Garden of Giving

The Garden of Giving is looking forward to the United Way Day of Caring, a one-day event for the community to come together to provide hands-on services to the United Way, its partners, and other local nonprofits, which will take place on Thursday.At the end of the day a thank-you picnic will be held at Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville for all who participate. For more information go to

www.unitedwaymonroe.org/day-caring-0.For more information about the garden call 570-402-1282 or email

GardenOfGiving@gmail.com.PVI Book FairThe sixth grade at Pleasant Valley Intermediate School will have its turn at an open house and book fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.Board meetsThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in the administrative center. The public is invited.Free composting classOn Saturday the Monroe County Waste Authority will hold a free composting class from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Monroe County Waste Authority site at 103 Commercial Blvd., Blakeslee.The classes will be taught by a Penn State Master Gardener.Every attendee will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a composter.Class size is limited to 20 persons. For more information or to preregister, contact Cindy Parks at 570-643-6100 or at

cindyparks@friontier.net.Anniversary continuesMcMichaels UMC will celebrate its 150th anniversary each Sunday in September. This Sunday is the covered-dish luncheon at the church. The Rev. Dr. Irving Cotto, district superintendent of the Northeast district, will preach the sermon at 9:30 a.m.Participants are asked to bring a covered dish to share after the worship. Beverages will be provided. There will be children's games and a cake walk so bring a cake. There will also be a game for adults to play.Tent timeSt. Peter's UMC, Saylorsburg, will hold its annual church picnic Sunday under a big tent at the church. Members and friends are asked to bring a covered dish to share.The event will celebrate the ministry of the Rev. Todd Glasmire, who has been the church pastor for three months.In addition, eight previous pastors have been invited to join for the church worship and picnic fellowship. The worship service begins at 9 a.m. with an adult class following and the picnic at noon.Alumni picnicWaggin' Tails Rescue will hold its annual Alumni Picnic on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at Chestnuthill Park, Route 715 in Brodheadsville.All Waggin' Tails former rescue dogs and their families are invited. For more information, visit

www.waggintailsrescue.com or email

information@waggintailsrescue.com.Legion Post 927The 927 Riders are on the calendar for the Gilbert Legion for a 10:30 a.m. gathering and the Sons of the American Legion at 6:30 p.m.Community mealOur Lady Queen of Peace Church will offer its next community meal from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The next such Sunday event will be Sept. 28.Mortgage burningThe Western Pocono Community Library will hold its mortgage burning celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. next Wednesday at the library. Reservations to attend are due by Sept. 15. Call 570-992-7934 or email

wpcl3@ptd.net.The September library schedule calls for Family Fun Day each Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m., and with a matinee at 1 p.m.The matinee for this month is a Robin Williams perspective. This Saturday's movie is "Dead Poets Society," which is rated PG.PV All Sports ClubThe Pleasant Valley School District All Sports Club will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the high school library.Knit & CrochetPrayer Shawl Ministry at Effort UMC meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is Sept. 16.Volunteer meetingSafe Haven Dog Rescue will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry's Sunset Restaurant, Route 209, Kresgeville. Safe Haven is a group of volunteers from the West End who save highly adoptable dogs from high kill and overcrowded shelters and finds them loving homes.Volunteers are needed to help with adoption days, fundraising, transporting dogs to vets and groomers, and fostering homeless dogs until they find their forever homes.For more information visit

www.SafeHavenPa.org, or email

SafeHaven@epix.net. Join Safe Haven Pa on Facebook.Chestnuthill SupervisorsThe Chestnuthill Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the municipal building in Brodheadsville.Seniors programEmergency Preparedness will be the special program for the Chestnuthill Seniors, meeting at Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville, next Wednesday, at 11 a.m. The program is open to the public. For more information call 570-420-3746.To make a luncheon reservation call Dolores Casalaspro, manager, at 570-242-6770 a few days ahead of time.Blood neededThe American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors. A Red Cross blood drive is being held from 1 to 6 p.m. at 1 Fairground Road, Friday, Sept. 26, at the Post 927 American Legion. One can call 800-RED-CROSS to make an appointment.Schedule changeThe Keep Sunday Holy ecumenical group's next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, rather than this coming Tuesday as first anticipated. It will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Gilbert.Attendees are asked to use the office entrance on the side of the building by the small playground area.