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Publisher Pamela J. Rogers

Editor Kimberley Kindler

Sales Michelle McGrath- Fenstermacher Brandy Lewis Terri Yencha

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Contributing Writers Paula Chaiken Lara Krupicka

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Published bi-monthly by Northeast Pennsylvania Family Magazine L.L.C.

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12 traditions that freeze time…bonding with family bucket lists

Families grow closer and stronger when members check off their bucket list together.

20 buzzworthy We’re all a b-b-buzz about bypassing the summertime

learning slide, bowling, safe biking and book naming.

22 calendar of events Spring out to the various fun, educational and

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25 cutest kid photo contest Your cute little munchkin’ could be on our next cover!

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“The true benefits of private schools are smaller classes, more individualized instruction and a strong sense of community within the school,” according to educator Linda Ferraro-Swearer, owner and director of Jenny Lynn Academy.

Jenny Lynn Academy, which currently serves preschool and kindergarten students, will be opening Jenny Lynn Elementary School at the lower level of 408 Wyoming Avenue in Kingston. The coming school year will include first through third grades and expand to include fourth grade in 2015 and fifth grade the year after that. Classes will have a maximum of 14 students in each class.

Ferraro-Swearer says, “After 35 years of running our preschool at Jenny Lynn Academy, it felt like the right time to expand.”

Ferraro-Swearer and Marya Nackley, also owner and director of Jenny Lynn Elementary, plan an innovative curriculum in the new school, focusing on critical thinking and leadership skills, as well as global awareness. “Children need to embrace diversity in order to promote tolerance and acceptance. We hope to help our students understand who they are in relationship to the world, as well as to our community,” says Ferraro-Swearer.

Starting in the very first year, children will have the opportunity to do oral presentations in

Families in Northeast Pennsylvania have many choices for educating their

school-aged children –

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front of their peers and to take foreign language classes.

Nackley stresses the curriculum will “encompass the whole child – their heart, mind and body” and will include a unique physical education program with classes like yoga and Zumbatonic.

The Directors say that their preschool is “a big extended family” and Jenny Lynn Elementary will continue their tradition of community and family. Parents and guardians who would like more information about Jenny Lynn Elementary can call 570.288.3808 or log onto jennylynnelementary.org.

Building Blocks Learning Center also is launching a private school for early elementary

education called “The Academy at Building Blocks.” This fall, the school will be adding a kindergarten to its program in Mountain Top and will grow with additional grades each year. Classes will include up to

22 students with a teacher and an assistant. Transportation will be available from Building Blocks’ Wilkes-Barre location and before and after care will be offered.

Zubeen Saeed, President and CEO, says that this was a ‘natural progression’ for Building Blocks, which currently offers daycare for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten, as well as school aged programs. The curriculum will be an “all encompassing, well-rounded program” according to Saeed. Children will study reading, math, science, foreign language, art, music and physical education, as well as social and emotional development. “The curriculum is innovative and very hands-on,” she adds.

The Academy at Building Blocks is accepting applications. More information can be found at buildingblockslearningcenter.com.

Paula Chaiken is the mother of three boys who appreciates the diversity of educational offerings in our community.

The true

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of community

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A quaint building located at 1188 Wyoming Avenue in Forty Fort will be bustling in May with after-school enrichment classes and up-scale fashions. The Academy for Early Learning is dedicated to private and group tutoring as well as classes in dance, art and music. Additional

offerings – including yoga, fitness and Mandarin Chinese classes – will be available in the upcoming months. Mommy and me classes, parent lectures and educational consultation for teachers and schools are also scheduled.

Nestled within the same building, Lavender Poulette is an exclusive children’s boutique featuring European fashions with chic urban influences. A vegetarian dairy café (slated to open in June) will help expand some finicky palettes will also make this new regional hot spot a must hit.

Both The Academy for Early Learning and Lavender Poulette can be found on Facebook or call 570-817-0031. An official grand opening will be held in June.

