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Virtual Santa Trolley

Santa Claus will still be coming to town this year… just electronically.

The Electric City Trolley Station and Museum will be offering A Virtual Visit with Santa from the North Pole, an interactive virtual holiday children’s show on the Trolley in an effort to provide a safe environment for the public.

The dates of A Virtual Visit with Santa from the North Pole are: November 27, 28, and 29 and December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20. Five rides a day will be available at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:45 pm, 2 pm and 3:15 pm. Due to COVID-19, there will be limited seating on each ride. Reservations must be prepaid and masks are required.

The pricing structure is as follows: excursion only – adults $12; seniors (62+) $11; and children (3-17) $10. There is a $2 additional charge for touring the museum. Children two & under free.

Contact the Trolley Museum at 570-963-6590 for further information and/or to make a reservation.

Arts & Culture Creative Grants Available

Arts & Culture Creative Grants Available

The Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department is offering individual artists, non-profit organizations and municipalities the opportunity to apply for a Lackawanna County Arts and Culture COVID-19 Creative Community Grant for a variety of projects that provide the community with positive arts experiences.

The activities can fall into the following categories: virtual projects, “real world” projects that follow CDC, State and County health guidelines, beautification/public art projects, or projects that promote health and safety in a creative way (signage, barriers, stickers, etc.).

Non-profits or municipalities may apply for a collaborative grant with a minimum of three partners. Churches may apply for public and non-religious activities only.

Applicants may apply for a grant in the following grant amounts: individual artists may apply for funding up to $5,000; projects with two collaborative partners the level is up to $10,000; and projects with three or more collaborative partners have a ceiling of $20,000.

The online application portal will open on August 20 on the Lackawanna County website and deadline for submission is September 15.

For more information contact, Maureen McGuigan, Deputy Director of Arts and Culture, at 570.963.6590, ext. 102 or email [email protected].

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2020 Scranton / Latin Festival Cancellation Joint Statement

2020 Scranton/Latin Festival Cancellation Joint Statement

The Latino community has been an important part of the rich, diverse culture in Lackawanna County. Its annual Scranton Latin Festival celebrates the food, traditions, art and other aspects of this heritage. Yet again, like other area events, it too has been affected by the pandemic.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners and the Scranton Latin Festival organizers jointly announced that this year’s celebration set for August 22 on Courthouse Square has been cancelled. “All parties are concerned with the health and well-being of our residents, Latino families and friends, vendors, entertainers, and others who have established their very successful special event. We are committed to both everyone’s safety and preventing the spread of this virus. We hope to be able celebrate this special culture once again in 2021.”

2020 LaFesta Cancellation Joint Statement

June 23, 2020 – For Immediate Release

2020 LaFesta Cancellation Joint Statement

LaFesta Italiana has been a long-standing and very popular tradition in our community, attracting over 100,000 attendees annually since it was initiated in 1976. But unfortunately like other area events, it too has been affected by the pandemic.

The Lackawanna County Commissioners and the LaFesta Committee jointly announced that “this year’s celebration has been cancelled. We are concerned with the health and well-being of our residents, the many visitors from outside the region, vendors, entertainers, volunteers, workers and public safety personnel who come together to make this large-scale event happen so successfully. We are committed to everyone’s safety and are focused on preventative measures to stop the spread of this virus. We hope to celebrate with everyone again in 2021.”

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Arts & Culture Creative Grants Available

2020 Scranton / Latin Festival Cancellation Joint Statement

2020 LaFesta Cancellation Joint Statement

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