The Ladies Auxiliary of Scranton UNICO will host a fundraiser, themed ‘Springtime In Paris,’ from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Friday, April 11, at Mondano Restaurant, Old Forge. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by calling Debbie at 570-575-4183. No walk-ins. From left: Barbara Roberts, Lynda Cooke, Gail Cicerini, Julie Yando, Debbie Germano and Barbara Rosetti.
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The Ladies Auxiliary of Scranton UNICO will host a fundraiser, themed ‘Springtime In Paris,’ from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Friday, April 11, at Mondano Restaurant, Old Forge. Tickets are $39 and can be purchased by calling Debbie at 570-575-4183. No walk-ins. From left: Barbara Roberts, Lynda Cooke, Gail Cicerini, Julie Yando, Debbie Germano and Barbara Rosetti.

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<p>Mike Linko, chapter president, receives a copy of Carla Gambescia’s book, ‘La Dolce Vita University.’</p>
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Mike Linko, chapter president, receives a copy of Carla Gambescia’s book, ‘La Dolce Vita University.’

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<p>Sarah Lytle, a student musician, was the recipient of a $1000 UNICO Scholarship to further her musical development under the mentorship of musicians of the Northeast Philharmonic. From left: Chris DiMattio; Christine Zike, NEPA Philharmonic; Lytle; and Mike Linko, chapter president.</p>
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Sarah Lytle, a student musician, was the recipient of a $1000 UNICO Scholarship to further her musical development under the mentorship of musicians of the Northeast Philharmonic. From left: Chris DiMattio; Christine Zike, NEPA Philharmonic; Lytle; and Mike Linko, chapter president.

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<p>Unicans promote the annual coat drive. From left: Diana Giovannini, chair; Linda Stefursky; Gail Cicerini; and Mike Linko, chapter president.</p>
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Unicans promote the annual coat drive. From left: Diana Giovannini, chair; Linda Stefursky; Gail Cicerini; and Mike Linko, chapter president.

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<p>Chris Dimattio swears in new members. From left: Mike Linko, chapter president; Dimattio; Tom Pyeron, sponsor; Jean Benfante, new member; Mary Mararra, membership director and sponsor; Lisa Thomas, new member; Mike Rescigno, sponsor; Minnie Lewis, new member, Cindy Farino, co-sponsor; and Lisa Bieri, co-sponsor.</p>
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Chris Dimattio swears in new members. From left: Mike Linko, chapter president; Dimattio; Tom Pyeron, sponsor; Jean Benfante, new member; Mary Mararra, membership director and sponsor; Lisa Thomas, new member; Mike Rescigno, sponsor; Minnie Lewis, new member, Cindy Farino, co-sponsor; and Lisa Bieri, co-sponsor.

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The Scranton Chapter of UNICO National held its annual Christmas party at La Buona Vita, Dunmore. Two new members were inducted and award winning author Carla Gambescia presented on the Italian roots of Santa Claus and Christmas.