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Saturday, July 19
at Electric Theatre Company
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Sparks and Feathers, a Midsummer Masquerade
(Party, Benefits)
Scranton Mayor Christ Doherty and his wife Donna are the guests of honor at this celebration of Electric Theatre Company -- a new identity for The Northeast Theatre. Enjoy acrobatics and clowing, live music by Trio Barocco and Cuban Tres and DJ Conor McGuigan. Food will be served.
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Scranton
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Sunday, July 20
at Wildcat Saloon & Eatery
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Jason Corazzi Memorial Poker Run
(Fundraiser)
The poker run begins at the Wildcat Saloon in Olyphant and ends at Lake Genero in Lake Ariel. Directions will be given out at registration. Motorcycles and cars are welcome. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Entertainment by Dashboard Mary begins at 1:30 p.m. at Lake Genero. There will be a raffle for a Harley Davidson, cash prizes, 50/50 and other giveaways. All proceeds benefit Ann Stefursky, who is battling leukemia.
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Archbald
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Monday, July 21
at Fox Hill Country Club
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St. Joseph's Center Benefit Golf Tournament
(Benefits)
Enjoy the green and great food with a feast and prizes at Grico's after the tournament. Non-golfers are welcome for dinner; call for reservations.
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Exeter
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Friday, July 25
at Nay Aug Park
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Party in the Park
(Benefits)
The Nay Aug Park Conservancy presents live music, cocktails and food near the pool complex across from the pavilion. All proceeds benefit the conservancy's mission of preserving and enhancing the park.
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Scranton
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Saturday, July 26
at The New Penny
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Rock the Horse 2008
(Fundraiser, Live music)
A benefit concert for R.E.A.S.O.N. featuring the music of Lugosi's Morphine, Chemical Dependents, Horrorwood Ending, The Big Nothing, Combat Crisis, Stone Baphomet, Reptilian Dream, The Cutters, The Mess, and Absolution.
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Scranton
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Monday, July 28
at St. Anthony + St. George Maronite Catholic Church
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For the Love of Pete III
(Benefits)
Friends and family of the late Pete Bonczewski Jr. will celebrate his life, lost to cancer, by collecting "gift of life" donations at this annual event.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Saturday, August 02
at The Summit Tea Room
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Blueberry Ball
(Party, Benefits)
Friends of the Susquehanna County Library and Historical Society will host this inaugural fundraiser featuring appetizers, served dinner, a live orchestra and dancing. Cash bar. Blue gowns and blue tie requested. Limit 150 guests (75 couples).
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New Milford
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Friday, August 08
at Blue Heron Gallery
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Reception for Fire, Light and Heat
(Art opening, Benefits)
Enjoy music and dancing with TheBill Washer Jazz Trio along with the new fire-themed exhibition and a poetry reading at this annual benefit for the gallery. Lindy Hop swing dance lessons will be offered. Exhibit continues through Oct. 12 when the marjority of it will be moved to Laura Craig Gallery in Scranton.
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Wyalusing
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Sunday, August 10
at Marine Corps League Building
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You Are Not Forgotten Ride
(Benefits)
Sign in between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. The Northeast Wing of Friends of the Forgotten present this second annual POW-MIA ride through the Poconos. Rain or shine. All welcome. Also enjoy food, music and an "American" auction.
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Scranton
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Friday, August 15
at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Restaurant
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Casino Night
(Benefits)
This second annual Lacawac Sanctuary benefit event provides each guest with play money for Poker, Black Jack, Roulette, Big Six Wheel and Dice. Enjoy Ehrhardt’s famous buffet, hors d’oeuvres, and dessert. Use your winnings to bid on a variety of auction items.
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Hawley
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