Things to Do in the Poconos for Fall Fun
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Pick-Your-Own Produce and More! There’s nothing quite like spending time with family as you pick local, seasonal produce. With a Corridor covering over 165 miles, there’s bound to be plenty of farms and markets to choose from. Down in Yardley there’s Shady Brook Farm, one of the last working farms in historic Bucks County. With a yearround farmer’s market that carries specialty food and drink products, opportunities to pick your own produce, and special events throughout the Time
Children and Pet Costume Contest will be held October 29th. While you are here, take a journey down The Yellow Brick Road and push the famous “Red Buttons”! There’s always something fun to do at Country Junction – its “A Great Place for Family Fun”! We look forward to seeing you soon! Live Music Schedule (1pm to 4pm): 9/24 – The Buzz 9/25 – Two of a Kind 10/1 – Rikki & Friends 10/2 – The Buzz 10/8 – Band of Brothers 10/9 – Two of a Kind 10/15 – Band of Brothers 10/16 – Two of a Kind 10/22 – The Groove 10/23 – The Buzz 10/29 – Rikki & Friends 10/30 – The Buzz Carbon County Beyond Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival at Country Junction
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1. Hiking Reconnect with nature and breath in the fresh mountain air on a fall hike. Over 260 miles of Pocono trails feature spectacular views and incredible seasonal colors. Crunch through the leaves, discover a beautiful waterfall framed by flaming foliage or get a glimpse of local wildlife preparing for winter. Choose from 13 miles of trails with convenient loop routes at Lehigh Gap Nature Center in Slatington, or enjoy the woods, wildflowers, and wetlands at Van Scott Nature Reserve of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. Wind up the hill above Honesdale to Irving Cliff for a charming small town view which once charmed the author of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Washington Irving. Famed Bushkill Falls is open (weather permitting) through November, featuring eight waterfalls along four hiking trails varying in length and difficulty.
The crisp autumn air and fall season are on their way! Mother Nature puts on a stunning show in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, and the fall colors that cloak our hills are the perfect backdrop for a wide variety of different outdoor adventures and fall happenings. Take time to make memories and soak in fall in the Poconos this year! Admire the brilliant foliage on foot, on wheels or even up in the air. Gather your friends or bring the whole family along for fall festivals and harvest fun. Keep reading to discover 14 autumn experiences to catch in the Poconos before the leaves fall.
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2. Biking Roll beneath branches loaded with vibrant leaves: autumn is an ideal time for biking in the Poconos! Two national and nine state parks, totaling over 100,000 acres, offer trails for every skill level. Rent a bike or bring your own and pedal through beautiful Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area along the McDade Recreational Trail. Stay on the mostly flat part of the trail from Hialeah to Owens Continued on page 16
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Country Junction “World’s Largest General Store” is excited to announce The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival Kick-off is September 24th and runs daily through October 30th from 11am to 5pm. This great family fun event is every day rain or shine. Admission, Parking and the Petting Farm are free! The weekends are filled with live entertainment, fair food and carnival rides*. Families can enjoy a themed based hayride*, 3-D Fun House, Paint Ball Wagon*, LaserTag arena, Gem Mining*, Arcade games and other familybased activities. Activities are limited during the week days. *Weather permitting. Pick your favorite pumpkin ($3.- and up)! Visit our newest Petting Farm animals! Back by popular demand is the Scarecrow Making Contest. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded with the judging to be done by the public on September 24th. Contest details and sign-ups can be found at pumpkin-festival.https://www.countryjunction.com/
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D&L National Heritage Corridor K ids are going back to school soon but that doesn’t mean the fun is over yet! This month’s Journey Through the D&L blog will give you some fun places to visit throughout the Corridor during any month and any season. And don’t worry, although it’s labeled “Family Fun,” many of these locations are perfect for friend groups and adults too!
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Connection. Get closer and reconnect to the people you love in the outdoors. Enjoy campfire vibes, live music, picnic perfection, carnival activities, and a live launch countdown. Celebration. Night Lights is a destination to celebrate and pay tribute to all kinds of milestones, life events, and memories. Turn to your right to see a marriage proposal, and to the left to a gaggle of friends and family roasting s’mores. There is always a reason to celebrate life, to be reminded of your reasons here. Who’s Invited? Everyone! Night Lights is an event for all ages.We are THE destination for engagements, romantic first dates, and family gatherings. Whether you’re a company gifting your employees with the experience of a lifetime or……. Night Lights has a lantern for all. Bring your wanderlust. If you have a large group of over 15 people, please contact us for a group rate. Kids 6 and under are free!
The Mission The Night Lights Event aims to foster inclusivity, positivity, and renewal. For us, these events are about more than just releasing a lantern into the sky, watching for a few minutes, and going home— it’s an opportunity to connect with people we’d otherwise never meet, to establish intentions, let go of our worries, and interact with the traditions of cultures other than our own. Charity. We give back to local nonprofits that partner with us and deploy volunteers to set up and break down the event.
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What You Can Expect Night Lights Events evoke renewal and inspiration to celebrate life — a reminder of how precious special moments together really are. Sending a decorated lantern into the sky to join thousands of others adorned with hopes, dreams, and messages creates an undeniably profound and unforgettable experience.You’llsee people cry, pose, pop the question, and celebrate under the lantern-lit skies. You’ll hear joyous laughter and squeals of glee as lanterns are carried together in epic waves of love and light. Launch Time Our live countdown will begin sometime between sunset and 90 minutes after sunset. Watch for this in order to have a communal release that results in a breathtaking lantern launch. What You Can Bring Lounge items, camp chairs, etc. Blankets, tarps to sit or lay on CashGamesfor parking, gear, and treats Water (sealed, unopened containers) Snacks are ok No coolers Available for Purchase S’more Kits are sold separately for $10 each. Each kit includes marshmallows, graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate, and roasting sticks to make 8-10 s’ mores. Radiate™ Portable Campfire Pits are sold separately for $30 each. As seen on Shark Tank, these portable fire pits are perfect for roasting marshmallows and keeping warm at our events! Night Lights is a leave-no-trace event. Every event is equipped with a full cleaning crew and LANTERN CHASERS who literally chase lanterns from the moment they are lit, following their trajectory, for a quick pickup. This efficient crew continues a widespread search for lanterns before we leave our event location, sweeping the area during the lantern launch and directly after. Not only do we pick up the lanterns, but we pick up all the trash we can find along the way. This meticulous process can take up to a full 48 hours and three separate trips, during which the area is surveyed with extensive care. Biodegradable lanterns. We pride ourselves on using ecologically harmless lanterns that are 100% biodegradable. Our lanterns are constructed from rice paper, bamboo, and natural fiber string. We are committed to leaving no footprint other than magic. We like to humblebrag about the fact that we leave the grounds cleaner than they were when we arrived!
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Community. Night Lights brings thousands of people together to share a single life-changing experience. It’s an experience that touches people deeply. We even struggle to put it into words. Night Lights also supports local businesses by hiring local vendors including musical and special performance talent.
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Inspired by the traditional Thai Lantern Festival, Night Lights is an all-new and completely reimagined sky lantern experience. Join thousands of your friends, family, and neighbors as we come together to make a truly once-in-a-lifetime memory launching our lanterns just after dusk. You don’t have to travel across the world to find yourself; magic can be found right in your backyard.
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Anew scholarship is available to students graduating from Jim Thorpe High School, creating a lasting legacy in memory of Hunter Wolfe who passed away from cancer in 2011. Established by Ella Farnell, a Wolfe family friend, the Hunter’s Heroes Memorial Scholarship Fund at the Carbon County Community Foundation will award a $500 one-year, non-renewable scholarship each year to a graduating Jim Thorpe senior who exhibits great leadership and involvement in the community.
In the rare occurrence of an accident or mishap at a Night Lights event we require participants to sign and read our safety disclaimer. This ensures the participant’s full awareness of potential risk. For more info visit nightlightsevent.com/events/pocono-racewayhttps://www. can’t wait to light the night skies with you! Night Lights are Coming to Pocono Raceway • Sept 17 & 18
Hunter Kurak Wolfe was an adventurous, outdoorsy, and fearless boy born and raised in Jim Thorpe. He loved fishing, golfing, and sports. In 2010, Hunter was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. For 10 months, he endured extensive chemotherapy while staying brave and strong. Unfortunately, on July 7, 2011, at the age of twelve, Hunter lost his battle. “He was a kind soul taken from the world way too soon,” said Ella Farnell. “Through this scholarship, we hope to continue to spread Hunter’s Hope, Kindness, and Wisdom. HKW. The recipients of this scholarship will be unsung heroes who reflect hard work, courage, and passion in all that they do.” Ella is currently working as a Marketing & Communications Intern for the summer at the Carbon County Community Foundation. When asked to think about a capstone project she’d like to complete during her internship, this scholarship came to mind.“Irecently graduated from Jim Thorpe Area High School and wanted to create a new opportunity for students while also allowing a new way for Hunter’s legacy to live on,” said Ella. During her senior year at Jim Thorpe, Ella and a classmate, Max Allaham, were candidates for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Students of the Year, which they did in memory of Hunter. Not only were they selected as Students of the Year after raising more than $71,000, but they also broke the record for highest ever fundraising total in the Students of the Year Greater Lehigh Valley & Northeast PA campaign. They named a research grant in the LLS Children’s Initiative in memory of Hunter, and now Ella has worked to establish this scholarship.“Ican’t express in enough words what this scholarship means to us,” said Kimberly Sargent, Hunter’s mother, “It will allow students to continue reaching for their dreams and changing their futures. An amazing way to remember an amazing youngJimman.”Thorpe students who wish to request the Hunter’s Heroes Memorial Scholarship will be able to apply through the High School Guidance Office. Students will be asked to submit an essay with their application describing their characteristics, successes, and goals. Minimum qualifications for the scholarship include: • 3.0 or higher GPA • Demonstrated Participation in School/ Community Activities • Active Volunteer History To learn more or to donate to the Hunter’s Heroes Memorial Scholarship, visit www.cccfoundpa.org or contact the Carbon County Community Foundation at 610-730-2526.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on September 24 at Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe. Hundreds of people from the Carbon County area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. On Walk day, participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease with Promise Flowers during the poignant Promise Garden Ceremony – a moving display of hope to represent the personal reasons participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s. More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – the sixthleading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Pennsylvania alone, there are more than 400,000 people living with the disease and 676,000Participantscaregivers.can join a team or register to walk as an individual at alz.org/walk.
