Friday, February 25, 2011

Library plans bus trip to Lancaster theater

Western Pocono Community Library is sponsoring a bus trip to Lancaster's Sight and Sound Millennium Theater on April 5 to see "Joseph" in its final season on the East Coast.

The bus will leave Western Pocono Community Library at 2000 Pilgrim Way in Brodheadsville at 10 a.m. Patrons are encouraged to take a bagged lunch and drink with you to eat on the way. Show starts at 1 p.m. After the show , it's dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord for dinner, arriving back at the library around 8 p.m.

Cost of the trip is $114 per person. A limited number of seats are available. Reservation deadline is Monday (full payment due at time of reservation). For details, call the library at 570-992-7934. All ticket sales are final. Proceeds benefit the library.

Salem United Church of Christ, Route 209 and Gilbert Road, Gilbert will hold a Chicken Strip and Fish Dinner today from 4 to 7 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken strips and fish, french fries or baked potato, salad or cole slaw, dessert and beverage. Adults pay $7 and children 6 to 12 years of age pay $4. Children 5 and under are free. Call the church at 610-681-4733 for details.

Waggin' Tails Pet Rescue in Brodheadsville is hosting an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion, Route 209 Gilbert. Breakfast includes eggs, French toast, bacon, sausage, tea, coffee, apple and orange juice and more/ The cost is $7 adults, $5 kids 5 to 12, kids under 4 are free!

Some of Waggin' Tails pets require veterinary care; some of the Waggin' Tails dogs are permanent residents and require additional veterinary treatments and the profits from the breakfast will go towards paying for their care.

To find pets that Waggin' Tails has for adoption, and a Pre-Adoption application, visit www.waggintailsrescue.com. For details, e-mail information@waggintailsrescue.com or call 570-992-4185 and leave a message.

The Coaches vs. Coaches fundraising basketball game on Saturday at the Pleasant Valley Middle School benefits the Pleasant Valley Youth Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in honor of Shaelyn West, PVYA player and current Lady Bear.

Cost is $5 per person (children 5 and under are free). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. JDRF recognition and team introductions begin at 6 p.m. Tip off is at 6:30 p.m.

This is PVYA basketball's major fundraiser for the season. There will be food, prizes, half court shot contest, knock out games, raffles and a first-time poster contest in which teams design a poster to cheer on their coach.

The AARP driver safety class will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Chestnuthill Park Building, Route 715 in Brodheadsville. This class is open only to those who have taken an eight-hour class previously.

Taking this class may qualify under Pennsylvania Department of Transportation regulations to obtain a minimum 5 percent discount for participants on their auto insurance premiums for three years. Fees are: $12 for AARP members; $14 for nonmembers). Check with your agent for qualifications.

To register, contact Roland S. Vonderheide, Coordinator, AARP Driver Safety Program by phone at 570-619-4006 or by e-mail at rolandvonderheide@verizon.net.

The Young at Heart Seniors will meet in the Polk Township Fire Company meeting room at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday to review the 2011 meeting schedule and planning trips. Dessert and hot drinks will be provided after the meeting. Members are reminded to bring a nonperishable food item for the food bank. Visitors and new members are welcome. For info, call Camille DeSando at 570-972-4424.

After a two month winter hiatus, the Western Pocono Women's Club will meet again on March 21 at 7 p.m. at the Effort Methodist Church. This will be a social evening and a review of the club's business. Membership is open to women 18 years and older seeking to help their community. Visit the website www.westernpoconowomensclub.org for details about the club or e-mail to wpwomensclub@gmail.com.

The Chemical Free Graduation Party Committee announces it annual Basket Bingo at West End Fire Company, Route 715 Brodheadsville on Sunday, April 3 beginning at 1 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.). Tickets are $20. For tickets, call Grace at 570-977-4437 or Tammy at 610-681-4759 or Jalene at 610-381-3100. To sponsor a basket or its contents in honor of your senior or the Class of 2011, call Jalene at 610-381-3100.

Source: http://www.poconorecord.com

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