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February 20, 2019

CANCER AWARENESS WEEKEND Shawnee Mountain and the American Cancer Society teamed up to increase awareness for cancer prevention. More on page 2

Art Show Results The Pocono Arts Council held its 25th annual Juried Student Exhibition. Work by 40 students will be on exhibit. Page 5

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

County extends deadline Pike County’s Agricultural Land Preservation board has extended the deadline for farmers to apply for funding. Page 10

Preservation awards announced The Monroe County Historical Association named the winners of its annual PEP (Preserve, Enhance, Promote) Historical Preservation awards. Page 9

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ESU opens membership for Girls Who Code

Some students at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) are aiming to close the gender gap in technology for girls (and women), particularly in the area of computer science. Members of ESU’s Girls Who Code Club is inviting girls in grades six through 12 who are interested in computer science to join them for an opportunity to lear n more about what it takes to build a career in this field. “According to the Girls Who Code website (girlswhocode.com), only one in five computer science graduates are women, despite the fact that tech jobs are among the fastest growing in the country.” says Dr. Eun-Joo Lee, a professor in ESU’s computer science department and advisor to the Girls Who Code Club. “At E S U, w e w a n t t o introduce young women to computer s c i e n c e e a rly o n , because we believe they will find the challenge rewarding. The great thing about the Girls Who Code Club is that it is able to accommodate all levels of experience within the computer science field. We encourage and welcome beginners who are eager to learn more about coding and computer science.” ESU’s Girls Who Code Club is composed of about eight members, most of whom are computer science majors and help as instructors within the club.

Club members participate in fun, online coding tutorials, build community through interactive activities and learn about inspiring role models in the field of computer science. This year, club members will also work together to design and build a Girls Who Code Project that solves a real world problem through code. ESU’s Girls Who Code Club is taking on new members through Friday, Feb. 22. The club meets each Friday through May 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in room 355 of the Warren E. ’55 and Sandra Hoeffner

Science and Technology Center. For details about the membership or club activities, email Melissa Schneider at mschneide8@live.esu.edu or the Girls Who Code e-mail at gwcode123@gmail. com. For more information about the G i rl s W h o C o d e m o ve m e n t , v i s i t girlswhocode.com.

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Cancer awareness weekend at Shawnee

Shawnee Mountain and the American Cancer Society teamed up recently to increase awareness for cancer prevention and raise money for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services. Two events were held at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area: Paint the Mountain Pink and the Joe Riesle Memorial Ski Race Against Cancer. Paint the Mountain Pink is a breast cancer

awareness event in which guests are encouraged to show their support and wear pink. The first 200 lift ticket purchasers received a free pink baseball cap featuring an embroidered pink ribbon and Shawnee Mountain logo. The Joe Riesle Memorial Ski Race Against Cancer was named in honor of Joe Riesle, a long-time Shawnee Mountain ski school supervisor who passed away in 2012. All of

the race and donation card proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Raffles were also held throughout the weekend and featured some great prizes. “We raise a lot of money every year for the American Cancer Society,” said Tamy Galfo, food and beverage director at Shawnee Mountain. “Cancer Awareness Weekend is a great event for an important cause.”

monthly meeting on Sunday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post No. 927, Route 209 and Fairgrounds Road in Gilbert. The American Legion Riders contribute to Veterans, the Community, and enjoy riding. For more information, contact President Everett Shaver, 570-977-8208 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 necessary 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 University, Stroud Hall. Call 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 Cher-

ry’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 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

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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. MARCH 3 What’s the difference between weather and climate? And if the planet is warming, why is it so cold? Get the answers to these and many more questions during “Reflections on a Changing Climate,” a free event on Sunday, March 3, hosted by Brodhead Watershed Association (BWA). Starting at 1 p.m. at Brodhead Creek Heritage Center, 1539 Cherry Lane Road, Analomink, BWA member Mark Lichty will facilitate the conversation. Lichty is an executive producer of the documentary “Groundswell Rising.” Participants will discuss the science of climate change; its impacts on weather patterns, the environment, economy, and human health; and actions citizens can take to lessen their carbon footprint. This is “a talk on how climate change affects us, and how we can affect climate change,” Lichty said. “Climate change is something you can impact. Come and connect with your true power.” The event is free, but registration is required and limited. Email info@brodheadwatershed.org or call 570-839-1120. For information about the event and other activities sponsored by BWA’s Climate Change Committee, see brodheadwatershed.org/ClimateChange.htm. MARCH 10 The American Legion Riders have their

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Monsignor McHugh and Most Holy Trinity schools in Cresco, will host a basket raffle/chili cook-off/salsa competition on Saturday, March 2. Ticket pricing the day of the event will be a sheet of 25 tickets for $10 or 3 for $25. Premium tickets are $5 and the “big winner” package will be 12 sheets and 5 premium tickets for $100. The basket raffle will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the cafeteria; calling begins at 3 p.m. Tickets will be available and can be bought that evening. The chili cookoff and salsa competition will be from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets will be $5 perperson; children 10 and younger will be admitted free. For more information, call 570-595-7463.

