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My Hometown

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

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My Hometown

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  1. My Hometown Presented by Amy Higgins Comm. 115 Due March 22, 2011

  2. Wilkes – Barre, Pennsylvania http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://pics4.city-data.com

  3. Parks and Recreation • 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.

  4. Special Events • 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 4th in Kirby Park

  5. The Arts Wilkes-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. http://www.artsyou_data1=15&frm_data1_type=large http://www.artsyouniverse.com/15.html

  6. Night Life • 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

  7. Entertainment • 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

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

  9. Education • 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

  10. 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

  11. My Hometown Presented by Amy Higgins Comm. 115 Due March 22, 2011

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