What's Happening

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THRU JANUARY

The Pocono Environmental Education Center will hold a cross country skiing event every Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $20 adult; $10 child. Skis and boots provided. Register with your shoe size to guarantee a spot. For more information or to pre-register for the program, call 629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.

- The Monroe County Environmental Education Center will sponsor a snowshoe hike on Fridays, Jan. 20, 27 and Sunday, Feb. 5 at Skytop beginning at 1 p.m. Join environmental educator Karen N. Boyle and Skytop activities director Kimberly Matthew for a two-hour excursion. Cost: $8/non-members, $5/EE members and children younger than 12. Snowshoe rental: $10; $6/child. Dress in layers. Pre-registration is required by Thursday prior to the program date, and for February program, February 3. Call (800) 345-7759.

- The Monroe County Environmental Education Center will sponsor winter walks for adults at Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary Wednesdays through Jan. 25, 1-3 p.m. Join environmental educator Karen N. Boyle on a stroll through the 166-acre wildlife sanctuary. Dress to be outside for the entire time. Each hike will take place on a different part of the property. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/EE center members. Pre-registration required by the Tuesday preceding each program. For more information or to pre-register for the program, call 629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org

- The Monroe County Environmental Education Center will sponsor Friday eagle watches through Jan. 20 through Feb. 10, Join environmental educator Brian Hardiman for field trips to the Upper Delaware River in search of the spectacular bald eagle. Meet at MCEEC at 8:30 a.m. and return approximately 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20/non-member, $14/EE member, which includes van transportation. Pre-registration and payment are required and limited. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week prior to the trip. Participants should pack a lunch and binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. Call 629-3061 or visit mcconservation.org.

THRU FEBRUARY

Eastern Pennsylvania Animal Alliance (EPAA) Spay/Neuter Clinic is offering discount spay and neutering for pitbulls.

The cost for a female to be spayed would be $75. The cost for a male to be neutered would be $50. Call 994-5846 to schedule an appointment.

EPAA also has dog and cat food available to anyone who needs it. Stop by EPAA office, back of Rainbow Plaza, Rt. 209, Brodheadsville.

- Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission announces a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society to offer discounted amusement park, zoo, aquarium, ski resort and other local attraction tickets.

Available now, tickets are on sale at the Day Street Community Center in East Stroudsburg from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday to the following local ski resorts: Big Boulder/Jack Frost, Blue Mountain, Camelback, Shawnee and Sno Mountain. Cash sales only and all sales are final.

For more information, including ticket types and pricing, visit www.srosrc.org or call 426-1512.

THRU MARCH

Upward Basketball League, for boys and girls in kindergarten through grade 6, will run 10 weeks January through March. Cost is $54 if registered by Friday, Nov. 18, $60 after. Call 421-0617 for more information.

THRU MAY 15

- The Friends' of the Eastern Monroe Public Library are now collecting donations of good-condition used books, audio tapes, CDs and videos until May 15. Donations can be dropped off at the Hughes Library circulation desk in Stroudsburg during normal business hours. Encyclopedias, textbooks, poor condition books and magazines will not be accepted. Donated books will be sold to benefit the library during their annual book sale to be held in June.

JAN. 21

The Pocono Environmental Education Center will hold a animal tracking event from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. The event is free for members and $5 for non-members. Animals leave behind clues that give us glimpses into their lives. Explore our natural areas for signs of wildlife. Call 828-2319 for more information.

- The Pocono Greyhound Adoption will hold a meet and greet at Tractor Supply Co., Route 209, Brodheadsville, on Saturday, Jan. 21, noon to 3 PM. To learn more about this event, or about adopting a greyhound, please visit www.poconogreyhound.com, or call 856-0377.

- The Monroe County Environmental Education Center will host educator Karen N. Boyle for a program on animal homes. Learn what animals depend on to protect them. Come learn about and look for animal shelters from 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/EE center members and children younger than 12. Dress appropriately for the weather and trail walking.

- The 5th annual West End Winter Art Festival will be held Saturday, Jan 21, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Pilgrim Way, just off Route 115, in Brodheadsville. Admission is free. Call (610) 381.6188 or pawatercolorartist@yahoo.com.

JAN. 22

The monthly Vesper Service at the Mountainhome United Methodist Church will resume on Sunday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m.

- The Annual Pro-Life Prayer Rally sponsored by Pennsylvanians For Human Life - Pocono Chapter will be held on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2-2:45 p.m. at Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. Call 421-8636.

JAN. 23

Pocono Chapter is sponsoring a bus to Washington, D.C. for the Annual March For Life on Monday, Jan. 23. A $20 donation for adults and $15 for teens is requested. Family rates are available. Reserve a seat by Jan. 19. Call 420-8083 for reservations.

JAN. 24

Western Pocono Lioness will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the American Legion on Route 209 in Gilbert. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and soups, breads and desserts will be served. New members are always welcome. Guest speaker this month is from the Monroe County Office of Ageing. For more information call Lioness Virginia 610-681-8306, do not call the American Legion.

