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SURF THE MOUNTAINS Your Pocono Portal Adventure Sports: www.adventuresport.com

PennDOT District 5: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/

American Candle: www.american-candle.com

district5.nsf/District+5+HomepageShort+List?readform

Baileys Grille & Steakhouse: www.baileyssteakhouse.com

PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services: www.dmv.state.pa.us

Barley Creek Brewing Company: www.barleycreek.com

PennDOT’s NEPA Transportation Website: www.neparoads.com

Bear Creek Inne: www.bearcreekinne.com

PennDOT’s Travel Information Website: www.511pa.com

Big Brown Fish and Pay Lakes: www.bigbrownfish.com Blue Mountain Ski Area Summer Events: www.skibluemt.com The Briar Patch: www.briarpatchthornhurst.com Bushkill Falls: www.visitbushkillfalls.com Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark: www.camelbeach.com CBK Mountain Adventures: www.CBKmountainadventures.com Century 21 Select Pocono Pines: www.C21PoconoPines.com

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

Country Junction: www.countryjunction.com

Pocono Environmental Education Center: www.peec.org

Country Kettle: www.country-kettle.com

Pocono Indian Museum: www.poconoindianmuseum.com

Countryside Housekeeping Cottages: www.countrysidecottages.com

Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce:

Crescent Lodge: www.crescentlodge.com

www.lakeregioncc.com

Crystal Cave: www.crystalcavepa.com

Pocono Mountain Arts Council: www.poconomac.com

Delaware Highlands Conservancy: www.delawarehighlands.org

Pocono Mountains Flying Club: www.mpoflyingclub.org

Dorflinger Glass Museum: http://dorflinger.org/glass_museum.html

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau: www.800poconos.com

Downtown Hawley Partnership: www.visithawleypa.com

Pocono Outdoor Club: www.poconooutdoorclub.org

Downtown Stroudsburg: www.stroudsburg.net

Pocono Resorts Realty: www.prr1.com

Eckley Miners Village: www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com

Pocono Tile Works: www.poconotileworks.com

Fernwood Hotel & Resort: www.fernwoodhotel.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

Pocono Whitewater: www.poconowhitewater.com Printing Craftsmen, Inc.: www.printingcraftsmeninc.com Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: www.quietvalley.org Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees: www.swbyankees.com The Settlers Inn: www.thesettlersinn.com

Gumble Brothers: www.gumblebrothers.com

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: www.shawneeinn.com

Holley Ross Pottery: www.holleyross.com

Shawnee Mountain Fall Festivals: www.shawneemt.com

Hutton Metalcrafts: www.copperlamps.com

The Shawnee Playhouse: www.theshawneeplayhouse.com

The Inn at Jim Thorpe: www.innjt.net

The Singing Boys of Pennsylvania: www.singingboysofpennsylvania.org

The Inn at Pocono Manor: www.poconomanor.com

Skytop Resort: www.skytop.com

Jim Thorpe: www.jimthorpe.org

Skyview Spa at Skytop Resort: www.singingboysofpennsylvania.org

Jubilee Restaurant: www.breakfastking.com

Smuggler’s Cove: www.smugglerscove.net

Kittatinny Canoes: www.kittatinny.com

The Spa at Mountain Laurel: www.thespaatmountainlaurel.com

Lake Naomi Real Estate: www.lakenaomi.com

Spa Shawnee and Salon: www.spashawnee.com

Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such: www.missellysantiques.com

S&S Speedways - Indoor Go-Karts: www.ssspeedways.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 Antique Dealers Association: www.pa-antiques.org PA Fish & Boat Commission: www.fish.state.pa.us

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

PA PowerPort: www.state.pa.us

Visit PA: www.visitPA.com

PA State Park Information: www.visitpaparks.com

Vocelli Pizza: www.vocellipizza.com

Paradise Fishing Preserve: www.paradisetrout.com

Water Gap Trolley: www.watergaptrolley.com

PennDOT District 4: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/districts/

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Int’l Airport: www.flyavp.com

district4.nsf/District 4 Homepage?readform

Woehrle’s Bait Shop: www.woehrlesbaitshop.com

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 Fish & Pay Lakes are Fun ......................................................... 4 PRCA Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off Gallops into Shawnee......... 5 Autumn begins Friday, September 23! .................................. 7 Vera Bradley Event at American Candle ..............................16 Holley Ross Pottery Demonstrations ....................................16 See Post Mortem at Shawnee Playhouse .............................23 ESU presents Musicians of the New York Philharmonic ....23 Disc Golf and Events at Blue Mountain ..............................33 Come Paint with Me at Dorflinger and Promised Land .....33 Pocono Arts Council Exhibits ...............................................38 Ride Horseback at Fernwood ...............................................41 4 State Parks offer Paddling and Hiking Programs .............41 Apple Butter-Making at Bushkill Falls ..................................42 Howetown Farm Show ..........................................................42 CALENDAR ................................ 6 COMING EVENTS ........................ 6 DINING ...................................18 ENTERTAINMENT .......................22 LODGING .................................39 MOVIES ...................................22 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES ..............36

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Fish & Pay Lakes are Fun! Sit back and relax while you wait for the big one to bite at Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes on Route 115 in Effort, where 3 large ponds on 10 beautiful acres are stocked with trout and bass. Rod and reel rental, bait and tackle shop, picnic tables, and park benches make for an enjoyable experience, and no license is required. It’s easy, affordable, and fun for all! The Fish & Pay Lakes and hatchery are open daily; ages 11 and under are admitted free. Call (570) 6290427, email bigbrownfish@verizon.net, hook www.bigbrownfish.com, and use the print or online coupon in the This Week in the Poconos display ad. Everyone loves the action at Big Brown, “where the fish are always biting!”

Reel in a glistening trout from a pond brimming with fish in a gorgeous mountain setting at Paradise Fishing Preserve in Paradise Valley! No license is needed, and you’ll find pole rental, bait and tackle, picnic tables, park benches, and a pavilion. It’s easy, inexpensive, and a great way to introduce a newbie to the sport; ages 11 and under are admitted free. Quality since 1902, the original Paradise Brook Trout Hatchery was the first private, licensed trout hatchery in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania! Open daily on Route 191; call (570) 629-0422, email pbtc1@verizon.net, cast a line at www.paradisetrout.com, and see the This Week in the Poconos display ad in print or online for a special offer.

yourDISCOVER next adventure.

THE NIAGARA OF PENNSYLVANIA F Eight Waterfalls F Miles of Nature Trails F Wildlife Exhibit F Native American Exhibit F Gift & Souvenir Shops F Ice Cream Parlor F Fudge Kitchen F Snack Bar

Check our website for special events!

www.visitbushkillfalls.com

Route 209, PO Box 151 r Bushkill, PA 18324

570.588.6682

Open 9 a.m. r 7 Days a Week April through October, November weather permitting

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PRCA Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off Gallops into Shawnee!

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area will host the 15th annual PRCA Rodeo & Chili Cook-Off on Saturday and Sunday, September 24th and 25th! See genuine cowboys compete in Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events like Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, and Bull Dogging.

Talented Women’s Professional Rodeo Association riders will compete in the WPRA Barrel Race. The PRCA Rodeo starts at 2:00pm on both days. Slopeside seating is available, so bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Kickin’ live country music, country line dancing, a country and western vendors’ bazaar, and delicious BBQ and other food choices will put some yeehaw in your weekend.

Gates open at 11:30am both days so you can taste your way through the 5th annual Chili Cook-Off! Sample and vote for your favorite from a variety of delicious chili recipes prepared by area restaurants, food vendors, and individual chefs. CookOff winners will be taking home cash prizes and bragging rights! Mark your calendar for the annual Autumn Timber Festival planned for Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th. Fernwood Hotel & Resort is a sponsor of the great events hosted by Shawnee Mountain Ski Area; check into lodging packages by calling 1-888-FERNWOOD or (570) 588-9500, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com. Shawnee Mountain is on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, off I-80 exit 309. For advance discount tickets and detailed information, call (570) 421-7231 and log on to www.shawneemt.com.

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See the ENTERTAINMENT Column on Page 22 for Local Live Entertainment!

Now thru Season – Adventure Sports in Marshalls Creek offers Delaware River Rafting Trips through the beautiful and wild Delaware Water Gap National Recreation

Area. Canoe, kayak, and camping trips are also available, and you’ll love the camp outfitter store! Adventure Sports is based on Route 209 in Marshalls Creek, just 2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309. Call 1-800487-2628 or (570) 223-0505 for your reservations. Check out w w w. a d v e n t u r e s p o r t . c o m and see the display ad in this magazine for a 15% off coupon!

Now thru Season - The Spa at Mountain Laurel offers a 15%off Fall Special for massages, facials, body treatments, and hydro soaks! This Week in the Poconos print and online readers receive the discount by bringing in a display ad or this listing, or simply mentioning This Week in the Poconos when booking. Find it in the Mountain Laurel Resort off Route 940 in scenic White Haven. The spa menu includes massage, nails, facials, body treatments, and hair. Gift certificates and

custom packages are available.

Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772); see www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.

Now thru September 18 – The Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap presents a regional, juried Art Exhibition the “Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Music Motif Show.” View it during regular museum hours, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00pm. The Dutot houses rotating fine art exhibits, a museum of local history, and a preserved schoolroom. Call (570) 476-4240 or (570) 421-5809; see www.dutotmuseum.com.

Now thru September 24 – The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources announces that Promised Land State Park participates in the PA Game Commission’s Early Goose Season. This hunt helps control the resident goose population and reduces the problems

SINGING BOYS OF PENNSYLVANIA AUDITIONS FOR KIDS WHO LIKE TO SING Grades 3-7 Text “Poconos” to 77950 to join the Pocono Mountains mobile community to receive exclusive offers and announcements!

Message and data rates may apply.

800POCONOS.COM

610-759-6002 www.singingboys.org

This Week in the Poconos 7 associated with large numbers of geese. Hunting days and hours are controlled to limit conflict with park activities and ensure safety. All participants must register at the Park Office to receive an information packet and sign the log sheet; register just once for the entire Early Goose Season. Call Promised Land State Park at (570) 6763428 or (570) 676-0567; visit www.visitpaparks.com.

Now thru September 30 - The Pocono Arts Council presents September Exhibits featuring the work of expressivefigurative artist Joann Castrillo, watercolorist Shirley Epstein, oil painter Tricia Lowrey Lippert, and poet Ka-Son Reeves. The ARTSPACE Gallery is within the PoconoArts Community Cultural Center at 18 North 7th Street in Stroudsburg. Phone 476-4460 and view www.poconoarts.org.

Now through October 30 - Disc Golf Courses are Open at Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton! Play on your choice of 3 disc golf courses: Valley Park, Skyline Park, and Slopeside 9. Disc golf hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting. Drop by the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill to pay your greens fees.

Call (610) 826-7700 and see www.skibluemt.com.

Now thru November 2 – It’s Fall Foliage Season; since the Pocono Mountains comprise a large region, there are 3 distinct zones in which foliage colors peak at different times. In the Northern Zone (Wayne County and parts of Pike County), colors are brightest between October 1 and 14. In the Central Zone (Monroe County and lower Pike County), the best time is midOctober. Head to the Southern

Zone (Carbon County) between October 19 and 31 to catch the peak display. Thanks to the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, you can call the 24-Hour Pocono Mountains Fall Foliage

Hotline at (570) 421-5565 to find out when and where to see the colors at their peak.

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Autumn begins September 23 Friday, September 23 is the First Day of Autumn, the Autumnal Equinox! An equinox occurs twice a year, when Earth’s axis 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 one of two opposite points above the equator, the vernal point or the autumnal point. Vernal equinox occurs in March, and the autumnal equinox occurs on Friday, September 23 this year, making it the first day of autumn. You’re encouraged to welcome this glorious season in the Pocono Mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania!

