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AMERICAN CANDLE:
A Pocono Shopping Destination Rediscover the pleasure of shopping at American Candle! With spacious showrooms full of candles, giftware, collectibles and more, American Candle offers leisurely shopping and outstanding selection. Browse aisles of aromatic candles from Woodwick and Yankee Candle, find beautiful home accents and hand painted collectibles, and shop stylish apparel in American Candle’s Ladies’ Boutique. The beloved shopping destination boasts the largest in-store selection of Veraa Bradley merchandise in the Poconos! i l occasion i ffavors!! Th ti ff American Candle is the perfect place to shop for wedding and special The b boutique offers everything from cake toppers and centerpieces to invitations and serving sets. Shop great gifts from top selling brands like Pandora, Waxing Poetic, Kameleon and more! American Candle’s extensive selection of Swarovski creations includes the latest collectible items. This January, “it’s a sparkling celebration” at American Candle! Visit the store between Thursday, January 17 and Sunday, January 20 and discover the Swarovski Crystal Society’s (SCS) Enchanting Asia collection! See the beautiful Cinta Elephant and take home the 2013 SCS Butterfly event piece! Exclusive gifts will be available with qualifying purchases. Promotional items are available to SCS members only. Interested parties Weekend Breakfast Buffet may apply for membership 8am - 11am during the event at American Candle. Italian Specialties For more information, Fri & Sat Nights call (570) 629-3388 or visit 5pm - 10pm www.american-candle.com. American Candle is located on Route 611 in Bartonsville.
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MCEEC Offers Snowshoeing at Skytop Enjoy a wonderful winter workout on the pristine trails surrounding Skytop Lodge! Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) will sponsor guided snowshoe treks at Skytop on Mondays, January 7, 14 and 28. Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Skytop’s Activities Director Kimberly Matthew for an invigorating snowshoe hike! The guided excursions begin at 1 p.m. and last roughly two hours. Learn about the a animals and a ecosystems e of o the Poconos os while enjoying exercise in the outdoors! Participants should meet at Skytop at 12:45 p.m. Admission costs $8 for the public and $5 for MCEEC members and children under 12. Snowshoe rentals will p be b available at Skytop at a cost of $10 for adults and $6 for children. Participants are a encouraged to dress in layers for these outdoor adventures. Preregistration is required. Call (570) 629-3061 to register, or visit www.mcconservation.org r for f details. Skytop Lodge, a scenic Pocono Mountains vacation destination, is located off o of Route 390 in beautiful Skytop, Pennsylvania. The charming lodge offers exceptional accommodations, fine dining and year-round activities. For more e information, visit www.skytop.com or call (855) 345-7759. i
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American Candle: A Pocono Shopping Destination .....................................2 MCEEC Offers Snowshoeing at Skytop ..........................................................3 Join the Fun at Camelback Mountain.............................................................4 Ehrhardt’s Hosts Comedy Night......................................................................5 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the World’s Largest General Store! .......10 Tobyhanna Ice Harvest Honors Historic Trade ............................................15 Know the Skiers’ Responsibility Code ........................................................... 22 January 12 is Winter Trails Day! ...................................................................24 Shawnee Playhouse Presents S.O.P.S Winning Plays ..................................25 Barley Creek Brewing Company: An Après Ski Dining Destination ..........31
COMING EVENTS CALENDAR .... 6 POCONO MAP ...................... 16 ART & HISTORY ..................... 26 PROFESSIONALS & SERVICES ... 28 DINING ................................ 12 SHOPPING ............................ 8 ENTERTAINMENT ................... 25 SPAS & SALONS ..................... 27 LODGING ............................. 27 SPORTS ............................... 18
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Join the Fun at
CAMELBACK MOUNTAIN
Now is the perfect time to learn a snow sport at Camelback Mountain Resort! January is “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month,” and Camelback is celebrating with unbeatable deals on introductory packages! For a limited time only, purchase a discounted “Learn To” package from skicamelback.com and enjoy a full day on the slopes for just $36! This exclusive introductory package includes a Beginner Lift Ticket, ski or snowboard equipment rentals and a 90-minute group lesson. Space is limited. Offer applies to guests ages six and older. Additional information is available online. Now through February 10, purchase a 2012/13 Explorer Card from skicamelback.com and enjoy three days on the slopes for just $99! Receive three one-day Lower Mountain lift tickets, all day equipment rentals and three 90-minute lessons plus a Passport to Winter Fun book full of money-saving coupons! Camelback’s expert team of instructors will have you conquering the slopes in no time! Explorer Cards are available to guests ages six and older. Some restrictions apply; see website for details. Look out for exciting events and entertainment at Camelback! There will be an In-House Rail Jam on January 12 in the Terrain Park and a Loft Demo Day on January 13. Visit the Base Area between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 13 and try out some of the great ski equipment available nearby at The Loft! Featured brands include Salomon, Atomic, Rossignol and K2. Visit www.skicamelback.com for details. Enjoy hours of winter fun at Camelback Mountain Resort! With 34 trails from Beginner to Expert, the mountain sports destination offers something for everyone! Plan your winter getaway today! Visit www.skicamelback.com or call (570) 629-1661 for information. Camelback Mountain Resort is located on Camelback Road in Tannersville.
