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Schedule Of Events for August 2010

Aug 1
Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers' Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.
Aug 1 - 30
Open Mic Night Thursdays
The open mic is hosted by Strange Brew Coffee Shop 79 Broadway from 5-8PM every Thursday Night. We encourage musicians, poets, writers, performers, and comedians to attend, but it is family friendly so no cussing is allowed.
Aug 7 - 8
Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers' Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.
Aug 13
Ghost Riders at the Opera House
The Ghost Riders lineup is a who's who of stars, with guitarist Steve Grisham, formerly of the Outlaws, Jimmy Bennet from the Greg Kihn Band, Pug Baker on drums, from The Knack, bassist Phil Stokes of Pure Prairie League, and Barry Rapp on keyboards from The Henry Paul Band. Info: 570-325-0249 or www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com
Aug 14 - 15
Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers' Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.
Aug 21
Skirmish - Castle Nights
Play Castle to Castle from 5pm until 9pm. Only $24.95 pp, Free N2 air fills. There will be hidden props to be turned in for points to win. www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com
Skirmish - One Day Paddles and Battles
Raft the Lehigh River in the morning then play Castle Nights at Skirmish that evening – only $59.95 per person. www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com
Aug 21 - 22
Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers' Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.
Aug 28 - 29
Whitewater Lehigh River Dam Release
Lehigh River whitewater releases originate at the US Army Corps of Engineers' Francis Walter Dam, about seven miles upstream from White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge State Park. Releases usually begin at 1 AM and conclude at 1 PM. This places water at the whitewater launch sites from about 7 AM until mid-afternoon.