Indianapolis church mourns 3 who died in bus crash

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? An Indianapolis church mourned their youth pastor, his pregnant wife and a congregation member Sunday after the three died when their bus returning from a northern Michigan camp overturned a mile from home.

Saturday's accident devastated members of Colonial Hills Baptist Church, who had been anticipating a joyful homecoming with the 37 people aboard the bus. The crash killed youth pastor Chad Phelps; his pregnant piano-teacher wife, Courtney Phelps; and chaperone Tonya Weindorf, deacon Jeff Leffew said.

The crash, which happened Saturday afternoon near Interstate 465, injured dozens. Seven teens remained hospitalized Sunday, including one in critical condition. Bus driver Dennis Maurer, a 68-year-old member of the congregation, told authorities that the brakes failed before the church-owned vehicle struck a raised concrete median and flipped on its side, Indianapolis metro police said.

Chad Phelps, the son of the church's senior pastor, and his wife were both in their mid-20s, Leffew said, and were expecting their second child next month. Chad Phelps had become youth pastor at Colonial Hills late last year, he said.

" ... We're going to have a long road, but God is good," Leffew said Sunday during a news conference.

The Phelpses' first child, Chase, nearly 2 years old, was among the injured. He was treated and released from a hospital Saturday, IU Health spokeswoman Sally Winter said.

Authorities are still investigating the crash. The bus was nearly finished with a 365-mile journey, overturning just a mile from the church, where parents were waiting to pick up their children after a weeklong camp filled with prayer, zip lines and basketball.

Weindorf, 51, had five children, Leffew said.

"Tonya was at camp because she has a special-needs child who wanted to go, and she wanted to go and make it a good week, and according to her husband, it was a great week, and that's who Tonya was," Leffew said.

Leffew, 44, of Fishers, had sent four daughters to Camp CoBeAc, near Prudenville, Mich. Only one daughter was on the bus that pulled into the parking lot, and he raced to the crash site in northern Indianapolis. What he found was surreal ? clothing and other items strewn about and windows missing from the bus.

"You're just praying that it's not as bad as it looks," he said Saturday. His daughters escaped with just bumps and bruises.

Indianapolis Public Safety Director Troy Riggs called the crash a "great tragedy."

"They were not that far from home. ... That only adds to the tragedy," Riggs said Saturday.

Witness Duane Lloyd told WTHR on Saturday that he heard a loud noise behind him as he was traveling near the intersection and saw the crash around 4:15 p.m. ? about the time Chad Phelps had tweeted that the group would arrive at the church.

"I heard a skid. I looked back. I see this bus in the air and people falling out of the bus," Lloyd said. "I could have gone my whole life without seeing that."

He said people approached and tried to help.

"People were literally trying to lift the bus," Lloyd said. "You just try to do what you can do."

Three teenagers were still at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Winter said Sunday, including one in critical condition. Four teenagers remained at the Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health. Many of the patients had head, arm and leg injuries, fire officials said.

Leffew thanked rescue workers and good Samaritans who tried to help after the crash, as well as local churches and businesses that have offered their support.

"We are so grateful for that outpouring of love and care," he said Sunday.

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lpaulgib New User Jul?28,?2013,?7:49?PM Post #1 of 4 (45 views) Shortcut 2004 Ford Explorer Right Rear Quarterpanel Sign In Hey guys, first off I would like to say hello to the forums. I just found this place a minute ago searching for some information on a repair and it seems like a wealth of knowledge in here. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer XLT that has some body damage to the right rear quarter panel. It looks like someone had gotten their grill hung up at my wheel well in a parking lot and tore my quarter panel. There is a roughly a foot long tear in the quarter panel that extends from the wheel well (starting roughly a foot up from the back of the curvature) that extends to my gas cap. I'm figuring I'll have to replace it. Until I can find a replacement in my area I was looking to straighten out the crumple that this tear caused to my quarter panel. It's crumpled at the bottom pushed in below the tear line. It's roughly a square foot that's misshapen. Is there a way to clamp and bang this back into the correct shape? I was thinking about using a hammer but it feels like its not rigid enough to knock it back into place. I don't have access to any shops, but I am mechanically inclined, and have access to most basic tools. I've been looking online for any resources but have had no luck. If you could point me into the right direction I would really appreciate it.

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Jennifer Aniston on wedding rumors: 'We already feel married'

Jennifer Aniston is setting the record straight about the viral wedding rumors swirling around her and fiance Justin Theroux.

So everybody just calm down.?

"We just want to do it when it's perfect, and we're not rushed, and no one is rushing from a job or rushing to a job," Aniston told the Associated Press on Saturday. "And, you know, we already feel married."

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Feeling is believing, we suppose.

The "Friends" alum, 44, and Theroux, 41, met on the set of the comedy "Wanderlust" and have been dating for about two years. They?got engaged?on her actor-boyfriend's 41st birthday in August 2012, further fueling "dun-dun-duh-duh" hype. ?

The actress spoke leading up to the Aug. 7 release of her comedy "We're the Millers." In the film, Aniston plays a stripper alongside Jason Sudeikis, who plays a drug dealer. Costar Sudeikis made headlines too while promoting the film when he announced last week that he'd be leaving "Saturday Night Live."

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Aniston's beaus have always been a hot topic, especially since her her high-profile marriage to actor Brad Pitt in 2000 and their tabloid-selling 2005 divorce that saw him leaving her for actress Angelina Jolie.

As for the weddings dates that have been canceled or postponed, Aniston said they never even existed.

"We have yet to set any dates. There have been no canceled weddings. There have been no postponed weddings," Actress said. "There have been no arguments about where to get married. Just clearing all that up."

Thanks for the PSA on that, Jen.

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Last April, the actress admitted that wedding planning "might make me crazy," adding that she still hadn't picked out a wedding dress.

But there's no rush to the tie the knot anytime soon, despite what you may have heard about the Aniston vs. Pitt races to the altar.?

And there you have it.?

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David ?Kidd? Kraddick Dead: Radio Star Died on Golf Course at New Orleans Charity Event

It?s a pretty sad day in modern broadcasting history as David ?Kidd? Kraddick, an extremely popular morning radio host died on a golf course yesterday at a charity event in New Orleans. Over the years Kidd had taken his popularity and used it to form Kidd?s Kids, a charity foundation that was deeply involved with sick and terminal children nationwide. It was at one of those Kidd?s Kids events that the 53-year old Dallas native passed away.

Kidd?s program, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning is syndicated by YEA Networks and is heard on more than 75 Top 40 and Hot AC radio stations making it a leader among most-listened-to contemporary morning programs. The radio program also is transmitted globally on American Forces Radio Network and the show?s popularcast is also seen weeknights on the nationally syndicated TV show ?Dish Nation?.

Kidd became popular in the Dallas radio market back in 1984 when he was a regular on the overnight shift. He later headed up a trailblazing morning show that worked its way into syndication by 2001. If you?re lucky enough to be in one of the markets that carries Kidd Kraddick in the morning then you already know his recipe for success- a few great side kicks with radically different personalities to play off of. Of course music, guests and interviews reigned supreme but Kidd along with Kelli Rasberry, Jenna Owen, J Si Chavez and Big Al Mack brought listeners into their conversation each morning. It was the equivalent to eavesdropping on a group of people knee-deep in conversation and then getting to put your two cents in at the very end. The method has worked and that, along with Kidd?s hugely generous heart is what will make him so dearly missed.

Are you a fan of Kidd Kraddick in the Morning? Do you feel like you just lost someone that you actually know? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

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Egypt's leaders must pull nation back from brink: U.S.

By Arshad Mohammed and Phil Stewart

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Egypt's leaders must pull their country "back from the brink," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday, saying Egypt was at a pivotal moment after the killing of dozens of protesters.

Egyptian security forces shot dead dozens of supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, witnesses said, days after the army chief called for a popular mandate to wipe out "violence and terrorism."

Kerry spoke to two members of Egypt's interim government - Vice President Mohamed ElBaradei and Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy - to voice his "deep concern about the bloodshed and violence" while U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to urge restraint.

"This is a pivotal moment for Egypt," Kerry said in a written statement. "The United States ... calls on all of Egypt's leaders across the political spectrum to act immediately to help their country take a step back from the brink."

He also said it was essential that the security forces respect Egyptians' right to protest peacefully, and that this "a moral and legal obligation." He repeated the U.S. call for an inclusive political process involving all elements of society to restore the country to a free and fairly elected government.

The military toppled Mursi on July 3, plunging the Arab world's most populous nation into further upheaval two and a half years after long-time autocrat and U.S. ally Hosni Mubarak was himself ousted in a popular revolution.

HAGEL'S HALF-HOUR CALL TO SISI

In the latest of a series of calls in recent weeks, Hagel urged Sisi, who led the military in toppling Mursi and handing power to an interim administration, to forestall further violence.

"Secretary Hagel spoke by phone with Egyptian Defense Minister al-Sisi to express deep concern about the security situation and recent violence in Egypt, and to encourage that restraint be exercised during this difficult period," Pentagon spokesman George Little said. The call lasted about 30 minutes, he said.

"The United States believes that the current transition needs to be marked by inclusivity, that Egyptian authorities should avoid politicized arrests and detentions, and take steps to prevent further bloodshed and loss of life," Little added.

Hagel has spoken regularly with Sisi in recent weeks as the U.S. military has sought to leverage the ties with the Egyptian armed forces built up over three decades of military aid and training that followed Egypt's peace treaty with Israel.

How much influence the United States has over Egypt remains an open question despite the roughly $1.55 billion in annual aid that it provides, including $1.3 billion to the armed forces, chiefly for military hardware such as tanks and aircraft.

Washington has been criticized both by those who supported the ouster of Mursi, Egypt's first freely elected president, and by his Muslim Brotherhood supporters, who say the United States acquiesced in his overthrow by the military.

The Obama administration has at times sent equivocal signals to Egypt and its military, including in the past week.

On Wednesday, the administration said it would delay the delivery of four F-16 fighters to the Egyptian armed forces.

A day later it sidestepped a decision on cutting off most of the annual $1.55 billion in aid, saying it does not plan to rule on whether a military coup took place, a determination that would have forced it to end most of the aid under U.S. law.

