West End news
Hoagie sale
The Western Pocono Lions Club is selling hoagies through Oct. 5. Pickup time is set for 3 p.m. Oct. 17, at Salem-St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kresgeville.
For types of hoagies and to place an order call 570-801-7509.
Banned books
The Western Pocono Community Library is celebrating Banned Books Week through Saturday.
At 6:30 tonight there will be a discussion of Madeline L’Engle’s banned book: “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Mission meal
West End Mission will be serving its Mission Meal at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
PTO meeting
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School’s PTO is slated to meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
PV Board
The Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Chestnuthill seniors
Lunchtime on Friday brings Seniors who meet at Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville an opportunity to enjoy Italian fish over orzo.
They must order it with their site manager at 570-242-6770 by 11 a.m. the day before.
The menu for Oct. 3 is not yet posted.
CWU events
Friday at 1:30 p.m. Church Women United will meet for a business meeting in the Eisenmann Room on the second floor in the Hughes Library, Stroudsburg.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, at Parkside Chapel, Route 191, there will be a hymn sing. The CWU secretary reminds folks that this is a summer chapel, so there is no electricity.
Eldred cleanup
On Saturday, Eldred Township is participating in the countywide Pick Up the Poconos Event. Volunteers will be cleaning up the litter along Upper 57 and Gower roads.
Folks can sign up to help at https://www.poconomountains.com/pick-up-the-poconos.
At the Community Center, from 8:30 a.m. until noon, there will be dumpsters available for household items too large for the trash.
There is a cost for some items. Call the township for more information.
Saturday is also the final day for electronics recycling for 2018.
Post cleanup
American Legion Post 927 in Gilbert is having its monthly cleanup day Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Pet blessing
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church will be the site of a pet blessing at 10 a.m. this Saturday, in front of the church by the Jesus statue.
Chicken barbecue
Effort UMC is hosting its chicken barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, beginning with takeouts only, available beginning at 1 p.m. Dine-in starts at 3 p.m. Eat-in and takeouts available through 7 p.m. or until sold out.
For costs call the church at 570-629-1890.
Benefit pull
Pocono Old-Tyme is hosting its benefit pull on Saturday.
Hook your tractors and trucks to help out someone local in need. Contact Dennis Borger, John Cady or Roger Heckman if you can help us out.
Hoagie sales are underway for the next couple of months. Look for an order form on the group’s website soon at www.poconooldtyme.com.
Healing services
Salem-St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Kresgeville will hold two healing services on Sunday. They are at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Confirmation class is at 9 a.m.
At 2 p.m., church members will bring a Communion service to the Getz Home in Jonas.
Missionary speaker
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church will welcome local resident Jessica Lewis into the sanctuary on Sunday to speak of her missionary service in Kazakhstan.
Jessica serves through the Navigators ministry to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the world. Currently on leave, Jessica will share her message at the 10 a.m. worship service.
All of the community is invited to hear her speak and to fellowship with the people of St. Peter’s UMC. St. Peter’s UMC is located at 924 Route 115, Saylorsburg, next to Dollar General.
Community day
Chestnuthill Community Day is being held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Chestnuthill Township Park on Route 715, Brodheadsville.
It will include performances by Out of the Blue from noon to 1:15 p.m.; Double Shot from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.; and Bandana Brothers, from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.; as well as demonstrations by Cartesion Dance Academy at 1 p.m.; West End Academy of Dance at 2 p.m.; and Pocono Academy of Dance at 3 p.m.
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be part of the special day. It will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. There is a cost.
Preregistration required. Teams can register anytime at the Chestnuthill Township Park Building, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, or at the Chestnuthill Park Building on Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m. or by mail. Make checks payable to WEPOSC, P.O. Box 243, Brodheadsville, PA 18322.
For more information, visit www.weposc.org, email Matt Gould at gould.matthew@pvbears.org, call 570-977-2544, email Bernie Kozen at bkozen@weposc.org, or call 570-992-9733. Or email Adam Thieling at athieling@chestnuthilltwp_pa.gov, or call 570-992-7247.
