Check out photos from the DHP Bowling Mixer!

12/13/2010

Woodloch Resort Invites the community to a free health fair

03/20/2010

Woodloch Resort will offer a free health fair on Monday May 10, 2010 from 1pm to 5pm at the Inn at Woodloch Pines.  This health fair will provide people with an opportunity to take advantage of free screenings to evaluate their medical health.  Early detection is the key to preventing serious illness.

As part of the Woodloch’s Health and Safety Committee’s ongoing effort to inform, educate and empower the employees and the community to adapt healthier lifestyle behaviors.

Here are just a few screenings the fair will include:

Blood pressure screenings by Lackawaxen Ambulance, hearing screenings by Audibel Hearing, Natural skin care & make-up by Arbonne, complete abbreviated scans by Dr Hewlett Chiropractic Care, neck massages by Eileen Pillar Massage, Weight loss programs by Jenny Craig, WIC/Family Planning by Maternal & Family Health Services, Heart health by PA Dept of Health, Exercise & Body Mass Index by Springs Sports Complex, hypnosis therapy by Patricia Kett, Low Vision products by Keystone Magnification Center, Vaccination facts thru Pediatric Practices, Breast Cancer Awareness thru Susan G. Komen, Assisted Living information thru Twin Cedars Assisted Living, Information for Seniors thru the Pike County Area of the Aging, Day tours thru North East Wilderness.

Prizes will be donated and given away throughout the day.  Free Raffles.

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Cocoon Coffee House and Catering Company, Now Open at the Hawley Silk Mill, Holds Ribbon Cutting

03/01/2010

The Cocoon Coffee House and Catering Company held a ribbon cutting on Friday, February 19th to mark the opening of the first business at the Hawley Silk Mill located at Route 6 and Belmont Avenue in Hawley. The Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack and Wayne County Chambers of Commerce, Downtown Hawley Partnership, Hawley Borough Council, Workforce Wayne, Dime Bank, business owners, Lackawanna College, Hawley Silk Mill design team, Mayor Hawk, and community supporters attended the event.

Originally used as the cocoon storage building for the Bellemonte Silk Mill the cocoon was one of the first “fireproof” buildings in the region built some time around the turn of the 20th century. Both the cocoon building and the main silk mill building will be listed on the National Register of Historic Places this spring. The Cocoon Coffee House and Catering Company offers a community gathering spot with a full selection of coffee beverages, including its own blend of fair trade coffee, teas, pastries, take out food, free wifi service, and other items. With a menu featuring two different paninis each day along with a choice of two entrees and various sides, the Cocoon offers another venue for lunch meetings and gatherings.

Cocoon Coffee House and Catering Company hours are 7:00 am - 6:00 pm seven days a week. The atmosphere is comfortable, food is excellent, and the building has free business class wireless connectivity. A Grand Opening is being planned for later this spring.

Hawley Silk Mill, LLC Investor John Shuman stated; “It is exciting to see the first new business open at the Hawley Silk Mill location fulfilling the projects mission to create new jobs and fuel economic development. Seeing a concept go from design to construction to completion is very rewarding. We are also looking forward to Lackawanna College?s Lake Region Center opening this fall offering all of their degree programs at the Hawley Silk Mill.”

For more information on the Cocoon Coffee House and Catering Company visit www.cocooncoffeehouse.com or contact Leanne Smith at 570-226-6130.

To discover more about Lackawanna College, visit www.lackawanna.edu or call 570-961-7810.

To learn more about the Hawley Silk Mill adaptive reuse project, visit www.hawleysilkmill.com or call Project Executive, Troy Bystrom at 646-236-3400.

Downtown Hawley Partnership Plans 2nd Annual Meeting – “Community-Building” Efforts to be Recognized, Nominees Sought

02/23/2010

(Hawley, PA)    The Downtown Hawley Partnership has announced plans to celebrate the organization’s second annual meeting to be held on Wednesday evening, April 28th, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m.   The location will once again be the Great Hall of the Hawley United Methodist Church.  In keeping with last year’s successful theme, the evening will include a locally catered old-fashioned “Local Church Supper” as well as an annual-report style presentation of the DHP’s accomplishments throughout the past year. 

A highlight of the evening will also include the presentation of the 2nd annual “Outstanding Contributions to the Community” recognition in three categories – by a for-profit entity, a non-profit organization, and by an individual.  The latter recipient will not be formally announced until the evening of awards ceremony.    Last year’s 2008-09 awards went to AMSkier in the for-profit category and to the First Presbyterian Church of Hawley in the non-profit category. The individual recipient was Mary Sanders, who in addition to serving on and chairing several committees as a Hawley Borough Councilwoman, also spends many volunteer hours actively involved in other community organizations and endeavors.

