newsbriefs Rain Barrels and Conservation N
early 200 students from 10 schools and organizations in Pike and Wayne Counties in Penn- sylvania and in Sullivan County, New York have de- signed and painted extraor- dinary thematic scenes on 22 rain barrels, which have
been auctioned and placed throughout the region. The average barrel sold for $65 and the highest bid for
a barrel was $90. Students will receive back 100 percent of the funds raised to support their environmental studies. One school that painted a total of four barrels for auction, is receiving $270. This grant project is supported by the Delaware River
Watershed Initiative, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, and the Pike/Wayne Conservation Partnership to support schools and youth groups in an environmental project to protect and conserve our clean drinking water from the Dela- ware River, coordinating rain barrels, school students and small businesses.
Residents are invited to share the water conserving tips they already use and pledge to adopt a new one. Take a free pledge at
MyDelawareRiver.ClearChoicesCleanWater.org.
Wine & Unwind Yoga Workshop J
Natural Soap Making 101 A
beginner class for people that want to learn how to
make their own cold pressed natural soap will be held at Pocono Soap in Stroudsburg at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9. Participants will take home their own custom, one-pound loaf of natural soap. Other
classes include a Lip Balms & Lip Scrubs Class: 6 p.m. on August 17; Mommy and Me Confetti Soap Making: 10 a.m. on August 24; and a Lotion Bars & Healing Salves Class: 6 p.m. on August 26. The public is also invited to help Pocono Soap celebrate their second anniversary from 9 to 5 p.m., August 13, to enjoy sales, food and fun. “Our many types of soaps are made the old-fashioned
way, using natural ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, castor oil and sweet almond oil,” states owner Lisa Di- emer. “We cold press and have essential oil options to create the most natural, nourishing soaps available. We also carry natural body products, lip balms, body scrubs, soy candles, essential oils and bulk soap making supplies.”
Cost is $35 for 16 and older. Location: 10 N. 7th St., Stroudsburg. To sign up and prepay, call 570-421-1791 to sign up and prepay. For more information, visit
Pocono-soap.com. See ad page 23.
oin Kiran Sookhai and Lucia Sorrenti on Sunday, August 28 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, for an energizing hour long yoga flow class followed by an in-depth look at some detox- ing yoga postures. Afterwards, the class will unwind with a rejuvenating sangria, a healthy, vegetarian picnic lunch and a wine tasting opportunity. The class is suitable for both beginners and intermediate students alike. Please come with your yoga mat and water.
Both teachers look forward to hosting this workshop in
the outdoor pavilion at beautiful Sorrenti Winery, which is nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Winemaker Nicholas Sorrenti has been making award winning wines for over 35 years, and the winery has over 30 varieties to try, ranging from dry and barrel aged, to sweet and even carbon- ated. Sorrenti Winery offers daily wine tastings, and their beautiful grounds are open to the public to enjoy. Taste their fresh made sangria, or wine slushies, alongside selections from their brick oven pizzeria.
Cost is $30 and registration is required. Purchase tickets online at
CherryValleyVineyards.com. Location: 130 Lower Cherry Valley Road, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2255. See ad page 23.
6 Pocono, PA / Warren Co., NJ
HealthyLehighValley.com
Farm to Plate Dinner en Blanc F
or 50 years, Lacawac has been a resource for hundreds of thousands of students, collegiate faculty, local residents and visitors and vacationers to the region that come to enjoy its beauty and learn about the relationship
between human beings and their environment. Lacawac's Farm to Plate Dinner en Blanc 50th Anniversary Dinner Cel- ebration and fundraiser will be held on August 13. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. The event features cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the
Historic Watres Lodge, live music by The Jazz Assassins , din- ner under the stars and a silent auction. Dinner features the culinary creations of Executive Chef Ben Sutter, of the Settlers Hospitality Group. His menus boast many farm to table and sustainable dishes. The philosophy of Settlers Hospitality Groups has basically been the same for the last 30 years, which is to use the best and most local ingredients that can be found in the region.
Cost is $125. Location: 195 Sanctuary Rd., Lake Ariel, PA. For reservations, call 570-689-9494 or visit
lacawac50.bpt.me.
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