Narrowsburg’s annual litter pluck

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Narrowsburg Beautification Group invites all Tusten residents to join the annual roadside litter pluck on Sunday, April 30; participants should meet between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the municipal parking lot at 198 Bridge St.

The event is part of the third annual Upper Delaware Council Litter Sweep.

You will choose an area to pluck, receive a commemorative T-shirt and get supplies to use. Those include safety equipment, bags and pickers.

The event is for cleaning up roadside debris only. No household waste will be accepted.

For more information email nbgtusten@gmail.com.

Volunteers wanted for Roots & Rhythm

HONESDALE, PA — Roots & Rhythm, the borough’s annual music festival, is looking for people to help on its committee.

The festival brings top-shelf blues, rock, Americana, roots and jazz touring bands to the community and surrounding area.

Organizers promise a variety of free musical talent that will perform throughout the day and evening around historic Honesdale’s downtown.

If interested in joining the committee, call Jamie Sunkard at Nature’s Grace, 570/253-3469.

The Wayne County Historical Society will launch a new exhibition of the work of county artists. It will open at the main museum's Ramp Gallery on …

New exhibition opens at WCHS main museum

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society (WCHS) invites the public to a new exhibition titled “Artistic Expression Then and Now,” opening at the museum’s Ramp Gallery at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. Some of the artists exhibited will be present between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. as part of the event.

The historical society’s spring open house will be held at the same time, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

There is no charge to attend.

Twenty-four Wayne County artists will be spotlighted: William Amptman, Howard Becker, Fritz Breidenstein, Jennie Brownscombe, Thomas Colbert, Juan Espino, Gabrielle Feldman, Carolina Franco, Dick Frisch, Lori Gearhart, Stephen Geldman, Lindsay George, William Ham, Blanche Heller, Clara Keen, Ed King, Sandy Lattimer, Noble Ray, William C. Reif, Charlotte Rosler, Nick Stegner, Ann Marie Taylor, Kit Wray and Dottie Kerber Zimmer.

There will also be museum tours and gallery talks. Artworks were also created by Wayne County high school art students.

This program was made possible by a grant from the Wayne County Community Foundation.

To learn more, visit www.waynehistorypa.com.

Do you love national parks?

BEACH LAKE, PA — Saturday, April 29 is Junior Ranger Day at the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (UPDE).

It’s all part of National Park Week, a nine-day celebration of America’s national parks.

Junior rangers take an oath to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story.

The UPDE will launch a newly designed Junior Ranger interactive, fold-out pocket booklet and wooden badge.

Visitors can pick up the booklet while visiting the Upper Delaware or at www.nps.gov/upde/learn/kidsyouth/beajuniorranger.htm.

The project is a collaboration between local youth and graphic artist Nathaniel Pereira-Mendoza, ENGN Civic Creative Center and the National Park Service/Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

Learn more about National Park Week by visiting www.nps.gov.

Auditions for ‘The Student Prince’

REGION — The Regina Opera needs a lyric baritone to sing the role of Lucas, a student in “The Student Prince.”

The performances will be held in May.

It is a paid engagement.

If interested, call Francine Garber at Regina Opera at 917/273-2998 or email www.reginaopera@yahoo.com.

Lake School at Lacawac

LAKE ARIEL, PA — Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center will hold its upcoming Lake School at the sanctuary on the weekend of May 19 to 21.

The school is sponsored by the Pocono Lake Ecological Observatory Network (PLEON).

Are you a member of a lake association tasked with managing your community’s lake? Participants will learn lake ecology basics, gain hands-on experience monitoring water quality, practice interpreting data, discuss emerging threats to PA lakes, and join a network of regional lake associations facing the same challenges.

Learn more and register at www.lacawac.org/pleon-lake-school.html.

Earth Day festival and more at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will hold an Earth Day festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the center.

There will be hands-on learning stations, interpretive hikes, conservation exhibits, crafts, food, music and more.

