To have your school, church or nonprofit social event in “What’s Happening,” email: poconotimes@timesshamrock.com. Exact dates must be listed. NO EVENTS TAKEN BY PHONE. EVENTS ARE PRINTED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Deadline - noon on Friday for the next Wednesday publication. All phone numbers are in the 570 area code unless otherwise indicated. No faxes or hand-written submissions will be accept
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Quiet Valley’s 25th annual “Farm Animal Frolic” is May 18, 19, 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. A true sign of spring on the farm is baby animals of all kinds being born. Quiet Valley has so far been blessed with the birth of fourteen piglets, six bunnies, twin lambs and triplet kid goats with more births to come. Lots of chicks have hatched and more wil
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Hopefully, the warm weather is here to stay; no more surprise snowflakes in May! We need to start up that grill and begin to think about the summer months ahead. Here are some great recipes that will help you plan your summertime meals. Enjoy!JUICY GRILED BURGERS1 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup finely chopped onion1/4 cup finely chopped celery1/4 cup grated carrot1/4 cup chopped parsley1/4 cup wheat germ1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 egg5 slices Cheddar cheese (optional)Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Shape into 5 patties. To grill: place rack 3 inches from coals. Grill over medium-high coals for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, for rare 5 to 7 minutes, and 8 to 10 minutes for well-done. Turn only once. If desired, add a slice of cheese to each burger and let cheese melt. Remove burger from grill and serve. Yield: 5 burgers. BARBECUED BEEF SHORT RIBS(Simmer beef ribs until tender, then transfer to the grill for that smoky flavor.)10 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 5-inch pieces1 cup vinegar1 cup catsup1 (4-ounce) bottle liquid smoke2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon hot sauce1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon grated lemon rind2 tablespoons prepared horseradish3 tablespoons prepared mustard3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon onion salt1 tablespoon paprika4 bay leavesCombine ribs and salted water to cover in a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour. Drain. Combine remaining ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; set aside. Place ribs on grill over slow coals. Grill 10 minutes, turning as needed. Brush ribs with sauce and cook an additional 20 minutes, basting and turning frequently. Serve remaining sauce with ribs. Yield: 10 servings.PESTO POTATO SALAD8 pounds small red potatoes2 teaspoons salt1 cup white wine1/4 cup olive oil2 cups mayonnaisePesto Sauce (recipe follows)1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyScrub potatoes; cook in boiling salted water 20 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel potatoes; cut into ¼-inch thick slices. Place potatoes in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, wine and olive oil; toss lightly. Combine mayonnaise and Pesto Sauce. Pour over potatoes; toss lightly. Chill thoroughly. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Yield: 20 servings.
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This week, we’re behind the wheel of Hyundai’s new 2013 Elantra GT, a four-door, five-passenger hatchback with loads of cargo space. Featuring an aerodynamic exterior with a straight-back roofline, GT rates high on the return on investment (ROI) scale thanks to a most affordable price.Promoted as a vehicle that delivers European-inspired design and versatility, EPA lists Elantra GT as a small stat
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Conservation CampThe Monroe County Conservation District (MCCD) is currently accepting applications for the 39th Monroe County Conservation Camp held at Stony Acres Wildlife Sanctuary/Recreational Facility. Conservation Camp is a residential camp for teens ages 14 through this year’s high school graduate being held from July 20-27. Camp is charitably supported by the Kettle Creek Environmental Fun
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9 may miss W. Pa. prom over no chickenpox vaccine IRWIN, Pa. — Nine students in one western Pennsylvania school district may miss their high school prom because they were found not to have the chickenpox vaccine. The Pennsylvania Department of Health notified the Norwin School District that one student has the highly contagious virus, prompting school officials to pull student immunization records
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To have your school, church or nonprofit social event in “What’s Happening,” email: poconotimes@timesshamrock.com. Exact dates must be listed. NO EVENTS TAKEN BY PHONE. EVENTS ARE PRINTED ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. Deadline - noon on Friday for the next Wednesday publication. All phone numbers are in the 570 area code unless otherwise indicated. No faxes or hand-written submissions will be accept
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