(00:00 - 15:00)The Women's Resource Center in Scranton is a massive asset to Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties, with the nonprofit taking in over 11 thousand calls in the past year! Director or Development Amy Everetts joins the show to discuss the services the nonprofit offers during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month, as well as several upcoming events. They are hosting the 24th annual "Great Chefs" Fundraiser May 2nd. Learn more at wrcnepa.org.

(15:00 - 17:15) Then Frankie is joined by Stephanie Fernandes to learn about this year's Rick's Fun Run! The race will be held Sunday May 5th at 10am at the Birchwood Pavillion in Plains with a pre-registration of 8:30am. Proceeds benefit a local family in need, and this year's event will aid a 2nd grade teach from Solomon Plains who is on medical leave battling cancer. Rick's Fun is was created in 2017 in honor of Fernandes's father, who lost his battle with cancer in 2018. Learn more about Rick's Fun Run on Facebook.   

(17:15 - 28:25) It's that time of year again! Marcy is joined by Osterhout Library Community Relations Director Michelle Riley to hear all about this year's All Fore Books Golf classic coming up Sunday, May 5th from 10-2! Bring your family and mini-golf 18 rounds through the library itself! The Osterhout holds the event with the help with the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and proceeds benefit children's programs at the library as well as a literacy outreach program! The library system is now so much more than books - they offer free computer access, wifi-hotspot rentals, the "Library of Things" and so much more! It's free to get a library card and gain access to so many amazing community programs - learn more at visiting Osterhout.Info

(28:25 - 30:00) Construction season is here and Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Atty. Andy Shumlas tells Frankie about construction safety and accidents. Thousands of construction workers are seriously injured or killed on the job each year.  Workers can minimize risks by following OSHA guidelines and using fall protection, and following guidelines when around heavy machinery, equipment and cave in hazards. Construction companies are responsible for inspecting worksites and providing safety programs for employees. Learn more at HKWLaw.com

(00:00 - 15:00)The Women's Resource Center in Scranton is a massive asset to Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties, with the nonprofit taking in over 11 thousand calls in the past year! Director or Development Amy Everetts joins the show to discuss the services the nonprofit offers during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month, as well as several upcoming events. They are hosting the 24th annual "Great Chefs" Fundraiser May 2nd. Learn more at wrcnepa.org.
(15:00 - 17:15) Then Frankie is joined by Stephanie Fernandes to learn about this year's Rick's Fun Run! The race will be held Sunday May 5th at 10am at the Birchwood Pavillion in Plains with a pre-registration of 8:30am. Proceeds benefit a local family in need, and this year's event will aid a 2nd grade teach from Solomon Plains who is on medical leave battling cancer. Rick's Fun is was created in 2017 in honor of Fernandes's father, who lost his battle with cancer in 2018. Learn more about Rick's Fun Run on Facebook.   
(17:15 - 28:25) It's that time of year again! Marcy is joined by Osterhout Library Community Relations Director Michelle Riley to hear all about this year's All Fore Books Golf classic coming up Sunday, May 5th from 10-2! Bring your family and mini-golf 18 rounds through the library itself! The Osterhout holds the event with the help with the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, and proceeds benefit children's programs at the library as well as a literacy outreach program! The library system is now so much more than books - they offer free computer access, wifi-hotspot rentals, the "Library of Things" and so much more! It's free to get a library card and gain access to so many amazing community programs - learn more at visiting Osterhout.Info
(28:25 - 30:00) Construction season is here and Hourigan, Kluger &amp; Quinn Atty. Andy Shumlas tells Frankie about construction safety and accidents. Thousands of construction workers are seriously injured or killed on the job each year.  Workers can minimize risks by following OSHA guidelines and using fall protection, and following guidelines when around heavy machinery, equipment and cave in hazards. Construction companies are responsible for inspecting worksites and providing safety programs for employees. Learn more at HKWLaw.com

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Sunday Magazine: April 28, 2024

(00 - 17:06) Laura Ryan joins Marcy to discuss the critical level of need for blood donations in our area. The Miller Keystone Blood Center is a Pittston-based nonprofit that accepts donations of blood, plasma and platelets to deliver to hospitals right here in NEPA! Donations are usually lowest during the summer months, and considering most donors are aged 55+ many blood banks are urging younger generations to get involved and start donating blood today! The Miller-Keystone Blood Center is hosting several blood drives during the month of May: You can donate now - May 17th with for a chance to win tickets to see the RailRiders, supported by the Swoyersville and Pittston Little Leagues. Or if you donate anytime during the month of May you can win tickets to see Brooks & Dunn or comedian Nate Bargatze! Not sure if you're able to donate? The FTC has loosened restrictions over the years, and Miller-Keystone can help you determine if your eligible! Head to GiveAPint.org to learn more, and follow along on social!

