Grief session

The last grief session at the Western Pocono Community Library in Brodheadsville was announced for today at 1 p.m.

Contact the library at 570-992-7934 to verify.

Advent Series

The Rev. Robert Simon, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, will lead Advent series events at two more different times: tonight and Dec. 18.

Each day there will be two times to enjoy the program and discussion: 10 a.m.-noon for coffee and treats, or 6-8 p.m. for dinner.

Auxiliary meeting

Auxiliary Unit 927 will hold its monthly meeting at American Legion Post Home in Gilbert at 7 p.m.

Toy drive ending

The Pleasant Valley Intermediate School is holding a Toys for Tots Toy drive through Thursday.

Donations can be dropped in the Toys for Tots collection bin in the main hallway.

PVEN meeting

The Board for the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network will meet 10 a.m. Thursday.

Input needed

Eldred Township continues to review options for uses of township property, the Smale property, adjacent to the Stone Arch Bridge property, and its structure.

Should the structure be removed or retained? And, if retained, how can it be used?

Deadline for input is Friday so that supervisors have time to review people’s ideas. Input can be mailed to P.O. Box 600, Kunkletown, PA 18058 or emailed to info@eldredtwp.org.

Santa pictures

American Legion Post Hall 927 Main Hall is a place to go for pictures with Santa with your young folks this Friday.

Santa will be there from 4-7 p.m. It is an open to community event.

To find out if there is a cost or donation request, call the Legion.

PVAG church

The weekly calendar for Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church includes:

Primetimers — Dec. 13 at noon. Attendees are asked to bring a dozen cookies to exchange. If anyone would like to join in the fun, bring a white elephant gift to exchange.

Couples Salsa date — Saturday at 1 p.m. Follow the link for additional information and to sign up: https://pleasantvalleyag.churchcenter.com/people/forms/860429.

PV Kids Movie Day — Saturday at 3 p.m. Follow the link for more information and to sign up: https://pleasantvalleyag.churchcenter.com/people/forms/858154.

Family Gingerbread Night — Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Follow the link for more information: https://pleasantvalleyag.churchcenter.com/people/forms/858141.

Yuletide display

The Ross Township Historical Society Museum will celebrate the yuletide season with a special Christmas display featuring ornaments, greeting cards and other items from yesteryear, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Light refreshments will be provided at no cost.

There is no charge for admission and all are welcome to view photographs, artifacts and items specific to historical Ross Township at 258 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg.

For more information, contact judyj@ptd.net or giarck@ptd.net or visit the group’s website at rosshistoricalsociety.com.

Children’s party

An open to community event, a Children’s Christmas party, will be held at the American Legion Post Home in Gilbert from 1-4 p.m., Saturday.

Call K. Robinson at 570-972-7887 for more information or visit the Legion website and look under the Special Events tab.

Eldred Twp. job

Eldred Township, Monroe County, is seeking a full-time public works employee.

Applications are available online at www.eldredtwp.org or by contacting the township offices at 610-381-4252.

Response requested by Dec. 20.

Old Time Christmas

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm is hosting its 34th annual Old Time Christmas this weekend.

The event includes a live Nativity, carols in the schoolhouse, Christmas tales of yore, Pennsylvania German holiday traditions, including a visit from the Belschnikle, handcrafted holiday gifts and tasty baked treats.

For more details, visit www.quietvalley.org/old-time-christmas.

It is requested that groups of 20 or more call Quiet Valley in advance.

Christmas lights

Operation: Touch of Home is asking people to save the date of Dec. 15, because that is when the Kindred family has designated the group as the respective nonprofit all-volunteer organization of choice for this year’s Christmas lights event.

Donations can be dropped off when people drive by or stop in to see the lights.

Santa will be there as well, with cookies and hot chocolate.

The location is 137 Pleasant Lane, Brodheadsville, off Route 115, second right. Follow the star is the suggestion.

Pageant time

St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ, Kunkletown, is having its annual Christmas pageant during the church service on Sunday.

Then it is hoped to present it somewhere else nearby.

Blessing Jesus

On Sunday, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, will include the blessing of any Baby Jesus figurine that families bring to Mass on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 and 11 a.m.