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Ehrhardt’s Hosts Comedy Night Relax and unwind with an evening of good food and great entertainment on the Big Lake! Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort on Lake Wallenpaupack will host a Comedy Night in the Waterfront Banquet Center on Friday, January 11 at 9 p.m. Quick-witted comedian Soul Joel, best known for his appearances on MTV and The Comedy Point Radio Show, will preside over the evening’s events and featured performer Kevin Israel will provide energetic entertainment. Actor Angel Salazar, whose filmography includes roles in Carlito’s Way, Punch Line and Scarface, will be the event’s headline performer. Doors open at 8 p.m. A cash bar and “Munchie Menu” will be available during the event. Tickets cost $15 at the door. Guests who dine in Ehrhardt’s Restaurant prior to the performance will receive $5 off the cost of admission. Frequent Diner cardholders will be admitted for $10. Call (570) 226-7355 and dial extension 2 for reservations. Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort is located on Route 507 in Hawley, Pennsylvania. Additional information is available at www.ehrhardts.com. Make your reservations today and enjoy an evening of laughs by the lake!
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Hill and Susan Pekala, The Kettle Creek Art Gallery at Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3061, www.mcconservation. org. See fantastic creations made from gourds! The exhibit features woven, painted and beaded gourds fashioned into containers, masks and decorations. Don’t miss the amazing work of these awardwinning “gourdists!” January 5: Beginning Birding, Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC), 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation. org. 10 a.m. Visit MCEEC and learn what it takes to become a birder! Environmental Educator Darryl Speicher will present this educational event. Cost: $5/nonmember, $3/members and children under 12. Call for more information. January 5: National Bird Day Hike, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 1 to 3 p.m. Learn about a variety of birds on this short educational hike. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. Cost: $5 for the public,
free to PEEC members. Call for details. January 5 thru 13: Shawnee One Act Winners, The Shawnee Playhouse, River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. 2 and 8 p.m. The Worthington Players will present the winning plays from the 2012 Shawnee Original Playwrights Series (S.O.P.S.) on select dates. Enjoy lively performances of Real Friends Help You Move, Gettin’ out the Green, and Succession. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Shawnee Playhouse Box Office. Times and details are available online. January 6: Pocono Bluegrass & Folk Society Shindig, Elks Lodge, 260 Washington Street, East Stroudsburg, (570) 992-2259, www. poconobluegrass.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of music and merriment with the Pocono Bluegrass and Folk Society! Bring an instrument and join a jam or enjoy live music from Last Small Town, Big Valley Bluegrass and Texas Rose! Admission costs $7 for the public and $6 for Society members. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Additional details are available online. January 6: Free EcoZone Afternoon, Pocono Environmental
7 Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a fun, educational afternoon in PEEC’s all new discovery room! Interactive exhibits include an eagle’s nest, bat cave, fossil pit and more! Admission is free. Additional details are available online. January 6: Safe Haven Pet Rescue Adoption Day, Tractor Supply Co., Route 940, Pocono Summit, www.safehavenpa.org. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Step out for some shopping and meet the adorable adoptable pups of Safe Haven! Learn about the West End organization, get to know the pets and discuss volunteer options with the members. To date, Safe Have has rescued more than 700 dogs. Additional information is available online. January 7: Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, Skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation. org. 1 p.m. The Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) presents this exciting excursion. Learn about the ecosystems and animals of the Poconos during a two-hour snowshoe trek led by Environmental Educator Karen Boyle and Skytop Activities Director Kimberly Matthew. Participants should dress in layers and meet at Skytop at 12:45 p.m. Preregistration is required. Cost: $5/EE members and children under 12, $8/adult nonmembers. Snowshoe rentals cost $10 for adults and $6 for children. Additional information is available online. January 11: Comedy Night, Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-7355 ext. 2, www.ehrhardts.com. 9 p.m. Don’t miss this evening of unforgettable entertainment! Visit Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center on Lake Wallenpauack and enjoy a highenergy comedy show hosted by Soul Joel! Featured performer Kevin Israel (Comedians at Law Tour) and headliner Angel Salazar (Punch Line, Carlito’s Way, Scarface)
will have guests in stitches during this special Comedy Night event!
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TOBYHANNA STATION PA Memorabilia • Rail Videos • Model Trains • Souvenirs
Free Parking & Admission Route 423 in Tobyhanna
570 894-3338 ICE HARVEST FESTIVAL January 19 th 9 AM -approx. 3 PM
(Or, if ice conditions are unfavorable, February 16 th)
Millpond #1, 646 Lakeside Dr., Tobyhanna
For Info, Call 570 894-8205 or email bdleonard@verizon.net Coolbaugh Twp. Historical Association Museum Open 10AM-2PM
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American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, american-candle.com. More than candles—candy, women’s accessories, jewelry, collectibles, home décor and gifts. Swarovski, Jim Shore, Vera Bradley and more. Open daily.
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Carlson’s Country Treasures, Route 940 Mini Mall, Blakeslee, (570) 6435395. Featuring hand-made gifts and original works of art. Exclusive dealer of Mountain Home Candles. Closed Mondays; call for hours.
KRISTINA’S CREATIONS Handmade & Unique Gifts Custom Tie-Dyes • Jewelry Wildlife Collection • Stained Glass Candle Holders • Wood Carvings Crocheted Items • Local Crafters’ Artwork
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Closet Cases Consignment Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 262-9092, closetcases.net. Women’s apparel and accessories, artisan creations and fine collectibles. Accepting seasonal consignment. Cooks Tour, Route 390, Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370, cookstournepa.com. Unique cookware you won’t find in big box stores. Cannoli molds, pizza/bread stones, Spaetzle makers. Cooking classes and senior citizens’ discounts. Open daily. Country Junction, 6565 Interchange Road (Route 209), Lehighton, (610) 377-5050, countryjunction.com. “World’s Largest General Store.” Home and garden accents, giftware, wines, antiques, pet supplies, seasonal goods and novelties. Service Team installs flooring, windows, doors, gutters, garages, siding, fencing and insulation; lumber yard. Pet friendly. Open daily.
