MeSee magazine
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june july
2017
designed for parents, by parents
CONTRIBUTORS • Publishers Smart Blonde Creative, LLC • Business & Marketing Amanda Kuhn • Creative & Graphic Design Kelly Slinger • Contributing Graphic Design Renée Kelly • Copy Editor Jamie Bowman • Contributing Writers Jamie Bowman Kevin Conroy
Amanda Kuhn • Contributing Little Artists Molly Farda Mason Jones Dylan Kuhn Ava Oviedo Lexi Slinger Zoey Slinger
CONTACT MeSee Magazine PO Box 431 • Cresco, PA 18326 570.807.6810
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• OUR LETTER • NEED A MINUTE • GIVEAWAY • MONROE FARMERS MARKET • INTERVIEW W/ DR. BETH LAUBACH • ROAD TRIP: KNOEBELS • ROAD TRIP: TURKEY HILL EXPERIENCE • NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY • DATE NIGHT AT GARLIC • GOTTA GO POTTIES & SEPTIC • MOM-PRUH-NUR • AT THE CAR WASH! • TIC TAC TOE TOSS • MRS. BOWERS 2ND GRADE CLASS • EVENTS • CONCERT IN THE PARK
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About Us What should we do tonight, today, this weekend? Where should we go? How can I entertain my kids? Where can they burn off some of that energy? Is it nap time yet? I need a drink. These thoughts constantly run through the minds of most parents every… single… day. Enter MeSee Magazine. Designed for parents by parents, MeSee is a creative collaboration of everyday ideas to celebrate the joys, swerves and curves of parenthood. Published bi-monthly, each issue will feature people, places and things that attract, entertain and inform both kids and their parents. Learn more about upcoming events, local businesses, local families, unique crafts and internet finds, activities and other inspiring editorial to make you laugh, cry and relate.
Thank You! A most sincere and heartfelt thank you to our community supporters: The Aquatics Academy, Basso Italiana, Callie’s Candy Kitchen, Callie’s Pretzel Factory, The Casino Theatre, CP Construction, F & F Paving, Flood's Nursery, The Frogtown Bistro, The Frogtown Chophouse, The Frogtown Inn, Gotta Go Potties, Grant Hilfiger Contracting, Grooming with Loving Bubbles, Kitchen Chemistry, Marshall Machinery, Natural Choice Tick Control, Nigel & Son Construction, PT Reptiles, The Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains, The Shawnee Playhouse, Spruce Lake Retreat.
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From MeSee Summer is coming, y’all! When I think about summer I like to think of myself basking in the sunshine, on my lawn or on a beach, just relaxing while soaking up the rays. In reality, that never happens - lounging or relaxing in general rarely happens while the sun is still out but let’s focus on the positive. Sunny days and warm weather mean more stuff for kids to do…..outside….where you are less likely to hear them fighting….where they tire themselves out, making bedtime so much easier. Oh summer, your arrival comes at the perfect time. This issue of MeSee is full of our favorite summertime activities. What I have loved most about summer since childhood are the fairs and carnivals that come to town. Our events section is chalked full of great local events to put on your calendar. If you’re looking for get out of town for the weekend, we also have some quick road trip ideas that are guaranteed to be crowd pleasers. We’re having so much fun at our MeSee events and we love to mingle with our fellow parents. Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Mini Artist Day and the freezing, rainy Scavenger Hunt - we’re looking forward to many more, minus the cold and rain. As always, we love to hear from you! Join us for events. Share your ideas, stories, and more. You can find us on Facebook or email us anytime at info@meseemag.com. We know that moms and dads have all the secrets and know all the tricks to entertaining kids, so feel free to fill us in on what we need to know! We hope you continue to enjoy MeSee Magazine as much as we enjoy creating it. Now get out and enjoy the sunshine.
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Here's something to keep them occupied so you can take a breath.
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Saturday Morning Fun By: Kevin Conroy
The Daily Bread Bakeshop
Boodle up the kids, pull up on Sarah Street in Stroudsburg.
the eggs, the bread, and the cheese. Cheese! From the dairy
Drop a few coins in the meter; you’ll want to stay a while.
farmer that makes cream-top yogurt so luscious it needs
Head for the Courthouse, around front, around to Courthouse
nothing but a bit of fruit. An orchard with plums and summer
Square. Here is where all the abundance of our region is on
apples and juicy, juicy peaches is ready to help with that.
display, nestled under colorful tents surrounding Memorial
Blueberries are coming into season, along with cherries and
Park. The street has become an outdoor scene filled with
strawberries.
friendly music, kids running on the grass, wagging dogs. This is a happy place. A relaxed Saturday morning place. A place where you can bring the kids, young and old alike. It’s the Monroe Farmers Market.
There is such an abundance of fresh, beautiful produce here. Sweet corn and rainbow chard, peppers, eggplant, golden beets, all types of tomatoes, cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and garlic. Spinach and lettuce, radicchio, kale. The
What a fragrance! Handmade soaps rich from goatmilk,
foraged boletes and chanterelles are coming in, and the
herbs, and honey. And four bakers, each specializing in
cultivated wild mushrooms are never out of season. Row
something different. In front of one table children chant,
upon row of vegetable and herb sets are ready for planting.
“Butter roll! Butter roll!” (Dad likes the peasant bagels.)
Take some home so the children can see them grow.
Across the circle a stand selling fresh produce and chicken and eggs also carries rustic artisan breads from a woodfired stone oven. Practically next door another baker sells wonderful pastries and quiches, but after that Mom wants to pick up brownies and a blueberry crumb pie from the gluten-free baker. Look at these yummy jams and jellies. All homemade? Real honeycomb and raw spring honey straight from the hive, and homemade maple syrup, too? Fresh relishes and pickles nearby… Oh, look, across from the handmade doggie treats, next to the woman playing an acoustic guitar, the Monroe Farmers
Sip libations for later. (Way later.) There are apple wines, artisan ales and hard cider, even chili lime hard cider. Feel the soft alpaca pelts and home-spun yarn from pasture raised sheep. Pastured pork, lamb, chicken and eggs are available as well. Two hours have flown by, two hours without video games or TV. Though the market is open till noon, you’ve been here since eight, when they opened, and there are other things to get done today. As you load your treasures into the SUV you wonder: why haven’t you done this before.
