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The yoga class instructor at the Chestnuthill Park will be unavailable the next two weeks for the Wednesday morning class. Class will resumeAug. 3.The Zumba class, Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and PiYo classes, Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m., will continue on their regular schedule.Booster clubThe Pleasant Valley Booster Club will meet at 6:30 tonight at Pleasant Valley High School.Meeting canceledThe West End Little League meeting set for Thursday has been canceled due to the baseball 9/10 All-star team sectional playoffs at the Saylorsburg Playground field on Bonser Road in Saylorsburg.The next Little League meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville.Planning meetingThe Chestnuthill Township Planning Commission will meet at 7 tonight at the township municipal building on Route 715 in Brodheadsville.Lunch menuMonroe County seniors meet in the fellowship hall at Zion Lutheran in Brodheadsville. Lunch for Friday is tomato basil fish. For next Wednesday it is pork Marsala.Call the site manager by 11 a.m. the day before at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 to register. There is a request for a small donation per meal.Zion's seniorsThe Senior Citizens Group of Zion Lutheran will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday. It is for folks 50 and older.Participants should bring a sandwich. Beverages are provided.Free mealsWest End Missions offers a free meal for all ages from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Our Lady Queen of Peace church in Gilbert.Cards for militaryThe Western Pocono Women's Club continues with its plans making Christmas cards for the military. Plans are to make more cards from 10 a.m. to noon Friday in the community room at Kinsley's ShopRite. Participants are reminded to bring scissors and a pen. They can contact Vicki C. to let her know of their plans to attend.Car showMeals on Wheels will hold its third annual car show at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The rain date is Sunday.There will be dash plaques, goody bags, T-shirts to the first 100 cars, food, drinks, awards, door prizes, tricky trays and entertainment.All proceeds from the show will benefit the Meals on Wheels of Monroe and Northampton counties.For more information contact Dave Brown at 570-424-5329 or

daveflowbrown@verizon.net.Pantry openEffort UMC's Supplemental Food Resource Center will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. It helps feed West End families going through emergency or other short-term situations that are not eligible for local, county or state programs and is limited to a 12-week lifetime duration per family.A valid driver's license or state ID with address proving residency in the West End is required.Praise serviceIt will be Thanksgiving in July at Salem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kresgeville on Sunday. The church will have a praise service at 9:30 a.m. with food offering for the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network.Park programAdam Jacob & Christina Lenway will be in concert at the Chestnuthill Park on Route 715 in Brodheadsville from 6-8 p.m. Sunday.Adam blends acoustic guitar with raw emotion in his originals and select covers. Christina is a dynamic folk/rock soloist singing from her heart and soul.Attendees are reminded to bring a blanket and or lawn chair.The event includes free ice cream.Rosary nightOur Lady Queen of Peace church will hold a Family Rosary Night from 7-10 p.m. Sunday,weather permitting.It will include bonfire, s'mores, games and prayer. There is no charge. Bring your own blanket and chairs.Effort VBSEffort UMC in Effort will hold its annual Vacation Bible School at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MondaythroughJuly 29.This year's theme is Egypt: Joseph's Journey from Prison to Palace.Registration is open for children 4 through 12. Volunteers are also needed to help with snacks, crafts, music, storytelling and games. Contact VBS director Deb Audett at

daudett@ptd.net or call the church at 570-629-1890 to register, volunteer or for information.PVEN boardPleasant Valley Ecumenical Network's board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville.SupervisorsPolk Township Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building in Kresgeville.Knit & CrochetZion Lutheran's Knit & Crochet group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday.Mini fashion showThe Western Pocono Lioness meeting will be at a new location Tuesday, in the community room on the second floor at Kinsley's ShopRite in Brodheadsville. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. New and prospective members are invited to attend.There will be a preview mini fashion show in preparation for the Lioness' new fashion show and luncheon, Colors of The Season, Sept. 25 at Hideaway Hills Golf and Country Club in Kresgeville. The show will feature three businesses, Dress Barn, Elegant Bridal and Peebles, and includes the introduction of men's fashions.Peebles will present this mini fashion show.On Aug. 23 another mini fashion show will be presented by Dress Barn.Show tickets are on sale now. Contact Lioness Anne for more information, including costs, or to purchase a ticket at 610-509-3519.For additional information on the Western Pocono Lioness Club, contact Lioness President Cynthia 570-629-1505.Republicans meetThe West End Republican Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry's Sunset Family Restaurant in Kresgeville. The optional dinner is at 6 p.m.MAL meetingThe monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Route 611/North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg.All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend.Senior lunchOur Lady Queen of Peace in Gilbert holds senior lunch at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in McCawley Hall.Thrift StoreThe Thrift Store is open at the Eldred Community Center. Donations are accepted and all proceeds benefit the community center. This is an all-volunteer operation.Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.Registration openRegistration for the Monroe County Youth Field Day is open now until Aug. 15 or until capacity is reached, whichever comes first.To learn more about this free event for children 8-14 years old which consists of many outdoor activities go tomcyfd.org. The event at Camp Trexler is organized by the Monroe County Youth Field Day Organization Inc.Painting fundraiserThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will host a Paint for the Puppies event at the Chestnuthill Park Building from 1-4

p.m.July 30. Registered participants will get everything needed including painting lessons to paint two wineglasses, light refreshments or bring your own.The participation fee benefits the future West End Regional Dog Park. For more information call 570-730-9887. Register at

www.ccreationscrafts.weebly.com.Fall festivalSalem UCC in Gilbert will hold a fall festival from noon to 5

p.m.Sept. 25 on the church grounds on Route 209 and Gilbert Road.The event includes a basket raffle, bake sale, kids activities, refreshments for sale, and the eighth annual car show, including classic, custom and antique cars.There is a cost for registration and magnets will be available for the first 50 entries.Day of show check-in is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Bring your chairs and enjoy the music of Lenny and The Loafers, presenting music of the '50 and '60s. Good old-fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch cooking will be available.For more information about the car show or the festival, call the church office on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 610-681-4733 or contact Judy Smith at 610-681-6971.Paint partyChurch Women United of Monroe will hold a paint party from 10 a.m. to noonSept. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church, 1160 Clause Drive, off Chipperfield Drive in Stroudsburg. The price of the reservation will cover canvas, paint, brushes and instruction from a representative of Bloom Studio. It is a beginner class. Light refreshments, limited seating; reservation and payment needed. For more information and cost, contact Marlene Maula, 570-619-5251.Grants receivedMonroe County Habitat for Humanity has received $43,500 in grants from two local foundations, according to Habitat's executive director, Kelly Kemmerer. A $20,000 contribution from the R. Dale and Frances M. Hughes Foundation and another for $23,500 from the Hughes Foundation Inc. are designated to address a funding deficit for the organization's Home Preservation program.Volunteers of all skill levels are needed. People and businesses interested in participatingcan contact Habitat at 570-476-9846 or

www.habitatmc.org.Finance committee members are also needed. Duties and responsibilities can be obtained from the Habitat office.Monroe Habitat will hold its 20th annual golf tournament followed by dinner onSept. 23, at the Buck Hill Falls Golf Club, the proceeds from which will support MCHFH's main focus for this year: Home Preservation, which allows homeowners affected by low income, age or disability to make necessary repairs to their homes.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.