Outreach auction

Effort UMC is hosting its Missions Outreach auction at 6 p.m. April 6.

Maintenance workshop

Homeowner associations and homeowners are encouraged to attend a Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Workshop hosted by the Monroe County Conservation District from 9 to 11 a.m. April 13. It will include a leisurely pictorial tour of erosion on driveways and how to fix it.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Time will be allotted after the program for attendees’ site-specific questions. Bring photos if one has them is the request. Space is limited, so call 570-629-3060 now. Limit is four reservations per HOA/POA.

The event is sponsored by the Monroe County Conservation District Dirt Gravel and Low Volume Road Program.

Rain barrels

The Monroe County Conservation District is now accepting orders for rain barrels through April 17. Pickup will be between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 27 at the Monroe County Earth Day celebration, held at the Monroe Campus of Northampton County Community College in Tannersville.

Each barrel is made in Pennsylvania from recycled 58-gallon olive barrels, with brass fittings and an easy open screened lid. Barrels do not need to be hard fit and are easy to install. Save rain, save money and help conserve water by ordering a barrel today.

For more information about Earth Day, visit http://www.mcearthday.org For more information on the rain barrel, including cost, or for an order form, call Annie at 570-629-3060, from 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the website www.mcconservation.org.

Need help?

PoconoInfo is Monroe County’s free information & referral helpline. Contact the helpline in search of human service programs such as food pantries, support groups, shelters, and other assistance programs available in the county.

For more information, go to www.poconoinfo.org or call 570-517-3954.

Jesus trip

St. Peter’s UMC, Saylorsburg, will be going on a bus trip to Sight & Sound to see Jesus on June 4. The price of the ticket includes the show, buffet, bus and driver’s tip.

Call Nancy at 570-236-5789 for additional information and registration.

Conservation camp

The Monroe County Conservation District is currently accepting applications for the 44th Monroe County Conservation Camp, held at Stony Acres Wildlife Sanctuary/Recreational Facility. Conservation Camp is a residential camp for teens ages 14 through this year’s high school graduate being held from July 20 through July 27.

The applicable application fee must be paid by the student and included with the application. The camp fee may be paid by the student, a sponsoring organization, or by a scholarship. A limited amount of scholarships are available by request. For application forms and more information, contact the Monroe County Conservation District at 570-629-3061, visit the website www.mcconservation.org or email rsmccd@ptd.net.

Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.