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Saturday, August 30
at Genetti Manor
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Gathering Place Gala
(Shopping, Benefits)
Featuring raffle prizes, children's games and more than 50 vendors offering unique and handcrafted merchandise including jewelry, handbags, candles, Ukranian egg art, gourmet food and candy, scarves, skin care products, New Age items, home decor and more. Proceeds benefit Tri County Human Services provision of diagnostic and treatment programs for those in need of mental health and mental retardation services.
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Dickson City
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Sunday, August 31
at Phoenix Cuts
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Johannes and The Gutenbergs, Girls Galore, Rainbow Crow
(Indie, Benefits, Live music)
All proceeds benefit The Vintage Theater.
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Scranton
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Saturday, September 06
at Shickshinny Carnival Grounds
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Friendship, Love & Trust Run and Walk
(Benefits)
This inaugural 5K Pump and Run and non-competitive walk sponsored by Shickshinny Historical Society will follow the Susquehanna Trail. Registration will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Trophies, medals, and awards will be distributed. Proceeds benefit the FLT/Odd Fellows Building fund.
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Shickshinny
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Sunday, September 07
at The Mellow Theater
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A Celebration for Human Rights
(Concerts/Events, Benefits)
This benefit for the Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and religious Freedom features performances by some of the region's premier artists and ensembles including Ballet Theatre of Scranton, The Ekumen Chorale, The Lyric Consort, Indian Classical Dancer -Sujata Mulloth and countertenor Thomas Fallon
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Scranton
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Wednesday, September 10
at The Mall at Steamtown
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County vs. County Blood Drive
(Benefits)
Help your community prepare for emergencies by bolstering the blood supply when Lackawanna County attempts to collect more donations than Luzerne County. In Boscov’s auditorium.
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Scranton
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Saturday, September 13
at Courthouse Square
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Komen NEPA Race for the Cure
(Benefits)
The 5K coed run/fitness walk will begin with registration and T-shirt Pick-Up beginning at 6:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure NEPA Affiliate, which provides services all year long in 15 counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. www.komennepa.org.
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Scranton
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Sunday, September 14
at Valley View High School
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Sgt. Jan Argonish Ride
(Fundraiser)
A benefit motorcycle ride in memory of Sgt. Jan Argonish, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2007. Ride ends at the Milestone Ranch in Waverly with food, raffle, giveaways and live entertainment by VibeLine, Bliss, The Collective, and Hot Metal .45. Registration begins at 8 a.m. www.sgtjanargonish.webs.com.
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Archbald
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Sunday, September 14
at Mountain Top American Legion
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Country Concert for Cystic Fibrosis
(Fundraiser)
Featuring music by nine local country acts including Farmer's Daughter and The Tim Johnson Band. The day will also feature vendors, a motorcycle run, and a classic car show.
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Mountain Top
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Saturday, September 20
at Albright Memorial Library
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Fall Book Sale
(Shopping, Benefits)
Friends of the Library present this semi-annual sale of books and more in the Community Room.
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Scranton
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Sunday, September 21
at Albright Memorial Library
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Fall Book Sale
(Shopping, Benefits)
Friends of the Library present this semi-annual sale of books and more in the Community Room.
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Scranton
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Sunday, September 21
at Chacko's Memory Lane Lounge
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American Heart Association Bike Rally
(Benefits)
Includes complimentary breakfast, lunch buffet, event t-shirt, 70-mile ride beginning and ending at Chacko’s, raffles, giveaways and prizes. Enjoy a stunt show by Close Encounters stunt team after ride.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Sunday, September 21
at McDade Park
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Hook O'Malley Road Race Against Cancer
(Benefits)
This 16th annual 5k run/walk will be held rain or shine. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
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Scranton
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Saturday, September 27
at Clarion Hotel
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Team Up For Women
(Benefits)
Guests are asked to bring a personal care item (i.e. shampoo, soap , toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, etc.) or $1 to donate at this fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center. Vendors and a Chinese auction will be featured.
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Scranton
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Sunday, September 28
at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
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Charity Car and Truck Show
(Car show, Benefits)
Choice One Community Credit Unions sponsors this annual benefit for the United Way and Success By 6. Rain or shine. www.choiceone.org.
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Plains
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