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Discover one of the region’s most unique natural attractions: The Tannersville Bog! This National Natural Landmark, T k which evolved from a large glacial lake, is an exceptional ecosystem of sphagnum peat moss, rare plants and native animals. A true scenic wonder, the Tannersville Bog is the southernmost low-elevation boreal bog along the Eastern Seaboard. It is home to such remarkable flora as native orchids, calla lilies, and carnivorous sundew and pitcher plants. Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) offers seasonal Public Bog Walks to highlight the C features. During the walk walks, Environmental Educators describe the bog’s formation, its plant and preserve’s unique features animal life, and the important roles that the local Preserve Committee and the Nature Conservancy play in its protection. MCEEC’s Spring Bog Walks will be held every Wednesday from May 1 through June 5, 2013. Walks will take place from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and cover the bog’s floating boardwalks and surrounding areas. Participation costs $6 for adults and $4 for Nature Conservancy members, MCEEC members and children under 12. Pre-registration is required for all walks. Participants should meet at the bog parking lot on Cherry Lane Road in Tannersville. For more information on the Tannersville Bog, Public Bog Walks and special programs, contact the Monroe County Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061 or visit www.mcconservation.org.

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Coming Events See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 25 for Local Live Entertainment! Information is subject to change. Ongoing: April 25: World Penguin Day, Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum, 311 Purdytown Turnpike Turnpike, Lakeville Lakeville, (570) 226-6249, www.sculptediceworks. com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See how ice sculptures are made and learn about natural ice harvesting. Also, check out the Ice Penguin Display! A portion of each admission will be donated to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Admission costs $7 for adults and $5 for children. Children under three will be admitted free. Come visit the “Poconos’ Coolest Attraction!” Call for more information. April 27: Billy Joel’s Right-Hand Man: Wade Preston, Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-8077, www.silkmillharmony. com. 7:30 p.m. Wade Preston of the acclaimed Broadway show, Movin’ Out!, captivates audiences

with h his unique blend of original comp compositions and famous favorites. See h him perform in the beautiful, newly newly-renovated Boiler Room venue! Ticke cost $16 in advance and Tickets $20 aat the door. Advance ticketholde receive 20% off their bill at holders the ne neighboring Glass Wine Bar and Bi Bistro after 9:30 p.m. on the day of the show. BYOB. See website for details. April 27: The Kids’ Things Flea Market, Mt. Pocono United Methodist Church, Route 611, Mount Pocono. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Browse new and used children’s toys, clothing and furniture at great prices! Breakfast and lunch concessions will be available. Proceeds benefit the Kids’ Day Out Preschool Scholarship Fund. E-mail kdops@ptd.net or visit the church for additional information. April 27: “Birds, Bees and Butterflies and the Plants They Love,” Pocono Mountain Public Library, Tobyhanna, (570) 836-1120. 10 a.m. Pike County Watershed Specialist and Brodhead Watershed Association Board Member Lori Colgan will present

3 this fun, family-friendly program. Kids of all ages can explore the threats to wildlife such as habitat loss for birds and wildlife, and bee colony collapse. Participants will plant native wildflower seeds that they can bring home and transplant to help support threatened wildlife. This free program, presented by the Brodhead Watershed Association, is an excellent Earth Week celebration. Registration is required. Call for details. April 27: “Spring into Action” Park Cleanup, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help is needed with a variety of park projects. Younger helpers and scout groups are welcome. Call to learn more and register for participation. April 27: Barrett Township Historical Society Flea Market, The Cresco Station Museum, Route 191/390 and Sand Spring Road, Cresco, (570) 676-5255, www.barretthistory.org. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy great shopping, dining and entertainment at this exciting event presented by the (Continued on Page 6)

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Spring Surprises Await at WCBA Festival The Wayne County Builders Association (WCBA) Home and Garden Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28 at the Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat and Conference Center in Waymart, Pennsylvania. Discover the latest trends in home improvement products and services during this free public festival! The weekend-long event will feature indoor and outdoor displays, demonstrations, contests, product sales and more fun for the whole family! Watch live wood carving demonstrations presented by Harnett Design, find beautiful home furnishings at the Overstocked Tent Sale, and enter to win an artfully-designed playhouse during the charity raffle! Proceeds benefit local children through Make-A-Wish. There will be a free Electronic Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and the adoptable animals from the Dessin Shelter will visit the festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday’s events will also include a Flower Pot Contest presented by the Honesdale National Bank, and a LEGO-Building Contest sure to entertain. “Wayne the Builder” will greet festival guests on Saturday and Sunday, and there will be Pampered Chef cooking demonstrations from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The WCBA Home and Garden Festival will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Free admission is made possible by Wayne Bank. The Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat and Conference Center is located at 287 Owego Turnpike in Waymart. Visit www.waynecountybuilders.com or call (570) 226-4941 for more information.

