Pike County Chamber of Commerce

Grey Towers Event

2013-05-19T15:00:00Z

Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
Milford, PA
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 11am

Grey Towers Hosts May Programs

A walk in the gardens, a walk in the woods and a walk through town are special programs being offered this May by the US Forest Service at Grey Towers, ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, founder and first chief of the US Forest Service and two-term governor of Pennsylvania. The estate entrance is at 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford, PA.

On Saturday, May 4, 11 am, visitors can enjoy the historic gardens at Grey Towers National Historic Site on a guided tour that includes the historic Sweet Cherry tree and hundreds of flowering bulbs. Meet Horticulturist Elizabeth Hawke at the Visitor Pavilion in the Grey Towers parking lot and learn about the historic landscape. Call 570-296-9630 for information. $8 adults/$7 seniors. Exact change preferred.

On Saturday, May 18, at 1 pm visitors have a chance to walk in the woods of the Milford Experimental Forest, the original research station of the Yale School of Forestry (circa 1901). Owned by the Pinchot family and currently managed as an experimental field station, the 1,200-acre MEF offers insight into today’s forest health challenges. This moderately-strenuous, 1.5-mile hike will showcase American chestnut reintroduction and deer management for forest health. Rain or shine. Meet at the Visitor Pavilion at Grey Towers to carpool to the Forest. Bring a picnic to enjoy after the hike. This program is free and open to the public. Call 570-296-9625 or info@greytowers.org to reserve a spot. Limited to 20 participants.

On Sunday, May 19, at 11 am, a walking tour of Milford provides information about the many contributions made by the prominent Pinchot family to conservation in America and the Milford community since the 1800’s. This guided walking tour will answer such questions as who lived in the Milford Community House before it became the Pike County Library, and what was Forest Hall used for before it became an antiques center. Meet on the Community House lawn at the corner of Broad and Harford Streets. Call 570–296–9630 to save a spot. $8 adults/$7 seniors. Exact change preferred.

All walks are held rain or shine; sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.

The 2013 tour season for the Grey Towers mansion begins Saturday, May 25, and continues daily through Oct. 31. For more information about Grey Towers and public programs, visit the web at www.fs.fed.us/gt or www.greytowers.org or call 570-296-9630.

EcoZone! Afternoon

2013-05-19T17:00:00Z

May Events – 2013
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 1 – 4pm

Sunday, May 19 – 1:00-4:00pm
Free
Explore our new hands-on, discovery room. Crawl through the bat cave; sit in the eagles’ nest, and more!

Delaware Valley Choral Society to Premier John Rutter’s Mass of the Children

2013-05-19T20:00:00Z

Delaware Valley High School Auditorium
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 4 – 5pm

The Delaware Valley Choral Society will be in concert on May 19 at 4:00 PM at the Delaware Valley High School Auditorium in a performance of works by John Rutter. The concert entitled “All Things Good” is dedicated to children of our community and will feature the regional premier of Rutter’s Mass of the Children scored for double choir (adult & children) and full symphony orchestra. Joining the Delaware Valley Choral Society will be a chorus of select elementary students directed by Brian Krauss of Dingman Delaware Elementary School as well as professional soloists Adista Wightman (soprano), Wayne Walters (baritone), and Denise Lozano (flute).
Tickets for “All Things Good” are $15 for adults and $10 for students and may be purchased prior to the concert date at Patina Antiques, 320 Broad Street and at Craft Show, 120 East Harford Street, both located in Milford. Tickets are also be available by contacting Helen Monisera at (845) 856-5696 (e-mail: amonisera@hvc.rr.com) or Jeffrey Fornoff (570) 267-8773 (e-mail: hdfornoff@gmail.com). Tickets will be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the concert. All seating will be open (no reserved seating) so it is recommended you come early if you wish to purchase tickets at the door.
The Delaware Valley Choral Society is a non-profit group dedicated to performing major choral works in their original form. The Society incorporates aspiring musicians from the area as well as professional musicians to bring major works of music to our community. The Delaware Valley Choral Society is supported in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pocono Arts Council.

Grief Workshop at Wayne Memorial Hospital

2013-05-21T17:30:00Z

Wayne Memorial Hospital
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 1:30 – 3:30pm

Wayne Memorial Hospital is offering a six-week workshop designed to provide education and support in coping with the grieving process. The workshop will focus on grief as a normal part of an individual’s transition through life.
As a normal life cycle experience, grief can best be described as a distinctive cluster of common emotional, physical and spiritual reactions to loss. This description of grief in no way diminishes how traumatic a loss can be for the griever. Rather, “it says we can identify with each other as human beings who all struggle with the death of a loved one,” said Workshop Facilitator and Licensed Social Worker Neil Petrosky. “We have the ability to join together and help one another through this struggle.”
Noting that grief is a very individual process, Petrosky said the workshop will encourage participants to explore their own solutions to the challenges of living without their loved ones and dealing with the many changes that follow a loss. The workshop will provide a safe place in which individuals can sort out which activities and time tables are right for them.
Your experience will be enhanced by attending all six sessions; however, it is understandable if you cannot attend each session. The sessions will be held at Wayne Memorial Hospital from 1:30 to 3 PM on consecutive Tuesdays starting May 21st through June 25. The workshop will be offered free of charge. Workshop Co-facilitator will be Reverend William Rushik, a hospice chaplain and the pastor of South Canaan Free Methodist Church.
Participants are asked to complete a registration form, which can be found at www.wmh.org or by contacting Petrosky at (570) 253-8608. He is also available for questions.

