CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All Phone Numbers
are in the 570 Area Code, unless otherwise noted
Now thru November 29 – Bushkill Falls Open for 105th Tour Season!
Bushkill Falls, “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” is centered on eight roaring
waterfalls and features miles of nature trails and picnic areas, plus paddle
boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops and fun for all ages.
The famous Pocono Mountain attraction is located off of Route 209 in Bushkill
and it opens to the public every day at 9:00am through November 29. Call
Bushkill Falls at (570) 588-6682 or see their website www.visitbushkillfalls.com.
Every Saturday –
The Monroe Farmers Market comes to 8727 Ann Street in Stroudsburg
(next to American Ribbon) every Saturday morning through October. Many farms,
market gardens, bakeries and other food vendors occupy nearly 30 spaces in the
big lot on Ann Street from 8:00am until 12:00noon. Everything sold at the
market is grown or made right here in the Pocono Mountains! Where else can you
talk to the person who grew or made what you’re buying? For more information
call (570) 420-0559 or (570)
460-1452. Going strong for 29 years, the Monroe Farmers Market should be on
your list of Pocono things to do!
Now thru October – Go on a FREE Pocono Raceway Track Tour when you shop at
the Raceway Fan Store at the track in Long Pond! The Fan Store carries a full
line of Pocono Raceway merchandise, pins, hats and much more. Any Monday
through Friday (except race weekends), Raceway Fan Store customers can go on a
Free Track Tour during their visit to the famous racetrack. Before you go, be
sure to call ahead for the Track Tour schedule. The Raceway Fan Store is
located at Pocono Raceway on Long Pond Road in Long Pond Road. Present their ad
in this magazine when you visit for 10% OFF your purchase! You can call the Fan
Store at Pocono Raceway at (570) 643-0273 or shop online at www.poconoraceway.com.
Now thru September 16 – Enjoy the coolness of the spa and pamper yourself with the Summer
Special at The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, located off Route 390 in
Skytop. “This Week in the Poconos” readers are invited to take 15% off all
Massages, Facials, and Body Treatments at The Skyview Spa. This Special expires
on 9/16/09; be sure to mention the specials code TWSS03 when scheduling
your appointment. Specials code must be mentioned when booking or regular
prices will apply. Readers are also invited to take 10% off Nail Services and
regularly priced spa products. Visit the spa’s website www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com
for a complete listing of all the luxurious services. The Skyview Spa is
located on the Fifth Floor of Skytop Lodge, comfortably situated off Route 390
in Skytop, PA. The spa offers a spectacular mountain view and a friendly,
experienced staff. Call them at (570) 595-8968 for your reservations.
Now thru Summer –
Adventure Sports in Marshalls Creek offers Delaware River Rafting Trips
through the beautiful and wild Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Great canoe, kayak and camping trips, too! They’re based on Route 209 in
Marshalls Creek, about two miles north of I-80 off exit 309. Call
1-800-487-2628 or (570) 223-0505 for your reservations. Check out their website
www.adventuresport.com and see
their ad in this magazine for the 15% off coupon!
Now thru Golf Season 2009 – Enjoy great conditions, great service and discounted greens fees when
you play Twilight Golf at Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209
in Bushkill! Rates are just $25 per person Mon. – Fri. after 1:00pm and $34 per
person on Sat., Sun. and Holidays after 2:00pm. Rates are per person and include
18 holes with cart. *Advance tee times required; golfers must mention “This
Week in the Poconos Magazine” for discount. Call Fernwood at 888-FERNWOOD
or check out www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Daily – Free
Brewery Tours and Free Beer Tastings, 12:30pm at Barley Creek Brewing
Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville. Reservations are
not required and brewery tours are followed by free beer tastings. Group tours
are also available by appointment. To find out more about this authentic
brewpub & restaurant, call 629-9399 or log on to www.barleycreek.com.
Now thru mid-December – Enjoy the Free Pottery Making Demonstrations at Holley
Ross Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna (between Cresco & Newfoundland). Every
Monday through Friday at 11:00am, you can see all the steps involved in making
beautiful pottery, from mixing the clay to the finished product! Then browse
through the creations in the large factory showroom and go for a comfortable
stroll to the lake and forest park. Holley Ross Pottery is open every day,
Monday – Saturday from 9:30 to 5:30, and Sunday 1:00 until 5:30. Call (570)
676-3248 for more information or visit their website at www.holleyross.com.
Weekends – The Flea
Market is Open at Colony Village Antique & Flea Market in
Analomink. Look for antique & vintage collectibles, new & used
household items, clothing, baby gear, furniture, dishes, books and much more at
the indoor flea market. Hours are Saturdays & Sundays from 9:00am to
5:00pm. Food is available on-site and the event is held rain or shine. The flea
market is located on Route 447 north in Analomink, two miles north of Alpine
Mountain. Call 595-9617 or check out www.colonyfleamarket.com.
Vendors are welcome.
Every Wednesday –
The Dansbury Farmers Market comes to Miller Park off Crystal
Street in East Stroudsburg (behind Dansbury Depot) every Wednesday morning
through October. The folks who bring you the Monroe Farmers Market on
Saturdays in Stroudsburg also host this Wednesday market in East Stroudsburg.
Numerous farms, market gardens, bakeries and other food vendors occupy spaces
in the park from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Everything sold at the market is grown or
made right here in the Pocono Mountains! For more information, call (570)
460-1452.
Now thru November 21 – Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,
Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Post time is 6:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday &
Friday nights, and Saturday afternoons at 1:00pm. You can also enjoy
thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in their simulcast
facility all year long. Check out Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, where
over 2,500 slots sizzle 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Mohegan Sun at
Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre and their phone
numbers are 1-888-WIN-IN-PA and (570) 831-2100. Log on to their website www.mohegansunpocono.com.
Tuesdays & Fridays – Play World Tavern Poker on Tuesday nights at Tab’s
Tavern, Route 196/Sterling Road in Tobyhanna. Two free games of Texas Hold ‘Em
are played every Tuesday, one at 7:00pm and one at 10:00pm. Play, and you could
win a seat to Las Vegas! Come back to Tab’s on Friday nights for the Dance
Party with DJ from 9:00pm to 2:00am ($3 cover)! Food is served and beer is
available to take out. Questions? Call Tab’s Tavern at (570) 839-2656.
Now thru October –
Every Saturday, get your fresh veggies, fruit, flowers, crafts, dairy products,
eggs and more at the Wayne County Farmers Market in Honesdale.
The market is open from 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturdays through the end of
October, trackside in front of the Wayne County Visitors Center on Commercial
Street in Honesdale. Call (570) 253-1960 with any questions.