Q UIET VALLEY ’S 37th Annual

HARVEST FESTIVAL SATURDAY 10am to 5pm both days Adults $10.00 Children 3-12 $5.00 RAIN OR SHINE No Pets Please

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 8 & 9 570-992-6161 www.quietvalley.org 1000 Turkey Hill Rd. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 3½ miles South of Stroudsburg off Business 209

EARLY AMERICAN CRAFT DEMONSTRATIONS such as Beekeeping, Cider Making, Broom Making, Spinning, Weaving, Basket Making, Quilting, Hearth Cooking, Candle Making, Woodcarving, Outdoor Bake Oven, Civil War Encampment and much more. Tasty Country Foods, Folk Entertainment, Children’s Activities, Handcrafted Items for Sale, Pumpkin Patch, Quilt Raffle, Cow Flop Bingo, Wagon Rides, Pony Rides and fun for all ages. Schedule Subject to Change.

Halloween on the Farm - Saturday, October 29th • 10:00 to 4:00 Ghost Stories, Wagon Rides, Funeral Traditions, Hex Lore & more

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107th Tour Season! “The Niagara of Pennsylvania,” features 8 roaring waterfalls, miles of nature trails, picnic areas, paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, specialty shops, and scheduled events. The famous, historic attraction is off Route 209 in Bushkill, opening to the public daily at 9:00am.

Call (570) 588-6682; see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

Now thru mid-December – Enjoy Free Pottery Making Demonstrations at Holley Ross Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna.

Every Monday through Friday at 11:00am, see the steps to making beautiful pottery from mixing clay to display! Browse the large factory showroom and go for a stroll to the lake and

forest park. Holley Ross is open every day; call (570) 676-3248 and visit www.holleyross.com.

September 16 – The US Army Corps of Engineers announces, if water levels are sufficient, a target date for a Recreational Dam Release on the Lehigh River to create whitewater conditions.

By regulating the Francis Walter Dam, the Corps releases 100s of cubic feet/second of additional water into the Lehigh, pleasing rafters, kayakers, and other adventurers! To arrange a Lehigh River adventure, call Pocono Whitewater in Jim Thorpe at 1-800-WHITEWATER or Whitewater Challengers in White Haven at 1-800-443-8554; see www.poconowhitewater.com and www.whitewaterchallengers.com.

September 16 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park hosts a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick, resident Sommelier and wine

professional Leslie ChappellBritt. At 5:00pm, she’ll lead you around the world of wine through tasting and discussion. There is a $12/person fee to participate.

Space is limited; please reserve.

The Settlers Inn is at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call (570) 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527; see www.thesettlersinn.com September 16 - 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, and welcomes new members. Contact Angela Tullo at (570) 213-2882 or atullo@troopersfund.org.

September 17 - Pocono Arts Squared, an exciting Outdoor Art Show presented by the non-profit Pocono Arts Council,

This Week in the Poconos 9 returns to Courthouse Square at North 7th Street in Downtown Stroudsburg. View fabulous local art and meet the artists who created it from 10:00am to 4:00pm; all are members of the Pocono Arts Council and offer original artwork and fine crafts for sale. Also enjoy vendors and live music. The Pocono Arts Council serves the entire Pocono Mountains region. Call (570) 476-4460; visit www.poconoarts.org.

September 17 – PPL Corporation presents Close Encounters with Birds of Prey from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at PPL’s Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. Thousands of raptors are migrating through Pennsylvania as they head south for the winter. See a golden eagle, a peregrine falcon, a sawwhet owl, and other raptors with

program leader Bill Streeter of the Delaware Valley Raptor Center.

Be entertained and educated with the knowledge he’s gained through 30 years of studying and rehabilitating raptors and practicing the ancient art of falconry. Call PPL at (570) 2537076 or (570) 251-6196, or email pplpreserves@pplweb.com; see www.pplpreserves.com.

September 17 –Hike on the Fossil Trail from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. The 1.25-mile Fossil Trail passes a vernal pool important to breeding amphibians and descends into a mature hardwood ravine. See fossils along this hike, rated “moderate to strenuous.” Cost is $5/person and registration is required.

PEEC, a non-profit center, is off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry

within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org.

September 17 – Today is Apple Butter-Making Day at Bushkill Falls. Watch and help in the making of delicious homemade apple butter! The batch will be ready for pouring and sale in mid-afternoon. Enjoy Bluegrass music by The Lost Ramblers from noon to 4:00pm, and Wildlife Demonstrations with live birds and animals at 1:00pm and at 2:00pm. Rain date for this event is Sunday, September 18. Bushkill Falls, centered on eight roaring waterfalls with nature trails, picnic areas, paddle boats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, and specialty shops, is off Route 209 in Bushkill and open daily at 9:00am through November

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ips h s r e b Mem ow N e l Availab

Pocono Manor is more than 36 holes of rolling fairways and manicured greens. It’s drinks at The Nineteenth Hole Restaurant, a massage at the Laurel Spa, horseback riding, fly fishing, sporting clays and a comfortable room to rest up and do it all again tomorrow.

Route 314 • Pocono Manor, PA 18349 • 800.233.8150 x7433 • PoconoManor.com

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The Briar Patch is a Christmas shop and gallery at 239 Pine Grove Road in Thornhurst. You’ll

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.

find primitive crafts, folk art, Santas, wooden toys, pottery, potpourri, snowmen, teddy bears, angels, ornaments, wreaths, candles, and antique sleighs, skis, radios, and pumpkin wagons. Also home to Thornhurst Nurseries Christmas Tree Farm; choose and cut your own tree! From Route 940 in Pocono Lake, take Locust Ridge Road 5 miles to Thornhurst;

Tues.-Sat. 9AM to 5PM Sun. 11AM to 3PM Route 940 • Pocono Pines, PA

570-646-7778

www.copperlamps.com Route 209, Brodheadsville

TANNERY DEPOT GENERAL STORE

GROCERIES • CAMPING EQUIPMENT FISHING TACKLE • HIKING SUPPLIES HUNTING ACCESSORIES Mon. to Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 10am-3pm

570-606-4325 Corner of Rt. 534 & Tannery Rd. Lehigh Tannery, PA www.tannerydepot.com

Try our own Hickory Smoked Ham or Bacon FRESH PRODUCE FULL SERVICE PHARMACY GROCERIES IN-STORE BAKERY

CARDS & GIFTS

• SPECIAL SALES WEEKLY • MAC Cards Accepted Open Monday thru Saturday 7:00am to 11:00pm Sunday 8:00am to 10:00pm Experience the pleasure of wider aisles, more Check-Out Counters and Expanded Displays

A Christmas Shop in the Country Spirit...

turn right onto River Road for 2 miles; turn left onto Pine Grove Road. Last weekend of September through Thanksgiving open Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm; open daily from Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. Call (570) 842-8072 or (570) 842-1266 and dash to www.briarpatchthornhurst.com.

Visit Miss Elly’s Antiques & Such, a multi-dealer shop at 518 Church Street off Main Avenue in Hawley.

Affordable treasures from smalls to furniture, glass, pottery, paintings and prints, vintage clothing and textiles, and primitives. Imported foods include British marmalades and Scottish shortbreads. The 1870 Gothic Revival features a center gable, tin roof with snowbirds, flattened arch-effect windows, full-length porch, and lovely old glass in her 7-light transom and 5 sidelights! Open Thursday through Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Wednesday by chance; closed Monday and Tuesday. Call (570) 226-7513; see www.missellysantiques.com.

Hutton Metalcrafts creates an array of unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns, lamps, candle lanterns, and fine

Santas •Wreaths • Folk Art • Primitive Crafts Yankee Candles • Christmas Tree Farm • Seasonal Items

The

BRIAR PATCH At Thornhurst Nurseries

Last Weekend of September til Thanksgiving Sat. 10 - 5 Sun. 12 - 4 Daily Thanksgiving thru Dec. 24 Mon. - Fri. 12 - 5 Sat. - Sun. 10 - 5

239 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst, PA 570-842-8072 or 842-1266

www.briarpatchthornhurst.com

Gifts • Souvenirs

A wonderful shop filled to over-flowing with a variety of gifts you must see to believe!

Main Street (Rt.611), Mount Pocono Open Daily 9:30am to 10pm • 570-839-7893

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pewter ornaments and necklaces on Route 940 in Pocono Pines.

Remembrances and objects for the home are manufactured on the premises. 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. Purchase fine oil paintings on glass and stone by Xian, and gorgeous solid copper wall sculptures.

Everything at Hutton Metalcrafts is unique!

Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, closed Monday. Call (570) 646-7778, and check out www.copperlamps.com.

Have an illuminating experience at American Candle! Candlery, gifts, and accessories great for keeping and giving. Browse through an incredible selection of dinner tapers, wind-proof storm candles, pillar candles, and jar candles. Choose from 100s of candle gift baskets and wedding candles. Catch a candle making demonstration! You’ll find collectibles from Legends, Dept.

56, Lenox, Precious Moments, and gorgeous stained glass. Featuring Pandora jewelry, Kameleon jewelry, MOGO charm bracelets, Vera Bradley accessories, Dansko Shoes, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+ barrels of chocolates, gummies, hard candies, and licorice! On Route 611 in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80; open daily. Phone (570) 629-3388; visit www.american-candle.com.

The camp/outfitter store at Adventure Sports on Route 209 in Marshalls Creek carries a complete line of outdoor equipment. Tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, and disposable cameras are just some of the necessaries they carry. You’ll find things you need

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that you didn’t even know you needed! Call (570) 223-0505 or 1800-487-2628. See the display ad

for a money-saving offer, and visit www.adventuresport.com.

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Route 191, LaAnna (Midway Between Cresco & Newfoundland)

T HREEFOLD E NTERTAINMENT (and it’s all FREE for your enjoyment!)

DEMONSTRATIONS ON POTTERY MAKING 11am Monday thru Friday

WOODLAND PARK Rustic Cable Bridge Sawdust Trails Scenic 5-Acre Lake

LARGE FACTORY SHOWROOM

Savings up to 70% Representing 150 Manufacturers Including: Polish Pottery • Fiesta Dinnerware • Jim Shore Fenton Glass • Willow Tree • Bird Baths and 144 more!

Open May 1 to mid-December • Mon.-Sat. 9:30-5:30 • Sun. 1:00-5:30

570 676-3248

www.holleyross.com

“WOW, Look At All That Candy!”

COUNTRY KETTLE CANDY & GIFT SHOP ONE OF THE

LARGEST SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS IN THE POCONOS!

Open Daily - 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 570-421-8970 www.country-kettle.com 2523 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

$

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OFF ANY $30 PURCHASE

Not valid with any other offer.

One per family. Must present coupon. Exp. Date: 9/ 30/ 11

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Woks to the left and rolling pins to the right; you’re at Cooks Tour!

The best cookware and kitchen items can be found here; shop for Cuisinart, Scanpan Ceramic Titanium Cookware, Waring and Chef’s Choice Appliances, Henckels, Wusthoff, Le Creuset, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills,

Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, and Caspari. Heavy bakeware, cannoli molds, pasta machines, fondue sets, pizza/bread stones, spaetzle machines, barbecue equipment, cake decorating supplies, pot racks, chefwear, steamers, wine accessories and quiche pans fill this amazing shop, and the specialty foods will satisfy the choosiest foodie. Gift certificates are available. Personalized service ensures that you’ll find the right

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ingredient, technique, cookbook, or device. Cooking classes are offered, as is a senior citizens’ discount. Open daily on Route 390 in Mountainhome; call (570) 595-0370. Bon appetit!

“WOW! Look at all that candy!” is the first reaction when entering Country Kettle’s famous Candy Shop. With over 250 barrels of your favorite treats, all at the same price, it’s sure to be an enjoyable experience. You’ll find creamy fudge, mouth-watering chocolates, gourmet caramel corn, honeytoasted peanuts, flavored sesame sticks, and many unique snack mixes. Enjoy specialty jams, jellies, marmalades, gourmet mustards, hot sauces, and tasty salsas. The Gift Shop features jewelry from Swarovski and John Medeiros.

Browse collectibles featuring Jim Shore, Lenox, and Charming Tails.

Enjoy the fragrance of Yankee Candles, Wood Wick Candles, and “Our Own Candles.”

Discover kitchenware, garden flags and stones, wind chimes, and home accent décor. Stop at Country Kettle Candy & Gift Shop…have some fun! Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek. Open daily from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

Phone (570) 421-8970; see www.country-kettle.com.

