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Meet the Artisans 2024! ❄️☃️
It’s that exciting time of year when we showcase the incredible vendors who will participate in our Annual Artisans’ Marketplace!
Next, we’re thrilled to introduce A+J Hand Craftings, offering an exquisite selection of hand-crafted baskets, vibrant tapestries, charming soft toys, and unique accessories. Each piece is meticulously crafted with care and creativity, making it perfect for gifts or additions to your home. Discover the beauty and artistry that A+J brings to every item they create!
For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please click here: https://www.waverlycomm.org/.../2024-artisans.../2024-11-23/
Join us at the 2024 Artisans’ Marketplace on November 23rd and 24th at The Comm for a weekend of shopping and holiday cheer!
Meet the Artisans 2024! ❄️☃️
It’s that exciting time of year when we showcase the incredible vendors who will participate in our Annual Artisans’ Marketplace!
Next, we’re thrilled to introduce A+J Hand Craftings, offering an exquisite selection of hand-crafted baskets, vibrant tapestries, charming soft toys, and unique accessories. Each piece is meticulously crafted with care and creativity, making it perfect for gifts or additions to your home. Discover the beauty and artistry that A+J brings to every item they create!
For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please click here: https://www.waverlycomm.org/.../2024-artisans.../2024-11-23/
Join us at the 2024 Artisans’ Marketplace on November 23rd and 24th at The Comm for a weekend of shopping and holiday cheer!
Meet the Artisans 2024! ❄️☃️
It’s that time of year again when we highlight the amazing vendors joining us for our Annual Artisans’ Marketplace!
First on the list is 9th House Knits, offering beautifully hand-dyed knit and crochet items like hats, scarves, and gloves—perfect for staying warm. Each piece is crafted with a touch of magic!
For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please click here: https://www.waverlycomm.org/event/2024-artisans-marketplace/2024-11-23/
The 2024 Artisans’ Marketplace will be held at the Comm on November 23rd and 24th!
Meet the Artisans 2024! ❄️☃️
It’s that time of year again when we highlight the amazing vendors joining us for our Annual Artisans’ Marketplace!
First on the list is 9th House Knits, offering beautifully hand-dyed knit and crochet items like hats, scarves, and gloves—perfect for staying warm. Each piece is crafted with a touch of magic!
For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, please click here: https://www.waverlycomm.org/event/2024-artisans-marketplace/2024-11-23/
The 2024 Artisans’ Marketplace will be held at the Comm on November 23rd and 24th!
Join us for the opening reception of our latest Small Works Gallery exhibit—Ethereal Echoes by Chala Jan. The event will take place on Friday evening, November 8th from 5-7 PM. It is free and open to the public, with light refreshments and music! The exhibition will run through December 16th, and will be open and on display at our Artisans’ Marketplace on November 23rd and 24th.
Chala Janpraphasakul is a Scranton-based photographer, an image maker and a computer programmer. Born and raised in Thailand until 1998 when she arrived in New York, learning a new language and getting education in order. After graduating from Hunter College, New York, in 2004 with a Computer Science degree, she relocated to Scranton, PA, and has held a position in a software company. Chala was introduced to photography during her teenage years. A Pentax camera, rolls of black and white film, a darkroom, chemical and prints. But that was a short exposure to photography before many life elements presented themselves as invitation to explore other routes.
During the years in Northeast Pennsylvania, Chala picked up a camera again, revisited the basic knowledge she learned back in highschool. As she explored various styles of photography, she signed up at the International Center of Photography for a well-grounded understanding in digital photography techniques and lighting. She has implemented and polished the traditional knowledge on real-world tasks of capturing events and portraits. Although through experiment and the flexibility of digital image processing, she was inspired to apply photography as a medium to create images of alternative reality.
She was drawn to a surrealist style of photography and found it satisfied her need to transform her imagination, thoughts, feelings or dreams into a story in an image. After attending a workshop on Levitation Photography in 2011, Chala focused on story-telling while creating her images as well as the visual dynamic essence that invokes a viewer’s perception. She merges her subjects with multiplicity, levitation and movements in order to tell a story and to depict the impossible.
Join us for the opening reception of our latest Small Works Gallery exhibit—Ethereal Echoes by Chala Jan. The event will take place on Friday evening, November 8th from 5-7 PM. It is free and open to the public, with light refreshments and music! The exhibition will run through December 16th, and will be open and on display at our Artisans’ Marketplace on November 23rd and 24th.