(Reporting by Arshad Mohammed and Phil Stewart; Editing by Peter Cooney)

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Dozens shot dead, U.S. tells Egypt to pull 'back from the brink'

By Yasmine Saleh and Matt Robinson

CAIRO (Reuters) - The United States urged Arab ally Egypt to pull "back from the brink" after security forces killed dozens of supporters of deposed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi and opened a dangerous new phase in the army's confrontation with his Muslim Brotherhood.

Thousands of Brotherhood supporters were hunkered down in a vigil at a Cairo mosque on Sunday, vowing to stand their ground despite a threat by the authorities to disperse them "soon".

Saturday's bloodshed, following huge rival rallies, plunged the Arab world's most populous country deeper into turmoil following two turbulent years of transition to democracy with the fall of veteran autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011.

Egypt's Health Ministry said 65 people had died. The Brotherhood said another 61 were on life support after what it described as a ferocious dawn assault by men in helmets and black police fatigues. The ambulance service put the death toll at 72.

Bodies wrapped in white sheets were laid on the floor of a Brotherhood morgue, their names scrawled on the shrouds.

Washington, treading a fine line with an important Middle East ally and recipient of over $1 billion in military aid, urged the Egyptian security forces to respect the right to peaceful protest.

U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke by telephone with Egyptian army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who led the July 3 military overthrow of Mursi and whose face has appeared on posters across the teeming capital, Cairo.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry spoke to two senior members of Egypt's army-installed interim cabinet, expressing his "deep concern."

"This is a pivotal moment for Egypt," he said in a statement. "The United States ... calls on all of Egypt's leaders across the political spectrum to act immediately to help their country take a step back from the brink."

Saturday's violence, and the threat of more, has deepened alarm in the West over events in the country of 84 million people, a vital bridge between the Middle East and North Africa.

Over 200 people have died in violence since Sisi deposed Mursi on the back of huge popular protests against his rule, ending a one-year experiment in government by the Muslim Brotherhood after decades spent in the shadows under successive Egyptian strongmen.

PLEDGE TO STAY

In the early hours of Sunday, the state-run Al-Ahram news website reported fresh confrontation in the western Helwan district of Cairo between what it described as marching Brotherhood supporters and angry residents.

The report said several cars were destroyed and gunshots heard, but there was no information on casualties.

Saturday's killings followed a day of rival mass rallies, triggered by a call from Sisi for a popular mandate to confront "violence and terrorism."

Denying police culpability, Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said the vigil outside the Rabaa al-Adawia mosque in northern Cairo would "God willing, soon ? be dealt with."

A public prosecutor is reviewing complaints from local residents unhappy with the huge encampment on their doorstep.

Ibrahim said angry residents had clashed with Brotherhood protesters in the early hours of Saturday, and police intervened with teargas.

Brotherhood activists said they would not be cowed and warned of worse bloodshed if the security forces did not back down. Thousands were packed into the area as night fell.

"We will stay here until we die, one by one," said Ahmed Ali, 24, as he helped treat casualties at a makeshift field hospital on Saturday.

Brotherhood spokesman Gehad El-Haddad said they would remain until their demands are met and Egypt's first freely elected president is reinstated. He accused Sisi of issuing a "clear, pre-determined order to kill."

Mursi has been held in army detention at an undisclosed location since he was deposed. Ibrahim said he would likely be transferred shortly to the same Cairo prison where Mubarak is now held, after authorities launched an investigation of him on charges including murder stemming from his 2011 escape from jail during Egypt's Arab Spring uprising.

The European Union and major European powers condemned Saturday's bloodshed, the second mass killing since Mursi's ouster. On July 8, more than 50 Brotherhood supporters died when security forces opened fire on them outside a Cairo barracks.

The events have led U.S. President Barack Obama last week to delay delivery of four F-16 fighter jets, part of some $1.5 billion a year in mainly military aid from Washington to Cairo, though U.S. officials have indicated there will be no cut-off in support to the pivotal ally.

(Additional reporting by Shadia Nasralla, Yasmine Saleh, Tom Finn, Maggie Fick, Omar Fahmy, Edmund Blair, Michael Georgy, Noah Browning and Ahmed Tolba in Cairo, Arshad Mohammed and Phil Stewart in Washington; Writing by Matt Robinson)

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/dozens-shot-dead-u-tells-egypt-pull-back-000026953.html

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Syria says agreement reached on UN chemical probe

BEIRUT (AP) ? Talks between the Syrian government and a U.N. delegation tasked with investigating chemical weapons allegations in the nation's civil war have "resulted in an agreement on ways of moving forward," Syrian state media said Saturday.

President Bashar Assad's government invited a U.N. team to visit Damascus earlier this month after requesting that the international organization investigate an alleged chemical attack in Khan al-Assal, a village in the north. The Syrian regime and the rebels fighting to topple it accuse each other of using chemical agents in the March 19 incident.

Assad's government refused to have a possible inquiry include other alleged chemical attack sites in the central city of Homs, Damascus and elsewhere.

Earlier this week Swedish chemical weapons expert Ake Sellstrom and U.N. disarmament chief Angela Kane met with Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem and his deputy, Faisal Mekdad, in the Syrian capital.

A joint statement by the foreign ministry and the U.N. that appeared on Syria's official SANA news agency's website on Saturday said the meetings were "comprehensive and fruitful and resulted in an agreement on ways of moving forward."

It did not elaborate. The U.N. team couldn't immediately be reached for comment.

Khan al-Assal, on the southwestern edge of the embattled city of Aleppo, was under government control in March. It was captured by the rebels on Monday after weeks of heavy fighting between government troops and opposition forces who took large swathes of territory in the north ? including parts of Aleppo ? in an offensive last summer.

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Associated Press writer Albert Aji contributed to this report from Damascus, Syria.

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Stocks slide, Dow sheds 100 points as investors take pause

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Stocks went on a roller-coaster ride on Friday, ending with the Dow squeezing out a fifth consecutive week of gains, as investors digested the latest batch of mixed earnings ahead of a busy economic calendar next week.

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the day just 3 points ahead, after plunging nearly 150 points during the session. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq eked out small gains also. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), widely considered the best gauge of fear in the market, finished below 13.

Among key S&P sectors, materials lagged, while health care rebounded.

"The market's had a good run near the highs and with earnings season about halfway through, we characterize the results so far as being lackluster to just OK," said Cam Albright, director of asset allocation at Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors. "As the year progresses, we're expecting the economy to start coming out of some of the doldrums from the fiscal impediments from earlier in the year?so we're expecting a better second half and that should help support the market and provide us with the basis to have prices move forward."

(Read more: S&P 500 ready for another pullback?)

On the economic front, consumer sentiment rose to its highest level in six years, with the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan's final reading on the overall index climbing to 85.1 in July from 84.1 in June. Economists surveyed by Reuters expected a reading of 84.

"This high level of confidence points toward a continued expansion of consumer spending in the year ahead," survey director Richard Curtin said in a statement.

But investors initially shrugged off the positive report, with the Dow plunging nearly 150 points soon after the report. Investors also hesitated to jump in ahead of next week's Federal Reserve's meeting and the widely-followed non-farm payrolls report.

"With the Fed meeting and non-farm payrolls due next week, there will be plenty of news to move the market in the week ahead," said Rebecca O'Keeffe, head of investment at Interactive Investor. "U.S. data has been more mixed in recent weeks, suggesting that next Friday's employment report may not be as good as recent months, in part because the housing market does look to have softened in light of higher interest rates."

Meanwhile, President Obama will not announce a decision about who will lead the Federal Reserve until the fall, according to a White House official. Current Chairman Ben Bernanke's term expires next January.

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Among earnings, Amazon.com declined after the Internet retail giant reported an unexpected loss and issued a cautious current-quarter forecast as it continues to invest in new areas like cloud computing services.

Starbucks rose after the coffeehouse chain topped earnings expectations and also forecast current-quarter profit above Street consensus. The company also boosted its full-year guidance as its new menu offerings helped drive customer traffic.

More than 50 percent of S&P 500 companies have reported results so far this quarter, with 68 percent of firms topping earnings expectations and 56 percent beating revenue estimates, according to data from Thomson Reuters. If all remaining companies report earnings in line with estimates, earnings will be up 4.1 percent from last year's second quarter.

Activision Blizzard surged after the videogame publisher said it will buy back nearly $8.2 billion worth of Vivendi's holding in the company.

Japan's Nikkei tumbled to its lowest level in nearly three weeks, as the yen strengthened against the dollar, following an inflation report.

"They looked good with the headline number, but when you dig down and take energy out, they were deflationary again," said Art Cashin, director of floor operations at UBS Financial Services. "That spooked the Japanese market and the yen spiked against the dollar."

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New health insurance markets: Not like Travelocity - Charlotte ...

WASHINGTON You may have heard that shopping for health insurance under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul will be like using Travelocity or Amazon.

But many people will end up with something more mundane than online shopping, like a call to the help desk.

Struggling with a deadline crunch, some states are delaying online tools that could make it easier for consumers to find the right plan when the markets go live on Oct. 1.

Ahead of open enrollment for millions of uninsured Americans, the feds and the states are investing in massive call centers.

"The description that this was going to be like Travelocity was a very simplistic way of looking at it," said Christine Ferguson, director of the Rhode Island Health Benefits Exchange. "I never bought into it."

"The bottom line is that with tight timelines ... states have had to scale back their initial ambitions for Day 1," said Paul Hencoski, leader of KPMG's government health practice, which is advising nearly 20 states. "A lot of the more sophisticated functionalities that might have been offered through the Web are being deferred to later phases."

When the markets first open, Hencoski said, "there will be a significant amount of manual processing of things that will later be automated." Translation: emails, phone calls, faxes.

The Obama administration, which will be running the markets or taking the lead in 35 states, has yet to demonstrate the technology platform that will help consumers get financial help with their premiums and pick a plan.

Officials say they always envisioned people would be able to apply in a variety of ways, from online to the mail. About 7 million are expected to enroll in the marketplaces by next year, and the administration says consumers will be pleased with the experience.