Live bait is best! If you plan to fish on the Pocono Mountains’ pristine streams and lakes, first visit Woehrle’s Bait Shop. They’re open every day from 7:00am to 5:00pm, stocking healthy live bait for all types of fishing. Choose from hellgramites, fat heads, leeches, night crawlers, minnows, red worms, giant mealworms, crickets, wax worms, and more.

Woehrle’s is just off Route 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono. To find out what’s biting today, call “The Poconos’ Most Complete Bait Shop” at (570) 839-7338, or visit www.woehrlesbaitshop.com.

Snag a gift certificate for your favorite angler!

This Week in the Poconos 13 Teeters’ Furniture, on Main Avenue in Hawley, carries a wide range of dining, living room, upholstered, and bedroom furniture displayed in attractive gallery settings. The inventory includes Tom Seely, Simply Amish, Kincaid, Winners Only, Chatham, and Stanley. Quality, service, and selection are hallmarks here.

Teeters’ has been selling furniture since 1849! Delivery and setup are available. Open Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm; Friday from 8:30am to 8:00pm; Saturday from 8:30am to 5:00pm; and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Furnish your primary home, vacation home, or shop for an enduring gift.

Phone (570) 226-3112, and visit www.teetersfurniture.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/fishing accessories, firewood, ice, 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, and outfit your next outing at www.tannerydepot.com!

Calling all sports enthusiasts, to Starting Gate Action Sports on Route 209 in Bushkill! Selling 4 seasons of fun for 40+ years, this well-stocked, shopper’s-dream sports center caters to active lifestyles and trend-setting people.

Complete lines from Burton, Salamon, and K2, and tons of cool apparel by Burton, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfire, and The North Face. Some equipment is available to rent. The friendly, knowledgeable staff can recommend the best local venue for your sport of choice! Visit Starting Gate and get set with top-notch gear, accessories, and

on-the-scene information. Plus, it’s adjacent to the Pocono Indian Museum; call (570) 588-4807 and see www.startinggateonline.com.

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smoked ham and bacon. Full service pharmacy, wide aisles, expansive displays, and plenty of checkout counters. Play the PA lottery here! On Route 209; hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 11:00pm, and Sundays from 8:00am to 10:00pm.

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The Newfoundland store is on Route 191, (570) 676-3304; and, the Paupack location is on Route 507, (570) 226-4531. Paint, lumber, building supplies, plumbing, and electrical supplies; house wares and home supplies; power and hand tools, sporting goods, spackle, spades, and spigots. Free local delivery. The Newfoundland store is also a complete Rental Center stocked with quality,

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Get fresh-baked goodies daily at Dutch’s Shur Save in Greentown!

The bakery at Dutch’s turns out fresh bread and rolls, pastries, and cakes made daily. Located at 1564 Route 507; call (570) 676-3373. Groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, greeting cards, notions and potions, plants, cut flowers and arrangements, kitchen helpers, and cold beer to go. Cleaning and laundry supplies, spices, sodas, candy, and fresh delicatessen.

A complete market with convenience, variety, and great service, offering an enjoyable shopping experience in the Lake Region!

All aboard! Tour Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with Water Gap Trolley. An authentic-style, all-weather trolley will transport you to points of interest in this historic region. Your trained guide will give entertaining information on the sights, including breathtaking views at the Resort Point Overlook, The Point of the Gap, the Indian head in the mountain, and Shawnee-onDelaware. Historic notes include the Depuy Mansion, the Dutot Museum, Croasdale Manor, the homes of famous musicians, and more. Learn about the Native Americans, the early settlers, and visitors such as Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, and Fred Astaire. The depot is on Route 611 in the center of Delaware Water Gap (I-80 exit 310), with free parking, Cody’s Gift Shop, vendors, picnic area, and minigolf! Call (570) 476-9766, use the display ad coupon, and see www.watergaptrolley.com.

The Glass Hat is a 1-owner shop featuring 2 floors filled with elegant glassware, antique oak

This Week in the Poconos 15 and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, and Depression glass. Tea connoisseurs will enjoy the cups and saucers, teapots, and interesting tea things.

A highlight is the Christmas Room featuring Santas, old and new ornaments, even Christmas China! There’s a section devoted to old kitchenware, perfect decor for your kitchen. The proprietors are members of the Wayne, Pike, Sullivan Antique Dealers Association (WPSADA) and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Glass Appreciation Club. Open daily, weather permitting, on Route 191 in Hamlin, ½ mile south of Hamlin Corners. Call (570) 689-4060, email tkobo@echoes.net, and see www.wpsada.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 installs 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, landscape and garden items, and a wine cellar with wine tasting! This shopping experience is fun for everyone; open 7 days. Call (610) 377-5050, and go to the Junction online at www.countryjunction.com!

See pottery made at Holley Ross Pottery! This amazing place, on Route 191 in La Anna, is a pottery showroom, gift shop, and studio where skilled craftsmen produce fine items offered for sale. Watch demonstrations Monday through Friday at 11:00am, and shop in the factory showroom for Fiesta ware, stoneware, mugs, glass, China sets, dolls, planters, and

decor. See Holley Ross’ very own Weeping Gold Pottery, plus candy dishes, colored glassware, candles, bean pots, suncatchers, and highly collectible Polish Pottery. How about a birdbath or an outdoor figurine? After shopping, enter the woodland park for a comfortable stroll. Cross a sturdy suspended bridge into a beautiful forest with sawdust trails, picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5:30pm, Sundays 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and see www.holleyross.com.

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 décor 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-akind treasures awaiting you inside!

For hours and more information, call Second Story High End Thrift today at (570) 420-9948.

Pocono Book Exchange is your locally-owned source for books and reading-related items. Need a mystery for quiet evenings, a story/picture book for a child’s bedtime, a gift book to commemorate Pocono Tile Works serves a special event, or an informative the entire 4-county Pocono handbook to guide your next projMountains region with expert ect? Check out the neat shelves of custom tile design and installation. page-turners, just waiting for you (Continued on Page 16) to discover what’s between the covers. Literacy irst Bite ’ S ince is a life skill, a e at F 198 v o rewarding pas5 ‘L time, and vocabulary and conversational enhancement for all ages!

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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 a natural follow-through from the Inn’s commitment to green

hospitality practices. Find the perfect gift or a must-have item for yourself! Interesting jewelry, innovative stationery, gardening implements, and works of pottery influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement; gift certificates are available. Find it at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. Phone (570) 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.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 and other goods made fresh on the premises; choose from a large variety of flavors and toppings.

This is the best cheesecake you’ve ever had! The very sweet and fragrant shop is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Bring the display ad 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. Browse 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! Call this honest-to-goodness country store at (570) 595-2501, and visit www.theobprice.com.

Vera Bradley Event at American Candle Attend the exciting Vera Bradley Event on Saturday, September 24th from 11:00am to 4:00pm at American Candle! While supplies last, free gifts and prizes will be given away. Plus, Joan Bradley Reddy, Vera’s daughter, will be present to greet you and share some history about the Vera Bradley line. Not in the area? American Candle ships anywhere! Call during business hours to order by phone, or place your order conveniently, 24/7, through the website.

In addition to an indescribable selection of super candles of all sorts, American Candle carries Legends, Dept. 56, Lenox, Precious Moments, Kameleon jewelry, MOGO jewelry, Pandora jewelry, Dansko Shoes, gorgeous stained glass, and Snap Shoes. Choose from 100+ barrels of delicious chocolates, gummies, hard candies, and licorice! Find it all on Route 611 in Bartonsville, exit 302 off I-80, every day. Phone (570) 629-3388, and be illuminated at www.american-candle.com!

Holley Ross Pottery Demonstrations See Free Pottery Making Demonstrations at Holley Ross Pottery on Route 191 in LaAnna, Monday through Friday at 11:00am. Observe the fascinating process of crafting beautiful and functional pottery, from mixing clay to display! The showroom studio is also a 150-manufacturer outlet. Buy Fiesta ware, stoneware, glassware, China, Polish Pottery, dolls, planters, Holley Ross’ Weeping Gold Pottery, candles, bean pots, sun catchers, birdbaths, figurines, and Pocono Mountains souvenirs. After shopping, stroll across the sturdy cable bridge into a beautiful woodland park with sawdust trails, picnic tables, and a scenic 5-acre lake. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 5:30pm, and Sunday from 1:00pm to 5:30pm. Call (570) 676-3248, and visit www.holleyross.com.

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SPAS & SALONS The Inn at Jim Thorpe, in picturesque Jim Thorpe. The grand Victorian Inn is a landmark 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 Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop, Romance Packages, and Girlfriend Getaways. Call 1-800-3292599; visit www.innjt.net.

The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor. The Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor 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; view www.laurelspaatpoconomanor.com.

Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor Inn and Spa, off Route 191, South Sterling. Attuned to the rhythms of nature and your 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/pedicures, bridal party suite, and luxurious, tranquil décor.

For the full menu and treatment guide, phone 1-877-720-6095; see www.thefrenchmanor.com.

The Spa at Mountain Laurel at the Mountain Laurel Resort is off Route 940 in scenic White Haven.

The luxurious menu includes a variety of massages, nail services, facials, body treatments, and a hair salon.

Gift certificates and spa packages make any occasion special. Mention

This Week in the Poconos when scheduling to receive a Fall Special discount on massages, facials, body treatments, and hydro soaks! Call (570) 443-9SPA (9772), and see www.spaatmountainlaurel.com.

The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 in Skytop. Invigorate, stimulate, and rejuvenate! From manicures to massages, services pamper you from head to toe.

Certified staff, 6 treatment rooms, Quiet Room with mountain views, mani/pedi room, locker rooms, and bathrooms with showers. Purchase fine products and gift certificates.

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Phone (570) 595-8968, and visit www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.

Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. Inspired by nature, and a sanctuary for restoring the body, mind, and soul. Facials and body treatments use 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; see www.spashawnee.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 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, music, and comedy! Check out www.fernwoodhotel.com.

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 freshpacked 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

by Smuggler’s Cove, too! Feel the Vocelli passion for pizza at www.vocellipizza.com.

EAST STROUDSBURG Vocelli Pizza, 96 South Courtland Street, Ph: 424-1949: Satisfy your cravings for perfect pizza

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Regularly scheduled wine chats and dining events; serving lunch and dinner daily. 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 4-season 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, firstrun movie theater with concessions, fabulous indoor waterpark, sports bar, cocktail lounge, bowling lanes, indoor pools, and championship golf featuring the beautiful Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar. 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 north of Route 940, Ph: 839-9678: Great food and good times are standard fare at Bailey’s, “the only USDA Prime

Steak House in the Poconos.” Just minutes from Camelback Mountain Resort and the Crossings Outlets; open daily at 11:30am. The luncheon menu offers burgers, wings, chicken quesadillas, crab cake sandwiches, and satisfying salads, as well as light lunches. Delicious dinner options include hand-cut USDA Prime steaks, prime rib, pasta, shrimp, chicken, and slow-cooked brisket and ribs. Enjoy happy hour specials, blackboard specials, an early dinner menu, and Sunday brunch. Families are welcome, with a quality children’s menu always available. Receive a complimentary cake on your special occasion; reservations are accepted.

Dine outdoors on the beautiful deck; visit www.baileyssteakhouse.com.

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(Continued from Page 19) entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, signature sandwiches, entrees, and all-you-can-eat salad bar.

Purchase greens fees to play the on-site disc golf courses, too! Taste www.skibluemt.com for more information and a calendar of special events.

PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, 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

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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 trails, and check out the nearby sports 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: Refuel with beautiful views of the historic Shawnee Inn and championship golf course. Open for lunch, with a variety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and salads. Beverages feature fresh squeezed lemonade, beer, wine, and an array of vacationfun 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

This Week in the Poconos 21 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 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 award-winner.

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 1877-720-6095: 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 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 awardwinning 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 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 4:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday; also featuring fresh sushi in the main bar on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, created by Chef Agus. 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 Pocono landmark and family tradition for 30+ years. The menu

ExceptionaL Food and LODGING A CCO M M O DAT I O N S H AV E F I R E P L AC E S & W H I R L P O O L S CASINO & SPA NEARBY

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800 392-9400 570 595-7486 www.crescentlodge.com

offers appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, Allen Brothers prime rib and steaks, and the largest selection of all your favorite fresh (never frozen) seafood. Special Luncheon, Early Dinner, Castaways Lounge, and Children’s Menus available. Open daily at 11:30am, just minutes from the Crossings Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort. Reservations are accepted, and large parties are welcome. Each dollar spent at a locally-owned eatery benefits the Pocono 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.