Market stand. Hmm… they accept SNAP benefits. Good to know. What’s Kohlrabi? Your farmer knows. She’ll tell you all about it. As a ravishing flower arrangement is being put together for you it’s time for a cup of fresh brewed coffee from one of the roasters. Let the kids climb on the cannons, enjoy a breakfast
Monroe Farmers Market Courthouse Square in Downtown Stroudsburg www.monroefarmersmarket.com Summer Location: Open Saturdays 8am - Noon • May through October
sandwich made of ingredients culled from the market, even
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INTERVIEW WITH DR. BETH LAUBACH @ BACK 2 HEALTH FAMILY WELLNESS
It's your life... live it in health!
Sweet, honest and sincere. That is how Dr. Beth Laubach’s friends describe her. After meeting her for the first time, I can only agree. At a time when we’re always questioning a person’s motives, Dr. Beth’s genuine passion for helping people build a more positive and healthy life is evident. It is in her office, Back 2 Health Family Wellness, that Dr. Beth and her husband, Dr. Nathan Laubach, are transforming the lives of their patients through chiropractic care, pain management, health, nutrition, overall family wellness, and much more.
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they set out to be more than just a Chiropractic practice. With a passion for helping children and families, Dr. Beth completed an extensive post-doctorate Pediatric Certification from the International Pediatric Association with additional training in holistic health management for expecting mothers, chiropractic care during pregnancy, evaluation and treatment of the infant and pediatric spine, wellness-based nutrition, and more. She believes that improving the health of a child in his or her earliest stages of development will improve his or her overall quality of life for a lifetime. Did you know that many of the chronic issues that children face, such as ear infections, colic, asthma, chronic illnesses, digestive troubles, and even behavioral issues, can sometimes be caused by a slight displacement in a developing nervous system? Back 2 Health Family Wellness is one of the only chiropractic
t's your life... live it in health
In 2005, when the Laubachs purchased Back 2 Health,
life. Although she supports Arbonne she does not require
that you do too. In fact, if you have another program that you
follow, she will go through the program with you and help you determine if it’s genuine.
practices in Monroe county specializing in pediatric and
You can find informational videos from Dr. Beth on the
prenatal care.
Back 2 Health website and on Facebook, or join her at the
While their specialties set them apart, it is their overall care that has earned them a ranking of #1 Chiropractor in the Poconos for four consecutive years. While chiropractic care often has the reputation of being a “pain relieving therapy,” the truth behind it is that it is a treatment to the spine to take
office for monthly informational sessions. As a mother and
business owner, Dr. Beth knows what it takes to step outside
of your comfort zone and believes that all women have those “superhero” qualities if they can overcome their fears and hesitations.
pressure off the joints and nerves. Nerves control every
A chiropractor, wellness expert, nutrition specialist, advocate
function in the body, including sight, hearing, heartbeats, lung
for empowering women, wife, and mother - Dr. Beth does
breaths, digestion, bladder control, immunity, coordination,
it all and with a smile on her face. If you need to make a
balance, sensory development, and posture. Patients of all
change in your life, visit Back 2 Health Family Wellness today
ages can benefit from a visit to the Laubachs’. Check out
and get an opinion you can trust.
their website for more information on the services they offer. On their website you will also find more information about how Dr. Beth can help with your nutrition and overall wellness. Whether your goal is to feel healthier, lose weight, fit into that bathing suit, or even clear up your skin, you can get there with a better understanding of your body and a little professional guidance and support. An official Arbonne distributor for years, Dr. Beth strongly believes in their products and attests that they have personally changed her
BACK 2 HEALTH FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER www.getback2health.com 2551 RR 611 Scotrun Plaza, Scotrun, PA P: 570-629-9507
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Passing on your prom dress.
“Little things can make a big difference.”
deserving young people. In the spirit of Rebecca's visions
That is exactly what Becca’s Closet it all about - making a
and aspirations, the foundation raises funds to award
difference in someone’s life with a simple gesture. It’s may
post-secondary educational scholarships, recognizing the
look like just a dress, but it’s so much more.
exemplary efforts of young men and women nationwide
Becca was 16 years old when she passed away in a tragic automobile accident on August 20, 2003. Passionate, bright,
who demonstrate Becca's spirit of generosity in their own communities.
fun-loving, and kind-hearted, Becca’s memory lives on
Now that prom season is coming to a close, don’t shove
through a dress drive she created during her freshman year
those dresses to the back of your closet - pass them on!
of high school. Becca’s dress drive provided prom dresses
Prom season never ends at Becca’s Closet. Visit their
and accessories to high school girls who could not afford to
website and fill out the form to donate your old prom dress
purchase them. The following year, Becca single-handedly
and help someone have the prom of her dreams!
collected and donated over 250 formal dresses and helped hundreds of girls across South Florida attend their high school proms in style. To keep Becca's dream alive, people around the world have joined to provide opportunities for those who seek them. Although the initial goal of Becca's Closet was to collect and distribute dresses to high school girls with financial need, the goals have expanded to offer additional opportunities for 14 • MeSee Magazine
BECCA’S CLOSET {Monroe County Chapter} www.beccascloset.org www.facebook.com/beccasclosetmonroepa
Grand Reopening June 29th!
IT’S SUMMER! the frogs return to the pond.
We’re hopping into summer at
The Frogtown Inn It is with great excitement that Steve & Joy are moving back to the Poconos resuming their roles as proprietors and innkeepers of The Frogtown Inn! Steve & Executive Chef Bryan have been working diligently to get the new menu ready. We are anticipating making you happy and giving you a “croaking full belly”! And, our experienced, tenured and fabulous Frogtown staff will all be there to provide “The Best Service in the Poconos” that you have come to enjoy and expect.
