The Swingin’ on Vine fundraiser for the Scranton Public Library block party recently took place. The event included beer, wine, food and raffle baskets, all donated by local restaurants and businesses, and music by Picture Perfect Band.
- Jeff and Judy Tugend of Scranton
- Patty and Charley Rose of Moosic
- Nicole and Drew Hurchick of Harding
- From left, Karen Bazzarri of Scranton, Amy Black of Hop Bottom and Jim and Lisa Dommes of Scranton
- Eric and Cindy Myers of Scranton
- Marie Gregg and Frank Scheller, both of Dunmore
- Jim and Kay Calvey of Scranton
- From left, Wanda Walter, Michele Phillips and Jeff Evans, all of Scranton
- From left, Betsey Moylan of Jefferson Twp., Rita Ancherani of Scranton, Mary Rake of Mt. Pocono and Bob Valentine of Scranton
- Picture Perfect Band vocalist, Stacy Velez.
- Dancers lined up on Vine Street to move along to Picture Perfect Band.
- Edwin Velez, percussion and vocals for Picture Perfect Band.
- Gerard Mayer, lead singer of Picture Perfect Band
- Picture Perfect Band vocalist, Tila Paris Walters.

Emma Black is a photographer and writes Up Close and Personal, which spotlights people from all walks of life in NEPA who have a unique skill, craft, talent or trade. She is a graduate of Abington Heights High School and University of Scranton, where she studied journalism and electronic media. Emma has been with Times-Shamrock Communications since 2016 and enjoys playing, coaching and following soccer; exploring international cuisine; and doing arts and crafts in her free time. Contact: eblack@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100; @emmablack_13