Discover Local History with HATT ! All are welcome to attend the May meeting of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT) at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at the Clymer Library in Pocono Pines. Lifelong Pocono resident Rick Smith will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Industry,â&#x20AC;? a lecture on the early industries of the Pocono Mountains. During his presentation, Smith will discuss some of the lesser-known trades that have influenced local history. Guests Clymer Library will learn about Dr. Richard Slee, who founded the Pocono Biological Laboratories in 1897. The Swiftwater site is now the U.S. production facility of Sanofi-Pasteur. Smith will also detail the harvesting of peat, the manufacturing of clothes pins at a Pocono Lake factory, and the operations of the Weiler Brush Company in Cresco. HATT meetings are held in April through November, on the second Wednesday of each month. Meetings are open to the public at no cost; township residency is not required for participation. Membership applications and additional information can be found online at www.tobyhannatwphistory.org. The Clymer Library is located on Firehouse Road in Pocono Pines.

Coming Events (Continued from Page 3) Barrett Township Historical Society! Vendor spaces are available for $10 per space. Call for more information.

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Coming Events (Continued from Page 7) Cohen Recital Hall, East Stroudsburg University Campus, East Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483. 7:30 p.m. Celebrate spring with a free concert at East Stroudsburg University! The University/Community ensemble will be directed by Betsy BuzzelliClarke. All are welcome. Call or e-mail esuarts@esu.edu for more information. May 3 thru 5: Grand Opening Celebration, Crystal’s Photography Studio, 1 Old Mill Road, Minisink Hills (1.5 miles from Shawnee Playhouse), (570) 872-4950, www. facebook.com/polyi320. Join portrait photographer Crystal Jenkins as she celebrates the opening of her new photography studio! All are welcome to enjoy complimentary food and drinks from 1 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and schedule Mother’s Day MiniSessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call for more information. May 4: Signs of Spring Walk, Monroe County Conservation

District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle for a leisurely 90minute walk on one of the many trails at the 166-acre Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Participants will search for signs of spring along the way. Participation costs $3 for EE Center members and $5 for the public. Call to register. May 4: Free Child Safety Fair, Chestnuthill Township Park, Route 715, Brodheadsville, www.weposc. org, wpwomensclub@gmail.com. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Western Pocono Women’s Club and the West End Park and Open Space Commission will co-sponsor the second annual Free Child Safety Fair on Saturday, May 4. Highlights include emergency vehicle tours with West End Ambulance and the West End Fire Company, a Fire Safety House simulation courtesy of the Tobyhanna Army Depot, blood pressure screenings, fingerprinting, car seat inspection and more!

Nutritious snacks will be available. All are welcome to attend this exciting community event. E-mail for more information. May 4: Kameleon Trunk Show, American Candle, Route 611 Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, www. american-candle.com. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy great shopping in the Pocono Mountains! American Candle will host a Kameleon Trunk Show event on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Add some pizzazz to your spring jewelry collection! Shop excellent accessories during the Trunk Show! Call for more information. May 4: Wildflower Walk, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 1 p.m. Join renowned botanists Dr. Ann Rhoads and Dr. Tim Block for a wildflower adventure at Nescopeck State Park! Participants should bring a bottle of water and wear sturdy shoes. Preregistration is required for this free program. Call for details. May 4: The Gold Magnolias, Harmony Presents at the Hawley (Continued on Page 11)

BWA Presents Plant Sale and Festival The Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA) will present the 10th Annual Native Plant Sale and Festival on Saturday, May 11 at the Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College. Open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., this free festival will feature fabulous vendors, exciting entertainment and more than 100 species of edible and medicinal plants. Browse a large selection of native shrubs, perennials and grasses, di discuss gardening concerns with visiting experts, and enjoy an engaging pr presentation from Master Herbalist Nathaniel Whitmore! Whitmore, a ce celebrated herbalist and author, will discuss the cultivation of medicinal he herbs at 10 a.m., and lead an Edible/Medicinal Herb Walk at noon. The festival will also feature children’s activities, live music from Th Lost Ramblers, and displays from Mudworks Pottery, Dutch Hill The Pr Preserves, The Farmhouse Kitchen and others. Jumpstart your summer gardening projects and enjoy a full day of fu fun in the Poconos! Visit the Brodhead Watershed Association’s annual N Native Plant Sale! A complete list of featured plants is available online at w www.brodheadwatershed.org. The mission of the Brodhead Watershed Association is to protect h environment and water resources within the watershed. Funds raised the during the Native Plant Sale will assist the BWA in proceeding with goals. For more information, visit www.brodheadwatershed.org or call (570) 839-1120. The Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College is located on Old Mill Road in Tannersville, Pennsylvania.