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Road Trip!
“Making new memories the old fashioned way” is what Knoebels is all about, and as someone who has visited this amusement park since childhood, I now enjoy making new memories there with children of my own. Voted World’s Best Carousel, Best Food, Second Best Wooden Roller Coaster and more, Knoebels is the perfect spot for your next family adventure. Open daily, now through Labor Day, Knoebels is jam packed with kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides, games, and attractions. During the summer months you can expect to find kids of all ages joining in on the fun, but we’ll let you in on a little secret - the best time to visit is during the week! During the week you can expect to find smaller lines, payone-price plans, and other weeknight specials, like Bargain Nights or Sundown Specials, weeknight dinner specials, and more. Want to spend the night? With camping close by at Knoebels Park Campground, Lake Glory Campground, and other surrounding campgrounds, camping is a great alternative to making the trek home. Camp sites book up fast so make sure you call ahead or, better yet, visit mid-week when availability is more likely. Even as an adult I still look forward to taking my ride on the Phoenix each year and my kids now do the same. Whether you prefer old wooden coasters or the thrill of looping upside down, Knoebels has something for everyone.
KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT RESORT 391 Knoebels Blvd. Rt. 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 www.knoebels.com
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Road Trip!
We all scream for ice cream, it’s true! Personally, I enjoy my ice cream all year long but there’s just something about summer that makes you spring for the double scoop. Whether you enjoy your frosty treat after a long baseball game or a dip in the pool, there’s no doubt that life is a little better with cone (or cup) in hand. Vanilla, chocolate, cookies n’ cream. If your love for ice cream has no bounds, then we know a perfect stop on your next family road trip - The Turkey Hill Experience. Spend the day being a Turkey Hill ice cream maker and enjoy interactive exhibits, milk their mechanical cows, get some pics on our vintage milk truck, create your own virtual ice cream flavor, even star in your own Turkey Hill commercial! Oh, and did we mention SAMPLES? Samples, samples and more samples! While you’re there check out the Turkey Hill Taste Lab. Starting with an ice cream base, mix in your flavoring choices, add some of your favorite treats, and become the creator of your own delicious masterpiece. Located in Columbia, PA, The Turkey Hill Experience is approximately 2 hours from Stroudsburg. Continue to explore beautiful Lancaster County during your visit. From farmlands and the Amish to contemporary art and fantastic restaurants, Lancaster has something for all ages. Check out the “Antiques Capital,” picturesque Amish country, the river lands, and downtown. Feel like staying the night? Hershey, PA is right next door! Ice cream and chocolate? Sounds like the perfect road trip to me!
ADMISSION: Regular admission (ages 18-61): $9.95 Junior admission (ages 5-17): $7.95
THE TURKEY HILL EXPERIENCE 301 Linden Street • Columbia, PA 17512 www.turkeyhillexperience.com
Senior admission (ages 62 and up): $8.95 Kids 4 and under: Free Tour and group rates available For more information, please contact 1-888-986-8784 or visit www.turkeyhillexperience.com. Group tours are welcome. Discover Lancaster
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Relax, enjoy & eat! Basso’s family-run Italian restaurant takes pride in the restaurant’s authentic family atmosphere & carefully prepared menu.
New Bar Menu available at the bar & lounge! Children’s Menu. Outdoor patio dining.
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DAY TIME NIGHT TIME GOOD TIME ANYTIME Morning, noon or night - there’s always something good to be found at Barley Creek. Kick off your day with our Morning Toast, spend your weekend listening to live music, playing games and enjoying our Pint Size Park & Beer Garden, pull up a seat in front of our taps or indulge in some delicious dining. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find a good time.
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Little Hot Dog Lovers (12 & under) Lunch! Kids eat free! Rootin’ Tootin’ Hot Dogs 1232 West Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Wednesday, July 19th • 11am - 12pm Free to the first 50 kids! Reservations are required and available to the first 50 kids. Email amanda@meseemag.com to reserve your spot(s). Only children are free. Parents are able to purchase additional items.
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907 Main Street, Suite 101 • Stroudsburg, PA 570.476.6555 • www.garlicrestaurantbar.com Open Daily from 4pm • Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4 - 6 pm
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Date Night @
Stuck in a restaurant rut? Tired of the same places for Date
I think you get the picture - the food at Garlic is awesome.
Night? The solution is Garlic. No, I’m not suggesting that you
But what’s the story on this hidden gem of the ‘burg? While
eat enough garlicky foods to repulse your significant other.
operating Trackside Station Grill & Bar and Liquid Martini Bar,
On your next night out, visit Garlic Restaurant & Bar.
Michael and Diane Tepedino realized they needed a larger
Located on Main Street in Stroudsburg, Garlic features “New American” cuisine with a touch of, you guessed it, garlic. From lobster to lasagna, there’s something for everyone. With a menu that showcases a unique twist on American favorites, Garlic offers fresh, hand-cut, Prime steaks. If you prefer surf to turf, Seafood Garlic is a must. Lobster, crab,
space to accommodate Liquid’s growing clientele. Sharing a kitchen to prepare two completely different menus just wasn’t cutting it anymore, so in 2013 The Tepedinos opened Garlic Restaurant & Bar, and the rest is history. Today, their menu continues to appeal to customers from the Poconos and beyond in search of fine food and atmosphere.
scallops, and shrimp in a rich, lemon butter sauce...is your
Whether you’re headed out for drinks with the girls or craving
mouth watering yet? Hit up Happy Hour Monday through
an amazing meal with your main squeeze, Garlic Restaurant
Friday from 4-6PM and score half-off appetizers and what’s
& Bar is the place to be this summer. Enjoy live entertainment
on tap. Try the housemade sangria for just $4 or enjoy a
from local artists every Friday and Saturday evening,
select martini for $6. One appetizer you can’t miss is the
beginning at 6PM. In case you aren’t already sold, Garlic also
Black Jack - filet mignon medallions, topped with creamy
boasts a full-service outdoor patio. Dinner and drinks with a
gorgonzola and fresh arugula. Yum! Make sure you save
side of fresh air? Sign me up!
room for dessert, because Garlic’s in-house pastry chef is famous for whipping up the tastiest treats in town. The Tall, Dark, and Delicious is a six-layer chocolate cake that no chocoholic can resist.
