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STUDENTS RECEIVE AED/CPR TRAINING Monsignor McHugh School in Cresco recently implemented CPR/AED training into their program for seventh and eighth grades. More on page 2
Local Flavor Gives Back The director of Lackawanna County Children’s Library has made Irish soda bread since the ’70s. Page 8
What’s Happening See what’s happening with a comprehensive events calendar. Page 2 Around Town Keep up with the latest happenings in our area. Page 4
Science Olympiad Winners North Pocono High School’s varsity Science Olympiad team had its first competition of the season. Page 9
Ski Club Makes Donation The Big Pocono Ski Club held a basket raffle to benefit the Women’s Resources of Monroe County. A donation of $1,045 was received. Page 3
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Bob Eckstein, award-winning illustrator, writer and New Yorker cartoonist will give an afternoon presentation based on his work, “The Illustrated History of the Snowman.” on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Stroud Mansion, 900 Main St. in Stroudsburg. (Snow date is Friday, Feb 8.) Books will be available for purchase
with the author signing copies following the event. This special program is free, but reservations are required due to limited space. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information or to make a reservation, call 570-421-7703 or email at info@ monroehistorical.org.
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Students receive AED/CPR training Monsignor McHugh School in Cresco recently implemented CPR/AED training into their program for seventh and eighth grades. This type of training is being introduced into schools as a graduation requirement. The training will enable students to assist their friends and family in the event of
an emergency. The instructor, William Weimer Jr., visited Monsignor Mchugh last month. He has been teaching first aid/CPR/AED to hundreds of people all over the country, as he has been a certified instructor for the American Red Cross since 2005 and an instructor trainer for
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WHAT’S HAPPENING To have your school, church or nonprofit social event in “What’s Happening,” email: poconotimes@timesshamrock.com. Exact dates must be listed. NO EVENTS WILL BE TAKEN BY PHONE. EVENTS ARE PRINTED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Deadline — noon on Friday for the next Wednesday publication. No faxes or hand-written submissions will be accepted. FEB. 2 On Saturday, Feb. 2, join Roger Spotts for a look at the three species of wild canids that live in the Poconos at the Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center. Coyotes, Red Foxes and Gray Foxes all call the Poconos home and are more common than you may think. We will look at what makes them different and also why they do the things they do. This program will begin at 10 a.m. Cost: $6/non-members, $4/children under 12. EE Center members are free. For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org. FEB 3 The East Bangor United Methodist Community Church, 136 W. Central Ave. (Rt. 512), East Bangor, will hold a pastie sale. The selections include beef with or without onions and broccoli-cheese with or without onions. The cost is $5.50. To order, call 610-588-1745 by Sunday, Feb. 3. Pasties must be picked up at the church on Tuesday, Feb. 5th, at 3:30 p.m. • McMichaels United Methodist Church, 104 White Church Rd. and Route 715 in McMichaels, will hold an all-you-can-eat, donation-only breakfast on Saturday, Feb. 9, 8-10 a.m. Beverages included. FEB. 9 American Legion Riders present Comedy Night featuring Wisecrackers Comedy, on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the American Legion Post No. 927 Main Hall, 646 Fairgrounds Rd, Gilbert. Catering by Vincents Deli &
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Catering, Tannersville. Dinner 5-7 p.m.; comedy 7-9 p.m.; dancing 9-11 p.m. Tickets $25. Only 150 tickets available. Raffle baskets, 50/50. For tickets, contact Everett Shaver 570-977-8208 or everett.shaver@ yahoo.com. Doors open at 5 p.m. You must be 21 or older to attend. • Monroe County Conservation District’s Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center announces Lilliana’s Nature Discovery Area Exploration Focus on Animal Tracks and Other Clues. On Feb. 9, 9 a.m. to noon, become a detective and learn about tracks other clues animals leave behind in winter. Please dress warmly and wear appropriate footwear because this activity will take place outside. This program is free. For more