How do I get my offline donations to show up on my personal fundraising web page? Donations can be made offline by submitting a check or money order by mail or hand-delivering to the local Alzheimer’s Association office. Be sure to include your offline donation form, which can be found in your Participant Center or on your fundraising web page, to make sure you receive credit for the donation. Donations typically take one to two weeks to show up on your web page. Don’t want to wait? You can also deposit checks directly to your Walk page from the Walk to End Alzheimer’s mobile app for iPhone or Android.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because like flowers, our participants don’t stop when something’s in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Do I have to register in order to Walk? Yes, we want to know you’re walking with us and need every participant to sign a standard waiver through their official registration. There is no registration fee for Walk. However, we ask every participant to make a personal donation and commit to raising funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s. Do I need to register my children for Walk? Yes, children should register. Parents/ guardians can register children online or complete an offline registration form and sign the waiver on behalf of the child. Does every participant get a T-shirt? Every registered participant who achieves the fundraising minimum of $100 will receive an official Walk to End Alzheimer’s T-shirt via USPS. To receive a shirt in time for Walk day, participants must raise the T-shirt minimum at least four weeks prior to the event.
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Schedule of Events: Registration at 9am | Ceremony at 10am Location: Mauch Chunk Lake Park 625 Lentz Trail in Jim Thorpe Contact: Frances M 717-405-2400Gibbons|fgibbons@alz.org
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The health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers are our top priorities. Walk events will be designed with this in mind including a venue layout that allows for physical distancing, hand sanitizer stations, contactless registration and more. The Association will continue to closely monitor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local guidelines and make adjustments to our event-day safety protocols as needed. Are pets, strollers, bicycles and skates allowed on Walk day? We do allow strollers, but for everyone’s safety, we discourage skateboards, bicycles, inline skates and wheelie footwear. Depending on the Walk location rules, wellbehaved dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash at all times. What happens if it rains? Walk is a rain or shine event. However, in the case of severe weather, we will cancel. If this is the case, we will update our Walk homepage on or before the morning of the event. We need volunteers! Know anyone who might be interested in helping us on the day of the event? We need volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, registration, water stops, Promise Garden and so much more. All interested volunteers should visit our volunteer page for more information about event day roles and responsibilities. How do I get a Promise Garden Flower? Each registered participant will receive a Promise Garden flower. Please choose the color that best represents your connection to the disease. Blue represents someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia Purple is for those who have lost a someone to the disease. Yellow represents someone who is currently supporting or caring for a person living with Alzheimer’s. Orange is for those who support the cause and the Association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk; now the Alzheimer’s Association is continuing to lead the way with Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s research, care and support. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Their vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Contact the Weissport
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By Lauren Heine Special to The Current Confession: The Christmas song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” gives me PTSD since when Staples started using it in their 1995 back-to-school advertisements. You know the commercial: a parent is joyfully riding a shopping cart around Staples while the kids stare at them thinking they’ve lost their minds. I was almost 14 years old in 1995 and I didn’t understand why grown-ups thought that back-to-school was as exciting as Christmas. As an adult I still don’t get it. The only similarity between the two is the expense. The transition from summer to school is rarely a “wonderful” time for kids and parents alike, but these 5 back-to-school tips may help you ease back into the groove.
4. Practice makes perfect Eliminate anxiety by doing a dry run of their day. Drive, walk, or ride your bikes to school taking the same path that they’ll take the first day. Time your excursion to plan what time you need to leave in the morning. Try finding another child in your neighborhood to be walking, bus, or carpool buddies.Our school allows us to come in the day before the first day to drop off supplies and meet their new teacher. The kids love to do this, and it makes them feel more comfortable with their first day jitters. I like to print out the school calendar and hang it on the fridge and copy important dates into their school planners. It’s also helpful to start cutting back on grazing throughout the day at home and establish well-balanced meals. Keeping a similar pattern on weekends with sleep schedules and meals also helps to lessen the Monday Blues.
My children are so excited to see their classmates that I think they’ve forgotten what they’re there for. Having time for them to just do kid stuff with their friends may be all the incentive you need to get back into a school year routine. And don’t worry! After all your hard work getting them back on schedule, December holiday break is only 113 days away! You got this.
1. Nighttime routine The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 9-12 hours of sleep for children aged 6-12 years old and 8-10 hours of sleep for children aged 13-18 years old. You don’t need a physician telling you that if your children are going to be waking up earlier, they should be going to bed earlier too. You also don’t need anyone telling you that this is easier said than done. If you think this will be an issue for your children, try pushing bedtime back 20-30 minutes every 3-4 days for 2 weeks before the first day of school to gradually get back to their school yearSomebedtime.families like to make the week before school a practice week with bedtime and wake-up times. Make winding down after dinner important. Try a bath/shower with lavender soap an hour before bed and no screens 30 minutes before lights out. Enjoy some one-on-one time by reading together, sharing what they’re grateful for, etc. Give rewards for following their nighttime routine such as ice cream or a trip to the movies. Good nighttime routines are foundational for good mornings.
Lauren Heine lives in New Hope with her husband and two children. She has her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Bachelors of Health Science, and Bachelors of Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology.
2. Morning routine Most children thrive on routines; if they know what’s next, it eliminates the unknown factor that causes anxiety. Just like the gradual bedtime change, try 20-30 minutes earlier wake-up times 2 weeks before school starts.Have a checklist of tasks to complete before you need to be out the door. For example, we have a dry erase board where the kids can check off when they get dressed, brush their teeth, etc. Do not allow screen time before their responsibilities are complete.Getting things in order the night before is also helpful, such as laying out clothes for the next day and packing lunch. Having an area in our home dedicated to school makes getting out the door smoother – a hook for each child’s jacket & backpack, a spot for their shoes underneath, etc. Keeping everything together minimizes searching for missing items.
3. Shop till you drop Print those lists out! And be prepared financially. I worked an extra weekend shift in August to afford school supplies, clothes, and shoes. It’s too late for this year but try to put a little of your paycheck aside for backto-school shopping starting in February when not much is going on financially. That way you’ll have 6 months to make the hit in August softer. You can try spreading out your spending over the summer for the things you know your student will need. Try to shop local when you can. Don’t forget about your HSA – now is a good time to stock up on band aids, over the counter meds, and hand sanitizer. Get the kids involved with giving them a budget for clothes and shoes. For supplies, do your homework. I like to stock up on crayons and pencils, so midyear when they’re all broken, I can resupply. In my outings I’ve found Staples to be best stocked. They were the only store that had the coveted black fine point dry eraseFormarkers.thoseof us that like to shop online or don’t have time to go to the store, Staples offers same day delivery, free delivery over $35, or pick up in store. Not only do they have some great deals, and tons of inventory, they also have a rewards program to give back to your child’s school.
5. After school fun All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Get them out there. Make playdates or plan extra-curricular activities they are interested in like dance, karate, singing, – whatever makes them excited! Having something fun to look forward to can keep them going through the school day.
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The Kids Closet Sale is celebrating its 13th year serving the families of Carbon and surrounding counties. For more information, visit The Kids Closet Sale on Facebook, Instagram, thekidsclosetsale. com or call 610-377-2051 option #7.
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The Kids Closet Sale is hosting its Fall/ Winter sale September 13-15, 2022 at The Slatington Expo Center at The Markets at Slatington located at 8281 PA Route 873 in Slatington.JenBenninger, advertising director for Times News and coordinator of The Kids Closet Sale, said, “We are very excited for the upcoming sale at our new location! It is more spacious and will allow consignors and shoppers a more efficient experience. This sale is about families helping families. Consignors can turn their out-grown clothing, toys and equipment into extra money and shoppers can save BIG on new or gently-used, name brand children’s items.”
All electronic devices will include batteries and can be tested on site. Hundreds of items are donated after the sale to a local church, as well as, any blankets and pillows to an animal shelter. Public shopping hours are Wednesday, September 14 from 9am-9pm and our ½ price sale (on most items) Thursday, September 15 from 9am-1pm. New moms and VIP Pass Holders shop early on Tuesday, September 13 from 5pm-9pm. VIP passes are available at www.thekidsclosetsale.com for $10. New moms can email us at thekidsclosetsale@ ptd.net for free registration!
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The Fall/Winter sale will offer something for everyone with over 15,000 items. Inventory will not only include children’s new and gently-used clothing, sizes newborn through Junior, but also home décor, toys, books and sports gear. Every item goes through an inspection process which checks for damage, stains, and imperfections to ensure good quality.
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The Carbon County Emergency Training Center Committee is soliciting your organization’s participation and support of the dedication of the new facility.The dedication of the Emergency Training Facility will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Prior to the dedication, a 9-11 Memorial Service will be held in recognition of those who were lost in the terrorist attacks. All County Emergency agencies along with first responders are cordially invited to attend this memorable event. Sept. 2-5 - Day DJ Jammin Joe -Tricky Tray - Corn Hole Tournament - Candy Bar Bingo Sept. 9 -11 - To be announced Sept. 16 -18 - Band - Jesse Wade Soup night - Bring your favorite soup and dessert to share with others. Sept. 23-25 - Lazy Man’s Weekend Hall Rented Sept. 30 - Oct. 2 - Octoberfest German Festival to include kids crafts. German food($) Bring your favorite German beer or wine to share with others. - Games - German Music - Wear your favorite German attire. (optional) Oct. 7-9 - Columbus Weekend PA Dutch Weekend - PA Dutch Food - ($) Chicken Pot Pie - Schnitz & Knepp - Apple Fritters -Apple Dumpling - Funnel Cakes For more info visit www.donlaine.com Don Laine Palmerton, PA 800-635-0152
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Thank you for your interest in participating in Pick Up the Poconos Day on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to register. Pick Up the Poconos Day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine) at various locations across the Poconos. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau will contact volunteers closer to the date with information about the specific roadways that are available to be cleaned in your selected township/borough and information about where to pick up supply kits prior to the event. Those details will be sent to the email you provide below. Please add Membership@poconos.org to your safe senders list. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 12, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. To participate, you must complete the form at poconos.org.toorWaiverup-the-poconos/sign-up/https://www.poconomountains.com/pick-andagreetotheandReleaseofallClaims.Ifyouwouldliketoregisteragroupand/havechildrenunder18whowouldlikeparticipate,pleaseemailmembership@
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5th Annual Family Promise Bike Trail Ride presented by All OneCharities Date: Saturday, September 10th Location: Weissport Borough Park Time: 10:00am (Registration begins at 9am) Register, Donate or sponsor a rider: #Cyclefamilypromisecarboncounty.orgOutHomelessnessRegistrationOnlinecharges will appear on your statement as All One Charities. Their generous support as our fiscal sponsor means that your donations can be used for funding the critical services we have identified as having a positive and lasting impact on homeless families and their health. $25 Registration fee Out and Back D&L Trail Ride from Weissport to Glenn Onoko • Music, Bounce House, Face Painting, Balloon Clown, Bake Sale • Must register by August 20th and be present the day of the event to receive an Event T-shirt • Participant with the most donations collected online in their name wins an 8-day, 7-night vacation to Hilton Head, SC! Have friends and family go to the registration page and sponsor you! Receive a meal ticket for a Church Food Cookoff in the park
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“The Pocono Historic Trolley Tour provides a ride down memory lane, all from the comfort of a recently-restored, open-air trolley dating back to the 1980s,” said Peter Luck, owner of Pocono Day Tripper. “This effort to bring history full circle was a collaboration between two local businesses, whose shared mission is to preserve the Poconos’ past, as well as the borough of Delaware Water Gap. I am thankful to all who saw the vision and helped bring it to life.” Tours are offered mid-week and weekends, April-October. Tickets are available for purchase at The Historic Castle Inn and online at PoconoDayTripper.com.