(17:07 - 30:00) - It's time for the annual Ruth's Place Walk for Hope on Public Square! The event will take place on June 1st at 1pm, and acts as the major fundraiser tp keeping the only 24/7 women's homeless shelter going in Luzerne County! Ruth's place is constantly at or near capacity, and helped over 200 homeless women last year - a 30% annual increase! Homeless is becoming a bigger issue everywhere due to rising costs of living and ongoing employment issues. Patrons can "walk in the shoes" of area homeless women during the event, stopping a several area nonprofits and agencies the women of Ruth's place frequent to find work and housing, Learn more by following them on Facebook or checking out Ruth's Place

(00 - 17:06) Laura Ryan joins Marcy to discuss the critical level of need for blood donations in our area. The Miller Keystone Blood Center is a Pittston-based nonprofit that accepts donations of blood, plasma and platelets to deliver to hospitals right here in NEPA! Donations are usually lowest during the summer months, and considering most donors are aged 55+ many blood banks are urging younger generations to get involved and start donating blood today! The Miller-Keystone Blood Center is hosting several blood drives during the month of May: You can donate now - May 17th with for a chance to win tickets to see the RailRiders, supported by the Swoyersville and Pittston Little Leagues. Or if you donate anytime during the month of May you can win tickets to see Brooks &amp; Dunn or comedian Nate Bargatze! Not sure if you're able to donate? The FTC has loosened restrictions over the years, and Miller-Keystone can help you determine if your eligible! Head to <a href="http://www.GiveAPint.org">GiveAPint.org</a> to learn more, and follow along on social!
(17:07 - 30:00) - It's time for the annual Ruth's Place Walk for Hope on Public Square! The event will take place on June 1st at 1pm, and acts as the major fundraiser tp keeping the only 24/7 women's homeless shelter going in Luzerne County! Ruth's place is constantly at or near capacity, and helped over 200 homeless women last year - a 30% annual increase! Homeless is becoming a bigger issue everywhere due to rising costs of living and ongoing employment issues. Patrons can "walk in the shoes" of area homeless women during the event, stopping a several area nonprofits and agencies the women of Ruth's place frequent to find work and housing, Learn more by following them on Facebook or checking out <a href="https://www.voapa.org/ruths-place/">Ruth's Place</a>

Sunday Magazine - May 12, 2024

(00 - 5:55)The Bread Basket of NEPA is hosting a Bread Basket Bolt 5k walk/run at 9am on May 11, and Rosemary Bohenek joins the show to tell us all about the nonprofit! The nonprofit's mission is to reduce local food insecurity, and has been around since 1984!! Currently they have 7 locations throughout Lackawanna County where individuals, families and veterans in need can get non-perishable food items, and fresh foods as available. Recently they opened Valhalla Veterans Pantry on Jackson St in Scranton to better serve local vets in need. The Run will take place at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at the Olive Street Trailhead, and you can signup here. Learn more about the Bread Basket of NEPA at BreadBasketNEPA.com

(5:55 - 14:30)Did you know that #570Day is right around the corner! That's right - on May 7th head to your favorite social media platform and post about a new place you love in NEPA using #570Day! In its 4th year, 570Day was created by the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club and has since grown to incorporate numerous area businesses, organizations and government groups to help shine a spotlight on all things great about our area! Ahmad joins the show, along with Sarah from Visit Luzerne County, to discuss this year's event. Make sure you following on with 570Day on Facebook and Instagram...and get ready to post!

(14:30 - 30:00)  Laura Ryan joins Marcy to discuss the critical level of need for blood donations in our area. The Miller Keystone Blood Center is a Pittston-based nonprofit that accepts donations of blood, plasma and platelets to deliver to hospitals right here in NEPA! Donations are usually lowest during the summer months, and considering most donors are aged 55+ many blood banks are urging younger generations to get involved and start donating blood today! The Miller-Keystone Blood Center is hosting several blood drives during the month of May: You can donate now - May 17th with for a chance to win tickets to see the RailRiders, supported by the Swoyersville and Pittston Little Leagues. Or if you donate anytime during the month of May you can win tickets to see Brooks & Dunn or comedian Nate Bargatze! Not sure if you're able to donate? The FTC has loosened restrictions over the years, and Miller-Keystone can help you determine if your eligible! Head to GiveAPint.org to learn more, and follow along on social!