Shopping Information is subject to change. American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. “More than just great candles”—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor gifts and more! Swarovski, Jim Shore, Vera Bradley, Pandora, Dansko, Department 56 and others. Open daily. Ann Street Treasures, 920B Ann Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 807-5555, annstreettreasures.com. Antiques, home décor and accessories. Outstanding selection and services to help you find what you’ve been looking for! Open Thursday through Monday; Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment.

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Backroads Antiques, 3424 Rt. 715, Henryville, (570) 872-9990. “From the rare to the collectable, from primitive furniture to vintage glassware and everything inbetween, uncover and discover what you think is extinct!”

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Carlson’s Country Treasures, Route 940 Mini Mall, Blakeslee, (570) 6435395. Featuring hand-made gifts and original works of art. Exclusive dealer of Mountain Home Candles. Closed Mondays; call for hours. Closet Cases Consignment Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 262-9092, closetcases. net. Stylish women’s apparel and accessories, artisan creations and fine collectibles. Accepting seasonal consignment. Cooks Tour, Routes 191 & 390, Mountainhome, (570) 5950370, cookstournepa.com. Wide selection of popular cookware and unique kitchen gadgets. Find great products from Cuisinart, Scanpan, Waring, All-Clad and others.

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Coming Events (Continued from Page 8) Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-8077, www. silkmillharmony.com. 7:30 p.m. Delight in the funky, soulful sounds of the Gold Magnolias! This dynamic band will perform in the Mill’s beautiful, newly-renovated Boiler Room venue on Saturday, May 4. Tickets cost $16 in advance or $20 at the door. Advance ticketholders receive 20% off at the neighboring Glass Wine Bar and Bistro after 9:30 p.m. on the day of the show. BYOB to the performance. Additional information is available online. May 4: Public Safety Awareness Day, The Monroe County Public Safety Center, 100 Gypsum Road, Snydersville, www.monroeco911. com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet your local fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies during this exciting educational event! Highlights include emergency simulations, 9-1-1 Center tours, children’s fingerprinting, a Red Cross blood drive with raffle, and much more! See website for details. May 4: Promised Land State Park’s Annual Earth Day Park Cleanup, Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Road, Greentown, (570) 676-0567, visitpaparks.com. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get outdoors and give back to nature during this fun Park Cleanup event! Plant trees; work on

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May 5: Wildflower Walk, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Celebrate spring renewal with a wonderful walk in the woods! Bring a water bottle and a camera. Participation is free, but pre-registration is requested. Call for more information. May 5: Walk MS: Pocono Raceway, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond. www. walkpae.nationalmssociety.org. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk kicks off at 10 a.m. Route length is three miles. See website for details. May 5: Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day, Tractor Supply Co., Route 940, Pocono Summit, www.

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include local produce and handcrafted treasures. Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross. com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Find great deals on Fiestaware, China sets, dolls and planters. Large selection of Polish Pottery. Call for hours. Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and sculptures, fine pewter and custom ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Call for hours. Jasmin Jewelers, Depue Plaza, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 8729797, jasminjewelers.com. Familyowned and operated. Specializing in fine custom jewelry and expert repair. Lesh’s Leather, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-7349. Wide selection of leather gloves, belts, jackets, vests, wallets, novelties and more. Turquoise items, Stetson hats and moccasins. Closed Tuesdays. Maggie Mae’s Furniture & Mattresses, 864 Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4888. Furniture, mattresses, accessories, gifts, new and used items and more! Delivery available. Open daily. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940,