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The Reading, Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad recently added a new passenger coach to its Lehigh Gorge fleet in Jim DubbedThorpe. the Pagoda, or Coach No. 450, the passenger car is named after the Reading Pagoda found south of Reading, Pennsylvania. It’s a heavyweight six-axle car built in the 1920s, originally destined for Illinois Central Railroad. The coach was recently purchased in a rail-car auction, Reading and Northern officials said in a pressTherelease.carwas a major project for the
The Pocono Historic Trolley Tour, offered by Pocono Day Tripper, is now operating from The Historic Castle Inn in Delaware Water Gap, marking the first time in 94-years that trolley services have returned to what was once an original stop along a busy tourism route. Now in its second season, the hour-long, narrated tour takes riders to local landmarks from Shawnee on Delaware to Portland and places in between. Guests are picked up and dropped off at The Historic Castle Inn, a once critical stop along the Stroudsburg/ Water Gap/Portland trolley route, which ran through 1928. In its heyday, Delaware Water Gap was the country’s second most popular inland tourist destination, hosting 500,000 visitors annually. While the nearby train station transported tourists from major metropolitan areas, the trolley line ran locally among dozens of hotels and inns. The Historic Castle Inn was the last grand resort built in Delaware Water Gap, and the area’s first with running spring water and electricity.
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railroad’s restoration and paint department over the summer, with the roof and exterior receiving paint to match the rest of the passenger fleet, they said. The interior received a thorough cleaning and the seats are being reupholstered. The coach is in service on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, owned and operated by the railroad, which runs daily out of downtown Jim Thorpe.
Downtown Business Passport for your chance to win an American Flag Kit donated by State Representative Doyle Heffley. The Lehighton Downtown Partnership challenges you to visit six businesses, on Saturday, September 10th. Make sure your passport is initialed at each business. When finished shopping, drop off your passport at Joker’s Are Wild Gaming Café anytime on Saturday, September 10, 2022 between the hours of 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. Live Facebook drawing will take place on Monday, September 12th at 4:00 pm, Lehighton Downtown Partnership – LDP Facebook page. You can pick up passports during regular business hours at any participating Downtown Lehighton business, or at the Lehighton Downtown Farmers Market between the hours of 9:00 am – noon. Second Saturday is a day to show your love for SupportLehighton.Lehighton businesses by shopping with an independent retailer, eating at a local restaurant, supporting local artists and exploring Downtown Lehighton. Where you spend your money matters. Whether you’ve lived here for years, or you’re a first time visitor, Second Saturdays are a great time to discover something new about our lovely #LehightonProuddowntown.
Stars & Stripes 2nd Saturday! Make Saturday, September 10, 2022 an all-day experience promoting Downtown Lehighton and celebrating our local heroes, our first responders, military and veterans! Visit shops and businesses to see what they have to offer. Pick up a Lehighton
The Dimmick Memorial Library will be holding a sale of Antique and Rare Books on September 21 - 24. It will take place at the library, at 54 Broadway in Jim Thorpe, from 10AM - 7PM Wednesday through Saturday. Some of these books and paper items have been in the library since the turn of the 20th century. Most of them hail from the 1800s, and a few are older still. We also have a small collection of paper ephemera that has accumulated over the years, including Victorian-era trade cards and antique periodicals. All items will be selling at a fraction of their actual value. Please visit our website, dimmicklibrary.org or email Chris at genealogydimmick@gmail. com for more information.
The Poconos has been nominated and named a top fall foliage destination in this national contest several years in a row, securing 3rd place in 2021, 8th place in 2020, and 4th place in 2019. A panel of experts and 10 Best editors selected the Poconos as one of 20 nominees, while the Top 10 will be determined by public vote over the next four weeks. There is no cost to participate in the contest, and nominations aren’t purchased. Learn more here. “The Pocono Mountains is truly a spectacular sight during the fall season,” said Chris Barrett, President/CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “From hopping in the car for a scenic cruise to climbing aboard a fall foliage train or chairlift, there are so many ways to enjoy autumn throughout our 2,400 square-mile, four-county region.” The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) will launch its popular Fall Foliage Forecast on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Split into three distinct zones and updated weekly, the online forecast shows when and where leaves are projected to be at their peak across Wayne, Pike, Monroe, and Carbon counties.
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A real-time Leader Board will engage your competitiveness, you can race against a personal mileage goal or you can simply participate for fun and fitness. Runners and walkers who cumulatively complete four half marathons, and cyclists who cumulatively complete four full marathons, during the month of October, will conquer the challenge.
D&L Trail Challenge encourages people to walk, run, and roll to shred through half marathon increments to raise money for the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, our programming, and the D&L Trail. The Half Marathon and Trail Challenge are the biggest D&L fundraisers, with 100% of the proceeds from the challenge supporting us as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Pennsbury Manor also offers events and workshops throughout the week like live history theater, open hearth cooking demonstrations, story time in the gardens, and beer and brewing highlights. Back in the Lehigh Valley is, of course, our very own National Canal Museum! We bring history to life March through December inside the museum and outside with the canal boat, Josiah White II, its crew, and our mule-powered engines, Hank and George. After some time in the museum and a ride on the boat, you can rent some bikes to hop on the D&L Trail, or just walk around Hugh Moore Park and enjoy the beautiful weather. There’s also Eckley Miners’ Village in Carbon County – a village “frozen in time.” At Eckley they tell the story of anthracite coal mining, the social and physical history of patch towns and their residents, and the evolution of regional culture. The multibuilding museum is open year-round and offers guided tours for families and groups by reservation. But you can drive through and explore the village on your own any time you like. They also offer various living history events throughout the year.
continued from page 1 year, it’s no wonder Shady Brook is such a popular family destination. Live in the Lehigh Valley? Then head on over to Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms in Breinigsville – home to the first ever corn maze in the Lehigh Valley! They’ve got line dancing events, seasonal attractions, and chances to pick your own apples, potatoes, pumpkins, and vegetables. Grim’s Orchard also has a bakery and kitchen on site, with wine and hard cider beverage options for adults!There’s something for those farther north too! In Luzerne County there’s Brace’s Orchard, a farm in Dallas that’s nearing its bicentennial. On its 100-acres, they grow fruit including apples, peaches, plums, pears, and more. And in Carbon County there’s Spring Mountain Farms. Located in Lehighton, their pick-your-own season runs from July through December and is filled with currants, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwiberries, apples, peaches, and pears. For the History Buffs! There’s a lot of heritage to share within the Corridor, and plenty of places that make it enjoyable for kids and adults alike!
REGISTER NOW The registration fee for the D&L Trail Challenge is $25. Registration includes:
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We’re currently securing sponsors for the 2022 Delaware and Lehigh Trail Challenge! Interested in joining us as a sponsor for 2022? Email advance@delawareandlehigh. org or call 610 923 3548 x 238 to discuss our 2021 Sponsorship Package.
• You can separately purchase additional D&L branded SWAG from our store including lighted running belts, custom neck gaiters, sport-tec shirts great for outdoor recreation, and books for adults or children about the D&L Corridor, railroads and canals. If you would like to opt-in for a D&L Trail Challenge t-shirt you can do so for an additional $10. (We will do our best to make sure you receive a shirt in your chosen size. No guarantees to those registered after And,9/30/2022).most importantly, you’ll know that you are contributing to the important and worthwhile work of the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
Pennsbury Manor is a 43-acre recreation of William Penn’s country estate located in Morrisville. Those at Pennsbury consider themselves “stewards of the past,” telling stories of the various people that lived on the land. Visitors can enjoy demonstrations and hands-on activities, gardens that contain heritage plants, and a stable house with various farm animals.
• An event profile to log your miles and be shown on the event leaderboard
Back by popular demand from 2020, the virtual D&L Trail Challenge will be held throughout October 2022 leading up to the in-person D&L Heritage Half Marathon Run and Walk to be held on November 6, The2022.
The Nature & Adventure Lovers! Sometimes the best way to spend time with family is to get outdoors and enjoy nature. These locations offer the perfect mix of education, outdoor recreation, and fun for the family. Silver Lake Nature Center is 468 acres of adventure and education in Bristol. They’ve got a butterfly exhibit, geocaching, letterboxing and related activities, 4.5 miles of nature trails, and six different natural habitats to explore. You can also tour their Earthship – a building made of natural and recycled materials designed to be almost entirely self-sustaining. In Nazareth is the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center. This location is 1,168 acres of forests, fields, and creeks – which means plenty of opportunities for adventures. There are also exhibits and workshops through the visitor center. You can help with weeding, take a family science course, go on a nighttime hike, and even enjoy some field botany.Finally, we have Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary in Jim Thorpe. Bear Mountain provides a unique experience to both children and adults through their live butterfly flight room, exotic reptile room, and kids’ art space and activity room. Hours for this location are seasonal. If you’re looking for something to do later in the year, then stop by Carbon County Environmental Education Center.
Runners and walkers are challenged to complete at least four cumulative halfmarathon (13.1-mile) distances during the month. Cyclists, in turn, are challenged to complete at least four full-marathon (26.2mile) distances. Miles can be accrued over several workouts, on the D&L Trail or somewhere else, any time between October 1 and October 31. You select where, when, and how, then register your miles easily on RunSignup’s website.
• A D&L run/walk/bike sticker • Virtual stickers for every half marathon or marathon completed, so you can proudly display your accomplishments on social media and encourage others to up their •gamesEntry into an exclusive Facebook group to share tips and cheer on friendly competition
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Please help us promote the challenge with your friends by inviting them to join you and/or compete against you while helping the trail. Registration closes on October 8, so your friends can sign up even after the challenge has begun.
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Honeybees With Monroe Thursday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. Local beekeeper Monroe Cressley shares what he’s gleaned from decades of experience in keeping honeybees. Cressley will update participants on colony collapse disorder and will offer advice on what anyone can do to improve habitat for bees or other pollinators. Weather permitting, the evening will begin with a visit to CCEEC’s honeybees, housed in the Robert Ashmore Memorial Hives, for anyone interested.
September Art Show Stop in any time through September to view the works of local artists, all created by participants in CCEEC’s own art classes. Instructor Jean Perry has been providing these classes for years, guiding adult students in the use of acrylics, watercolor, and pencil, bringing to life a diversity of nature-oriented subject matter. Works will be on display throughout the month, and admission is free. Some pieces will be offered for sale, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CCEEC. Note: If you’ve been one of Jean’s students and would like to exhibit, please call to make arrangements.
