Archbald to hold Sesquicentennial Green and Gold Day
Archbald’s 150th anniversary celebration continues with the borough’s Sesquicentennial Green and Gold Day. The event will be held Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church basement, 429 Church St.
The Archbald Historical Society is sponsoring the celebration of the borough’s history and heritage.
The event will include vintage photographs, historical displays and exhibits, local yearbooks, collectibles and artifacts. There will also be crafts, games and vendors.
Admission is free. The public is welcome.
‘Louder Than Cancer!’ concert highlights colon cancer awareness
A group of physicians who share a passion for medical education and rock music will take the stage for the “Louder Than Cancer!” community concert Friday, March 27, at the Theater at North in Scranton. Doors open at 5 p.m.
The concert is part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of preventive screenings.
The educational event will feature Rockdoc and the Healers, a rock band made up of medical professionals and musicians who use music as a platform to spark conversations about health. In addition to live music, the evening will include educational information tables highlighting the importance of colorectal cancer screenings and connecting attendees with regional providers of whole-person primary health services.
The idea for “Louder Than Cancer!” was conceptualized by Dr. Vikas Khurana, program director of the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. Steve Eskin is the lead singer of the rock band and a gastroenterologist. Eskin will be joined on stage by Dr. Reese Hofstrand, a fellow physician in the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, along with the Giron brothers, rounding out the band’s lineup.
The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education are the event’s platinum sponsor.
The educational program and concert are being organized by Dr. Peter Iskander, also a physician in the Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education’s Gastroenterology Fellowship Program. Iskander is leading efforts to blend entertainment with evidence-based health education.
Tickets for “Louder Than Cancer!” are free. While there is no cost to attend, audience members are asked to complete a brief educational survey about colon health as part of the program’s awareness initiative. Concertgoers may make a voluntary financial donation, with all proceeds from sponsorships and donations benefitting the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute.
For more information and to reserve tickets, visit eventbrite.com and search for “Louder Than Cancer” – A Rock Concert Dedicated to Colon Cancer Awareness. To donate, visit bit.ly/4cbJMQ2.
Nonprofit seeks artists to paint Forest City murals
The nonprofit Valley In Motion is releasing a call for artists to paint murals in downtown Forest City.
In partnership with the borough, VIM aims to brighten the downtown with murals that strengthen Forest City as an outdoor town and help to connect residents and visitors alike to the downtown and the D&H Rail Trail.
VIM is looking for multiple artists to paint mostly small murals at up to nine selected sites, ranging from 60 to 600 square feet. The deadline to apply is midnight March 15.
The themes for the murals will come from the community, generated at a community meeting that selected artists will be encouraged to attend.
Artists will be selected based on their portfolio and their skills and experience with similar projects. Artists will begin painting in mid-May, with a completion date of June 30. Commission fees for design and implementation will range from $800 to $5,000 per mural, depending on the size of the artwork, and including materials.
Application details can be found on VIM’s website, valleyinmotion.org/post/call-for-artists. Funding for the project was provided by the PA Council on the Arts.
Tinnitus Support Group to host guest speaker
Tinnitus Support Group of Northeast Pennsylvania will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at Wright Center for Community Health Mid Valley, 5 S. Washington Ave., Jermyn.
Featured presenter Lisa Rigau, RN, owner of Healthy Lifestyle Management, will discuss how mindfulness and lifestyle medicine can help manage stress and enhance overall well-being.
The support group welcomes individuals living with tinnitus, their family members and friends, and anyone interested in learning more about this condition. A virtual attendance option will be available.
For more information or to request the virtual meeting link, contact Nicole Flynn, director of the geriatrics service line at the Wright Center for Community Health, at flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org or 570-230-0019.