WELCOME

The Montrose Restoration Committee is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization of Volunteers located in the heart of the Endless Mountains Heritage Region of Northeast Pennsylvania.

Our goal is to preserve and revitalize our rural community while developing regional opportunities for economic development, heritage preservation, and cultural enhancements. To learn more about what we are doing and how you can help, see the topics on the left .

2008 MONTROSE FESTIVALS & EVENTS

July 17 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner

A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB. 5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com

July 18 ~ Full Moon Labyrinth Walk

Instruction provided for new walkers. Outdoors, weather permitting. Donation requested. 6:30pm, Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 26 Lake Ave. 570-278-9256 www.wellnessarts.com

August 1 & 2 ~ Blueberry Festival

Food, raffles, bake sale, children’s games, white elephant sales and the largest used book sale in the area. Blueberry pancake breakfast, blueberry ice cream, and more. 8am-4pm on the Montrose green 570-278-1881

August 2 ~ Blueberry Ball

A formal evening at the Summit Tea Room on Rt. 11 in New Milford in conjunction with the annual Blueberry Festival and a benefit for the county library. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by an evening of dancing to Buddy Spencer's band. Information regarding tickets ($75.00 per person) 570-278-7050 Space is limited and reservations required. Black tie optional; blue tie preferred.

August 16 ~ 10 Year Wellness Arts Celebration

Lectures, presentations, demonstrations and sessions of wellness modalities and healing therapies. Labyrinth walk and refreshments. Instruction provided for new walkers. RSVP/donation requested. 5pm-8:30pm, Self-Discovery Wellness Arts Center, 26 Lake Ave. 570-278-9256 www.wellnessarts.com

August 21 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner

A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB. 5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com

September 13 ~ Apple Fest for Literacy

Food, crafts, and games with an apple theme – bring the kids! 9am-3pm on the Montrose Green 570-278-9027

September 18 ~ Meet the Farmer Dinner

A special 4-course menu featuring foods from local farms and celebrating the farmers. BYOB. 5:30pm, Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-278-2000 marilyn@summerhousegrill.com

August 30, Saturday, Labor Day ~ Salt Springs Celebration

7am- 10am Triathlon. 11am-5pm Music, Food, Children’s Activities, Exhibitors, Hiking Trails. Salt Springs Park, Silver Creek Road off Rt. 29, Franklin Forks (just outside Montrose) 570-967-7275

October 11,12,13, Columbus Day Weekend ~ Artist’s Open House

Great art, great people, great scenery. Over 30 local artists at over 20 locations throughout Susquehanna County will delight you with their creativity on this self-guided tour. Monday is “Demonstration Day” when most artists will share their techniques with you. 570-278-2479 www.artiststour.com

May 24 thru October ~ Farmer’s Markets

Come see what’s fresh in Montrose. Fridays 10am-2pm on the Montrose Green Saturdays 9am-Noon on the patio at the Summerhouse Grill, 32A S. Main St. 570-727-3046