East Scranton
Casino bus trip: East Scranton Seniors casino bus trip to Tioga Downs Casino, April 29, departs Scranton at 9 a.m. and leaves casino at 4:30 p.m., $43/person, photo ID required. Reservations: Tom, 570-909-4266.
Lackawanna County
Musical event: Anthracite Opera Company presents “An Afternoon of Music and Song,” April 26, 3 p.m., St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1000 Taylor Ave., Scranton. Featuring a mixture of instrumentalists and singers: Patrick Marcinko is master of ceremonies and vocalist; Linda Houck is accompanist and musical director; vocalists include Ellen Rutkowski, Matthew Merolla, Phil Rossi, Joseph Cianciulli, Ben Knox, Mary Scheller and Barbara Nowicki; and instrumentalists are Jason Smeltzer (theremin), Eric Schott (Irish bagpipes – Uilleann) and Kyle Jenkins (classic guitar). General admission is $15; 18 and under free. Pay cash at the door. For information, call 570-335-7702.
Pike County
Spring bog walk: Delaware Highlands Conservancy Spring Bog Walk at Long Swamp, Camp Speers YMCA, April 18, 10 a.m.-noon, Formed more than 10,000 years ago as glaciers retreated, Long Swamp is a rare peatland ecosystem that supports a variety of ericaceous (acid-loving) shrubs, including leatherleaf, early azalea and huckleberry. This event is free, but attendees are asked to register in advance. For program details and to register, visit www.DelawareHighlands.org/events or call 570-226-3164, ext. 4. Closed-toe shoes are required. Sign in at the camp office upon arrival. Dress for the weather. This program includes light to moderate outdoor activity on uneven terrain and boardwalks that may be slick.
Open-air art show and fair: Grey Towers Heritage Association is hosting “Art at the Towers: An Open-Air Art Show and Fair,” April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain date April 26) on the grounds of Grey Towers, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford. This event celebrates both local creativity and the rich artistic heritage of the Pinchot family, who were not only leaders in conservation but also strong supporters of the arts. Artists will be working on-site throughout the day, giving visitors a unique opportunity to observe the creative process, engage with artists and purchase original works. The event will feature a diverse group of regional artists and is open to the public at no cost; www.greytowers.org/events.
Wayne County
Women’s luncheon symposium: Wayne Memorial Hospital Women Only Luncheon Symposium, April 24, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ladore Conference Center PARC Pavilion in Waymart. This year’s program includes Jeannine Luby of Laugh to Live as keynote speaker presenting “Refilling Your Cup with Humor, Gratitude and Hope…When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned.” Plus, choose three of nine sessions followed by a lunch buffet and free raffle prizes. Tickets are $60. Some workshop sizes are limited, so interested individuals are encouraged to register early. For tickets and information, call 570-253-8990 or email Jean Tuttle at tuttle@wmh.org.