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Publisher Pamela J. Rogers

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

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10 first time mom… for life

Featured on the cover:

Cutest Kid Cover Contest Winner, Khaleesi Chapman of Archbald

Photo compliments of Jessica Standish Photography

7 special spotlight PA Leadership Charter School: Making sense of

cyber school.

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out our new page dedicated to Autism & Asperger’s at nepafamily.com.

14 cutest kid photo contest Meet our cover cutie and our other top vote-getters!

15 tips for traveling with infants and toddlers

Start packing your bags… Traveling with little ones is do-able!

16 win a bundle for baby One big prize package. One lucky winner! Enter to

win an Ayden Video Monitor, a Playtex Diaper Genie and more.

18 calendar of events Sun + Fun. Our Calendar is overflowing with exciting

ways to enjoy your summer. Plus, check out the summertime cinema specials (page 17).

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Meet our new little friend, Mr. M. who can teach us a lot about Asperger’s.

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Holding a job or raising a family can make it difficult to take college classes if you’re looking to change your career or improve on your skills for your current job. At Luzerne County Community College, we offer a number of convenient ways to give you the education you need for your career goals, including offering classes during the evening and weekend. You can receive a degree, diploma, or certification in many career programs. Plus, students can take classes online through our Internet distance education courses.

In Pennsylvania there are 14 stand-alone cyber schools with PA Leadership Charter School (PALCS) being one. These cyber schools

are public schools in their own right (therefore there are no tuition fees) and are not connected or associated with a School District.

Open to students across Pennsylvania in grades K-12, PALCS has been in operation since 2004 and has received numerous, news worthy awards and accolades for curriculum, teachers, learning and teaching styles. During the school year, students simply log in to the PALCS learning website (Moodle) to access their courses which are taught by certified and highly qualified teachers.

With a flexible learning environment, students have the opportunity to receive a strong education while also pursing other interests (Miss Philadelphia was cyber schooled at PALCS!). PALCS is ideal for students such as those who are in professional sports or students who need to travel. PALCS can also cater to special education students and to students who have different learning needs/styles. In fact, PALCS is the only Cyber School in PA that offers a blended (onsite/cyber/hybrid) gifted program and a Performing and Fine Arts program.

At PALCS, we believe in choice. When it comes to education, choose the option that meets all of your child’s needs.

Making Sense of Cyber SchoolCyber School, online learning, computer-based curriculum… What does this all mean?

Experience PALCS online or in person at an informational session. Visit palcs.org or call 877.725.2785

“Our 3 boys attend PALCS and all are thriving in this environment. I hardly even consider PALCS to be a typical cyber school because so much is offered! This school has provided tremendous support for our children.”

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NEW to our WEBAUTISM PREVALENCE FIGURES ARE GROWING. In fact, it is the fastest growing developmental disorder in the U.S. Visit our Buzzworthy page (page 12) to meet our cute little friend, Mr. M. Then… jump over to

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information specific to Autism and Asperger’s.

Here’s to a rockin’ and ROLLIN’ good time this summer!Rollors is an exciting new award-winning game that’s fun for the entire family. From grassy backyards to sandy shores, Rollors combines the skill of horseshoes with the spirit of bowling and bocce. Players take turns rolling the smooth circular discs and tallying up their points based on how close they come to the goals. rollors.com. Visit nepafamily.com by Friday, July, 31st to enter to win Rollors.

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First Time Mom... For LifeIt’s the burden of

every firstborn: living with the mistakes mom

makes because it’s her first time

through too.

by Lara Krupicka


I stand in line along with everyone else, staring down at pristine sneakers, my hand brushing up lightly against the nylon of new backpack straps. My skin prickles with

tension. I look up at the room number again to be sure I’m in the right place. It’s the first day of preschool. I’m new at this and I don’t want to get it wrong.

I smile down at my eldest daughter Bethany as her teacher approaches.

I can’t mess it up for her, I think. She’s counting on me. I’m her mom.

It has been over eight years since that day and I’ve messed up more than once due to ignorance. It’s the burden of every firstborn: living with the mistakes mom makes because it’s her first time through too.

As a first time mom I couldn’t know that fall soccer signup happens in April, of all times. And so my child is the one who joins the team a season late.