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Glass Hat ANTIQUES ELEGANT GLASSWARE OAK & COUNTRY FURNITURE OLD KITCHENWARE Depression Glass, Pottery, Tea Cups & Saucers, Teapots, Tea Things, Christmas Room, Estate Jewelry plus many Surprises! Rt.191, 1/2 Mi. S. of Hamlin Corners in Hamlin
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Cookware, Cuisinart, Waring and Chef’s Choice Appliances, s, Henckels, Wusthoff, Zyliss, Peugeot Peppermills, Le Creuset, Microplane, Kaiser Bakeware, Caspari, and a complete array of gadgets, cookware and bakeware for V people whose passion is cooking! BRIDAL REGISTRY AVAILABLE
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9 Country Kettle, Business Route 209, Marshalls Creek, (570) 4218970, country-kettle.com. 250 barrels of candy. Collectibles, candles, home and yard décor, jewelry and giftware. John Medeiros, Lenox, Charming Tails. Open daily.
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Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778, copperlamps.com. Unique handcrafted metal works, copper lanterns and
Dutch’s Shur Save—1564 Route 507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373. A complete supermarket with convenience, variety and great service.
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Everything & Anything, Liberty Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 856-1238. Offering “something for every member of your family.” Artistry, glassware, china, toys, antiques, candles, clothes, baby items, jewelry and much, much more! Grand opening January 11-14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin, (570) 689-4060, wpsada.com. Glassware, antique oak and country furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, pottery, kitchenware and Depression glass. Christmas Room. Open daily.
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Nestled in the rolling hills between the Pocono Mountains and the Lehigh Gorge Region is a Pennsylvania shopping destination unlike any other. Country Junction, offering four acres of shopping and entertainment, is known as the “World’s Largest General Store.” A truly remarkable retail location, Country Junction offers items for every age and interest. Just Follow the Yellow Brick Road through this whimsical destination and enjoy hours of great shopping and memorable fun!
Aisles upon aisles of home decor, giftware, collectibles and provisions ensure unmatched selection and customer satisfaction. Discover old-fashRt. 611, Swiftwater ioned goods and unique snacks in Country Junction’s Pantry; browse beauCall for Hours 570 839-7349 tiful home furnishings and distinctive decor throughout the store, and find fine wine and cheese in Country Junction’s Wine Shop! Enjoy a great meal at the Barn Door Restaurant or catch Bite ’ S inc t s r i F t a e 19 a classic film in the on-site Theater! ov e 8
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Special events are greater at the World’s Largest General Store! Country Junction hosts many seasonal events and special activities throughout the year. Groups are always welcome. Plan your visit today! Country Junction is located on Interchange Road in beautiful Lehighton, Pennsylvania. For directions and additional information, call (610) 377-5050 or visit www.countryjunction.com.
Open Daily 10AM-6PM Rt. 611, Swiftwater, PA Credit Cards Accepted
Kids love to visit Animal Country! With wildlife exhibits, domestic animals and even a free Petting Farm, Country Junction offers unforgettable fun for children. You can bring your own animals, too! Country Junction is a pet-friendly shopping destination.
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sculptures, fine pewter and custom ornaments. Oil paintings on glass. Call for hours. Jasmin Jewelers, Depue Plaza, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 872-9797, www.jasminjewelers. com. Family-owned and operated. Specializing in fine custom jewelry and expert repair. Cash for gold. Kristina’s Creations, Pocono Peddlers Village, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 269-2491. Wildlife collections, stained glass, candle holders and incense burners, wood carvings, local artwork and custom tie dye. Closed Mondays. Lesh’s Leather, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-7349. Wide selection of leather gloves, belts, jackets, vests, wallets, novelties and more. Turquoise items, Stetson hats and moccasins. Open daily. One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers Village, Tannersville, (570) 6201200, onestoptravelagency.net. A full-service agency specializing in domestic and international travel. Offering seasonal bus trips to popular destinations.
Stained Glass Creations, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-5070, stainedglasscreation.com. Offering a wide selection of hand-crafted stained glass items including windows, Tiffany lamps, suncatchers and more. Specializing in custom stained glass windows and restoration. Starting Gate Action Sports, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Burton, Salomon, K2, Volcom, O’Neill, Bonfire, North Face. Equipment also for rent. Tannery Depot, Route 534 and Lehigh Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.com. General store—groceries, camping equipment, firewood, fishing The Village Crafter’s Gallery, 2822 Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 620-0039, thevillagecraftersgallery. com. Eight rooms full of creative handcrafts and gifts for any reason or season.
Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store, Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501, theobprice.com. Handicrafts, gourmet coffee and cheese, animal feed, folk art, hardware, lumber and building materials.
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PA Pawn Stars, Route 209, across from Four Seasons Diner, East Stroudsburg, Good4UToBuy@hotmail.com. Specializing in gold, coins and signed memorabilia. Highest price paid, guaranteed. Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route 611, Swiftwater, (570) 8396844, poconocheesecake.com. Experience “Love at First Bite” at this Pocono landmark. Choose from a variety of gourmet cheesecakes and baked goods made on the premises. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See ad in this issue for an exclusive offer.
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Potting Shed, Settler’s Inn, 4 Main Avenue in Hawley. (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com. Eco-friendly products, jewelry, stationery, gardening tools and pottery. Second Story High End Thrift, 756 Business Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948. Designer apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, furniture and artwork.
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Dining
Listings subject to change. Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail & Camelback Rd., Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, barleycreek.com. Pocono’s original brewpub and restaurant. Handcrafted ales and lagers. Free brewery tours and beer tastings every day. The Big A Grillehouse & Tavern, Fox Run Lane, East Stroudsburg,
(570) 223-1700, bigagrillehouse. com. Serving authentic Italian and American cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Private event rooms available. 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.
