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Pocono Chamber of Commerce presents Expo ‘14 ...................................6 Enter the House of Candles...........................................................................7 American Candle hosts Spring Shopping Event.........................................13 Spring Ahead!...............................................................................................14 Warm-Weather Wonders at PEEC...............................................................14 Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder at Camelback!.........................................20 Ride On at Paradise Riding Stables............................................................21 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Poconos!...............................................24 Eckley Miners’ Village hosts Charter Day Movie Marathon....................26
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Information subject to change. Saturdays and Sundays in March: March on the Mountain, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, 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 for the pairing is $8 per person. Ages 21+ only. See website for dates and details. 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: $10 per person. Saturday, March 8: Art Opening: Tom Storm, Photographer, “Scenes from the Top,” Monroe County Conservation District’s
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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: Wayne-Pike Local History Festival, The Hawley Silk Mill, Hawley, (570) 390-4747, artontheedgepa@gmail.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Representatives from local historical societies and museums will answer questions and offer free brochures and calendars as well as history-related items for sale. Local history buffs, newcomers and visitors are invited to speak with the experts during this free program. Call for details. Saturday, March 8: Where in the Watershed Walk #2: Spring Ahead at Kurmes Paradise Creek Nature Preserve, Paradise Township, (570) 424-1514, www. brodheadwatershed.org. 1 to 4
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p.m. The Brodhead Watershed Association and Pocono Heritage Land Trust (PHLT) are sponsoring a series of monthly “Where in the Watershed” walks to little-known places throughout the Brodhead Watershed. Join BWA and PHLT Board Members and naturalists Don Miller and Lori Colgan for a late-winter exploration of vernal pools along the newly completed Tank Creek Trail to find exciting signs of spring. Cost: $5 for the public, $3 for members; children under 12 walk for free. Call to register. 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 Relay For Life Snowtube-A-Thon, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 6291661, 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 six-hour 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: Spring Ahead! Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9: The 17th Annual Carbon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, www. carbonstpatricksparade.com. 1 p.m. Spring ahead and out of bed for the Carbon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The procession winds through scenic Jim Thorpe on a downhill route that showcases the region’s many splendors. Don’t forget to don your greenest garb at this rain-or-shine event! 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 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,
Pocono Chamber of Commerce Presents E x p o 2014
The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce presents its 27th Annual Business and Community Expo Friday, March 21 in East Stroudsburg University’s Koehler Fieldhouse. Showcasing more than 100 local businesses and organizations, the Business and Community Expo is Photo: VIP Studios the largest event of its kind in the region. Each year, participating businesses create interactive booths to highlight promotions and services. Attendees are invited to browse the displays, meet representatives and enjoy samples and giveaways throughout the day. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. For additional information, call the Greater Pocono Chamber of commerce at (570) 421-4433, or visit www. greaterpoconochamber.com. East Stroudsburg University’s Koehler Fieldhouse is located on the corner of Smith and Normal Streets in East Stroudsburg.
7 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 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. Friday through Sunday, March 14-16: Military Appreciation Weekend, Shawnee Mountain Ski
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See candles made and find great gifts for giving or keeping at the House of Candles! Located along Route 715 between Henryville and Tannersville, the House of Candles is both a candle factory and a charming shop where you can browse, observe and lend a hand in the action! You’ll marvel at the endless varieties of shapes, scents and styles, and see candles made right before your eyes! You can even dip your own “wax hand” during daily demos! Among the in-store selections are elegant taper candles; votive, pillar and jar candles; large multi-wick light sources and more! Scented candles can be found in hundreds of aromas, and holders and accents are in abundant supply. Hand-carved candles are a house specialty! The intricate creations are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Family-owned and operated since the 1960s, House of Candles is the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos. The quaint country destination features spacious showrooms, ample parking and even an on-site farmyard zoo! Take the scenic drive today and bring home a comforting candle to warm your home! House of Candles is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wax Hands For more information, call (570) 629-1953 or visit www.houseofcandles.com.
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american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor, gifts and more!
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!”
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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, 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! The Glass Hat Antiques, 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. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248,
9 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!
Marty’s Home Kitchen, martyshomekitchen.com. Pocono handcrafted jams, spreads and marmalades. Supporting local farms and orchards. Available at the Village Crafter’s Gallery, The Village Farmer and Bakery, Daley Chocolates and JR’s Deli. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940,
Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 972-6331, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter Christmas ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. 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.
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Custom installation and free estimates. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888) 946-4672, mohegansunpocono.