The cost is $5 per car. Preregistration is not required.

That same day, PEEC will hold its Tough As Trails 5K race. The course runs through the woods on PEEC’s campus and through a variety of woodland habitats. Registration takes place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the race begins at 11 a.m.

The cost is $35 per participant.

To learn more, visit peec.org.

The Foundation for Harmony Presents will open its third summer season of entertainment at Harmony In The Woods on Friday, June 30. ..

Harmony In The Woods opens third season

HAWLEY, PA — The Foundation for Harmony Presents will open its third summer season of entertainment on Friday, June 30.  The season will run every weekend until Labor Day.

This year’s lineup brings back favorites from the last two years, as well as new artists and acts, said Jill Carletti, creative director. “We’re so proud to be producing big names, as well as incredible emerging talent within their genres in our very own backyard. Our shows feature phenomenal talent, close to home, in an intimate setting that is easy to get to and thoroughly enjoyable.”

Shows take place at Harmony In The Woods, 19 Imagination Way. Guests can bring their own picnic dinners, drinks and snacks.

For more information, answers to frequently asked questions or to purchase tickets, visit www.harmonyinthewoods.org.

For any additional questions or for help purchasing tickets, call 570/588-8077.

Frederick Cook (1865-1940) was an explorer, photographer, physician and ethnographer. Learn more about him on Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at Time and …

Learn about Arctic explorer Frederick Cook

GRAHAMSVILLE, NY AND ONLINE — A virtual and in-person illustrated talk on Frederick Cook, the Arctic explorer, will be held on Sunday, April 30 at 2 p.m. at the Time and the Valleys Museum on State Route 55.

Frederick Cook (1865-1940) was an explorer, photographer, physician and ethnographer. He is remembered today for his disputed claim of having been the first person to reach the North Pole.

Carol Smith, director of the Frederick Cook Society, will give an illustrated talk on photographs taken by Dr. Cook on his expeditions between 1897 and 1908. The photo collection includes Arctic and Antarctic wilderness, exploration ships and portraits of the native Inuit.

Admission to the program is free for Time and the Valley Museum members and costs $5 for non-members. In-person attendance includes light refreshments and admission to the museum.

To join the program virtually, email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org and put Frederick Cook Talk in the subject line, or call 845/985-7700. Non-members will be asked to first make a donation at www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

For more information, call museum director Donna Steffens at 845/985-7700 or email info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org. You can also email Carol Smith at carolsmith2223@gmail.com.

Learn about preserving open spaces in the Neversink Watershed

MONTICELLO, NY — All are invited to the Open Space Preservation and Stream project in-person meeting on Wednesday, May 3 at the E.B. Crawford Library; there will be two sessions—an afternoon session from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and an evening session from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The project is part of the Neversink Watershed management plan.

Participants will discuss where land should be preserved and document how changes in the Neversink watershed have impacted the community.

The sessions will be held in the library’s Robert D. Norris Community Room at 479 Broadway. Refreshments will be provided.

To register, visit www.fudr.org/neversinkwmp.

Pennsylvania State Police seek youth camp applicants

MECHANICSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), in collaboration with the Pennsylvania National Guard and the American Legion, are seeking applicants for the annual youth camp, to be held June 11-17 at Messiah University.

The six-day summer leadership camp is designed for teenagers aged 15 to 17 who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military.

The camp, established in 1970 and formerly known as State Police Youth Week, works to improve the relationship between Pennsylvania’s youth and the law enforcement community.

“Attendees will make memories that will last a lifetime and get a feel for what a career of service would be like,” said Col. Christopher Paris of the PSP.

Anyone interested in applying for the camp must be between the ages of 15 and 17 prior to entering the camp, and not reach the age of 18 during the camp. Cadets who have previously attended the camp are not eligible to apply again. Applicants are expected to have a good academic record, be physically fit and be in good health.

Participants attend the camp at no cost, as their local American Legion post sponsors their attendance.

To learn more, visit www.pa-legion.com.