Commissioners offer arts grants
SCRANTON - The Lackawanna County commissioners will conduct a mini-grants program for the arts throughout August.
There will also be a series of workshops at area libraries to familiarize applicants with the type of projects funded and the process to apply for the grants, which are worth up to $3,000.
Library workshops include: Thursday, Aug. 9, Carbondale; Monday, Aug. 13, Abington; Tuesday, Aug. 14, North Pocono; Wednesday, Aug. 22, Valley Community, all 5:30-7:30 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 13, Albright Memorial, and Tuesday, Aug. 28, Dalton and Taylor, all 6-8 p.m.
Applications can be made on the arts and culture page of www.lackawannacounty.org. To register, call Chris Calvey at 963-6590 or email arts-culture@ lackawannacounty.org.