As a first time mom I drop my daughter off for a birthday party at a big arcade and return two hours later to pick her up only to learn all of the other parents stayed for the party. My daughter spends the afternoon tagging along with another mom and child, while the other kids enjoy the company of their own parents.

Being a room parent and going on field trips means being the first in line during open house to get to the signup sheet. But it’s my first time with an elementary school child, so I’m not aware of this strategy. I miss out on chaperoning that year.

I naively coach my firstborn through her school projects, insisting she complete the work on her own with crayons and markers. And then I see her contribution looking dilapidated next to computer-printed, full-color layouts with neat diagrams and stock photos.

And so it goes, year after year. Blunder after goof after mistake.

Now my eldest is in middle school. She’s taken ownership of learning the ropes herself, maybe because she’s learned how inept mom can be sometimes. She’s coping well. She hasn’t been scarred by my mistakes. If anything she’s learned from them. And I think I’ve learned too.

Before she’d finished fifth grade I’d already begun grilling mothers of middle-schoolers about what I should know for sixth grade. In fact, by springtime I was rather proud of myself: I knew about the big “Middle Ages” project and how all the students dress in character for their presentation. I knew about this long before my daughter did. Her costume was bought and hanging in the closet ahead of time. But the teachers changed the project requirements to make the costume optional. Instead of being the only one without a costume, she was one of the few who delivered her speech in medieval attire.

It’s hard the first time through anything with a child. And remembering life from your own childhood doesn’t do much to help. You think you know how things should be, but then they’re not. There’s no getting around being a first time mom.

My husband comes to me after dropping Bethany off at her first youth group lock-in. “Almost all of the other kids had sleeping bags and pillows,” he says. “I offered to go home and get hers, but she didn’t want it.”

I sigh, wondering when I’ll be done making mistakes on my firstborn. Probably not ever. But that’s okay. Every mom is a first time mom. Every mom learns the ropes by making mistakes, some big and some small. Someday Bethany may have a child of her own. And it will be her turn to make the first time mom mistakes.

Freelance writer Lara Krupicka is thankful to get second and third chances with her two younger daughters.

I sigh, wondering when I’ll be done making mistakes on my firstborn. Probably not ever. But that’s okay. Every mom is a first time mom.

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Finding a Furry Fido or FelineEvery year millions of pets end up in shelters. And thankfully every year, millions of caring families welcome a furry friend into their home. In fact, approximately 70% of American households own a pet. The summer often provides the ideal time to adopt a pet because schedules are more flexible allowing more time to spend acclimating your new addition to your family. Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge (Luzerne County) and Griffin Pond Animal Shelter (Lackawanna County) have homeless, unwanted and abused animals who are in need of adoption. This summer, consider providing an animal a second chance. bcfanimalrefuge.org or griffinpondanimalshelter.com

Follow Your Impulse…And head to Knoebels this summer to make new

memories. Get ready for 2,000 feet of heart-pounding track with four upside down twists and a 98’ high hill on Knoebel’s newest Impulse roller coaster. Visit nepafamily.com to enter to win tickets for a

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Increasing Awareness of Asperger’s“Life with Mr. M.” is the creation of children’s author, illustrator and cartoonist Angela DeMuro. The comic follows the humorous antics of Mr. M., an intelligent, curious and sometimes quirky 6-year-old boy with Asperger’s and his side kick, Bernard the fox. The comic was inspired by DeMuro’s youngest son who was diagnosed with Asperger’s in 2012. DeMuro resides in Northeast PA. In the next two issues of NEPA Family Magazine, look for Tips #2 and #3, as well as a “Life with Mr. M.” comic.

TIP #1 A child having specific and narrow areas of interest is one of the most striking features of Asperger’s Syndrome. Often children will become very focused on one topic, wanting to know everything about it, reading and memorizing each detail. And then, even after they have mastered that topic, they will still engage daily in that particular subject. Usually this behavior will be apparent at about age 5 or 6. Get tips on how to embrace this trait (which is a terrific educational asset) by visiting our dedicated Autism & Asperger’s webpage at nepafamily.com.


