Jul 1 | | Every Saturday Book Sale | | Every Saturday, 12 - 4: Used Book Sale at the Dimmick Library Annex at 58 Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Good books! - and at great prices! Fiction, non-fiction and children's books - three rooms of books, all displayed in one of Jim Thorpe's beautiful Victorian houses. Most book prices are between $1 and $3 and paperbacks and childrens books are less. All proceeds benefit the Dimmick Memorial Library. For info call 325-2131. |
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Jul 1 - 30 | | Saturday Used Book Sale at the Dimmick Library Annex | | 55 Broadway, every Saturday, noon to 4pm: Fiction, non-fiction and children's books - three rooms of books, all displayed in one of Jim Thorpe's beautiful Victorian houses. Most book prices are between $1 and $3, paperbacks and childrens books are less. All proceeds benefit the Dimmick Memorial Library. Info 570-325-2131. |
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Jul 2 | | Bear Mountain Butterflies - Grandparents Day First Fridays | | First Fridays - one grandparent admitted free with each fullprice child admission. Door prizes all day! Info click
here. |
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Jul 3 | | Race Street Run | | The Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John is renewing a footrace series known as the "Race Street Run". This popular dual race, 4-mile and 15 Kilometer, will be held on July 3, 2010 and will be held on the first Saturday in July in coming years.Click here for
info. |
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| Independence Day Stay-at-Home Festival & Fireworks 7/3 | |
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| Pattern and Structure at Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation | | Saturdays and Sundays Through August 22. Liz Whitney Quisgard – Extraordinary installation of exotic paintings, sculptured columns with geometric patterns, wall hangings form an oriental environment, kaleidoscopic images. Reception/Meet the Artist, Sat., July 3, 3-6pm.
At the Anita Shapolsky Foundation, 20 W Broadway. Info: (570) 325-5815 or
www.asartfoundation.org. |
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Jul 4 | | July 4th Wine Tasting at the Albright Mansion | | Celebrate July 4th ( It is your inalienable right to taste fine wine! ). Taste ten different wines selected by Prof. Bart Springer and Hosted by the American Wine Society. Tickets are only $10 at the door or $8 in advance. Reserve by phoning 570-325-4440. Mr. Springer is the wine lecturer at Lehigh University and has taught Wine Appreciation at Northampton Community College since 1983. |
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| Amazing Lehighton Race | | The Lehighton Downtown Commission is looking for teams of two to compete in a mildly physical and mental competition. The course will be a minimum of 3.5 miles in length with several stops along the way. Each stop gives a clue to your next position. Registration fee of $50 per team. All proceeds will go to benefit LDIC. First Prize $1000.00 Second Prize $ 250.00 Third Prize $ 100.00. To register, or for more information, email Todd at toddpzimmerman@yahoo.com |
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Jul 9 - 11 | | Harry Packer Mansion Wine Tasting Weekend - Intro to Wine Part 1 | | A wine tasting event in a setting unlike any other! Tour of French or Italian wine regions or learn the essentials in one of our introductory classes. Designed to educate and entertain those who are interested in learning about wine. Courses designed to fit every level of wine education. Lodging for Friday and Saturday nights, complimentary hors d'oeuvres Friday night, breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings, and participation in our tasting class Saturday afternoon 2 PM. |
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Jul 10 | | Skirmish - Castle Nights | | July 10th – 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 |
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| 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 |
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Jul 10 - 11 | | 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. |
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| 4th Annual Merchants and Neighbors Sidewalk Sale | | Come and find the best bargains at our: 4th annual Merchants and Neighbors SIDEWALK SALE from noon to five. Rain or Shine. Park behind the train station and Walk our shaded streets from the train station to the Old Jail to include Race street and Opera House Square to find Bargains, fun junk, cool stuff, old and new treasures and inventory reductions galore. |
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Jul 11 | | Coal Miners Celebration | | Presented by the Number 9 Mine and Museum in Lansford, PA - just 9 easy miles from Jim Thorpe. Fun for the whole family - demonstrations, great food, music, games for the kids.
Click here for more info! |
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Jul 16 | | Skirmish - Free Castle Nights | | For pre-registered I.O.N. players only!! www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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Jul 17 - 18 | | Bear Mountain Butterflies - Annual Family Butterfly Celebration | | Live butterflies, poison dart frogs, crafts for children, baked goods, flea market, hot dogs. Enjoy a special program, videos, door prizes, and CCEEC Eagle Show on Sunday afternoon. Touch and Learn tent all weekend. $8/adults, $7/kids and seniors. 10am-5pm on both days. Info click
here. |
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| Skirmish - Invasion of Normandy | | 24-hour scenario game. $59.95 per person, pre-registered by 6/23/10 . If you bring 20+ players the group discount is $54.95 per person pre-registered. Late Registration is $80.00 per person for those that register after June 23rd! FREE N2 air fills! www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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Jul 18 | | Anthracite Triathlon | | This is a 2010 USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event which will count towards the overall USAT Age Group Rankings. Course consists of a 1.5K swim in Mauch Chunk Lake, a challenging 40K partially-closed bike course through small anthracite coal region towns and a 10K run on the historic Switchback Trail. |
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| Bear Mountain Butterflies - Live Birds of Prey | | Carbon County Environmental Education Center presents its fabulous Eagle Program using their live Golden and Bald Eagles to demonstrate. $4 per person, 4-5pm. Reservations preferred. Appropriate for children age 7 and older. Info click
here. |
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Jul 23 | | Live Music at the Broadway Grille | | Presenting The Louie Franco Project at the Broadway Grille and Pub (next to the Inn at Jim Thorpe) from 8 - 11 PM. Click
here for
info about Jim Thorpe's newest hot spot! |
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| Skirmish - Bring Your own Gun | | Bring Your Own Gun and Play For FREE! www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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Jul 24 | | Live Music at the Broadway Grille | | Presenting Phil Stahl at the Broadway Grille and Pub (next to the Inn at Jim Thorpe) from 8 - 11 PM. Click
here for
info about Jim Thorpe's newest hot spot! |
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| Jeffrey Gaines at the Mauch Chunk Opera House | | With endless cult and critical acclaim, and juice enough to tour with icons like Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks, Jeffrey Gaines is a mainstay on the singer-songwriter circuit. His songs about life and love are classics made for the live performances at which he excels.. Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
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Jul 24 - 25 | | 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. |
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| Skirmish - Ladies Weekend | | All women play FREE!!!! Ladies can upgrade to the deluxe package for $45.00. www.skirmish.com – 1-800-SKIRMISH – info@skirmish.com |
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Jul 30 | | The Wailin' Jennys at the Mauch Chunk Opera House | | The release of their 2009 album Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House demonstrates the sheer talent of this trio of Canadian singer-songwriters, the album amazingly having been recorded in one memorable take. Experience the Wailin' Jennys - feel the voices of our hearts and souls. Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
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Jul 31 | | 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. |
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| Satisfaction - Stones Tribute at the Opera House | | Satisfaction is the international touring tribute show dedicated to the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band. This highly acclaimed production showcases a richly costumed cast of talented performers, bringing to life over 45 years of classic hits by the Stones. Info: 570-325-0249 or
www.MauchChunkOperaHouse.com |
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| Pennsyl Pointe Writing Retreat - Writing our Stories: The Anthracite Experience | | Saturday, July 31st at the Albright Mansion, 66 Broadway. Full-day workshop focuses on stories of writers who have grown up, or have ties to, PA’s coal country. $95 registration fee includes full day workshop and lunch. $90 early bird discount to those who register by July 10th. (570) 722-1680 or click
here for more info. |
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