2. Presented by Amy Higgins Comm. 115 Due March 22, 2011

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4. 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 Park Go 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.

5. College town Party on the square NEPA’s premier annual college event draws record crowds. Networking and internship opportunities Fine Arts Fiesta Exhibitions of architecture, sculpture, painting, and drawing See performances of theater, dance, and music Cherry Blossom Festival Weekend long event held every April in Kirby Park Features music, crafts and food vendors Farmers Market Purchase fresh produce from local farmers Runs every weekend all summer on Public Square Independence Day Fireworks Display Celebrate the 4 th in Kirby Park

6. Wilkes-Barre Art Walk Held every 3 rd 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. http://www.artsyou_data1=15&frm_data1_type=large http://www.artsyouniverse.com/15.html

7. Mohegan Sun At Pocono Downs Gaming 2,500 slots and virtual tables, gaming tables, and horse track betting Enjoy a meal at one of 10 different restaurant options Shopping

8. The Mohegan Sun Arena Take in a concert or sporting event at this 10,000 seat arena Home of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey team. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts Presents Broadway, music, comedy, and young people theater

9. Wyoming Valley Mall Boasts 90 retail stores Surrounded by local eateries Midtown Village Located in the heart of Wilkes-Barre on Public Square

10. Wilkes-Barre is rising to the reputation of college town Five Wilkes-Barre area universities to choose from Check them out during the Collegetown Party on the square

11. 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

12. Presented by Amy Higgins Comm. 115 Due March 22, 2011