City of Scranton

25th Running of the Steamtown Marathon
2022-10-09 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Streets of Scranton
USATF-Certified, 26.2 mile road race

Municipal Recreation Authority
2022-10-06 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.

Scranton Redevelopment Authority
2022-10-05 12:15 - 13:15, 2022-09-07 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.

City Council Meeting
2022-10-04 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-09-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Pennsylvania
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.

COVID-19 New Booster & Flu Vaccine clinic
2022-10-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Pennsylvania
Southside Indoor Farmer’s Market, 509 Cedar Avenue, Scranton

Civil Service Commission
2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Scranton Housing Authority
2022-10-03 17:00, 2022-09-05 17:00 | Pennsylvania
The SHA has monthly public meetings on the 1st Monday of the month at 5:00pm.

Johnson College Fall Fest & Cornhole Tournament
2022-10-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Johnson College, 3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
The inaugural Johnson College Fall Fest will take place on campus from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will include: family games, kids’ crafts, scavenger hunt, live music, artisan and craft vendors, lab demonstrations, and a cornhole tournament in the gym. Free admission and plenty of parking on campus.

Craft Fair
2022-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Proceeds will benefit the construction of an All-Inclusive Playground for all to enjoy!

Scranton Fringe Festival
2022-09-30 00:00 - 2022-10-08 23:59 | Pennsylvania

Zoning Hearing Board
2022-09-28 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, September 28, 2022, at 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 River St. R-2 zone. 3. Robert Franklin seeks special exception to covert former American Legion Post 908 to Ice Cream Shop, Event Shop and/or small retail shop and enlarge building greater the 5% at 625 Deacon St. R-2 Zone 4. Real Estate Magnate LLC seeks special exception to convert office space to additional dwelling unit at 202 N. Main Ave. C-N Zone 5. Gabriel Gilgallon seeks variance to convert single family home into multi-unit home at 1100 Price St. R-2 zone. 6. Wood Street Properties seeks special exception to reestablish retail store front at 801 S. Webster Ave. 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 Acting Zoning Officer at 570-348-4280 or by email at dking@scrantonpa.gov.

Shawn Walsh, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board.

Public Participation Welcome.

Scranton Parking Authority
2022-09-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Pennsylvania
The SPA meeting will be held at 6pm.

Tour De Scranton 18
2022-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton, 18508
Non profit bike ride and walk, offering a variety of routes, appealing to novices, families, and experienced riders. Money raised helps area people with substance abuse disorder.

Oktoberfest
2022-09-24 12:00 - 22:00 | Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, 500 New York Street, Scranton, 18509
Oktoberfest with live entertainment and German fare.

COVID-19 New Booster Vaccine Clinic
2022-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
Free Vaccines, No appointments needed.

Allied Services 5k & All Abilities Walk
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Valor Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 816 Providence Rd., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Allied Services is ready to celebrate with one of our favorite events of the year – the 5k &All-Abilities Walk presented by Aon and Quantum Rehab.

Run, Walk or Cheer! You don’t have to be a speed demon to enjoy the 5k & All-Abilities Walk.Turn out to walk or run in the 5k, or simply cheer on our participants. This day is a celebration –we’d love you to join us. Here’s what you need to know.

5K Run/WalkThe 5k is open to runners and walkers of all ages. It begins at 9:00 a.m. on the track at VeteransMemorial Stadium in Scranton. This is an out-and-back course that takes you along the pavedLackawanna Heritage Trail before ending back on the track at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Thecourse is stroller and wheelchair-friendly.

All-Abilities Walk

It’s a celebration! Please join us in cheering on our patients and residents as they markmilestones in their recovery or rehab. The All-Abilities Walk will take place at approximately10:00 a.m. following the 5k and awards ceremony. It is completely free, open to all ages andabilities, and no registration is required. For more information contact Charlotte Wright at 570-348-1275 or cwrigh@allied-services.org.

Ethics Board
2022-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennsylvania
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.

City Council Meeting
2022-09-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-09-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-09-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Council Chambers

St. Ann Maronite Church Annual Heritage Day
2022-09-18 12:00 - 19:00 | St. Ann Maronite Church, 1320 Price St., Scranton, 18504
27th Annual Lebanese Food Festival with authentic Lebanese cuisine and pastry. There will be outdoor seating available from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM and take out options.

Scranton Recovery Walk 2022
2022-09-11 12:00 - 14:30 | 415 N. 8th Ave. to 120 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
This event is intended to raise awareness to reduce stigma of substance use disorder. It is to celebrate recovery.

Historical Architecture Review Board
2022-09-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Pennsylvania
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.

Geisinger Commonwealth Day
2022-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Join us for the installation ceremony of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s new president and dean, Julie Byerley, MD, MPH.

La Festa Italiana
2022-09-05 11:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-04 11:00 - 22:00 | Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, 200 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
La Festa Italiana, the annual celebration of food, culture and music, will be held LaborDay weekend (Friday through Monday, September 2-5, 2022) on Courthouse Square in theheart of downtown Scranton, Pa. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
