With the arrival of spring and the end of a long winter, Hawley was brought to life Friday, May 2, with the official start of the Downtown Hawley Partnership’s “First Friday.”

In its second year, First Friday, “brings the indoors out” say organizers. Held on the first Friday of every month until December, First Friday has something for everyone.

Downtown Hawley merchants and the Hawley Public Library came alive through offering special events and prices, homemade cooking and a cheese and wine reception, to name a few.

The Settlers Inn, offered a menu sampling “A Taste of Hawley” at a low price, with the Public library holding a Book Sale.

Artisan Picture Framing and Art Gallery, provided a Wine and Cheese Reception with live music while exhibiting the original paintings of local artists and area photographers by proprietor Peter Daniel.

The Trading Post Whatknots, a country variety store offered refreshments, coffee and cookies, to its customers, while Digital Asylum Recording Studio provided live music in front of its establishment.

Falls Port Inn and Steakhouse also offered “A Taste of Hawley,” menu sampling at a low price while providing live entertainment. Teeters’ Furniture offered a special 20 percent off all its outside furniture and Miss Elly’s Antiques and Such also offered 20 percent off for First Fridays.

Poindexter’s Games & Toys had children playing checkers on their large wrap-around porch and provided lemonade and face painting to those who visited the store.

Penny Lane Candies and Candles had its popcorn making machine on the sidewalk for folks to enjoy some fresh, hot popcorn and offered 10 percent of all its bulk candies.

Not to take the attention off of the town of Hawley, the Classic Car Show by the Coasters Car Club of NEPA was held on Keystone Street, where numerous hot rods and antique vehicles grabbed the eyes of many. Live oldies music was provided by Richie Z, Pilot of the Airwaves.

First Fridays will be held, rain or shine, on the following dates: June 6, July 4, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7 and December 5.

To learn more about First Fridays visit www.visithawleypa.com.