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29 issues published annually with a controlled complimentary distribution through resorts, hotels, motels, cottage colonies, information centers & travel bureaus, places of interest, realtors, and developers.

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COMING EVENTS CALENDAR .... 6

ART & HISTORY ..................... 26

DINING ................................ 12

ENTERTAINMENT ................... 25

LODGING ............................. 27

POCONO MAP ...................... 16

PROFESSIONALS & SERVICES ... 28

SHOPPING ............................ 8

SPAS & SALONS ..................... 27

SPORTS ............................... 18

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MCEEC Hosts 36th Annual Public Maple Sugaring Day .......... 5

Chill Out at Shawnee’s Winter Carnival! ................................. 23

Coming Soon to JFBB ................................................................. 23

Lake Region Cook-Off Heats Up the Poconos ......................... 25

It’s Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count! .......................... 26

Ice Festival Illuminates Downtown Stroudsburg ..................... 29

Liberty Homes Custom Builders ............................................... 30

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Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental

Education Center (MCEEC) will host the 36th Annual Public

Maple Sugaring Day on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at the Meesing Sugarbush near Marshalls Creek.

See how sweet syrup is made during this exciting annual

event! The day includes a 90-minute tour of the Sugarbush with

stops for demonstrations and fun activities.

Learn about Native American and early pioneer methods of

making maple syrup, fi nd out how to identify and tap maple trees,

and watch as MCEEC educators explain the evaporator process!

After the tour, enjoy a sample of the pure maple syrup on some

freshly-made pancakes!

Admission costs $5 for adults and $3 for children under

12. Maple tree sponsors and EE Center members attend free of

charge. The Meesing Sugarbush is located in the Delaware State

Forest north of Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania. For details and

directions, call (570) 629-3061 or visit www.mcconservation.org.

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Now thru February 24: Crystal

Cabin Fever Presents: Dinosaurs

in Ice!, Sculpted Ice Works, Route

590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246, www.

sculptediceworks.com. This interactive

indoor attraction features outrageous

sculptures, amazing demonstrations

and family-friendly exhibits. Race

down a giant dual-run ice slide, pose

for photos with characters from Ice Age and The Flintstones, and see

more than 20 ice dinosaurs of all

shapes and sizes! Hours of operation

are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday

through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4

p.m. on Sunday. Admission costs

$12 for adults and $7 for children 3

and up. Sculpted Ice Works Factory

and Ice Harvest Museum tours

are available to event guests for an

additional $3. Details and directions

are available online.

February 16: The 20th Annual

Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice

Harvest, Millpond #1, 2071

(formerly 646) Lakeside Drive,

Tobyhanna, (570) 894-8205. 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. All are welcome to watch

the action or lend a hand in this

authentic re-enactment. The nearby

Coolbaugh Township Historical

Association Museum will be open for

complimentary tours and refreshments

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Tobyhanna

Millpond #1 Ice Harvest is free and

open to the public. Call for more

information.

February 16: Monroe County

Historic Coalition Meeting, The

Stroud Mansion, 900 Main Street,

Stroudsburg, (570) 421-7703, www.

monroehistorical.org. 9 a.m. Public

welcome. Refreshments will be served.

February 16: The Fourth Annual Ice

Festival, Downtown Stroudsburg,

www.stroudsburg.net. (570) 424-

0325. Noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy a day

of winter fun in beautiful Downtown

Stroudsburg! Storefronts will shine

with sparkling sculptures and live

ice carving demonstrations will

entertain guests of all ages. Additional

information is available online.

February 16 & 17: WinterFest

2013, Downtown Jim Thorpe, (570)

325-5810, www.jimthorpe.org.

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The highly-anticipated community

event brings live entertainment

and exciting activities to venues

throughout town. There will be Mug

Walks and Civil War Re-enactments

on Saturday and Sunday; Sculpted

Ice Works will provide live ice carving

demonstrations and Masters of the

Chainsaw will offer wood-carving

demos in the Park and Opera Square.

There will be horse-drawn carriage

rides and free kids’ shows, and the

Mauch Chunk Opera House will

feature ticketed entertainment on

Saturday and Sunday evenings. See

website for details.

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Backyard Bird Count, Nescopeck

State Park, Honey Hole Road, Drums,

(570) 403-2006. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The

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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.

Ann Street Treasures, 920B Ann

Street, Stroudsburg, (570) 807-5555,

annstreettreasures.com. Antiques,

home décor and accessories.

Outstanding selection and services

to help you fi nd what you’ve been

looking for! Open Thursday through

Monday; Tuesday and Wednesday

by appointment.

Carlson’s Country Treasures, Route

940 Mini Mall, Blakeslee, (570) 643-

5395. Featuring hand-made gifts and

original works of art. Exclusive dealer

of Mountain Home Candles. Closed

Mondays; call for hours.

Closet Cases Consignment

Boutique, Route 940, Pocono Lake,

(570) 262-9092, closetcases.net.

Women’s apparel and accessories,

artisan creations and fi ne collectibles.

Accepting seasonal consignment.

Cooks Tour, Route 390,

Mountainhome, (570) 595-0370,

cookstournepa.com. Wide selection

of popular cookware and unique

kitchen gadgets. 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 furniture. See

the Service Team for all your home

improvement needs. Pet friendly.

Open daily.

Country Kettle, Business Route 209,

Marshalls Creek, (570) 421-8970,

country-kettle.com. 250 barrels of

candy. Collectibles, candles, home

and yard décor, jewelry giftware and

more from John Medeiros, Lenox, Charming Tails and others.

