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September 11th
White Mills Fire Department Chicken BBQ
Saturday, September 11th, the White Mills Fire Department will be hosting their 55th Annual Chicken BBQ at the Community Hall, located on Route 6 in White Mills. The money raised will help to keep their equipment up to date and training. The event will be held from 4-8pm, eat-in or take-out and tickets are only $9/person. You have a choice of ham or chicken along with many delicious homemade cakes and desserts. Please contact Phil Miszler or John Haggarty at (570) 253-4433 for more information or to buy tickets in advance. Don’t miss out on this delicious food while helping out our local fire volunteers! Hope to see you there!
September 11th
Appraisal Fair
On Saturday, September 11th , The Friends of the Library will be hosting an Appraisal Fair at the Lake Salem Community Library from 11am to 2pm in the Community Room in the lower level of the library. Stop on by and bring some items with you to see what kind of value they hold; $5/item or $12 – 3 items. There will also be a bake sale, Tricky Tray and door prizes. For more information please call Carolyn at (570) 689-9113.
September 11th & 12th
Home & Garden Festival - Sponsored by the Wayne County Builders Assn
At LADORE LODGE CAMP RETREAT & CONFERENCE CENTER
287 Owego Turnpike • Waymart, PA 18472
Visit www.waynecountybuilders.com for details.
Saturday, Sept. 11: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sunday, Sept. 12: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ladore Lodge Camp Retreat & Conference Center
287 Owego Turnpike • Waymart, PA 18472
GPS Coordinates: N41° 34.051', W075° 24.1852'
Live your Dream - Learn from the Experts
Builders • Remodelers • Landscaping • Home Decor • Flooring • Windows & More!
Indoor & Outdoor Family Fun!
Power Tool Tents • Raffles • Demos & Seminars
Lego Competition • Junior Operator Ride • Meet “Wayne” the Builder!
Pontoon Boat Rides and the popular Silent Auction!
For more information visit WayneCountyBuilders.com or call (570) 226-4941
Admission: 1-Day Ticket $7 at the gate / 2-Day Pass $10 per person
Children under 16 are FREE when accompanied with a paying adult.
Win a Potting Bench built by one of our WCBA Members! Just one, of many raffles!
Live Music Saturday 1- 4 PM Riff Kings & Sunday 1- 4 PM Fiddlin’ Around
Demonstrations: 10 Essential Cooking Tools and Faux Finishing
Special 9-11 Ceremony at 9:30 on Saturday
Seminars on Saturday, September 11th
11:00-12:00 Preserving Vegetables with Karen Thomas, Garden Center Building
12:00-1:00 Wind & Solar Energy with Green Field Solutions, Energy Builders Hall
1:00-2:00 The Power to Make a Difference with PPL E Power, Builders Hall
2:00-3:00 Faux Finishing with Rachael Bolus, Builders Hall
3:00-4:00 Dividing Plants & Planting Bulbs with Cathy Long, Garden Center Bldg
4:00-5:00 Preservation & Restoration of Housing with Bryon White, Builders Hall
Seminars on Sunday, September 12
11:00-12:00 Organic Gardening - Master Gardner Judy Trudgen Garden Ctr Bldg
12:00-1:00 Wind & Solar Energy with Green Field Solutions, Energy Builders Hall
1:00-2:00 Composting with Pat and Nick DeLucia, Garden Center Building
2:00-3:00 Faux Finishing with Rachael Bolus, Builders Hall
3:00-4:00 How to Grow Houseplants & Orchids Garden Center Building
4:00-5:00 Financing Your Dream with Local Banks, Builders Hall
September 18th
Jeremy J. Hiller Scholarship Fund Benefit
On September 18th , the Honesdale Golf Club will be hosting a golf tournament for the Jeremy J. Hiller Scholarship Fund Benefit. Golf registration is at 11:30am. Evening Festivities will take place at JJ Mack’s Tiki Bar from 8 – 11 pm; including live entertainment from 30 Pack Joe and of course, dancing! For tickets or more information please call Jim or Lori at (570) 253-4167 or contact Heather or JP at (570)251-7906.