Seminar on Employment, Unemployment and Business Activity in Pike

2013-05-23T11:30:00Z

Best Western Inn
Matamoras, PA
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 7:30am

Pike Chamber Holds Seminar on Employment, Unemployment and Business Activity in Pike County

On Thursday, May 23rd the Pike County Chamber will be hosting a Breakfast Seminar at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing promptly at 7:30a.m. This month’s topic is “Employment, Unemployment and Business Activity in Pike County”.

Where do we stand in terms of employment/unemployment and business activity? What are the economic factors that influence employment?? What are local wages? Where do Pike County residents go to work? How does Unemployment Insurance work? What are the options for Pike County Unemployed? Who are the human faces of local unemployment?

Employment and Unemployment in Pike County is an important subject for any businessperson whether you own a retail store or provide a service or are unemployed yourself. Few factors influence the well-being of a community more than the number of jobs and the number of people who need them.

In one short hour the speakers will give a very concise and deliberate briefing on the status of employment in Pike and all of the trends that every business ought to know about. We will discuss the factors adding to unemployment and possible remedies.

The Chamber will provide source documentation to all who attend. Also we will have Cynthia DeFebo who is the Director of the Pike County Workforce Development Agency to discuss how her agency provides services to the unemployed. She will also tell us about some of the people that her agency has served with details as to how things worked out on a very human level.

You will find this breakfast to be worthwhile and you will enjoy the company of other Pike County businesspeople at the same time. The fee is $15.00 for Pike Chamber members and $20.00 for non-members which includes a great buffet breakfast. Reservations are required by calling 570-296-8700 no later than May 22nd.

Rodeo, Horseback Riding at Malibu

2013-05-24T04:00:00Z

Malibu Dude Ranch
Milford, PA
Friday, May 24, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Package & Guest Participation Rodeo

Celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends at Malibu Ranch for the whole weekend and go horseback riding and have fun in the Guest Participation Rodeo for adult, teen and children’s categories, and chance to win prizes. Children must be at least 8 years old to compete. Weather permitting. All-inclusive, meals and all amenities included for weekend stays.

Malibu Dude Ranch
(570) 296-7281
351 Foster Hill Rd, Milford, PA.

Spring Fling Family Nature Getaway Weekend

2013-05-24T04:00:00Z

May Events – 2013
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Friday, May 24 – Sunday, May 26, 2013

Memorial Day: May 24 – 27
Adults $210 / Discounts for Children / Commuter & Day Rates Available
Bring your family and friends to experience the best of what PEEC has to offer. Interpretive hikes, animal presentations, fishing, canoeing, crafts, campfire and more! Includes three nights of lodging and nine meals; please call to register.

Art + Craft Bazaar at the Upper Mill/Old Lumberyard

2013-05-25T04:00:00Z

115 7th St Milford, PA 18337
Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, May 26, 2013

Craft Bazaar @ The Upper Mill/Old Lumberyard, Milford PA
115 7th St. Milford, PA 18337
Saturday, May 25, 2013 & Sunday, May 26, 2013
9am – 4pm (Rain dates: Sunday, May 26, 2013 & Monday, May 27)

Join us for this outdoor shopping experience that’s not to be missed. The Art + Craft Bazaar will have unique items to purchase, each offering a glimpse of what makes our area unique! We love this quirky; historic shopping district. Is it so clearly features the good old days in Milford PA.

In the past Milford was home to a number of mills; the Upper Mill is still functioning today and the old lumberyard was an actual working lumberyard now coined “The Lumberyard District”. In addition to the outdoor vendors (we mean friends) you’ll find an eclectic assortment of boutiques, antiques, gift shops, food and services that surround the lovely courtyard.

We are looking for all types of vendors: artists, hand-made crafters, independent consultants, re-sellers, food vendors etc. There are some spaces left but they filling up fast. If you haven’t booked yet, visit our website at artpluscraft.net for an application.

Art + Craft LLC supports showcases and promotes small business. We are dedicated to providing unique and professional craft shows, fundraising events, fine art exhibitions, vintage fairs and food truck festivals to your town. We specialize in bringing artists, crafters, mobile food trucks and retail vendors to local venues throughout NEPA, NY and NJ. www.artpluscraft.net artpluscraft@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/artpluscraftllc or (201) 919-0459.

Rodeo, Horseback Riding at Malibu

2013-05-25T04:00:00Z

Malibu Dude Ranch
Milford, PA
Saturday, May 25, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Package & Guest Participation Rodeo

Celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends at Malibu Ranch for the whole weekend and go horseback riding and have fun in the Guest Participation Rodeo for adult, teen and children’s categories, and chance to win prizes. Children must be at least 8 years old to compete. Weather permitting. All-inclusive, meals and all amenities included for weekend stays.

Malibu Dude Ranch
(570) 296-7281
351 Foster Hill Rd, Milford, PA.

