C’hill Planning mtg.

The Chestnuthill Township Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. next Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday

McMichaels UMC will have an Ash Wednesday service at 6 p.m. with ashes.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, will have the following services on Ash Wednesday: 8 a.m., Mass and ash distribution; 12:10 p.m.: Mass and ash distribution; 4 p.m.: Brief Service & ash distribution; 5:30 p.m.: brief service and ash distribution; 7 p.m.: Mass and ash distribution.

Salem-St. Paul’s Lutheran, Kresgeville, will have Ash Wednesday services at 1 and 7 p.m.

Zion Lutheran, Brodheadsville, will again offer Ashes-to-Go at 8 a.m. and at 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the church.

There will also be an Ash Wednesday service in the church at 7:30 p.m.

WE Dems meet

The West End Democratic Club is slated to meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 23, at the West End Firehouse in Brodheadsville.

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.

Job opening

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church has a job opening for a bilingual (Spanish and English speaking) secretary. This is a part-time position which will only require two days of work a week-Friday and Saturday. If interested, send a résumé to Father Bob at the church office or by email him at simon@qopchurch.org. Any questions can also be directed to Father Bob.

Almost Spring event

The Pleasant Valley High School Class of 2024 will be hosting the Almost Spring Craft & Vendor Fair on March 4, in the new gym from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, and the concession stand will be open.

Crafters and vendors are welcome to email Daisy Genovese for an available spot inquiry. genovese.daisy@pvbears.org.

Sweet syrup days

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center is sponsors Public Maple Sugaring Days on the first two Saturdays of March.

Featured is a 90-minute tour of the sugarbush focusing on the history of maple syrup from the Native Americans to the early settlers in this region.

Attendees will complete the educational tour at the pancake station where the finished product is served over freshly made pancakes.

Preregistration is required by calling 570-629-3061. Participants may choose a time from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their 90-minute tour.

There is a cost. To get the amount, register and get directions, call 570-629-3061.

Those who sponsor a tree may attend for free.

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