Presented by Amy HigginsComm. 115

Due March 22, 2011

MY HOMETOWN

WILKES – BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA

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Visit one of the many parks or recreational areas:Kirby park

Established in 1921; this park hosts numerous events such as, the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display.

The Tubs Nature ParkGo for a hike along Wheelbarrow Run Stream, on

this 500 acre nature area.Coal Street Park

Contains a playground, six tennis courts, four baseball fields, a softball field, and a horseshoe pit.

PARKS AND RECREATION

SPECIAL EVENTSCollege town Party on the

squareNEPA’s premier annual

college event draws record crowds.

Networking and internship opportunities

Fine Arts FiestaExhibitions of

architecture, sculpture, painting, and drawing

See performances of theater , dance, and music

Cherry Blossom FestivalWeekend long event held

every April in Kirby Park

Features music, crafts and food vendors

Farmers MarketPurchase fresh produce

from local farmers Runs every weekend all

summer on Public SquareIndependence Day

Fireworks DisplayCelebrate the 4th in Kirby

Park

The ArtsWilkes-Barre Art Walk

Held every 3rd Friday of the month. Catch a FREE trolley ride on Public Square for a tour of the local galleries including King’s College Widmann Gallery, Art Seen Gallery and ArtYOUniverse . See what’s new and mingle with the artists.

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NIGHT LIFEMohegan Sun At

Pocono DownsGaming

2,500 slots and virtual tables, gaming tables, and horse track betting

Enjoy a meal at one of 10 different restaurant options

Shopping

The Mohegan Sun ArenaTake in a concert or sporting event at this

10,000 seat arenaHome of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

hockey team.F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts

Presents Broadway, music, comedy, and young people theater

ENTERTAINMENT

Wyoming Valley MallBoasts 90 retail storesSurrounded by local eateries

Midtown VillageLocated in the heart of Wilkes-Barre on Public

Square

RETAIL AND DINING

EDUCATIONWilkes-Barre is

rising to the reputation of college townFive Wilkes-Barre

area universities to choose fromCheck them out

during the Collegetown Party on the square

FAMILY FUN

The Ice Rink at Coal Street

Ice Skating lessons available

Learn to play hockey

Public skating and birthday parties

Chacko’s Family Bowling Center

Features 40 lanes

Affordable fun

Movies 14 14 screens 2,800 seats

Presented by Amy HigginsComm. 115

Due March 22, 2011

MY HOMETOWN