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Public Maple Sugaring Day

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Relay For Life Snowtube-A-Thon

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3 Industrial Buildings Along Route 209 s 11,000+ square foot 3 bay building near Sciota Exit of Business Route 209, 3.48 acres fenced, 1,600 square foot showroom/ office area, well maintained. Sale price just reduced.

s 31,000+ square foot warehouse with 22â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, near major Pocono Highway exits, served by public utilities, dock door loading, 3 phase electric. Sale and Lease terms offered.

s 52,700 square foot 1 story manufacturing plant w/frontage along 2 highways and near I-80 exit, dock and drive-in loading doors, public utilities, heavy electric service, ample parking, minutes from the NJ State line. Lease or Sale.

Call Hawley Realty Inc. (610) 398-4000 or visit www.hawleyrealty.com for additional details.

83 YEARS OF PUBLICATION

February 22, 2014

29 issues published annually with a controlled complimentary distribution through resorts, hotels, motels, cottage colonies, information centers & travel bureaus, places of interest, realtors, and developers.

Cover Photo: Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain

Edwin R. Miller, II Publisher

Lake Region Chili/Wing Cook-Off...................................................................6

Aimee L. Kohler

MCEEC hosts Public Maple Sugaring Day....................................................11

Editor

Shop Glass Hat Antiques................................................................................13

Aaron G. Imbt

Celebrate Charter Day at Eckley Miners’ Village.........................................14

Art Director & Webmaster

Shawnee Mountain’s Winter Carnival...........................................................20

Editorial & Publication Office

Race to WMMR’s Cardboard Classic!...........................................................22

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Splendid spring at Ski Big Bear......................................................................24

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Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder at Camelback.............................................25

COMING EVENTs..................... 4 Antiques............................. 13 DINING................................. 26 ENTERTAINMENT.................... 14 Galleries & Museums........... 15 Lodging.............................. 28

POCONO MAP....................... 16

Professionals & Services.... 29

Edwin R. Miller, II Publisher Reproduction of any artwork, maps, editorial material or copy prepared by “This Week in the Poconos” is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the publisher. All schedules subject to change.

Shopping............................. 8 Ski Area Maps...................... 22 SPORTS................................ 18

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Information subject to change. Now through Sunday, February 23: Crystal Cabin Fever presents “Around the World in ICE,” Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour and Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, www.crystalcabinfever.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See sparkling replicas of natural and manmade attractions; ride a 50-foot dualrun ice slide; see demos and competitions; and enjoy tours,

tastings and more fun for the whole family! Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children three and older. See website for details. Now through Sunday, February 23: Legally Blonde: The Musical, The Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Don’t miss this feel-good musical comedy! See website for show times and details. Saturday, February 22: Decorate Your Own Mardi Gras Mask, The

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Partnership (formerly the Eastburg Community Alliance) invites you to the long-awaited opening of the historic Dansbury Depot! The town’s 1863 train station has been beautifully restored! Visit on Saturday, February 22 and learn about some of the exciting events set to take place in East Stroudsburg this year! Doors open at noon. A general meeting will take place at 1 p.m., and tours will continue from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 22: Winterfest 2014, Lackawanna State Park, North Abington Road, North Abington, (570) 945-3229, lackawannasp@pa.gov. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival features ice fishing demonstrations, winter crafts for kids, horse and wagon rides, sled dog demos, snowshoe loans, safety and rescue programs and plenty of warm refreshments.

Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Call for details. Saturday, February 22: Pine Cone Birdfeeders, Chestnuthill Park, Route 715, Brodheadsville, (570) 992-9733, www.weposc. org. 10 a.m. to noon. Pine cone birdfeeders bring nature right to your door! This program provides all materials necessary to make and take feeders. See website for details. Sunday, February 23: Winter Carnival Day, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 421-7231, www.shawneemt.com. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chill out at Shawnee’s Winter Carnival! There will be great food, games, music, product samples, demos and more fun for the whole family! See website for details. Sunday, February 23: Primitive Fire-Building, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans

Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www. peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. Learn primitive fire-building techniques! Try your hand at sparking a flint and steel fire, build a bow drill fire and more! Ages 10 and up. Cost: $5. Call to register. Saturday, March 1: Mountain Dew Vertical Challenge, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www. skicamelback.com. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watch the action or show your stuff in this heart-pounding competition! Also on Saturday, March 1: Camelback’s Ski and Ranger Patrol will host an Open House from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. See website for complete details. Saturday, March 1: Comedy Night 2014 to Benefit the Western Wayne Jr. Wildcats, Bennoco’s, 482 Hamlin Highway, Hamlin, (570) 698-0284. Enjoy an entertaining evening for a great cause! Doors open at 5