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required by Wednesday, May 8. Call for details. May 11: “A Bird in the Hand:” Songbird Mist Netting, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Dr. Jeffrey Stratford, an ornithologist from Wilkes University, and celebrate Migratory Bird Day during this exciting educational program! Learn about the lives of tiny songbirds, and discover the vital roles they play in our environment. This outdoor program is free and open to the public. Call to register. May 11: The Brodhead Watershed Association’s 10th Annual Native Plant Sale, The Tannersville Campus of Northampton Community College, Old Mill Road, Tannersville, www.brodheadwatershed.org/ nativeplantsale.html. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual sale has grown to become a fun festival, complete with vendors, live music and exciting activities. This year’s event will highlight the region’s medicinal and edible plants. Featured plants include more than 30 species of native

trees and shrubs and 70 species of herbaceous perennials. Admission is free. See website for details. May 12: Mother’s Day Buffet, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center on Lake Wallenpaupack, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 2267355, www.ehrhardts.com. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable meal beside the Big Lake! Ehrhardt’s will present a scrumptious buffet of soups and salads, savory entrees, and Viennese desserts for all to enjoy! Seating is available by reservation only. Admission costs $24.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and under. Call for reservations and additional information. May 15: May Meeting of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT), The Clymer Library, Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, www.tobyhannatwphistory.org. 10:15 a.m. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. This month’s topic will be “Local Industry.” Rick Smith, a lifelong Pocono resident,

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Annual House & Garden Show Celebrate spring renewal at the Waverly Community House! The picturesque Pennsylvania destination will host the 21st Annual House and Garden Show on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28. Discover the latest trends in home and garden décor, artisan creations, giftware and more! Over 30 vendors will be present to offer unique designs and expert advice. With displays featuring everything from furniture to fine jewelry, there’s sure to be something for everyone—and don’t forget about Mom! Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and timeless treasures make great gifts! There will be a Berry Seedling Sale in the Spring Hearth Booth, a Children’s Gardening Workshop sponsored by Beichler’s Greenhouse, and a gift basket raffle featuring prizes from local businesses. Show guests will enjoy delicious organic cuisine from Be Life Café and delectable desserts made by local bakers. Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Show tickets cost $6 at the door. The Waverly Community House is located at 1115 North Abington Road in Waverly. Visit www.waverlycomm.org or call (570) 586-8191 for more information. LIKE us on Facebook: facebook.com/ThisWeekInThePoconos FOLLOW us on Twitter: twitter.com/ThisWeekPoconos SEE our images: pinterest.com/ThisWeekPoconos VISIT our website: ThisWeek.net

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Silver Arrow Gallery & Gift Shop, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 619-0461, silver-arrow-gallery. com. Featuring unique, Americanmade gifts including jewelry, soaps, pottery, paintings, woodcrafts, and the largest selection of authentic Native American art in the Poconos.

Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials. The Village Crafterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com. Eight rooms full of creative gifts and handcrafts for any reason or season. Now offering lessons in pottery and jewelry-making! Closed Mondays. Call for details.

Stained Glass Creations, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6295070, stainedglasscreation.com. Offering a wide selection of hand-crafted stained glass items including windows, Tiffany lamps, suncatchers and more. Specializing in custom stained glass windows and restoration.

The Village Quiltery, 246 Stadden Road, Suite 204, Tannersville, (570) 213-0889, thevillagequiltery.com. Quilting fabrics, accessories, classes and services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Longarmâ&#x20AC;? service available. Closed Wednesdays.

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19 more. Daily specials and catering for all occasions. Nikki Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Route 715, Reeders, (570) 629-1000. Intimate mountain eatery offering delicious pizza and Italian specialties. Open daily for lunch and dinner. BYOB. Delivery available. The Original Baileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-9678, baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust menu features U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, openpit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and more. New Tex-Mex menu. All-inclusive brunch on Sundays. Robert Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa. com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charming country dining at affordable prices.â&#x20AC;? Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more! Daily specials, light fare and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menus. Open daily.

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owned landmark. Menu items include quality Allen Brothers steaks and slow roasted prime rib, great soups and salads and the area’s largest selection of fresh seafood. Open daily. Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 7229111, splitrockresort.com. Savor fine Italian dishes in Bel’lago Ristorante and indulge in delicious pub fare at Benchwarmers Sports Bar! The Galleria Restaurant

offers Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. Tokyo Tea House, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-8880, tokyoteahouse.us. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi, seafood, steaks, vegetarian specials and more. Closed on Tuesdays. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,” Jubilee serves breakfast daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/ dinner menu. Adjoining Pub in the Pines. Xpressions Bar on 390, 1076 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 3919097, xpressionsbar.com. Delight in delicious pub fare and spirits at this Pocono destination! Open daily from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Delivery available.