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E NTERTAINMENT Subject to change; check the venue for the latest information.

THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware hosts Post Mortem by Ken Ludwig, presented by Center Stage Players!

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September 23rd Moneyball Abduction (PG-13) Machine Gun Preacher (R) Killer Elite (R) Puncture (R) Dolphin Tale (PG)

DOLPHIN TALE

Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo characterizes actor/manager William Gillette, famous for portraying Sherlock Homes, who invites his cast back to his Gothic mansion for a séance where he discovers that someone is trying to murder him.

“A Sherlock Holmes whodunit kind of mystery packed with suspects and tinged with suspense and laughter,” comments the London Times.

The PG-rated play runs from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, October 23 in a wealth of evening and matinee performances; ticket prices are $15.00/children, $25.00/ seniors, and $28.00/general. Shawnee Playhouse offers group rates, advance reservations, S.T.A.R.S. Theater Camp for kids, and dinner/show packages. Call (570) 421-5093; see www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

SPLIT ROCK RESORT in Lake Harmony offers accommodations, H2Ooooh! indoor water park, championship 27-hole golf course, 18-hole of miniature golf, fitness center, pools, tennis, basketball, bowling, video games, racquetball, archery, billiards, pingpong, daily activities, ice cream parlor, first-run movie theater, coffee shop, hair gallery, and gift shop. The Galleria Dining Room features a continental menu; Bell’ago overlooks Lake Harmony and serves fine Italian OPENS IN THEATRES 9/23 cuisine; Sunset

Green Restaurant & Bar offers panoramic views of the 9th hole. Galleria Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar will entertain you. Banquet facilities and conference services are a specialty, and most amenities are open to the public. Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.com.

FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT on Route 209 in Bushkill offers luxury rooms and villas, food court, sports pub, and 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 Stand Up Comedy Nights for ages 21+ every Friday at 10:00pm. Magicians, illusionists, jugglers, and comedians perform on weekends, and Saturday Night Bands take the stage at 10:00pm for ages 21+. Pools, fitness area, massage, horseback riding, tennis, 18-hole golf course, game room, daily activities, and vacation/weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOODx5 or (570) 588-9500x5214, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com.

CRESCENT LODGE is a delightful year-round country inn resort on Route 191 in Paradise Valley. Enjoy exceptional food, with dinner music on 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. Known for a refined atmosphere of leisure and fun; ask about lodging packages!

Spas, championship golf, outlet shopping, adventure park, water parks, and a casino are nearby. Call (570) 595-7486 or 1-800-392-9400; visit www.crescentlodge.com.

SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT in Shawnee-on-Delaware

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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 many Tuesdays, performances happen indoors or out, weather permitting, at 7:00pm, part of the free Community Concert Series, appropriate for all ages. Donations to the performers are accepted.

Call 1-800-SHAWNEE, and see www.shawneeinn.com.

THE INN AT POCONO MANOR overlooking the mountains offers 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, fishing, 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 SETTLERS INN AT BINGHAM PARK, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, is an artfully restored, craftsman-style historic hotel offering scheduled live entertainment and special events.

Get away from it all in a relaxing atmosphere; reservations are suggested. The Settlers Inn is a landmark in the heart of the Lake Region, offering fine dining, lovely accommodations, and Potting Shed Gift Shop.

Theater Year Round!

Musicals, Comedies, Dramas Children’s Theater Classes and Camps We Love Groups of All Sizes!

570-421-5093 www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com Four Diamond AAA rating, AAA Top Ten Favorite Historic Hotel, Historic Hotels of America member, and Wine Spectator award-winner. Call (570) 226-2993 or 1-800-833-8527, and visit www.thesettlersinn.com.

See Post Mortem at Shawnee Playhouse The Shawnee Playhouse on River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware announces a total of 23 scheduled matinee and evening performances of Post Mortem, presented by the Center Stage Players! A clever thriller by Ken Ludwig, author of Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, Post Mortem is “a Sherlock Holmes whodunit kind of mystery packed with suspects and tinged with suspense and laughter,” according to the London Times.

Enjoy the character of actor/manager William Gillette, who happens to be famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Homes, as he invites his cast back to his Gothic mansion for a séance where he discovers that someone is trying to murder him! Tickets for the PG-rated show are $15.00/children, $25.00/seniors, and $28.00/general admission. Run dates are Friday, September 23 through Sunday, October 23. Shawnee Playhouse offers group rates, advance reservations, and S.T.A.R.S. Theater Camp for grades K-6. Call (570) 421-5093, and break a leg at www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com.

ESU presents Musicians of the New York Philharmonic The Carter Chamber Music Series of East Stroudsburg University (ESU) presents Musicians of the New York Philharmonic, performing at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 25th. The concert features clarinetist Stanley Drucker, French hornist L. William Kuyper, bassoonist Leonard Hindell, flautist Katherine Fink, oboist Marsha Heller, and pianist Robert Miller. Works will include La Cheminée du Roi René, Op. 205 by Darius Milhaud, Sextuor, Op. 40 by Jeanne-Louise Farrenc, and Sextuor by Francis Poulenc.

Call the Fine & Performing Arts Center Events Line at (570) 422-3483 or (570) 422-3695 for further information and to reserve tickets; $8.00/ESU students, $10.00/other students under age 19, and $25.00/general admission.

For ADA assistance or special accommodations, call (570) 422-7995. Catch this noteworthy concert in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets, in East Stroudsburg; learn more at www.esu.edu!

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BAIT & TACKLE Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 in Effort, with 3 ponds on 10 acres stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches and pavilion are available for guests. No license required. See the money-saving offer in the display ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit www.bigbrownfish.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, firewood, ice, sandwiches, and groceries. Open Monday through Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

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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 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.

BATTING CAGES Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area via

canoe, raft, or kayak. Mountain bike rentals and batting cages.

Call (570) 424-4000 and see www.shawneerivertrips.com.

BIKE RENTALS Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Offering bike rentals for a 25-mile trail through Lehigh Gorge State Park, plus camping equipment, fishing tackle, hiking supplies, hunting accessories, 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.

BOWLING Split Rock Resort, One Lake Drive, Lake Harmony. 8-lane

Big Brown Paradise Fish & Pay Lakes Fishing Preserve Where the fish are always biting!

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No License Required Pole Rental Bait & Tackle Shop Picnic Tables, Park Benches & Pavilion

Children under 12 Free Admission

Route 115 North, Effort, PA

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This Week in the Poconos 27 bowling center in the resort’s spacious Galleria is open the public as well as guests of the resort, 11:00am to 11:00pm.

Beautiful lanes and digital scoring!

Call (570) 722-9111, and see www.splitrockresort.com.

CAMPING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 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. Canoe and raft center offering scenic riverside camping trips in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Float down the Delaware River to your campsite! Call 1800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-

5890 for reservations, and visit www.kittatinny.com.

CANOEING & RAFTING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309). Offering canoe, raft, and kayak trips on the Delaware River through the spectacular Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628, and visit www.adventuresport.com. See the display ad for a special offer.

The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join an instructor on the water during the Introduction to Canoeing Class. Learn about safety, boat design, basic strokes, turning, bracing, and re-entering a swamped boat. Minimum age is 13. Call (570) 595-8988, and see www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy

rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the Delaware River. Guests of Fernwood Resort and Villas receive a discount! Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and see www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry.

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Call (570) 424-4000 and visit www.shawneerivertrips.com.

CANOES & KAYAKS Kittatinny Canoes, at the Milford location. New and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories, carrying your favorite brands! Just off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles north of Milford. Call 1-800-FLOATKC or (570) 296-5890, and see www.kittatinny.com.

CLIMBING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Outdoor 30’ climbing wall; 8 stations, from beginner to very advanced.

Custom built with a real rock look and feel, and 300+ moveable handholds! Classes available, day use fee, top rope belaying; weight up to 310 pounds.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com.

CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure

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DISC GOLF Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton.

Open Thursday through Sunday, featuring 3 courses of 9 to 18 holes!

Affordable fees, rentals, group rates, and season passes. Drop in the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill, call (610) 826-7700, and check out www.skibluemt.com.

CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

FISH & PAY LAKES Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes, Route 115 north in Effort with 3 ponds on 10 acres stocked weekly with trout and bass. Pole rentals, tackle shop, picnic tables, park benches, and pavilion; no license required. See the offer in the display ad! Call (570) 629-0427 and visit www.bigbrownfish.com.

Paradise Fishing Preserve, at the historic 1902 Paradise Brook Trout Company, the first licensed, private trout hatchery in PA, Route 191 in Paradise Valley.

Well-stocked, no license required, tackle rental, picnic tables.

See the offer in the display ad!

Open daily 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Call (570) 629-0422 and snag www.paradisetrout.com.

FLY FISHING INSTRUCTION The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Instruction for the novice fly fisher covering casting, entomology, wading, knot tying, etc. in a classroom and on the water; equipment provided.

Private lessons and guide service.

Waters open to the public, for a fee, for fly fishing only. Call (570)

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The Rod & Gun Club at The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940. Lessons for beginners to experienced anglers, classroom and streamside. Cast & Stay Packages available. Scenic 2.5 miles of remote fly-fishing open to the public for a fee.

Call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com; see www.poconomanor.com.

GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. A 30-minute Geocaching and GPS Basics class teaches how to find a Skytop geocode with Global Positioning System units. Complete the class, and rent a GPS to locate your choice of caches. Registration is suggested and minimum age is 13 without a parent/guardian.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com.

GOLF Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Golfers of all abilities are challenged on Fernwood’s par 71, 18-hole course. On-site club rentals, golf shop, and great specials! PGA Golf Pro and instructor. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD, and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 611 or Route 940, with 36 holes of championship golf open to the public. Stay and Play packages include accommodations, meals, and greens fees. Clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, lounge, locker rooms, PGA Pro lessons, club rentals, driving range, and 2 putting greens. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415; visit www.poconomanor.com.

Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

Enjoy 27 holes of championship golf, many on an island in the Delaware River! The 9-hole Tillinghast Approach Golf Course is lit for night play. Academy clinics and instruction, Golf Shop, driving range, club fitting. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE (742-9633) or (570) 424-4000, and see www.shawneeinn.com.

Skytop Lodge Golf Course, at Skytop Lodge off Route 390 in Skytop. Semi-private course open to the public with 18 holes and 6,656 yards. Par 72, slope rating 133. Designed by Robert White, opened in 1927. Call (570) 5958910 or (570) 595-7401; see www.skytop.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27 holes of championship golf, practice facilities, putting greens, driving range, midweek specials, GPS carts, clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views.

Public welcomed.

Call (570) 722-9901; see www.splitrockresort.com/golf.

For lodging, call 1-800-255-7625 or (570) 722-9111.

GOLF DRIVING RANGES The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314 in Pocono Manor via Route 940 or Route 611. Two practice putting greens and a driving range, in addition to 36 holes of championship golf. Call (570) 839-7111 ext. 7415, and visit www.poconomanor.com.

Shawnee Country Club, I-80 exit 310 to River Road, at the centenary Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in Shawnee-on-Delaware.

Two practice putting greens and a driving range. Enjoy 27 holes of Championship golf, most on an island in the Delaware River. Call 1-800-SHAWNEE or (570) 424-4000; see www.shawneeinn.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. 27 holes of championship golf, practice facilities, putting greens, driving range, midweek specials.

Clubhouse, Golf Shop, snack bar, Sunset Green Restaurant & Bar with panoramic views.

Call (570) 722-9901; go to www.splitrockresort.com/golf.

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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. Year ‘round horseback riding on gorgeous, scenic trails. Horse-drawn hay rides and sleigh rides in season.

Call (570) 839-6237 or email stables@poconomanor.com; visit www.poconomanor.com.

KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville.

High-powered indoor go-karts with slick tires similar to real track racing! Singleperson ride; must be at least 54” tall. Video arcade and snack bar.

Hours are Thursday and Friday

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5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm, and Monday through Wednesday 12:00pm5:00. Use the display ad for a Free Race! Call (570) 420-5500 and visit www.ssspeedways.com.