Chili/Wing Cook-Off Heats up in Hawley The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce presents its 12th Annual Chili/Wing Cook-Off on Sunday, March 2 at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant and Banquet Center in Hawley. Come in from the cold and enjoy a variety of chili and chicken wing selections from area cooks, companies and organizations! Things heat up at high noon, and the competition continues until 3 p.m. All in attendance will serve as judges in the People’s Choice category. Official judges are the administrators of the Wallenpaupack Area School District. First place winners in both chili and wing categories will receive trophies and $100 in prize money. The winner of the People’s Choice award will also receive a trophy and $100 cash. There is no charge to submit chili or wing entries, and multiple contributions are encouraged. The cost for the public to taste and judge is $20 per person. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Lake Region Chamber Office or the Lake Wallenpaupack branch of the Honesdale National Bank. The 12th Annual Chili/Wing Cook-Off is sponsored by Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Crystal Cabin Fever, Yuengling, Banko Beverage Company and other local businesses. For entry forms and additional information, contact the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce at (570) 226-3191 or visit@lakeregioncc.com. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant is located on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack, just off Route 507 in Hawley. For directions and additional information, visit www.ehrhardts.com.

7 p.m. Dinner is served at 6; show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Donation covers dinner and the show. The night will also feature a raffle, door prizes and a silent auction. Call for tickets and additional information.

(570) 685-1400, www.ski-bigbear. com. Donate three non-perishable food items for the local food pantry, and receive 15% off your lift ticket! Contribute four items, and you’ll save 25%! See website for details.

Saturday, March 1: MCEEC’s 37th Public Maple Sugaring Day, The Meesing Sugarbush, Creek Road, Marshalls Creek, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation. org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See how sweet maple syrup is made during this educational excursion! The day will include tours, tastings and interactive presentations for all to enjoy. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. EE Center members and tree sponsors enter free. Call for details.

Saturdays and Sundays in March: March on the Mountain, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053,

Saturday and Sunday, March 1 & 2: Give Back Weekend, Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Boulevard, Lackawaxen,

www.mountainviewvineyard. com. 1 to 5 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday in March, MVV will feature a different food and wine or food and spirit pairing. The cost is $8 per person. Specific details are available online. Sunday, March 2: The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Chili/ Wing Cook-Off, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant and (Continued on Page 12)

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Information subject to change. American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more! Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road,

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Cresco, (570) 839-0620, blissbeautyandbody.com. A fullservice salon and spa. On-site spa boutique. Closet Cases Consignment Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 262-9092, closetcases. net. High-end consignment boutique offering fine women’s apparel, accessories and artisan creations. Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 5950370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection of popular cookware and unique kitchen gadgets. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 377-5050,

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countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies, seasonal goods and novelties. Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 4218970, country-kettle.com. A sweet Pocono shopping destination housing 250 barrels of candy plus fine collectibles, home décor, jewelry and more! Daley Chocolates & Supplies, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-1092, daleychocolates@ yahoo.com. The “Sweetest Spot in the Poconos!” Gourmet chocolate, candies, gift baskets and more! Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. Freeland Marketplace, 166 Foster Avenue, Freeland, (570) 636-1234, freelandmarketplace.com. Buy, sell and spend the day at your yearround farmers’ and flea market! Find new and used toys, furniture, clothing, collectibles, crafts, jewelry and much, much more! Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross.com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices. House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays. Stop in and dip your own wax hand! Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper

9 lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Jasmin Jewelers, DePue Plaza, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 8729797, jasminjewelers.com. Familyowned and operated. Specializing in fine custom jewelry and expert repair. Kristina’s Creations, Pocono Peddlers Village, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 369-5335. Wildlife collections, stained glass, candle holders and incense burners, wood carvings, local artwork and custom tie-dye. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6461502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Flooring, kitchen and bath remodeling, window coverings and more. Custom installation and free estimates. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-

Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. A must-visit Pocono destination offering great shopping, dining and entertainment. Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop and Marshall Rousso. Mountain View Vineyard and Winery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, mountainviewvineyard.com. Family-owned and operated

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(570) 839-1234, auctionzip.com— auction ID #5252. The Poconos’ oldest full-service auction gallery specializing in estate liquidations. Public auctions offering antiques, firearms, coins, military items, furniture and collectibles.

