BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Trumba Corporation//Trumba Calendar Services 0.11.5906//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Pike County Chamber of Commerce X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lackawanna College Environmental Institute Calendar of Events LOCATION:Lackawanna College Environmental Institute \, Route 435\, Covingt on Township PA 18444 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091106T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:September 15 - November 6\nNaturally Photographic- a synthes is of images from the foothills of Northeast PA by local artist Sally Ro bertson\, will be on display at the Lackawanna College Environmental Ins titute this fall. Photographs will be available for purchase. An opening reception will be held on September 18th from 5 - 7 pm. The Institute i s open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For more information on the exhibit\, contact the Lackawanna College En vironmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\nA New Photography Exhibit Focu sed on the Natural World opens September 18th.\n\nOctober 3\nFall Foliag e Photography Workshop\, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.\nColors will be at their be st for this photography day on the grounds of the Moffat Estate with art ist Sally Robertson. Included will be a discussion/critique and a break for lunch. Classes may be conducted indoors and outdoors. Participants m ust bring their own digital camera and don't forget to pack a lunch. Cla sses are $ 20 per person. Registration is limited and pre-registration i s required. For more information or to register\, contact the Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\nOctober 13\nGreen L iving\, 6:30 pm.\nGoing green improves your health\, saves money and sup ports the environment. Find out how and what you can do. Join Jamie Regg er\, Director of the Environmental Institute for this informative life c hanging program. Fee is $3 per person. Registration is limited and pre-r egistration is required. For more information or to register\, contact t he Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\nOctobe r 17 & 24 \nMask Making for Kids!\, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm\nCapture the spi rits of the Moffat Estate in a mask you can wear on Halloween. Join arti st Sally Robertson for this two-part class that will allow your creative side come alive! Bring a smock or an old t-shirt.\nClasses are $10 per child and all materials are provided. Registration is limited and pre-re gistration is required. For more information or to register\, contact th e Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\nOctober 27\nBat Chat 6:30 pm.\nCome and be un-spooked by dispelling the myths a bout bats. Chief Naturalist Susan Gallagher of the Carbon County Environ mental Education Center will offer an informative slide show describing the diversity of bats throughout the world\, the hazards bats face in th e wild\, and the natural history of our local species. Susan will also b ring live bats to the session as well as skulls\, study skins and mounts . Fee is $3 per person. Registration is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register\, contact the Lackawanna C ollege Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090916T103001Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85530663 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jonathan Talbot's Collage Paintings on Display LOCATION:Blue Stone Gallery\, 104 East Ann Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091108T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:You will have a chance to meet Jonathan Talbot on Friday\, S eptember\, 25th from 5 - 8 pm. The show will run for six weeks. We look foward to seeing you\, here.\n\nHours: Monday - Thursday By Appointment \n Friday - Sunday 11 am - 6 pm. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090924T093824Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85866301 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lake Wallenpaupack Environmental Preserve Fall 2009 Programs LOCATION:Wallenpaupack Environmental Learning Center\, 126 PPL Drive\, Haw ley PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Energy Forum: The Next Step\nSaturday\, October 3 10:00 a.m . to 2 pm.\nFor directions\, please visit: www.pplpreserves.com\, click on Lake Wallenpaupack then select Directions. For more information\, con tact PPL at 570-253-7076 or mewelker@pplweb.com.\n\nTop 10 Myths of the Forest\nShuman Point Natural Area\, Route 590 \nSaturday\, October 10 1 :30 to 3 p.m.\nFor directions to the Shuman Point Natural Area on Route 590\, please visit: www.pplpreserves.com\, click on Lake Wallenpaupack t hen select Directions.\n\n\nTeacher Workshop - Flying WILD: Exploring Bi rds\, People and the Environment\nFriday\, October 23 8:30 a.m. to 3 p. m. Refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Workshop 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nSpace is limited and demand for this course is expected to be high. Preregistration is r equired. Visit the web at www.pplpreserves.com\, click on Lake Wallenpau pack\, then Teacher Resources to register. Five-and-a-half Act 48 hours are available for participation in this course.\nFor directions\, please visit: www.pplpreserves.com\, click on Lake Wallenpaupack then select D irections.\n\nGeocaching: Saturday\, November 7 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m .\nFor directions\, please visit: www.pplpreserves.com\, click on Lake W allenpaupack then select Directions. \n\nCreatures of the Night\nSaturda y\, November 7 1:30 to 3 p.m.\nFor directions\, please visit: www.pplpr eserves.com\, click on Lake Wallenpaupack then select Directions.\n\nAll programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For mo re information\, please call 570-253-7076 or emial pplpreserves@pplweb.c om.\n\nNature events to look for from October through December:\nOctober is full of beauty\, with autumn leaves lighting the landscape. You can also look to the night skies around October 21 or 22 to catch the Orioni d meteor shower. Waterfowl migration peaks around the second week of Nov ember and later in the month\, black bears are entering their dens. Abou t mid - December\, listen for the great horned owls hooting as they esta blish territories. Check out the Nature Notebook for other events you ca n observe outside. Visit www.pplpreserves.com and click on Nature Notebo ok. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090916T112022Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85778256 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Tour for the Taste Buds Restaurant Adventure LOCATION:Various Participating Restaurants throughout the area DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20091019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20091102 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE DESCRIPTION:A Tour for the Taste Buds \n\nEnjoy three-cours e prix-fixe dining for under $32! \n \nFrom October 19th to November 1st \, go to any of the participating restaurants along the Delaware River a nd take advantage of this great deal! \n \nTop-notch Chefs from Narrowsb urg\, NY to the Delaware Water Gap are getting ready to whet your appeti tes with some of their greatest dishes for a fraction of the cost. \n \n For more information and a complete list of participating restaurants\, please visit www.delawareriverrestaurantweek.com. \n \nYour table is wa iting... CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091006T123409Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86016480 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All you can eat Pasta Bar LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, 411 Broad Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091102T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:We now offer an all-you-can-eat pasta bar Monday through Fri day for only $9.95! Taxes and gratuity included.