information, call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org. FEB. 10 The American Legion Riders have their monthly meeting on Sunday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert. The American Legion Riders contribute to Veterans, the Community, and enjoy riding. For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208. FEB. 17 Our Lady of Victory Church, 327 Cherry Lane Road in Tannersville, will hold a free community dinner for those in need at the church, 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. Call the church office at 570-629-4572 for reservations and more information. CONTINUING Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is seeking new volunteers to conduct interactive presentations that address situations like home fires, floods, etc. All training provided by American Red Cross in group sessions. You must be comfortable presenting the subject in a classroom setting and enjoy young children. Red Cross will provide nec-
essary additional clearance that may e needed. Also, blood drive ambassadors need to assist with registration and refreshments. Must be positive, upbeat and enjoy meeting new people. All training provided. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity, called as needed. Additional clearance may be required provided by agency. For these and other volunteer opportunities call 570-4203747. Office is located at 411 Main St., Suite 102B in Stroudsburg. • The Monroe County Democratic Committee (MCDC) meets on the third Thursday of each month at the MCDC Headquarters, 18 S. Ninth St. in Stroudsburg. The meetings begin at 7 p.m. For more information, visit MonroePADems.com. • Down Syndrome support group Pocono Parents of Children with Down Syndrome (PPODS) meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in East Stroudsburg Univ e r s i t y, S t r o u d H a l l . C a l l 570-476-1269, visit theppods.org or find Pocono Parents of Children with Down Syndrome on Facebook. • The West End Republican Club, meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Cherry’s Family Restaurant, Route 209 in Kresgeville, Polk Township. Republican-minded citizens are encouraged to attend. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. For those wishing to eat prior to the meeting, arrive by 6 p.m. For additional information and directions, visit westendgop.com or call 443-326-5100. • Big Pocono Ski Club: not just for skiers. Biking, golf, kayaking, hiking, tennis, social events, local skiing and ski trips is what we do. You can too, when you become a member by emailing llasher@ptd.net or calling 570629-1323. • Business Network International (BNI), an organization known as is “the world’s Please see Calendar, Page 11
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Monthly meetings of a Tourette’s syndrome (TS) support group will be held on Sundays, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Eisemann Room of the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg. The meetings are scheduled for Feb. 17, March 17, April 7, May 19, June TBD, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 8. The group consists of both adults and children with TS as well as caregivers, family and friends of those who support those living with TS. With two separate meetings happening at the same time, you’re able to find the support you need. For more information, email poconotics@gmail.com.
scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior in Monroe County who is planning on attending college and majoring in an environmental field. To apply, students may print an application or apply online at mcconservation.org. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 29. For more information, call 570-6293061 or visit mcconservation.org.
To cover exhibition fees and support artist expression, the Pocono Arts Council is seeking sponsorships for “The Earth Speaks V” from local businesses and community members at a minimum $250 level of support. Details here: poconoarts.org/support/becomea-sponsor/ For further information, call 570-4764460 or email info@poconoarts.org.
