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December 10, 2016 EVENTS...........................................6 DINING....................................... 14 POCONO PROS............................8 POCONO MAP Super Shopping Starts Here... 16-17 SPORTS........................................ 10 ART & HISTORY......................... 22 Take a Hike: Any Time of Year.......................... 10 LODGING................................... 23 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.............. 12 SHOPPING................................. 24 29 issues published annually with a controlled complimentary distribution through resorts, hotels, motels, cottage colonies, information centers & travel bureaus, places of interest, realtors & developers.

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TABLE of CONTENTS Winterfest Returns to Hawley.............................4

S’no Deal Like a Snow Deal............................. 21

Pocono ROCKS Rolls into the Region............. 18

Experience Great Gifting.................................. 27

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xperience winter play the Pocono Mountains way at this year’s Hawley Winterfest weekend returning to the lake region December 9th through 11th. You’re invited to enjoy a three day communitywide celebration embracing Hawley’s Victorian roots with a delightful dose of activities each day. Find festivities from Friday on including free samples and gift incentives at shops, plus entertaining stops along The Beer Tour. Ring in the Holiday Season itinerary with even more opportunities galore like The Dock on Wallenpaupack’s Christmas in Hawaii and an “elegant blend” of traditional and Victorian carols sung by an ensemble at Hawley United Methodist Church.

Settle in for a sensational Saturday filled with family friendly sights, scents and sounds. A collection of creatively themed events await with holiday cards, you can even make an edible children’s marshmallow creature. Whatta Ride! Hop on the Winterfest Shuttle between 10 and 5 (p.m.) for a ride through town where there’s holiday sales plus the repeat treat of an annual Cookie Walk with over 5,000 handmade sweets. Horse and Carriage or Wagon Rides outside Miss Elly’s Antiques & Such round out the memory making experience. Gresham’s Landing grabs attention as a FREE Meet & Greet with Santa himself shares S’Mores and hot cocoa. Don’t fret...they didn’t forget those furry friends as Pet Photos

with Santa benefit Wayne and Pike County Animal Response Team! Sunday suggests a ride aboard the Winterfest Flyer on the Stourbridge Line with Santa posing for pictures and passing out presents to kids along the 45 minute excursion down Lackawaxen River. Then, take time to unwind around the lake at Silver Birches Christmas Campfire where you can admire music even canoe races (weather permitting). Consider this just a taste of what’s to come at Hawley Winterfest! View a hearty brochure packed with seasonal music stops, live performances, sparkling decorations, unique entertainment amidst great shopping and more.

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 10 & 11 HAWLEY LAKE WALLENPAUPACK REGION HAWLEY WINTERFEST, Hawley, hawleywinterfest.com. Stroll through a magnificent weekend long winter wonderland with live performances and festive fun for all ages! With shopping, theater, art exhibits and more! Read all about it on page 4!

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clinic providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. Keiper Plumbing Company, 5204 Route 115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-3222, keiperplumbing@gmail.com. Residential and commercial plumbing services. Michael’s Carpet, Flooring & Custom Home Remodeling Center, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502, michcarp. com. One-stop shop for home improvements. Custom installation and free estimates. Precision Collision & Detail Center, Route 940 & Stoney Hollow Road, Pocono Pines, (570) 643-4099, cartesioprecisioncollision.net. “Your car is pampered with Precision!” RE/MAX Property Specialists, the shops at Liberty Plaza Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 972-2940, (570) 972-2718, JeffRickertTeam.com. Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certified offering sales and vacation rentals. Summit Motors, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-2599. PA State Inspections, notary, title and tag services.

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olling hills, waterfalls, rivers, lakes and evergreen forests; the Pocono Mountains offers 2,400 square miles of astonishing natural beauty. Embracing the opportunity to introduce (and re-introduce) the great outdoors, let’s lend a hand encouraging everyone to GO TAKE A HIKE sharing trail maps from a collection of spectacular spots.