\n\nKids Eat Free! You h ave enough to worry about between braces\, college and everything in bet ween\; let us take care of feeding the kids. Every day of the week\, chi ldren 12 and under\, eat free off the children's menu. \n\nTQI's CruiseA way Sweepstakes - Throughout the months of September and October\, sign up for The Tom Quick Inn's email list and you will be entered to win a g ift certificate toward the Carnival 4 or 5 day cruise from Miami to Cozu mel! Non-transferable. Double your chances of winning by stopping in The Tom Quick Inn and filling out an entry form! Winner will be announced N ovember 1st. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090914T101928Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85737512 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MetroAction Partners with Wilkes University SBDC to Help Busines ses Survive LOCATION:Wilkes University Small Business Development Center\, Innovation Center\, 7 South Main Street\, Wilkes-Barre PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091105T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Small Business Institute – Wilkes-Barre: Thursdays\, Octobe r 1 – November 19\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nA new class is now forming for M etroAction’s Small Business Institute\, a practical\, hands-on\, learnin g program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the skills needed to de velop\, manage\, and grow a successful business. Participants incorporat e their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekly sessions\, deve loping the building blocks for success. From organization planning to ma rketing to understanding your financials\, the Small Business Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your business work togethe r. The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited. Vis it www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090909T085351Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85681065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Business Development Training Programs LOCATION:See Various Locations DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091105T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:MetroAction recently announced its upcoming business trainin g programs for start-up and expanding business owners throughout its eig ht county service area.\n\nBusiness LINK Seminar: Success through Succes sion: A panel discussion on family business transition planning – Dunmo re: Tuesday\, October 13\, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\nWith family firms compr ising 80% to 90% of all business enterprises in North America\, the grea test part of our country’s wealth lies with family-owned businesses. Ye t\, in the next five years\, leadership of 39% of family-owned businesse s will change hands. Hear\, first hand\, from the area’s top family own ed business leaders\, how you can strengthen\, secure and grow your busi ness so it thrives for generations to come. The cost of the seminar is $30 per person and includes breakfast. Participants are encouraged to b ring brochures and/or business cards to share other participants and wil l be invited to share their upcoming business events with attendees. The program will be held at Penn State Worthington Scranton\, Dunmore. Vis it www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nFinan cing Your Small Business Despite a Difficult Economy – Scranton: Tuesda y\, October 20\, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nThis free seminar will take the m ystery out of financing your business despite today’s difficult economy. You will learn how small business loans work\, what documents and info rmation are required\, and review the requirements to qualify for small business financing. The clinic will also explain about small business gr ants\, what lenders look for\, and how you can improve your chances of q ualifying for a small business loan. The program is free but pre-registr ation is required. Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nSmall Business Institute Accelerated– Honesdale: Nov ember 5 and 6\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\nA new class is now forming for Metr oAction’s Small Business Institute Accelerated program\, a practical\, h ands-on\, learning program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the sk ills needed to develop\, manage\, and grow a successful business. Partic ipants incorporate their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekl y sessions\, developing the building blocks for success. From organizati on planning to marketing to understanding your financials\, the Small Bu siness Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your busi ness work together. This accelerated version provides all of the award winning Core Four® curriculum presented in our traditional Small Busines s Institute eight-week program\, in just two days! The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited. Visit www.MetroAction.org t o register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nBusiness LINK Seminar: Change for Good: Managing Workplace Stress – Dunmore: Tuesday\, November 10\, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\nThe volatility of today’s economy has taken a tol l on the workplace. Mergers\, acquisitions\, reorganizations and staff reductions make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Let Rob McAnally\, princip al of R. McAnally and Associates\, LLC help you maintain your enthusiasm for work while embracing change. The cost of the seminar is $30 per pe rson and includes breakfast. Participants are encouraged to bring broch ures and/or business cards to share other participants and will be invit ed to share their upcoming business events with attendees. The program w ill be held at Penn State Worthington Scranton\, Dunmore. Visit www.Met roAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nGo Green Busine ss Summit: Putting the ECO in Economy – Scranton: Thursday\, November 17 \, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\nMetroAction announces its second annual Go Green Business Summit: Putting the ECO in the ECOnomy on November 17 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Latour Room of the Nazareth Hall Student Center on the campus of Marywood University\, 2300 Adams Avenue\, Scranton. This yea r’s summit features: Ten steps for reducing your carbon footprint\, Gree nifying your IT practices\, Anita Rose\, ATIBA Technology Solutions\, St rategically marketing your green business\, Catherine Shafer\, cds creat ive\, Grants for green businesses\, Lou Evans\, Commonwealth Energy Grou