Also known as exchanges, the markets are supposed to transform the way individuals and small businesses buy private health insurance by increasing transparency and competition, bolstering government oversight of insurers, and injecting hundreds of billions of dollars in taxpayer subsidies.

The experience will be more like buying a new car than snapping up airline tickets on Travelocity or electronics on Amazon.

"Consumers see this as a serious product, and something that requires a serious amount of research," said Julie Bataille, overseeing the outreach effort at the federal Health and Human Services department. "It's something they see in a more serious way than (buying) an airline ticket."

It's a complicated transaction with different components, including arranging financing and picking the right product, each with its own choices and trade-offs. You may need a glossary of health insurance terms.

And there's another layer.

One part of the process involves applying for federal benefits ? with consequences if you lie to the government, or maybe just make a mistake.

Another involves using your federal subsidy to pick the right insurance plan from among competing carriers and four coverage levels: bronze, silver, gold or platinum.

You'll log on to the marketplace in your state, or the federally run exchange, and set up a personal account. You'll enter information about yourself and your family, including Social Security numbers and household income. The exchange will shoot your data to something called the "federal data services hub," an electronic clearinghouse that pings Social Security, Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service to verify your personal details.

The IRS will calculate the maximum health insurance subsidy that you're entitled to. It's set up as a tax credit, so the taxman can come back to collect if you claim too much. Discrepancies between the information you submit and what's in government records will take time to straighten out.

Once you've got your subsidy nailed down, then you're ready to pick a plan. Once you do that, the U.S. Treasury will send your insurer a payment on your behalf, and you'll pay any difference. Coverage begins Jan 1.

Experts say the technology to facilitate online shopping among health plans is difficult to engineer. Some online tools are getting pared back and the refusal of congressional Republicans to provide more implementation funds for "Obamacare" probably isn't helping. Some examples:

? The Rhode Island marketplace will postpone a feature that allows consumers to enter the names of their doctors and instantly find out what insurance plans they accept. Consumer advocates say such a tool is important to help winnow choices. Instead, shoppers will be steered to the doctor directories of individual plans. The federally run marketplaces will also lack "all-plan" doctor directories.

? The marketplace in Washington state is delaying its online-chat capability, as well mobile device features that would enable consumers to check their enrollment status. "These are some of the top items that we will focus on for the next version," said spokesman Michael Marchand.

? The Minnesota exchange is delaying a feature that would allow consumers to update their coverage to reflect life events such as the birth of a baby because that information won't be needed right when sign-up begins.

? It's unclear how sophisticated online calculators will be at helping consumers pick the best-value plan. For the federally run exchanges, officials said the calculator will automatically subtract the consumer's tax credit from plan premiums ? a help. But it won't provide an estimate of likely out-of-pocket costs that the plan doesn't cover, a feature consumer advocates say is closer to the true bottom line.

State officials say things will improve as the new program takes root.

With time, "it's going to get a lot more user friendly and effective," said Ferguson, the Rhode Island director. "Were there things I would have liked to see delivered on Oct. 1 that are going to be delayed? Yes. But is that something that I think is horrible? No."

Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/26/4191501/new-health-insurance-markets-not.html

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ARLO'S TAVERN, 10340 Route 171, Union Dale: Friday, Jim Carro; Sunday, Miz.

BAR LOUIE, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains Twp.: today, SIN Night, Aim & Fire; Friday, Jigsaw Johnny; Saturday, That 90's Band.

BAZIL, 1101 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Wednesdays, Marko Marcinko Jazz Quartet.

BELISSIMO, 223 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Friday, Soul Shine; Saturday, Caitlin Hull.

BLU WASABI, Route 6, Dickson City: Tuesdays, Solo-Tu; Thursdays, Carl and Harley Dynamic Duo.

BOMB BAY CAFE, 80 S. Main St., Archbald: today, Marilyn Kennedy; Friday, Hell Yo; Saturday, DJ Dennis Sosa.

BREAKERS, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains Twp.: today, Gas Station Disco; Friday, Drop Dead Sexy; Saturday, Pop Rox.

EVOLUTION NIGHTCLUB, The Woodlands, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre: today, DJ Data; Friday, DJ SLM JMM; Saturday, DJ Davey B, DJ Kev the Rev.

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE, The Woodlands, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre: today, DJ Kev the Rev; Friday, Flaxy Morgan; Saturday, Xcluzive Soul.

FORMOSA, 727 S. State St., Clarks Summit: Thursdays, Ron Leas & Kenny McGraw.

GLASS - WINE.BAR.KITCHEN., Ledges Hotel, 119 Falls Ave., Hawley: today, John Curtin; Friday, live music; Sunday, Blues, Brews & BBQ.

GRANDE FAMILY RESTAURANT, 4200 Birney Ave., Moosic: Saturday, Revolution 3.

HEIL'S PLACE, 1002 Wheeler Ave., Scranton: Wednesdays, The Village Idiots.

HUB LOUNGE, Clarion Hotel: Wednesdays, Open Mic Night; Fridays and Saturdays, Wise Crackers Comedy Show.

JJ BRIDJES, 925 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Friday, Double Cross.

THE KEYS BEER & SPIRITS, 244 Penn Ave.: today, open mic; Friday, Jay Luke.

MANHATTAN DRIVE/BEST WESTERN PLUS, Dunmore: Friday, Two for the Road; Saturday, the Girlz, Jen Newton.

MENDICINO'S PIZZA AND LOUNGE, Routes 502 and 435, Covington Twp.: Friday, John Quinn; Saturday, Lighten Up.

MERT'S, 302 Penn Ave.: Friday, Acoustic Blvd.; Saturday, Daddy-O and the Sax Maniax.

MINOOKA PUB, 2934 Birney Ave.: today, Tony Vergnetti; Friday, Take 3; Saturday, Fuzzy Park.

MULLIGAN'S SPORTS AND SPIRITS, 519 Linden St.: Thursdays, DJ Velar; Fridays, Video DJ Hitz; Saturdays, DJ Tallarico.

THE NEW PENNY, 1827 N. Main Ave.: Friday, Years of Madness, Karma; Saturday, Fireball.

OAK STREET EXPRESS, 729 Oak St.: today and Saturday, DJ Famous; Friday, karaoke with Speaker Jam; Wednesday, karaoke with Terry-Oke.

O'LEARY'S PUB, 514 Ash St.: Friday and Saturday, Pub Party.

PARTY ON THE PATIO, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains Twp.: today, Pyromania.

PAT MCMULLEN'S PATIO, 217 E. Market St.: Friday, the Wanabees; Saturday, Phil Hinton.

POOR RICHARD'S PUB, 125 Beech St.: Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Honey Do.

RIVER STREET JAZZ CAFE, 667 N. River St., Plains Twp.: today, Mike Miz; Friday, Clarence Spady Band; Saturday, Citizens Band Radio; Wednesday, the Aristocrats, Suicaudio.

RUSTY NAIL, 732 S. Irving Ave.: Thursdays, DJ 10-4.

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Plains Twp.: Wednesdays and Thursdays, Phil Hinton; Fridays and Saturdays, Marko Marcinko Trio.

SAMBUCA GRILL, 234 Penn Ave.: Fridays and Saturdays, Paul Ardito.

THE SETTLERS INN, 4 Main Ave., Hawley: Saturday, Steven Faubel; Wednesday, Compass Jazz Quartet.

SKYTOP LODGE, Skytop: Saturdays, Doug Smith Orchestra.

SLEEPY HOLLOW LOUNGE, Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton-Carbondale Highway: Saturday, Marilyn Kennedy.

STATIC LATIN DANCE CLUB, I-81, Scott Exit 199: Fridays and Saturdays, Latin DJs.

WAYMART HOTEL, 205 Carbondale Road, Waymart: Sunday, Marilyn Kennedy.

WELLINGTON'S, Clarks Summit: today, Barfly Duo; Friday, 2 Village Idiots.

WOODLANDS INN & RESORT, Plains Twp.: Sunday, DJ Fiyawerx; Tuesday, Mark Maros; Wednesday, Nowhere Slow Duo.

MUSIC

STEVE FIDYK AND FRIENDS: today, 7:30 p.m., River Commons, Wilkes-Barre, free. 270-2186.

WAYNE COUNTY CREATIVE ARTS COUNCIL 46TH SUMMER FESTIVAL OF PARK EVENTS: Hitchin' Cricket, today; Voices & Music in Praise, Monday; Joe Stanky & the Cadets, Aug. 1; Doug Rogers and the Hoi Polloy, Aug. 12; The Crackers, Aug. 15; Black Onion, Aug. 19; Fiddlin' Around, Aug. 22; 7:30 p.m., Central Park, Honesdale, rain location Grace Episcopal Parish hall, Honesdale, free. Visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org.

THE EAGLES: today, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $56.50/$164.50/$194.50. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

CONCERT SERIES: Dani-elle Kleha, Friday; Von Storch, Aug. 2; Jenkins & Woodyatt, Aug. 9; to be announced, Aug. 16; the Fortunes, Aug. 23; noon to 1 p.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.

COUNTRY MEGATICKET SERIES: Tim McGraw "Two Lanes of Freedom Tour," with Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft, Friday, doors open 5:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., $36/$81.25; Blake Shelton "Ten Times Crazier Tour," with Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer, Aug. 11, doors open 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., $35.50 lawn/$75.75 reserved; Luke Bryan "Dirt Road Diaries Tour," with Florida Georgia Line and Thompson Square, Aug. 23; Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., series passes $101.75/$218.50/$293.50. Visit www.bethelwoodscenter.org.

COAL TOWN ROUNDERS: Friday, doors open 6:45 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., the Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale, donations accepted. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org. 253-2020.

WYOMING SEMINARY PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE WIND ENSEMBLE AND THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Friday, 7:30 p.m., Buckingham Performing Arts Center, Wyoming Seminary, North Sprague Avenue, Kingston, free. 270-2186.

BUCK HILL SKYTOP MUSIC FESTIVAL: Friday to Aug. 10; Tennis Tea, 270 Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls; Skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop Lane, Skytop; Canadensis United Methodist Church, Route 447 and 390, Canadensis; and Notre Dame High School, 60 Spangenburg Ave., East Stroudsburg. Visit buckhillskytopfest.org.