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The Pocono Arts Council, along with several local partners, will host “The Earth Speaks V: A Juried Exhibition on the Environmental Crisis,” in the spring at the Dunning Art Gallery Northampton Community College Monroe Campus in Tannersville. Local partners include Northampton Community College Monroe Campus, Self-Advocacy Guide Monroe County Conservation District Created and East Stroudsburg University. The juror for the show is Harry C. A Self-Advocacy Resource Guide for Tabak from New Paltz, N.Y. “The Earth Monroe County residents has been Speaks V” is a regional open call for created by Pocono Alliance, which work that focuses the public’s attention also operates the PoconoInfo/211 on the gravity of environmental issues. Helpline for Monroe County. The Artists from the following states are helpline handles calls from a invited to enter: ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, large number of residents who RI, NY, NJ, PA, VA, MD, DE, DC. Downhave questions regarding their load the prospectus and enter online at rights with a variety of needs poconoarts.org/earthspeaks. including landlord/tenant rights, There is no limit to the number of discrimination questions, legal entries. Students are encouraged to issues and other needs. enter. Student: $15 for first two entries, “The individuals that Pocono $10 for each additional entry; adult Alliance serves will experience PoconoArts members: $20 for first two issues with many of these topics entries, $15 for each additional entry; at some stage in their lives, and adult non-member: $30 for first two from our experience with the calls entries, $25 for each additional entry. received through our helpline, the Deadline for submission is Friday, likelihood of occurrence is especially Feb. 8. Notification of accepted entries high,” said Pocono Alliance will be on or around Friday, Feb. 15. Executive Director Michael Tukeva. Winning entries will arrive at the Dun“This will be a dynamic document ning Art Gallery, on or before Thursday, that changes as we pinpoint other March 28; exhibit will run April 6 self-advocacy needs for the area,” through May 28. There will be a recepadded Tukeva. tion on Saturday, April 27. The guide is accessible on the More than $1,000 in cash awards are Pocono Alliance website from the available in a variety of mediums PoconoInfo page at poconoalliance. including 2D, 3D, photography, and org/get-help/poconoinfo. printmaking. Awards include: $250 juror’s choice award: $250 Kay & Scholarship Available Girard Lichty climate crisis award; The Monroe County Conservation $100 Otto Grever printmaking award; District and members of the Stanley $100 3-D award, $100 2-D award; $100 Becker family are being accepted photography award; $100 ARTSPACE for the 12th annual Stanley Becker Gallery student award; and $50 Origins Memorial Scholarship. This $500 Gallery award.
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Each year the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center conducts tours of its Maple Sugaring site in Marshalls Creek in February and March for schools, scouts, homeschoolers and other interested groups. This is a great opportunity to learn about maple sugaring. Two-hour tours include stops at stations providing information on the history of maple sugaring, which dates back to the Native Americans, the evaporating process that we use today and provides the groups with the opportunity to tap a maple tree whose sap will be used in the 2019 maple syrup production. Also shown are methods of collecting maple sap, and finally, the cooking process that produces the sweet maple syrup. Dates this year for organized groups (including students, scouts and any organization) have been set for Monday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 8. Cost: $4/per participant and scheduling is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional infor mation may be obtained by calling 570-629-3061 or by visiting mcconservation.org.
RSVP Staff Needed Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) offers opportunities to help our community. Friendly visitors needed in Brodheadsville, Ku nkletown and Stroudsburg area. Weekly or bi-weekly visits to add socialization to seniors in need of conversation and kindness. Grocery shoppers needed in Mt. Pocono and Kunkletown area. weekly or bi-weekly and flexible times set by you. Clients provide the list and the money to complete this service. Local hospice seeking volunteers to read to residents and provide respite care. No medical services. For these and other volunteer opportunities please contact RSVP at 570-420-3747. the office is located at 411 Main St., Suite 102B in Stroudsburg.
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From left: Rich Wielebinski, Bob Tagliabue, Carolyn Pace, Jessie Boe, Steve Pace, Jill Guerro, Vickie Edinger, Christina Kauffman, Clara Ann Kresge and Roger Appleton. During their recent holiday party, the Big Pocono Ski Club held a basket raffle. All funds raised benefited the Women’s Resources of Monroe County. At the January general meeting, a donation of $1,045 was presented. For more information about the club, email llasher@ptd.net.