GriefShare begins
GriefShare, a 13-week recovery program that offers support and resources to all who are grieving, will be offered at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church beginning this Sunday. The program is timed to offer guidance and support through the difficult holiday season. The program will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. each Sunday afternoon. There is a requested donation to cover the cost of the workbook. The 13 sessions will be facilitated by Marsha Beers.
To register for the program, call the church at 570-992-7311 and leave your name and telephone number or contact Beers at 570-236-3631.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located on Route 115 in Saylorsburg, next to Dollar General. All are welcome.
Bishop visits
Bishop will be at Effort UMC on Monday at 7 p.m. as part of Bishop Day on the District to visit and meet with laity. All are welcome to attend.
StrongWomen
To sign up for the Monroe County Eldred/Kunkletown event, which is listed as a StrongWomen/Growing Stronger 6-Week Challenge, go to https://extension.psu.edu/strongwomen-growing-stronger-challenge.
The class, for women 45 and older will begin on Tuesday, with the classes at the Eldred Township Community Center from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
There is a fee for this program which will instruct women on nutrition and fitness as they age.
Gourd artists
Two locally known gourd artists are being featured at the Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center’s Art Opening, Working with Nature’s Canvas. It runs from Oct. 2 through Oct. 31.
The artists, both with West End ties, will be feted at an opening reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6.
Claudia Hill, a West End resident for many years, feels gourds are the perfect canvas. Any art form — pyrography, beading, needlework, painting, sculpting, basketry, etc. — can be spectacular using a gourd. She is the vice president of the Pennsylvania Gourd Society, a Pennsylvania Gourd Fest Committee member, and a member of the New York and Virginia Gourd Societies.
Susan Pekala, a former Pleasant Valley teacher, first became interested in gourds 10 years ago while attending the Pennsylvania Gourd Festival, where she learned how to carve gourds. She is a member of the American Gourd Society, the Virginia Gourd Society, and the Pennsylvania Gourd Society.
Chestnuthill supers
The Chestnuthill Township board of supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township municipal building in Brodheadsville.
Beef dinner
An autumn roast beef dinner will be held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Saylorsburg on Oct. 6.
Dine in from 3:30 to 7 p.m. or take out from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
The dinner is served family style and is a complete meal including homemade desserts. The sanctuary is air-conditioned. The parking lot is spacious.
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 924 Route 115, Saylorsburg, next to Dollar General.
Large groups of friends can be accommodated. Just call 570-992-7311 and ask Dianne to call back.
Eldred Historical
The Eldred Township Historical Society’s Annual Gift Card Bingo will be held on Oct. 7 at St. Matthew’s Church in Kunkletown. Doors open at noon; bingo starts at 1 p.m. Food will be available.
The October meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Frantz Schoolhouse on Church Road, opposite Keystone Lane. As there is no heat in the building, please dress accordingly.
The historical society is seeking new members. If anyone is interested in the history of Eldred Township or becoming involved in the restoration of the Old Post Office, come to a meeting.
Church reunion
Salem United Church of Christ, Gilbert, is holding a church family reunion and a dedication of the new look of the church with the work that has been done in the sanctuary on Oct. 14.
Pastor Randy Lentz will lead the 10 a.m. worship service.
It will be followed by a light luncheon in the Social Hall.
Anyone who has ever been a visitor, a Sunday school student, or a teacher, was confirmed at Salem, or is a former member or friend, is invited.
An RSVP for the luncheon is requested by Oct. 8. Call the church office at 610-681-4733 to RSVP.
Folks can follow Salem’s life on the church Facebook page, Salem United Church of Christ@salem.ucc.gilbert.pa or visit the website http://salemuccgilbertpa.com to see pictures of Salem’s beginning and history.
Bog walks
Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center offers guided weekly Tannersville Bog walks Wednesdays through Nov. 7. These 2½ hour walks begin at 1 p.m. and will be guided by an environmental educator from the center who will teach attendees about the bog, a unique boreal bog for this area, owned by the Nature Conservancy. The bog is filled with bird songs and interesting insect eating plants.
Participants should meet at the bog parking lot by 1 p.m.
For directions, costs and to make the required preregistration call the E.E. Center at 570-629-3061, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and some Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.
