2013 Wildflower Music Festival

05/17/2013

Chili Wing Cook Off

03/12/2013

11^th Annual Chili-Wing Cook Off Recap

The Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce presented the 11^th Annual Chili / Wing Cook Off on Sunday, March 3^rd at Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, overlooking Lake Wallenpaupack.  This popular event reported success, and the Chamber thanks Ehrhardt’s Waterfront, Miller Lite and Banko Beverage Company, Crystal Cabin Fever, C & C Equipment Rental, Emerald Entertainment, and Bold Gold Media Group.  The Chamber also thanks and recognizes Wallenpaupack Area High School Administrators Mark Kirsten, Bill Theobald, Tony Cavallaro, Amanda Cykosky, Jay Starnes, and Keith Gunuskey, who served as Judges for the event this year.

Winners of the wing division of the 11^th Annual Chili/Wing Cook Off are as follows

The winners in the Wings division are:

1st     JOHN’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT – “SPICY ASIAN WINGS”

2nd    ANTHONY & KIM BOHL – “LORD OF THE WINGS”

3rd     SHAWN “THE WING KING” – “GARLIC PARMESAN WINGS”

 PEOPLES CHOICE:

1st     JOHN’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT – “SPICY ASIAN WINGS”

2nd    NEWFOUNDLAND HOTEL – “BUFFALO RANCHERO WINGS”

3rd     COOLEY’S TAVERN – “COOLEY’S OWN WINGS”

 The winners in the Chili division are:

1st      THE SUMMIT RESTAURANT – “MASTHOPE MT. CHILI”

2nd     NEWFOUNDLAND HOTEL – “HOTEL CHILI”

3rd      COOLEY’S TAVERN – “COOLEY LANE CHILI”

 PEOPLES CHOICE:

1st      THE SUMMIT RESTAURANT – “MASTHOPE MT. CHILI”

2nd     COVE HAVEN – “SWEETHEART CHILI”

3rd      CHEF KATE GABRIELLE – “MILITARY BUFFALO WING CHICKEN CHILI”

The Pocono Lake Region Chamber also acknowledges and thanks the valuable volunteers who assisted with this important event, everyone who attended, good friends in the media, the members and local businesses who helped promote the cook-off, and the restaurants and individuals who participated in the Cook/Off who graciously catered to the many people in attendance. 

For more information on the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce sponsored events and activities, please call 570-226-3191 or visit www.lakeregioncc.com  

Vanderbeek Farm

09/30/2012

Vanderbeek Farm
104 Vanderbeek Farm Lane
Hawley, PA 18428
Media Contact: Meagan Ruppert | 631-896-9983 | Meagan@LAGuzda.com


Vanderbeek Farm, located just outside of downtown Hawley in the Pocono Mountains lake region, is now offering Magical Full Moon Trail Rides! Imagine yourself riding atop a horse while gazing at the wide-open sky, and ending the night nestled around a warm campfire, sharing stories with your family and friends. And if you can’t wait for the full moon, Fall Foliage Trail Rides are offered daily! See the beautiful changing leaves and breath in the crisp fall air while riding a horse through rolling fields, open meadows, and stream crossings through brightly colored forests.

Viewing the night sky in the Pocono Mountains is like drinking a cup of fresh air. Riding on a horse while gazing at the stars and the moon is an incredible experience that’s not to be missed! Full Moon Trail Rides cost $65 and include a lesson to prepare riders for an enjoyable excursion, trail ride, knowledgeable and professional trail leader, campfire and hot tea, coffee or hot cocoa. Full Moon Trail Rides are available October 28 - 30, November 27 - 29, December 27 - 29, 2012 and January 26 – 28, 2013 and do require reservations.

A Fall Foliage Trail Ride is the perfect autumn outing! The crunching leaves below the horse’s hooves, the smoky smell of a fall afternoon, and the feeling of being in the saddle – this is the ultimate way to experience the changing seasons! The cost for a Fall Foliage Trail Ride is $35 and includes a lesson to prepare riders for an enjoyable excursion, trail ride, a knowledgeable and professional trail leader and is available daily.

Vanderbeek Farm offers professional riding lessons in their indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Beginner, novice and advanced riders will be happy to learn from our professional, knowledgeable and friendly instructors, Rachel Fitzmorris and Heather Chojnacki. The farm’s indoor arena offers 10,000 square feet of year-round riding space and is truly a state of the art structure. Private lessons begin at $35 for 30 minutes while group lessons (2-6 students) cost only $25 per hour. Riding lessons are a perfect after-school activity or weekend family outing throughout the fall and winter!

For more information, please visit the website: www.vanderbeekfarm.com or call 570-685-1900.

About Vanderbeek Farm:
Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic northeast Pocono Mountains lake region, Vanderbeek Farm and Stables is committed to the highest standards of health and care for their animals, and authentic hospitality and experience for their guests. Owned and operated by the Mancino Family, they seek to share their love of animals – especially horses – in a family friendly environment. They maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and care. The programs offered at Vanderbeek Farm are created to provide an authentic equine experience to either introduce people to the wonderful world of horses or to advance their knowledge and ability.

The Downtown Hawley Partnership is pleased to announce the Hawley BikeShare

07/23/2012

Press Release
Effective Immediately    570-226-4064
July 23, 2012     info@VisitHawleyPA.com

The Downtown Hawley Partnership is pleased to announce the Hawley BikeShare, which provides day rental of bicycles – free of charge – to residents and visitors alike.