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Dutch’s Shur Save, 1564 Route

507, Greentown, (570) 676-3373.

A complete supermarket with

convenience, variety and great

service.

Everything & Anything, Liberty

Plaza, Route 940, Pocono Lake,

(570) 856-1238. Offering “something

for every member of your family.”

Artistry, glassware, china, toys,

clothes, baby items, jewelry, Mia Bella candles and much, much

more! Open Friday through Monday.

EZ Mountain Rustic Furniture,

Route 611, Tannersville, (570) 629-

0166, ezlogbeds.com. “Handcrafted

rustic furniture made in the U.S.A.”

Find beautiful bedroom and dining

sets, lamps, futons, waterbeds,

wildlife mounts, home accents

and more. Open Monday through

Saturday.

Glass Hat, Route 191 in Hamlin,

(570) 689-4060, wpsada.com.

Glassware, antique oak and country

furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry,

pottery, kitchenware and Depression

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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.

Fiestaware, China sets, dolls and

planters. Large selection of Polish

Pottery. Call for hours.

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.

Hutton Metalcrafts, Route 940,

Pocono Pines, (570) 646-7778,

copperlamps.com. Unique

handcrafted metal works, copper

lanterns and sculptures, fi ne pewter

and custom ornaments. Oil paintings

on glass. Call for hours.

Jasmin Jewelers, Depue Plaza,


9797, jasminjewelers.com. Family-

owned and operated. Specializing

in fi ne 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. Closed Tuesdays.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,

Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888)

946-4672, mohegansunpocono.com.

Specialty shops include Ruby Blue, Crossing Vineyards Wine & Cheese

Shop and Marshall Rousso. One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers

Village, Tannersville, (570) 620-

1200, onestoptravelagency.net. A

full-service agency specializing in

domestic and international travel.

Offering seasonal bus trips to

popular destinations.

PA Pawn Stars, 2 Liberty Square

Plaza (Route 209), East Stroudsburg,

(570) 369-5800, [email protected].

Buying and selling gold and jewelry.

Highest price paid, guaranteed.

Pocono Cheesecake Factory, Route

611, Swiftwater, (570) 839-6844,

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.

Ryan’s ReStyled Boutique, DePue

Plaza, Route 611, Tannersville, (570)

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Carlson’sCountry Treasures

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Consignment welcome.

Second Nature Pawn, Route 611,

Tannersville, (570) 629-3083. Buy,

sell or trade. Open Monday through

Saturday.

Second Story High End Thrift,

756 Business Route 209, East

Stroudsburg, (570) 420-9948.

Designer apparel, accessories, shoes,

bags, furniture and artwork.

Silver Arrow Gallery & Gift Shop,

Route 611, Tannersville, (570)

619-0461, silver-arrow-gallery.com.

Featuring unique, American-made

gifts including jewelry, soaps, pottery,

paintings, woodcrafts, and the

largest selection of authentic Native

American art in the Poconos.

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, Bonfi re, North Face and more.

Equipment rentals available.

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.

The Village Quiltery, 246 Stadden

Road, Suite 204, Tannersville, (570)

213-0889, thevillagequiltery.com.

Quilting fabrics, accessories, classes

and services. “Longarm” service

available. Closed Wednesdays.

Theo B. Price Inc. Country Store,

Route 390, Cresco, (570) 595-2501,

theobprice.com. Crafts, gourmet

coffee and cheese, animal feed, folk

art, hardware, lumber and building

materials.

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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 & Bar,

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. Monthly food and wine

pairing events and Murder Mystery

Dinners. Private event rooms and

art gallery.

The Butcher Shoppe, Route

940, Pocono Lake, (570) 646-

0525, thebutchershoppe.com.

Extraordinary selection of fi ne

meats, cheeses and specialty foods.

Custom-cut prime beef, lamb, pork,

veal, natural poultry, sausage, exotic

game and more. Open Wednesday

through Sunday.

The Cook’s Corner Family

Restaurant, Route 715,

Henryville, (570) 620-1880. A casual

family restaurant serving breakfast,

lunch and dinner. Menu features

homemade soups and daily specials.

BYOB. Catering available. Closed

Mondays.

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.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort &

Restaurant, Route 507, Hawley,

(570) 226-4388, ehrhardts.com.

On Lake Wallenpaupack. Classic

American cuisine and gluten-free

selections.

Fernwood Resort, Route 209,

East Stroudsburg, (570) 588-9500,

fernwoodresortpoconos.com.

Great food and atmosphere at

Wintergreens Patio Grill.

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.

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424-0990, GemAndKeystone.com.

The offi cial home of ShawneeCraft

artisanal beer. Open daily for lunch

and dinner.

The Inn at Pocono Manor, Routes

314 & 940, Pocono Manor, (570)

839-7111, poconomanor.com.

American cuisine with a

continental fl air.

JR’s Deli, Route 940, Pocono Lake,

(570) 643-3354. Gourmet olives,

sandwiches, salads, pickles and

more. Daily specials and catering for

all occasions.

Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs,

Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre, (888)

946-4672, mohegansunpocono.

com. Ruth’s Chris Steak House,

the Mediterranean Rustic Kitchen,

Timbers Buffet, casual and cool

Bar Louie, sushi bar Pearl, Johnny

Rockets, Wolfgang Puck Express

and more.

14Main Avenue, Hawley, (570) 226-

2993, (800) 833-8527, thesettlersinn.

com. Award-winning farm-to-table

restaurant serving seasonal game

and fi sh with locally grown produce,

artisan breads and desserts. Four-

diamond AAA rating.

