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March 5, 2016 DINING....................................4 EVENTS.....................................6 POCONO PROS......................8 ENTERTAINMENT................. 10 SHOPPING........................... 12

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

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History - Facts & Faces Echo through Places Sharing events embracing images and stories of people and places that have played a pivotal role in molding this region is a cherished opportunity. Festivities unveiling a rich cultural heritage, along with unique entertaining traditions across the area are eager to shed some light, share a smile and add a bit of laughter for all.

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EAST STROUDSBURG 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. HAWLEY Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Family-owned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. HENRYVILLE 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. MOUNTAINHOME & PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends. Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome,

(570) 595-2523. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. MOUNT POCONO The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust menu features great steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and more. New TexMex menu. All-inclusive brunch on Sundays. Vocelli Pizza, 2972 Warner Road, Tannersville (570) 6209055 & Now open at 1224 Pocono Blvd. in Mt. Pocono *(570) 839-7437, vocellipizza. com. Handcrafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and a signature pizza sauce that has been handed down through generations. POCONO LAKE Palffy’s Pastry Cafe, The Shops at Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-6645. Delectable desserts along with lattes, cappuccinos & more! Grab & go or relax & enjoy in comfort with Free WiFi. Pick-apack-a-pastries at Palffy’s then pass it on! Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more!

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The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6460525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more. POCONO MANOR Kalahari Pocono Mountains Resort, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, (570) 580-6000 Brandberg Food & Drink, (570) 580-6030. The classic tavern with modern twist. This family friendly restaurant offers a “veto-proof” menu for an evening out all will enjoy! POCONO PINES Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 6462377, 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. SOUTH STERLING The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor. com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating. (Continued on Page 18)

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LEARN BLUES GUITAR Pocono Arts Council Stroudsburg. poconoarts.org. 570-476-4460

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MAPLE SUGARING DAY Kettle Creek Environmental Learning Center

monroeconservation.org 570-629-3061 How sweet it is! Enjoy a tour & insight on the history of pure maple syrup from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaware State Forest’s Meesing Outdoor Site on Creek Road near Marshalls Creek. Cost is $5/ adults, $3/children & free for EE Members

ORIGINAL PLAYWRIGHT READINGS Shawnee Playhouse

theshawneeplayhouse.com 570-421-5093 Seize this outstanding opportunity to watch six orginal Shorts & One Act Plays then help select this year’s Playwright contest winner! Starts 7 p.m. Admission is FREE with donations accepted.

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19 Montage Mountain Fest 2016 Montage Mountain • Scranton 570-969-7669 • montagemountainresorts.com 19 The Monster Who Ate My Peas Scranton Cultural Center • Scranton 570-344-1111 • scrantonculturalcenter.org 19 Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Scranton Cultural Center • Scranton 570-344-1111 • scrantonculturalcenter.org

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Michael’s Carpet, Flooring & Custom Home Remodeling Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp. com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates. Pocono Body Wellness Studio, the shops at Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-5308, www. poconobodywellnesstudio. com. Message Therapy and Spa Services. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines,

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RE/MAX Property Specialists, the shops at Liberty Plaza Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 972-2940, (570) 972-2718, JeffRickertTeam.com. Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certified offering sales and vacation rentals.

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Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Checkout Barley’s latest renovations now with even more seating! Great food, beer and live music! Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays small-batch, British-style, caskconditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Live Music Saturday Nights! From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge... • March 5: Jim Roberti • March 12: Jimmy Brown

552 River Rd, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. - Ask about Meal & Show options Da (Feature Show): Enjoy this semi-autobiographical play set in 1960’s Dublin, where you’ll find Charlie in his childhood home just

after Da’s funeral. Sorting through his father’s things, he is visited by Da’s ghost who stubbornly refuses to leave the house or his son’s mind. Share the tender, frustrating and funny moments that defined the relationship between father and son. Tickets: Adults $18, seniors over 55 $15 and children 12 & under $10

Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (570) 831-2100, www.mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and amazing live entertainment: A heap of talent starting at 9:30 p.m.