Purchased through the generosity of the members of the Downtown Hawley Partnership, these new bicycles are available in two sizes, in both men and women’s styles, and are geared for ease of use. Bikes will be available at 4 convenient locations throughout Hawley: AM Skier Insurance, The Settlers Inn, the Ledges Hotel and Lake Region Fitness at the Hawley Silk Mill. The bikes come complete with a helmet, lock, and removable basket for carrying purchases from local shops.

Hawley BikeShare is designed to encourage people to explore all the community has to offer; to visit the local businesses and explore a little further afield. Biking provides a connection to the community and to the natural beauty of the area. And because it’s people-powered, it’s a sustainable – and healthy -- way to see the sights. Plus, it is just plain fun! Recapture the joy of biking you had as a child, or perhaps join your kids for a family outing.

The rules are simple. An interested individual simply provides a copy of his or her driver’s license (or other photo ID), signs a waiver and rental agreement holding the Partnership harmless in the event of injury and accepting responsibility for the cost of any and all damages. Bicycles need to be returned by dusk the same day. Though rentals are initially limited to those over 18 years of age, depending on the response, the program may be extended in the future to those over 16 years of age.

The Partnership will also be hosting a bicycle rodeo August 17 at 5pm in Bingham Park/Park Place Hawley. This event offers kids of all ages a chance to try out their cycling skills and learn how to ride safely. Experts will also be on hand with helpful instructions on bicycle maintenance, tune-ups and tips.


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The Partnership reminds motorists throughout the region to Share the Road. It is not only prudent, but also the law. Earlier in 2012 a new Pennsylvania law went into effect stating that motorists must give bikers 4 feet of space when passing. If motorists cannot do so safely, they must wait to pass.

Hawley BikeShare is modeled after programs around the world, and locally after the successful program in Wilkes-Barre. Ongoing maintenance of the bikes is provided by Around Town Bicycles (www.ATownBikes.com) and by the generous support of 12 sponsors (each of the sponsors is highlighted on the bike’s baskets).

The Downtown Hawley Partnership is comprised of Hawley area businesses, organizations and individuals working together to bring cohesiveness, aesthetics, and structure to the growth and development of downtown Hawley.
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The Partnership is unique in that its members not just businesses and for-profit entities but also non-profit organizations and individuals, including both full-time and part-time residents. The Downtown Hawley Partnership is also involved in business and tourism, hosting several events and activities throughout the year including October's Hawley Harvest Hoedown and the beloved Hawley Winterfest in December. For more information please visit www.VisitHawleyPA.com or like us on Facebook.

Whether you consider Hawley home, or "home away from home", we hope you will visit soon, and often.

VANDERBEEK FARM NOW OPEN FOR TRAILRIDES, BOARDING AND LESSONS

07/13/2012

Vanderbeek Farm and Stables, founded in 2007, is now open for trail rides and riding lessons. Here, the Mancino Family shares their love of animals in a family friendly environment. Vanderbeek Farm provides an authentic equine experience to riders who are new to the world of horses as well as those seeking to advance their knowledge and ability.  Vanderbeek Farm is excited to open their doors to the public.
 
The original owners of the farm, Garrett and Agnes Vanderbeek, moved their young family to Lackawaxen Township from the New York City area in the 1920s.  It was here that they raised their four young children, Anna, Catherine, Harry and Samuel.  Similarly, the Mancinos purchased Vanderbeek farm in the summer of 2007 as a respite from suburban life in Seaford, Long Island. In 2010, nearly 100 years after the Vanderbeeks left New York, the Mancinos followed in their footsteps, moving their family of five young children and their dog Brooke to the farm permanently. They are honored to carry on the tradition of the Vanderbeeks and to share a little bit of country living with their community.
 
Located just outside of downtown Hawley, Vanderbeek Farm offers trail rides through beautiful rolling fields, an open meadow, stream crossings, and through moss-covered forests. Family trail rides also include a lesson to prepare riders for an enjoyable excursion led by one of Vanderbeek’s professional trail leaders. Riding upon their gentle-mannered and well-trained horses is a perfect family outing!
 
Vanderbeek Farm offers trail riding, lessons, boarding, horse training and other equine activities.   There are two outdoor riding arenas.  One is 100 X 200 and the other is 125 X 300.   The indoor arena is a heated 80 X 220 state of the art facility for year round riding and stabling.  This structure includes non-skid pavers throughout, boarder bathroom, 20-24 tack room, private lockers, lounge, heated wash stalls , Nelson automatic waterers, ceiling fans, and 24/7 security cameras which each boarder has remote access to.  Vanderbeek’s friendly and professional instructors look forward to sharing their knowledge with new and experienced riders alike.
 
Committed to the highest standards of health and care for animals, The Mancinos have taken in a number of rescued animals into their petting zoo. Their petting zoo is now home to two llamas, goats, sheep, mini-horses, pigs, chickens, and a donkey. These animals enjoy leisurely days wandering the vast meadows of the farm and passers-by always find joy in seeing the animals grazing from Route 590.
 
After five years in the making, Vanderbeek Farm and The Mancino Family are pleased to open their doors and welcome happy visitors to come and live the farm life for a day while enjoying the beauty of the land.
 
For more information, please visit the website: www.vanderbeekfarm.com or call 570-685-1900.
 
Media Contact:
Heather Chojnacki
570-685-1900
heather@vanderbeekfarm.com