Skytop Lodge, Route 390, Skytop,

(570) 595-7401, (855) 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,


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the Poconos!” Delight in sensational

seafood at this family-owned

landmark. Menu items include

quality Allen Brothers steaks and

slow roasted prime rib, great soups

and salads and the area’s largest

selection of fresh seafood. Open

daily.

Split Rock Golf Club, Moseywood

Road, Lake Harmony, (570) 722-

9111, 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.

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serves breakfast daily from 7 a.m.

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Pizzeria, Route 715, Reeders, (570)

629-1000. Intimate mountain eatery

offering delicious pizza and Italian

specialties. Open daily for lunch and

dinner. BYOB. Delivery available.

The Original Bailey’s Rib &

Steakhouse, Route 611, Mount

Pocono, (570) 839-9678,

baileyssteakhouse.com. Robust menu

features U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, slow

roasted prime rib, open-pit barbecue

ribs, pasta, seafood, burgers and

more.

River Room, Shawnee Inn & Golf

Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570)

424-4000, shawneeinn.com. Fine

dining with spectacular views.

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.

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are welcome to help the Nescopeck

State Park staff count birds throughout

the day. Child-friendly activities will

be available. This event is free. Call for

more information.

February 17: The 13th Annual

Pocono Polar Bear Plunge, Henning’s

Pond, Albrightsville, (570) 646-6600.

1 p.m. This exciting charity event

benefi ts the Make-a-Wish foundation.

Watch as brave souls jump into the

icy pond, and then warm up with

a post-event celebration at Robert

Christian’s Restaurant in Pocono

Lake. Organizers hope to raise $5,000

for the Make-a-Wish foundation.

Spectators are asked to donate at

least $1 to the cause. Call for more

information.

February 22: Bookhouse Presents:

“An Evening with Maxwell Kofi

Donkor and Sankofa African Drum

& Dance Ensemble,” Eastern

Monroe Public Library’s Hughes

Building, 1002 North Ninth Street,

Stroudsburg, (570) 421-0800, www.

monroepl.org/bookhouse.html. 7:30

p.m. Renowned drummer, artist and

educator Maxwell Kofi Donkor will

perform with the Sankofa African

Drum & Dance Ensemble in the

Edinger Community Room. This

event is open to the public at no cost.

Donations accepted. Doors open at

7 p.m. Arrive early. Details are

available online.

February 23: Family Ice Fishing,

Pocono Environmental Education

Center (PEEC), 538 Emery Road,

Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-2319,

www.peec.org. 1:30 to 4 p.m. Learn

the basics of ice fi shing and then

test your skills on the ponds! All

equipment provided. Fishing licenses

not required. Space is limited. Call

to register.

February 23: Ski for the Cure, Jack

Frost Mountain Ski Area, 1 Jack Frost

Mountain Road, Blakeslee, (570) 443-

8425 ext. 2503, www.jfbb.com. 8 a.m.

Help JFBB raise money and awareness

for the Northeastern Pennsylvania

Affi liate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure! Collect donation pledges, and

then race down the mountain to show

your support! There will be prizes for

those who raise the most money and

complete the most runs. Registration

takes place in the Main Lodge at 8

a.m. Race gates open at 8:30 a.m.

There will be a $5 entrance fee to

benefi t the foundation. Additional


February 23: Montgomery Gentry,

Mount Airy Casino Resort, Woodland

Road, Mount Pocono, (877)

MTAIRY-1, www.mountairycasino.

com. 8 p.m. Don’t miss this exciting

free concert! The fi rst 450 people

to visit the Event Center will receive

wristbands for admission. Doors to the

Center open at noon. Show starts at

8 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend.

Details available online.

February 23: Owling at Kettle Creek,

Monroe County Environmental

Education Center (MCEEC), 8050

Running Valley Road, Bartonsville,

(570) 629-3061, www.

mcconservation.org. 10 a.m. Learn

where and how to look for elusive

owls during this special two-hour

hike. Cost: $5 for the public, $3 for EE

Center members and children under

12. Call to register.

February 23: Buckman’s Boulder

Bash, Big Boulder PARK, South Lake

Drive, Lake Harmony, (570) 443-

8425, www.bigboulderpark.com. 10

a.m. Show off your skills at the third

annual Boulder Bash! Open to skiers

and snowboarders, this year’s event

features over $4,000 in cash prizes!

Additional information is available

online.

February 23 & 24: Subaru Master

the Mountain, Jack Frost Mountain

Ski Area, 1 Jack Frost Mountain Road,

Blakeslee, (570) 443-8425, www.jfbb.

com. “Master the mountain” with tips

and encouragement from instructors,

and then visit the Subaru tent for great

giveaways and warm refreshments.

Times and details available online.

February 24: Big Band Afternoon

at the Library, Western Pocono

Community Library, 131 Pilgrim

Way, Brodheadsville, (570) 992-

7934, www.wpcl.lib.pa.us/. 3:30

p.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a memorable

afternoon of music in the library

during this unique fundraiser!

The Western Pocono Community

Library, along with the Pocono Area

Dance Association and Riverside

Rhythm (a local 17-piece big band),

will present the community concert

to raise funds and awareness for the

facility. Festivities will take place in

the lower level of the library, where

there will be plenty of seating and

room to dance. Refreshments will be

provided. Tickets cost $12 in advance

and $15 at the door. Children under

12 will be admitted free. For tickets

and additional information, visit the

Western Pocono Community Library,

or call (570) 992-7934.

