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Combating
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RailRiders:
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“Come Dance With Us”
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Are You
Accidentally
Raising a
Materialistic
Child?
By Brett Graff
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our child will soon be celebrating a birthday. And, regardless of the number on
the cake, presents are most certainly in order. When it comes to the rest of the
year, we have the best intentions of teaching our kids that the acquisition of
material items is not a particularly important part of life. Instead, we try to model good
behavior by teaching that items should be purchased when needed rather than when
simply desired.
However, researchers have found that even over the course of reasonable and wellintended parenting, we may be inadvertently teaching our kids to focus on material
‘wants’ (toys, computer games and clothes) when we could be focusing on what
psychology has found to be the true sources of human happiness: achieving goals,
working on quality friendships and pro-social behavior (doing nice things for other
people). And while these purchases don’t occur daily or even weekly, our continuous
missteps can eclipse the important and periodic lessons we’re hoping to instill. The
good news: it’s possible to provide our children gifts while avoiding the
parenting pitfalls of raising materialistic kids.
Why is this important? Well, materialistic kids are very likely to turn
into materialistic adults. And those people are more anxious, more
depressed and more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. People who agree
with the idea that some of the most important achievements in life
involve acquiring material possessions are also the least satisfied with
life.
Problem is, even during our most deliberate intentions to emphasize to
our kids quality endeavors — such as school and spending time with
family and friends — we could unknowingly be planting materialistic
seeds. Rewarding our kids for good behavior with material goods —
telling both ourselves and our children that they’d earned their gifts
— can have some undesired affects, according to research from Lan
Nguyen Chaplin from the University of Illinois.
In studying materialism and parenting, Chaplin learned that rewards have powerful
affects on shaping our kids’ behavior. Such rewards often come with the tiny problem of
reducing the emphasis on the skill and increasing the focus on the new pair of sneakers
or the expensive hockey stick. The reward may send a message that teaches the child
that the satisfaction from accomplishing goals is not sufficient: Earning A’s is great, but
the new cell phone I got you for doing this completes the effort.
Chaplin and her fellow researchers studied more than four hundred young people. They
dug deep into those childhoods, assessing parental support in the form of emotions,
rewards, punishments and privileges. They assessed happiness levels throughout the
years, as well as insecurities and emphasis on buying things that other people notice or
admire. And they found that the people who had received many material rewards as kids
were pretty darn likely as adults to associate any accomplishments with the acquisition
of store-bought goods.
This may not seem a great psychological tragedy. As parents, we all might like to see
our kids earn sufficient financial rewards in exchange for hard work; however, if our
kids judge another person’s success and competency based on the handbag she carries
or car he drives, it’s our child who will likely miss out on valuable lesson of happiness.
Happiness should result from working hard and feeling proud of the contributions that
you are personally making… rather than working hard to simply acquire bigger and
better material items.
Even during our most
deliberate intentions
to emphasize to our
kids quality endeavors
— such as school and
spending time with
family and friends —
we could unknowingly
be planting
materialistic seeds.
If our kids become accustomed to getting rewards for each accomplishment, they will
quickly find themselves in debt. What’s more, experts have long established that being
driven by extrinsic forces – those coming from the outside world, as opposed to internal
motivation – will make a person less inspired to put forth any effort when there are not
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Materialistic Child?
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material rewards, such as when it comes to charity or other prosocial project. And those are proven to bring people permanent
happiness.
as we deliver these gifts with a side of healthy parenting. We have to
remind them to be grateful, says Chaplin. Gratitude and appreciation
are sentiments known to combat materialism, she says, while also
promoting happiness. We also have to teach them to give to others, so
they’re not always on the receiving end.
The researchers found that kids with supportive parents were less
likely to believe that happiness could be purchased at the mall. Their
sense of self was healthy; they didn’t need status items to fill any voids
or compensate for feelings of low self worth. They took pride in their
achievements. They were fulfilled emotionally from close relationships
with family and friends.
But does this mean to forgo a birthday gift for your birthday
boy or girl in fear of him or her growing up with materialistic
traits? Turns out, says Chaplin, we can give such gifts so long
Parents who consistently praise ‘the actual achievement’ rather than
celebrating it with a ‘bonus gift’ find that their children have higher self
esteem. This self esteem leads to more confidence which then results in
a motivation to find happiness in non-materialistic ways. So, remind
your children to be appreciated of gifts received. Such an appreciation
ultimately leads to increased happiness. And… who doesn’t want their
child to be happy?
