Community Calendar
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Lehman Municipal Softball League: A Feb. 21 meeting at 2 p.m. at Petrizzo’s Restaurant, Route 209. new 2010 Teams welcome from all parts of Pike and Monroe counties. Divisions include 28-game season – Men’s Modified (April to August/ Playoffs in September) and 24 Game Season — Men’s Slow Pitch Arc (starts May — July/ Playoffs in August). League Fee for Slow Pitch Arc Teams: $800; for Men’s Modified Teams: $900. Men’s Modified plays Sundays at 10 a.m. Slow Pitch plays weeknights at 6 p.m. To join a team, call league directors Tommy (570) 578-4367 or George (570) 460-9645 or Chris (646) 261-3730. Log on to the Web site: Leaguelinep.com/LMSL or e-mail: LMSLsoftball@aol.com.
Public Comments for the Susquehanna to Roseland Transmission Line Proposal and Right-of-Way: March 5 is the deadline to receive public comments regarding the 500,000 kilovolt (500-kV) Susquehanna to Roseland Transmission Line which, as proposed, would cross three units of the National Park System in Pennsylvania and new Jersey — the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. There are numerous ways for the public to provide comments, including at the public meetings, leaving a message on the Park planning Information telephone line (570-426-2491), submitting comments online through a link on the National Park Service planning, Environment and Public Comment site, parkplanning.nps.gov (select Appalachian NST or Delaware Water Gap NRA), or by sending comments through the mail to: National Park Service, Attention: DEWA PPL EIS planning Team, Denver Service Center-Planning Division, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225-0287.
Virginia Beach Trip Featuring Colonial Williamsburg: From Sept. 26 to 30. Package includes 4 nights lodging at Virginia Beach’s finest motels. Four dinners, including Spirit of Norfolk dinner cruise. Tours of MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk Naval Base, Guided tour of Colonial Williamsburg and much more. Price $424 per person for double occupancy, $399 per person for triple occupancy or $523 for single occupancy. A deposit of $25 is due immediately, with final payment due by July 7. Sponsored by The Young & The Rest of us. for Information and reservations call Theresa Collins (570) 223-2425.
Act without Auditioning: Shawnee Staged Readings, Coming at the end of February 2010. If you’ve ever wanted to try theater, this is your chance. new plays are read on stage with scripts in hand, no auditions, no memorizing, no stress. Worthington Players will present staged readings of the finalists from our Shawnee Original Playwrights Contest prior to voting for next year’s winner. Beginners, returning actors, anyone who is stage-curious are all welcome. for more info or to sign up, e-mail Request@TheShawneePlayhouse.com or call the Box Office at (570) 421-5093.
Free Playhouse Tickets! Volunteer to usher at the Shawnee Playhouse and get free tickets for yourself and a guest. Evenings and afternoons available. now scheduling for winter shows. call the Box Office at (570) 421-5093.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is looking for county residents interested in serving on assorted advisory boards, authorities and commissions. These volunteer positions help direct, provide oversight, suggestions to or help oversee assorted county agencies and/or authorities. some of these agencies include the Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board, Airport Authority, Children and Youth Advisory Board, planning Commission, Housing Authority, Industrial Development Authority, Mental Health and Mental Retardation Advisory Board, Redevelopment Authority, Monroe County Transit Authority and Open Space Advisory Board. All boards meet monthly with some additional meetings needed as required. Additional information on particular boards can be obtained by contacting the commissioners’ office by phoning (570) 517-3102 or e-mailing rgress@co.monroe.pa.us. Letters of interest may also be mailed to the Monroe County Commissioners, 1 Quaker Plaza, Room 201 Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
Pennsylvania’s toll-free smoking Quitline: 1-877-724-1090.
East Stroudsburg North little League registration to be held at the Lehman Township Municipal Building on Friday evening Feb. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m., Sunday Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., and Saturday Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids also canr egister on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Middle Smithfield Township Building from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration forms can also be found on-line at the Web site of esnll.com, and also can be picked up at the Sunoco gas station across from the Pocono Palace on Route 209 in Marshalls Creek.
