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SURF THE MOUNTAINS Your Pocono Portal American Candle: www.american-candle.com Baileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.com Barley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.com Bear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.com Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com Camelback Mountain Resort: www.skicamelback.com CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com Countryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.com Cranker’s Antique Limo: www.crankers.info Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com Delaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.org Dorflinger Glass Museum: http://dorflinger.org/glass_museum.html Downtown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.com Downtown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.net Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com Fernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.com Four Seasons at Camelback: www.camelbackpoconoshomes.com The French Manor: www.thefrenchmanor.com Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce: www.greaterpoconochamber.com Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce: www.whitehaven.org Grey Towers National Historic Landmark: www.fs.fed.us/gt Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com House of Candles: www.houseofcandles.com Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.visitnepa.org Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com Liberty Homes Custom Builders: www.libertyhomesPA.com Luzerne County Convention & Visitors Bureau: www.tournepa.com Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.com Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs: www.mohegansunpocono.com Monroe County Conservation District: www.mcconservation.org Monroe County Historical Association: www.monroehistorical.org Mountain Springs Lake Resort: www.mslresort.com Nature Conservancy: www.nature.org/states/pennsylvania NEPA Audubon Society: www.nepaaudubonsociety.org PA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fish.state.pa.us PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us
PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com Past Impressions Antiques: www.ilovepastimpressions.com PennDOT District 4: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/ district4.nsf/District 4 Homepage?readform PennDOT District 5: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/ district5.nsf/District+5+HomepageShort+List?readform PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com Pennsylvania Theatre of the Performing Arts: www.ptpashows.org Pike County Conservation District: www.pikeconservation.org Pike County Tourism: www.discoverpikepa.com Pocono Arts Council: www.poconoarts.org Pocono Bike Rentals: www.poconobikerentals.com Pocono Builders Association: www.poconobuilders.org Pocono Cheesecake Factory: www.poconocheesecake.com Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce: www.lakeregioncc.com Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com Pocono Mountains Flying Club: www.mpoflyingclub.org Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com Pocono Snake and Animal Farm: www.poconosnakeandanimalfarm.com Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort: www.shawneemt.com Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.com Starting Gate: www.startinggateonline.com Steamtown National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/stea Tannery Depot General Store: www.tannerydepot.com Teeters’ Furniture: www.teetersfurniture.com Theo B. Price Inc.: www.theobprice.com Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River: www.nps.gov/upde Visit PA: www.visitPA.com Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.flyavp.com Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: www.wbspenguins.com Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com
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MARCH 19, 2011 Step into Spring with the Pocono Outdoor Club ...................................................4 PEEC Vernal Equinox Extravaganza ..........................................................................4 First Day of Spring is March 20th ..............................................................................4 Pocono Bluegrass Shin-Dig & Fiddle Contest .........................................................5 Pond Skimming Contest and Parking Lot Party .......................................................6 Camelback Mountain Resort hosts Cardboard Box Derby....................................6 Cheers to the Corona Beach Party Weekend ..........................................................6 Read www.issuu.com/thisweek! ............................................................................11 Fernwood offers St. Patrick’s Weekend Package ..................................................13 Monroe County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is March 20th ..................................13 Spa Shawnee Spring Spa Spectacular ....................................................................22 Inn at Jim Thorpe Weekend Packages....................................................................22 Deal Days at Le Spa Forêt .......................................................................................22 Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail Hike ...................................................................26 PEEC leads Spring Waterfall Tour ..........................................................................26 Basic Boating Course at Nescopeck State Park ....................................................26 Backyard Butterflies in Honesdale .........................................................................27 MCEEC hosts Woodcock Watch .............................................................................27 PPL sponsors March into Spring Hike ...................................................................27 WCCC Casino & Comedy Night ............................................................................28 Birding by Ear at WELC ...........................................................................................28 Monroe County Exhibit Celebrates 175th Anniversary .........................................31 Shawnee Mountain Costume Carnival Day ..........................................................37 Spring into Golf at WPCL .......................................................................................37 Go Dancing on the Clouds at Skytop Lodge.........................................................47 French Manor Enchanted Evenings ........................................................................47 Select a Package at the Settlers Inn .......................................................................47 Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Centennial Events .................................................51 Check out Pocono Book Exchange! ......................................................................53 PMC Auxiliary 23rd Annual Television Auction .....................................................53 The Piano Music of Spain at ESU ...........................................................................57 Pocono Arts Council hosts Acrylic Painting ..........................................................57 CALENDAR..................................... 8 COMING EVENTS............................ 8 DINING ........................................42 ENTERTAINMENT ...........................20 LODGING .....................................48 MOVIES ........................................20 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & ANTIQUITY .. 29 POCONO MAP..............................32
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Day Step into Spring! Vernal Equinox First of Spring
On the first day of spring, Sunday, March 20th, Hike from Fox Gap to Water Gap in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with the Pocono Outdoor Club. Bring a camera to capture spectacular views on this moderate 7-mile hike. Meet at 9:00am in the Lake Lenape parking lot in Delaware Water Gap. Call hike leader Roy Kleinle at (570) 421-8982 for information. Hike at Mount Nebo Park near Marshalls Creek on Saturday, March 26th, an easy 3-mile hike in a hemlock forest with a pond. Meet at 11:00am in the parking lot on Mt. Nebo Road, and lunch afterwards at Wendy’s. Call hike leader Rosemary Huebner at (570) 5883201; the Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all. Hikes require appropriate clothing, footwear, and water/snack. To learn more, step to www.poconooutdoorclub.org.
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Celebrate the new season with a Vernal Equinox Extravaganza at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) on Sunday, March 20th, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. With the vernal equinox, earth’s northern hemisphere will warm as the days lengthen and the nights shorten. Go orienteering, plant seeds, and have a snack to welcome the growing season; cost is $5.00/child. PEEC, off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry, enhances env i ro n m e n t a l awareness, k n ow l e d ge , and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. Call (570) 8282319 and peek at www.peec.org.
is March 20th Sunday, March 20th is the First Day of Spring, the Vernal Equinox! An equinox occurs twice a year, when Earth’s axis is not tilted away from or towards the Sun, and the Sun can be observed directly overhead at the Equator. Equinox is derived from Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, night and day are of nearly equal duration. At equinox, the Sun is at 1 of 2 opposite points above the Equator; either the autumnal point or the vernal point. Autumnal equinox occurs in September, and vernal equinox occurs on March 20th this year. Welcome this glorious season in the Pocono Mountains!
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Fiddle Contest & Bluegrass Shin-Dig on April 3rd “It’s Scottish bagpipes and old time fiddlin’. It’s Methodist, Holiness, and Baptist. It’s blues and jazz and it has a high lonesome sound. It’s plain music and it tells a good story. I want it to go from my heart to your heart and I want us both to hear it.” Bill Monroe on Bluegrass Bluegrass music is an American art form with roots in Irish, Scottish, and English traditional music. Cherished by immigrants in the hills and lowlands of Appalachia, the music survived in seclusion until the great migrations of the early 20th century. Combined with jazz, blues, and popular influences, Bluegrass moved into its own form. Many organizations, festivals, bands, and devotees worldwide now hold Bluegrass to be their primary source of musical enjoyment. On Sunday, April 3rd, Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society, sponsored by Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts and the Pocono Arts Council, presents a Bluegrass Shin-Dig featuring Stained Grass Window and Country Grass; a highlight will be The 29th Annual Ron Nauman Fiddle Contest! Stage performances continue from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Tote along your own instrument to join one of the jams happening throughout the 1920’s-era BPO Elks Lodge at 260 Washington Street in East Stroudsburg. The kitchen serves food at modest prices, and there’s a full bar. Admission is $7.00/pp. Call (570) 424-2937 or (570) 992-2259; reach the Elks Lodge at (570) 421-9140. Shin-Dig more at www.poconobluegrass.org!
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Pond Skimming Contest and Parking Lot Party Camelback Mountain Resort hosts its 6th Annual Pond Skimming Contest on Saturday, March 19th! Skiers and snowboarders ages 18+ are invited to ski or ride down Sunbowl Trail and skim across a shallow pond. The object is to gain as much speed as possible, and see if you can make it all the way across the pond. Come dressed to impress the judges, in a bathing suit or a wacky costume. Season passes/gift cards will be awarded as prizes for Most Original Costume, Best in Show, and Best Dismount! Registration is from 10:00am to 11:30am, and Pond Skimming begins at 1:00pm. There is no charge to participate; all you need is a valid lift ticket, and your signature on a completed release form. Spectators, enjoy the fun at the 2nd Annual Camelback Parking Lot Party in the Sunbowl parking lot! Just imagine watching the Pond Skimming while sippin’ a drink and grillin’ some dogs. There will be prizes for Best Overall Tailgate, Best Theme & Decorations, and Fan Favorite. Grills, contained fires, pop-up tents, and music are permitted, as are RVs; fireworks are not permitted. Advance registration is required for a space in the Parking Lot Party. Camelback Mountain Resort is in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-1661, and visit www.skicamelback.com.
Camelback Mountain Resort hosts Cardboard Box Derby Start building your silliest, speediest vehicle right now, to compete in the 4th Annual Cardboard Box Derby at Camelback Mountain Resort on Sunday, March 20th. Prizes will be awarded to the Most Creative Vehicle; Best in Show for costumes, wackiest, and crowd favorite; and Best Dismount for exhibiting the most dramatic wipe out! All vehicles must be constructed solely of cardboard, tape, glue, paint, and paper. Vehicles must have a front, rear, bottom, and 2 sides. No waxing of the bottom of your cardboard vehicle will be permitted. Participate individually, or as a team of up to 4. Win a 2011/2012 Camelback Value Season Pass, a 2011 Summer Season Pass to CamelBeach Waterpark, or a $50 Gift Card for Camelback Mountain Resort! Registration begins at 10:00am in CBK Lodge, and the Derby starts at 1:00pm on the Sunbowl Trail. The event is free to the public; participants must present a valid lift ticket, and must be ages 12+ to participate. Find it on Camelback Road via Route 715, off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. For complete rules and details about the Cardboard Box Derby, call (570) 629-1661, or snowplow to www.skicamelback.com.
Cheers to the Corona Beach Party Weekend Celebrate spring at Camelback Mountain Resort during the annual Corona Beach Party Weekend! Skiers and riders are encouraged to come out on Saturday and Sunday, March 26th and 27th, for beach-themed festivities, summery activities, and hot live entertainment. Dance in the sand to island sounds in the Thirsty Camel lounge, play volleyball and island games in the Main Base Area, win some great prizes, and get Corona swag all weekend long! Camelback Mountain Resort is on Camelback Road via Route 715, off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Slopeside accommodations are available. Call (570) 629-1661, and see www.skicamelback.com!
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This Week in the Poconos 9 as a variety of dining and shopping options, nightlife, entertainment and live harness racing eight months out of the year. Horse racing fans enjoy Live Harness Racing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday night from March 22 through November 12. Post time is 6:30pm; special post time of 5:00pm on Triple Crown dates: May 7, May 21, and June 11. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs is located at 1280 Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre and their phone number is 1-888WIN-IN-PA. Log on to their website www.mohegansunpocono.com to find out more! Daily – Enjoy the Free Candle Making Demonstrations from 10:00 to 5:00 at the House of Candles, located on Rt. 715 North between Tannersville and Henryville. Watch the fascinating candle making process from start to finish. Visitors may also observe the creation of a custom handcarved candle in your choice of color! The House of Candles is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00; closed Sundays. Be sure to bring the kids to enjoy the Free Farmyard Petting Zoo! For details, call 629-1953 or visit www.houseofcandles.com. See their ad on page 15 of this magazine (or print from our website thisweek. net) for the coupon good for 10% off most items! Now thru March – The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe has announced that they are offering two very special packages: the Romantic Couples Escape and the Girlfriends Spa Getaway. Romance, wine and a massage... What more do you need? The Romantic Couples Escape includes a two night stay, his and her 55-minute Swedish massages, a bottle of wine in your room, two souvenir wine glasses, dinner one night, and breakfast daily. Or grab the gals and enjoy a relaxing and fun getaway! The Girlfriends Spa Getaway includes a two night stay, Custom Spa Package, breakfast daily, lunch & dinner on Saturday, a bottle of wine with souvenir wine
glasses, plus special discounts at area shops. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s National Register Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian inn features comfortable guest rooms and world-class suites, including many with whirlpool and fireplace. For more information about these and other packages, or for your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit online at www.innjt.net. Now thru April 3 - Smuggler’s Cove, a Pocono Landmark in Tannersville for over 30 years, presents their Annual Surf & Turf Celebration. Choose any two: Lobster Tail, Prime Rib, USDA Prime Sirloin Steak, Jumbo Gulf Shrimp (Grilled or Fried), Marinated Chicken Breast, Canadian Snow Crab Legs, Eggplant Parmagiana, Dry Pack Scallops (Broiled or Fried). Just $18.95 includes everything - Salad Bar and all the Smuggler’s Trimmings! Smuggler’s Cove, the Seafood King of the Poconos, is nestled on Route 611 in Tannersville. Check out their website
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10 This Week in the Poconos elegant room or luxurious suite; a welcome fruit & cheese plate with sherry in your room upon arrival; VIP Lift Tickets for two at (Continued from Page 9) Camelback Mountain Resort or at wading lagoon, fountains, spray Sno Mountain; a custom tote bag guns and a 4-story tall, 1,500 gallon filled with all the necessities for water tipping bucket! If you’d hitting the slopes including bottled rather stay dry try CBK Mountain water, lip balm, trail mix and fresh Adventures, an adventure park for fruit; a 50-minute couples massage; the adrenaline junkie with multiple afternoon tea daily; complimentary levels of challenging tree-top turn-down service each evening ropes courses, zip-lines, Mountain with Godiva Chocolates, and Segways and more! CamelBeach a full country breakfast each Mountain Waterpark is located morning. For your Ski and Spa off I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Package reservations or for more Purchase your Season Passes at information, call The French Manor www.camelbeach.com or drop by at (570) 676-3244. Visit their website Guest Services today! Call (570) www.thefrenchmanor.com. 629-1661 for more information. March 17 – Leprechauns Now thru Season – Enjoy the Ski Free on St. Patrick’s Day at thrill of skiing at your choice of two Camelback Mountain Resort in of the Poconos’ best mountains Tannersville! Come to Camelback along with plenty of rest and ready to ski or ride dressed as a relaxation in the Green Spa with leprechaun and receive a FREE lift the Ski and Spa Package at The ticket for today! Just show up at the French Manor in South Sterling. Welcome Center before 10:00am This winter package includes dressed as a leprechaun to receive overnight accommodations in an your free lift ticket. Participants must be dressed up in a full leprechaun suit, including pants, shirt, jacket and hat. Guest Services will judge whether or not your c o s t u m e qualifies for the free lift ticket. All leprechauns must meet in the breezeway for a group picture. Camelback Mountain Resort is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call them at (570) 629-1661 with questions. Anne Martino w w w . skicamelback. www.annemartinofotos.com com
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March 18 - The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Breakfast Club will meet at 10:00am at Dale’s Coffee Bar Restaurant, 91 Route 611 in Bartonsville. The group is open to all Law Enforcement retirees in the Pocono Mountains area and is welcoming new members. For more information, contact Angela Tullo with your questions at (570) 213-2882 or atullo@troopersfund.org. March 18 thru 20 – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing your green and taking a weekend getaway to the Pocono Mountains at Fernwood Hotel & Resort in Bushkill, where you can let your Irish out! Fernwood’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Package includes Irishthemed activities, Irish food & drink specials, and authentic Irish music. Find shamrocks throughout the resort, create Irish crafts, listen to great music and eat your fill of Irish food. Fernwood is a 440acre resort with a Winter Fun Center with snowtubing, themed restaurants, indoor pools, saunas, live entertainment, daily activities, horseback riding, a video game play area, and is next to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The resort is easy to find on Route 209 in Bushkill. For more St. Patrick’s Weekend information or reservations, call Fernwood at 1-888-FERNWOOD or on the net at www.fernwoodhotel.com. March 18 thru 20 – The historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA invites you to their Frank Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute Weekend featuring Ragdoll. With harmonies second to none and the falsetto of lead singer Eddie Rezzonico, this Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute is a must see! Ragdoll recently enjoyed a blockbuster tour kicked off at Trump Marina Casino in Atlantic City performing to soldout crowds and standing ovations! Now Ragdoll performs at Skytop Lodge on Saturday, March 19 along with the fabulous Sammy Sax and the MD’s. Oh what a night! For your reservations, call Skytop Lodge at
This Week in the Poconos 11 1-800-345-7759. See photos of the breathtaking mountain estate at the website www.skytop.com. March 19 – Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville will host its 6th Annual Pond Skimming Contest at 1:00pm! See if you can ski or snowboard across the pond - only two contestants made it last season! Skiers and snowboarders ages 18 & up are invited to ski or ride down the Sunbowl Trail and skim across a shallow pond. Gain as much speed as possible and see if you can make it all the way across. Can you go the distance? Come dressed to impress, in a bathing suit or as wacky as you can. There will be prizes (Season Passes!) for Most Original Costume (to get across the Pond), and Best in Show (Crowd Favorite). Best Dismount (most graceful wreck) wins a $50 Camelback Gift Card. Registration is from 10:00am to 11:30am in the CBK Lodge and the Pond Skimming starts at 1:00pm on the Sunbowl. There is no charge for Pond Skimming; all you need is a valid lift ticket and your signature on a completed release form. Spectators can enjoy the fun at the 2nd Annual Camelback Parking Lot Party in the Sunbowl parking lot! Just imagine watching the Pond Skimming while sippin’ a drink and grillin’ some dogs. There will be great prizes for Best Overall Tailgate, Best Theme & Decorations and Fan Favorite. Grills, contained fires, pop-up tents and music are permitted and RVs are welcomed. Registration in advance is required for the Parking Lot Party. Camelback Mountain Resort is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com. March 19 - The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor “Casino & Comedy Night” at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort in Tafton. The evening will be filled with fun, prizes, dancing and much more! The event will begin with the opening of the casino and silent auction at 6:30pm. Bold
Gold Media will supply music the entire evening. Three comedians, Roger Hunt, Jeff Hiller and Toni Lehutsky, will take the stage starting at 8:00pm. There will be something for everyone to enjoy: a delicious buffet served at 6:30pm, casino action, a show, a silent auction, dancing and a 50/50. Two grand prizes totaling $750 will be awarded to the top casino winners. For more information and to order your tickets, contact the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at 32 Commercial Street in Honesdale. Just call (570) 253-1960 or email membership@waynecountycc.com. March 19 – Join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club for a Hike on the McDade Trail in the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This easy 5-mile hike will start at 10:00am at the Turn Farm. Be sure to wear warm, sturdy boots and bring a snack and water. To find the trailhead, follow River Road through Shawnee-on-Delaware to Turn Farm on the right. Contact
hike leader Kate Andrew at (570) 236-6831 with questions. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. March 19 – Bring the whole family for the Amphibian Search from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. Spring is one day away and the warmer temperatures are bringing out the frogs and salamanders. Join this search for the first sightings! The cost to attend the Amphibian Search is $5. Also planned tonight at PEEC is a FREE Moonrise Walk from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Take a short hike to a scenic overlook and watch the moon rise over the Delaware River Valley. PEEC, a nonprofit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the (Continued on Page 12)
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beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. March 19 - The Lehighton Area Pool Pals will host Bingo Night at the Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 South 8th Street in Lehighton. The doors open at 5:00 and the first game starts at 6:30. $20:00 package plus specials are available. Food and drink will also be available. Call Diane with questions at (610) 377-5275. March 20 – Today is the Vernal Equinox, the First Day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Enjoy it outdoors in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania! March 20 – Start building your cardboard sled now for the 4th Annual Cardboard Box Derby at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville! This event is free to the public; participants just need a valid lift ticket to participate. All cardboard vehicles must be built solely of cardboard, tape, glue, paint and paper. Cardboard vehicles must have a front, rear, bottom and two sides. No waxing the bottom of your cardboard vehicle! You can participate individually or as a team; no more than four participants per team. Most Creative Vehicle wins a 2011/2012 Camelback Value Season Pass, and Best in Show for Crowd Favorite, Wackiest, and Best Costumes each win a 2011 Summer Season Pass to Camelbeach Waterpark! Best Dismount (most spectacular wreck) wins a $50 Gift Card for Camelback Mountain Resort.
