The Bag Sale Is Back!

larity, where 500 backpacks were distributed to students, it became evident that the demand was even greater. This year, in collaboration with 10 generous sponsors and over 17 local agencies, Pocono Mountains United Way is thrilled to distribute an unprecedented 3,100 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to students in Monroe County. Distribution of the backpacks and school supplies will take place at locations such as local libraries, food pantries, and community organizations, ensuring that assistance reaches students across the county. By fostering partnerships with these community institutions, Pocono Mountains United Way remains committed to making education accessible to all.

For further details on distribution locations, dates, at times, parents, guardians, and students are encouraged to visit www.pmuw.org/education/backpacks.

Mac n Cheese entrants listed

Local restaurants are set to compete in Friends of Clymer Library’s “Friends Fest/Mac n Cheese Bake-Off” on Saturday, August 12, the last day of its annual Book Sale. The audience will be able to taste all the recipes and select a winner. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be determined by three guest judges. In addition to the macaroni and cheese, soft drinks and water will be provided.

The mac n cheese bakeoff contestants include Lake Naomi Club, Murph’s Hideaway, Chat-n-Chew Café, Timber Trails Grill, The Original Bailey’s, Bill Nathan and Roy Elkin, and Bambi Zutell. Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the audience choice winners include gift cards from Walmart, Giant Food Stores, Weis Markets, Papa Santos, Dominick’s Pizza, five rounds of mini-golf at 940 Golf N’ Fun, and a round of golf at Pinecrest Lake Golf and Country Club.

The Fest, an event for kids and adults alike, will be held on the Clymer Library’s tented parking lot from 2-4:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

The Book Sale will be held Thursday, August 10, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and Friday, August 11 and August 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. inside the library. Clymer Library is located at 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, PA. For more information: friendsofclymerlibrary@gmail.com or 570-646-0826

The Friends Fest will also include live music by the vocal and accordion SheilaMark Duo Gigroster™, caricatures by Julia Borysowski, and face painting by Crystal Klein.

During the Friends Fest, the audience is invited to stop in at the Book Sale, where books, audio books, CDs and DVDs can be purchased for prices ranging from 50¢ to $5. All proceeds from both events will benefit Clymer Library.