Pleasant Valley

The Pleasant Valley Academic Fair will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today. The PVH Band Concert will follow at 7:30 p.m.

On Thursday, the PVI Spring Title 1 and PAC meeting will be held from 4-5:30 p.m.

Thursday deadline

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, says the deadline for ordering sweatshirts and T-shirts through the church is Thursday. There will be no exceptions.

The church will accept cash or checks made payable to OLQoP. Order pickup is slated for on or after June 10.

Cleanup time

Folks will be cleaning up the Kunkletown Grove and Cemetery on Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m.

Polk history

The Polk Township Historical Society will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Polk Township Municipal Building, Kresgeville.

All citizens interested in local history are invited. Each one attending is invited to bring an item for Show & Tell.

After the meeting, all will go to the Lodge Hall for spring cleaning. For answers to questions, call Norm Burger at 610-681-7561. The June meeting is planned for 11 a.m. June 6.

Gobbler season

Pennsylvania’s spring gobbler season began April 25, with a half-day hunt for junior license holders and eligible mentored youth. The regular statewide season kicks off Saturday with half-day hunting hours through May 16 and full days from May 18-30.

For more information on spring turkey hunting, check the 2025-26 Pennsylvania Hunting & Trapping Digest, available online at www.pa.gov/agencies/pgc/huntingandtrapping/regulations/hunting-trapping-digest.

Flea market set

The Effort Women’s Group is hosting a Spring Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

To reserve a space or space and table, contact Michelle Wichman at mlwich@ptd.net.

Dinner pickup

Folks who ordered turkey takeout dinners at Salem-St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, are reminded to pick up their dinners between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Tick time

The Tick Research Lab of Pennsylvania, located at 562 Independence Road, Suite 114, East Stroudsburg, reachable at wildlifedna@esu.edu, is cautioning people that “spring and summer months mark the peak tick season.”

In regard to the stages of life of a tick, the nymphs are considered to be the most dangerous for humans and pets. They are tiny (about the size of a poppy seed) and therefore difficult to spot and can be attached for longer periods of time. They are more likely to carry pathogens since they have had one blood meal and are responsible for transmitting most cases of Lyme disease. Nymphs are also active during the peak of outside activities, which increases the chance of exposure.

The lab continues to offer free basic panel tick testing for state residents through funds received from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. If you find a tick attached, don’t panic: Submit the tick to the lab for testing www.ticklab.org/test-my-tick.

PVEN yard sale

The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network is holding its semiannual yard sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. No early birds.

All proceeds support PVEN’S Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, Diaper Pantry and Menstrual Hygiene Pantry.

Current needs for the pantries include: Food Pantry — canned vegetables, peanut butter, canned pasta, cereal, and cat and dog food; Clothing Closet — bras and sports bras, cleaning products, blankets, comforters and sheets, and towels and wash cloths; Diaper Pantry — baby formula and baby food, baby toiletries, bladder protector pads and adult-sized pull ups.

Anyone with questions may call the PVEN, which is located at 2336 Route 209, Sciota, by calling 570-992-3136 or visiting www.pven.net.

Communion set

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effort, offers Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month at its 9:30 a.m. worship service. Grape juice and gluten-free wafers are available.

Scrip orders are due Sunday. And, orders and money are due for the church’s next hoagie sale on Sunday as well. The church family made 171 hoagies in March. Pickup date for the hoagies is May 15.

Spring meeting

Salem-St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, reminds all members that the church’s spring congregational meeting to elect council members and review reports is Sunday after the 9:30 a.m. service.

Double event

Kunkletown Rod & Gun Club at 122 Gun Club Lane, Saylorsburg, is hosting a block shoot and meat raffle on Sunday. Beginning at 11 a.m., it is a 12-gauge shotgun event only. The public is welcome. For more information call 610-381-3215.

‘She Nailed It’

Tickets are now available for the tricky tray drawing Sunday during the Monroe County Habitat for Humanity fundraiser “She Nailed It!” event at the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. For details, visit habitatmc.com/she-nailed-it.

Monday lunch

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, is holding its community luncheon at 1 p.m. Monday after the 12:10 p.m. Mass.

Voter registration

Did you know that the registration deadline for voting in the May 19 primary election is Monday?

For more information, visit the www.pa.gov/agencies/dos.

‘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.

There is a cost for participating, and 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.

Information on other programs is also available at mcconservation.org.

VALOR help

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effort, has announced that on primary election day, May 19, the church will have a Taco Food Truck present from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m., or until food runs out.

The church itself will have a bake sale starting at 10 a.m. until items run out.

The fundraiser proceeds will be sent to Veterans Assisted Living Outreach (VALOR) to benefit veterans.

Strawberry Fest

Laymen’s Fellowship at St. Matthew’s ECC Church, Kunkletown, will be having a Pennsylvania Dutch raffle at its annual Strawberry Festival on June 21. The church would greatly appreciate items valued at least at $25 for the raffle.

People are asked bring their donations to the church no later than June 14. “Thank you in advance for your support,” the church says.

VBS ahead

St. Matthew’s Church ECC, Kunkletown, has announced its Vacation Bible School, “Rocky Railway,” which is coming from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 13 through July 17. It is for youngsters ages 3 though 11. Youth helpers, between ages 12 to 17, are being sought.