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Nine-month-old, Khaleesi, flashes her smile at everyone she meets. She loves her two puppies (a Puggle and a Schipperke) and enjoys being outside and listening to music. She needs to fall asleep while listening to Boston “More than a Feeling” and singing the ABCs will help her relax if she’s having a bad moment. Khaleesi has an infectious giggle that will leave you smiling for the rest of the day! Khalessi is the daughter of Jay and Dana Chapman.

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While preparing for a recent vacation with our

tween children, my husband and I fondly remembered one of our most relaxing vacations ever – a trip to Walt Disney World with our then 1- and 2-year-olds.

Yes, not only is traveling possible, it can actually be a wonderful break from the hectic life of two working parents with two children under three.

Here are some tested ideas to make traveling with young children enjoyable.

Make your flight plans carefully

• book a nonstop flight• consider a red eye for long flights• leave for the airport earlier than you would

traveling without kids• purchase a seat for children under two• bring an FAA approved car seat – for safety

and sanity• bring small, new toys to keep children

entertained• bring snacks and their bottle or sippy cup* breast milk/formula can be brought through

security screening. Nursing or drinking during take-off and landing will help their little ears

Prepare toddlers by reading books about air travel or

watching the TSA video

Arrange for delivery of baby essentials (i.e., stroller/crib) to your

destination or consider renting items. Make certain to carefully check the quality and safety of the items the company delivers.

Consider taking a trial

“staycation” or weekend trip close to home

Choose family friendly destinations – Here

are some good choices:• Walt Disney World – Magical Express handles your luggage so you can focus on your child. While there, take advantage of convenient child care centers in the parks for nursing or changing. Another Disney perk – kid-friendly dining is the norm.

• All-inclusive resorts – these are plentiful in Mexico and the Caribbean. With different amenities and budgets, most families will be able to find a resort to rest, relax and enjoy some fun in the sun.

• Cruise – for families with children over 6 months old, this is a great way to see several different places and only need to unpack once. In addition, many cruise lines today offer play areas for young children or nurseries where trained staff watch the youngest cruisers while mom and dad enjoy a quiet dinner.

Planning your first vacation as a new family may seem a bit overwhelming, but the memories you bring home make it all worthwhile… and before long, my bet is that you’ll be planning your next trip!

Tips for Traveling with Infants and Toddlersby Tanja K. Adonizio, Personal Vacation Planner

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$1 G or PG movies ($5 for pre-purchased 10-movie pass) on Wednesdays at 10am. June 17 Dolphin Tale 2; June 24 Mr. Peabody & Sherman; July 1 Penguins of Madagascar; July 8 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb; July 15 How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 22 Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked; July 29 Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days; Aug 5 Nut Job; Aug 12 Rio 2; Aug 19 Turbo.

FREE SUMMER KIDS MOVIES. R/C Wilkes Barre Movies 14, 24 E Northhampton St, Wilkes Barre. 570-825-4444 or rctheatres.com.

Free G or PG movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. June 16-17 Boxtrolls; June 23-24 Mr. Peabody & Sherman; June 30-July 1 Kung Fu Panda 2; July 7-8 How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 14-15 SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water; July 21-22 Penguins of Madagascar; July 28-29 Earth to Echo; Aug 4-5 Alvin & the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked; Aug 11-12 Paddington.

SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS. Regal Hazleton Stadium 10, 400 Laurel Mall, Hazleton. 844-462-7342 ext. 489 or regmovies.com.

$1 G or PG movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. June 9 Nut Job; June 10 Annie; June 16 Earth to Echo; June 17 Boxtrolls; June 23 Paddington; June 24 Turbo; June 30 Rio 2; July 1 How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 7 Mr. Peabody; July 8 Book of Life; July 14 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb; July 15 Penguins of Madagascar; July 21 Madagascar 3; July 22 Dolphin Tale 2; July 28 Muppets, Most Wanted; July 29 Alexander & the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Aug 4 The Lego Movie; Aug 5 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.

SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS. Regal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX, 3909 Commerce Blvd, Dickson City. 844-462-7342 ext. 1784 or regmovies.com.

$1 G or PG movies on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am. June 16 Nut Job; June 17 Annie; June 23 Earth to Echo; June 24 Boxtrolls; June 30 Paddington; July 1 Turbo; July 7 Rio 2; July 8 How To Train Your Dragon 2; July 14 Mr. Peabody; July 15 Book of Life; July 21 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb; July 22 Penguins of Madagascar; July 28 Madagascar 3; July 29 Dolphin Tale 2; Aug 4 Muppets, Most Wanted; Aug 5 Alexander & the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day; Aug 11 The Lego Movie; Aug 12 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.

