Open house

From 6 to 8 p.m. today, Pleasant Valley High School, Brodheadsville, will hold its open house.Missed timeDeer Park hydrogeologist Eric Andreus was scheduled to be in the Deer Park Office at the Eldred Township Community Center today. Anyone who missed that can still see him from 1 to 3 p.m.PVI PTO/PACThe Pleasant Valley Intermediate School PTO/PAC will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday. Parents and guardians are invited. Building administration will be doing a presentation on the 2015 PSSAs, followed by a meeting led by this year's PTO officers.DemocratsThe West End Democratic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the West End Firehouse in Brodheadsville behind Wawa.Club President Julia Carter-Foster says it is important for Democrats residing in Chestnuthill, Eldred, Hamilton, Jackson, Polk and Ross townships to attend this meeting.Candidates running for office are invited by the club to come and share their vision and tell attendees why they are running for office.Food drivesWest End Organizers is having a food drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kinsley's ShopRite in Brodheadsville Thursday for the PVEN food bank.Weis Markets has been holding one for PVEN the whole month of September.Board of educationThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education will have public meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Administration Center in the Pleasant Valley school complex in Brodheadsville.Lunch is servedThe Chestnuthill Seniors meeting at Zion Lutheran in Brodheadsville as part of the Monroe County seniors will be offered sautéed beef and broccoli at for the Friday luncheon. For next Wednesday's lunch it is tuna salad platter.Those wishing to eat must remember to call Dolores Casalaspro, manager, at 570-242-6770 or 570-420-3735 by 11 a.m. the day before.CWU meetsChurch Woman United of Monroe County will hold a business meeting at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hughes Main Library, Route 611 and Chipperfield Drive in Stroudsburg.Donations for the mission Change Purse and also completed nomination forms for CWU's Margaret Wyckoff Wells award should be brought. For more information call 570-629-0649.Men of ProverbsPleasant Valley Assembly of God Church in Brodheadsville has a group called Men of Proverbs. It meets at 8 a.m. every Saturday in the lower part of the church.Its purpose: to hear the Word of God and a time of fellowship.Car showThe West End Fire Company in Brodheadsville will hold a car show on Saturday. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Admission is free.Breakfast and lunch will be available.Precious junkZion Lutheran, Brodheadsville, will be the site of a precious junk sale and bake sale on Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m.Blood driveGetz Personal Care home on Route 534 in Jonas is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.For more information call 800-733-2767.Filled Sunday at SSPSalem-St. Paul's Lutheran Church has a filled Sunday this week. It begins with an 8:15 a.m. praise service and mission group sharing. At 9 a.m. it is time for Sunday school for all ages and Confirmation class.At 10:30 it is the second worship service, and at 11:30 the social hour.At 12:15 p.m. it's time for the youth lunch and activity.From 3 to 6 p.m., it's off for all ages to Pocono Palooza, which is taking place sat St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Albrightsville.The event includes games, service project, picnic supper and campfire with worship.Community dayThe Western Pocono Women's Club is just one of the entities that will be at the Second Annual Chestnuthill Township Community Day in Brodheadsville on Sunday. It is open from noon to 5 p.m. Club members invite community residents and friends to visit them at the group's booth.They will have Christmas cards for community members to sign for the veterans who are in the hospitals around the United States. Christmas cards for the military, with a special emphasis this year on disabled veterans, is a project the Western Pocono Women's Club does in coordination with some of the local area Girl Scout troops.The day of activity for the event will include games; demonstrations; food and drink; a 3-on-3 basketball tournament from noon until 4 p.m.; and performances by Riverside Band, Pleasant Valley Choral, Adam Jacobs and Steel Creek.For general information contact 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Polk supervisorsThe Polk Township Board of Supervisors is slated to meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the municipal building on Polk Township Road in Kresgeville.Tech TalkThe second session of Tech Talk at the Eldred Community Center is now slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday.MAL meetingThe monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Eastern Monroe Public Library, Route 611/North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg. All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend.PVEN needsWith colder weather coming, PVEN has asked for donations of men's sweatpants, heavy thermal socks, thermal underwear, winter jackets in all sizes and boy's sweatpants and children's pj's in all sizes.Also needed are new or gently used blankets, comforters, towels, and queen and king sheet sets.Donations of food and clothing may be brought to the PVEN from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays or at other times by appointment.New client registrations will be taken on Monday, Tuesday or Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call 570-992-3136 for an appointment. Residents of Eldred, Ross, Polk, Chestnuthill, Hamilton and Jackson townships are eligible for aid if they qualify by need.Pet blessingOur Lady Queen of Peace Church will hold a pet blessing at 10 a.m. Oct. 3 by the Jesus statue.After the blessing, participants are invited to bring their animals to Brookmont Nursing Home for some quality time with the residents there. All pets welcome for this special blessing.Registration dueTo get a reduced price to participate in the Second Annual Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail Run/Walk at the West End Regional Park at 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township on Oct. 10, registration must be made by Sept. 30. Registrations made after that date are $5 more.Awards go to the top two male and female finishers and the top three male/female finishers in each age group. The first 100 preregistrants will receive an event T-shirt. There will be random drawings of bib numbers for prizes.The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities, and the new Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices.Forms are available at the Chestnuthill Park, Ross and Chestnuthill Township Buildings and area businesses. Complete the form, make entry payment to Friends of WEPOSC and mail to P.O. Box 276, Saylorsburg, PA 18353For additional information, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733,

bkozen@weposc.org or Jim Mannello at 570-460-8165,

manelo@ptd.net.Special meetingThere will be a special business meeting at Pleasant Valley Assembly of God Church at 5 p.m. Oct. 11. The entire church body is invited. However, anyone who is a member of PVAG is asked to make every effort to be present.Historical societyChestnuthill Township Historical Society's next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the park building on Route 715 in Brodheadsville.Paint for PuppiesThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will host a Paint for the Puppies event from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Chestnuthill Park building, 221 Route 715, Brodheadsville.Participants will get everything needed: canvas, brushes, paints and painting lessons to create one's own masterpiece. Light refreshments or bring your own. The event benefits the future West End Dog Park.For more information, including cost, call 570-234-6545 or 570-992-9733. Register online at

www.ccreationscrafts.weebly.com.History Expo 2015Chestnuthill Township Historical Society have a table at History Expo 2015 at the Western Pocono Community Library on Oct. 24, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.