February 24: Shawnee Winter

Carnival Day, Shawnee Mountain

Ski Area, Hollow Road, Shawnee-

on-Delaware, (570) 421-7231, www.

shawneemt.com. Enjoy a full day

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Celebrating over three decades in

business, this complete bait shop is

open every day, all year.

BOWLING

Split Rock Resort, 100 Moseywood

Road, 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) 839-

3908, poconomanor.com. The

Manor Sports Club offers this winter

activity. Call for information.

Skytop Lodge, 1 Skytop, Skytop,

(855) 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 on Skytop’s own ski mountain! See skytop.com for details.

FITNESS

Pocono Mountain Fitness, 1

Manor Drive, Pocono Manor, (570)

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17,000 sq. ft. fi tness center with

tennis and racquetball complex,

basketball, tanning, personal

training and award-winning Silver

Sneakers program. Leagues and

classes. Open daily.

GEOCACHING

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, 1 Skytop, Skytop, (570)

595-8988, skytop.com. Use state-of-

the-art GPS units to explore Skytop

during these unique treasure hunts.

HORSEBACK RIDING


Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,

fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Year

round trail rides. “Stay and Ride”

packages available.


314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-

6237, poconomanor.com. Trail

rides, lessons, seasonal sleigh rides

and more. Open to the public.

ICE SKATING


314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-

6237, poconomanor.com. Call for

information.


(855) 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

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PAINTBALL

The Adventure Center at Skytop

Lodge, 1 Skytop, Skytop, (570) 595-

8988, skytop.com. Play paintball

on multiple fi elds in and out of the

woods! Equipment and

lessons available.


Bushkill, (888) 337-6966,

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Destination Earth Pocono Paintball. Wooded park and obstacle courses

open year round. All equipment

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SKI AREAS

Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake

Harmony Road, 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 Road, Tannersville,

(570) 629-1661, skicamelback.

com. 100% snowmaking and night

skiing on 34 trails. Featuring 14 lifts,

an award-winning learning center,

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dining options and the “biggest

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snowtubing, rentals, ski school,

shop and racing clinics.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,

Hollow Road, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (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

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SLEDDING


314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-

3908, poconomanor.com. Arctic

Paws Dog Sledding Tours. Weather

permitting. Call (570) 216-2551

for details.


(855) 345-7759; skytop.com.

Toboggan runs and dog sledding

tours. Details available online.

SNOWSHOEING


314, Pocono Manor, (570) 839-

3908, poconomanor.com. Call

for details.


(855) 345-7759; skytop.com.

Enjoy a wonderful winter workout

on Skytop’s pristine property!

Guided group treks are scheduled

throughout the winter. Snowshoe

rentals and trail maps available. Call

for details.

SNOWTUBING

Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake

Harmony Road, Lake Harmony,

(570) 443-8425, jfbb.com. Up to 20

snowtubing chutes with two tows

and a 600’ conveyor carpet. Single

tubes only.


Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570)

629-1661, skicamelback.com. With

38 lanes and two Magic Carpet lifts, Camelback’s Snowtubing Park

is now the largest in the country!

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Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, Jack

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Shawnee Mountain Ski Area,

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Chill Out at Shawnee’s Winter Carnival! Celebrate the season at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area! The family and beginner-friendly ski destination

will host the 16th Annual Winter Carnival Day on Sunday, February 24.

Hit the slopes for great skiing, riding and

tubing, and then head to the base area for even

more winter fun! There will be great carnival games

and concessions, music and entertainment from

93.5 WSBG, face-painting, prizes, an outdoor

barbecue and more!

Sculpted Ice Works will present a live ice

carving demonstration, and the Shawnee Mountain

Junior Development Race Team will perform a

synchronized skiing demonstration on the Thunder

Cloud Trail and Greenhouse Slope!

Shawnee’s Winter Carnival Day is free and open to all mountain guests. Most activities take place from

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (570) 421-7231 or visit www.shawneemt.com for more information.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area is located off I-80 on Hollow Road in Shawnee-on-Delaware, Pennsylvania.

Coming Soon to JFBB• February 23 is “Ski for the Cure” Day at Jack Frost

Mountain Ski Area. Help JFBB raise money and awareness

for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Affi liate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure! Race gates open at 8:30 a.m.

• February 23: Show off your skills at Buckman’s Boulder

Bash! Open to skiers and snowboarders, this year’s event

features over $4,000 in cash prizes! Activities begin at

10 a.m. in Big Boulder PARK.

• February 23 & 24: Subaru Master the Mountain brings

expert instruction and exciting events to Jack Frost Mountain! Try out some new tricks on the slopes and stop

by the Subaru tent for hot beverages and giveaways!

• March 1: WMMR’s Cardboard Classic returns to the tubing hill at Jack Frost Mountain. Join the fun,

or watch as teams hit the hill in creatively-constructed cardboard sleds! The event begins at 10:30 a.m.

Guidelines are available at www.WMMR.com.

For more information on these and other great events coming to Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas,

visit www.jfbb.com or call (570) 443-8425.

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SportsSports

800.255.7625 - www.splitrockresort.com100 Moseywood Rd. • Lake Harmony, PA 18624

Weekend Breakfast Buffet8am - 11am

Italian SpecialtiesFri & Sat Nights

5pm - 10pm

Multiple ScreensBilliards

Bar Menu SnacksFri: 5pm - 2am

Sat: 12pm - 2amSun: 12pm -12am

Daisy Jug BandSaturdays in December

Multiple ScreensBilliards

Bar Menu SnacksFri: 5pm - 2am

Sat: 12pm - 2amSun: 12pm -12am

sporting clay range open to the

public. Suitable for beginners

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-fl ying teal, rolling rabbits,

fast crossing and incoming birds;

scenic woodland course. Available

instruction, gun rentals, ammunition

and gear. Appointments required.