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Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. On Lake Wallenpaupack. Classic American cuisine and gluten-free selections. Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Route 209, East Stroudsburg, (570) 5889500, fernwoodresortpoconos. com. Great food and atmosphere at Wintergreens Patio Grill and fun family dining at Big Daddy’s Family BBQ. The French Manor Inn and Spa, Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (570) 676-3244, (877) 720-6095, thefrenchmanor.com. Gourmet French cuisine, superb wine list and spectacular mountain views. Four-diamond AAA rating. The Gem and Keystone, River Road, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-0990, GemAndKeystone.com. The official home of ShawneeCraft artisanal beers. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
13 The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes 314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-7111, poconomanor. com. American cuisine with a continental flair. JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 643-3354. Gourmet olives, sandwiches, salads, pickles and more. Daily specials and catering for all occasions. The Original Bailey’s Rib & Steakhouse, Route 611,
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Dining (Continued nued from Page 13) 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! Light fare and children’s menus available. Open daily.
The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Main Avenue, Hawley,
(570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com. Award-winning farm to table restaurant serving seasonal game and fish with locally grown produce, artisan breads and desserts. Four-diamond AAA rating. Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 345-7759, skytop.com. Lakeview Restaurant, featuring nouveau American cuisine with panoramic views, and The Windsor Dining Room. Skytop is a Wine Spectator Magazine award-winner. Smuggler’s Cove, Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-2277, smugglerscove.net. “Seafood King of the Poconos!� Delight in sensational seafood at this familyowned landmark. Menu items
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include quality Allen Brothers steaks and slow roasted prime rib, great soups and salads and the area’s largest selection of fresh seafood. Open daily. Split Rock Golf Club, Moseywood Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 7229111, splitrockresort.com. Italian restaurants, sports bar with pub food and more. Tokyo Tea House, Route 940, Pocono Summit, (570) 839-8880, tokyoteahouse.us. Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi and vegetarian specials. Closed on Tuesdays. Van Gilder’s Jubilee Restaurant & Pub in the Pines, Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-2377, breakfastking.com. The “Breakfast King,� Jubilee serves breakfast daily from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch/ dinner menu. Adjoining Pub in the Pines.
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Tobyhanna Ice Harvest Honors Historic Trade The 20th Annual Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest will take place on Saturday Saturday, January 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Millpond #1 in Tobyhanna. The annual event celebrates the historic practice of ice harvesting through reenactments and working demonstrations. Organizer Bill Leonard Jr., whose father worked in the industry and conceived the idea for the modern day hauls, explains that ice harvesting was once an important trade in the Poconos. “Millpond #1 has been used for ice harvesting since the late 1800s,” he says. In the days before electric refrigerators, natural ice was used to preserve food in household iceboxes. Much of the ice distributed along the east coast was harvested from ponds and lakes in the Poconos. Anne Martino In 1907, Leonard explains, the Pocono Mountain Ice Company built a 60,000 ton capacity ice house on Millpond #1. Each winter, when the ice on the water grew to 12 inches thick, the first of the season’s two or three “crops” were harvested. Workers used saws, plows, hooks, and conveyors to move blocks from the water to the insulated ice house. The massive “ice cakes” were then covered with straw and stored or shipped out by railcar for domestic use. The Annual Ice Harvest at Millpond #1 honors this historic practice. Each year, dozens of volunteers assemble to recreate the harvests and hundreds turn out to observe the action. Antique equipment is used to cut and extract the ice and horses are used to pull the blocks up restored wooden ramps and into the ice house. Says Leonard of the event, “It is a chance for people to see some local history and see the hard work folks used to endure back a century ago.” All are welcome at this celebrated event. The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, headquartered nearby, will offer complimentary museum tours and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Should conditions be unfavorable on January 19, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, February 16. For updates and additional information, call the Tobyhanna Millpond Ice Harvest Hotline at (570) 8948205. Tobyhanna Millpond #1 is located at 2071 (formerly 646) Lakeside Drive in beautiful Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.
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BAIT & TACKLE Tannery Depot General Store, RR 78, corner of Route 534 & Tannery Bridge, White Haven, (570) 6064325, tannerydepot.com. Offering live bait, tackle and lures. Woehrle’s Bait Shop, Rt. 940 at Park Avenue in Mount Pocono, (570) 839-7338, woehrlesbaitshop. com. Live bait for all seasons. Celebrating over 3 decades in business, this complete bait shop is open every day, all year. BOWLING Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Public alley featuring eight bowling lanes, glowing pins, automated scoring and an extraordinary sound system. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8393908, poconomanor.com. The Manor Sports Club offers this winter activity. Call for information. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd,
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Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, skibigbear.com. Private cross country trails in the Masthope Mountain community. Trails and equipment available to the public at Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA camp in Dingmans Ferry. Call (570) 8282329 for details. Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (800) 345-7759, skytop.com. Enjoy a wonderful winter workout on Skytop’s pristine property! Trails run from Indian Ladder Falls to Goose Pond and beyond! Rentals available. Call for details. Downhill skiing available on Skytop’s own ski mountain! See skytop.com for details. FISHING The Manor Sports Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, poconomanor. com. Fish crystal clear streams with the Manor Sports Club- it’s “the ultimate outdoor experience!” The Orvis Shop at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (800) 345-7759, skytop.com. Featuring a complete
