Eldred planners

The Eldred Township Planning Commission meeting is on the calendar for 7 tonight.

Meeting tomorrow

Pocono Old-Tyme Farm Equipment Association is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the museum.

For more information, call 570-402-7333.

Free kids’ meals

The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network on Route 209 in Sciota is offering Free Summer Meals for Kids Program.

The program begins Thursday and runs through Aug. 13 from 8-11 a.m. every Thursday.

Families will receive five days of shelf-stable breakfasts and lunches for each child up to age 18.

Young people over 18 who are enrolled in school programs for students with disabilities are also eligible, according to PVEN.

There are no residency or income requirements; all the PVEN needs is the number of children in need of the food.

Anyone with questions may call 570-992-3136.

Meal, meeting

• Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, is hosting its next Missions dinner at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

• The Knights of Columbus will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Market vouchers

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides $25 in vouchers to eligible seniors, who can redeem them at farmers markets throughout the county.

The Monroe County Area Agency on Aging is administering the program, which is now underway. The vouchers must be picked up in person. For more details, call 570-420-3735.

OTOH event

Operation: Touch of Home will be at Vet Village for Pocono Race Weekend, Friday through Sunday.

The group is seeking volunteers to assist with the display. Contact Maria at OTOH or call 570-236-9695.

Barn dance set

Quiet Valley will hold a barn dance on Friday.

Opening day is June 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Folks are invited to “Explore the farm and enjoy a full day of hands-on experiences, historic tours, and seasonal activities for all ages.”

For costs, tours and other information, call 570-992-6161.

Advanced tickets are not required.

Effort UMC events

• The Supplemental Food Resource Center food pantry at Effort UMC will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

• At 4 p.m. a family-friendly Christian-based movie will be shown in Wesley Hall.

Eldred calendar

• The Eldred Township Community Center Food Pantry in Kunkletown will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

• The next Eldred Township Board of Supervisors meeting is set for 7 p.m. June 17.

Stamps for helping

Since 1942, Philately’s Volunteer Service Committee has been collecting Stamps for the Wounded. Information can be obtained about the program by emailing info@stampsforthewounded.org or contacting yours truly, someone who is ever so grateful for veterans of all generations, at her email address. It is an awesome program.

Graduate Sunday

St. Matthew’s ECC, Kunkletown, will celebrate Graduate Sunday this weekend with a service in the Grove.

The church body will be setting up for its June 21 Strawberry Festival & Car Show on Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20.

Women’s Club

The Western Pocono Women’s Club is slated to meet at 7 p.m. Monday.

Bereavement help

The next meeting of the Brodheadsville Area Support Group is set for 1-2:30 p.m. June 24 at the Western Pocono Community Library, Brodheadsville.

For more information, call the St. Luke’s Hospice Bereavement Program at 484-526-2499.

Library program

The Western Pocono Community Library, Brodheadsville, is accepting registration for its summer program for children from June 15 through June 30.

The theme for this summer’s reading program is Dino-Mite 2026 Reading Adventure.

For details, check the library’s website, visit the library, inquire by email or call 570-992-7934.

The Adult Art Studio will be held at 10:30 a.m. every Friday in July except for July 3.

Library business hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is closed Sunday.

The computers shut down and the Children’s Toy Area closes 30 minutes before the building closes.

PV School Board

The Pleasant Valley Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. June 18.

Church fundraiser

Salem-St. Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, is hosting a fundraiser at Red Robin in Bartonsville from 4-8 p.m. June 18. The church will receive 20% of all orders paid for that time period.

“If ordering online start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the Bartonsville restaurant.”

Follow directions for ordering and enjoy your meals.

Special days set

Monroe County Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Marshall’s Creek has announced upcoming sales.

The June 18 sale is a Thrifty Thursday sale of 30% off, though some exclusions apply.

The June 19 through June 21 Fathers’ Day sale is 30% off tools and hardware.

Farmers market

The next farmers market at Zion Lutheran Church, Brodheadsville, is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20.

WE Republicans

The next regular meeting of the West End Republican Club is set for 6:30 p.m. June 23 at the Chestnuthill Star Diner on Route 209 in Brodheadsville.

Day camp ahead

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center offers summer day camps.

Campers should choose one week. The camps are:

• Get in Touch with Nature for ages 7-10 — June 22-26, July 6-10 or Aug. 3-7.

• Adventure Camp for ages 11-13 — July 6-10, Aug. 3-7 or Aug. 17-21.

Camps are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with early care and late pickup available for an additional fee.

Applications can be found at www.mcconservation.org/educational-services. Register online, call 570-629-3061 or email dflint@monroecountypa.gov for an application or to pay by credit card over the phone.

For more information, call 570-629-3061 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, visit www.mcconservation.org or email dlederer@monroecountypa.gov.

Bugfest 2026

On July 18 the annual Bug Fest event at Kettle Creek Environmental Center will be held. The family-friendly event is co-hosted by Kettle Creek and Monroe County 4H Insects Are Us.

A passport to Bug Fest will guide folks to stations such as the insect zoo, build-a-bug craft, free face painting, make your own antennas, outdoor insect safari, live butterfly tent and many others.

At the end of the session, participants can turn in their stamped passports to receive a prize.

Volunteers from the Monroe County Bee Keepers Association, Master Gardeners, Penn State Extension and others will be on hand at the interactive stations.

Participants at the afternoon session can enjoy the release of the monarch and painted lady butterflies at the end of the day.

There is a cost for children ages 3-12 years. Anyone under 3 years or above 12 years of age, including parents, may attend for free. Preregister for either the morning session from 9:30 a.m. to noon or the afternoon session from 12:30-3 p.m. at mcconservation.org.

Preregistration is required, and space is limited.

For more information, call Kettle Creek at 570-629-3061 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.