The Pocono Amateur Radio Klub will be offering classes in Morse Code, if sufficient interest is shown. The instruction will emphasize reading and copying the code and practical use thereof; not just learning the alphabet. The studies will be geared for beginners and those who have a basic elementary familiarity of Morse Code. for scouts, radio enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the original digital communications method. Classes at no charge except for study materials. If enough interest is demonstrated, the program will probably begin in March. anyone interested is advised to contact John J. Miller W3DHO via e-mail at seaspark@ptd.net.
Quit for the new Year: The cost of smoking one pack per day can be $2,200 per year. for counseling, support, and more, contact Penn State Cooperative Extension in Pike County, 514 Broad St., Milford, PA 18337, (570) 296-3400. Groups are forming now. Information is also available at pike.extension.edu.psu.
Shawnee Searches for Resort Artifacts: The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is in search of any Shawnee artifacts the community may have for its centennial celebration in 2011. The resort first opened to guests in 1911, originally called The Buckwood Inn. Shawnee’s Centennial committee hopes to create a museum of artifacts from the past hundred years and is seeking both tangible memorabilia, along with “remember when” stories. The early beginnings of what will soon be an extraordinary collection includes original plates, photographs, literature, and signage. for details, call Jeromy Wo, Public Relations coordinator at (570) 424-4050, ext. 1409, or by e-mail to pr@shawneeinn.com.
New Pocono Music and Art Web Site: One-stop shop for all things music and art. Poconojazzandpoetry.com is a not-for-profit site with an easy-to-navigate and comprehensive calendar of events, locally grown poetry and art, interviews with local artists and musicians, Pocono links and resources, and more. To submit events, articles, essays, poems, or photos for consideration, or to inquire about free advertising, e-mail info@poconojazzandpoetry.com or visit poconojazzandpoetry.com.
The Bushkill and Lehman Historical Society’s first display is open at the Columns in Milford on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. for more information, call (570) 296-8126. Monroe County Habitat for Humanity is growing. If you, or someone you might know would be interested in partnering with Habitat contact the office at (570) 476-9846. we are located at 912 Main St. in Stroudsburg. we are looking for volunteers, and those in need of housing. Partner families need to call (570) 476-9846 for more information on the application process.
Boy Scout Troop 87: Bushkill youngsters age 11 and older can join Boy Scout Troop 87 by calling Ron Yip at (570) 588-1580.
Become a 4-H Volunteer: You can volunteer your time by sharing your skills, talents and special interest in a single project area, All individuals must successfully complete the Penn State Cooperative Extension’s screening process for volunteers before volunteer work can begin. If you would like to volunteer or want more information, contact Sherri Abbruzzi, 4-H Educator at (570) 421-6430.
RSVP volunteer opportunities: Senior Corps Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is a volunteer referral agency designed to develop meaningful opportunities for people of retirement age, 55 and over, to participate more fully in the life of their communities through volunteer service. To volunteer, call Norma Fagan at (570) 420-3747 or visit her at 411 Main St., Suite 102-B, Stroudsburg.
Second Chance Pet Adoption and Rescue meets the third Monday of each month at the Hughes Public Library on Route 611 in Stroudsburg at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers needed. call (570) 620-1023 for details.
The Pike County Humane Society is growing fast which is putting a strain on volunteers. Contact the office at pchs2@hotmail.com (Laura) or pchumanesociety@earthlink.net (Barry) to volunteer or donate, or call (570) 296-7654. Visit pikecountyhumanesociety.petfinder.com.
The Seafarer: At Shawnee Playhouse on Feb. 19 and 20, at 8 p.m.; Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. as the night wears on in Dublin, a friendly game of cards takes a devilish turn. There just might be a soul up for grabs, and it’s time to call or fold. Tickets $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children. If this show were a movie it would likely be rated R for language. (570) 421-5093 or visit TheShawneePlayhouse.com.