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courses with 66 elements plus dual racing zip lines. Adventures for beginner to expert climbers. FISH BAIT & TACKLE Woehrleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338,

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Sullivan Trail & Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek.com Don’t miss Firkin’ Fridays smallbatch, British-style, cask-conditioned ales Fridays at 4 p.m. Great food, beer and live music 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with no cover charge! • December 10 - Gary Dillon • December 17 - Erin McClelland Weekly Specials* • Monday - Wing Night... 50 Cent Wings • Tuesday - Appetizer Night... Get 2 Appetizers for $10 (at the bar only) • Wednesday - Pizza Night... Traditional Pizza for just 5 Bucks! • Thursday - Steak Night... $10.99 for a Steak Dinner * Prices & Specials subject to change

552 River Rd, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www.theshawneeplayhouse.com Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and Shakespeare. -Ask about Meal & Show optionsThe Andrews Sisters: Christmas of Swing (HEADLINE SHOW) Patty, Maxene and LaVerne prepare to lift the spirits of America’s soldiers with this show full of Christmas songs, swing tunes and special appearances by their friends Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby along with Abbott & Costello. A joyful celebration of music, family and patriotism that mixes great holiday songs and comedy sketches. Tickets: Adults $28, seniors over 55 $25 and children 17 & under $15 • Fridays, December 9 & 16: 2 p.m. • Saturdays, December 10 & 17: 8 p.m. • Sundays, December 11 & 18: 2 p.m. A Christmas Wizard of Oz (CHILDREN’S SHOW) A clever twist to a classic, where a snow blizzard carries Dorothy and Toto

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to the Magical Elfinsland where Glinda is the Good Witch of the North Pole! Dorothy must get home to open her Christmas presents in the morning so she sets off on an adventure to meet the Wizard in the Great Palace of Toys. Tickets: $10 each • Fridays, December 9, 16 & 23: 10 a.m. • Saturdays, December 10 & 17: 10 a.m. The Nutcracker Ballet (FEATURE SHOW) After everyone is asleep, Clara slips downstairs to play with her Nutcracker. She eventually falls asleep and with a little help from Herr Drosselmeir, her magical dreams begin. Tickets: Adults $18, seniors over 55 $15 and children 17 & under $10 • Fridays, December 9 & 16: 7 p.m. -plus- 23: 2 & 7 p.m. • Saturday, December 10: 2 p.m. The Nutcracker Ballet - Childrens Version (CHILDRENS THEATRE) Tickets: $10 each • Mondays, December 12 & 19: 10 a.m. Kids Kabaret!- A talented cast of children entertain audiences with singing and dancing that’s an enjoyable show for the young and young-at-heart! • Thursdays, December 8 & 15: 7 p.m.

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HENRYVILLE The Cook’s Corner Family Restaurant, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 620-1880, cooks cornerrestaurant. com. A casual family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu features homemade soups and daily specials. BYOB. Catering available.

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The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611, Mount Pocono, (570) 8399678, baileyssteakhouse. com. Robust menu features great steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and more. New Tex-Mex menu. Vocelli Pizza, 2972 Warner Road,

Tannersville (570) 620-9055 & Now open at 1224 Pocono Blvd. in Mt. Pocono (570) 839-7437, vocellipizza. com. Handcrafted dough mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and a signature pizza sauce that has been handed down through generations. MOUNTAINHOME Mountainhome Diner, 910 Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-2523, mountainhomediner.com. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a welcoming atmosphere. PARADISE VALLEY Crescent Lodge & Country Inn, Routes 191 & 940, Paradise Valley, (570) 595-7486, (800) 392-9400, crescentlodge.com. Fine dining plus cocktail lounge with pub menu. Live piano music on weekends. POCONO LAKE Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0433, robertchristianspa.com. “Charming country dining at affordable prices.” Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta and more! The Butcher Shoppe, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-0525, thebutchershoppe.com. Extraordinary selection of fine meats, cheeses and

specialty foods. Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork, veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic game and more. POCONO MANOR Kalahari Pocono Mountains Resort, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, (570) 580-6000. Brandberg Food & Drink, (570) 5806030. The classic tavern with modern twist. This family friendly restaurant offers a â&#x20AC;&#x153;veto-proofâ&#x20AC;? menu for an evening out all will enjoy! POCONO PINES Van Gilderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking. com. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Breakfast King,â&#x20AC;? Jubilee serves delicious breakfast every day. Lunch and dinner menus and daily specials. Great spirits and entertainment in the adjoining Pub in the Pines. SOUTH STERLING The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Fourdiamond AAA rating. TANNERSVILLE Barley Creek Brewing Company,