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Fun Summer Camps for Kids

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Lego Robotics for ages 9-11 years oldMonday - Friday, June 23 - 27 • $125

Lego Robotics for ages 9-11 years oldMonday - Friday, July 7 - 11 • $125

Lego Robotics for ages 12-14 years oldMonday - Friday, July 14 - 18 • $125

Lego Robotics Part II for those who attended previous 2014 LCCC Lego campsMonday - Friday, July 21 - 25 • $125

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Camp (ages 12-14)This hands-on experience in crime scene investigation and forensic science will allow participants to uncover the secrets of how hidden evidence is discovered. Learn the skills of detailed observation and collection of evidence, detection and interpretation of fingerprints! Monday - Friday, August 4 - 8 • 9 a.m. to Noon • $125

Kids Culinary Camp (ages 9 - 11)Do your kids love to help out in the kitchen? This week-long experience includes learning how to read and create a rec-ipe, measurement skills, hands-on meal prep, a tour of the College’s Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Institute, and on the last day parents can join us for a special culinary treat! Monday - Friday, June 23 - 27 • 9 a.m. to Noon $140 (includes material fee)

Rock Star Academy (ages 12-14) This camp will allow participants to experience an actual recording studio with the latest in music recording technology equipment. CD creation to take home. Parents join us on the final day of camp for the big performance and tour of the music recording facility. Monday - Friday, June 16 - 20 • 9 a.m. to Noon • $125

Broadcast Camp (ages 12-14) This camp will allow participants to experience both the LCCC’s own radio station, WSFX 89.1/105.5 and TV studio. Parents join us on the final day for the big production and tour the College’s facilities. Monday - Friday, June 16 - 20 • 9 a.m. to Noon • $125

Lego Robotics (ages listed below) Campers will participate by demonstrating the projects they build. Build robots with Lego’s; program basic robotic commands, use gears to reduce or increase torque and more. All camps conducted 9 a.m. to Noon.


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The Birthday Wish RevisitedTry this new birthday tradition in your family to foster long-term goal setting and an attitude of exploration: ask the birthday boy or girl to answer a bucket list question such as “what do you most want to do in the next year?” You may also phrase it as, “What do you look forward to now that you are x years old?” Write down the answer. Then post it somewhere as a reminder of his or her hope for the year.

Get RegisteredOur schedules are never more open to possibility than during activity registrations. And clubs, organizations and others conduct sign-ups multiple times throughout the year. Use those occasions to not only register for an activity that your child has not yet tried (a new sport, a foreign language class, etc), but also as a reminder to check an item off your family bucket list. It’s a perfect reminder to discover a new venture for the entire family. Sign up for a class together, plan a weekend outing, buy tickets to a concert. Given the regularity of registrations as a reminder, you will be less likely to let much time pass between family bucket list adventures. And it goes without saying that those shared family adventures bring families that much closer. When family members rely on the support of one another to accomplish new goals and share in the overall experience, the bonding that occurs is powerful.

Celebrate Good TimesIt is not that we aren’t marking our days with meaningful activities. Usually it is more that the pace of modern life necessitates moving on quickly to the next thing. Making a tradition of celebrating what we have accomplished – as individuals and as a family – can help us appreciate the richness of our experiences. And the beginning and end of the school year provide natural junctures for celebration.

At the end of the school year, look back on the growth during those ten months. Reflect on favorite memories. Make the last day of school a celebration of both the completion of the school year, and the accomplishment of any goals. Acknowledge also any firsts not yet reached as experiences to anticipate for the future.

As summer comes to an end, take the time to recap favorite vacation moments as part of your back-to-school tradition. Talk about new skills learned, new places visited and any other experiences of note from the summer. Share the stories now. You’ll find the exercise sharpens your memory of those significant events into the future.

You may not be able to slow the countdown timer on your kids’ childhoods. But with traditions like these on your side, you’ll freeze those meaningful moments as you go along. And striving to reach family goals together creates opportunities for communication and bonding like none other.

Lara Krupicka is a mother of three and author of Family Bucket Lists: Bring More Fun, Adventure & Camaraderie Into Every Day.