line of Orvis gear, fishing supplies, clothing, gifts and more. FITNESS Pocono Mountain Fitness, 1 Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 606-3489, poconomtfitness.com. 17,000 sq. ft. fitness center with tennis and racquetball complex, basketball, tanning, personal training and award-winning Silver Sneakers program. Leagues and classes available. Open daily. GEOCACHING The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, skytop.com. Use state-ofthe-art GPS units to explore Skytop during these unique treasure hunts. HORSEBACK RIDING Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year round trail rides. “Stay and Ride” packages available. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8396237, poconomanor.com. Trail
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19 rides, lessons, seasonal sleigh rides and more. Open to the public. ICE SKATING The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 8396237, poconomanor.com. Call for information. Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (800) 345-7759; skytop.com. Outdoor weather-protected rink. Late Night Candlelight Skating on weekends. Rentals available. KART RACING S & S Speedways Indoor Go-Karts, Business Route 209 in Snydersville, (570) 420-5500; ssspeedways.com. High-powered carts simulate real track racing for single riders. Video arcade and snack bar. Use the display ad in this magazine for a Free Race. MOUNTAIN COASTERS CBK Mountain Adventures, Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, cbkmountainadventures.com. The area’s only Mountain Coaster. Driver-controlled and capable of
speeds up to 30 MPH. Open year round. PAINTBALL The Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge, One Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, skytop.com. Play paintball on multiple fields in and out of the woods! Equipment and lessons available. Fernwood Resort, Route 209, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Resort guests receive discounts for Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses open year round. All equipment provided. SKI AREAS Big Boulder Ski Area, 1 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 15 slopes serviced by eight lifts and 100% snowmaking. Night skiing, ski rentals, ski school, innovative terrain parks and snowtubing. Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-1661, skicamelback.com. 100% snowmaking and night skiing
on 34 trails. Featuring 14 lifts, an award-winning learning center, five trails for Terrain Parks, eight dining options and the biggest snowtubing park in the USA! Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. 24 slopes with nine lifts. Terrain park, snowtubing, rentals, ski school, shop and racing clinics. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421- 7231, shawneemt.com. A family and beginner-friendly ski area featuring 23 slopes and trails, 11 lifts, two terrain parks and a snowtubing park. 100% snowmaking. Clinics and top-rated children’s programs available. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Karl Hope Blvd, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-1400, skibigbear.com. 18 trails, six lifts, and 650’ of vertical drop for long runs. Tubing, cross-country skiing and snow sports school. (Continued on Page 20)
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21 with challenges for experienced participants. Gun rentals and instruction available. Appointments required. The Rod & Gun Club at Pocono Manor, Route 314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-3908, poconomanor. com. Multi-station clay course spanning more than 120 acres. High-flying teal, rolling rabbits, fast crossing and incoming birds; scenic woodland course. Staff assists with
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SKI AREA MAPS and INFORMATION BIG BOULDER SKI AREA
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Atomic skis and boots, 540/Spice Snowboards, Thule and Rossignol products and more. Pocono Ski Rentals, Sullivan Trail, Tannersville, (570) 629-4668. A full service retail store and shop with 35+ years in business. Large selection of skis, snowboards, snow blades and other snow sports equipment and accessories. Quick
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tune-ups and waxing services available. Starting Gate Action Sports, Rt. 209 in Bushkill, adjacent to Pocono Indian Museum, (570) 588-4807, startinggateonline.com. Sports equipment, apparel and rentals. Minutes from Shawnee Mountain. Tannery Depot General Store, Route 534 and Tannery Road, (570) 606-4325, tannerydepot.com. Camping and fishing supplies, large selection of disc golf equipment and accessories, bike rentals and more. Timberline Ski & Sport Shop, Route 940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-4754, poconoboathouse.com. Featuring full lines of ski and snowboard equipment and accessories at great low prices. Rentals and services available. Open daily. TRAIN RIDES Steamtown National Historic Site, Steam 150 South Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, (888) Scran 693-9391, nps.gov/stea. Seasonal 693-9 train rides and excursions to nearby stations. statio National Historic Site features historic steam and diesel featu locomotives, working roundhouse locom
and turntable, two museums, Park Theatre and Visitors Center. Tobyhanna Train Station & Museum, Route 423 in Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Recently restored station now serves as a railroad museum. Seasonal appearances by visiting locomotives. WATER PARKS H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark, Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort. com. Indoor waterpark includes family raft ride, body slides, multi-level splash playground, children’s activity pool, wave pool, whirlpools and Komodo Dragon Pennsylvania’s first indoor simulated wave machine. ZIP LINES Tree Top Adventure, Skytop Lodge, Route 390 and Dutch Hill Road, Skytop, (570) 595-8988, skytop. com. Zip line and challenge course. Weather-permitting. Call for details.
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January 12 is Winter Trails Day! Saturday, January 12 marks the 18th Annual Winter Trails Day, a day for winter sports enthusiasts of all ages to hit the trails and have some fun in the snow! Winter Trails Day, a nationwide initiative, helps introduce children and adults to the benefits of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and gives everyone a chance to try the sports for free! Celebrate Winter Trails Day in Northeast PA! Nescopeck State Park, located on Honey Hole Road in beautiful Drums, Pennsylvania will offer free snowshoe loans from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 12. Simply show a valid driver’s license, grab a pair of snowshoes and hit the trails for hours of winter fun! Park staff will be available to instruct first time participants. Should conditions be unfavorable (less than 6 inches of snow on the ground), make the drive up anyway! The staff at Nescopeck State Park invites everyone to explore the new exhibits, embark on self-guided tours and participate in a scavenger hunt to earn prizes! Nescopeck State Park is located in Luzerne County at 1137 Honey Hole Road in Drums. For event details and park information, call (570) 403-2006. Winter Trails Day is a nationwide event involving almost 100 sites across the country. To learn more about Winter Trails Day, visit www.snowlink.com.
