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“Pilgrimage,” a series of photographs by John Baldino, Shelby Fisk and Chris Olechna, and “Bethany Gagas: A Small-Town American Girl Does Paris,” written works by Bethany Gagas, will be presented by the Greater Carbondale Arts Alliance at an artists’ reception Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Carbondale City Hall and the Carbondale Historical Society, 1 N. Main St., Carbondale. Photo exhibit will be on display through June 30 and can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will also feature wine and music. A donation of $10 or $5 for GCAA members is requested at the door. Donations help fund arts programming in the Carbondale area. For more information, e-mail carbondaleart@gmail.com. An open community drum circle organized by Michael Kenny will also be held at Memorial Park from 7 to 9 p.m. No experience is necessary. Instruments are available for use. For information, visit www.drumheart.org.

Everything Here Is Free, works by Cassie Rose Kobeski and Terra Steele including representational paintings in oil, gouache and watercolor along with an installation piece. Continues through June 27 at Artists for Art Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Thursday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. 969-1040.

Graduation Exhibition, artwork by graduates of the masters in fine arts program in painting, photography and ceramics. Through June 26 at the Mahady Gallery, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 348-6278.

The International Correspondence School Distance Education – 1900s Style, a look at the offerings of the school along with examples of the work by some of its students. Also: the Women’s Institute which provided lessons in dressmaking, millinery and culinary skills to housewives. Through June 30 at the Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. 344-3841.

Transformations 2008: Icons and Imagery, an international traveling exhibit of 32 contemporary quilts from nine countries using the idea of an icon as a starting point for the design. Through July 27 at the Everhart Museum, Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. $5, $3 students and seniors, $2 children. 346-7186.

Pennsylvania Seasons: Commonwealth Images and Poetry, an exhibit of works from the book of photographs and poetry compiled and edited by Esther B. Davidowitz. Through Aug. 7 at the Melberger Arts Center, 123 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 499-5202.

Tools That Built Scranton, 1900s era tools from the collection of the Lackawanna Historical Society. Through December 31 at the William J. Nealon Federal Courthouse, 235 N. Washington Ave., Scranton. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. 344-3841.

Permanent Galleries, featuring displays of African and ancient art, the dinosaurs and bird exhibits, and installations of American folk art, decorative art and fine art. The Everhart Museum is open Thursday through Monday through Dec. 31. Museum hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Monday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5, adults; $3, students and seniors; $2, children six to 12 and free to Everhart Museum members. For more information call 346-7186 or e-mail general.information@everhart-museum.org.

The Rocks and Minerals Permanent Gallery, interprets and presents a new and improved version of the “Rock Room,” a well-known and beloved exhibit that was retired more than a decade ago. The reopening of this permanent gallery cements the Everhart Museum’s commitment to featuring more of its natural sciences collection and awakening the wonder and magic of museums in the child still found in all of us. For more information, call 346-7186 or e-mail general.information@everhart-museum.org.

For the children

Isaiah’s Corner: Dino Nation, where children can find fossils, rocks and dinosaurs. Investigate fossil records, solve puzzles, create fossil art and other activities at the activity center. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. Through Sept. 7. Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Monday, noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Information at 346-7186 or e-mail general.information@everhart-museum.org.

Dirt, Weeds and Things That Grow: Exploring the Green World, a two-week day camp for third through eighth grades that blends experiential learning and traditional camp activities. A collaboration between the Everhart Museum and the Howard Gardner School for Discovery. Opens Monday and continues through July 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information at 341-4100 or 346-7186.

Anthracite Heritage Camp, a four-day camp for ages 7 to 12 to learn about different forms of energy – coal, water, wind, wood and solar, as well as animal and human power. Includes stories, crafts, food, music and hands-on projects. Anthracite Heritage Museum, McDade Park, off Keyser Avenue, Scranton. July 14 to 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $50 includes all snacks and supplies. Reservations: 963-4804.

Miscellaneous

Everhart Reads at Anthology Books!, 6 to 8 p.m. meet and discuss and have fun with fellow readers on the third Thursday of each month. Led by Andrea Talarico, and inspired by the Everhart Museum’s spring exhibition Fairy Tale Art. Discussion group is free and open to ages 16 and up. Discounted books will be available at Anthology. Contact Andrea if interested in joining at 341-1443 or scranthology@gmail.com.

“Six Steps to a Meaningful Life” meditation classes will be offered through July 15 on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. Instructor is Buddhist Nun Kelsang Sangwang. Cost is $8 per drop-in class. The meditation classes are being offered through the area branch of the Kadampa Meditation Center in New York. For more information, visit www.kadampanewyork.org.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Resolve Infertility Peer Support Group, meets the last Sunday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, 1000 E. Mountain Blvd, Plains Township, in the Kistler Learning Center.

Spring Metamorphosis, a collection of realistic butterflies and nature studies by Debbie Gioello, will be on display at The Lackawanna College of Environmental Institute this spring, until July 1. All painting with their unusual color configurations are representative of real butterflies that exist in our environment. Each painting has been executed using a multiple acrylic glazing technique producing the “truponto” effect. Originals and etchings will be available for purchase. The Environmental Institute is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For information on the exhibit, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 842-1506.

Geocaching, 10 a.m. to noon on June 20. Geocaching is a fast growing, healthy and adventurous sport for all ages. Join Michelle Wheeler of the Lackawanna College Environmental Institute for this outdoor treasure-hunting game in which participants use global positioning systems (GPS) units to receive and locate published latitude/longitude coordinates to hide and seek hidden treasures called “geocaches.” This program is great for families. GPS units will be provided. There is a fee of $3 per person. Registration is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 842-1506.

Backyard Habitats Day Camp, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 7 and 8. Campers will take a closer look at the world around them and discover what’s hiding in the pond, in the forest and in the meadow. Learn about the special adaptations animals have to survive in, in northeastern Pennsylvania. This camp is filled with plenty of outdoor fun with time for discovery and learning. Cost is $70 per camper. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information or to register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 842-1506.

Reiki classes, Goddess Creations, 214 Depot St., Clarks Summit. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 575-8649.