151 East White Bear Drive in Summit Hill, PA • 570-645-8597 • www.carboneec.org Grounds and trails open all daylight hours Wildlife emergency? TEXT or call (570) 233-3384
Voters’ Referendum—A Virtual Q & A Thursday, October 20, 6:00 p.m. Voters in Carbon County will be asked to decide on a referendum this November with implications for the health of our countywide environment and standard of living. Those looking to understand the potential benefits of this long-term investment, and what it means to all area taxpayers, are welcome to attend. The virtual program, offered through Zoom, will be led by Dennis DeMara and Dan Kunkle, both involved with the referendum since its inception. The program is free and open to all. Click on this invitation to register.
Hoping you can join us during our fall programming! Space is often limited. Advanced registration is required. Please register by phone only (no email or facebook) at (570) 645-8597. Leave a message with your name and phone number if you get the machine.
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Fall Foliage Hike Saturday, October 15, 1:00 p.m. Volunteer Michael Blacketter leads this annual trek at peak foliage time. Join him under the oaks, maples, and cherries on this easy hike to identify many species and enjoy them in their best colors. Field guides and binoculars available on loan or bring your own. This free event is open to all ages.
Edible Plant Hike Saturday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. Visiting Naturalist and edible plant enthusiast Miranda Clark leads this easy walk along EEC trails in search of some tasty surprises. Clark will also offer a sampling of plants to taste, with some of her favorite recipes prepared in advance. The program is free for CCEEC members, with a $5 donation per person requested of non-members. Field guides offered on loan. Registration is a must. All ages are welcome.
Art Class with Jean Perry—“Coyotes” Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m. to Noon Our area’s coyotes, year-round residents that wander around woods, fields, and towns, are larger than their Western cousins. The fur, smattered in grays and light browns, with bushy, black-tipped tail, is sometimes glimpsed only as a blur, as this canine reaches speeds of up to 40mph. Coyotes are not fond of people, preferring a diet of small mammals, snakes, birds, frogs and even fruit. Taxidermied specimens, hides, and skulls will help inspire participants as they capture these nocturnal animals in watercolor on paper, with help from the instructor. All materials supplied for a $20 fee. No children, please.
Creepy Crawlers—One Monday per month, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. September 26: Fall Fun November 14: Native American Life October 24: Whooo Likes Owls? December 19: Very Crafty Open to all 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, each session focuses on some aspect of the natural world. Children participate in age-appropriate games, crafts, stories and other activities. Programs are free for members, and a $5 per-child donation is requested of non- members.
Animal Tracks & Signs Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. Naturalist Jeannie Carl leads an exploration of Pennsylvania mammals, with a hands-on look at furs, skulls, and plaster track casts. Learn about the furry natives that call our area home, and how to identify them by signs left behind. This free program is open to all ages.
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Annual Plant Swap Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Start checking your garden now for plants to divide and share at this semi-annual swap meet. Even if you have nothing to bring, come join in the fun and take home a perennial or two. No registration is required at this free program. Native plant species preferred, though not required. No invasive species, please!
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Today bitters are used primarily in cocktails - the most famous of these is the Old Fashioned.
Having regained popularity, the use of bitters started to expand past the bar and into the kitchen. Surprisingly the use of bitters in the kitchen makes sense as the FDA classifies them as a food item, and they are found in many grocery stores. You can use bitters in sauces, on chicken wings and even desserts. Despite the name this versatile ingredient can add flavor that is not necessarily bitter, as it enhances all the different flavors in the food.
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Bitters balance and enhance many drinks and even food items. While complex in flavor and deep in history, bitters remain quite simple to make and enjoy. Bitters come in many different flavor profiles. All bitters are a combination of various herbs, spices, barks and peels. Some use an extensive number of ingredients, and some are simple and can be made easily at home. In either case, these ingredients are added to a high proof alcohol and over time the ingredients infuse into the liquid and produce bitters.
Making your own bitters can be a great way to experience flavors reserved for high-end cocktails at home. The two main ways of making bitters is to either put all your ingredients into one jar with a high proof clear alcohol, or to make smaller tinctures with one or a few ingredients then mix those tinctures into a finished product. Either method requires ingredients normally found at an herbalist, and a high proof clear alcohol. The herbs used can be from hundreds of different ingredients: birch leaf, licorice root, wormwood, dandelion leaf, fennel seeds, lavender, cinnamon and citrus peels are all possibilities. The high proof alcohol should be something like Everclear, but also 100 proof vodkas can be used. Even high proof rum can be used if the flavor of rum is something you want in your bitters.
Zachary Snider is from Philadelphia and currently lives in The Heights of Jim Thorpe. Zach tends bar at Marion Hose Bar located at 16 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe. For more visit www.marionhosebar.com
The most popular of all bitters is the famous Angostura bitters (no offense Sazerac fans and the lighter Peychaud’s bitters). Claimed as the first commercial bitters, they were formulated by a German doctor in the town of Angostura, now called Ciudad Bolivar, in Venezuela. Eventually moving to Trinidad, these bitters are still produced in the Caribbean. While first used to help digestive problems and sea sickness, they later found their way into cocktails.
If you have ever ordered an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan and saw the bartender grab a small bottle with an oversized wrapper, you might have wondered what are the dashes of dark liquid finishing your cocktail?
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Considered non-potable, bitters are used in small dashes to bring together flavors and give depth to a drink that would otherwise be flat. With the revival of the cocktail movement, bitters have also seen a comeback and are now found in many different cocktails.
Historically bitters were sold by pharmacists, apothecaries and traveling cure-all advocates.
The formula is still a closely guarded secret now only known to five people.
Reportedly bitters could cure stomach ailments and relieve pain in joints and muscles. The herbs and spices might have had some role in relieving the pain, but it’s much more likely the high proof alcohol was doing most of the work. Bitters were considered medicinal and not alcohol, and enjoyed a legal, religious and moral loophole.
Simple to make but deep in complexity, bitters are used much like salt to enhance and balance flavors in drinks and food. Historically medicinal and now categorized as a food item, bitters may not be as popular as they were in the 19th century, but they are making a 21st century push. Often, when making a new cocktail and it feels like it needs a little something extra, a dash of Angostura is the first thing I try.
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No Added Sugar Unlike foods and beverages that contain added sugars, the natural sugar in 100% orange juice contains vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. As one of nature’s nutrient-rich foods, OJ is a convenient way to enhance whole fruit intake and reach daily recommendations. Plus, it can be used as a substitute for nutrient-poor foods and beverages, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, in the diets of children and adults. Find more information and recipe inspiration at FloridaCitrus.org/OJ. cup quick cooking steel-cut oats 1 Florida Orange, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt In medium saucepan over high heat, bring water and orange juice to boil.Add oats to boiling liquids. Return to boil then reduce to medium heat and cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in orange, agave nectar, cinnamon and salt. Remove pan from heat; let stand 1 minute before serving. cup Florida Orange Juice cup frozen strawberries ounces strawberry Greek yogurt cup milk • ice cubes • 1 Florida Orange, sliced In blender, blend orange juice, strawberries, yogurt, milk and ice, as needed to reach desired consistency, until smooth. Pour into glass and garnish with orange slice. (Family Features)
• Vitamin D - Plays an important role in regulating immune response and helps cells fight off bacteria and viruses that get into the body. One 6-8-ounce glass of fortified OJ is a good source.
Florida Orange Juice has vitamin C, vitamin D (in fortified juices) and phytonutrients (naturally occurring plant compounds) and may help support a strong immune system.
This school year, add better-for-you breakfast recipes like Orange Oatmeal or an Orangeberry Smoothie to the menu. These morning meals are powered by 100% orange juice, a delicious option that helps fuel the body with essential nutrients that support a healthy immune system and overall diet quality with no added sugar. “A growing number of research studies has revealed children who regularly drink 100% orange juice have higher intakes of key nutrients, higher quality diets and may have healthier lifestyle habits, like greater physical activity levels, than children who do not drink OJ,” said Dr. Rosa Walsh, director of scientific research at the Florida Department of Citrus. “Study after study confirms that 100% orange juice not only has a place in the diets of children, but it can also serve as an easy way for parents to provide key nutrients without fear of adverse effects on body weight when served in Considermoderation.”thesenutritional benefits of Florida Orange Juice, “The Original Wellness Drink.” Diet Quality Because 1 cup of 100% orange juice counts as 1 cup of fruit, it’s an easy way to contribute to your children’s fruit intake. As a kid-favorite, it’s a nutrient-dense beverage that helps increase the intake of key nutrients including vitamin C, folate, thiamin, magnesium, potassium and, in fortified juices, vitamin D and calcium.
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The oh-so-dreaded Brussel Sprout! You either love them, or you hate them! Like most people, growing up with overcooked, underseasoned brussels has really turned us off of them. Until we found ourselves in some incredible kitchens, did our love for these little cabbage-looking veggies come back to life. When cooked correctly, brussels have a sweet yet mild sort of nutty flavor that, for some reason, keeps you always coming back for more. One must be careful when cooking brussels because they are easily overcooked. When overcooked, brussels have an intense bitter taste, mushy texture, and that gross sulfur smell we most likely accountAlthoughfor. we may have been scared of these veggies as kids, we are here to change your mind. Not only are they actually delicious when cooked properly, but they are indeed loaded with tons of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. Just a few of the vitamins and minerals they are loaded with are: Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Potassium. On top of all these nutrients, brussels also have a high sulfurbased substance that I challenge anyone to try to pronounce. Glycosinolate glucobrassicin. Research shows that this substance helps prevent damage to the DNA, which causes cancer. Eating a lot of cruciferous veggies (brussels, broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and kale) helps prevent other health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and diabetes. So the moral of the story is, EAT YOUR VEGGIES! Steve and I love cooking these spring and fall time veggies more than most people. We will serve them as a side to a steak entree or even just as a hot appetizer course on one of our tasting menus. We always char them in a hot cast iron pan before adding a “brussel glaze” to the pan and letting them caramelize in this. Brussel Sprouts: • 2 cups Brussels (cut in halves or quarters if large) • 1 cup rendered bacon (blooming glen pork) • 3 garlic cloves (Clean Green Growers Farm) 1 cup diced shallots (Clean Green Growers Farm) • 1/8 cup whole grain mustard • 1/2 b thyme (Clean Green Growers Farm) • 1 cup honey (Humble Honey Co) • 1 cup red wine vinegar (best to make your own)
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• 1/8 cup dijon mustard • 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper (the Larder) Combine all ingredients except the brussels in a large stainless steel bowl and whisk vigorously to combine into a “broken” sauce. In a hot cast iron pan with a little bit of oil, place your brussels in the pan with the flat side down so that the face gets a good sear on it.
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Once the flat side has a good caramelized sear to them, give the whole pan a little toss so that the entire veggie gets coated in the oil and starts to cook. After the brussels are tossed up, add your desired amount of glaze to the pan and let the liquid cook down. The soy sauce and honey will start to coat and caramelize the brussels giving them a nice glossy finish. Once caramalized, pour into the desired serving bowl and garnish with some toasted sesame seeds, toasted pistachio and cilantro. Or whatever your heart desires! outlook desirable veggies!
