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Join hike leader Carol Hillestad for this challenging hike of about 5 miles. A shorter option will be offered (see below).
WHEN: 10 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2017
WHERE: Meet at Paradise-Price Preserve, Henry’s Crossing Road. Take Route 191 in Paradise Valley to Cranberry Creek Road. From Cranberry Creek Road, take Henry’s Crossing Road. When you cross the railroad tracks, the trailhead is on your right. If you wish, bring a snack to enjoy at the falls.
SHORTER HIKE OPTION: An easy, 1-mile round-trip walk is planned for 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at this preserve. No view of the falls, but we will see a large glacial split rock and enjoy a leisurely walk in the early fall woods.
COST: Free; registration is required.
INFORMATION: Call 570-839-1120 or 570-629-2727; email info@brodheadwatershed.org. For information about this and other hikes in the free Get Outdoors Poconos series, go to brodheadwatershed.org/gopoconos. The hike series is administered by Brodhead Watershed Association and supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation.
Trick or Treat Night:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
6pm - 8pm
SATURDAY, August 19th -
Dr Jeff Fox, Esteemed Geologist, will lead a unique geological tour of Buck Hill Trails including the Upper & Lower Falls. Families welcome. Meet up at 9:30, Lower Pool Parking Lot.
SATURDAY EVENING, August 19th,
Concert- Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys, 8pm, Tennis Tea
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 20th,
Dr. Jeff Fox - Climate Change Presentation, 5:30 Cocktails, 6pm Presentation, Tennis Tea
CHANGE: Please Note
Special (Public) Hearing:
Date: August 28, 2017
Time: 8:30am
This was originally scheduled for July 26, 2017 at 8am. At the meeting, the Supervisors chose to table the discussion and reconvene at the above date and time. Since the initial meeting was advertised and the new meeting announced publicly on 7/26/17, this upcoming "Special Meeting" will not be advertised.
Date: September 9, 2017
Location: High Acres Park
- Pony Rides
- Pittston Food Truck
- Skytop Sous Chef (judge for bake sale / produce / etc)
Date: October 14, 2017 (Rain Date October 21)
Location: High Acres Park
Update: Event has been CANCELLED (this was announced at Supervisor meeting on September 27, 2017)
Date: October 15, 2017
Time: 5K starts at 9:30am, Kids Race 9am sharp.
Start & Finish: Weiler Corporation, 1 Weiler Drive, Route 390 Cresco PA, 18326
Check-in: 8:00 to 9:15am - Convenient parking
Entry Fee:
- $25 pre-entry includes a Champion long sleeve tech shirt
- $30 if received after September 17, 2017 includes a Champion long sleeve tech shirt
- $35 if received after October 1, 2017 includes a Champion long sleeve tech shirt while supplies last
To benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jay Perrine has formally removed himself from the upcoming Barrett Township Supervisor election in November. The Republican party is interviewing three potential candidates in order to appoint a replacement for Perrine's spot:
- Rick Scrudato
- Michelle Sisak
- Ralph Megliola
Update 8/15/17:
Michelle Sisak has been nominated by the Republican Party to replace Perrine.
Mark your Calendar for the American Legion Post 922 PIG ROAST and Clock Drawing
Date: August 26, 2017
Time: 1-6pm (food ends @ 5)
Family Style Picnic & Cash Drawing every 15 Minutes
Entertainment provided by Rolling Sushi
Women's Resources of Monroe County, Inc.
This event will bring awareness to the charitable mission to end domestic and sexual violence in our community. It will recognize hope and healing, freedom and remembrance of a loved one or survivor of abuse through a beautiful release of butterflies.
When: Wednesday, September 6, 2017 (Rain Date Thursday September 7)
Date: 5:30pm
Where: Weiler Corporation, Route 191 & 390 in Cresco
Admission: Event is free, yet RSVP highly encouraged
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