Effort Preschool

Registrations for Just 3’s and Pre-K are now being taken for the 2023-2024 school year at Effort UMC.

For more information and/or registration call Miss Gail at 570-629-1890 ext. 201 or see Jan in the office.

Blood drive set

Our Lady Queen of Peace will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 8 p.m., July 18.

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) o or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: West End to schedule an appointment

Photo contest

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced its 2024 Photo Contest.

One can send in photos that showcase Monroe County’s finest Natural Resources. Winners will receive maple syrup from the Meesing Sugarbush and a 2024 MCCD calendar.

Submissions are due Sept. 23.

One grand prize winner will also be featured on the cover of the 2024 calendar.

For details and an entry form, call the E.E. Center at 570-629-3061, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or visit the website, www.mcconservation.org/mccd-photo-contest

Home repairs

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity has opened its applications for home repairs for those who qualify.

For details go to the Habitat’s website or call the office at 570-216-4390 for details.

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