Registration for the Cardboard Box Derby is from 10:00am until noon at CBK Lodge and the Derby starts at 1:00pm on the Sunbowl trail. Camelback Mountain Resort is located in Tannersville, off I80 exit 299. For complete rules and all the Cardboard Box Derby details, call Camelback at (570) 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com. March 20 – The 28th Annual Costume Carnival Day is coming to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware! Skiers and snowboarders who show up wearing a costume today will receive a FREE day lift ticket! There will be a Costume Parade and Judging at 1:00pm with great prizes. Shawnee Mountain is located just off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-onDelaware. For more information about Costume Carnival Day, call Shawnee Mountain at (570) 421-7231 ext. 229 or log on to www.shawneemt.com. March 20 – Shake off the frost from the long winter and celebrate the arrival of spring with the Vernal Equinox Extravaganza from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. The Vernal (spring) Equinox is the first day of spring, when the sun is positioned directly above the equator making the length of day and night equal. Go orienteering for signs of spring and have fun carefully planting seeds to take home. Snacks will be available. The cost to attend is $5 per child. PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information about the Equinox Extravaganza or to register, call PEEC at (570) 8282319 or log on to www.peec.org.
March 20 - The 34th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Monroe County steps off at 1:30pm from Stroudsburg High School! Marchers will parade down Main Street in Stroudsburg, cross the bridge into East Stroudsburg, and finish on Crystal Street. The parade route will be lined with thousands of spectators of all ages, and it will be great fun for all! For more information about the Monroe County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, call Maureen at (570) 223-6708 or check out www.poconoirishparade.org. March 20 – Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club invite you to join them at 9:00am on a Hike from Fox Gap to Water Gap in the spectacular Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Bring your camera to capture the great views on this 7-mile, moderatelypaced hike on the first day of spring! Wear proper footwear for the rocky sections and possible snowy/icy conditions. Meet at 9:00am in the Lake Lenape parking lot in Delaware Water Gap. Contact hike leader Roy Kleinle at (570) 421-8982 for directions and more information. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. March 20 - The Parents Committee of the Class of 2011 All Night Party at Jim Thorpe High School will hold a Basket Raffle at the high school from 1:00 to 5:30pm. There will also be a bake sale. The high school is located at 1 Olympian Way in Jim Thorpe. For more information call (570) 3252809 or (570) 778-5573. March 21 - The public is invited to attend the Pike County Conservation District Board of Directors Meeting, to be held at 9:00am at the Conservation District Education Building on Route 402 in Blooming Grove. No fee or
This Week in the Poconos 13 registration is required. You may call the Pike County Conservation District office in Hawley at 226-8220 or send an email to pikecd@pikepa.org. Visit the website www.pikeconservation.org to find out more. March 21 thru 27 – These are SpaFinder Deal Days at Le Spa Foret at The French Manor in South Sterling. Choose from the following packages during this special promotion: Aroma Therapy Massage Package - Relax and soothe your senses with a refreshing aromatherapy foot soak, followed by a 30 minute neck, back and shoulder massage custom made for you using selected organic scents and ingredients. Perfect Sense Heat Therapy French Manicure - Start
with an all natural mineral and clay heat infused paraffin treatment by Perfect Sense, followed by a classic French manicure with your choice of organic scents and essential oils. The Perfect Sense Heat Therapy Pedicure starts with an all natural mineral and clay heat infused paraffin treatment, followed by a classic pedicure with your choice of organic scents and essential oils. To book your reservations for SpaFinder Deal Days or for more information, call The French Manor at (570) 676-3244. Visit their website www.thefrenchmanor.com. March 22 – The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute near Moscow presents “Whose Track is That?” Join John Jose of Otter Creek Environmental
Education Services from 5:30 to 7:00pm to hike the trails of the estate to learn to identify tracks and signs of local animals. Find out where to look and how to read the forest’s story written in animal tracks. There is a fee of $4 per person and pre-registration is required. The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute is housed on the beautiful 42-acre Moffat Estate, located on Route 435 just outside of Moscow (across from AJ Chevrolet). To register, contact the institute at (570) 842-1506 or log on to www.lackawanna.edu/ environmentalinstitute. March 22 thru 25 – The Auxiliary of the Pocono Medical (Continued on Page 14)
Fernwood offers St. Patrick’s Weekend Package From Friday, March 18th through Sunday, March 20th, wear your green for St. Paddy’s Day and make a weekend getaway to Fernwood Hotel & Resort, where you can let your Irish out! Fernwood’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Package includes Irish-themed activities, Irish food and drink specials, and authentic Irish music. Find lucky shamrocks throughout the resort, create Irish crafts, listen to great music, and eat your fill of Irish food. Fernwood is a 440-acre resort adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Featuring hotel rooms and villas, snow tubing, themed restaurants, indoor pools, saunas, live entertainment, daily activities, horseback riding, free resort shuttle, and a video game play area, it’s easy to find on Route 209 in Bushkill. For information or reservations call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and view www.fernwoodhotel.com.
Monroe County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is March 20th The 34th annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Monroe County steps off at 1:30pm from Stroudsburg High School, West Main Street, on Sunday, March 20th. Marchers, clowns, floats, and musicians will parade down Stroudsburg’s Main Street and span the interborough bridge into East Stroudsburg, destined for the Crystal Street business district. Tens of thousands of enthusiastic spectators of all ages, Irish and not-so-Irish, will line the parade route, providing community excitement and great fun for all! Grand Marshal is Dr. Joseph Mattiolli, chairman of Pocono Raceway. For more information, call Maureen at (570) 223-6708, email piac@ptd.net, and have a wee look at www.poconoirishparade.org.
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Center in East Stroudsburg proudly sponsors their 23rd Annual Television Auction, airing from 6:00pm to 10:00pm each evening on Blue Ridge Communications Channel 13 TV. The event will raise funds to build a new Dale and Francis Hughes Cancer Center, so that Pocono Health System can continue to meet the growing needs of Monroe County and the surrounding area. Tune in! March 23 – The American Woodcock is a unique bird in many respects. One of the most fascinating parts of the woodcock’s life history is its dusk courtship display. Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman at 6:30pm on a Woodcock Watch at the Tannersville Cranberry Bog. Brian will lead a field trip to the bog property to listen and look for displaying woodcocks. Participants will meet at 6:30 at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center near Bartonsville for a brief classroom presentation before traveling to the bog to witness this annual rite of spring. Planned return time is 8:00pm. Binoculars are suggested. The cost to attend is $5
and pre-registration is required. Call the Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061 to register or visit www.mcconservation.org for more information. March 24 – The Wayne County Genealogy Group Meets from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the Wayne County Public Library, 1406 Main Street in Honesdale. The group does not focus solely on Wayne County research or researching specific individuals, but rather shares information on techniques for researching family history. Beginners and experienced researchers are welcome to attend these informative sessions. For more information, call (570) 2533240 or (570) 253-5468 or send an email to wchspa@ptd.net. See the Historical Society’s website at www.waynehistorypa.org. March 25 - The “Hearts and Hammers for Habitat” Dinner Dance to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wayne County will be held from 6:30 to 11:30pm at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort in Tafton. Music for dancing will be provided by DJ Frankie Carll Productions. This year Ehrhardt’s will be supplying “The Shoreline Buffet;” check out the menu at www.ehrhardts.com. Tickets are $38 each. For tickets or more
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information, contact Kim Erickson at (570) 251-7741. March 25 thru 27 - A school production of Les Miserables will go on stage this weekend at East Stroudsburg High School South. “Les Miserables School Edition” will be presented at 7:00pm on Friday & Saturday evenings and at 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon. The performance includes students from the South High School as well as some East Stroudsburg area elementary school students. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 seniors and $5 students. East Stroudsburg High School South is located at 279 North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg. For more information, call the school at (570) 424-8471. March 25 thru 27 – The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe will host a special Parastrology Weekend with Ray Sette and the PA Paranormal Association. Join this fun and fascinating weekend with one of America’s foremost astrologers and psychics and investigators from the Paranormal Association! This package includes a two night stay, breakfast vouchers daily, dinner voucher Saturday night, two exciting and enlightening seminars with Ray, and a workshop with the PA Paranormal Association. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s National Register Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian inn features comfortable guest rooms and world-class suites, including many with whirlpool and fireplace. For more information and your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit online at www.innjt.net. March 26 - The Pocono Arts Council invites all art lovers to join them for Spring for the Arts, an evening celebrating the arts at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn near Stroudsburg. This fine event spotlights regional visual and performing talent in an elegant setting. The evening will begin at (Continued on Page 52)
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‘ROUND THE MOUNTAIN Barley Creek Brewing Company is the Poconos’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant! Everything is handcrafted, from the building to the food to the beer. Originally a sturdy 1880s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a majestic timber frame, a deck for brews with a view, and an outdoor pavilion and wiffle ball stadium available for catering, private parties, and pick-up games. World-class ales and lagers are brewed on site. Free Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting happens every day at 12:30pm, or by appointment. Enjoy soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, children’s menu, treasure box, game room, and occasional live entertainment and events. In-house is also the famous Tokyo Tea House; order your favorite menu items, and of course delicious sushi, expertly prepared and presented. It’s all in the fork at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, 2 miles shy of Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville; open daily. Call (570) 629-9399 and log on to www.barleycreek.com. See you at the Creek! Split Rock Resort & Golf Club is a 4-season, 1,000-acre resort in Lake Harmony offering the ultimate in activities and accommodations. Make a splash in the fabulous H2Ooooh Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy championship 27-hole golf, 18-hole miniature golf, fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, and basketball. Also, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and a daily activities program. Cool off in the ice cream parlor, or catch a flick with popcorn in the in-house, first-run movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a superb continental menu, while Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub, and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge, will entertain you. You’ll love the convenience of the coffee shop, hair gallery, and gift shop. The resort has 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 square feet of exhibit area/ function space, banquet facilities, and conference services. Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com.
Tannery Depot General Store, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other tasty fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325, and discover www.tannerydepot.com! Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the service feels special. There’s so much to see, do, and experience at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, including live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker table games! Over 2,500 highvoltage slots. Electric-hot virtual table games. Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive dining options, from
Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. Stroll through Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. Check out the events, plus Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offering the hottest entertainment. View thoroughbred and harness racing from premier US tracks in their simulcast facility! Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. All in one place; Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs! An out-of-the-ordinary escape, on Highway 315 in WilkesBarre; call 1-888-WIN-INPA, and see www.mohegansunpocono.com. Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on any of the Poconos’ pristine streams and lakes, first pay a visit to Woehrle’s Bait Shop in Mount Pocono. They’re open every day from 7:00am to 5:00pm, offering anglers healthy live bait for all types of fishing. You can choose from hellgramites, fat heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and more. Gift certificates are available for your favorite angler! Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out what’s working today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
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mandelas, dolls, books, knives, and other Indian handicrafts. Gift certificates available. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter; call (570) 588-9338 and see www.poconoindianmuseum.com. Bring the display ad for a free admission! Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports. All aboard! Tour the famous town of Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as a passenger on the Water Gap Trolley, opening for the season on Saturday, March 26th! The authentically styled, all-
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daily. Phone (570) 629-3388, or visit www.american-candle.com. Find out why Country Junction is “The World’s Largest General Store!� At 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, in Lehighton, follow the in-house street signs toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home. Home accents, giftware, antiques, and novelties. Country Junction’s Service Team can install your flooring, windows and doors, gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fencing, and insulation. You’ll find Animal Country Puppies & More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free petting farm, and a wine cellar with wine tasting! Shop
for landscape and garden items, too. This shopping experience is fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050, and go to all the Junction locations online at www.countryjunction.com! Pocono Book Exchange is your local source for books and readingrelated items! Need a mystery for leisurely evenings, a story/picture book for a child’s bedtime, a gift book to commemorate a special event, or an informative handbook to guide your next project? Check out the neat shelves of page-turners, from contemporary to venerable, just waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers. Literacy is a life skill, a rewarding pastime, and vocabulary and conversational enhancement for all ages. New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, in a comfortable setting conducive to browsing. Trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open daily at 10:00am; call (570) 355-5757, or drop by the shop on Route 940 in Pocono Lake.
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Step up to Second Story High End Thrift, located at 756 Business Route 209, across from Eagles Glen Plaza in East Stroudsburg. This discriminating store has the look and feel of a high-end boutique, but the prices will amaze you! After loving all the stunning brand name and designer apparel, you’ll flip over the ever-changing array of accessories, shoes, bags, artwork, and dÊcor pieces. Distinctive, attractive furniture is displayed throughout the gallery setting, and sold at thrifty prices. You’re encouraged to open cabinets and drawers to discover more one-of-a-kind treasures awaiting you inside! For hours and more information, call Second Story High End Thrift today at (570) 420-9948. Pocono Tile Works serves the entire 4-county Pocono Mountains region with expert custom tile design and installation. Marble is also a specialty. See genuine examples of their beautiful, quality work at www.poconotileworks.com! Call (570) 460-6439, or email rafal@ poconotileworks.com to schedule an appointment for your free, professional consultation and estimate. Pocono Tile Works is fully insured, reliable and reputable, and cheerfully provides top-notch references and recommendations! While dining or staying at The Settlers Inn or visiting historic Hawley, drop by The Potting Shed gift shop! The Shed’s merchandise changes seasonally, and is chosen with an eye for quality craftsmanship and environmental friendliness. Each product line is selected as a natural follow-through from the Inn’s commitment to green hospitality practices. You’ll find the perfect gift, or a must-have item for yourself. From interesting jewelry, innovative stationery, and gardening implements to works of pottery influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, The Potting Shed has something for everyone; gift certificates are available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. Phone (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com.
This Week in the Poconos 19 The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the Mountain Laurel Resort is just off Route 940 in scenic White Haven. The luxurious menu includes a variety of massages, nail services, facials, body treatments, tanning, and a hair salon. You’ll find the best products here, too! Gift certificates and special packages are available. Bring in the print or online display ad, or mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling. Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772), and check out www.spaatmountainlaurel.com. Discover something wonderful at the Country Kettle factory gift outlet and candy store in Marshalls Creek, one of the largest shopping attractions in the Poconos. The store overflows with items to capture the attention of avid shoppers and those just tagging along. Knick-knacks, wicker, wind chimes, collectibles, glassware, and gadgets abound. A selection of gourmet cheeses, jams, coffees, teas, and specialty foods is available; find the perfect treat for your next party! Sample (free!) from 200 barrels of old-fashioned candy, or bring home some decadent chocolate. Open daily from 9:30am to 6:00pm; take exit 309 off I-80 to Route 209. Great prices, great selection, and a great location make it a great shopping stop! Phone (570) 421-8970, or visit www.country-kettle.com. It will be “Love at First Bite” when you visit the Pocono Cheesecake Factory. Located on Route 611 in Swiftwater, the factory specializes in the fine art of cheesecakery, crafting it better than anyone else. They sell only cheesecake made fresh on the premises each day, so you know you’re getting the real deal. Choose from a large variety of flavors and toppings. The best way to describe the experience is that this is the best cheesecake you have ever had! The very sweet and fragrant shop is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring the display ad for a coupon. The number is (570) 839-6844; place your special orders now, and taste www.poconocheesecake.com.