Entertainment Information is subject to change. BARLEY CREEK BREWING COMPANY, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek. com. Great food, craft beer and live entertainment. Free Brewery Tours every day at 12:30 p.m. COVE HAVEN, Lake Wallenpaupack, (800) 432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com. A romantic resort offering top notch entertainment. January 27: Sinbad. EHRHARDT’S RESORT & RESTAURANT, Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388; www.ehrhardts. com. Live music on Fridays. PubO-Lympics every Thursday night. January 11: Comedy Night hosted by Soul Joel with featured comedian Kevin Israel and headliner Angel Salazar (Punchline, Carlito’s Way, Scarface). Tickets: $15 at the door, $10 for Frequent Diner cardholders and dinner guests. Details available online. FERNWOOD RESORT, Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,
www.fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Local disc jockey Gary Smith hosts Brain Freeze Trivia on Wednesday nights. Karaoke on Saturday nights in Wintergreens Patio Grill. MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO DOWNS, Highway 315, WilkesBarre, (570) 831-2100, www. poconodowns.com. Popular local bands and duos in two of its venues—Breakers and Bar Louie. Marko Marcinko Trio Jazz Band performs on Friday and Saturday nights in Ruth’s Chris Steak House. SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, (800) 7429633, www.shawneeinn.com. Live entertainment and warm ambiance in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge. Live theatre at the nearby Shawnee Playhouse. THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE, 552 River Road, Shawnee-onDelaware, (570) 421-5093, www. theshawneeplayhouse.com. Affordable world-class theater presenting classical and new plays, musicals, operas, concerts and
25 Shakespeare. January 5 thru 13: Shawnee One Act Winners. See the winning one act plays from the 2012 Shawnee Original Playwrights Series (S.O.P.S.). Original plays Real Friends Help You Move, Gettin’ Out the Green, and Succession will be performed. Tickets: $10-18. January 18 thru 27: Handy Dandy: a charming dramatic comedy by William Gibson. Tickets: $10-18.
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SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE Presents S.O.P.S. Winning Plays Enjoy triple the entertainment at the Shawnee Playhouse this January with three original one act plays in one stellar showcase! The Worthington Players, Shawnee’s own troupe of performers, will present the winning one acts from the 2012 Shawnee Original Playwrights Series (S.O.P.S.) from January 5 through 13. The Shawnee Original Playwrights Series is an annual competition for which area writers submit unpublished comedies, dramas and musicals. The plays are read on stage by the actors of Worthington Players and evaluated by members of the audience and the Shawnee Executive Committee. The top one act plays, along with one full length play, are produced the following year. The winning one acts for 2012 are Real Friends Help You Move, a clever comedy by playwright K.K. Gordon, Gettin’ Out the Green, an engaging 21st century satire from writer Paul Kodiak, and Succession, a dramatic one act by Charles White. The thought provoking comedies will be performed at 8 p.m. on January 5 and 12, and at 2 p.m. on January 6, 11, and 13. Tickets for the performances cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children. The Obituary I’m Dying to Write, the winning full length play from the 2012 Original Playwrights Series, will be presented by the Worthington Players from February 1 through 10. The Shawnee Playhouse is located on River Road in scenic Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania. Call (570) 421-5093 or visit www.theshawneeplayhouse.com for additional information.
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ARTSPACE GALLERY, 18 North 7th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 4764460, poconoarts.org/artspace. Fine art gallery benefiting the Pocono Arts Council and participating artists. Mediums include oil, photography, acrylics, water color, pottery, batik and more. BACKSTREET STUDIO, 9 North 6th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 8071623, backstreetstudio.com. A fine art gallery offering classes. COLUMNS MUSEUM, 608 Broad Street, Milford, (570) 296-8126, pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.
MORGAN GALLERY Fine Art & Picture Framing The Oldest Art Gallery in the Poconos Original Art by Local Artists
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Pocono Indian Museum & Gift Shop Receive 1/2 Price Adult Tour Rt. 209, Bushkill Admission with One Paid Adult 570-588-9338 Admission www.poconoindianmuseum.com
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1904 Greek Revival mansion featuring the Lincoln Flag. COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION MUSEUM, 5550 Memorial Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna, (570) 894-4207, (570) 839-7306, coolbaughtwp.org. Ice harvesting, military history, photo collection and artifacts. CRESCO STATION MUSEUM, Sand Spring Road off Route 390, Cresco Railroad Depot, (570) 5956157, barretthistory.org. Antiques, war memorabilia, displays and historical artifacts. Art shows and music programs. Open Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. DORFLINGER GLASS MUSEUM, Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-1185, dorflinger.org. Art glass objects and artifacts of local glassmaker. ECKLEY MINERS’ VILLAGE, 2 Eckley Main Street, Weatherly, (570)636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum. com. Former anthracite mining community founded in 1854; now a living museum. Open year-round. GREY TOWERS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, (570) 296-9630, greytowers.org. A French chateau built in 1886 and set on 303 acres of gardens. Museum and conference center. MADELON POWERS ART GALLERY, East Stroudsburg University, Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite Streets, East Stroudsburg, (570) 422-3483, esu.edu. Fine art exhibits. MAUCH CHUNK MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, Jim Thorpe, (570) 325-9190, mauchchunkmuseum.com. Preserving history and culture of
Jim Thorpe, formerly known as Mauch Chunk. MORGAN GALLERY OF FINE ARTS, 409 Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333, morgangalleryonline.com. “The oldest art gallery in the Poconos.� Featuring original art by local artists. Custom framing services available. POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 5889338; poconoindianmuseum.com. Artifacts and crafts of Delaware River Native Americans. QUIET VALLEY LIVING HISTORICAL FARM, 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, (570) 992-6161, quietvalley. org. Dedicated to preserving Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage. Period-dressed “family� members re-enact the lives of original PA German family who ran the farm from 1760 to 1913. STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, (570) 340-5200, nps.gov/stea/ index.htm. Living history and special exhibits; train excursions. STROUD MANSION & LIBRARY, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, monroehistorical. org. Stately mansion built in 1795 housing Monroe County artifacts and exhibits. TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION & MUSEUM, Route 423, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-3338. Open seasonally and for special events. Rail videos, model trains, memorabilia, railroad art and souvenirs. By donation. ZANE GREY MUSEUM, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, 274 River Road, Lackawaxen, (570) 685-4871. Poconos home of renowned author/chronicler of American West.