Now thru September 16 – Treat yourself to the Summer Specials at The Spa at
Mountain Laurel in White Haven. Through 9/16/09 the spa is offering “This Week
in the Poconos” readers 15% off all Massages, Facials, and Body Treatments
(excluding Hair Services). Readers are also invited to take 10% off Nail
Services and regularly priced spa products. Call the spa with questions or to
make a reservation at (570) 443-9SPA (9772); be sure to mention the specials
code TWSS03 when booking. The specials code must be mentioned when
making your appointment or regular prices will apply. View the full brochure of
services at www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com.
The Spa at Mountain Laurel is located in The Mountain Laurel Resort on Route
940 in White Haven, easily found off exit 277 from I-80. Enjoy!
Tuesdays – Every
Tuesday is Ladies Day at Mountain Manor Golf Club, off Route 209
in Marshalls Creek. Enjoy twenty-seven walk-able holes of challenging play amid
some of the area’s most inspiring scenery. Public play is welcome and a variety
of packages are available, including Twilight Memberships. Call 1-800-626-6747
or (570) 223-1290 for more Ladies Day information or for your tee times.
Log on to www.mountainmanor.com.
Every Saturday – The
refined Blakeslee Inn & Restaurant holds “High Tea” from
2:00pm until 3:30 every Saturday afternoon. The Inn is situated along Route 940
in Blakeslee, west of Blakeslee Corners/Route 115. To learn more about the
“High Tea” or to make your reservations for a signature dining experience, call
(570) 646-1100. www.blakesleeinn.com
Now – Ibis
Antiques at 517 Main Street in Stroudsburg is having an Inventory
Reduction Sale, with markdowns of 20% to 50% off all merchandise. Ibis
specializes in authentic 19th and early 20th Century
Decorative Arts. For the discriminating buyer, their comprehensive selection of
antique and traditional items is entirely original and in top condition. For a
partial survey of the inventory, call (570) 424-8721 or log on to www.ibisantiques.com.
Now thru Summer –
Open on weekends since Memorial Day, CamelBeach Waterpark Opens Daily for
the Season at Camelback Ski Area in Tannersville. CamelBeach Waterpark
features a total of thirty waterslides (the most waterslides in Pennsylvania!),
a wave pool, the Action River, two kids’ play areas, bumper boats, chairlift
rides, mini golf and many other exciting activities. Try surfing on the Flow
Rider static wave attraction! How about some family fun on The Pharaoh’s
Phortress, a four-story, multi-level family play structure that features eight
waterslides, a wading lagoon, fountains, spray guns and a 4-story tall, 1,500
gallon water tipping bucket! CamelBeach will remain open daily through Monday,
September 7, 2009. CamelBeach Waterpark is a highlight among all the great
summer outdoor attractions in the Pocono Mountains. All water rides and pools
are heated for guest comfort. CamelBeach is located off I-80 exit 299 in
Tannersville. Call (570) 629-1661 or check out www.camelbeach.com for more information.
Now
thru October 9 – Every Friday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:30, the Hawley
Farmers Market is open at the Hawley Train Platform on Route 6 in
Hawley. Visitors can shop for the freshest local fruits and vegetables, garlic,
mushrooms, flowers, fresh bread, cheeses, vegetable & herb transplants, and
more. For more information call (570) 226-1644. www.visithawleypa.com
July 2 – Head over
to Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park for Boulder Field Basics.
A National Natural Landmark and State Park Natural Area, the
Hickory Run Boulder Field is the best example of a boulder field in Eastern
North America. Meet at the Boulder Field in the State Park at 1:30pm for a
brief (15 minute) talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder.
It really is amazing! Allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route
534. This fascinating program is free to the public. For more information, call
Hickory Run State Park at (570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 2 – Joan
Glusiec will give a special demonstration of Pottery as the Summer
Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
near Stroudsburg. This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was
a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels.
These articles are made much the same way today, along with many other
functional and artistic items. Watch Joan “throw” some pots and maybe try your
hand at this messy, but interesting art form. Highlights are featured from
10:00am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet
Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century
farm, complete with costumed guides and lots of historic demonstrations. In
addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are
demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½
miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet
Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org
to learn more.
July 2 – “Come
Paint with Me” is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor
painting & sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists will
meet today from 10:00am until 3:00pm lakeside at historic Skytop Lodge
on Route 390 in Skytop. Artists are encouraged to paint outdoors at their own
pace with mediums of their choice. Representing many levels of expertise and
variations in style and technique, artists are offered the opportunity to
network with others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break
where informal critique is often included. Registration is not necessary to
attend “Come Paint with Me” sessions. Artists are expected to meet at the
various locations bringing their own materials. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch.
Restrooms will be available. Sessions will be held weather permitting. For
directions or more information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com. All are
welcome to join this free program!
July 2 – Meet a naturalist
at 9:00am at the 1st Organized Group Tenting area (OGT) at Hickory
Run State Park to Hike the Gamewire Trail Loop. This pleasurable
3-mile hike rated “easiest” will start off on the possibly soggy Gamewire
Trail, which heads off into deciduous woods filled with mountain laurel and
teaberry. Follow the flat and easy Boulder Field return road to the Day Use
Area and back to your starting point at the OGT. Bring water and wear
comfortable shoes! For more information, call the Hickory Run State Park office
at (570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 3 – Pocono
Whitewater in Jim Thorpe unveils a river experience unlike any other: Moonlight
Rafting on the Lehigh! Take off at sundown to explore the nightlife
under a mid-summer moon as glow sticks dance around you like fireflies. Sharpen
other senses as light gives way to sound and motion. A friendly guide will
accompany you to help navigate through the moon-lit rapids and keep your raft
on course. After your journey get cozy by the bonfire, roast some marshmallows,
enjoy cheese, crackers, and a glass or two of wine compliments of your hosts.
Explore the night and experience the Lehigh River in a whole new way! Moonlight
Rafting dates for 2009 are May 30, June 20, July 3 & 4, August 1 & 29,
September 13 & 26, and October 17. Private moonlight dates are also
available to groups of 15 or more on weekends and 5 or more mid-week when
scheduled two weeks in advance. Cost is $89.95 per person; discounts available
for groups 15+. Rates include in-raft river guide, après party (beer,
wine, cheese, crackers, marshmallows, etc), all paddling equipment, wetsuits or
paddling jackets if needed, roaring bon fire, and glow necklaces. Pocono
Whitewater and Skirmish Paintball have been in business since 1976 and are
recognized as industry leaders in both outdoor recreation and paintball. Pocono
Whitewater offers mild to wild whitewater rafting and kayaking trips, family
trips, and scenic rail-biking excursions to suit everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA
features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres
of top-notch Pocono terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting reservations, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at
1-800-WHITEWATER or click on www.poconowhitewater.com.
