Blood drive today

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Gilbert is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive today from 1 to 6 p.m. Both blood and double cells can be donated.The next local Red Cross drive will be at Cornerstone Community Church on Polk Township Road in Kresgeville from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19.Whole blood or blood platelets can be donated every Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. through Miller-Keystone Blood Center at Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville.For questions or to make an appointment, call 800-223-6667. Walk-ins are also welcomeVBS planningSt. Matthew's UCC in Kunkletown will hold its Vacation Bible School with the theme Camp Discovery Aug. 3 through Aug 7.The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, for children ages 4 through 12, in the church grove.The VBS will include music, crafts, Bible storytelling, Bible challenge, games and snacks. There will also be a campfire, tents, marshmallows for roasting, and a slip 'n slide.Contact Staci George at 610-951-4214 to get a registration form.The next planning session for VBS is at 7 tonight.Mock accidentThe West End Fire Company will visit the Western Pocono Community Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday as part of the library's focus on Celebrating our Community Heroes for those ages 8 and up.The fire company will stage a mock accident.For more information, call the library at 570-992-7934.Monroe SeniorsThe Chestnuthill Center for Monroe Seniors, at Zion Lutheran in Brodheadsville, will meet on Friday and Aug. 5. The menu for Friday is roast beef. For next Wednesday it is oven fried chicken.For meal reservations call manager Dolores Casalaspro at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 one day in advance by 11 a.m.Evening servicesZion Lutheran in Brodheadsville offers a 5 p.m. Saturday worship service.Effort UMC has a Saturday contemporary service at 6 p.m., led by Pastor Ken Edwards.For questions or details call the church at 570-629-1890.Dog adoptionSafe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a dog adoption day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Ace Hardware, Route 209 in Brodheadsville (next to Dunkelberger's).There will be many young dogs available. Safe Haven requires a pre-adoption application with references and a home visit before adoption.Safe Haven Pet Rescue is a small group of dedicated volunteers from the West End of the Poconos. They need volunteers 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 about Safe Haven, and to find a list of dogs available for adoption and adoption applications, visit

www.SafeHavenPa.org, contact Safe Haven at

SafeHaven@epix.net or join Safe Haven Pa. on Facebook.Summer concertThe West End Park and Open Space Commission's summer concert series continues with Sage performing at the Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville from 5-7 p.m. Sunday.Sage performs interesting interpretations of songs from artists such as The Beatles, Steely Dan, Chicago and more. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and bug spray.Free ice cream sundaes will be offered.For more information, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733 or

www.weposc.orgCommunion offeredMcMichaels UMC will celebrate Holy Communion at its 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday. It will be an open table so everyone is welcome.Ross supervisorsThe Ross Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Ross Township Municipal Building at 258 Anchorage Road in Saylorsburg.Prayer Shawl MinistryEffort UMC's group of Prayer Shawl Ministry folks will meet Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Newcomers are welcome.Chestnuthill supervisorsThe Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building on Route 715 in Brodheadsville.Church sports campOur Lady Queen of Peace in Gilbert has announced that its MEGA Sports Camp is back.It will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Aug. 7 and is for children entering kindergarten up to seventh grade. Those youngsters are invited to come play sports and learn about Jesus.The drama track is new. Registration forms are at the bulletin stations.Lions board meetsThe Western Pocono Lions Club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Western Pocono Community Library at 7 p.m. All Lions are welcome.Eldred supervisorsThe Eldred Township Supervisors will meet at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5.Park activitiesThe Chestnuthill Township Park continues with its ongoing activities. That includes PiYo, a music-driven athletic workout inspired by the mind/body practices of Pilates and yoga that also includes flexibility and strength training, conditioning, and dynamic movement with instructor Leslie Glover. There is a fee for the Tuesday and Thursday class.Also offered is a Tuesday Zumba class from 6-7 p.m. There is also a small fee per class.And on Wednesday mornings, at 9 a.m. it is yoga, with a fee per class, with instructor Jen Jakob.For more information, call 570-992-7247 or 570-992-9733.Meet and greetThere will be a free meet and greet for Hector Cintron from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at the West End Firehouse on 715.There will be refreshments and also basket raffles.This event is hosted by the West End Democratic Association.New numberMonroe Animal League is alive and well. The only change is the phone number: 570-421-7775. The organization is 72 years old and intends to remain for many more.It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a member of the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania. Its mission is to coordinate the human efforts in Monroe County to aid in the prevention of cruelty and to relieve the suffering of companion animals. MAL strives to optimize care through education, awareness, and financial support.For more information visit www.monroe-animals.org, join the group on Facebook at

www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email

monroeanimalleague@gmail.com or call 570-421-7775.Home preservationMonroe County Habitat for Humanity is focusing on home preservation this year. Home preservation allows homeowners affected by low income, age and disability to make necessary repairs on their homes. The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity unit plans to complete 30 home preservation projects by July 2016. Homeowners in need of home repairs are asked to call the office 570-476-9846 or visit

www.habitatmc.org for more information.Intergenerational programMrs. Bush's Personal Care Homes in Kunkletown will host an intergenerational program at 2 p.m. Aug. 11. Children are welcome to join the event for a free ice cream social to make friends with the residents and make their own sundae.RSVP to Carrie at 610-381-1009 or

carrie@mrsbushcares.comKids KorralWest End Fair will have a new feature during the Fair Week in August. Pam Borger, Kids Korral Committee, says kids will have fun making their way through a hay maze, playing in the corn box, pretending to be farmers, Farmer for a Day, and being entertained under the Agricultural Center tent next to Farmers for a Day.Some of the agricultural shows being planned for week include visits from Trifecta Kennels, Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, Kettle Creek Environmental Center, Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Christina's Reptile and Animal Sanctuary.Go to TheWestEndFair.com for the full schedule and a coloring page for children ages 1 to 12 to enter in a raffle for a one-day ride wristband.Annual flea marketAt the July meeting it was agreed that the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 927 in the West End (Gilbert) will hold its annual flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19.Space rental will be $10. Space and table rental will be $15. This will be an outdoor flea market at the West End Memorial Post, located on Route 209 and Fairground Roads in Gilbert (Green Tank) next to OurLady Queen of Peace in Brodheadsville.To reserve a space, contact Eve K. at 610-681-8006 or Audrey P. 570-992-4944.