Step back in time at Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store on Route 390 in Cresco. This landmark is stocked with handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, and building materials. Shop for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and more! You’ll also find everything you’d expect at a hardware and lumber store for your home and outdoor needs. Art lovers will want to browse the works displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery on the premises. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Pop in to shop, or just to say hello! For more about this honest-to-goodness country store, call (570) 595-2501, and visit www.theobprice.com.
unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Call (570) 646-7778, and illuminate www.copperlamps.com. Spaetzle machines to the left and woks to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour! Every type of cookware and kitchen helper can be found here. The names speak for themselves: Cuisinart, Scanpan, Bourgeat, Henckels, Gaggia and Pavoni, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss and Mouli. Pepper mills, pasta machines, fondue sets, and quiche pans fill this amazing shop, and the selection of specialty foods will satisfy the choosiest foodie. Gift certificates are available. Personalized service ensures that you’ll find the right ingredient, technique, cookbook, or device. Also a popular cooking school; classes are offered in international, low salt, sugarless, and low cholesterol preparations. Open daily on Route 390 in Mountainhome; call (570) 595-0370. Bon appetit!
Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, and candle lanterns, and fine pewter ornaments and jewelry on Route 940 in Pocono Pines. Remembrances t F irst Bite ’ S ince 1 and objects for ve a 98 o 5 ‘L the home are hand-made and m a n u f a c t u re d on the premises. One-of-a-kind copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered Freshly Baked • Many Flavors • Pastries from a slab of Sugar Free/Low Carb • Specialty Cakes • & More! solid copper, silver brazed, then Open Daily 10AM-6PM heat-colored to Rt. 611, produce rich Swiftwater, PA greens on the tops and reddish Credit Cards highlights on the Accepted TAKE trunks. Purchase HOME ONE fine oil paintings WIT Seasonal Shipping YOU! H on glass and stone, and gorgeous solid copwww.poconocheesecake.com per wall sculptures in varying Any Purchase of $20.00 or sizes. Everything at Hutton More with This Coupon Metalcrafts is
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ENTERTAINMENT Subject to change; contact the venue for the latest information. Refer to the Sports column listings beginning on page 34 to contact winter sports areas which may offer entertainment. FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill offers luxury hotel rooms and villas, a food court, a sports pub, and a Tuscan Grille. Every Wednesday at 6:00pm is Brain Freeze Trivia team trivia game for ages 21+ hosted by Gary “Big Brain” in the Morning. Play Bingo every Thursday evening, and enjoy Karaoke every Friday and Saturday at 9:00pm. Magicians, illusionists, jugglers, and comedians perform on weekends, and Saturday Night Bands take the stage on Saturdays at 10:00pm for ages 21+. Pools, fitness area, massage therapist, horseback riding, tennis, 18-hole par 71 golf course, Game Zone, daily activities, a Winter Fun Center, and vacation/weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or (570) 588-9500x5214, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS in Wilkes-Barre transports you to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the friendly service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at over 2,500 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and live blackjack, roulette, craps, and poker tables. Enjoy simulcast harness racing, too! After working up an appetite, savor one of many distinctive dining options. A stroll through the shopping promenade
will reveal interesting finds at Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers host entertainment every weekend, and special entertainment events are regularly scheduled! Mohegan Sun is the out-of-the-ordinary escape that’s as close as your car keys; on Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Phone 1-888-WIN-INPA and see www.mohegansunpocono.com. THE CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful year-round resort with a country inn atmosphere, located on Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy wonderful food, with dinner music every Friday and Saturday by pianist Keith Herrmann. He has performed on the Tonight Show, The Today Show, CBS This Morning and the Golden Globe Awards; hear classical and Broadway at their best! On Sundays, enjoy the blues/jazz piano of Michael Fossa. He has performed with The Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger, among other legends. Check out the delicious Pub Menu. Renowned for a refined atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask about the great lodging packages! Spas, championship golf, winter sports areas, outlet shopping, an adventure park, and a casino with slots and table games are very nearby. Call (570) 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit www.crescentlodge.com.
THE GEM AND KEYSTONE in Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts live entertainment many Friday and Saturday nights, and Jazz/Fusion Jams/Open Mic Nights on many Thursdays! Have a FIND LIVE LOCAL MUSIC happening Happy Hour Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Gem and Keystone feawww.LiveLocalMusicNow.com tures ShawneeCraft
artisanal ales and lagers, and delicious, farm-to-table food; it’s next to The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Taste www.GemAndKeystone.com, or call (570) 424-0990. BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY near Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville presents talented local musicians at frequent special events and on some Friday and Saturday nights. Join a Free Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting any day of the week at 12:30pm or by appointment at this authentic brewpub and restaurant which also serves sushi. Barley Creek is open daily from 11:00am, at the intersection of Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road. Great deck and pavilion, kids’ treasure box, and a wiffle ball stadium. Call (570) 629-9399 for the entertainment/event schedule, and sip www.barleycreek.com. THE SETTLERS INN AT BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, is an artfully restored, craftsman-style historic hotel. Settlers Inn offers an unparalleled experience, with fine dining, wine pairing, lovely accommodations, Potting Shed Gift Shop, and entertainment events. Get away from it all in a relaxing atmosphere; reservations are suggested. The Settlers Inn is easy to find along Route 6/Main Avenue in Hawley, the heart of the Poconos’ vibrant Lake Region. Four Diamond AAA rating, AAA Top Ten Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic Hotels of America member, and Wine Spectator award-winner. Call (570) 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. VAN GILDER’S JUBILEE RESTAURANT & PUB IN THE PINES boasts 40+ years of good food,
This Week in the Poconos 21 good drinks, and good times at their original location on Route 940 in Pocono Pines! The Jubilee has live entertainment many weekends, a full bar with 15 beers on tap, big screen TVs, pool, darts, and an awesome jukebox. Their famous Wing Nights are on Sundays and Thursdays. Unique and special pasta dishes are featured on Mondays, Steamer Clam Nights are Tuesdays, and Wednesdays are Peel & Eat Shrimp. Visit “the Jube” online at www.breakfastking.com, or call (570) 646-2377. THE INN AT POCONO MANOR overlooking the beautiful mountains offers top-notch entertainment in the lounge most Friday and Saturday evenings, as well as special themed events. Featuring a daily Happy Hour, with complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and drink specials from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and a Light Fare menu from 9:00pm to 12:00am. Check out the exceptional Exchange Restaurant, Laurel Spa, golf, fish-
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ing, hunting, horseback riding, and special events! The Inn at Pocono Manor is located on Route 314, via Route 940 or Route 611, in Pocono Manor. Call (570) 839-7111x7601 or 1-800-233-8150x7601; see www.poconomanor.com. THE SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawnee-onDelaware features John Grant, a New York-style piano man, in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.
Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, complimentary hors d’oeuvres on weekends, cocktail specials, and ShawneeCraft™ beer, ale, and lager specials! On Tuesday, March 22nd, hear Blue Planet in the fireplace lobby at 7:00pm, part of the free Community Concert Series, appropriate for all ages; on Tuesday, March 29th, enjoy the music of Kristin Bigness. Donations to the performers are accepted. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.
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Spa Shawnee Spring Spa Spectacular Through Thursday, April 21st, pamper yourself with the Spa Shawnee and Salon Spring Spa Spectacular. Enjoy a luxurious nights’ sleep with your choice of bed pillows, a nourishing breakfast, and 3 hours of spa services; choose from massage, body treatments, nails, facials, and hair! Plus, savor a tasty luncheon in the spa, at your leisure. Spa Shawnee is within the centenary Shawnee Inn on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, set amidst the splendor of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The smoke-free resort offers an abundance of amenities including championship golf, approach course, golf academy, tennis, guided fishing, river trips, hiking, dining, and more. Shawnee Inn offers hotel rooms, cottages, and suites; all are 1st-class accommodations. Advance reservations are required for Spa Shawnee and Salon; this package may not be combined with other discounts. Call (570) 424-4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.
Inn at Jim Thorpe Weekend Packages
The Inn at Jim Thorpe is a historic landmark featuring modern amenities. Nestled in the National Register Historic District, the Inn offers guest rooms and suites with whirlpools and fireplaces, plus relaxing in-house spa services. Best of all, the town’s shops, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and hiking/biking trails are at the Inn’s doorstep. Great Friday-through-Sunday Weekend Packages include Wine Lovers Weekend from March 18th through 20th; enjoy winery tours, tastings, and workshops. Parastrology Weekend features astrology, psychics, and paranormal insights from March 25th through 27th. Chocolate Weekend happens from April 1st through 3rd, with hands-on chocolate candy and bath bomb workshops, chocolate drinks, themed menu, and optional chocolate massages. From April 8th through 10th, back by popular demand, the nation’s most popular murder mystery producers present Murder Mystery Weekend. Grab the girls and get away from April 15th through 17th; Girls Night Out Getaway includes massages, shopping discounts, and a performance by America’s funniest comediennes! For more information and reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net.
Le Spa Forêt offers Deal Days From Monday, March 21st through Sunday, March 27th, enjoy SpaFinder Deal Days in Le Spa Forêt at the French Manor! Featuring your choice(s) of 3 deals, the Aroma Therapy Massage Package includes an aromatherapy foot soak and a 30-minute neck, back, and shoulder massage, custom made for you with selected organic scents and ingredients. The PerfectSense Heat Therapy French Manicure and the PerfectSense Heat Therapy Pedicure each include a natural mineral and clay heat-infused paraffin treatment by PerfectSense, followed by a classic French manicure or pedicure infused with your choice of organic scents and essential oils. A serenely beautiful locale, the French Manor Inn and Spa is on Huckleberry Road in South Sterling. Le Spa Forêt presents the best spa services available; due to deep discounts during Deal Days, SpaFinder Gift Certificates/Gift Cards are not valid on Deal Days treatments/services. The French Manor is selected as one of the 10 Best Inns in America and awarded a 4 Diamond rating by the AAA. Savor gourmet French cuisine and a superb wine list nightly, or Hanna’s Café casual dining with views of the mountains and Sherwood Forest. Phone (570) 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095, and experience www.thefrenchmanor.com.
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SPAS & SALONS Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South Sterling. Attuned to the rhythms of nature as well as the body! An innovative green spa retreat, Le Spa Forêt offers aromachology, body enhancers, a naturally filtered pool and hot tub, fitness center, conference room, relaxation lounges, couples’ massage suite with fireplace, manicures and pedicures, bridal party suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor. For the full menu, treatment guide, and more information about this splendid venue, phone 1-877-720-6095, and see www.thefrenchmanor.com.
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a landmark treasure within the National Register Historic District, featuring comfortable rooms, romantic suites, and relaxing in-house spa services. Quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, and hiking/ biking trails are at your doorstep. Ask about great packages like Ski & Stay, Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop, Spa Weekends, Romance Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways. Call 1-800-329-2599, and visit www.innjt.net. The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor’s Roman Tuscan design is perfect for nurturing your body, mind, and spirit. State-of-the-art equipment provides an unforgettable experience, with a steam facility and quiet room. The menu offers massages, facials, wraps, scrubs, nail services, waxing, and spa packages! Mention This Week in the Poconos when scheduling!
Call (570) 839-0140, and view www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.
Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by life-restoring elements of nature, the spa is a sanctuary of restoration for re-energizing the body, mind, and soul. Facials and body treatments are inspired by ancient cultural traditions, using all-natural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrotherapy, full salon offering hair, make-up, scalp treatments, waxing, facials, body treatments, and mani/pedis. Call (570) 424-4000x1438, and see www.spashawnee.com.
The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop. Invigorate, stimulate, and rejuvenate! From manicures to massages, services for men and
Time to THAI Massage Phyllis King-Robert Certified Thai Massage Practitioner * BY APPOINTMENT ONLY *
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women will pamper you from head to toe. Certified staff, 6 treatment rooms, a Quiet Room with mountain views, mani/pedi room, locker rooms, and bathrooms with showers. Fine products are available to purchase, as are gift certificates. Mention This Week in the Poconos! The Skyview Spa is within historic Skytop Lodge. Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.
Time to Thai Massage Therapy & Accupressure, Route 611 in Tannersville, Suite 3, 2nd Floor, CarQuest Plaza. By appointment only, enjoy 30, 40, or 60 minutes of massage on your isolated desired muscle and joint areas, or 90 minutes of complete traditional Thai massage; it’s all just $1.00/minute! Alleviate back pain, neck pain, migraine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, low energy, poor circulation, and stress. Call Certified Thai Massage Practitioner Phyllis King-Robert at (570) 730-0603 or (570) 688-5864, and prepare to feel fantastic!
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The Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania are a welcoming place to be, with attractions, displays, amusements, special events, and demonstrations planned for your enjoyment!
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CANDLE on Route 611 in Bartonsville offers something for everyone! Candles are made daily and are created in a full line of scents, colors, shapes, and containers. Catch an illuminating candle-making demonstration! Featuring name brands including Kameleon, Pandora, Vera Bradley, Dansko Shoes, lindsay phillips, Yankee Candle, and Switch Flops, in addition to Norman Rockwell, Dept. 56, Lenox, and Precious Moments. After shopping and browsing through the myriad candles, gifts, food items, and collectibles, drop by the candy room, or perk up with a gourmet coffee. Come for the candles…stay for the fun! Phone (570) 629-3388. www.american-candle.com.
BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY at Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville features an award-winning timber frame atmosphere housing the Poconos’ original brewpub. Enjoy soups and salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, plus a children’s menu, treasure box, and game room. There’s a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and a waffle ball stadium. The unique restaurant and nightspot offers traditional favorites and genuine pub fare, paired with handcrafted ales and lagers brewed on-site in an English brew house. In-house are the famous Tokyo Tea House menu offerings as well, including melt-in-your-mouth sushi, expertly prepared and presented. Live music and special events, and free tours of the brewery and
beer tasting daily; see you at The Creek! Phone (570) 629-9399. www.barleycreek.com.
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COUNTRY JUNCTION at 6565 Interchange Road, Route 209, in Lehighton is “The World’s Largest General Store!” Follow the signs toward everything and anything you need to make your house a home; accents, giftware, antiques, and novelties. Country Junction’s Service Team can install your flooring, windows and doors, gutter, garages, siding, lumber, fencing, and insulation. You’ll find Animal Country Puppies & More, the K9er-Diner, Barn Door Restaurant, a free wildlife exhibit, free petting farm, and a wine cellar with wine tasting! Shop for landscape and garden items, too. Fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050. www.countryjunction.com.
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on Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek offers a tempting variety of mouth-watering delights, as well as demonstrations. This factory gift outlet and large shopping destination overflows with knickknacks, wind chimes, collectibles, and gadgets. You’ll find coffees, teas, specialty foods, and chocolates. Taste jams, jellies, gourmet mustards and cheeses, candies, cheese spreads, fudge, apple butter, plus barrels of old-fashioned candies at old-fashioned prices. Country gifts, wicker, and collectibles complete the experience. Great selection, great prices, and great location, with lodging, winter sports, and many
attractions nearby. Phone (570) 421-8970. www.country-kettle.com.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE on Route 940 east of Hazleton was once a thriving coal mining patch town with a population of over a thousand! Founded in 1854, it was an anthracite-mining community owned by coal companies. Eckley was abandoned with the advent of strip mining; the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission transformed this ghost town into a real historical experience. Kitchens, bedrooms, personal items, clothing, laundry rooms, social clubs, churches, doctor’s office, and the company store all appear now as they were then! Tours and special events are offered, weather and staff permitting; enjoy the worthy museum any day. Phone (570) 6362070. www.eckleyminers.org.
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HOLLEY ROSS POTTERY on Route 191 at LaAnna features free guided tours of the pottery factory, and free demonstrations of pottery and china making. Many lines of pottery, glassware, gifts, sculpture, and more are available to admire and purchase. Shop for Fiesta dinnerware, stoneware, dolls, planters, décor, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, Weeping Gold pottery, and Polish pottery. Find a whimsical figurine or birdbath for your garden! Check out the cable bridge, lovely forest with well-maintained sawdust trails, and woodland lake with picnic area. Winter hours by chance or by appointment. Phone (570) 6763248. www.holleyross.com.
This Week in the Poconos 25 HOUSE OF CANDLES on scenic Route 715 between Tannersville and Henryville is “The Oldest Candle Shop in the Poconos!” A factory shopping destination with free candle making demonstrations Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Order a custom hand-carved candle. Browse 1000s of candles in 100s of scents, plus scented instant wax to make your own. See a 1000 lb. candle, a real 1930 Model A Ford, and enjoy a free farmyard zoo with a miniature horse, Chinese pheasants, peacocks, goats, and a pond with goldfish and koi. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sunday. Use the display ad coupon; all customers receive a free gift! Phone (570) 629-1953. www.houseofcandles.com.
HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, and candle lanterns, and fine pewter ornaments and jewelry. One-of-a-kind copper trees by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, then heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks, are available at several price points. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures in varying sizes, all hand-made and manufactured on the premises. Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique! Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; closed Sunday and Monday. Phone (570) 646-7778. www.copperlamps.com. POCONO CHEESECAKE FACTORY on Route 611 in Swiftwater is a truly sweet and fragrant factory, where you can see multitudes of fresh, genuine
CRANKER’S COLLECTION OF MECHANICAL MARVELS on Spring Hill Road via routes 84, 81, or 380 near Sterling/Moscow offers a silent movie theater seating up to 60, gorgeous music boxes and players from yesteryear, a mown grass field available for parties, reunions, and group activities, and a fantastic collection of antique classic automobiles. CRANKER’S ANTIQUE LIMO There’s even a restaurant for rent or for sale! Cranker’s Antique Limo Service makes getting anywhere a dream, as you ride in a spiffy 1937 Cadillac Sedan with large rear area, all original interior, new engine, and automatic transmission. Give Cranker’s a call at (570) 647-5880, email visit@crankers.info, and view the marvelous www.crankers.info! cheesecakes being made on the premises every day; it’s the real, delicious, deal. Purchase a slice, a half, or a whole cake, with so many varieties of flavors and toppings to choose from in addition to traditional favorites. Specials orders are welcome, and special seasonal and holiday-themed cheesecake creations are featured as well. This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had; it’s love at first bite! Phone (570) 839-6844. www.poconocheesecake.com.
bike rentals for the 25-mile Lehigh Gorge State Park trail, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, outdoor apparel, breakfast foods, sandwiches, beverages and other fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Phone (570) 606-4325. www.tannerydepot.com.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE at 150 South Washington Avenue in nearby Scranton is the only National Park site devoted to steam railroading. Enjoy locomotive and railroad equipment displays, as well as an impressive, fascinating museum. Regular and special train excursions are offered throughout the year, departing from the boarding platform and rolling past historic buildings, through tunnels, along mountain streams, and amidst beautiful woodlands. Take exit 185 off I-81 (Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to the entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Phone 1-800-22-WELCOME x5. www.visitnepa.org.
TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE, at Route 534 and Tannery Road in Lehigh Tannery, purveys fishing tackle, camping equipment,
TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM on Route 423 in Tobyhanna is hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society; open seasonally and for special events. All ages will love to tour the restored facility with the delightful and knowledgeable Station Master, and learn how it really used to be when the station was a bustling business. Enjoy railroading videos, fascinating running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art exhibits, and railroad and train-related souvenirs. Parking and admission are free, although donations are graciously accepted. Phone (570) 894-3338.
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Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail Hike Nescopeck State Park invites you to join the Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail Hike from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, March 27th. During the hike, you’ll learn about phenology, the scientific study of periodic biological phenomena, such as flowering, breeding, and migration, in relation to climatic conditions. You’ll study the connection between climate and seasonal events, as well as the significance of when plants bloom and the number of frog egg masses found. Meet at the Wood Frog Trail trailhead along Honey Hole Road. This hike is free; registration is required by calling the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. Visit all the Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com!
Basic Boating Course PEEC leads at Nescopeck Spring Waterfall Tour On Saturday, April 2nd, you’re encouraged to join a Spring Waterfall Tour from 1:00pm to 4:00pm with the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC). This is the best season for waterfalls, as melting snow and spring rainfall have given rise to water flow. PEEC staff will lead you to some truly magnificent waterfalls in the Pocono Mountains. The cost is $20.00; you may call ahead to reserve a seat in the van, although carpooling is also encouraged. PEEC, a non-profit center, is off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom, and provides unique environmental experiences to individuals and groups of all ages. For more information or to register, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319, and take a peek at www.peec.org.
On Saturday, March 26th, attend a Basic Boating Course from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Nescopeck State Park. Sponsored by the PA Fish & Boat Commission, www.fishandboat.com, the Basic Boating Course is designed to provide boaters with practical information to make informed decisions on the water. Instructors will present students with information in a classroom setting, teaching how to reduce risks of injury and conflict on the water. Students who successfully complete the course may apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate, just a $10.00 fee! The certificate is required of all operators of personal watercraft (PWC) or anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 and who operates a motorboat of more than 25 horsepower. Register for this course with WCO Aaron Luppacchini at (570) 406-4041. Reach the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006, and see all the great Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com!
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Backyard Butterflies in Honesdale On Saturday, March 26th, join the Northeast PA Audubon Society for a Backyard Butterflies program at 2:00pm in the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce building, 32 Commercial Street in Honesdale. This fastpaced, humorous program by award-winning butterfly expert Rick Mikula will teach you how to attract and nurture butterflies at home! Call the NEPA Audubon Society office in Honesdale at (570) 253-9250 for more information, and flutter by www.nepaaudubonsociety.org and www.audubon.org.
MCEEC hosts Woodcock Watch The American Woodcock is a unique bird; have you ever seen or heard its fascinating mating ritual? The woodcock’s life history includes specialized, dusk courtship display behavior. Join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 23rd for Woodcock Watch at the Tannersville Cranberry Bog. Brian will lead a field trip to the bog, to listen and look for displaying woodcocks. Meet at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville for a brief classroom presentation before traveling to the bog to witness this annual rite of spring; planned return time is 8:00pm. Binoculars are suggested. The cost to attend is $5.00, and registration is required. Call the MCEEC at (570) 6293061 to register, and log on to www.mcconservation.org.
PPL sponsors March into Spring Hike Cure your cabin fever with a March into Spring Hike on Saturday, March 26th. From 4:00pm to 5:30pm at the PPL Corporation Martins Creek Environmental Preserve on the Delaware River in Bangor, PPL Community Affairs Specialist Alana Roberts will lead a walk through the woods to look for signs of nature awakening from the winter doldrums. Migrating birds and mating amphibians are some of the many creatures you may glimpse; you might spy some wildflowers peeking out from the chilly soil as well! Meet at the Cedars Pavilion parking lot on Depue Ferry Road to join this free, scenic hike on the new Martins Creek Interpretative Trail. Dress appropriately, including waterproof footwear. Registration is required; call PPL at (570) 542-2886 or email pplpreserves@pplweb.com. The Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, with PPL’s Martins Creek and Lower Mount Bethel Energy power plants, offers 215 acres of woodland and meadows for hiking and exploring. Learn more at www.pplpreserves.com.
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WCCC Casino & Comedy Night On Saturday, March 19th, the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) will sponsor Casino & Comedy Night at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort on Lake Wallenpaupack in Tafton. The evening will begin at 6:30pm, with the opening of the buffet, casino, 50/50 raffle, dancing with music by Bold Gold Media, and silent auction. Comedians Roger Hunt, Jeff Hiller, and Toni Lehutsky will take the stage at 8:00pm. Two grand prize gift certificates totaling $750.00 will be awarded to the top casino winners! The certificates may be used at any Wayne County Chamber member business. Several additional gifts/certificates will be awarded to lucky runner-up winners. Contact the WCCC in Honesdale at (570) 2531960, email membership@waynecountycc.com, and visit www.co.wayne.pa.us!
Event goers danced away the evening last year at ‘Casino Night’ and also enjoyed a delicious buffet, casino games, silent auction and more!
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The Northeast PA Audubon Society will present Birding by Ear at 1:00pm on Sunday, April 3rd at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center (WELC) on Route 6 near Hawley. Experienced birders will teach you how to recognize a bird by its song; bring the kids, and enjoy this short program of bird slides and songs! Call Barbara at (570) 253-2364 or the NEPA Audubon Society in Honesdale at (570) 253-9250, and soar to www.nepaaudubonsociety.org and www.audubon.org.
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Main Ave., Hawley
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www.TeetersFurniture.com Friday 8:30am - 8pm Monday through Thursday Saturday 8:30am - 5pm 8:30am - 5:30pm Sunday Noon - 4pm
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museums, galleries and antiquity ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, downtown Stroudsburg. A gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and educational organization serving the entire 4-county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Shows, displays, special events, and exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460, and view www.artspacegallery.net. CARBON COUNTY WELCOME CENTER, 2 Lehigh Avenue, Jim Thorpe. Exhibits include coal mining, canal shipping, rail transportation, Delaware and Lehigh Corridor, hiking, biking, skiing, museum tours, train rides, shopping, restaurants, and accommodations. Hours are 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and visit www.JimThorpe.org. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, located in the Township Complex at 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611) in Tobyhanna. Exhibits include ice harvesting displays, the military, an extensive photo collection, and historic artifacts. Special programs, displays, speakers, and events; meetings monthly. Admission is free, donations are appreciated, and hours are by appointment. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 8397306; visit www.coolbaughtwp.org. CRANKER’S COLLECTION OF MECHANICAL MARVELS on Spring Hill Road via routes 84, 81, or 380 near Sterling/Moscow offers a silent movie theater seating up to 60, gorgeous music boxes and players from yesteryear, a mown grass field available for parties, reunions, and group activities, and a fantastic collection of antique classic automobiles. There’s even
a restaurant for rent or for sale! Cranker’s Antique Limo Service makes getting anywhere a dream, as you ride in a spiffy 1937 Cadillac Sedan with large rear area, all original interior, new engine, and automatic transmission. Give Cranker’s a call at (570) 647-5880, email visit@crankers.info, and view the marvelous www.crankers.info! EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY Madelon Powers Art Gallery, Fine and Performing Arts Center. Open Monday through Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm during university sessions. Learn more at www.esu.edu.
ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 10 miles east of Hazleton on Highland Road, 3 miles off Route 940. Re-live history at this coal miners’ patch town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community for 115 years. Owned by a series of coal companies, the houses were never sold to the occupants. In 1971, the village became a museum with over 200 residents; today, just 18 residents remain. Museum, miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s office. Open year ‘round; administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided (Continued on Page 30)
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COPPER LANTERNS & CANDLE LANTERNS Fine pewter ornaments and necklaces. Oil painting on stone and glass. Solid copper wall sculptures. All hand crafted in our studio. 9am to 5pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun. & Mon.
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570-646-7778
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ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE Nine Miles East of Hazleton Off Rt. 940 Museums Mon. - Sat. 9:00 to 5:00, Sun. 12:00 to 5:00 Miner’s Home Adults $6.00 • Senior Citizens $5.50 • Children $4.00 Churches Guided walking tours available Memorial Day thru Labor Day Doctor’s Office Open Year Round (570) 636-2070 and Gift Shop Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
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THE GLASS HAT, Route 191, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Two floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak and country furniture, estate jewelry, pottery, Depression glass, and general antiques and collectibles. Teacups and saucers, teapots, and lots of interesting tea things. A Christmas room, and a section of old kitchenware. Member of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weather permitting. Call (570) 689-4060, visit www.wpsada.com, or email tkobo@echoes.net. HUTTON METALCRAFTS on Route 940 in Pocono Pines is your source for handcrafted copper lanterns, brass indoor and outdoor lamps, candle lamps, pewter ornaments, fine pewter ware, copper and brass fountains, fine art painting on glass by Xian, and much more. Remembrances and objects for your home and property are manufactured on-premises. Choose from oneof-a-kind copper trees created by Tom Hutton, hand-hammered from a slab of solid copper, silver brazed, and heat-colored to produce rich greens on the tops and reddish highlights on the trunks. Phone (570) 646-7778 and see www.copperlamps.com. MISS ELLY’S ANTIQUES & SUCH is a friendly multi-dealer shop housed in an 1870 Victorian at 518 Church Street, off Main Avenue in Hawley. Discover affordable treasures from smalls to furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles, and primitives. Imported gourmet and specialty foods include British marmalades, buttery Scottish shortbreads, and other goodies. The Gothic Revival building is a must-see with its center gable, tin roof complete with original “snowbirds,” flattened arch-effect
windows, and full-length one-story porch with decorative brackets. Still boasting lovely old glass in her 7light transom and 5 sidelights! Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm, and by appointment. Call (570) 226-7513, and visit www.missellysantiques.com. OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve the booming passenger trade. Now a hub for special events, exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore industrial heritage exhibits from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org. PENNSYLVANIA SKI & WINTER SPORTS MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME, at Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville (I-80 exit 299). See the evolution of skis, bindings, and related equipment during the 20th century. Also highlighted are skates and sleds, clothing, historic photos, biographies, and posters. The Museum, dedicated to preserving the history of winter sports in Pennsylvania, is open to the public and free of charge. Call Camelback at (570) 629-1661; see www.skicamelback.com and www.paskimuseum.org. POCONO BOOK EXCHANGE, Route 940 in Pocono Lake. Great books make great gifts! A captivating mystery enhances evenings by the fire, a story/picture book will brighten a child’s day, and informative handbooks guide successful projects. You’ll find plenty of page-turners, in a leisurely setting, waiting for you to discover what’s
between the covers! New and used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am to 4:00pm; call (570) 355-5757. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill. Living history, ancient artifacts, and crafts of the Delaware Indians residing in the Delaware River region of Monroe and Pike counties. Receive 1 free tour admission with 1 paid adult tour admission! See the display ad for the coupon. Excellent gift shop; gift certificates available. Open daily, excluding Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports! Phone (570) 588-9338, and visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com. RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian museum housing fabled Cornell Faucett and Andrew Lewis Indian Artifacts Exhibits, Scout handcrafts, and local postcards. Free. Phone (570) 223-8312. Open weekends or by appointment. SLATE BELT HERITAGE CENTER, 30 North First Street (Route 191 south), Bangor. Ethnic exhibits including a self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring founders and industries, with a Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish Room, and WWII Home Front Room. Self-guided exhibits, artifacts, videos, and data collection information. Chairlift available. Fire Museum exhibits include Bangor’s first fire truck. Open Saturday and Sunday from April through October; private tours available. Free. Call (610) 588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit www.slatebeltheritage.com. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. The only National Park site devoted to steam railroading. Locomotive and railroad equipment displays, museum, and train rides! Open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Exit 185 off I-81
This Week in the Poconos 31 (Central Scranton Expressway), past the Mall at Steamtown; entrance at Lackawanna Ave. & Cliff Ave. Phone (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391, and see www.nps.gov/stea. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. Elizabeth D. Walters Library has extensive genealogical materials. Hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association. Museum, library, and gift shop are open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00am until 4:00pm. Guided tours are at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Admission fee. Phone (570) 421-7703, and see www.monroehistorical.org. TEETERS’ FURNITURE, Main Avenue, Hawley. Established in 1849, the Teeters have built a reputation for fine quality furniture and decor displayed in a gallery atmosphere; shop for bedding and carpeting too! Open Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday, 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday, 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.com.
THEO B. PRICE INC. COUNTRY STORE, Route 390 in Cresco. Mickey and Maryann Miller keep handicrafts, distinctive gifts, seasonings, animal feed, folk art, hardware, and building materials. Shop for Green Mountain Coffees, Vera Bradley Bags, Byers’ Choice collectibles, Burt’s Bees, Grafton Village Cheeses, and hardware/lumber. Browse the artwork displayed in the Sprag Mill Art Gallery. Open from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Saturday; closed Sunday. Call (570) 595-2501, and see www.theobprice.com. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, and open seasonally and for special events. Park free, tour the restored facility, and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, Railroad Art Exhibit, and souvenirs. No admission fee; donations accepted. Call (570) 8943338 for schedule. WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 3 locations, Lake Wallenpaupack. Historical Society located at the Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507 north of I-84. Open
by appointment only. Includes tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and an old sleigh. The Palmyra Township Building just off Gumbletown Road displays wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from one-room schools. Open 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Thursday. PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 near the dam in Wilsonville houses Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts. View Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980, or visit www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.
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Founding Families of Monroe County New Exhibit Celebrates 175th Anniversary The Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) announces a new exhibit through Friday, May 27th at the Stroud Mansion. Founding Families of Monroe County celebrates Monroe County’s 175th Anniversary! Monroe County was created on April 1, 1836 and named for President James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States who was elected to 2 terms in 1816 and 1820. Artifacts in this exciting MCHA exhibit include Quaker bonnets, needlepoint samplers, jewelry, hand-written documents, frakturs, and Daniel Brodhead’s circa 1770 embroidered silk waistcoat. A special element displayed in the exhibit is Jacob Stroud’s invitation to dinner from President George Washington. The MCHA is within the historic 1795 Stroud Mansion at 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Its mission is to promote, protect, and preserve the rich history of Monroe County. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10:00am to 4:00pm; guided tours are offered at modest fees. Call the MCHA office at (570) 421-7703, and revisit www.monroehistorical.org.
Daniel Brodhead’s silk waistcoat Photo courtesy David W. Coulter
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ATV RENTALS The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. ATV rentals are offered to the public. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. BAIT & TACKLE Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering fishing tackle and bait, as well as camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, firewood, ice, sandwiches, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see www.tannerydepot.com. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons; fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, hellgramites, and
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more! Celebrating 30+ years in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338 and go to www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.
CAMPING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I80 off exit 309). Take an overnight canoe camping trip in the wild and beautiful Delaware Water Gap Natural Recreation Area! Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, on the Delaware River. This canoe and raft center offers scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Float down the Delaware River to your campsite and get away from it all! Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 2965890 for your reservations, and visit www.kittatinny.com.
Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 3259226 for reservations, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. River Beach Campsites on the Delaware River, Route 209, 3 miles north of Milford. Tent and RV campsites; activities include canoeing, rafting, tubing, kayaking, and more. Call (570) 296-5890 or 1-800-FLOAT-KC, and visit www.kittatinny.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals are available, with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. For your reservations, call
This Week in the Poconos 35 the Adventure Center at 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532. See www.whitewaterchallengers.com. CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford location. This canoe and raft center also offers new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Dealers of Old Town Canoe, Dagger, and Perception! Located off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and see www.kittatinny.com. CLIMBING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Try the outdoor 30 foot climbing wall. Climb 8 different stations, from beginner to very advanced. The wall has been custom built and features a real rock look and feel, as well as over 300 moveable handholds. Climbing classes are available. Day use fee. Weight up to 310 pounds. Top rope belaying. Call (570) 5958988 for more information and see www.skytop.com.
CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in Skytop. XC skiing is offered to guests of the resort. Ski rentals are available. Phone (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-3457759; see www.skytop.com. Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209 in Marshalls Creek. Renting XC skis for use at your location of choice. Call (570) 223-6215 or go to www.startinggateonline.com. DOGSLEDDING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com.