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Barrett Library activities in February Movie Day at the Library Monday Feb. 4, at 1 p.m. Starr, the heroine of “The Hate U Give,” witnesses the shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now facing pressure from the community, she must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. Amandia Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hor nsby and Algee Smith star. As usual, popcorn is on the house. Check out the discussion at the library about the source book on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m. Chess Club Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30. Chess is a game that’s more than a thousand years old and still popular. For older players, chess is said to be the “gymnasium of the mind.” For youngsters, it stimulates the thought process. Bob Tuttle has taught chess in
l i b r a r i e s a n d s e n i o r c e n t e r s fo r many years. Chess lessons will be available for all ages on Saturday mornings. Library Book Clubs The Library provides books for members, and extra books are always available at the circulation desk. At each meeting, the selected title is discussed and refreshments are shared. T he After noon Book Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. The Evening Book Club meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. This month the Afternoon Book Club will be reading “ M a g p i e M u r d e r s, ” by A n t h o n y Horowitz, and the Evening Book Club will be reading “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Holistic Programs--Yoga Mondays, at 6 p.m. Monday evenings with Master Yoga instructor
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Danielle Lane. Vinyasa is offered for b e g i n n e r s t u d e n t s. E x p l o re t h i s ages-old healthy activity. “The Hate U Give” Book Talk Saturday, Feb. 9, 2-4 p.m. Share in a discus sion f a cilitated by Brian a Ragin on the best-selling novel “The Hate U Give.” The book is about a young girl named Star r, who witnesses the unlawful murder of her friend Khalil. The book discussion will cover a variety of topics, including racism and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Bake it: Lavender Cookies Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. Looking for a special treat for your Valentine? If so, come to the library to make lavender cookies with Chelsea Corso. These sweets are a buttery soft cookie made with fresh lavender. Please call the library, or sign up to attend. Space is limited. Paint & Sip Party Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m. Come to the library this month to warm up as we paint a mugs-and-mittens winter scene and drink some hot cocoa. This pro g ram will be held in the Weiler Family Community Room, and all supplies will be included. Sign up to attend. Space is limited. Genealogy Club Thursday, Feb. 21, at 3 p.m. Are yo u j u s t g e t t i n g s t a r t e d w i t h researching your family tree and don’t know which direction to go? Have you been researching for a while but need help finding answers
and discovering new resources? If so, you’ll love genealogy club with genealogy enthusiast Michael Quirion. The Genealogy Club will meet the third Thursday of each month, at 3 p.m. Movie Day at the Library Monday, Feb. 26, at 1:00 pm Another venture into “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.” When the island’s dor mant volcano be gins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs for m this extinction-level event. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Rafe Spall star. Enjoy popcorn, while the thrills mount. ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Healthy Hearts (ages 6 -12) Saturday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making two heart-healthy snacks that you can save for yourself, or package as a Valentine’s gift. Please call or stop by the library to reserve your spot. Cyber Smarts (ages 8 – 12) Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. Children use technolog y all the time – for school, family life and fun. But do you know how to use it safely? This interactive experience will teach you how to be safe online when playing games, using social media and researching for school. Please call or stop by the library to reserve your spot.
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ome recipes are steeped in tradition, passed down through generations and coveted among family members. Some recipes are just delicious. Laureen O’Handley’s Irish Soda Bread falls into the latter category, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a staple in her family. The director of Lackawanna County Children’s Library has made the bread since the ’70s. While she was in high school in Long Island, New York, O’Handley found the recipe in Newsday and used it during a bake sale. It was such a hit, she held onto it and even made batches for sale at one point. Now, it’s something she bakes for fun, and friends, family and colleagues can’t get enough. “It’s very hearty and tasty,” O’Handley said during a recent afternoon at the library in downtown Scranton. “It’s great when it’s warm withsomebutterandacupof tea.” The recipe, which earned the children’s library a $50 grocery gift card through Local Flavor Gives Back, includes caraway seeds, typically found in things such as rye bread. O’Handley said while some recipes don’t call for the seeds, that’s something that makes this recipe so distinct. She said the bread is simple to make, and she’s taken liberties with the recipe over the years, including brushing the top with melted butter, sprinkling some sugar over it and baking it uncovered. She suggested that bakers watch the bread carefully to ensure it browns nicely on top but doesn’t burn. “You want to make sure it has the nice crust on top because that’s the best part,” she said. “It’s just a good recipe.” O’Handley’s Irish Soda Bread hit the spot on a cold day. The warm, flaky bread had a great taste, and the raisins and sugar added the perfect amount of sweetness. Local Flavor has never
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Gives Back Local Flavor Gives Back unites Northeast Pennsylvania residents through food and generosity. Each week, we feature recipes from people or groups who give their gift card winnings to charity. tasted an Irish Soda Bread recipe made with the seeds, but they added an unexpected and exciting flavor to the already delicious bread. A mom of five and now grandmother of three, O’Handley made lots of meals while her kids were home, including complex and varied dishes with African and Persian influences. Now that all but one are grown up and moved away, O’Handley finds time for making what she enjoys, which includes a lot of baking. At work, O’Handley and the rest of the staff are committed to programs, services and materials for children and families in Lackawanna County. The library offers activities such as story time and puppet shows for younger children as well as open mic nights and Second Sundays with Friends, in which the Friends of the Library bring in special programs, such as featuring animals and magicians. O’Handley stays committed to her work of influencing the next generation. “I’ve been here for 15 years, and the ones who were here when I started are now in junior high and high school,” she said. “I love to see them grow. ... We try to make this a welcoming place.”