CONCERT SERIES: Gypsy Jazz Quintet, Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.

WILDFLOWER MUSIC FESTIVAL: Dry Branch Fire Squad, Saturday, 6 p.m.; Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., $29; Tizer, Aug. 10, 6 p.m.; Susan Winter, Aug. 17, 6 p.m.; Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, White Mills; rain location Wallenpaupack Area High School, Hawley; $11/$22/free for children under 6, email music01@ptd.net. Visit www.wildflowermusic.org. 253-5500.

BAD COMPANY AND LYNYRD SKYNYRD: Saturday, 7 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $30/$50/$82.50/$95/$100.50/$138.00. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

THE AMIGOS BAND: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Boiler Room, Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, $16 advance/$20 at door, email jill@silkmillharmony.com. Visit www.silkmillharmony.com. 588-8077.

CONTRA DANCE: Saturday, 7:30 to 10 p.m., the Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale, $10/free for children under 15. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org. 253-2020.

RITMO, COLOR, Y PASION: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Milford Theatre, 114 E. Catharine St., Milford; and Sunday, 2 p.m., Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley; $15 advance/$20 at door/free for children under 12. Visit kindredspiritsarts.org.

WYOMING SEMINARY PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE MASTERWORKS CHORALE, CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, INSTITUTE CHORUS AND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, free. 270-2186.

PROVIDENCE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUMMER WORSHIP MUSIC SERIES: vocalist Bill Baldauf, Sunday, 10 a.m., Providence United Presbyterian Church, 1145 Providence Road.

BENEFIT CONCERT: Sunday, gates open 10:30 a.m., show 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Browndale Fireman's Ballfield, Route 247, Browndale, $25 advance/$30 dollars at door/free for children 12 and younger, benefits cancer patient Patrick Sherry. Visit patsherrybenefit.ticketbud.com/tickets or Patsherrybenefit.org.

NAY AUG PARK CONCERTS: Main Street Music & L.F. Hughes Music students, Sunday, noon; John Andrews Quartet & Special Guests, Sunday, 2 p.m.; Gene Dempsey Orchestra, Sunday, 3 p.m.; Fran Burne Quintet, Aug. 4, 2 p.m.; West Third Street Jazz/Funk Band, Aug. 11, 2 p.m.; Pat Marcinko & the Blues Mine, Aug. 18, 2 p.m.; Paul LaBelle & the Exact Change, with the Electric City Horns, Aug. 25, 2 p.m.; bandstand, Nay Aug Park, free. 348-4186 or 344-5656.

MUSIC IN THE FOREST SERIES: La Lava Jiango, Sunday, 3 p.m.; Burden of Society, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.; Lacawac Sanctuary Carriage House, 94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, $10 members/$12 nonmembers, emailing info@lacawac.org. 689-9494.

SHANDALEE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Afternoon of Chamber Music, Sunday, 3 p.m., $10/$25; Event Gallery, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

MARYWOOD SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERTS: Northeast PA Repertory Orchestra, with Deborah Pearl, Sunday, lecture 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Ave., free.

IREM TEMPLE SUMMER CONCERTS: the Whery Family, Sunday; Memory Lane, Aug. 4; Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus, Aug. 11; Orpheus Choral Society, Aug. 18; Irem String Band, Aug. 25; all 7 p.m., Irem Country Club pavilion, Dallas, free.

WYOMING SEMINARY PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE FACULTY CHAMBER RECITAL: Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, free. 270-2186.

FIFTH ANNUAL JAZZ INSTITUTE: Monday to Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Keystone College, La Plume.

WYOMING SEMINARY PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE STUDENT SOLO AND CHAMBER RECITAL: Tuesday and Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, free. 270-2186.

OPEN ELECTRIC JAM: Wednesday, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., the Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale, donations accepted. Visit www.thecooperageproject.org. 253-2020.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Aug. 2, signup 6:40 p.m., show 7 to 9 p.m., Cocoon Coffee House, 1 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley. Visit www.silkmillharmony.com. 588-8077.

THE BRIDESMAIDS: Aug. 2 and 30, Paradise Stream Resort, Route 940 and Carlton Road, Paradise Twp.; Aug. 10, Cove Haven, 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville.

SCRANTON JAZZ FESTIVAL: Aug. 2, free; Aug. 3, $15 advance/$20 at door; Aug. 4, $20 advance/$25 at door; Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, 700 Lackawanna Ave., email hrunco@yahoo.com. Visit scrantonjazzfestival.org. 487-3954.

NIK ALLEN MUSIC FEST: Aug. 3, doors open 11 a.m., festival noon to 11 p.m., Elmhurst Picnic Grounds, Elmhurst Twp., $10/free for children under 12, benefits pediatric equipment, programs and services at Janet Weis Children's Hospital and Geisinger Health System., email mrharaschak@geisinger.edu.

JUST SING: singer/songwriter showcase, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Corner Bistro, 76 S. Main St., Carbondale, $5/$12. 575-8176.

WYOMING SEMINARY PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTE SEASON'S END GRAND FINALE: Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Wyoming Seminary Great Hall, 228 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, free. 270-2186.

13TH ANNUAL MUSIC IN THE PARK: Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Clifford Fireman's Fairgrounds, Route 106, Clifford Twp. 679-2766.

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS: with Buddy Guy and the James Hunter Six, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $36/$51/$71/$91. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

DALTON SUMMER SIZZLIN' CONCERTS: Doug Smith's Dixieland All-Stars, Aug. 9; the Quietmen, Aug. 16; 7 p.m., Streamside Park Pavilion, Mill Street, Dalton, free. 587-0505 or 563-1693.

FOURTH ANNUAL ROCKSTAR ENERGY UPROAR FESTIVAL: with Alice in Chains and Jane's Addiction, Aug. 9, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, $20 to $60.50. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

JASON ISBELL: with Amanda Shires and Mike Mizwinski, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$50.

BROTHER SUN: Aug. 10, light fare 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., the Cooperage, 1030 Main St., Honesdale, $18 reserved/$20 at door, benefits RiverFolk Concerts, email riverfolkconcerts@frontier.com. 845-252-6783.

INAUGURAL MOUNTAIN SKY BLUES FEST: with Clarence Spady and Popa Chubby, Aug. 9-10, 63 Still Meadow Lane, Jermyn; Aug. 9, $15 advance/$20 at gate; Aug. 10, $25 advance/$30 at gate; weekend pass, $35 advance/$40 at gate. Visit www.mountainsky.net.

18TH ANNUAL CONCERT IN THE PARK: with Kicking Polkas, Aug. 11, 6 to 8 p.m., Community Park, Mayfield.

KANSAS: Aug. 11, gates open 6 p.m., show 7 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $35/$45.

BEACH LAKE CONCERT SERIES: Curiously Strong Jazz, Aug. 11, Beach Lake United Methodist Church, 7 Milanville Road, Beach Lake. Visit beachlakeumc.com. 729-7011.

SUMMER FEST TOUR: with We the Kings, Breathe Carolina, T. Mills and the Ready Set, Aug. 14, doors open 6 p.m., show 6:30 p.m., Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg, $20 advance/$23 day of show. Visit ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Gerard Mayer Show Band, Aug. 14; Clarence Spady, Aug. 21; Nay Aug Park, near pool area, free. 348-4186.

ALL-INCLUSIVE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 16-18, Camp Equinun, Equinunk. Visit www.equifunk.com.

JJ GREY AND MOFRO CD RELEASE SHOW: Aug. 16, Equifunk, Camps Equinunk and Blue Ridge, 3562 Hancock Highway, Equinunk, $50 to $360. Visit www.equifunk.com.

NEWMAN AND OLTMAN GUITAR DUO: Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m., Grey Towers National Historic Site, $15 advance/$20 at door/free for children under 15, email kindredspir@yahoo.com. Visit kindredspiritsarts.org. 409-1269.

ROSANNE CASH: Aug. 24, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $59. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND'S SECOND PEACH MUSIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 15-18, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Visit ThePeachMusicFestival.com. 800-745-3000.

GOAT RODEO SESSIONS: with Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile and Aoife O'Donovan; Aug. 16, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $35/$49.50/$69/$99/$125. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

ZAC BROWN BAND: with special guests, Aug. 17, doors open 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $38 lawn/$89 reserved. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

DOUG SMITH'S DIXIELAND ALL-STARS: Aug. 18, 5 to 7 p.m., Thornhurst Firehouse, River Road, Thornhurst.

JOHN MAYER: with Phillip Phillips, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $56.50 lawn/$67 or $87 reserved seating/$139 lawn four-pack. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

GATHERING OF SINGERS & SONGWRITERS 12: Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, donations accepted. 996-1500.

THE CAPTAIN JACK BAND: Aug. 24, Paradise Stream Resort, Route 940 and Carlton Road, Paradise Twp.

JASON ALDEAN: with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett, Aug. 25, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. $25.50/$55.25. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

TOMMY GUNS BAND: Aug. 30, Cove Haven Resort, 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville.

JIMMIE VAN ZANT: Aug. 31, Cove Haven Resort, 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville.

MAROON 5 AND KELLY CLARKSON: Sept. 1, Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

THE OUTLAWS: Sept. 1, Cove Haven Resort, 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville.

KID ROCK and ZZ TOP: with Uncle Kracker, Sept. 6, doors open 5:15 p.m., show 6:45 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $29 lawn/$29 reserved. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

JOAN OSBORNE: Sept. 13, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $40/$43. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org and Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

A TEMPTATIONS TRIBUTE: Sept. 16, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-468-0046.

NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA PHILHARMONIC: Masterworks, with the Naughton Sisters, Sept. 21, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center; An Evening in Eastern Europe with Erica and Pascal, October 18, 7 p.m., Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center; The Haunted Symphony, Oct. 19, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center; Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center; French Woodwind Delights, Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre; Masterworks: Music and Dance, with Ballet Northeast, Nov. 16, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center; A Very NEPA Christmas, Dec. 7, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center; Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center; A Romantic Masterpiece by Brahms, Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Westmoreland Club; Steve Lippia - Simply Sinatra, Feb. 21, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center; Feb. 22, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center; String Chamber Music, with our newest principals, March 6, The Colonnade, 7 p.m., 401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton; Stringfest, March 8, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center; Debbie Gravitte: Broadway Baby, April 4, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center; April 5, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center; Beethoven's Ninth, April 25, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center, $31 and more, email info@nepaphil.org. 270-4444.