EURO BUNGY CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 6291661x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com. FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for the novice fly fisherman covering casting, entomology, wading, knot tying, etc. in the classroom and on the water. Equipment provided. Also offering private lessons and a local guide service. Waters on property open to the public for a fee for fly fishing only. Call (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401 to schedule, and see www.skytop.com. The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. The Manor Sports Club offers lessons for the beginner to experienced angler, both classroom and streamside. “Cast & Stay� (Continued on Page 36)
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Packages are available. The Inn’s 2.5 miles of scenic, remote flyfishing are open to the public for a fee. Call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com to schedule; see www.poconomanor.com. GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. The 30-minute class Geocaching and GPS Basics will teach you the essentials you need to find a Skytop geocode using their state of the art Global Positioning System units. Upon completion of the class, you can rent the GPS unit to locate the caches of your choosing. Class size is limited; registration is suggested. Minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. HARNESS RACING Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre. Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the service makes you feel at home. Cash in on the fun at over 2,500 high-voltage slots, electric-hot virtual table games, simulcast harness racing, and live blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker table games! Savor the good life at one of 10 distinctive dining options, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Timbers
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Buffet to Wolfgang Puck Express. A stroll through the shopping promenade will reveal Brookstone, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers Bar offer live entertainment. Call 1-888-WIN-INPA; see www.mohegansunpocono.com. HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Year-round horseback riding is available on the beautiful grounds of the resort. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Enjoy renovated stables and expanded services! Year ‘round horseback riding on miles of gorgeous, scenic trails. Also offering horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides in season. Call the stable at (570) 839-6237, or email stables@poconomanor.com; visit www.poconomanor.com. KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville. High-powered indoor go-karts with slick tires are the closest you’ll come to real track racing! The go-karts are a single person ride and you must be at least 54” tall to drive. Video arcade and snack bar mean fun for the whole family. Hours are Thursday and Friday 5:00pm10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday through Wednesday
12:00pm-5:00. Call ahead for other times. Bring the display ad for a Free Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit www.ssspeedways.com. MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Learn how to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops, and banked turns during the Mountain Biking Skills Class. Use Skytop’s mountain bikes or your own. Minimum age is 15 using Skytop’s bikes; 13 with your own approved bike. Great for newbies, or seasoned cyclists; helmets are mandatory. Bikes are rented on an hourly basis after class. Join an exciting, physical trail ride around the West Mountain, on and off of the West Rim trail; experience required, minimum age 15. Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com. Delaware River Discovery Center (DRDC), I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via canoe, raft, or kayak. DRDC also has mountain bike rentals and batting cages. Call 1-877-DRDC-FUN (373-2386) and visit www.DRDcenter.com. Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Come ride the famous, scenic Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings offer on bike rental in the display ad! Call 1-800-745-0742, and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Featuring mountain bike rentals and shuttle service to and from many great bike trails in and around Jim Thorpe, the undisputed “Mountain Biking Capitol of the East.” Whitewater rafting and Skirmish Paintball too! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 for your reservations; see www.poconowhitewater.com. Shawnee River Trips, off I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Take out one of their Trek Mountain Bikes on the beautiful McDade Trail, which lines the Delaware River and National
This Week in the Poconos 37 Park grounds. Also renting canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Stop by next door at the River Road Drive-In for some refreshing ice cream. Call 1877-DRDC-FUN (373-2386); visit www.DRDcenter.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals are available, with shuttle service to great trails along the Lehigh River. For your reservations, call the Adventure Center at 1-800443-8554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com. MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes Courses, Disc Golf, Mountain Segways, Euro Bungy, Climbing Wall, and Zip Lines. Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for reservations, and see www.cbkmountainadventures.com.
Fernwood Hotel & Resort/Pocono Segway Tours, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guided segway tours every day except Wednesday, for ages 13+, amidst the 440-acre, 4-season resort. No experience required; top speed is 12 mph. Open to the public and resort guests. Reservations recommended; call 1-888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966, and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Come play paintball on five new fields. Play a combination of games in and out of the woods including speedball. Equipment is available. Outside paint not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian. Improve your skills at the paintball shooting gallery, with
no age restriction. Call (570) 5958988 and see www.skytop.com. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Guests can play Destination Paintball at a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com. Kittatinny Paintball, north of the Poconos in Barryville, New York. Paintball course open to the public with equipment rentals available. Try the Paddle and Battle special: go canoeing, kayaking or rafting with your friends one day, and play paintball the next! Camping on premises. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Skirmish paintball open daily, all year, with 50+ award-winning fields! Ages 10+ only. Also bringing you full(Continued on Page 38)
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Costume Carnival Day On Sunday, March 20th, the 28th Annual Costume Carnival Day comes to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. All skiers and snowboarders who show up wearing a costume will receive a free lift ticket for the day! There will be a Costume Parade with judging at 1:00pm, and lots of great prizes will be awarded. Shawnee Mountain is off I-80 exit 309 in Shawnee-onDelaware. The mountain features day and night skiing and riding on 23 slopes and trails, half-pipes, tubing, and a terrain park, all serviced by 9 lifts and 100% snowmaking. Rentals and ski school are available. Call (570) 421-7231x229, and ride to www.shawneemt.com.
Spring into Golf at WPCL On Sunday, March 27th, Spring into Golf at the Western Pocono Community Library (WPCL) in Brodheadsville! Play 18 holes of indoor miniature golf throughout the library, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Sponsored by the First National Bank of Palmerton and supported by the West End Committee of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce, you’ll also find raffles and refreshments. To participate costs just $5.00/mini-golfer and $2.00/spectator! The vision of the WPCL is to be a distinguished resource center offering area residents access to educational enrichment opportunities through a variety of services and programs. A walking track and children’s story hours are enjoyable features. The location is 2000 Pilgrim Way, phone (570) 992-7934, email wpcl3@ptd.net, and learn more at www.wpcl.lib.pa.us!
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day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge; family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, camping, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or (570) 325-9226 for reservations, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. SKI AREAS Camelback Ski Area, 3 & ½ miles from I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. With 33 trails and 13 lifts, including high-speed detachable quads and a magic carpet. 100% snowmaking, 100% night skiing, 4 lodges, 2 rental shops, ski school, 2 terrain parks and halfpipe. Dining and slopeside accommodations are available. Call (570) 629-1661 or
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Day or night skiing on 23 slopes and trails serviced by 9 lifts and 100% snowmaking. Rentals are available. Riders welcome in the halfpipe area and snowboard park. Ski schools and clinics available for all abilities. Ask about March Misers Prepaid Savings Cards, good through December 24th of next season! Phone (570) 4217231 or visit www.shawneemt.com. SLEDDING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com.
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SNOWTUBING Camelback Ski Area, I-80 exit 299 in Tannersville. Expanded snowtubing park features 10 runs and 4 tows, along with a powerful snowmaking system for a great ride. Single tubes and family tubes, and night tubing. Call (570) 629-1661 or go to www.skicamelback.com; see www.camelbeach.com for 2011 CamelBeach Mountain Waterpark season passes available now! Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill, weather permitting. Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center has 7 tubing chutes and offers single & family tubes, plus a Children’s Tubing Center! Kids must be at least 42” tall. Snowtubing is open Thursday through Monday, with 2hour day sessions on weekends & holidays and 4-hour night sessions Thursday through Monday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD; www.fernwoodhotel.com. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Follow signs on Route 209 via I-80 exit 309. Six tubing chutes serviced by 2 lifts are all lighted for day or night tubing. Use the display ad coupon for special savings on tubing, all season! Phone (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com. SNOWSHOEING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Call the resort at (570) 839-7111 for operating hours, and check out www.poconomanor.com. Skytop Lodge, off Route 390 in Skytop. Snowshoeing through the beautiful wooded grounds is offered to guests of the resort. Snowshoe rentals are available. Phone (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-345-7759 and see www.skytop.com. SPORTING CLAYS The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor. The Manor Sports Club offers a multistation clay course spanning over 120 acres. There are high-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and incoming birds throughout the scenic woodland course. Enjoy a walk or ride along the stream between stations and take in the
This Week in the Poconos 39 scenery. Trained staff will assist you in shooting your 1st round, and help novices elevate their shooting skills. Instruction and gun rentals are available, as are ammo and gear. Appointments are required; call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com; see www.poconomanor.com. The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, twelve-station sporting clay range open to the public. Suitable for beginners with challenges for the more experienced shooter. Instruction is offered and guns are available to rent. Appointments are required. Phone (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401 to schedule; visit www.skytop.com. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309). The camp store here carries a complete line of outdoor equipment. Tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and more. Call (570) 2230505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. Kittatinny Canoes, at their Milford location. This canoe and raft center also offers new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Dealers of Old Town Canoe, Dagger, and Perception! Located off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, and see www.kittatinny.com. Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Come ride the famous, scenic Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings offer on bike rental in the display ad! Call 1-800-745-0742, and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com. Pocono Whitewater & Skirmish, Route 903 near Jim Thorpe. Bringing you full-day and ½-day adventures through the scenic Lehigh River Gorge. Family-style calm water float trips, wild whitewater rafting, kayaking, bike rentals, mountain biking, Skirmish paintball, and more! Call 1-800-WHITEWATER or
(570) 325-9226 for details, and see www.poconowhitewater.com. Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum. Wide selection of skis, snowboards, skateboards, skates, footwear, sportswear, swimwear, accessories, and equipment. Rentals available. Call (570) 588-4807, and check out www.startinggateonline.com. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering fishing tackle and bait, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches, firewood, ice, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325 and see www.tannerydepot.com. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. Healthy live bait for all seasons – fat heads, minnows, night crawlers, leeches, red worms, giant mealworms, wax worms, crickets, and more! Celebrating over 30 years in business, this very complete bait shop is open every day all year. Call
839-7338 for more information; see www.woehrlesbaitshop.com. TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, I-81 exit 185 (Central Scranton Expressway), left at light to Lackawanna Avenue, follow signs to Steamtown. Scenic cross-country steam-powered rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, two museums, Park Theatre, Visitors Center and more all make for an adventure the whole family will love. Call (570) 340-5200 or (888) 693-9391 for the train excursion schedule or more information; see www.nps.gov/stea. (Continued on Page 40)
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TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, Route 611, Delaware Water Gap (I-80 exit 310). Opening for the season on Saturday, March 26th! Authentically styled allweather trolleys provide scenic and historic tours to points of interest at Delaware Water Gap, the “Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World.” Relax while trained guides take you back through history and describe points of interest. Enjoy miniature golf, scenic picnic area, pavilion, food, and excellent gift shop. Open 7
days from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine. See the display ad for the coupon! Call (570) 476-9766, and visit www.watergaptrolley.com. WATERPARKS Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark features a family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools, and the Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and a snack bar are available. Call (570) 722-9901 or see www.splitrockresort.com. For lodging reservations call 1-800-2557625; the general number is (570) 722-9111.
ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Ropes courses, disc golf, mountain segways, Euro bungy, climbing wall, and fantastic zip lines! Call (570) 629-1661 x1123 for reservations, and check out www.cbkmountainadventures.com. Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Zip Line Adventure, whitewater rafting, camping, canoeing, kayaking, and mountain biking. For your reservations, call the Adventure Center at 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.
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Listings are subject to change; contact the dining location for the latest hours and menu information. BEAR CREEK Bear Creek Inne, Route 115, Ph: 472-9045: Serving delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices since 1972, the Bear Creek Inne specializes in fresh seafood and other fine dishes including steak, veal, and chicken. Choose from over 40 menu items. Salad and dessert included with all meals. Casual dining and a country setting make the Bear Creek Inne a perfect dining destination, and a Children’s Menu is available! Reserve the Private Party Room for your next special event. All major credit cards are accepted, and reservations are recommended. Open 6 days at 4:00pm, and Sundays at 12:00pm. See www.bearcreekinne.com to find out more. BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, Ph: 1-888-FERNWOOD or 588-9500: Whatever your
appetite or budget, Fernwood’s various eateries won’t leave you hungry. Mama Bella’s Tuscan Grille features tempting appetizers and entrees. For a casual dining experience, visit the sports pub with 8 TVs. Fernwood also has a Food Court for your dining convenience, including a Pizza Hut, Scoops, and a cafe! After a day of excitement at Fernwood, head to Wintergreen’s Bar and Grill overlooking the lake and golf course to refuel. Enjoy a cocktail and live entertainment, or visit the Winter Fun Center for tubing and more. Check it out at www.fernwoodhotel.com. DELAWARE WATER GAP Water Gap Diner & The Pancake Place, Main Street, Ph: (570) 476-0132: Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and featuring traditional diner fare as well as surprisingly scrumptious specials! Bring the print or online display ad for a percentage off your bill. Easy on/off from exit 310 of I80; groups are welcome. Hours are 6:00am to 9:00pm on Sunday through Thursday, and 6:00am until
10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. This is a yummy people-pleasing place for all ages and tastes; use the coupon in the display ad for savings! EAST STROUDSBURG Vocelli Pizza, 96 South Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time! They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe; tomatoes are rushed from the field and fresh-packed within 6 hours, never from concentrate. Every pizza is smothered with 100% real Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh toppings finish the picturesque pies. Featuring catering, plus online services like ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s on Route 611 in Tannersville at Smuggler’s Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com. HAWLEY Cocoon Coffee House & Catering Co., Route 6 and Bellemonte Ave., Ph: 2266130: Kick back, relax, and sip coffee crafted from Electric City Roasting’s custom-blended beans, in Hawley’s historic landmark silk mill. Enjoy fresh, scrumptious, and affordable pastries, sandwiches, quiche, and salads. Open every day from 7:00am to 6:00pm, with free Wi-Fi! Professional catering, daily specials, and events. Email info@cocooncoffeehouse.com, and savor www.cocooncoffeehouse.com. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, 4 Main Avenue, Ph: 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527: An artfully restored craftsman-style hotel. Savor the unique cuisine, made with only the freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game
This Week in the Poconos 43 and fish, plus artisan breads and desserts baked at the Inn. Dine on the terrace overlooking the garden or in the comfortably elegant dining room. Select from a diverse menu featuring traditional favorites as well as nouveau cuisine. Regularly scheduled special dining events and live entertainment. Serving lunch from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and dinner from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Four-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator magazine award-winner, and Historic Hotels of America member. Visit www.thesettlersinn.com. LAKE HARMONY The Resort at Split Rock, One Lake Drive, Ph: 722-9111: Casual dining in a distinctive 4season destination resort. Choose from the tempting offerings at Split Rock’s Bell’Ago Cuisine Italiano restaurant, or from the 24-item menu at the beautiful Galleria Restaurant. For your reservations, call Bell’Ago directly at 722-3391 or use ext. 756 when dialing the
resort’s main number; for the Galleria Restaurant, dial ext. 835. Bell’Ago is closed to the public on Tuesdays. Ice cream parlor, first-run movie theater with concessions, fabulous indoor waterpark, sports bar, cocktail lounge, bowling alley, indoor pools, championship golf. See www.splitrockresort.com to learn more about the numerous amenities and live entertainment! LEHIGH TANNERY Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Ph: 606-4325: Offering fishing tackle, camping equipment, bike rentals, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, sandwiches and other tasty fare, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm. Call (570) 606-4325, and venture to www.tannerydepot.com. MOUNT POCONO The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, just
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PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, junction Routes 191 & 940, Ph: 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400: Magnificent is the word for the Surf ‘n’ Turf, stuffed trout, juicy sirloin with onion rings, or chef’s special pasta. This fine dining and lodging establishment offers delightful appetizers and extraordinary salads and desserts. The Starting Post Cocktail Lounge serves the finest in spirits, with an excellent Pub Menu. Live piano music on weekends is a perfect accompaniment to your exceptional meal! The restaurant at the Crescent Lodge is open 7 days a week for candlelight dining of distinction. Reservations are appreciated. Private cottages feature whirlpools, fireplaces, and decks; ask about the great lodging packages. Enjoy walking and fitness
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trails, and check out the nearby ski areas, spa, and casino! Visit www.crescentlodge.com. POCONO MANOR The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Ph: 839-7111: The Exchange at Pocono Manor in The Inn features eclectic American cuisine with a continental flair, plus a global wine list! Enjoy refreshing salads, homemade soups, and fine dishes including filet of beef, chops, poultry, and seafood. Dinner is served from 6:00pm, every evening! Casual dress, with collared shirts for men; no shorts, T-shirts, or sneakers. Reservations are appreciated. Learn more about this historic 4-season destination resort with fantastic on-site activities and amenities at www.poconomanor.com. POCONO PINES Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Ph: 646-2377: The Jubilee, aka the Breakfast King of the Poconos, serves unique and delicious breakfasts from 7:00am until 3:00pm every day! For lunch, the Jubilee offers yummy burgers, wraps, paninis, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The dinner menu includes appetizers, pasta, steak, and seafood. Enjoy your favorite cocktail and munchies in the adjoining Pub in the Pines, a popular nightspot. With 15 beers on tap, multiple TVs, pool tables, darts, and a deck, the Pub is the place to watch your favorite game
or check out some great live entertainment. Specials include Pasta Mondays, Steamer Tuesdays, and Wing Nights on Thursdays and Sundays featuring 11 flavors! Roll over to “the Jube,” since 1968, at www.breakfastking.com. SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE The Bistro, located on River Road, by the Golf Shop of the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort, Ph: 1-800-SHAWNEE x1480: Dine with a backdrop of beautiful views of the historic Shawnee Inn and championship golf course. Open for lunch and dinner. The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. For beverages, they feature fresh squeezed lemonade, beer, wine, and an array of vacation-fun drinks. For more information, visit www.shawneeinn.com. The Gem and Keystone, located on River Road, near the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-0990: Home of ShawneeCraft Brewing Company artisanal heirloom whole-food beers, handcrafted and brewed on the premises. The contemporary and varied menu features local produce, all natural steak, lamb, pork, and chicken, Pennsylvania farmstead cheeses, and Smithsonian Sustainable Seafood. Appetizers, salads, pub favorites and seasonal entrees, drink specials, souvenir merchandise, and gift certificates. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Live entertainment some weekends and weekdays; available for private parties and group events. Visit www.GemAndKeystone.com! River Room, located on River Road, at the historic Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Ph: (570) 424-4000 x1432: The River Room is a great fine dining choice, with scenic views surrounding the entire resort. Breakfast features made-to-order eggs and omelets, homemade granola, smoothie of the day, and fresh fruits and berries. The lunch and dinner menus feature local flavors and traditions like wild boar and rack of lamb, with
This Week in the Poconos 45 a variety of fish and pasta options. The River Room is guaranteed to be a nutritious, delicious dining experience. Offering Happy Hour daily from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with complimentary hors d’ouevres on Friday and Saturday. Check out the piano bar on Thursday from 7:00pm to 11:00pm, and Friday and Saturday from 8:00pm to 11:00pm! Learn more at www.shawneeinn.com. SKYTOP Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Ph: 1-800-345-7759 or 595-7401, ext. 465: Historic Skytop Lodge boasts 2 extraordinary dining venues! Lakeview Restaurant features American Modern cuisine served amidst panoramic views of the mountains, the golf course, and Skytop Lake. Wine connoisseurs will appreciate the international wine list. The Windsor Dining Room, located in the Lodge, features American fare with a view of the gardens and a “wine of the evening.” Both offer children’s menus and light entrees. An array
of homemade desserts, estate coffees, and cordials completes this superb experience. Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine awardwinner. Both restaurants require men to wear a coat; a tie is optional. Appropriate attire for ladies is suggested, and reservations are requested. See www.skytop.com. SOUTH STERLING The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, 8 miles south of I-84 Exit 20, Ph: 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095: Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list, and a spectacular mountain view from a castle-like manor modeled after an estate in the south of France. The French Manor has been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer as “dinner fit for a king.” Serving dinner nightly; outdoor dining is available in season. Jackets are required, and reservations are suggested. Casual dining is also available in Hanna’s Café at the French Manor. Four-diamond AAA rating. Le Spa Forêt offers a delicious menu of spa services! Visit www.thefrenchmanor.com.
