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‘Survivor’ holds open casting call at Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre

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Sue Guzik, owner of Fly Me Home in Pittston, makes upcycled and customized treasures

Five things to do in the Poconos this weekend.Walking in Nature: Free! A walk for grown-ups, without the distractions of children and phones, from 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 17. Meet at Beltzville State Park Office parking lot, 2950 Pohopoco Drive, Lehighton. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. For more info, contact Diane at dianeski13@gmail.com.Splintered Sunlight&#8217;s Grateful Dead Holiday: $20. Attention, Deadheads! This tribute concert takes place 8 p.m. Dec. 18 at Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway in historic Jim Thorpe. 570-325-0249.Mike + Ruthy: $22, $18 gets you in to see Americana duo performing blues, Motown, old-time harmonies and rock 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Hawley Silk Mill, 8 Silk Mill Drive. 570-588-8077.Peek-a-Boo Revue Holiday Extravaganza: $25. This seasonal show by Philadelphia&#8217;s premiere burlesque troupe takes place 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Imagine how scandalized the old Victorians of Jim Thorpe would have been if this revue had taken place in 1882 when the opera house was built. 570-325-0249 for tickets.Once Upon A Christmas: Tickets start at $15. It&#8217;s three days before Christmas and Matthew Crawford and Harry Bunk nervously away the decision of the Parole Board. Will they be exonerated? Will they take matters into their own hands? Or, will a Christmas miracle solve their dilemma? This fun-filled holiday musical takes place 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 18, 19 and 20 at Shawnee Playhouse, 552 Ridge Road, Shawnee On Delaware. 570-421-5093.<div class="metaInfo"><subheadMeta>Things to do in NEPA and surrounding areas</subheadMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><factboxMeta>Do you have an event that&#8217;s affordable and fun? Let us know the details at <a href="mailto:wbwnews@civitasmedia.com">wbwnews@www.timesleader.com</a>.Please include a short description the event, time, date and location. If you have a picture, send that to us too.</factboxMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta>To submit an event, send details, time, date and location to <a href="mailto:wbwnews@civitasmedia.com">wbwnews@civitasmedia.com</a></shirttailMeta></div>

5 things to do in the Poconos this weekend