Family and Friends Weekend

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1 Family and Friends Weekend October 27-29, 2017

2 Welcome to Family and Friends Weekend! It is with great pleasure that we cordially invite you to our annual Family and Friends Weekend, October 27-29, We have a great weekend planned, so be sure to come and take advantage of our beautiful campus. There are many activities and events listed in detail on the following pages. Parking lots will be open for your convenience on Friday after 3 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday. Friday night Check out a hockey game for the start of the King s College hockey program. We also have on campus entertainment with magician Joseph Roéhm and trivia night. Saturday Be sure to head down to the fields to cheer on the Monarch football team as they compete against FDU Florham. Admission to the games is free to students, their families, and friends. Later that night will be BINGO our traditional crowd favorite! Faculty, staff, and students serve as callers for the various games! Please make sure to reserve your place early. We hope that you will be able to join the King s family for an enjoyable weekend. If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to call us at (570)

3 Friday, October 27, 2017 Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, Third Floor. 7 p.m. Men s Ice Hockey vs Brockport A new tradition in athletics begins with the start of men s ice hockey. Come out and support your King s College Monarchs. Revolution Ice Centre, Pittston 8 p.m. Joseph Réohm - Magician For the past two decades Joseph Réohm has honed his skills at various magical pursuits. He has performed intricate close-up magic in a small intimate setting, to performing in arenas with crowds of over 14,000 people and everything in between. King s College is excited to have Joseph performing on campus! Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, 3rd floor 9:30 p.m. Trivia Night, Leo s on Mane Join us for a night of trivia after Joseph s performance. Play in teams and win prizes!

4 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Monarch Market 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, First Floor Shopping for King s Clothing and More! Come shop at the fair and support campus clubs and organizations. Caricaturist Get a free caricature done to remember the weekend! Chair Massages Relax with a chair massage a popular event with students that family and friends are sure to enjoy. Study Abroad Program Information Session 11 a.m. At 11 a.m. join the Director of the King s Study Abroad program, along with students and faculty who have recently participated in educational programs abroad, for a brief presentation on international study and internship options available to students for credit through King s. From 11:30 a.m -12:00 p.m. learn what it is like to study abroad from the perspective of the students who have lived this experience. This presentation will be followed by a Question and Answer Session from 12-12:30 p.m. Everyone is invited! Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, First Floor, Widmann Gallery Brunch 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to an all you can eat brunch buffet. Family members $12. Students can use their meal plan. Tickets are to be purchased at the door. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King s Court, Second Floor

5 Saturday, October 28, 2017 Monarch Football 1 p.m. Vs. FDU - Florham. Students with a King s College ID may bring family members free of charge. The Robert L. Betzler Complex, McCarthy Stadium For directions visit and click on the Campus To Betzler Fields Map. Vigil Mass for Sunday 4:30 p.m. Mass for family and friends will be celebrated following the conclusion of the football game. All are welcome. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, Chapel of Christ the King Gospel Choir Concert - 7:00 p.m. Saint Bernardine s Gospel Choir will perform a free concert of traditional gospel songs and contemporary religious compositions as part of King s Experiencing the Arts series. The performance is sponsored by King s Campus Ministry. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, Chapel of Christ the King BINGO 8 p.m. Bring your entire family and friends and enjoy a fun filled event with prizes. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Due to a limited amount of seating, make your reservations early. $5 per person. Include payment for your family members and student. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, Third Floor

6 Sunday, October 29, 2017 Brunch 10 a.m. Enjoy an all you can eat brunch before you head back home. Family members $12. Students can use their meal plan. Tickets are to be purchased at the door. Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, King s Court, Second Floor Liturgy 11 a.m. St. Bernardine s will perform as a part of the 11 a.m. liturgy. All religious traditions are welcome to pray in word and song. J. Carroll McCormick Campus Ministry Center, Chapel of Christ the King Wilkes-Barre Hotel Accommodations Please identify yourself as a King s parent when reserving a room. The following rates are based on double occupancy and do not include tax. Rates are subject to change so confirm pricing when making your reservations. Hotel Room Rate Telephone Best Western Genetti s Hotel and Conference Center $89.00 (570) E. Market Street Holiday Inn, Wilkes-Barre $ (570) Wildflower Drive Hampton Inn and Suites $ (570) Schechter Drive Hilton Garden Inn $ (570) Highland Park Blvd. The Holiday Inn Express $85.00 (570) Route 315 The Host Inn $85.00 (570) Kidder Street Fairfield Inn $89.00 (570) Kidder Street Mariott Courtyard $ (570) Schechter Drive

7 Reservation form for Family and Friends Weekend Please mail your reservation by Friday, October 20, 2017 to King s College Family and Friends Weekend Office of Campus Activities 133 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA Student s Name: Family/Friend Name(s): (Please attach an additional sheet if necessary) Phone: ( ) Student s Phone: Student s Class: (please circle) First Year Sophomore Junior Senior Friday, Joesph Reohm and Trivia Night (Free admission) Number of attendees Saturday, BINGO $5 per person Due to a limited amount of seating, reservations must be made. Please include your son/daughter. Please do not include payment for brunch. Tickets are purchased at the door. Total Amount Enclosed $ After we receive your reservation, your son/daughter will be contacted through their campus to pick up their tickets in Campus Activities.

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