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calendar of eventscAll 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!

MONTAGE MOUNTAIN WATERPARK SPECIAL DAYS. Montage Mountain Rd, Moosic. July 8 Little League and Softball Day; July 11 Princess and Pirate Day; and Aug 5 Kids Summer Olympics.

SCRANTON FARMER’S MARKET. 900 Barring Ave, Scranton. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Noon-7pm from mid-July to November.

WILKES-BARRE FARMER’S MARKET. Public Square. Locally grown produce, food, children’s themes, music and home goods. Every Thursday from 10am-4pm until November 19.

TOUR, TRAIN & TROLLEYS:ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY RIDES. 300 Cliff St, Scranton. Opens April 30 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). 570-963-6463 or lackawannacounty.org/index.php/attractions/coal-mine.

STEAMTOWN’S TRAIN RIDES. Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Museum hours 9am-5pm. Short train rides $5 for ages 6 and older. Longer excursions available. See website for schedule and prices. 570-340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

MUSEUMS:ECKLEY MINERS VILLAGE MUSEUM. Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday Noon-5pm. Adult (13-64) $8, senior (65+) $7, youth (6-12) $6, under 6 free. 570-636-2070 or eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

EVERHART MUSEUM. 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. Monday, Thursday and Friday Noon-4pm; Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday Noon-5pm. Adults $7; seniors &

students $5; children ages 6-12 $3; children under 5 and Members free. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.

TIMMY’S TOWN CENTER. The Mall at Steamtown, 2nd floor, Scranton. $3, children under 2 free. Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday Noon-4pm. 570-341-1511 or timmystowncenter.org.

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 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

ONGOINGSPORTS:RAILRIDERS BASEBALL. PNC Stadium, Moosic. April-September. 570-969-2255 or swbrailriders.com. Trolley will run from Steamtown for the following games: July 5, 26, Aug 2, 23. 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: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.

SUMMER STORY TIME/READING CLUB AT THE LIBRARY. Registration required. Call your local library for dates and registration.

FARMER’S MARKETS, 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.

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.

PASSPORT TO IMAGINATION. Michael’s, Wilkes-Barre and Dickson City. Weekly themes each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-Noon. $5 per session or 3 for $12, includes supplies. michaels.com.

July 3 Friday

ABINGTON FIREWORKS. Abington Heights Middle School, Newton Ransom Blvd, Clarks Summit. Food, live music and activities at 5pm; fireworks at dusk. Rain date July 4. 570-840-5033.

SCRANTASTIC SPECTACULAR. Courthouse Square, N Washington Ave, Scranton. NEPA Philharmonic concert at 7:30pm with fireworks display following at sundown.

TUNKHANNOCK FIREWORKS. Tunkhannock Area High School, 135 Tiger Dr, Tunkhannock. Live music and food available. 9pm. 570-836-1247 or tunkhannockrotary.org.

Little League World Series August 20-30

4 Saturday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO EAST STROUDSBURG. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Tickets $32-54. 9am-5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

OLD FASHIONED FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Kirby Park, Market St, Kingston. Food and craft vendors at Noon; concert at 7:30pm; and fireworks at dark. Annual bike helmet give away from 11am to 6pm. Children required to be 12 or under and accompanied by an adult to receive a helmet. wilkes-barre.pa.us.

NORTH POCONO FIREWORKS. North Pocono Football Stadium, Rt 690, Moscow. Food and refreshments available. Live music at 7pm; fireworks at dusk.

5 Sunday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO CRESCO. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Tickets $22-34. 10:30am-4pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

6 Monday

SUPER BUTTERFLIES. Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St, Clarks Summit. Kids in grades K-6 can take a fascinating look at butterflies. 6:30pm. Registration. 570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/abington-community-library.

7 Tuesday

ART IN THE PARK. Merli Sarnoski Park, Township of Greenfield. Free arts and crafts activities for children and accompanying adults. 10am-Noon. 570-963-6750.