Adapted excerpt from Not Buying It: Stop Overspending and Start Raising
Happier, Healthier, More Successful Kids by Brett Graff. Available from
Seal Press, a member of The Perseus Books Group. Copyright © 2016.
thehomeeconomist.com/the-book/
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Don’t miss the 4th Annual Lackawanna
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a trolley ride to the Stadium (boarding in downtown Scranton
at the Steamtown Platform), baseball admission ticket, a $2.00
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ride to downtown Scranton. Trolley ride only to and from the
game is $11.00. For a schedule, visit ectma.org. For reservations,
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Residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania
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Adventure Zone
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Inflatable bounce park
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Wilkes-Barre
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City
Website
Phone
Party Description
Hazleton YMCA / YWCA
Hazleton
hazletonymcaywca.org
570-455-2046
Swim, gym, rock climb, ExerZone, teen
Huntzinger's Karate
Wilkes-Barre,
Mountain Top, huntzingerkarate.com
Blakely
570-826-3020,
570-382-3503,
570-474-0460
Karate
IDLE HOUR LANES
Dickson City
idlehourlanes.com
570-489-7526 Bowling, indoor glow mini golf
JCC OF SCRANTON
Scranton
scrantonjcc.org
570-346-6595 Swim, sports, bounce house or theme
JCC of Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre
jewishwilkes-barre.org
570-824-4646
x 243
justplaincrazyfaceart.com
570-735-9004 Face painting, glitter tattoos, henna, crafts
knoebels.com
800-487-4386
JUST PLAIN CRAZY FACE ART
Swim, gym, bowling, arts and crafts
Knoebels Amusement Part
Elysburg
LAHEY FAMILY FUN PARK
Clarks Summit laheyfunpark.net
570-586-5699 Mini golf, bumper boats, go carts
Live Love Dance Studio
Wilkes-Barre
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570-970-5055
Dance, tumble, games & themes
Lollipop Party Services
Scranton
lollipoppartyservices.com
570-618-3319
Face painting, balloon twisting and characters
Luzerne County Paintball
Wyoming
luzernecountypaintball.com
570-693-0580
Lasertag or paintball
Magic of Bill Dickson
Plains
billdickson.biz
570-819-1751
Magic, illusion and comedy
Michaels Arts & Crafts
Wilkes-Barre,
Dickson City,
W Hazleton
michaels.com
570-819-1145,
570-383-7930,
570-453-0572
Craft project
MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
SKI RESORT
Scranton
montagemountainresorts.
com
1-855-SKISWIM
Snow tubing - Winter
MONTAGE MOUNTAIN
WATER PARK
Scranton
montagemountainresorts.
com
1-855-SKISWIM
Outdoor water park and zipline - Summer
MOONWALK GUY
Mountain Top moonwalkguy.com
Mountain Top Art Center
Amusement park, swimming, private pavilion
570-868-0386 Moonwalk, games, dunk tank, water slides
mountaintopartcenter.com
570-474-1040
Painting party at your location
MUSICare Project
W Pittston
trinityepiscopalchurch
westpittston.org
570-654-3261
Musical fun for toddlers/preschoolers
MVP Sports Academy
Exeter
teammvptraining.com
570-609-5118
Games, activities and knockerball
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Scranton
mygym.com
570-558-1311
Activities, games, puppets and songs
NEPA Mixed Martial Arts
Larksville
nepamma.com
570-288-1663
Martial arts lesson and activities
Northeast Gymnastics Academy
Hanover Twp
ngagym.com
570-826-7090
Gymnastics, obstacle course, foam pit
Paint n Pinot
Pittston
paintnpinot.com
570-313-5429
Paint on canvas class
Penguin's Hockey
Wilkes-Barre
wbspenguins.com
570-970-3607
Watch hockey game - October-April
Pikes Creek Raceway
Hunlock
Creek
pikescreekraceway.com
570-477-3188
Go-kart, bumper kart, mini golf
Pony Party Paradise
Shickshinny
ponypartyparadise.com
570-864-3807
Pony rental and petting zoo
POPSCIENCE!