Be on the lookout this summer for a variety of special events, including wine pairings, an art show, and “Yoga on the Patio.” Like Garlic Restaurant & Bar on Facebook or follow “GarlicintheBurg” on Instagram for the latest event information, specials, giveaways, and more.
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by: Jamie Bowman Powder Room. Lavatory. Loo. Baño. Wash Room.
“When I was starting out, the people who knew me gave me
However you choose to refer to the bathroom, one thing is
a shot. They stood behind my business and helped spread
certain - when you gotta go, you gotta go! And when you’re
the word.” Gotta Go Potties services some of the most
in a fix, Gotta Go Potties is there to provide the very best in
popular places in the region, including Pocono Raceway.
restroom accommodations.
(Now that’s a lot of toilets!) 25 years later, Kevin still loves
A family owned and operated business, Gotta Go Potties has been serving the Pocono Mountains and beyond since 1992. When Kevin McWilliams got his start, he owned just a few portable toilets and a pickup truck. “I just woke up one day and decided I was going into the portable toilet
his job and enjoys the energy of owning a business. “I love to work! It’s all about being hands-on. There’s nothing more exciting than working with customers and watching a business grow.” Kevin is also fortunate to work alongside his son and right hand man, Jake
business!” Kevin got his first customer the day he purchased the toilets and dropped one off on his way home. Within six months, Kevin increased his inventory to 350 portable toilets. Today, he has 28 employees, 22 vehicles, and owns and services approximately 1,300 toilets! But Gotta Go does more than just portajohns. After purchasing a local septic
“I love to work! It’s all about being handson. There’s nothing more exciting than working with customers and watching a business grow.”
business, Kevin successfully expanded his services into the wide world of septics. As a customer of Gotta Go Potties, you can expect the best in customer service. Gotta Go guarantees that your portable toilet will be 100% clean and disinfected and provides instant service should you run into an issue, like a tipped over toilet. (Yuck!) Planning a graduation party? Portable toilets are the perfect solution to keep the party outside and give your septic tank a break. Having an upscale event? Rent a luxury bathroom trailer and impress your guests! Don’t forget, Gotta Go is also here for all of your septic needs, from septic pumping to repairs. What’s the best part about owning a business in the Poconos? Kevin attributes his success to his customers. 24 • MeSee Magazine
Gotta Go Potties is more than generous when it comes to giving back to the community. Born and raised in the Poconos, Kevin strives to help those who help others. They have provided services for many popular charitable events and organizations in the area, like the Run for the Red Pocono Marathon, Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains’ Concert in the Park, and the Garden of Giving. For more information on Gotta Go Potties and the services they provide, visit their website at www.gottagopotties.com, like them on Facebook, or call 570-839-9228. And remember, “when you gotta go, let them know!”
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for the kids SOMETHING TO EAT: Firecracker Hot Dog www.popsugar.com/food/Firecracker-Hot-Dog-Recipe-37777925
SOMETHING TO DRINK: Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch www.theidearoom.net/fourth-of-july-treats-printables-decor
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Crunchy Cleaning by Kathy I’m a nature loving mom to two energetic boys, so I know how important maintaining a disinfected home and healthy family is. I’m a house keeper, cleaning homes with eco-friendly products. I offer appliance cleanings along with room & closet organization too. I love using Young Living essential oils to make my cleaners so much that I signed up to be a distributor as well and was voted Best Maid in 2016 by the readers of the Pocono Record newspaper. Feel free to see some before & after pictures and read reviews on my Facebook page. Kathy Borie facebook.com/pg/crunchycleaningbykathy | 570.807.0999 crunchycleaningbykathy@yahoo.com
Color By Amber Stylist Let your creativity out to play! Amazon Art Studio is a mobile art studio that brings the paint party to you! We also offer private art lessons for more serious students. Visit our website for information on events coming up and information on booking private parties. Learn more and watch our videos on YouTube to get a taste of what we do! Carissa Scripp 570-801-3111 | kissacloset90@gmail.com blingqueen90.mycolorbyamber.com facebook.com/groups/colorbyamberwithkissa 28 • MeSee Magazine
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At the car wash
Talkin’ about the car wash, My two year old is a very busy guy and finding things to occupy his time can be a difficult task. Most of the toys and/or activities in our house seem to provide entertainment for about 1520 minutes. Torturing a little brother, however, provides 1 to 2 hours of entertainment. Needless to say stumbling upon a toy, activity, appliance, cabinet, stack of Tupperware, etc. that will give me some uninterrupted playtime is like stumbling upon a gold mine. I came across photos of the DIY Carwash on Pinterest and KNEW that it was the perfect activity for my Formula One Tricycle Driver. It
1. Cut the PVC to the list of dimensions below using your
involved water, bike riding, being outside – the
miter saw.
only way it could get any better is if there was an
- 1 at 6 inches
M&M dispenser attached to the end that would
- 2 at 2 feet
distribute mouthfuls of chocolate with each cycle. I
- 3 at 3 feet
immediately went to Lowes.
- 18 at 1 1/2 feet
Thanks to Design Mom and the awesome plans she drew up I was able to shop for my parts and get started quickly. Once in progress, I adjusted the plans a bit, as I didn’t think we needed our car wash to be as big as theirs. Since the completion of the car wash, my little guy has spent hours workin’ at the car wash.