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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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and SKIWee children’s programs will be available at a 50% discount. Valid military ID and dependent cards are required. Retired military personnel, reservists and their immediate family members will receive 50% off lift tickets. Call for more information. Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17: Saint Patrick’s Day Weekend, Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, www.breakfastking.com. You’re in luck! Saint Patrick’s Day weekend brings delicious dinner specials and exciting entertainment to the Jubilee! Dine on traditional Irish dishes, enjoy a perfectly poured pint of stout, and dance your cares away to the sounds of live music! The Pub in the Pines will host live entertainers on Friday, Saturday and Monday.
Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 23: The Irish and How They Got That Way, The Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, The Irish and How They Got That Way tells the story of the Irish experience “on both sides of the pond.” Presented through a series of songs, this sometimes irreverent but always affectionate piece is a celebration of all things Irish. See website for show times and ticket information. Saturday, March 15: Amazing Animal Senses, PPL’s Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, PPL Drive, Hawley, (570) 253-7001, pplpreserves@pplweb.com. 1 p.m. How does a falcon catch its food or a skunk defend itself? Join experts from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center for a free program all about animal senses! See an owl, a skunk, and other amazing animals and learn how their senses help them survive! Registration is not necessary. Call for information. Saturday, March 15: Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade, Scranton, www. stpatparade.com. 11:45 a.m. Take a trip to Scranton for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade and experience a spirited celebration unlike any other! Attracting more than 12,000 participants and 150,000 spectators annually, this grand parade is widely known as one of the biggest and best St. Patrick’s parades in the country!
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Saturday and Sunday, March 15 & 16: The Pocono Home and Outdoor Living Show, East Stroudsburg University’s Koehler Fieldhouse, East Stroudsburg, www.poconobuildershomeshow. com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. This event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, product demonstrations and sample interior
and exterior options. Admission is $3 for attendees 18 and older; senior citizens enter free. See website for details. Sunday, March 16: Black & White Photography Tour, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec. org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Now is the perfect time to shoot black and white photography in the Poconos! Participants will visit the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and explore the park’s historic structures. Van transportation is available. Attendees are advised to dress in layers and pack a lunch. Admission is $20 per person. Call to register. Sunday, March 16: Costume Carnival Day, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 421-7231, www.shawneemt.com. Guests who visit Shawnee Mountain in costume will receive a free daytime lift ticket. A costume parade and judging will take place at 1 p.m. Call for more information. Sunday, March 16: The Pennsylvania Lyric Opera Presents “Opera is for Lovers,” The Cecilia Cohen Recital Hall, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, (570) 328-5864, www. griceartists.com. 3 p.m. See website for details. Monday, March 17 through Sunday, March 23: Benefit Days for Ghana Eyecare Mission, The Quiet Man Bookshop, 1233 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 2233565. 20% of total purchases will be donated to benefit the Ghana Eyecare Mission. Coupon required. For more information, visit www. mtpoconoumc.org or call (570) 839-9902. Thursday, March 20: Spring Product Launch Party, American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, www.americancandle.com. 6 to 8 p.m. Shop stunning spring selections from Pandora and find fabulous accessories by Vera Bradley! This elegant evening will also feature
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American Candle Hosts Spring Shopping Event Spring awakening means new arrivals at American Candle! The Bartonsville boutique invites everyone to shop seasonal selections during an exclusive preview event on Thursday, March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Discover the splendors of the Spring Takes Flight Collection! Inspired by butterflies, this lovely line of Pandora accessories provides a perfect “pop” to warm-weather wardrobes. Running from Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, March 23, Pandora’s Spring Bracelet Event provides extra incentives for accessory-lovers. Spend over $100 on Pandora pieces and you’ll receive a sterling silver Pandora clasp or bangle bracelet free! Spend $500, and you’ll take home a two-toned Pandora clasp bracelet at no charge! Also on Thursday, March 20, American Candle hosts the Summer Launch of Vera Bradley must-haves sure to make your heart flutter! With new color and style releases, new Colorblock and B.B. Collection items, bright Vera Vera color choices and great paper and gift products, American Candle has it all! Butterflies take center stage in the Flutterby pattern, which features clusters of wildflower bouquets and whimsical butterflies. Mark your calendars and be sure to bring a friend! These fashion-forward festivities are not to be missed! For additional information, call (570) 6293388 or visit www.american-candle.com. American Candle is located on Route 611 in Bartonsville.
