Special Events

The Santorini Soiree was held September 13th at the Westmoreland Club. Thank you to everyone involved for helping raise over $100,000 for the library. 

View photos from the 2019 Gala by clicking here. Special thanks to Sakari Imaging for the photos.

Contact Chris Kelly, Director of Development at 570.823.0156 x 218 or ckelly@luzernelibraries.org to be added to the 2020 gala invitation list, ask about 2020 sponsorship opportunities or to volunteer.

Osterhout Gala Committee photo:
Front Row (L to R): Mary Rosto, Todd Serafin, Donna Patton, Tony Brooks, Linda Joseph, Cathy Fields McHugh, Lissa Bryan-Smith
Second Row (L to R): Molly Hoegen, Gala Chair, Jane Alperin, Pam Zuccker-Lacroix, Stacia Arnaud, Theresa Karambelas, Janelle Drach, Lindsay Griffin, Traci Cross, Marisue Elias-Newman, Esq., Larry Newman
Also on the planning committee are: Jillian Andes, John Barancho, Vanessa Botzman, Maureen Bufalino, Patricia Finan Castellano, Ruth Corcoran, Maureen Duffy, Liz Graham, Tish Last, Nancy Medico, Laurie Schwager, Eileen Song, Ali Zurawski & Collyn Hinchey

Santorini Soiree Sponsors as of September 13, 2019

CRETE LEVEL ($10,000) – PRESENTING SPONSOR
Berkshire Asset Management

ITHACA LEVEL ($7,500)
Anonymous

RHODES LEVEL – TRIP SPONSOR ($7,000)
Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services

MELOS LEVEL – TENT SPONSOR ($6,000)
Kentrel Corporation

HYDRA LEVEL – COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR ($5,000)
Clayton & Theresa Karambelas

MYKONOS LEVEL – BAR SPONSOR ($5,000)
Selingo Guagliardo, LLC

ANDROS LEVEL – AUCTION SPONSOR ($3,500)
Geisinger

EVIA LEVEL – ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR ($3,500)
Molly & Frank Hoegen

CHIOS LEVEL – HOSPITALITY SPONSOR ($3,500)
Bonner Chevrolet

PARROS LEVEL ($2,500)
Community Bank N.A.
Jacobi Capital Management
Panzitta Enterprises
RLE Enterprises

CORFU LEVEL ($1,500)
Maureen & CJ Bufalino
Dr. Thomas & Patricia Finan Castellano
Central Clay Products, Inc.
Erwine Home Health & Hospice, Inc.
Traci & Mark Cross
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
J.H Williams & Co., LLP Certified Public Accountants
Kronick, Kalada Berdy & Co.
Dr. Michel & Pamela Lacroix
Luzerne Bank
M & T Bank
Mohegan Sun Pocono
MotorWorld Toyota
Nardone Consulting
Navient
Marisue Elias-Newman & Larry Newman
Marion F. Pollock
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
Lissa Bryan-Smith & Richard Smith

SAMOS LEVEL ($1,000)
Kohanski & Company, PC
McCarthy Tire Service Company
PA Power & Light Company
Tambur Family Foundation
Mark Warshal
Wilkes University

THASSOS LEVEL ($500)
Allied Services Integrated Health System
Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies
Davidowitz Foundation
Falzone’s Towing Service, Co.
Francis J. Collini, MD FACS & The Renaissance Center
First Keystone Community Bank
Dr. Loren & Lisa Grossman
J.A. Foundation – Joe & Andrea Amato
Mary & David Kolessar
King’s College
Paula Chaiken-Kraus & Joe Kraus
Lewith & Freeman Real Estate, Inc.
Medical Oncology Associates of Wyoming Valley, P.C.
Medico Industries, Inc.
PNC Bank
Power Engineering Corporation
Stephen Rosenthal, Merrill Lynch
Sheehans Pharmacy
Susan & Judd Shoval
Eileen Song, Edward Jones
Straub Metal International, Inc.
UGI Utilities, Inc.
The Yelen Group at Morgan Stanley

OTHER SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Baut Studios, Inc.
Liz & Lawrence Brogna
Maureen & C.J. Bufalino
Larry & Sally Cohen
Colours, Inc.
The Constellation Fund
Cross Valley FCU
Distasio & Kowalski, LLC
Adele & Norman Dressler
Susan & John Elias
Joan Foster
Dr. & Mrs. John Gaudio
Philip Gelso, Esq.
Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas Giordano
Dr. & Mrs. David Greenwald
Vincent Griffin
Guyette Communications, Mary Beth Guyette
Hunter Roofing Corp.
Atty. Allan & Sue Kluger
Donald Kronick
Tish & Michael Last
Lisa & Jim Musto
Pennsylvania American Water
Mary Rosto
Kathy & Jeff Roth
Joan & David Shuga
Sprau & Clements Dentistry
Wells Fargo Advisors, Donna Smith
Wyoming Valley Alcohol & Drug Services

VENDOR SPONSORS
Cougar Prints at Misericordia University (Printing Sponsor)
Deja Groove Bane
Floral Designs
Principle Design / Pamela Lacroix (Graphic Design Sponsor)
Sakari Imaging (Event Photography Sponsor)
Schiff’s Food Service / Tom Malloy
Westmoreland Club

MEDIA SPONSORS
Magic 93 (Radio Media Partner)
Times Leader (Print Media Partner)
WNEP-TV (TV Media Partner)

SILENT AUCTION & IN-KIND DONORS
Jane Leslie Alperin
Stacia Arnaud
Backyard Alehouse
Chris & Teresa Barbarevech
Tony Brooks & Matt Malani
Maureen & CJ Bufalino
Button Oil Company
Sally & Chris Cavanaugh
Ruth & Bill Corcoran
Cawley Physical Therapy & Rehab
Coal Creative
Cork Bar & Restaurant
Traci & Mark Cross
Duffy Accessories
Dunay Jewelers
Dundee Gardens
Embellish Home Accents
F.M. Kirby Center
Fox Hill Country Club
Robert Friedman
Genetti’s Best Western, Gus & Val Genetti
Glenmaura National Golf Club
Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce
Hillard House Inn
Molly & Frank Hoegen
Huntsville Country Club
Irem Country Club
Isabella Restaurant and Bar
Istanbul Grill
Jane Leslie & Co.
Jonathan’s Restaurant
Wendy & Terry Jones
Dr. Michel & Pamela Lacroix
Tish & Mike Last
LaToltecca
Main Hardware
Master Garment Cleaners
Mericle Commercial Real Estate Services
Kim & Robert Mericle
Metz Associates, LLP
Mia Bella Candles
NEPA Philharmonic
Noble Furniture
Old Tioga Farm
Donna Patton & Jody Decker
POSH
Rose Limousine Service
Linda Rowe Photography
Rustic Kitchen
Ruth’s Chris
Kathy & Todd Serafin
Shakti Salon Spa
Shooze
Simon & Co.
Lissa Bryan-Smith & Richard Smith
Stone Hedge Golf Club
Sugar Plum Chocolates
Sundance Vacations
Susquehanna Brewing Company
TGIFridays
Trudy Scotch-Cordaro & Tom James of Scranton
Union & Main Hair Salon
Valentine’s Jewelry
Weis Markets
Westmoreland Club
White House Diner
Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
Wilkes University
Wyoming Valley Country Club
Ali Zurawski