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
• March 29: Neapolitan bracelet, 12-2 p.m.; crystal lantern necklace, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Core Chiropractic Center (180 United Penn Plaza, Kingston, 570.718.1672 or 570.417.9662)
• Reiki Level 1 Class: March 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Learn how to help balance and heal yourself naturally and gently with Energy. $160. Call Kathryn Rose to register.
• “Meet the Artist” reception: March 21, 6:30-8 p.m. with “Tiled and Framed Photography” artist Carol Swan as part of Third Friday’s in Kingston. Discover this unique art and enjoy raw food treats prepared by local chef Toby Landon. Artwork on display through March.
• Raw Food Introduction Class: March 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the healthy benefits of a raw and living food lifestyle with Natural Chef, Toby Landon. $30. Enroll online www.rawteacher.com/tobylandon or call Toby, 852.3674.
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 Web site at www.artistvs.com.
Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Vocals & Recording Lessons, Mon.-Sat. at C&C Music Center & Recording Works, Hazleton. 12 instructors available to teach songs, music theory, reading, song writing technique and record engineering. For more information call 570.454.6105.
Dance Contours (201 Bear Creek Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, 570.008.0152, 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.
Group and private instruction offered for all levels. All classes taught by Jennifer, a Qualified Member of Dance Educators of America.
Drawing & Painting Classes with award winning artist 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
• Weekly summer camps coming this summer for 10-12-year-olds
Contact Georgiana at 570.947.8387, at [email protected] or visit schedules at www.gcraybart-artworks.com
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, beginner through advanced. Bring in a CD and we’ll teach you the songs. We teach: Music Theory, Ear Training, Reading, Song Writing, & Arranging. Develop Improvisational Skills. Create Demos. Hands-on Workstation. Guitar & Amp Rental Packages. Gift Certificates. Now Offering Beginner Drum Lessons. Call 570.788.4797 for info.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977 or 718.0673)
• Adult Dance Classes: Tap, 8 p.m. Tues., $7; Ballet, 6 p.m. Wed., $12; Jazz, 7 p.m. Wed., $12; Experience Tap, 8 p.m., Wed, $12; Hip Hop, 7 p.m., Thurs., $12. Call to register.
• Adult Fitness Class: Mon., 7 p.m. Combines cardio and toning, all fitness levels welcome. $5. Call to register.
• Dancing with Mommy: six week course for moms and their little ones from 18 mths.-3 yrs. Call to register.
• Kindermusik: bond with your child through exposure to music, movement, early communication through sign language. Call to register.
Kiss Theater Co.’s “Dimensions In Dance”
lessons 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 – a self defense system that combines different Korean Martial Arts. Lessons are at the Hapkido Taekwondo Institute (150 Welles St., Forty Fort) Cost is $40/month. For more info, call 570.287.4290 or visit www.htkdi.com.
Michaels: (Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., 570.817.0176)
• Weekly Adult art classes, all mediums: Mon., 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m., $15+ supplies.
• Basic Jewelry Classes every Fri. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.
Beginners to advanced students are welcome, students receive 10% discount on regular-priced class supplies for class. Students must sign up at least 24 hours in advance at customer service desk to secure spot.
NEPA Bonsai Society (Midway Garden Center, 1865 Hwy. 315, Pittston, 570.654.6194, www.myspace.com/nepabonsai)
Monthly meeting last Wed. of every month, 7 p.m. at center. Features business sessions and demonstrations/programs/workshops
Northeast Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the 2nd floor boardroom at Lackawanna College (501 Vine St., Scranton). Meetings cover a wide range of photography topics, monthly photo shoots, and critiques. Visit their Web site for more information, www.northeastphotographyclub.org.
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 information call 570.969.1224.
Paper Kite Press (443 Main St., Kingston, 570.328.8658, www.wordpainting.com, [email protected])
Open Sun., 12-5 p.m. for gallery hours. Bookshop, featuring poetry is open during studio hours.
• Monday Night Mail Art, ages teen-adult, Monday nights, 6-8 p.m., $20 per session (sliding fee scale, call for details)
• The Altered Page, ages teen-adult, Monday nights, 6-8 p.m., $20 per session (sliding fee scale, call for details.
Private Voice Lessons Mon.-Thurs. by appointment. Learn proper singing technique in downtown Wilkes-Barre studio. Strengthen your breathing, range, and other vocal issues during individualized one-on-one private lessons with a NYC born and trained classical soprano with a degree in music and teaching experience. Specializing in opera/classical/musical theater. Hour and half hour lessons. Student discounts available. Please call 824.5428 or visit www.katrinalykes.com for info.
