La Festa Italiana, Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest celebration of culture and cuisine, returns to downtown Scranton Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, 2010, on Courthouse Square. At the end of each summer, visitors from across the state visit downtown Scranton to get an authentic taste of Italian food and traditions. More than 60 vendors will offer a wide variety of the finest Italian cuisine, cooked and served...

Nada & Co., 137 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this week with an additional 20% reduction on all sale merchandise. Nada & Co. opened its doors on July 27, 1990. The store plans a year-long celebration of its 20 years of bringing sophisticated style to Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 20% reduction on all sale merchandise, which lasts through July 31, is only the first of Nada’s...

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.