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Countryside Cottages, 2863 Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg, (570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.com. Rustic mountain lodging available year round.
Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawneeon-Delaware, (570) 424-4000, shawneeinn.com. Luxury resort set amid the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 5957486, crescentlodge.com. A classic Country Inn in the Poconos.
Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-7401, (800) 3457759, skytop.com. Refined resort in a majestic 5,500-acre setting.
Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort & Restaurant, 205 Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com. Lakeside resort with motel rooms, cottages, apartments and suites. Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Luxury hotel rooms and villas. French Manor Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, thefrenchmanor. com. A beautiful stone chateau. Mountaintop Lodge, 2137 Route 940, Pocono Pines, (570) 646-6636, mountaintoplodge.com. Bed & breakfast with rooms, suites, lofts and cabins. Rate includes activities at Lake Naomi and exclusive luxury club.
Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625, splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages, deluxe suites and lodge. The Inn at Pocono Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive, Pocono
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Spas & Salons Fernwood Resort, 5785 Milford Road, Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Treatments include therapeutic and relaxation massage.
Manor, (570) 839-7111, (800) 233-8150, poconomanor.com. A Pocono Mountains vacation destination since 1902. The Resort at Mountain Springs Lake, Mountain Springs Drive, Reeders, (570) 629-0251, mslresort. com. “An enchanting Pocono resort” offering year round mountain accommodations. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park, Route 6, Hawley, (570) 226-2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.com. Artfully restored 1927 craftsmanstyle hotel.
424-4000, www.spashawnee.com. A sanctuary for restoring the body, mind and soul. Facials and body treatments use all-natural, organic products. Single and couples’ massage rooms, hydrothearpy, full salon. The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono Manor, One Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140, www.laurelspaatpoconomanor. com. The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8968, www. skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com. The Spa at Mount Airy, 44 Woodland Road, Mount
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Professionals & Services
Blakeslee Animal Clinic Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian
“We Treat Your Pets Like Family” 1/4 mi. East of Rt. 115 on Rt. 940, Blakeslee, PA Phone: 570 643-0918 s 570 643-1084 Fax: 570 643-1080 ajchurchvmd@aol.com s www.blakesleevet.com
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Information is subject to change. REAL ESTATE Hawley Realty, 944 Marcon Blvd. Suite 120, Allentown, (610) 3984000, hawleyrealty.com. Trusted brokerage company specializing in commercial and industrial real estate. Lake Naomi Real Estate, Inc., Route 940, Pocono Pines, (800) 537-1479, (570) 646-2222, lakenaomi.com. Specializing in Lake Naomi/Timber Trails sales and vacation rentals. Liberty Homes Custom Builders, Route 940, Pocono Lake, 866-4YOUR-HOME, libertyhomesPA. com. Designing and building awardwinning homes since 1978. Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty, 1578 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, (570) 267-1565, poconomountainlakes. com. Providing professional real estate services to buyers and sellers in the Poconos. Vacation rentals available. SERVICES Christy M. DeMelfi, Esq., Weatherly, (570) 427-8409, demelfilaw.com. Specializing in bankruptcy, foreclosures, business law, debt negotiation, taxation, wills, trusts and estates. Admitted in PA, NJ, NY, CT.
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BLAKESLEE GARAGE INC. Major & Minor Repairs State Inspections • Brakes • Tires Open 6 Days a Week, Tune-Ups • Front End Alignment Closed Sunday ROUTE 115 NORTH, BLAKESLEE
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domestic and international travel. Offering seasonal bus trips to popular destinations. Pocono Builders Association, 745 Main Street, Ste. 203, Stroudsburg. (570) 421-9009, poconobuilders. org. “The unified voice of the Pocono Mountains’ Building Industry.” Pocono Princess Cleaning Service, (570)241-9137, poconocleaners.
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per person. Additional details are available online. January 12: In-House Rail Jam, Upper Moore’s at Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (5670) 629-1661, www.skicamelback.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camelback will hold the first Rail Jam of the 2012/13 season on Saturday, January 12. Kick off the winter sports season with fun competition and cash prizes! Registration will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. The competition fee is $15. Practice time is available from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and the event begins immediately after. Don’t miss this exciting day of fun, music and mountain sports at Camelback Mountain Resort! Additional information is available online. January 12: Free Snowshoe Loans for Winter Trails Day, Nescopeck State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums, (570) 403-2006. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get to know the popular pastime of snowshoeing at Nescopeck State Park! The Park staff is offering free snowshoe rentals in honor of Winter Trails Day. Simply present a valid driver’s license, slip on some snowshoes and hit the trails for hours of winter fun! Should
(Continued from Page 7) the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. Spots are filling fast! January 11: World Beat and Global Percussion in Hawley, Harmony Presents, The Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive, www.silkmillharmony. com, (570) 588-8077. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of soothing sounds at the Hawley Silk Mill! World beat and jazz percussionist Obi Kaye uses unique instruments to create enchanting soundscapes. The renowned performer will present his meditative music from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $10/$12. Call for additional information. January 12: EcoZone Afternoon, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 8282319, www.peec.org. 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy a fun, educational afternoon in PEEC’s all new discovery room! Interactive exhibits include an eagle’s nest, bat cave, fossil pit and more! Admission costs $5
com. Specializing in residential cleaning, commercial office cleaning, move in/move out cleaning and construction cleanup. Carpet cleaning services available. The Service Team, 487 E. Moorestown Road, Wind Gap, (610) 377-8400. Installation of roofing, siding, kitchens, baths, decks, insulation and flooring.
