West End news
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The West End Republican Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cherry's Sunset Family Restaurant in Kresgeville for a regular meeting.The optional dinner is at 6 p.m.For additional information and directions, visit the club's website at
http://www.westendgop.com, or call 443-326-5100.Education workshopsWestern Pocono Community Library will host the NEPA Community Federal Credit Union for presenting free education workshops to the public. The workshops continue every Wednesday through April 19. Topics include: Home-Buying Basics, Investing 101, Understanding Annuities and Auto-Buying 101.All workshops begin promptly at 11 a.m. Registration is recommended due to limited space. Walk-ins are welcome. Call the library at 570-992-7934 to register or for more information.Memorial dedicationVeterans from the West End and throughout the area will be able to honor comrades at arms by attending the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial taking place at Monroe County Courthouse Square at 11
a.m.March 29.For more information, contact
jwdefazio@verizon.net.Walking trackAlthough it is officially spring, the Western Pocono Community Library reminds people that in case of inclement weather,the library has its indoor walking track. Track hours are: 9 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday.In the event of inclement weather or for information about programs and services at the library, call 570-992-7934 or visit
wpcl.lib.pa.us. Weather notices will also be on WFMZ Channel 69.For information about the Heritage Center, call 570-402-1906.Blood driveCornerstone Community Church on Polk Township Road in Kresgeville is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6
p.m.March 29.Lenten Family NightOur Lady Queen of Peace Church hold a Lenten Family Night onMarch 31. It is a special family evening beginning with fish and chips at 6 p.m. followed by Stations of the Cross and a special evening of Lenten activities for the whole family.Participating parish families are asked to call the office to register.Writing contestPBS KIDS is having a writers contest. All kids, kindergarten through third grade, are eligible. Winners will have their story published online at wvia.org/education. The deadline for entries is March 31.Entry forms are available at Western Pocono Community Library. For more information, visit
www.wvia.org/education.Scholarships offeredThe late Suzanne Anderson of Effort left a bequest for the Pocono Arts Council. The council is now offering two $500 scholarships for graduating seniors in music and visual arts who plan to continue their art education at the college level.Deadline for applying is March 31, 2017. Winners will be invited to this year's Spring for the Arts Gala on May 5 at Stroudsmoor Country Inn to receive their award.Further information and applications are available by calling 570-476-4460 or emailing
laura@poconoarts.org.The Pocono Arts Council is a local arts service organization serving Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Lackawanna & Luzerne counties. The mission of the council is to build the community artistically and culturally by providing leadership, service and education: Culture Builds Community.Further information can be found by visiting its website,
www.poconoarts.org.Dog licensesAll dogs three months or older must have a current year license or be subject to a $300 fine per dog. Dog licenses are available at the Monroe County Treasurer's Office at 1 Quaker Plaza Room 103, Stroudsburg, or online at
www.monroecountypa.gov/treasurer Prices for licenses vary from $4.50 to $8.50. For more information or to obtain a license contact the treasurer's office at 570-517-3182.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or
arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or