Jessup
popsciencellc.com
570-285-4SCI
Hands-on lab for scientific fun
RC Movies 14
Wilkes-Barre
rctheatres.com
570-825-4444
Movies and game room
Regal Cinema 10
Hazleton
regmovies.com
570-450-7340
Movies
Regal Cinema 14/IMAX
Dickson City
regmovies.com
570-383-1555
Movies
Revolution Ice Centre
Pittston
revolutionicecentre.com
570-883-1100
Ice Skating
Riverfront Sports Complex
Scranton
riverfrontsports.com
570-575-4119
Soccer, football, dodge-ball, kickball
Roba Family Farms
North
Abington Twp
robafamilyfarms.com
570-563-2904
Farm activities - September-October
Rock Recreation Center
Trucksville
rockrec.org
570-696-2769
Basketball and other sports
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City
Website
Phone
Party Description
Rock Rec Swim Club
Trucksville
rockrec.org
570-696-2769
Clubhouse rentals, swimming, tennis - Summer
Rollaway Skating Rink
Dallas
fb: dallasrollaway
570-675-4844
Roller skating
Sapphire Salon & Spa
Pittston
thesapphiresalon.com
570-602-7700
Themed hair, make-up, nails
Scranton Houdini Museum
Scranton
houdini.org
570-342-5555
Stage magic show
SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE
RAILRIDERS
Moosic
swbrailriders.com
570-969-2255 Watch baseball game - April-Sept
Shooting Starz Gymnastics
Wilkes-Barre
shootingstarzgym.com
570-822-1212
Gymnastics, bounce house, foam pit
Skateaway
Wilkes-Barre
skateaway.biz
570-829-1236
Roller skating
SKY ZONE
Pittston
skyzone.com
570-316-0500 Indoor trampoline park
South Side Bowl
Scranton
southsidebowl.com
570-961-5213
Bowling or cosmic bowling
Spirited Art
Dickson City
myspiritedart.com
570-507-1560
Canvas painting & mixed media projects
Stanton Lanes
Wilkes-Barre
stantonlanes.com
570-824-4661
Bowling
Teak Bounce Houses
Scranton
teakbouncehouses.com
570-430-0287
Bounce house rentals
THAT BOUNCE PLACE
Wilkes-Barre
thatbounceplace.com
570-714-PLAY Inflatable bounce park and rentals
The Art Party Place
Mountain Top
theartpartyplace.com
570-991-0876
Canvas painting, ceramics and sand art
Timmy's Town Center
Scranton
timmystowncenter.org
570-341-1511
Children's museum with activities, crafts
Toyota Sports Plex
Wilkes-Barre
toyotasportsplex.com
570-208-5671
Ice skating
United Sports Academy
Dunmore
unitedsportsacademygym.
com
570-963-5477
Gymnastics, ninja, trampoline, foam pits, rockwall
Waverly Community House
Waverly
waverlycomm.org
570-586-8191
x2
Gym/auditorium or room rental
Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch
Noxen
whistlepigpumpkin.com
570-298-0962
Farm activities - September-October
WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA
Wilkes-Barre
wbymca.org
570-970-5011 Swim, sports, SCUBA & dance
Wilkes-Barre Rocks
Wilkes-Barre
wbcg.net
570-824-7633
Rock wall climbing
Woodlands Stable & Tack
North Pocono woodlandsstable.com
570-580-2617
Horse and party ponies
Wright Twp Firehall
Mountain Top
570-868-6205
Hall rentals for any occasion
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE GREATER SCRANTON
OR WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCAS!
GREATER SCRANTON YMCA
Choose from Wibits or Swim Themed Parties
greaterscrantonymca.org / (570) 342-8115 / 706 N. Blakely Street, Dunmore
WILKES-BARRE FAMILY YMCA
Choose from Swim, Sports, Scuba or Dance Themed Parties
wbymca.org / (570) 823-2191 / 40 W. Northampton Street, Wilkes-Barre
The Y.™ For a better us.™
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The Conservatory
at Wilkes University
COURSE OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
Orchestral instruments
Piano
Voice
Guitar
Classical ballet
(offered by the Degnan Ballet Center)
Indian Classical Dance
Jazz
For more information or to register, call (570) 408-4426 or e-mail conservatory@wilkes.edu.