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Peterson’s Ski and Cycle, Route

115, Blakeslee, (570) 646-9223,

petersonsskiandcycle.com. Trusted

source for mountain sports

equipment, rentals and services.

Trek and Gary Fisher bicycles,

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

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.

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.

WATER PARKS

H20ooohh! Indoor Family

Waterpark, Split Rock

Resort, 100 Moseywood

Road, 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 fi rst indoor

simulated wave machine.

WILDLIFE ATTRACTIONS

Pocono Snake and Animal

Farm, 424 Seven Bridge

Road, East Stroudsburg,

(570) 223-8653,

poconoanimals.com. See

exotic reptiles and animals

from around the world!

A great “starter zoo” for

kids where you can feed

monkeys, lemurs, bear,

potbelly pigs and goats all

year long! Open daily from

noon to 5 p.m. Weather

permitting.

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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Theater Year Round!Musicals, Comedies, Dramas

Children’s TheaterClasses and Camps

We Love Groups of All Sizes!

570-421-5093www.TheShawneePlayhouse.com

25EntertainmentEntertainment

For comprehensive listings

visit ThisWeek.net


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 and beer tastings

every day at 12:30 p.m.

EHRHARDT’S WATERFRONT RESORT,Route 507, Hawley, (570) 226-4388;

www.ehrhardts.com. Live music

on Fridays. Pub-O-Lympics every

Thursday night. February 22: Abbey

Road.

FERNWOOD RESORT, Milford Road,

Bushkill, (888) 337-6966, www.

fernwoodresortpoconos.com. Brain

Freeze Trivia on Wednesday nights.

Family Karaoke on Saturday nights

at 7 p.m. in WintergreensPatio Grill.

HARMONY PRESENTS at the

Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill

Drive, Hawley, (570) 588-

8077, www.silkmillharmony.com.

Performances in the beautiful, newly

renovated Boiler Room venue.

February 22: Bailey Cooke.

March 2: Yancarlos Sanchez.

MOHEGAN SUN AT POCONO

DOWNS, Highway 315, Wilkes-

Barre, (570) 831-2100, www.

mohegansunpocono.com. Popular

local bands and duos in Breakers and Bar Louie. Marko Marcinko

Trio Jazz Band performs on Friday

and Saturday nights in Ruth’s Chris Steak House. February 23: Kyle

Richards of Bravo TV’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

PARADISE STREAM RESORT, Route

940, Paradise Valley, (800) 432-

9932, www.covepoconoresorts.

com. A romantic Pocono resort

offering top notch entertainment.

March 8 thru 10: The 22nd Annual

Newlywed/Not-So-Newlywed

Game.

SHAWNEE INN AND GOLF

RESORT, Shawnee-on-Delaware,

(570) 424-4000, (800) 742-

9633, www.shawneeinn.com. Live

entertainment and warm ambiance

in the River Room Piano Bar and Lounge. Community Concert Series

brings music and merriment to the

Inn Lobby every Tuesday night.

February 19: Len & His Sidekicks.

February 26: Adriana Stigliano.

March 19: SheilaMark Duo.

THE SHAWNEE PLAYHOUSE, 552

River Road, Shawnee-on-

Delaware, (570) 421-5093, www.

theshawneeplayhouse.com.

Affordable world-class theater

presenting classical and new plays,

musicals, operas, concerts and

Shakespeare. Now thru March

3: Anything Goes, a Cole Porter

classic performed by Worthington

Players. March 8 thru 17: Dancing

at Lughnasa.

Lake Region Cook-OffHeats Up the Poconos The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce will host

the 11th Annual Chili/Wing Cook-Off on Sunday, March 3 at

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort on Lake Wallenpaupack.

All are welcome to sample a variety of chicken wings and

chili selections from area chefs, cooks and restaurants. The event

begins at noon, and doors will remain open with food available until 3 p.m.

The Wallenpaupack Area School District administrators will serve as the event’s offi cial judges, with

guests selecting the top recipes in the “People’s Choice” category. First prize winners for chili and wing

recipes will receive $100 cash and a commemorative

trophy.

Admission costs $20 for the public. Tickets may

be purchased in advance at the Lake Region Chamber

offi ce and the Lake Wallenpaupack Branch of Honesdale

National Bank.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort is located on Route

507, two miles east of Hawley, Pennsylvania. For more

information about the 11th Annual Chili/Wing Cook-Off,

visit www.lakeregioncc.com or call (570) 226-3191.

26Pocono Indian Museum and Gift

Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-

9338; 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.

Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour

& Ice Harvest Museum, Route

590, Lakeville, (570) 226-6246,

sculptediceworks.com. Ice sculptures,

demonstrations and exhibits.

Silver Arrow Gallery & Gift Shop,


0461, silver-arrow-gallery.com. Largest

selection of authentic Native American

art in the Poconos.

Steamtown National Historic Site,

150 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton,

(570) 340-5200, nps.gov/stea. Living

history and special exhibits; train

excursions.

Stroud Mansion & Library, 900 Main


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.

