MAL meets

The monthly meeting of the Monroe Animal League will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastern Monroe County Library, Route 611/North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg.All Monroe County animal lovers are encouraged to attend.The group's spring dinner buffet and tricky tray will be heldApril 27 at the VFW Post 2540, 546 Fawn Road, East Stroudsburg, starting at 5 p.m.Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Drawing for prizes begins at 6:30 p.m.Tickets must be purchased in advance.Call MAL 570-421-7775 or mail checks to MAL, P.O. Box 23, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.Proceeds benefit Monroe Animal League, an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Monroe County since 1943, raising funds for spay/neuter and emergency vet care, conducting pet food drives and more.Arbor day plantingThe Monroe County Garden Club will plant a tree at the Hospice House of Monroe County, 412 E. Brown St., East Stroudsburg at 11

a.m.April 26.Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Everyone is invited to attend.Band concertThe Pleasant Valley High School band concert will be presented at 7:30

p.m.April 26.Deadline approachingA reminder from Eldred Township: May 1 is the final date for residents of Eldred, Ross and Hamilton township to submit information to their respective township offices for inclusion in the gypsy moth spraying.Craft and gift fairThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will have a craft and gift fair at the Chestnuthill Park, 221 Route 715, Brodheadsville from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. onApril 29.Included will be crafts, gifts, art direct sellers and door prizes.For more information, including table costs, go to

www.weposc.org or call 570-992-9733.Chicken barbecueEffort United Methodist Church on Merwinsburg Road off Route 115 in Effort, will be having its semiannual chicken barbecue dinner from 3 to 7

p.m.April 29.The menu again consists a roasted and barbecue seasoned chicken half, mashed potatoes, corn and the secret recipe creamed cabbage (coleslaw) and applesauce. the meal also comes with a roll, whipped butter an assortment of desserts and one's choice of coffee, tea or lemonade.The event sold out last fall, so pre-sale tickets are being offered.Also available is a free delivery option, within the West End area, of 10 or more meals that are presold and prepaid.For more information, call the church office at 570-629-1890. The church is air-conditioned and handicap accessible.Spring PopsThe Pleasant Valley Choral Society will be presenting Best Songs Ever! at 7

p.m.April 29, and again at 3

p.m.April 30 in the Pleasant Valley High School Auditorium on Route 209 in Brodheadsville. Visit

http://www.pvchoral.org.Day of PrayerSt. Peter's UMC, Saylorsburg, will host a National Day of Prayer open church sanctuary from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Southern Pocono Connexion of the UMC onMay 4. The day begins with an 8 a.m., opening prayer service. It includes a noon healing service and a 7 p.m. outdoor animal blessing service at 7 p.m.Prayer partners will be available.Inaugural walk/runThe West End Park and Open Space Commission is announcing the inaugural 5K9 Trail Leisure Run/Walk at the West End Regional Park on 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township on Saturday, May 6. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The walk/run goes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and the Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices. Dogs are welcome as long as they remain on a leash, with a 6-foot maximum.All proceeds will fund the West End Regional Leash-Free Dog Park to be located off Merwine-Hilltop Drive. The dog park will be completely fenced with areas for both large and small dogs. This project represents Phase II of the development of the 244-acre West End Regional Park.The 3.1-mile trail run winds through the open space property and includes a flat trail, an open field and woods trails. Walkers are invited to use the 5/8 mile portion of the flat trail, and/or the 3/4 mile field trail or the entire running course.For registration costs and more information contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.orgChildren under 10 can participate for free. The first 100 pre-registrants will receive a bandanna. Door prizes, raffles, vendors and refreshments will be available.Register at RunSignUp.com

https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Brodheadsville/5K9TrailLeisureRunWalkForms 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 PO Box 276, Saylorsburg, PA 18353.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.