2. Drill holes in the 3 ft. pieces. I drilled approximately 16 holes in one piece, 10 in the second piece and 8 in the third. 3. Begin assembling the frame by building the two sides first. Starting with an elbow, insert two of the 2 ½ ft. pieces into each end. 4. Attach a tee piece to one of the 2 ½ ft. pieces then attach another 2 ½ ft. piece on the opposite side of the tee. 5. Put another elbow at the end and then attach another 2 ½ ft. piece to the other end of the elbow. NOTE: One end will not have an elbow. One end will be used for the hose adapter. 6. Add a 2 ½ ft. piece to the center tee. 7. Put elbows on the 2 ½ ft. pieces at either end. 8. Repeat these steps to build the opposite side. 9. After both sides are completed, connect them using the three ft. pieces across the top. Make sure the holes that you drilled are facing the ground. *NOTE: I chose not to glue this together as I wanted to be able to disassemble it later. 10. After completing the frame, shred the shower curtain and tie the strips to the 3 ft. pieces, being careful not to cover the holes. 11. Lastly, tie on the sponges and plug in the hose.
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supplies from the store • Miter Saw • Drill with 1/8-inch drill bit • Tape Measure • Marker • Ribbon
from your home • 6 – ¾ inch x 10 feet PVC Pipe - $2.17 per piece @ Lowe’s (60 feet total, leaves 6” for error so you might want to buy a small piece too just in case) • 9 – ¾ inch elbows $.46 per elbow @ Lowe’s • 7 – ¾ inch tee shaped $.46 per Tee @ Lowe’s • 2 – ¾ inch cross $2.37 @ Lowe’s • 1 - ¾ inch adapter $1.00 @ Lowe’s • Various Sponges 2 for $1.99 @ Target • Shower Curtain $9.99 @ Target • Pool Noodles - $3.98 @ Target
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TICtactoe
toss!
Shopping for baby showers or children’s birthday parties is always a
challenge. It’s inevitable that the guest of honor will receive the same gift from multiple guests at least once. Which is why I always try to think outside the box. Handmade toys not only save money and can be personalized, but they also make unique gifts. Even if the gift you’re giving is a classic item, like this Tic Tac Toss game, you can create something different with the recipient in mind.
Pocket Full of Whimsy provided the inspiration for this game and I was excited to give it a try. 1. F old your 22”x22” square into thirds and mark a long line creating 3 equal sections. Then rotate and do the same. You should now have 9 equal squares. Lay a long piece of masking tape about 1/2” away from the marker line on both sides giving you a 1” paint line. 2. P aint within the tape lines. Allow to dry and remove tape. 3. N ow paint an “X” on 5 of your 6 x 6 squares and paint and “O” on another 5 of your 6 x 6 squares. Set aside and let dry. 4. P ut right sides of burlap squares together (1 stenciled square and 1 plain square), stitch sides leaving one side open for turning. 5. After turning right side out fill each bag ½ way with dried lentils. 6. Tuck opening in and stitch closed. Continue all the way around the bean bag to create a finished edge.
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supplies from the store • 1 square burlap fabric (23”x 23”) - $6.99 a yard @ local fabric store • 20 squares burlap fabric (6”x6” each) • 3 1/2 lbs dried Lentils $1.12 @ Wal Mart • 3 acrylic paints $.59 each @ A.C. Moore
from your home • Scissors • 3 acrylic paints • Paint brush • Masking tape
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Metallic Art Creations MRS. BOWERS SECOND GRADE CLASS • Students drew a picture on a piece of cardboard. • I traced their drawing with hot glue and let it dry. • We then covered their drawing with tin foil. • Students then used permanent markers to color their creations!
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events May & June 2017
FRENCH MACARON CLASS Learn how to create these little wonders! We’ll show you how with easy to follow steps. Each participant flavors/pipes and fills their own batch of macarons. • Wednesday, May 10, 6pm • Sunday, June 4, 1pm • Wednesday, July 5, 6pm • Sunday, August 6, 1pm $35 – 2 hr
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Toddler Rhythm at the Library Toddler Rhythm: An Interactive Musical Story Time is being held at 10 AM on Wednesdays at the Western Pocono Community Library. Come for a short story followed by musical fun.
Western Pocono Community Library Wednesdays, 10 AM www.wpcl.lib.pa.us
MOZZARELLA CHEESE CLASS This class will teach you how to create freshly made mozzarella! We’ll teach you how to make the cheese, shape it, fill and flavor it. Each participant will make their own ball of cheese to bring home!
Concerts in the Park
• Tuesday, June 6, 6pm • Sunday, July 9, 2pm • Thursday, August 3, 6pm $30 – 1 ½ hour
The lineup for the next ten weeks will be:
Kids Camp
Cake decorating, bread making, candy treats and more! All classes are geared for children 7 to 14. • July 18 – Pies $25, 1 to 3pm • July 19 – Fondant Cake $35, 1 to 3pm • July 20 – Summer Cupcakes $25, 1 to 2:30pm • August 8 – Bread Making $25, 11 to 1pm • August 9 – Buttercream Cake Techniques $35, 11 to 1pm • August 10 – Candy Treats $25, 11 to 12:30pm
Mommy & Me
CUPCAKE DECORATING Geared for 3 to 6 year olds. Parent must be present. $15 3 cupcakes – approximately 30 minutes
Second Annual Concerts in the Park, located on Monroe and Sixth Streets in Stroudsburg. Bring a blanket or chair and join us for some outdoor live music.
Andrew Moses
Zac Lawless
Juggernaut String Band
Len Mooney
Eloquin
Jeremiah Williams
Adam Jacob
Matt Abell Trio
Woodrow
Erin McClelland
Monroe Street, Stroudsburg Thursday, June 1st, 6 - 8 PM
Spring Fest Open House at Spruce Lake Music, food, fun and prizes for the whole family -- and the best part of all, it’s free! Rain or shine, come celebrate and make memories, and see what Spruce Lake has in store for you. Meet staff, explore, sign up for summer overnight or day camps, enjoy games, rides, recreation, crafts, and more surprises! Spruce Lake, with 888 beautiful acres in the Pocono Mountains, is here to support families with good, wholesome values and plenty of fun! Please tell us you’re
• Wednesday, July 26th, 11 am OR 2pm • Tuesday, August 15, 1pm
coming @ sprucelake.org/events/special-events/open-house,
Payment is due at registration. No refunds or rescheduling 48 hours prior to class. Classes fill quickly – Register soon.
