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Zion Lutheran Church's Community Kitchen is hosting a free community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today.RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary.To make a reservation, call 570-992-6988.Kunkletown carnivalThe Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Co. carnival will be held from today through Saturday at the St. Matthew's church grove in Kunkletown. Hours are 6-11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 5-11 p.m. Saturday. Fireworks on Friday with a rain date of Saturday.Altar & RosaryOur Lady Queen of Peace Church's Altar and Rosary will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the ShopRite store in Brodheadsville tonight.June is the beginning of the year for the group. Anyone interested in learning more about the A&R is invited to join the group.Lions meetThe Western Pocono Lions Club is meeting tonight at The Lakeside in Saylorsburg. The meeting is by reservation only.The 2017-18 officers will be installed by former club member, Past District Governor Bob Argot from Berks County.In addition, the Lion of the Year will be announced.CJERP meetsThe Chestnuthill-Jackson-Eldred-Ross-Polk regional comprehensive group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Chestnuthill Township municipal building in Brodheadsville.Eldred taxesFinal days for paying Eldred Township regular base taxes during office hours include Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m.;June 29, from 1 to 5 p.m., andJune 30, from 2 to 6 p.m.Payment that arrives after June 30 will be in the penalty period. Payment can be dropped off at any time. Enclose payment statements and a check, made out to Laura Hoffman, in an envelope with your name and address and bring to the township office.A receipt will be mailed to you.Or mail to Laura Hoffman P.O. Box 430, Kunkletown PA 18058.DemocratsThe West End Democratic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the West End firehouse in Brodheadsville. Those attending are reminded to bring items being donated for the tricky tray fundraiser for the annual Monroe County Democratic Club picnic at 1 p.m. Sunday.The group represents the six townships of Chestnuthill, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Polk and Ross.School boardThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education will meet in public session at 8 p.m. Thursday at the district office in Brodheadsville.Flea marketOur Lady Queen of Peace Church is holding its yearly flea market for three days beginning this Friday. Friday hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday's times are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday is from 1 to 5 p.m.There will be vendors, crafters and individual yard sales; raffles and a silent auction with over 50 auctions; and a bake sale as well as other foods to buy.Bingo will be played from 2 to 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday.Fun and praiseSalem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kresgeville has a fun and praise night scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. It includes volleyball, food and Praise songs. All are welcome.Clothing giveawayCountryside Alliance Church, 126 Countryside Drive, Brodheadsville, is holding a gently used clothing giveaway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.Community centerEldred Township's community another children's reading session from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. The Thrift Store is also open at that time.Pantry openEffort UMC's Supplemental Food Resource Center will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.It is an outreach serving the communities of Effort, Gilbert, Kunkletown, Kresgeville, Brodheadsville, Saylorsburg, Sciota and AlbrightsvilleThis ministry of the church is to help feed families going through emergency or other short-term situations that are not eligible for local, county or state programs and is limited to a 12-week lifetime duration per family.Anyone with questions or concerns can direct them to the SFRC Co-Directors: Henry McCormick and Anthony Walker through the church office at 570-629-1890, ext. 109Worship scheduleSalem-St. Paul's Church has begun its summer schedule. Worship is at 9:30 a.m. It is a praise service.From 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., there will be games and lunch at church. Then, at 12:30 comes the bowl-a-thon at Haja Lanes in Palmerton. It is a benefit for mission trip travel expenses.Free concertThe free summer concerts continue at the Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville at 6 p.m. Sunday with a performance by DOUBLE SHOT. Mark Johnson and Pamela Clark bring yesterday's classics and today's hits. Folks are reminded to bring a lawn chair, blanket and bug spray. There is free ice cream at all concerts.For more information contact 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Middlecreek VBSMaker Fun Factory is the theme of Vacation Bible School at Middlecreek Christian Church, 343 Dorshimer Road in Kresgeville, from 6:30 to 8:30 daily, Monday through Friday.This program is for children ages 4 through 12 and it is free. Friday evening, families are encouraged to stay. Crafts, snack and games are included each day. Contact Barb Fleming at 570-992-3600 for more information and to register, or the church office at 570-629-4066.Registration is not required, but would help the church to be sure to have enough supplies for all who attend.Lyme educationThe West End Park and Open Space Commission and the Pennsylvania Department of Health is providing a free educational presentation at the Chestnuthill Township Park, Brodheadsville from 4-6 p.m. Monday. Learn about Lyme disease and how to prevent it.To register, call 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Polk supersThe Polk Township board of supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the municipal building in Kresgeville.Knit and crochetZion Lutheran's Knit and Crochet will meet again at 1 p.m. Tuesday. All skill levels are welcome.Lioness Club meetsThe Western Pocono Lioness Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kinsley's ShopRite in Brodheadsville.Refreshments begin in the evening, with the actual meeting starting at 6 p.m.Animal LeagueThe monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Route 611/N. Ninth Street, Stroudsburg.All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend.For more information, visit

www.monroeanimals.org, join Facebook at

www.Facebook.com/MonroeAnimal League, email

monroeanimalleague@gmail.com, or call 570-421-7775.L.L. outingWest End Little League has been soliciting sign-ups for an Iron Pigs Little League Night set for Thursday.GOP meetsThe West End Republican Club will meet Tuesday at The Lakeside Restaurant on Hamilton Boulevard in Saylorsburg. The regular meeting begins at 7 p.m. For those wishing to order the optional dinner, that is one hour earlier, at 6 p.m.The club includes people from Chestnuthill, Eldred, Polk, Hamilton, Jackson townships, and other areas.For additional information and directions, visit the club's website at

http://www.westendgop.com or call 443-326-5100.Senior menuThe Chestnuthill Seniors, part of Monroe County Seniors, meeting at Zion Lutheran in Brodheadsville, will be able to order Salisbury steak for Friday and beef and broccoli stir fry forJune 28.For meal reservations, attendees must call the site manager at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 one day in advance by 11 a.m. There is a suggested meal donation.On June 28, Put your Best Fork Forward Happy Nutrient will be presented by LaTania R. Jones at the Chestnuthill Center at 11 a.m.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.