Old Time Christmas

Quiet Valley, Monroe County’s Living historical farm, is having its Old Time Christmas Days for Saturday and Sunday as well as Dec. 11 and Dec. 12.

For other information, check the website or call 570-992-6161.

Kris Kringle Fest

The West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert continues to be a busy place as the Festival of Lights and Carbon County Fair’s Kris Kringle Fest will be there over the next three weekends.

Those weekends will feature a walk-through light show, music, food and crafts. There is an admission cost.

The light show will be nonstop from 5 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Thursday through Dec. 23 as well.

There will be live performances by Dave and Brenda Rehrig and also by Bill and Melodye Reese, Jeni Hackett and Stacey Gable, and performances by Joe Krushinsky and Angela Nardini.

Free clean and tune

For more information about the no cost heating system clean and tune program call the Monroe County Weatherization Program at 570-421-4436. Qualifying people can get a clean and tune of the household’s primary heating system and that may include minor heating system repairs, programmable thermostats, and CO and smoke detectors.

The household must be eligible for the 2021-2022 LIHEAP fuel assistance program, approved by April 29, 2022, and if so, services will be provided by Sept. 30.

Habitat fundraiser

Homes for the Holidays is a current fundraiser for Monroe County’s Habitat for Humanity.

Director KellyJean Kemmerer shares that an anonymous donor will double any contribution up to $5,000 made during the holiday season. Last year’s response to the fundraiser allowed Monroe’s Habitat to replace roofs, windows, floors, appliances, and build ramps for ease of access.

To help, contact Kemmerer at 570-216-4390 or mail to Monroe County Habitat For Humanity, 354 Memorial Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466.

Rebate reminder

From the Monroe County Support Services for Seniors comes the reminder that the Property Tax/Rent Rebate application deadline for this year is Dec. 31.

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.

Applicants who still wish to file a paper application form may obtain Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) and related information on the Department of Revenue’s website or by calling 888-222-9190. It is free to apply for a rebate.

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