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door prizes and refreshments. Call for details. Friday, March 21: Mystery Birding Field Trip, Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www. mcconservation.org. 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman on this popular and fun adventure where the birding destinations and target birds are not revealed until the day of the trip! Mystery birds “revealed” on past trips include snowy owl, northern shrike, rough-legged hawk, and nesting great-horned owls. Participants will meet at the EE Center at 8:30 a.m. and return by 5:30 p.m. The cost—$24/nonmember; $18/EE Center member— includes bus transportation.
Participants should pack a lunch and dress for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. Pre-registration and payment are required. Call for details. Friday, March 21: The Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce’s 27th Annual Business & Community Expo, East Stroudsburg University’s Koehler Fieldhouse, Smith and Normal Streets, East Stroudsburg, (570) 421-4433, www. greaterpoconochamber.com. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Showcasing more than 100 local businesses and organizations, the Business and Community Expo is the largest event of its kind in the region. Tickets: $2/adult; $1/child 12 and under. Saturday, March 22: Craft Show, Mount Pocono United Methodist Church, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-1646. Vendors include Origami Owl,
Thirty-One, Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Jamberry Nails and others. Breakfast and lunch concessions will be available. Call for details. Saturday, March 22: Pond Skimming, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www. skicamelback.com. 1 to 3 p.m. Watch as daring athletes race down the Sunbowl slope and glide over a shallow pond! See website for registration details. Saturday and Sunday, March 22 & 23: Parking Lot Party, Lot 8, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www. skicamelback.com. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Park, party and watch the action during Pond Skimming on Saturday and the Cardboard Box Derby on Sunday. Featuring great food, entertainment and more fun for all, (Continued on Page 25)
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Information subject to change. 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. March 8: Joe O’Malley. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, www.ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every Thursday night. March 7: Nikki & Rocco. March 14: Harkland. March 21: 30 Pack Lite. 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. March 8: Julia Easterlin. March 15: Greg Klyma: Everyone’s Irish on St. Patty’s Day! March 22: The Nat Osborn Band. March 29: Red Tail Ring. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Live music, exciting nightlife, great gaming promotions and much more! March 12: Battle of the Bands in Breakers Bar. March 14: Gin Blossoms. Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, www. RobertChristiansPA.com. Charming Pocono eatery offering daily specials and live entertainment.
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Shake off the winter blues and head outdoors with the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)! The Dingmans Ferry destination hosts a variety exciting outdoor activities in March. Test your orienteering skills at PEEC’s upcoming Sugar Shack Scramble! On Saturday, March 8, set out on an orienteering expedition to the Two Saps Sugar Shack! Use a map and compass to find the shack, and then enjoy a delicious reward of hot cocoa, pancakes and maple syrup! Start times are 9 and 9:30 a.m. Admission is $10 per person. Space is limited. Now is the perfect time to shoot black and white photography in the Poconos! PEEC will host a Black & White Photography Tour on Sunday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will visit the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and explore the park’s historic structures. Van transportation is available. Attendees are advised to dress in layers and pack a lunch. Admission is $20 per person. For reservations and additional information, call (570) 828-2319 or visit www.peec.org. The Pocono Environmental Education Center is located on Emery Road in Dingmans Ferry.
March 14: Traditional Irish Festivities. 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 28: S.O.P.S. Readings. March 1423: 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. March 14-17: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend featuring nightly dinner specials and live music Friday, Saturday and Monday.
Spring Ahead ! Mark your calendars; set your alarms: Spring is on its way! Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. The event precedes the First Day of Spring, which arrives with the Vernal Equinox on Thursday, March 20, 2014. An equinox occurs when Earth’s axis tilts neither toward nor away from the Sun; the Sun can be observed directly overhead at the Equator, and day and night are nearly equal in length. Spring brings warmer weather, increased daylight and blooming scenery to the Pocono Mountains. Explore the region in all its springtime glory! Plan your March outing today!
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ARTSPACE Gallery, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, 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 Miners’ 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. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.� 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 Poconos’ 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 Theater’s Living Room Art Gallery, Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4202808, shermantheater.com. A non-
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Information subject to change. ATVs 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, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year-
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round trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available. KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 4205500; SSSpeedways.com. Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Pennsylvania’s only Mountain Coaster. Open weekends and holidays through the winter season. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.
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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-A-Thon on Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9. Themed Give Cancer the Cold Shoulder, this allnight 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 with a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. 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. Camelback Mountain Resort presents the Snowtube-A-Thon as part of its 50th Anniversary Season. 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.
Woehrle’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. TENNIS Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Property features three indoor and eight outdoor courts with varied turf. Professional instruction available. TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/ stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits 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. TUBING Big Boulder Ski Area, South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. Featuring a maximum of 15 snowtubing chutes and two tows. Single tubes only. 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,
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Are you suffering from a case of cabin fever? Step out and savor the snowy scenery on horseback! Take a tranquil trail ride at Paradise Riding Stables!
