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This slide program visits official and unofficial homes of Pennsylvania’s Governors, presented at the June 14 annual picnic of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township (HATT) at 5:30 p.m. Included are Pennsbury Manor and the Philadelphia residences of William Penn, the various mansions and townhouses in Harrisburg occupied by governors since 1817, and the present-day executive mansion on Front Street
in Harrisburg, which this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its completion in 1968 (after some 40 years of false starts and delays). Also seen are gubernatorial landmarks and private homes across Pennsylvania, including Gifford Pinchot’s “Grey Towers” and “Marworth,” the Scranton family estate. We also visit “State House,” the onetime summer residence of governors at Indiantown Gap and today the only official lieutenant governor’s
residence in the United States. This program is being held at the Blanch D. Price Park, 105 Government Way. This is HATT’s annual picnic. Members are asked to bring a salad or desert. No advance reservation is required. If you have questions, call 570-5805353, or write to hatthistory@msn.com. Visit TobyhannaTwpHistory.org for more information.
16, educators from Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center will lead a snorkeling exploration of McMichael Creek near Snydersville. The program is geared to children from kindergarten through seventh grade, but people of all ages are welcome, including parents and older and younger siblings. Snorkeling gear will be provided. Snorkelers should wear bathing suits and water shoes or old sneakers and bring towels and a change of clothing. Cost is free, but registration is required and limited. Call 570839-1120 or email info@brodheadwatershed. org. See brodheadwatershed.org/WaterWiser. html. • The West End Park and Open Space Commission will host a Father’s Day Craft event on Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. to noon at the Ross Township Park, 258 Anchorage Road in Saylorsburg. Kids will get to color a baseball cap for Dad. Register at 57-992-9733 or email bkozen@weposc.org. • Wooddale United Methodist Church, 100 Barren Road in East Stroudsburg, will hold a strawberry social/roast beef dinner and bake sale, on Saturday, June 16, rain or shine. First Seating at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10; 5 for kids ages 5-12. Children younger than 5 free. Served family style. For more information or directions, call 570-424-7490. JUNE 17 Our Lady of Victory Church, 327 Cherry Lane Road, Tannersville, will hold a free community dinner for those in need at the church,3-4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17. Call the church office at 570-629-4572 for reservations and more information. JUNE 20 Monroe County Garden Club will host a trip to Chanticleer Garden, 48 acre Botanical Garden and House, 30 minutes from Philadephia on Wednesday, June 20. Bus
pickup is at 8:15 a.m. at Stroud Mall Bon Ton parking lot. There will be a 90-minute tour of garden and house. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. The dropoff at Stroud Mall is at approximately 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited, reservation deadline June 1. $75 per person. Make check payable to MCGC and mail to Ellen Phraner, 733 Clermont Ave., Apt 4, Stroudsburg PA 18360. JUNE 23 Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 161 Cherry Drive in Stroudsburg, will hold its annual open house Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $9; $5 for kids younger than 10. Directions and more information can be found at poconowildlife.org. JUNE 24 The free summer concerts continue at the Chestnuthill Township Park, 221 Route 715 in Brodheadsville with a performance by Double Shot on Sunday, June 24, at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and bug spray. free ice cream at all concerts. For more infortmation, call 570-992-9733 or email bkozen@weposc.org. JUNE 30 The Women’s Fellowship Group of the Reformed Church of Bushkill, 5969 Milford Road (Rt. 209), in East Stroudsburg, has an approved rain date for our community yard sale: Saturday, June 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. There will also be a lottery ticket raffle. All proceeds benefit church projects, mission trips, etc. Yard sale vendors and crafters are welcome to participate. Early birds: $10 per paved parking lot space or $15 day of event. You must register. Call 973-989-8145 for questions and/or registration form.
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To have your school, church or nonprofit social event in “What’s Happening,” email: poconotimes@timesshamrock.com. Exact dates must be listed. NO EVENTS WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE. EVENTS ARE PRINTED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Deadline — noon on Friday for the next Wednesday publication. No faxes or hand-written submissions will be accepted. JUNE 14 The Stroudsburg Aglow will meet on Thursday, June 14, at Faith Alive Community Church, 10 East Mechanic St. in Wind Gap. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m.; registration is $4. Fellowship begins at 10:30 a.m. The speaker will be Thomas Whipple. For information call 610-614-0507. JUNE 16 The Sons of the American Legion Post No. 927 in Gilbert will hold a clam bake on Saturday, June 16, 1-6 p.m. Limit of 150 tickets sold: $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Includes 36 clams, chicken, hot dogs and more. There will also be a DJ, tricky tray and cash bar. Call 570 856-1780 for more information. • Join Brodhead Watershed Association on Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m. for a challenging hike in Van Buskirk Preserve in Paradise Township. Carol Hillestad will lead a 2-mile loop. This is a strenuous hike on and off trail and requires climbing over and crawling under fallen trees. Expect rocky, wet, steep conditions. Walking stick recommended. Participation is limited to 15 hikers. Poison ivy is prevalent both on and off trail, so long pants and caution recommended. Cost is free, but registration is required. Directions will be provided upon registration. Call 570-839-1120 or 570-629-2727; email info@ brodheadwatershed.org. • From 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June
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