I-80 Exit 284, Take Rt. 115N, turn left on Rt. 940W and follow the signs to entrance on the right. 570 443-8425 • jfbb.com
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29
Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 AM TO 2:00 PM Call Barbara at MCCD for more information. To register or learn more about American Red Cross blood drives, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS. Kettle Creek Env. Ed. Ctr. Stroudsburg - 8050 Running Valley Rd. (570) 629-3060 mcconservation.org
SUNDAY MARCH 1
DIY BIRDFEEDERS 10:00AM to 12:00PM Spend the morning putting together your own unique and custom bird feeder from a variety of recycled materials just in time for spring. PEEC provides all you need, but you may bring your own supplies. Great for children! POCONO ENV. ED. CTR. Dingmans Ferry - 538 Emery Rd. (570) 828-2319 peec.org
Price: $5
AP TR AIL M SUNDAY MARCH 1
PEEC INTO THE KITCHEN 1:00PM to 3:00PM Take a peek into the PEEC Dining Hall’s Kitchen for a fun and creative cooking experience with Chef Erin Taylor. Learn basic kitchen skills, tips and tricks of the trade, and make easy, delicious, family friendly meals everyone will love! Each class includes an informational hands-on cooking demo, recipes, and a family-style meal of the items prepared. POCONO ENV. ED. CTR. Dingmans Ferry - 538 Emery Rd. (570) 828-2319 peec.org
Price: $10
SUNDAY MARCH 1
CHILI & WING COOKOFF 12:00PM to 4:00PM Come taste some of the best wings and chili in the Pocono Mountains as restaurants and individuals compete in this annual cookoff. Live music, beer tastings & more. Proceeds benefit the Victims Intervention Program. SILVER BIRCHES RESORT Lake Wallenpaupack - 205 Route 507 (570) 226-4388 silverbirchesresortpa.com
Price: $20/adult; $10/child (5-10)
FRIDAY MARCH 6
Preston & Steve’s WMMR Cardboard Classic 6:00 AM TO 6:00 PM Competitors build and race giant cardboard sleds, and WMMR will be broadcasting live all day. Advance tickets available online only. JACK FROST MOUNTAIN Lake Harmony - Jack Frost Mountain Rd. (570) 443-8425 jfbb.com
Price: $10/lift tickets through 2/23; $20/lift tickets through 3/4
FRIDAY MARCH 6
First FRIDAY WINE TASTING 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM Enjoy four carefully selected wines as a wine expert guides you through the tasting process. Light fare served, along with lively conversation. Casual event focused on fun and enjoyment as well as gaining some basic wine knowledge. Must be over 21. Reservations required. HARRY PACKER MANSION INN Jim Thorpe - 19 Packer Ave. (570) 325-8566 murdermansion.com
Price: $35/person
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