It's time to celebrate Bernie McGurl - the man and local legend who dedicated his life to the stewardship of the Lackawanna River, its watershed, ecosystems and surrounding environment.
Join us for an evening filled with good friends, fun, and live music provided by the region's finest “GOOD TIME STRING BAND" from Northeast Pennsylvania, THE DISHONEST FIDDLERS!! Dance the night away as they pick through a mixed bag of folk, bluegrass, and jug band inspired music.
Led by singer/songwriter DAVE BROWN (guitar/harmonica), the band showcases the talents of: SHAWN CADEN (guitar/mandolin), COREY WOODCOCK (banjo/ pedal steel), JAMI NOVAK (percussion), and JASPER PACIOTTI (bass).
You'll also enjoy a wide selection of local varietals from RiverView Winery, delicious food items and 35+ years of great stories! Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss this!
Thursday, August 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission is Free (cash bar).
Suggested Donation: $35. Proceeds to benefit the Lackawanna River Conservation Association (LRCA). Online donations can be made here:
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About Bernie:
Also known to many as "Old Man River"- Bernie, along with the support and encouragement of like-minded community leaders and close friends, such as renowned architect Alex Camayd, Ray Angeli and Bill Scranton, co-founded the Lackawanna River Corridor Association (later embracing the entire watershed by changing "Corridor" to "Conservation") and the Lackawanna Valley Conservancy. He served as Executive Director from 1991 through 2023.
Through his work and the work of many dedicated volunteers, he helped transform the Lackawanna River into the pristine, Class A Trout fishery it is today. You can appreciate its beauty and serenity along Sweeney's Beach off of Poplar Street. There his legacy will live on for generations to come.
Bernie is the 2014 recipient the Thomas P. Shelburne Leadership Award as well as Man of the Year Award by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. In 2016, he was recognized among the"150 People who made Scranton Great" by the Scranton Times Tribune during Scranton's "Sesquicentennial" celebration.
Bernie recently stepped back from his longtime role as Executive Director and the torch was passed to Tara Jones. He is still serving as a part-time consultant/Senior Project Manager when he's not riding his bicycle!
About the Music:
Dishonest Fiddlers
A “GOOD TIME STRING BAND" from Northeast Pennsylvania, THE DISHONEST FIDDLERS pick through a mixed bag of folk, bluegrass, and jug band inspired music.
Led by singer/songwriter DAVE BROWN (guitar/harmonica), the band showcases the talents of: SHAWN CADEN (guitar/mandolin), COREY WOODCOCK (banjo/ pedal steel), JAMI NOVAK (percussion), and JASPER PACIOTTI (bass).
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