July 3 – INDEPENDENCE
DAY FIREWORKS will be launched over Lake Harmony at Split Rock Resort in
the Western Poconos! The fireworks begin at dusk and will be viewable from the
lakeshore around Lake Harmony; a small per-car entrance fee will be charged.
Rain date is July 5. Call The Resort at Split Rock at 1-800-255-7625 or (570)
722-9111 for more information. www.splitrockresort.com
July 3 – Golfers
are invited to play in the Friday Twilight Scrambles at the
picturesque Evergreen Golf Club in Analomink. Tee-off is at 5:00pm, and only
$16 per player includes greens fees and cart rental. Bring a Foursome and You
play for FREE! Beverage Cart out on the course and Happy Hour prices in the
lounge. The 9-hole, par 35/36 Evergreen Golf Club is easy to find from Route
447 to Cherry Lane Road in Analomink. Call (570) 421-7721 for more information
or early registration. www.golfpoconos.com
July 3 – You don’t
get lost in the woods! When your GPS batteries die or you find yourself off the
trail, you had better be prepared! That’s why all outdoor adventure enthusiasts
should consider attending the Introduction to Orienteering program
being offered at 3:30pm at Hickory Run State Park. During this hands-on
experience you’ll learn how to read a topographic map, how to use a compass,
and how to put all that knowledge together. All equipment will be provided.
Bring water and be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as there will be some
hiking. For ages 8 and up. Meet at 3:30 at the new showerhouse near the Beach
in Hickory Run State Park. This program is free to the public. For more
information, call Hickory Run State Park at (570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 3 – Tracie
Salmon will give a special demonstration of Rug Braiding and Jeannine
Happe will demonstrate Rug Hooking as the Summer Highlights
Programs for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near
Stroudsburg. Rug braiding was a practical way to recycle scraps of wool and
bits of worn-out clothing too small to be used for much else. Braided rugs
could be as small as a bedside mat or large enough to cover a large area in
front of a settee. These rugs would be warm underfoot and very durable. Rug
hooking started as a way for folks of lesser means to have a floor covering
that was warm and bright, with a pretty design, which mimicked the imported
rugs only the wealthy could afford. It was similar to rug braiding in that
scraps of wool and clothing could be re-purposed into something useful and in
the case of hooked rugs, an item of beauty. Highlights are featured from
10:00am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet
Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century
farm, complete with costumed guides and lots of historic demonstrations. In
addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated
daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of
Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570)
992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org
to learn more.
July 3 - The Northeastern
Pennsylvania Philharmonic will present a Free Independence Day
Concert – “Philharmonic and Fireworks” at PNC Field on Montage Mountain
Road in Moosic. The performance will begin at 7:30pm, followed by a fantastic FIREWORKS
DISPLAY at dusk. For more information, call 1-800-22-WELCOME or log on to www.visitnepa.org. You may also call (570)
341-1568. The Philharmonic’s website is www.nepaphil.org.
July 3 – Brought
to you by the Greater Honesdale Partnership (GHP), FIREWORKS will be
shot off Irving Cliff in Honesdale at about 9:30! Before the show, enjoy the Independence
Day Celebration sponsored by the Wayne County Creative Arts Council (WCCAC)
at Central Park. Bring your chair or blanket to the park, sit under the canopy
of trees and enjoy the fun from 5:00pm until dusk! It will be an old fashioned
Independence Day celebration with live music, games, food and fun for the whole
family. Rain date is July 6. For more information about the fireworks, call
Gail at the GHP at (570) 253-5492; to find out more about the Celebration in
Central Park contact Mae at (570) 253-3855.
July 3 – Head over
to Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park for Boulder Field Basics.
A National Natural Landmark and State Park Natural Area, the
Hickory Run Boulder Field is the best example of a boulder field in Eastern
North America. Meet at the Boulder Field in the State Park at 2:30pm for a
brief (15 minute) talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder.
It really is amazing! Allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route
534. This fascinating program is free to the public. For more information, call
Hickory Run State Park at (570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 3 – Every
Friday (except holidays), artists are invited to join the Band of
Painters for painting in all mediums at the PoconoArts Cultural Center
in Stroudsburg. This is not a learning opportunity, but a chance for painters
to get out of their studios and paint in the company of other artists. Bring
your own supplies and enjoy painting with the group from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
The PoconoArts Cultural Center is located at 18 North 7th Street in
Downtown Stroudsburg. For further details, call (570) 476-4460. www.poconoarts.org
July 3 thru 6 –
Celebrate Independence Day with the “4th of July” Theme
Weekend at the historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. As summer gets
rolling in full swing and our nation’s most historic holiday approaches, Skytop
Lodge sets the stage for a grand festive holiday event. Children and adults
alike enjoy the old fashioned lawn games or a relaxing hayride in the afternoon.
What summer holiday would be complete without a picnic by the lake? Continue
celebrating with a great dinner and entertainment including a fantastic display
of fireworks over Skytop Lake! Guests may enjoy all of Skytop’s available
summer activities, including indoor and outdoor swimming, golf, tennis, biking,
boating, fishing, rock climbing, paintball, geo-caching, 33 miles of hiking
trails and more. For your reservations or more information, call Skytop Lodge
at 1-800-345-7759 or (570) 595-7401. See photos of the breathtaking mountain
estate at their website www.skytop.com.
July 3 thru 6 –
Happy Birthday America! Come to the Poconos to celebrate our country’s
independence and spend 4th of July Weekend at any of Caesars
Pocono Resorts: Cove Haven Resort on Route 590 in Lakeville, Paradise Stream
Resort on Route 940 in Mount Pocono, and Pocono Palace Resort on Route 209 in
Marshalls Creek. Each resort has unique indoor and outdoor activities planned
throughout the weekend and lots of food, games and contests. Come out and enjoy
a Fireworks Display on July 3 (guests only). All events are open to guests of
the resorts only. Guests will also enjoy a holiday “Flag Hunt” during the
weekend to win great prizes! For your 4th of July Weekend
reservations, call 1-866-500-0458 or find out more at www.cpresorts.com/thisweek.
July 3 thru 19 – The
Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap
presents an Art Exhibition of paintings by Associate Professor of
Art at ESU and prolific artist Miharu Lane. The exhibit is titled
“Painting on the Trail of the Hudson River School III” and will be on display
during the museum’s regular hours, Saturdays & Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm.