Grey Towers Event

2013-05-25T12:30:00Z

Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
Milford, PA
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:30am

Grey Towers Hosts May Programs

A walk in the gardens, a walk in the woods and a walk through town are special programs being offered this May by the US Forest Service at Grey Towers, ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, founder and first chief of the US Forest Service and two-term governor of Pennsylvania. The estate entrance is at 122 Old Owego Turnpike, Milford, PA.

On Saturday, May 4, 11 am, visitors can enjoy the historic gardens at Grey Towers National Historic Site on a guided tour that includes the historic Sweet Cherry tree and hundreds of flowering bulbs. Meet Horticulturist Elizabeth Hawke at the Visitor Pavilion in the Grey Towers parking lot and learn about the historic landscape. Call 570-296-9630 for information. $8 adults/$7 seniors. Exact change preferred.

On Saturday, May 18, at 1 pm visitors have a chance to walk in the woods of the Milford Experimental Forest, the original research station of the Yale School of Forestry (circa 1901). Owned by the Pinchot family and currently managed as an experimental field station, the 1,200-acre MEF offers insight into today’s forest health challenges. This moderately-strenuous, 1.5-mile hike will showcase American chestnut reintroduction and deer management for forest health. Rain or shine. Meet at the Visitor Pavilion at Grey Towers to carpool to the Forest. Bring a picnic to enjoy after the hike. This program is free and open to the public. Call 570-296-9625 or info@greytowers.org to reserve a spot. Limited to 20 participants.

On Sunday, May 19, at 11 am, a walking tour of Milford provides information about the many contributions made by the prominent Pinchot family to conservation in America and the Milford community since the 1800’s. This guided walking tour will answer such questions as who lived in the Milford Community House before it became the Pike County Library, and what was Forest Hall used for before it became an antiques center. Meet on the Community House lawn at the corner of Broad and Harford Streets. Call 570–296–9630 to save a spot. $8 adults/$7 seniors. Exact change preferred.

All walks are held rain or shine; sturdy, comfortable footwear is recommended.

The 2013 tour season for the Grey Towers mansion begins Saturday, May 25, and continues daily through Oct. 31. For more information about Grey Towers and public programs, visit the web at www.fs.fed.us/gt or www.greytowers.org or call 570-296-9630.

Wigsticks - Girl Talk - Show

2013-05-26T00:15:00Z

The Milford Theatre
114 East Catherine Street
Milford, PA
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 8:15pm

You can't miss this year's Girl Talk!

“Girl Talk”promises the same over-the-top, zany hilarity by an outrageously talent cast, wrapped in a brand new package!

This year's show will have more audience participation than ever before. Come get to know “The Girls” better than you ever thought possible...

The evening will be accentuated by a Pre-show & Auction for everyone, with an after party for VIP tickets holders.

This is a must-see performance! Tickets on sale now!

Ticket information

Saturday, May 25, 2013
The Historic Milford Theatre
114 E. Catharine Street, Milford, PA

Pre-Show & Auction 8:15pm • Show 9pm
VIP After Party at the Patisserie

Tickets $25 • General Admission (Adult 18yrs+ only)
VIP Tickets $60 • Limited availability
(VIP ticket includes reserved seating & After Party)

Go to WIGSTICKS.org or the Upper Delaware GLBT Center's new website at UDGLBT.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

Rodeo, Horseback Riding at Malibu

2013-05-26T04:00:00Z

Malibu Dude Ranch
Milford, PA
Sunday, May 26, 2013

Memorial Day Weekend Package & Guest Participation Rodeo

Celebrate Memorial Day with family and friends at Malibu Ranch for the whole weekend and go horseback riding and have fun in the Guest Participation Rodeo for adult, teen and children’s categories, and chance to win prizes. Children must be at least 8 years old to compete. Weather permitting. All-inclusive, meals and all amenities included for weekend stays.

Malibu Dude Ranch
(570) 296-7281
351 Foster Hill Rd, Milford, PA.

Milford Theatre 2013 Season

2013-06-01T04:00:00Z

Milford Theatre
114 East Catharine Street at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 1, 2013

Sat June 1
AMPHION STRING QUARTET
www.amphionquartet.com
Haydn, Beethoven and Grieg

Sat June 29
CATHIE RYAN CELTIC BAND
www.cathieryan.com
"Leading voice in Irish music today..."
Featuring her latest CD, "Through Wind and Rain," and more

Sat July 27
FLAMENCO ENSEMBLE SEGUE
www.sarahegeller.com/segue.html
"Ritmo, Color y Pasión": Music and Dances of Spanish Gypsies

Sat August 17 at Grey Towers NHS at 5:30 pm
NEWMAN/OLTMAN GUITAR DUO
www.guitarduo.com/
"Classics New and Old": Giuliani, Moravec, Piazzolla

Sat September 21
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Grey Towers NHS
MANHATTAN SYMPHONIE ORCHESTRA www.manhattansymphonie.com
"Nature in Music": Vivaldi, Dvorak, J. Strauss, Copland

Fri October 4
ITHACA WIND QUINTET
www.ithaca.edu/music/ensembles/iwq
Works of Ligeti, Liadov, Nielsen, Rivera
Sat November 9 at 5:30 pm
NAOKO TAKADA (Japan)
www.naokotakada.com

"An Amazing Marimba": Bach, Chopin, Debussy
Sat December 14 at 5:30 pm
Celebration of Christmas with
CALMUS ENSEMBLE LEIPZIG (Germany)
www.calmus.de/en

Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 when bought in advance at Books and Prints at Pear Alley,
220 Broad Street in Milford, or online. Season's Pass is available.
Children under 15 admitted free. For more information
visit the website: www.kindredspiritsprograms.org
Call (570) 409 1269 or email to kindredspir@yahoo.com

Cicada Mania!

