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Electronics Recycling Event at Marywood University

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:05:35 +0000

Marywood University will host an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in “The Pit” parking lot, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton (enter the campus off Adams Avenue and follow the signs).

Accepted items include electronic equipment that plugs in or has embedded batteries, for example:

computers,
televisions,
iPods, etc.

Prohibited items include:

microwaves,
smoke detectors,
thermometers,
dehumidifiers,
large appliances,
medical equipment
and any items that are not dry.

There will be free food, refreshments, live entertainment and a raffle.

The Scranton Plan Kicks Off its Fundraising Campaign

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:00:58 +0000

The Scranton Plan recently held a kick-off event for its annual fundraising campaign. A number of local community leaders and government officials were in attendance. We’ll have more information as the campaign enters its final stages.

For more photos from the event and from other Scranton happenings, visit the Rediscover Scranton photostream on Flickr.

St. Patrick’s Pre-Parade Day Celebration

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:06:49 +0000

POWER! Scranton is teaming up with Marywood University Alumni to present a St. Patrick’s Pre-Parade Day Celebration on March 12 at 7 p.m. at Andy Gavin’s, 1392 N. Washington Ave., Scranton.

A contribution of $10 will get you in the door with all of the proceeds going toward the Marywood University Campus Ministry Service Trip Program. The event is open to the public. There will be appetizers and drink specials along with giveaways and a free Parade Day T-Shirt.

RSVP at http://paradehh.eventbrite.com/.

Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser for Marley’s Mission

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:37:17 +0000

Next Wednesday, members of POWER! Scranton will join other local celebrities for a celebrity bartending fundraiser to benefit Marley’s Mission.

The event will be held Wednesday, March 3, from 7-10 p.m. at Goodfellas, 1212 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Marley’s Mission provides equine (horse-assisted) therapy for children victimized by physical and sexual abuse as well as disabled children.

Celebrity bartenders will be Julianne Kalasinski and Chef Kate Gabriele of POWER! Scranton; Jack DeLeo,
Unico; Eric Deabill, WBRE; and Jose the Dysfunctional Leprechaun. Your $20 donation will include pizza, wings, appetizers, beer, wine and well drinks.

Entertainment will be provided by Bees Knees and there will be basket raffles throughout the night.

‘It’s All About Balance’ with POWER! Scranton

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:24:14 +0000

The POWER! Scranton Outage for February, called “It’s All About Balance,” will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the University of Scranton, DeNaples Student Center, Third Floor Ballroom.

Join us for networking, food, refreshments and a discussion of how to balance one’s personal and professional lives. Guest speaker will be Doug Boyle. Entertainment will be provided by The Third Nut.

The event is free for members, $10 for non-members, and parking available in the University of Scranton parking pavilion.

RSVP to power.scranton01@gmail.com.

Click the image for a printable pdf.

Volunteer Opportunity: Chocoholic Frolic

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:49:26 +0000

From time to time we come across opportunties for POWER! members and friends to directly affect the Greater Scranton area through volunteer service. We’d like to share with you an opportunity to help out with the SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy’s upcoming Chocoholic Frolic and to unveil the new Volunteer Opportunities section of the blog where we will provide information on community organizations in need of volunteers as well as POWER! events in need of additional member support. So check back often for updates.

Here is the information on the Chocoholic Frolic:

SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy will present this year’s Chocoholic Frolic on Sunday, February 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton!

In the past, Chocoholic Frolic’s success was largely due to committed volunteers. And with a projected number of 750 attendees, we hope we can count on your support!

In order to allow you an opportunity to purchase a ticket to attend the frolic and volunteer, we are offering one-hour volunteer shifts. Tickets are $26 ahead of time or $30 at the door. Of course, if you are able to donate more of your time, we are very appreciative! We’re flexible and very grateful for any time you can give!

Volunteer opportunities remaining include:

Greeter, 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Will Call/Advertisers Table, 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Sales, 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Raffle Ticket Sales/Work Raffle Ticket Table, 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Door Prize Liaison (collect stubs), 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.
Floaters (assist where necessary), 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Can you assist us? Please e-mail Dara Coslett Granza, in order of preference, your requested coverage area and shift time. For example:

Dara Coslett Granza
Greeter, 6 p.m. (1)
Ticket Sales, 6 p.m. (2)
Vendor Liaison, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. (3)

Please feel free to contact Dara Coslett Granza with questions at 570. 575.1269 or Templeowlgirl@aol.com.

POWER! Scranton Holiday Event

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:23:58 +0000

POWER! Scranton will host a Holiday Event on Thursday, December 10, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pennstar Bank inside the Mall at Steamtown.

Please bring an unwrapped toy or make a donation to support Toys For Tots. Coffee, pastries, food and refreshments will be provided. Enjoy holiday entertainment provided by Christian Gratz.

The event is free for members; $10 for non-members. Basket raffles will be held. Please RSVP at power.scranton01@gmail.com.

Click the image for a pdf flyer.

Rediscover Scranton Helps Develop Career Academy

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:29:05 +0000

The Scranton Times recently showcased the Career Academy program for Northeastern Pennsylvania high school juniors sponsored by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce.

The program aims to show local high school students the wealth of career opportunities available to them right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Students learned about medical careers while visiting the Commonwealth Medical College, explored the field of architecture by visiting Marywood University’s new architecture school and Hemmler and Camayd Architects; and traveled to General Dynamics in Archbald recently. An upcoming trip is planned to the University of Scranton business school and Prudential Financial to discuss careers in finance.

Rediscover Scranton, along with POWER! Scranton and Skills in Scranton, has been instrumental in developing and coordinating the Career Academy program and we’re very proud of the success of the program to date.

POWER! Scranton Poker Walk, Nov. 6

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:13:05 +0000

Join POWER! Scranton and Rediscover Scranton for a Poker Walk in conjunction with the First Friday art walk on Friday, Nov. 6.

Registration will be held in the Scranton Chamber of Commerce lobby, 222 Mulberry Street, Scranton, from 6-7:30 p.m. The Poker Walk will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. around Downtown Scranton. Top poker hands will receive gifts and prizes awarded at 9 p.m. at Dionysus Downtown, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton.

Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear for walking. Please RSVP to power.scranton01@gmail.com.

“Pick Your Pamper Night” with POWER! Scranton

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:36:32 +0000

Indulge yourself with POWER! Scranton during our “Pick Your Pamper Night” on Thursday, October 8, from 5:30-7 p.m.

Choose between Lavish Body + Home, 600 Linden Street, Scranton, offering free makeup and skin consultations with guest speakers Jonathan Chernes and Matt Drace or the Cigar Bar, 544 Spruce Street, Scranton, offering a Cigars 101 Class where you can find out all about cigars. Really, why not try both.

Afterward, the event moves to Dionysus Downtown at 7 p.m. Lavish and the Cigar Bar will both provide refreshments.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVP at power.scranton01@gmail.com. Click the image for a .pdf.