City of Scranton

Human Relations Commission
2022-10-27 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Human Relations Commission meetings are held 5:30pm in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

Third Annual Enchanted Trunk or Treat
2022-10-29 14:00 - 17:00 | 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
A safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Over 50 trunk hosts, a variety of games and activities, entertainment, costume contests and more fill the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue.

Thrill the World: Global Thriller Flash Mob
2022-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Thrill the World is a global flash mob to Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The event is open to all ages andserves as a fundraiser to support the historic Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Fordetails, thrillscranton.com

Civil Service Commission
2022-11-01 12:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Civil Service Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm (noon) in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

COVID and Flu Vaccine clinics
2022-11-01 14:30 - 16:30
Neighbor Works, 815 Smith Street, Scranton.

City Council Meeting
2022-11-01 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-10 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-11-29 18:30 - 21:30
Scranton City Council will hold their regularly scheduled weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at City Hall in Council Chambers. The Council will hold a caucus at 5:45 P.M. The meetings are also live streamed on ECTV’s Youtube Channel.

Scranton Redevelopment Authority
2022-11-02 12:15 - 13:15 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The SRA meets at 12:15pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

Municipal Recreation Authority
2022-11-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park. A yearly ad is placed in the Times with dates and time.

Pet Food/Accessories Drive
2022-11-05 10:00 - 2022-11-06 15:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
November 5th and 6th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Drop off is at the Community Room in pool area by big parking lot.

Turkey Trot 2022
2022-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Scranton along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 14th annual race in Scranton. This race is a partnership betweenGeisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor – Scranton, which providesfood, housing, clothing, and more to those in need within the NEPA valley.

Scranton Housing Authority
2022-11-07 17:00
The SHA has monthly public meetings on the 1st Monday of the month at 5:00pm.

COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic
2022-11-08 13:00 - 15:00
Valley View Terrace, 930 Pear Street, Friends of the Poor Pantry

Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
2022-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Scranton hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., City Council Chambers (2nd Floor) on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 6:00 PM. to consider, deliberate, discuss and/or take official action on any matter that may lawfully come before it and to consider and take action on the following applications:

1. Yeshiva Beth Moshe seeks variance to construct new dormitory building and to provide fewer than the required parking spaces to serve its students who are required to live on campus at 930 Hickory St. R-1A Zone. (Continued from 8/10/22 hearing)

2. Thomas Hoppel seeks variance to covert 1 unit home to 2-unit home, 507-09-11-13 River St. R-2 zone. (continued from 9/28/22 hearing)

3. Jose L Florentino seeks variance to covert former funeral home/ apt. to 4-unit dwelling at 1101 Prospect Ave. R-1A Zone (Continued from 8/10/22 hearing)

4. Wolfe Enterprises seeks variance to use home as 3-unit dwelling at 1611 Prospect Ave. R-1A Zone.

5. Karen Reyes seeks variance to use 2 bedrooms (of 6 in home) to be rented out as short-term rental (AirB&B) at 2 Elmhurst Blvd. R-1 Zone

6. Scranton School District seeks Front setback and Impervious coverage variances for an addition to the Robert Morris Elementary School, 1824 Boulevard Ave. C-N & R-1A Zones

7. Electric City Solar Initiative II LLC, seeks an interpretation/ Zoning Hearing Board approval under Section 105.B. Uses Not Specifically Regulated, to construct a solar array on a 73 Acre site located in the rear of the 800 Blk. of N Keyser Ave. off Graham St. (Parcel # 13304020012) C-G and R-1 Zones)

8. Maria Genao seeks variance to operate a day care for up to 6 children at 1837 Bundy St. R-1A zone.

9. Jose Dias seeks variance to construct a private garage as principal structure (home to be built in future) at 524 Alder St. R-2 Zone

10. Khaled Eissa seeks variance to use building as 3-unit home at 630 Clay Ave. R-1A Zone. 11. Matthew Sfarra seeks variance to covert existing garage to one bedroom Unit for Care of Relative. Variance is to allow unit in unattached building on lot. R-1A zone.

Anyone interested in becoming a party to the above listed cases or have any questions regarding the hearing are directed to contact the City Zoning Officer OFFICER at 570-348-4280 or by email at dking@scrantonpa.gov.

Shawn Walsh, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board

Public Participation Welcome.

Run Against Hunger
2022-11-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.
The Scranton Running Company will be holding it’s annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the Scranton HalfMarathon pavilion.

Ethics Board
2022-11-16 18:00 - 21:00
Beginning March 16, 2022, the Board of Ethics will meet every other month on the third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. either virtually or in the Governor’s Room at Scranton City Hall. Residents may send their comments/questions for the board in writing to be included in the official record by emailing ethicsboard@scrantonpa.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

Santa Parade
2022-11-19 09:15 - 12:00 | Downtown Scranton
This parade was established in 1993 and is a local holiday favorite. This parade includes bands,floats, balloons and walking units. The parade ends with Santa Claus.

MFHS Food Giveaway
2022-11-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Maternal & Family Health Services, 640 Madison Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510, United States
Maternal & Family Health Services at Circle of Care in Scranton PA will be having an on-site Weingerberg Food Giveaway Event for its clients from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Historical Architecture Review Board
2022-11-21 17:30 - 20:30
HARB meets at 5:30pm on the second Thursday of each month. A yearly ad was placed in the Times with dates and time. This Board is meeting via Zoom/ECTV until further notice.

46th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program
2022-11-22 14:30 - 2022-11-23 17:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to helpthose in need this Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family toFamily Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, and the Interfaith Prayer Service. In light of the currentpandemic, the dinner and food basket program will be drive-through once again. The Thanksgiving Dinner will be served take-out style on Tuesday, Nov. 22, outside the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Family to Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, under the direction of the Robeson family, takes over the Scranton Cultural Center the next morning on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. Outside the center, families will be provided with all the grocery items needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of their homes.

The Times-Tribune Tower Lighting
2022-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Scranton Times Building, 149 Penn Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Community event with fireworks and the lighting of the WEJL Radio Tower

Waldorf Park Traditional German Christmas Market
2022-11-26 12:00 - 2022-11-27 16:00 | Waldorf Park GAF, 13 Waldorf Lane, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
Saturday, November 26th: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunday, November 27th: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

A family-friendly event, the traditional German outdoor Christmas Market will have numerous local artisans and crafters selling their wares. A great way to learn German holiday traditions and German food and drinks. St. Nick and Knecht Rupert will be there to visit with the children.

Green Ridge Mile
2022-11-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, 1392 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
The 40th Annual Andy Gavin’s Green Ridge Mile “Fast & Flat” and benefiting United Cerebral Palsy

10th Annual Buy Local Holiday Marketplace
2022-11-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Nearly 100 vendors spanning five floors of the historic Scranton Cultural Center. Full details at SCCMT.org/buylocal

Scranton Parking Authority
2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Council Chambers
The SPA meeting will be held at 6pm in Second Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall.

Lackawanna Winter Market
2022-12-02 17:00 - 2022-12-04 16:00 | Courthouse Square, 200 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
December 2nd: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMDecember 3rd: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PMDecember 4th: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Annual Lackawanna County Winter Market with 50 vendors, music, theater, and activities