2013-06-01T05:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 1 – 3am

Cicada Mania!
Saturday, June 1 – 1:00-3:00pm
$5 per person
The periodical cicadas are emerging from their 13 & 17 year cycles. Come out and learn about these amazing insects! Please call to register.

Volunteer Day – National Trails Day

2013-06-01T13:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9am – 12pm

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” – Aesop Join us for a fun morning of trail work. Everyone is welcome and appreciated! Refreshments provided; please call to register.

Pike County Wine Festival

2013-06-01T16:00:00Z

The Hotel Fauchere
Broad Street
Milford, PA
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 12 – 6pm

THE HOTEL FAUCHERE WELCOMES
PIKE COUNTY’S FIRST WINE FESTIVAL

The historic Hotel Fauchere is sponsoring Pike County’s first Food and Wine Faire in partnership with Upstate Wine Country, producers of quality wine festivals, beer festivals and other events celebrating Agritourism throughout Eastern Pennsylvania and Central New York.

The festival which is on June 1st offers area residents the opportunity to become acquainted with a number of Pennsylvania wineries. “Pennsylvania wines are up-and-comers and starting to attract national attention. I’ve been really pleased with how the industry has developed in recent years,” said Executive Chef Christopher Bates, who last year won the title Best Young Sommelier in the World 2012 and just returned from winning TopSomm 2013, the most respected Sommelier Competition in America.

The festival will feature an outdoor Garden Party and a series of indoor Meet the Chef/Meet the Vintner, food and wine pairings and workshops at the Hotel Fauchere.

The Hotel Fauchere, founded in 1852 is located at 401 Broad Street (Rtes. 6 & 209) in downtown Milford, Pennsylvania. The hotel features 16 guest rooms, two restaurants, a patisserie/cafe and a day spa.

Upstate Wine Country, the event’s presenters, will gather more than 20 vendors featuring an assortment of Pennsylvania’s wines plus delectable morsels, handcrafted items, jewelry and more. The Faire will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm on the grounds directly behind the hotel (along Blackberry Alley, between E. Catherine Street and E. High Street).

Participating wineries will offer both samplings and sale of their products. Participants include Antler Ridge Winery (with tasting rooms in Bradford County, Montgomery County, Pike County and Wayne County); Bartolai Winery(Luzerne County); Blue Mountain Vineyards & Cellars (Lehigh County); Capra Collina Winery (Lackawanna County); Feronne Family Winery (Lackawanna County); Galen Glen Winery (Schuylkill

County); Pinnacle Ridge Winery (Berks County); Sand Castle Winery (Bucks County); and Winterland Winery (Sullivan County).

The festival will also feature wine-themed photographs, cards and apparel by Live By The Vine; handcrafted jewelry by Johnny’s Jewels; candles, soaps and lotions by Bru’s Mountain Bath & Body; fine cigars by The Cigar Lady; farmstead artisan cheeses from Hawley’s Calkins Creamery; freshly-popped kettle corn by Country Girl Kettle Corn; oils and balsamics by Farmhouse Gourmet; beef jerky Joe’s Jerky; maple syrup by Nebzydoski’s Maple Farm; homemade fudge and strawberry shortcake by The Fudge Lady and baked goods by The Patisserie Fauchere.

WINE FESTIVAL TICKETS;

General Admission tickets for the wine festival are $20 in advance and $30 at the gate, day of the event. Designated Driver/Under21 tickets are available in advance and at the gate for just $5. Each General Admission ticket includes admission, complimentary wine tasting glass and the opportunity to enjoy sampling the wines of all participating wineries at no extra charge. The holders of Designated Driver/ Under 21 tickets are not allowed to sample the wines. Food concessions are NOT included in either ticket price.

Wine festival tickets are available at the Hotel Fauchere 401 Broad Street, Milford, PA 18337 or online at upstatewinecountry.com… and at the Upstate Wine Country Office (120 Bridge Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm).

ABOUT RELAIS & CHATEAUX;

The Hotel Fauchere is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateau Association denoting excellence in hotels and restaurants throughout the world. Relais & Chateaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries. Established in France in 1974, the Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.

EcoZone! Afternoon

2013-06-02T05:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 1 – 4am

EcoZone! Afternoon
Sunday, June 2 – 1:00-4:00pm
Free
Explore our new hands-on, discovery room. Crawl through the bat cave; sit in the eagles’ nest, and more!

Family Fishing

2013-06-02T14:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Sunday, June 2, 2013, 10am – 12pm

Family Fishing
Sunday, June 2 – 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, June 8 – 10:00am-12:00pm
$5 adult / $10 child
Learn the basics of fishing and then try your luck on our ponds. We provide all of the equipment. Supervised children only, please. No fishing licenses required. Spaces limited. Call to reserve your spot!

Women's Empowerment Event

2013-06-04T22:00:00Z

Camp Speers-Eljabar - Main Hall
143 Nichcronk Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6 – 9pm

All are welcome to join in the fun and learning at the Pike County Chamber's Women in Business Committee's Women's Empowerment Event.

