Puttin' On The Ritz

Puttin’ On The Ritz

The Ritz Company Playhouse Thank you to Carol McManus for this month’s Pocono Secret. Summer in the Poconos often means water sports, fishing, and hiking. But after dinner, there is another popular form of entertainment that’s been going strong for…

Health as a Lifestyle

Health as a Lifestyle

There are several great gyms located in the area: YMCA, Koles, Lake Region Fitness and Woodloch Sports Complex.  They all offer something special. But recently, The Woodloch Sports Complex added Cycling with the Les Mills program.   Les Mills is…

PencilsNEPA

PencilsNEPA

Are you a writer or a wannabe writer? Want to have a little more fun writing your holiday cards? Maybe it’s your New Year resolution. Whatever the reason, if you want to write then you want to know about Pencils…

Finding Balance

Finding Balance

As parents and educators, we may have had to deal with bullies and the awkwardness of being a teenager. But, thankfully, we didn’t have social media to shine a spotlight on our foibles -preserving them forever in cyberland. Today, our…

Ghosts in the Hawley Silk Mill

Ghosts in the Hawley Silk Mill

This month’s Pocono Secret is submitted by Jody Cunningham. She showed me the photo and I saw the face. I thought it would of interest to you. – Laurie   Is that a Face? In December of 2016 I was…

BOBBY O'POSITIVE

BOBBY O’POSITIVE

Bobby O’Positive UPDATE:  Bobby O’Positive received a new kidney in July. He is doing well with his recovery. Remember, be a DONOR – save a life! A message from Mommy O’Positive… Bobby is an 11-year-old boy from Hawley, Pennsylvania. Anyone…

The Holiday Toy Drive

The Holiday Toy Drive

   This year THE HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE is brought to you by The Zipper Junction Project™ in partnership with “The Wayne County Ford & Bold Gold Media Holiday Toy Drive Challenge”. THE HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE replaces a previous toy drive…

Don't Miss The Paper Caves!

Don’t Miss The Paper Caves!

The Paper Caves through November 30th – EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER! From the first time I walked into Basin and Main as a Pop-Up Store, I was a fan. I have yet to attend a dinner or music event, but only…

Take a Walk on the Wildside

Take a Walk on the Wildside

Take a Walk on the Wildside in Lackawaxen Living in a rural area has many benefits – pristine nature, friendly neighbors, and farm fresh produce. Sometimes you don’t even have to go to the store or local farm; sometimes you…

ROOTS YOGA

ROOTS YOGA

Connected to Community Maggie (Lockwood) Lehrian grew up in Lackawaxen. She lived and worked in NYC after college but missed the peaceful lifestyle that Northeast PA offers. She returned and worked at the Himalayan Institute where she was introduced to…