September 19th
Bill Rice & Family Benefit – Chicken BBQ
On Sunday, September 19th, the Greely Fire Dept, on Route 590 will be hosting a benefit for Bill Rice, his wife Janet, and their four daughters. Bill has been battling ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) for over 2 years. Bill has been a very active member of the community throughout the years and has helped his community in many ways. Now it’s our time to help out Bill. Please come out and support Bill and his family at the chicken BBQ. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and will take place from 1-5pm. You can be purchase tickets in advance at our HNB Lake Wallenpaupack Office or Lackawaxen Office. You may also contact Frank Impastato at (570) 685-4940 or Harry Kestler at (570) 685-7394. If you want to help but cannot attend, you may make a donation at any HNB Office. Thank you for your support!
September 26th
Wayne County Historical Society Harvest Festival
On September 26th, The Wayne County Historical Society Harvest Festival Committee is hosting a benefit to help raise money for the Historical Society’s Museum and Library. The event takes place from 5-9pm at the Bryn Mawr Conference Center in Dyberry Twp. Tickets are $50 for adults and will include a harvest-style buffet dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks and lots of fun! Entertainment will be provided by Doug Smith’s Fabulous Music of the 40’s & 50’s. There will also be a silent auction. Dancing and casual dress are encouraged. For more information please contact Kay Stephenson at (570) 253-3240 for more information or you can email her at wchshop@ptd.net. . Hope to see you there!
October 7th & 14th
MetroAction – Small Business Institute
On October 7th and 14th The Honesdale National Bank will be hosting a two day program for small business owners or those interested in starting a small business at their Corporate Center from 9am – 4pm. You MUST pre-register by OCTOBER 1st!!! The program costs $149/person and this includes materials. You will learn what makes a business successful, understand cash flow and financial statements, develop a marketing strategy and leave with a customized business plan for your business. For more information or to preregister, contact Dara Cosolett-Grana at (570) 342-7711 or visit MetroAction’s website at
www.metroaction.org
Other Community Events
September 8
Penn State Cooperative Extension will be hosting a workshop, "Understanding Natural Gas Pipelines and Rights of Way" on Wednesday, September 8th at the Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park St., Honesdale. The meeting will start at 6:30 and end approximately 9 p.m. Cost $5 per person payable at the door. To register, call 253-5970 Ext. 4110.
September 9
Come Paint with Me Painting Landscape painting Program will be held on Thursday, September 9th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. You can either join the artists or observe them at work in the fields and forests of Grey Towers for these outdoor painting and sketching sessions. Bring your own materials and a picnic lunch for this free program. For more info call 775-6896.
September 10
The Red Cross of Lackawanna County presenting Personal Disaster Preparation & Prevention class on Friday, September 10th from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Greater Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. This workshop is free and open to the public but pre-registration required by calling 282-1690.
Penn State Extension in Wayne County in cooperation with Honesdale Farm & Garden & Cochecton Mills invite all area farmers to the 2010 Wayne County Corn Day on Friday, September 10th at the Henderson Dairy Farm in Calkins The event will run from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a free lunch provided to all attendees. For more info call 253-5970 Ext. 4110.
September 11
Discover Pinchot Family History on Milford Town Tour on Saturday, September 4th at 11 a.m. Meet on the lawn of the Community House (Pike County Library) Broad & Harford Street, Milford for a guided walk of Milford and learn about how one family helped shape the community. Adults $6, $5 for Seniors.
A Penny Social will be held on Saturday, September 11th at The Damascus Community Center, 60 Conklin Hill Road, off Rt. 371, Damascus. Doors open at 6 p.m. drawing starts at 7 p.m. Donations of items and attendance are greatly appreciated. Drop off donated items Friday, September 10th from 3 - 6 pm for more info call 224-4217 or 729-8320,
On Saturday, September 11th at 7 p.m. the Lacawac Sanctuary will host the Young Geezers. Their repertoire includes a mix of folk, bluegrass, old-timey, gospel, blues, Texas swing & even sea chantey.. Donation $8 for non-members, $5 for Lacawac members and children under 12 are free.