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Students majoring in accounting at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are partnering with the United Way of Monroe County to provide f re e t a x p re p a r at i o n a s s i s t a n c e through a program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be offered at three locations through Monday, April 15. Income-eligible taxpayers, (those who do not earn more than $54,000 per year and who do not have rental or self-employment income) are able to obtain free tax assistance, including free preparation and filing of their personal tax returns. Locations are: the new Pocono Alliance office in Stroudsburg, 301 McConnell St.; the United Way of Monroe County office in Tannersville, 135 Warner Road; and the Mountain Center in Tobyhanna, 5800 Memorial Boulevard. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 570-629-5657 ext. 117. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Daddy Daughter Dance The Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission will hold its annual daddy-daughter dance at 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Chipperfield Elementary, 2015 Chipperfield Drive in Stroudsburg. This year’s theme will be Enchanted Fore s t . L i ght ref re sh m en t s w il l b e served. There will be dancing and a

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Exhibitor Spaces Available at Earth Day Celebration Are you interested in promoting the great things that your environmentally oriented business or organization does? The Monroe County Earth Day event is the perfect venue to let Monroe County residents know all about you. This is the fourth year for the event which will be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Monroe Campus of Northampton Community College in Tannersville. Last year more than 1,000 people attended, and more are expected this year. There is no fee for exhibiting and all nonprofits are allowed to sell merchandise as long as funds generated are used to support the organization. Fo r m o re i n fo r m at i o n , v i s i t mcearthday.org or call 570-629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.

Scholarship Opportunities The Monroe County Conservation District and members of the Stanley Becker family are accepting applications for the 12th annual Stanley Becker Memorial Scholarship. This $500 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 the Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center at (570) 629-3061, or visit mcconservation.org.

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Volunteer Opportunities Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has the following volunteer opportunities. Blood Drive Ambassador: Assist blood drives with registration and refreshments. Must be positive and 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 Minor Home Repair Prog ram: seeking volunteers to help with minor home repair, safety bar installations, minor plumbing issues and building handicapped ramps. All levels of skill needed. Please help us help seniors to stay safe and independent in their own homes. For these and many other volunteer opportunities please call RSVP at 570420-3747. Office is located at 411 Main Street Suite 102B Stroudsburg.

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The Pocono Arts Council held its 25th annual Juried Student Exhibition. Work by 40 students is on exhibit, with the following students receiving awards: • Best in show: Abigale Evans, Pocono Mountain East High School. • 2-D works: Ilija Chacon, Pocono Mountain East High School (first place), Hana Weiss, Stroudsburg High School (second place) and Amelia Plis, Pleasant Valley High School (third place). • Fine crafts: Deanna Hoffner, Pocono Mountain East High School (first place). • 3-D works: Barbara Leggio, Pocono Mountain East H.S. (first place) and Nhatalyne Bordes, Pocono Mountain East High School (second place). • Photography: Melinda Alexander, Pocono Mountain East High School (first place), Brianna Cook, Pocono Mountain East High

Call Now for Seasonal Discounted Rates! Evans’ piece (above) is called “April.” School (second place) and Samantha Kemly, Pocono Mountain East High School (third place). Junior Division: • Photography: Sarah Bushta, J.T. Lambert Intermediate School (first place) and Rain Musarra, J.T. Lambert Intermediate School (second place) • 2-D works: Efe Ozgun, J.T. Lambert Intermediate School (first place). Honorable Mentions Niceidy Green, Stroudsburg Middle School; David Styczen, Pocono Mountain East High School; Chaiphat Sungkarungsi, Pleasant Valley High School; Danay Torres, The Summit School; Alicia Witcraft, East Stroudsburg High School South. For further information on the Pocono Arts Council, please call 570-476-4460 or visit poconoarts.org.

