PVEN thanks

From the PVEN‘s director of the food pantry and clothing closet, Colleen Walsh, comes heartfelt thanks for the community’s amazing support for the past several months, whether the amount of food drives, toy drives or individual donations.

The December facts for the food pantry include 209 families (641 individuals) served and for the Clothing Closet, 21 families (78 individuals) served.

Current needs include cereal, tuna, mac and cheese for the food pantry and toiletries, winter coats and clothing, as well as hats, gloves, and mittens for children.

Any questions, including donation protocols, can be ascertained by calling 570-992-3136.

Members invited

The West End Park and Open Space Commission is a nonprofit organization working to develop the West End Regional Park; providing monthly programming for all ages; overseeing beautification projects; and also supporting recreational, educational, environmental and cultural opportunities.

From Bernie Kozen, executive director, and Kim Tuin, program coordinator of WEPOSC, comes an invitation to consider becoming a member to support our mission and to be a part of the Friends of WEPOSC. For more information, call 570-992-9733.

Chili cook-offs

It is a Chili Cook-off on Jan. 29, beginning at 1 p.m. at the West End Fire Co. in Brodheadsville, as chili cookers, entering their chili for judging, pay a fee to do so.

Everyone else, meaning the eaters, also have to pay, including students over the age of students. Children younger than 12 are free.

Chili cookers should bring their chili in a slow cooker and it should be almost fully cooked before they arrive.

For questions, including entering fee and admission costs, contact Sharon Gerhart 570-856-4631.

Proceeds benefit Austin’s Blue Line, a nonprofit raising funds for suicide awareness and providing PV students scholarships. The website is austinsblueline.org.

Two days later, the registration for the WEPOSC’s registration is due. That will be held on Feb. 12 at the Chestnuthill Park in Brodheadsville. For details and cost, contact bkozen@weposc.org or call 570-992-9733.

WELL registration

West End Little League is now accepting registration for 2022 spring ball.

All children ages 4 to 16 in Chestnuthill, Eldred, Polk or Ross townships are eligible to sign up.

For more registration information, visit www.westendlittelelague.org or email president@westendlittleleague.org.

Eagle watch trip

The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced an Eagle Watch field trip for this coming Tuesday.

For cost and other information, contact the KCEEC at 570-629-3061.

Block shoot &raffle

The Kunkletown Rod & Gun Club has announced its next block shoot and meat raffle for Feb. 6, beginning at 11 a.m. The public is welcome.

The event takes place at 122 Gun Club Lane, Saylorsburg.

Twelve-gauge shotgun only.

For more information, call 610-381-3215.

Maple tree time

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced its Sponsor-a-Maple Tree fundraising program for this spring.

Each sponsor receives a half pint of fresh maple syrup, a certificate, free admission to one of the public day programs on March 5 or 12, for up to four people, and a map showing the location of one’s sponsored tree or trees in the Sugarbush.

For more information, call the center at 570-629-3061, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the website at www.mcconservation.org to download a sponsorship form and a schedule of the programs being offered.

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