p\, A panel of insightful speakers who revolutionized their businesses t hrough eco-friendly practices and tours of Marywood University’s new LEE D certified School of Architecture building. The cost of the program is $50 per person and includes lunch. Visit www.MetroAction.org to regist er or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nMetroAction provides MicroLoans to sm all business in northeastern Pennsylvania that do not have access to tra ditional sources of credit. Covering Carbon\, Lackawanna\, Luzerne\, Mon roe\, Pike\, Susquehanna\, Wayne and Wyoming counties\, MetroAction\, a nonprofit Small Business Administration (SBA) lender\, is northeastern P ennsylvania’s leading provider of small business loan and comprehensive business training. For more information\, visit www.MetroAction.org or c all (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091006T122304Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86015624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:FREE New Health Expo LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, Broad Street\, Milford\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091105T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091105T210000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Take charge of Your Health at the FREE New Health Expo on No vember 5th at the Tom Quick Inn on Broad Street in Milford from 6-9p.m. \n\nDo you know what is lurking in your everyday products? Learn how t o protect your health in today's toxic environment. Arm yourself with k nowledge through our Enlightening mini-quiz.\n\nwinterize your body - ar e you ready? Understanding your bodies PH Balance\, Antioxidents: The Cornerstone of Good Health\, Nutritional guidelines - Mother Natures "An tibiotics" and Supporting your childs' health. There are drawings and p rizes and you can experience our "spa" table!!\n\nThis is a FREE infor b ase Expo. A packet of valuable health info given to each attendee. For more information email expoforhealth@yahoo.com or call the Tom Quick at 409-1000. \n\nAll Are Welcome! CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091102T161959Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86313847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Business Development Training Programs LOCATION:See Various Locations DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091106T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:MetroAction recently announced its upcoming business trainin g programs for start-up and expanding business owners throughout its eig ht county service area.\n\nBusiness LINK Seminar: Success through Succes sion: A panel discussion on family business transition planning – Dunmo re: Tuesday\, October 13\, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\nWith family firms compr ising 80% to 90% of all business enterprises in North America\, the grea test part of our country’s wealth lies with family-owned businesses. Ye t\, in the next five years\, leadership of 39% of family-owned businesse s will change hands. Hear\, first hand\, from the area’s top family own ed business leaders\, how you can strengthen\, secure and grow your busi ness so it thrives for generations to come. The cost of the seminar is $30 per person and includes breakfast. Participants are encouraged to b ring brochures and/or business cards to share other participants and wil l be invited to share their upcoming business events with attendees. The program will be held at Penn State Worthington Scranton\, Dunmore. Vis it www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nFinan cing Your Small Business Despite a Difficult Economy – Scranton: Tuesda y\, October 20\, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\n\nThis free seminar will take the m ystery out of financing your business despite today’s difficult economy. You will learn how small business loans work\, what documents and info rmation are required\, and review the requirements to qualify for small business financing. The clinic will also explain about small business gr ants\, what lenders look for\, and how you can improve your chances of q ualifying for a small business loan. The program is free but pre-registr ation is required. Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nSmall Business Institute Accelerated– Honesdale: Nov ember 5 and 6\, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\nA new class is now forming for Metr oAction’s Small Business Institute Accelerated program\, a practical\, h ands-on\, learning program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the sk ills needed to develop\, manage\, and grow a successful business. Partic ipants incorporate their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekl y sessions\, developing the building blocks for success. From organizati on planning to marketing to understanding your financials\, the Small Bu siness Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your busi ness work together. This accelerated version provides all of the award winning Core Four® curriculum presented in our traditional Small Busines s Institute eight-week program\, in just two days! The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited. Visit www.MetroAction.org t o register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nBusiness LINK Seminar: Change for Good: Managing Workplace Stress – Dunmore: Tuesday\, November 10\, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\nThe volatility of today’s economy has taken a tol l on the workplace. Mergers\, acquisitions\, reorganizations and staff reductions make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Let Rob McAnally\, princip al of R. McAnally and Associates\, LLC help you maintain your enthusiasm for work while embracing change. The cost of the seminar is $30 per pe rson and includes breakfast. Participants are encouraged to bring broch ures and/or business cards to share other participants and will be invit ed to share their upcoming business events with attendees. The program w ill be held at Penn State Worthington Scranton\, Dunmore. Visit www.Met roAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nGo Green Busine ss Summit: Putting the ECO in Economy – Scranton: Thursday\, November 17 \, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\nMetroAction announces its second annual Go Green Business Summit: Putting the ECO in the ECOnomy on November 17 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Latour Room of the Nazareth Hall Student Center on the campus of Marywood University\, 2300 Adams Avenue\, Scranton. This yea r’s summit features: Ten steps for reducing your carbon footprint\, Gree nifying your IT practices\, Anita Rose\, ATIBA Technology Solutions\, St rategically marketing your green business\, Catherine Shafer\, cds creat ive\, Grants for green businesses\, Lou Evans\, Commonwealth Energy Grou p\, A panel of insightful speakers who revolutionized their businesses t hrough eco-friendly practices and tours of Marywood University’s new LEE D certified School of Architecture building. The cost of the program is $50 per person and includes lunch. Visit www.MetroAction.org to regist er or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nMetroAction provides MicroLoans to sm all business in northeastern Pennsylvania that do not have access to tra