Program ending

Eldred Township's electronics recycling program will be closing again in October. The drop-off is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday behind the township building.For specifics call the township at 610-381-4252.Lunch offeringsThis Friday's lunch choice for the Chestnuthill Senior Center is shredded pork sandwich. Next Wednesday the offering is apple ginger pork loin. A light menu is also available. If interested, talk to the site manager or call the Area Agency on Aging.Seniors are reminded to call the site manager by 11 a.m. one day ahead of time at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 to make a reservation. There is a requested donation.Next Wednesday there will also be a presentation by Keisha Smith on Pleasant Valley Manor Brown Bag.Legion scheduleThe Gilbert American Legions is slated to meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; the 927 Riders at 10:30 a.m. Sunday; and the Korean War veterans at 7 p.m. Tuesday.Breakfast servedMcMichaels UMC on White Church Road in McMichaels is serving its donation-only breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. It is a full breakfast, complete with beverages.Craft fairThe Altar & rosary craft fair at Our Lady Queen of Peace will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in McCawley Hall.For more information, call Dotty at 570-629-5631.CPR/First AidThe West End Park & Open Space Commission is offering a CPR and first aid training class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville.Hands-on training will be given by a certified American Heart Association professional.Training is certified and accepted by Scouting and child-care providers.For more information, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733.Child ProtectMutual of Omaha is holding a free Child Protect event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eldred Township Community Center Saturday.Attendees can receive an identification kit that gives the authorities detailed information if the child goes missing.Bake saleCupcakes, brownies, cookies and more will be part of the bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eldred Township Community Center being led by Laura Hoffman on Saturday. It is for No Kid Hungry, part of Share Our Strength.org, a nonprofit 501c3 as hosted, by theNew Jersey Ghost Hunters Society.For more information, go to

https://www.nokidhungry.org.Craft FairThe Altar & Rosary craft fair and tricky tray of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Gilbert, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in McCawley Hall.Harvest FestivalQuiet Valley, Monroe County's living historical farm will celebrate its 42nd annual Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.Call 570-992-6161 for more information or go to quietvalley.org.Pantry openEffort UMC's Supplemental Food Resource Center will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday for regular distribution.Donations for the Thanksgiving disbursement are being accepted, including such items as: canned yams, turkeys, turkey gravy and broth, stuffing mix, frozen pie crusts or box pie crust mix, canned vegetables, potatoes, pie filling.Donations should be brought to the pantry before Nov. 14.Military AppreciationOperation: Touch of Home will be hosting a Military Appreciation Adult Comedy Night and dinner Saturday at the Polk firehouse in Kresgeville.Pat Goodwin, Chris Monty and Scott Bruce are the evening's stars.For tickets and cost information, contact Tammy Gower at 570-236-9695.OTOH will be hosting a raffle and also a baked item auction sale. Anyone willing to bake for the event can contact Connie at 570-350-5822 or

cfstrohl@yahoo.com.One must be 18 or older in order to attend.Harvest HomeSalem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, will celebrate Harvest Home Sunday to celebrate God's gifts of food, farmers and gardeners, beginning with an 8:15 a.m. worship service at which a food offering will be accepted. Confirmation class will meet at 9 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m.The food offerings are being given to the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network.At 11:40 a.m., it is Oktoberfest for all ages, with various refreshments, games and crafts.Monday, at 6:30 p.m. the church executives will meet and at 7 p.m. the church council will convene.Fire Safety DayPolk Township Volunteer Fire Company, Kresgeville, will hold Fire Safety Day and Open House, beginning at 12:45 p.m. Sunday. The smokehouse and MedEvac are to be part of the day.Eldred bingoThe Eldred Township Historical Society will hold a gift card bingo from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Co. in Kunkletown. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.Food and drinks will be sold by the Kunkletown Ladies Auxiliary.For more information call 610-381-3100.Sunday supperOur Lady Queen of Peace will again host a Sunday supper. It will be served in McCawley Hall.For time call the church office at 610-681-6137.No schoolThere is no school on Monday for students of the Pleasant Valley School District. Staff will be participating in a staff development day.The All-Sports Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the high school library.UMW meetsEffort UMC's United Methodist Women will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Devotions will be provided by Laurie Everett. Hostesses will be Michelle Wichman and Laurie Everett.The program "You sitting in the pew next to me" will be presented by Rosalie Juris and a Joyce Aylsworth.The UMW will be participating in Operation Christmas Child this year. The group hopes to fill at least 50 boxes and have them ready for shipping by Nov. 1.A box in the narthex will receive item donations or shipment donations until Oct. 23.Anyone with questions can call the church office at 570-629-1890.Knit & CrochetBlankets, sweaters and socks are some of the things Zion Lutheran's Knit & Crochet has made to donate to various charities.For those who have never knitted or crocheted and would like to learn how, an invitation is extended. Those with experience are welcome, including men.The next meeting is at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall.Flu clinicThe Chestnuthill Center for Monroe County Seniors at Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville will be the site of a flu clinicOct. 12.It is part of the program by Monroe County Area Agency on Aging's Prime Time Health department and Allen Lear Home Care as they will be offering flu shots around the county.For those seniors who have Medicare Part B, The Area Agency on Aging shares that there is no charge for the vaccination. If one has a different insurance, one may be able to send in the receipt for the cost for reimbursement. For more information, call 570-420-3745.Monroe Garden ClubThe Monroe County Garden Club will meet at 11:30