• Friday, March 11: 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 12: 8 p.m. • Sunday, March 13: 2 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar (Headline Show): Jesus’ final days dramatized with emotional intensity and propelled by a stirring score. (Rogers & Hammerstein. Lyrics by Tim Rice. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Tickets: Adults $28, seniors over 55 $25 and children 17 & under $15

• March 4: Stealing Neil • March 5: Coast 2 Coast • March 11: That 90s Band • • March 12: The Chatter

• Friday, March 4: 2 p.m. • Saturday, March 5: 8 p.m. • Sunday, March 6: 2 p.m. Shawnee Original Playwright Series Readings: An outstanding opportunity for audience members to listen as original plays are being read on stage, then comment & vote on the plays they would like to see produced in 2017. Tickets: Free with a donation graciously accepted at the door

Headliners hit 9 p.m. • March 4 & 5: Dan Wilson, Karith Foster & Scott Bruce • March 11 & 12: Shane Mauss, Eric Tartaglione & Scott Bruce

• Friday, March 4: 7 p.m. • Friday, March 11: 7 p.m.

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amelback Mountain - sensational snow sports, exhilarating competitions and an array of outstanding giveaways maintain monumental status propelling patrons to outrageous heights at this resort. Host to a stellar lineup of events and sights set to ignite the outdoor enthusiast in all, this Tannersville destination is consistent in sending the winter season out with a bang. Starting with March 12’s TeleFest, the “biggest in the Mid-Atlantic” from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Camelback welcomes experienced and beginner telemark skiers to the slopes along with spectators. The ski technique combining Alpine ski’s with Nordic style bindings fixes only the toe of the ski boot to the ski creating a “free heal.” This increasingly popular event, now in its 6th year at Camelback, welcomes as many as 150 participants each year.

anticipated Parking Lot Party March 19 & 20! Rise and shine then unwind with this outrageous ensemble from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

In true tailgating fashion, there’ll be grilling, live music, cook-offs even a tailgate decorating competition plus over $4,000 in prizes throughout the weekend. Did we mention anyone can partake in the ever-popular Pond Skimming Saturday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.? The more outlandish outfit brandished the better as you sail down a slope soaring across a pool of icy water. Cool enough for ya’? Oh, there’s more.

Box Derby for the way to go Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration for this free event runs 10 to noon, with donations suggested benefitting local dog rescues Hope for Hannah and Boomer’s Angels.

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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!

Bendixen’ s Bit of Country

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Bendixens Giftware, Route 940 in Pocono Summit, (570) 839-8795, bendixens.com, eBay store: poconocountrygifts. “Celebrating over 36 years offering a Bit of Country right here in the Poconos with an ever evolving line of unique American made gift ideas.” Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 839-0620, blissbeautyandbody.com. A fullservice salon and spa. On-site spa boutique. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home and garden accents, giftware,

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Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 6763373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 6763248, 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,

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Ross & Ross Nursery, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-9760. All things green and blooming since 1932. Exotic and local plants, gardening supplies, classes. Herb shop onsite.

Mohegan Sun Pocono, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 9464672, 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.

Second Story High-End Thrift, 1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Find unique treasures at this high-end thrift boutique! Shop stunning designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, distinctive furniture, artwork and more!

Pocono Bazaar Flea Market, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 223-8640, poconobazaar. com. Hundreds of vendors offering thousands of products. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline. com. Find great gear from topselling brands including Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, The North Face and others. Equipment rentals and services available.