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More people than ever have the opportunity to drink wines inspired by their favorite TV shows thanks to creative licensing and mass-produced vino. Selling wine is such a busy, complicated business that producers look for any way to stand out. People may remember “critter” wines that led to a menagerie on the shelves. Other brands play on tropes, such as Middle Sister wines, or tell a story, such as 19 Crimes. One of the first TV-show inspired wines may have been “The Sopranos” one. Not even the ’80s drama “Falcon Crest,” which was set on a winery, led to a licensing agreement. Spring Mountain Vineyards in Napa, which provided the B-reel setting for “Falcon Crest,” however, has from time to time produced a line extension using the “Falcon Crest” name. I recently tried two wines inspired by two very different TV shows, but both were made from grapes from Oregon. They’re fun and fit for viewing parties. The comedy “Portlandia,” a take on life in the tragically hip Oregon city, brings us Portlandia 2017 Oregon Pinot Gris. The bottle features an oldtimey bicycle with the big wheel that suggests “Keep Portland Weird.” The tasty wine is crackly and citrusy at first, showing flavors of quince and pear, but then it finishes soft. $14. ★★★★ If the night is dark and full of wine, then your choice is made. “Game of Thrones” wines, in dark, heavy bottles with an embossed label, look like they

came from one of the Seven Kingdoms. Game of Thrones 2016 Pinot Noir Oregon smells ripe with a touch of vanilla and a dark undercurrent of rich, ripe, earthy cherry; a touch of mint; and slight tannins. $20. ★★★★ You also can get a “Game of Thrones” c h a r d o n n a y, r e d blend, cabernet and even a Scotch. Different roads sometimes lead to the same castle. There are others TV-inspired wines, but they tend to be shortlived and may have run their course. “Saturday Night Live” h a s a s e r i e s. “Outlander” has an interested lineup of wines that mirrors the narrative of the series. You also may remember “Downton Abbey” and “The Bachelor” wines. GRADE: Exceptional ★★★★★, Above average ★★★★, Good ★★★, Below average ★★, Poor ★.

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Dunmore pub cook shares recipe borne from blended heritage By Gia Mazur Staff Writer

ou can’t go wrong with fried dough stuffed with delicious filling. That’s why Empanadas are a such a crowd pleaser — something Demetrio Weber knows very well. His recipe for Empanadas is rich with history and family, passed down through generat i o n s. T h e O l y p h a n t resident remembers his grandmother, Jannette DelRio, and mom, Marisol Weber, making Empanadas while he w a s g r ow i n g u p. H e also frequently helped out in the kitchen, which fed his love for c re at i n g a n d e x p e r imenting with dishes. “I’ve really been cooking since I was a k i d , ” We b e r s a i d . “ T h e re w a s a lw ay s something cooking or being made, and I grew up with that.” T h e r e c i p e, w h i c h earned Weber a $50 grocery gift card, is simple t o f o l l o w, h e s a i d . Weber advised cooks to watch the Empanadas carefully as they’re frying because they can b u r n q u i c k l y. T h e d o u g h s h o ul d n o t b e overstuffed, either. As far as the filling goes, Weber uses seasoned ground beef and a hard-boiled egg, but he stressed that cooks can use whatever they’d like. “I made up pepperoni pizza ones they other

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THETiMES-TriBuNE.COM day,” he said. “It can be whatever you want it to be. You can be as creative as you want.” L o c a l F l avo r t r i e d Empanadas with the original stuf fing, and they were nothing short of delicious. The meat was perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor. The outside of the dough was crispy and light, with a w a r m , f l a k y i n s i d e. The hard-boiled e gg really made a dif ference, and paired with salsa, sour cream and empanada sauce, the dish was out of this world. Weber’s skill in the k i t ch e n c o me s a s n o surprise. He originally started his career as a phlebotomist, but something about cooking called to him. Growing up, Weber was surrounded by cooking from both his mom’s and dad’s cultures. While his mom and grandmother passed down recipes from their Puerto Rican heritage, dad David Weber taught him the way to m a ke I t a l i a n d i s h e s s u ch a s l a s a g n a a n d

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Olyphant resident Demetrio Weber is this week’s Local Flavor: Recipes We Love contest winner thanks to his Empanadas recipe.

stuf fed shells. This hy b r i d o f c u l t u re s makes for ultimate creativity in the kitchen. Today, Weber serves as cook for the Roosevelt Beer Garden in Dunmore. Weber lends his talents to the menu, coming up with unexpected twists on cl a s s i c s. A t h o m e — with fiancee, Melissa E l l i s a n d t h e i r ch i l d r e n , Ju l i e t , 3 , a n d Demetrio, 2 — he makes meals the same w ay h e w a s t a u g h t : with imagination and a passion for the art of cooking. “Whatever your background is, whateve r c u l t u re yo u c o m e from, everyone has to eat,” he said, adding that food is the ultimate way to unite people. “Cooking is universal.” Contact the writer: gmazur@timesshamrock. com; 570-348-9127; @gmazurtt on twitter

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Demetrio Weber’s Empanadas 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2.5 to 3 pounds ground beef 1 1/4 cups Sofrito 1 tablespoon Adobo 1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and pepper, to taste 3 hard-boiled eggs Queso fresco or Mexican blend cheese, as desired 2 packages Goya discos, thawed

in to a large pot, add butter, onion and garlic over medium heat. Cook until onion is translucent. add ground beef and stir until everything is combined. Let cook for 2 to 5 minutes with occasional stirring. add Sofrito, adobo, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir until mixture is as smooth as possible. (it still will have some lumps.) Continue cooking until meat is cooked thoroughly. remove from heat, drain and let cool. Prepare and peel hard-boiled eggs and slice into circles. On a floured surface, lay disco down flat and place some meat, slice of egg and some cheese in center. fold over to make a half circle and crimp ends with a fork. Deep fry until golden brown.

