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The ladies of the Western Pocono Women's Club will be making the monthly trip to Getz' Personal Care Home in Jonas at 2:30 p.m. today, taking sweet treats to the residents.WEPOSC meetsThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Chestnuthill Township Park Building.Submarine vetsU.S.Submarine Veterans, Pocono Base, meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at the Wilson Fisher American Legion Post 413 on Old Route 940 in Pocono Pines. The group is a local chapter of the national organization

U.S.Submarine Veterans Inc.This month's meeting will be at 5 p.m. today, Flag Day.For additional information and directions, visit

http://poconosubvets.org or call 610-681-2606.Zion seniorsThis social group at Zion Lutheran in Brodheadsville is for seniors over 50 years old. The group will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday for fun and fellowship.Attendees are reminded to bring a sandwich. Beverages are provided. There are minimal yearly dues.Takeout mealThe West End Mission meal for folks in need, served at Our Lady Queen or Peace Church in Gilbert on Thursdays from 4:40 to 5:45 p.m., is a takeout meal this week as well as through the rest of the month of June.Other meals usually held at the church will not be happening this month.Medical marijuanaThe Eldred Township Planning Commission has been reviewing the new Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Law (Pa. 2016 Medical Marijuana Law) to determine if Eldred needs to address the new law in its ordinances. The regional group, CJERP, (Chestnuthill, Jackson, Eldred, Ross and Polk) is also reviewing the law to see if this should become a regional use.At the next Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, there will be opportunity for public comment on this issue. Residents are urged to voice opinions and concerns.WELL meetsThe West End Little League will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville.On June 26 those who sign up will be going to the Iron Pigs game for Little League Night. Reserve tickets at

https://goo.gl/forms/RUja9GrwFA2Mfyn82.Lunch menuThe Senior Center main menu item for the Chestnuthill Seniors group hot lunch is a pork chop for Friday and Yankee pot roast forJune 21. Call the site manager at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 by 11 a.m. the day before for lunch reservations.The group meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church's Fellowship Hall in Brodheadsville.A special program, Respite Care and MA Requirements for Long Term Care with Sabrina Hernandez, Priority Health Care, will be presented at the Chestnuthill Center on June 21.Father's Day eventThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will host a Father's Day Craft event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Ross Township Park in Saylorsburg.Kids will get everything they need to decorate a barbecue apron for Dad. One can register at 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Coloring contestWestern Pocono Lioness Club and the West End Park and Open Space Commission invites kids to the annual patriotic coloring contest from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Chestnuthill Park in Brodheadsville.The afternoon will include crafts, coloring and writing a letter to a soldier. It is for children up to and including 12. They must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 570-620-2472 or 570-992-9733.Fun DayA free Family Fun Day will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday on the grounds of Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church, Pilgrim Way in Brodheadsville, rain or shine.It is the Eagle Scout community service project of August Randazzo and is dedicated to home gardening and agriculture. Activities include pony rides, face painting, baby chicks, a ladybug release, sunflower seed planting, Farmer for a Day, antique farm equipment, healthy snack samples, demonstrations and information.For more information, call 646-522-9149.Strawberry festivalSt. Matthew's UCC in Kunkletown is holding its annual strawberry festival and car show Sunday.The day includes breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m.; worship at 10 a.m.; grill opening after worship for lunch and remaining open until 5 p.m.; music from 1 to 5 p.m.The car show runs from 8 a.m. to noon, with trophies being awarded at 3 p.m.Double eventsEffort UMC will hold its monthly fellowship breakfast from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Father's Day. This will be the last breakfast for the summer. Breakfasts for the church family will resume again in September.At the 11 a.m. worship service, the children and teachers of Sunday school and Body Building will be celebrating what has been learned about Christ and those who are to be promoted to the next level will be recognized.Air showThe West End Wings Model Airplane Club of Effort will be holding its 39th Annual Father's Day Air show on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the group's airfield in Chestnuthill Township.This annual event features a variety of remote control model aircraft including Piper Cubs, jets, military and sport planes and helicopters. Special attractions include flying race cars and a flying lawn mower. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.Other activities include remote control airplane races and a children's glider-throw contest. There will be a candy drop for the children from the sweet Agri Duck plane. Refreshments and baked goods will be available for purchase.Bring a chair and enjoy the afternoon of flight activities. For more information on the event, contact Herb Ziegler at 570-620-2144 or Steve Brooks at 570-620-7809.Directions: from the Route 115 traffic light in Effort, turn onto Effort-Neola Road. Continue on Effort-Neola Road, turn right onto Mayfield Drive. Signs will be posted.From Route 715 traveling south, through Jackson Township, through McMichaels, follow signs for 715 south. Turn right onto Effort-Neola Road. Turn first left onto Mayfield Drive.There will also be a Patterned Flying Contest from 10 a.m. to 3

