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July 28th through July 31st
Annual Fair Days
Starting Wednesday July 28th the Annual Fair Days begin at the Lackawaxen Fire Department on Route 590 in Lackawaxen. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday the Fair starts at 5pm, and on Saturday it begins at 3pm. There will be rides from Midway by Montana Amusements, games, an apple stand, ice cream and of course…funnel cake! Friday don’t miss DJ Ed Rock Holiday from 8 to Midnight. Then on Saturday be sure to come check out the Renegade Antique Car Club at 3pm and Banana Jamma from 8pm to Midnight. There will also be fireworks starting at dusk. Please contact the Lackawaxen Fire Department for more information at (570) 685-7330. Hope to see you there!
July 29th through August 1st
Forest City Old Home Week
Thursday July 29th kicks off Old Home Week on Main Street in Forest City. There will be music, food, venders and Artist Row Antique Dealers. 5:30 pm is the Hat Show; 6:00pm a Pizza eating contest; 8:00 pm music will begin followed by the Light Up Parade at 9:00pm. On Friday from 5-9pm there will be an Antique Car Show and Annual Fireworks begin at 10:00pm. Saturday the Coalcracker 2 & 5 Mile Run will take place and a Parade starts at 2:00pm. There will be music from 7:00 – 11:00pm. Then on Sunday the big event will end with a Chicken BBQ & Cow Plop starting at noon along with music. Don’t miss out; hope to see you there!
July 31st
Lackawaxen River Conservancy’s Midsummer Party
On Saturday, July 31st The Lackawaxen River Conservancy invites you to a dinner and Silent Auction to celebrate Pennsylvania’s 2010 River of the Year…The Lackawaxen River! The event begins at 6:30pm at The Cocoon, Rt 6 in Hawley. Tickets are $45/person or $80/couple. There will be drinks and dinner on the patio, musical entertainment, silent auction and more! Reservations are REQUIRED! Please call Gary at (570) 685-8875 for more information or to place your reservations.
August 6th – August 14th
148th Annual Wayne Co. Fair
Yes, it’s that time of year again! The Wayne Co. Fair is back beginning Friday, August 6th - 14th . Come on down to the Wayne Co. Fair Grounds; Rt 191 North of Honesdale, to attend the event that has become a tradition for many past generations and generations to come. Admissions is $8 per person (24 mos and below are free) this includes Free Parking, Rides, Small Stage Shows, and MOST Grandstand Shows. Senior Citizen Days will be held on Friday August 6th and Wednesday August 11th , where Seniors 62 and over Admission will only be $3 from 9am – 5pm. Season Tickets may also be purchased at Dirlam Bros. Rt 191 South in Honesdale or at Turkey Hill on Main Street in Honesdale. The Fair Grounds open at 9am daily, the Midway and Rides are open from noon until 11pm and Exhibits Buildings are open from 10am – 10pm. For more information and specific details on events, times, season tickets and pricing, please call Diane Mott at (570) 253-5486 or visit the fair’s website at www.waynecountyfair.com Don’t miss out on this exciting time of fantastic food, games, vendors, crafts, rides, shows and much, much more! HNB's ATM Truck will also be on site throughout the week!
August 7th
River Jam Music Fest
On Saturday, August 7th the River Jam Music Fest will be held to benefit the Soldiers Angels – Wallenpaupack Area School District Memorial Scholarship. It will be held at the Lackawaxen Fire Department Fairgrounds, Rt. 590 in Lackawaxen. The gates will open at 11:30am and the performances will start at noon. Performances including: Todd Wolfe, formerly of Sheryl Crow: Ana Popovic Band, Scott Weis Band, The Fringe, Sweet Suzie Band, and Brian Dougherty. There will be activities for children throughout the day, concessions, arts and crafts and vendors selling all types of goods. Tickets are $20 in advance and free for children 13 years and under along with active Military Personnel with Proper ID. Please bring with you and item for the soldiers. For more information please contact Yolanda at (570) 561-0611 or visit their website at www.riverjammusicfest.com
August 8th
Baby Back Pork Ribs BBQ
Ecker – Haupt VFW Post 5635 is hosting a baby back rib BBQ on Sunday, August 8th at the Post’s Home, Rt. 590 in Lackawaxen. The dinner will include ribs, roasted corn on the cob and other fixings. They will be serving from 1-4 pm. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children under 12 years. Please call in advance for tickets (570) 685-8873. You may also purchase tickets at HNB’s Lackawaxen Office.
August 12th
Benefit Performance at the Ritz
Thursday, August 12th The Ritz Company Playhouse presents “Whose Wives are They Anyway?” – An American farce by Michael Parker; proceeds will benefit the Wayne Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and their support of the hospital. Curtain rises at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased from Auxiliary Members, at the Other Shop (on Main St. in Honesdale) or at the door. The Auxiliary will host a reception following the performance with snacks and refreshments. The Ritz Theater is located at 512 Keystone Street, Hawley, PA – (570) 226-9752 or for more information please contact Kathy Wood at (570) 253-5779.