Spruce Lake Retreat
(570) 730-4944 . kitchen-chemistry.com 733 Main Street . Stroudsburg . PA
or call 800-822-7505.
Sunday, June 4th, 2 - 6 PM www.sprucelake.org
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear Pocono 400 at Da Vinci Science Center
Pocono Raceway will host the Pocono 400 on Sunday, June 11, 2017 with events leading up to the race all weekend.
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear appears at the Da Vinci
Recognized as one of NASCAR’s most competitive
Science Center. This popular exhibition provides a fun, safe,
raceways, Pocono’s unique 2.5 mile track features three
and enjoyable environment in which visitors experience the
turns, each with its own degree of banking.
kinds of things they often fear and explore physiological, neurobiological, and sociological aspects of what they feel. Fun things that visitors can do include the following: – Meet Mr. Goose Bumps, a larger-than-life figure that uses playful animation to show how the brain and body work
Pocono Raceway Friday, June 9, 2017 - Sunday, June 11, Recurring daily Call or visit website for ticket prices. (800) 722-3929
together to respond to danger. – Take the Fear Challenge Course and face some common fears, such as the fears of animals, electric shock, and falling. – Play the Freeze Game and learn how animals survive in
Cupcakes & Canvases Bring the kiddos, ages 8 – 13, to create a masterpiece on a canvas and enjoy a cupcake snack.
their natural environments.
The Friendly Community Center
– Delve deeper into the brain system and pathways activated
from 6:30 – 7:30 PM
by fear in the Fear Lab.
www.thefriendlycommunitycenter.org
– Experiment with software that analyzes facial expressions in Faces of Emotion. Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear is included with Center admission or membership.
Da Vinci Science Center,
Mondays, June 12th or August 14th
Summer Reading Program On Tuesday, June 13th, the Summer Reading Program at Western Pocono Community Library begins and runs through Thursday, August 17th. The theme for this summer is Build
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a Better World! This summer the library will be utilizing
Sundays, June 4 - September 4
a number of STEAM activities and programs to reinforce
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Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Program days: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, Wednesdays at 1 PM, and
Arts & Crafts Fair in Bingham Park
Thursdays at 6:30 PM. The Summer Reading Program is free and open to all ages and abilities! For more information about the program, please call the library at 570-992-7934.
Enjoy the talents of artists and crafters displaying their fine
Registration is required and can be done throughout the
wares. The fair hosts approximately 100 vendors with truly
program.
unique, handcrafted items. These accomplished merchants travel from near and far to showcase their creative and distinctive gift ideas for that special someone or yourself! There will be food available. This event will take place rain or
Special guests are planned all summer long! Each week of the Summer Reading Program there is a different theme and activity planned. Special guests are planned throughout
shine.
the summer as well. You can learn a little about the deaf
Bingham Park, Hawley
and many others. For a list of special guests and programs,
Saturday, June 10th, 9 AM - 4 PM (570) 226-3191
community, music and dance, science, environmental issues, stop by the library or call 570-992-7934.
Wester Pocono Community Library Begins Tuesday, June 13th www.wpcl.lib.pa.us
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Little Mermaid Outdoor Movie Theme related food Farmers Market featuring local vendors
Community Library is located at Route 209 and Bond Lane in Brodheadsville. For more information, please call the Heritage Center at 570-402-1906 or the library at 570-992-
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie under the stars
7934.
FREE EVENT * Open to the Public * Rain or Shine
Western Pocono Community Library
Farmers Market from 5 PM until dusk Movie begins at dusk
Northampton Community College Thursday, June 15, 5 - 8 PM 570-369-1881
Quiet Valley’s Summer Garden Party Saturday, June 17th, 2017 is Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm’s opening day of summer tours and the 10th annual Summer Garden Party. Visitors coming to the farm for the historic tour will experience guides portraying family members going about a typical day on a homestead in the 1800s. In addition to the tour, from 10 AM to 4 PM, folks will
Saturday, June 17th, 12 PM www.wpcl.lib.pa.us
Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival Spend the morning and early afternoon listening to live bands downtown. Move to Central Park for a FREE concert featuring nationally known acts, as well as an array of artisans and food vendors. Free parking throughout town all day.
Greater Honesdale Partnership, Main & Church Streets Saturday, June 17th, all day (570) 253-5492
have a chance to involve themselves in a variety of gardenrelated activities. Tour a typical Pennsylvania German kitchen garden, get help with garden basics, sample yummy things made with fresh herbs and vegetables, and take home some recipes. Watch a cooking demo and enjoy herb breads made in the outdoor brick bake oven. Adults and children alike will have fun making garden-inspired crafts. The Summer Garden Party is included in the admission to
Father’s Day Breakfast Buffet Celebrate Dad and come to Wintergreens Patio Grill for a breakfast buffet! The menu includes: bacon, hash browns, french toast sticks, pancakes with hot syrup, scrambled eggs, scrambled eggs with cheese, turkey sausage, pork sausage, grits, granola, fresh fruit, cereals, bagels and pastries,
the historic farm tour.
whipped cream, coffee, tea and juice.
This event is sponsored in part by a Pennsylvania Council on
Wintergreens Patio Grill at Fernwood Resort
the Arts Project Stream grant.
Saturday, June 17th, 9:30 AM - 12 PM (800) 259-8665 ext. 4150
Quiet Valley Saturday, June 17th, 10 AM – 4 PM www.quietvalley.org
Ice Cream Social at the Heritage Center On Saturday, June 17 at 12 PM, the Heritage Center of the Western Pocono Community Library will be holding an Ice Cream Social. The Heritage Center of the Western Pocono
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Golf with Dad on Father’s Day Golf with Dad on Father’s Day at Fernwood Golf Course. The special includes two rounds of golf with cart and the hot dog lunch special (two hot dogs, a bag of chips, and a soda). Tee time is required. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Fernwood Resort Golf Course Sunday, June 18th, 11 AM - 7 PM (888) 337-6966
101 Dalmatians - Kids Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure, featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage.