Guest Speakers include: Cena block of Sane Space on Self-Confidence, Rachael Bell of Pike Physical Therapy and Fitness Center speaking on nutricition and workplace workouts and Marcia Guberman at the Dime Bank on business planning.

In additional there will be many other vendors, food catered by Jerrilyn Coulter of Great Parties & Events, Networking, 50/50, cash bar and more.

Entry is $25.00 for Pike Chamber members and $30.00 for Non-Members. Reservations are required.

Vendors still wanted. Vendor prices are $40.00 for Pike Chamber member or $50.00 for Non-members. Please call to get vendor form at 570-296-8700 or email info@pikechamber.com.

Business Start-Up Training Seminar

2013-06-05T14:00:00Z

Pike County Chamber of Commerce
209 East Harford Street
Milford, PA
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 10am – 12pm

SBDC TRAINING FOR BUSINESS START UPS

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will hold the training seminar “The First Step: Starting Your Business” on Wednesday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, 209 East Harford Street, Milford.

During the session, Donna Simpson, SBDC business consultant, will guide attendees through the basics of starting a business in Pennsylvania. Registrations, licenses, business structures, and business plan development will be covered, as well as what to expect in financing and expense and sales estimation. Once an individual has attended this session, they may sign up for free and confidential individual consulting by Ms. Simpson to guide them through the start-up process.

“When people begin to research starting a business, they find an overwhelming amount of information that is difficult to make sense of,” said Lisa Hall, director of the Scranton SBDC. “Our First Step training class provides straightforward start-up information, including the scams to watch out for.”

Cost is $20 per person. Space is limited, pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Visit www.scrantonsbdc.com or call Donna at 570-941-4176 to register.

About the SBDC
With funding and support from The University of Scranton, the Small Business Administration, and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the University of Scranton SBDC provides educational programs and no cost, confidential consulting services to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business in Bradford, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne & Wyoming counties.

To request SBDC services, complete the online form at www.scrantonsbdc.com.

Pond Explorers

2013-06-08T05:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 1 – 3am

Pond Explorers
Saturday, June 8 – 1:00-3:00pm
Sunday, June 9 – 10:00am-12:00pm
$5 per person
Join us as we explore the ponds with nets! We’ll collect fish, macro-invertebrates, amphibians, and anything else we find in some buckets, for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy! Spaces limited. Register early!

Pike County Water Wonders, Top to Bottom

2013-06-08T13:00:00Z

Toms Creek Picnic Area on Egypt Mills Road
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9 – 10am

The Pike County Conservation District is celebrating June and Pike County’s extraordinary water quality with two hikes at the southern and northern ends of the County.

On June 8th at 9am, meet the Pike County Watershed Specialist at the parking lot of Toms Creek Picnic Area on Egypt Mills Road. Toms Creek is a crystal clear, exceptional value stream flowing through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area in Lehman Township. This section of Toms Creek was previously owned by a private fishing club that did extensive trout habitat work on the stream. The program will include a one mile stroll down a gentle trail along the creek, seeking native wildflowers and wildlife. This program is perfect for families and spring lovers of all ages. The trail is located on Egypt Mills Road, just off 209, 14 miles south of Milford and 1 mile north of Bushkill Falls Road.

On June 22, meet 9am at the parking lot for State Game Land #316 on Masthope Road. This hour long hike will explore Masthope Creek, a beautiful high quality stream that is located in the northern reaches of Pike County in Lackawaxen Township. You must call the Conservation District at 570-226-8220 by Thursday, June 20 to sign up and for directions.

River Clean-Up for High School Students

2013-06-08T13:00:00Z

Meeting at the Zane Grey Museum
Lackawaxen, PA
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 9am

Coming Soon to a River Near You: Summer Paddle and River Clean Up for High School Students

The 5th annual high school Paddle and River Clean Up will take place on June 8, 2013. Students can earn eight community service hours for graduation while experiencing the beauty of the river and learning about our watershed, wildlife, and recreation. This year’s clean up trip is open to all area high school students but is limited to the first twenty who register. Registration is required.

This is your chance to help keep our public lands safe and beautiful! Each year volunteers remove a tremendous amount of litter and waste from the floor and banks of the river. This year, volunteers will be skimming both the Pennsylvania and New York shorelines for litter and whenever safely possible removing trash from the river bottom.

Volunteers are asked to meet at the Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The National Park Service will provide the vehicle shuttle, canoes, lifejackets, and paddles. We will be carrying out this activity rain or shine! Volunteers should expect to get wet, so please be prepared with the appropriate gear including extra clothing, proper footwear, a lunch, plenty of water, a hat, sun screen, dry-bag, etc.

Come join the fun and keep your river wild and scenic! For more information or to sign up for this summer’s Paddle and River Clean Up, please call Park Ranger Brandon Diefenbach by Thursday, June 6 at (570) 685-4871.

Family Fishing

2013-06-08T14:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10am – 12pm

Family Fishing
Sunday, June 2 – 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, June 8 – 10:00am-12:00pm
$5 adult / $10 child
Learn the basics of fishing and then try your luck on our ponds. We provide all of the equipment. Supervised children only, please. No fishing licenses required. Spaces limited. Call to reserve your spot!