KAYAKING Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek (2 miles north of I-80 off exit 309). Kayak trips on the Delaware River through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800487-2628 and see the display ad for a special offer; visit www.adventuresport.com.

The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Join instructors on the water to learn basics of flat water kayaking during the Introduction to Kayaking Class; safety, boat design, strokes, turning, bracing, and wet exit. Minimum age is 13.

Call (570) 595-8988 and see www.skytop.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209 in Bushkill. Enjoy River Country rafting, canoeing, and kayaking on the Delaware River.

Guests of Fernwood Resort and Villas receive a discount. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, just north of Milford. Kayaking for all abilities on calm water or rapids on the Delaware River.

Instruction.

Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890, see the display ad

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for a special offer, and visit www.kittatinny.com.

Shawnee River Trips, I-80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-onDelaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Explore the Delaware River and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Single and tandem kayaks, canoes, rafts, and mountain bikes. Call (570) 424-4000 and visit www.shawneerivertrips.com.

MINIATURE GOLF & PLAY PARKS Bushkill Falls, off Route 209 in Bushkill. The “Niagara of Pennsylvania” around 8 roaring waterfalls features nature trails, picnic areas, miniature golf, and paddleboats. Ice Cream Parlor, Native American and wildlife exhibits, fishing, Trading Post, Fudge Kitchen, and more. Open daily at 9:00am.

Call (570) 588-6682 and see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

Crystal Cave Park near Kutztown, south on Route 209 and Route 33 and west on Route 22 and Route 78, to 963 Crystal Cave Road.

Underground tours of Crystal Cave, “Pennsylvania’s Greatest Natural Wonder!” Enjoy 125 wooded acres, mini-golf, panning for gemstones, fast food and Pennsylvania Dutch specialties, gift shops, museum, ice cream parlor, and park/picnic area.

Open daily, reasonable rates.

Celebrating 140 years of tours!

Call (610) 683-6765, and see www.crystalcavepa.com.

Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. Enjoy an 18-hole mini golf course; 27 holes of championship golf are open to the public in addition to many other amenities, including the indoor waterpark! Call 1-800-2557625 or (570) 722-9111, and visit www.splitrockresort.com.

MOUNTAIN BIKING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch

This Week in the Poconos 31 Hill Road, Skytop. Learn how to negotiate rock gardens, bridges, drops, and banked turns in 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; helmets mandatory. Bikes rented on an hourly basis after class. Join a 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.

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 on bike rental in the display ad!

Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.com.

Shawnee River Trips, off I80 exit 310 to River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, across from Smithfield Elementary. Take a Trek Mountain Bike on the McDade Trail which lines the Delaware River and National Park grounds. Also renting canoes, rafts, and kayaks. Stop in the River Road Drive-In for some ice cream. Call (570) 424-4000; visit www.shawneerivertrips.com.

Whitewater Challengers, on the Lehigh River near White Haven. Mountain bike rentals with shuttle service to trails along the Lehigh River. Call 1-800-4438554 or (570) 443-9532; see www.whitewaterchallengers.com.

MOUNTAIN SEGWAYS CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

Fernwood Hotel & Resort/ Pocono Segway Tours, Route

209 in Bushkill. Guided segway tours daily except Wednesday, for ages 13+, amidst the 440-acre resort. No experience required; top speed is 12 mph. Open to the public and resort guests. Call 1888-segway9 or 1-888-337-6966; see www.fernwoodhotel.com.

PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop. Play paintball on 5 fields with games in and out of the woods including speedball.

Equipment available, outside paint not permitted; all paintballs must be purchased at the Adventure Center. Minimum age 10 with waiver signed by guardian.

Paintball shooting gallery with no age restriction. Call (570) 5958988; 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, in Barryville, NY. Equipment rentals available.

Paddle and Battle special: go canoeing, kayaking, or rafting with your friends one day, and play paintball the next! Camping

on premises. Call 1-800-FLOATKC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com.

SPORTING CLAYS The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, via Route 611 or Route 940, Pocono Manor.

Multi-station clay course spanning 120+ acres. High-flying teal, rolling rabbits, and fast crossing and incoming birds; scenic woodland course. Walk or ride along the stream between stations.

Trained staff assist with 1st round.

Instruction, gun rentals, ammo, and gear. Appointment required; call (570) 839-3908 or email poconosports@poconomanor.com; see www.poconomanor.com.

The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop. Regulation, 12-station sporting clay range open to the public. Suitable for beginners, with challenges for experienced. Instruction and gun rentals. Appointment required.

Phone (570) 595-8929 or (570) 595-7401; visit www.skytop.com.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT Adventure Sports, Route 209, Marshalls Creek, off I-80 exit 309.

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equipment; tents, lanterns, fire starters, water jugs, portable stoves, hats, clothing, sunglasses, snorkeling equipment, disposable cameras, and more. Call (570) 223-0505 or 1-800-487-2628; visit www.adventuresport.com.

Kittatinny Canoes, Milford location. Canoe and raft center with new and used canoes, kayaks, and watersports accessories. Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800FLOAT-KC or (570) 296-5890; see www.kittatinny.com.

Pocono Bike Rentals, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery, adjacent to Tannery Depot General Store. Ride the famous, scenic Lehigh Gorge Trail, and use the savings offer in the display ad. Call 1-800-745-0742 and cruise to www.poconobikerentals.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. Call (570) 588-4807 and check out www.startinggatenline.com.

Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, Lehigh Tannery. Fishing tackle, 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; 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 30+ years in business, a very complete bait shop open every day, all year. Call (570) 839-7338; 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. Cross-

country steam-powered rail excursions, working roundhouse and turntable, 2 museums, Park Theatre, and Visitors Center. Call (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-6939391; see www.nps.gov/stea.

TROLLEY RIDES Water Gap Trolley, Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap; I-80 exit 310. Authentically styled allweather trolleys make scenic and historic tours of Delaware Water Gap, the Eighth Scenic Wonder of the World. Trained guides describe points of interest and history. Miniature golf, picnic area, pavilion, food, and gift shop. Open 7 days from 10:00am to 4:00pm, rain or shine. Use the display ad coupon. Call (570) 476-9766; visit www.watergaptrolley.com.

WATERPARKS Split Rock Resort & Golf Club, Wolf Hollow Road in Lake Harmony. H2Oooohh! indoor waterpark with family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools, and Flowrider simulated wave machine. Lockers and snack bar.

Call (570) 722-9901,1-800-2557625, or (570) 722-9111; see www.splitrockresort.com.

ZIP LINES/ROPES COURSES CBK Mountain Adventures, at Camelback Mountain Resort on Camelback Road in Tannersville. Treetop obstacle courses, mountain segways, zip lines, off-road adventure rides; save with the display ad!

Call (570) 629-1661x1123; see www.cbkmountainadventures.com.

Kittatinny Zip Line, at Kittatinny Canoes’ Milford location. Dual racing zip lines overlooking the Delaware at speeds of 50mph.

Off the Route 209 Matamoras exit, 3 miles from Milford. Call 1-800-FLOAT-KC or (570) 2965890; see www.kittatinny.com.

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Disc Golf and Events at Blue Mountain Disc Golf courses are open at Blue Mountain Ski Area through Sunday, October 30. Valley Park features 18 holes and is rated intermediate, the 18-hole Skyline Park is rated advanced, and the 9-hole Slopeside 9 is new this year and rated just right for beginners. Weather permitting, disc golf hours are 10:00am to 6:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Drop in the Summit Lodge Slopeside Pub & Grill to pay your greens fees.

Don’t miss the Lehigh Valley Disc Golf Open on Sunday, September 18 at Blue Mountain’s Valley Lodge, hosting the 2011 Final Rounds; see www.lvdiscgolf.org. And, mark your calendar for the Gravity East Mountain Bike Race Series Final at the Valley Lodge on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2; check out www.gravityeastseries.com. Then, Rock the Fall at the Valley Lodge on Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, featuring live entertainment, lift rides, food, beer, vendors, and amusements.

The Slopeside Pub and Grill at Blue Mountain in Palmerton is open every Thursday through Sunday, offering live entertainment, drink specials, and a rockin’ grill menu with appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and an all-you-can-eat salad bar. Call Blue Mountain Ski Area at (610) 826-7700, and rock www.skibluemt.com for the 411!

Come Paint with Me! Come Paint with Me is a free, non-instructional program of outdoor painting and sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Artists are encouraged to work at their own pace, in media of their choice. Many levels of expertise, variations in style, and examples of technique are represented!

You’re invited to attend on Thursday, September 22 at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills from 10:00am to 3:00pm; see www.dorflinger.org. Since 1980, the nearly 600-acre grounds of the sanctuary have preserved the natural beauty and wildlife of northeastern Pennsylvania!

On Thursday, September 29, Come Paint with Me in beautiful Promised Land State Park on the Pocono Plateau. The forests of the park consist primarily of beech, oak, maple, and hemlock trees; two lakes and several small streams add to the park’s outstanding scenic beauty. Visit www.visitpaparks.com.

Take this opportunity to network with others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break where informal critique is included. Restrooms are available, registration is not required, and sessions are held weather-permitting.

All artists are welcome, and are expected to bring their own materials and a picnic lunch. For more information, call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896, and view www.joanpolishook-art.com.

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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 RESORTS REALTY

Pocono Pines at 1-800-588-1808 or (570) 646-3600, or Pocono Lake at 1800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com.

See www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 and 423 in Pocono Pines.

Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals are a specialty. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800-5371479 or (570) 646-2222, and see www.lakenaomi.com.

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Entrance; as well as Route 903 in Albrightsville! Primary and vacation home sales, rentals, investment and commercial properties, lots, and acreage. 700+ rental homes!

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VACATION HOME COMMUNITIES 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 1-800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com.

See www.c21PoconoPines.com.

Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., at routes 940 & 423 in Pocono Pines. Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800-5371479 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.

VACATION HOME/ COTTAGE RENTALS Century 21 Select Group, Route

LAKE NAOMI REAL ESTATE, INC. At the traffic light, Corner Routes 940 & 423 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 (800) 537-1479 * (570) 646-2222 See our sales & rentals at www.lakenaomi.com

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We cater to families - Kids get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals

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Largest sales staff specializing in Lake Naomi and Timber Trails.

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421-9009 556 Main Street, Stroudsburg www.poconobuilders.org

This Week in the Poconos 35 940 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 1-800-588-2808 or (570) 646-8844; email info@C21PoconoPines.com.

See 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/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Get a free Kids Fun Pack with off-season and winter rentals! Call 1-800-5371479 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.

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. 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, acreage, primary and vacation home sales; 700+ rental homes! Experienced,

knowledgeable staff. Call 1-800-4443721 and see www.prr1.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.

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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PAUPACK Route 507 226-4531

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• New Showroom (Paupack Store 800-373-4534)

NEWFOUNDLAND Route 191 676-3304

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ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg. Gallery of the Pocono Arts Council, the arts leadership, service, and education organization serving the 4-county Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community!

Monday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Shows, displays, events, exhibits. Call (570) 476-4460; see www.poconoarts.org.

BELL SCHOOL, on Cherry Valley Road in Stormsville, southwest of Stroudsburg. Circa 1860, the 1-room school served students until 1953. Artifacts, photos, guided tours. Presented and maintained

by Monroe County Historical Association.

Open seasonally and by appointment. Donations accepted. Call (570) 421-7703,

SEE

BETWEEN ALLENTOWN & READING

NEAR ROUTE 222, KUTZTOWN

PENNSYLVANIA

Spend a day with Nature at PENNSYLVANIA’S GREATEST NATURAL WONDER Underground Tours • 125 Wooded Acres • Museum Gift & Souvenir Shops • Ice Cream Parlor • Picnic Park Rock Shop • Panning for Gemstones • Mini Golf Fast Food with Dutch Specialties

Open DAILY • Reasonable Rates

610-683-6765

(FAX) 610-683-0070 South on Rt. 209 & 33 and West on Rt. 22 & 78 963 Crystal Cave Road, Kutztown, PA 19530

www.crystalcavepa.com

email mcha@ptd.net, www.monroehistorical.org.

see

BETHEL ONE-ROOM SCHOOL; from Route 6 at Indian Orchard, take Route 652 east for 1 mile, turn right onto Bethel School Road, travel a mile to the schoolhouse on left. Administered by the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. See the 1-room school circa 1872 during open houses and by appointment.

