West End news
Seeking alumni
Polk Alumni is asking graduates from Pleasant Valley in 1961-1964 to join the dwindling numbers at the Polk Alumni 75th dinner.It will be held at the Polk Township Fire Hall onSept. 24.The social hour begins at 1 p.m. and dinner is set for 2. Contact Norm Burger for more information, including costs. He can be reached at 610-681-7561.Share the fun and fellowship and pass along this information to everyone who might be interested. Reservations are needed.Monroe SeniorsLunch offerings for Fridays' gathering of the Monroe Seniors Chestnuthill group in Zion Lutheran's fellowship hall is penne with meat sauce. Next Wednesday it is meatloaf.Those seniors planning to eat must call the site manager at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 by 11 a.m. the day before.The Fun BunchThe Fun Bunch, a group within the Western Pocono Lioness Club, is visiting the Kunkletown Pub at noon Thursday.For more information about the Western Pocono Lioness Club, contact President Cynthia Waters at 570-629-1505.WESL BoardThe West End Soccer League board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday in Kinsley's ShopRite Community Room.Thankful groupThe Garden of Giving has announced it was among the six programs chosen by the Pocono Mountain Community Fundraiser to split the $225,975 raised at this year's event held at Kalahari Resort on July 28. The Garden of Giving is also grateful for all of the volunteers who have come to help harvest the bounty of over 5,000 pounds produced this year, including the Fellowship Church from Dallas whose members once again spent three days helping.The current crop is fresh organic eggs, peppers, onions, garlic, parsley, basil, tomatoes, cucumbers and kale.Right now, it the midst of the growing season, pickers are needed Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Garden of Giving at 570-402-1282 or email
GardenOfGiving@gmail.com.Food pantry openThe Supplemental Food Resource Center hosted by Effort UMC will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday for normal distribution.Those using the facility are reminded that a valid driver's license or state ID with address proving residency in the West End is needed.Driver safetyThe AARP four-hour classroom refresher/defensive driving course is being presented Saturday at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville beginning at 1 p.m.Participants must have proof of having taken the longer eight-hour course in the past 36 months.To register for this class, contact the volunteer educator at 570-619-4006.Sunday supperThere will be a Sunday supper at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church this Sunday. The senior lunch has been canceled for August.Backpack blessingChildren from preschool to 12th grade are invited to bring their backpacks to any of the Masses at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Saturday and Sunday to receive a special blessing.Worship visitorsThe family of Salem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, will visit Mrs. Bush's in Kunkletown and lead a worship service for the residents at 2:30 p.m.School beginsTraffic will change in the West End as school begins again for all on Monday.On Thursday, Pleasant Valley Intermediate will host Find Your Classroom Day from 9 to 10:30 a.m. That gives families a chance to meet teachers, staff and administration. Students will be able to tour the intermediate school and find their classrooms for the upcoming school year. This time is also an opportunity to complete paperwork for student pickup and learn how to become involved with the PVI PTO.Jewelry fundraiserThe Eldred Township Community Center will the beneficiary of Tuesday's Bling Bash featuring Premier jewelry. It begins at 7 p.m.To RSVP, contact Sharon Solt at 570-856-7167.Earn door prizes by arriving on time and bringing a friend.Farm to TableQuiet Valley, Monroe County's living historical farm, is hosting its fourth annual Farm to Table food tasting experience from 4 to 6:30
p.m.Sept. 3 rain or shine.For costs and other information, call 570-992-6161.Ticket timeThe Western Pocono Lioness Club's 20th annual fashion show and luncheon ticket ordering time for its Colors of the Season is approaching.The show is from noon to 4
p.m.Sept. 25 at Hideaway Hills in Kresgeville. It features ladies and men's clothing by Dress Barn, Elegant Bridal and Peebles.For more information, contact Lioness Anne at 610-509-3519.Touch of HomeIn preparation for its annual fall drive, Operation Touch of Home, a military support group, received a pallet of hygiene products from Bull Dog Marketing, and also a box of goodies with chocolate and puzzle books from Halterman's.Other items are coming in from other generous sponsors.The group will next meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the American Legion Post 927 in Gilbert. In the interim the group is continuing to accept names of service personnel to include in that shipment. More information can be found on the group's website: operationtouchofhome.org.On Oct. 28, at the Polk Township Fire Hall in Kresgeville, the group will host a Military Appreciation Adult Comedy Night and Dinner.For ticket costs and more information, see the website.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or
arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or