(00 - 5:55)The Bread Basket of NEPA is hosting a Bread Basket Bolt 5k walk/run at 9am on May 11, and Rosemary Bohenek joins the show to tell us all about the nonprofit! The nonprofit's mission is to reduce local food insecurity, and has been around since 1984!! Currently they have 7 locations throughout Lackawanna County where individuals, families and veterans in need can get non-perishable food items, and fresh foods as available. Recently they opened Valhalla Veterans Pantry on Jackson St in Scranton to better serve local vets in need. The Run will take place at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail at the Olive Street Trailhead, and you can signup <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/PA/Scranton/BreadBasketBolt">here</a>. Learn more about the Bread Basket of NEPA at BreadBasketNEPA.com
(5:55 - 14:30)Did you know that #570Day is right around the corner! That's right - on May 7th head to your favorite social media platform and post about a new place you love in NEPA using #570Day! In its 4th year, 570Day was created by the Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club and has since grown to incorporate numerous area businesses, organizations and government groups to help shine a spotlight on all things great about our area! Ahmad joins the show, along with Sarah from Visit Luzerne County, to discuss this year's event. Make sure you following on with 570Day on Facebook and Instagram...and get ready to post!
(14:30 - 30:00)  Laura Ryan joins Marcy to discuss the critical level of need for blood donations in our area. The Miller Keystone Blood Center is a Pittston-based nonprofit that accepts donations of blood, plasma and platelets to deliver to hospitals right here in NEPA! Donations are usually lowest during the summer months, and considering most donors are aged 55+ many blood banks are urging younger generations to get involved and start donating blood today! The Miller-Keystone Blood Center is hosting several blood drives during the month of May: You can donate now - May 17th with for a chance to win tickets to see the RailRiders, supported by the Swoyersville and Pittston Little Leagues. Or if you donate anytime during the month of May you can win tickets to see Brooks &amp; Dunn or comedian Nate Bargatze! Not sure if you're able to donate? The FTC has loosened restrictions over the years, and Miller-Keystone can help you determine if your eligible! Head to <a href="http://www.GiveAPint.org">GiveAPint.org</a> to learn more, and follow along on social!

Sunday Magazine: May 5, 2024

It's time to Bid 4 the Buildings, and Executive Director Cynthia Beeman joins the show to discuss not only the importance of preserving architectural history, but what essential community programs are offered inside of each. Beeman runs Susquehanna County Interfaith, which provides various crisis programs throughout the area they service -  like education, utility assistance and more. They also operate 3 thrift boutiques which help fund the programs. Bid for the Buildings will take place April 26th at 6pm inside the Montrose Interfaith location and include food, a silent auction and more. You can learn more about the services provided as well as upcoming events by visiting www.interfaithsc.org

Then Our Brother's Keeper founder Katrina Gentner joins the show to discuss why she created the recovery-based nonprofit as well as her efforts to not only educate the community on addiction but aid anyone seeking recovery. Gentner lost her brother, Chris, to an overdose in 2022 and decided to form the nonprofit in his honor, and is in recovery herself!  Aside from rendering aid to anyone seeking help entering into treatment she gathers gifts to take to local recovery centers in December. Gifts are donated to parents in the facility so they can wrap and send them to their children during the holiday season. The group also hosts an annual education event which will take place May 25th in Exeter. They will also host a Strike Out Addiction bowling fundraiser at Modern Lanes in Exeter on April 27th. Keep up to date by following My Brothers Keeper on Facebook. 

It's time to Bid 4 the Buildings, and Executive Director Cynthia Beeman joins the show to discuss not only the importance of preserving architectural history, but what essential community programs are offered inside of each. Beeman runs Susquehanna County Interfaith, which provides various crisis programs throughout the area they service -  like education, utility assistance and more. They also operate 3 thrift boutiques which help fund the programs. Bid for the Buildings will take place April 26th at 6pm inside the Montrose Interfaith location and include food, a silent auction and more. You can learn more about the services provided as well as upcoming events by visiting <a href="http://www.interfaithsc.org">www.interfaithsc.org</a>
Then Our Brother's Keeper founder Katrina Gentner joins the show to discuss why she created the recovery-based nonprofit as well as her efforts to not only educate the community on addiction but aid anyone seeking recovery. Gentner lost her brother, Chris, to an overdose in 2022 and decided to form the nonprofit in his honor, and is in recovery herself!  Aside from rendering aid to anyone seeking help entering into treatment she gathers gifts to take to local recovery centers in December. Gifts are donated to parents in the facility so they can wrap and send them to their children during the holiday season. The group also hosts an annual education event which will take place May 25th in Exeter. They will also host a Strike Out Addiction bowling fundraiser at Modern Lanes in Exeter on April 27th. Keep up to date by following My Brothers Keeper on Facebook.

Sunday Magazine: April 28, 2024

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