Lackawanna County Hosts Annual Helen Keller Event, Marywood University Honors Locals

Regional news roundup includes upcoming community events and program applications.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Lackawanna Blind Association is hosting its 97th annual Helen Keller event, 'Envisioning Our Future,' on April 24th. Marywood University is honoring two local figures at its Celebrate Marywood fundraising event on May 7th. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen's Federation is also meeting on Thursday, and the University of Scranton is accepting applications for its University of Success pre-college mentorship program.

Why it matters

These events and programs highlight the vibrant community life in the Scranton/Lackawanna County region, showcasing opportunities for residents to get involved, support local institutions, and invest in the education and development of young people.

The details

The Lackawanna Blind Association's Helen Keller event will feature emcee Jeremy Lewan of WNEP-TV and entertainment by Denny Corby, a magician and comedian. Guests can also win one of 13 cash raffle prizes totaling $2,000. Marywood University's Celebrate Marywood event will honor Virginia Doherty McGregor and the Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney, with proceeds going towards the renovation of the Center for Natural & Health Sciences. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen's Federation is meeting as guests of the Eagle Hose Company 1 in Dickson City. The University of Scranton's University of Success program is a four-year pre-college mentorship program open to current 8th grade students, providing academic, social, and cultural enrichment to assist first-generation, college-bound students.

  • The Lackawanna Blind Association 97th annual Helen Keller event is on April 24, 2026 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.
  • Marywood University's Celebrate Marywood event is on May 7, 2026.
  • The Northeastern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen's Federation meeting is on Thursday, March 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
  • The application deadline for the University of Scranton's University of Success program is April 1, 2026.

The players

Jeremy Lewan

An emcee for WNEP-TV who will be hosting the Lackawanna Blind Association's Helen Keller event.

Denny Corby

A magician and comedian who will be providing entertainment at the Lackawanna Blind Association's Helen Keller event.

Virginia Doherty McGregor

An individual being honored at Marywood University's Celebrate Marywood event.

Rev. Thomas M. Muldowney

An individual being honored at Marywood University's Celebrate Marywood event.

Margaret Loughney

The program director for the University of Scranton's University of Success pre-college mentorship program.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The University of Scranton's University of Success program will hold a residential summer academy from July 12-21, 2026 for accepted students.

The takeaway

These community events and programs in the Scranton/Lackawanna County region demonstrate the area's commitment to supporting local institutions, enriching the lives of residents, and investing in the education and development of young people.