Paradise Riding Stables is the longest-operating and most established riding stable in the Poconos. The scenic hillside destination is open seven days a week with a variety of excursion options to suit guests of all ages and experience levels. Packages include one and two-hour trail rides, horsedrawn carriage rides, and pony rides for children. Don’t let the wintry weather worry you! The horses at Paradise Riding Stables love strolling in the late-season snow! Daily tours descend picturesque pathways, showcasing emerging spring scenery and fading traces of winter. A springtime tour with Paradise Riding Stables is a memorable experience for all to enjoy! Located on Route 611 in Mount Pocono, Paradise Riding Stables is open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk. Call (570) 839-8340 or visit www.poconohorses.com to learn more.
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THE SKIERS’ RESPONSIBILITY CODE f Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. f People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. f You must not stop where you obstruct a trail, or are not visible from above. f Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. f Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment. f Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
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Cel ebrate S t. Patrick’s Day in the poconos! “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go.” - Irish Blessing Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate this famous feast with exciting events and festive fun in the Poconos! Here’s a look at some good, green fun coming your way in NEPA:
Irish Fest Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain • 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. Visit www.ski-bigbear.com for details.
The 17th Annual Carbon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade West Broadway, Jim Thorpe • Sunday, March 9, 1 p.m. Spring ahead and out of bed for the Carbon County St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The procession winds through scenic Jim Thorpe on a downhill route that showcases the region’s many splendors. Don’t forget to don your greenest garb at this rain-orshine event! Visit www.carbonstpatricksparade.com for details.
Traditional Irish Festivities Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Pocono Lake • Friday, March 14 Sláinte! Stop by Robert Christian’s Restaurant on Friday, March 14 and delight in great food, cold drinks and good company! The 18th Annual Pocono Irish Pub Crawl rolls through on Saturday, March 15. For details, call (570) 646-0433.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant and Pub in the Pines, Pocono Pines Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17 You’re in luck! St. Patrick’s Day Weekend brings delicious dinner specials and exciting entertainment to the Jubilee! Dine on traditional Irish dishes, enjoy a perfectly poured pint of stout, and dance your cares away to the sounds of live music! The Pub in the Pines will host local entertainers on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Visit www.breakfastking.com or call (570) 646-2377 for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Package Fernwood Resort, Bushkill • Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17 Pining for a pint? Yearning for the Emerald Isle? Escape to the Villas at Fernwood Resort for a special St. Patrick’s Day vacation! This wonderful weekend getaway package features Irish food and drink specials, themed activities, and Irish Karaoke in Wintergreens Grill. Accommodation information is available online. Visit www.fernwoodresortpoconos.com or call (888) 337-6966 for details.
25 The Irish and How They Got That Way The Shawnee Playhouse, Shawnee-on-Delaware Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 23 Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, The Irish and How They Got That Way tells the story of the Irish experience “on both sides of the pond.” Presented through a series of songs, this sometimes irreverent but always affectionate piece is a celebration of all things Irish. For show times and tickets, call (570) 421-5093 or visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com. Photo: John Culkin
Scranton St. Patrick’s Parade Scranton • Saturday, March 15, 11:45 a.m. Take a trip to Scranton for the annual St. Patrick’s Parade and experience a spirited celebration unlike any other! Attracting more than 12,000 participants and 150,000 spectators annually, this grand parade is widely known as one of the biggest and best St. Patrick’s parades in the country! Experience the excitement for yourself! Plan your visit today! Log on to www.stpatparade.com to learn more.
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Specials Barley Creek Brewing Company, Tannersville Saturday, March 15 through Monday, March 17 Eat, drink and be merry at Barley Creek! The brewpub’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Event features festive food and drink specials, live entertainment and a great giveaway promotion. Feast on lovely lamb sliders, lamb stew or corned beef and cabbage; indulge in a house-made Irish red or green beer, and revel in the easy sounds of entertainer Erin McClelland! Call (570) 629-9399 or visit www.barleycreek.com to learn more.
The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Sunday, March 23, 1:30 p.m. The Pocono Irish-American Club presents this St. Patrick’s Day spectacle. The procession covers a distance of approximately two miles, beginning in the borough of Stroudsburg and ending in East Stroudsburg. When you go: Look for Parade Day specials at downtown destinations. For details, visit www.poconoirishparade.org.
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this end-of-season event is not to be missed! See website for details. Sunday, March 23: Cardboard Box Derby, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, www. skicamelback.com. 1 to 3 p.m. This entertaining annual event features creatively constructed cardboard sleds, friendly competition and lots of laughs. See website for details.