EcoZone! Afternoon

2013-06-09T05:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 1 – 4am

EcoZone! Afternoon
Sunday, June 9 – 1:00-4:00pm
Free
Explore our new hands-on, discovery room. Crawl through the bat cave; sit in the eagles’ nest, and more!

Pond Explorers

2013-06-09T14:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 10am – 12pm

Pond Explorers
Saturday, June 8 – 1:00-3:00pm
Sunday, June 9 – 10:00am-12:00pm
$5 per person
Join us as we explore the ponds with nets! We’ll collect fish, macro-invertebrates, amphibians, and anything else we find in some buckets, for up-close study. Wear boots and plan on getting a little wet and muddy! Spaces limited. Register early!

OPEN FARM DAY

2013-06-09T15:00:00Z

Country Ark Farm
122 Genesis Dr, Milford PA
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 11am – 4pm

This year Country Ark Farm is opening it’s gates to the community on
Have you ever wanted to feed a porcupine or give a bottle to a baby goat?
Sunday, June 9th, 11-4 pm for Open Farm Day and all are welcome!

Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family.

Please note that the Farm is only open by appointment or invitation.
Listen to live music, feed baby animals, ride a horse, get a face painting and play games on the grounds of the most unique pet therapy program in Pike County.

For more information, visit www.countryarkfarm.org, our Facebook page, or call 570-686-3480.

11am and 4pm on June 9th. Country Ark Farm is a nonprofit organization that
has served specially-abled individuals in the tri-state area for 24 years.

This is a special event in which the entire community is welcome between
Country Ark Farm is located at 122 Genesis Drive, Milford, PA 18337.
One mile up log Tavern Rd (after you pass Mt Haven Restaurant)
Visit CAF June

Open Farm Day at Country Ark Farm

2013-06-09T15:00:00Z

Country Ark Farm
122 Genesis Dr, Milford PA
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 11am – 4pm

Country Ark Farm
122 Genesis Dr, Milford PA
This year Country Ark Farm is opening it’s gates to the community on
Have you ever wanted to feed a porcupine or give a bottle to a baby goat?
Sunday, June 9th, 11-4 pm for Open Farm Day and all are welcome!

Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family.

Please note that the Farm is only open by appointment or invitation.
Listen to live music, feed baby animals, ride a horse, get a face painting and play games on the grounds of the most unique pet therapy program in Pike County.

For more information, visit www.countryarkfarm.org, our Facebook page, or call 570-686-3480.

11am and 4pm on June 9th. Country Ark Farm is a nonprofit organization that
has served specially-abled individuals in the tri-state area for 24 years.

This is a special event in which the entire community is welcome between
Country Ark Farm is located at 122 Genesis Drive, Milford, PA 18337.
One mile up log Tavern Rd (after you pass Mt Haven Restaurant)
Visit CAF June

Acclaimed Gypsy Swing Ensemble Comes to NEPA

2013-06-09T21:00:00Z

The Milford Theater
114 East Catharine Street, Milford, PA
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 5 – 6pm

Halifax-based Gypsophilia is a group of seven young performers whose instrumental music straddles the jazz and indie-swing worlds. The band started as a Django Reinhardt tribute, but soon found itself mixing and composing gypsy jazz with klezmer, funk, classical music, swing, and bebop while sweeping up international music awards and selling out shows all over the US and Canada. Now, Harmony Presents, our local performing arts production team, showcases Gypsophilia in the historic Milford Theater at the conclusion of the Milford Music Festival on June 9th at 5:00 p.m. A reason to come in and of itself, The Milford Theater has recently been restored and beautified by Jerry Beaver of the Black Bear Film Festival.

Event promoter and managing director of Harmony Presents, Jill Carletti states, “Bringing unique and incredibly exciting performing arts to our corner of Northeast, PA is a fiery passion for us. We’re so thrilled to team-up with Jerry Beaver at the Milford Theater to produce this mind-blowing show. Music lovers, culture enthusiasts and people who simply thrive on seeing great things will flip over Gypsophilia.”

Gypsophilia is known for their serious musicianship, humor and showmanship with the capability of enchanting a sit-down crowd at one moment, and whipping people into a dancing, clapping, singing frenzy at the next. Bob Harris from BBC Radio 2 says, “There is a definite edge to their music. [They] blur the lines between Django Reinhardt-inspired jazz on the one hand and indie music on the other – it’s quite incredible … if you ever see their name you must go and see them – it’s a visual delight as well.”

Tickets may be reserved at www.silkmillharmony.com for $17 in advance online or purchased at the door for $20. Reserving tickets in advance online also gets ticket holders exclusive offers at select Milford Restaurants and choice seating. Show starts on June 9, 2013 at 5:00 with doors at 4:30. Call (570) 588-8077 for questions or help purchasing tickets online. Concert located at the Milford Theater found at 114 East Catharine Street, Milford, PA. Make sure to “Like” Harmony Presents on Facebook and subscribe to their newsletter online for promotions, deals and updates! Harmony Presents is sponsored by Bold Gold Media.

13th Annual Golf Outing

2013-06-10T04:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Monday, June 10, 2013

13th Annual Golf Outing
Monday, June 10
Join us for a great day of golf at the Lords Valley Country Club at Hemlock Farms. Proceeds benefit educational programs.