Rt. 209, Bushkill570-588-9338

Pocono IndianMuseum & Gift Shop

Receive1/2 PriceAdult Tour

Admission with One Paid Adult

Admissionwww.poconoindianmuseum.com

Pocono Indian Museum and Gift

Shop, Route 209, Bushkill, (570) 588-

9338 i di

Art & HistoryArt & HistoryARTSPACE Gallery, 18 North Seventh


poconoarts.org/artspace. Fine art

gallery benefi ting the PoconoArts

Council and participating artists.

Coolbaugh Township Historical

Association Museum, 5550 Memorial

Boulevard (Route 611), Tobyhanna,

(570) 894-4207, (570) 839-7306,

coolbaughtwp.org. Ice harvesting,

military history, photo collection

and artifacts.

Cresco Station Museum, Sand Spring

Road off Route 390, Cresco Railroad

Depot, (570) 595-6157, barretthistory.

org. Antiques, war memorabilia,

displays and historical artifacts. Art

shows and music programs. Open

Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

Dorfl inger Glass Museum, Dorfl inger-

Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary, Long

Ridge Road, White Mills, (570) 253-

1185, dorfl inger.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.

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. Museum and conference center.

Madelon Powers Art Gallery, East

Stroudsburg University, Normal and

Marguerite Streets, East Stroudsburg,

(570) 422-3483, esu.edu. Fine art

exhibits.

Morgan Gallery of Fine Arts, 409

Route 940 Blakeslee, (570) 646-5333,

morgangalleryonline.com. Featuring

original art by local artists. Closed

in February.

Gallery & Gift ShopUnique Gifts FOR THE Entire Family

2989 Rt. 611, DePue PlazaTannersville

www.silver-arrow-gallery.com570 619-0461

LARGEST SELECTION OF AUTHENTIC

NATIVE AMERICAN ART IN THE POCONOS

Made in America

It’s Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count!It’s Time for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! The 2013 Great

Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), a project of the National

Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology,

will take place from Friday, February 15 through

Monday, February 18.

Birdwatchers of all ages and experience levels are

welcome to serve in this global citizen science project.

Counts can take place anywhere! Simply count wild

birds for at least 15 minutes on any day of the event,

and report your fi ndings online! Interested parties should

create a GBBC account at www.birdcount.org.

Nescopeck State Park invites everyone to join the Count from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 16 and

17! Guests can visit the park at any time and observe birds on the feeders throughout the day. Children’s

activities will be available. Call (570) 403-2006 for details.

For more information about the Great Backyard Bird Count, visit www.birdsource.org/gbbc or contact

the Honesdale offi ce of the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society at (570) 253-9250.

Dorothea Schaefer

27splitrockresort.com. Villas, cottages,

deluxe suites and lodge.


314, One Manor Drive, Pocono

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.

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deluxe suites and lodge.

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Spas & SalonsSpas & Salons

Countryside Cottages, 2863

Bartonsville Avenue, Stroudsburg,

(570) 629-2131, countrysidecottages.

com. Rustic mountain lodging

available year round.

Crescent Lodge, 5854 Paradise

Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 595-7486,

crescentlodge.com. A classic country

inn in the Poconos.

Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Resort, 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

villa accommodations.

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.

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort,

124 Shawnee Inn Drive, Shawnee-

on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000,

shawneeinn.com. Luxury resort

set amid the Delaware Water Gap

National Recreation Area.

Skytop Lodge, off Route 390, Skytop,

(570) 595-7401, (855) 345-7759,

skytop.com. Refi ned resort in a

majestic 5,500-acre setting.

Split Rock Resort, 1 Lake Drive,

Lake Harmony, (800) 255-7625,

Bliss Beauty + Body Co., 6162 Paradise

Valley Road, Cresco, (570) 839-0620,

www.blissbeautyandbody.com. A full-

service salon and spa offering expert

hair and nail design, massage and

body treatments, facials and more. Gift

boutique now open.

The Laurel Spa at the Inn at Pocono

Manor, Route 314, One Manor Drive,

Pocono Manor, (570) 839-0140, www.

laurelspaatpoconomanor.com. Offering

relaxing massage treatments, facials, nail

care and more in a beautiful mountain

setting.

The Skyview Spa at Skytop Lodge,

Route 390, Skytop, (570) 595-8968,

www.skyviewspaatskytoplodge.com.

Luxurious treatments and magnifi cent

views. On-site Spa Boutique offers the

fi nest products.

The Spa at Mount Airy, 44 Woodland

Road, Mt. Pocono, (570) 243-5230,

www.thespaatmountairy.com.

Sensational treatments and seasonal

specials.

Le Spa Forêt at The French Manor

Inn and Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive,

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South Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.

thefrenchmanor.com. A fully “green”

spa with adjoining salt water pool and

hot tub.

Spa Shawnee at Shawnee Inn and

Golf Resort, 124 Shawnee Inn Drive,

Shawnee-on-Delaware, (570) 424-4000,

www.spashawnee.com. Tranquil spa

offering a range of services and all-

natural treatments. On-site salon and

massage rooms.

28 Professionals & ServicesProfessionals & Services

Largest Sales Staff Specializing inLake Naomi

and Timber Trails

At the Traffic Light, Corner ofRoutes 940 & 423, Pocono Pines

CALL 800 537-1479 OR 570 646-2222

See Homes for Sale & Rentals at www.LakeNaomi.com

SALES & VACATION RENTALS

CHRISTY M. DEMELFI, ESQ.

OFFICES IN GARDEN CITY, NY& WEATHERLY, PA

570 427-8409demelfilaw.com

Evening & Weekend AppointmentsPayment Plans Available

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Blakeslee Animal ClinicDr. 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 570 643-1084Fax: 570 643-1080

[email protected] www.blakesleevet.com

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www.poconobuilders.org

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REAL ESTATE

Hawley Realty, 944 Marcon Blvd.

