Hoagie pickup

Folks who ordered hoagies from McMichaels UMC are reminded to pick up orders from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the church tomorrow.

PVI PTO

The Pleasant Valley Intermediate PTO meeting is on the calendar for 4 to 5 p.m. tomorrow.

PV Board

The PVSD Board of Education is slated to meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow.

WE Missions

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church is hosting the West End Missions dinner at 4:30 p.m., Thursday.

Library Week

The West End Pocono Community Library has been celebrating National Library Week this week. It continues through Saturday. Tomorrow is Carnival Night (grades K-5) at 6 p.m.

Register for Carnival night at the Circulation Desk or by calling 570-992-7934.

For additional information on WPCL’s programs and other library services, visit the website, www.westernpoconocommunitylibrary.org, or call the library at the above number

Special presentation

The Ross Township Historical Society is hosting a presentation and book signing of “Etna, A Murder Out of Time” by co-authors Michael Mancuso and Eric J. Kerchner, at 2 p.m., Saturday.

This book details the investigation of the 142-plus-year-old cold case murder of 17-year-old Hamilton Township resident, Etna Bittenbender. The interesting and informative presentation will discuss historical aspects of Etna’s unsolved murder and will touch on more recent homicides within Monroe County.

The presentation will be held at Ross Township Historical Museum at 258 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for admission, but donations are welcome.

For more information contact judyj@ptd.net or visit the website rosshistoricalsociety.com

The Ross Society is also hosting a free admission to its museum, at 258 Anchorage Rd., Saylorsburg, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 6.

PVEN benefit

The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network is hosting a Pampered Chef fundraiser to benefit its many services and clients.

During the month of April, 25% of items ordered will benefit PVEN. Products are shipped directly to whoever orders.

Contact the PVEN for ordering instructions at 570-992-3136.

Chicken barbecue

Effort UMC is holding its chicken barbecue Saturday, from 3 to 6:30 p.m., either dine-in or takeout. For cost and preordering, contact the church at 570-629-1890.

Girlfriends painting

Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church, Brodheadsville, has announced a Girlfriends Painting Class for 3:30 p.m., Saturday.

Go to the link https://pvag.breezechms.com/form/74dd1f for more information and to sign up.

Zion’s double event

Zion Lutheran, Brodheadsville, is hosting a silent auction and spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, to benefit Zion’s steeple fund and the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network.

One can enjoy the dinner and place one’s bids on many baskets and gift items.

For costs and other information, contact the church at 570-992-6988.

Healing service

Salem-St. Paul’s Church, Kresgeville, will have a healing service at both services, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday.

Band & breakfast

St. Matthew’s UCC, Kunkletown, will have the band play at the 9 a.m. worship service on Sunday and breakfast will be served by CIA (Christians in Action) after the service for a donation toward the social hall floor.

Car & bike show

The PV Class of 2024 is having a Car & Bike show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. There will be prizes, food trucks and free admission for spectators, according to the calendar posting.

Purse bingo

PV Cubs is holding a Purse Bingo on Sunday at the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company firehouse. Doors open at 12, bingo starts at 1:30. For ticket costs and other information contact info@pvcubs.com. All proceeds benefit the athletes.

Registration begins

Registration for Western Pocono Community Library’s Summer Reading Program opens Monday. Visit the WPCL Circulation Desk or the library’s website to register.

Monday bingo

The American Legion Post 927, Gilbert, hosts an open-to-community bingo night on Mondays. Card sales begin at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m.

Birding program

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced Birding the Bog programs for May 3, 10 or 17 in the Tannersville Bog. There is a cost.

For more information such as cost, where to park and to register, call 570-629-3061.

Workshops shared

Western Pocono Community Library introduces 1-2-3 Grow With Me workshops. It is now part of a large network of Family Place Libraries™ throughout the country.

Expanding the traditional role of children’s services, Family Place builds on the knowledge that early learning, parental involvement, and supportive communities play a key role in the growth and development of our youngest patrons.

The local library recently redesigned the library’s environment to be more welcoming and appropriate for children beginning at birth, including specialized programs for parent and young children.

Families are invited to drop by the library to visit the new early childhood play area, which will be open and available during regular library hours. Anyone having a child between the ages of 0-3 years old, is invited to register for an upcoming 1-2-3 Grow With Me parent/child workshop. The first workshop will be held May 4 through June 1. A fall workshop will be held in October. This is a signature program of the Family Place initiative and provides a welcoming environment for parent and young children to play and explore while parents are introduced to key resource professional on various topics concerning their child’s overall development.

Nat’l Day of Prayer

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, on Rt. 115 in Saylorsburg, will host The National Day of Prayer on May 4. The church sanctuary will be open for personal prayer beginning at 3 p.m. Community worship service begins at 7 p.m.

This is a nondenominational prayer event. The entire community is invited to worship with church members and to pray for government officials, military, educational systems, families, including children, community volunteers, and spiritual leaders.

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