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Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5884807, startinggateonline.com. Find great gear from top-selling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available.

11 Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 620-0039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com. A country store and so much more! This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items. The Village Quiltery, 2959 Route 611, Suite 103, Tannersville, (570) 213-0889, thevillagequiltery.com. A lovely Pocono shop dedicated to the art of quilting. Find fabrics, tools, batting, rulers and much more. Long arm services offered.

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March 1 is Maple Sugaring loset Day! ases Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) will host its 37th Public Maple Sugaring Day on Saturday, March 1 at the Meesing Outdoor Site in Marshalls Creek. See how sweet maple syrup is made during this educational excursion! Events take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include tours, tastings and interactive presentations for all to enjoy. Set out with Environmental Educators and explore the site’s maple forest, or Sugarbush! You’ll learn about Native American and early pioneer methods for making maple syrup, hear useful tips for tree identification and tapping, and see how the evaporation process turns maple sap into sweet syrup! After the tours, everyone is invited to try some pure maple syrup over freshly made pancakes. Admission to MCEEC’s 37th Public Maple Sugaring Day is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12; all EE Center member and tree sponsors will be admitted free of charge. The Meesing Outdoor Site is located on Creek Road, 5.5 miles north of Marshalls Creek. For directions and additional information, call (570) 629-3061 or visit www.mcconservation.org.

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Banquet Center, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-3191, visit@ lakeregioncc.com. Come in from the cold and enjoy a variety of chili and chicken wing selections from area cooks, companies and organizations! Things heat up at high noon, and the competition continues until 3 p.m. The cost to taste and judge is $20. There is no charge to submit chili/chicken wing recipes. See website for details. Sunday, March 2: Pocono Bluegrass and Folk Society Shindig, The Elks Club, 260 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg, www. poconobluegrass.org. 12:30 to 5 p.m. Bring your instruments and jam along, or watch as Mail Pouch Express, Heavy Traffic, and Scott Eager & High Lonesome Sound perform throughout the day!

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Admission is $7 for the public and $6 for members. See website for details. Sunday, March 2: Volunteer in the Greenhouse, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy some light gardening work in PEEC’s new greenhouse! Lend a hand in some springtime projects and plant seeds! Pre-registration is encouraged. This program is free. Sunday, March 2: The Anthracite Hi-Railers Model Railroad Club’s O-Gauge Train Display, Bill’s Shoprite Plaza, Routes 435 and 502, Daleville. Noon to 4 p.m. This 800-square-foot O-Gauge modular layout features Lionel Legacy and MTH’s DCS control systems: A sight not to be missed by railroad enthusiasts. Admission is free. Donations will be collected on behalf of the North Pocono Dry Goods Pantry. Find Anthracite Hi-Railers on Facebook for updates. Thursday, March 6: Birds of Middle Creek, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you haven’t been to Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in March, you don’t know what you’re missing! Tens of thousands of snow geese may not sound too enticing, but it is an awe-inspiring sight! There’s even more to see, including a visitors’ center and a driving loop. You’ll do some light hiking while observing waterfowl, raptors, and more. Dress for the weather and pack a lunch and binoculars. Van transportation will be provided, space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 18+ only. Cost: $5. Call for details. Friday, March 7: Preston & Steve’s Cardboard Classic, Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, www.jfbb.com,

www.wmmr.com. 10:30 a.m. Join the fun, or watch as teams hit the hill in creatively constructed cardboard sleds! There will be prizes for the best design, fastest sled, and best incorporation of Coors Light and Harley Davidson themes. See website for competition rules and regulations. Saturday, March 8: Sugar Shack Scramble, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Take an orienteering expedition to the Two Saps Sugar Shack! Use a map and compass to reach the sugar shack, and then enjoy some hot cocoa, and pancakes with fresh maple syrup! Space is limited. Call to sign up for a 9 or 9:30 a.m. start time. Cost: $15/adult, $10/child. Saturday, March 8: Irish Fest, Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Boulevard, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, www.ski-bigbear. com. It’s a St. Patty’s celebration! The mountain’s Irish Fest will feature entertainment from the Celtic Martins Irish Band and the McElligott School of Irish Dance, plus traditional Irish fare and more! Festivities are scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Also on March 8, a Rail Jam will be open to all riders interested in strutting slopestyle skills. Competition begins at 6 p.m. Visit www. ski-bigbear.com for rules and regulations. Saturday, March 8: MCEEC’s Scout Maple Sugaring Day, The Meesing Sugarbush, Creek Road, Marshalls Creek, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation.org. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This special day for scout groups is open to all levels. Cost: $5/adult and $3/child includes locally made syrup on fresh pancakes. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, March 5. Saturday and Sunday, March 8 & 9: Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder: The Country’s First (Continued on Page 13)

