Community weekend

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, Saylorsburg, will kickoff a new summer program on June 23, offering families a weekend of activity.

The church will offer free Fourth Friday Family Fun Flicks again, followed on Saturday by Vacation Bible School from 10 a.m. to noon for ages 5-12 and worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

The VBS program will include a Bible story, songs, crafts, a snack and other activities.

Families are welcome to join the Fourth Friday evenings, starting this year starting with a showing of E.T.-the Extra Terrestrial, an award-winning movie of compassion, inclusion, acceptance and understanding.

Hot dogs and popcorn will be available, just like in the movie theaters. The Fourth Friday movie begins at dusk - approximates 8:25 p.m. Showings will be on the lawn behind the St. Peter’s building (924 Rt. 115). Recommended is bringing a lawn chair or blanket.

Movie rain-dates are the following Friday.

The church sign on Rt. 115 will provide info on the next showing.

The VBS program and the worship service are open to all children in the community.

The church invites folks to come as a family unit and enjoy the time together.

Strawberries & cars

St. Matthew’s UCC, Kunkletown, is offering a 3-prong celebration on Father’s Day, June 18.

That celebration includes a strawberry festival, a picnic, and the 19th annual car show, as well as a worship service at 10 a.m.

Breakfast sandwiches are served from 8 to 10 a.m. at the food stand.

The food stand will close during the worship service which begins at 10 a.m., reopening after the service is over and offering foods such as barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, assorted beverages and strawberries, ice cream and shortcake.

There will be entertainment in two places, including the Brian Dean Moore Band from noon to 3 p.m. by the pavilion and D.J. EAZY E! from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the field.

Car registration begins at 8 a.m. and continues through noon. Trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m.

There will be various activities throughout the day, including kids games, kids cakewalk, and the fish pond.

A portion of the car show proceeds will be donated to the Monroe and Carbon County Meals on Wheels.

For more information call Glenn Snyder at 610-762-9887.

Art-in-the-Park

Chestnuthill Township’s Parks & Recreation department is collaborating with Pocono Mountain Art Group to host an Art-in-the-Park revival from noon to4 p.m., on June 24. This is open to the public. Currently being accepting are artist, artisan, and crafter applications.

For more information, call Aralee Thieling, Program Coordinator/Grant writer at 570-992-7247 or via email at athieling@chestnuthilltwp-pa.gov.

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