Chala Janpraphasakul is a Scranton-based photographer, an image maker and a computer programmer. Born and raised in Thailand until 1998 when she arrived in New York, learning a new language and getting education in order. After graduating from Hunter College, New York, in 2004 with a Computer Science degree, she relocated to Scranton, PA, and has held a position in a software company. Chala was introduced to photography during her teenage years. A Pentax camera, rolls of black and white film, a darkroom, chemical and prints. But that was a short exposure to photography before many life elements presented themselves as invitation to explore other routes.
During the years in Northeast Pennsylvania, Chala picked up a camera again, revisited the basic knowledge she learned back in highschool. As she explored various styles of photography, she signed up at the International Center of Photography for a well-grounded understanding in digital photography techniques and lighting. She has implemented and polished the traditional knowledge on real-world tasks of capturing events and portraits. Although through experiment and the flexibility of digital image processing, she was inspired to apply photography as a medium to create images of alternative reality.
She was drawn to a surrealist style of photography and found it satisfied her need to transform her imagination, thoughts, feelings or dreams into a story in an image. After attending a workshop on Levitation Photography in 2011, Chala focused on story-telling while creating her images as well as the visual dynamic essence that invokes a viewer’s perception. She merges her subjects with multiplicity, levitation and movements in order to tell a story and to depict the impossible.
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Join us for an engaging exploration of mystery writing with Scranton native, acclaimed author, and 2023 Belin Arts Scholarship recipient Margot Douaihy, PhD. This event will include a reading from her book “Scorched Grace” and a discussion of the rich history of mystery novels, the enduring allure of noir, and Douaihy’s unique approach to the genre. “Scorched Grace” won the 2024 Pinckley Prize in Crime Fiction and was named a “Best Crime Novel of the Year” by The New York Times, The Guardian, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, Marie Claire, BookPage, and others. She is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Emerson College. All attendees will receive a signed copy of “Scorched Grace!”
Register in advance here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/scorchedgraceauthortalkbooksigning/event/912465/
Join us for an engaging exploration of mystery writing with Scranton native, acclaimed author, and 2023 Belin Arts Scholarship recipient Margot Douaihy, PhD. This event will include a reading from her book “Scorched Grace” and a discussion of the rich history of mystery novels, the enduring allure of noir, and Douaihy’s unique approach to the genre. “Scorched Grace” won the 2024 Pinckley Prize in Crime Fiction and was named a “Best Crime Novel of the Year” by The New York Times, The Guardian, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, Marie Claire, BookPage, and others. She is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Emerson College. All attendees will receive a signed copy of “Scorched Grace!”
Register in advance here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/scorchedgraceauthortalkbooksigning/event/912465/
There are still spots left in our Cooking with Vintage Kitchen Class—starting THIS Wednesday!
This class is all about tailgating, where Chef Sandi Graham will guide you in making delicious bacon and beer sloppy joes. Space is limited to just 8 participants, so reserve your spot today! Registration is $40 per person.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cookwithvintagekitchenatthecomm/
There are still spots left in our Cooking with Vintage Kitchen Class—starting THIS Wednesday!
This class is all about tailgating, where Chef Sandi Graham will guide you in making delicious bacon and beer sloppy joes. Space is limited to just 8 participants, so reserve your spot today! Registration is $40 per person.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cookwithvintagekitchenatthecomm/
Returning this fall—Romp and Stomp with Peanie Johnson! This fun, gross motor skills program is designed for children ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2. Classes will be held in the Comm Gym for just $55 for the entire session, running from October 1st to November 19th.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/rompandstomp2024/
Returning this fall—Romp and Stomp with Peanie Johnson! This fun, gross motor skills program is designed for children ages 1 1/2 to 2 1/2. Classes will be held in the Comm Gym for just $55 for the entire session, running from October 1st to November 19th.
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/rompandstomp2024/
That’s a wrap on the 2024 Comm Classic! ⛳️
A special thank you to our Golf Committee, Tim Atkins, Sharon Borgia, Elizabeth Karam, Matt Nealon, Greg Rosetti, and our Event Coordinator, Kathy Wright for planning and executing a very successful event! Thank you to all who attended, it was a beautiful day!