Often moms lament how busy life can be. The common theme is one of being carried along by the calendar. But it is possible to weave the ‘meaningful’ in between the ‘everyday stuff’ of carpools and play dates. You can have a sense of living life together, not just doing life. The key? Capitalizing on birthdays and other regularly occurring events as opportunities to make and live your bucket lists.

Consider these three ways your family can seize opportunities to live a meaningful goal-oriented life:

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940 Saturdays plus 1,656 summer vacation days equals your kid’s childhood. How are you spending those days?

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AC Moore Dickson City acmoore.com 570-961-5590 Craft project

Adventure Zone Scranton scrantonadventurezone.com 570-983-0061 Inflatable bounce park

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Balloons by JustinCredible Plymouth fb: balloonsbyjustincredible 570-719-1111 Balloon animals, figures, centerpieces, arches

Bear Creek Camp Nature Center Bear Creek Twp bearcreekcamp.org 570-472-3741 Live animals with nature themes - May-Oct

Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary

Jim Thorpe bearmountainbutterflies.com 570-325-4848 Butterfly sanctuary - May-Sept

Bounce Party Rentals Tunkhannock bouncepartyrentalsllc.com 570-687-1281 Bounce houses, water slides, balloons

Camp Orchard Hill Dallas camporchardhill.com 570-333-4098 Gym, bounce house, climbing wall, paintball

Catholic Youth Center Wilkes-Barre wyomingvalleycyc.org 570-823-6121 Swimming and gym activities

Chacko's Family Bowling Center Wilkes-Barre chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com

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Chuck E. Cheese Wilkes-Barre, Dickson City

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Cinemark Theater Moosic cinemark.com 570-961-5943 Movies

Climb-a-Lot Clubhouse Tamaqua climbalotclubhouse.com 570-668-1966 Indoor soft-play playground, slides, arcade

Cosmo & Connie cosmo-connie.com 570-842-2796 Characters, face painting, balloons, magic

Creative Kids FARM Back Mountain creativekidsfarm.com 570-690-4301 Fitness, art, rhythm and music (2-5 years)

Damian the Magician Scranton damianthemagician.com 570-357-1412 Professional magic for adults and children

Danko’s Kidz Fit Plains dankosallamericanfitness.com 570-825-5989 Kids fitness, rock climbing and zumba

Dietrich Theater Tunkhannock dietrichtheater.com 570-836-1022 Movies

Downtown Arts Wilkes-Barre fb: downtownartswb 570-905-7308 Art classes

Endless Mountains Nature Center Tunkhannock emnconline.org 570-836-3835 Live hawks and nature themes

Everhart Museum Scranton everhart-museum.org 570-346-7186 Dinosaurs, little artists, museum explorers

Fab Fitness Kingston fabfitnesspa.com 570-762-1413 Zumba

First Class Gymnastics Jessup firstclassgymnastics-cheer.com 570-487-1422 Gymnastics, trampoline, foam pit, obstacle course

Fun Faces funfacesonline.com 570-262-3847 Face painting and temporary tattoos

Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains

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Greater Pittston YMCA Pittston greaterpittstonymca.org 570-655-2255 Swimming, playground, art and gym

Greater Scranton YMCA Dunmore greaterscrantonymca.com 570-342-8115 Wibit, swim, flag football and basketball

Grotto Pizza Harvey’s Lake, Edwardsville, Wilkes-Barre

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H2Ooohhh! Water Park Lake Harmony

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Happy Faces Scranton happyhappyfaces.com 570-687-0972 Face painting, glitter tattoos, spin art, balloons

Hazleton YMCA / YWCA Hazleton hazletonymcaywca.org 570-455-2046 Swim, gym, rock climb, ExerZone, teen, sleepover

Huntzinger's Karate Wilkes-Barre huntzingerkarate.com 570-826-3020 Karate

Idle Hour Lanes Dickson City idlehourlanes.com 570-489-7526 Bowling and glow mini golf

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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 Swim, gym, bowling, arts and crafts