WILKES UNIVERSITY CONSERVATORY
2016 Summer
Dance Intensive
SDI is for serious dancers ages 10 and up: Classes
offered in Ballet Technique, Pointe, Classical
Variations, Jazz, Modern, Pilates and Yoga
SESS I ON 1
July 11-14
SESS I ON 2
July 18-21
conservatory@wilkes.edu • (570) 408-4426
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Jumbo
Seafood Restaurant
Dine In – Take Out – Delivery
BYOB - Free Delivery
918 Northern Boulevard, Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Call: 570.587.5920
Order Online: www.jumboseafoodpa.com
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$5 off any check of $30 or more - Expires: June 30th 2016
Cannot be combined with any other offer
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special spotlight
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
So Much More
Than Baseball
I
magine a human cannonball streaking across the NEPA sky in advance
of a wild fireworks extravaganza. That visual provides you a taste of the
sizzle the SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) will display as
they roll out their fully loaded 2016 promotional schedule on June 17th.
With a variety of new theme nights
being woven into this year’s docket,
Promotional
it can be said with confidence that
spending a day at PNC Field is so
highlights include
much more than baseball!
Idle Hour Lanes 2008 Scranton-Carbondale Hwy, Scranton
570-489-7526 • idlehourlanes.com
GLOW IN THE DARK
INDOOR MINI GOLF
at Idle Hour Lanes
Fri. & Sat. 11:00AM - 10:30PM
Sun.-Thurs. 11:00AM - 9:30 PM
JUST 4 KIDS
Clubs start Tues, June 14 at 6:30pm
Lane Sharks: Ages 13-18
Alley-Gators: Ages 7-12
Guppies: Ages 5-7 w/bumpers
Dragon Slayers: Ages 3-4 w/ramps/
bumpers
BIRTHDAY
PARTIES:
YOU BRING THE KIDS &
THE CAKE ... WE’LL TAKE
CARE OF THE REST!
Achievement awards, Awesome tee shirts,
FUN night the Final Week of Club!
Bowling/Mini Golf
Combo or Bowling
only Parties!
KOSMIC KIDS
Every Thursday at 6:30pm, starting
June 2....BEST FAMILY FUN event ever!
Reservations necessary!
HAVE IT ALL YOUTH/ADULT
DOUBLES CLUB -- SUNDAYS
Starts Sun, May 15 at 7pm
Child receives a bowling ball
(other options available)
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Promotional highlights include 12
Firework Shows, five Bobblehead
giveaways, replica jerseys and t-shirt
giveaways. Theme nights are also
scattered among the crazy calendar
of yearly favorites such as Princess &
Pirate Night, Superhero Night, Star
Wars Night (slated to compliment
the highly anticipated Man Vs.
Marathon), Pierogi Night and
Augtoberfest. Plus, on Mother’s Day,
moms will be celebrated with stemless wine glasses and on Father’s Day,
dads can enjoy complimentary beer
steins (first 1,000 attendees).
12 Firework Shows,
five Bobblehead
giveaways, replica
jerseys and t-shirt
giveaways.
Some brand new daily promotions
offer deals for all types of RailRiders
Fans, even the four-legged ones!
Dollar Mondays ($1 tickets, hot dogs and dog admittance), Two Dollar
Tuesdays ($2 tickets, tacos and tall boys), Pay it Forward Wednesdays
(proceeds from Wednesday’s walk-up ticket sales will support a local
charitable organization) as well as Belly Buster Wednesdays (enjoy an allyou-can-eat buffet with the purchase of a ticket upgrade).
It goes without saying… PNC Field is the place to be
for affordable family-friendly
entertainment. Oh yeah, you may
even catch a baseball game in the
background.
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calendar of events
All events, dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm events.
Be sure to check our Calendar online at NEPAfamily.com for additional events!
SPORTS:
RAILRIDERS BASEBALL. PNC
Stadium, Moosic. April-September.
570-969-2255 or swbrailriders.com.
Trolley will run from Steamtown for
the following games: May 8, 15, June
5, 19, July 10, 24, Aug 7, 21, Sept
5. Sunday game times are 1:05pm;
the Trolley departs 12:15pm at
Steamtown Platform. Sept 5 game
time is 12:05pm; the Trolley departs
11:15am. Price is $20 and includes
a round-trip trolley ride to/from the
Stadium, baseball admission ticket,
$2 Voucher for Concession Stand or
Team Store.
(Trolley Ride Only to/from Game
is $11). All ticket sales are through
the museum and reservations are
required.
STORYTIME & MOVIES:
STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble,
Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre.
Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at
6:30pm. 570-829-4210 or bn.com.
STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble
Wilkes King’s College Bookstore, 7
S Main St, Wilkes-Barre. Saturdays
11am. 570-208-4700.