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PEP award winners announced T he Monroe County Historical Association (MCHA) named the winners of its annual PEP (Preserve, Enhance, Promote) Historical Preservation awards. Owners of historic buildings who have shown their dedication to preserving, enhancing and promoting Monroe County’s wealth of historic structures will be honored at the Monroe County Historical Association’s annual meeting and awards luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Three categories of buildings were judged: commercial, nonprofit and private residence. The 2019 winners in the three categories are: commercial proper ty — Ken & Company, Main Street, Borough of Stroudsburg; nonprofit — Cattell Cabin and the Friends of Big Pocono, Jackson Township; and residential property — “Colonel Peter Snyder Home” owned by Elizabeth Tilley, Hamilton Township. The Heritage Resource Award will be given to the Monroe C o u n t y A rch ive s, B o ro u g h o f Stroudsburg. “Our organization is pleased to recognize the owners of these historic properties, cultural sites and the volunteers who help keep our past alive. We appreciate their dedication in helping to maintain the historic fabric of our community,” Monroe County Historical Association executive director Amy Leiser said. “This is the 14th year we’ve

acknowledged owners of historic properties. We are always looking for additional structures to highlight and we welcome suggestions of other Monroe Cou nty sites that deserve recognition.” The cost for the luncheon meeting is $35 for MCHA members and $40 for non-members. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Reservations, with payment, should be made to the Monroe County Historical Association, 900 Main Street, Stroudsburg. For more information, please contact the office at 570-4217703 or admin@MonroeHistorical. org.

Nonprofit – Cattell Cabin and the Friends of Big Pocono, Jackson Township;

And the winners are: commercial prop- Residential Property – “Colonel Peter erty – Ken & Company, Main Street, Snyder Home” owned by Elizabeth Tilley, Hamilton Township. Borough of Stroudsburg;

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The Pike County Agricultural Land Preservation (ALP) board has extended the deadline for farmers to apply for funding to permanently protect local agricultural lands. Property owners of farming lands that meet soil requirements and land compatibility are eligible to apply until Tuesday, April 30. Any farmer considering the future of their land is encouraged to contact the Pike County Office of Community Planning to speak with a staff member today at 570-296-3500. The ALP Program was formed in January 2007 so farmers could access some of the value of their land while maintaining ownership of it. Through the application process outlined in the program manual, willing landowners who qualify can preserve their property by selling their development rights through a transaction known as an agricultural conservation easement. To date, Pike County has purchased two agricultural conservation easements through the ALP program. In order to be eligible for the purchase of an agricultural conservation easement, the property must first be in an Agricultural Security Area (ASA). There is no cost to

enroll a property in an Agricultural Security Area, and in Pike County there are no restrictions to the landowner against subdividing or selling the property while in an ASA. Presently, there are four Agricultural Security Areas in Pike County, located in Dingman, Greene, Lackawaxen and Westfall townships. Entering 2019, Pike has nearly 7,500 acres enrolled in ASAs. For some landowners, enrolling in an ASA may be the only step taken within Pike’s Agricultural Land Preservation Program, and the ALP Board is happy to assist at this level. However, farmers looking to permanently protect their farm operations from development threats are encouraged to consider an agricultural conservation easement on their lands. Under the terms of an agricultural conservation easement, a landowner retains full ownership and control over the preserved property. If you have any questions regarding the Pike County Agricultural Land Preservation Program, call 570-296-3500, email jyoder@ pikepa.org, or visit pikepa.org/ALP.html and “Like” the ALP Program on Facebook at facebook.com/pikeALP.

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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

percent as proceeds of tape total. (You must send complete tape in order for credit). Proceeds collected from gift card sales and register tapes help raise funds for the spay/neuter, emergency vet care and feral cat programs. MAL is also in need of new members/volunteers. For meeting locations and to order gift cards, call (570) 421-7775. • A noon day prayer is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Full Gospel Holiness COGIC, 169 Summit Ave., Pocono Summit, (one block from Salvation Army). Pastor is Dr. Leanon Trawick. Call 839-8170 for more information.

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