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4. Horseback Riding Giddy up! Hit the trails and discover the fiery hues while horseback riding. Mount a friendly horse from local stables and canter through forests, over streams and across fields! Wherever you venture, beautiful scenery awaits.Never ridden a horse? No problem! This is the perfect opportunity to try riding for the first time. At local stables like Bushkill Riding Stables, Happy Trails Stables and Mountain Creek Stable, no experience is required, and beginners are welcome. If you’d rather let someone else take the reins, Daisy Field Farm offers carriage, hay wagon and pony rides. Be sure to call ahead to make your riding appointment in advance.
Visit Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes to fish two stocked ponds through the end of October, no fishing license required. If you have your own equipment and are out fishing public Pocono waterways, you’ll want to make sure you have purchased a state license.
3. Trolley Trips and Train Rides A scenic trolley trip or train ride through our region’s eclectic small towns is the perfect opportunity to view the reds, oranges and golds covering the hillsides. Try an oldfashioned form of transportation and learn about the history of the Poconos Mountains during your tour. The Jim Thorpe Trolley Company and The Pocono Historic Trolley Tour offer classic trolley rides, harking back to Victorian vacations of the past. From couples to families, everyone will love an autumn ride on the train! Hop aboard the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway for a 70-minute round trip excursion winding north along the Lehigh River from Jim Thorpe through Lehigh Gorge State Park. The Stourbridge Line chugs along 25 miles through the Poconos, passing the Lackawaxen River and incredible views of the region’s fall finery in picturesque towns like Hawley and Honesdale, the birthplace of the American railroad.
CNN named beautiful Delaware Water Gap one of the best places to view fall foliage, and Route 209 is a great byway to take through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Stop in Stroudsburg for lunch, continue west on 209 past Beltzville State Park and wind up the day in historic Jim Thorpe. One of the best things about a scenic drive in the Poconos is that whenever you’re feeling like a snack or a stretch of the legs, there are lots of small towns in the area to explore.
Blue Mountain Resort – Summit Aerial Park offers five levels of difficulty with a new course perfect for young children and firsttime treetop adventurers. Challenge family and friends to the 87 elements at Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures or enjoy 3,000 feet of in-air obstacles at Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge. 6. Scenic Drive From the red maple to the golden hickory, over 120 varieties of plants, trees and shrubs put on their fall foliage finery throughout our region’s four counties. The Pocono Mountains has ranked in USAToday’s Top 10 Fall Foliage Destinations for the past three years running. You’ll want to see this bright palette of seasonal shades for yourself! Pull up a playlist of relaxing road trip music and roll along beneath the autumn branches. Car and Driver Magazine ranked PA Route 6, which runs through the charming towns of Honesdale, Hawley and Milford, as one of the “Top Scenic Routes in America.” Follow the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack along Route 507, hailed by the Travel Channel as one of the “Best Fall Foliage Road Trips.”
13. Fishing See if you can catch the big one this fall. Head out on a guided fishing trip with Ray’s Charter Guide Service or Captain Joe’s Fishing & Waterman Services. Call ahead for fall hours of operation to schedule your outing.
5. Adventure Park Can’t get enough of the trees? See how the foliage looks to the squirrels as you play up amongst the branches! Balance on a tight rope stretched over the forest floor, cross a swinging log bridge suspended up in the air, or glide down the mountainside with foliage on every side at a local adventure park. Take on a treetop ropes course, rock climbing, zip lining and more!
7. Zip Line Fly through the foliage! Ride solo or race a friend on a mountain zip line! See the leaves while zooming down from more than eight stories high on the 900-foot zip line at Whitewater Rafting Adventures, or feel your adrenaline pumping as you zip past the trees on North America’s longest twin zip-flyers at Camelback Mountain Adventures. 8. Paintball Battle it out in a paintball game beneath the trees for bragging rights. Play a round at Skirmish Paintball, a world-class, 700-acre facility in Albrightsville, PA with over 50 playing fields. Pocono Mountain Paintball in Nesquehoning offers scenario fields like Fort Courage, Trench Warfare, and Combat Creek.
9. Boating There’s nothing like seeing the fall colors reflected in the serene surface of a peaceful lake. Plan a day of boating and float over Poconos waters to enjoy breathtaking views. Bring your own boat to public launch ramps at Gouldsboro State Park or along the Lackawaxen River Trails. Looking for a rental?
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12. Golfing Wake up early to watch an autumn sunrise and get an early start at area golf courses. Hitting the links is a great way to enjoy the cooler temperatures surrounded by beautiful fall colors. Hideaway Hills Golf Club and Jack Frost National are both surrounded by tall trees—ideal for an autumn outing. Play a round on a pristine local golf course, or buy our Golf-A-Round Card and play more than one! There are seven participating Pocono Mountains courses, including historic properties the greats have played like Pocono Manor Golf Course.
11. Camping When it’s time to rest, pitch a tent beneath the beautiful leaves at a campground. Don Laine Campground and Jim Thorpe Camping Resort are open through mid-October and offer on-site activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether you prefer RV, tent or cottage sites, Delaware Water Gap/Pocono Mountain KOA and Otter Lake Camp Resort have year-round camping options. Spend a night under the stars and around the crackling fire, a perfect cozy fall evening.
Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals offer boat rentals on Lake Wallenpaupack until late October. 10. River Trips Canoe or kayak down the Delaware River for unmatched views of the autumn leaves. Take a trip with one of our many outfitters like Edge of the Woods Outfitters, Shawnee River Trips, or Chamberlain Canoes. Looking to kick things up a notch? Sign up for a Big Day Out with Jim Thorpe River Adventures or Pocono Whitewater Adventures to pack three big adventures into one epic outing. Raft, bike and hike your way through bright fall foliage on the Lehigh River. Equipment and meals are provided. This is one fall day you won’t forget. Try it in 2022 on September 5 or 17 or October 1 or 15.
14. Air Tour What better way to marvel at the fall foliage than from a bird’s-eye view? Take in the beauty of fall in the Pocono Mountains with an air tour! Soar over waterways and mountains bursting with brilliant colors. Moyer Aviation and Pocono Helitours offer air tours year-round! Catch aerial views of popular beauty spots like the Delaware Water Gap and Lake Wallenpaupack, or choose your own customized sightseeing excursion. Buckle up for a private tour, and see the sights of the region like never before!
The Pocono Mountains covers 2,400 square miles, roughly the size of Delaware, and wonderful properties and attractions are spread across the region. Looking for the latest on the season? Visit the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau fall foliage forecast starting September 8, 2022 for weekly updates about each of the three zones’ peak colors! Check out our leaf peeping FAQs and more adventures to experience fall fun, plus ideas for fall day trips. And don’t forget to browse special offers to find beautiful places to stay during your fall getaway.
16 • September 2022 www.JimThorpeCurrent.com The Jim Thorpe Current trailheads, or take the switchbacks up the ridge north from Owens Trailhead and continue past the park’s headquarters through rollingAnotherhills. amazing spot for a fall cycle is Lehigh Gorge State Park. Spend a day exploring the 24 scenic and historic miles of the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor running through the Gorge alongside the Lehigh River. For those up for a challenge, head to the nearby Switchback Railroad Trail start in Summit Hill and cycle downhill towards Jim Thorpe to let gravity do some of the work for you.
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• Age 6 is a good time to talk about safety. Children’s increasing independence can put them at risk for accidental injuries. Use their latest height and weight to confirm they’re in the right car seat.
Summer Interns in St. Luke’s IT Department Acquire Valuable Real-World Experience
Well-child Visits Recommended for infants, children, teens and young adults, these checkups allow your child’s health care provider to: • Perform a physical exam and important screenings • Offer recommended immunizations (shots)•Track their physical, emotional and social“Thisdevelopmentcarecan help prevent health problems or catch them early when they may be easier to treat,” says pediatric physician assistant Jocelyn Masotti, PA-C, with LVPG Pediatrics–Lehighton. Each visit is also an in-person opportunity to ask questions, raise concerns and have forms completed.Overtime, some aspects of the visits will change, along with your child’s age and needs.Here are a few things to keep in mind: Newborn to 30 months This is a busy time for you and your little one. Their first well-child visit should take place when they’re just 3 to 5 days old. “By 15 months, they should have had more than six checkups,” Masotti says. Other notable firsts include blood lead level testing (12 and 24 months) and formal autism spectrum disorder screenings (18 and 24 months).
Myung graduated from Penn State University this spring and interned this summer in St. Luke’s Information Security Department. As a student, Myung interned with two other companies, but he said his time at St. Luke’s was most impactful because it was in healthcare. He was able to gain hands on experience this summer while working with his team on incidents as they happened. Stephen Ender also interned in the Information Security Department. He learned a job in the Security Department is not just about data, it’s about people and their healthcare and disaster recovery. Ender will be a sophomore at James Madison University this fall. “I learned that if we can further automate security work it allows others in the field to focus on more important things,” said Ender. Kane Deiley interned in the Project Management Office. He will return to West Chester University of Pennsylvania this fall as a senior. He also enjoyed the freedom to work on projects that sparked his interest and appreciated his mentor’s “extremely helpful and incredibly responsive” approach. Over the summer he helped with a project to automate part of the reporting process from one platform to another so information doesn’t need to be manually entered. Recent Northampton Community College graduate, Macaulai Cepeda worked in the Epic Security department.
Cepeda learned how to create accounts in St. Luke’s electronic health record, Epic, so new users could access the platform.