The public is invited meet the artist and discuss her works during the Opening
Reception from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, July 3. The Dutot Museum &
Gallery houses rotating fine art exhibits in its first floor gallery, and a
museum of local history upstairs. One room is a preserved schoolroom, where
visitors can sit at the old desks and watch a slide show on local history;
another room overflows with memorabilia of the town’s history. You may call
(570) 476-4240 or (570) 421-5809 for further details. www.dutotmuseum.com
July 4 – A
long-standing tradition and one of the most spectacular fireworks shows of the
summer, the Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce’s annual INDEPENDENCE
DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY will be launched over Lake Wallenpaupack in the
Northern Poconos. Fired from the shores of the lake adjacent to the
Wallenpaupack Area High School in Hawley, the fireworks display is free and
open to the public. Spectators begin congregating at vantage points along the
northernmost end of the lake in early evening for the fireworks show, which
starts at around 9:15 (dusk). There will also be some pre-fireworks events and
entertainment. Although the display may be seen from various locations around
the lake (or on the lake, as the flotilla of boats every year can attest) some
of the most convenient parking (and seating) is made available courtesy of the
Wallenpaupack Area School District. Parking is available at the High School’s
large lots on Route 6 and there is ample seating at the school’s stadium (and
lawns for those who prefer lawn chairs and blankets). The bleachers at the
school stadium open to spectators at 7:00pm. Rain date for the fireworks is
July 5. Call the Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce at (570)
226-3191 or log on to www.hawleywallenpaupackcc.com
for more.
July 4 – Celebrate
Independence Day at Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback Ski Area in Tannersville
with a GIANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY. Live musical entertainment will be
provided by fantastic local rock band The Maybabies beginning at 5:00pm.
Fireworks start at 9:30. A per-car charge of $10 applies beginning at 5:00pm,
and there will be plenty of nearby viewing sites. Rain date is July 5. No
coolers or alcoholic beverages permitted. Camelbeach is located off I-80 exit
299 in Tannersville. Fireworks proceeds benefit the Pocono Township Volunteer
Fire Co. Call (570) 629-1661 or check out www.camelbeach.com
for information.
July 4 – There will
be a spectacular FIREWORKS SHOW with music at Mount Airy Casino Resort
in Mount Pocono! The fireworks will launch at 9:00pm. Enjoy the show from the
Casino or from anywhere nearby with a clear view! Mount Airy Casino Resort is
nestled on Woodland Road in Mount Pocono, via Route 611 or Route 940. For more
information, call Mount Airy Casino Resort at 1-877-MT-AIRY1 (1-877-682-4791). www.mountairycasino.com
July 4 –
Commemorate Independence Day in Barrett Township while you enjoy the FIREWORKS
being launched at Skytop Lodge, intersection of Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road
in Skytop. The fireworks show will start at 9:15pm, with plenty of parking on
Dutch Hill Road for spectators. There is no rain date. Additionally, the Installation
of the American Flag as a Memorial to all Veterans will take place at
11:00am at Wisteria Commons on Route 390 in Cresco. Light refreshments will be
served. Wisteria Commons is part of The Shepherds Senior Housing in Cresco. For
more information, call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or Priscilla at (570) 595-6390
or log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
The Number at Skytop Lodge is (570) 595-7401.
July 4 – The annual
Independence Day Celebration and FIREWORKS SHOW returns to
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware! There will
be an outdoor DJ, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, Mark Clark’s “All American
Magic Show” and various food & craft vendors. A delicious Hickory Licks
barbecue is also planned. Fireworks start
at dusk. The event runs from 7:00pm to 10:00pm and the price is $10 per
carload; proceeds benefit the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company. Rain date is July
5. Shawnee Mountain is located on Hollow Road just off I-80 exit 309. For more
information, call (570) 421-7231 or log on to www.shawneemt.com.
July 4 – Fernwood
Hotel & Resort in Bushkill is having an Old Fashioned July 4th
Picnic out on the Great Lawn. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and
celebrate Independence Day at Fernwood. The day's events will include a
pay-as-you-go Barbecue and Ice Cream Social; make-your-own patriotic tie dye
craft; picnic games like water balloon toss and sack races, volleyball, a
marshmallow roast and live entertainment. Open
to the public, the event will offer traditional carnival rides and games,
vendors serving festival foods, plus kiddie rides, and chances to win using
skill and a little luck! A live band will provide musical entertainment.
The event starts at 11:00am with games and activities. The picnic will be open
for business from noon to 5:00, and the band will perform from 1:00 to 4:00pm
with no admission charge. Relax, listen to the music and celebrate freedom for
free! Fernwood Hotel & Resort is
located on Route 209 in Bushkill. It offers both hotel and villa accommodations
with year round activities including an 18-hole par 71 golf course, live
entertainment, themed restaurants, a video play area, miniature golf and daily
scheduled activities for guests. Call (570) 588-9500 or toll-free
1-888-FERNWOOD with any questions about the picnic. www.fernwoodhotel.com
July 4 – Pocono
Whitewater in Jim Thorpe unveils a river experience unlike any other: Moonlight
Rafting on the Lehigh! Take off at sundown to explore the nightlife
under a mid-summer moon as glow sticks dance around you like fireflies. Sharpen
other senses as light gives way to sound and motion. A friendly guide will
accompany you to help navigate through the moon-lit rapids and keep your raft
on course. After your journey get cozy by the bonfire, roast some marshmallows,
enjoy cheese, crackers, and a glass or two of wine compliments of your hosts.
Explore the night and experience the Lehigh River in a whole new way! Moonlight
Rafting dates for 2009 are May 30, June 20, July 3 & 4, August 1 & 29,
September 13 & 26, and October 17. Private moonlight dates are also
available to groups of 15 or more on weekends and 5 or more mid-week when
scheduled two weeks in advance. Cost is $89.95 per person; discounts available
for groups 15+. Rates include in-raft river guide, après party (beer,
wine, cheese, crackers, marshmallows, etc), all paddling equipment, wetsuits or
paddling jackets if needed, roaring bon fire, and glow necklaces. Pocono
Whitewater and Skirmish Paintball have been in business since 1976 and are
recognized as industry leaders in both outdoor recreation and paintball. Pocono
Whitewater offers mild to wild whitewater rafting and kayaking trips, family
trips, and scenic rail-biking excursions to suit everyone’s needs. Skirmish USA
features adrenaline-filled paintball action on 50 playing fields amid 700 acres
of top-notch Pocono terrain. For your Moonlight Rafting reservations, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at
1-800-WHITEWATER or click on www.poconowhitewater.com.
July 4 – Go on a 4th
of July Fireworks Cruise on Lake Wallenpaupack from 8:00 to 10:00pm
with Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour. During the first hour, passengers will
learn the history of the lake, see area areas of interest and get into the 4th
of July spirit. During the second hour, watch the spectacular fireworks display
shot over the big lake. Book this cruise early, because seats fill up fast!
Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour is located at 2487 Route 6 in Hawley, close to
the intersection of Route 6 and Route 507. For your reservations, call (570)
226-3293 or log on to www.wallenpaupackboattour.com.
