West End news for Oct. 16, 2019
Bicycles needed
No Kids Without Wheels, a ministry of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, has been in operation for two and a half years, and 513 bicycles, scooters, skateboards, walkers and wheelchairs have been given to people in need in the West End. There is still a need for bicycles.
For more information, contact Ed Connolly at 570-369-4739.
Community dinner
Zion Lutheran in Brodheadsville will host its next free community dinner from 5 to 6:30 tonight. Everyone is welcome.
Eldred Supervisors
The Eldred Township Board of Supervisors meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 490 Kunkletown Road.
For tonight’s scheduled meeting, check the website or call 610-381-4252.
Sub vets meet
The U.S. Submarine Veterans, Pocono Base, meet regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at the Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old Route 940, in Pocono Pines.
This month’s meeting will be at 7 p.m. today.
For additional information and directions, visit http://poconosubvets.org, or call 610-681-2606.
Toy sign-ups
PVEN is holding toy distribution sign-ups continuing at 10 a.m. Thursday, and next week at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
For details, visit http://pven.net/2019-pven-toy-program or call the center at 570-992-3136. Appointments are required.
‘Aladdin’ auditions
The Western Pocono Community Library is scheduling audition appointments for its Storybook Theater’s “Aladdin.” Students in grade 7 to 12 are welcome.
Appointments will be held Thursday and Oct. 24, beginning at 6 p.m.
Audition packets can be picked up at the library’s front desk.
Contact Miss Patti at WPCl6@ptd.net for additional information.
Library story time
The theme for this week’s story time at the Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville is Harvest Time. Story time continues at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and at 1 p.m. Friday for individuals with special needs.
Come Monday the theme changes to Whoooo’s There? It will be presented at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; at 1 p.m. Wednesday; and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and at 1 p.m. Friday for individuals with special needs.
League meeting
The West End Little League will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville.
This is WELL’s general meeting. It is open to all.
Ordering deadline
Monroe County Conservation District’s Environmental Education Center has scheduled its truckload wild bird seed sale for Oct. 26.
Ordering deadline is Thursday.
Call the center at 570-629-3061, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or download the order form from www.mcconservation.org.
PTO meeting
The Pleasant Valley Middle School PTO has a meeting on the calendar for 9 a.m. Thursday.
Chestnuthill Seniors
The activity for this Friday’s meeting of the Chestnuthill Seniors at Zion Lutheran is Tai-chi with Dolores. Next Wednesday the activity is arts and crafts.
The light menu for Friday is Caesar salad, three-bean salad, Jello with fruit/yogurt and whole-wheat crackers.
The regular menu is pasta primavera, collard greens, beets, oranges
The light menu for next Wednesday is chicken & cheese quesadilla, corn O’Brien/apple, yogurt/juice.
Attendees are reminded to call 570-420-3735 or 570-242-6770 by 11 a.m. the day before to make their choices known.
Middlecreek sale
Middlecreek Christian Church, 343 Dorshimer Road, Kresgeville, will is holding its fall rummage and bake & soup sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday and Saturday. A bag sale will be held between noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Call Sandie at 570-215-4159, 609-519-5848 or Cathy at 570-436-7076 for more information and directions. Hot dogs, chips and drinks are offered during the sale for an additional cost.
Project Owlnet
Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center’s Project Owlnet Saw-whet Owl Banding Program with Pocono Avian Research Center will host the fifth season of Project Owlnet. Kettle Creek will be open to the public from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, as well as Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. (Donations are welcome).
Participants will learn more about the Northern Saw-whet Owl, Project Owlnet, and have a unique opportunity to see one of the most secretive birds in the eastern U.S.
Preregistration is suggested.
Call the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at 570-629-3061, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and most Saturdays.
For more information, visit the website www.mcconservation.org.
Post cleanup
American Legion Post 927, Gilbert, is holding its monthly cleanup day Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.
Photo composition
Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced a Basic Photo Composition Workshop for 10 a.m. Saturday.
Whether taking photos on a phone or a DSLR camera, attendees will learn how to use basic compositional concepts such as the rule of thirds, perspective, leading lines, depth and framing, to create strong, compelling images. There is a cost, though center members are welcome for free.
For more information, call the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at 570-629-3061.
Men’s group meets
The Men’s Group at Effort UMC will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. For more information, contact S. Johnson at sjsa@ptd.net.
Blood drives
Effort UMC is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Whole blood will be received.
Next Wednesday, Cornerstone Community Church in Kresgeville, is hosting one from 1 to 6 p.m. Whole blood and Power Red will be received.
For more information go to: www.redcrossblood.org.
All presenting donors who donate at NEPA mobile drives from Saturday through Oct. 31 will receive a Halloween themed T-shirt while supplies last.
Family fun day
Effort UMC will hold its fall family fun day on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. It includes not only the before-mentioned blood drive starting early on, but also trunk or treat and other fun activities of all ages, including pony rides, costume parade, pumpkin patch and face painting.
Pet parade
The West End Park and Open Space Commission is hosting the annual pet (costume) parade at noon, Saturday, at the Ross Township Park, 258 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg.
Prizes will be given for the Scariest, Cutest, Most Original and Pet & Owner Look-a-Like, for which participants should dress up one’s favorite pet and themselves to have some fun.
For more information visits www.weposc.org.
Sunday supper
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church is hosting its Sunday supper from 3 to 4 p.m. this Sunday.
Fashion show
The Western Pocono Women’s Club is meeting Monday and having the group’s annual covered dish/new member night. It will be at Effort United Methodist Church beginning with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a fashion show courtesy of the local Peebles Store.
The show models will be Ruthann Shiehler, Linda Bryfogle, Joan Bumbulsky, Carol Rowan, Eileen Decker and Bonnie Peters.
Reservations due
Monday is the last day for reservations to be made in person at Post 927 in Gilbert for the children’s Halloween party. No phone reservations. It is limited to 75 children ages 0 to 12.
The party is being held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 27, and is being sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 927.
It is free to all community children who have reservations. A light lunch will be available for the children only.
Knit & Crochet
Zion Lutheran’s Knit & Crochet group will be meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday to continue their good work. Newcomers are always welcome. Experienced folks will teach newcomers who do not know how to knit or crochet. Supplies are not needed. They will be available.
Trick or treat
Pleasant Valley School District has its community trick-or-treat night on the calendar from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the high school.
Beef dinner
St. Peter’s UMC, Saylorsburg, has announced that its roast beef dinner will feature both family style and takeout meals on Saturday, Oct. 26. Serving mealtime is from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Takeouts will be available from 3 to 5:30 p.m. For costs and other information, call 570-992-7311 and leave a message.
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