West End news for April 26, 2018
Neighbors is focus
Salem-St. Paul’s Sunday school in Kresgeville is using the theme of Who is my Neighbor for this year’s classes.
As such, each month the focus is a different group of neighbors, and the Sunday school collection money will go to the focus group.
The congregation will be asked to help by collecting items that can help those neighbors whether near or far.
For April, church members are asked to help with toiletries for men, which will be given to the PVEN and The Welcoming Place.
The Sunday school is meeting twice a month during the worship service, and once each month there will be a fun after-church activity.
Academic fair
The Pleasant Valley School District is holding an academic fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Chestnuthill supervisors
The first supervisors meeting in Chestnuthill Township for the coming month begins at 7 p.m. May 1 at the township’s municipal building in Brodheadsville.
PVEN needs
The following have been listed as specific needs for the PVEN: men’s sweatshirts and sweatpants, all sizes; men’s T-shirts, sizes S, M & XL to 4X; men’s socks; boy’s spring jackets, all sizes; boy’s swim trunks sizes 5 through 18; and also diapers for children sizes 3 and up.
Donors are asked to please bring donations to PVEN or their respective supporting church’s collection site.
Healing Waters
The Western Pocono Women’s Club will once again be involved in Project Healing Waters project next Wednesday at the Indian Mountain Rod and Gun Club in Kresgeville.
Eldred supervisors
The board of supervisors for Eldred Township are slated to meet at 7 p.m. May 2.
Day of Prayer
The sanctuary doors of St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Saylorsburg, will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the National Day of Prayer, May 3. A service of prayer for the unification and healing of the country, its people and leaders will be held at 7 p.m. and include testimony, music and song, and worship. The service will be preceded at 6 p.m. with light supper and fellowship.
Individuals are also welcome to pray alone or with prayer partners throughout the day.
St. Peter’s is located at 924 Route 115, Saylorsburg, (next to Dollar General).
For additional information, call 570-992-7311.
Park fundraiser
The West End Park and Open Space Commission has announced the annual 5K9 Trail Leisure Run/Walk at the West End Regional Park on 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township beginning at 10 a.m. May 5, with registration starting at 9 a.m.). The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and the Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices. Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash that is no longer than the 6-foot maximum.
All proceeds will fund the West End Regional Leash-Free Dog Park to be located off Merwine-Hilltop Drive. The dog park will be completely fenced with areas for both large and small dogs. This project represents Phase II of the development of the 244-acre West End Regional Park.
For registration costs and to register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Brodheadsville/5K9LeisureTrailRunWalk.
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 additional information, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733 or bkozen@weposc.org.
Volunteers needed
The Garden of Giving needs many hands on deck for May 5, 19 and 20 for prepping and the big planting.
Many came to help open The Garden, planting 7,000 bulbs of onions, gathering and washing almost 100 eggs a day.
Anyone interested in volunteering or needing community service hours should call Carolyn Jones at 570-460-9508.
A 10th anniversary celebration of The Garden of Giving and the volunteers who have made everything possible is scheduled for Nov. 3.
May Friendship Day
Church Women United of Monroe County invites everyone to May Friendship Day at 1:30 p.m. May 5. The host church is Zion United Church of Christ, 14 N. Eighth St., Stroudsburg. The theme is God’s Presence.
Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
For more information, call 570-629-0649.
Cinco De Mayo
McMichaels will host a Cinco De Mayo dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. May 5. The menu includes tacos, rice and beans, enchiladas, fried ice cream and beverages.
For costs, contact the church at 570-629-1030 or check: www.mcmichaelsumc.org. Children age 5 and under eat for free.
Bus trip
The West End Park and Open Space Commission is sponsoring a bus trip to see “Escape to Margaritaville,” a musical comedy, at the Marquis Theatre in New York City on May 19.
The bus leaves Chestnuthill Park at 8 a.m. Show time is at 2 p.m. The bus leaves there at 5 p.m. and returns at 7 p.m.
For costs and other information call 570-992-9733 or contact bkozen@weposc.org.
Volunteers needed
Eldred Township is beginning a Children’s Story Hour program and several volunteers are needed to read to the children. Hours are flexible. Candidates will need a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check and a Child Abuse Clearance, both available at http://www.psp.pa.gov/Pages/Request-a-Criminal-History-Record.aspx.
Children’s books are being accepted to be used for the program.
Reply to Ann at a.velopolcek@eldredtwp.org or stop by the office at 490 Kunkletown Road for more information.
Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.