a.m.Oct. 12 at the Monroe County Environmental Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg 18360. The program will be: A Jewel in the Poconos, The ruby throated hummingbird and tips on attracting them to your garden, presented by Karen Boyle, Environmental Educator, Monroe County Conservation Center.The design entry: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The Headless Horseman needs his pumpkin head. Artistic craft decorating a pumpkin head. Accessories permitted.Horticulture entry: Fern. One stem.The meeting will begin at 11:30, followed by lunch, followed by program.Everyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. There is a fee for nonmembers (applied to one's membership). Luncheon included.For more information, call club president Carol Akam 570-897-6433 or

carolakam27@gmail.com or join the group at

www.Facebook.com/MonroeCountyGardenClub.Genealogy programThe Western Pocono Community Library, Brodheadsville, continues its lecture serieswith Norman Burger presenting a program on genealogy at 6:30

p.m.Oct. 12.Due to limited space, preregistration is requested for the free programs.Sales beginThe Western Pocono Lioness Club will begin its fall sale of soup and muffin mixes in shortly. They may be stationed at Peebles in Brodheadsville, Country Junction in Lehighton, or Tractor Supply Store in Brodheadsville.Times will be announced shortly.Eldred supersThe next regular board of supervisors for Eldred Township will be at 7:30 p.m. at the township building in Kunkletown.Casting callThe Western Pocono Community Library has announced a casting call for this year's production, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," for students in grades seven through 12. Actors, actresses, singers and stage crew are needed.Auditions for the Story Book Theater production beginOct. 13. Preregistration for auditions is required. For more information, contact Ms. Patti at 570-992-7934 or

wpcl6@ptd.net.History Expo 2016The Heritage Center of the Western Pocono Community Library, 131 Pilgrim Way, Brodheadsville is hosting History Expo II from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the library onOct. 15.The event, marking William Penn Day, will feature historical groups of Monroe County and surrounding counties. Namely, The Marx Room of Local History at Easton Area Public Library; Monroe County Archives; Quiet Valley; Fenner, Snyder & Robacker Homestead; Palmerton Area Heritage Center; Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor; Monroe County Historical Association; Barrett Township Historical Society; Polk Township Historical Society; Springfield Historical Society, and many more.The Monroe County Historical Association will be bringing its Selfie Station and the West End Fire Company No. 43 will have the 1932 "Buffalo" Fire Truck on display. This event will also feature the newly acquired 9/11 World Trade Center artifact file number F-0021.068. by The Heritage Center of the Western Pocono Community Library. There will be many exhibits on display as well as demonstrations, storytelling, re-enactments and antique/collectible cars. Food will be available and admission to be an exhibitor or visitor is free. Join others for a day filled with fun and a whole lot of history.Home repairMonroe County Habitat for Humanity is on track to complete 30 home preservation projects this year. The program enables struggling homeowners the opportunity to make necessary repairs to their homes.For qualifying information call 570-476-9846.Those wishing to help Habitat can donate their cars to Carsforhomes.org.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.