Old Tyme show

Pocono Old Tyme is holding its 22nd annual show, featuring garden tractors, gas engines and belted equipment, Friday through Sunday at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert.Members will meet Thursdayat the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert. They are asked to be there at 5:30 p.m. for a short meeting, a potluck supper and show setup.At the show folks can see antique tractors on parade, watch gas engines in action; see threshing demonstrations, feed grinding, corn shelling and more.Kids can enjoy pedal tractor pulls and watch big guys pull with their tractors.Also available will be food, entertainment and a chance to win a raffle.Breakfast servedOnce again McMichaels UMC will host a breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday. There is no set cost. It is by donation only.Poker RunOperation: Touch of Home's Poker run will be held Saturday, at American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert. Registration begins 9 to 11:30 a.m. Kickstands go up 11:45 a.m.There are a variety of prizes.There is a cost for the event, which is sponsored by American Legion Riders, Chapter 927, Gilbert.Registration/waivers are available at operationtouchofhome.org and at the event.For more information, contact 'DJ' De Jesus, 570-620-0535

idejesus@ptd.net or Tammy Gower, 570- 236-9695,

tlgower@ptd.net.All rider friends who do not ride motorcycles are welcome to join the event. Chris Eckert will entertain from 2-4 p.m. There will be a raffle and Red Friday shirts for sale. There is a meal cost for those not riding in the Poker Run.Effort pantryThe Supplemental Food Resource Center at Effort UMC will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. A valid driver's license or state ID with address proving residency in the West End will be required of families in need.For additional information, contact co-directors Henry McCormick and Anthony Walker through the church office at 570-629-1890, ext. 109Children's chatSalem-St. Paul's Lutheran church will host its worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. It will include a children's chat.Legion RidersThe American Legion Riders have its monthly meeting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert.Special celebrationOn Sunday, there will be a feast day of celebration at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Peace.The celebration and procession of Our Lady will take place immediately following the 11 a.m. Mass.Kunkletown VBSSt. Matthew's UCC in Kunkletown will hold Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday in the church grove. The classes will run from 9 a.m. until noon.As inventors and creators, class members sing, play games, explore the Bible, do experiments, and make crafts and memories. The theme is Maker Fun Factory VBS. The week also includes an optional afternoon field trip for kids and families.VBS is for kids age 4 and up. Younger children may come with a parent or caregiver for a Mommy and Me type experience.The VBS is free and open to the community. The church grove address is: 124 Picnic Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058. For more information or to register, contact Staci at 610-283-4696 or

stacigeorge0317@gmail.com.Blood driveOur Lady Queen of Peace is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 1-6 p.m., Tuesday, in McCawley Hall. Both blood and Power Red will be accepted. The ARC explains that a Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Neg, B Neg, or O blood.Walk-ins and registered donors are welcome.For more information, call 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) for availability.Cookie socialOnce again the Western Pocono Women's Club will be visiting Getz Personal Care Home with the monthly cookie social.That visit is set for 2:30

p.m.July 12.Anyone needing more information about the club can visit westernpoconowomensclub.org or call Greta Weaver at 570-620-0465.Contact the group at:

wpwomensclub@gmail.com or by mail at Western Pocono Women's Club, P.O. Box 42, Brodheadsville, PA 18322.Planning meetingThe West End Park and Open Space Commission will meet at 6:30

p.m.June 12, at the Chestnuthill Township Park in Brodheadsville.Changed meetingThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education meeting scheduled forJuly 13 has been rescheduled forJuly 18.Student wellnessThe student Wellness Committee meeting is set for 9

a.m.July 12, in the Pleasant Valley School District administrative building.The meeting is open to anyone.Youth fundraiserZion Lutheran's Youth Group will do a fundraiser, including a car wash and a hoagie sale, from 9 a.m. to 1

p.m.July 15.Driver refresherAn AARP Driver Safety class will be held at the Chestnuthill Township Park Building in Brodheadsville for two Saturdays in July.The class is designed for those drivers age 50 and older. There are no tests and membership in AARP is not required. Classes are set for July 15 and July 22. They run for four hours, beginning at 1 p.m.There is a fee. Contact Roland Vonderheide at 570-619-4006 for more information and to reserve a place in the class.Food assistanceThe Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Networkhas announced new Bureau of Food Distribution the Emergency Food Assistance Programfinancial guidelines.For example, a family of five earning below $43,170 annually qualifies to receive food assistance from PVEN. If you or someone you know may qualify, do not hesitate to call the PVEN at 570-992-3136 for more information.Contact Adele Argot at 717-933-4028 or

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

tneditor@tnonline.com.