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The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 6460525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, 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.

early 40 years ago, Pocono Irish American Club was founded to, “Preserve and promote” Irish culture. Since its inception, the organization has enlisted ongoing efforts to further exemplify this illustrious heritage with none more recognizable than the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Less than two miles embodies a Main Street route through the Borough of Stroudsburg starting at Stroudsburg High School. Eastward on ending in East Stroudsburg, festivities are set to start 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Lined with seemingly endless shades of emerald green, spectators and participants alike revel in the day’s festivities. Calling it a, “Great family community event which celebrates the coming out of winter for the Poconos,” Parade Chairperson, Rosie Gralinski considering communitywide generosity a large part in making the parade possible. She notes this year’s event’s significance, dedicating celebrations to the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Uprising, “[In] memory of those

brave individuals that gave their lives in the name of Ireland.” Sharing a few segments from “The Easter Rising,” Jack Haren illustrates history’s poignant past.

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The Rising was the opening act in the Irish War of Independence. A singular and desperate act launched by a band of men who refused to acknowledge the futility of their fight against English rule on Irish soil. The Irish leadership hoped to take advantage of the deployment of British troops to the battlefields of World War I, leaving fewer to control Ireland. At 11:00 am on Easter Monday, April 24th, Patrick Pearse and the Irish Volunteers, along with James Connolly and the Irish Citizens Army hurried across Dublin City to occupy strategic buildings and control important fields of fire. Less than 1,000 Irishmen were up against the military might of the British Empire. But the dye was cast.

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TANNERSVILLE Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek. com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Poconosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; original

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night menus Sunday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-2277, smugglerscove.net. “Seafood King of the Poconos!” Delight in sensational seafood at this family-owned landmark. Menu items include quality Allen Brothers steaks and slow-roasted prime rib, great soups and salads, and the area’s largest selection of fresh seafood. Open daily.

WILKES BARRE Mohegan Sun Pocono, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen, Timbers Buffet, casual and cool Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express and more.

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Sports Information subject to change. CLIMBING CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Swing, ride and glide through the treetops on zip lines, adventure courses and other amazing attractions! Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. Five courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers. FISHING BAIT & TACKLE Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898,

huntersgallery.com. Fishing equipment, apparel & more. Live bait & fishing supplies. 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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SKI AREA MAPS & INFORMATION BIG BOULDER SKI AREA I-80 Exit 284, Take Rt. 115S, turn right on Rt. 903S and follow the signs to entrance

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CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season.

Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure. SIGHTS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570)588-6682, visitbushkillfalls. com. Known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Niagara of Pennsylvania,â&#x20AC;? Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more. New this season check out the Mining Maze! Check out their website for special events! SKI AREAS Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback.

com. 166 skiable acres with 34 trails all lighted for night skiing. 16 lifts and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-0100, jfbb.com. 16

slopes serviced by seven lifts and 100% snowmaking. Night skiing, ski rentals, ski school, innovative terrain park and snowtubing.

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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. Family and beginner-friendly ski mountain boasting 23 trails, two terrain parks and the Pocono Plunge snowtubing park. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, ski-bigbear.com. 18 trails and snowtubing. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Hunter’s Gallery, 237 Mt. Cobb Highway, Lake Ariel, (570) 6897898, huntersgallery.com. Hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more!

337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+’ lanes and a “magic carpet” lift.

Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. TRAIN STATIONS

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Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more!

CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. 1,000’ zip lines; 4,000’ zip flyers, treetop adventure courses and more!

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum.

Pocono TreeVentures, Bushkill, (800) 446-0231, poconotreeventures.com. 1,000’ dual racing zip lines and other aerial adventures.

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Experience early methods of making maple syrup, with useful tips on tree identification, as well as tapping that’s certain to be a sensory delight to see. Delaware State Forest’s Meesing Outdoor Site But, you simply can’t spell satisfaction without “t” for Creek Road taste, so settle in at the end for Just 5.5 miles north of Marshalls Creek a sampling of the sapling over hotcakes! Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids under 12 with Environmental Education Center Members Free.