The annual meeting/mixer is geared to members as well as non-members alike (including individuals), with additional details including RSVP information, cost, and other highlights to be announced in the near future. 

To nominate an outstanding business, group, or person for the annual awards, please submit the following information by no later than April 1, 2010:  Name of the business, organization, or individual you are nominating and the category for which you are nominating them,  your name, address, and phone number as the nominating entity or individual, and a short narrative up to 1-page in length explaining the reason for the nomination.  Send the nomination to the Downtown Hawley Partnership, Community Recognition, P O Box 584, Hawley, PA  18428 or email the completed information to info@visithawleypa.com and put the word “nomination” in the subject box.  This year’s criteria do not require that nominees be DHP members, only that the nominee has made a significant difference to the well-being and quality of life in and around Hawley.

For more details on these and future activities and projects of the Downtown Hawley Partnership, contact DHP at the aforementioned e-mail address or P.O. Box, or call 570-226-4064.

“The Hawley Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce Presents Tom Chapin in Concert”

02/22/2010

HAWLEY, PA:  The Hawley Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Tom Chapin will be live in concert on Friday, March 19th at the Wallenpaupack Area High School.  The concert will be at 7 PM, and doors will open at 6:30 PM.  All seats are $12 for ages 1 and over, and lap held infants are free. 

Adult albums and kids’ albums, contemporary folk and pop, Tom Chapin’s music spans styles and generations.  For more than thirty years and through twenty compact discs, Chapin has entertained, amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs told in a sophisticated array of musical styles. Tom’s remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and personal warmth shine through whether he’s performing in a concert hall, an outdoor festival, a school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate coffeehouse.

Tom’s adult concerts and recordings are sparked by strong, intelligent songwriting with clear, engaging vocals and the intricate, melodic guitar work that has become his trademark. He has recorded nine albums of adult-oriented material. The newest, Let The Bad Times Roll, was released in July 2009. The New York Times calls Tom Chapin “one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music.” He says: “Mine is not a traditional music, but it comes from a tradition. My musical heroes are people like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie who wrote and sang real songs for real people; for everyone, old, young, and in between.”

Tom has gained widespread critical and popular acclaim for his recordings aimed at 4 to 11 year-olds and their families. Tom and his collaborators John Forster, Michael Mark and Jon Cobert have created a body of songs which are quickly becoming children’s classics. His family albums have been recognized with awards from the American Library Association, Parents’ Choice, the New York Music Awards, the National Association of Parenting Publications and Parents Magazine. Five of his family recordings have received Grammy nominations for Best Musical Album For Children, including Some Assembly Required, Tom’s newest family recording. Billboard magazine calls Chapin “the best family artist around.” A new family CD is in the works.

Chapin’s live performances engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of children and adults alike. Parents Magazine says, “Nobody today is writing and performing better kids’ songs than Tom Chapin . . . the Pied Piper of children’s music.” Elementary school teachers across North America have incorporated Chapin’s songs into their curriculum, finding them accessible and adaptable to classroom study and interaction.

Tom is also a beloved narrator of children’s books on tape. Three of his narrations won Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word Album for Children: Mama Don’t Allow in 2001, There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly in 2002, and The Train They Call The City Of New Orleans in 2004. His narration of The Fox Went Out On A Chilly Night was released in 2006.

His varied career has taken him to Broadway as lead in the musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” off-Broadway as musical director of both “Cotton Patch Gospel” and “Harry Chapin: Lies & Legends” and on television as host of “Make A Wish” on ABC, and as host of the documentary series “National Geographic Explorer.”

In addition, Tom works tirelessly on behalf of many charitable organizations. He is on the Board of Directors of World Hunger Year, a hunger organization founded in 1975 by Tom’s late brother, singer/songwriter/humanitarian Harry Chapin. He is active in environmental causes; and is working to get music and the arts back in schools.

Please call (570) 226-3191or visit the Chamber office to purchase tickets for this exciting event!  The Chamber is located in the Lakeside Level of the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitor Center.  The Chamber hours of operation are 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM.

 

 

Lackawaxen River of the Year and 2010 Lackawaxen Sojourn planning underway

02/13/2010

Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, DCNR, named the Lackawaxen "River of the Year 2010" "A recreational treasure renowned for its fly-fishing and canoeing, the Lackawaxen harbors a wealth of bird and animal species". said DCNR Acting Secretary John Quigley. "Selecting the Lackawaxen River better enables DCNR to stress the value of healthy forests and greenways and encourage stream-side planting under its Tree Vitalize program", said Acting Secretary Quigley."Whether it's educating the public on issues impacting the Pocono Plateau, such as gas drilling's impact on the environment and water resources, or touting tree planting, the Lackawaxen is an excellent teaching tool. This award is special because it’s the first time a smaller stream or river has been honored.