Veterans Invited to ‘Love in a Time of War’: This Worthington Players production has been extended through Feb. 21 at the Shawnee Playhouse. Veterans and active military personnel are offered special discount tickets. love and war are surely a strange mix, a potent brew, in this unique romance based on the real-life letters sent across the world during World War II. Ordinary men and women facing extraordinary challenges wrote of their lives, loves, and losses. some of the letters are funny, some are shocking, some are sad, all were real letters. 2010 marks the 65th anniversary of WWII’s end, so we are dedicating this show to our veterans who are active, inactive, and fallen, who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Performances will be at 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 20, 2 p.m. on Feb. 21. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for children, veterans, and active military. theshawneeplayhouse.com
Shawnee Community Concert Series: on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the fireplace lobby of the Shawnee Inn. Blue Planet. Free, donations accepted. shawneeinn.com
Staged Readings: on Feb. 26 and 27, at 8 p.m., and Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Shawnee Playhouse. The finalists from the Shawnee Original Playwrights Series contest will be presented as staged readings prior to final vote for the winner. Tickets are free donations gratefully accepted. If this reading were a movie it would likely be rated R for language and subject matter. (570) 421-5093 or visit TheShawneePlayhouse.com.
TEA Open House: on Friday, Feb. 26, at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participate in an informal assembly to exchange ideas in an open forum. call (570) 296—8700 for more information.
Annual MCHA Meeting and Awards Luncheon: on Sunday, Feb. 28, at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. Doors open at noon with silent auction. After a brief business meeting, Ken Anderson Sr. will present a program titled “Sullivan’s March: Engineering Challenges on Land and Water,” highlighting the difficulties the road-building crews faced in Monroe County in 1779 while transforming an existing bridal path into a military road for General John Sullivan and his troops. MCHA will honor the 2010 Historic Preservation Awards winners: Commercial Property — Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap; Non-Profit Organization — Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church, Hamilton Township; and Residential Property — “Varipapa Home” owned by Carol and Daniel Varipapa, Stroudsburg. Cost for the luncheon meeting is $30 for MCHA members and $35 for non-members. The public is welcome. Reservations, with payment, should be made at the Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main St., Stroudsburg, by Feb. 19. for info, please call (570) 421-7703 or e-mail mcha@ptd.net. Visit the Web site at monroehistorical.org.
Movies at Shawnee Playhouse: Matinees every Thursday at 1:50 p.m. back by popular demand. See a great classic movie on a full-size screen.
League of Women Voters of Monroe County membership meeting: on Friday, Feb. 26, at 5 p.m. in the Hughes Eastern Monroe Public Library, Stroudsburg. call (570) 595-7146 for details.
Monroe County Earth Science Association meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Eastern Monroe Public Library, Route 611, in the Community Room from 5 to 7 p.m. and holds field trips and digs throughout the year. Yearly memberships are available for a nominal fee. for more information, e-mail quartz7228@aol.com, or poconorose@peoplepc.com, or call (570) 595-3787.
Stroud Community Club is a non-profit organization that contributes to local charities, organizations, and more. we welcome newcomers for lunch and interesting programs on the second Thursday of the month at noon at the Pocono Inne Town, Main and 7th streets, Stroudsburg. for details, call Sheila at (570) 424-8855 or Florence at (570) 421-4353.
Monroe County Multisport Club meets the fourth Friday of every month at 6:15 p.m. at No Limits Personal Training, 366 N. Courtland St., E. Stroudsburg. This is a newly formed club in the area looking for people who might be interested in bicycling, running, swimming and/or kayaking. our goal is to help people become healthier through a more active lifestyle. for info, call Don at (570) 420-0676.
African American Network: Meets the third Saturday of each month at noon at the Hughes Public Library 1002 North Ninth St., Stroudsburg. (570) 588-5065, AANPoconos@yahoo.com or visit AANPoconos.org.
Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Church: A free meal is offered every Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. You do not need to belong to any church. call (570) 223-8648 for details.
Food Safety Certification Training: on Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monroe Career and Technical Institute. Cost: $145. call (570) 629-2001, ext. 1125 for details.