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Laureen O’Handley’s Irish Soda Bread at Lackawanna County Children’s Library on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
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Laureen O’Handley’s Irish Soda Bread 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon caraway seeds 3 tablespoons cold butter 1 cup buttermilk (see direction below) 1/2 cup raisins Additional butter, and sugar for the top
to make buttermilk, add whole milk to 1 tablespoon lemon juice to make 1 cup. Let sit to thicken. in a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and caraway seeds. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in buttermilk just until moistened. fold in raisins. Knead on a floured surface 8 to 10 times. Shape into a 7-inch round loaf; place on a greased baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a 1/4-inch-deep cross on top of the loaf. Brush top with melted butter. Sprinkle sugar across the top for a nice crust. Bake at 375 f for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. remove from pan to a wire rack.
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Pick up will be at the Johnsonville Farm & Garden Store. North Pocono High School’s varsity Science Olympiad Team had its opening competition in Syracuse New York at Fayettville-Manlius High School. Team A finished third and Team B finished eighth overall. The following students placed top six in their events. Medals were given for top three in each event. Sixth place • Codebusters - Emily Leggiero and David Alunni Fifth place • Chemistry Lab - Catherine Clancy and Tim Pickarski • Protein Modeling - Kaili Brooks, Jason Chen and Danielle McNutt Fourth place • Anatomy - Kelsey Kline and Katie Purcell • Boomilever - Keegan Napolitano and Mickey Smith • Designer Genes - Kelsey Kline and Jimmy Bianchi • Disease Detectives - Kelsey Kline and
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MATT
JONES
“KAIDOKU”
SUDOKU!
Each of the 26 letters of the alphabet is represented in this grid by a number between 1 and 26. Using letter frequency, word-pattern recognition, and the numbers as your guides, fill in the grid with well-known English words (HINT: since a Q is always followed by a U, try hunting down the Q first). Only lowercase, unhyphenated words are allowed in kaidoku, so you won’t see anything like STOCKHOLM or LONG-LOST in here (but you might see AFGHAN, since it has an uncapitalized meaning, too). Now stop wasting my precious time and SOLVE!
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Across 1 Palestinian president 6 Indira Gandhi’s son 11 Actor Shepard of “Idiocracy” 14 Ben Stiller’s mom Anne 15 Edit out 16 Brand of pads 17 Scottish singer born 12/25/1954 19 Pince-___ glasses 20 Do, for instance 21 Island instrument 22 Porgy’s love 24 Conversation 26 Dish with peanut and lime garnish 29 It’s been alternately called a “cash point” or “bankomat” 30 One who takes things the wrong way? 33 “___ Lang Syne” 34 Not so puzzling 35 Cold storage? 36 Canadian world leader born 12/25/1971 39 Juan ___ de León (Fountain of Youth seeker) 40 Did penance 41 Put ___ signal 42 Citrus soft drink introduced in the 1960s 43 Scott Joplin song 46 Hang on the line 48 “An Inconvenient Truth” presenter 50 Princess who became a general 51 High point 53 Tahiti, e.g. 54 Stationery store purchase 56 American actress born 12/25/1949 59 “Many years ___ ...”