Antiques Information subject to change. A Taste of Antiques 4 U, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 355-5955, antiquesVA.wix. com/Antiques. See history and memories from years gone by! Local and out-of-state deliveries. Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 872-9990, backroadsantiquespa.com. “From the rare to the collectable, from primitive furniture to vintage glassware and everything inbetween, uncover and discover what you think is extinct!” The Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, wpsada. com. Featuring two floors filled with glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, kitchenware, Depression glass and more. Open daily.

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The Glass Hat Antiques In the Pocono Mountains, just south of Hamlin Corners, is a charming antique shop brimming with classic collectibles and unique treasures. The Glass Hat beckons browsers with two floors full of elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass and more! Tea-lovers delight in the shop’s assortment of teapots, cups, sets, and saucers, and find an array of teatime treasures including strainers and ornate spoons. Kitchenware and cookbooks are in abundant supply, as are china sets, tools, trinkets and vintage smalls. The Glass Hat’s quaint Christmas room inspires holiday cheer in any season! You’ll find figurines, decorations, ornaments and other seasonal surprises year-round! Members of the Wayne-Pike-Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club, the proprietors of the Glass Hat specialize in heirlooms from and pre-dating the 1920s and ‘30s. Their collections are featured at multiple local antique shows each year. Located on Route 191, 1/2 mile south of Hamlin Corners in Hamlin, the Glass Hat is open Thursday through Tuesday, weather permitting. For more information, call (570) 689-4060 or e-mail skobo@echoes.net.

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Relay For Life Snowtube-AThon, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www.skicamelback.com. All are welcome to hit the hills of the

Biggest Snowtubing Park in the U.S.A. and slide in support of the Relay For Life! Three-hour snowtubing sessions are available at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and a sixhour Midnight Madness session will be open from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tickets for all time slots are

$20. See website for complete details. Sunday, March 9: Amphibian Search, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 1 to 3 p.m. Rising temperatures bring out the (Continued on Page 14)

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Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www. barleycreek.com. Great food, beer and live entertainment. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day at 12:30 p.m. February 22: Jim Roberti. March 1: Kyle Baker. March 8: Joe O’Malley. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, www.ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays. Pub-OLympics every Thursday night. February 21: Harkland. February 28: Trilogy. March 28: Comedy Night. Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive,

Hawley, (570) 588-8077, www. silkmillharmony.com. Performances in the beautiful, newly renovated Boiler Room venue. February 22: Lyle Divinsky. March 1: Andrew & Noah Duo. March 8: Julia Easterlin. March 15: Greg Klyma: Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day! Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and much more! February 21: John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www. RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming

Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment. The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. Now through March 9: Delval Divas. March 7-28: S.O.P.S. Readings. March 14-23: The Irish and How They Got That Way. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. Daily specials. Live entertainment on select dates.

Celebrate Charter Day at Eckley Miners’ Village! Sunday, March 9 is Charter Day in PA! Celebrate Pennsylvania’s 333rd birthday during a special film screening event at Eckley Miners’ Village! A former anthracite mining community that is now a living museum, Eckley Miners’ Village will host Movies of the Anthracite: An afternoon of rare coal mining films presented by F. Charles Petrillo and Dr. Phil Mosley. Featured films include The Price of Carelessness, a 1915 movie filmed at the Truesdale Colliery; Buried Heat, a 1934 production filmed at the Jeddo Colliery; and Blue Coal, a piece filmed at the Huber Breaker in the 1930s. Films will be shown in Eckley Miners’ Village Museum starting at 2 p.m. Facilities open at noon. This event is free and open to the public. Film selection may be subject to change. Eckley Miners’ Village is located at 2 Eckley Main Street in Weatherly. For additional information, visit www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com or call (570) 636-2070.

