Can you believe we are approaching Labor Day weekend? Where did the summer go and how do I get it back? Don't get me wrong, autumn in the Pocono Mountains is spectacular, but I'm a summer girl at heart. I loved the 90 degree days and blistering sun but I along with most of you will welcome the fall season with open arms while enjoying one last weekend filled with sun, fun, food and music! Where "pray tell" will the sun, fun, food and music be? At StroudFest of course!
StroudFest is this Saturday, September 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine! If you are an early riser why not start the holiday weekend off with a 5k race then you will be able to indulge in all the delectable treats you will find as you meander through the Fest. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. You'll be fast and furious as you make your way through Stroudsburg all the while previewing what's to come.
As I mentioned earlier there will be sun, fun, food and music, which means everyone will be happy so bring the entire family. For you music lovers be prepared for live entertainment on four stages and for all the foodies out there make sure you wear pants that expand so you have room for everything the fest has to offer. Don't forget to bring a nonperishable food item as the United Way of Monroe County will be on hand collecting them for our local food pantries. As the major sponsor of the event, the United Way (UW) is also kicking off this year's campaign at StroudFest with a goal of raising 1.2 million dollars.
Visit the UW booth at the corner of Main and North 7th streets and visit their partner agencies' booths for a chance to win an overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge ($350 value). Be sure to stop by the main stage near the courthouse at 3:30 p.m. for some electrifying announcements. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the United Way of Monroe County please contact me. Enjoy this last weekend of the summer season, and I'll catch you on the flip side.
Ciao for now...










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We all arrived on Saturday, checked in, drank champagne and prepared for tea in Hanna's Cafe. After tea we had more champagne (don't forget we were celebrating Tracey's 50th) and looked forward to dinner in the AAA rated four-diamond restaurant. Dinner began with scrumptious appetizers & salads, intermezzo to cleanse our pallets then the much anticipated main course. It was an enchanting evening that continued the next morning with breakfast on the patio and messages in
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