On Saturday, September 11th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. come to Varden Conservation area Tannery Road Access (off Rt. 296). There will be Plant, Tree & Bird Walks, food, scavenger hunt, information displays, children's fishing tournament, local history, homemade ice cream & fiddler music. For more info visit www.vardenconservationarea.com
John Maza, Pa Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Forestry will lead an educational walk at Lacawac Sanctuary on Saturday, September 11th from 2 - 4 p.m. Learn about the services and program provided by the Bureau of Forestry as well as how to identify different types of trees by their leaves and bark; how to determine if trees are valuable for timber or wildlife & how to determine if the forest is healthy and forest pest management. To register call 689-9494. Cost $5 for non-members and free for Sanctuary members.
The Wallenpaupack Communities Association (WCA) will meet on Saturday, September 11th at 8:30 a.m. at the PPL Learning Center. Speaker: Troy Bystrom, Project Manager for the Hawley Silk Mill project
"Celebrate Community", a community -wide potluck supper hosted by a new organization called Transition Honesdale, will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 6 - 8 pm. at the Parish House, Grace Episcopal Church, Honesdale. For more info about the group & Celebrate Community pot luck supper call 253-8375
Dessin Animal Shelter's Pet Adoption Team will be at Honesdale Agway, 35 Brown Street, Honesdale on Saturday, September 11th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for an Offsite Pet Adoption Event.
St. John's Lutheran Church, 107 7th St., Honesdale, will open the sanctuary to all wishing a moment of remembrance of the tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. Our doors will be open on Sat. 9/11 from 8am to 4pm and all are welcome to sit and remember, meditate and pray. For more information, please contact the church office at 253-1444 or visit our website www.honesdalelutherans.org.
Saturday Night Special Bingo will be held at Texas #4 Fire hall, Grove Street, Honesdale on Saturday, September 11th. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird at 6:30 p.m. Pre-admission tickets $25 & $30 at the door. Refreshments available.
The American Red Cross holding a bloodmobile on Sunday, September 11th from 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. at the Delaware Valley Middle School Gym, 258 Routes 6 & 209, Milford.
September 12
The Wayne Pike Chapter of the American Red Cross are now selling tickets to the biggest fundraiser of the year, The Harvest Moon Gala. The Harvest Moon Gala will be held on Sunday, September 12th beginning at 5 p.m. at the Inn at Woodloch Pines in Hawely. An evening of live entertainment, a funny comedian, as wella s a five course meal. Tickets $55 per person & can be obtained by calling 253-2310.
The American Red Cross holding a bloodmobile on Sunday, September 12th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the
St. Ann's Church, 123 Richardson Avenue, Shohola.
September 13
Come out for a day of golf at Woodloch Springs Country Club to benefit Queen of Peace & St. Veronica's Parish Improvement Fund. The fun begins on Monday, September 13th at 10:30 am with registration, putting contest & shotgun start at 12:30. After golf, enjoy the cash bar & complimentary hors d'oevres with an awards dinner of Chicken, Prime Rib or Flounder to follow at 6:30 p.m. For registration & sponsorship info call Bob at 685-1076.
September 14
The American Red Cross holding a bloodmobile on Tuesday, September 14th from 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Lemnitzer Armory, Tryon Street in Honesdale.
September 15
The American Red Cross holding a bloodmobile on Wednesday, September 15th from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Damascus Area School, 174 High School Road, Damascus.
September 16
Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosting a bus trip to see the sights of Baltimore Inner Harbor on Thursday, September 16th. Cost $45.00. For more info or for reservations call Sandy at 253-4931 or 352-4991.
The Wayne Pike Chapter of the American Red Cross is now selling tickets to the biggest fundraiser of the year, The Harvest Moon Gala. The Harvest Moon Gala will be held on Sunday, September 12th beginning at 5 p.m. at the Inn at Woodloch Pines in Hawley. An evening of live entertainment, a funny comedian, as well as a five course meal. Tickets $55 per person & can be obtained by calling 253-2310.