MEETING OF THE MINDS VI: Sept. 27-29, Meshoppen, $65 advance/$80 day of show. Visit www.jibberjazz.com.

SUNDAYS WITH FRIENDS SERIES: Glenn Dicterow Farewell Concert, Sept. 29; pianist Jeremy Denk, Oct. 6; Lincoln Center Family Holiday Concert, Dec. 8; Event Gallery, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $42.50 each/series passes available. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

COLIN HAY: Oct. 9, doors open 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $41/$60 advance, $46/$65 day of show. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

VANILLA FUDGE: Oct. 11, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $49.50/$69.50. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

SIMPLY STREISAND: Oct. 16, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-468-0046.

ALICE COOPER: Oct. 18, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39/$49/$59/$75. Visit kirbycenter.org. 826-1100.

THE STYLISTICS: Oct. 19, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $30/$45.

MERLE HAGGARD: Nov. 2, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $40/$53/$63/$99.

AARON LEWIS: Nov. 9, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $45/$65.

A TRIBUTE TO THE RAT PACK: Nov. 13, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-468-0046.

YAMATO - THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN: Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$35.

ARLO GUTHRIE: Nov. 23-24, 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $75. Visit Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS: Feb. 22, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $25/$35.

JOE BONAMASSA: May 7, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.

OPEN MIC: Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Center Court, Mall at Steamtown.

Stage

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE: today; Aug. 7, 9, 15, 18, 21, 25, 29-30; Sept. 1, 2 p.m.; and Aug. 2 and 31, 8 p.m.; Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $15/$25/$28. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

LES MISERABLES: Music Box Players; today to Saturday and Aug. 1-3, buffet 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m.; Sunday and Aug. 4, buffet 1:30 p.m., show 3 p.m.; Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, dinner and show $34/$28, show only $16. 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

A LITTLE MURDER ON THE SIDE: Actors Circle; today to Saturday, 8 p.m., Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road, $4/$8/$10. Visit actorscircle.org. 342-9707.

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES: Friday and Aug. 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17, 21, 23, 10 a.m.; and Aug. 9, 7 p.m.; Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $10. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

ALL SHOOK UP: Friday and Aug. 1, 4, 8, 22-23 and 28, 2 p.m.; and Saturday and Aug. 2, 10, 14, 17 and 30, 8 p.m.; Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $15/$25/$28. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Friday, doors open 6:30 p.m., open mic 7 p.m., Brian Fanelli 8:15 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.

COMEDIANS DOUG KARPF, JOHNNY V AND FATHER PAUL: Friday, doors open 7 p.m., show 8:30 p.m., Ramada, 820 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, $15 advance/$18 at door. 586-2730.

THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.: Ritz Bitz Players; Friday to Sunday and Aug. 2-3, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, 2:30 p.m.; Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley, $5/$10/free for children 5 and younger. 226-9752.

THE KING AND I: Friday and Aug. 7, 21 and 24, 8 p.m.; Sunday and Aug. 2, 11 and 14, 2 p.m.; and Wednesday and Aug. 16, 2 and 8 p.m.; Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $15/$25/$28. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

RENT: Electric City Repertory Company, Friday to Sunday and Aug. 2-4, Act Out Theatre, 408 N. Main Ave., Taylor. 591-1024.

THE SHAWNEE STORY: Saturday and Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2 p.m., Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $10/$15/$18. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

LAKESIDE PLAYERS' NINTH ANNUAL THEATER CAMP PERFORMANCE: Saturday, 7 p.m., Lakeville Community Hall, Route 590, Lakeville, free. Visit www.lakesideplayers.net. 857-2226.

BLIND TIGER NIGHT: Saturday, 8 to 11 p.m., Corner Bistro Tapas Bar, Carbondale.

GALA NIGHT: Saturday, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville, $50, benefits Music Box. 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

LES MISERABLES: Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute, Wednesday and Aug. 1, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $12/$20. 270-2186 or 826-1100.

COUCH: THE MUSICAL: Downtown Go Around, Aug. 1-3, 7 p.m., 304 State St., Clarks Summit, $5.

BYE BYE BIRDIE: Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts; Aug. 2-3, 9-10, dinner 5:30 p.m., show 7 p.m.; Aug. 4 and 11, dinner 1:30 p.m., show 3 p.m.; J.J. Ferrara Center, 212 W. Broad St., Hazleton, $10/$14/$16 show, $20/$28/$32 dinner and show. Visit www.ptpashows.org. 454-5451.

YOUTH THEATRE PROJECT - TEENS TEACHING TEENS: Scranton Public Theatre, Aug. 2-3, 9-10, 8 p.m., Olde Brick Theatre, Rear 128 W. Market St., $10. 344-3656.

COMEDIANS OF CHELSEA LATELY: Aug. 8, Cove Haven Resort, 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville.

RAYMOND THE AMISH COMIC: Aug. 9, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Gravity Inn, Waymart, $15, 21 and older. Visit gravityamish.brownpapertickets.com. 488-6918 or 357-2693.

GHOST OF A CHANCE: Aug. 9-11, 16-17, 8 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2:30 p.m.; Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 226-9752.

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT: Aug. 9-25, Phoenix Performing Arts Centre, 409 Main St., Duryea, $12.

CHEECH & CHONG: with War and Tower of Power, Aug. 15, 7:30 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y., $25 and up. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org or Ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

DISNEY'S WINNIE THE POOH: Music Box Summer Theatre Workshop, Aug. 16-18, Music Box Dinner Playhouse, 196 Hughes St., Swoyersville. 283-2195 or 800-698-PLAY.

KIRBY KIDZ SUMMER THEATER WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES: Aug. 16-17, F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre. Visit www.kirbycenter.org.

SCRANTON STORYSLAM: ROAD TRIP: Aug. 17, doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Honeychilds, 109 Drinker St., Dunmore, $5.

DIXIELAND FLING & FAMILY PICNIC: with Doug Smith's Dixieland All-Stars, Aug. 18, 5 to 8 p.m. Thornhurst firehouse, River Road, Thornhurst, free. 842-9120

THERESA CAPUTO LIVE: Aug. 18, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39.75 and up. Visit kirbycenter.org. 826-1100.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Aug. 23, doors open 6:30 p.m., open mic 7 p.m., featured performer 8:15 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free. 996-1500.

TAKE A NUMBER, DARLING: Aug. 23-25, 30-31, 8 p.m.; Sept. 1, 2:30 p.m.; Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 226-9752.

THE BRADSTAN CABARET SERIES: The Long and Winding Road, with Maureen McGovern, Aug. 31, $49.50; Sibling Revelry, with the Callaway Sisters, Nov. 2, $59.50; Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, with Karen Mason, Dec. 14, $49.50; all 8 p.m., Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org. 800-745-3000.

THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER: Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 31, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Gypsies Nightclub and Lounge, Mount Airy Casino and Resort, Mount Pocono, $20/$30. Visit mountairycasino.com. 866-468-7619.

YOU'VE GOT HATE MAIL: Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.; Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley. 226-9752.

JEFF ROSS: Sept. 14, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $35/$50.

WEDDING BELLS AND BLUE SUEDE SHOES: Lakeside Players, Sept. 18-19, Ehrhardts Waterfront Resort, 205 Route 507, Hawley. Visit www.lakesideplayers.net.

GHOST OF A CHANCE: Sept. 19-22, 27-29, Providence Playhouse, 1256 Providence Road. Visit www.actorscircle.org.

CIRQUE MUSICA: Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., $25/$32.50/$49.50/$65. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.CirqueMusica.com. 800-745-3000.

WONDERFUL TOWN: MPB Players, Sept. 27-29, Trinity Lutheran Church, Hazleton, email mcgroganj@gmail.com. 454-3305.

THE HUNGRY HUNGRY GAMES: Oct. 4, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $20/$30. Visit kirbycenter.org. 826-1100.

AMY SCHUMER: Oct. 5, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono, $35/$50.

ANDY GROSS: Oct. 6, Pocono Palace Resort, 5241 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg.

JIM BELUSHI AND THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY: Nov. 3, Cove Haven Resort, 194 Lakeview Drive, Lakeville.

WITNESS TO THE ASSASSINATION: Nov. 9-10, Temple Israel, 918 E. Gibson St.

DISNEY JUNIOR LIVE ON TOUR! PIRATE AND PRINCESS ADVENTURE: Nov. 10, 2 and 5 p.m., Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Twp., $26/$50/$65. Visit www.ticketmaster.com. 800-745-3000.

RED, HOT ... BLUE CHRISTMAS REVUE: Dec. 11, 1 and 3:30 p.m., Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono. 800-468-0046.

MAX & RUBY IN THE NUTCRACKER SUITE: Dec. 19, 6 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $20/$30.

DUTY/HAPPILY, EVER AFTER/18/ASSISTANTS, PLEASE: Jan. 4-19, Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $11/$16/$19. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER: Jan. 24-Feb. 2, Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, $11/$16/$19. Visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. 421-5093.

MEMPHIS: Jan. 25, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $35/$52/$62.

CARMEN: Jan. 31, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $24/$39/$54.

YOUNG PEOPLE'S THEATER SERIES: Doktor Kaboom, Feb. 13; Junie B. Jones, March 28; The Monster Who Ate My Peas, April 4; Peter Pan, May 15; all 10 a.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $7.

AMERICAN IDIOT: March 5, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $34/$49/$59/$75.

DRIVING MISS DAISY: Walnut Street Theater, March 6, 7 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $15/$25/$35.

CESAR MILLAN: March 15, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $39/$54/$85.

IRELAND: THE SHOW: April 2, 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $29/$39/$49.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST: April 12, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $29/$39/$49/$79.

THE MIDTOWN MEN: April 26, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre, $35/$45/$55.

JASON MILLER PLAYWRIGHTS' PROJECT DRAMATISTS SUPPORT GROUP: writing group, meets third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Olde Brick Theatre, 128 W. Market St., Scranton.