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frogs and salamanders! Embark on a search with the environmental educators at PEEC! Wear sturdy shoes and prepare to get muddy. Cost: $5 per person. Call to register. Sunday, March 9: Charter Day Film Screening, Eckley Miners’ Village, 2 Eckley Main Street,

Weatherly, (570) 636-2070, www. eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com. 2 p.m. Dr. Phil Mosley and F. Charles Petrillo will host Movies of the Anthracite, a free public film screening in Eckley’s Museum. Featured films include The Price of Carelessness, a 1915 movie filmed at the Truesdale Colliery; Buried Heat, a 1934 production filmed at the Jeddo Colliery; and Blue Coal, a piece filmed at the Huber Breaker in the 1930s Museum

opens at noon. See website for details. Tuesday, March 11: Science of Beer, Cora’s 1850 Bistro, Hawley, (570) 689-9494. 7 p.m. Join Dr. Dennis Peterson, homebrew master and retired biochemist, for a program on the “Science of Beer!” Dr. Peterson will talk about the history and science behind the beer-making process. There will be plenty of time for questions and (Continued on Page 30)

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ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 North 7thÂ Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460,Â poconoarts.org. Fine art gallery administered by the PoconoArts council. Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Museum, Route 611, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, coolbaughtwp.org. Military pieces, ice harvesting tools and artifacts, and early photos in the Wills Mansion. Cresco Station Museum, Sand Spring Road, (Cresco Railroad Depot), (570) 595-6157, barretthistory.org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and artifacts. Eckley Minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570) 6362070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community now a living museum. Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. Ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot. Chateauesque mansion and grounds open seasonally and for special programs. Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.â&#x20AC;? Featuring original art by local artists. Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.

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Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. An authentic Pennsylvania German farmstead open seasonally and for special events.

Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps. gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions.

Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. The Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Coolest Attraction! Open year-round. Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. The Sherman Theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Living Room Art Gallery, Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4202808,Â shermantheater.com. A non-

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Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical.org. Stately mansion housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

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Back Country ATV Adventures at Memorytown USA, Grange Road, Mt. Pocono (570) 243-8877, poconoatvs.com. Guided ATV tours of the Pocono Mountains. Open daily. BOWLING Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Public alley featuring eight bowling lanes, glowing pins, automated scoring and a state-of-the-art sound system. HORSEBACK RIDING Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, FIRST SHOP ON THE ROAD TO CAMELBACK!

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Woehrleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year.

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WMMR’s Cardboard Classic

Don’t miss your chance to race for cardboard glory at Jack Frost Mountain! Preston and Steve’s Cardboard Classic 2014 brings crazy competition to the Tubing Hill on Friday, March 7. Join the fun, or watch as teams hit the hill in creatively constructed cardboard sleds! There will be prizes for the best design, fastest sled, and best incorporation of Coors Light and Harley Davidson themes. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., and the competition begins at 10:30. This event is restricted to riders 18 and older, and limited to one sled entry per team. Applications are due by Friday, February 28. Release forms are required at check-in. Preston and Steve’s 2014 Cardboard Classic is presented by Coors Light. For entry forms and event details, visit www.wmmr.com. Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area is located on Jack Frost Mountain Road in Blakeslee. Log on to www.jfbb.com to learn more.

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(Continued from Page 21) Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback. com. With up to 42 lanes and two “magic carpet” lifts, Camelback

Mountain Resort boasts the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Fernwood’s White Lightning Snowtubing Park features 100% snowmaking.

Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. Six snowtubing chutes and two tows. Single tubes only. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Shawnee’s Pocono Plunge Snowtubing Park is equipped with single and tandem tubes. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, skibigbear.com. Two-hour sessions are available on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

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WATERPARKS H20ooohh! Indoor Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 7229111, splitrockresort.com. Giant indoor waterpark includes family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools and Komodo Dragon: Pennsylvania’s first indoor simulated wave machine. Open to the public. Party packages available.

Splendid Spring at Ski Big Bear The season may be winding down, but winter fun is in full swing at Ski Big Bear! As chilly temps give way to warmer weather, great ski conditions beckon riders of all abilities. Milder days allow skiers to enjoy the snow while celebrating the coming of spring at Masthope Mountain. Here’s a look at some late-season specials coming soon to Ski Big Bear: On Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, give and receive during Give Back Weekend! Donate three non-perishable food items for the local food pantry, and receive 15% off your lift ticket! Contribute four items, and you’ll save 25%! On Saturday, March 8, it’s a St. Patty’s celebration! The mountain’s Irish Fest will feature entertainment from the Celtic Martins Irish Band and the McElligott School of Irish Dance, plus traditional Irish fare and more! Festivities are scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. Also on March 8, a Rail Jam will be open to all riders interested in strutting slopestyle skills. Competition begins at 6 p.m. Visit www.ski-bigbear.com for rules and regulations. New to the sport? No problem! Ski Big Bear has a seat for you! There’s still plenty of time to hit the hills and enjoy pristine ski conditions at Masthope Mountain! Private lessons are available for beginning, intermediate and advanced riders, with customizable courses to help you learn at your own pace. Lessons start at just $75. Group classes are available. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is located on Karl Hope Boulevard in Lackawaxen. For springtime schedules and additional information, visit www.ski-bigbear.com or call (570) 685-1400.

Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder at Camelback Mountain Resort ! Camelback Mountain Resort, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, will host the country’s first Relay For Life Snowtube-AThon on Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9. Themed Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder, this all-night event will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 8 and continue until 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. All are welcome to hit the hills of the Biggest Snowtubing Park in the U.S.A. and slide in support of the Relay For Life! Three-hour snowtubing sessions are available at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and a six-hour Midnight Madness session will be open from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tickets for all time slots are $20. Interested parties may register a Relay For Life team, or support the cause by purchasing individual tickets to tube. Participants are encouraged to camp out overnight and take turns tubing as special events, entertainment, contests and giveaways go on throughout the night. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary Season, Camelback will light up the mountain at 8:30 p.m. with a fireworks show. Because cancer never sleeps, teams are asked to have at least one member tubing at all times. Participants are also encouraged to get in the spirit by dressing and decorating their vehicles to reflect a winter wonderland theme. At Relay For Life events across the globe, communities come together to honor cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones, and fight back against the disease. Camelback’s SnowtubeA-Thon will include a traditional Luminaria Ceremony of remembrance and hope in honor of those who have battled or are currently battling cancer. Camelback Mountain Resort presents the country’s first Snowtube-A-Thon as part of its 50th Anniversary Season—a season of giving back. Up to 50% of ticket proceeds from this event will go directly to the Relay For Life. To make a donation, register a team, or learn more about how you can Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder, visit www.skicamelback.com. Home to the Biggest Snowtubing Park in the U.S.A., Camelback Mountain Resort is located on Camelback Road in Tannersville.

Dining

Information subject to change. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399,

barleycreek.com. “Poconos’ original brewpub and restaurant.” Hand-crafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day. The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg, (570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sundays.

The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 3929400, crescentlodge.com. Fine

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Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-9111, splitrockresort. com. Multiple on-site dining destinations including Bel’lago Ristorante, Benchwarmers Sports Bar, the Galleria Restaurant and others. Tokyo Tea House, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 8398880, tokyoteahouse.us. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi, seafood, steaks, vegetarian specials and more. Closed on Tuesdays.

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Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines.

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Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. A classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments A

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Professionals & Services Information subject to change. PROFESSIONALS Century 21 Select Group Blakeslee, 5651 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 643-2100, PoconoVacationsOnline.com. Since 1979, we are proud to have helped thousands of families create a lifetime of memories in the Poconos. Century 21 Select Group - Pocono Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines: (570) 646-3600, c21PoconoPines. com; and Route 940, Pocono Lake at Locust Lake Village: (570) 6468844, c21PoconoLake.com. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails and Pinecrest Lake.

Hawley Realty, 944 Marcon Blvd. Suite 120, Allentown, (610) 3984000, hawleyrealty.com. Industrial and commercial real estate brokerage firm providing complete professional services and the largest selection of properties. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals.

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discussion. This event is the first in a Science on Tap series organized by a partnership of local conservation and environmental groups. Call for more information. Ongoing: Saturday Night Live Entertainment, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. 2/22: Jim Roberti; 3/1: Kyle Baker; 3/8: Joe O’Malley. Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and

Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: Distillery Tours, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainveiwvineyard.com. Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery is one of only two winery-distilleries in the state! Tour the facilities and see how your favorite spirits are made! Ages 21+ only. Weather-permitting. Ongoing: Locomotive Shop Tours, Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, www.nps. gov/stea. Join a Park Ranger

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or a volunteer on a 45-minute look at what it takes to maintain and repair steam locomotives. Admission is included in the park entrance fee. Ongoing: Candle Making Demonstrations, House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, www. houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Dip your own “wax hand” between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. See website for details. Ongoing: ATV Tours of the Pocono Mountains, Back Country ATV Adventures, Grange Road, Mount Pocono, (570) 243-8877, www.poconoatvs.com. Enjoy exhilarating ATV tours of the beautiful Pocono Mountains! Reservations are suggested, but not required. Open daily. Call for details.

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