NEPA FIT CLUB'S FITSTOCK FOR A CAUSE UCP of NEPA (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Location: 3189 rte 6 Scranton Carbondale highway and Vetrans field Jessup

Join us for a weekend of fun,fitness and fundraising.NEPA FIT CLUB is proud to present 3rd annual Fitstock for a Cause! An outdoors live music workout on Saturday followed by a night out, all to benefit UNITED CEBERAL PALSY of Northeastern Pa.Get the weekend started with a preregistration party on Friday night complete with prizes and music by NOWHERE SLOWBully shield for kids by Scranton MMA Cost is $ 30 for work out and After Party ( 1st 100 registrants at this level receive a t shirt)$15 workout only ($5 for children)$15 after party only at Caverna in Jessup with live music by Jonny D

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R3 Ops - The Mud Run with Options (Community Event)
Time: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Northeast Fairgrounds, Pittston

The R3 Ops, is a 3-mile mud run/obstacle course designed for manly men and lovely ladies who are wanting to get out, have a great time with friends, become motivated, get muddy, AND to challenge themselves. All of this while.. supporting local causes. The course has the casual athlete in mind but has added on challenges for the athletically inclined. Teams are encouraged!! Get your friends, co-workers, family members, mom and dad, or anyone together and plan for an event that you will have an amazing experience at!!All fitness levels are encouraged!!To register, visit r3ops.registernation.com

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Anthracite Heritage Confrence 2013 (Workshop)
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum

The presentations at this exciting conference are a continuation of scholarly interest in the Anthracite Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The conference presenters will discuss various areas of research now being undertaken and the possibilities for further regional studies. Together these presentations provide examples of the range of resource materials and illustrate the value of an interdisciplinary approach to the region’s history. Finally, as with all historical studies, they raise new questions and create opportunities for additional research and writing.

17th Annual SPCA Fundraiser Ride sponsored by Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Location: Luzerne County SPCA

$15/rider, $10/passenger. 50 Mile scenic Poconos ride ends at Plains PAV club.Food/drinks/prizes included.

NE Rotary 6th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Stone Hedge Golf Course, 287 German Hill Rd, Factoryville, PA

You are invited to golf or become a sponsor at this NE Rotary Golf Tournament at Stone Hedge Golf Course on June 3, 2013 - 8am check-in, 9am shotgun start. $85 per golfer. Funds raised helps support local community projects and various other Rotary endeavors. Pick up a flyer at Ray's Market (Factoryville) or call 570-445-0736 to have a flyer mailed to you. Major sponsors of this event are Ray's Supermarkets, Perez Design Build Remodel and Lenox Propane.

The Phoebe Snow: A Culinary Excursiom (Non-Profit Fundraiser)
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Join Leadership Lackawanna’s Core Class of 2013 for a history-making Cocktail party on Thursday, June 6, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel located at 700 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503. For a $35 donation you will receive heavy hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity to tour the newly restored Phoebe Snow Dining Car! (Dining Car 469) A cash bar will be available.Leadership Lackawanna is working with The Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society to launch excursions which will allow people to relive the “dinner on the diner” experience on the Phoebe Snow Dining Car, the only car in the country restored to its original condition and running a portion of its original route through the Pocono Mountains. The excursion is entirely unique to NEPA. Please reserve your tickets by May 30, 2013:For more information and to get tickets, find us on Facebook at “ThePhoebeSnowDiner”, call 570-209-5851, or e-mail: phoebesnowdiner@gmail.com

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Flying Aces 60th Anniversary Bash (Misc)
Time: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Rockport, PA in the Grove

Gates open at noon on Friday. Death row motorcycles, burn out contest, bike show

Fire at the Furnace (Non-Profit Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: 159 Cedar Ave, Scranton PA 18505

This community event will include an industrial arts preview show with the opportunity to purchase art, a professional performance iron pour by way of Green Foundry’s Bessemer Converter, live music by the highly acclaimed Coal Town Rounders, a selection of hors d’oeuvres, beverages and more!

Lackawanna County Medical Society's 9th Annual Health Fair (Free event)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Nay Aug Park-Scranton

FREE to the public-multiple health screenings--all local hospitals on site--local healthcare services--children's finger printing by the DA's office--basket raffle-library's bookmobile--free giveaways and much more.

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Dave Frey 11th Annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 9:00 AMLocation: Hanover First Church of God

Registration starts at 7:30 am. Ride leaves church at 9 am to arrive at Doubling Gap Center in Newville, PA. Program follows ride in Newville. Lunch @ program $7. Arrive at church with full tank of gas. *no alcohol permitted

Vosburg Neck Festival (Free event)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Camp Lackawanna, Tunkhannock, PA

Vosburg Neck Festival featuring family friendly activities, nature hikes, educational exhibits, locally and regionally created wildlife art, photography, crafts, and foods. Re-purposed craft vendors, jewelry vendors, woodworkers, sportsmen and conservations products, UGLY BUG contest, children's activities, workshops, seminars about the environment & more. the festival will be held on the grounds of Camp Lackawanna at the end of Vosburg Road in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.

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Vosburg Neck Festival (Free event)
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: United States

Cancelled

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Arts on Fire Festival (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Scranton Iron Furnaces

., Scranton’s fourth annual “Arts on Fire Festival” will be held at the Iron Furnaces historic site. The industrial arts festival will include an iron pour and industrial arts demonstrations. Both days will include art and food vendors, and music.