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conditions be unfavorable (less than 6 inches of snow on the ground on January 12), Nescopeck State Park will permit guests to explore the new park exhibits, embark on self-guided tours and compete to win prizes in a scavenger hunt. Visit dcnr.state.pa.us for more information. Details on other Winter Trails Day initiatives can be found at www.snowlink.com. January 12: 2013 Legislative Coffee, The Community Room at Hughes Eastern Monroe Public Library, North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 656-1864, www. lwvpa.org/monroe. 9:30 a.m. to noon. The Monroe County Chapter of the League of Women Voters presents this public forum. A light breakfast will be available from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Legislative discussion will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and a question and answer session will follow. Call for additional information. January 13: Loft Demo Day, Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelback Road, Tannersville, (5670) 629-1661, www. skicamelback.com. 8 a.m. to (Continued on Page 30)
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Coming Events (Continued from Page 29) 2:30 p.m. Visit the Base Area at Camelback Mountain Resort and try out some of the great ski gear available at The Loft! Test out equipment from major brands including Salomon, Atomic, Volkl, Rossignol and K2. Participants must present a valid driver’s license or credit card to demo equipment. Parents must sign for guests ages 17 and under. Additional information is available online. January 13: Winter Wonderland Hike, Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a wonderful winter walk on the trails at PEEC and learn how plants and animals survive in the cold. This program is free for members. Participation costs $5 for the public. Call for more information.
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January 14: Snowshoe Hike at Skytop, Skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop, (570) 6293061, www.mcconservation. org. 1 p.m. The Monroe County Environmental Education Center (MCEEC) presents this exciting excursion. Learn about the ecosystems and animals of the Poconos during a two-hour snowshoe trek led by Environmental Educator Karen Boyle and Skytop Activities Director Kimberly Matthew. Participants should dress in layers and meet at Skytop at 12:45 p.m. Preregistration is required. Cost: $5/EE members and children under 12, $8/adult nonmembers. Snowshoe rentals cost $10 for adults and $6 for children. Additional information is available online. January 17 thru 20, The Swarovski Crystal Society (SCS) Presents “Enchanting Asia,” American Candle, Route 611, Bartonsville, (570) 629-3388, www.americancandle.com. American Candle proudly presents the 2013 Swarovski crystal creations! See the beautiful Cinta Elephant, the 2013 SCS Butterfly Event Piece and more! SCS members receive exclusive gifts with qualifying purchases. Membership applications available in-store. Call or visit American Candle at 216 Route 611 in Bartonsville. January 19: The 20th Annual Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest, Millpond #1, 646 Lakeside Drive, Tobyhanna, (570) 894-8205. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the historic ritual of ice harvesting and celebrate this Pocono Mountains tradition. The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering complimentary tours and hot chocolate. In the event that conditions are not favorable for ice harvesting, this event will be rescheduled for Saturday, February 16. Call for more information. January 19: Eagle Tour: Climate Change, Eagle Institute Lackawaxen Field Office, 176 Scenic Drive, Lackawaxen, (570) 226-3164, www.delawarehighlands. org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This eagle trip will focus on the impacts of
climate change on area wildlife including eagles and their habitat. The program costs $12.50 per person. Reservations are required. Guests are encouraged to dress in layers and bring a lunch, binoculars and a camera. Registration forms are available online. Call for details. January 19: Melissa Gorga, Gypsies Nightclub, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Woodland Road, Mount Pocono, (877) MTAIRY-1, www. mountairycasino.com. 10 p.m. Visit Mount Airy Casino Resort on January 19 and enjoy fine dining, great games and celebrity entertainment! Bravo TV star and recording artist Melissa Gorga will appear at Gypsies Nightclub at 11 p.m. Doors open at 10. Tickets cost $15. Additional details are available online. Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570) 629-9399, www.barleycreek. com. Free brewery tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills at the brewpub and learn how great beer is made! Tours are followed by free tastings of assorted Barley Creek brews. All ages welcome for tours; tastings restricted to participants 21 and older. Group tours available by appointment. Call for details. Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono Cheesecake Factory on Rt. 611 in Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844; www. poconocheesecake.com. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. See this issue of This Week in the Poconos for a coupon worth $2 off any purchase of $20 or more. Ongoing: 2013 Calendar Sale, The Barrett Township Historical Society, Barrett Township, www. barretthistory.org. Pick up a 2013 calendar today and support the Barrett Township Historical Society. Calendars cost $6 each and are available at Theo B. Price Country Store on Route 390 in Cresco and the Barrett-Paradise Friendly Library on Route 390 in Cresco.
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Barley Creek Brewing Company: An Après Ski Dining Destination Shake off the snow and warm up with fine food, good cheer and great beer at Barley Creek Brewing Company! The Pocono Mountains dining destination has been serving up hand-crafted food and drinks since 1995. Situated at the base of Camelback Mountain in a traditional timber frame lodge, Barley Creek presents a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere perfect for post-activity dining. Find great steaks and burgers, pub fare, salads, seafood, pasta and more and Barley Creek, and don’t forget about the beer! Barley Creek brews a variety of styles from light ales to dark stouts right on site!
Free Brewery Tours are offered every day at 12:30 p.m. Tour the working brewery, see how great beer is made, and stop off for a sample during complimentary tastings! Barley Creek’s “Brewtique” offers great gear and souvenirs to commemorate your visit. Find Barley Creek Brewing Company at the corner of Sullivan Trail and Camelback Road in Tannersville. To learn more about “The Pocono Mountains’ Original Brewpub,” visit www.barleycreek.com or call (570) 629-9399.
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