Time correction

The Kunkletown Thrift Store is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and receives donations Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The number for the store is 610-895-4444.

Missions meal

The West End Missions will again provide a Thursday supper at 4:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Brodheadsville.

Souper Bowl

At Effort UMC, the Souper Bowl Caring on Sunday will accept non-perishable food items as well as monetary funds during the Joyful Noise collection of donations. Foods and funds will benefit the Supplemental Food Resource Center (pantry) at Effort UMC.

Pantry open

Effort UMC’s SFRC (Supplemental Food Resource Center) will be open from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday.

Stromboli sale

Back by popular demand (and as a fundraiser for Youth Mission Trip in July) the YOUTH Missions Team at Effort UMC is once again hosting a fundraiser for its upcoming mission trip to Erie, PA. Orders for those handmade strombolis are being accepted through Jan. 29.

Pick up will be on Feb.12. The three types available are: pepperoni & cheese, broccoli & cheese, and cheesesteak. Orders and payments are due by Jan. 29.

Call Pastor Ken, Wendy Edwards or Jan Decker at the church at 570-629-1890 for additional information.

Service connect

Effort UMC has announced that in addition to its in person and livestream services, the church will now have the ability to record and archive as service on Youtu.be

A link to the church’s “channel” will be sent out to those on the email list and the link will also be available on the church webpage: Effortumc.org.

PVEN needs

According to one of the supporting churches of the PVEN, needed by the outreach entity are personal care items including shampoo, soaps, lotions, shaving products, and the like.

One can take them directly to the PVEN at 2336 Rt. 209 in Sciota, or give it to one’s participating church.

From the PVEN itself, comes the listing of those items but also those needed by the Food Pantry portion of the PVEN, including cake mixes and frosting, pasta, cereal, and mashed potatoes.

And for the Clothing Closet portion, additional needs are cleaning supplies and paper products; sheets, towels and blankets; and boys’ and men’s gloves.

Scout pet project

Girl Scout Troop #52333 is collecting dry and wet cans/bags of dog, cat, puppy and kitten food, pet toys and pet treats for the Pocono Pet Pantry in Monroe County through March 11.

Anyone willing to donate, as members of Effort UMC, may bring their items to the church. Emma Wichman and Danielle Binkley are doing this as a Girl Scout project and will be picking items up each week. Items may be placed in the box in the Narthex.

Others may support these Girl Scouts by placing donations in the appropriate bins, collection buckets, whatever at Tractor Supply in Brodheadsville, Kunkletown General Store, PV Intermediate School, Towamensing Elementary or even at the Moose Lodge in East Stroudsburg, according to Troop Leader Amy Binkley.

Wildlife video

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced the The Lighter Side of Wildlife program taking place at 11 a.m. Saturday. It is suitable for all ages and is a collection of humorous wildlife videos, mostly taken in her own backyard.

Nancy’s photography will be on display through the month of February. Pre-registration is required for this program. There is no charge.

To register or for more information call the E.E. Center at 570-629-3061, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. some Saturdays.

For more information on other programs we offer visit our website at mcconservation.org.

Stromboli order

The YOUTH Missions team of Effort UMC is once again hosting a fundraiser for its upcoming mission trip to Erie, PA. Orders are being accepted for handmade strombolis through Jan. 29. Pick up will be on Sunday, Feb. 12. Three types are available: pepperoni & cheese, broccoli & cheese and cheesesteak. Orders and payments are due in by Jan. 29.

One can call Pastor Ken, Wendy Edwards or Jan Decker at the church at 570-629-1890 for cost and additional information.

Looking ahead

On Feb. 4 the Western Pocono Community Library is celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day with a special Story Time at 11 a.m.

Families are welcome to bring their child/children to the library to browse, play in the Children’s Area, and get their own WPCL card.

Please apply online or at the Circulation Desk, is the library’s request.

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