West End news
PVEN needs
PVEN can use donations of seasonally appropriate and in-style clothing that is clean and smoke-free in all sizes; in-style shoes in good-to-new condition, sneakers are preferred; medical scrubs in good condition; new toiletries and personal hygiene products; small appliances that are clean and in working condition, but no TVs; kitchen and dining items; sheets and comforters/blankets in all sizes; and towels, all in good condition. Also: diapers size 4-5, deodorant for men and women, men’s razors and shaving cream, men’s shampoo and body wash.
Volunteers are needed for the summer lunch program as well as site supervisors.
For information contact Hope at the PVEN at 570-992-3136 or pven@ptd.net.
Benefit show
Operation Touch of Home, a nonprofit organization which sends essentials to the troops serving overseas in harm’s way, will be hosting a Monster Truck Show starting at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 and at 1 p.m. Aug. 12.
This event will be held at the West End Fair Grounds in Gilbert, home of the 97th annual West End Fair.
Gates will open two hours before show time for monster truck rides and a pit party.
Proceeds will go to Operation Touch of Home to help defray shipping costs, which exceeded $6,000 in 2017, for the fall drive this November.
KSR Motorsports will be providing both shows with adventure and fun for all ages.
For additional information and pre-purchase discounted tickets through Groupon, visit https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-monster-truck-motorcycle-thrill-show-3.
Memorial event
The West End Park and Open Space Commission has announced that the Fifth Annual Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail Run/Walk will take place at the West End Regional Park on 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township beginning at 9 a.m. Oct. 7.
The 3.1 mile race/walk honors Dave Fleetwood who was killed during a public meeting on Aug. 5, 2013, at the Ross Township Municipal Building in Saylorsburg.
Dave was a dedicated public servant and worked diligently for the community.
The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and the new Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices. All proceeds will fund the Dave Fleetwood Memorial Scholarship to recognize Pleasant Valley High School graduates who exemplify the outstanding attributes of Mr. Fleetwood.
The 3.1-mile trail run winds through 240 acres of open space property and includes a flat trail, an open field and woods trails. Walkers are invited to use the 5/8 mile portion of the flat trail, the 3/4 mile field trail or the entire running course.
New this year will be a free Kid’s Costume Run. The children dress up as their favorite superhero or any other character and run a 1/4-mile loop. There will be prizes for outstanding costumes.
Registrants pay a reduced fee before Sept. 24 and $5 more after that date.
Awards go to the top two male and female finishers and the top three male/female finishers in each age group. The first 100 preregistrants are guaranteed an event T-shirt. There will be random drawings of bib numbers for prizes and special prizes for team challenge participants.
Register at www.runsignup.com/FleetwoodMemorialTrailRun or forms are available at the Chestnuthill Park, Ross and Chestnuthill township buildings and area businesses.
Complete the form, make entry payment to Friends of WEPOSC and mail to P.O. Box 276, Saylorsburg, PA 18353. For information, including registration costs, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733, bkozen@weposc.org or Jim Mannello at 570-460-8165, manelo@ptd.net
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