ditional sources of credit. Covering Carbon\, Lackawanna\, Luzerne\, Mon roe\, Pike\, Susquehanna\, Wayne and Wyoming counties\, MetroAction\, a nonprofit Small Business Administration (SBA) lender\, is northeastern P ennsylvania’s leading provider of small business loan and comprehensive business training. For more information\, visit www.MetroAction.org or c all (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091006T122317Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86015626 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy & Girl Scout Badge Fests at PEEC LOCATION:Pocono Environmental Education Center\, Dingmans Ferry\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:BOY AND GIRL SCOUT BADGE FESTS AT PEEC!! \n\nPEEC\, the Poco no Environmental Education Center\, continues to offer more affordable s cout programs than ever in the tri-state area. \n\nWebelo\, Bear\, Wo lf and boy Scouts are invited to attend a Boy Scout Badge Fest on Saturd ay November 7th\, 2009. Webelo programs offered include ‘Naturalist’ ba dge work in the morning and ‘Geologist’ work in the afternoon. Bear Scou ts will enjoy ‘Sharing Your World with Wildlife’ in the morning and ‘Soi l & Water Conservation’ in the afternoon. Wolf groups will concentrate o n ‘Your Living World’ in the morning and ‘Birds’ in the afternoon. Boy S couts will work on ‘Geology’ in the morning and ‘Wilderness Survival’ in the afternoon. Each session is 3 hours long. \n\nThe Girl Scout Badge Fest will be held on Saturday\, November 14th\, 2009. Juniors will wor k on ‘Outdoor Creativity’ in the morning and Outdoor Surroundings’ requi rements in the afternoon. Cadettes will concentrate on ‘Eco-Action’ for their morning and ‘Outdoor Survival’ after lunch. Scouts can also partic ipate in ‘Senses & Animals’ for a morning session and ‘Water Everywhere’ program in the afternoon. Each session is 3 hours long. \n\nThe Badge Fests will be held on Saturday\, November 7th and 14th\, 2009 from 9am – 4pm. Scouts can take part in either the morning\, afternoon or both se ssions. Program fees are: $10/scout for half-day\, $18/scout for whole day\, $26/scout for whole day w/lunch and just $8/parent/leader for lunc h. \n\nYou can register as individual scouts or whole troops. All indi cations are that these programs will fill up fast. Pre-registration is required for all programs. \nCall PEEC for more information or to regist er at (570) 828-2319. Please visit http://www.peec.org/eventssubject.htm l for a complete listing of all upcoming PEEC events and programs. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091013T092821Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86096266 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:November Calendar of Events LOCATION:Lackawanna College Environmental Institute\, Route 435 \, Covingt on Township\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:11/7 Gourd Art Workshop: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.\nUse the natura l beauty of gourds to create a birdhouse or a bird feeder for your feath ered neighbors. Join artist Sally Robertson and learn simple painting te chniques to embellish the outer surface. Classes may be conducted indoor s and outdoors and no experience is necessary. Classes are $10 per perso n and materials are provided. Registration is limited and pre-registrati on is required. For more information or to register\, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\n11/10 Life in a Tro pical Rainforest: 6:30 pm.\nLearn secrets of the Rainforest. Join Abingt on Heights High School science teacher Mike Friedlin and his students as they show the area's tools\, crafts\, clothing and more. Utilizing slid es\, they will tell of the Rainforest's remarkable biodiversity\, its me dical cures and its human cultures. Come hear the amazing tales gathered from many weeks of living in and learning about the Rainforest. There i s a fee of $3 per person. Registration is limited and pre-registration i s required. For more information or to register\, contact Lackawanna Col lege Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\n11/10 - 12/11 On Exhibi t: On the Wing\nOn the Wing\, a collection of dream-like\, metaphorical paintings\, by artist Trix Render\, will be on display at the Lackawanna College Environmental Institute this fall. A lover of birds\, animals a nd nature\, she paints detailed\, primitivistic\, haunting images of woo dland flora and fauna\, which capture the dignity\, violence\, pathos an d beauty of their lives. Trix draws inspiration from images and experien ces of her childhood in South Africa. Originals and prints will be avail able for purchase. The Environmental Institute is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. For more informatio n on the exhibit\, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\n11/13 Art Opening: On the Wing: 5:00 - 7:00 pm.\nStop by to enjoy the opening of On the Wing by Trix Render. Originals and pri nts will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. On the Wing will be on display from November 10th to December 11th. Admission i s free. For more information on the exhibit\, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\n11/17 Energy Conservation T oolbox: 6:30 pm.\nLearn how to lower your energy bill and your carbon fo otprint with PPL's energy audit expert\, Fred Gast. This is the perfect time to learn which improvements to make first and how exactly to do it before the frigid winter weather is upon us. Get hands-on experience wit h gadgets that you can buy from your local hardware store including insu lation\, light bulbs\, weather-stripping and programmable thermostats. T here is a fee of $3 per person. Registration is limited and pre-registra tion is required. For more information or to register\, contact Lackawan na College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506.\n\n11/21 Animal Scul ptures for Kids! 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.\nMake magical 3-D sculptures of you r favorite woodland creatures with artist Sally Robertson. Participants will explore the forest and collect an assortment of natural objects to make their sculptures. Suitable for children 7 & up. Classes are $10 per child and all materials will be provided. Registration is limited and p re-registration is required. For more information or to register\, conta ct Lackawanna College Environmental Institute at 570-842-1506. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090929T100244Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85908610 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scout Badge Festivals LOCATION:Pocono Environmental Education Center\, RR 2\, Dingmans Ferry PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Boy Scout Badges\nNovember 7 9 am - 4 pm\nBears\, Wolves\, Webelos\, & Boy Scouts can work with PEEC staff to meet specific require ments for badges and advancement. Register by November 1st.\n\nGirl Scou t Badges\nNovember 14 9 am - 4 pm\nBrownies\, Juniors\, Cadettes and Se niors will meet specific requirements for badges for advancement. Regist er by November 7th.\n\nCall 570-828-2319 for more information. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090903T092557Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85582757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Furniture Find holding Infrared Heater Demos LOCATION:The Furniture Find\, 321 Water Street (Rt. 2001)\, Milford\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091107T173000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Saturday November7th... 1 day only from 10AM to 5:30PM at Th e Furniture Find we will have the Eden Pure Quartz Infrared Heaters demo nstrated. Inventory available immediatley. \n\nDon't miss this great opp ortunity to save on your heat bills. \nCall 570-296-6099 for more info. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091103T105625Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86323637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Memorial Services LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, Honesdale\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091108T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Wayne Memorial’s Hospice Department will host a Fall memori al service on Sunday\, November 8th at 2pm at Grace Episcopal Church in Honesdale for hospice patients who have passed away in the last six mont hs. Hospice staff\, volunteers and client families who have experienced the death of a loved one are invited to attend. The ceremony\, which inc ludes a reading of the names of the loved ones\, is also open to the pub lic. The interfaith denominational service will feature music\, candle l ighting and other tributes. Light refreshments will be served following the program. Wayne Memorial’s Hospice Department supports grieving fami lies for up to 13 months after the death of a loved one at no cost. For more information\, contact Joyce Malicky at (570) 253-8737. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091008T135420Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86051238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All you can eat Pasta Bar LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, 411 Broad Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091109T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:We now offer an all-you-can-eat pasta bar Monday through Fri day for only $9.95! Taxes and gratuity included.\n\nKids Eat Free! You h ave enough to worry about between braces\, college and everything in bet ween\; let us take care of feeding the kids. Every day of the week\, chi ldren 12 and under\, eat free off the children's menu. \n\nTQI's CruiseA way Sweepstakes - Throughout the months of September and October\, sign up for The Tom Quick Inn's email list and you will be entered to win a g ift certificate toward the Carnival 4 or 5 day cruise from Miami to Cozu mel! Non-transferable. Double your chances of winning by stopping in The Tom Quick Inn and filling out an entry form! Winner will be announced N ovember 1st. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090914T101928Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85737513 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Business Development Training Programs LOCATION:See Various Locations DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091110T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091110T083000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:MetroAction recently announced its upcoming business trainin g programs for start-up and expanding business owners throughout its eig ht county service area. \n\nBusiness LINK Seminar: Change for Good: Man aging Workplace Stress – Dunmore: Tuesday\, November 10\, 8:30 AM – 10:0 0 AM\n\nThe volatility of today’s economy has taken a toll on the workpl ace. Mergers\, acquisitions\, reorganizations and staff reductions make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Let Rob McAnally\, principal of R. McAnal ly and Associates\, LLC help you maintain your enthusiasm for work while embracing change. The cost of the seminar is $30 per person and includ es breakfast. Participants are encouraged to bring brochures and/or bus iness cards to share other participants and will be invited to share the ir upcoming business events with attendees. The program will be held at Penn State Worthington Scranton\, Dunmore. Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nGo Green Business Summit: Putt ing the ECO in Economy – Scranton: Thursday\, November 17\, 9:00 AM – 2: 00 PM\n\nMetroAction announces its second annual Go Green Business Summi t: Putting the ECO in the ECOnomy on November 17 from 9 AM to 2 PM in t he Latour Room of the Nazareth Hall Student Center on the campus of Mary wood University\, 2300 Adams Avenue\, Scranton. This year’s summit feat ures: Ten steps for reducing your carbon footprint\, Greenifying your IT practices\, Anita Rose\, ATIBA Technology Solutions\, Strategically mar keting your green business\, Catherine Shafer\, cds creative\, Grants fo r green businesses\, Lou Evans\, Commonwealth Energy Group\, A panel of insightful speakers who revolutionized their businesses through eco-frie ndly practices and tours of Marywood University’s new LEED certified Sch ool of Architecture building. The cost of the program is $50 per person and includes lunch. Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570 ) 341-0270.\n\n \n\nMetroAction provides MicroLoans to small business in northeastern Pennsylvania that do not have access to traditional source s of credit. Covering Carbon\, Lackawanna\, Luzerne\, Monroe\, Pike\, Su squehanna\, Wayne and Wyoming counties\, MetroAction\, a nonprofit Small Business Administration (SBA) lender\, is northeastern Pennsylvania’s l eading provider of small business loan and comprehensive business traini ng. For more information\, visit www.MetroAction.org or call (570) 341-0 270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091102T162536Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86015630 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Builder Buffet LOCATION:Jorgensen's at the Dimmick Inn\, Milford\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091110T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091110T180000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Don't miss the \n"BUILDER BUFFET"\nat the Jorgensen's Dimmic k Inn\nMilford\, PA\n \nTuesday\, November 10th\n6:00 pm \n \nGeneral M embership Meeting Topics\n"Nuts & Bolts of Membership"\nArlene Miller\, PBA\n& \n"Unveiling the Secrets of Renewable Energy"\nPaul Auerbach\, To tal Green LLC \n \nCost:\n$25 PCBA Member\n$35 Non-Member \n \nCall o r Email TODAY\nto reserve your seat(s)\n \n570-296-5589\npikebuilders@ve rizon.net CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091102T162712Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86314030 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MetroAction Partners with Wilkes University SBDC to Help Busines ses Survive LOCATION:Wilkes University Small Business Development Center\, Innovation Center\, 7 South Main Street\, Wilkes-Barre PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091112T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091112T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Small Business Institute – Wilkes-Barre: Thursdays\, Octobe r 1 – November 19\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nA new class is now forming for M etroAction’s Small Business Institute\, a practical\, hands-on\, learnin g program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the skills needed to de velop\, manage\, and grow a successful