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The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988; skytop.com. Featuring a 38-foot rock climbing wall with six faces and varying challenges. CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines and off-road adventure rides. FISH AND PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes, Route 115, Effort, (570) 629-0427, bigbrownfish.com. Fish three ponds filled with trout and bass! No licenses required! Equipment rentals and bait available. Picnic table, park benches and pavilion for guest use. Children 12 and under admitted

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free with adult. Group rates available. See website for details. Paradise Fishing Preserve, Route 191, Paradise Valley, (570) 6290422, paradisetrout.com. Fish for trout and bass at this scenic Pocono destination! No licenses required! Picnic tables on premises. Children 12 and under admitted free with adult. Group rates available. See website for details. FISHING BAIT & TACKLE Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2670. Fishing supplies, locally-tied flies and more. Fishing licenses and topographic maps sold in store. Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. “The local source for all your outdoor needs,” Hunter’s Gallery offers fishing equipment, apparel and more. Live (Continued on Page 22)

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bait and supplies for spring trout fishing. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 & Tannery Road, White Haven, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.com. Fishing tackle and fresh bait; PA Fishing licenses and trout stamps. Woehrleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over three decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year. FITNESS Pocono Mountain Fitness, 1 Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 606-3489, poconomtfitness.com. 17,000 sq. ft. fitness center with

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on Route 115, (570) 472-3870, stonemeadowsgolf.com. A beautiful modified links-style golf course in the Poconos.

GEOCACHING

Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Yearround trail rides. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stay and Rideâ&#x20AC;? packages available.

The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop Skytop, (570) 5958988, skytop.com. Use state-ofthe-art GPS units to explore Skytop during these unique treasure hunts. GOLF Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. 18hole par 71 course with challenging greenways. The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (800) 742-9633, shawneeinn.com. Legendary, historic course. Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, skytop. com. Award-winning 18-hole championship golf course. Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. Stone Meadows Golf Course, 6.5 mi. north of Blakeslee Corners

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Paradise Riding Stables, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 839-8340, PoconoHorses.com. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on horseback! Guided trail rides are offered during every season, seven days a week. Call for details. KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville, (570) 420-5500; ssspeedways.com. High-powered carts simulate real track racing for single riders. Video arcade and snack bar. Use the display ad in this magazine for a free race. MINIATURE GOLF Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Fun 18hole course surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Families, groups and birthday parties welcome. Call for details. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. The areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Mountain Coaster. Driver-controlled and capable of speeds up to 30 M.P.H. Open year round. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop Skytop, (570) 5958988, skytop.com. Play paintball on multiple fields in and out of the woods! Equipment and lessons available. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball.

23 Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.

fishing licenses and topographic maps sold in store.

goods and more. Seasonal bike rentals. TENNIS

POWER SPORTS

Hunter’s Gallery, Routes 590 & 348, Hamlin, (570) 689-7898, huntersgallery.com. “The local source for all your outdoor needs,” Hunter’s Gallery offers hunting and fishing equipment, archery supplies, apparel and more. Live bait and on-site archery pro-shop. Supplies for spring turkey hunting and trout fishing. Open daily.

Pocono Power Center, Route 611 North, Swiftwater, (570) 895-4884, poconopowercenter.com. Offering “everything you need to work or play in the dirt.” Rentals, parts and services available. Open Monday through Saturday. Call for details.

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

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 & Tannery Road, White Haven, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.com. Find camping and hunting equipment, bait and tackle, hiking supplies, sporting

Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, (888) 693-9391, nps.gov/stea. Seasonal train rides and excursions to nearby stations. National Historic Site features historic steam and diesel locomotives, working roundhouse and turntable, museums, theater and visitors’ center.

PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682, visitbushkillfalls. com. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” Bushkill Falls features eight breathtaking waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, paddleboats and more.

Blakeslee Sport Shop, Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2670. Find hunting and archery equipment, fishing supplies, locally-tied flies, ammunition and more. Hunting and

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Pocono Mountain Fitness, 1 Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 6063489, poconomtfitness.com. Split Rock Resort, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (800) 2557625, splitrockresort.com. Property features three indoor and eight outdoor courts with varied turf. Professional instruction available. TRAIN RIDES

Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (Continued on Page 24)

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(570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. Seasonal appearances by visiting locomotives. TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, 129 Main St. (Route 611S), Delaware Water Gap, (570) 476-9766, watergaptrolley. com. Authentically styled allweather trolleys tour historic Delaware Water Gap and stop

at points of interest. Enjoy on-site miniature golf, a scenic picnic area and pavilion, and Codyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gift Shop at the Trolley Depot.

wave machine. Open to the public. Party packages available. Call for details.