Suite 120, Allentown, (610) 398-

4000, 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, (570)

646-4600, libertyhomesPA.com.

Designing and building award-

winning homes since 1978.

Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty,

1578 SR 903, Jim Thorpe, (570)

267-1565; 233 Route 940,

Blakeslee, (570) 234-0633,

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,

demelfi law.com. Specializing in

bankruptcy, foreclosures, business

law, debt negotiation, taxation, wills,

1578 SR 903, SUITE 5, JIM THORPE

Telephone 570 267-1565

233 ROUTE 940, BLAKESLEE

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Open 6 Days a Week, Closed Sunday

BLAKESLEE GARAGE INC.

J&J TOWING & RECOVERY

(570) 646-2494

(570) 646-5312

ROUTE 115 NORTH, BLAKESLEEVisa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover Accepted

ROUTE 115 NORTH, BLAKESLEEVisa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover Accepted

Specializing in FLAT BED TOWINGLocal and Long Distance Rollback 24/7 Towing

and Road Service

Major & Minor RepairsState Inspections • Brakes • TiresTune-Ups • Front End Alignment

trusts and estates. Admitted in PA,

NJ, NY, CT.

Blakeslee Animal Clinic, Dr. Andrew J. Church, Veterinarian, Route 940, Blakeslee, (570) 643-

1084, blakesleevet.com. A full-

service companion animal clinic

providing comprehensive medical,

surgical and dental care.

Blakeslee Garage, Inc., Route 115

North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-2494.

Major and minor repairs, state

inspections, brakes, tune-ups, front

end alignment and tires.

J & J Towing & Recovery, Route

115 North, Blakeslee, (570) 646-

5312. 24/7 towing and road service

specializing in fl at bed towing; local

and long distance rollback.

Michael’s Flooring, Window,

Kitchen & Bath Center, Route 940,

Pocono Lake, (570) 646-1502,

michcarp.com. One-stop shop

for home improvements. Custom

installation and free estimates.

One Stop Travel, Pocono Peddlers

Village, Tannersville, (570) 620-

1200, onestoptravelagency.net. A

full-service agency specializing in

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 unifi ed voice of the

Pocono Mountains’ Building

Industry.”

Pocono Princess Cleaning Service,

(570)241-9137, poconocleaners.

com. Specializing in residential,

commercial offi ce, and move in/

Moorestown Road, Wind Gap,

(610) 377-8400. Installation of

roofi ng, siding, kitchens, baths,

decks, insulation and fl ooring.

move out cleaning. Construction

cleanup and carpet cleaning

services available.

The Service Team, 487 E.

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Visit beautiful Downtown Stroudsburg on Saturday, February 16 and enjoy

an afternoon of great shopping, dining and entertainment! The Fourth Annual

Ice Festival brings stunning ice sculptures and dazzling demonstrations to the

sidewalks and storefronts from noon to 3 p.m.

Browse intricate ice creations at local shops and eateries, warm up with a

cup of hot cocoa or cider from Sarah’s Corner Cafe, and see a massive throne

carved out of ice! The towering fi ve-block ice sculpture will be created on the

corner of Seventh and Main Streets during the event.

Downtown Stroudsburg’s Fourth Annual Ice Festival, presented by the

Jacob Stroud Corporation, is free and open to the public. For details and

directions, visit www.stroudsburg.net or call (570) 424-0325.

Visit beautiful Downtown Stroudsburg on Saturday, February 16 and enjoy

f f h i di i d i ! Th F h A l

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30the door. Call for details.

Ongoing: Ski Tote Package,

The French Manor Inn and

Spa, 50 Huntingdon Drive, South

Sterling, (877) 720-6090, www.

thefrenchmanor.com. The French

Manor proudly presents this exciting

Ski Package! Enjoy hours on the slopes

of Camelback or Sno Mountain and

return to luxury accommodations at

the French Manor. The Inn will provide

a complimentary French Manor Tote

Bag fi lled with bottled water, lip balm,

snacks and more treats to enhance

your mountain experience. Call for

reservations and information.

Ongoing: Free Brewery Tours

and Beer Tastings, Barley Creek

Brewing Company, Sullivan Trail and

Camelback Road, Tannersville, (570)

629-9399, www.barleycreek.com. Free

brewery tours are offered every day

at 12:30 p.m. See the tanks and mills

at the brewpub and learn how great

beer is made! Tours are followed by

free tastings of assorted Barley Creek

brews. All ages welcome for tours;

tastings restricted to participants 21

and older. Group tours available by

appointment. Call for details.

Ongoing: Love at First Bite, Pocono

Cheesecake Factory 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.

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exciting Carnival event! Activities

include ice sculpting demonstrations,

product sampling, giveaways,

entertainment and more! Most

events take place from 11a.m.

to 3 p.m. Major sponsors

include Shawnee Mountain, Coca- Cola and Budweiser beer. Additional


February 24: Introduction to

Orienteering, Pocono Environmental

Education Center (PEEC), 538 Emery

Road, Dingmans Ferry, (570) 828-

2319, www.peec.org. 10 a.m. to noon.

Learn to use a map and compass on

PEEC’s orienteering course! Equipment

and basic instruction provided. Cost:

$5. Call to register.

March 1: WMMR’s Cardboard

Classic, Jack Frost Mountain Ski

Area, Jack Frost Mountain Ski Area, 1

Jack Frost Mountain Road, Blakeslee,

(570) 443-8425, www.jfbb.com.