9 Thursday

CHILDREN’S MAGIC SHOW. Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St, Clarks Summit. 6:30pm.

570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/abington-community-library.

9-11 Thursday-Saturday

QUEEN CITY NIGHTS. Chylak Dr and Willow St, Olyphant. Music, entertainment and food. Thursday 5-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5-11pm. 570-489-3473.

9-12 Thursday-Sunday

BACK MOUNTAIN LIBRARY AUCTION. Huntsville Rd, Dallas. Auction, children’s activities and raffles to benefit the library. 570-675-1182 or backmountainlibrary.org.

10 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. $30 members; $35 nonmembers; $15 siblings. Reservations required. 5:30-9pm. 570-558-1311 or mygym.com/scranton.

11 Saturday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO OLYPHANT. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Tickets $17-24. 9am-4pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH BIRDS OF PREY. Dietrich Theater, 60 E Tioga Ave, Tunkhannock. See six live raptors and learn about local raptors. 11am. Reservations required; limited tickets. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

12 Sunday

GREATER PITTSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY KAYAK TRIP. Susquehanna Ave, West Pittston. Reservations by July 10 or space filled. 9am-3pm. 570-746-9140 or 570-388-6107 or kayaktheriver.com or greaterpittstonhistory.org/events.

14 Tuesday

ART IN THE PARK. Covington Park, Township of Covington. Free arts and crafts activities for children and accompanying adults. 10am-noon. 570-963-6750.

ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE. The Lutheran Academy (grades 1-8), 1546 Monsey Ave, Scranton. 6-7:30pm. 570-780-3252 or thelutheranacademyscranton.org.

14-19 Tuesday-Sunday

BENTON RODEO. Benton Rodeo Grounds, Mendenhall Ln, Benton. Rodeo and events. 570-925-6536 or bentonrodeo.com.

15 Wednesday

AMERICAN INDIAN POW WOW. Abington Community Library, 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit. Families can join in an authentic American Indian Pow Wow with food, activities, dancing and artwork. 4-7pm. 570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/abington-community-library.

17-19 Friday-Sunday

A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD’ KIDS. KISS Theatre, East End Center, Wilkes-Barre. Two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special performed by kids ages 4-10. kisstheatre.org.

18 Saturday

ANTHRACITE YOUTH SPLASH & DASH. Mauch Chunk Lake Park, 625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe. Youth swim and run race (lengths depend on age). Limited spaces. 9am. 570-455-2046 ext 127 or hazyracing.weebly.com/elks-youth-splash--dash.html.

TRAIN EXCURSION TO GOULDSBORO. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna

Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 50-mile round-trip passenger excursion through the Pocono Mountain woodlands. Tickets $22-34. 11am-3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

RIVER DAY. Riverside Park, Rt 6 Bypass, Tunkhannock. Live music, environmental activities for children and adults, nature walks, River Float, live animals, art and face painting. Free admission. 1-7pm. 570-996-1500 or dietrichtheater.com.

18-19 Saturday-Sunday

AUDUBON ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL. Wallenpaupack High School, 2552 Rt 6, Hawley. Art, crafts and live animal presentations by top local wildlife experts. Donation; children 12 and under free. 10am-5pm. 484-256-4485 or audubonfestival.com.

SUMMER SUNSHINE FESTIVAL. Creekside Gardens, 4 Village Ln, Tunkhannock. Kids activities and crafts; local artists and musicians. 10am-4pm. 570-836-3595 or creeksidegardens.com.

19 Sunday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO MOSCOW. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 26-mile round-trip passenger excursion along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Pocono mainline. Tickets $17-24. 12:30-3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

21 Tuesday

ART IN THE PARK. Aylesworth Park, Jermyn. Free arts & crafts activities for children and accompanying adults. 10am-noon. 570-963-6750.

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Greater Pittston Historical Society Kayak TripJuly 12

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour

calendar of eventsc23 Thursday

SUPERHEROES OF INVENTION. Abington Community Library, 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit. Kids in grades K-6 can explore the world of inventions and the heroes that invented them. 2:30-3:30pm. Register 570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/abington-community-library.