Call (570) 253-3240, or visit www.waynehistorypa.org.

CALDER HOUSE MUSEUM, Route 191 and Pine Mill Rd. in Equinunk.

Historical displays, exhibits, and programs hosted by the Equinunk Historical Society. Also see the restored Joel Hill Water-Powered Sawmill on Duck Harbor Road off Route 191 at Lookout. A National Historic Site. Phone (570) 224-6722 for a schedule to see the mill in operation; visit www.waynehistorypa.org.

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. Visit 9:30am to 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 3253673 or 1-888-JIM-THORPE, and see www.JimThorpe.org.

COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford. The restored 1904 neo-classical home is the museum of the Pike County Historical Society.

Highlighting the “Bloody Lincoln Flag,” placed under President Lincoln’s head after he was shot at Ford’s Theater. Exhibits on philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce, and Father Francis Craft, liaison at The Battle of Wounded Knee and 1st white Chief of the Sioux. WWII posters, propaganda, weapons, uniforms. Genealogical research information, maps, photographs.

Open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday September through June, and Wednesday through Sunday in July and August. Call (570) 296-8126; see www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, in the Township Complex, 5550 Memorial Boulevard, Route 611, Tobyhanna. Ice harvesting, the military, extensive photo collection, and artifacts. Programs, displays, speakers, and historical, social, and cultural events. Admission is free,

A 19 th CENTURY MINING TOWN

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

This Week in the Poconos 37 donations appreciated, tours by appointment. Regular hours are Mondays 10:00am to 12:00pm, and Saturdays June through September from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Meetings are the 3rd Monday at 7:00pm, except December. Phone (570) 894-4207 or (570) 839-7306; see www.coolbaughtwp.org.

CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390 at Cresco Railroad Depot. Antique toys, anthracite coal mine display, diorama of the 1764 John Price homestead, churches of Barrett Township, P.O.S. of America Lodge, Civil War, and early Boy Scout displays. Craftsmen demonstrate old-time skills. Free; donations accepted. Art shows, socials, and music programs. Administered by the Barrett Township Historical Society; call (570) 595-6157, and visit www.barretthistory.org.

DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM in the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills. Highlighting the life of Christian Dorflinger, creator of fine crystal and cut glass, educated at the Cristalleries de Saint Louis in France.

In 1865, he built a glass factory and town of 100 homes to design and produce lead crystal. Largest collection of Honesdale Glass in the world, plus period antiques and factory artifacts. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm; call (570) 253-1185 and see www.dorflinger.org.

DRIEBE FREIGHT STATION, 537 Ann Street next to McMichaels Park, Stroudsburg. Restored 1882 railroad freight station housing a working model train display, industrial exhibits, general store, music exhibits, and gift shop. A 1923 Chestnut Hill Railroad caboose displays memorabilia.

Phone (570) 424-1776 to schedule a visit; donation suggested.

THE ANTOINE DUTOT MUSEUM & GALLERY, Main Street, Route 611 in Delaware Water Gap. Housed in a brick schoolhouse circa 1850 with rotating fine art exhibits in a 1st-floor gallery, and 2nd-floor museum of local history featuring a preserved

schoolroom. Sit at an antique desk, view a slide show of local history, and see memorabilia. Open from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on weekends.

Phone (570) 476-4240; visit www.dutotmuseum.com.

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. Relive history in a coal miners’ patch town. Founded in 1854, Eckley was an anthracite-mining community of company-owned homes. In 1971, the village became a living museum with miners’ homes, churches, company store, and doctor’s office. Open year ‘round, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission. Guided walking tours available. Call (570) 636-2070; see www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.

EQUINUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1972 Pine Mill Road in Equinunk; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Upper Delaware River corridor, from prehistoric times. Books, documents, photographs, cultural objects, educational programs, lectures, special events, library, genealogy, and publications. School room, loom room, farm room, and Stockport Room. Call (570) 224-6722, email ehs22@verizon.net. Calder Museum,

Calder Corner Shop, and Civil Warera Joel Hill water-powered sawmill; see www.rootsweb.com/~paehs.

GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE in Milford, former home of Pennsylvania Governor and founder of the US Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot. The 1886 French chateauesque mansion serves as a museum and conference center under the stewardship of the USDA Forest Service. Guided tours, special events. From Route 6, turn on Old Owego Turnpike, go Âź mile to the entrance. Call (570) 2969630; see www.greytowers.org or www.fs.fed.us/gt.

OLD MAUCH CHUNK LANDING, Route 209 in Jim Thorpe. A former New Jersey Central Railroad Station, built in 1888 to serve a booming passenger trade. Now a hub for special events, exhibits, and rail excursions. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Explore industrial heritage exhibits from 9:30am until 5:30pm daily. Call (570) 325-3673 or (570) 421-5791; visit www.jimthorpe.org.

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.

Excellent gift shop, gift certificates available. Open daily except Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving; adjacent to Starting Gate Action Sports. Phone (570) 588-9338; visit www.poconoindianmuseum.com.

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, Bangor.

Self-guided tour of 9 rooms honoring founders and industries; Slate Room, Textile Room, Welsh Room, Cornish Room, WWII Home Front Room, artifacts, videos, and data collection information. Chairlift available. Fire Museum exhibit with Bangor’s 1st fire truck. Open Saturday, Sunday, and by appointment. Free. Call (610) 588-8615 or (610) 588-3434; visit www.slatebeltheritage.com.

QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, off Business Route 209 near Stroudsburg. A restored and working 19th-century Pennsylvania German farm, complete with historic buildings, guides dressed in period clothing, farm animals, and heritage demonstrations. Open seasonally and for events. Phone (570) 9926161; visit www.quietvalley.org.

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Ave., Scranton. Only National Park 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, Central Scranton Expressway; entrance at Lackawanna and Cliff avenues. Call (570) 340-5200 or 1-888-693-9391; see www.nps.gov/stea.

RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION, Route 402, 6 miles north of Marshalls Creek. Indian

STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. Built

by Jacob Stroud in 1795, housing

Pocono Arts Council Exhibits Through Friday, September 30, the Pocono Arts Council (PAC) presents September Exhibits featuring the work of expressive-figurative artist Joann Castrillo, watercolorist Shirley Epstein, oil painter Tricia Lowrey Lippert, and poet Ka-Son Reeves. View this exhibit in the ARTSPACE Gallery within the PoconoArts Community Cultural Center at 18 North 7th Street in downtown Stroudsburg.

On Saturday, September 17, Pocono Arts Squared, an outdoor art show, is presented by the PAC at Courthouse Square, North 7th Street, Stroudsburg. Enjoy fabulous local art and meet the artists who created it from 10:00am to 4:00pm. All exhibitors are members of the PAC and will be selling original artwork and fine crafts. There will also be vendors and live music. The non-profit PAC is the local arts organization serving the entire Pocono Mountains region with the mission Culture Builds Community. Phone 476-4460, and visit www.poconoarts.org.

artifacts and exhibits of Monroe County; hosted by the Monroe County Historical Association.

Elizabeth D. Walters Library with extensive genealogical materials, museum, library, and gift shop.

Open Tuesday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm; guided tours 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Admission. Call (570) 421-7703; see www.monroehistorical.org.

TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423 in Tobyhanna. Hosted by the Pocono Rail Historical Society, open seasonally and for special events.

Tour the restored facility and see how it was when the station was bustling. Rail videos, running model train layouts, memorabilia, railroad art, and souvenirs. Free; donations accepted. Call (570) 894-3338.

WALLENPAUPACK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, Lake Wallenpaupack.

Williams House, 103 Manor Woods Court in Paupack off Route 507, has tools, guns, weaving implements, artifacts, and a sleigh; by appointment. Palmyra Township Building off Gumbletown Road has wallpaper tools, early woodworking tools, and bells from 1-room schools; 8:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Thursday. PPL Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center off Route 6 has Ray LaTournou’s Dorflinger glass collection, glass blowing tools, samples, and artifacts; Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Call (570) 226-8980; see www.wallenpaupackhistorical.org.

WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM RESTORED JASON TORREY LAND OFFICE BUILDING, 810 Main Street, Honesdale. Delaware and Hudson Canal Company office, a National Historic Landmark; Americana exhibits, library with climatecontrolled storage of artifacts and documents. Wayne County exhibit, Honesdale glass, quilt and photo displays, Native American artifacts, and Movin’ Energy display. Call (570) 253-3240; see www.waynehistorypa.org.

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BUSHKILL Fernwood Hotel & Resort: Route 209. Newly renovated luxury hotel room and villa rentals, just minutes from 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. Take a scenic horseback ride on Fernwood’s lush grounds or play a match on the outdoor tennis courts. Enjoy the 18-hole, par 71 golf course, Game Zone arcade, daily activities, and special events. Check out Fernwood’s Winter Fun Center, with snow tubing and more! Great getaway vacations and weekend packages. Call 1-888-FERNWOOD or (570) 588-9500, and visit www.fernwoodhotel.com.

HAWLEY The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park: Welcoming visitors to the Lake Wallenpaupack region since 1927. Artfully restored craftsmanstyle hotel with 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 awardwinning selection. The freshest locally grown produce, seasonal game, meats, and fish. Dine on the terrace overlooking the gardens or in the dining room. For large meetings and group events, The Undercroft Room offers a naturally comfortable setting. Special dinners and scheduled entertainment. 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 2262993, 1-800-833-8527, and see www.thesettlersinn.com.

JIM THORPE The Inn at Jim Thorpe: Nestled in 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 inhouse spa services. Quaint shops, antique stores, galleries, opera house, pubs, restaurants, music venues, and hiking/biking trails are at the Inn’s doorstep. Take advantage of packages such as Show & Stay, Shop ‘til You Drop Getaways, Spa Weekends, Romance packages, and Girlfriend Getaways. For more information and reservations, call The Inn at Jim Thorpe at 1-800-3292599; visit www.innjt.net.

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.

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Nightclub and Benchwarmers Sports Bar at the Lodge will entertain you. Convenient 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: An awardwinning retreat, comfortable and elegant, surrounded by the beauty of Paradise Valley. All suites and cottages have private baths, telephone, climate control, and remote control television, and many come with a fireplace, whirlpool, and outdoor deck. The inn 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 nearby spas, adventure park, and casino! Find it at Route 191 and Route 940; 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: 1,800 feet atop the Pocono Mountains since 1902, this charming year-round 3000-acre resort is

your gateway to fun, nature and relaxation. Midweek and weekend getaway plans include exceptional dining and accommodations, 36 holes of championship golf, a spacious full-service spa, lounge with entertainment, horseback riding, 2.5 miles of fly-fishing streams, sporting clays, indoor/ outdoor pools, hiking trails, and special events. It’s just minutes from The Crossings Premium Outlets and Camelback Mountain Resort/CBK Mountain Adventures. 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: Quiet and secluded resort featuring the fine pleasures of mountain living, with a pristine 76-acre lake and elegant accommodations.

Authentic log and cedar cottages nestled amidst evergreens around the lake, with cozy fireplaces and full kitchens, off Mountain Springs Drive via Route 715. Enjoy nature trails, X-C skiing, biking, skating, sledding, tennis, boating, and swimming on the premises. Only a short drive to shopping, dining, attractions, and nightlife. To learn more or to place reservations, call (570) 629-0251 or 1-866-629-0251; visit www.mslresort.com.

SHAWNEE-ON-DELAWARE Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort: Discover this unique golf, ski, meeting, dining, and vacation destination on River Road. Conveniently located 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia in a scenic and secluded location set amidst the splendor of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Amenities include championship golf, approach course, golf academy, tennis, guided fishing, river trips, hiking, dining options, a playhouse theatre, and musical entertainment. The Inn has 80 hotel-style rooms, 2 cottages, and deluxe suites. Relax and unwind at Spa Shawnee! A smoke-free resort. Call (570) 424-

4000 or 1-800-SHAWNEE; see ww.shawneeinn.com.

SKYTOP Skytop Lodge: A refined resort for all seasons off Route 390 in a spectacular 5,500-acre setting.

