This Week in the Poconos! 6/17-6/23
TUESDAY JUNE 18
Doc Pappa and the Renegade Ramblers Concert 7:00PM TO 8:00PM
Doc Pappa and The Renegade Ramblers boasts 200 years of collective bluegrass picking & singing between them, and mixes blues, bluegrass, gospel, Irish and old-timey music in their repertoire. Their latest CD, “Wanted” contains original bluegrass and gospel songs penned by Peter “Doc” Pappalardo, born in Shawnee and the vocalist, guitarist and mandolin player for the group. Enjoy this free concert at the River Sanctuary on the Grand Lawn of The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Family friendly and appropriate for all ages. Donations gratefully accepted. Brought to you by the Shawnee Institute Ltd., a non-profit organization.
THE SHAWNEE INN & GOLF RESORT
Shawnee-on-Delaware – 100 Shawnee Inn Drive
(570) 424-4000 www.shawneeinn.com/events/
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WEDNESDAY JUNE 19
BOG WALK 10:00AM TO 12:30PM
Join an Environmental Educator at the Bog parking lot and take a 2 ½ hour guided journey into the unique Tannersville Cranberry Bog. Environmental educators will explain the Bog’s formation, its interesting plant and animal life, and the role the local Preserve Committee and the Nature Conservancy play in its continued protection. Please wear appropriate footwear. Pre-registration is required and limited. Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn onto Cherry Lane Rd. The bog parking lot is 1.9 miles from 611 on the right.
KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER Stroudsburg – 8050 Running Valley Road
(570) 629-3061 mcconservation.org
Cost: $4 for MCEEC Members/ $6 for Non-Members
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THURSDAY JUNE 20
5TH ANNUAL LACAWAC SANCTUARY SUMMER SOLSTICE EVENT 6:00PM TO 8:00PM
Celebrate the beginning of Summer with Local Food, Drink and Music. The Summer Solstice fundraiser will be an evening of local offerings, highlighting Wayne County and the area through locally produced libations, tapas-style menu and live musical entertainment!
WALLENPAUPACK BREWING COMPANY
Hawley – 73 Welwood Ave.
(570) 689-9494 www.lacawac.org
Cost: $25 per person, or $45 for two
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SATURDAY JUNE 22
BUG EXPLORATION 1:00PM TO 3:00PM
Bugs: they’re everywhere! Visit PEEC to discover insects on the trails and learn about what makes them so unique. They’re not as scary as they look!
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 peec.org
Cost: Free for PEEC Members/ $5 for Non-PEEC Members
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SATURDAY JUNE 22
Monroe Farmers’ Market 8:00AM TO 12:00PM
Serving the Stroudsburg community for 40 years and still growing! Offering quality produce, flowers, meats, breads, preserves, and more from local farmers. Every Saturday thru November 2.
Courthouse Square
Stroudsburg – 610 Monroe St.
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SATURDAY JUNE 22
INTRODUCTION TO ORIENTEERING 10:00AM TO 12:00PM
Come learn how to use a map & compass on PEEC’s orienteering course. They’ll show you the basics before you try and find all the points. Space limited – call early!
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 peec.org
Cost: Free for PEEC Members/ $5 for Non-PEEC Members
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SATURDAY JUNE 22 & SUNDAY JUNE 23
29TH ANNUAL GREAT TASTES OF PA WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
12PM TO 6PM
Split Rock Resort is set to celebrate year 29 of the Great Tastes of PA Wine & Food Festival with tastings from 34 PA wineries plus over 100 Vendors that will send your senses reeling. Surrounding 3 stages of live performances from local bands like Kartune, Big Country, Tommy Guns, The Jeffrey James Band and Flyin’ Blind; you’ll find this popular attraction ignites a Summer reaction to enjoy Pocono Mountains tastes and talents all in an amazing outdoor atmosphere.
SPLIT ROCK RESORT
Lake Harmony – 428 Moseywood Road
Tickets For Each Day Available Online at www.SplitRockResort.com
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SATURDAY and SUNDAY JUNE 22 & 23
Whitewater Rafting Dam Release on the Lehigh River Begins at 8:00AM
Select Saturdays & Sundays through October, whitewater raft the Lehigh River Gorge and experience the best whitewater in the tri-state area. Enjoy 12 miles and four to five hours of Class II & III whitewater rafting. Have an amazing day… scream, laugh, and paddle over 17 rapids!
WHITEWATER CHALLENGERS
Weatherly – 288 N. Stagecoach Rd.
(800) 443-8554 whitewaterchallengers.com/lehigh
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SUNDAY JUNE 23
MILFORD FARMER’S MARKET 10:00AM TO 2:00PM
Weekly market featuring local farmers, bakers, prepared foods, wine, sweets, honey, crafts, music and more. Every Sunday thru October 13.
COLUMNS MUSEUM
Milford – 608 Broad Street
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SUNDAY JUNE 23
GEOLOGY HIKE 1:00PM TO 3:00PM
Take a hike on the Fossil Trail with Paul Kovalski, aka Dr. Dinosaur, as he explains the geology of the area and what makes this area so unique.
POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Dingmans Ferry – 538 Emery Rd.
(570) 828-2319 peec.org
Cost: Free for PEEC Members/ $5 for Non-PEEC Members _____________________________________________________________
SUNDAY JUNE 23
Kettle Creek Picnic 12:00PM TO 3:00PM
Join the KCEEC staff for an afternoon filled with hands on activities, refreshments & fun! There will be live snakes, bird-banding and an award presentation for the Volunteer of the Year. This event is free, and will take place outdoors.
KETTLE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER Stroudsburg – 8050 Running Valley Road
(570) 629-3061 mcconservation.org
