Mazezilla trip

Youth at Salem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church and at 5:10 p.m. in Brodheadsville to go to Mazezilla for some fantastic fun. Contact the church for more information at 610-681-5191.New member nightThe Western Pocono Women's Club will hold its New Member Night Monday at Effort UMC, beginning at 6 p.m.A red and white patriotic theme will be featured at the evening buffet.The program, A More Beautiful You, will be presented by Bonnie Peters with assistance from Liza LoMonaco after the dinner. The meeting will follow.DocumentaryWestern Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville will show "League of Denial" produced by Frontline at 6:30 p.m. Monday. This documentary reveals the hidden story of the NFL's cover-up of long-term brain injuries, how much has been hidden and for how long.At 1

p.m.Oct. 20, the library will show the movie "Concussion." Based on a true story, it stars Will Smith, who portrays Dr. Bennet Omalu, who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma.Knit & CrochetEffort UMC's Knit & Crochet group, also known as the Prayer Shawl Ministry, will meet Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.Any woman who knits or crochets or would like to learn is invited to join the ladies. They would love to welcome a newbie and have that person join the group.Chestnuthill supervisorsThe Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the municipal building in Brodheadsville.The township Planning Commission is slated to meet at 7 p.m. the next day.Blood DriveA Miller-Keystone blood drive will be held from noon to 6

p.m.Oct. 19 at Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made by calling 800-223-6667.Soccer boardThe West End Soccer League board meeting is slated for 6-9

p.m.Oct. 19 in Kinsley's ShopRite Community Room.Open houseTake Off Pounds Sensibly 1113 of Kresgeville will hold an open house at 6:30

p.m.Oct. 20 at Cherry's Restaurant. It is for all interested people who would like to lose weight in a friendly, nonjudgmental weekly meeting. The organization is an international nonprofit weight-loss support group that has had many success stories in more than 65 years.TOPS focuses on making small, steady lifestyle changes that promote lasting weight loss and better health. It provides people with educational materials, support and accountability to be successful at each stage of the journey.For more information, call Linda at 610-681-6789.Theater tripThe West End Park & Open Space Commission is sponsoring a charter bus trip to see Disney's "Aladdin" at the New Amsterdam Theatre. The bus leaves Chestnuthill Park, 221 Route 715, Brodheadsville at 7

a.m.Oct. 22 and returns at 7:30 p.m. Arrival in New York City is at 9:30 a.m.Show time is 2 p.m. Call 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org for costs, information and to register.Garlic plantingThe Garden of Giving in McMichaels, is holding its garlic planting from 9 a.m. to 1

p.m.Oct. 22. It will officially close for the season Nov. 30, after the Thanksgiving baskets are out.For more information about its amazing impact on folks in need, contact the Garden of Giving at 570-402-1282 or email

GardenOfGiving@gmail.com.Driver SafetyA four-hour AARP Driver Safety course in being offered at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville onOct. 22. Class begins at 1 p.m. Register with the trained volunteer instructor at 570-619-4006.There is no cost, but participants must be able to prove they took the eight-hour course during the previous six months.A two-day, eight-hour course has been scheduled for Dec. 3 and Dec. 10 at the same site with the same instructor.Ham dinnerThe Monroe County Order of the Eastern Star is holding a ham dinner at the Rimrock Masonic Center in Bartonsville from 4:30 to 6:30

p.m.Oct. 22.The menu includes baked ham and baked potatoes, green beans, glazed carrots, dinner rolls, hat and cold beverages and choice of homemade desserts.For reserved tickets call 570-236-0295. Takeouts available.Pie crust saleZion Willing Workers, from Zion Lutheran church in Brodheadsville is holding a pie crust sale with orders due by Nov. 6. These are 9-inch crusts, single or double. Pickup times are 4 to 5:30

p.m.Nov. 11, and after the 8 and 10:30 worship servicesNov. 13.For more information, can call Ruth 610-253-5714.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.