Lots of Shop Scranton, Shop Local Happenings!

There are lots of events scheduled help you Shop Scranton, Shop Local this week and get into the holiday spirt with special events throughout Scranton.

Scranton-opoly is now available for sale in the University's bookstore for $20 and will be available online through follett.com at http://www.bkstr.com/ later this week! What better way to bring Scranton home for the holidays?

Downtown shops are offering a variety of discounts. View our new Show it, Save it List of businesses that offer a 10% discount and show your Royal Card.

Events this week include the Holiday Vendor Fair in the DeNaples Center from 10 a.m. to  3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, the Lackawanna County Tree Lighting Ceremony also on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., the First Friday art-walk with holiday-themed events on Friday, Dec. 7, and free Nutcracker performances at the Scranton Cultural Center on Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 9.  The Holiday Light Show at Nay Aug Park runs through December and volunteers are still needed from 5 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. each night.  

Tweet us a photo @univofscranton with #ShopScranton or email it to community@scranton.edu of your favorite shop or holiday event for a chance to win $50 in downtown prizes!

Check out www.scranton.edu/shoplocal for more information and join Shop Scranton, Shop Local on Facebook to receive timely updates.

This is a project of the Office of Community Relations, Center for Student Engagement, The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Scranton Tomorrow. The project's media partner is The Aquinas. 

If you have questions, contact community@scranton.edu or 570-941-4419.