Pocono Parent Magazine held its 4th annual spring expo this past Saturday from 11am - 4pm at Stroudsburg Intermediate Elementary School. The expo is free to attend and had a lot to offer for Pocono Families. We were greeted warmly by Pocono Parent staff and were given information on their "Local Values" which you could sign up for free to receive coupons for the Pocono … [Read more...]
Expo 2009
Expo 2009 is a yearly business expo run by the Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce that takes place at the Koheler Fieldhouse at East Stroudsburg University. It provides local businesses the opportunity to showcase what they do while allowing the community to learn more about them. The Expo will take place on May 7th from 2:30pm to 7:00pm and on Thursday May 8th from 12:00pm … [Read more...]
Free Golf at Cherry Valley Golf Course
From now until "the recession has lessened", at least for the summer if not the year, after 4pm on Friday's Cherry Valley Golf Course will be offering free golf. I heard about this at the business card exchange that they held at their location this month but I would still call to double check the details since I couldn't seem to find anything in writing. With times being … [Read more...]
Would you eat there?
Ewww...I don't know if it's because I'm getting older and more "fuddy duddy" or what...but I'm taking more and more notice to the quality, or lack there of, when I go out to eat. The bathrooms are an issue in themselves - I've stopped using them before I eat because 9/10 times there's something that's disgusting enough that could turn me off from a meal. Mind you, I don't eat … [Read more...]
Olive Garden opening in the Poconos
I know I know, if you like Olive Garden you're darn excited, if you don't then you're probably thinking "seriously, another eatery?". It opens this Monday, March 23rd at 4pm in Stroudsburg in the Best Buy/Old Navy/Panera Bread shopping center. For the first week it will only be open for dinner starting at 4pm, the following week they should be open for their regular … [Read more...]
A visit to Callies Candy Kitchen and Callie’s Pretzel Factory
Last weekend was unusually warm for March in the Poconos (above 60 degrees) and after being holed up inside all winter we were more then ready to get out for some weekend fun. My son was dying to play outside but the warm weather had caused all the snow to melt making our yard and the local parks one big mudfest. My husband and I decided some indoor fun might be a better … [Read more...]
Free ski passes for 4th and 5th Graders
I recently found out about this program that provides free ski passes for 4th and 5th graders through the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association Website http://www.skipa.com. There is a $15 processing fee and requires the purchase of an adult ticket for most resorts as well but it's a great opportunity if you're a skier and looking to get your child involved. You sign up on … [Read more...]