WATERPARKS

Pocono Snake and Animal Farm, 424 Seven Bridges Road (Route 209), East Stroudsburg, (570) 2238653, poconoanimals.com. See exotic reptiles and animals from around the world! A great â&#x20AC;&#x153;starter zooâ&#x20AC;? for kids where you can feed monkeys, bear and goats all year long! Open daily from noon to 5 p.m. Weather permitting.

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ZIP LINES CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures. com. 4,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Zip Flyers and Twin 1,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Zip Lines highlight breathtaking mountain scenery. Tree Top Adventure Park, Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, (570) 595-8988, skytop. com. 3,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122; treetop zip line and challenge course. Call for details.

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Entertainment Information is subject to change. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www. barleycreek.com. Great food, beer and live entertainment. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day at 12:30 p.m.

nights in Wintergreens Grill. May 4: Mexican Karaoke: Family Karaoke with a Mexican flair. May 10-12: Mother’s Day Weekend.

Cove Haven Resort, Lake Wallenpaupack, (800) 432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com. A romantic entertainment resort in the Poconos

Harmony Presents at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-8077, www. silkmillharmony.com. Performances in the beautiful, newlyrenovated Boiler Room venue. April 27: Wade Preston. May 4: The Gold Magnolias. May 11: Alice and the Glass Lake.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts.com. Live music on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every Thursday night. May 3: Tom Rogo. May 12: Mother’s Day Buffet.

Mrs. Ann Carol Palm and Tarot Card Readings, 810 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 540-5444. Offering palm and tarot card readings, aura healing, life advice and additional services. Call for appointments.

Fernwood Resort, Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www. fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Brain Freeze Trivia on Wednesday nights. Family Karaoke on Saturday

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. mohegansunpocono.com. Popular local bands and duos in Breakers

25 and Bar Louie. Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band performs on Friday and Saturday nights in Ruth’s Chris Steak House. May 5: Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs’ Reality Check presents: Angela “Big Ang” Raiola. The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. May 3-19: Sin, Sex and the CIA. Tickets: $10-18.

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The historic Shawnee Playhouse announces the 2013 winners of the Shawnee Original Playwrights Series (S.O.P.S.). S.O.P.S. is an annual competition for which area playwrights submit original, unpublished comedies, dramas and musicals. Each year, submitted plays are read on stage and evaluated by the Playhouse’s Executive Committee. Winning works are produced the following year by Worthington Players, Shawnee’s own troupe of performers. This year’s winning short plays, Duty by Zachary Wobensmith, Happily, After All by Julie Luongo, 18 by Hank Willenbrink, and Assistants, Please by Sarah McCarroll, will be presented together at the Shawnee Playhouse from January 4 through January 19, 2014.

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The winning full-length play, Brian McDermott’s Your Enemies Closer, will be on stage from January 24 through February 2, 2014. Tickets for both productions cost $19 for adults, $16 for seniors and $11 for children. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Call (570) 421-5093 or visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com for more information.

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Information subject to change ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North Seventh Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 476-4460, poconoarts.org/ artspace. Fine art gallery benefiting the PoconoArts Council and participating artists. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570) 839-7306, coolbaughtwp.org. Ice harvesting, military history, photo collection and artifacts. CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390, Cresco

MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists

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Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop

Railroad Depot, (570) 595-6157, barretthistory.org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and historical artifacts. Art shows and music programs.

MADELON POWERS ART GALLERY, East Stroudsburg University, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets, East Stroudsburg, (570) 4223483, esu.edu. Fine art exhibits.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-1185, dorflinger. org. Art glass objects and artifacts of local glassmaker.

MORGAN GALLERY OF FINE ARTS, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.â&#x20AC;? Featuring original art by local artists. Custom framing services available.

ECKLEY MINERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; VILLAGE, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community founded in 1854; now a living museum. GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 and set on 303 acres of gardens. Museum and conference center.

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QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 9926161, quietvalley.org. Dedicated to preserving Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural heritage. Period-dressed â&#x20AC;&#x153;familyâ&#x20AC;? members re-enact the lives of original PA German family who ran the farm from 1760 to 1913. SCULPTED ICE WORKS FACTORY TOUR & ICE HARVEST MUSEUM, Route 590, Lakeville, (570) 2266246, sculptediceworks.com. Ice sculptures, demonstrations and exhibits. SILVER ARROW GALLERY & GIFT SHOP, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 619-0461, silver-arrow-gallery. com. Largest selection of authentic Native American art in the Poconos.