The Shawnee Playhouse Friday, June 23rd - September 2nd
MOMMY and ME Mini Camp You and your little one learn the basics of horses and riding together! Spend three days riding, grooming and creating horse related crafts with your child. Safe, fun environment for
Check website for times and dates
the youngest aspiring horse lovers to learn and have fun with
www.theshawneeplayhouse.com
Mom! Ages 3-6 accompanied by adult.
Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine & Food Festival Uncork summer with the 27th Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine and Food Festival. This two-day outdoor festival features food and craft vendors, live musical entertainment, and samples from an estimated 30 Pennsylvania wineries.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club Saturday, June 24th - Sunday, June 25th, recurring daily 12 PM - 6 PM www.splitrockresort.com
1st Annual Salvation Army Shawnee Family Fest Join us for a FREE day of family oriented activities. Stay tuned for details.
Shawnee Inn Resort Sunday, June 25th 10 AM - 6 PM salvationarmy.org
2017 Fairground Food Truck Festival Come on out to the 2nd Annual Fairgrounds Food Truck Festival hosted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Mobile Food Association. There will be 15-20 members of the GLVMFA selling their signature dishes. There will be bands, food, and beer - what more do you need on a Sunday afternoon? There is NO ADMISSION charge for this event.
Pleasant Ridge Farm LLC, Cresco Tuesday, June 27th - Thursday, June 29th, 10 AM - 2 PM Tickets Available at www.pleasantridgefarmllc.com
Family Weekend @ Spruce Lake If you crave time to relax with friendly people, quality time with your family and restoration for your spirit, this weekend is for you. Discover how God is moving in your life with speaker Lael Barkman and enter into worship by Randy and Megan Gehlert. Saturday’s concert by acoustic guitarist Mark Cable will be laced with humor and down-to-earth lyrics and a musical style that lifts the spirit! This concert is also open to the public at 7:00 p.m. in Lakeview Program Center. Learn more at www.sprucelake.org/events/calendar/familyweekend/ Call 800-822-7505 to register.
Spruce Lake Retreat Friday, June 30th – July 2nd www.sprucelake.org
“Celebration with a Bang” Family Nature Getaway Weekend Bring your friends and family to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer. Nature hikes, animal presentations, swimming, canoeing, fireworks, campfires and more! Price includes three nights lodging and meals from Friday dinner to Monday lunch.
PEEC July 4th Weekend: Friday, June 30th - Monday, July 3rd www.peec.org
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4th of July Fireworks
Little Eco Explorers: Fish
Watch our Independence Day Fireworks show over beautiful
A fun, hands-on program for young children! Join us for a
Lake Harmony. Rain date July 2.
story, craft, and activity focusing on fish. Call for details.
Split Rock Resort & Golf Club
PEEC
Saturday, July 1st, fireworks begin at dusk
Saturday, July 8th, 1 - 2:30 PM
www.splitrockresort.com
www.peec.org
Shawnee Fireworks Display
Shawnee Riverfest VI
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is holding its annual
LET’S COME TOGETHER. Shawnee Riverfest provides the
Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display, which
community with a FREE 8-hour Musical Festival, featuring
benefits the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company. Bring your
international, national, and local acts, coming together to
own chair or blankets for great slopeside seating. There will
support our community. This event is family friendly, and
be an outdoor DJ, Uncle Sam Stilt Walker, Mark Clark’s All
will feature food vendors, bounce houses, auction items, an
American Magic Show, and various food and craft vendors.
art contest, t-shirts, tote bags and more at one of the most
The fireworks display will be at dusk, between 9 PM - 9:30
scenic views in our region: at the Sanctuary at Shawnee Inn
PM, presented by the Interstate Fireworks Display Company.
and Golf Resort. This event is aimed at fundraising this year
Rain date is Friday, July 7.
for Pocono Alliance, further impacting our community. Please
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area
share this event with friends and family!
Monday, July 3rd, gates open at 7PM;
The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
fireworks 9 - 9:30 PM
Sunday, July 9th, 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM
(570) 421-7231
Fireworks over Lake Wallenpaupack Join the Lighthouse Harbor Marina and The Chamber of the Northern Poconos for a fireworks display over Lake Wallenpaupack. Parking and seating is available at the Wallenpaupack High School. Weather permitting, rain date
Crazy for Cars Proceeds to benefit AWSOM All makes, models, and years welcome. Muscle, Imports, Hot Rods, Antiques, Motorcycles, Trucks, and Rat Rods! Spectators free, with designated parking available. Donations to A.W.S.O.M. will be appreciated! New trophy classes! Raffle prize drawings will be posted ALL DAY! DJ Domenica spinning tunes. Family Friendly - Pet
July 5th.
friendly.
Lake Wallenpaupack
All located on the beautiful Memorytown grounds where you
Tuesday, July 4th, 9:15 PM
can enjoy cold drinks and BBQ by the lake, under the shaded
(570) 226-3191
deck!
Annie Jr. Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved story, Annie Jr. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.
Memorytown Sunday, July 9th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Frog Frolic Join us for a fun afternoon at the ponds and streams! Learn about some of our frog friends as we gently catch and
The Shawnee Playhouse
release these hopping amphibians. Wear boots and plan on
Friday, July 7th - Friday August 25,
getting a little wet and muddy!
