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My Hometown. Presented by Amy Higgins Comm. 115 Due March 22, 2011. Wilkes – Barre, Pennsylvania. http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pics4.city-data.com. Parks and Recreation. Visit one of the many parks or recreational areas: Kirby park - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presented by Amy HigginsComm. 115
Due March 22, 2011
MY HOMETOWN
WILKES – BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pics4.city-data.com
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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http://www.artsyouniverse.com/15.html
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