Pro Wrestling Training Center (570.740.1480. www.wwcprowrestling.com) Come check out the new center at 210 Division St., Kingston. Training sessions Tues.-Thurs., 6-8 p.m., Sat., 2-4 p.m. WWC All Star Pro Wrestling is the place to be. Be trained by Tommy Thunder and the Executioner and be part of the fun today – we will see you in the ring!
Rejuven-Essence (20 Laurel St., Pittston: 570.602.6600)
• Yoga and Meditation Classes: Information and instruction. Learn proper techniques. Classes available and ongoing.
• Health and Fitness Coaching: Assists people in making health changes in their lives. Call for details or to make an appointment with a holistic nurse practitioner.
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.
St. Joseph’s School classes (1627 N. Main Ave., Scranton, 570.963.0500):
• Traditional Weapons Class: Thurs., 7-9 p.m. Learn self-defense techniques using a cane, club, short stick, short/long staff, wooden sword, escrima sticks and more. Each week learn history principles and practical use. No prior martial arts experience necessary. $10 per class.
• Women’s Self-Defense Class: Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn practical self-defense techniques to protect yourself from a variety of attacks. No prior martial arts experience necessary. Wear loose fitting clothes. $10 per class.
MIND AND BODY
Arts YOUniverse (156 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, 570.417.5020)
• 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.
Bellas Yoga Studio (650 Boulevard Ave., Dickson City, 5700.307.5000, www.bellasyoga.com, [email protected])
• Meditation classes every Fri. 7-8 p.m. $5 donation. Call for more info.
• “Yoga for Happiness:” April 5, 1-3 p.m. $15. Call for more info.
Classes at La Nota Dance Studio:
Yoga with Wes Tudor:
• Tuesdays: 3-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 10:30-12 p.m.
These classes are in a hatha yoga style, and will be adjusted to suit students of all experience levels. They will involve postures, breath work, relaxation, and meditation training. Wes Tudor is a Himalayan Institute trained instructor. La Nota is a dance and fitness studio located at 115 N. Main Street, Scranton. Classes are $10, please call to register. Class sizes are limited. Any questions call the studio at 570.941.9108, or Wes, at 570.251.3494
Dietrich Theater, Tunkhannock (60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock: 570.996.1500)
• Yoga for You: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. $10 per lesson. Learn to reinforce the basic yoga poses, which gently stretch and strengthen the body. Special attention will be given to proper breathing and alignment in the postures. Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Call for details.
Endless Mt. Zendo (104 Hollow Rd., Stillwater, 570.925.5077, e-mail [email protected])
• Zen Meditation Gathering: April 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Beginners welcome. Features Zazen meditation instruction, zazen, walking zen, chanting followed by tea. Arrive early, wear loose long pants or long skirt in neutral colors. Zendo tends to be chilly. Vegetarian snack offerings welcome. Call to RSVP.
Everything Natural (426 S. State St., Clarks Summit, www.everythingnaturalpa.com, 570.586.9684)
• Body Magic: Sat., 10 a.m. Includes Hatha Yoga designed to make changes in your body, and allows it to have a deeper experience of inner essence. $12 per class, $80 for 8-week session.
• Course In Miracles: Thurs., 6 p.m. Explore writings about nature of reality and learn how to clear away obstacles.
• Hatha Yoga: Mon., 9:30 a.m., Thurs., 9 a.m. Join us to perform posture, attitude, mindfulness, balance, strength/stamina, flexibility, form, and understanding the mind. $12 per class, $80 for 8 weeks.
• Hatha Yoga For Beginners: Tues., 9:30 a.m. Explore basics of Hatha Yoga. Learn poses, breathing and philosophy. $80 for 8 weeks.
• Hatha Yoga Svaroopa Style: Tues., 6 p.m. Includes guided relaxations, breathing and asana. Bring blocks and wear comfortable clothes. $12 per clas, $80 for 8 weeks.
• Pilates: Wed., 5:30 p.m. Strengthen your body to become leaner and healthier. $80 for 8 weeks.
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.
Fitness and Nutrition Boot Camp (NutriFitness Studio, 311 Market Street, Kingston, 570.288.2409, or visit www.thenutrifitness.com)
• 4 Week Fitness Bootcamps: call to register.
• FREE Boot camp every Saturday. Call for schedule and to register.
Harris Conservatory for the Arts (545 Charles St. Luzerne, 570.287.7977, 718.0673)
• Adult Fitness Class: Mon., 7 p.m. Get fit and have fun combining toning and cardio with former Miami Dolphin Cheerleader Heidi Melchiona. All fitness levels welcome. $5. Call to register.