July 4 – Grab the
kids and head over to Hickory Run State Park for the Family Scavenger Hunt at
5:30! You’ll receive a list and be set free to figure out the clues and bring
back treasures. The first team back within one hour with all of the
items/answers will win a prize! The Scavenger Hunt will begin at 5:30 at the
campground amphitheater. Free to the public. For more information, call Hickory
Run State Park at (570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 4 - Celebrate
Independence Day at the annual American Freedom Festival at
Dansbury Park in East Stroudsburg. Presented by the Eastburg Community
Alliance, the festival will feature great food and amusements, a craft
& merchant bazaar, live bands, clowns, face painters & magicians, a
playground, swimming pool, and lots of fun games. Pay one small fee for
Unlimited Carnival Rides. The AMERICAN FREEDOM FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
will be launched at dusk! Freedom Festival hours are 2:00pm until 9:00pm and
admission is FREE. For more information, visit www.eastburgalliance.com or call
(570) 424-7540.
July 4 – The Independence
Day Parade steps off at noon in Downtown Hawley. Put on your red, white
and blue and come on out to celebrate the Birthday of the United States of
America! Call (570) 226-9545 or see www.hawleywallenpaupackcc.com
for more information.
July 4 – Come one,
come all to the Flea Market today at the Forest Volunteer Fire
Department, 1129 Towpath Road & Route 590 in Hawley. Hours are 9:00am to
3:00pm. Bring your garage sale to the flea market; tables are $10 for vendors.
Call 226-2822 or 685-2872 to find out more.
July 4 – Head over
to Memorial Park in the Victorian town of Jim Thorpe for their annual Independence
Day Celebration, highlighted by a gorgeous FIREWORKS DISPLAY at
dusk on the east side of town. Enjoy a festival atmosphere all day with food,
vendors and lots of fun! Rain date is Sunday, July 5. Call (570) 325-4546 or
(570) 325-5810 with your questions. www.jimthorpe.org
July 4 - The Northeastern
Pennsylvania Philharmonic will present a Free Independence Day
Concert – “Philharmonic and Fireworks” at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.
The performance will begin at 7:30pm, followed by an amazing FIREWORKS
DISLAY at dusk. For more information, call 1-800-22-WELCOME or log on to www.visitnepa.org. You may also call (570)
341-1568. The Philharmonic’s website is www.nepaphil.org.
July 4 – A
spectacular FIREWORKS DISPLAY will be set off at the North Pocono School,
Route 690 (Church Street) in Moscow! There will be entertainment, food and more
for the whole family. Gates open at 5:30pm for entertainment and food;
fireworks begin at 9:30. Rain date is July 5. For more information, call (570)
842-1699.
July 4 – Gather the
kids and bring them over to Nescopeck State Park for the “Family Nature
Games” Hike at 10:00am! Drop by the park for a morning hike filled with
fun facts and nature-related games suitable for the whole family. This easy
1-mile walk is a great opportunity to get some exercise while learning about
nature and having fun! Be sure to wear sneakers or other suitable shoes (no
sandals!) The program is free and registration is required to attend.
Nescopeck State Park is located west of White Haven, near Drums. Call the park
office at (570) 403-2006 to register for the “Family Nature Games” Hike. Check
out the Pennsylvania State Parks website www.visitpaparks.com.
July 4 – Steamtown
National Historic Site in nearby Downtown Scranton has scheduled a special Steam
Train Excursion to Moscow in the Pocono Mountains at 1:00pm. This
2-hour round-trip excursion will roll past historic buildings, through a
tunnel, along a mountain stream, past two reservoirs and through beautiful
Pocono Mountain woodlands. Travelers may purchase light refreshments at the
restored 1904 train station in Moscow. The train bound for Moscow will depart
Scranton at 1:00pm and will return at 3:00pm. To get to Steamtown in Scranton
from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow the signs to
the main entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For ticket reservations and
further details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or 888-693-9391 or log on
to www.nps.gov/stea.
July 4 – The Wildflower
Music Festival Concert Series continues its 2009 season today at the
Wildflower Amphitheater, on the grounds of the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife
Sanctuary in White Mills. The featured performers today will be the Paragon
Ragtime Orchestra. This 12-piece orchestra plays Scott Joplin, W.C. Handy,
John Phillip Sousa, George M. Cohan, Stephen Foster, and more. The Paragon
Ragtime Orchestra is the world’s only year-round, professional ensemble
recreating “America’s Original Music” with the perfect blending of strings,
woodwinds, brass and percussion. They have appeared at the Lincoln Center, the
Ravinia Festival, the Smithsonian, Chautauqua, at the Lisner Auditorium in
Washington D.C. and at many other distinguished venues. The outdoor performance
will begin at 6:00pm and the seating area opens at around 5:00 on a first-come
basis. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket! You’re also welcome to bring a
picnic dinner to enjoy before or during the concert. In the event of rain, the
performance will be held indoors in the air-conditioned Wallenpaupack Area High
School auditorium on Route 6 east of Hawley. Concert tickets are $20 and are
available at the gate on the evening of the performance. The Dorflinger-Suydam
Wildlife Sanctuary is located in White Mills, half-way between Hawley and
Honesdale via Long Ridge Road off Route 6. To order tickets or for questions
regarding the music festival, call (570) 253-5500. You may also charge tickets
at www.wildflowermusic.org. For
directions and information about the sanctuary, call (570) 253-1185 or visit www.dorflinger.org.
July 4 – Brad
Sears will give a special demonstration of Horn Work as the Summer
Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
near Stroudsburg. Horns from animals such as cows and sheep were commonly used
by settlers to create various practical utensils such as drinking cups, combs,
scoops and holders for gunpowder. Brad will share with you the art of horn
craftsmanship, as he constructs useful items out of horns just as early
Americans did. Highlights are featured from 10:00am until 3:30pm at Quiet
Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is
a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with costumed
guides and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a
variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational
organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route
209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more.
July 4 – The Mountainhome United Methodist Church and the Barrett Paradise
Friendly Library will team up for a 4th of July Flea Market and Book
Sale. The church’s popular Flea Market will take place from 8:00am to
3:00pm on the church grounds, located at the intersection of routes 191 and 390
in Mountainhome. The church kitchen will also be open, offering light fare
throughout the event. Simultaneously, a Book Sale sponsored by the library will
take place across the street, in the library’s former home on Route 191. Hours
for the Book Sale are from 8:00 until 2:00. There will be a large selection of
books to choose from, as a result of donations and the culling of the library’s
collection. For more information about the Flea Market and renting a display
table, call Maryann Miller at (570) 595-7390. To find out more about the Book
Sale, call the library at (570) 595-7171.