THE POCONOS TONIGHT SHOW: Fridays, doors open 7 p.m., Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono, $15/free for resort guests; dance party, follows show until 1 a.m. Visit www.CPResorts.com. 800-972-7168.

SCRANTON COMEDY NIGHT: last Saturday of every month, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $5.

ART

KATHLEEN HAYECK, ELLEN JAMIOLKOWSKI AND MARY GRACE YANASHOT: on display through today, ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave.

ARTS ON THE SQUARE FESTIVAL: Saturday, noon to 8 p.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, email arts-culture@lackawannacounty.org. 963-6590, ext. 102.

18TH ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK SHOW/SALE: Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., Chestnuthill Park, 221 Route 715, Brodheadsville, benefits West End Regional Park.

ART APPRECIATION DAY: with photography by Don Kaszner, Sunday, noon, Equinunk Historical Society, Pine Mill Road and Route 191, Equinunk. 224-6722.

ART IN THE PARK PROGRAM: Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon, McDade Park, ages 5 to 12, email artsculture@lackawannacounty.org. 963-6590, ext. 106.

REFLECTIONS OF SUMMER: works by Virginia Sosik, on display through Tuesday, Blue Shutters Restaurant, Route 435 and Blue Shutters Road, Elmhurst Twp. 842-4133.

THE ART OF EVAN WEST: on display through Wednesday, Wayne County Public Library, 1406 Main St., Honesdale.

THE AUTO AS ART: paintings by Sam Barresse, on display through Wednesday, Camera Work Gallery, Marquis Art and Frame, 515 Center St.

CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT: on display through Wednesday, Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free.

MARYLOU CHIBIRKA: PORTRAITS, LANDSCAPES AND FLORALS: on display through Wednesday, Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas, free. Visit www.misericordia.edu/art. 674-6250.

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: sculptures, painting and pen-and-ink drawings by Dan Becker; on display through Wednesday, main floor gallery, Marquis Art and Frame, 515 Center St.

TODD JEFFREYS: WHEEL-THROWN CLAY WORKS/TIM WEAVER: RECENT WATERCOLORS: on display through Wednesday, MacDonald Art Gallery, Misericordia University, Dallas, free. Visit www.misericordia.edu/art. 674-6250.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: photographs from The Times-Tribune archives, on display through July, The Scranton Times building, 149 Penn Ave.

PARALLEL PRACTICES: paintings by Laura Borneman; 2013 Juried Drawing Exhibition; on display through July, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.

SECOND AMENDMENT HEAVY METAL: works by Dave Guman; colored pencil and acrylic seascapes and fantasy art by Jacqueline Palumbo; on display through July, Amendolaro, 410 Spruce St.

DRUNK ILLUSTRATION TUESDAY: works by Brendan Howells, on display through July, The Bog, 341 Adams Ave.

NEEDLEWORK ART: counted cross-stitch, needlepoint and crewel works by Ruth Anderson and Rebecca Twombly; on display through July, CareNet of Scranton, 310 Adams Ave.

A FAMILY AFFAIR: paintings by Joe Paciotti; recycled guitar string jewelry by No Fret Collection's Ashley Haas; Bellaluna Eterna Handmade Items & Crocheted Creations; on display through July, Caf? Trio, Chocolate Creations, Ferrone Winery and Realty Network Commercial Group, 400 Spruce St.

SERENITY IN PRINT: works by Michael Pyle, on display through July, Camerawork Gallery, 515 Center St.

SUBTLE RELATIONS: illustrations, paintings and prints by Katherine Zwick; on display through July, Eden - a vegan cafe, 344 Adams Ave.

MOSAICS: works by Erin Jordan, on display through July, Freedlove, 532 Spruce St.

SUMMER ART SHOW: works by various artists, on display through July, Irish Wolf Pub, 503 Linden St.

ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY JULIANNA BRAZILL: on display through July, Mission Yoga, 544 Spruce St.

SEVERAL ARTISTS: works by Guy D'Alessandro, Jennifer Esken, Shawn Ray, Sheila Sankar and Steve Woitkowski; on display through July, New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St.

NURTURED BY NATURE: acrylic and pen-and-ink works by Tom Cornish, on display through July, Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.

RECENT PAINTINGS: works by Heidi Van Leuven, on display through July, Pierre's Fine Clothing and Accessories, 406 Spruce St.

PRIMATES AND PRIMARY COLORS: stencil-based paintings by Matt Wheeler, on display through July, POSH at the Scranton Club, 404 N. Washington Ave.

LIVE AND ENJOY: sculptures and paintings by Esther Rosengrant; handmade beaded bracelets by Angel Wilbur; on display through July, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 232 Wyoming Ave.

MOMENTS IN SERENITY: outdoor photography by Ken Jones Imagery, on display through July, Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St.

SUMMERTIME AT THE RITZ: Pampered Bathtime by Brenda; pen-and-ink collage motifs by Billy Brandenburg; on display through July, Wendell & Co. Interior Design & Antiques, 222 Wyoming Ave.

ARTS ALIVE PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION: Aug. 1, arts exhibition 5:30 p.m., performance 7 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., $15.

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS: photographs by Photographer Michelle Leonard, on display through Aug. 2, Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King's College, Wilkes-Barre. 208-5900, ext. 5328.

NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB MEMBERS' JURIED EXHIBITION: on display Aug. 2-22, New Visions Studio & Gallery, 201 Vine St.; opening reception/awards, Aug. 2, 6 to 8 p.m.

25TH ANNIVERSARY MEMBER SHOW: on display Aug. 2-31, Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.; opening reception, Aug. 2.

GARDENING MIND/NINA DAVIDOWITZ: on display Aug. 2-Sept. 2, Marquis Art and Frame, 515 Center St.; opening reception, Aug. 2, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY ART AT THE EVERHART: DECKED OUT: on display Aug. 2-Dec. 30, Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St. 346-7186.

SPRING INTO SUMMER: on display through Aug. 7, Chamber Gallery, Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Building, 27 N. Main St., Carbondale, free.

CURRENT HUES OF THE HUDSON: on display Aug. 10-23, Event Gallery, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel, N.Y.; opening reception, Aug. 10, 4 to 7 p.m. Visit www.BethelWoodsCenter.org.

OUR PEOPLE, OUR LAND, OUR IMAGES: on display through Aug. 11, Sordoni Art Gallery, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Visit sordoni.wilkes.edu. 408-4325.

PHONE-TOGRAPHY: on display Aug. 16-Sept. 5, Schulman Gallery, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke; opening reception, Aug. 16. luzerne.edu/schulmangallery

AFA GALLERY SILVER JUBILEE: Aug. 24, 7 to 11 p.m., Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., $25.

CRAYONS AND CARE II: works by children from Litewska Hospital, Warsaw, Poland; on display Sept. 13-Oct. 17, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke.

HAITI TO MOSCOW: AN ADVENTURE IN CLAY: on display through September, Moscow Clayworks, 223 N. Main St., Moscow. Visit www.moscowclayworks.com. 357-1627.

Northeastern Biennial Twenty Thirteen: on display Oct. 19-Nov. 13; Mahady Gallery, Marywood University; Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.; Hope Horn Gallery, University of Scranton; and ArtWorks Gallery & Studio, 503 Lackawanna Ave., email gallery@marywood.edu. 348-6211, ext. 2428.

ANNUAL FACULTY/ALUMNI EXHIBIT: Dec. 6-Jan. 2, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke.

EXCEPTIONAL ART - EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTS: on display through April, Speech-Language and Hearing Center, Misericordia University, Dallas; works by Verve Vertu Art Studio artists. 674-8255.

ART WALK: second Friday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Clarks Summit venues.

THIRD FRIDAY WILKES-BARRE: art walk, third Friday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Wilkes-Barre.

JESSUP ART LOOP: second Saturday of the month, Church Street, Jessup, email info@jessupartwalk.info. Visit www.jessupartwalk.info or www.facebook.com/JessupArtWalk. 382-3989 or 489-0489.

WATERCOLORS: by Jeff Lewis, permanent display, Linda Kay's Ole Green Ridge Diner, Sanderson Avenue.

SELECTIONS FROM THE MASLOW COLLECTION: ongoing exhibit; Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.; Maslow Study Gallery for Contemporary Art, Shields Center for Visual Art, Marywood University.

WATERCOLOR AND MIXED MEDIA: by Bill Woelkers, ongoing exhibit, First Liberty Bank & Trust, 108 N. Washington Ave.

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ABINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES: story time, today, 10:30 a.m., ages 2 and 3; Friday, 10:30 a.m., ages 1 to 3; registration requested; La Chiacchierata: Italian Discussion Group, today, 7 p.m., grades 10/11 to adults; nature program, Friday, 1 to 2 p.m., ages 9 to 12; Story Time Teens, Friday, 6 to 7:30 p.m., ages 3 to 6; Fourth Fridays Acoustic Music, Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., all ages; O, The Drama!: A Theater Club for Beginners and Intermediates, Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., grades seven to 12; Teen Leadership Committee, Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m., grades seven to 12; Scripts for the Stage: A Class in Intermediate Playwriting, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., grades nine to 12; Hooked on Crochet, Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., grades seven to adults; Cupcake Wars, Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., grades seven to 12; Junior Battle of the Books Book Club, Wednesday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., grades four to six; Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center collection, through Wednesday; photography by Jakub Jasinski and Marty Staub, on display through Wednesday; Caring Hands Group, Mondays, 1 p.m., grade seven to adults; mahjong, Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m., adults; bridge group, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, adults; Scrabble, Thursdays, 1 p.m., adults; Anime/Manga Club, Fridays, 4 to 6 p.m., grades seven to 12; 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. Visit www.lclshome.org/abington.

UPPER DELAWARE SCENIC AND RECREATIONAL RIVER: River Readings, today, Aug. 8 and 15, 10:30 a.m., Zane Grey Museum, 135 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, free, 685-4871; Bouchoux Trail Hike, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Bouchoux Trail Head, Lordville, N.Y., free, 685-4871; Backyard Biology, Aug. 7 and 14, 10:30 a.m., Zane Grey Museum, free, ages 8 to 13, 685-4871; Cobey Pond Hike, Aug. 10, 10:30 a.m., Plank Road, Masthope, free, 685-4871; The Code of the West, Aug. 11, 1 p.m., Zane Grey Museum, free, 685-4871; Black Bears of Pennsylvania, Aug. 18, 10:30 a.m., Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel, free, 689-9494; National Park Service - America's Crown Jewels, Aug. 21, 7 p.m., Narrowsburg Library, Narrowsburg, N.Y., free, 845-252-3360; Damascus Forest Hike, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m., Damascus Forest Trail, MacCubbins Road, Beach Lake, free, 685-4871; Literary Instincts: Where Nature and Poetry Meet, Aug. 25, 2 p.m., Zane Grey Museum, free, 685-4871.