This summer, twelve college students learned what it was like to work in the IT department of a large, regional health care system. Their expectations were typical – a lot of job shadowing and a highly controlled work experience. The reality, however, was quite different and unexpected. During the last luncheon of the summer, the IT interns gathered to discuss their experience and the value they gained through St. Luke’s IT Internship program.Nathan Szydlow, who will be a sophomore at Penn State University, Lehigh Valley this fall, said the intern program was more flexible than he expected. When he asked questions or expressed interest in a project, he said he was encouraged to reach out to leaders and learn more. Szydlow’s fellow interns echoed his remarks. “I thought the internship would be mostly about job shadowing, but it was really more self-directed, and we were allowed to learn on our own,” said Shane Houghton, who will graduate from Moravian University in May 2023. “I feel like everyone really wanted to help. We did not need to ask for help, people offeredChrisit.”Brutschea, associate CIO at St. Luke’s is happy to have the internship program back this year after a two year pause due to COVID-19. She is also pleased that one of this summer’s interns has already been hired as a full-time IT employee.“Ourinterns explore IT jobs in the healthcare setting, and we get a chance to explore their skills sets,” said Brutschea. “Our mentors are excited to help cultivate student skills and show them what it is like to work in healthcare IT, and we all look forward to hiring more interns after they graduate.”Szydlow and Houghton both worked in the software development department. Their freedom to investigate processes and reach out for information led to a project that automates a time-consuming labelling process in St. Luke’s warehouses. Together they created an app that pulls information from multiple sources, so all pertinent information can be automatically added to the “Seeinglabel. a project through from the beginning to end is very fulfilling,” Szydlow said. “It’s good to know we were able to create something that will lower stress for Christopheremployees.”Naylor, Director of IT Development at St Luke’s welcomed the added support from the interns. “Our neighboring colleges and universities are doing an excellent job preparing these students and I was able to point them in a direction and say go,” said Naylor. “I wanted to give them the autonomy to make decisions, ask questions and learn. It worked out great, they were able to deliver applications that will help reduce costs and improve efficiencies in our supply Thomaschain.”Pham, who interned as an IT Business Analyst, worked with Szydlow and Houghton to deliver the app to internal clients. He said his experience with the automated app and other projects he worked on was amazing. Pham will graduate from Kutztown University in MayAs2023.the region’s only health network with a four-year medical school, St. Luke’s is committed to furthering education, research, innovation and knowledge. Chad Brisendine, CIO said he looks forward to spending time with the interns because it gives him a chance to demonstrate the role technology plays in healthcare. “It’s great to see how the interns grow during their time here at St. Luke’s,” said Brisendine. “I schedule individual coaching sessions with each intern to discuss their IT career goals – whether than means a career at St. Luke’s or somewhere else and I’m proud to say that a few of the interns I have coached are nowBrandonCIOs.”
Well-child visits are now just once a year, but still offer essential care. “Your provider will continue asking about how your child is playing, learning, speaking, acting and moving,” Masotti says. This helps determine if they’re on track with developmental milestones or uncover delays that may need further assessment. What else can you expect?
Ages 7–21
“Every day I came in there was something new to learn,” said Cepeda. “There was a great sense of community and family.”
Ages 3–6
Renovations are underway at a St. Luke’s University Health Network medical facility in Jim Thorpe. Joe Bennett, of Bennett Family Properties, said the property at 1122 North St. was home to both Dean Anthony’s Banquet Hall and St. Luke’s Nephrology Associates of Carbon County. “We’re looking to put several services within that building, nephrology being one of them again,” Bennett said. “It will be a beautiful building for St. Luke’s with a brick facade and almost 9,000 square feet of space.” So far, nephrology and family medicine are confirmed for the facility, with the total project cost estimated at $3.52 million. St. Luke’s, according to a news release from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office, has committed to creating 35 new full-time jobs and retaining eight positions within three years. Bennett said the target date to have physicians in is Nov. 1. Like any current building project, he added, supply chain issues have played a role in how fast construction progresses. “We’re excited that we were able to get started,” Bennett said. “We stripped down the interior right now and we’re starting to stud some of the walls. We also took down some buildings on the right side toward the ice cream shop. They were on stilts and one was a cooler room for Dean Anthony’s.” While St. Luke’s is still working on other services that will be available in the building, Bennett said different specialties could be working out of it on different days. “What happens is physicians go from facility to facility, so you might have a cardiologist who was in Bethlehem yesterday and today they’re in Jim Thorpe,” Bennett said. “You might have cardiology there on Thursday, nephrology on Wednesday and Friday, and other specialties for the other days of the week.” (www.tnonline.com)
Annual well-child visits help older kids stay on a healthy path. “You’ll continue to talk about physical activity, healthy eating, sleep, and how things are going at school, at home and in extracurricular activities,” MasottiBelievesays.it or not, kids can have high cholesterol. Screenings begin between ages 9 and 11. Your child should also start their meningococcal (MenACWY) and human papillomavirus (HPV) shots between ages 11 andFor12. adolescents, confidential conversations will address issues like smoking, alcohol and drugs, sexual activity and depression. Their PCP may suggest screenings for HIV, chlamydia and other sexually transmitted infections. Make sure young adults know and meet the requirements of the college or technical school they’ll be attending.
Whether your child will go to daycare, a classroom or a college campus this fall, now is the time to check wellness visits and immunizations off your to-do list. Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital helps parents navigate their child’s health care.
• Age 4 means your child is due for a hearing test and another dose of several recommended immunizations. • Age 5 often marks the start of kindergarten. Your provider can help make sure your child’s immunization record is up-to-date and meets school requirements.
Choosing a primary care provider (PCP) while your child is young – then seeing them for wellness visits and sick visits – helps them build a medical home. The PCP can get to know you and your child. They’ll also track health information and care over time
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The Jim Thorpe Current www.JimThorpeCurrent.com September 2022 • 17 Medical Project to Create 35 jobs, Retain 8 positions in 3 years
• Age 3 kicks off routine vision and blood pressure screenings.
The name says it all. “IN THE AIR TONIGHT” is a concert recreation of the Grammy award solo artist Phil Collins... The Show is amazing, playing all the famous “Phil Collins” Colossal solo Hits as well as the famous Genesis songs…Everyone sings and dances at a “ITAT” concert. The visual of the lead singer and “dead on” vocals, really makes you think you’re watching the real deal. Come and celebrate the music of Phil Collins and Genesis because there’s Something “In The Air Tonight” Tickets $22 - $27 Doors Open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00PM www.pennspeak.com (866) 605-PEAK
ADAM FERRARA - COMEDIAN Adam Ferrara is an Actor, Comedian who Entertainment Weekly dubbed “Hilarious,” and co-hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, for six seasons. Some of his TopGear highlights include jumping a ‘76 Coupe de Ville Cadillac 46 ft in the air, getting a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta up to 180mph, hang gliding a mustang off a cliff and driving one of the original 1966 MK II GT40 which won Le Mans. He starred in the AOL series “In the Drivers Seat with Adam Ferrara,” sponsored by Jaguar and Range Rover and was an online host for “The Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction.” Growing up on Long, Island Ferrara got his love for muscle cars from his father who could fix anything while Adam’s only job would be holding the light. Doors open 8:30 PM – Showtime 9:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $28
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Mon., Sept. 26, 5-8pm - Ladies’ Jam For all musicians of the feminine persuasion. Come sit in with other women and expand your confidence and skills. Bring a song or two to teach others or just pick up some tunes from the crew. Vocalists welcome. Bring whatever instruments you have (even if it’s a shaker egg and a kazoo) and join in the fun! This event will take place outside on our back patio, weather permitting. Not a musician? No problem! Just come and enjoy the atmosphere. The tasting room will be open serving drinks and charcuterie. www.wildelder.com 76 Broadway in Jim Thorpe (570) 732-9933
The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. With stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of an early 1970’s Pink Floyd, while their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays and lighting continues The Floyd spirit of the 1980’s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A - Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet.
MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE RECKLESS KELLY For nearly 25 years, Reckless Kelly has graced the musical landscape with a highpowered form of Americana, equally rooted in raw passion, refined musicianship, and gritty authenticity. With the dual release of two new albums—American Jackpot and American Girls—the Idaho-bred band presents a beautifully detailed portrait of their beloved country, turning their nuanced songwriting to its many glories and tragedies. While one batch of songs centers on sliceof-life storytelling and the other explores the complexities of human connection, the collective body of work unfolds with a profound and often eye-opening attention to the subtleties of American life. Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $31
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33 1/3 LIVE’S KILLER QUEEN EXPERIENCE Remember listening to your favorite albums all the way through, the way the artist meant them to be heard? So does Jim Drnec, drummer and founder of the multi-faceted musical collective 33 1/3 LIVE. “We perform classic rock albums using a rotating cast of the Delaware Valley’s best musicians,” says Drnec. 33 1/3 LIVE’s most recent endeavor is also their most ambitious: 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience faithfully recreates Queen’s studio recordings live on stage, including all the vocal harmonies that made the records so amazing! Not satisfied with just playing the “hits” however, 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience also plays Queen’s quintessential album, A Night At The Opera, in its entirety, featuring tracks like You’re My Best Friend, Love of My Life, The Prophet’s Song, and, of course, the operatic masterpiece, Bohemian Rhapsody. 33 1/3 LIVE’s Killer Queen Experience reproduces each track faithfully, while retaining the energy and excitement of a live performance. That means using more musicians and singers than were on the album, allowing them to perform the songs live as they were recorded, overdubs and all. Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $36
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 PENN’S PEAK IN THE AIR TONIGHT -CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF PHIL COLLINS AND GENESIS
PHIL VASSAR Country music hitmaker Phil Vassar is a pianopounding powerhouse on stage who taps into his audiences via social media for song music • entertainment
Thurs., Sept. 8, 7-9:30 - Claire Toulemonde w/ Shane and Pat McGeehan. Claire is a brilliant French harpist with the voice and face of an angel. Join us for her last US performance this year as she shares the stage with local bluegrass legends Pat (of Coal County Express) and Shane (of Serene Green) McGeehan.
Tickets $29 - $34 Doors Open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00PM www.pennspeak.com (866) 605-PEAK
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
September Art Show - Photography by Desha. Join us Friday, Sept. 2 6-8:00pm as we host the artist and celebrate her work in person. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Drinks and additional food will be available for purchase.
Born, November 10, 1968 in De Ridder, Louisiana, raised in Houston, TX, Chris Cagle, is an American Country Music Artist. He moved to Nashville August 3, 1994. While in Nashville, the struggling artist held down several jobs, Nanny, Waiter, Prep Chef, Golf Caddy, and scored a publishing deal with Caliber Music. He had his first song cut by David Kersh, “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out” within 8 months of signing his deal but wanted more. Cagle co/wrote and co/produced his debut Gold Record, “Play It Loud”, which produced a top 10 single, “My Love Goes On & On”, a top 5 single “Laredo”, and Cagle’s only Number 1 single, “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out”. His self Titled Sophomore project Debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard charts and is Certified Gold, as well, yielding two top 5 offerings, “What A Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It”.Nominated for New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music, and Voted CMT’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2002, it was the stage where Cagle has always shined the brightest.
Ostrich Hat FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Bounty Hunter SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
18 • September 2022 www.JimThorpeCurrent.com The Jim Thorpe Current FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2-3 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
Tickets $25 - $30 Doors Open 6:00 PM – Showtime 8:00PM www.pennspeak.com (866) 605-PEAK
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What makes The Glimmer Twins such a special attraction is their ability to capture the raw energy of the most electrifying performances throughout The Rolling Stones career, and present it in such a way that audiences are able to experience the same sensation of what it was like to be at a Stones concert in their heyday. Because of the uncanny resemblances to Mick Jagger & Keith Richards in their prime coupled with the special attention given to the minutest details both musically and visually, The Glimmer Twins deliver a Classic Rolling Stones Experience to their audience. Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $31
DECK PARTIES
Keystone Groove 2022 Deck Party Series with free live entertainment on the patio! 6:30pm until 9:00pm - Rain or Shine! www.pennspeak.com (610) 826-9661
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Sun., Sept. 11, 1- 4pm - Brunch on the Patio w/ Live Music by Sam Houseal and the Family Band. Wild Elder and Donerds are teaming up to offer brunch specials and live music! No tickets necessary. First come, first served, so come early!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
BROKEN ARROW (NEIL YOUNG TRIB) Broken Arrow performs the music of Neil Young, featuring both the rockin’ electric Crazy Horse tunes and the more acoustic, pedal steel driven country rock material. The band delivers these classic songs faithfully while taking them out on some jamming excursions and tastefully tweaking some of the arrangements. Joe Mass nails the Neil vocals perfectly and the harmonies are spot on. Broken Arrow has audiences on their feet singing along and demanding encores at every show. Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $30
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Sun., Sept. 25, 1- 4pm - Brunch on the Patio w/ Live Music by Pete Gustavson. Pete is a multi-instrumentalist singer and songwriter residing in southeast Pennsylvania. He writes songs about love and life and death and the ache of regret, and enjoys reinterpreting well-known classics from the American songbook in his own particular fashion.