p.m.June 24.This will showcase patterned remote control flying.Community centerThe Eldred Township Community Center in Kunkletown will again host a musical jam session at noon Monday. All skill levels can participate.At 7 p.m. Tuesday, it's a crochet class. Drop-ins are welcome and all skill levels are invited. The class is free, but donations are appreciated.From 9 to noon June 24, it's time for another children's reading session. The Thrift Store is open at that time so adults can keep busy looking for needed items there.Women's ClubThe Western Pocono Women's Club will present its 2017 scholarships to two graduating seniors from Pleasant Valley High School at the Monday club meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. and is held at Effort UMC. Noel Kelly of Saylorsburg will receive the $500 GFWC Western Pocono Women's Club Memorial Scholarship. She is the daughter of James and Maria Kelly and will be attending DeSales University.Livia Mackes of Kresgeville will receive the $500 GFWC Western Pocono Women's Club Jacqueline Sue Coleman Scholarship. Livia is the daughter Greg and Shannon Mackes. She will be attending Moravian College. These two young ladies have demonstrated outstanding character and academic achievement.The ladies of WPWC welcomed two new members at their May 17 banquet. Linda Holms and Michele Haydt, both of Kunkletown, were initiated as members.Besides the scholarship awards, members will be making plans for the 2017-2018 club year, which starts on July 1.They will also begin gearing up for their annual food stand at the 96th Annual West End Fair to be held Aug. 20-27 in Gilbert, including homemade soups, roast beef sandwiches and strawberry shortcake.Hole-in-oneFrom the Indian Mountain Ladies Golf League, in Kresgeville, comes exciting news.At last Thursday's league, Tracy Applegate from Jim Thorpe had a hole-in-one on No. 8 using an 3 wood club. It was Tracy's first week back to the league after a serious broken elbow injury.Witnessing her hole-in-one were Wanda Murphy Smith, Bonnie Spaventa and Shirley Sterner.Volunteers soughtPVEN is in need of volunteers to plant and keep its garden happy. PVEN grows and provides fresh vegetable to those in need in the West End. Anyone who likes to work in the garden and get their hands dirty for a great cause is asked to contact PVEN at 570-992-3136 for more information.Tennis lessonsThere is still time to sign up for The West End Park & Open Space Commission's sponsoring of tennis lessons for all ages at the Pleasant Valley Middle School courts from June 20 through July 27.The play schedule is as follows: 11U will play Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; ages 12 to 16 will be Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; teens from 14 to 18 will play Thursdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; adults on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.Munchkin Tennis, for those 6 to 7 years old, will start on Tuesday, June 20, at 4:15 p.m. For more information, contact 570-992-9733 or

www.weposc.org.Chestnuthill meetingThe board of supervisors for Chestnuthill Township will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township administrative building in Brodheadsville.Free dinnerZion Lutheran Church's Community Kitchen is hosting a free community dinner from 5 to 6:30

p.m.June 21.RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary.To make a reservation, the number is 570-992-6988.Free concertThe free summer concerts continue at the Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville at 6

p.m.June 25, with a performance by DOUBLE SHOT. Mark Johnson and Pamela Clark bring yesterday's classics and today's hits. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and bug spray. There is free ice cream at all concerts.For more information contact 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Fair scholarshipThe West End Fair Is offering a West End Fair Queen scholarship of $500 for the first-place winner. It is open to young women of Monroe County between the ages of 16 and 20; applicants must be single, never married and no children; behave according to the behavior policy; meet al the requirements at the West End Fair; and follow dress code mandates for being at the fair.For more information or to apply go to:

www.thewestendfair.com/events/281 or email the fair at

wefqueen@gmail.com.Applications are due by July 1, 2017.Benefit setThe Southern Pocono Mission Connexion of the United Methodist Church, including Effort, McMichaels, Neola and St. Peter's UMC churches, will be holding a fundraising car wash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,July 1, at St. Peter's UMC, next to Dollar General in Saylorsburg, to raise money for an EMT/Firefighter Appreciation Day which will be heldAug. 6.There is a requested donation.Discounted ticketsThe West End Park and Open Space Commission is offering discounted amusement park tickets. They are available at the Chestnuthill Park office for Dorney, Hershey, Knoebels, Six Flags, Blue Mountain, Crayola Experience, Philadelphia Zoo, Medieval Times, Adventure & Baltimore Aquariums.For more information, including costs, contact 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@ptd.net.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.