Juggler Rob Smith robthejuggler.com 570-587-2014 Juggler

Just Paint It Clarks Summit 570-587-3511 Pottery painting

Just Plain Crazy Face Art justplaincrazyfaceart.com 570-735-9004 Face painting, glitter tattoos, henna, games, crafts

Knoebels Amusement Park Elysburg knoebels.com 800-487-4386 Amusement park, swimming and private pavilion

Lahey Family Fun Park Clarks Summit laheyfunpark.net 570-586-5699 Mini golf, bumper boats, go carts, batting cages

Lollipop Party Services lollipop-parties.com 570-862-3875 Face painting, balloon twisting and characters

Magic of Bill Dickson Plains billdickson.biz 570-819-1751 Magic, illusion and comedy

Marquee Cinemas Scranton marqueecinemas.com 570-558-FILM Movies

Mary Baker, Storyteller/Musician Kingston marystories.com 570-954-1326 Stories, folk tales and sing-a-longs

Michaels Arts & Crafts Wilkes-Barre, Dickson City, W Hazleton

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Montage Mountain Ski Resort Scranton montagemountainresorts.com 1-855-SKI-SWIM Snow tubing - Winter

Montage Mountain Water Park Scranton montagemountainresorts.com 1-855-SKI-SWIM Outdoor water park and zipline - Summer

Moonwalk Guy Mountain Top moonwalkguy.com 570-868-0386 Moonwalk, games, dunk tank, water slides

My Gym Children's Fitness Center Scranton mygym.com/Scranton 570-558-1311 Activities, games, puppets and songs

Northeast Gymnastics Academy Hanover Twp ngagym.com 570-826-7090 Gymnastics, obstacle course and foam pit

Odyssey Fitness Center Wilkes-Barre odysseyfitnesscenter.com 570-829-2661 Games, activities and swimming

Parties by MUSICare Project W Pittston trinityepiscopalchurch westpittston.org

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Pat Ward, magician patwardmagicshow.net 570-639-1546 Magic show, clown show, balloon animals

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, mini golf, bounce house, arcade

Pony Party Paradise Shickshinny ponypartyparadise.com 570-864-3807 Pony rental and petting zoo (onsite or your home)

RailRiders Baseball Moosic swbrailriders.com 570-969-2255 Watch baseball game - April-Sept

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

Rich's Golf & Fun Center Wyoming richsgolfandfuncenter.com 570-693-1608 Mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, arcade

Roba's Family Farms Dalton robafamilyfarms.com 570-563-2904 Farm activities - September-October

Rock N' Roll Gymnatics Dallas ufa-a.com 570-675-9535 Gymnastics

Rock Recreation Center Trucksville rockrec.org 570-696-2769 Basketball and other sports

Rollaway Skating Rink Dallas 570-675-4844 Roller skating

Sapphire Salon & Spa Pittston thesapphiresalon.com 570-602-7700 Themed hair, make-up and nails

Shooting Starz Gymnastics Wilkes-Barre shootingstarzgym.com 570-822-1212 Gymnastics, obstacle course, tumble trak, foam pit

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Skateaway Wilkes-Barre skateaway.biz 570-829-1236 Roller skating

Snack Shack Wilkes-Barre thesnackshack.vpweb.com 570-270-2929 Ice cream, crafts and candy delivery

South Side Bowl Scranton southsidebowl.com 570-961-5213 Bowling

Spirited Art Dickson City myspiritedart.com 570-507-1560 Painting classes on canvas

Stanton Lanes Wilkes-Barre yourbowlingplace.com 570-824-4661 Bowling

Sparkling Tiara's/Royally Fun fb: royallyfun 570-604-2776 Princess, spa or themes for ages 3+

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 party rentals

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Timmy's Town Center Scranton timmystowncenter.org 570-341-1511 Interactive children's museum with activities/crafts

Toyota Sports Plex Wilkes-Barre toyotasportsplex.com 570-208-5671 Ice skating

Unified Fighting Arts Association Dallas ufa-a.com 570-675-9535 Karate games

United Sports Academy Dunmore unitedsportsacademygym.com 570-96-FLIPS Gymnastics, games, tumble trak, foam pit

