Family Promise of the Poconos Back to School Drive
For more information, call 570-420-8589 or contact tjohnson@familyprimisepa.org .
Having a Swell Time, A Postcard History of the Park
On Thursday, August 8th, please join us for a historical view of our area based on postcards from the past.
Our Presenter will be Kathleen Sandt, who is a long-time local collector of postcards of the area. She will share with us, not just the postcards themselves, but the stories they contain which is thoroughly entertaining!!
The nostalgic look of the cards and unique stories they tell are a look back in time to the rich history of this area's past.
Our Lady of Victory Church - Homecoming Bazaar
2024 Our Lady of Victory Church Homecoming Bazaar
Our Lady of Victory Church will host is 2024 Homecoming Bazaar from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, at the church, 327 Cherry Lane Road, Tannersville.
Enjoy picnic foods, such as potato pancakes, halupki, pierogi, and homemade desserts.
Try your luck in the games area to win a prize or two.
And don't forget to get your raffle tickets as well as tickets for the tricky trays.
Save the date and come out for family fun and conversation. We hope to see you there.
Better in the Poconos: A History of Tourism in the Poconos
Retired ESU history professor Larry Squeri will present a talk on the history of the Poconos as a tourist destination, the subject of his book: "Better in the Poconos". From the days of DWG as a top tourist destination in the late 1800s, to the heart-shaped tub honeymoon hotels of the 1950s, to the waterpark haven of today, Larry will present how the Poconos was and continues to be a tourist magnet.
Free Admission!
Event by Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery
24 Main St, Delaware Water Gap, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18327
Duration: 1 hr
Ridgeview Echo: Pa. Route 611 to Reopen to the Relief of Knowlton
Route 611 on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware Water Gap could be reopening soon, much to the relief of officials in Knowlton on the Jersey side.
A temporary, free-standing rockfall barrier will be installed along the section of 611 where the rockslide occurred in December of 2022, closing the roadway.
Section of Route 611 in Monroe County to reopen
DELAWARE WATER GAP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Having been closed since December 2022, the reopening of part of Route 611 in the Poconos is finally in sight. Businesses like the Historic Castle Inn have seen fewer customers since the closure. “Some of the signage confused people and they thought that we were closed but we’re [...]
The Pocono Food Truck Festival (Shawnee)
Join us Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM each day. The two-day event includes fun for the whole family with live music, kid-friendly activities, crafters and arts vendors, and different food and beverage vendors.
Advanced ticket sales begin on September 1st- $7/per person
Same day tickets at the gate are $10/per person
Children 46 inches and under are free. Parking is free as well!
Hundreds flock to Pocono Canna World Fair in Monroe County
GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A gathering of the highest quality this weekend. Hundreds flocked to the west end fairgrounds in Monroe County for the final day of the "Pocono Canna World Fair" cannabis festival. More than 300 vendors filled the fairgrounds, each one selling the latest in industry trends. The lively event included a [...]
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