COMM SQUARE FAIR: today, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly Twp. Visit www.waverlycomm.org. 586-8191, ext. 2.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY CHILDREN'S LIBRARY EVENTS: Scratch Board Art, today, 6 p.m., ages 9 to 12; Drop-by Craft, Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., all ages; Junior Battle of the Books, Monday, 4 p.m., grades four to six; Here Comes a Fire Truck, Wednesday, 6 p.m., all ages; Summer Reading Club ends, Aug. 2; Sciencetellers: Dragon and Dreams, Aug. 3, 2:30 p.m., ages 5 to 12; 520 Vine St., registration required for most events. 348-3000, ext. 3015.

DRIVE IN DOWNTOWN MOVIE SERIES: "Rocky," today; "Hairspray," Aug. 1; dusk, Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.

FRIENDS OF SALT SPRINGS PARK EVENTS: Children's Gardening Series, Friday and Aug. 7 and 21, 1 p.m., $5/discount for members and for all sessions in advance; Water Quality Monitoring, Sunday, 1 p.m., free for members; Hemlock Trail hike, Aug. 3, 7 p.m., fee; Got Beer? Hop to It, Aug. 4, 1 p.m., park and Endless Brewing, meet at park's Wheaton House, registration recommended, fee; Perseids Meteor Shower, Aug. 11, 8:30 p.m., free; Cliff Trail hike, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., meet at Buckley Road parking lot, fee; Full Moon Bike 'n' Bonfire, Aug. 21, 6 p.m., free, adults; Mushrooms and Mycilia, Aug. 25, 1 p.m., free; Upper Fall Brook Trail hike, Aug. 31, fee; Salt Springs Celebration, Aug. 31, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., all ages; Silver Creek Road, Montrose.

ST. JOSEPH'S CENTER AUXILIARY ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL: Friday and Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m.; Marywood University, benefits St. Joseph's Center. Visit www.stjosephscenter.org. 963-1290.

LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS: Saturday, departs North Washington Avenue and Vine Street; Aug. 10 and 24; 11 a.m., free, reservations required by Thursday preceding tour, email lackawannahistory@gmail.com. 344-3841.

UPSTATE PA WINGS & WINE FEST: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Skyhaven Airport, 17 Runway Road, Tunkhannock, $15 advance/$25 at gate/designated driver or under 21 $5, benefits Starlite Playhouse. Visit www.UpstateWineCountry.com. 836-5253.

CAR AND BIKE SHOW: Saturday, rain date Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., judging noon to 1:30 p.m., SCHOTT, 400 York Ave, Duryea, $10, benefits cancer patient, email camaro@ptd.net. 474-6484.

HISTORIC HOUSE TOUR AND PASTA SUPPER: Saturday, 6 p.m., Taft mansion, Hawley, $45 members/$50 nonmembers, benefits Wayne County Historical Society, email wchs@ptd.net. 253-3240.

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON ASTRONOMY CLUB DELTA AQUARIDS METEOR SHOWER PUBLIC OBSERVATION NIGHT: Saturday, rain date Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., meet at Loyola Science Center atrium, Ridge Row, free, email astronomy@scranton.edu. 941-7401.

ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY SUMMER PROGRAMS: Extrasolar Planets, Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 p.m., Thomas G. Cupillari '60 Astronomical Observatory, Keystone College, La Plume, free. Visit www.keystone.edu/observatory. 945-8402.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Hallstead, St. Lawrence Church Trinity Center, Franklin Street, Great Bend, $6, benefits Mangel family.

TEEN TUESDAYS: performance art instruction, Tuesday and Aug. 6, 2 to 4 p.m.; craft night with University of Scranton, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.; open mic with Pat Finnerty, Aug. 6, 6 to 8 p.m.; game night, Aug. 13, 6 to 8 p.m.; karaoke night, Aug. 20, 6 to 8 p.m.; dance party with DJ Amalia, Aug. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.; Library Express, Mall at Steamtown.

W. CURTIS MONTZ FILM SERIES: The Sessions, Wednesday, rated R; Raiders of the Lost Ark, Aug. 14, rated PG; Hyde Park on Hudson, Aug. 21, rated R; Hitchcock, Aug. 28, rated PG-13; Psycho, Sept. 4, rated PG-13; all 1 and 7:30 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, Wilkes-Barre.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY ANNUAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Aug. 2, 6 p.m.; Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 100 and 200 blocks of Wyoming Avenue. Visit www.visitnepa.org. 496-1701.

SEVENTH ANNUAL HERITAGE CRAFT DAY: Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Road, Stroudsburg, benefits historical farm; country auction, preview 8 a.m., auction 9 a.m. Visit www.quietvalley.org. 992-6161.

CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER: with bake sale/basket raffle, Aug. 3, noon, presale pickup 1 p.m., St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Franklin Street, Great Bend, $8. 879-4894.

FOURTH ANNUAL IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY TRIATHLON: Aug. 3, noon, Irish Cultural Society, Wintermantel Avenue and Beech Street, $10 individual/$30 teams by Monday. 881-6874, 575-8327 or 954-0236.

BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: Aug. 4, 8 to 11 a.m., Susquehanna American Legion Post 86, 238 Main St., Susquehanna, $3/$6, benefits Scranton VA center. 853-3542.

ELECTRIC CITY TROLLEY MUSEUM EXCURSIONS TO SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE RAILRIDERS GAMES: Aug. 4, 11 and 18; departs 12:15 p.m., game 1:05 p.m.; 300 Cliff St., $20 game and ride/$11 ride only, reservations required. 963-6590.

HATS OFF TO THE EVERHART: Aug. 4, 5 p.m., Patsel's Restaurant, 1385 Lackawanna Trail, Clarks Summit, benefits Everhart Museum, $100, 21 and older. Visit everhart-museum.org. 563-2000.

PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY EVENTS: dirt party, Aug. 5, free, for children in grades one to six; Summer Reading for Kids, through Aug. 5, grades one to six; CEO Afterschool Meals, dinner, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.; snacks, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4 to 5 p.m.; free, 18 and younger; Lego Club, second Monday of the month, 4 p.m.; Kids with Adults Craft Club, third Monday of the month, 6 p.m., ages 5 to 12; Crochet Club, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., and Thursdays, 6 p.m.; Toddler Story Time, Tuesdays, 10 a.m., registration required; Preschool Story Time, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2 p.m., registration required; Kids Book Club, first Thursday of the month, 4 p.m., grades three to five; Family Story Time, Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., all ages; Kids Science Club, first Saturday of the month, grades two to five; Furry Tails, second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m.; 47 Broad St., Pittston. 654-9565.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA P 23RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Aug. 5, Woodloch Springs Golf Course, Hawley. 282-1048.

CARDS FOR CHARITY FUNDRAISER: Aug. 6, 11 a.m., Elmhurst Country Club, Moscow, $25, benefits Meals on Wheels of NEPA. 346-6437.

SS. ANTHONY & ROCCO PARISH ITALIAN FESTIVAL: Aug. 9-10, 5:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, follows noon Mass and procession; 122 Kurtz St., Dunmore.

ST. JUDE PARISH 60TH ANNUAL PICNIC IN THE GROVE: Aug. 9-11, St. Jude Parish, Mountain Top.

CUB SCOUT PACK 102 CRAFT FAIR: Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., EverGreen Elementary School, Lake Ariel, free.

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON FOOTBALL REUNION: Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m., Brennan Hall, University of Scranton, $55, tickets required, email alumni@scranton.edu. 800-SCRANTON.

POCONO DRAG LODGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION: car show, Aug. 10, gates open 6 a.m., Pocono Drag Lodge, Meadow Run Road, Bear Creek, spectators $7/show cars $15, email ecoair9798@aol.com. 845-635-3662.

INAUGURAL AJ GIOMBETTI MEMORIAL 5K/10K RACE: Aug. 10, registration/bib pickup 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., 10K runners start 9 a.m., 5K runners/walkers start 9:15 a.m., Nay Aug Park, $22.35 by Aug. 3/$25 day of race, benefits National Center for Learning Disabilities. Visit www.facebook.com/events/463180077105138.

COCKTAILS FOR THE COURTS: Aug. 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly Twp., 21 and older. Visit www.waverlycomm.org. 586-8191, ext. 2.

BURGERS, BREW & WINE TOO: wine/beer tasting, Aug. 10, 3 to 8 p.m., St. Thomas More Center, Lake Ariel, $20 advance/$25 at the door/$10 designated driver, benefits Community Library of Lake & Salem Townships. 689-0903.

POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER ACTIVITIES: Moonlit Drumming, Aug. 10 and 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., $15/$30; hike and bike, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 12 and older; 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, registration recommended for all activities. Visit www.peec.org. 828-2319.

MAKE-A-WISH WEEKEND: Aug. 10-11, Moyer's Grove Campground, 309 Moyers Grove Road, Wapwallopen, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation.

COMM CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Aug. 11, 4 p.m., Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly Twp. Visit www.waverlycomm.org. 586-8191, ext. 2.

ASTRONOMY CLUB PUBLIC OBSERVATION NIGHT OF PERSEID METEOR SHOWER: Aug. 12, rain date Aug. 14, 8:30 p.m., meet at Loyola Science Center atrium, free, email astronomy@scranton.edu. 941-7401.

WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY EVENTS: iPad Classes, Aug. 13-14 and 19, 1 to 2 p.m., $10, registration and iPad required, adults; Summer Reading Program/Summer Arts & Crafts Series, through Aug. 17; wine tasting fundraiser, Sept. 8, 2 to 5 p.m., $20 individual/$35 pair; book club, first Tuesday of the month, 6:45 p.m., free; weekly story time, Fridays, 1 p.m., free; West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. 654-9847.