Affordable weekend and vacation plans feature superb dining and accommodations, championship golf, tennis, swimming pools, and naturalist-guided tours. A Bed & Breakfast Plan is available midweek, and entertainment and themed weekends are scheduled. Skytop Lodge is 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: In a serenely beautiful locale, 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.

Special packages and events are available. 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 spend some quiet time indoors or outdoors. 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. An ideal get-away near to Camelback Mountain Resort, shopping attractions, fine dining, spas, and a casino. 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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Ride Horseback at Fernwood Get next to nature on a scenic trail ride at Fernwood Hotel & Resort in Bushkill. Fernwood offers Stay and Ride Packages and Daily Rides.

Gina Bertucci, Fernwood spokesperson, comments, “Experiencing the beauty of the Pocono Mountains could not be better appreciated than on a scenic trail ride that winds its way around our lush green property. The slow pace allows you to relax and unwind while experiencing the world from the saddle of a horse.”

Fernwood is a 440-acre, 4-season resort; enjoy golf, indoor and outdoor pools, live entertainment, themed restaurants, video game area, daily scheduled activities, and trips to nearby attractions. Massage, fitness center, bumper boats, hiking in Bushkill Falls, canoeing on the Delaware River, and miniature golf are also available. Bertucci continues, “Whether you just want to sit by the pool, have dinner and see a show, canoe through the National Park, take a trail ride or shop, we have made it easy and affordable with our special packages.”

To reserve, call 1-888-FERNWOOD or go to www.FernwoodHotel.com for more information. Fernwood is on Route 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Bertucci concludes, “With so much to do in the Pocono region and our close proximity to New York and New Jersey, now is the perfect time to plan a getaway. Golf a few rounds, attend a festival or shop at the many antique stores. However you define relaxation, we have the perfect location and package to make it a reality.”

4 State Parks offer Paddling and Hiking Programs Attend a Family Paddling Program from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, September 17 at Nescopeck State Park, west of White Haven near Drums. This free program is designed for families with children ages 8+ who are new to paddling. The course begins with an indoor classroom session, finishing with the opportunity to get on the lake in a canoe or kayak. All equipment is provided. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, drinking water, and lunch. The program is sponsored by the PA Fish & Boat Commission and registration is required; call Nescopeck at (570) 403-2006. On Wednesday, September 21, Promised Land State Park hosts Romance on the Lake - Couples’ Paddle from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with Naturalist Carissa Longo leading. Bring your own canoe or kayak sporting a permit/ registration and a 360˚ white kayak light, or borrow a kayak from the park for a $5.00 fee. Registration is required for this couples’-only paddle, and all must wear a PFD. Call (570) 676-0567 or email promisedlandenvedsp@state.pa.us.

On Thursday, September 22, meet a State Park naturalist at 9:00am at the Weiser State Forest parking lot on Stony Mountain Road off Route 903, south of the intersection with Route 534, for a free guided Hike in the Weiser State Forest. The terrain on this easy 5-mile loop hike is rated “easiest.” For more information or directions, call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 4430400. Beltzville State Park offers a Guided Kayak Program from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on September 22! Use your kayak or canoe or borrow one from the park to join naturalist Stephanie Strub for a paddle on Beltzville Lake. Bring water, and wear apparel that can get wet. Your watercraft must bear a PA State Park Launch Permit or registration from the PAFBC, and all must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD. The group will disembark for a picnic supper, so bring your own and some to share. Fees are $10.00/person if borrowing a park kayak, or $5.00/person if bringing your own; registration is required by calling Stephanie at (215) 453-5015 or Beltzville State Park at (610) 377-9150. Learn about all the great Pennsylvania State Parks at www.visitpaparks.com!

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September 17 – Join naturalist Jane Frye in Geocaching the Tekening Trails from 9:00am to 10:30am at the PPL Corporation Martins Creek Environmental Preserve along the Delaware River in Bangor. Learn the basics of geocaching, an activity using GPS technology; find a hidden treasure cache within a mature, diverse forest noted for unusual rock formations and vast views of the river. Bring your own GPS unit or borrow one from PPL. Meet at the Cedars Pavilion on Depue Ferry Road

by 9:00am and dress for hiking.

Registration is appreciated; call PPL at (570) 542-2886 or email pplpreserves@pplweb.com. The PPL Martins Creek Environmental Preserve offers 215 acres of woodland and meadows; visit www.pplpreserves.com.

September 17 – Join a Family Paddling Program from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Nescopeck State Park near Drums. This free program is designed for families with children ages 8+ who are new to paddling. Begin indoors with a classroom session, and end outside on the lake in a canoe or kayak. All equipment is provided. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, drinking water, and lunch.

Sponsored by the PA Fish & Boat Commission; registration is

required. Call (570) 403-2006; see www.visitpaparks.com.

September 17 - The Hawley Fire Company hosts its Annual Chicken Barbecue from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Hawley Fire House, 17 Columbus Avenue in Hawley, behind the Post Office; take-out only. Proceeds benefit the Hawley Fire Department.

Call (570) 226-9820 or (570) 226-9318 for details and to reserve dinners.

September 17 – Learn about In-Stream Invertebrates at 10:00am within the Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) near Bartonsville. Join watershed specialist Trish Attardo for an up-close look at live insects and other creatures that spend part

Apple Butter-Making at Bushkill Falls Saturday, September 17th is Apple Butter-Making Day at Bushkill Falls. Apple butter is made in a 50-gallon copper pot; take a turn at stirring!

The process begins early; by mid-afternoon, the apple butter batch will be ready to pour, taste, and purchase. Apple butter is a concentrated form of apple sauce, produced by cooking apples slowly with cider or water until sugar in the apples caramelizes, yielding rich apple butter.

It’s been a popular and delicious way of using apples since Colonial America!

Catch wildlife demonstrations by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at 1:00pm and 2:00pm and bluegrass music by The Lost Ramblers from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Bushkill Falls boasts 8 roaring waterfalls, nature trails, picnic areas, paddleboats, miniature golf, fishing, exhibits, and specialty shops. The apple butter event and use of the picnic area are free; rain date is Sunday, September 18th. Admission is charged to enter the falls; exhibits are included. The Niagara of Pennsylvania, is off Route 209 in Bushkill, open daily at 9:00am. Call (570) 588-6682 and see www.visitbushkillfalls.com.

Howetown Farm Show The annual Howetown Farm Show is from 10:00am to 5:00pm, on Route 196 adjacent to Gas Hollow Road in Sterling, on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25. Admission is free to this fun and educational show about early farm life.

See demonstrations of antique farm equipment including a mule-powered treadmill operating a threshing machine, antique hit & miss engines, a corn sheller, a rock crusher, a shingle mill, and steam engines. Watch folks prepare home-made ice cream, and enjoy a free sample! Observe spinning, quilting, and weaving, or go for a horsedrawn hay ride. Admission and parking are free; food is available to purchase. To find out more, call (570) 595-0452.

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The 1½-hour program includes a slide-illustrated talk on the diversity of stream life in the Poconos. Fees are $5/adults, $3/children under 12. To find the MCEEC from I-80 exit 302 or 302B, go north on Route 611, travel ½ mile to the next traffic light in Bartonsville, turn left onto Rimrock Drive; follow Rimrock for 0.4 mile, bear right onto N. Easton-Belmont Pike, go 0.2 mile, bear right onto Running Valley Road; the Center is 0.7 mile on the left. Call (570) 629-3061; visit www.mcconservation.org.

September 17 & 18 - Grey Towers National Historic Site offers Weekend Walks. The home of Pennsylvania Governor and Founder of the U.S. Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, is a national landmark, museum, and forest with spectacular grounds and historic mansion.

For detailed information, call (570) 296-9672 and visit www.greytowers.org.

September 18 - The Lehigh Valley Disc Golf Open comes to Blue Mountain Ski Area in Palmerton! Blue Mountain hosts the 2011 Final Rounds for the Lehigh Valley Open.

The competition is held from 10:00am to 7:00pm. The PDGA B-tier Finals Round will be followed by a Players Party with cash bar, food, and camping. Just $12 covers disc golf, the party and camping! Learn more at www.lvdiscgolf.org, or call Blue Mountain at (610) 826-7700 and see www.skibluemt.com.

September 18 – An Introduction to Canoeing is offered from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. Get a quick lesson on canoeing basics,

then enjoy a peaceful pond paddle. Cost is $5/person, and registration is required; beginners are welcome. PEEC, a non-profit center, is off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

For more information or to register, call (570) 828-2319; see www.peec.org.

September 18 - Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church hosts a Fall Festival from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Come for dinner and pumpkin painting, face painting, arts and crafts, tricky tray, hand-made quilt raffles, and a dinner of roast beef, twice-baked potatoes, salad bar, vegetable medley, homemade desserts, and beverage. Cost is $7/adults, $4/kids 5-12, and 4 & under/free; take-out is available.

The church is on Cherry Lane Road, a mile east of Route 611 in Tannersville. Call (570) 6294572 with questions.

September 18 – The Pine Mill Community Hall will hold its monthly Breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30am at the Hall, located at 919 Pine Mill Road near Lookout. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, home fries, juice, and coffee or tea.

Cost is adults $6.50, children under 12, ½ portion, $3. Pine Mill Road runs from center Equinunk south to Route 371 in Rileyville. For more information, call (570) 224-8500.

September 18 – A Sunday Bog Walk through the Tannersville Cranberry Bog will be led by a naturalist from the Monroe County Environmental Education Center at 1:00pm.

This is a northern boreal bog, very unique for this part of the country. Protected by The Nature Conservancy, the Tannersville bog is a National Natural Landmark. The group ventures into the wetland habitat which includes orchids and insecteating plants. Access to the interior of the bog is substantial along a 1650’ “floating” boardwalk, providing photo opportunities. Highlights include viewing swamp honeysuckle, great rhododendron, yellow loose-strife, and more. Meet at the bog parking lot; from Route 611 in Tannersville turn onto Cherry Lane Road at the light at the Tannersville Inn, and the parking lot is on your right 1.9 miles from Route 611.

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Registration is required by September 16 and the cost is $5. Call (570) 629-3061 and see www.mcconservation.org.

September 18 – 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 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, call PEEC at (570) 828-2319 or log on to www.peec.org.

September 18 – A big Roast Beef Dinner will be served from 1:00 to 5:00pm at the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department on Route 739 in Lords Valley (one mile north of I-84). The cost is $12 per person, $5 kids under 10, free for children under 3. For more information call (570) 7757355.

September 19 - 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 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.

September 20 – Do you have spots on your tomatoes, a bug you can’t identify, or another lawn or garden question you can’t find the answer to?

Well you’re in luck, because a Penn State Master Gardener will be at the Penn State Pike County Cooperative Extension office in Milford from 10:00am until noon to answer your gardening questions. And it’s free! Bring a sample, if possible, to the office at 514 Broad Street in Milford and speak with the Master Gardener.

If you can’t make it on Tuesday morning, call the Extension office at (570) 296-3400 or email PikeExt@psu.edu with your questions and a Master Gardener will get back to you. Visit the website http://extension.psu.edu/pike.

September 21 - Promised Land State Park hosts Romance on the Lake - Couples’ Paddle from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with Naturalist Carissa Longo leading.

Meet at the Lower Parking Lot of the Day Use Beach Area, with your own canoe or kayak sporting a permit/registration and a 360˚ white kayak light, or borrow a kayak from the park for a $5.00 fee. Registration is required for this couples’-only paddle, and all must wear a PFD. Call (570) 676-0567, email promisedlandenvedsp@state.pa.us, and see www.visitpaparks.com.

September 21 - The Penn State Cooperative Extension Monroe County Office at 724 Phillips Street in Stroudsburg will offer Veggie Delight Harvest & Tasting as the Wednesday Garden Program. Courtesy of local gardens, the Penn State Cooperative Extension will provide information about and samples of a variety of vegetables. The program is from 6:15pm to 8:45pm and the cost is $3.00/person plus $3.00/ materials fee. Registration is required. Call (570) 421-6430 or email monroeext@psu.edu.

Read more at http://extension. psu.edu/monroe/events.