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KART RACING S&S Speedways Indoor GoKarts, 2727 Hamilton East, Stroudsburg, (7062 Route 209), (570) 420-5500; SSSpeedways. com.Â Simulating dirt, S&S offers side-by-side racing that is fun and challenging for the novice and the racing enthusiast alike! Video games, pool table, and snack bar with full view of racing. PAINTBALL Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided.

Kittatinny Paintball, 3854 State Route 97 Barryville New York, (800) 356-2852, kittatinny.com. Experience package savings with $10 off a river trip or zipline adventure when you sign-up for paintball! Half price camping special offers an additional discount option to select with your paintball adventure. SIGHTS Bushkill Falls, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-6682, visitbushkillfalls.com. Visit the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Niagara of Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;? with breathtaking views of magnificent waterfalls and amazing hiking trails. Morgan Gallery, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com.

Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-9338; poconoindianmuseum.com. SPORTS EQUIPMENT Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill (adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum), (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline. com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. TRAIN STATIONS Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 3405200, nps.gov/stea. Museums, excursions, exhibits and more! Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. ALL SEASON TUBING Blue Lightning All-Season Tubing, Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Experience the thrill of snowtubing year round at Fernwood! This all-season attraction features two 400+â&#x20AC;&#x2122; lanes and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;magic carpetâ&#x20AC;? lift.

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Cresco Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 839-0620, blissbeautyandbody.com. A full-service salon and spa. On-site spa boutique. Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 5952501, theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet coffee, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials.

Greentown Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.

Henryville House of Candles, Route 715, Henryville, (570) 629-1953, houseofcandles.com. See candles made at the Oldest Candle Shop of the Poconos! Selections include votives, jar candles, pillars and carved candles. Closed Sundays. Stop in and dip your own wax hand!

La Anna Holley Ross Pottery, Route 191, La Anna, (570) 676-3248, holleyross. com. Pottery showroom, gift shop and studio producing original works including Weeping Gold Pottery. Large selections of Fiestaware, Polish Pottery and Romertopf Healthy Bakeware at great prices.

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

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Tannersville The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 6200039, thevillagecraftersgallery.com. We Have Bulbs! A country store and so much Candelabra, LEDsmore! & CFLs This three-story shopping destination features the work of over 30 local craftsmen. Find country décor, jewelry, pottery, florals, furniture, music and unique gift items.

Thornhurst The Briar Patch, 278 Pine Grove Road, Thornhurst, (570) 842-8072, www.briarpatchthornhurst.com. “A Christmas shop in the country spirit” with crafts, wreaths, folk art, and more. Open weekends September 24 to November 20 then daily the 25th to December 24.

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orn from our love of the Christmas spirit dedicated to the child in all of us,” reads the plaque outside a rustic cabin doorway leading to The Briar Patch. Twenty years since situated, Kathy and Steve Rector carry on that holiday experience considering the shop more of a “destination,” greeting guests with hot cider as they introduce a new generation to unique gifts and ganders like “The Deep Woods Santa.” Covered in corduroy from head- to-toe and a hearty hoho-ho, the figure new to some, delights the old and young igniting cheer as he strolls about the Christmas Tree Farm. Bells and boughs of holly lay across wood rail fencing lending a jolly atmosphere along the path to the Patch. Step inside; soon senses arise with the aroma of butterscotch and vanilla. No more than a foot through the door and steps cease at more as eyes gaze upon a magnificently restored sleigh surrounded by an array of folk art inspired creations.