CAST A “HOLE-IN-ONE” AND WIN A BOAT FOR SOME SUMMER FUN!

2013-06-10T12:00:00Z

Seaman’s Marine, Inc., visit www.seamansonline.com or call 570-253-3140.
Monday, June 10, 2013, 8 – 9am

This week, Owner Wade Seaman of Seaman’s Marine in Honesdale announced that he will once again sponsor a boat to be offered as a hole-in-one contest prize at the upcoming United Way Golf Classic. At the tournament on a designated hole Seaman’s Marine will sponsor a stunning Larson 16’ sport boat with a Mercury 75hp Optimax motor. Color and options will depend on availability. The boat is valued at approximately $20,000.00. Wow! This boat would be great for summer fun!

The tournament is scheduled to take place on June 10th at the prestigious Woodloch Springs Country Club in Hawley, Pennsylvania. For the cost of $100.00 each golfer will enjoy a Continental Breakfast served at 8am, Shotgun start at 9am, golf, putting contests, raffles, hole-in-one contests, buffet lunch and awards.

United Way President Patrick Kiesendahl thanks Wade Seaman the Owner of Seaman’s Marine for his generosity and continued support of the United Way of Pike County. “We want to thank Wade Seaman, Mark Hardler and the staff at Seaman’s Marine for their continued support. The golfers always have a great time at the tournament every year and in doing so they give essential support to our community through their generosity to the United Way. I encourage everyone to come out and join us for a fun round of golf. If you’re lucky and have a great swing you may be able to take home this AWESOME boat!” stated Patrick Kiesendahl, UWPC President.

“This is our sixth year participating in the United Way Golf Tournament. Every year we bring a foursome to play in the tournament and have such a great time. We’re looking forward to playing again this year! We are happy to have this opportunity and be in a position to help the UWPC raise funds for local community agencies.” said Wade Seaman Owner of Seaman’s Marine.

The friendly folks at Seaman’s Marine invite you in to see the showroom full of beautiful boats. “We are one of the largest northeast Pennsylvania small boat dealers. We offer many Boat Manufacturers such as, Starcraft, Alumacraft, and Triton and a complete line of Old Town canoes and kayaks, as well as paddle boats and row boats. We also offer trailers, motors and accessories and a full line of docks and docking supplies as well as jet-ski ports and swim rafts. We have something for everyone and a price range to fit almost anyone's budget.” said Mark Hardler, General Manager. For more information about Seaman’s Marine, Inc., visit www.seamansonline.com or call 570-253-3140.

To register for the UWPC Golf Classic, contact Executive Director, Catherine Capasso at (570) 296-9980. For more information about the United Way of Pike County or upcoming events you can visit the UW website at www.unitedwaypike.org. www.pikepahelp.org. Give, Advocate, Volunteer and LIVE UNITED!

Wild Edibles Walk

2013-06-10T14:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Monday, June 10, 2013, 10am – 12pm

Wild Edibles Walk
Saturday, June 15 – 10:00am-12:00pm
$10
Nature provides food for us in the form of many plants. Join us on a hike focused on wild edibles. No collecting will be done within the Park. Call to reserve a seat in the van. Carpooling encouraged.

Learn About Forest Landowner Projects on Guided Tour

2013-06-15T13:00:00Z

Grey Towers
Saturday, June 15, 2013, 9 – 10am

Enjoy Free Film at Grey Towers
MILFORD, PA – What is a “healthy” forest? What does a landowner do when insects are eating his trees? Why is it important for a landowner to plant trees along a stream? How can removing trees from forest land actually help the forest grow?
To find out the answers and more, consider participating in a driving tour on Saturday, June 15, of privately owned forested properties located within the Upper Delaware River Basin in northeast Pennsylvania. Learn how participation in the Common Waters Fund helps landowners conserve and manage their forests. Learn how healthy forests in this region provide clean drinking water for more than 15 million people downstream and how the health and existence of these forests are threatened by the pressures of development. Registration is required and limited to first 22 registrants. Vans leave from Grey Towers National Historic Site, 122 Old Owego Drive, Milford, PA, promptly at 9am and will return at 1 pm. Participants should bring lunch; water and juice will be provided. Call 570-296-9625 or email info@greytowers.org to reserve a spot.
Also on Saturday June 15, the public is invited to a free screening of an original WVIA documentary, Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot, that highlights Pinchot's philosophy of natural resource conservation through sustainable use and how that legacy continues today.
The film is part of the Grey Towers Heritage Association Screen on the Green environmental film series and will be shown rain or shine in the outdoor amphitheater or tented terrace area (bring a picnic dinner, blankets and/or lawn chairs). Start time is at dusk (approximately 7:30PM).
Both programs are free and open to the public and are part of the year-long commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Grey Towers’ dedication as a national conservation center. President John F. Kennedy came to Milford, PA, in 1963 to accept the gift of Grey Towers from the Pinchot family. Co-sponsored by the Grey Towers Heritage Association, Pinchot Institute for Conservation and the US Forest Service, they are funded in part by the Orange and Rockland Utilities Community Fund.
For more information call 570-296-9630 or email info@greytowers.org

Summer Canoe Paddle

2013-06-16T17:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Sunday, June 16, 2013, 1 – 3pm

Sunday, June 16 – 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, June 22 – 1:00-3:00pm
$5 per person
Start summer off the right way! Paddle a canoe…and try out our new kayaks! Beginners are welcome – we teach you everything you need to know. Dress appropriately – you may get wet. Call to reserve your spot in a canoe!