Sunday, March 23: The 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Main Street, Stroudsburg, www. poconoirishparade.org. 1:30 p.m. The Pocono Irish-American Club presents this St. Patrick’s Day spectacle. The procession covers a distance of approximately two miles, beginning in the borough of Stroudsburg and ending in East Stroudsburg. When you go: Look for Parade Day specials at downtown destinations. Friday, March 28: Comedy Night, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet
Center, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-7355 ext. 2, www.ehrhardts. com. 9 p.m. Don’t miss the final Comedy Night of the season! Host Ron Kelly presents featured comic Sean Morton and headliner Jimmy Graham. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $10 for those who dine in Ehrhardt’s Restaurant before the show. A cash bar and “Munchie Menu” will be available. Doors open at 8 p.m. Call for reservations. Friday, March 28: Rick Springfield: Stripped Down, The Sherman (Continued on Page 30)
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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 dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends.
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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.
27 Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2264388, ehrhardts.com. Familyowned and operated. Celebrating 70 years of hospitality on Lake Wallenpaupack. Lakeside restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Live music on Friday nights. 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. JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-3354. Gourmet olives, sandwiches, salads, pickles and more. Daily specials and catering for all occasions. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 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. (Continued on Page 28)
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Lodging Information subject to change. Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round. Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486, crescentlodge. com. A classic country inn in the Poconos. World-class service A
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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. (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau with romantic rooms and suites, an elegant dining room and a fully “green” spa. The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort.com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year-round mountain accommodations. Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, deluxe suites and lodge accommodations. Superb on-site dining, sports and amenities.
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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PA Contractor 2948 Carolyn Barcia ers deeper into the boiling cauldron. For home buyers and for speculators alike, mortgages were easily obtaine with little or no documentation. If you had a pulse, a mortgage was waiting. Don't bother with the details... pric Justin Higgins 233 R OUTE This can be yours will always go up to cover the excesses. Sadly, it’s not always so. 940 John Hajduk BLAKESLEE to Own or Rent! Thankfully, Lake Naomi~Timber Trails has been a different story. During the forty plus years we’ve been here Marianne Hajduk Lake Naomi there have been some violent swings 570 in both234-0633 the real estate market and the stock market. Very r Cathy McIntyre cently, the stock market’s acrobatics were enough to give any sane person a concussion. Here in our local re 1578 SR S UITE John Putriment estate market, we’ve remained rather steady. Did you know the903 average sale5in the last 12 months is lower by JIM THORPE minuscule 1%? From June 2008, the median sale is up 7%!** How is that possible? First and foremost, we are n Marilynn Putriment in a primary homeMOUNTAIN market. The vast majority of our570 homes are discretionary purchases and our clientele is mo 267-1565 LAKES Suzan Scheremeta Call our team of Specializedfinancially Realtorsstable and financially adept than the average first-time home buyer. If ourAgnes clientsHamilton aren’t paying cas
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ages welcome for tours; tastings restricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours available by appointment.
Ongoing: Saturday Night Live Entertainment, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek. com. 3/8: Joe O’Malley.
Ongoing: Fridays: TGIF Happy Hour, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery and Distillery, 5866 Neola Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 619-0053, www.mountainviewvineyard.com. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy $1 off a glass of your favorite wine, savor a signature drink, and indulge in complimentary snacks! Featured items vary. Ages 21+ only. See website for details.
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 learn how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All
Ongoing: Saturdays and Sundays: Distillery Tours, Mountain View Vineyard, Winery & Distillery, 5866 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
Blakeslee Garage, Inc., Route 115 North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494. Major and minor repairs, state inspections, brakes, tune-ups, front end alignment and tires. Keiper Plumbing Company, 990 Route 940 (Suite 103), Pocono Lake, (570) 646-3222, keiperplumbing@gmail.com. Residential and commercial plumbing services. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates. One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers Village, Tannersville, (570) 6201200, onestoptravelagency.net. A full-service agency specializing in domestic and international travel. Offering seasonal bus trips to popular destinations. Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 643-4099, cartesioprecisioncollision.net. “Your car is pampered with Precision!” favorite spirits are made! Ages 21+ only. Weather-permitting. Ongoing: Available now: Irish Potatoes, Daley Chocolates and Supplies, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-1092. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special sweet treat! Ongoing: Locomotive Shop Tours, Steamtown National Historic Site, South Washington Avenue, Scranton, www.nps.gov/stea. Join a Park Ranger 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.
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