The Times-Tribune newsboy is ready to spread the word about the Inaugural Scranton Ice Festival that starts tonight at 5 p.m.
Venues throughout Downtown Scranton will feature ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, and more through Sunday, Feb. 7. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Small Business Relief Fund at Scranton Area Community Foundation, which helps small businesses experiencing hardships because of the pandemic.
Music will be live-streamed from Casey’s Corner at the Hilton Scranton and Conference Center. Watch through the windows of the hotel on Adams Avenue. For a full schedule of events or to donate, visit scrantonice.com.
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.