business. Participants incorporat e their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekly sessions\, deve loping the building blocks for success. From organization planning to ma rketing to understanding your financials\, the Small Business Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your business work togethe r. The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited. Vis it www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090909T085351Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85681066 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT ! LOCATION:Pennstar Bank Parking Lot\, Rts. 6 & 209 in Milford\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091114T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Pike County Builders Association is holding an Electroni cs Recycling Event at the Pennstar Bank Parking Lot on Rts. 6 & 209 in M ilford\, PA on November 14th from 8a.m. to 1p.m. Come on down with all of your old\, broken\, outdated\, or whatever kind of electronics you n eed to get rid of..computers\, printers\, copiers\, microwaves etc. etc. The Pike County Humane Society will also be visiting with some of the ir furry friends in hopes to find them a good home. For more informatio n or questions\, please call Christie at 570-296-5589. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090925T093239Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85876693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boy & Girl Scout Badge Fests at PEEC LOCATION:Pocono Environmental Education Center\, Dingmans Ferry\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091114T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:BOY AND GIRL SCOUT BADGE FESTS AT PEEC!! \n\nPEEC\, the Poco no Environmental Education Center\, continues to offer more affordable s cout programs than ever in the tri-state area. \n\nWebelo\, Bear\, Wo lf and boy Scouts are invited to attend a Boy Scout Badge Fest on Saturd ay November 7th\, 2009. Webelo programs offered include ‘Naturalist’ ba dge work in the morning and ‘Geologist’ work in the afternoon. Bear Scou ts will enjoy ‘Sharing Your World with Wildlife’ in the morning and ‘Soi l & Water Conservation’ in the afternoon. Wolf groups will concentrate o n ‘Your Living World’ in the morning and ‘Birds’ in the afternoon. Boy S couts will work on ‘Geology’ in the morning and ‘Wilderness Survival’ in the afternoon. Each session is 3 hours long. \n\nThe Girl Scout Badge Fest will be held on Saturday\, November 14th\, 2009. Juniors will wor k on ‘Outdoor Creativity’ in the morning and Outdoor Surroundings’ requi rements in the afternoon. Cadettes will concentrate on ‘Eco-Action’ for their morning and ‘Outdoor Survival’ after lunch. Scouts can also partic ipate in ‘Senses & Animals’ for a morning session and ‘Water Everywhere’ program in the afternoon. Each session is 3 hours long. \n\nThe Badge Fests will be held on Saturday\, November 7th and 14th\, 2009 from 9am – 4pm. Scouts can take part in either the morning\, afternoon or both se ssions. Program fees are: $10/scout for half-day\, $18/scout for whole day\, $26/scout for whole day w/lunch and just $8/parent/leader for lunc h. \n\nYou can register as individual scouts or whole troops. All indi cations are that these programs will fill up fast. Pre-registration is required for all programs. \nCall PEEC for more information or to regist er at (570) 828-2319. Please visit http://www.peec.org/eventssubject.htm l for a complete listing of all upcoming PEEC events and programs. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091013T092830Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86096268 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Songs of Love\, Faith and Passion LOCATION:Dingman - Delaware Middle School\, 1365 Route 739\, Dingmans Ferr y PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091114T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091114T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The mezzo-soprano Lori Brown-Mirabal will perform at Dingman -Delaware Middle School on November 14 at 3 p.m. Accompanied by Grammy n ominee Allison Brewster Franzetti\, she'll sing music from the worlds of opera\, spirituals\, and Broadway. \n\nBrown-Mirabal's "Songs of Love\, Faith and Passion" program includes popular arias like "The Habanera" f rom Carmen and "My Man's Gone Now" from Porgy and Bess\, and show tunes like "I Could of Danced All Night" from My Fair Lady. She'll also sing s pirituals such as "Go Down Moses" and "Come Down Angels\, Trouble the Wa ter." For more information on Brown-Mirabal\, see \nhttp://www.hans-spen gler.com/lori.htm.\n\nAccompanist Allison Brewster Franzetti won Grammy nominations for her CD's Tango Bar and 20th Century Piano Sonatos\, and in 2008\, for Best Instrumental Soloist Without Orchestra. She has perfo rmed with Sir James Galway\, Eugenia Zukerman\, the Brooklyn Philharmoni c\, the City of Prague Philharmonic\, and other luminaries of classic mu sic\, and will play some Liszt and Debussy solos at the concert. For mor e on her recordings and upcoming appearances\, see http://www.allisonbre wsterfranzetti.com/.\n\nTickets cost $10 for adults\, children under 12 are admitted free.\n\nPresented by Kindred Spirits Arts Programs\, a non profit organization that produces concerts and music education programs in Pike County. For further information about this and other Kindred Spi rits Arts Programs visit http://www.kindredspiritsprograms.org/. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090924T124020Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85868889 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All you can eat Pasta Bar LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, 411 Broad Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091116T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:We now offer an all-you-can-eat pasta bar Monday through Fri day for only $9.95! Taxes and gratuity included.\n\nKids Eat Free! You h ave enough to worry about between braces\, college and everything in bet ween\; let us take care of feeding the kids. Every day of the week\, chi ldren 12 and under\, eat free off the children's menu. \n\nTQI's CruiseA way Sweepstakes - Throughout the months of September and October\, sign up for The Tom Quick Inn's email list and you will be entered to win a g ift certificate toward the Carnival 4 or 5 day cruise from Miami to Cozu mel! Non-transferable. Double your chances of winning by stopping in The Tom Quick Inn and filling out an entry form! Winner will be announced N ovember 1st. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090914T101928Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85737514 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Business Development Training Programs LOCATION:See Various Locations DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091117T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:MetroAction recently announced its upcoming business trainin g programs for start-up and expanding business owners throughout its eig ht county service area. \n\nGo Green Business Summit: Putting the ECO in Economy – Scranton: Thursday\, November 17\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\nMetro Action announces its second annual Go Green Business Summit: Putting th e ECO in the ECOnomy on November 17 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Latour Room of the Nazareth Hall Student Center on the campus of Marywood Universit y\, 2300 Adams Avenue\, Scranton. This year’s summit features: Ten step s for reducing your carbon footprint\, Greenifying your IT practices\, A nita Rose\, ATIBA Technology Solutions\, Strategically marketing your gr een business\, Catherine Shafer\, cds creative\, Grants for green busine sses\, Lou Evans\, Commonwealth Energy Group\, A panel of insightful spe akers who revolutionized their businesses through eco-friendly practices and tours of Marywood University’s new LEED certified School of Archite cture building. The cost of the program is $50 per person and includes lunch. Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n \n \n\nMetroAction provides MicroLoans to small business in northeastern Pennsylvania that do not have access to traditional sources of credit. C overing Carbon\, Lackawanna\, Luzerne\, Monroe\, Pike\, Susquehanna\, Wa yne and Wyoming counties\, MetroAction\, a nonprofit Small Business Admi nistration (SBA) lender\, is northeastern Pennsylvania’s leading provide r of small business loan and comprehensive business training. For more i nformation\, visit www.MetroAction.org or call (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091006T122442Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86015653 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcoming Business Development Training Programs LOCATION:See Various Locations DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091117T090000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:MetroAction recently announced its upcoming business trainin g programs for start-up and expanding business owners throughout its eig ht county service area. \n\nGo Green Business Summit: Putting the ECO in Economy – Scranton: Thursday\, November 17\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\nMetro Action announces its second annual Go Green Business Summit: Putting th e ECO in the ECOnomy on November 17 from 9 AM to 2 PM in the Latour Room of the Nazareth Hall Student Center on the campus of Marywood Universit y\, 2300 Adams Avenue\, Scranton. This year’s summit features: Ten step s for reducing your carbon footprint\, Greenifying your IT practices\, A nita Rose\, ATIBA Technology Solutions\, Strategically marketing your gr een business\, Catherine Shafer\, cds creative\, Grants for green busine sses\, Lou Evans\, Commonwealth Energy Group\, A panel of insightful spe akers who revolutionized their businesses through eco-friendly practices and tours of Marywood University’s new LEED certified School of Archite cture building. The cost of the program is $50 per person and includes lunch. Visit www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270.\n \n \n\nMetroAction provides MicroLoans to small business in northeastern Pennsylvania that do not have access to traditional sources of credit. C overing Carbon\, Lackawanna\, Luzerne\, Monroe\, Pike\, Susquehanna\, Wa yne and Wyoming counties\, MetroAction\, a nonprofit Small Business Admi nistration (SBA) lender\, is northeastern Pennsylvania’s leading provide r of small business loan and comprehensive business training. For more i nformation\, visit www.MetroAction.org or call (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091006T122425Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86015632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MetroAction Partners with Wilkes University SBDC to Help Busines ses Survive LOCATION:Wilkes University Small Business Development Center\, Innovation Center\, 7 South Main Street\, Wilkes-Barre PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T120000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Small Business Institute – Wilkes-Barre: Thursdays\, Octobe r 1 – November 19\, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nA new class is now forming for M etroAction’s Small Business Institute\, a practical\, hands-on\, learnin g program designed to help entrepreneurs sharpen the skills needed to de velop\, manage\, and grow a successful business. Participants incorporat e their own business experiences throughout the 8 weekly sessions\, deve loping the building blocks for success. From organization planning to ma rketing to understanding your financials\, the Small Business Institute helps you understand how all of the pieces of your business work togethe r. The registration fee is $149 per person and seating is limited. Vis it www.MetroAction.org to register or call (570) 341-0270. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090909T085351Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85681067 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CHEFS UNITE TO STIR UP SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED WAY! LOCATION:Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Restaurant on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupac k. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091119T160000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:CHEFS UNITE TO STIR UP SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED WAY! \n\nMark your calendars! Thursday\, November 19th\, the United Way of Pike County is hosting the 6th Annual Chefs United Benefit Dinner at Ehrhardt’s Wat erfront Restaurant on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack. This evening showca ses Chefs from the finest area restaurants who will prepare their restau rant specialties as well as delicious salads\, appetizers and desserts f or everyone to enjoy. \n\n“I am thrilled to be part of our 6th Annual Ch efs United Benefit Dinner. It is an evening where you can come out and h ave a delicious meal while supporting the United Way. We are very gratef ul to all of the chefs and restaurants that participate in this very spe cial fundraiser. Tickets are on sale now!” said Bob Kiesendahl\, owner o f the Boat House Restaurant\, Woodloch Pines Resort and UW Committee Mem ber. \n\nWhen asked about this event\, John Gilpin\, Pike County treasur er had this to say\, “The best thing about the Chefs United Benefit Dinn er is the knowledge that you are supporting the United Way of Pike Count y and its efforts to raise money for area human service agencies. These agencies will then fund area residents in need\, and with the current ec onomic situation they need our help now more than ever.” \n\n“This is on e evening that shouldn’t be missed - it’s a night to experience deliciou s food\, from area restaurants and re-connect with friends and acquainta nces.” stated Tom Regenski of Gresham’s Chop House and UW Vice President . \n\nTickets are $55.00 per person and the evening begins at 6pm. This event is one of the United Way’s signature fundraiser’s. Last year the United Way funded 17 local human service agencies. Each year attendance grows as word spreads about the incredible dining experience to be enjoy ed. Knowing that you are helping to raise money for a worthy cause only sweetens the experience! The cost is $55.00 per person. Appetizers and cash bar begin at 6 pm and dinner begins at 7 pm. To make the evening e ven more fun\, there is a 50/50 Raffle and a Centerpiece Raffle. If you would like to purchase tickets to the Chefs United Benefit Dinner\, ple ase call Catherine Capasso at 570-296-9980.