Holiday Happenings

We all have a special holiday memory but do you remember the gift you received that same year? Making memories is more important than giving gifts. Start making memories by checking out these local holiday activities!   Lackawanna County: November 22nd – January 6th – Holiday Light Spectacular at Nay Aug Park 5:00 PM –…

5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day

Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe.  A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” or “Veterans’ Day,” but they’re wrong. The holiday is not a day that “belongs” to one veteran or multiple veterans, which is what an apostrophe implies. It’s a day for honoring all veterans — so no apostrophe needed.   Veterans…

Music Master Classes Scheduled at Marywood University

Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department continues its tradition of musical excellence with the final three master classes of the fall semester. On Sunday, November 3, 2019, Ricky Ian Gordon, one of America’s foremost composers of art song, opera, and musical theater, will lead a master class and recital at Marywood University. The renowned…

Parents can explore all the benefits of an MMI education for their children at Visitation Night on November 13

Parents who are looking for smaller class sizes, personal attention, and co-curricular and extra-curricular options in athletics, the arts, and academics, as well as a well-rounded, college preparatory liberal arts education, for their students in grades 6 through 12 can explore all the benefits MMI Preparatory School offers during Visitation Night on Wednesday, November 13.…

Marywood University to Promote Healthy Relationships and Violence Prevention with “It’s On Us” Healthy Relationships Week

Healthy relationships and violence prevention will be the focus of Marywood University’s “It’s On Us” Healthy Relationships Week, which is scheduled for Monday, October 21, through Friday, October 25, 2019. For the fifth year, Marywood University will be joining thousands of schools from across the country to take part in the national “It’s On Us”…

Why do holidays come and go so fast?

Are you ever ready? In a period of only 62 days we celebrate: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. Along with good cheer, the holidays bring so many expenses—Christmas parties, travel, decorations, and groceries. Without a budget, this can get out of hand because on top of that are holiday gifts. It’s no wonder many Americans sink…