Valley Tennis & Swim Club Trucksville rockrec.org 570-696-2769 Clubhouse, swimming and tennis - Summer

Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch Noxen whistlepigpumpkin.com 570-298-0962 Farm activities - September-October

Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Wilkes-Barre wbymca.org 570-823-2191 Swimming, scuba, gymnastics, sports and Zumba

Wilkes-Barre Rocks Wilkes-Barre wbcg.net 570-824-7633 Rock wall climbing

Woodlands Stable & Tack North Pocono woodlandsstable.com 570-842-3742 Horse rides

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Seventh Annual Bike Helmet GiveawayThe Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Fund for Children’s Advocacy, also known as HKQ Kids, will give away free bicycle helmets as part of its ongoing efforts to promote child safety in the region. Since HKQ Kids started the helmet program in 2008, more than 6,400 children have been equipped with free bike helmets. HKQ Kids has 1,300 helmets in stock ready to meet this year’s expected demand. This year’s event will be held at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre

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Arthur Christmas; July 2 Despicable Me 2; July 8 The Lego Movie; July 9 Free Birds; July 15 Adventures of TinTin; July 16 Rise of the Guardians; July 22 Kung Fu Panda 2; July 23 Madagascar 3; July 29 The Croods; July 30 Epic; Aug 5 Turbo; Aug 6 Walking with Dinosaurs; Aug 12 Mr. Peabody & Sherman; Aug 13 Rio 2. regmovies.com.

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.

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.

NESCOPECK STATE PARK JUNIOR BIRD CLUB. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Rd, Drums. Kids ages 9+ can learn about birds each month. One-time $5 fee. Reservations. 570-403-2006 or dcnr.state.pa.us.

TOUR, TRAIN & TROLLEYS:ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY RIDES. 300 Cliff St, Scranton. Opens May 1 with trips Thursday to Sunday at 10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm and 3pm. Fares vary for museum, rides or combo. 570-693-6590 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). 570-

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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.

ARTS & CRAFTS:ART WALKS FIRST FRIDAY SCRANTON: 6-9pm; 570-963-5901 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 Dr, Dickson City (570-344-9200) and Weis Ln, Hazleton (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/kids-workshops.

ONGOINGSPORTS:RAILRIDERS BASEBALL. PNC Stadium, Moosic. April-September. 570-969-2255 or swbrailriders.com. Trolley will run from Steamtown for the following games: May 11, 25; June 8, 22; July 27; Aug 3, 10, 31. Special excursions (round trip trolley ride, admission, $2 concession voucher) is $20 per person; round trip trolley ride to game only $11; departs Steamtown at 12:15pm for 1:05pm game. Trolley reservations required. 570-963-6590 or ectma.org.

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 FOR CHILDREN. 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 25 to Aug 27, see a different G or PG movie at 10am. $1 per show or $5 for all ten movies. June 15 The Croods; July 2 Turbo; Just 9 Smurfs 2; July 16 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs; July 23 Walking with Dinosaurs; July 30 The Lego Movie; Aug 6 Rio 2; Aug 13 Mr. Peabody & Sherman; Aug 20 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Sqeakquel; Aug 27 Ice Age: The Meltdown. Movie Recording 570-961-5922, Office 570-961-5943 or cinemark.com.

SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS. Regal Cinema, Dickson City and Hazleton. See a PG movie on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am from June 17 to Aug 13. Admission $1; PG movies. June 17 Hotel Transylvania; June 18 The Smurfs 2; June 24 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2; June 25 The Pirates: Band of Misfits; July 1

MICHAELS KIDS CLUB. Michael’s, Wilkes-Barre and Dickson City. Saturday sessions every half hour from 10-11:30am. $2. michaels.com.

PRESCHOOL ART EXPLORERS. Dietrich Theater, Tioga Ave, Tunkhannock. Thursdays May 8 to 29 from 10-10:45am. Kids (ages 4-5) can try painting, drawing and sculpting. Free. Registration required. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

MAY2-4 Friday-Sunday FATHER/DAUGHTER CAMP WEEKEND 1. Camp Kresge, White Haven. Camper cabins, activities, campfires, fishing, arts & crafts and games. Reservations required. 570-823-2191 ext 5052 or wbymca.org.