Home Energy Audits: on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Monroe Career and Technical Institute. Cost: $20. (570) 629-2001, ext. 1125.
Childcare Provider Training — Examining Your Manipulative Equipment and Materials: on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. Penn State Cooperative Extension, Pike County Administration Building, Milford. Cost: $5. (570) 296-3400.
Positive Parenting: Starts March 2. Registration deadline Feb. 25. This four-session course will be held on four consecutive Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Pike County Cooperative Extension office, 514 Broad St., Milford. Cost is $20/person or $30/couple. Class size limited to eight people. for a printable brochure go to tinyurl.com/ybv7qbf call (570) 296-3400 for details.
Pennsylvania Game Commission Hunter-Trapper Education Spring 2010: on June 12 and 13, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Register early — class fills quickly. No walk-ins, limited seating. No fee for course. Lunches will be available at course for a nominal fee. Minimum Registration age is 11. Certification earned is required by Pennsylvania law for all first time hunters. Sponsored by Indian Mt Rod & Gun Club, Kresgeville. call instructor bill Marks between 6 and 9 p.m. at (570) 992-1072. pgc.state.pa.us/
Stay Sharp Scene Study: on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m. at Fergus & Clark Academy for Performing Arts, Stroudsburg. new class for experienced adult actors who are between shows, returning to the stage, or trying new techniques. Directed by Patrick Bresnyan. only $20 per class. (570) 420-8060.
Kids on Stage — Performing Arts Classes for Children: The Shawnee Playhouse presents its second year of STARS, the Shawnee Theatrical Arts Resource School. These classes focus specifically on the techniques of performance. for more info, call Shawnee Playhouse at (570) 421-5093. To register online visit theshawneeplayhouse.com.
Helping You Heal Your Hurts, Habits and Hangups: The Breaking Free Recovery Center meets Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Reformed Church of Bushkill, Route 209. All it costs is your time. for info, contact. Robert Rozsay at rrozsay@ptd.net or (570) 828-6389 or (570)688-8199.
Nicotine Anonymous: Meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Zion United Church of Christ at 14 N 8th St., Stroudsburg, and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church 205 N. 7th St. (basement) Stroudsburg. for info, phone Pat C. at (570) 992-3011.
Healing Organization: Seeking volunteers who love to pray for the sick. our resume of successes include healing diseases such as cancer and HIV-AIDS. To meet in the Marshalls Creek area; place and time TBD by group. call Don at (917) 968-0440.
Emotional Eating Support Group meets at 6 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month at the Center 4 Well-Being on Route 390 in Mountainhome. $5 per meeting. Contact Lani Culley for more details by phone at (570) 595-6250 or e-mail healthy-living@LaniCulley.com.
Playgroups Inc. is a non-profit charitable group, to support mothers of infants and preschoolers living in Monroe and Pike Counties. we assist moms in forming playgroups. we promote education and socialization among children and moms by sponsoring educational activities, crafts, and holiday/seasonal and theme parties. it includes small playgroups, field trips, educational events, guest speakers, parties, social events, family picnics, monthly newsletter and an online community. for more information, contact Meredith by e-mail at playgroupsmembership@yahoo.com or by phone at (570) 223-7066 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Poconos Chapter of Holistic Moms Network: Group meets the last Saturday and second Tuesday of every month. Speakers, open forums, playgroups, field trips, workshops, Annual Natural Living Conference and more! Contact Nina DeSanto by e-mail at ninadesan@yahoo.com or phone (570) 269-8299 or visit holisticmoms.org.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Poconos: Meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Pocono Medical Center, Brodhead Room off the main entrance. for further information, call Eileen at (570) 620-1865 or Nat at (570) 588-2267.
Pocono Network of Professionals is a social-business networking group of local individuals who like to have fun with the company of others. call Nat Caputi at (570) 588-2267.
