University to Host ‘Back to School Bonanza’ for Area Children
Representatives from The University of Scranton met with community partners to plan its “Back to School Bonanza,” a free fair for area children and their families set for Sunday, Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square. Front row, from left: Justin MacGregor, community relations, Scranton School District; Dave Valvano, chief of staff, State Representative Frank Farina; State Representative Marty Flynn; Lackawanna County Commissioner Edward Staback; Lackawanna County Commissioner Patrick O’Malley; and Keri Thorpe, orientation team leader, The University of Scranton. Second row: Christopher DiMattio, La Festa Italiana president; Patricia O’Rourke Cummings; coordinator of clubs, organizations and student government, The University of Scranton; Julie Schumacher Cohen, director of community and government relations, The University of Scranton; and Ryan Burdick; community relations intern, The University of Scranton.
The University of Scranton and community partners will host a “Back to School Bonanza” for area children and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square.
Geared to children from 3 to 12 years of age, the free event will include face-painting, music, crafts, refreshments, prizes and other family-oriented activities and educational games.
The event is hosted by the University’s Center for Student Engagement, Office of Campus Ministries, the Jesuit Center, the Center for Service and Social Justice and the Office of Community Relations in partnership with community partners: Lackawanna County, Scranton School District, State Representative Frank Farina, State Representative Marty Flynn, NEPAMOM.com, and other participating organizations. It is part of the University’s Fall Welcome activities for its Class of 2019.
The event will be cancelled in the case of heavy rainfall.
For additional information, call 570-941-4419 or email community@scranton.edu.