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POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM AND GIFT SHOP, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans.

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STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/stea. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical. org. Stately mansion built in 1795 housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation.

Professionals & Services Information is subject to change. REAL ESTATE Century 21 Select Group, 5651 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 6432100, PoconoVacationsOnline. com. Since 1979, we are proud to have helped thousands of families create a lifetime of memories in the Poconos. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com. Designing and building awardwinning homes since 1978. Pocono Builders Association, 745 Main Street, Ste. 203, Stroudsburg. (570) 421-9009, poconobuilders. org. “The unified voice of the Pocono Mountains’ Building Industry.”

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Professionals & Services (Continued from Page 27) Realty World - Long Realty & Appraisal, Kevin Long GRI, ABR., Broker, 5596 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 6462869, kevinlongrealty.com. Serving the Pocono Mountains Region for more than 39 years, Long Realty & Appraisal is dedicated to upholding the highest level of service and professionalism in the real estate industry. Call for appointments. SERVICES Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq., Weatherly, (570) 427-8409,

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demelfilaw.com. Practice areas: bankruptcy, foreclosures, business law, debt negotiation, taxation, wills, trusts and estates. Admitted in PA, NJ, NY, CT. Crystal’s Photography Studio, 1 Old Mill Road, Minisink Hills (1.5 miles from Shawnee Playhouse), (570) 872-4950, www. facebook.com/polyi320. “A unique artistic photographer and photojournalist specializing in wedding and portrait photography.” Blakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 6431084, blakesleevet.com. A fullservice companion animal clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Blakeslee Garage, Inc., Route 115 North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494. Major and minor repairs, state inspections, brakes, tune-ups, front end alignment and tires. J & J Towing & Recovery, Route 115 North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-

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5312. 24/7 towing and road service specializing in flat bed towing; local and long distance rollback. Michael’s Flooring, Window, Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp.com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates. One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers Village, Tannersville, (570) 6201200, onestoptravelagency.net. A full-service agency specializing in domestic and international travel. Offering seasonal bus trips to popular destinations. PAWS Veterinary Clinic, Dr. Clair D. Thompson II, VMD, 5224 Milford Road, Suite 105, East Stroudsburg, (570) 588-1000, drpawsvetinfo.com. PAWS Veterinary Clinic is open six days a week and offers walk-in visits. No appointment needed. Pocono Princess Cleaning Service, (570)241-9137, poconocleaners. com. Specializing in residential, commercial office and move in/ move out cleaning. Construction cleanup and carpet cleaning services available. The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400. Installation of roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, decks, insulation and flooring.

Coming Events (Continued from Page 14) will discuss the early industries of the Pocono Mountains. See website for complete details. May 17: 19th Annual Wish Upon a Star Dinner Dance & Silent Auction, The Stroudsmoor Country Inn at Terraview, 231 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg, (570) 424-5081, www. wishgreaterpa.org. 6 to 11 p.m. This exciting evening will include live entertainment, dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit local children through Make-AWish. Tickets cost $60 per guest. Reservations are required by Monday, May 6. Call for details. May 17: The 22nd Annual Kettle Creek Environmental Fund Dinner/ Auction, The Pennsylvania Room at (Continued on Page 31)

Lodging

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Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 3457759, skytop.com. Refined resort in a majestic 5,500-acre setting.

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The Best Ways to Attract More Songbirds to Your Property Compiled from “The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds” With growing recognition that our climate is warming, native plants are the best choice for creating bird-friendly habitats for the future. Native plants have adapted to temperature extremes of the past, and are the best bet for future changes because of their long history with local climates. If you are trying to bring more birds to your backyard, the single best thing to do is plant native shrubs, vines, and trees. PROVIDE A WATER SOURCE near protective shrubs during the summer months. On hot days, birds are especially eager to bathe and drink. Bird baths should be only an inch or two deep with a shallow slope; a dripping effect will lure more birds. Mount the bath on a pedestal if cats prowl your neighborhood. Clean it once a week with a stiff brush. CREATE A SONGBIRD BORDER along your property edge by planting trees and shrubs that meet the needs of birds throughout the year. Select native plants adapted to the weather extremes of your local climate. The border can take the form of a hedge or windbreak, depending on your property size. Plant several of each species adjacent to each other, selecting a mix of plants, with the tallest planted at the edges of the property, and shorter species tiered toward your home. Include at least one species of thorny tree, such as hawthorn or raspberry, for nesting. Also include evergreens, such as spruce, holly, or juniper, for cover. Plant berry-producing shrubs such as dogwood, serviceberry, and viburnum that will provide fruit throughout the seasons. CREATE A BRUSH PILE in a corner of your property. Each time a storm drops limbs, heap them up. During spring clean-up, save those downed branches and tree trunks from the community wood chipper. Layer the larger logs as a foundation, then build up the