Reformed Church of Bushkill: Worship service every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. we offer nursery services during Sunday school and worship. Fourth Sunday — Chancel and Gospel Choirs sing Fellowship time after morning service and a light dinner precedes evening service. Sunday School is offered September to May at 9:15 a.m. for both adult Bible study and children ages three through eighth grade. Located on Route 209, opposite the Fairway Villas. for information, call (570) 588-6773.
Shawnee Presbyterian Church: come join us in worship at our historic church every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Shawnee Church Road off of River Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware. All are welcome. call (570) 421-5518. Pastor: Karl Viernstein. also, tune in to its radio ministry on 104.9 FM or 101.07 FM.
Agape Christian Fellowship: Judeo-Christian Bible-teaching church, offers Christian counseling, pre-marriage counseling, marriage counseling and weddings. 12-step Christian Serenity program offered. Route 209 and Jay Park Plaza. Rev. Raul Rico Rodriguez III, (570) 420-9119. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Friday, Women’s Bible study and Thursday, Men’s Bible study, both 7 to 9 p.m. Musicians and singers wanted.
Genesis, the Church is located at 3015 Milford Road (Business Route 209) in East Stroudsburg, just a half-mile south of Marshalls Creek. Worship service: Sundays at 10 a.m. Nursery and children’s programs available during the service. Pastor John Stover holds a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary and a DMin from Reformed Theological Seminary. everyone is welcome to come experience our exciting worship and relevant verse-by-verse Bible study. call for information: (866) 272-5047.
Miracle Temple of Christ Ministries, Sunday Worship, 11 a.m., Sunday School 10:15 a.m., Bible Study – Tues. 7:30 p.m., Prayer – Wed. at 7 p.m., MTC Bible Institute degree & certificate programs (days/evening), Children & Youth ministry, Men & Women ministry, Counseling for children and Adults. Join Dr. P.H. Jones for dynamic and supernatural teaching and powerful worship services. Located in Jay Park, Marshalls Creek, PA off Route 209. (570) 223-1940.
Mountain Stream Baptist Church: come join us for our celebration worship service Sundays at 11 a.m. at the Resica Elementary School just off Resica Falls rd (Route 402), two miles north of Marshalls Creek. call (570) 856-3310 or visit mountainstreamchurch.com.
New Life Fellowship Baptist Church: Route 402, Marshalls Creek. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. Children’s worship service on Sunday at 10:30 includes crafts, music, games, puppets and Bible lessons. call (570) 424-6970 or visit nlfellowship.com.
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church: Mass times MTR noon, WF 9 a.m., Saturday 4 p.m. and a Spanish Mass at 5 p.m. Sunday Masses 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Confessions on Saturdays 3 to 3:30 p.m. and by appointment. Church is located along Route 209 in Middle Smithfield, just south of Foxmoor Plaza. call (570) 223-9144.
Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Church: Worship services 8 a.m. traditional; 9:45 blended style; 11 a.m. contemporary. Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Located along Route 209, 3 miles north of Marshalls Creek. (570) 223-8648.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church: River Road near Smithfield School. Country church offering casual, friendly worship. Sunday service 10 a.m. Sunday School second and fourth Sundays at 9 a.m. Turn off River Road at the signs for Wordsworth and church, follow signs.
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Smithfield: call (570) 223-9422, Rev. John Harding, 8 a.m. until noon. take Craig’s Meadow Road off Route 209 at Country Kettle Gift Shop. Church is one-quarter mile down the road. Worship services on Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sunday School and adult Bible study, 9 a.m.
The Alabaster Box Worship and Arts Center is a gathering of worshipers and lovers of God focusing on Jesus through music and the arts. Artists are encouraged to do their art as we worship. Every Saturday night 7 to 10 p.m., all ages invited to the Middle Smithfield Presbyterian Church on Route 209. for details, call (570) 688-7461, visit myspace.com/alabasterboxworship or e-mail abwa@ptd.net.