60 “Washington Journal” network 61 “___ ear and out the other” 62 Blow away 63 Actor ___ William Scott 64 Knight’s mount Down 1 Dresden Dolls lead vocalist Palmer 2 1984 marathon gold medalist Joan 3 Not a big chicken 4 “The Little Mermaid” heroine 5 Enclosure to an ed. 6 Need a bath 7 Obama education secretary Duncan 8 It’s somehow National Soup Month, for short 9 Line on a weather map 10 Perturbed 11 Longtime Dolphins coach 12 Prop for Paul Bunyan 13 W’s successors? 18 Bela of monster roles 23 Completely fake 25 Speak before a crowd 26 2000 Alejandro Iñárritu drama “Amores ___” 27 Baseballer Felipe, Matty, or Jesus 28 Promising words 31 Where 100 is 4 32 Midler of “Beaches” 34 Word before artist, clause, or room 35 Best-case 36 Soup du ___ 37 Up to this point 38 Opens a bottle
39 Okra portion 42 Crème de ___ (strawberry liqueur) 43 Tanner of ‘70s-’80s tennis 44 Garfield’s girlfriend 45 Got overexcited over niche pop culture, with “out” 47 Hockey pucks, e.g. 49 Gargantuan 51 Strong ___ ox 52 Loretta played by 56-Across 54 Print maker 55 Id’s counterpart 57 Upscale hotel amenity 58 Circumference-to-diameter ratios
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largest referral organization,” works by creating a group of people from various industries and encouraging regular passing of referrals. Each chapter allows one person per occupational classification, and prospective members must be approved via an application process. The BNI Mountain Chapter — Poconos meets every Thursday at 7 a.m. at the Hampton Inn in Bartonsville. For more information or to attend a meeting contact Yvonne L. Reitemeyer 570-421-7447 x233 or visit their Facebook page, BNI Mountain Chapter Poconos PA. • A meditation group meets on the fourth Sunday of the month, 1:15-2:30 p.m. at Stroudsburg Library 1002 Route 611. Call 570-421-0800. • Pocono Submarine Veterans meet regularly on the third Wednesday each month at Wilson Fisher American Legion, Post 413, Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania. They are a local chapter of the national organization. The purpose of the organization is to perpetuate the memory of shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. Submarine veterans from all eras are welcomed. Meetings begin at 7 p,m. For additional information, their website is poconosubvets.org, or call 610-681-2606. • Monroe County’s 175th anniversary book is now on sale at the Monroe County Archive Office and the Treasurer’s Office for $10. Call 570-517-3102 for additional information. • The Pocono Mountain Division of the Fire Department New York retirees will meet on the last Thursday of the month, March through November, at 2 p.m., at the Eagles Lodge at 1210 N. Fifth St., Rte. 191, Stroudsburg. All active and retired members are invited to attend. For further information call 610-588-2623. • Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue needs volunteers to help save more dogs. Waggin’ Tails Pet Rescue is a group of volunteers based in the West End of the Poconos, who have been rescuing and re-homing dogs for years. Volunteers are needed to help with adoption days, animal transport, fundraisers, and more. Foster homes are also urgently needed in order to save even more dogs and cats. You can learn more about Waggin’ Tails by talking with the volunteers or by visiting the website waggintailsrescue.com. You will find the dogs that Waggin’ Tails has for adoption, Volunteer and Foster Applications and more. For more information, email information@ waggintailsrescue. • Western Pocono Community Library needs your help in collecting items for the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network
(PVEN). PVEN offers assistance to low income families or families that have hit hard times by providing food, clothing, or other assistance as necessary. To donate nonperishable food items at the library for PVEN, stop in and place items in the red wagon near the entrance. • Notre Dame Elementary, 60 Spangenburg Road, East Stroudsburg, hold bingo (all paper games) special games and progressive jackpot the last Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Doors and Kitchen open at 6 p.m. • Downtown Stroudsburg will host “First Saturday in the Burg” events for people of all
ages the first Saturday of each month in downtown Stroudsburg. The monthly event will include sidewalk sales, food and drink specials, live music and art at participating businesses all day on Main Street and neighboring streets in Stroudsburg. • The Monroe Animal League (MAL) can now be contacted via email at monroeanimalleague@gmail.com. MAL sells Shoprite and Weis Markets gift cards in many denominations and receives 5 percent from each gift card sale. Also, MAL collects Weis Markets and Kinsley’s Shoprite register tapes and Dad’s proof of purchase seals and receives 1
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