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PEEC Sunday, July 9th, 1 to 3 PM www.peec.org
further explore the plot twists, iconic moments, along with the
Family Week @ Spruce Lake Serve your family a vacation filled with fun, good humor,
tales and adventures of our heroes. Hold on tight to your seat as Disney In Concert: Tale As Old As Time will take you on a magical adventure. Purchase your tickets now!
soul-stretching worship and teaching that gets to the
Miller Symphony Hall
heart of God’s priorities. An integrated program, Family
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30 - 9 PM
Week includes special needs and ministry to families with
www.millersymphonyhall.org
disabilities in a fully accessible environment. Come relax while designated “short term missionaries” walk alongside respite for family caregivers. There will be all kinds of fun
Blueberry Festival
outdoor recreation to take part in, along with organized
Turn your tongue blue at the “sweetest festival of the
games, contests and adventure programming. For the
summer!” Join Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites on July
exciting lineup of dynamic speaker, youth pastor, concert
15 & 16 in celebrating our favorite superfood at the Blueberry
artist (with a unique ability), and daring illusionist, go to www.
Festival. This family-friendly event is full of live music,
sprucelake.org/events/calendar/family-week-1 Call 800-822-
children’s games and activities, colonial demonstrations,
7505 to register.
culinary contests, pie-eating contests, the pet parade, and
special needs families, providing care for the disability and
Spruce Lake Retreat
much more!
Sunday, July 9th - 14th
Put your blueberry recipe to the test at the 3rd Annual
www.sprucelake.org
Blueberry Festival Cooking Contest! Kids can now join in on the culinary fun with our latest category, Kids under 15.
Barrett Paradise Concert in the Park Event celebrating Barrett & Paradise Townships!
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each category. Show off your furry friend in our 2nd Annual Pet Parade and contest! The best costume will win a prize. Indulge in all your favorite blueberry recipes such as pie, strudel, ice cream, beer, and much more! There’s plenty of activities for kids to enjoy! This festival
With great live music, wonderful food from our local
will have pony rides, personalized crafts, colonial games,
restaurants, and events for children. Admission is $3 and
and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Visitor
children 5 & under are free!
Center. Prices range from $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and $25
Admission proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains
Former Barrett Elementary Center, Cresco Tuesday, July 11th, 4 - 8 PM
for families.
Historical Bethlehem Saturday, July 15th – Sunday, July 16th, 10 AM – 7 PM
rotaryclubofthepoconomountains.com
The Trinity Tour Motorcycle Ride
Disney In Concert: Tale As Old As Time
Take a ride to get kids outside! Ride through the scenic
Be our guest as Miller Symphony Hall takes you on an
a.m. Sunday. Enjoy a short inspirational program by Tom
enchanted journey that begins the 2017-18 Symphony Season with an opening show surely to stand the test of time. Disney In Concert returns to the Hall this season with a brand-new show – Disney In Concert: Tale As Old As Time. The return of Disney will feature high-resolution clips of the great Disney films you know and love. Accompanying the show will be the talents of four Broadway caliber singers to
Pocono Mountains on this fundraising tour to support Christian outdoor education at Spruce Lake. Though kids innately love the outdoors, many spend so little time there. Help us regrow that lost love by joining us at 9:30 “Redneck” Clark and a free lunch, then ride to beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack, with a stop for ice cream along the way. Your entire registration fee is tax-deductible. For information and online registration, go to www.sprucelake.org/events/specialevents.
Spruce Lake Retreat Sunday, July 16th (rain date, July 23) www.sprucelake.org
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Audubon Wildlife Art & Craft Festival
Shakespeare for Kids A high-energy, one-hour production designed for children ages 4 to 10 to actively experience Shakespeare’s vibrant
Known regionally as the finest art and craft show in the
language and characters. This year, S4K teams up with Team
Pocono Mountains, the popular Audubon Art and Craft
Shakespeare in As You Like It.
Festival combines entertaining and educational live wildlife shows featuring animals native to the area with close to 100 juried artists and artisans, many of whose work is nature or wildlife inspired. Add live ice sculpting and activities for the kids and you have a wonderful experience awaiting you in the Pocono Mountains. Funds raised at the festival are used by Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon to support local community and school environmental education.
Wallenpaupack Area High School Saturday, July 22nd - Sunday, July 23rd, recurring daily 10 AM - 5 PM (484) 256-4485
Saturday, July 29th, 10 AM – 11 AM www.pashakespeare.org/psf_press_26th-summerseason.php
EcoZone Discovery Room! Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment.
PEEC Sunday, July 30th, 1 - 4 PM
Poconos’ Wurst Festival
www.peec.org
Zicke Zacke Zicke Zacke Hoi Hoi Hoi. Poconos’ Wurst Festival is back with even more grilled sausage, brats and wursts, wieners, kielbasa, pierogies, and brews! With both Polish and German themes, the event will feature two stages of music, traditional costumed dance performances, pig and hot dog races, ethnic craft vendors, new Bier Stein Olympics - fun games for adults and plenty of food and beer. Nonstop, live music from the Chardon Polka Band. Children’s entertainment will include the Brat Man living statue, rubber duck races, inflatable Bavarian slide, Bavarian juggling shows, and face painting. Join us for a weekend of family fun and entertainment in the Pocono Mountains!
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area Saturday, July 22nd - Sunday, July 23rd, recurring daily 11 AM - 5 PM www.shawneemt.com
Pennsylvania 400 Pocono Raceway will host the Pennsylvania 400 on Sunday, July 30 with events leading up to the race all weekend.
Pocono Raceway Saturday, July 28th - Sunday, July 30th
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What your 2 year old shouts out when they want to see what you have! "Me See It!"
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PA R A D I S E
Fo o d Fe s t i v a l w i t h a ta s t e f ro m t h e re s ta u ra n t s of B a r ret t & Pa ra d i s e
JULY 11, 2017 • 4PM - 8PM
@ the former Barrett Elementary Center Proce eds benefit the Rotary Club of the Pocono Mountains
Rain Date: July 12th
BPCONCERT.COM
ADMISSION
$5
AGES 5 & UNDER FREE Matt Bailey
Jeff Swider
Fo od not included
For more info or sponsorship contact Peter @ 570.656.5700
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