STILL RECOVERING
Procter Gamble recently donated $20,000 to the Wyoming County Cultural Center at the Dietrich Theater (60 E. Tioga Street, Tunkhannock) toward the purchase of a new heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) system for the facility. The original system sustained severe damage during September’s flood.
TOTAL IMPACT
The TNA Impact Wrestling World Tour Live will hit NEPA Sunday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena (255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Twp.).
The tour features the superstars of Impact Wrestling, as seen on Spike TV (Thursdays at 8 p.m.). It is an interactive experience that sends its craziest fans backstage to meet their favorite stars. Follow @ImpactWrestling for the latest news, surprise meet-and-greet locations the day of the show and more.
Tickets start at $20 and are available at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800.745.3000 or at the venue box office. Purchase a $50 ticket and receive a special meet and greet with the Impact Wrestling superstars at 4 p.m. For more info, visit ImpactWrestling.com.
BENEFICIAL BEAUTY
Candy’s Place (190 Welles St., Forty Fort) will host “Look Good, Feel Better” Monday, Aug. 13 from noon-2 p.m.
The free educational program is for women who are receiving cancer treatment (chemotherapy or radiation) for a cancer diagnosis. The program will teach beauty techniques to help patients manage the appearance-related side effects of the treatment.
Attendees will receive a free makeup kit worth about $200. To register, call 1.800.227.2345.
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Safe Haven Dog Rescue is accepting submissions for its 2013 calendar. Photos (4×6 size) with name, address, phone and e-mail written on back should be sent along with $10 entry fee for each pet (check or money order) to: Safe Haven Rescue, Attn: Safe Haven Calendar, P.O. Box 1987, Albrightsville, PA 18210.
Pet’s name and info is optional. All entrants will be featured, and photo deadline is Monday, Oct. 1. May will be a memorial page for pets that have passed; please specify.
The calendars should be available for purchase by mid November. Proceeds will help Safe Haven save and care for deserving dogs from high-volume and kill shelters.
TAKE A TASTE
Tickets are on sale now for “A Taste of Greater Pittston,” which will be held Sunday, Sept. 23 from 2-5 p.m. on the grounds of the Pittston Memorial Library (47 Broad St., Pittston).
This fundraiser will benefit the library’s Cosgrove Capital Campaign for the construction of a 5,175-square foot addition the library. It will feature tastings of homemade wine and the “Greater Pittston’s Choice” award will be presented to winemakers that are voted as having the best red and the best white wines. The event also includes samples of appetizers, entrees and desserts from area restaurants.
Candace Kelly of WBRE-TV and her husband, Pennsylvania State Trooper Tom Kelly, will serve as guest hosts and musical entertainment will be from David and Ryan Joyce. There will also be a raffle and tours of the library.
Tickets are $30 and are available at the library or by calling Carol Crane at 570.654.9565 ext. 25 or e-mailing Event Co-Chair Lisa Joyce at lisajoyce67@hotmail.com.
CONCERT KICKOFF
Tickets are now on sale for Scranton Community Concerts, which are held in Mellow Theater (501 Vine St., Scranton).
The season kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 19 with Emmylou Harris. Other acts will be Vince Giordano The Nighthawks, The Virgin Consort, Tim Warfield’s tribute to Shirley Scott and The Four Freshmen.
Ticket prices vary. For more info or to buy tickets, visit etix.com or call 570.955.1455.