Platinum Sponsors: The Atkins Family, Birchwood Racquet Club, The Benefits Group, Bricks and Stones Supply, Cadden Bros Moving & Storage, Inc., L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc., JFO Energy Solutions Ltd, Nuveen, Ostrowski, Beckley & Thorpe, PC., Peoples Security Bank & Trust, PNC, Site2, and Whitbeck Insurance Agency.
Gold Sponsor: The Rosetti Family (Brook, Greg, Daniel, and Christopher).
Silver Sponsors: Allied Services, AOS, Bedrock Technology, Eric A. Columbo, LLC., Knowles Insurance, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City, Nasser Real Estate, Northeast Title & Tag, Northeastern Envelope Company, and R.J. Walker.
Bronze Sponsors: Gary and Sharon Borgia, Cawley, Johnson, and Sanders, P.C., Central Park Flowers/ Cafe No. 27, Exceptional Estate Sales of NEPA, Nancy Luciani, G.R. Noto Electric, Sprint Marketing Products, and Umerich Dentistry.
Lunch Sponsor: Gentex Corporation
Bar Sponsor: Merrill-Malone and Rosetti Wealth Management.
Dinner Sponsor: Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.
Donations: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, Arley Wholesale, Gerrity’s Supermarket, Lance Hamilton, Summit Beverage, and Wegmans.
That’s a wrap on the 2024 Comm Classic! ⛳️
A special thank you to our Golf Committee, Tim Atkins, Sharon Borgia, Elizabeth Karam, Matt Nealon, Greg Rosetti, and our Event Coordinator, Kathy Wright for planning and executing a very successful event! Thank you to all who attended, it was a beautiful day!
Platinum Sponsors: The Atkins Family, Birchwood Racquet Club, The Benefits Group, Bricks and Stones Supply, Cadden Bros Moving & Storage, Inc., L.R. Costanzo Co., Inc., JFO Energy Solutions Ltd, Nuveen, Ostrowski, Beckley & Thorpe, PC., Peoples Security Bank & Trust, PNC, Site2, and Whitbeck Insurance Agency.
Gold Sponsor: The Rosetti Family (Brook, Greg, Daniel, and Christopher).
Silver Sponsors: Allied Services, AOS, Bedrock Technology, Eric A. Columbo, LLC., Knowles Insurance, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City, Nasser Real Estate, Northeast Title & Tag, Northeastern Envelope Company, and R.J. Walker.
Bronze Sponsors: Gary and Sharon Borgia, Cawley, Johnson, and Sanders, P.C., Central Park Flowers/ Cafe No. 27, Exceptional Estate Sales of NEPA, Nancy Luciani, G.R. Noto Electric, Sprint Marketing Products, and Umerich Dentistry.
Lunch Sponsor: Gentex Corporation
Bar Sponsor: Merrill-Malone and Rosetti Wealth Management.
Dinner Sponsor: Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.
Donations: ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages, Arley Wholesale, Gerrity’s Supermarket, Lance Hamilton, Summit Beverage, and Wegmans.
Thank you all for joining us tonight, and thank you to our artists Ty Welles and James Penedos for a great opening night! Their exhibit will be in the Small Works Gallery through October 25th—stop by and check it out !
Thank you all for joining us tonight, and thank you to our artists Ty Welles and James Penedos for a great opening night! Their exhibit will be in the Small Works Gallery through October 25th—stop by and check it out !
Thank you to all who joined us on this day of remembrance. 🇺🇸
This fall, Josiah Lewis will be offering a photography class at the Comm! 📱📸
Master Your iPhone covers the basics of photography and how to capture stunning photos with your device. The class runs for four Tuesdays in October, from 7–8 PM in the CRB room. Registration is $80, and space is limited, so sign up soon!
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2itsfawkc/
This fall, Josiah Lewis will be offering a photography class at the Comm! 📱📸
Master Your iPhone covers the basics of photography and how to capture stunning photos with your device. The class runs for four Tuesdays in October, from 7–8 PM in the CRB room. Registration is $80, and space is limited, so sign up soon!
Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/2itsfawkc/
The Destination Freedom Special Exhibitions Gallery will now be open Tuesday through Thursday evenings from 4 to 9 PM this fall.
We invite you to stop by, explore the gallery, and say hello to our Gallery Assistant, Delayne DePietro!
The Destination Freedom Special Exhibitions Gallery will now be open Tuesday through Thursday evenings from 4 to 9 PM this fall.
We invite you to stop by, explore the gallery, and say hello to our Gallery Assistant, Delayne DePietro!
