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Zion Lutheran Church in Brodheadsville will again have its community kitchen open from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today.RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary. Call 579-992-6988.Lions meetThe Western Pocono Lions Club will hold its monthly dinner meeting at 6:30 tonight at the Old Mill Pizza in Sciota. The speaker will be Dudley Mann, individual, Medicare and senior products adviser, BB&T Insurance Services.Sub Vets MeetThe U.S. Submarine Veterans, Pocono Base, meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at the Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old Route 940, in Pocono Pines. They are a local chapter of the national organization U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc.This month's meeting will be at 7 tonight.For additional information and directions, visit the website at

http://poconosubvets.org, or call 610-681-2606.Zion SeniorsAt 11 a.m., Zion Seniors, for those over 50, will meet on Thursday in the church's Fellowship Hall in Brodheadsville.Attendees are reminded to bring a sandwich. Beverages are provided.There are yearly dues.Mission mealWest End Missions will again have its free meal for those in need at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Gilbert.Busy dayPleasant Valley Middle School sixth-graders have a busy day Thursday. It is time for their class field day and at 6 p.m., they will have their moving up dance, luau celebration.League meetingThe West End Little League is at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Chestnuthill Township Park Building.Painting fundraiserIt's a Dandelion Wishes paint and sip fundraiser for Relay for Life taking place at Zion Lutheran Church from 6-8 p.m. Friday.For more information for the limited-space event, 25 people, email

mckain@ptd.net or call Leah at 610-381-6328.Special eventPleasant Valley Assembly of God Church in Brodheadsville is holding an R3 Weekend. It will be a time to: renew, revive, reset.Join the church family at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 9 and 11 a.m.The church is in the heart of West End at 1086 Weir Lake Road (just up the road from ShopRite) in Brodheadsville. Seating is limited, so contact the church office to reserve a seat at 570-992-6799 or visit the church on

www.facebook.com/PleasantValleyAG or

www.pvag.net.Bingo nightThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will a host a bingo night on Friday, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Chestnuthill Township Park on Route 715, Brodheadsville.Doors open at 5:30. There will be specials, pull tabs, door prizes and refreshments.For additional information, contact

bkozen@weposc.org or 570-992-9733.Flea marketSt. Peter's UMC, Saylorsburg, is holding its spring flea market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The rain date is June 3.Vendors are wanted, Call 570-992-6930 for availability and information.Refreshments and lunch will be available.Fitness TrailThe West End Regional Park on Evergreen Hollow Road, Brodheadsville, is hosting a fitness trail workshop from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday.Find out how the fitness trail can help a person achieve goals. Learn exercises and proper technique for each station from a certified trainer. All ability levels welcome. For more information and to register, contact 570-992-9733 or

bkozen@weposc.org.Eldred food pantryThe West End Food Pantry in Kunkletown, Eldred Township, is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The pantry provides free food to those in need, serving the West End of Monroe County and neighboring towns.To register, bring a photo ID, and, If you can, bring your own bags.Farm animal frolicQuiet Valley, Monroe County's living historical farm, will host its annual farm animal frolic this Saturday and Sunday, as well as next weekend. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.The activities include baby farm animals, children's games and hands-on activities, sheep shearing and more.For more information including admission costs, call the farm at 570-992-6161 or visit quietvalley.org.Special rideAmerican Legion Riders of Post 927 will hold a motorcycle ride and party for Valor on Saturday in memory of Jack McCloskey. The ride will start and finish at the American Legion Post Home in Gilbert. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and kick stands go up at 10:30 a.m.There is a family party at noon at the Legion, which will include a meal and music as well as vendors.For costs and other information, contact Everett Shaver at

everett.shaver@yahoo.com.Plant saleThe youth of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Gilbert, will hold a plant sale Saturday and Sunday.For more information call the church at 610-681-6137.Casual DaySalem UCC, Gilbert, is celebrating casual day this Sunday, beginning with a 9 a.m. breakfast. The worship service will follow at 10 a.m.Serving othersMembers of McMichaels UMC will be going to Stroudsburg on Sunday afternoon. They periodically serve people who make use of the soup kitchen there.On Tuesday there will be the scheduled Bible study at 7 p.m. and a fair meeting to prepare for participation at the annual West End Fair.Helping othersEffort UMC continues its outreach to other entities that help people in distress. Its Baby Bottle Boomerang is in full swing and ready for church family and friends participation.From Mother's Day through Father's Day, donations toward the support of this program will be taken. The Pregnancy Resource Center educates women in making a life choice easier, encourages purity in youth and mentors fathers to become great dads. Donations can be placed in the Large Baby Bottle that is located on the Welcome Center.Ending this Sunday is the donation drive for Women's Resources which is being hosted by the UMW of the church. A red tub in the narthex is the collection site for various needed items, with a list of needs available on the Welcome Center.Free concertThe Tribute to Veterans concert will kick off the free summer concert series at the Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville on Sunday. Chris Eckert and Leigh Pollari will perform from 6-8 p.m.Attendees are told to bring lawn chairs, blanket and bug spray. Free refreshments for all veterans.It's the community's chance to show thanks to those who served.For more information, contact 570-992-9733 or

www.weposc.org.Polk supervisorsThe board of supervisors for Polk Township will meet in public session at 7 p.m. Monday at the township municipal building in Kresgeville.Knit & CrochetZion Lutheran Church's Knit & Crochet group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Parish Hall in Brodheadsville.Newcomers are welcome.Altar & RosaryOur Lady Queen of Peace Church's Altar and Rosary Society will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday in McCawley Hall. Members and friends will say the Rosary, discuss Crowning of the Blessed Mother, install new officers and share a potluck dinner.Lioness Club meetsThe Western Pocono Lioness Club will meet Tuesday at Shop in Brodheadsville, with refreshments at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting beginning at 6 p.m.Republicans meetThe West End Republican Club, including Chestnuthill, Eldred, Polk, Hamilton and Jackson townships as well as other areas, will be meeting at a new site Tuesday, at The Lakeside Restaurant at 5154 S. Hamilton Blvd., in Saylorsburg.The regular meeting is at 7 p.m., the optional dinner is at 6 p.m.For additional information and directions, visit the club's website at

http://www.westendgop.com, or call 443-326-5100.Choral concertThe Pleasant Valley High School choral concert will be presented beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.Looking aheadThe Community Center in Eldred Township will host the following in the next two weeks:•From 6-8 p.m. May 25, fundraising dining at Slopeside Pub & Grill at Blue Mountain Ski Resort. Participants should present a brochure, available at ETCC or the township office and 15 percent of food sales will be donated back to the Eldred Township Community Center.• From 9 a.m. to 3

p.m.May 27, a yard sale. For tables, contact Ann at 610-381-4252, ext. 2.• From noon to 3 p.m.,May 29, a gourd bowl class. Come learn how to craft a beautiful gourd bowl using Japanese Washi paper and inks. No experience necessary. For costs and other information, contact the instructor, Susan Pekala, contact

stpekala@yahoo.com to register.AndJune 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the community center on Kunkletown Road, wine and cheese, a Pampered Chef party. It is free and open to public.Veterans fetedEldred Township invites residents to join in honoring its veterans at an 11 a.m. programMay 29, Memorial Day, at the Eldred Township Veterans Memorial at the Municipal Building, 490 Kunkletown Road, in Kunkletown.New gardenZion Lutheran has begun a community garden at the church and parsonage complex in Brodheadsville. Volunteers are being sought.For more information, call the church at 570-992-6988.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

arargot3@verizon.net. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.