pile in successive layers. In large fields that are growing into young forests, create living brush piles by cutting neighboring saplings most of the way through the trunks, then pulling them into a collective heap. Songbirds will find shelter from extreme weather in such cover throughout the year. RAKE LEAVES UNDER SHRUBS to create mulch and natural feeding areas for ground-feeding birds such as sparrows, towhees, and thrashers. Earthworms, pill bugs, insects, and spiders will thrive in the decomposing leaf mulch, and will in turn be readily eaten by many songbirds. In general, overly tidy gardeners are poor bird gardeners! REDUCE YOUR LAWN BY AT LEAST 25% to favor meadow plants and taller grasses. Tall grasses provide seeds and nesting places for birds. Cut this meadow just once each year, and let the remainder of the lawn grow 3 to 4 inches tall before cutting. Take the “healthy yard pledge” to avoid lawn pesticides and wasteful sprinklers at www.audubonathome.org/pledge. Currently, 50 percent of U.S. households treat their lawns with chemicals that kill about seven million birds each year. These chemicals also leach into our groundwater where they move to wells, streams, lakes, and oceans. CLEAN OUT OLD BIRD AND MOUSE NESTS from nest boxes in early spring. When setting out new nest boxes, consider the preferred habitat for different species, as well as the size of the entrance hole, and its distance above the ground. Face boxes to the east in northern latitudes to provide extra warmth. In forests, play “woodpecker” by using a power drill to create 1¼-inch holes in dead snags 4 to 5 feet off the ground. These holes will serve as nest cavity starts for chickadees and titmice. CLEAN TUBE FEEDERS with a bottle brush and a 10% solution of non-chlorine bleach solution. Rinse thoroughly and dry in the sun before refilling. Rake up soggy seed from under feeders that could grow deadly (Continued on Page 31)

31 mold. Move feeders close to the house to avoid window strikes. Collisions with windows may kill as many as a billion birds in the United States each year. Birds at feeders that are spooked by a hawk or other predator will scatter in all directions. Move feeders within three feet of a window. At such close distances, birds are less likely to gather lethal momentum when startled. The birds will be safer, and you’ll get a better view! KEEP YOUR CAT INDOORS for the safety of both the birds and your cat. There are about 100 million pet and stray cats in the United States. They kill hundreds of millions of birds each year, especially in the spring when young songbirds are fledging, often on or near the ground. And cats themselves are safer from collisions with cars, predators, diseases, and parasites when kept indoors. “The Audubon Society Guide to Attracting Birds” was written by Audubon’s Steven Kress. This excerpt was provided to This Week in the Poconos by Cornell University Press.

Coming Events (Continued from Page 28) Camelback Mountain, Tannersville, (570) 629-3060. 6 p.m. You are cordially invited to the 22nd Annual Kettle Creek Environmental Fund Dinner/Auction. Highlights will include silent and open auctions and a delicious buffet dinner. Tickets cost $39 per guest. Reservations are required and should be made by Tuesday, May 7. Call for details.

May 24 & 25: Pampered Chef Fundraiser Event, Closet Cases Consignment Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 262-9092, www.closetcases.net. Friday: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by Closet Cases in Pocono Lake and enjoy great fun for a great cause! Shop stylish clothing, shoes and accessories at deep discounts, enjoy exciting raffles, and savor delicious refreshments! For every $20 spent, guests will be entered into special drawings for gifts worth $50 to $100! Event proceeds

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will support Michelle, one of the Boutique’s owners, on her journey to the Susan G. Komen 3-day Breast Cancer Walk in October. Call or visit www.closetcases.net for additional information. Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek. com. Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and learn how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome for tours; tastings restricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours available by appointment. Call for details. Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Rt. 611 in Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844; www. poconocheesecake.com. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See this issue of This Week in the Poconos for a coupon worth $2 off any purchase of $20 or more.

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