July 4 – There
will be an Open House at the Old Stone Jail in Honesdale from
10:00am until 1:00pm today. No longer in use, the historic jail was built in 1859
and is located between the Wayne County Courthouse and 10th Street
in Honesdale. The squat stone structure housed Wayne County’s miscreants until
1935. Constructed almost entirely of rough stone, its damp, gloomy interior has
most often been compared to a dungeon. “Jailer” Dick Kreitner will be on
hand to usher visitors into the 9’x12’ cells as he relates the history of the
jail, including numerous jailbreaks and some of its more notorious occupants.
The Old Stone Jail Open House is free to the public. For additional details,
call the Wayne County Historical Society at (570) 253-3240 or visit their very
interesting website at www.waynehistorypa.org.
July 4 – Join the
Lackawanna Historical Society for a Historic Walking Tour of Downtown
Scranton, starting promptly at 11:00am at the main entrance to
Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street. Included in the tour are Scranton’s newly
renovated Court House Square, the Civil War Memorial, the John Mitchell
Memorial, and many other points of interest. For more information regarding the
Downtown Scranton Walking Tour, call the Lackawanna Historical Society at (570)
344-3841 or visit their website www.lackawannahistory.org.
Learn about other great events planned in nearby Lackawanna County when you call the
Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-22-WELCOME or log on to www.visitnepa.org.
July 4 – Pocono Greyhound Adoption will be visiting the Monroe Farmers
Market at 8727 Ann Street in Stroudsburg (next to American Ribbon) from 8:00am
until 12:00noon. Retired racing greyhounds will be on hand and the public is
invited to stop by to meet them and obtain information. To learn more about
this event, or about adopting a greyhound, visit www.poconogreyhound.com or phone
(570) 856-0377.
July 4 & 5 –
There will be an Open House at the historic 1867 Glassworker’s
House on Charles Street in White Mills. Hours are 1:00pm to
4:00pm both days and admission will be charged. White Mills is half-way between
Hawley and Honesdale on Route 6. For more information, visit www.dorflinger.org or call (570)
253-1185.
July 5 – The
Cresco Station Museum in Cresco invites everyone to come enjoy Pioneer
Day from 1:00pm until 4:00pm, part of the Sesquicentennial
Celebration of Barrett Township! This outdoor event features lots of Olde
Time Demonstrations, live Barber Shop Harmonies by Barber Shop Quartet,
an Ice Cream Social, and Keynote Speaker His Honor Jerome P. Cheslock.
There will also be a Presentation of the Colors Honor Guard, a Moment of
Silence for deceased veterans, and a Meet & Greet with members of the
Barrett-Paradise Business Association. The National Anthem will be sung by Miss
Heidi Zimdahl. Admission is free to the public. Rain location for the event
will be inside the museum. The Cresco Station Museum is located on Sand Spring
Road off Route 390 in Cresco (at the old Cresco Railroad Depot) and is
administered by the Barrett Township Historical Society. For further details
you may call the museum at (570) 595-6157, or call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or
Priscilla at (570) 595-6390. Log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
July 5 – Head over
to Nescopeck State Park and have an adventure on the Family GPS Scavenger
Hunt starting at the park office at 1:00pm! Bring the whole family out
for this technologically advanced scavenger hunt using hand-held Global
Positioning System (GPS) units. After a brief introduction to using a GPS unit,
families will receive clues and head out into the park on their own to figure
them out. Family teams finishing within one hour will receive a prize! The park
has limited GPS units to borrow; participants are welcome to bring their own.
The program is free and registration is required. Nescopeck State Park
is located west of White Haven, near Drums. Call the park office at (570) 403-2006
to register for the Family GPS Scavenger Hunt. Check out the Pennsylvania State
Parks website www.visitpaparks.com.
July 5 – July’s BIG
at Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, and you can win big during the Warrior
Toy Giveaway Grand Prize Drawing at 7:00pm on Sunday, July 5! Just earn
entries between now and July 5 by playing all your favorite games with your
Player’s Club Card; the more you play, the more chances you have to win! If you
win the drawing at 7:00pm today you pick your prize: a Kawasaki Jet Ski, a
Polaris Adult and Youth Quad, or a Harley Davidson Sportster! Mount Airy Casino
Resort is comfortably situated on Woodland Road in Mount Pocono, via Route 611
or Route 940. Discover a world of action, excitement, entertainment and
extraordinary taste all in one panoramic setting, with the Golf Course, the
Spa, the Casino, and dining options including two fine dining restaurants, two
casual eateries, and the famous buffet. Find out more when you call Mount Airy
Casino Resort at 1-877-MT-AIRY1 (1-877-682-4791) or visit www.mountairycasino.com.
July 5 – The
Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues its series
of outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with a beautiful vocal
Jazz performance by Michele Bautier. The concert will be held from
6:00pm to 7:30pm out on the lawn, so bring a blanket or lawn chair. If rain,
the concert will be moved indoors. Refreshments will be available. The church
is easy to find along Route 611 (Main Street) in Delaware Water Gap, and the
concert is free to the public. Concerts will continue every Sunday evening
through August 30. For details on the concert, call Bonnie Childs at (570)
992-3934. The number at the church is (570) 476-0345. www.churchofthemountain.org
July 5 – Steamtown
National Historic Site in nearby Downtown Scranton has scheduled a special Steam
Train Excursion to Moscow in the Pocono Mountains at 1:00pm. This
2-hour round-trip excursion will roll past historic buildings, through a
tunnel, along a mountain stream, past two reservoirs and through beautiful
Pocono Mountain woodlands. Travelers may purchase light refreshments at the
restored 1904 train station in Moscow. The train bound for Moscow will depart
Scranton at 1:00pm and will return at 3:00pm. To get to Steamtown in Scranton
from I-81, use exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow the signs to
the main entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. For ticket reservations and
further details, call (570) 340-5204, (570) 340-5200, or 888-693-9391 or log on
to www.nps.gov/stea.
July 5 – Head over
to Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park for Boulder Field Basics.
A National Natural Landmark and State Park Natural Area, the
Hickory Run Boulder Field is the best example of a boulder field in Eastern
North America. Meet at the Boulder Field in the State Park at 11:00am for a
brief (15 minute) talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder.
It really is amazing! Allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route
534. This fascinating program is free to the public. For more information, call
Hickory Run State Park at (570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 5 – The Pocono
Mountain Arts Council is sponsoring an Artists and Artisans Show
& Sale from noon to 5:00 at the Edelweiss Restaurant on Route 940
in Pocono Lake. Admission is free to the public. The show will feature works by
artists and artisans from throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. All forms of
art will be represented, including fine art in oils, watercolors and acrylics;
woods crafts, sculpture, jewelry, etc. To find out more about the Show &
Sale, visit the arts council website www.poconomac.com
or call Nancy at (570) 646-8014. The number at the Edelweiss is (570)
646-3938.
