January - A bright New Year! Celebrate all year long with memberships to the Everhart Museum and Lacawac Sanctuary. The stars will shine with 2 tickets to a Broadway Theatre League of Scranton production for the 2008/09 season and 2 tickets to a Scranton Community Concert performance. End the evening with a wonderful dinner at Sibio’s Restaurant ($50 gift certificate) or Alexander’s Family Restaurant ($25 gift certificate). A $50 gift certificate towards performances at the Scranton Cultural Center helps extend the season. Follow it up with a meal at Brutico’s Restaurant ($50 gift certificate). Expand your horizons with a one year membership to The Schemel Forum. Enjoy good times at Michaelangelo’s Restaurant ($50 gift certificate). You and your friends will work up an appetite with 6 tickets to the Ice Box Sports Complex. Sit down and have a relaxing meal at AV Restaurant/Lounge ($50 gift certificate). Wake up to a Waffle House gift basket!
February - Take me out to the ball game! Enjoy a luxury box including 18 game tickets with an attendant, food and beverages at a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees game in April courtesy of PNC Bank. Two tickets to a Broadway Theatre League of Scranton production make this a season to remember!
March - It’s almost Spring and you have bling! A beautiful diamond bracelet for you to wear or give. Enjoy the smells of spring with a gift certificate ($40) from Remick Floral & Gift. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the season with 6 flex tix (to be used for any combination of concerts except the special concert) to the Wildflower Music Festival. A delicious meal at Alexander’s Family Restaurant ($25 gift certificate) would make anyone happy. Wake up to a wonderful gift basket from the Waffle House.
April - Time to plan for a family getaway with a golf foursome and 2 night midweek stay for a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children) at Woodloch Pines Resort. A golf gift basket from The University of Scranton Development Office helps you look your best on the green.
May - The beauty of spring as experienced in the Pocono mountains! Slip away for a romantic getaway with an overnight package at world renowned Mount Airy Casino Resort. Try your luck at the slots with $250 cash to spend. Pack some snacks for you and your friends with a $25 gift certificate from Quinn’s Supermarket. Invite your friends to take in a show with 6 tickets to the Ritz Company Playhouse. Get in shape for the golf season with a gift certificate ($50) from Uno Fitness and a gift certificate ($50) from The Country Club of Scranton Pro Shop. After a day on the green a meal at La Trattoria ($30 gift certificate) is sure to satisfy.
June - The winter is over and it’s time to get in shape for summer with a 3 month membership to PRO Fitness Club. Stop for lunch at Abe’s Deli (lunch special for 2). You’ll find yourself humming a happy tune with 2 tickets to the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic series of concerts, 2 tickets to a Scranton Community Concert and a $50 gift certificate from the Scranton Cultural Center. A $150 gift certificate from Cook’s Tour helps you whip up something delicious this summer. Then enjoy a delicious meal out with a $20 gift certificate for the Windsor Inn and a $25 gift certificate for Amici. You and a friend can enjoy the theater season with 6 tickets to the Ritz Company Playhouse and 4 movie passes to Cinemark Theatres. Pick up a snack with a gift certificate for 30 wings from the Windsor Inn.
July - Make this a summer to remember with 2 tickets and accompanying gift basket to the Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival. If this isn’t your “cup of tea” enjoy a 3 piece I. Godinger & Co. tea set courtesy of Mary-Go-Round in Tunkhannock. While you’re there, stop by The Dietrich Theater and see a show with 2 movie gift bags. Or have lunch or dinner at Twigs Restaurant & Café ($25 gift certificate). Catch up on your summer reading with a book a month (12 total) from The University of Scranton Bookstore. Get yourself in shape with a 3 month membership to Allied Services. You’re ready to enjoy a day of activity with your friends and 6 tickets to the Ice Box Sports Complex. Follow it up with a $25 gift certificate at Lakeland Golf Club. A meal at Milestone Ranch keeps you satisfied ($25 gift certificate). Spruce up your yard with gift certificates from Corky’s Garden Path ($50) and The Mulberry Bush ($25). Now you can relax and enjoy a “Stress Breaker” at Sanderson Place Salon & Spa Scranton. Look forward to an exciting fall with 2 tickets to the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Distinguished Author Award dinner.