SUMMMER MOVIE
CLUBHOUSE. Cinemark Theatre,
40 Glenmaura National Blvd, Moosic.
Every Wednesday from June 15
to Aug 17, see a different G or PG
movie at 10am. $1 per show or $5
for all ten movies. 6/15 Alvin & The
Chipmunks: The Road Chip; 6/22
The Peanuts Movie; 6/29 Pan; 7/6
Home; 7/13 The Box Trolls; 7/20 The
Sandlot; 7/27 Norm of the North; 8/3
Shaun the Sheep Movie; 8/10 Max;
8/17 Paddington. 570-961-5943 or
cinemark.com.
Tunkhannock
Founders Day
June 25
SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS –
DICKSON CITY. Regal Dickson
City Stadium 14 & IMAX. Admission
$1. Tickets available for purchase
at the box office and all movies
start at 10am. Each Tuesday and
Wednesday from June 21-Aug
17, both G or PG movies play on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 570-3831555 or regmovies.com. 6/21-22
The Lego Movie and Max; 6/2829 Goosebumps and Iron Giant:
Signature Edition; 7/5-6 Pan and The
Smurfs 2; 7/12-13 Despicable Me
2 and Home; 7/19-20 Minions and
The Peanuts Movie; 7/26-27 Alvin &
The Chipmunks: The Road Chip and
Curious George; 8/2-3 The Book of
Life and Hotel Transylvania 2; 8/9-10
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
2 and Shaun The Sheep; 8/16-17 The
Croods and Dr. Suess’ The Lorax.
SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS
– HAZLETON. Regal Hazleton
Stadium 10. Tickets available for
purchase at the box office and all
movies start at 10am. Each Tuesdays
and Wednesday from June 14-Aug
10, both G or PG movies play on
Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 570-4507340 or regmovies.com. 6/14-15
The Lego Movie and Max; 6/2122 Goosebumps and Iron Giant:
Pocono 400 Weekend
June 3-4
Signature Edition; 6/28-29 Pan and
The Smurfs 2; 7/5-6 Despicable Me
2 and Home; 7/12-13 Minions and
The Peanuts Movie; 7/19-20 Alvin &
The Chipmunks: The Road Chip and
Curious George; 7/26-27 The Book of
Life and Hotel Transylvania 2; 8/2-3
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
2 and Shaun The Sheep; 8/9-10 The
Croods and Dr. Suess’ The Lorax.
SUMMER STORY TIME/
READING CLUB AT THE
LIBRARY. Registration required.
Call your local library for dates and
registration.
NATURE & OUTDOOR
ACTIVITIES:
CEDAR BMX (BICYCLE
MOTOCROSS) TRACK. Bicycle
racing, fun for all ages and skill level.
Off Newton-Ransom Blvd, behind
Red Barn Village, Ransom. Local
races on most Thursdays at 6pm and
Saturdays at 5pm in family-oriented
atmosphere. 570-855-8191 or
cedarbmx.com.
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LUZERNE COUNTY KAZ
PASSPORT. Free program for
everyone to get outside and active
at close-to-home parks, trails and
free outdoor events until end of
September. kazpassport.org.
TOUR, TRAIN & TROLLEYS:
ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY
RIDES. 300 Cliff St, Scranton.
Thursday to Sunday at 10:30am,
Noon, 1:30pm and 3pm. Fares vary
for museum, rides or combo. 570693-6590 or ectma.org
LACKAWANNA COAL MINE
TOUR. Bald Mountain Rd, McDade
Park, Scranton. Adults $10, seniors
$9.50, military $9, children (ages
3-12) $7.50, under 3 free. 10am-3pm
(last tour between 2:30-3pm). 570963-6463 or lackawannacounty.org/
index.php/attractions/coal-mine.
STEAMTOWN’S TRAIN RIDES.
S Bridge Ave, Scranton. Short
train rides $5 for ages 6 and older.
Longer excursions also available.
See website for schedule and prices.
570-340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.
MAY
ARTS & CRAFTS:
ART WALKS – FIRST FRIDAY
SCRANTON: 6-9pm; 570-9635901 or firstfridayscranton.com.
THIRD FRIDAY WILKES-BARRE:
5-8pm; thirdfridaywb.com. FOUTH
FRIDAY TUNKHANNOCK: 4-8pm;
tunkhannockbusiness.com.