August 14th
1st Annual Motorcycle Ride
On August 14th, Scott Twp. Hose Company will be hosting their First Annual Motorcycle Ride to help raise money for the Ambulance Fund. The cost is $10 for Riders and $5 for Passengers. The event will start and end at the Scott Township Fire House. Registration is from 9:00 am to 10:30 am and the ride will follow at 11:00 am. Coffee and donuts will be available at the registration and a picnic lunch and entertainment will follow the ride. For more information please contact Tom Reese at 570-254-9372 during evening hours.
August 22nd
Pig Roast
On Sunday, August 22nd, the Beach Lake Vol. Fireman’s Auxiliary will be hosting a Pig Roast to raise money for future improvements to the Beach Lake Fire Hall. The event will take place from 3-6 pm at the Beach Lake Fire Hall, Rt 652 in Beach Lake. Eat-in or Take-out is available. Tickets are $10 per person and are available from Auxiliary Members or at the The Beach Lake Café. There will also be a dedication ceremony held at 2pm for the new sign and flag pole outside the Fire Hall. For more information please call Betty at (570) 729-7649 or Anita at (570) 729-8610 anytime before 8pm. Hope to see you there!
August 29th
Art Extravaganza 2010
On Sunday, August 29th the First Annual Art Extravaganza will be held at Gerhardt’s Waterfront Resort Banquet Center from noon until 5:00 pm. This art show and auction will feature over 40 pieces of artwork showcasing 30 artists and 3 art galleries. Work from world famous artist Christopher Reis and Howard Jason will be on the auction block. Admission is $10 at the door. This event is presented to you by Gold Bold Media and Connections Magazine. Proceeds from this event will go to children’s literacy and children’s programs at the Community Library of Lake and Salem Twps. For more information contact Dr. James Tickner or Amy Alpaugh at (570) 689-0903 Tues. through Saturday; or visit their website at www.artextravaganzapa.com
September 4th
Annual Craft Show
On Saturday September 9th from 9am – 4pm the Beach Lake Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting their Annual Craft Show at the Beach Lake Fire Hall, Rt. 652 in Beach Lake. There will be over 40 vendors selling a plethora of hand made goods; there will be home made food for sale and door prizes to be won. Admission is only $1. For more information about this event please call Nancy Bates at (570)729-7128 during the day. Don’t miss out on the spectacular event!
Other Community Events
July 29
The Wayne County Creative Arts Council presents The 43rd Festival of Summer Park Events in Central Park, Honesdale with "Stanky and the Cadets" on July 29th at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair & enjoy the music. Free will donation accepted.
July 30
The Wayne County Arts Alliance’s Open Studio Tour, begins on Friday July 30 and continues through Aug. 1, from 11 - 6 PM. The tour features the studios and alternative art spaces of twenty emerging and established artists based in Wayne County, PA. Their creations span the spectrum of art styles from traditional to contemporary. Not sure where to start? Stop by The Hanson Gallery& Decorium, 1037 Main St. Honesdale, PA, to view each tour artists’ work. For information: call the WCAA office at 570-253-6850 or contact the gallery at 570-253-2525.
July 31
Waymart Area Historical Society hosts an Open House at "The Brick House" Route 6, Waymart July 31st from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Free admission. Come join in the festivities to celebrate the acquisition of this 90 year old historical landmark by the Waymart Area Historical Society. Featuring a tour and a Gift Basket Raffle with baskets from local area Merchants.
August 1
On Sunday August 1st the Lake Ariel Region Historical Association will sponsor a slideshow/talk on the 1958 Blizzard at the Lake Elementary School 111 Gravity Rd Lake Ariel. Show time is 2:00 PM. Admission $2.00 Members are free. Contact us at lakearielhistory@hotmail.com for further questions.
August 6
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, in Narrowsburg, NY, is holding Vacation Bible School August 2 - 6, 9am - 12noon. Cost is $5/child (scholarships available). Songs, Stories, Snacks, Games, and Crafts for children 3-11. To register, call the church at 845-252-3919.
If you are planning to move to the area & would like your child to attend Honesdale High School for grades 9 through 12, call 253-2046 or stop by between 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. & ask for Mrs. Wagner and pre-register your child & set up an appointment with a school counselor. Scheduling of classes will be by appointment only. Deadline to register is August 6th.
The shredding truck will be in front of Carbondale City Hall for local residents and businesses on August 6th from 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Discounted prices offered & customers should have exact change or check made payable to Shred-All Company. For pricing, call 842-8980.
August 9
Lakeville United Methodist Church invites children between 2 & 14 yrs. of age to Vacation Bible School which will run from August 9th - 13th from 5:45 - 8 p.m. For more info or to register call 226-7347.
August 23
Cub Scout Pack 105 Bus Trip to Phillies Game - A few seats are left if anyone is interested. Date: August 23rd (Monday night game. Leaving the Route 6 Plaza Honesdale (by McDonalds) at 2pm
Price: $40 per seat ( includes ticket to game). For more information please contact Grace at 251-8891
August 28
Downtown Hawley Partnership announced its newest event, the 1st Annual Wally Lake Fest. On Saturday, August 28th, there will be a celebration of talent at the Open Market Fair at Lake Wallenpaupack Vistors Center. The Market will feature independent art, music, food and design. Exhibits will include pottery, woodcrafters, painters, photographers, emerging artists, local jewelers, organic farmers, musicians, cheese makers & more. For more info call 226-2141 or visit info@visithawleypa.com.