“This is our pride and joy,” Kathy smiles, looking over at the century old masterpiece. Brilliantly positioned red and amber tones illuminate the room enticing a look deeper into the vast assortment of gift ideas leading to a large collection of soy candles. Grabbing a shelved apothecary jar, she opens the lid inviting a sniff of the intense oil blend. Strolling further through, her stare appears to illustrate that of a new experience. Though seen each day at will, a grin illustrates the thrill brought about by the Christmas spirit. Embrace YOUR new tradition.

The Briar Patch at Thornhurst Nurseries

Right outside Arrowhead Lake community at 278 Pine Grove Road in Thornhurst. 570.842.8072 or 570.842.1266 BriarPatchThornhurst.com

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EXPERIENC Pocono Vendors Marketplace Stroudsburg S ituated on Main Street along the outskirts of downtown Stroudsburg, you’ll find Pocono Vendors Marketplace. More than a clever collaboration of merchants, this outstanding destination introduces a world of wares including furniture, clothing, musical instruments all surrounded by a warm, friendly atmosphere.

day a delight, admitting lots of laughter happily shared with patrons.

With a “hello” as you walk through the door and nonintrusive offer to help uncover that unique buy, it’s the people that make the Marketplace an extraordinary place and here’s why...

Whatever your consideration, PVM proves to be a definite destination situation.

Alleviating the need to “mana-booth” by instituting a signup, each vendor lines up throughout the month to oversee a day’s operations. Often looking forward to divvying the duty; friends assigned together consider the

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With layaway options, along with gift certificates, convenience strikes a holiday chord no matter who the buy is for. Why not consider giving the gift of shopping and wrap-up a certificate!

Pocono Vendors Marketplace

1845 West Main Street, Stroudsburg 570.421.1976 Follow Updates on Unique Finds www.facebook.com/ PoconoVendorsMarket

Theo B. Price Country Store

Villages of Barrett Township

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i Mickey”...the greeting repeated almost in sync with each door opening of Theo B. Price. While this familiar Cresco destination posts the name of its original proprietor outdoors; indoors it’s storekeeper Mickey Miller many recognize in addition to exquisitely unique buys. A true anytime tradition, loyal patrons stop in often to enjoy a warm inviting atmosphere and chat. Assured of “A step back in time,” they admire a variety of distinctive gifts from the country store started nearly 110 years ago. Folk art and delectable Stonewall Kitchen goods, plus the popular Byer’s Choice handcrafted caroler figurines and accessories continue to draw committed collectors in to capture the year’s newest characters.

Add in special Theo B. Price savings with the chance to explore this charming Pocono Mountains store and you’ve got the recipe for a fabulous day out! Checkout ThisWeek.net & Download a Glimpse of Days Gone By at Theo Price

Theo B. Price

Route 390 in Cresco 570.595.2501 TheoBPrice.com

An opportunity to embrace the holiday season often brings reason for introducing guests to gift basket making with Stonewall goodies. Blue Cheese Sesame Seed and Rosemary Parmesan crackers are ready to accommodate an assortment of toppings from Wild Blueberry, Sour Cherry or Hot Pepper jellies and jams; to Mango Lime Salsa.

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The Village of Pocono Pines

hat do you give the girl or guy in your life that has everything? Research into the query that’s bewildered most throughout the ages, turns talk to a popular Pocono Mountains destination familiar with calming the confusion—Hutton Metalcrafts. As those elusive gift buys make the blood pressure rise, this Village of Pocono Pines shop shares a top pick of patrons. Customized crafts illustrate the spectacular skills of Tom and Xian Hutton.

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Producing some of the most amazing hand crafted copper and pewter creations; Hutton’s wild life designs and silhouette lanterns seem to shout creativity. These unique items made from images provided, present the opportunity for truly clever merchandise memorabilia.

Hutton Metalcrafts

1812 Route 940 The Village of Pocono Pines Checkout LightByHutton.com & collect your thoughts on creating the ideal unique piece!

OPEN Friday 12/23 & Saturday 12/24 Closed Christmas Day

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OPEN YEAR ROUND EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY - 9:00AM TO 5:00PM I-80 Exit 309, Take Rt. 209 North seven traffic lights Located at Pocono Square on Rt. 209, Marshalls Creek GPS: 1 Municipal Dr., East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

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