10:30 a.m. Join WMMR DJs Preston

and Steve for this highly entertaining

annual event! Teams will race down

the snowtubing hill in creatively-

decorated cardboard sleds. Join the

fun or watch the action! Details are

available at www.wmmr.com.

March 2: Monroe County

Environmental Education Center’s

36th Annual Public Maple

Sugaring Day, Meesing Outdoor

Site, Marshall’s Creek, (570) 629-

3061, www.mcconservation.org.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This exciting day

will feature a tour of the Sugarbush

and stops for information on tree

identifi cation and tapping, evaporation

techniques, and early pioneer and

Native American methods of making

maple syrup. After the tour, enjoy

a generous sample of Pennsylvania

maple syrup on some freshly-made

pancakes! Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for

children under 12; EE Center members

and tree sponsors admitted free. Call

for more information.

March 3: The 11th Annual Chili/

Wing Cook-Off, Ehrhardt’s

Waterfront Resort, Route 507,

Hawley, (570) 226-3191, www.

lakeregioncc.com. 12 p.m. Beat the

winter blues at the 11th Annual Chili/

Wing Cook-Off! The Pocono Lake

Region Chamber of Commerce invites

everyone to sample delicious entries

and vote for the best in the People’s

Choice category. Admission costs $20.

Advance tickets can be purchased

at the Chamber offi ce and the Lake

Wallenpaupack Branch of Honesdale

National Bank. Additional information

is available online.

March 3: Bow Wow Bingo, CLU

Club, 265 South Courtland Street,

East Stroudsburg, (570) 420-0450,

www.CampPapillon.org. 1 p.m.

This fun bingo event benefi ts Camp

Papillon Animal Rescue. Prizes

include Longaberger and Vera Bradley

merchandise. Doors open at noon.

Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at

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Call Hawley Realty Inc. (610) 398-4000or visit www.hawleyrealty.com for additional details.

Industrial and commercial properties exclusively offered by Hawley Realty, Inc.

All just 90 minutes west of NYC

9,700 SF dual tenant bldg. in Pocono Mnt. Industrial Park, 3.68 acres, outside storage, public utilities, drive-in • & dock loading, close to desirable Lake Naomi Community. Owner can finance. Flexible lease terms.

11,000+ bldg. Near Sciota Exit of Rt. 33 & Business Rt. 209, Features: 3.4 acres, fenced yard, 3 high drive-in • doors, clear span shop area, multi-use potential, sale terms offered.

30,000 SF fabrication faciility in Easton near Rt. 22 Exit. Features: ½ ton jib crane, floor drains, public utilities, • 12KVA power, good parking. Asking: $3.25 per SF Net (3) for lease.

31,000 SF warehouse & 52,700 SF mfg. plant in Stroudsburg w/ E-Z access to I-80 & Rt. 209. Features: public • utilities, 3,000 amps, low taxes, truck dock loading, choose either bldg. or both. Lease terms preferred.

45,000+ Multi-Tenant Bldg., near new Sands Casino exit of I-78. Features: 3.79 acres, fenced storage yard, • some rental income, exterior loading platform & drive-in loading, low taxes, Lease: $2.85 per SF Net (3),

Asking: $1,440,000.

46,000 SF Bldg. in Easton. Features: Newly refurbished, 4+ acres, 24’ ceiling, gas heat, public utilities, wet • sprinkler system, 6 truck dock doors, 2 drive-in doors, 2,800 amps, industrial park setting. Lease & Sale

terms offered.

46,500 SF former industrial laundry plant in Easton. Features: public utilities, 7 dock doors, fenced yard, 1,000 • amps, pro-business local govt., Owner Anxious! Asking $850,000. OBO

53,000+ warehouse in Bethlehem near Rt. 22 Exits & ABE Airport. Features: 3.5 acres w/ addtl. Land avail. • masonry block/steel frame construction, industrial park setting, 1,200 amps, 20’ ceiling, fenced storage yard,

2,000 SF office/showroom, 3 dock doors (can add more), 16’ high drive-in. Short & long-term leases available.

Can divide.

70,000 SF whse/mfg. bldg. available just over the NJ/PA State Line. Features: Almost 7 acres, public utilities, • truck dock & drive-in doors, can subdivide, 1-story masonry bldg., some office/showroom area.

All Offers Considered!

BEST LOCATIONS, BUDGET PRICES & BEST VARIETY OF OFFICE SPACE!

14,000 sq. ft. plug ‘n play space available, ample parking, on site management, open floor plan, modern • amenities, located in Allentown CBD with easy access to Route 22 via 7th St. Competitive Lease Rates.

5,000+ sq. ft. available on first floor in LVIP V. Amenities include: E-Z access to Rt. 22, office park setting, • quality interior finishes in common areas, on site parking, management in building. Only $14.99 per sq. ft.

plus janitorial services.

11,500 sq. ft. freestanding medical office building with 2.5+ acre lot. Adjacent to LV Mall and visible along Rt. • 22, within ½ mile of highway exit. Multi-purpose zoning. Motivated Seller. All offers considered!

15,000 sq. ft. available across from County Courthouse, various suite sizes some furnished, on site building • owner. First floor 2,200 sq. ft. prime commercial unit available with prominent signage. Wow! Only $7.77

per sq. ft. Net (3)

17,800 sq. ft. multi-tenant professional building with 90% occupancy, near Rt. 22 exit. Well-maintained • building. Income and expense statement available. Good investment property.

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