COMM SQUARE FAIR. Waverly Community House, N Abington Ed, Waverly. Live music, games, prizes, face painting and food. 4:30-8pm. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

24-25 Friday-Saturday

ST. JOSEPH’S CENTER ANNUAL FESTIVAL. Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave, Scranton. Activities and entertainment. Friday 4pm; Saturday 5pm. 570-963-1290 or stjosephscenter.org/events/summerfestival.

25 Saturday

MARKET ON THE LAKE. Harvey’s Lake Beach Club, 8 Sunset Terrace, Harveys Lake. Music, entertainment, prizes and food court. 10am-6pm. Rain or shine.

FAMILY FUN DAY. Aylesworth Park, Jermyn. Free refreshments, entertainment and fun. 11am-3pm. 570-963-6750

TRAIN EXCURSION TO MOSCOW. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 19)


1940S WEEKEND. Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Main St, Eckley. Experience an overview of the WWII era in a coal mining town setting. 10am-5pm. 570-636-2070 or eckleyminersvillage.com.

26 Sunday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO CRESCO. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 5)

SUPER SUNDAY: LIVE BIRDS OF PREY. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd, Jim Thorpe. Special kids crafts throughout the day with live owl program at 5:15pm ($6). Appropriate for ages 7 and older. Tickets required for owl program. 570-325-4848 or bearmountainbutterflies.com.

27-Aug 1 Monday-Saturday

ARENA LACROSSE LEAGUE SHOWCASE TOUR. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. Youth camp and tournament. Game tickets $15-20. mohegansunarenapa.com.

30 Thursday

ZOOMOBILE. Abington Community Library, 1200 W Grove St, Clarks Summit. Kids in grades K-6 can see, learn about and touch a variety of animals from the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park. Choose either 2:30pm or 3:30pm show. Register 570-587-3440 or lclshome.org/b/abington-community-library.

31-Aug 2 Friday-Sunday

PENNSYLVANIA 400. Pocono Raceway, 10 Laurel Park, Long Pond. Race on Sunday at 1pm with qualifying held on Friday and Saturday. Friday and Saturday tickets start at $10 and $20. 800-RACEWAY or poconoraceway.com.

August1 Saturday

WILD KRATTS LIVE! FM Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. The wildly popular PBS KIDS

television show is live on stage. 1pm and 4:30pm. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

RAILRIDERS @ THE EVERHART MUSEUM. 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. In conjunction with the Baseball Dreams: They Played the Game exhibit, RailRider players will be visiting the museum for a meet-and-greet. 11am-Noon. 570-346-7186 or everhart-museum.org.


2 Sunday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO TOBYHANNA. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 50-mile round-trip passenger excursion through beautiful Pocono Mountain woodlands. Tickets $22-34. 11am-3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

4 Tuesday

ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE. The Lutheran Academy, 1546 Monsey Ave, Scranton. (See July 14)

7-8 Friday-Saturday

THEATER UNDER THE STARS. Whipple Performing Arts Studio, 602 Hunter Highway, Suite 20, Tunkhannock. Junior Players and Little Hams will present “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Adults $10; children 12 and under $7 (includes picnic supper and play). 7:30pm. 570-836-6986 or wyomingcountyplayers.com.

7-15 Friday- Saturday

WAYNE COUNTY FAIR. Wayne County Fairgrounds, Rt 191 North, Honesdale. $8 per person

July Continued from page 19


(includes most grandstand shows, parking and rides). 570-253-5486 or waynecountyfair.com.

8 Saturday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO DICKSON CITY. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. 11am-3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

9 Sunday


10-11 Monday-Tuesday

COMM CLASSIC JR. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. Waverly Community House, 1115 N Abington Rd, Waverly. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

14 Friday

PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. (See July 10)

14-15 Friday-Saturday

PLYMOUTH KIELBASA FESTIVAL. Rt 11, Plymouth. Food, kids activities, crafts, music parade on Saturday and kielbasa. Admission and parking free. plymouthalive.org.

15 Saturday



CIVIL WAR WEEKEND. Eckley

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Submit entries at nepafamily.com. Under Calendar, click on

“Submit Yours.”

Montage Mountain Waterpark Special Days


Miners’ Village, 2 Main St, Eckley. Meet historical figures, see battles and enjoy music and food. 10am-5pm. 570-636-2070 or eckleyminersvillage.com.