The Lackawaxen River Conservancy (TLRC) and it's partners will organize several events throughout the year 2010, including a paddling trip and a river clean up in partnership with the Wayne County Historical Society.  The first ever Lackawaxen River Sojourn is planned for June 12,13,14th 2010. Dick Rhodes is chairman of the sojourn planning committee for the Conservancy. A number of events, in addition to the sojourn, are planned to celebrate the River of the Year designation including a partnership with the Eagle Institute, a tour of the dams and headwaters of the Lackawaxen, a fall foliage train ride and a river clean up day.  The TLRC is working to make these events river awareness activities, as well as  recreational celebrations honoring this prestigious designation.

For more information, please visit www.lackawaxenriver.org in the coming months for Sojourn & River of the Years Events.

Photos from Winterfest 2009

02/10/2010

Enjoy some photos from Winterfest 2009!

Mayor Hawk has been sworn in - welcome!

01/04/2010

ANNOUNCING www.WEAREWINTER.com

12/24/2009

Hawley, Pennsylvania is now officially the We Are Winter destination. Offering an abundance of
winter activity from skiing, skating, snow tubing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides to joyful
entertainment, pristine natural beauty, wonderful accommodations and fine dining, Hawley has
everything for a wonderful winter getaway. 

The Hawley area businesses offer joint special packages and events to promote We Are Winter, Snowshoeing with a Wine and Cheese tasting, A golf tournament on frozen Lake Wallenpaupack, free skiing with overnight packages at local resorts and more. Woodloch Resort, the regions premier family resort, was just named “Top Ten Best Winter Resorts” by Parents Magazine and the town has just celebrated their 10th annual WinterFest celebration receiving regional merit. 

We just want people to experience the amenities, beauty and luxury we experience every day.  Hawley is a hidden gem so close to Manhattan and Philadelphia, we want to let the secret out – We Are Winter!” Laurie McEvoy, marketing director, Woodloch Resort.

“There really is an awe inspiring beauty to this town and we have all the outlets to fulfill anyone’s winter dreams. It’s no wonder Richard Smith wrote the song “Winter Wonderland” about this place…” Jessica Corrigan, owner, Northeast Wilderness Experience.
For more information about Hawley and We Are Winter, contact: Laurie McEvoy at 570.685.8047and visit www.WeAreWinter.com

SKI BIG BEAR OPENS DECEMBER 19

12/19/2009

Ski Big Bear will open this Saturday, December 19 for the 2009/2010 ski season. Ski Big Bear has been making snow for the last two weeks and will open with a good amount of terrain for all levels on the first day.  This is possible due to our increased snowmaking capacity and a veteran crew of snowmakers working in ideal snowmaking weather leading up to opening day.  We will also open the brand new double/double chairlift and that along with the second Magic Carpet added last season doubles our uphill capacity.  Ski Big Bear now has 6 lifts all new within the last 12 years and by far the largest and most modern snowmaking system in the area.

Starting Saturday, Ski Big Bear will be open from 9am – 4:30pm everyday this week except Tuesday, December 22nd and Christmas Day.  Christmas week, from December 26th through January 2nd we will be open every day and night from 9am to 9pm.  Skiing will be available until midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Snow tubing is available 10:30am – 3:30pm December 26th through January 2nd and 10:30 – 2:30pm on January 3rd.

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain is located in Lackawaxen, PA. The summit village and 18 ski trails overlook the upper Delaware River valley.  A 25,000 square foot lodge, skier services building and country store provide everything a skier or non-skier needs to enjoy winter. Ski Big Bear is open for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing through mid-March and employs 125+ people during the season. The rental shop houses approximately 1200 sets of ski equipment and 400 snowboards.

Season passes and season rentals are on sale now. Additional information is available at http://www.ski-bigbear.com or by calling 570-685-1400. 

 

Lake Region Urgent Care Coming to Hawley

12/17/2009

Contact:

Hawley Medical Center
Troy Bystrom   646-236-3400   troy@ecoledge.com

Comprehensive Physical Therapy
Steve Atcavage MPT. DPT, ATC   570-499-0582   satcavage@msn.com
Suzanne Atcavage MPT, DPT   570-499-0580   satcavage@msn.com

Lake Region Urgent Care
Dr. Roman Matlaga   570-253-9164   romanwasyl@msn.com
Dr. Bill Krah   570-562-7770   drbkrahiii@aol.com


Lake Region Urgent Care Coming to Hawley;
Operational by Spring 2010

Beginning in the spring of 2010, advanced medical services will be available
within the Borough of Hawley. Lake Region Urgent Care will occupy the top floor
of the Hawley Medical Center on the corner of Main and Spruce Streets at the
north end of town. Additional offerings include new x-ray equipment, a medical
lab, and urgent care services. The facility will be managed by Urgent Care
America and operated by a group of local doctors, which includes Dr. Roman
Matlaga and Dr. Bill Krah, who believe the Hawley location is critical to providing
medical care to local camps, seasonal visitors, residents of the borough, and
neighboring communities.