MONROE CO. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Sponsor-A-Maple Tree: for $25, a tree can be sponsored which includes many benefits: receipt of a certificate of sponsorship, a map of the sugarbush showing the location of your tree, a pint of our own pure maple syrup and free admission for up to four people to our annual Public Maple Sugaring Day on Saturday, March 6. This fundraising program, sponsored by Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center, helps offset costs for the maple sugaring educational program that benefits students throughout Monroe County. for details, call (570) 629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org to download a sponsorship form.
“Go See It” — Tiger Cubs: on Feb. 27. Program begins at 9 a.m. and includes a half-hour visit with an Environmental Educator and a self-led hike on the trails at Kettle Creek. Limit two dens per session. Cost: $2.50/scout, pre-registration required by Feb. 20. (570) 629-3061.
Girl Scouts Water Drop Patch: on Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Brownies and junior Girl Scouts are invited to complete the requirements for the EPA Water Drop patch from GSA. Cost: $5/scout. Limit of 25 scouts. Pre-registration and payment required by Feb. 19.
Educational Maple Sugaring Programs: on Feb. 18 to March 12, the Monroe County Environmental Education Center will conduct tours of its Maple Sugaring site in Marshalls Creek. Two-hour tours feature the history of maple sugaring, which dates back to the Native Americans, the evaporating process that we use today, tapping a maple tree and the cooking process. Cost: $3/participant and scheduling is done on a first come, first serve basis. for details or to pre-register, call (570) 629-3061.
Annual Public Maple Sugaring Day: on Saturday, March 6. call (570) 629-3061 or visit or visit mcconservation.org for more information.
Scout Day Maple Sugar Event: on March 13. Programs can be scheduled between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are open to any level of scouts and their families. Includes tour of the Sugarbush with Cost: $5/adult and $3/for scouts and children under 12. Pre-registration required by March 10. call (570) 629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.
Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Monroe County High School Seniors planning on Pursuing a College Degree in an Environmental Field: The third annual Stanley Becker Environmental Resource Scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded by the Monroe County Conservation District in cooperation with the family of Stanley Becker. Apply by calling the Monroe County Conservation District at (570) 629-3061 to obtain an application. Applications will be reviewed in March by members of the Monroe County Conservation District Board of Directors, staff and the Stanley Becker family. A recipient will be selected by late March.
POCONOS ENVIRONMENTAL
For more information and to register for any of these events call (570) 828-2319 or visit peec.org.
Cross Country Ski: on Feb. 27 and 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Cost: $25 adults, $15 children. Cross country skis and beginner lessons will be provided for an easy outing to enjoy PEEC’s woods in the winter. in case of no snow, join us for a winter hike (free). (570) 828-2319 or visit peec.org.
Twigs, Buds & Bark Tree ID: on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 10 and under. (570) 828-2319 or visit peec.org.
Moonrise Walk: on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Free. (570) 828-2319 or visit peec.org.
Brownie Badge Fest: on March 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: half day – $12, full day – $20. BBQ lunch available to purchase. Bring one scout or an entire troop. Overnight accommodation available, call for rates: (570) 828-2319 or visit peec.org.
North Shore Bird Trip: on March 6, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $60. Bring lunch and snacks. Join Jack Padalino on this amazing bird journey through the northern shore of new Jersey. Register by Feb. 22. Limited to 12 people. (570) 828-2319 or visit peec.org.
PEEC’s lodging rates for three-day weekends are $134 for PEEC members and $145 for nonmembers. Three-day weekend non-lodging rates are $74 for members and $85 for non-members. The lodging rates for PEEC’s four-day family nature getaways are $160 for members and $175 for non-members. Non-lodging rates for PEEC’s four-day weekends are $100 for members and $115 for non-members. Rates are per person, and discounts are available for children ages 10 years and under. Pre-registration is required.
Families can also choose to spend the day at PEEC on Saturdays during family nature weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $35 per person for PEEC members and $45 for non-members and enjoy the daytime activities with other family weekend participants.
The POC is a friendly hiking group open to all individuals interested in exploring the trails in the Pocono Mountains. for more information on any of these hikes, please e-mail poconooutdoorclub@yahoo.com or visit myspace.com/poconooutdoorclub.
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