Holistic Mountain Yoga: (RT 92, Falls, 570.574.3569, holisticmountain.theshoppe.com) Hatha Yoga, Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Ongoing classes cover Meditation, Breathing, and Postures with Aromatherapy for relaxation. $10/class
Inner Harmony Yoga (Mercy Hospital, 2nd Fl., Sm. Meeting Room, Scranton) Mondays at 5:30 p.m. First class is free. Cost $12/session. Call 570.346.4621 for details.
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.
Meditation classes every Fri, 7-8 p.m. at Spectrum Health and Racquet Club (Terrace Dr., Blakely). $5 donation. Walk ins welcome, bring a mat. Call 876.1430 for info.
Padmahasta Yoga Classes: ( [email protected] or 570.332.7612) with Certified Yoga instructor, Michelle Pietrzak-Wegner (112 N. Memorial Hwy., 2nd floor, Shavertown)
• Gentle Yoga: Tues., 6-7 p.m.
• Basic Vinyasa: Tues., 7:15-8:15 p.m., Wed., 10-11 a.m.
• Intermediate Vinyasa: Thurs., 7-8 p.m.
• End-of-the-Week Yoga: Fri., 9-10 a.m.
• Weekend Warrior: Sat., 8:45-9:45 a.m.
All classes drop-in basis, no pre-registration required. $10 per session per person. Class passes available.
Pilates Mat & Reformer Sessions with Lori Singer at ArtsYOUniverse (156 S. Main St., Wilkes-Barre). Enjoy the benefits of Pilates to strengthen the abdominals, reduce tension, improve posture, and so much more. Beginner to advance. First session is free. Call 570.814.3051 or e-mail [email protected] for details.
Pocono Yoga & Meditation Classes (570.472.3272, www.PoconoYoga.com) Classes with Suzi, certified yoga instructor
• Beginners Yoga: Mon., 6:30 p.m., Athletic Club (Rt. 315, Plains). $6 per class, first class free.
• Gentle Yoga: Thurs., 6:30 p.m., East Mountain Apartments. Free to residents.
• Private Yoga Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule.
• Private Meditation Instruction: Only by appointment. $35 per hour. Call to schedule.
Reiki Classes (570.387.6157, [email protected]) Sessions and free lectures held monthly in Scranton, Nanticoke & Bloomsburg with Sue Yarnes. Learn how to use this gentle touch energy work on oneself and others which to help relieve stress, reduce pain and enhance overall sense of wellbeing. Classes and sessions start at $45-choose from a single session or weeknight class, to weekend intensive classes in all levels of Usui & Karuna Reiki training from Level I (Beginner) to Level IIIB (Master/Teacher Training). Scholarships available. Contact center for more information.
The Self Discovery and Wellness Arts Center (Montrose, 570.278.9256 or e-mail [email protected].)
• Lenten Lunch Labyrinth Walk: every Wed., through March 19, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m., weather permitting, indoor labyrinth will be available. $10 voluntary donation goes to the upkeep of the Labyrinth. Call or e-mail for more info.
• Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk: March 20, 7 p.m. $10 voluntary donation goes to the upkeep of the Labyrinth. Call or e-mail for more info.
Tarot Readings by Whitney Mulqueen privately in Clarks Summit. Private house parties/corporate events. Enjoy a fun and informative reading by appointment. Please Call: 570.587.5258 to arrange your reading or party. Private readings at shop are $40 a session, call for corporate or party rates.
OUTSIDE
Friends of Salt Springs State Park (Montrose, 570.967.7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org)
• Open Hearth Cooking: March 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn how to prepare food in an open hearth and then enjoy the results. $20. Pre-registration required.
Lacawac Sanctuary (94 Sanctuary Road Lake Ariel, 570.689.9494, [email protected])
• Full Moon Hike: March 21, 7-9 p.m. Join naturalist Jen Naugle for a hike to discover the sights and sounds of nature at night. $3 members, $5 non-member. Children 12-under free.
Northeastern PA Chapter of the Sierra Club (570.819.2147)
• Walk the Levee Family Outing: March 15, Kirby Park. Learn some of the history of the Valley on this leisurely stroll. Bring water/snack. Subject to change due to weather. Meet 10:30 a.m. in Kirby Park parking lot. Call Jen Lavery 819.2147 if attending or for info.
• Walk around Lake Scranton: March 30, easy 3.5 mile paved walk. Subject to change due to weather. Meet 10:30 a.m. at Lake Scranton in the Water Co. parking lot on Rt. 307. Call Dave Darby 819.2147 if attending.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Alcohol Anonymous: Mon./Fri 7 p.m. (373 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre), Tue. 7 p.m. (25 Church St., Wilkes-Barre), 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 more info.
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.
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