CDD 2nd Annual Golf Outing

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

Lords Valley Country Club
1004 Hemlock Farms Lords Valley, PA
Monday, June 17, 2013, 9 – 10pm

Join Us for our 2nd Annual Golf Outing
Monday, June 17th 2013

9:00am Shot Gun Start
"Scramble Format"

$ 125.00 per golfer
(includes cart, Breakfast, BBQ Lunch Reception, Awards & Prizes)

"Rain or shine - no cancellations two weeks prior to event"

101 Pocono Drive, Milford, PA 18337 Telephone: (570) 296-3992 x264
For More Information, Reservations, Sponsorships and Schedule Details
email lrandazzo@cddkids.org

American Red Cross Wayne Pike Chapter Annual Awards Meeting

2013-06-18T22:00:00Z

For more information please call Linda at 570-253-2310
www.redcross.org
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 6 – 7pm

American Red Cross Wayne Pike Chapter
Annual Awards Meeting and Reception
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 6:00pm
For more information please call Linda at 570-253-2310
www.redcross.org

Portrait Drawing Classes

2013-06-19T06:00:00Z

Milford Borough Hall, 109 W Catharine St.
$55 per course. All materials supplied.
Pre-registration required.
Info: 570-775-6611 or benaul@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 2 – 4am

Pike County Arts & Crafts is now sponsoring art classes
open to all who are interested in the Art of Portraiture.

The portrait drawing classes are available for all artistic
levels. The instructor, Bernard Hoffman is a member of
the Portrait Society of America.

2 courses, 4 two hour sessions each, 2-4 pm, Weds & Thurs.
1- “Basic-To-Advance” course: June 19, 20, 26, 27.
2- “Advanced” course: July 31, August 1, 7, 8
Milford Borough Hall, 109 W Catharine St.
$55 per course. All materials supplied.
Pre-registration required.
Info: 570-775-6611 or benaul@yahoo.com.

Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. 5th Annual Dash for Dignity 5K/10K Run/Walk

2013-06-22T12:00:00Z

Veterans Memorial Park

Formerly known as Ross U Rosencrance Memorial Park
Lackawaxen, PA 18435
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 8am – 12pm

Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. 5th Annual Dash for Dignity 5K/10K Run/Walk

When

Saturday June 22, 2013 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

Please join Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc. for its 5th Annual 5K/10K Run/Walk for Victims' Awareness.

The Dash for Dignity will be a great opportunity to take a refreshing walk through beautiful Veterans Memorial Park, or set out to establish your new personal best with your running companions. We welcome teams to register together, and hope that families will take advantage of the lovely natural surroundings for a family nature walk. Whichever you choose, all proceeds will benefit Safe Haven, serving victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

There will be prizes for top finishers in several categories, food, music, and the first 75 registrants will receive a free T shirt on Race Day.

Rebecca Roa, Committee Chair
Safe Haven of Pike County, Inc.
executivedirector@safehavenmilford.com
845-649-6847

Nature Photography

2013-06-22T13:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 9am – 4pm

Saturday, June 22 – 9:00am-4:00pm
$65
This beginner level class teaches the basics of nature photography. Del Morgan, a fine arts photographer, will lead this exciting new class. What is here for you to discover? Learn how to create visually stunning images. Bring a bagged lunch; please call to register.

Milford Valley Quilters’ Guild presents its 11th Annual Quilt Show – Stitching in the Valley

2013-06-22T16:00:00Z

Delaware Valley School, Rts. 6 & 209, Milford, PA
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 12 – 1pm

June 22nd from 10a.m. to 5p.m.
June 23 from 10a.m. to 4p.m.

Juried Show of over 200 Quilts, Vendors, Demonstrations, Raffles, Door Prizes
Recycle, Reuse and Repurpose Pillows, Art & Handcraft Boutique
Gently used books & magazines for sale, Raffle baskets, Totebag Tricky Tray

For more information contact Cheryl at blackbearquilting@gmail.com.

Summer Canoe Paddle

2013-06-22T17:00:00Z

Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
538 Emery Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 1 – 3pm

Sunday, June 16 – 1:00-3:00pm
Saturday, June 22 – 1:00-3:00pm
$5 per person
Start summer off the right way! Paddle a canoe…and try out our new kayaks! Beginners are welcome – we teach you everything you need to know. Dress appropriately – you may get wet. Call to reserve your spot in a canoe!

Delaware Township’s Akenac Park FREE Summer Events

2013-06-22T23:00:00Z

Akenac Park
Route 739, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328
Phone: 1-570-828-7311
Saturday, June 22, 2013, 7 – 10pm

The following events have been approved and scheduled to take place at Delaware Township’s Akenac Park this summer for FREE. We will have the movie information as the dates get closer.

June 22, 2013 @ 7pm – Free Movie Night
July 13, 2013 @ 5pm – Free Concert featuring Joey & the T-Birds
July 20, 2013 @ 7pm – Free Movie Night
August 17, 2013 @ 7pm – Free Movie Night

For questions, directions or more information, please call Krista Predmore at 570-828-2347 or visit www.delawaretownshippa.gov.