KID’S CLINIC. Lowe’s Home
Improvement stores, Arena Hub
Plaza, Wilkes-Barre (570-822-7100),
Edwardsville (570-285-6000),
Viewmont Drive, Dickson City
(570-344-9200) and Weis Lane,
Hazleton (570-450-6801). Kids ages
7-11 can create a wood project
on various Saturdays at 10-11am.
Free. Reservations required.
lowesbuildandgrow.com.
KID’S WORKSHOPS. Home
Depot, Spring St, Wilkes-Barre
(570-820-5901), or Commerce Blvd,
Dickson City (570-346-3471). Free
how-to clinics for children ages 5-12
(accompanied by adult) on first
Saturday of each month 9am-Noon.
Reservations online. workshops.
homedepot.com/workshops/kidsworkshops.
1 Sunday
WEST PITTSTON CHERRY
BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. Along
6-8 Friday-Sunday
FATHER/DAUGHTER
WEEKEND. YMCA Camp Kresge,
White Haven. Parent/Child weekend
with outdoor activities. 570-9705052 or wbymca.org.
the banks of the Susquehanna
River, south of the Water Street
7 Saturday
Bridge, W Pittston. Vendors, parade,
entertainment, food, Chinese auction RAPTORS RULE. Dundee
Gardens, 2407 Sans Souci Pkwy,
and fun for the kids. Noon-5pm.
Township of Hanover. See a live
CELEBRATION OF THE
falcon, owl and hawk during this
BLUEBELLS. Endless Mountains
informative program. $15. Register;
Nature Center, Tunkhannock.
limited spaces. Noon-1PM. 570-735Guided wildflower walk, finger foods 5452 or dundeegardens.com.
and specialty teas. Registration
7-8 Saturday-Sunday
required. 1pm. 570-836-3835 or
endlessnature.org.
MOTHER’S DAY POW WOW.
3493 Stull Rd, Noxen. Native
CAMP ORCHARD HILL OPEN
HOUSE. Camp Orchard Hill, Orange American dancers, drummers, craft
and food vendors. Free. Noon-6pm.
Rd, Dallas. Tour and children’s
570-947-2097.
activities. 1-4pm. 570-333-4098 or
camporchardhill.com.
8 Sunday
5 Thursday
NATURAL WONDERS: ANIMAL
MOTHERS. Lackawanna College
Environmental Education Center,
93 McKenzie Rd, Township of
Covington. Program for children
MICHAELS KIDS CLUB.
ages 3-6 and guardian that teaches
Michael’s, Wilkes-Barre and Dickson
about nature through stories,
City. Saturday sessions every half hour
art and outdoor exploration. $8.
from 10-11:30am. $2. michaels.com.
Registration required. 1-2:30pm.
570-842-150 or lackawanna.edu.
Happy Mother’s Day!
13 Friday
PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym,
3 W Olive St, Scranton. Kids ages
2-10 can take part in games, rides,
activities, movie and dinner. $35
members; $40 nonmembers, $25
siblings. Reservations required.
5:30-8:30PM. 570-558-1311 or
mygym.com.
Natural Wonders:
For the Birds
May 19
14 Saturday
SCRANTON RIVERFEST. Finish
Line, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. River
activities, music, food, educational &
environmental displays and fun for
all ages. 8am-6pm. 570-347-6311 or
lrca.org.
BIKE SAFETY FAIR. PNC Field,
235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic.
Giveaways, food and helmets to area
children with bike safety instructions,
children’s fingerprinting and other
activities. Free. 10am-Noon. 570-9636750 or lackawannacounty.org.
ARE YOU MY MOTHER? Scranton
Cultural Center, 420 N Washington
Ave, Scranton. Colorful musical based
on the well-loved picture book ($8).
Wiggles and Giggles Craft Workshop
at 10am ($5). Recommended for
grades pre K to 2. 11am. 570-3441111 or sccmt.org.
COPPELIA. The Theater at Goodwill
North, 1539 N Main St, Scranton. A
full-length lighthearted, comic ballet
by the Senior Company of Ballet
Theatre of Scranton. 7:30pm. 570347-2867 or balletheatre.com.
15 Sunday
DISNEY’S GREATEST. Nanticoke
High School, 425 Kosciuszko St,
Nanticoke. Various types of dances
including ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip
hop and acro. Tickets $10; children
under age 2 free. Purchase tickets at
Live, Love Dance Studio in WilkesBarre YMCA. 2pm. 570-823-2191 or
wbymca.org.