TANNERSVILLE Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Ph: 629-9399: “The Creek” is the Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub and Restaurant. Everything at the Creek is handcrafted, from the post and beam timber-frame building, the award-winning food, to the handcrafted ales and lagers. Originally an 1880’s farmhouse, Barley Creek boasts a big, rustic atmosphere, a deck for brews with a view, a pavilion, and wiffle (Continued on Page 46)
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ball stadium available for catering, private parties, and pick-up games. Barley Creek brews world-class ales and lagers onsite in its own English brewhouse. Free brewery tours and beer tasting every day at 12:30pm, and by appointment. Soups, salads, pub fare, steaks, seafood, and daily specials. There’s a children’s menu, a treasure box, and a game room. Happy Hour runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. Find it in the fork between Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, a mile past Crossings Factory Outlets and 2 miles shy of Camelback Mountain Resort (exit 299 off I-80). Surf the Creek at www.barleycreek.com.
Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Ph: 629-2277: “Seafood King of the Poconos!” Casual dining is at its best in this popular place, a landmark for 30+ years. The menu offers appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, prime rib, steak, and seafood. Now through April 3rd is the Annual Surf & Turf Celebration; just $18.95 includes any 2 selections like lobster tail, crab legs, shrimp, scallops, USDA Prime sirloin, and prime rib, plus salad bar and tasty trimmings! Special luncheon, early dinner, lounge, and children’s menus are available. Open every day at 11:30am, just minutes from the Crossings Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted, and large parties are welcomed. Each dollar spent at a locallyowned eatery benefits the Pocono
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economy 3 times more than each dollar spent at a chain eatery! Visit www.smugglerscove.net. Vocelli Pizza, Route 611 at Smuggler’s Cove, Ph: 620-9055: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza at Vocelli Pizza, delivering classic Italian quality every time! They start with hand-crafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil. Vocelli signature pizza sauce has been handed down from a family recipe; tomatoes are rushed from the field and fresh-packed within 6 hours, never from concentrate. Every pizza is smothered with 100% real Mozzarella cheese, and farm fresh toppings finish the picturesque pies. Featuring catering, plus online services like ordering, coupons, Kids Corner, Gourmet Club, and Shoppe Di Vocelli. Visit Vocelli’s at 96 South Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com. WILKES-BARRE Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, Ph: 1-888WIN-INPA: Transport yourself to a world where the action sizzles 24/7 and the warm, friendly service makes you feel truly at home. Live harness racing is now in season; post time is 6:30pm. Cash in on the fun at 2,500 hot slots, virtual electronic table games, and play your favorite real-live table games like blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette! After you’ve worked up an appetite, savor the good life at one of the distinctive dining options for every taste and budget, from Ruth’s Chris Steak House to Rustic Kitchen to Bar Louie. A stroll through the shopping promenade will reveal truly interesting finds such as Brookstone, Marshall Rousso, and Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese Shop. When it comes to nightlife, Sunburst Bar and Breakers offer live entertainment every Friday and Saturday evening. Simulcast harness racing too! Gaming. Dining. Shopping. Nightlife. This out-of-the-ordinary escape is as close as your car keys. See www.mohegansunpocono.com.
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Go Dancing on the Clouds at Skytop From Friday, April 1st through Sunday, April 3rd, go Dancing on the Clouds at the historic Skytop Lodge on Route 390 in Skytop. This exhilarating theme weekend kicks off with a smooth Jazz Cabaret, then have fun learning how to Ballroom Dance with Skytop’s expert instructors. You’ll be very ready for Saturday night’s big Ballroom Dance, with Skytop’s famed 16-piece orchestra! You’ll find the best of everything at the spectacular, 5,500-acre Skytop Resort. Enjoy superb dining and A Hallway in Skytop’s Main Lodge accommodations, championship golf, tennis, swimming pools, naturalist-guided tours, and more. A Bed & Breakfast Plan is available midweek. For your Dancing on the Clouds Weekend reservations, call Skytop Lodge at (570) 595-7401 or 1-800-345-7759. See this breathtaking mountain estate at www.skytop.com.
French Manor Enchanted Evenings Savor some magical time with your special someone; the French Manor Inn and Spa presents Enchanted Evenings! This wonderful midweek package welcomes you with elegant lodging and chilled champagne, fresh flowers, and chocolates in your room. Delightful candlelight dining, full country breakfasts, and a picnic basket lunch will satisfy, plus you’ll enjoy use of all facilities and amenities. A serenely beautiful locale, the French Manor is a fullscale country inn modeled after an estate in the south of France. Gourmet French cuisine, a superb wine list, al fresco dining with spectacular views, and Hanna’s Café casual dining contribute to its selection as one of 10 Best Inns in America and a 4-Diamond rating by the AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the very best services. Call (570) 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095, and experience www.thefrenchmanor.com.
Select a Package at the Settlers Inn! The artfully restored, craftsman-style Settlers Inn at Bingham Park holds the 4-diamond AAA rating, Wine Spectator award, and Historic Hotels of America membership. Reserve a fantastic package now! Choose from the Luxury Spa Package, Romantic Getaway, Wine Lovers Package, or Bed, Breakfast, Bicycle, and More. You may also arrange for specialty items/services like in-room massages, champagne, wine and cheese, chocolates, and flowers. Find it all at 4 Main Avenue in historic downtown Hawley! You’re invited to enjoy warm hospitality, attentive service, farm-to-table dining with traditional as well as nouveau cuisine, a comfortable Arts and Crafts-style room or suite, occasional events and entertainment, and The Potting Shed gift shop on the premises. Phone (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and settle in for a wonderful time at www.thesettlersinn.com.
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BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort: Route 209. Newly renovated luxury hotel room and villa rentals nestled in beautiful mountains, just minutes from great local attractions. Themed restaurants include a sports pub, a Pizza Hut, Scoops, a food court, a café, and the Tuscan Grille. Live
entertainment, indoor/outdoor pools and fitness area with massage therapist await you. Take a scenic horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush grounds or play a match on the outdoor tennis courts. Also enjoy the 18-hole, par 71 golf course, Game Zone arcade, daily activities, special events, and exciting live entertainment line-up. Check out Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with snow tubing and more! The Villas at Fernwood sleep up to 6, and some come with Jacuzzi tubs. Call for great getaway vacations and weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD A
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HAWLEY The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park: Welcoming visitors to the Lake Wallenpaupack region since 1927. Step inside this artfully restored craftsman-style hotel, and experience country charm and grace! Featuring 20 guest rooms and suites; some with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Savor a delicious meal, created in the flavors of the season, and a Wine Spectator award-winning wine selection. The chef personally chooses the freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game, meats, and fish. Dine on the terrace overlooking the gardens, or relax in the dining room. For large meetings and group events, The Undercroft Room offers a naturally comfortable setting. Special dinners and live entertainment occasionally. AAA 4-diamond rating; member Historic Hotels of America. The Potting Shed offers beautiful gifts and specialty décor for the home and garden. Located across from Bingham Park, Route 6, in Hawley. Call 226-2993, 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com. JIM THORPE The Inn at Jim Thorpe: Nestled in historic, picturesque Jim Thorpe, the Inn at Jim Thorpe is a landmark treasure, featuring old world charm with modern amenities. Located in the heart of the National Register Historic District, the Inn offers comfortable guest rooms and romantic suites, many with whirlpools and fireplaces, plus relaxing in-house spa services. Best of all, the town’s quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and hiking/biking trails are right at the Inn’s doorstep. Take advantage of great packages such as Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop Getaways, Spa Weekends, Romance packages, Girlfriend Getaways, and more. For more information and your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599; visit www.innjt.net.
This Week in the Poconos 49 LAKE HARMONY The Resort at Split Rock: A 4-season destination offering the ultimate in activities and accommodations, with over 500 deluxe units in unique environments. You won’t want to miss H2Ooooh! Indoor Waterpark! Enjoy the championship 27-hole golf course, 18-hole miniature golf course, fitness center, outdoor and indoor pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video game room, racquetball, archery, billiards, ping-pong, and daily activities. Refresh in the old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and catch the latest movie with popcorn at the first-run movie theater. The Galleria Dining Room features a superb continental menu, while Bell’ago overlooks beautiful Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian cuisine. The Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge will entertain you. You’ll love the convenience of the Coffee Shop, Hair Gallery, and Gift Shop. The resort offers 23 meeting rooms, 77,000 sq. ft. of exhibit area/function space, onsite banquet facilities, and conference services. Call Split Rock at 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com. PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge: This awardwinning retreat is a comfortable and elegant place to stay where you will be surrounded by the beauty of Paradise Valley and nestled in a suite or cottage. All accommodations have private baths, telephone, climate control, and remote control television, and many come with a fireplace, whirlpool, and outdoor deck. The inn also features one of the finest restaurants in the mountains, with an extensive wine selection, colorful menu, daily specials, pub menu, and live piano music on weekends. Enjoy walking and fitness trails, and a nearby spa and casino! The Crescent Lodge is at Route 191 and Route 940 in Paradise Valley. Treat yourself to a quality experience, to dine or to stay! Call 1-800-3929400 or (570) 595-7486, and visit www.crescentlodge.com.
POCONO MANOR The Inn at Pocono Manor: Nestled at 1,800 feet atop the Pocono Mountains since 1902, this charming year-round 3000acre resort is your gateway to fun, nature and relaxation. Their midweek and weekend getaway plans include exceptional dining and accommodations, as well as 36 holes of championship golf, an 8,500 square foot full-service spa, lounge with entertainment, horseback riding, 2.5 miles of fly-fishing streams, sporting clays, indoor/outdoor pools, hiking trails, and more. The Inn at Pocono Manor is located just minutes from The Crossings Premium Outlets and Camelbeach Waterpark/Camelback Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain Adventures. The Inn is off Route 314 in Pocono Manor, via Route 940 or Route 611. Call (570) 8397111 or 1-800-233-8150, and see www.poconomanor.com.
REEDERS Mountain Springs Lake Resort: Come to this quiet and secluded resort in Reeders for a vacation you’ll never forget! The fine pleasures of mountain living will be yours at Mountain Springs Lake, with its pristine 76-acre lake and elegant accommodations. Authentic log and cedar cottages nestled amongst the evergreens around the lake are complete with cozy fireplaces and full kitchens, tastefully located off Mountain Springs Drive via Route 715. Enjoy nature trails, X-C skiing, biking, skating, sledding, tennis, boating, and swimming, all on the premises. And even though the area surrounding the resort is both gorgeous and very private, it is only a short drive to shopping, dining, attractions, and nightlife. To learn more about a stay at Mountain Springs Lake or to make reservations, call (570) 629-0251 or 1-866-629-0251; visit www.mslresort.com. (Continued on Page 50)
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SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: Discover this unique golf, ski, meeting, dining, and vacation destination on River Road. The resort is conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded location in the Pocono Mountains. Set amidst the splendor of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the resort offers an abundance of outdoor amenities including championship golf, approach course, golf academy, tennis, guided fishing,
river trips, hiking, and more. The Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2 cottages, and deluxe suites; all are 1st-class accommodations. Relax and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A smoke-free resort. Call (570) 4244000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com. SKYTOP Skytop Lodge: A refined resort for all seasons off Route 390. Enjoy the best of everything on the spectacular 5,500-acre setting. Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature superb dining and accommodations, championship golf, tennis, swimming pools, naturalist-guided tours, and much more. A Bed & Breakfast Plan is
available midweek. Skytop Lodge is known as one of the most highly regarded destinations in the Pocono Mountains region. For information or reservations, call (570) 5957401 or 1-800-345-7759, and visit www.skytop.com. SOUTH STERLING French Manor Inn and Spa: One of the most serenely beautiful spots in the Pocono Mountains, the French Manor is a full-scale country inn manor modeled after an estate in the south of France. Gourmet French cuisine served nightly, a superb wine list, outdoor dining with spectacular views, and Hanna’s Café casual dining complement the majestic views of the surrounding mountains. Selected as one of the “Ten Best Inns in America” and awarded a 4 Diamond rating by the AAA. Le Spa Forêt offers the best and most luxurious services available. Beautifully-decorated rooms are named after romantic European cities, with appropriate motifs. Call now to reserve your accommodations! Phone (570) 676-3244 or 1-877-720-6095, and experience www.thefrenchmanor.com. STROUDSBURG Countryside Cottages: A small country resort, a perfect place to be if you want to spend some quiet time indoors or outdoors while on vacation. Equipped with log-burning fireplaces, cable TV, and all the comforts of home. The rustic, woodsy setting is just a short drive off Route 611 in Bartonsville. This ideal get-away is surrounded with busy Pocono activity, such as year-round adventure at nearby Camelback Mountain Resort, shopping attractions, fine dining, and a casino. Surround yourself with fun Pocono activity with a stay at Countryside Cottages. Turn onto Bartonsville Avenue at the traffic light on Route 611 in Bartonsville. Open all year, complete facilities. Call (570) 629-2131, and visit www.countrysidecottages.com!
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Exciting events are planned to mark the centennial year of Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Owner Charles Kirkwood announces the 2011 Shawnee Centennial Celebration. “It is a privilege of a lifetime to pay tribute to one of the truly great American destinations,” said Kirkwood, owner/operator since 1977. “It’s quite an accomplishment for a resort to entertain guests for 100 years; it says something about the resort, as well as all the terrific people who have worked here through the years. So, in honor of them, we’re going to celebrate all year long.” C.C. Worthington built the original hotel and golf course in 1911, and Shawnee Inn’s 2nd owner was famous entertainer Fred Waring. A Wedding Vows Renewal Weekend is planned for June 25th and 26th; Shawnee is conducting a world-wide search for the couple married at Shawnee who have been together the longest. The special bride and groom that emerge by March 30th will be invited to participate in the Wedding Vow Renewal, and receive a complimentary 2-night stay! A Shawnee Museum Opening took place in January. Upcoming commemorative events include a Centennial Ball on May 21st, Birthday Celebrations, Shawnee Theater Centennial Performance on May 20th, Centennial Hickory Classic Golf Tournament using wood shaft clubs on October 16th, and Centennial Book Release Party on May 3rd; the resort’s year-long festivities will culminate in the Centennial Winter Carnival on December 31st. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort features accommodations in the historic Inn, the Delaware Lodge, and the Legacy Collection of suites and cottages. Enjoy on-site and nearby fine and casual farm-to-table dining, Gem & Keystone ShawneeCraft brewery, live entertainment, a 27-hole championship island golf course, the Tillinghast Golf Academy and Approach Course, Shawnee Mountain skiing/boarding/tubing, Appalachian Mountain biking/hiking, canoeing, rafting, fishing, kayaking, indoor pool, fitness room, tennis, Shawnee Playhouse professional theater, and Spa Shawnee and Salon. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and visit www.ShawneeInn.com.