3 Saturday FLY FISHING WORKSHOP. The Lands at Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Road, Shavertown. Meet at the stream the greenhouse. 10am-2pm. Free. 570-696-2881 or thelandsathillsidefarms.org.

THE TEACHER FROM THE BLACK LAGOON & OTHER STORYBOOKS. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton. Wiggles and Giggles Workshop 10am ($5); Show 11am ($8). 570-346-7369 or scrantonculturalcenter.org.

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CHILDREN’S MOVIE. Dietrich Theater, Tioga Ave, Tunkhannock. Free family-friendly movie, popcorn and soda. 11am. Limited tickets at door or reserve by calling 570-996-1500. dietrichtheater.com.

KID’S YOGA. Balance Yoga, 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort. Yoga for kids ages 5-10. 11:30am. Pre-registration. $10. 570-714-2777 or balanceyogastudio.net.

BAG-A-BADGE – JUNIOR SCOUTS. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. Scouts complete requirements for badges. Registration and pre-payment required; space limited. 1-4pm. $12. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

3-4 Saturday-Sunday CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. Along banks of the Susquehanna River, south of the Water Street Bridge (Susquehanna Ave), West Pittston. Vendors, parade, entertainment, food, Chinese auction and kids activities. Rain or shine. Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday Noon-5pm. 570-655-7780 ext 221.

4 Sunday FAMILY FUN DAY. Scranton JCC, 601 Jefferson Ave, Scranton. Dance, games, crafts and basket raffles. Noon-4pm. Free. 570-346-6595 or scrantonjcc.org.

ROTARY PASTA DINNER. Abington Heights High School, 222 Nobel Rd, Township of Abington. Adults $8, children (under 12) $4. Take outs available. 1-5pm. 570-947-2705.

5-9 Monday-Friday and 12 Monday FRANKLIN INSTITUTE FIELDTRIPS SHOWS. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton. Different science topic each day Mon-Fri. 10am

or 1pm. 570-346-7369 or scrantonculturalcenter.org.

7 Wednesday MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH. My Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. $5 members; $7 nonmembers. 11:30am-1pm. Reservations required. 570-558-1311 or mygym.com/scranton.

9 FridayPARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. Kids ages 2-10 can take part in games, activities, movie and dinner. $30 members; $35 nonmembers; $15 siblings. 5:30-9pm. Reservations required. 570-558-1311or mygym.com/scranton

RENT – SCHOOL EDITION. Act Out Performing Arts Center, 408 N Main St, Taylor. 7:30pm. 570-881-4206 or actoutheatre.com.

9-11 Friday-Sunday GREASE – SCHOOL VERSION. KISS Theatre, 58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre. Musical workshop shows. 570-829-1901 or kisstheatre.org

FATHER/DAUGHTER CAMP WEEKEND 2. Camp Kresge, White Haven. (See May 2-4)

10 Saturday WAVERLY WADDLE. Waverly Community House, 1115 N Abington Rd, Waverly. Registration 8am, race 9am. The Jr. Waddle will take place immediately after. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

SCHUYLER AVE ELEMENTARY’S FAMILY FUN FEST. Wyoming Valley West Middle School, 201 Chester St, Kingston. Fun, food and shopping. 10am-3pm. Free admission.

BAG-A-BADGE – CADETTE SCOUTS. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. Scouts

complete requirements for badges. Registration and pre-payment required; space limited. 1-4pm. $12. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

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Happy Mother’s Day!MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL. Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. Mom bowls free when her family bowls with her. 570-208-BOWL or chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.

15 Thursday PETER PAN. FM Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. School day show for kids in grades 1-5. 10am. $9. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

15-18 Thursday-Sunday FINE ARTS FIESTA. Kirby Park, 280 Market St, Kingston. Art, crafts, entertainment and food. Thursday and Friday 10am-8pm; Saturday 11am-8pm; and Sunday 11am-6pm. fineartsfiesta.org.

