Online prayers

At 7 p.m. today on the Facebook page, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church is offering online prayers for healing and hope.

Father Mike, Father Rawel and Father Sean will lead this time of reflection that will feature special readings, prayers and music to help bring peace, joy, hope and healing to all during these challenging times.

The church now offers three different ways to watch Mass live on Sundays at 9 a.m., including Facebook, YouTube Live or Vimeo and search Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Pantry needs

Effort UMC’s SFRC (food pantry) is in need of macaroni & cheese and ramen noodles. All donations may be dropped off at the church, but it is suggested to call first to ensure someone is there to receive the donation.

The number is 570-629-1890.

The pantry is continuing to serve families in need. However, it is a drive-in situation and people are reminded to follow the direction of the parking coordinators and not get out of the car as food will be brought to the vehicle.

The pantry is slated to be open, following the above information, from 10 a.m. to noon, this Saturday.

West End Fire Co.

Don Zipp, Chief of the West End Fire Company, reports that this April the volunteers responded to 38 percent more calls than last year.

This means the volunteers responded to 47 incidents, making a total of 177 incidents the first four months of the year.

Cancellation

Due to the coronavirus, all church activities at Effort UMC have been canceled through May 22. That includes the UMW Flea Market originally scheduled for May 18.

Church services can be viewed on the church website at Effortumc.org or by following the YouTube link.

Facebook worship

Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville invites all to join the church’s Sunday service on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/zionulc.

Tennis lessons

The West End Park & Open Space Commission has announced one summer session of tennis lessons once a week for six weeks starting Tuesday, June 23, or Thursday, June 25, depending on age and experience, at the Pleasant Valley Middle School courts, Route 115, Brodheadsville.

Age brackets include: Munchkin Tennis, ages 6 to 7; Rally Ball, 8 to 11; and Beginner Teen, ages 12 to 16.

An application and payment (by check or money order payable to WEPOSC) must be submitted to reserve a spot to: WEPOSC, P.O. Box 243, Brodheadsville, PA 18322.

Applications are on the website at weposc.org or email bkozen@weposc.org - including names and ages of participants, session of interest, as well as a contact phone number and address.

Please note: This is subject to change based on the latest COVID-19 health guidelines at the time of starting as well as meeting enrollment minimums. Money will be refunded if classes are canceled by WEPOSC.

Summer day camp

Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center has announced its Get in Touch with Nature, an exciting Day Camp from Aug. 3-14 for 7- to 13-year-olds.

Campers will be split into age groups and will participate in age-appropriate activities.

That can include exploring the trails at the Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary; learning about the critters, plants and habitats of the Poconos; venturing to other cool places in Monroe County; splashing around in the puddles, ponds and creeks at Kettle Creek and so much more.

Activities may include: creek snorkeling, tie-dyeing, bird banding, off-site hikes, fossils, cool critter activities, nature hikes, pond and stream study, scavenger hunt, tree and plant exploration, citizen science projects, and more.

For more particulars, including costs and hours, call the E.E. Center at 570-629-3061, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or visit the MCCD’s website.

No meeting

Operation: Touch of Home has announced its regular monthly meeting scheduled for May 12 has been canceled due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

Library resource

Although the Western Pocono Community Library is closed and will remain closed until further notice. If one has items out during this time, they will not be considered late when the library reopens.

On its website, the library has a resource for members: Creativebug.com with many award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

One only needs to have a library card to log in.

Deadline extended

The tax/rent rebate deadline for eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older: meeting certain income limits, has been extended to Dec. 31, 2020.

The assistance given applicants in Monroe County via the Area Agency on Aging is postponed and will be announced in future Monroe County Seniors’ Express Times newsletters.

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