Chestnuthill seniors

Monroe County Seniors meet at Zion Lutheran Church, Brodheadsville, in the church’s Assembly Hall, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

Lunch can be bought there, and activities include card games, social time and bingo.

For more information, call 570-242-6770.

AA meetings

The AAA group meeting at Zion Lutheran, Brodheadsville, will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and also on Monday.

TOPS meetings

Salem-St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, welcomes the group Take Off Pounds Sensibly. TOPS meets at two times each Wednesday, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Missions dinner

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, will hold its next West End Missions dinner at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

Knights to meet

The Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville.

Old-Tyme meeting

There will be a membership meeting of the Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the museum at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert.

For more information, call 570-402-7333.

Garden opening

The Garden of Giving will open Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This month, the garden will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. (Note: It will close in the event of rain).

Helpers are still needed to assist with IT, with phone calls and, most importantly, someone who will apply for grants. All are year-round office jobs.

Also, someone is still needed to mow weekly and do the weed-whacking.

For more information, call the garden at 570-402-1282 or email GardenofGiving1@gmail.com.

A new addition at the garden is that packages of seeds, including organic ones, will be available to purchase.

The garden is located in McMichaels, at 2556 Rising Hill Drive, Saylorsburg.

Saturday worship

Zion Lutheran Church, Brodheadsville, offers a 5 p.m. worship service every Saturday, whenever possible. For service and other information, the church is online at www.zionulc.org/.

Meet the artist

This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., folks will have the opportunity to meet artist Jeff Koopman at the Art Gallery at Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. His show, “Waterways and Byways,” will feature nature-oriented oil paintings with an emphasis on waterways.

Koopman’s work will be on display for the month of April in the gallery, which is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It also will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 11 and April 18.

There is no charge and preregistration is not required. Call 570-629-3061 with any questions.

For more information on Kettle Creek, visit www.mcconservation.org.

Nature walk

Members and friends of Salem-St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, are taking a nature walk to get into shape — physically, mentally and spiritually — on Saturday at Eagles Nest Park in Slatington. It is a carpool event, so folks should meet at the church at 1 p.m. To verify that meeting time or for more information, call Pastor Deborah Scheffey at 610-681-5191.

Earth Day Festival

The first-ever Earth Day Festival will take place at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert from April 17-19.

The rain-or-shine, family-friendly event will feature live music, DJs, food trucks and a variety of vendors and crafters. There will also be a basket raffle and a marching band battle. The festival, which will use both indoor and outdoor spaces, will tentatively conclude with a fireworks display.

Hours are 5-10 p.m. April 17; 2-10 p.m. April 18; and noon-7 p.m. April 19. Those over 11 must pay a charge, but ages 10 and under will be admitted for free.

Anyone who brings a donation for the A.W.S.O.M. Animal Shelter or the Center for Animal Health & Welfare (Project Paw) will receive $1 off admission.

Call 484-903-9356 for more information.

Farmers market set

Zion Lutheran Church, Brodheadsville, has announced that a farmers market will be held on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. New vendors are welcome. For more information, email Brodheadsvillefarmersmarket@gmail.com. Featured will be local farmers and artisans.

Tuesday meeting

Operation: Touch of Home is slated to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at American Legion Post 927 in Gilbert.

Sportsmen’s Day

Kunkletown Rod & Gun Club is hosting a Sportsmen’s Day celebration on April 19 on the club grounds at 122 Gun Club Lane in Saylorsburg.

For more information, call 610-381-3215 or email a ktwonrgc@ptd.net.

‘She Nailed It’

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity has announced the return of the annual fundraiser “She Nailed It.” It is taking place at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort from noon to 4 p.m. May 3.

Teams of four compete for bronze, silver and gold hammer prizes in the competition. The day also includes tricky tray prizes.

A practice session will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday at the organization’s ReStore in East Stroudsburg.

For details, visit habitatmc.com/she-nailed-it.

Turkey takeout

Salem-St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, is offering turkey takeout dinners from 4-5:30 p.m. May 2. The platters include turkey with gravy, filling, carrots, applesauce, roll and choice of cake.

Orders must be placed no later than April 19 by calling 570-688-5381.

Also being accepted are orders for pints or quarts of celery seed dressing.

For costs, call the church at the above number.

Voter sign-up

From state Rep. Jack Rader comes the reminder: Pennsylvanians who are not already registered to vote but wish to participate in the May 19 primary election should be sure to register no later than May 4.

‘Bog Birding’

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center is holding “Bog Birding” programs on May 6 and May 13 from 7-9 a.m. each day at the Tannersville Cranberry Bog.

People are invited to learn the basics of birding while discovering the unique and fascinating bird species that visit this rare habitat.

Limited binoculars available upon request.

There is a cost for participating. Preregistration and payment is required.

To register, go to mcconservation.org or call 570-629-3061 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The bog’s address is 552 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg.