Big Boulder Ski Area

FOR MORE Follow ThisWeekInThePoconos THRU SUNDAY MARCH 1 Snowme n of Strouds burg Life-size snowmen painted by local artists, placed throughout the borough. DOWNTOWN STROUDSBURG Stroudsburg - 111 N. 8th St. (570) 517-5019 gocollaborativestbg.com THRU SUNDAY APRIL 26 “wi nter ” on Exhibit at The Art Factor y of White Mills 10:00AM to 5:00PM Multi-artist, multi-media installation on display thru Winter and into Spring. Art Factor y of White Mills White Mills - 736 Texas Palmyra Hwy. (570) 251-1181 theartfactoryofwhitemills.com WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19 College Wed nesda ys at Big Bou lder 3:00 PM TO 9:00 PM College students save every Wednes day! Present valid college ID at the ticket window for special lift ticket, lesson and rental rates. See website for details & deals. BIG BOULDER SKI AREA Lake Harmony - 357 Big Boulder Dr. (570) 443-8425 jfbb.com Price: $15/person; $10/lessons and rentals WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 19 College Wed nesda ys aT Jack Frost 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM Present your valid college ID at the tick et window and score special lift ticket, lesson and rental rates. JACK FROST MOUNTAIN Blakeslee - Jack Frost Mountain Road. (570) 443-8425 jfbb.com Price: $39/person; $10/lessons and rentals SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 Intro to Snows hoei ng 6:30 PM TO 8:00 PM Take a winter walk through the woods and learn the basics of snowshoeing. No experience needed, PEEC provides equipment & all you need to know. Register early to reserve snowshoes & guarantee a spot. POCONO ENV. ED. CTR. Dingmans Ferry - 538 Emery Rd. (570) 828-2319 peec.org Price: $10/adult, $5/child SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 LITTLE BIG AIR COMPETITION 8:30 AM to 2:00PM Open to skiers and riders of all ages and skill levels. A medium jump will be set up at the bottom of the Bushkill trail. Competitors will have a one-hour, jam-style session per age bracket to show off their best grabs and spins! Entry fees donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in the name of Cody Bensel, long-time Shawnee employee. SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN East Stroudsburg - 401 Hollow Rd. (570) 421-7231 shawneemt.com Price: $15/advance entry; $42/advance entry & lift ticket SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 MARDI GRAS EXPRESS 12:00 PM to 4:00PM (Round trip) Climb on board, get your beads and masks and “Laissez les bons temps rouler” along the Lackawaxen River. Listen to festive Bourbon Street music and enjoy views of scenery and wildlife. Classic Creole lunch buffet will be served, with cash bar available. THE STOURBRIDGE LINE Honesdale - 812 Main St. (570) 470-2697 thestourbridgeline.net Price: $50/person SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 Monroe Winter Farmers Market 9:00AM to 1:00PM Variety of vendors offering quality produce, fresh baked goods, cheeses, honey, soaps, teas & more. The Renegade Winer y Stroudsburg - 600 Main St. monroefarmersmarket.com/winter SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 Vega n Board Game Dinner 5:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Play board games and unleash your competitive spirit as you enjoy a fantas tic meal with all plant-based ingredients. Not vegan? Start the New Year off

Continued on Page 7 right with healthy, fresh, scratch-made, mouthwatering deliciousness! Payment at registration. Call early to reserve. POCONO ENV. ED. CTR. Dingmans Ferry - 538 Emery Rd. (570) 828-2319 peec.org Price: $25/adults; $15/children 10 and under SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22 Spotted La nter nfly Update 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM Join Matt Giambra to learn about this invasive insect. Discussion of what it is, where it’s at, and where we go from here. Kett le Creek Env. Ed. Ctr . Stroudsburg - 8050 Running Valley Rd. (570) 629-3060 mcconservation.org Cost: $6/non-members, $4/children under 12. EE Center members are free. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 Winter Tree Ide nti ficatio n Works hop 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Join local naturalist Don Miller for a talk and walk at Stroud Township’s ForEv ergreen Nature Preserve to examine trees & plants as they wait out winter’s wrath for the inevitable return of Spring. POCONO HERITAGE LAND TRUST East Stroudsburg - 1539 Cherry Lane Rd. (570) 424-1514 phlt.org SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23 Cross Cou ntr y Skii ng 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM Learn the basics of cross country skiing and practice on PEEC’s campus. Skis, poles and boots provided. Register early with your shoe size. POCONO ENV. ED. CTR. Dingmans Ferry - 538 Emery Rd. (570) 828-2319 peec.org Price: $20/adult; $10/child TUESDAY FEBRUARY 25 Shei laMark Duo at Shaw nee Commu nit y Concert Series 7:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Family-friendly and appropriate for all ages. Donations gratefully accepted. Enjoy Shawnee’s gift to the community! Shaw nee Inn & Golf Resort Shawnee-on-Delaware - 100 Shawnee Inn Dr. (800) 742-9633 shawneeinn.com