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6:00pm with Hors d’oeuvres and the Art Preview. Entertainment and Dinner is from 7:00 to 10:00pm, with Live and Silent Auctions and Cash Bar. Spring for the Arts tickets are priced at $55 per person and are tax deductible; please RSVP by March 18 by calling the Pocono Arts Council at (570) 476-4460. Proceeds benefit participating artists and the Arts Council. March 26 – Join members of the Pocono Outdoor Club for a Hike at Mt. Nebo Park near Marshalls Creek. It will be an easy 3-mile hike in a hemlock forest with a pond. Meet at 11:00am in the parking lot on Mt. Nebo Road in the Marshalls Creek area. Optional lunch at Wendy’s afterwards. Contact hike leader Rosemary Huebner at (570) 588-3201 for directions. The Pocono Outdoor Club is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails of the Pocono Mountains. To learn more about the club and its outings in the wilds of the Poconos, contact today’s hike leader or check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org. March 26 – Join the Northeast PA Audubon Society for Backyard Butterflies at 2:00pm at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce building, 32 Commercial Street in Honesdale. This fast-paced, humorous program by awardwinning butterfly expert Rick Mikula will show you how to attract and nurture butterflies at home. Call the NEPA Audubon Society office in Honesdale at (570) 253-9250 for more information. Visit their websites at www.nepaaudubonsociety.org and www.audubon.org. March 26 - The authentic, all-weather Water Gap Trolley Re-Opens for the Season in Delaware Water Gap! Hop aboard while trained guides take you to many points of interest and back through history. The trolleys run
from 10:00am to 4:00pm, seven days a week rain or shine. Also enjoy miniature golf, food, the scenic picnic area, the Pavilion and Cody’s Gift Shop. The Water Gap Trolley is easy to find on Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap, using exit 310 off Interstate 80. Call (570) 476-9766 for more information and see their ad on page 9 of this magazine for the 10%-off coupon! www.watergaptrolley.com March 26 – The Delaware Highlands Conservancy is inviting all past, present, or interested volunteers to a free Brunch and Open House at the conservancy office on River Street in Hawley. The event will be held from 10:00am until 1:00pm and will showcase the work that the Conservancy does throughout the year. In attendance will be volunteer representatives from various divisions of the Conservancy, such as Land Protection Committee, Outreach & Development, Board of Directors, Monitoring, Event Coordination, Administrative and others. The Brunch and Open House are free however registration is required by March 18. To register, call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy office at (570) 226-3164. www.delawarehighlands.org March 26 – Nescopeck State Park is offering the Basic Boating Course from 9:00am to 5:00pm today. Provided by the PA Fish & Boat Commission, the Basic Boating Course is designed to supply boaters with practical information to make better informed decisions on the water. Instructors will provide students with information in a classroom setting to help them reduce the risk of injury and conflict on the water. Students who successfully complete the course may apply for a Boating Safety Education Certificate for a $10 fee. The certificate is required of all operators of personal watercraft (PWCs) or anyone born on or after January 1, 1982 who operate a motorboat of more than 25 horsepower. More information about this course and boating safety
can be found by visiting the PA Fish & Boat Commission’s website at www.fishandboat.com. Registration is required for this course through the PA Fish & Boat Commission. Contact WCO Aaron Luppacchini at (570) 4064041 to register. The number at the Nescopeck State Park office is (570) 403-2006; visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website at www.visitpaparks.com. March 26 – PPL Community Affairs Specialist Alana Roberts will lead a March into Spring Hike from 4:00 to 5:30pm at PPL Corporation’s Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, located on the shores of the Delaware River in Bangor. Welcome spring with a walk through the woods to look for signs of the natural world awakening from the long winter doldrums. Migrating birds and mating amphibians are just some of the many busy creatures you may catch a glimpse of. You might also spot some of the first wildflowers to peek out from the chilly soil. Meet at the Cedars Pavilion parking lot on Depue Ferry Road at 4:00pm to begin this scenic hike on the new Martins Creek Interpretative Trail. Spring weather can be very unpredictable, so be sure to dress appropriately. Waterproof footwear is strongly recommended. Registration is required for this free hike. For more information or to register, call PPL at (570) 542-2886 or send an email to pplpreserves@pplweb.com. The Martins Creek Environmental Preserve, in conjunction with PPL’s Martins Creek and Lower Mount Bethel Energy power plants, offers 215 acres of woodland and meadows for hiking and exploring. Directions are available at www.pplpreserves.com. March 26 – Just in time for spring planting, the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry will host Plan Your Garden Day from 1:00 until 3:00pm. Join this discussion on spring gardening. Learn how, what and when to plant. This is a
This Week in the Poconos 53 great forum for sharing experiences and learning some tips! The cost to attend is $5. PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information
or to register for Plan Your Garden Day, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. March 26 – The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute near Moscow presents Art in Nature: Making Beeswax Candles. Join artist Sally Robertson from 9:00am until noon for an all-natural candle making workshop. Pure beeswax candles have a natural sweet fragrance, burn longer and are free of the harmful chemicals and toxins found in most storebought candles. Participants will
learn several techniques including tapering and sand casting. Classes are $15 per person and all materials will be provided; pre-registration with payment is required. The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute is housed on the beautiful 42-acre Moffat Estate, located on Route 435 just outside of Moscow (across from AJ Chevrolet). To register, contact the institute at (570) 842-1506 or log on to www.lackawanna.edu/ environmentalinstitute. (Continued on Page 54)
Check out Pocono Book Exchange! Your local and locally-owned source for books and reading-related treasures is the Pocono Book Exchange! With an impressive inventory of over 10,000 books in stock, this thriving literary-minded business is ready and waiting for your arrival. Are you craving a juicy mystery for leisurely evenings? Need a gift book to commemorate a special event, or an informative handbook to guide your next project? If there’s a child in your life, you know a new story or picture book can make bedtime a breeze! Check out the neat, well-organized shelves of page-turners, just waiting for you to discover what’s between the covers. Literacy is a life skill, a rewarding pastime, and conversational enhancement for all ages; reading is fundamental! New and gently used books are sold at prices for every pocketbook, in a spacious setting conducive to browsing. Trades are made at the owners’ discretion, and special orders are available. Open daily at 10:00am; call (570) 355-5757, or drop by the shop on Route 940 in scenic Pocono Lake.
PMC Auxiliary’s 23rd Annual Television Auction The Auxiliary of the Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg proudly sponsors its 23rd Annual Television Auction, airing from 6:00pm to 10:00pm every evening from Tuesday, March 22nd through Friday, March 25th. Broadcast live from the studios at East Stroudsburg University, you can view it on Blue Ridge Communications Channel 13 TV. Tune in and show your support! The event will raise funds to build a new Dale and Francis Hughes Cancer Center, so that Pocono Health System and Pocono Medical Center can continue to meet the growing needs of our community, offering state-of-the-art diagnoses and treatment; over $60,000 was raised last year! The Auxiliary of the Pocono Medical Center can be reached at (570) 420-2570. Check into Pocono Medical Center at www.poconohealthsystem.org.
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March 26 & 27 – Celebrate Spring 2011 when Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville hosts the annual Corona Beach Party Weekend! All skiers and riders are invited to come out and enjoy beach-themed festivities all weekend long. Fun summer activities and entertainment will be offered throughout the Main Base Area and in the Thirsty Camel lounge. Dance to island sounds on the sandy “beach,” play island games in the Main Base Area and win some great prizes. Corona will be on hand in the Thirsty Camel giving away tons of swag throughout the weekend. Camelback Mountain Resort is located in Tannersville, off I-80 exit 299. Call (570) 629-1661 or visit their website www.skicamelback.com for more information. March 27 – Spring is here, and that means it’s time to go outside and catch up with the natural world as it shakes off the last bit of winter. Nescopeck State Park invites you to join them for Signs of Spring: Wood Frog Trail Hike from 1:00 to 3:00pm. During this hike, participants will learn about phenology, the study of the connection between climate and seasonal events, and why it’s important for people to monitor when plants bloom and the number of frog egg masses found. Meet for this hike at the Wood Frog Trail trailhead along Honey Hole Road. This early spring hike is free however registration is required by calling the Nescopeck State Park office at (570) 403-2006. Visit the Pennsylvania State Parks website at www.visitpaparks.com. March 27 - A Choral Concert to benefit Monroe County Kids Against Hunger will start at 7:00pm at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gilbert. Choirs from Zion United Lutheran Church, Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church, Mountainhome
United Methodist Church, Craigs Meadow Lutheran Church, and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church will join voices in song with help from local musicians and friends. Admission to the concert is free and a free will offering will be accepted. Proceeds from the offering will benefit the upcoming multi-generational Kids Against Hunger service project being held May 14, when 20,000 food packets will be assembled for distribution to local food banks and to Haiti via the Lazarus Project. For more information, send an email to monroecokah@hotmail.com. March 27 - The Western Pocono Community Library invites you to “Spring into Golf” with Indoor Mini-Golf from 11:00am to 5:00pm! Enjoy 18 fun holes of indoor miniature golf throughout the library, which is located at 2000 Pilgrim Way in Brodheadsville. The cost is $5 per golfer, $2 per spectator. There will also be raffles, and refreshments will be served. This event is supported by the West End Committee of the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds will benefit the library. For more information, call the Western Pocono Community Library at (570) 992-7934. March 29 – The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute near Moscow will host a Maple Sugar Workshop from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Review the history of maple sugaring, the steps in making maple syrup, the equipment and supplies needed. Participants will also learn tree identification and observe a maple tree being tapped on the property. Wrap up the program with a taste of some pure maple syrup. The cost to attend is $4 and pre-registration is required. The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute is housed on the beautiful 42-acre Moffat Estate, located on Route 435 just outside of Moscow (across from AJ Chevrolet). To register, contact the institute at (570) 842-1506 or log on to www.lackawanna.edu/ environmentalinstitute.
March 30 – Landowners will learn how to keep cherished lands in the family ad protect the landscape in perpetuity when they attend the program Financial Benefits of Land Conservation at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. Join Delaware Highlands Conservancy Executive Director Sue Currier from 7:00 to 9:00pm as she discusses how conservation and agricultural easements are key tools for Pennsylvania residents. The program is free however registration is required. Call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at (570) 226-3164 to register or for more information. You can reach PPL’s Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Preserve at (570) 251-6196 or (570) 2537076, or send an email to pplpreser ves@pplweb.com. Additional program details can also be found at the website www.pplpreserves.com. April 1 thru 3 – Go Dancing on the Clouds at the historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. This romantic theme weekend kicks off with a smooth Jazz Cabaret, then spend time learning how to Ballroom Dance with Skytop’s expert instructors. You’ll want to be ready for Saturday night’s big Ballroom Dance with Skytop’s famed 16-piece orchestra! For your Dancing on the Clouds Weekend reservations, call Skytop Lodge at 1-800-345-7759. See photos of the breathtaking mountain estate at the website www.skytop.com. April 1 thru 3 – It’s everyone’s fantasy - a whole weekend of chocolate! Escape to The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe for Chocolate Lovers Weekend. There will be hands-on chocolate candy and chocolate bath bomb workshops, chocolate drinks and a chocolate-themed menu, even chocolate “mud” wraps and massages in the Spa! Indulge all your chocolate cravings during this sweet weekend! The Inn at Jim Thorpe is situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s National
This Week in the Poconos 55 Register Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian inn features comfortable guest rooms and world-class suites, including many with whirlpool and fireplace. For more information and your reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599. Visit online at www.innjt.net. April 2 – Go along on a Spring Waterfall Tour from 1:00 to 4:00pm with the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. This is the best season for waterfalls because the melting snow and spring rains have raised the water level. Join PEEC staffers on a journey to some truly magnificent waterfalls in the Pocono Mountains. Call ahead to reserve a seat in the van; carpooling is encouraged. The cost is $20. PEEC, a nonprofit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information or to register for the Spring Waterfall Tour, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. April 2 - Join the Hawley Public Library in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the library’s founding at the Booklovers’ Ball at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center on Lake Wallenpaupack. The evening’s itinerary is as follows: Cash Bar 6:00 - 7:00pm, International Buffet 7:00 - 8:00pm, and Dancing from 8:00 - 11:00pm with music by Jeanette Hinton of JAM Music Productions. Semiformal attire is appropriate. The cost is $45 per person/$75 per couple. For your reservations or more information, call the library at (570) 226-4620. April 2 - The Wayne Pike Adult Literacy Program and First
Book-Wayne/Pike present the 2nd annual eXtreme Spelling Bee at the Dingman-Delaware Elementary School, Route 739 in Dingmans Ferry. There will be food, raffles, prizes and more at this festive, train-themed event. Doors open at 1:00pm and admission is free. Costumes are encouraged but not required! For more information, call (570) 296-3567 or (570) 2533221. April 2 - The Lehighton Rotary Club and the Lehighton Area Pool Pals will combine efforts to present a Chinese Auction and Yard Sale at the Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 South 8th Street in Lehighton. The doors open at 8:00am and close at 1:00pm. The winners of the Chinese Auction will be drawn at 1:00pm. Food and refreshments will be available. Call Diane with questions at (610) 377-5275. April 3 – The Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society will host a Bluegrass Shin-Dig today featuring Stained Grass Window and Country Grass. The public is invited to enjoy the monthly stage shows featuring critically acclaimed bands at the spacious BPO Elks Lodge on 260 Washington Street in East Stroudsburg. A special highlight of this month’s Shin-Dig will be The 29th Annual Ron Nauman Fiddle Contest! The stage performances are held on the first floor and are continuous from around noon until about 5:00pm. If you play an instrument, bring it along
and join one of the many jam sessions happening throughout the 1920’s-era building! There are several rooms that are ideal for jamming and listening. There is also a full bar and the kitchen will be open serving food at reasonable prices. Admission is $7. For more information, visit www.poconobluegrass.org or call (570) 424-2937 or (570) 992-2259. The number at the Elks Lodge is (570) 421-9140. April 3 – The Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) will present the 19th Annual Victorian Tea and Luncheon at Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. Social hour and seating will begin at 1:00pm; the luncheon will begin at 2:00. Guest speaker will be Ms. Barbara M. Darlin, a costume designer and historian who will present a living history performance about the private life of a fashionable Victorian lady – with an on-stage costume change. Ms. Darlin will model outfits worn by a turn-ofthe-century lady in a typical day and model two ensembles for day wear, complete with all the unmentionables. Throughout the program, Ms. Darlin will explain the role of women in Victorian society including daily routines, social customs and etiquette. The luncheon menu will feature a fresh mesculin green salad, tea sandwiches and fruit kabobs in a mint-yogurt sauce. Baskets of scones, muffins, and quick breads topped with your choice of fresh jams, preserves, orange marmalade and lavender-clover honey sweet butter will accompany the meal. An assortment of desserts will complete the luncheon. Drawings and door prizes will conclude the afternoon. The price for the Victorian Tea and Luncheon is $30 per person and it is an open seating event. Proceeds benefit the MCHA. Reservations with payment should be made before Tuesday, March 15 at the Monroe County Historical Association’s Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street in Stroudsburg. For (Continued on Page 56)
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more information, call the MCHA office at (570) 421-7703 or email mcha@ptd.net. Visit their website www.monroehistorical.org. April 3 – The Carter Chamber Music Series at East Stroudsburg University presents a Fundraising Concert featuring The Piano Music of Spain performed by Robert Miller. The concert will begin at 2:00pm in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the university’s Fine & Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets in East Stroudsburg. The performance will feature a selection from Iberia by Isaac Albeniz and selections from Goyescas Allegro di concierto by Enrique Granados. General admission tickets are $10, ages 18 & under $5. Tickets are available in advance and at the door on the afternoon of the performance. For more information or ticket reservations, call the Fine & Performing Arts Center’s Events Line at (570) 4223483 and press option 2 and then option 2 again. Log on to East Stroudsburg University’s website at www.esu.edu. April 3 –The Northeast PA Audubon Society will present Birding by Ear at 1:00pm at the PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, Route 6 near Hawley. Experienced birders from Audubon will teach participants how to recognize a bird by its song. Bring the kids and enjoy this short program of bird slides and songs. Call Barbara at (570) 2532364 for more information. The number at the NEPA Audubon Society office in Honesdale is (570) 253-9250. Visit their websites at www.nepaaudubonsociety.org and www.audubon.org. April 3 - A Model Train Show & Sale will take place from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Hawley Fire House, 17 Columbus Avenue in Hawley. Admission is $3, children under age
12 free when accompanied by an adult. Proceeds benefit the Hawley Fire Department. Call (570) 2263206 or (570) 226-9820 for more information. April 3 - Our Lady of Victory Church in Tannersville is hosting their Annual Spaghetti Dinner from noon to 5:00pm. Come and enjoy an Italian menu of spaghetti, homemade meatballs, salad bar, Italian bread with dipping oil, fresh homemade garlic bread, beverage and homemade desserts. Cost is $7 adults, $3.50 kids 5-12, under 5 free. Try your luck at some of the many raffle prizes. Take-out is available. Our Lady of Victory Church is located on Cherry Lane Road, one mile east of Route 611 in Tannersville. Call the church office at (570) 629-4572 with questions. April 8 thru 10 – Celebrate Philly during “A Taste of Philadelphia” Weekend at the historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA. This theme weekend features three of Philadelphia’s most prominent chefs. Join the attentive staff at Skytop and sample the fare of Chef Patrick Feury of Nectar, Chef David Katz of Meme, and Chef Charles “Chip” Roman of Blackfish Restaurant. Meet the chefs at a cocktail reception and join them for cooking demonstrations of their favorite recipes. On Saturday, the three Philadelphia chefs will combine their culinary talents with Skytop’s chefs to present a spectacular evening feast; outside reservations are available for this dinner. On Sunday morning, meet and talk Philly sports with some of Philadelphia’s top sports personalities! Sunday’s Meet & Greet begins at 10:00am. All of Skytop’s summer activities will be available to overnight guests, including indoor and outdoor swimming, golf, tennis, biking, boating, fishing, rock climbing, paintball, geo-caching, 33 miles of hiking trails and more. What better time to enjoy all that this classic resort has to offer! For your reservations, call Skytop Lodge at 1-800-345-7759. See photos of the
breathtaking mountain estate at the website www.skytop.com. April 8 thru 10 – The Inn at Jim Thorpe on 24 Broadway in Jim Thorpe invites you to come for three days of murder and mayhem during their Murder Mystery Weekend! The Inn has teamed up with one of the nation’s premier murder mystery producers to bring you a weekend of mystery second to none! The two-night package includes cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres (cash bar) and dinner Friday; breakfast, lunch, cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres (cash bar) and dinner Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. The Inn at Jim Thorpe is situated in the heart of Jim Thorpe’s National Register Historic District. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grand Victorian inn features comfortable guest rooms and world-class suites, including many with whirlpool and fireplace. For your reservations or to uncover more details about the Murder Mystery Weekend, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-329-2599 or visit online at www.innjt.net. April 9 - The Pocono Mountains Art Group will partner with the Western Pocono Community Library to bring you the ARTWORKS III Fundraiser from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the library in Brodheadsville. This gala evening of superlative art to benefit both the art group and the library is your opportunity to view and acquire original works of art donated by distinguished and new local artists. Featured artists include Mary Jane Arner, Andy Collazo, Hez Conklin, Will Daskal, Karen DeBalbian Verster, Gary Embich, Shirley Epstein, Dr. Amit Gupta, Malena Handeen, Linda Kreckel, Vinzon Lee, Linda Marnell, Ka-Son Reeves, Beth Rinker, Joan Sayer, Jim Smeltz, Patricia Smith, Ann Sorenson and Charlene Taylor. There will also be live music, free refreshments, a silent auction, a Grand Raffle Drawing, and door prizes galore! Admission is free to the ARTWORKS III Fundraiser. All artwork is on display at the
This Week in the Poconos 57 library from March 1 through April 9 for your viewing pleasure. The Western Pocono Community Library is located on Pilgrim Way in Brodheadsville, off Route 115 across from Pleasant Valley Middle School. For additional show information, contact Will Daskal at (610) 381-6188. April 9 - A free Senior Fair will be open to the public in the Community Center at Shawnee Ridge Senior Living Community, 200 Jersey Lane in East Stroudsburg. Shawnee Ridge and various health & fitness exhibitors will provide lots of useful information for seniors and their families. Participating organizations include Pocono Medical Center, Monroe Hearing Aid Center, Compassionate Care
Hospice, Brightstar, Pocono Lutheran Village, Home Instead and many others. The Senior Fair starts at 10:00am and runs until 2:00pm. Refreshments will be available, along with raffles, free health screenings and free samples. Call (570) 476-9476 for more information about the free Senior Fair. Find out more about Shawnee Ridge Senior Living Community at www.shawnee-ridge.com. April 9 - The Lehighton Area Lioness Lions Club will sponsor their annual Lunch with the Bunny at 11:00am at the Lehighton Recreation Center on 8th Street, Lehighton. Lunch includes a visit from Peter Cottontail, candy, balloon, hot dog with toppings, baked beans, chips, dessert &
beverage. Bring your camera for photos with the bunny! There will also be great games and prizes and a Basket Raffle. Seating is limited, so contact Cleo at (610) 377-1053 or Pearl at (570) 386-4569 for tickets today! April 9 - The Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce and the Jim Thorpe Artists Music Series (JTAMS) proudly present Second Saturdays, a monthly celebration of Jim Thorpe’s growing arts community. Second Saturdays feature extended hours for each of the many galleries and studios in town, along with many other shops and establishments. Also featured will be an Art Walk. The celebration runs from noon until (Continued on Page 58)
The Piano Music of Spain at ESU The Carter Chamber Music Series at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) presents a Fundraising Concert featuring The Piano Music of Spain, to be performed by Robert Miller on Sunday, April 3rd. The concert begins at 2:00pm in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets in East Stroudsburg. The performance will feature a selection from Iberia by Isaac Albeniz, and selections from Goyescas Allegro di concierto by Enrique Granados. General admission is $10.00. Purchase your tickets in advance, or at the door. Call the Fine & Performing Arts Center Events Line at (570) 422-3483 and press option 2 and then option 2 again; learn more at www.esu.edu. Olé!