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Fri., Sept. 9, 6:30 - 9:30pm - Wild Elder Open Mic. Come on out to Wild Elder Tasting Room & Eatery to either share songs you’ve written, or show us your take on something else! All creatives welcome - poets, comics, musicians, we’d love to see what you create. Hosted by Peaches & Wine. Event will take place outdoors on our beautiful back patio, weather permitting.
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Not your everyday violinist, Nyke Van Wyk has been captivating audiences for years. With his diverse musical background and unique blend of styles, you’re bound to hear a violin performed as you’ve never heard before. He, has traveled far and wide performing with incredible musicians around the globe, armed only with his violins. At the Mauch Chunk Opera House, Nyke will be uniting a company of all-star musicians he’s written with, performed with and respected throughout the years. The evening will showcase a selection of originals featuring performances with Bret Alexander, Adam Web, Genevieve Gillespie, Laura Shay, Dustin Douglas, and perhaps a surprise or two more! Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $29
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
THE STRANGER (BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE)
Formed in 1992, Splintered Sunlight has been captivating audiences with their authentic tribute to The Grateful Dead for years. The band’s faithful following reflects their deep understanding of the improvisational traditions of The Dead. Splintered Sunlight is every bit the equal of the various bigger-name Dead bands. From its authentic two-drumset lineup, to Butchy Sochorow’s soaring lead guitar and naturally dead-on Jerry-like voice, Splintered can do it all in a big way. If you have never heard them, well, look out! They’re musically superb, imaginative, and always changing set lists, like the Dead. Experience them for Doorsyourself!open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $32
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 PENN’S PEAK YYNOT - CLASSIC RUSH TRIBUTE AND PROGRESSIVE ORIGINALS YYNOT® was the coming together of award winning Guitarist/Songwriter/Producer Billy Alexander (John Waite, FEEL, Ron Blair-Tom Petty) and Florida based virtuoso bassist Tim Starace. In 2015 After seeing Bassist Tim Starace post videos of his mindblowing and accurate Rush bass covers, Alexander approached Starace about forming an online collaboration. With the addition of Drummer Mike Hetzel and Vocalist Patty Pershayla YYNOT delivers a well deserved “throat punch” in both their live shows and recorded material with their original progressive rock and “note for note” vintage RUSH covers while adding their own swagger to the mix. Tickets $22 - $27 Doors Open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00PM www.pennspeak.com (866) 605-PEAK
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE
“The reason man created stringed instruments. David touched them with a lover’s fingers and they moaned that true love right back at him. Wood and wire and flesh spoke.” – Jerry Jeff Walker on David Bromberg He’s played with everyone, he’s toured everywhere, he can lead a raucous big band or hold an audience silent with a solo acoustic blues. Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $36-42
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE NYKE VAN WYK & FRIENDS
Capturing the vibe of late 60’s and 70’s blueslaced rock-n-roll, Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania’s premier power blues-rock trio, Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen, mix retro-style and groove a-la (Jimi Hendrix Experience, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, The Black Crowes) for a lightning-charged vintage sound. Led by the transcendent lead guitarist/singer/songwriter Dustin Douglas (Lemongelli, The Badlees), The Electric Gentlemen leave even the most discerning music fans with little left to ask for at the end of any live show. Becoming one of the most sought-after live and session guitarists in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Dustin joined the legendary Pennsylvania rock band, the Badlees, with whom he helped record the album, “Epiphones and Empty Rooms.” Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $20 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 PENN’S PEAK ELTON ROHN THE PREMIER ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE
Elton Rohn has elevated to become one of the elite tributes in North America. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, they have headlined over 300 theatre and festival shows in North America. They were the only Elton John tribute asked to play the Elton John convention in Las Vegas where they met the band. Davey Johnstone (Elton’s long time guitarist and musical director) told the band that they were the best 70’s Elton John tribute in the Ticketsworld.$22- $27 Doors Open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00PM www.pennspeak.com (866) 605-PEAK
THE STRANGER is the complete premiere tribute to the music of one of the worlds most beloved performers, Billy Joel. Comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, this 6 piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes listening to a Billy Joel song so special. Out front on piano & lead vocals is founder & frontman Mike Santoro. Born and raised in Levittown NY like Joel himself, Mike also looks like Billy, moves like Billy, plays piano like Billy, and most of all sounds so much like Billy Joel that you will be astonished that what you’re seeing and hearing is actually a tribute artist. We give you the Billy Joel show with the sound of his original band in his prime... energetic, interactive an often unpredictable. It’s live entertainment at its best! Doors open 7:00 PM – Showtime 8:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $28
Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival.
Robert is most recently seen on Netflix The Degenerates season 2 and on a successful comedy tour Kreeps With Kids, touring now. Robert is also recurring on This Week At The Comedy Cellar, a Comedy Central Series. His one hour special Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground debuted on Comedy Central and Netflix and is now available on Amazon Prime. Robert currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” that can be found on iTunes. Doors open 6:30 PM – Showtime 7:00 PM mcohjt.com (570) 325-0249 Tickets $28
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE SPLINTERED SUNLIGHT (GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE)
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE DUSTIN DOUGLAS AND THE ELECTRIC GENTLEMEN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE ROBERT KELLY (COMEDY)
Broadway Grille + Underground THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 OPEN MIC W/ MATT FILER 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 LIVE MUSIC: JUSTIN SKYLER 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 LIVE MUSIC: TBD 7:00 PM-10:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 LIVE MUSIC: NOT JOHN 3:00 PM-6:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 LIVE MUSIC: SHENANIGANS 7:00 PM-10:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 LIVE MUSIC: BRIAN KIBLER 3:00 PM-6:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 OPEN MIC W/ MATT FILER 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 LIVE MUSIC: SHELLSHOCKED CHURCHILLS 7:00 PM-10:00 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 LIVE MUSIC: JOHN QUINN 7:00 PM-10:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 LIVE MUSIC: TWIN HILL 3:00 PM-6:00 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 LIVE MUSIC: RUSS & JESS 7:00 PM-10:00 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 LIVE MUSIC: JON DRESSLER 3:00 PM-6:00 PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 OPEN MIC W/ MATT FILER 7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM broadwaygrillepub.com(570)732-4343 Check out Dustin and Doc every day Monday-Fridays from 9-1 • Exclusively designed to partner with and promote local businesses through in-studio spotlights, Facebook, FB Live and Instagram TOTALLY REAL • TOTALLY UNFILTERED For the complete show line up, log in to the stations’ web site at www.colossalradio.rocks E-mail: info@colossalradio.rocks Playing Classic Rock of the 60’s, 70’s and Signature Hits of the 80’s Based out of Carbon County, “Doc” (Layne Roberts) launched his very own Internet radio Station after 30 years in the radio and disc jockey business. Insurrection Distillery SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT September 2 C.J. McHugh September 3 Two of a Kind September 4 Rick Toure September 9 Fran Mayville September 10 McGeehan Duo September 11 Payne Shelton September 16 Derek Jones September 17 Jason Eidem “Bat” September 18 Vinyl Persuasion September 23 Blue Moxie September 24 Burn Classic Rock September 25 Grant Wagner September 30 Rob Ballonoff Friday and Saturday shows from 6pm - 9pm Sunday shows from 3pm - 6pm Wednesday Open Mic from 5pm - 8pm www.facebook.com/Insurrectioninc 201 Main Ln., Lehighton, PA 610.379.4775
The Jim Thorpe Current www.JimThorpeCurrent.com September 2022 • 19 music • entertainment requests throughout his more than 135 shows a year. Phil’s reign of signature songs include 10 No. 1 singles and 26 Top 40 hits, including Carlene, Just Another Day in Paradise, SixPack Summer, When I Love You; and many more. Vassar was racking up hits on the radio long before he even began his own recording career that has seen the release of six albums, two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year trophies, ACM’s Top New Male Vocalist and sold-out shows across the country. Tickets $25 - $30 Doors Open 6:00 PM – Showtime 8:00PM www.pennspeak.com (866) 605-PEAK
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By James Lipsitz Special to The Current
Participation in the Venice Art Biennale, the oldest continuous art show of its kind and one of the most popular and culturally diverse artistic events in Europe, is undoubtedly a very prestigious and most coveted moment in the career of any contemporary artist chosen to have their work displayed during this time in Venice. As for the audience, it is a marvelous time for experiencing first hand the richness of creative challenge and boundary-pushing aesthetic innovations in art, music, dance and architecture.
Yvonne’s art has already succeeded at seducing the imagination of many private collectors, and appreciative audiences visiting the gallery and/or shopping online, with her broad range of genres, from whimsical pastiche to evocative works demonstrative of her keen and sympathetic eye for social issues and human frailties. Her works can be found in public collections in several countries, and she is a member of a number of prestigious American art societies, including The Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society of Washington, D.C., the Miniature Artists of America, and Getty Images - all by invitation only. You can follow the artist here: https://www.facebook.com/studio.ynw
Executed in the artistic style closest to the artist’s heart - Surrealism - Fragile Assertion falls into a category of what Joan Miró noted about the movement in 1936 “what really counts is to strip the soul naked,” later adding that “it seems vital [in art] to give the spectator an immediate blow between the eyes before a second thought can interpose.”
Traditionally, the Biennale has been awarding prizes to exceptional artists since its first edition back in 1895. There are several categories for which the international jury awards their prices: a) the Golden Lion for the best national pavilion (won this year by Great Britain), b) the Golden Lion for the best artist of the Central Exhibition (this time won by American artist Simone Leigh), c) the Silver Lion for the best promising young participant (won by Ali Cherri from France), and two Special Mentions awarded to outstanding artists in the international exhibitions (won this year by American artist Lynn Hershman Leeson, and Nunavut artist Shuvinai Ashoona from Canada), plus, new this year, two Golden Lions awards for Lifetime Achievement (presented to German artist Katharina Fritsch and Chilean artist Cecilia Vicuña). This summer, Jim Thorpe artist Yvonne Wright of Studio YNW represented our town on an international scale as one of ten artists selected to have their works displayed for three months at the Tana Art Space in Venice during the Biennale - a wonderful opportunity that enabled the artist to debate contemporary social issues with her art internationally. The only North American artist at the Tana Art Space at the time, Yvonne’s painting Fragile Assertion (executed in acrylic on board), was beautifully displayed on a Medieval brick wall of an historic gallery space imbued with the aura of “old masters.” Unsurprisingly, the show at the Tana Art Space resonated well with the visiting audiences, and Yvonne received follow up invitations for other shows.
