January 2012
Suzanne Vega performs
Event Gallery performance at Bethel Woods, 7:30pm, $49.75. 800/745-3000.
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Learn to fix clothing problems at 14th St., 6:30-8:30pm. Bring snack/drink to share, clothing that need mending, needles, thread, scraps. RSVP: skillshare@transitionhonesdale.org or 570/253-8475.
Corn crop insurance meeting
Crop insurance options for grain & silage at the library, 10am, free. Refreshments. RSVP: paw34@cornell.edu or 845/292-6180, ext. 109.
Guided eagle excursion
Bus leaves Eagle Institute, 10am, $12.50. RSVP: 570/226-3164 or 845/807-0535. Snow date: 2/12.
Japanese swordsmanship class
Local martial arts expert offers training in Japanese sword at Elite Martial Arts Institute, 7:15-8:15pm. Open to beginner through experienced. 570/470-8980 or 470-1818.
Winterfest
Ice carving contest, chili cook-off contest, family activities & more throughout town, 11am-3pm. wurtsboro.org.
Vegetable gardening course for beginners
Four-week course through 2/28 at Wayne County Park Street Complex, 6-8pm, $20/series, $7/single class, under 18 free. RSVP: 570/253-5970, ext. 4110.
Ski Big Bear expands operations
LACKAWAXEN, PA — Recreation Management Corp. (d.b.a. Ski Big Bear) and Masthope Mountain Community are in the final stage of their multiyear $3 million expansion plan. The 2011/2012 ski season will see a continued expansion of the snowmaking plant with more low-energy snow guns. In the rental area, a new tuning machine has been purchased to help tune and repair skis and snowboards. There will be a live streaming video camera at www.ski-bigbear.com/webcam/, an e-commerce website at www.ski-bigbear.com/store/, and a presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Visit www.ski-bigbear.com.
It’s eagle-viewing season
UPPER DELAWARE RIVER VALLEY — Bald eagles have begun their annual southward migration to the Upper Delaware region and the Eagle Institute is once again offering a variety of opportunities for safe, unobtrusive viewing, including guided habitat excursions and assistance with self-guided eagle watching at public viewing areas. Read more
Planting with wildlife in mind
Two helpful tools from the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) are now available to guide landowners and gardeners in developing “backyard habitats” beneficial to wildlife. Read more