September 22 – Beltzville State Park is offering a special Guided Kayak Program from 6:00pm to 8:30pm beginning at the Preacher’s Camp Boat Launch. Use your kayak or canoe or borrow one from Beltzville State Park to join guest naturalist Stephanie Strub for a guided paddle on Beltzville Lake. Bring plenty of water and wear shoes and clothing that can get wet.

Your own watercraft must bear a PA State Park Launch Permit or registration from the PAFBC, and all must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved PFD. The group will disembark for a quick picnic dinner so bring your own and some to share. There is a $10/ person usage fee to borrow a park kayak, $5/person if using you own watercraft. Space is limited and registration is required; call Stephanie at (215) 453-5015. Call the park at (610) 377-9150 and see www.visitpaparks.com.

September 22 – Meet a State Park naturalist at 9:00am at the Weiser State Forest parking lot on Stony Mountain Road off of Route 903, south of the intersection with Route 534, for a Hike in the Weiser State Forest.

This Week in the Poconos 45 Explore wooded expanses on an easy 5-mile loop hike, with a short rocky section; this terrain is rated “easiest.” Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park on select Thursdays for hikes at Pocono Mountain State Parks and neighboring public lands.

Call the Hickory Run State Park office at (570) 443-0400 and visit www.visitpaparks.com.

September 22 – Come Paint with Me is a free, non-instructional program of on-site outdoor painting/sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Meet from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary in White Mills, off Route 6 between Hawley and Honesdale. Paint outdoors at your own pace in media of your choice, and socialize over lunch break; registration is not necessary to attend. Bringing your own materials and a picnic lunch. Restrooms are available and sessions are weatherpermitting. Call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 and visit www.joanpolishook-art.com.

September 22 – The Wayne County Genealogy Group Meets from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the MultiPurpose Room of the Wayne County Historical Society, 810 Main Street in Honesdale. All are welcome to attend these informative sessions. For more information, call (570) 2533240 or (570) 253-5468 or email wchspa@ptd.net, and see www.waynehistorypa.org.

September 22 - The Art of Illustration classes begin at Waverly Community House, 1115 North Abington Road in Waverly, with sessions for grades 5-12 and for adults, continuing for 8 weeks. Learn from Jennifer Kozlansky, and other greats in the field, basic skills of an illustrator and complete a final project: an expressive

woodcut illustration using a gouache on acrylic method.

Call (570) 586-8191, email info@waverlycomm.org, and see www.waverlycomm.org.

September 23 – Today is the First Day of Autumn. Enjoy it in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania!

September 23 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park hosts a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick, resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie ChappellBritt. At 5:00pm, she’ll lead you around the world of wine through tasting and discussion. There is a $12/person fee to participate.

Space is limited; please reserve.

The Settlers Inn is at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack. Call (570) 2262993 or 1-800-833-8527; see www.thesettlersinn.com September 23 thru October 9 – The Dutot Museum & Gallery on Main Street (Route 611) in Delaware Water Gap presents a Photographic Art Exhibition featuring works by the Pocono

Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park Mike Gadomski www.mpgadomski.com

Photo Club, on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

You’re invited to meet the artists and discuss their works during an Opening Reception from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, September 23. The Dutot Museum & Gallery houses rotating fine art exhibits, a museum of local history, and a preserved schoolroom. Call (570) 476-4240 or (570) 421-5809 and see www.dutotmuseum.com.

September 24 - American Candle, more than just great candles, hosts an exciting Vera Bradley Event from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Meet Joan Bradley Reddy, Vera Bradley’s daughter, and enjoy free gifts and prizes!

Shop for the newest Vera Bradley accessories, as well as Pandora jewelry, Dansko shoes, home decor, candy, collectibles, and candles of all sorts. Special orders, shipping, and gift certificates are available. Find American Candle on Route 611 in Bartonsville; phone (570) 629-3388 and see www.american-candle.com.

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For State Park information, call 1-888-PA-PARKS or visit www.dcnr.state.pa.us

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September 24 – An Introduction to Fishing is offered from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry. PEEC provides the equipment and teaches you the basics; practice on land, then head to the pond to try your luck. Supervised children only, ages 7 to 15. No fishing license is required. The cost is $5/child and registration is required.

PEEC, a non-profit center, is off Route 209 in Dingmans Ferry within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Call (570) 828-2319 and see www.peec.org.

September 24 Congregation B’nai Harim offers a 10:15am Family Service, and an 8:00pm Havdalah and Selichot service with dessert following. Attend at the Temple, Route 940 and Pocono Crest Road, in Pocono Pines. Phone (570) 646-0100 and visit www.bnaiharimpocono.org.

September 24 - Pocono Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) welcomes all, with or without pets, to Tobyhanna State Park in Tobyhanna for an Autumn Dog Walk, rain or shine, from 10:00am to 1:00pm; gather near the Icehouse Pavilion at Lot #1.

At 2:00pm, a Blessing of Pets in honor of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi will be held; submit your lost or deceased pet name(s) to PAWS via email, info@poconoanimal welfaresociet y.org,

by September 20, and bring a photo if possible. Pets in attendance must be friendly and on a leash or in a carrier.

Call (570) 350-8798 and see

www.poconoanimal welfaresociety.org.

September 24 & 25 – The 15th annual Shawnee Mountain PRCA Rodeo and Chili Cook-Off returns to Shawnee Mountain Ski Area in Shawnee-on-Delaware!

See professional cowboys competing in sanctioned PRCA events including Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, and Bull Dogging!

Professional cowgirls will compete in Barrel Racing. Live country music, line dancing, and craft and food vendors add to the festivities. Gates open at 11:30am both days and the Rodeo starts at 2:00pm.

Slopeside seating is available, so bring a blanket or lawn chair.

Come early both days for the 5th annual Chili Cook-Off and sample some great chili recipes!

Find it all on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, just off I80 exit 309. Call (570) 421-7231 and see www.shawneemt.com.

September 24 & 25 – The annual Howetown Farm Show happens from 10:00am to 5:00pm along Route 196 in Sterling, south of Hamlin.

Admission and parking are free; see demonstrations of antique farm equipment and savor a free sample of home-made ice cream.

Observe spinning, quilting, and weaving, or take a horse-drawn hay ride. Food is available to purchase. To find out more, call (570) 595-0452.

September 25 – It’s Ladies Day at Skirmish USA in Albrightsville - all women play paintball for FREE! Skirmish USA’s paintball facility covers 700 acres with 50 different fields including multi-story castles, an Old West town of 20+ buildings, an Airfield with real airplanes, The Metalands all-metal mazelike field, various city-scapes,

futuristic fields with pipes and circles, and lots of lush, natural forest area. Skirmish is open every day, year round. Go to www.skirmish.com or call 1-800SKIRMISH. September 25 – Members of the Pocono Outdoor Club invite on a Hike at State Game Lands #127 between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee at 10:00am.

Hike a 7-mile loop east of Brady’s Lake, including the Lake Road, Hell Trail, and Selfice Swamp Trail. Meet at the Brady’s Lake parking lot off Route 940. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

Call hike leaders John or Fran Whipple at (570) 350-2977 or (570) 350-2967, and check out www.poconooutdoorclub.org.

September 25 - The East Stroudsburg University (ESU) Carter Chamber Music Series presents Musicians of the New York Philharmonic in the Cecelia S. Cohen Recital Hall of the ESU Fine & Performing Arts Center at Normal and Marguerite streets in East Stroudsburg at 2:00pm.

Experience La Cheminée du Roi René, Op. 205 by Darius Milhaud, Sextuor, Op. 40 by Jeanne-Louise Farrenc, and Sextuor by Francis Poulenc.

Performers include clarinetist Stanley Drucker, French hornist L. William Kuyper, bassoonist Leonard Hindell, flautist Katherine Fink, oboist Marsha Heller, and pianist Robert Miller. Phone 422-3483 and see www.esu.edu.

September 25 – Safe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a Doggie Adoption Day from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Walmart on Route 940 in Mount Pocono. Many lovable dogs will be there; “Come and find your new best friend!” Safe Haven Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, nokill dog rescue group based in the Poconos; a Pre-Adoption

This Week in the Poconos 47 Application and home visit are required. To see dogs available for adoption, print an application, or to volunteer and foster, visit www.safehavenpa.org or email safehaven@epix.net.

September 25 – Learn about the Fungus Among Us from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) in Dingmans Ferry.

Search for fungus and lichen and learn about decomposition and nutrient cycling. Look for bright yellow Witches Butter and tiny British Soldiers as you “Take a lichen to fungus!” Cost is $5/person.

PEEC, a non-profit center, is off Route 209 within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Call (570) 828-2319; see www.peec.org.

September 27 –A Penn State Master Gardener is at the Penn State Pike County Cooperative Extension office from 10:00am to 12:00pm, answering gardening questions, and it’s free! Bring a sample, if possible, to the office at 514 Broad Street in Milford and speak with the Master Gardener.

If you can’t make it then, call (570) 296-3400 or email PikeExt@psu.edu with your question, and a Master Gardener will get back to you. Visit http://extension.psu.edu/pike.

September 28 Congregation B’nai Harim offers an Erev Rosh Hashanah service at 7:30pm at the Temple, Route 940 and Pocono Crest Road, in Pocono Pines.

Call (570) 646-0100 and see www.bnaiharimpocono.org.

September 28 – PPL Corporation joins with the Delaware Highlands Conservancy to present Financial Benefits of Land Conservation from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the PPL

Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center on Route 6 near Hawley. Delaware Highlands Conservancy Executive Director Sue Currier leads the program, teaching how to keep your land in the family and protect the landscape in perpetuity.

Learn how conservation and agricultural easements are key tools for Pennsylvania residents.

To register for this program, call the Delaware Highlands Conservancy at (570) 226-3164.

Contact PPL at (570) 253-7076 or (570) 251-6196, or email pplpreserves@pplweb.com; visit www.pplpreserves.com.

September 29 – “Come Paint with Me” is a free, noninstructional program of on-site outdoor painting/sketching sessions for adult and student artists. Meet today from 10:00am to 3:00pm in Promised Land State Park. You’re encouraged to paint outdoors at your own pace in media of your choice. Network with others, share a common interest, and socialize over lunch break; registration is not necessary.

Bring your own materials and a picnic lunch; restrooms are

available. Sessions are weatherpermitting. Call Joan Polishook at (570) 775-6896 or visit www.joanpolishook-art.com.

September 29 Congregation B’nai Harim offers a Rosh Hashana Service at 10:15am at the Temple, Tashlich at 1:30pm at the lake, and a Family Service at 3:00pm at the Temple. Find this welcoming community of faith in scenic Pocono Pines at Route 940 and Pocono Crest Road; phone (570) 646-0100 and see www.bnaiharimpocono.org.

September 30 – The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley hosts a Wine Chat with the Wine Chick with resident Sommelier and wine professional Leslie Chappell-Britt. On Fridays at 5:00pm, Leslie leads participants through the intriguing and notso-mysterious world of wine with tastings, workshops, and discussions. There is a $12/person tasting fee. Space is limited; please reserve. The Settlers Inn is at 4 Main Avenue in Hawley, near Lake Wallenpaupack.

Call (570) 226-2993 or tollfree 1-800-833-8527; visit www.thesettlersinn.com

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If you ever had an 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 Pocono Mountains Flying Club provides unique membership opportunities that include the use of a Cessna 150 airplane at $50 per hour, wet. Additionally, FAA approved flight instructors (CFI) will be available to all members for an additional fee of $30 per hour.

There are now two options for anyone wishing to become a member of the club.

A 90 day membership is available for a ‘buy in’ of $500.00 which allows for 10 hours of plane rent at $50/hr wet to be used within 90 days. (This $50/hr charge is not part of the $500.00 ‘buy in’.) There are no monthly dues for this membership. By the conclusion of the 90 day period the membership may be converted to a full membership for a refundable $1700.00. This membership may not be resold and voting rights are precluded in this membership.

Full membership requires a refundable $2200.00 ‘buy-in’ and dues of $50 per month. The membership may be resold with the club’s permission.

For more information contact: Paul Houle Phone: (570) 839-5917 Cell: (570) 350-0799 Email: phoule1@ptd.net

Visit our website at: www.mpoflyingclub.org P.O. Box 115, Mount Pocono, PA 18344