Urgent care facilities offer a unique service as they are able to accommodate
minor emergencies and are traditionally open 7 days/week. Urgent care centers
offer advanced medical care, longer hours of operation, and have been found to
be an excellent resource to help deter the ever rising cost of healthcare. Benefits
include less time to receive care, radiology (x-ray services) on site, lab services,
and walk-in access to expanded medical services performed by highly trained
professionals. The urgent care will also provide key medical support services to
local physicians within the borough.

Expected hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday 8 am – 8 pm,
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm, and closed Easter, Christmas & Thanksgiving.

The architectural design of the 3,000 square foot second floor will include four
exam rooms for general patient use and one procedure room for laceration
repair, fracture care, and other minor surgical procedures. In addition, Lake
Region Urgent Care will feature a state-of-the-art computerized radiology suite
capable of processing up to forty-one x-rays per hour. This equipment enables
the facility to share x-ray images with local physicians and hospitals for
consultation or referral.

The first floor of the center will be home to Comprehensive Physical Therapy
(CPT). Comprehensive Physical Therapy plans to move from its current location
at 54 Main Street to the new medical building and begin expanded operations
this month. With the addition of the Lake Region Urgent Care, the Hawley
Medical Center is fully occupied.

Suzanne Atcavage of CPT states, “The goal of the Hawley Medical Center is to
complement and enhance existing medical services and has the support of local
physicians in the area. By incorporating a medical lab and a computerized x-ray
system into the facility, we are bringing important services to the Lake Region
and providing support to our highly qualified medical community.”

CPT, operating in downtown Hawley since 2001, was the first independent;
physical therapist owned and operated rehabilitative services business in the
area specializing in physical and occupational therapy.

The spring 2009 visioning process, sponsored by the Downtown Hawley
Partnership, underscored the need for a medical center in Hawley. Area
residents listed enhanced medical services and urgent care as top priorities for
the community.

The Hawley Medical Center Project is being developed by a group of local
investors operating as Hudson Street, LLC with financing provided by the DIME
Bank.

For more information on the Hawley Medical Center, please call Troy Bystrom,
Business Development, Hawley Medical Center at 646-236-3400.

Lackawanna College to Open New Education Center in the Hawley Silk Mill by Fall Semester of 2010

11/21/2009

At a community outreach event held in Hawley, Pennsylvania on Thursday,
November 19th, Lackawanna College announced plans to open a Hawley Center
in the Hawley Silk Mill Building by fall of 2010.

With initial plans to lease 7500 square feet, Lackawanna College plans to offer all
23 of its current degree programs at the new location. In addition to the existing
programs, a number of new degrees are being considered including Hotel &
Restaurant Management, Recreational Management, and even the possibility of
a Sales Institute. The college expects to grow quickly occupying the entire
16,000 square feet available on the third floor. The name of the new center is
still to be determined.

Hawley Silk Mill Partner John Shuman stated, “We are pleased to partner with
Lackawanna College to bring education to the Borough of Hawley. We
purchased the building with the intent of creating a project that would provide
education, jobs, and economic growth to the region. We couldn’t stand by and
allow this historic anchor building in our community to become a mini-warehouse.
Lackawanna College shares our vision for the property and we are excited to
work with them to create a new education center in this historic landmark.”

Borough Council President, Don Kyzer remarked, “On behalf of the Borough of
Hawley, our community, and all residents, the council welcomes you to our
community and we look forward to working with Lackawanna College to provide
educational opportunities to our residents. We pledge our full support.”

Lackawanna College President, Ray Angeli stated, “We are coming to Hawley
and will open the doors of our new Hawley Center by fall of 2010. We are
excited by the many possibilities the new location will offer.”

Community support for Lackawanna College is very high with several local
businesses pledging to work with the College to tailor programs to train
employees in several industry sectors. Many businesses and residents offered
to help acquire equipment, develop programs, fundraise, and even lend their
expertise and experience to teach at Lackawanna College.

For more information on Lackawanna College visit www.lackawanna.edu or
contact Chris Kucharski at 570-961-7856. To learn more about the Hawley Silk
Mill adaptive reuse project, visit www.hawleysilkmill.com or call Project
Executive, Troy Bystrom at 646-236-3400.