\n\nFor more information abou t the United Way of Pike County or any of its events\, visit www.unitedw aypike.org\, or call toll free 888-306-6963 or 570-296-9980. Further inf ormation about any of the agencies providing services in Pike County can be found at www.PikePaHelp.org. *Give* *Advocate* *Volunteer* Live Un ited! CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091001T145609Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85953487 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:15th Annual Community Awards Banquet LOCATION:The Riverview Inn\, Shay Lane\, Matamoras\, PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091120T173000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Pike County Chamber of Commerce is holding its 15th Annu al Community Awards Banquet on Friday\, November 20th at The Riverview I nn in Matamoras. It is hosted by the Chamber in partnership with the Se rvice Organizations throughout the area.\n\nThe Awards Dinner is held ea ch year to provide a forum to honor those volunteers and volunteer organ izations throughout the community whose vital contribution adds so much to the quality of life in the Pike County area.\n\nThis year approximate ly 14 non-profit organizations will be on hand to honor their own and to showcase their commitments toward the worthwhile work that each does. The Pike County Chamber itself presents three awards: Chamber Director of the Year\, Outstanding Business of the Year and Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.\n\nThe price of the dinner is $32.00. The deadline for re servations is November 10th and can only be made by calling the Chamber office at 296-8700. The evening’s festivities begin with a cocktail rec eption at 5:30pm followed by dinner at 6:00p.m. \nCome out and help us h onor the volunteers of Pike County and support these very important orga nizations. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091021T100248Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86183156 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All you can eat Pasta Bar LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, 411 Broad Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091123T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:We now offer an all-you-can-eat pasta bar Monday through Fri day for only $9.95! Taxes and gratuity included.\n\nKids Eat Free! You h ave enough to worry about between braces\, college and everything in bet ween\; let us take care of feeding the kids. Every day of the week\, chi ldren 12 and under\, eat free off the children's menu. \n\nTQI's CruiseA way Sweepstakes - Throughout the months of September and October\, sign up for The Tom Quick Inn's email list and you will be entered to win a g ift certificate toward the Carnival 4 or 5 day cruise from Miami to Cozu mel! Non-transferable. Double your chances of winning by stopping in The Tom Quick Inn and filling out an entry form! Winner will be announced N ovember 1st. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090914T101928Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85737515 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:THE FIRST STEP: STARTING YOUR BUSINESS LOCATION:PCEDA\, Milford DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091124T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:THE FIRST STEP: STARTING YOUR BUSINESS\nChoose only one sess ion  $10 per person - Veterans Free\n\nTues\, 11/24\; or Fri\, 12/18 : 9-11 a.m. - PCEDA\, Milford\n(Call 570-296-7332 to register.) CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090803T120018Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85098466 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Dance Party LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, 411 Broad Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091128T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:Each month\, the Tom Quick Inn will host a Teen Dance Party in The Club\; we've got something fun for your child to do. Check out ou r website for a complete listing of events.\n\nTQI's CruiseAway Sweepsta kes- Throughout the months of September and October\, sign up for The To m Quick Inn's email list and you will be entered to win a gift certifica te toward the Carnival 4 or 5 day cruise from Miami to Cozumel! Non-tran sferable. Double your chances of winning by stopping in The Tom Quick In n and filling out an entry form! Winner will be announced November 1st. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090914T105116Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85738071 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:All you can eat Pasta Bar LOCATION:Tom Quick Inn\, 411 Broad Street\, Milford PA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091130T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:We now offer an all-you-can-eat pasta bar Monday through Fri day for only $9.95! Taxes and gratuity included.\n\nKids Eat Free! You h ave enough to worry about between braces\, college and everything in bet ween\; let us take care of feeding the kids. Every day of the week\, chi ldren 12 and under\, eat free off the children's menu. \n\nTQI's CruiseA way Sweepstakes - Throughout the months of September and October\, sign up for The Tom Quick Inn's email list and you will be entered to win a g ift certificate toward the Carnival 4 or 5 day cruise from Miami to Cozu mel! Non-transferable. Double your chances of winning by stopping in The Tom Quick Inn and filling out an entry form! Winner will be announced N ovember 1st. CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20090914T101928Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/85737516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Legislative Breakfast LOCATION:Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort\, Rt. 507\, Tafton\, PA (on Lake Wal lenpaupack) DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091204T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091204T093000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE DESCRIPTION:The Joint Pike / Wayne Chamber Breakfast with our Local Stat e Legislators has been rescheduled for December 4\, 2009.\n\nOur Local S tate Legislators:\nSenator Lisa Baker\nRepresentative Sandra Major\nRepr esentative Michael Peifer\nRepresentative John Siptroth\nRepresentative Edward Staback\n\nGuest Moderator: George Roberts\, TV-13 Senior News An chor\n\nDate: Friday\, December 4\, 2009\n\nTime: 7:30am – 9:30am\n\nWhe re: Ehrhardt’s Waterfront Banquet Center\, Route 507\, Tafton\, PA\n\nTi ckets are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 at door\n\nThe PA State Legislator s will speak about important issues and projects in the counties\, with particular focus on matters of interest to the business community. Comm ents will be followed by a Q & A session. \n\nThis event is brought to you in a joint effort by the following Chambers: Hawley / Wallenpaupack \, Pike\, Southern Wayne and Wayne. \n \nFor questions or to reserve a sp ace\, please contact: \nDanielle Jordan - Executive Director \nPike C ounty Chamber of Commerce\nPCCC: (570) 296 -8700\n\nThank you for suppor ting your local Chambers of Commerce! CATEGORIES:Pike County Chamber of Commerce DTSTAMP:20091102T162518Z UID:http://uid.trumba.com/event/86314000 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR