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Driver Safety

An AARP driver safety course, smart driver, is again being offered at the Chestnuthill Park Building in Brodheadsville this month.

The eight-hour version, taking place on July 14 and July 21, is for first-time attendees.

The four-hour version, for those who provide evidence of taking a class during the past 36 months, will be offered at 1 p.m. Aug. 18, at the Chestnuthill Park also.

For more information, including cost, or to register, contact the instructor at 570-619-4006.

Children gardeners

The Monroe County Garden Club and Master Gardeners are hosting a Children’s Gardening Workshop for ages 5-10 from 10 a.m. to noon July 18 at Bryant Park, Corner of Bryant Street and Park Avenue, South Stroudsburg.

Children will learn gardening basics while having fun. Activities include a scavenger hunt, rock painting, transplanting, deadheading, weeding, planting seeds and seedlings. Adults must stay with their children. Registration starts at 9:45 a.m. Donations accepted.

For questions, contact Ellen Phraner 570-352-2472.

Wheels for Meals

The Fifth Annual Wheels for Meals car show, benefiting the Monroe and Northampton Meals on Wheels organizations, is taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 21 at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert.

The rain date is July 22.

The first 100 cars will receive a dash plaque and goody bags.

There will be food, drinks, awards, door prizes, tricky trays and entertainment.

For further information, contact Dave Brown at 570-424-5329 or daveflowbrown@verizon.net.

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