GREASE – SCHOOL VERSION. KISS Theatre, 58 Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre. (See May 9-11)

16-17 Friday-Saturday CINDERELLA. Whipple Performing Arts Studio, 602 Hunter Highway, Suite 20, Tunkhannock. Presented by Junior Players and Little Hams. Friday 7pm; Saturday 3pm. 570-836-6986 or wyomingcountyplayers.com.

17 Saturday EVERART @ THE EVERHART. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. Painting, sculpture, mixed media, illustration, dance, theater and poetry for kids in grades 3-8. $5 per session. 10am-Noon.

Registration required and limited. 570-346-7186 ext 516 or everhart-museum.org.

ACT OUT MARKETPLACE. Act Out Performing Arts Center, 408 N Main St, Taylor. Shopping, entertainment, games and food. 10am-3pm. 570-881-4206 or actouttheatre.com.

MARTIAL ARTS BREAKING SEMINAR / OPEN HOUSE. Back Mountain Martial Arts, 1150 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Proceeds benefit wounded warriors. Participation in Breaking Seminar $15; free to watch. Live show with color guard. 11am-2pm. 570-675-9535 or ufa-a.com.

ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE. Courthouse Square, Downtown Scranton. Parade begins at the Gino J. Merli Veteran’s Center. Military displays at the Courthouse. 11am-1pm. 570-961-2696.

STRICTLY GERSHWIN. Marywood University – Sette LaVerghetta Theater, 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton. A song and dance spectacular by Ballet Theatre of Scranton’s senior company. 8pm. 5 70-347-2867 or balletheatre.com.

17-18 Saturday-Sunday SCRANTON CELTIC FESTIVAL. Montage Mountain, 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic. Bagpipers, step dancers, food and bands. 11am-7pm. Presale $10; $15 at the door. Children 13 and under free. 855-SKI-SWIM or scrantoncelticfest.com.

20 Tuesday LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATION: BIODIVERSITY. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 McKenzie Road, Township of Covington. Live animal presentation from Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland. 6:30pm. 570-842-1506 or lackawanna.edu.

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24 SaturdayST. UBALDO RACE OF THE SAINTS. Starts on Powell and Ward Sts. Teams carry ornate wooden Saints of Ubaldo, George and Anthony through Jessup to Veterans Memorial Field. 570-575-4141 or stubaldoday.com.

24-26 Saturday-MondayWELCOME THE BUTTEFLIES BACK CELEBRATION. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd (at Rt 903), Jim Thorpe. Special videos, crafts, activities, programs and live butterflies. 11am-5pm. $6. 570-325-4848 or bearmountainbutterflies.com.

30 FridayGRAVITY. Misericordia University – Banks Student Life Center lawn, 301 Lake St, Dallas. Movie begins at dusk. Free. 570-674-6400 or misericordia.edu.

May 30-June 1 Friday-SundayFATHER/SON CAMP WEEKEND 1. Camp Kresge, White Haven. Camper cabins, activities, campfires, fishing, arts & crafts and games. Reservations required. 570-823-2191 ext 5052 or wbymca.org.

31 Saturday NORTHEAST PA HEART WALK. Kirby Park, Market Street, Kingston. Team up with family, friends or co-workers. 9am. 614-396-3507 or heart.org/northeastpawalk.

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RIVERFEST. Riverfest Finish Line, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. River activities, including Canoe-A-Thon, Duck-A-Thon and River Regatta; live music; educational and environmental displays; food and fun activities. 9am-6pm. 570-347-6311 or lrca.org.

JUNE3 TuesdayJUST DANCIN’. Marywood University – Sette LaVerghetta Theater, 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton. Intermediate and advanced jazz, tap and hip hop performances by The Dance Studio. 7pm. 570-347-2867 or balletheatre.com.

4-8 Wednesday-Sunday SAN GENNARO FEAST. Montage Mountain Resort, 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic. Ethnic food vendors, live entertainment, amusement rides and family fun. 4-11pm. General Admission $10; under 48” $7; and children 3 & under free. 570-877-3838 or sangennaropa.com.