August - Time for a major makeover! Start with a $50 gift certificate from Uno Fitness. Pick out something new to wear with a $50 gift certificate from Nada & Co. Accessorize with a $25 gift certificate towards a Vera Bradley product from Maria’s Corner and a $25 gift certificate from Personal Touch. Finish off your look with a manicure and pedicure from Kelly McCool Salon. Put some sparkle in your life with something special from N.B. Levy’s Jewelers ($50 gift certificate). Enjoy fine dining and a night on the town with gift certificates from: The Settler’s Inn ($50), Patsel’s ($50), Bistocchi’s Restaurant ($50), Harbour House (2 gift certificates - $25 each), and 5 pairs of movie tickets for the F.M. Kirby Center. Add the finishing touch with a gift certificate ($50) from Debbie’s Flower Boutique, Inc. You have the fixings for a great summer get together with gift certificates from: Weis Markets ($20), Wegmans ($25), $100 in gift certificates from Aramark, a Northern Light Espresso Bar gift certificate ($25), and an 8” round frozen yogurt cake from TCBY. Learn a new hobby with a gift certificate for 5 lessons from Summit Yarn Design Studio. Take a break and have a snack at the Gourmet Family Restaurant (2 - $5 gift certificates). Your theater season begins with 2 theatre subscriptions to The University of Scranton Players productions and gift certificates to the Viewmont Diner ($30), Six East Restaurant ($30), and Farley’s ($50).
September - Get yourself into the holiday spirit with a bus trip for two to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas show courtesy of the AAA Travel Agency! A new “do” from CKSalon (gift certificate for a haircut) gets you in the mood. Have lunch at Caférazzi ($20 gift certificate) to keep your energy up. Add a new outfit from Suburban Casuals ($50 gift certificate) and a beautiful pair of handmade sterling silver earrings from Leslie Wind Jewelry and you’re ready to make the scene. When you return, have a quiet dinner at Anna Maria’s Restaurant ($50 gift certificate) or Trattoria Bella ($20 gift certificate) to add a happy ending to your trip. The holidays are demanding so get in shape with a 3 month membership to Allied Services. After a vigorous workout, relax with a $50 gift certificate for spa services at Rejuven-Essence Wellness Spa. Take a break with a delicious meal at State Street Grill ($25 gift certificate) or Formosa ($25 gift certificate). While you’re in the neighborhood, pick up something special with a $25 gift certificate from Versailles and a $25 gift certificate from Naturally Yours. Meet a friend at the Gourmet Family Restaurant for a mid-day treat (2 - $5 gift certificates). Your home will be ready for your holiday guests with a beautiful replica of a 19th century Pennsylvania Dutch wall bracket from the Everhart Museum. Take a trip to see the fall colors and enjoy a tasty meal at Saen Thai Restaurant ($40 gift certificate).
October - The holidays are almost here – but you’re ready with gifts galore! First get the family to pose for a studio sitting (and package #6) with a master photographer at Guy Cali Associates, Inc. Take your family for a night out with 2 gift certificates ($25 each) from the Harbour House. Pets like presents too! Spoil your furbabies with a Pampered Pet Basket of Gifts – including gift certificates and treats from local pet stores and a gift certificate for a “wellness” visit for your pet with a local veterinarian. Your gift list may be long but we have the solution: a beautiful piece of artwork from the Laura Craig Gallery, a $25 gift certificate towards the purchase of a Vera Bradley product from Maria’s Corner, a $250 gift certificate from Bartikowsky Jewelers, and a $75 gift certificate from Live With It. Take a break from the stress of the holidays with a delicious meal at Café Classico ($20 gift certificate). Get in shape for the days ahead with a $50 gift certificate from Uno Fitness. Spend a romantic fall evening at Russell’s Restaurant ($50 gift certificate), to keep away the winter’s chill.
November - Celebrate the good times to come with a Basket of Cheer! Enjoy gift certificates from The Epicurean Delight ($100) and Atlantic Fish & Fabulous Foods ($20). Get your home ready to receive your guests with gift certificates from Bed Bath & Beyond ($20) and Le Belle Cose Gifts at Penn Furniture ($100). Get yourself ready with a perfume gift box from Macy’s ($130 value). Baskets of joy are yours with a Longaberger “Bee” basket and a gift certificate from Corky’s Garden Path ($50). Take time to relax with a meal at Trattoria Bella ($20 gift certificate) or Zummo’s Café ($30 gift certificate). Entertain yourself with gift certificates to Alibris ($50), Barnes & Noble ($25), Amazon.com ($30) and 4 books from Borders. Wake up to a wonderful gift basket from the Waffle House.
December - One year ends, another begins. Start your year off right with a new computer and printer from The University of Scranton, Information Resources Division and two $250 gift certificates for computer courses from The University of Scranton, CPTD to help you get off on the right foot.
*Due to expiration dates, winners are required to pick prizes up within thirty (30) days of notification. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize and a new winner will be drawn.
