West End news
Band concert
The Pleasant Valley High School band concert will be presented at 7:30 tonight at the high school in Brodheadsville.Ridge SeniorsThe Chestnut Ridge Seniors social club will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Company in Kunkletown. Anyone 55 and older may join. Doors open at 9 a.m.It is a bag lunch event and the game of Now You Have It, Now You Don't. There will be prizes.For more information call the president, Janet, at 610-381-3643.PV PAC/PTO meetPleasant Valley Intermediate School's PAC/PTO will meet at 3 p.m. at the school Thursday.Seminar heldFrom 6-9 p.m. Thursday, state Sen. Mario Scavello and state Rep. Jack Rader will be hosting a Small Games of Chance seminar at the West End Fire Hall in Brodheadsville. The Pennsylvania State Police's Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement will present information about updates to the state's Small Games of Chance Act. To register call 570-643-7683. Space is limited.Dems meetThe West End Democratic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the West End Fire Company Fire Hall in Brodheadsville.Regional meetingThe Chestnuthill, Jackson, Eldred, Ross, Polk regional comprehensive plan meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building in Brodheadsville.Keep Sunday HolyA meeting of the Keep Sunday Holy will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at New Covenant World Outreach church on Switzgable Road, Brodheadsville.School boardThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Administrative Building in Brodheadsville.Seniors lunchThis week Friday, the Monroe Seniors meeting at Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville will serve turkey salad sandwich.Next Wednesday has not yet been announced.Those planning to eat should call the site manager at by 11 a.m. the day before at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735.PVI show"Lion King Jr." comes to Pleasant Valley Intermediate School on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the school cafeteria.Advance tickets can be bought at PVI tonight from 4-7 p.m.Tickets will also be available at the door on performance days, unless sold out.Holistic fairThe Western Pocono Lioness Club will hold its annual holistic fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Polk Fire Company in Kresgeville.It will feature various vendors. Foods will be available for purchase.Also available will be the club's new muffin mix and soup mixes.Opening dayWest End Little League opens Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Saylorsburg Playground. Rain date is Sunday.The day includes various raffles, team pictures, bake sale,
W.E.L.L. clothing for sale, face painting, bounce houses and more.Chicken barbecueEffort UMC on Merwinsburg Road in Effort will be having its semiannual chicken barbecue dinner from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The event was started in 1974 and is still featuring the same menu: Kaufmann's roast chicken half, mashed potatoes, corn and the church's secret recipe creamed cabbage (coleslaw) and applesauce. The meal also comes with a split top roll, whipped butter, homemade assorted desserts and one's choice of coffee, tea or lemonade.For costs call the church at 570-629-1890. The church is air-conditioned and handicap accessible.Deadline SaturdayMonroe Animal League offers a $500 Memorial Scholarship open to Monroe County high school students enrolled in any valid high school program who plan to get a college degree in the field of animal welfare (humane officer, vet tech, veterinarian, shelter management, etc.). To apply, contact the MAL office before Saturday.Democrat honoreeThe Honorary Society will honor West Ender Helen Mackes as Democrat of the Year on Saturday at the Chateau Resort.There will be strolling hors d'oeuvres from 6-7 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. State Rep. Mike Carroll and Commissioner John Christy will participate. Contact Jane Cilurso at 570-629-1756 for further information, including donation to cover membership and one guest.Holy CommunionMcMichaels Methodist will be offering Holy Communion at its 9:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday.Schedule changeThe Sacrament of First Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Gilbert. The 10:30 a.m. Mass will be moved to 10 a.m.Gun showThe West End Volunteer Fire Company is hosting its third annual gun show on Sunday.Doors will be open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. There is an admission, but children under 12 are admitted free.Firearms can be bought, sold or traded.Breakfast and lunch will be available.An ATM will be on site for visitors' convenience.There will be an opportunity to participate in a drawing for a 64-gun safe. The winner will be announced at 3 p.m. the day of the show.Meet & GreetSafe Haven Pet Rescue will hold a dog Meet & Greet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Ace Hardware, Route 209 in Brodheadsville (next to Dunkelberger's).Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or
arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or