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  • October 2025

  • Tue 28

    On the Homefront: WWII – part 2 Lecture with Ann Vitale

    Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Explore the wartime boom in manufacturing, the role of women in shipbuilding and bomber production, and the contributions of figures like Henry Ford and Henry J. Kaiser. Learn who made the uniforms, munitions, and C-Rations—and how the U.S. adapted on
    the home front.

    $5.00
  • November 2025

  • Tue 4

    Scranton Architects and Architecture 1850–1920 with Sarah Paccini

    Tuesday, November 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Step back in time with Sarah Paccini of the Lackawanna Historical Society and discover the visionary architects who transformed Scranton from wilderness to city, and explore the enduring buildings they created.

    $5.00
  • Tue 11

    The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series Part 1

    Tuesday, November 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Discover the contributions of women who shaped jazz, from performers to composers, and explore their lasting influence on this iconic American music.

    $5.00
  • Thu 13

    Tech Tutors Educational Night with CLEO Club

    Thursday, November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Get one-on-one help with phones, laptops, tablets, and other tech questions from the high school CLEO Club. Come solve those pesky tech problems with their guidance!

    $5.00
  • Tue 18

    The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series Part 2

    Tuesday, November 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Discover the contributions of women who shaped jazz, from performers to composers, and explore their lasting influence on this iconic American music.

    $5.00
  • Thu 20

    Art History Lecture Series Part 3 with Jennifer Mineo Gallagher

    Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Art History Lecture Series with Jennifer Mineo Gallagher
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Art historian Jennifer Mineo Gallagher, professor at The University of Scranton, leads a three-part series exploring influential artists, movements, and ideas that shaped art history.

    $5.00 – $15.00
  • Tue 25

    The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series Part 3

    Tuesday, November 25, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The History and Impact of Women in Jazz with David Eliot Lecture Series
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Explore the groundbreaking contributions of women in jazz, from pioneering performers to influential composers and bandleaders. This lecture delves into their artistry, resilience, and lasting impact on the evolution of jazz, highlighting the stories and music of the women who shaped this iconic American art form.

    $5.00
  • December 2025

  • Tue 2

    “A Christmas Carol” 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel Part 1

    Tuesday, December 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm “A Christmas Carol” 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Join us for a three-session discussion series exploring Dickens’s classic through fresh eyes. Together we’ll journey with Scrooge and the three ghosts to uncover timeless lessons of generosity, transformation, and the true spirit of Christmas.

    $5.00
  • Tue 9

    “A Christmas Carol” 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel Part 2

    Tuesday, December 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm “A Christmas Carol” 3 Part Discussion with Carol Rubel
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Join us for a three-session discussion series exploring Dickens’s classic through fresh eyes. Together we’ll journey with Scrooge and the three ghosts to uncover timeless lessons of generosity, transformation, and the true spirit of Christmas.

    $5.00
  • February 2026

  • Thu 19

    American Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, lecture presented by Carol Rubel

    Thursday, February 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Join us for an engaging lecture on American Poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, presented by nationally recognized speaker and author Carol Rubel. Discover how Millay’s poetry captured love, independence, and rebellion—and why her voice still resonates today.

    $5.00
  • March 2026

  • Wed 18

    Tech Tutors: Help with Your Devices with the Abington High School Tech Club

    Wednesday, March 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Get one-on-one help with phones, tablets, or computers. Learn the basics, troubleshoot issues, and gain confidence using your devices in a friendly, supportive setting.

    Free – $5.00
  • Thu 19

    Artifacts of Anthracite History: Stories from the Past with Christopher Stokum

    Thursday, March 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    The Gathering Place 304 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, PA, United States

    Join Christopher Stokum from the Anthracite Museum for an artifacts-based program at the, exploring tools, personal items, and photographs that reveal the lives, culture, and history of northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal region.

    $5.00
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