’80s Decade Party
This totally awesome ’80s Decade Party will feature popular songs of the time period performed by Leighann and Company. The event takes place from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, at Mount Airy Casino Resort, 312 Woodland Road, Mount Pocono.
Guests are encouraged to arrive dressed in neon colors and legwarmers with crimped hair, mullets and other looks that showcase the hottest styles at the time. The best outfit has the chance to win $500 as part of the Totally Tubular ‘80s Contest.
Tickets cost $20 for general admission, $75 for VIP High Top seating (at a table for two) and $150 for the VIP Loveseat package that includes admission for four. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets, visit mountairycasino.com/80s-decade-party.
Jewish Food Fest
The Jewish Discovery Center presents the Jewish Food Fest in Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., near the cq Everhart Pavilion from Sunday, July 2, to Wednesday, July 5. Concession is open daily from noon to 7 p.m.
Stands will sell a variety of Jewish dishes available by purchase with cash or card. Attendees can also order lunch online for pickup. Proceeds from the event will go to the Jewish Discovery Center to fund its year-round programs.
Admission is free and open to all ages. For more information call 570-587-3300, email info@jewishnepa.com or visit jewishdiscoverycenter.org.
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Yoga on the Roof
Yoga on the Roof is back Tuesday, July 4, at 9 a.m. on the roof of The Marketplace at Steamtown, 300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton.
Hilary Steinberg, owner of Jaya Yoga, and instructor Janelle Tench will lead a yoga practice following a short meditation session by Lisa Rigau. The event will feature live music by Leah Valenches, Juliet Valenches and Peter Brubaker of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic. Donna Vannan, owner and chef of Maximum Zen Café, will provide treats.
The event is open to all skill levels. Registration costs $15 and is open until Friday, June 30. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. All proceeds go to the NEPA Philharmonic’s Outreach Programs including Music in our Schools, Meet the Maestra, Young People’s Concert, the Student Mentoring Program and music performances in senior living centers and libraries. For more information and to register for the event visit nepaphil.org or email hilary@jayayogastudio.com.
Lakeside Concert Series Kick-Off
Join The Wanabees at Hillside Park, 1188 Winola Road, Clarks Summit, on Wednesday, June 28, at 6 p.m. to kick off the Summer 2023 Lakeside Concert Series.
The event is free with live music and canoeing. Food is available for purchase from the Abington Lions Club and the FonDippity food truck. It is recommended that guests bring a chair or blanket for enjoyment in the park.
The concert series continues throughout the summer on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. through Aug. 30.
For more information or a complete lineup, visit the Hillside Park Facebook page.
Laura Rysz is the features copy editor and calendar editor at The Times-Tribune and runs the Talk of the Times column, which focuses on local fundraisers and other events. She also writes Chef’s Table that profiles restaurants around the region. Additionally, Laura curates events online on AccessNEPA.com. Laura is involved in the special Mother’s Day edition and curates occasional features Marry Memories and Times Travelers. She is a graduate of Haddonfield Memorial High School, New Jersey, and earned an English professional writing degree with a minor in mass communications from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre. She also earned a certificate in Social Media Marketing from Rutgers Business School. Contact: lrysz@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5228.