July 6 – Barrett
Township will host a Community Picnic from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at
High Acres Park on Route 447 in Canadensis. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be
available from the Concerned Citizens, or bring your own picnic basket.
Activities to enjoy include a Horseshoe Contest; the “Brothers of the Brush”
Beard Judging, the “Belles of Barrett” Costume Judging and much more. Be sure
to bring a lawn chair or blanket! For more information or to find out about
other events planned for Barrett Township’s Sesquicentennial Celebration,
call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or Priscilla at (570) 595-6390 or log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
July 6 – The Wayne
County Creative Arts Council presents the 42nd Summer Festival of
Park Events, a series of Free Concerts at Honesdale’s Central
Park. Today the Young Geezers will take the stage at 7:30pm. Bring your
chair or blanket to the park, sit under the canopy of trees and enjoy an
evening of homegrown entertainment. Food & refreshments will be available.
In case of rain, the performance will be moved indoors to the Episcopal Parish
House on Church Street. For further details, contact Mae at (570) 253-3855 or
visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org.
July 7 – Barbara
Saltern will give a special demonstration of Bobbin Lace as the Summer
Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
near Stroudsburg. Bobbin lace is one of several ways of making lace. It is a
skill that was brought from the Old Country, where it was used primarily on
clothing for the wealthy. Lace making was often taught in poor houses and
orphanages so that the people in those institutions would be able to make a
living. Making bobbin lace for sale was often a cottage industry. It was work
that could be done in the winter months, when there was less work to do
outdoors on the farm. These days it is an interesting and beautiful craft that
is fascinating to watch and do. Highlights are featured from 10:00am until
3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living
Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm,
complete with costumed guides and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition
to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily.
This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of
Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570)
992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org
to learn more.
July 7 – All
beginner fishermen are invited to sign up for the Fishing Skills
program being offered today at Promised Land State Park! The program will be
held at the Falls Pavilion from 3:30 until 6:30 and registration is required.
For information or to register, call Promised Land State Park at (570) 676-0567
or (570) 676-3428 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 7 – The
Trinity Centennial Band will perform patriotic tunes as part of the Free
Outdoor Summer Concert Series at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in
Shawnee-on-Delaware. The band will perform outside on the Front Lawn at 7:00pm,
weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved
indoors in the lobby of The Shawnee Inn. The free concert is family friendly
and appropriate for all ages. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the community! The
Shawnee Inn is located on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Call the resort at
(570) 424-4000 or toll-free 1-800-SHAWNEE for more information. www.shawneeinn.com
July 7 – ‘Barrett’s
Got Talent’ goes on stage at 7:00pm at the Barrett Elementary Center on
Route 390 in Mountainhome. The show will feature the debut of Barrett
Township’s Sesquicentennial Theme Song by Keith Hermann, with singers
and dancers accompanied by Ruth Kochera of ESU fame. Funk Shui,
all students from Pocono Mountain East High School, will be the cover band and
perform between acts. Local personality Darryl Speicher will be the
Master of Ceremonies. For more information about ‘Barrett’s Got Talent’ or to
find out about other events planned for Barrett Township’s Sesquicentennial
Celebration, call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or Priscilla at (570) 595-6390 or
log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
July 7 – Do you
have spots on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t identify, or another lawn or
garden question you can’t find the answer to? Well you’re in luck, because a Penn
State Master Gardener will be at the Penn State Pike County Cooperative
Extension office in Milford from 10:00am until noon to answer your gardening
questions. And it’s free! Bring a sample, if possible, to the office at 514
Broad Street in Milford and speak with the Master Gardener. For more
information call the Extension office at (570) 296-3400 or email to PikeExt@psu.edu. Visit the website http://pike.extension.psu.edu.
July 8 – Allen
& Hatsie Forsman and Barbara Keiser will give a special
demonstration of Rye Straw Crafts as the Summer Highlights Program
for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. Rye straw
is a practical material for storage baskets because it discourages rodents and
other pests. In the hands of a craftsman, it also makes beautiful and durable
baskets as well as hats. Bee skeps are another item that for many years were
commonly made of straw. Highlights are featured from 10:00am until 3:30pm at
Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical
Farm is a restored and working 19th century farm, complete with
costumed guides and lots of historic demonstrations. In addition to today’s
program, a variety of early American skills are demonstrated daily. This
non-profit, educational organization is located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg
off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or
log on to www.quietvalley.org to
learn more.
July 8 – Food, Fun
and all that Jazz! The outdoor Jazz on the Deck series returns to
The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley this summer with a sizzling lineup.
The series kicks off this evening with the guitar and vocal jazz stylings of Java.
The musical performance will take place from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, rain or shine
on the deck under the awning. A fabulous dinner will be served outdoors on the
Terrace in conjunction with the performance. The Settlers Inn is comfortably
nestled at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, and they are open every day for outdoor
dining. For additional information about the Wednesday “Jazz on the Deck”
performances or for reservations, call (570) 226-2993. www.thesettlersinn.com
July 8 – Let’s go
to the Hop! There will be a Car Show & Sock Hop from 7:00pm
to 10:00pm at the Evergreen Community Charter School on Route 390 in Cresco. Gary
Smith of the “Gary in the Morning” radio show will be your DJ at the Sock
Hop. Check out all the great old cars at the car show and cast your vote for
the Viewers’ Choice Award. The Barrett Volunteer Fire Company’s “Honey Bee”
1932 Pumper will be on display, too! For more information about the Car Show
& Sock Hop or to learn about other events planned for Barrett Township’s Sesquicentennial
Celebration, call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or Priscilla at (570) 595-6390 or
log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
July 8 – A
naturalist from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center will lead a
special Public Bog Walk through the Tannersville Cranberry Bog at
10:00am. The bog is special as it is a northern boreal bog, which is very
unique for this part of the country. Protected by The Nature Conservancy, the
Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark, and access is limited
to these special tours. Signs of life will be everywhere as the group ventures
into this unique wetland habitat, which includes many orchids and insect-eating
plants! Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’
“floating” boardwalk, making for spectacular photo opportunities. Meet at the
Monroe County Environmental Education Center near Bartonsville by 10:00am and
from there caravan to the bog for this 2½ hour walk. Pre-registration is
required and the cost to attend is $4. Call the Monroe County Environmental
Education Center at (570) 629-3061 to register. www.mcconservation.org
July 8 – The July
Meeting of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT) will
begin at 10:15am at the Clymer Library on Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines. This
topic of the meeting will be “Arrowhead Lake,” facilitated by Barbara Fox.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend. HATT was established in 1995 to
research, identify and preserve the history of Tobyhanna Township. For more
information, call Ted Suttmeier at 646-7657.
