Farmers market

The Brodheadsville Farmers Market, held at Zion Lutheran Church, is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. It’s the last market of the season.

KC for Kids

Kettle Creek for Kids is back. It began Oct. 8. The program, geared for ages 3-6 (adult must stay with child during program) will be held every Thursday in October at the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. Classes are one hour long and held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The program offers exploration of seasonal changes, learning how animals get ready for winter and experiencing sights and sounds of autumn. Each week there will be different topics, with both indoor and outdoor activities. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.

There is a cost per child. For more information, call 570-629-3061 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit www.mcconservation.org.

Christian Education

St. Peter’s UMC will continue its Christian Education on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. following its Sunday worship service at 9 a.m.

PVEN outreach

The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network announced the number of people served during September.

At the Food Pantry, 273 families were served (809 individuals). The Clothing Closet served 65 families (220 individuals). The Diaper Pantry served 136 families. The Menstrual Hygiene Pantry served 220 individuals.

Soup sale set

The youth group at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, will be selling homemade soups after all the Masses on Saturday and Sunday.

Socktober

A special need has been posted by the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network. That need is socks in any of size for children, men and women.

People can drop off donations at the Western Pocono Community Library, the PVEN Food Pantry, St. Luke’s Brodheadsville Family Practice and RE/MAX of the Poconos in Stroudsburg.

Vintage Finds Fair

The Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network has announced its first-ever Vintage Finds Fair.

It will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the PVEN site in Sciota, where local vendors will have their own items for folks to purchase.

In addition, PVEN will have various items for sale. Funds realized will support the PVEN Food Pantry and other PVEN help entities.

Pocono Women

The Pocono Women’s Club, meeting at Effort UMC, will gather at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall on Monday.

Fall Family Fun Day

Effort UMC is planning a Fall Family Fun Day for 1-3 p.m. Saturday.

The church is currently seeking donations of candy to fill the bags for the candy shoot and other activities. Individually wrapped candies are preferred.

The deadline for the request was Oct. 11, but …

Busy hands

The Prayer Shawl ministry group meeting at Effort UMC will be plying their various needles at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Helpful hands are always welcome.

Election reminder

A reminder to all voters: Monday is the last day to register to vote; 5 p.m. Oct. 27 is the deadline for counties to receive mail-in or absentee ballot applications; and polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

Soup deadline

Oct. 21 is the last day to order soup at Effort UMC. Pickup is set for Oct. 25 after each service.

Community supper

Zion Lutheran Church, Brodheadsville, is holding its next free drive-thru community supper from 5-6 p.m. Oct. 21.

Baby Shower Benefit

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church Altar & Rosary is holding its annual Baby Shower Benefit this month for the Shepherds Maternity House.

Donations can be placed in a crib in the atrium of the church in Brodheadsville.

Event for Valor

The Toss for Veterans being hosted by the Valor Clinic Foundation will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Brix Brewhouse in Brodheadsville.

It will include live entertainment, a silent auction and more.

For more information, call 570-606-9831.

Effort UMC pantry

The Supplemental Food Resource Center food pantry at Effort UMC will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Requested donations include canned soups, canned yams and nonperishable items.

Trunk or treat

Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Brodheadsville, will hold a trunk or treat at 2 p.m. Oct. 25 in the church parking lot. Anyone wanting to host a trunk should call the church office at 610-681-6137.

History, gossip

The Chestnuthill Township Historical Society invites folks to attend an event that will include “history, hauntings, and a little old-fashioned gossip.”

That event, a walk, is set for 3 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Old Brodheadsville Cemetery.

Parking is at the Gethen Property, directly beside the cemetery. To buy tickets go to: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/5APJ3X232CLK6.

Pork and sauerkraut

Effort UMC is holding a pork and sauerkraut dinner from 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

The meal will feature roast pork loin, mashed potatoes, vegetable, applesauce, roll, homemade dessert, coffee, tea and other beverages.

For cost, call the church at 570-629-1890.

The church is handicapped accessible.