September 18
Cruizen sponsored by Rays ShurSave will be held at Rays ShurSave, Rt. 6, Waymart on Saturday, September 18th. Music by Ricky Z. Trophies will be distributed. For more info 729-7080
The Yulan Fire Department sponsoring the 20th Annual Von Steuben Germanfest will be held on Saturday, September 18th at the Fireman's Field in Yulan, NY from 12 noon - 6 p.m. Rain or Shine. Delicious German food and drinks, entertainment by Bavarian Music Verein & Schuplatter Folk Dancers. Admission $5. Children under 12 free. Free parking. For more info call Jess at (845) 557-8431. No Pets Please
September 19
An Adult Kickball Tournament will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 18th & 19th at Tyler Hill Camp. All proceeds will go to benefit The Ted Wallingford Memorial Scholarship. For more information call 729-7390 or 352-8310. Rosters, rules and directions available at www.HIEvents.net. More info available on Facebook/Adult Kickball Forum
Lake Ariel Vol. Fire Co. is hosting the "Not Just Pancakes” Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 19th from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Eggs, Sausage, home fries, pancakes, juice & coffee.
September 23
Apple Day Spa is offering Free Cutz for Kids for children 15 and under on September 8,10,20,23 from 4 - 8 p.m. Call 253-4770 to reserve a spot.
September 25
The Delaware Highlands Conservancy & the US Forest Service at Grey Towers present an ongoing series of workshops for forest landowners. "Deer Habitat Management" will take place on Saturday, September 25th from 9 am - 12 noon at Promised Land State Park, Pike County. The program is free and open to the public, but prior registration is required. Call 226-3164 or e-mail info@delawarehighlands.org
Celebrate the Pinchot gift of Grey Towers to the American public with a re-creation of Gov. Gifford Pinchot's Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September 25th from 2 - 4 p.m. and fee free National public Lands Day from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 3rd Annual Dr. Harry Propst Clay Shoot will be held at Catskill Pheasant, Long Eddy, NY on Saturday, September 25th. For sponsorship, registration & raffle tickets call John at 253-8169 or Richard at 253-8272.
The American Red Cross holding a bloodmobile on Saturday, September 25th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Milford Health & Wellness Center, 111 E. Catherine Street, Milford.
September 26
Friends of Liberty Library are proud to present a unique and exciting fundraising event on September 26, 2010 – “A Day at Bethel Woods”. This full day event includes an insider’s tour of the performing arts center, including backstage, with local celebrity Duke Devlin, who will inform and entertain with anecdotes about the original 1969 festival. Next, participants will visit The Museum at Bethel Woods and the Special Exhibit Gallery. And to top off the day, guests will attend the Explore the Arts themed Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods and receive a commemorative tote bag. A donation of $20 per person is requested.
For more information or to register for “A Day at Bethel Woods”, contact Jodi Kane at 845.295.2521 or stop in to the Liberty Public Library.
The Port Jervis Tourism Board announced that its 18th Annual Fall Foliage Festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 26th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Rain or shine. There will be a large variety of crafters, artists & vendors. For more info call (845) 856-2727.
September 27
Wayne Memorial Hospital presents the His & Her's Health Nite (Breast Cancer & Prostate Cancer Awareness) will be held on Monday, September 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the hospital. For more info call 253-8990.
September 29
Yel Fest a networking mixer, food, drinks & live music will be held at Bethel Woods on Wednesday, September 29th from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $15 per ticket. Call 845-791-4200 for tickets.
September 30
The Pike County Area Agency on Aging presents Country Western Review - Best BBQ East of the Mississippi on Thursday, September 30 from 11:30 - 3 p.m. at The Riverview Inn on Shay Lane in Matamoras. Cost $25 over 60 yrs. of age or $27 for all others. Reservations needed call 775-5550.
October 1
A State Legislative Breakfast will be held at Ehrhardt's Waterfront Restaurant on Friday, October 1st at 7:30 a.m. Panel will include Senator Lisa Baker, Rep. Sandra Major, Rep. Michael Peifer, Rep. John Siptroth & Rep. Edward Staback. Guest moderator will be Tim Downs from Bold Gold Media. Cost $12 per person & reservations are highly suggested & can be done by call 253-1960.
The John Gouse Memorial Golf Outing sponsored by Pike County Builders Association and Pike County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday, October 6th at Woodloch Springs Golf Resort. Format is Captain and Crew Scramble. $110 per person and after 9/24 $120 per person. Reservations close on 10/1/10. For questions or reservations call 296-5589 or 296-8700.