16-21 Sunday-Friday

FAMILY WEEK CAMP. Camp Kresge, 382 Senator Raphael Musto Dr, White Haven. Family camping in camper cabins, activities, campfires, fishing, arts & crafts and games. Reservations. 570-970-5052 or wbymca.org.

16 Sunday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO JESSUP. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Tickets $17-24. 11am-3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea .


PITTSTON TOMATO FESTIVAL. Main St, Pittston. Food, entertainment, 5K run, tomato fights, parade, games, rides and homegrown tomatoes. Festival begins 5pm Thursday. 570-655-1424 or pittstontomatofestival.com.


LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES. Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum, 525 Montgomery Pike, S Williamsport. 9am-7pm. 570-326-3607 or LittleLeagueMuseum.org.

22 Saturday

RAILRIDERS @ THE EVERHART MUSEUM. 1901 Mulberry St, Scranton. (See Aug 1)

MUSIC ON THE LAWN CRAFT FAIR & YARD SALE. Lake Winola United Methodist Church, 326 Maple Dr, Lake Winola. Music, craft and yard sale stating at 1pm. 570-351-7365 or lwumcmusiconthelawn.wix.com.

OPEN HOUSE. Perfect Harmony Center for the Arts, 10 W. Dorrance St, 4th Floor, Kingston. Music, theater, dance and art. 10am-2pm. 570-714-ARTS. 22-23 Saturday-Sunday

POCONO 500. Pocono Raceway, 10 Laurel Park, Long Pond. Grandstand $25/adults; $12.50/kids ages 12 and under. 800-RACEWAY or poconoraceway.com.

23 Sunday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO CRESCO. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. (See July 5)

BUTTERFLY LADY’S BIRTHDAY. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd, Jim Thorpe. Special kids crafts all day; cake and punch at 3pm. Anyone born between July 23-Sept 22 (with ID) receives a gift. 11am-5pm. 570-325-4848 or bearmountainbutterflies.com.

25 Tuesday

ENTRANCE FEE-FREE DAY. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Free admission to museum. 9am-5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

29 Saturday

TRAIN EXCURSION TO TOBYHANNA. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. (See Aug 2)

30 Sunday

SUMMER FESTIVAL. Penn State – Wilkes-Barre campus, Old Rt 115, Lehman. Crafters, demonstrations, children’s craft activities, food and entertainment. Tours of historic Hayfield House begin at 11am. 10am-5pm. artsathayfield.org/summerfestival.asp.


September2-7 Wednesday-Monday

WYOMING COUNTY FAIR. Fairgrounds, Rt 6 West, Meshoppen. Live music, entertainment, rides, games, contests and food. wyomingcountyfair.com.

4-6 Friday-Sunday

CORNSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL. Lazybrook Park, Rt 6 East and Rt 92, Tunkhannock. Three day celebration of roots and acoustic music with workshops, camping, kids’ activities, crafts and food. Children under 16 free. Pets welcome. 3-5pm. 570-250-7464 or cornstockfestival.com.

4-7 Friday-Monday

FAMILY CAMP LABOR DAY WEEKEND. Camp Orchard Hill, 640 Orange Rd, Dallas. Adult 13-adult $140; ages 9-12 $115; ages 3-8 $90; age 2 and under free. Maximum family charge $650. 570-333-4098 or camporchardhill.com.

5 Saturday

BEWARE OF BARRACUDA YOUTH TRIATHLON. Eagle Rock Resort, 1 Country Club Dr, Hazleton. Youth swim, bike and run race. Lengths depend on age. Limited spaces. 9am. Registration required. 570-455-2046 ext 127 or hazyracing.weebly.com/youth-triathlon.html.

5-6 Saturday-Sunday

RAILFEST 2015. Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Ave and Cliff St, Scranton. Celebration of railroading with visiting railroad displays, demonstrations and train rides. 9am-5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

5-7 Saturday

LA FESTA ITALIANA. Courthouse Square, 235 N Washington Ave, Scranton. 5K Race, entertainment, music and food. 11am-10pm. lafestaitaliana.org.

9-13 Wednesday-Sunday

LUZERNE COUNTY FAIR. Fairgrounds, Rt 118, Dallas. $8 includes all rides. 570-696-3247 or luzernecountyfair.com.

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