19 Thursday
NATURAL WONDERS: FOR
THE BIRDS. Lackawanna College
Environmental Education Center,
93 McKenzie Rd, Township of
Covington. Program for children
ages 3-6 and guardian that teaches
about nature through stories, art and
outdoor exploration. $8. Registration
required. 1-2:30pm. 570-842-150 or
lackawanna.edu.
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GLOBAL FAIR OPEN HOUSE.
Dallas. Family activities. Registration
required. 570-333-4098 or
camporchardhill.com.
28 Saturday
Jenny Lynn Elementary School, 408
Wyoming Ave, lower level, Kingston.
NORTHEAST PA HEART WALK
6-8pm. 570-762-2501 or jennylynn.org. – WILKES-BARRE. Kirby Park,
93 McKenzie Rd, Township of
Covington. Program for children
ages 3-6 and guardian that teaches
about nature through stories, art and
outdoor exploration. $8. Registration
required. 1-2:30pm. 570-842-150 or
lackawanna.edu.
QUEEN CITY DAYS. Queen City,
Chylak Dr and Willow St, Olyphant.
FINE ARTS FIESTA. WilkesVolunteer Firemen’s Picnic featuring
Barre Public Square. Art show,
rides for all ages, food and game
live performances, children’s tent,
vendors, live entertainment,
MONTAGE
MOUNTAIN
WATER
strolling performers and food.
firemen’s parade and fireworks
PARK OPENS. Montage Mountain display. 6-11pm. 570-383-1406.
Thursday to Saturday 11am-8pm;
Sunday 11am-5pm. fineartsfiesta.org. Waterpark, 1000 Montage Mountain
Rd, Moosic. Noon-6PM. 570-969-7669 3-5 Friday-Sunday
or montagemountainresorts.com.
20-22 Friday-Sunday
19-22 Thursday-Sunday
FATHER AND SON RETREAT.
Camp Orchard Hill, Orange Rd,
Dallas. Father/son activities.
Registration required. 570-333-4098
or camporchardhill.com.
21 Saturday
ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE.
Market St, Kingston. Family and
pet-friendly charity walk. 9amNoon. 570-261-5120 or heart.org/
northeastpawalk.
POCONO 400 WEEKEND.
29 Sunday
COMMUNITY FAIR. Kirby Park,
Market St, Kingston. Games and kids
activities, free health assessments
and food samples. 11am.
COME DANCE WITH US.
Marywood University, 2300 Adams
Ave, Scranton. Presented by the
Courthouse Square, Downtown
Scranton. 11-12:15pm. 570-961-2696. Mini Dancers (ages 4 to 7) of The
Dance Studio 2pm. 570-347-2867 or
THE MAGIC GARDEN. The
balletheatre.com.
Theater at Goodwill North, 1539
N Main St, Scranton. A full length
original ballet by the Children/
Apprentice companies of Ballet
Theatre of Scranton. 7:30pm.
1 Wednesday
570-347-2867 or balletheatre.com.
JUST DANCIN’. The Theater at
25 Wednesday
Goodwill North, 1539 N Main St,
Scranton. Featuring the advanced
SWB RAILRIDERS HOME
and intermediate Jazz, Tap and
SCHOOLDAY GAME. PNC Field,
Hip Hop dancers of The Dance
235 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic.
Studio. 7:30pm. 570-347-2867 or
School day game vs Louisville Bats
(with Anti-Bullying theme). 10:35am. balletheatre.com.
570-969-2255 or swbrailriders.com.
2 Thursday
JUNE
27-30 Friday-Monday
NATURAL WONDERS: LITTLE
MEMORIAL DAY FAMILY CAMP. SPROUTS. Lackawanna College
Camp Orchard Hill, Orange Rd,
Environmental Education Center,
Father and son retreat
Pocono Raceway, Long Pond.
poconoraceway.com.
FATHER’S DAY AT MONTAGE
MOUNTAIN. Montage Mountain
Waterpark, 1000 Montage Mountain
Rd, Moosic. Dad’s ticket is free with
the purchase of a regular priced
general admission/under 48”
admission ticket. 570-969-7669 or
montagemountainresorts.com.
21-26 Tuesday-Sunday
NORTHEAST FAIR. Suscon Rd,
Township of Pittston. Opens Tuesday
to Friday at 5PM; Saturday and
Sunday at 1PM. northeastfair.com.
