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Kick COVID-19 Community Corps to Host Kick It to the Curb, a Celebration of Community Action – June 18 Vaccine Clinic & Free Fresh Food Market

Kick COVID-19 Community Corps to Host Kick It to the Curb, a Celebration of Community Action

June 18 Vaccine Clinic & Free Fresh Food Market

Scranton, Pa., June 9, 2021 – Kick Covid Community Corps (“Community Corps”) is hosting Kick it to the Curb, a Celebration of Community Action, on Friday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Scranton Cultural Center. The event features a free vaccine clinic for ages 12 and older, and a free fresh food market, where guests can select from a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and other products, plus prizes and giveaways. Anyone who has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged to attend.

Appointments can be made at https://bit.ly/3nakIgR. Transportation assistance will be available throughout the day. Those who need help scheduling a vaccine (including medically homebound residents in Lackawanna County) and/or transportation to the event should call 211. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Delta Medix, Commonwealth Health – Moses Taylor Hospital, and volunteer licensed practitioners with the Lackawanna County Medical Society will administer the vaccines. Those under age 18 will receive the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, which will require a second dose in July, while anyone age 18 and older may choose between the Pfizer two-dose and Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccines.

Volunteer with Community Corps at https://covid.lackawannacounty.org/volunteer.

About Kick COVID-19 Community Corps

Kick COVID-19 Community Corps is a collaborative between Lackawanna County, the City of Scranton, local health care providers, social service agencies, faith groups, cultural organizations, economic and educational institutions, and dedicated volunteers. Our mission is to stop the spread of COVID-19 through a grassroots public education campaign that motivates residents to be vaccinated and encourages meaningful acts of service. Visit https://covid.lackawannacounty.org/ and join us on Facebook. A member of the HHS COVID-19 Community Corps, Kick COVID-19 Community Corps supports the We Can Do This campaign. Learn more at https://wecandothis.hhs.gov/about.

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

Twenty-one projects, focusing on outdoor recreation, public safety, security, technology, and accessibility, were approved for funding by the Lackawanna County Commissioners through their Community Re-Invest Program totaling $101,338. The public-private partnership investment for 2021 is $127,829.

The Community Re-Invest Program was established in July of 2013. It represents the “last mile” funding to help bring the initiatives to fruition. The overall public-private investment since its inception is $8,858,656.

Swimming & Coal Mine Activities At Lackawanna County Parks

The Lackawanna County Commissioners have announced a few “cool” ways to beat the heat and enjoy the Summer at the County’s parks.

Swimming in the lakes at Covington, Merli-Sarnoski, and Aylesworth is now open. People will be able to swim, at their own risk, for free and utilize the parks’ facilities until dusk.

The pool at McDade Park will not be open due to safety issues based on an inspection by and the recommendation from the County engineer.

The Coal Mine has added an extra day to its schedule for residents and visitors to experience a glimpse of our history in mining. The venue will now be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with the last excursion beginning at 2:45 PM.

For further information, reservations, or prices, contact the parks’ office at 570-963-6764.

Electric City Trolley Museum Announces Trolley & Baseball Excursion Schedule

Electric City Trolley Museum Announces Trolley & Baseball Excursion Schedule

The Electric City Trolley Museum is once again taking a page out of the area’s rich railroad history by offering eleven excursion runs to PNC Field this Summer for Scranton/Wilkes Barre RailRiders ballgames.

Select games will offer fans an opportunity to “take the trolley” to the park at a very reasonable rate. This hassle-free service will also provide the riders with a picturesque snapshot of our community’s natural beauty.

The price of the Excursion and Baseball admission ticket is $20 per person.

If individuals have game tickets and just want to ride the trolley, the cost is $11.

Reservations for both packages are required.

The regular departure schedule of Trolley rides, which run Thursdays through Sunday, are: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:45 PM, 2 PM and 3:15 PM.

For baseball dates and other information, please visit the County’s website www.lackawannacounty.org, or contact the Museum at 570-963-6590.

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Kick COVID-19 Community Corps to Host Kick It to the Curb, a Celebration of Community Action – June 18 Vaccine Clinic & Free Fresh Food Market

Lackawanna County Commissioners Announce Funding For Twenty-one Community Re-Invest Projects

Swimming & Coal Mine Activities At Lackawanna County Parks

Electric City Trolley Museum Announces Trolley & Baseball Excursion Schedule

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