After an unexpected cancellation in June, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church has rescheduled its annual Greek Festival for September 21-25 at the church, 505 North Washington Avenue, Scranton. Delicious handmade Greek specialties like gyros, galaktobouriko, mousaka and dolmades are available daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the festival. Organizers promise that the rescheduled festival will be “bigger and...

The United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne Counties will hold a Rock United Battle of the Bands on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at Whistles Pub & Eatery to benefit the United Way. The United Way is currently seeking mp3 submissions from local bands interested in participating. The winner’s prize package will include: a profile in Electric City, an interview on an Entercom radio station, a photo shoot by Michael Straub, 3...

Join the Everhart Museum, the Lackawanna County Children’s Library, and area artists for museum-based whole-child learning in the arts and sciences. This program is free and suitable for Pre-K children (age 3-5). Pre-registration is required and groups are welcome. Early Explorers is funded in part by PNC Bank. For more information or to register, contact the Everhart Museum at 570-346-7186 or email: education@everhart-museum.org. ...

The 5th Annual “Party on the Patio” will be held from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at the Green Ridge Health Care Center. Cost is $20 per person. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music by EJ the DJ. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Public is welcome. Call 570-344-6121 for reservations or tickets available at the door.

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 505 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, will host its Greek Festival, a Scranton tradition for nearly four decades, from June 8-12. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, the Greek Festival will offer delicious handmade Greek specialties like gyros, galaktobouriko, mousaka and dolmades. You can take out or eat in, with a tent and picnic tables set up next to the church. You can also call...

What better way to experience the beauty of the Northeastern Pennsylvania than by bike. Leadership Lackawannna and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority have partnered to present the Heritage Explorer Bike Tour on Saturday, June 5, beginning in Mellow Park, Peckville, PA. Riders can choose from four routes of 5, 10, 20 or 40-plus miles. The Archbald Limited route (5 miles) is perfect for beginners while families will...