July 9 – Come
enjoy the Outdoor Concert from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Skytop Lodge
in Skytop. Baritone Vocal Entertainer Phil Mentor will present “What
America Means to Me,” with “Sideview Entertainment” by the Ryan Locher Trio.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets! Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available
for purchase from Skytop. The concert will be held at the Ski Lodge at the
intersection of Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road in Skytop. Rain location has not
been announced (check website). For more information about the concert or to
find out about other events planned for Barrett Township’s Sesquicentennial
Celebration, call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or Priscilla at (570) 595-6390 or
log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
July 9 – The Wayne
County Creative Arts Council presents the 42nd Summer Festival of
Park Events, a series of Free Concerts at Honesdale’s Central
Park. Today Hickory Rose will play classic country western music at
7:30pm. Bring your chair or blanket to the park, sit under the canopy of trees
and enjoy an evening of homegrown entertainment. Food & refreshments will
be available. In case of rain, the performance will be moved indoors to the
Episcopal Parish House on Church Street. For further details, contact Mae at
(570) 253-3855 or visit www.honesdaleparkevents.org.
July 9 – Fred
Kraft will give a special demonstration of The Art of the Tin Smith as
the Summer Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living
Historical Farm near Stroudsburg. Come watch the tin smith as he makes
practical everyday items used in days of yore. As you will see, a household
item could be beautiful as well as useful. The first tin shop in Colonial
America was open in 1740 when the Patterson brothers, William & Andrew,
emigrated from Ireland and set up business in Berlin, CT. They made tin cups,
pie pans, milk pails, and different sized pots. After their first year, they
hired tin peddlers to travel down the East Coast with horse-drawn carts loaded
with their shiny “poor man’s silver.” Early American housewives loved the
tin-ware as it was light, unbreakable, easy to clean and cheap. Highlights are
featured from 10:00am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular
tour. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th
century farm, complete with costumed guides and lots of historic
demonstrations. In addition to today’s program, a variety of early American
skills are demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is
located 3½ miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs.
Call Quiet Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org to learn more.
July 9 – Meet a
naturalist at 9:00am at the Park Office at Hickory Run State Park to Hike
the Sand Spring, Blue, Pine Hill, Hickory Run Loop. This pleasing
3½-mile hike rated “easiest” will start on the Sand Spring Trail and walk up
toward the campground. The Blue Trail (which can be very wet after rain) will
connect with the nice and flat Pine Hill Trail. This walk through the beech
trees will lead to a beautiful field overlooking the Lehigh River. From there,
the Hickory Run Trail will follow the creek back to the Park Office. For more
information about this perfect hike, call the Hickory Run State Park office at
(570) 443-0400 or log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 9 – “Come
Paint with Me” is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor
painting & sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists will
meet today from 10:00am until 3:00pm at Grey Towers National Historic Site
in Milford. Artists are encouraged to paint outdoors at their own pace with
mediums of their choice. Representing many levels of expertise and variations
in style and technique, artists are offered the opportunity to network with
others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break where informal
critique is often included. Registration is not necessary to attend “Come Paint
with Me” sessions. Artists are expected to meet at the various locations
bringing their own materials. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch. Restrooms will be
available. Today’s session will be held rain or shine. For directions or more
information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com. All are
welcome to join this free program!
July 10 – Promised
Land State Park has organized a Dinner Picnic Hike from Kleinhans
to Hemlock Hill from 4:00 to 7:00pm. The cost of $10 per person includes boxed
dinner, transportation, and all equipment. Registration is required. For
information or to register for this cool summer hike, call Promised Land State
Park at (570) 676-0567 or (570) 676-3428. Log on to www.visitpaparks.com.
July 10 – Golfers
are invited to play in the Friday Twilight Scrambles at the
picturesque Evergreen Golf Club in Analomink. Tee-off is at 5:00pm, and only
$16 per player includes greens fees and cart rental. Bring a Foursome and You
play for FREE! Beverage Cart out on the course and Happy Hour prices in the
lounge. The 9-hole, par 35/36 Evergreen Golf Club is easy to find from Route
447 to Cherry Lane Road in Analomink. Call (570) 421-7721 for more information
or early registration. www.golfpoconos.com
July 10 – An Outdoor
Movie Night & Ice Cream Social will be held from 7:00 to 11:00pm at
the Buck Hill Pool on Golf Drive in Buck Hill Falls. The wonderful Trinity
Centennial Band will provide musical entertainment for the Ice Cream
Social. “Momma Mia” will be the Outdoor Movie; viewers are invited to
sing along with the help of sub-titles. Rain location has not been announced
(check website). For more information the about the Outdoor Movie Night &
Ice Cream Social or to find out about other events planned for Barrett
Township’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, call Molly at (570) 595-2426 or
Priscilla at (570) 595-6390 or log on to www.barrett.monroe.pa.us.
July 10 – Every
Friday (except holidays), artists are invited to join the Band of
Painters for painting in all mediums at the PoconoArts Cultural Center
in Stroudsburg. This is not a learning opportunity, but a chance for painters
to get out of their studios and paint in the company of other artists. Bring
your own supplies and enjoy painting with the group from 10:00am until 1:00pm.
The PoconoArts Cultural Center is located at 18 North 7th Street in
Downtown Stroudsburg. For further details, call (570) 476-4460. www.poconoarts.org
July 10 – Joan
Glusiec will give a special demonstration of Pottery as the Summer
Highlights Program for the day at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
near Stroudsburg. This craft has been practiced for thousands of years and was
a way to provide families with basic plates, cups and other types of vessels.
These articles are made much the same way today, along with many other
functional and artistic items. Watch Joan “throw” some pots and maybe try your
hand at this messy, but interesting art form. Highlights are featured from
10:00am until 3:30pm at Quiet Valley in addition to the regular tour. Quiet
Valley Living Historical Farm is a restored and working 19th century
farm, complete with costumed guides and lots of historic demonstrations. In
addition to today’s program, a variety of early American skills are
demonstrated daily. This non-profit, educational organization is located 3½
miles south of Stroudsburg off of Business Route 209; follow signs. Call Quiet
Valley at (570) 992-6161 or log on to www.quietvalley.org
to learn more.
July 10 & 11 – PPL invites the public to tour the dam and the power plant on one of
their Lake Wallenpaupack Energy Tours, on Friday at 3:00pm &
6:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am & 1:00pm. Explore how renewable
energy has been used in PPL’s past, present and future. Learn about the
increase in energy demand since Lake Wallenpaupack began operating as a hydroelectric
plant in the 1920’s and dis
