Happenings Magazine

Meet a few of April's #PetOfTheMonth contestants: Hermione, Olive, Rigby and Frenchy! Vote for these furry friends and more with the link here! > http://ow.ly/8dif50El2RC

Bob Lizza is a well-known local artist who not only creates beautiful works of art, but enjoys baking #sourdough bread! To commemorate last week's National Sourdough Bread Day, Happenings got to chat with Bob about all things art, family and (of course) bread. > http://ow.ly/GTKD50Ej7yC

On April 25th, Terry Gross NPR's award-winning host and co-executive producer of Fresh Air with Terry Gross will deliver the Wilkes University Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities. The lecture will be broadcast for FREE at 3PM here -----> wilkes.edu/rosenn Read more about this event with the link below!

Birds return to our boughs, warmth returns to our skies, and with this awakening of nature comes a celebration of spiritual rebirth: #Easter. Read more here about the history and tradition behind this Holy weekend:

Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay a day to come together to support people with autism and their families! Happenings spoke with these #NEPA families who are raising children with ASD. Read their stories here ------->

Penn State Scranton is currently seeking Excellence in Diversity Award nominations recognizing individuals in the #PennState Scranton community who are creating a more diverse world. Follow this link to make your nominations by the Dec. 18 deadline: http://ow.ly/iMai50CHjMt

Our 2020 #NEPA Holiday Gift Guide is here! From handmade soaps and candles to custom PA signs, explore some of the best local spots to #ShopLocal this holiday season: http://ow.ly/jp8K50CGgc1

The COVID Alert PA app quickly notifies users who may have been exposed to #COVID-19, preventing outbreaks and keeping our communities safe. Karen Murphy, PhD, Geisinger's chief innovation officer, urges #NEPA residents to download the Pennsylvania Department of Health's free app. Read more here: http://ow.ly/Nr8X50CFii2

"I loved my time in the military! How could I not? I gained a career I love, met my husband, had two of my children at the same base and have wonderful memories." Meet Dana R. Nelson #NEPA native, United States Air Force veteran and mother of four: http://ow.ly/iKVV50CD317

December 10th is the final day to submit your bundle of joy for inclusion in our New Babies of 2020 Photo Gallery! Follow this link to our website to submit: https://www.happeningsmagazinepa.com//submit-a-photo-new-/

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth is a great time to assess what changes you can make big or small to improve your overall wellness! Read here about easy ways to step back and put your health first: http://ow.ly/5djK50C1Nq9

Meet NEPA college students Ben Arendt (Johnson College), Abigail Corrigan (University of Scranton) and Becca Dinelli (Lackawanna College)! Read more about how they have learned to thrive academically amidst a pandemic: http://ow.ly/Vgo750C06Ot

Meet Sondra Morgan a physical therapist who has been helping patients at Allied Services for 30 years. Read more about Sondra's career and Allied's virtual, Telehealth therapy option: http://ow.ly/Mcjg50BXZ6E

The Leadership Lackawanna Core Class team recently celebrated the completion of their new play area at the Greater Scranton YMCA’s Early Learning Center in Dunmore! Read more about the project here: http://ow.ly/tl8T50BVDBJ

In 1998, Catherine and Don Hines began breeding and raising alpacas in NEPA. Today they own and operate Alpacas Of Sunshine Farm in New Milford! Read more about a trip to Sunshine Farm here: http://ow.ly/jJ9m50BUWlb

My philosophy on care is patient-centered at its core." Meet Bhavana Singh, MD, now a staff member at the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono. (http://ow.ly/OpLI50BSPSL)

West Wyoming native Joseph Karcutskie is a 2019 inductee into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments in high school and college football. Read more about Joseph's football career, and what he's up to today: http://ow.ly/tFk450BSrJo

It takes nothing more than a scenic bicycle ride to enjoy the best and most beautiful sights that autumn in NEPA has to offer. Explore a crisp, clear October day as seen by Carbondale-native Judy Gretzula: http://ow.ly/H4VW50BQorn

Home is where life happens and your home should be an extension of you and your family. Brookside Homes has been helping families in #PA and beyond to design and build homes just for them since 1979. Read more here: http://ow.ly/Nyio50BOIVb

Wayne Memorial Hospital supported by the AllOne Foundation has launched a Food Prescription Program to benefit patients in the Carbondale area. Read more about the program here: http://ow.ly/zHZU50BNHNS

A sense of adventure and a love of travel brought Australia-native Greg Cant, Ph.D. and his wife Angela to the United States. Read more about Dr. Cant and his role as the seventh president of Wilkes University: http://ow.ly/oBKG50BMCgy

Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons at Newton Lake." says Dr. Susie Biancarelli. View more of Dr. Biancarelli's photographs of the beautiful fall foliage at Newton Lake! http://ow.ly/NNG550BLrPa

The The Lackawanna Historical Society presents Valley Quest: A Scranton Safari! On this app-based scavenger hunt, explore Downtown Scranton with family and friends from October 10-30. Sign up with the link here: http://ow.ly/R4vj50BK8Io