Pocono Arts Council hosts Acrylic Painting Renowned water media and painting workshop Will Daskal instructor Will Daskal has returned to the Pocono Arts Council (PAC) Studio Art Program! Acrylic Painting is planned for Mondays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, from April 4th through April 25th. The workshop will focus on utilizing a variety of painting materials, methods, and approaches. Fundamental drawing skills will be utilized to sketch directly on stretched canvas, developing an under painting based on the complementary colors that will be used in the finished painting! You may use photographs, reproductions of other paintings, or a still life; all levels of skill are welcome! Using complementary colors and elementary principles of the color wheel, you’ll learn to create beautiful works of art. This is an awesome opportunity to learn to express your inner artist! A materials list will be provided at registration. The PAC is at 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg. To register, call Carolyn Hetherington, Pocono Arts AIE/Studio Coordinator, at (570) 476-4460, email carolyn@poconoarts.org, and visit www.poconoarts.org.
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9:00pm. Live Concerts sponsored by JTAMS are held at the Mauch Chunk Opera House on 14 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe concurrent with Second Saturdays. Find out more when you log on to www.jimthorpeartists.org or www.jtams.net or call (570) 3250249. To learn more about this and other exciting Jim Thorpe events, call the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce at (570) 325-5810 or visit www.jimthorpe.org. April 10 – The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry will host a “Sunday for Singles” Hike from 1:00 until 3:00pm. Meeting people and enjoying nature are what these monthly hikes are all about. It will be a casual trek along PEEC’s easy to moderate trails to learn about the flora and fauna you’ll discover along the way. If you’re over 18 and love nature, this walk is a great way to meet new people and learn about the natural world. Registration is requested for this free program. PEEC, a nonprofit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to individuals, families and groups of all ages. For more information or to register, call PEEC at (570) 8282319 or log on to www.peec.org. April 10 – The Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association (AFBA) invites you to their Bluegrass Shindig at the Beethoven Waldheim Club, a short drive from the Poconos at 1984 Waldheim Road in Hellertown. The featured performers today will be Country Grass and Thunder Creek. The doors open at 10:00am and the
show starts at 12:30pm. The day will end around 6:00pm. Admission is $7, children under 12 free. The Beethoven Waldheim Club offers reasonably-priced food & beverages; no coolers please. Bring your own instruments for continuous jam sessions throughout the building! The indoor Shindigs are held on the 2nd Sunday each month, October through April. To find the Shindigs: From Rt. 80 use Rt. 33 south to Rt. 78 west, exit at Hellertown. At end of ramp, turn left and go south on Main St. (Rt. 412S). Go 3 miles to Leithsville Fire Co. and turn right on Flint Hill Road. Travel 1/3 mile to Waldheim Road (on right – see club sign), continue past Waldheim Road a short distance then turn right into the parking lot. Call the Waldheim Club on the day of the Shindig at (610) 838-9059 or (610) 838-9004. For more information about the AFBA or questions about the Shindig, call Barbara Merring at (610) 253-2800. Find details at www.afbawindgap.org. April 12 – Learn all about Permaculture Gardening during a program being offered from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Lackawanna College Environmental Institute near Moscow. Permaculture is a design philosophy that offers a way to grow food sustainably. Lewis Peregrim of Millers Orchard will discuss the principles of Permaculture and practical steps individuals can take in their lives and at home. Discover what Permaculture looks like when a fully sustainable system is in place. The cost to attend is $4 and pre-registration is required. The Lackawanna College Environmental Institute is housed on the beautiful 42-acre Moffat Estate, located on Route 435 just outside of Moscow (across from AJ Chevrolet). To register, contact the institute at (570) 842-1506 or log on to www.lackawanna.edu/ environmentalinstitute. April 13 – The Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Yankees Baseball Home Opener vs. the Buffalo
Bisons starts at 6:35pm at PNC Field in Moosic. PNC Field on Montage Mountain Road is easy to find off I-81 exit 182, just a short drive from the Pocono Mountains. To find out more about the game, call (570) 969-2255 or check out www.swbyankees.com. To learn about other great events planned in nearby Lackawanna County, call the Lackawanna County Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-22-WELCOME or log on to www.visitnepa.org. April 13 – The University/ Community Orchestra at East Stroudsburg University proudly presents their annual Spring Concert at 7:30pm in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the university’s Fine & Performing Arts Center. The performance will be under the direction of Betsy Buzzelli-Clarke and is open to the public at no cost. The university’s Fine & Performing Arts Center is located at Normal & Marguerite streets in East Stroudsburg. For more information call (570) 4223483 or visit www.esu.edu. April 13 – The Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT) will begin their April Meeting at 10:15am at the Clymer Library on Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines. Gene Kerrick and Scarlett Rehrig will speak on the history of the Henning family. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. HATT was established in 1995 to research, identify and preserve the history of Tobyhanna Township. For more information, call Rick Bodenschatz at 6467235. April 15 - Join WNEP TV’s Ryan Leckey at the 2011 April Showers Ball to benefit Burnley Workshop of the Poconos and help people with disabilities achieve their goals and dreams. The April Showers Ball will take place at the Terraview facility at luxurious Stroudsmoor Country Inn near Stroudsburg. Guests will be treated to fine dining, music, dancing, a silent auction and the chance to win a Florida vacation. (Continued on Page 62)
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Century 21 Select Group, Route 940 in Pocono Pines, and Route 940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust Lake Village entrance. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines at 1-800-5881808 or (570) 646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See everything at www.c21PoconoPines.com. Four Seasons at Camelback, Camelback Road, Tannersville, near Camelback Mountain Resort. Enjoy exterior maintenance-free living with an outdoor pool, play area, clubhouse with catering, fitness center, tennis courts, central water and sewer, and trash disposal. Call (570) 730-4774, email fourseasonscamelback@hotmail.com, and see new single and townhomes for sale on natural wooded sites
with fireplaces and views at www.camelbackpoconoshomes.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi sales and vacation rentals are a specialty, with a large sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with offseason and winter rentals! Call 1-800537-1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building great vacation and year-round homes throughout the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes also offers terrific house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or are ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide you with the home of your dreams. Call Liberty Homes at 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony office locations: Route
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specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with offseason and winter rentals! Call 1-800537-1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Serving many communities. Call 1-800444-3721 and visit www.prr1.com. VACATION HOME/ COTTAGE RENTALS Century 21 Select Group, Route 940 in Pocono Pines, and Route 940 in Pocono Lake at the Locust Lake Village entrance. Real estate sales and vacation rentals in Lake Naomi, Locust Lake, Timber Trails, and Pinecrest Lake. Call Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570) 646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1-800588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com. See everything at www.c21PoconoPines.com! Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill. Spacious villas, on-premises restaurants, fitness facility, winter sports, swimming, horseback riding. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi sales & vacation rentals are a specialty, with a large sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with offseason and winter rentals! Call 1-800537-1479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com. Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes! Call 1-800-444-3721 and visit www.prr1.com. BUILDERS, SERVICES NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 locations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland, call (570) 676-3304. Visit www.gumblebrothers.com.
This Week in the Poconos 61 Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940 at Pocono Lake. Building great vacation and year-round homes throughout the Pocono Mountains since 1979, Liberty Homes also offers terrific house/land packages. Whether you’re starting a family or are ready to retire, Liberty Homes can provide you with the home of your dreams. Call 866-4-YOUR-HOME or visit www.libertyhomespa.com. Pocono Tile Works, expert custom tile design and installation. Marble also a specialty. See examples of their beautiful work at www.poconotileworks.com, or call (570) 460-6439 for your free quote! Fully insured, references available. The Service Team, routes 512 and 33 (487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind Gap. Installation experts for roofing, siding, kitchens and baths, decks, insulation, flooring, etc. Open daily. Phone (610) 377-8400. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Pocono Resorts Realty, 3 Lake Harmony locations; Route 940, Big Boulder Drive, Jack Frost Entrance, and Route 903 in Albrightsville! Investment and commercial properties, lots,
beautiful home. Call (570) 226-3112; see www.teetersfurniture.com. BUILDING SUPPLIES Gumble Brothers, Inc., with 2 locations! In Paupack, call (570) 226-4531; in Newfoundland, call (570) 676-3304. Visit www.gumblebrothers.com. HOME EQUIPMENT RENTALS Gumble Brothers Ace Rental Center, Route 191, Newfoundland. Renting lawn and garden equipment, household and contractor tools. A Bobcat with various attachments is also available. Call (570) 676-3304. See www.gumblebrothers.com. acreage, primary and vacation home sales; 700+ rental homes! Experienced, knowledgeable staff. Call 1-800-4443721 and see www.prr1.com. HOME FURNISHINGS Antiques and Furnishings, see Museums, Galleries, & Antiquity and Shopping Around. Teeter’s Furniture, 327 Main Avenue, Hawley. Featuring fine furniture, bedding, carpet, and more for a
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Pocono Tile Works, expert custom tile design and installation. Marble also a specialty. See genuine examples of their beautiful work at www.poconotileworks.com, or call (570) 460-6439 for a free quote! Fully insured, excellent references. The Service Team, routes 512 and 33 (487 E. Moorestown Road) in Wind Gap. Installation experts for roofing, siding, kitchens and baths, decks, insulation, flooring. Open daily. Ph: (610) 377-8400.
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Tickets to the Ball are $125. You may call (570) 814-4487 for tickets and more information. April 15 - The Retired Law Enforcement Officers Breakfast Club will meet at 10:00am at Dale’s Coffee Bar Restaurant, 91 Route 611 in Bartonsville. The group is open to all Law Enforcement retirees in the Pocono Mountains area and is welcoming new members. For more information, contact Angela Tullo with your questions at (570) 213-2882 or atullo@troopersfund.org. April 15 thru 17 – Great wine! Great food! Great music! The historic Skytop Lodge in Skytop, PA invites you join them for their Wine & Jazz Festival Weekend. Sample various wines straight from the wineries, accompanied by food prepared by Skytop’s award-winning culinary team and complimented by the smooth sounds of Jazz! For your Wine & Jazz Festival Weekend reservations, call Skytop Lodge at 1-800-345-7759. See photos of the breathtaking mountain estate at the website www.skytop.com. April 16 – Trout Fishing Season Opens at 8:00am today on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania inland waters. The minimum size is 7 inches, with a daily limit of 5 fish. The regular season runs through September 5. Find out more about the great fishing in Pennsylvania at www.fish.state.pa.us and don’t forget to buy your license! April 16 – Celebrate Earth Day at the Pike-Wayne Earth Day Festival being held at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center, located adjacent to the Lake Wallenpaupack dam on Route 6 near Hawley. The annual festival will be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm, rain or shine. By midApril, who doesn’t need an excuse to get out of the house and avoid those spring cleaning chores? Take this opportunity to get some fresh
air while you learn more about the many environmental and conservation organizations in the community. Local groups will join PPL to bring you a fun learning experience with indoor & outdoor activities for all ages, so bring the whole family! Food will be available. The Pike-Wayne Earth Day Festival is free and open to the public. For more information, check out www.pikewayneear thday.org. You may also call PPL at (570) 253-7076 or email pplpreserves@pplweb.com. April 16 – Learn how to Create a Bird-Friendly Yard during a program being offered at the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Habitat loss is the biggest threat to our native birds. Happily, there are ways to minimize the impacts our yards have on birds and other wildlife. Environmental Educator Darryl Speicher will discuss harnessing your rain water and using native plants to make your yard a place that our native birds will love as much as you do. This 1½ hour program will begin at 10:00am and the cost to attend is $5. To find the MCEEC from Interstate 80 (exit 302 from I-80 West or 302B from I-80 East), go north on Route 611, travel ½ mile to the next traffic light in Bartonsville, and turn left onto Rimrock Drive. Follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, then bear right onto Running Valley Road. The Center is 0.7 mile on the left. For further information or to register, call the MCEEC at (570) 629-3061 or visit www.mcconservation.org. April 16 – The annual “Winds and Friends” Concert featuring the University Brass Ensemble under the direction of Otis C. French will be presented in East Stroudsburg University’s Fine & Performing Arts Center. This concert is free and open to the public, with performances at 3:00pm and 7:00pm. The venue will be the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of
the university’s Fine & Performing Arts Center, Normal & Marguerite streets in East Stroudsburg. For more information, call (570) 4223483 or visit www.esu.edu. April 16 – Join staff at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry on a Salamander Egg Search from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Salamanders are stirring in the woods! Join the search for salamander eggs in breeding pools on-site in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and examine the large egg masses left by hopeful salamander parents. The cost to attend is $5 and registration is requested. PEEC, a non-profit center, is located off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The center enhances environmental awareness, knowledge, and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom. PEEC provides these unique environmental experiences to families and groups of all ages. For more information or to register, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org. April 16 - The “Easter Hop” Parade steps off at 1:00pm in the charming Borough of Hawley on Lake Wallenpaupack. All who are young and young at heart who wish to march in this procession led by the Easter Bunny should line up at the corner of Church Street and Penn Avenue at 12:30. The “Hop” will proceed to Main Avenue, then west to Bingham Park where children’s activities and an Easter Egg Hunt will take place. In case of inclement weather, children will visit with the Easter Bunny at the Ritz Theatre on Keystone Street at 1:00pm in lieu of the parade. For additional information about the Easter Hop, call (570) 226-9545 or call the Downtown Hawley Partnership at (570) 2264064. Check out the website www.visithawleypa.com.
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If you ever had a interest in flying, now’s the time! Become a charter member of the region’s only flying club Pocono Mountains Flying Club The Purpose of this non-profit club is to encourage all types of flying, training, education and camaraderie. The Membership requires a $2,200 buy-in and dues of $50 per month. The membership may be resold with the club’s permission. The Benefits include use of the Cessna 150 trainer at $50 per hour including fuel. Members will also be able to use FAA approved flight instructors (CFI) for an additional fee. For more information contact:
Paul Houle Phone: (570) 839-5917 Cell: (570) 350-0799 Email: phoule1@ptd.net
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