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Camelback Lodge, 193 Resort Drive, Tannersville, (855) 5151283, camelbackresort.com. Book your stay at this eight-story modern mountain lodge with one, two and three bedrooms available—there’s even deluxe lofts ready to accommodate up to 12 people. Enjoy a spa, dining, shopping & the popular Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark. Just outside is Camelback’s famous ski slopes, outdoor adventures at CBK Mountain Adventures and summertime fun at Camelbeach waterpark. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue,

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Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging with stays available all year round. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge.com. A Pocono Mountains classic country inn along with world-class service and intimate ambiance in the Inn restaurant. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury villa accommodations and exciting on-site activities. A

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French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor.com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor, (570) 580-6000, book.kalahariresorts. com/poconos. Surround yourself within this unique African-themed resort featuring a massive indoor waterpark with expansion underway for even more waterplay. Enjoy restaurants to suit all tastes, an exquisite spa, even a sweet shop! Roebling Inn on the Delaware, 155 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-7900, roeblinginn. com. Make your spring reservations today and surround yourself with a gorgeous Upper Delaware Riverfront setting. Excellent place to get away from it all or as home base for enjoying the area--kayaking, fishing, bald eagles, hiking, ziplines. Midweek rates/AAA discount. Book online today with dates starting in April. The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations.

Art & History Information subject to change. Crystal Cave, 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, (610) 683-6765, crystalcavepa.com. Interpretive tours of this natural attraction detail stalactites, stalagmites and pillar and dropstone formations. On-site rock and mineral shop and museum. Open daily. Eckley Minersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Village, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community founded in 1854; now a living museum. Open year-round. Grey Towers National Historic Site, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 and set on 303 acres of gardens. Museum and conference center. Open May 26 thru Oct. 31. 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 pieces by local artists.

Shawnee Gallery, 114 Worthington Avenue, ShawneeOn-Delaware, (570) 420-9404, shawneegallery.com. Fine arts studio, museum and store featuring local art and crafts. Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps. gov/stea/index.htm. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions.

Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation.

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Pocono Indian Museum, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley.org. Dedicated to preserving PAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural heritage. Period-dressed â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;? members re-enact the lives of original PA German family who ran the farm from 1760 to 1913.

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arnessing facts and faces behind significant accomplishments that shape how we live today, serves as a means of both honoring and engraving memories of people from our past. As organizations across the Commonwealth commemorate the founding of Pennsylvania, Eckley Miners’ Village recognizes anthracite mining heritage with an open invitation to join a Charter Day celebration March 13. Considering the Weatherly site’s event an ideal opportunity to, “Showcase [how important] culture is to the region,” Eckley Historic Site Administrator Dr. Bode Morin applauds local performers and professionals influential in telling Eckley’s tale, confident igniting curiosity will serve as a catalyst to everlasting homage.

Eternally embracing the regional impact of the “Rise of the labor movement,” as it echoed nationwide, filmmaker Greg Matkosky, WVIA Creative Director for Documentary Films, will present his Emmy nominated piece, “Stories from the Mines.” Describing noteworthy components embedded within the 90 minute production, the NEPA native comments, “I felt like I had to do this,” explaining the ability to unveil “Huge contributions” families made as a gratifying experience.

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He notes the creative collaboration conceived over 20 years ago with Thom Currá, now WVIA CEO, involved deep historical research marked by an intricate mix of academic scholars and “People who lived the history” each bringing compelling structure. From researchers articulating context that entwined the significance of anthracite coal’s role in the Industrial Revolution, “Connecting local and regional history to American history”; to sons and daughters inviting a compelling journey through the lives they knew with photos and touching memories. Footage shot at Eckley featuring the Eckley Players, lends a clever tone creating a sense of realism to the former mining village.

While Sunday’s Charter Day runs noon to 5 p.m., a steadfast commitment to sharing the influence people and industry have cast upon the region remains with additional Eckley events on the horizon. Watch as details on June’s Patch Town’s Slavic Days arise, with the ever popular 1940’s Weekend planned for August.

For more Charter Day details visit eckleyminersvillage.com or call 570.636.2070

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