FATHER/SON WEEKEND. YMCA 25 Saturday
Camp Kresge, White Haven. Parent/
RELAY FOR LIFE OF
Child weekend with outdoor activities. LACKAWANNA COUNTY.
570-970-5052 or wbymca.org.
PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain
Rd, Moosic. relayforlife.org/
10 Friday
palackawanna.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym,
3 W Olive St, Scranton. Kids ages 2-10 TUNKHANNOCK FOUNDERS
can take part in games, rides, activities, DAY. Business Rte 6, Tunkhannock.
Outdoor street event with vendors,
movie and dinner. $35 members;
demonstrations, entertainment, food,
$40 nonmembers, $25 siblings.
car shows, Shakespeare in the Park
Reservations required. 5:30-8:30PM.
and Historic Tunkhannock Walking
570-558-1311 or mygym.com.
Tour. 10am-4pm. 570-687-1584 or
TunkhannockBusiness.com.
11 Saturday
KAYAK DEMOS AND LEVEL
ONE INTRODUCTORY KAYAK
COURSE. Nescopeck State Park,
25-26 Saturday-Sunday
PATCH TOWN SALVIC FEST.
Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Main St,
1137 Honey Hole Rd, Drums. Meet
Eckley. Celebrate the customs and
at Lake Frances. DEMOS: Brief
traditions of the Slavic people who
excursions on the lake; no staff
instruction (you should already have immigrated to the anthracite coal
region with music, food, living history
kayak experience). Ages 9+. No
presentations and crafters 10am-5pm.
registration necessary. 9am-Noon.
LEVEL ONE INTRODUCTORY COURSE: $10, seniors $9, children $6. 570-6362070 or eckleyminersvillage.com.
Hour-long introductory course for
those who have never kayaked
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before. Ages 9+. Registration
PRINCESS & PIRATE DAY.
required. 570-403-2006 or events.
Montage Mountain Waterpark, 1000
dcnr.pa.gov.
Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic. Kids
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wear a costume and get in to the
Waterpark for the day for $10. Join
MARKET ON THE POND.
Meadow’s Nursing & Rehab Center, in a costume parade, story time
and arts and crafts. 570-969-7669 or
4 E Center Hill Rd, Dallas. Over 120
vendors, raffle baskets, books, plants, montagemountainresorts.com.
crafts, jewelry, bake sale and lunch
at the pavilion. 9am-3pm. (Rain date
June 25). 570-675-8600 ext 195.
19 Sunday
Happy Father’s Day!
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WILKES BARRE DUATHLON.
Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Run and
bike race through Wilkes-Barre and
Hanover Township. Race 7:30am.
wbduathlon.com.
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Summer Music Lessons for Your Family!
3 REASONS WHY YOU’LL WANT YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER
TO BE WITH SCRANTON MUSIC ACADEMY THIS SUMMER!
1. Scranton's widest range of music lesson times available six days a week to fit your busy schedule!
2. The largest & most qualified teaching faculty in Scranton. We’ll teach you the songs you want to learn!
3. Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Brass & Woodwinds all in one location, saving you time & money.
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June 19 – August 13
Before and After Care
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(570) 472-3741
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853 Enterprise Street
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672 N. River St., Suite 213, Plains 570-825-7583
Meadow’s Auxiliary 32rd Annual
Look for our July/August issue
focusing on Tiny Tots, Toddlers & Teens.
This issue will include some amazing giveaways
including a Diono Convertible + Booster car seat
(for children 5 to 120 lbs and valued at $288)!
Plus... we may have something up our sleeves for
the teen in your life.
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Sat. June 18th, 2016
9am - 3pm
(Rain Date June 25)
Meadow’s Nursing & Rehab Center
4 East Center Hill Rd., Dallas
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SuperParks is a program of Live Well Luzerne and the Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA funded by the Pocono Forest and Waters Conservation Landscape.
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MMI PREPARATORY SCHOOL
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Fun-filled Summer Camps
for all area students!
This year’s camps will include: Harry Potter Travel Our Magical Science Tour, Egyptian Dig,
CSI: Crime Scene Investigations,
Design your own Hovercraft & Egg Drop
Car, Maker Camp, Messy Art and so
much more!
Registration required. Groups are limited. Ages 6-15.
For more information or to register, contact MMI at
570-636-1108 or visit us on the web at www.mmiprep.org.
We have many fun and educational
camps from which to choose.
Call MMI today for more information
about our exciting Summer Camp
program at 570-636-1108 or visit
mmiprep.org!