7 Saturday FINISHING THE FIGHT 5K RUN/WALK. Blakely Borough Recreational Complex, 100 Keystone Ave, Peckville. 9-11am. 570-614-6341 or finishingthefight.com.

EVERART @ THE EVERHART. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. (See May 17)

13 Friday PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. (See May 9)

13-15 Friday-SundayFATHER/SON CAMP WEEKEND 2. Father/Son Camp Weekend 1. Camp Kresge, White Haven. (See May 30-June 1)

14 Saturday HERITAGE EXPLORER BIKE TOUR & FESTIVAL. Blakely Borough Recreational Complex, 100 Keystone Avenue, Peckville. Six bike routes to choose from and free festival with live music, food and vendors. 8am-3pm. Registration required. 570-963-6730 ext 8200 or lhva.org.

MARKET ON THE POND. Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4 E Center Hill Rd, Dallas. Vendors, bake sale and hot lunch available. Proceeds benefits residents. 9am-3pm. 570-675-8600 ext 115 or themeadowsnursingcenter.com.

FAMILY NATURE WALK. Frances Slocum State Park – Meet near the trail head at the bulletin board along Carverton Road, Wyoming. Family Nature Walk along part of Maconoquah Trail. Not suitable for strollers. 10am. 570-696-9105 or dcnr.state.pa.us.

14-21 Saturday-Saturday FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE. Osterhout Free Library, 71 S Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre. osterhout.lib.pa.us.

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Happy Father’s Day!WILKES-BARRE DUATHLON. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. A 3.1-mile run and 16-mile bike race through the city of Wilkes-Barre and Hanover Twp. 7:30am. 570-262-3662 or wbduathlon.com.

FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL. Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. Dad bowls free when his family bowls with him. 570-208-BOWL or chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.

KIDS FIRST! FILM FESTIVAL. Wilkes University – Henry Student Center, 84 W South St, Wilkes-Barre. Free afternoon film festival showcases new and classic children’s films and student videos. 570-408-4239 or wilkes.edu.

17-22 Tuesday-Sunday NORTHEAST FAIR. Suscon Road, Pittston. Agriculture, horticulture, arts, gardening, entertainment, rides and food. 570-654-2503 or northeastfair.com.

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21 Saturday TUNKHANNOCK FOUNDER’S DAY. Downtown Tunkhannock. Street festival with vendors, arts & crafts, demonstrations, entertainment and food. 10am-4pm. King Solomon production at 1pm. 570-687-1584 or tunkhannockbusiness.com.

21-22 Saturday-SundayPATCH TOWN DAYS. Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main St, Weatherly. Music, food and historical recreations of mining life and tours through houses. 10am-5pm. 570-636-2070 or eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

22 SundaySUPER SUNDAY OWLS. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd (at Rt 903), Jim Thorpe. Butterflies, frogs, owl DVDs, crafts, stories all day and live owl show at 5pm. Reservations needed for show. Tickets $5; recommended ages 7+. 11am-6:30pm. 570-325-4848 or bearmountainbutterflies.com.

27 Friday SITTING BULL, STANDING STRAIGHT. Whipple Performing Arts Studio, 602 Hunter Highway, Tunkhannock. Musical comedy by Junior Players and Little Ham theater camp performers. 11am, 1pm and 6pm. 570-836-6986 or wyomingcountyplayers.com.

28 Saturday NORTHEAST REGION FAMILY FISHING FESTIVAL. Lackawanna State Park, Dalton. 9am-1pm. Registration required. 570-477-2206.

29 SundaySUPER SUNDAY SNAKES. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd (at Rt 903), Jim Thorpe. Butterflies, frogs, snake crafts and stories all day and live snake show at 5pm. Reservations needed for show. Tickets $5; recommended ages 7+. 11am-6:30pm. 570-325-4848 or bearmountainbutterflies.com.

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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!

This year’s camps include: Minecraft Film Class, ArT WOWza, Lego Maniacs, Magnetic Levitation, Designing Roller Coasters, Robotics, Chemistry Fun, and more!

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