PVI meetings

The Pleasant Valley Intermediate PAC/PTO will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasant Valley Intermediate School.Free admissionThe Western Pocono Community Library and Storybook Theater invites the public to come to an open and free rehearsal of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Young, talented rising stars will be in action.School boardThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education will meet in public session at 8 p.m. Thursday in the District Office in Brodheadsville.Regional meetingThe Chestnuthill, Jackson, Eldred, Ross, Polk Regional Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building in Brodheadsville.Chestnut Hill SeniorsThe Monroe County Senior Center at Zion Lutheran Church, which welcomes seniors every Wednesday and Friday is offering chicken salad sandwich on Friday.Seniors are reminded to call the senior center manager by 11 a.m. the day before at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735. A donation is requested.The center is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Friday.Pizza deadlineFriday is the last day to order that Super Bowl pizza from the American Legion Riders Post 927 in Gilbert.The pizza is made fresh to order, uncooked with directions for cooking or refrigerating, and ready for pickup onFeb. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. before the Super Bowl.Proceeds benefit the American Legion Riders Post 927, who contribute to the community and local veterans. Pick up at American Legion Post, Fairgrounds Road and Route 209 in Gilbert.Contact President Everett Shaver at 570-977-8208 for more information or to place an order.Blood driveThe Kunkletown firehouse will be the site for an American Red Cross blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Friday. Give blood and power red. The Red Cross explains that the power red donation red cells are collected but most of the plasma and platelets are returned to the donor.Those donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Negative, B Negative, or O blood.CWU meetsChurch Women United of Monroe County is holding its next business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hughes Library, Ninth and Chipperfield Drive, Stroudsburg. No meeting if schools are canceled.Dues from the respective church and supplies for Street to Feet, PATH (Pocono Area Transitional Housing) and Women's Resources should be brought to the meeting or collected and delivered to the recipient institution.For more information, call 570-629-0649.Effort pantryThe Supplemental Food Resource Center at Effort UMC will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.This ministry outreach serves the communities of Effort, Gilbert, Kunkletown, Kresgeville, Brodheadsville, Saylorsburg, Sciota and Albrightsville.A valid driver's license or state ID with address proving residency in the West End is required for those seeking help from the pantry.PVEN needsOn the list of current needs from the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network are: cereal, hot or cold; canned pasta sauce; peanut butter; canned tomatoes; beef stew; baked beans; canned soups, add water; canned beans; large canned soups; rice; stuffing mix; canned fruit; canned meats, chicken/ham; canned vegetables, peas/carrots, potatoes, mixed veggies, etc.; tuna fish, cans or pouches; pancake mix, syrup; mac and cheese; and coffee or tea.Items can be dropped off at the PVEN Service Center from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.Fresh produce, eggs and other perishables should be brought Tuesday morning or the day of distribution.For additional information call the PVEN Service Center at 570-992-3136.Chili cook-offSalem United Church of Christ of 117 Corner Road, Gilbert, will be holding a chili cook-off from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday weather permitting. Inclement date is Sunday. There is an entry fee. Contact the church office at 610-681-4733 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, or Friday if interested in participating.There will also be a bake sale along with drinks and hot dogs.The previously announced date for the start of AARP help in doing taxes being at Salem UCC has been changed. It is now Feb. 9. Hours remain from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.If schools are completely closed due to the weather, AARP will also close for the day. If only a two-hour delay, AARP will definitely be here at the regular time.Healing servicesSalem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, offers two healing services Sunday, at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. At 9 a.m., it is Sunday school for all ages and Confirmation class. At 2 p.m., church members head to Getz Personal Care Home and Holy Communion will be offered.Stalking awarenessJanuary is National Stalking Awareness Month. Women's Resources will present an informational discussion led by Detective Wendy Serfass of the Monroe County District Attorney's office at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday.Through this free event hosts hope to provide the public with more information about what stalking is and what to do about it if you or someone you know is a victim of stalking.For more information: call 570-424-2093, ext. 20New exhibitA new exhibit, Old Time Delaware Water Gap, is on display at the Heritage Center of Western Pocono Community Library through February. This exhibit consists of old photographs of the railroad station and buildings that are still standing today. It also showcases artifacts from the Pocono Wild Animal Farm.The Heritage Center is located at 149 Bond Lane, Brodheadsville. Call the Heritage Center at 570-402-1906 or the library at 570-992-7934, for more information.Rescheduled saleThe soup sale being hosted by the Western Pocono Community Library has been postponed to Tuesday. The library will be celebrating National Soup Month with a soup sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring a variety of homemade soups.All proceeds benefit the library.Saturday matineeBeginningFeb. 4, there will be a Saturday matinee movie each Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Community Room of the Western Pocono Community Library for some lighthearted entertainment. Call the library for more information at 570-992-7934.CPR/AEDThe West End Park & Open Space Commission is offering a CPR/AED Certification class from 6 to 10

p.m.Feb. 27 at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville. Hands-on training will be by a certified American Heart Association professional.There is a class fee. Training is certified and accepted by scouting and child care providers. Registration is required. Contact 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Talent showZion's Lutheran Church's Relay for Life team, Zion Noiz, is hosting a talent show and potluck lunch at noonFeb. 5. A free will offering will benefit the team effort. The snow date is Feb. 12.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.