Rock-N-Roll for your Soul (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

The riders meet at the church parking lot at 411 Layton Rd. in Clarks Summit. Sign in begins at 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:45 pm. There is no fee for the ride but donations are welcome. This is a free organized ride though the beautiful North East Pennsylvania countryside. All styles of bikes are welcome. The ride ends with food and music. All proceeds will benefit Chinchilla United Methodist Church. For more information call (570) 587-2578

Flying Aces 60th Anniversary Bash (Misc)
Time: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Rockport, PA in the Grove

Gates open at noon on Friday. Death row motorcycles, burn out contest, bike show

Motorcycle Ride for Griffin Pond Animal Shelter (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 9:30 AMLocation: Dickson City, Pennsylvania

The ride starts at Electric City Harley-Davidson on Rte 6 in Dickson City. Registration is from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:00 pm. The fee is $15.00 for the rider and $5.00 for a passenger. The ride ends with basket raffle drawing. The motorcycle ride is to benefit Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Waverly. For more info call Greg at (570) 351-5256, Jerry at (570) 383-8620, or Nancy at (570) 489-792

Arts on Fire Festival (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Scranton Iron Furnaces

., Scranton’s fourth annual “Arts on Fire Festival” will be held at the Iron Furnaces historic site. The industrial arts festival will include an iron pour and industrial arts demonstrations. Both days will include art and food vendors, and music.

One Life to Live Pet Rescue and Adoption Happy Hour (Non-Profit Fundraiser)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Kildare's Scranton, PA

$20 which gets unlimited you domestic drafts, well liquor drinks, and light food.

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FUNDRAISER FOR CAMP CADET PSP TROOP P (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: CHECKERBOARD INN-CARVERTON RD-TRUCKSVILLE

NON PROFIT EVENT TO SUPPORT CAMP CADET PSP TROOP P. TICKET PURCHASE AT DOOR $49 EACH. MENU INCLUDES:MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER/FRESH FRUIT/CHIPS&PRETZELS/MACARONI SALAD/CHEESE STEAK - SAUSAGE&PEPPER HOAGIES/CHICKEN SANDWICHES/HOTDOGS/HAMBURGERS/PORK BBQ/CORN ON THE COB/STEAMED CLAMS AND BEVERAGES.

Moscow Country Run (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: North Pocono Football Stadium

Organized by the LightningAwareness Group for the Benefit of Jason Pencek.Jason is a husband and father of three young daughters who was struck by lightning in August of 2012. Jason had a passion for running his entire life, but his injuries have left him unable to walk without the aid of a cain.

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3rd Annual Ride for the VA Vets (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 8:00 AMLocation: Shickshinny, Pennsylvania

The ride starts at American Legion Post 495, State Rt. 239 in Shickshinny. Registration is from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and the motorcycles leave at 10:30 am. The fee is $15.00 for the rider and $10.00 for a passenger. The 85 mile ride will stop at Harveys Lake Legion, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, and at Mountain Top Legion. The ride ends in Shickshinny with a meal and more. The proceeds to purchase items for the VA Vets. This is a rain or shine event.

Ride With Your Brothers (Benefit - Fundraiser)
Time: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Location: Ashley Fireman's Grounds,Ashley Pa.

Motorcycle/Classics Cars Run to benifit Sugar Notch Frie & Hose Co.. Registration starts @ 10am-12noon @160 Ashley St Ashley,Pa..20dollars Per Entry,10 Per passenger.Live Enterainment,Food ,Beverages and more.General Admission & Music starts @ 3pm ending @ 9pm

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NEPA BlogCon 2013 Kick-Off Party (Meeting)
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: River Grille; 570 N. River St.; Wilkes Barre, PA 18705

This is the official Kick-off party for NEPA BlogCon 2013, Northeast Pennsylvania's blogging and social media conference. We would love it if you’d stop by for an evening of informal networking with the planners of NEPA BlogCon. We will discuss some of what we have planned for BlogCon 2013 and are interested to hear your ideas! You’ll also have the opportunity to meet others from the local NEPA Blogosphere and Twitterverse. Use hashtags #smday and #NEPABlogCon to stay connected.THE SKINNY: NEPA BlogCon Kickoff Party Tuesday, June 25th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The River Grille, 570 N. River St., Plains FREE ADMISSION (but suggested $5 donation for charity)Learn More: nepablogcon.com Twitter: @nepablogcon Facebook: /nepablogcon

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EYEWITNESS NEWS Red White and Blue Run (Non-Profit Fundraiser)
Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Pocono Raceway/ Longpond PA

WBRE Eyewitness News has secured the Pocono Raceway from noon to 6pm. There will be Bands, vendors, food and beverage ,all proceeds will go to the Red White and Blue Organization who assists returning veterans deal with reintegrating back into society (a form of PTSD). The event will be high lighted by the opportunity to take the motorcycles for a few laps around Pocono Raceways "Tricky Triangle". This event is promising to be EPIC! Vendor space is only $75, $85 if electric is required. contact Ed (570)814-4352

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ABBA GIRLZ BAND in Concert. (Concert)
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: The Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre

The closest you will get to ABBA itself! Beautiful restored lakefront Amphitheatre.Full concert lighting & state-of-the-art-sound.Family friendly.No smoking,alcohol or coolers permitted.Bags checked.Free parking.Food available.Bench,stadium,wheelchair,lawn area seating.ADA compliant.Meet & Greet performers after the show.Children age 10 & under admitted free with ticket holding Adult.Produced by Jefferson Highlights,a non-profit organization dedicated to improvements at the Camp and childrens programs.

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