Wrestling with conscience, Yvonne’s rendition of a female Hamlet alludes to a person caught between hesitation, fear and determination. It is a vision in extremis, and a symbolic articulation of an action passing into history with an outcome unknown. The painting’s inconspicuous narration does not immediately reveal its true meaning, but hints at an unfolding drama. Referencing a Shakespearian play with its timeless monologue “To be, or not to be, that is the question” Yvonne’s work deals with the issue of abortion, but is nonjudgmental in its message. Fragile Assertion communicates its message about abortion through a snapshot-like portrait of a person whose intense gaze implies seriousness of contemplation. Rendered in a hyper-realistic manner, Yvonne’s signature human/ bird hybrid style is evocative of the artist’s unconventional interpretation of the Surrealist cannon, and her love of ancient history, particularly Mesopotamian and Egyptian cultures and their association with human/animal hybrids in their art. In Fragile Assertion Yvonne appropriated the hawk’s piercing gaze in order to articulate the drama of decisionmaking, allowing fantasy to describe reality, more effectively than if expressed with human features. “She stands at the helm peering with [her] steady eyes into the portfolio of time,” wrote Matisse in 1936, as if perfectly describing a classically executed work ninety years into the future. If you haven’t seen Yvonne Wright’s painting in Venice during your summer travels, there is plenty more to see at her gallery in Jim Thorpe, PA. Studio YNW is located in a quiet neighborhood of Jim Thorpe’s west end, and can be easily spotted when walking up West Broadway towards the Old Jail Museum. Climbing up a few steps to enter the gallery is certainly worth the effort, as you will encounter a diverse selection of creative mediums, from traditional fine art to digital media. Yvonne’s current art practice privileges acrylics on canvas or wood, stemming from her earlier interest in egg tempera. She is attracted to acrylic paints because of their water soluble, opaque properties that offer the freedom to layer colors more quickly. Yvonne is also proficient in traditional printmaking techniques like etching and lithography (hand-pulled off limestone tablet), but equipment access restrictions limit her output.
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Yvonne Wright is the owner of STUDIO YNW at 100 West Broadway in Jim Thorpe. She can be reached at studio.ynw@gmail.
Artist Spotlight: Yvonne Wright
Fragile Assertion by Yvonne Wright at Tana Art Space in Venice Image courtesy the gallery Fragile Assertion by Yvonne Wright Image curtesy the artist
Unshackled from the restrictions of years past, in 2022 many art-loving travelers embarked once again on far away excursions, often to Europe, with a shared desire to reclaim the freedom of life’s adventures sprinkled here and there with a dose of culture and the finer things in life as previously enjoyed. According to statistics, the top five most visited countries in the world this summer were France, Spain and the United States, followed by Italy and China, all representing tourism-enticing cultural heritage, sophistication of urban centers, and natural wonders. The sweltering temperatures of summer did not prevent the many cultural events of 2022 from going ahead as planned, and neither did it discourage the participating audiences from attending them. One of such cultural attractions, famous for wooing both art connoisseurs and art lovers, and generating multitudes of international visitors is The Venice Art Biennale (La Biennale d’Arte di Venezia)an indoor and outdoor art exposition held biannually in Italy between April and November in the historic city of Venice, as one of the largest and most important cultural events in the world, dedicated to showcasing contemporary visual art in its many forms. Primary focused on fine art, this year’s 59th edition also includes film, theater, music, dance and architecture, spanning across several thousand square yards of exhibition space, engulfing most of Venice’s historic buildings and modern pavilions, in the effort to host contemporary cultural productions from 75 countries. Contained within a constellation of three parallel narratives: a) the Central Pavilion art exhibition featuring 213 selected artists, traditionally curated by the Biennale’s appointed artistic director, this year dominated by women artists; b) 80 competing national pavilions, representative of individual countries; and c) a plethora of independent international art galleries, setting up exhibitions throughout town –upholding the original goal of the Biennale (since its conception in 1895) to promote experimental, radical and unorthodox art movementsSometimesworldwide.referred to as the Olympics of the art world, every two years Venice transforms itself for six months into a living art gallery, with visitors playing part of art installations, where film projections, dance and music fill the buildings, permeating the streets, spewing into the canals, invading the senses, and wooing guests to even the smallest crevasses of its architectural maze. The clash, or aesthetic juxtaposition, of contemporaneity against ancient, avant garde against classical, fleeting versus timeless could not be played out in a better location than Venice, with its long history of reinventing itself.
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The Carbon Chamber & Economic Development will be hosting their Annual Dinner on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at Blue Mountain Resort, Palmerton, PA. This years’ event will be an Old Las Vegas theme as we celebrate those businesses and individuals who continue to do great things in Carbon County and highlight and celebrate Carbon businesses, initiatives and individuals. We look forward to having you join us for entertainment, awards, and a reason to the Success of Carbon County.”
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Pocono Mountains United Way Hosts the Day of Caring/Campaign Kickoff Pocono Mountains United Way (PMUW) is hosting the annual Day of Caring and Campaign Kick-Off on Wednesday, September 7th. This is consistently the largest volunteer event of the year in Monroe County and features over 15 volunteer site locations. The kickoff event starts with a complimentary breakfast for all volunteers at Barley Creek Brewing Company at 8:00 AM; then volunteers will travel to their chosen sites at 10:00 AM. There will also be a major announcement made about a community support initiative. The annual Day of Caring event is the official Campaign Kick-Off for Pocono Mountains United Way’s Season of Giving. Through the end of the year, PMUW will wrap up its 80th anniversary year with fundraising campaigns to increase its endowment fund. The Live United... Forever Endowment Fund will ensure quality education, good health, and financial mobility for everyone in Monroe County.
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The first Day of Caring event in the area was hosted in 1997, and PMUW has grown the event over the years. The day kicks off the United Way fundraising season, and this year’s slogan is 2022 Be The Reason. There is a need for more than 200 volunteers for this year’s Day of Caring. Some of the places that volunteers will help for the day at include Read Across Monroe, Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network (PVEN) Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, and Meals on Wheels.
Pocono Mountains United Way Day of Caring brings local businesses, organizations, and individuals together for the day to work toward a common goal of improving our communities. If you would like to volunteer, register today at www.VolunteerMonroe.org.
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The Carbon County Community Foundation invites area nonprofit organizations to submit an application for this year’s 20/20 Circle Fund Grant cycle. Qualified applicants will be invited to present at the 20/20 Circle Annual Meeting in November, where members will vote on the community project they would like to fund with a grant of $3,500. Applications are due September 16th. Here’s how it works: Community Members Donate A business or individual membership is obtained by a $1,000 donation. Donations can be paid over time as needed. (For example, $250 per year over 4 years) Donors may choose to purchase multiple memberships and, if they wish, designate the additional votes to others (a spouse or other family member, employees, partners, etc.) Join the 20/20 Circle! Community Members
It’s time to have a little fun - this is a Can’t Miss Event! The CCEDC is hosting the membership appreciation picnic and Leadership Carbon Kickoff Picnic on Wednesday September, 7 2022. This event is $5 for to all CCEDC Chamber members and Leadership participants as well as alumni. Non-member guests are just $20! Tickets cover your picnic style meal (with taco bar), non-alcoholic drinks, music and games, plus one drink ticket. This event is open to THANKeveryone.YOU Presenting SPONSOR: Blue Mountain Resort THANK YOU Platinum SPONSOR: Mauch Chunk Trust Donations for the basket raffle and to support the event can be mailed to the CCEDC, 137 South Street, Lehighton PA 18235 or emailed to lrex@ carboncountychamber.org or call (610) 379-5000 to schedule a pickup. Thank you very much for your generosity!
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Vote on Projects Members meet annually to hear from promising charitable organizations in the region selected through a competitive application process overseen by a volunteer committee staffed from the 20/20 Circle. After a brief summary from each nonprofit, members vote and award up to $10,000* to the selected project. Click here for the 2021 grant award. Our Community Benefits By pooling our 20/20 membership donations for the annual grant award, we can give more to the causes that matter most and have the greatest impact, year after year. Over time, the committee can shape the awards process to adapt to the ever-changing needs of Carbon County. Once you and other members build it, the Community Foundation ensures that this fund is here to benefit Carbon County forever.Contact CCCF at 1-855-545-1311 or director@cccfoundpa.org if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss your application prior to submitting it.
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Pennsylvania law requires motorists stop at least 10 feet away from school buses when their red lights are flashing and their stop arm is extended. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety. Penalties for failure to obey school bus safety laws can result in a $250 fine, five points on a driving record and a 60-day licenseParentssuspension.arereminded to ensure their children are at the bus stop early to avoid rushing. Students should stay where the bus driver can see them while boarding or exiting the bus.
A new state law ends the practice of “scholarship displacement” for students pursuing a higher education. Scholarship displacement occurs when a student goes above and beyond to earn private scholarships to supplement their financial aid, only to have their school deduct the amount of that scholarship from their financial aid package. In essence, the students were doing extra work but not receiving any additional benefit. Act 55 prohibits public institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth from reducing their aid package for an enrolled student who receives a private scholarship.Thelaw would not apply if a student’s total financial aid from all sources exceeds the cost of attendance.
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Slow Down for School Buses With students returning to class, school buses are or soon will be back on the roads. Motorists, parents and children are encouraged to refresh their memories about how to share the road safely.
To help give students more options, we increased funding for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to $405 million, an additional $125 million or 45% increase. The program provides tax credits to eligible businesses that contribute to a scholarship organization, educational improvement organization, and/or a prekindergarten scholarship organization.
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Finally, the budget supports students seeking a higher education by increasing the maximum PHEAA grant award from $5,000 to $5,700, as well as boosting funding for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and community colleges.
New Law Ensures Fairness in Financial Aid
The 2022-23 state budget continues House Republican efforts to support educational opportunities for children throughout Pennsylvania, whether they attend a traditional public school, a public charter school or a private/parochial school. This year’s budget sets a record high investment in PreK-12 education of $15 billion. We increased basic education funding by $525 million to $7.08 billion, including a $225 million “Level Up” initiative that provides additional funding to the poorest 100 school districts. Special education funding is up by $100 million to $1.3 billion. We increased funding for early childhood education by $60 million for Pre-K Counts and $19 million for Head Start. Career and technical education are up by $6 million. We dedicated $100 million for school safety and security funding and a first-time investment of $100 million for a new school mental health initiative.
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