HIDEOUT ASSOCIATION FOR THE ARTS MAHJONG TOURNAMENT: Aug. 14, 10 a.m., Hideout Clubhouse, Lake Ariel, email ddahmer@thehideout.us.

BACK MOUNTAIN HARVEST ASSEMBLY FAM JAM: Aug. 14, 5 to 8 p.m., Rock Recreation Center, 90 James St., Shavertown. 696-1128.

ADULT SWIM NIGHTS: Aug. 15, 5 to 10 p.m., Montage Mount, 1000 Montage Mountain Road, $10/$5 season pass holders, 21 and older. Visit www.montageisback.com.

EVERHART READS BOOK CLUB: "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," Aug. 15; "Cities and the Wealth of Nations," Sept. 19; "Open City," Oct. 17; "Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found," Nov. 21; "The World Without Us," Dec. 19; 6 p.m., Library Express, Mall at Steamtown. 346-7186.

ANNUAL SLAVIC FESTIVAL: Aug. 16-17, 5 to 10 p.m., St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, Mifflin Avenue and Linden Street.

SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE TRIPP FAMILY HOMESTEAD MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM RECEPTION: Aug. 16, 6 to 9 p.m., Tripp House, 1011 N. Main Ave., $30 members/$35 nonmembers, benefits Tripp House. 961-3317.

ADULT 5K RUN/WALK & KIDS' 0.5K FUN RUN: Aug. 17, registration 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., adult run 9 a.m., kids' fun run 10 a.m., Baptist Bible College & Seminary, 538 Venard Road, South Abington Twp., adults $15 advance/$20 day of race, children $5, benefits Abington Christian Academy. Visit www.abingtonacademy.com. 586-5270.

12TH ANNUAL LEBANESE-AMERICAN FOOD FESTIVAL: Aug. 17, 4 to 11 p.m.; Aug. 18, noon to 7 p.m.; St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 130 N. St. Francis Cabrini Ave., email melkite.scranton@gmail.com. Visit www.melkitescranton.org. 343-6092.

GRIFFIN POND ANIMAL SHELTER ACTIVITIES: pet walk, Aug. 18, registration noon, walk 1 p.m., McDade Park.

LUNG CANCER ALLIANCE NIGHT AT SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE RAILRIDERS: Aug. 18, 7:05 p.m., PNC Field, Moosic, $8, email smcdonough@cameraforacure.com. 604-4355.

HARFORD FAIR: Aug. 19-24, 485 Fairhill Road, New Milford. Visit www.harfordfair.com.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR NIGHT AT SCRANTON/WILKES-BARRE RAILRIDERS: Aug. 22, 7:05 p.m., PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, $10, benefits Little Sisters of the Poor at Holy Family Residence, email scdevelopment@littlesistersofthepoor.org. 343-4065, ext. 3144.

WALLY LAKE FEST: Aug. 23-25, Lake Wallenpaupack; live music, Aug. 23; open market fair, Aug. 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center; PPL dam and power house tours, Aug. 24-25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., PPL Environmental Learning Center, PPL Drive, Hawley; Boat, Watercraft and Outdoor Show, Aug. 24-25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wallenpaupack Area High School, Route 6, Hawley; Motorcycle Ride for the Lake, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to noon, departs Wallenpaupack Area High School, benefits Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District, visit www.wallenpaupackwatershed.org, 226-3865; sailboat rides, Aug. 24, 1 to 4 p.m., Lighthouse Harbor Marina, free, reservations required, 226-2141; boat parade, Aug. 24, 4 p.m., free; Battle of the Bands, Aug. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., floating stage by dike and Visitors Center, Hawley; Tour de Towpath Bike Ride, Aug. 25, registration 9 a.m., ride 10 a.m., departs Sawmill Cycles, 1201 Main St., Honesdale, bike rentals $35/shuttle service $10.

THIRD ANNUAL BENEFIT BIKE RUN: Aug. 24, registration 9 a.m., ride 10:30 a.m., American Legion Post 781, Mountaintop, $15 riders/$5 passengers, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. 379-3375 or 441-3791.

COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVANCY GO GREEN BIKE TOUR: Aug. 25, registration 7 to 10 a.m., Fleetville Volunteer Fire Company, Fleetville, $30 by Aug. 15/$40 after Aug. 15, $40 for parent and up to two children under 12. Visit www.countrysideconservancy.org/go-green-bike-tour.html.

21ST ANNUAL HOOK O'MALLEY 5K RUN/WALK AGAINST CANCER: Aug. 25, registration 8:15 to 9:45 a.m., race 10 a.m., McDade Park, $15 by Aug. 22/$20 day of race. 346-1828.

BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZA: for area children, Aug. 25, 2 to 4 p.m., Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, free. 941-4419.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BIRTHDAY FEE-FREE ENTRANCE DAY: Aug. 25, Steamtown National Historic Site, free. Visit www.nps.gov/stea. 340-5200.

GREENE DREHER STERLING FAIR: Aug. 27-Sept. 2, behind Wallenpaupack South Elementary School, 989 Main St., Newfoundland. Visit gdsfair.com.

STEAMTOWN LIMITED SHORT TRAIN RIDES: daily through Aug. 31; and Wednesdays to Sundays, Sept. 4-Nov. 24; Steamtown National Historic Site, $5 age 6 and older/$35 locomotive cab rides. Visit www.nps.gov/stea.

WILLIAM WALKER HOSE COMPANY GOLF TOURNAMENT: Sept. 7, 8 a.m., Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, $75 individual/$300 team, email wwhc@echoes.net. Visit www.cornnclamslam.com. 840-3414.

AVOCA HIGH SCHOOL SECOND ANNUAL DINNER DANCE/GET-TOGETHER: Sept. 7, 6:30 to 11 p.m., St. Mary's Auditorium, Avoca, $20. 451-1620.

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK GOLF TOURNAMENT: Sept. 8, registration noon, shotgun start 1 p.m., Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven, four-player team scramble $75 per player. $20 for nonplayers, benefits Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

SCRANTON READS - ONE CITY, ONE BOOK: Gettysburg National Military Park bus trip, Sept. 14, departs Albright Memorial Library 8:30 a.m.; returns 10 p.m., $75 by Aug. 23. Visit www.albright.org. 348-3000, ext. 043.

COUNTRYSIDE CONSERVANCY EVENTS: 19th Annual Tailgate Picnic Potluck, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. to dusk, Little Rocky Glen Preserve, Lithia Valley Road, Clinton Twp., Wyoming County, take a dish to share, free for members/$10 per car for nonmembers. Visit www.countrysideconservancy.org. 945-6995.

23RD ANNUAL KOMEN NEPA AFFILIATE RACE FOR THE CURE: Sept. 21, downtown Scranton, email admin.info@komennepa.org. Visit www.komennepa.org. 969-6072.

ALL SAINTS ACADEMY 5K RUN/WALK: Sept. 28, registration 7:30 a.m., kids' run 8:50 a.m., run/walk 9 a.m., McDade Park.

CAR CRUISE: second Friday of the month through September, McDonald's, Route 590, Hamlin, benefits Ronald McDonald House.

GREY TOWERS MANSION TOURS: daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford. 296-9630. Visit www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SCRANTON GHOST WALKS: daily, 7 and 8 p.m., $15/$20, reservations required. Visit scrantonghosttours.com. 383-1821.

MAHJONG: Mondays, 1 to 4 p.m., Manchester Community Library, 3879 Hancock Highway, Equinunk, free. 224-8500.

EVERYBODY EATS FREE MEAL AND LIVE MUSIC: third Monday of every month, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Myrtle Street United Methodist Church, 840 Harrison Ave., free. 346-9911.

HAWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: role-playing game, Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m.; Music and Movement, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; story time, Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.; Read with Tess, Wednesdays through summer, 3 to 5 p.m.; Read with Twiggy, Thursdays, 3 to 5 p.m.; parent/child workshop, Fridays, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; 103 Main Ave., Hawley. 226-4620.

CRAFT NIGHT: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., The Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St., free, donations accepted. Visit www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com. 507-9671.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM: Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., White Mills. Visit www.dorflinger.org. 253-1185.

TASTES OF WAYNE - FIRST WEDNESDAYS: first Wednesday of the month, various Wayne County restaurants, benefits Wayne County Historical Society. 729-8187.

TROLLEY EXCURSIONS: Thursdays to Sundays, 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Electric City Trolley Museum, 300 Cliff St. 963-6590.

WRITERS' GROUP: Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock, free, 18 and older. 996-1500.

MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS: activities for children, first Thursday of every month, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ben-Mar Restaurant, 89 N. Main St., Carbondale, $10 per child. Visit www.theAHDC.com. 282-1771.

INTERNATIONAL DINNER CLUB: second Thursday of the month, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., St. Mary's Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., $19.95 advance only.

PIKE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENTS: The Columns mansion tours, Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.; museum, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

TASTINGS AND DEMOS: Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mill Market, Hawley Silk Mill, Suite 111, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, free, info@millmarketPA.com. Visit MillMarketPA.com. 390-4440.

NEPA WRITERS COLLECTIVE CRITIQUE GROUP: Saturdays, 1 to 3 p.m., The Vintage Theater, 326 Spruce St., free, donations accepted. Visit www.scrantonsvintagetheater.com. 507-9671.

LIBRARY EXPRESS ACTIVITIES: Crafty Kids Club, Saturdays, 2 to 4 p.m., all ages; second floor, Mall at Steamtown. 558-1670.

ARTISANS AND FARMERS MARKET: Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Penn Security Bank parking lot, Main Street, Moscow, free. Benefits North Pocono Cultural Society. 842-4133.

HOUDINI MUSEUM TOUR AND MAGIC SHOW: open weekends by reservation, 1 to 4 p.m., 1433 N. Main Ave. Visit houdini.org. 342-5555.

HISTORY MYSTERY TOUR & MAGIC WORKSHOP: year-round, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.

A DAY AT THE CULTURAL CENTER: year-round, 10 a.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave.

Source: http://thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/entertainment/weekend-your-guide-to-entertainment-in-northeast-pennsylvania-1.1525422

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