JAN. 27

The Monroe County Environmental Education Center will host a snowshoe hike at Skytop on Friday, Jan. 27. This two-hour excursion will begin at 1pm. Participants meet at Skytop at 12:45 p.m. Cost: $8/non-members, $5/EE center members and children younger than 12. Skytop snowshoe rental is $10/adult, $6/child. Dress in layers. Pre-registration is required by Thursday, Jan. 26. Call the office for cancellation questions and to pre-register.

- The West Park and Open Space Commission will host a bingo night Friday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Chestnuthill Township Park, Route 715, Brodheadsville. Half of the game money collected will be paid out. $15 for four boards. Door prizes, specials, pull tabs. Refreshments will be sold. Call 992-9733 or visit www.weposc.org.

JAN. 28

An all-you-can eat donation only spaghetti dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, at McMichaels United Methodist Church, Rt. 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels. This donation only dinner will consist of meatballs, pasta, salad, bread, beverages and desserts.

- The Pocono Environmental Education Center will hold an eagle watching program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. The cost is $25. Those attending will make a stop at the Eagle Institute and look for eagles soaring, feeding and nest guarding. Bring a lunch and dress in warm layers. Call by Saturday, Jan. 21 to reserve a seat in the van. Call 828-2319 for more information.

- Find out if cross country skiing is for you. Join educator, Jenifer Rituper and guest instructor, Maddy Constantine, program director at ESU's Stony Acres, from 10 a.m. to noon for an introductory course on cross country skiing. Learn about the history, also the equipment and clothing needed to start out and nearby places to ski. If there is snow, attendees will try skiing on some of the flatter trails at Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Pre - registration is required by Wednesday, Jan. 25. Cost: $5/non-members, $3/EE center members. Participants wishing to ski must rent their own equipment ahead of time. Call the center at 629-3060 for rental information.

JAN. 29

The Pocono Environmental Education Center will hold an introduction to ice fishing from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. Cost is $10. Learn the basics of ice fishing and then try your luck on our ponds. We provide all of the equipment. Dress in warm layers. Supervised children only. No fishing licenses required. Spaces limited. Call 828-2319 to reserve your spot.

- The high school youth group of Our Lady of Victory church, on Cherry Lane Road, Tannersville, and is one mile east of Route 611, is sponsoring "A Taste of Italy" international dinner on Sunday, Jan. 29, noon to 5 p.m. Come and enjoy a freshly made dinner including chicken parmigiana, baked ziti, sausage and peppers. Your dinner will be served by our special waiters and waitresses. Tickets are $7; $4 for kids; kids younger than 5 will eat free. Call 629-4572 for more information.

- Designer handbags and one-of-a-kind baskets at the West End Rotary fifth annual Vera Bradley/Longaberger Basket Bingo, Sunday, Jan. 29. Doors at the West End Fire Hall open at noon and the competition starts at 1 p.m. There will be prizes, raffles, lunch and desserts available throughout the afternoon. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call 280-6476 or yocum@fnb-corp.com for more information.

FEB. 3

The Monroe County Conservation District is offering seedlings in bulk prices for quantities of 250 or more. The three and four year old bare root seedlings range in size from 9-24 inches, are hardy and ready to plant when you receive them. The four varieties available are: Colorado Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, Frasier Fir, Balsam Fir Hybrid and Concolor Fir. All varieties will grow in Northeastern PA and make good windbreaks, ornamentals and Christmas trees. All bulk orders will be ready for pick-up from Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, April 21. The ordering deadline for bulk orders is Friday, Feb. 3. Orders in quantities of less than 250 trees will also be accepted beginning in March. For more information or to pre-order, call the center at 629-3061, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

FEB. 8-9

East Stroudsburg University Art Department and the Pocono Chapter of the PA Guild of Craftsmen present "Thomas Mann: Design for Survival," a presentation and workshop on design thinking, entrepreneurship and small business at ESU on February 8 -9. Mann's sculpture, "Storm Cycle: An Artist's Response to Hurrican Katrina," will be on display in the Madelon Powers Gallery, Feb. 1 to March 9. For further information, email oyebenintende@gmail.com or phone 422-3216.

FEB 10-12

Pocono Mountain Bible Conference (PMBC) will hold a youth retreat Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10-12. The theme for the youth retreat is "Got It?". The speakers for the youth retreat are Wayne Morgan and Jason Castelli with Transformed performing the drama and acting as camp counselors. The Christian band, LU, will entertain the campers for the weekend. PMBC welcomes all youth, ages 12-18 regardless of race, sex or religious affiliation. The cost is $90. PMBC is a Bible-based Christian camp located in Clifton Beach/Gouldsboro. Call 842-9746 or visit www.camppmbc.com for more information.

MARCH 3

The Monroe County Environmental Education Center is promoting its' Sponsor-A-Maple Tree program. For $25, a tree can be sponsored which includes many benefits: receipt of a certificate of sponsorship, a map of the sugarbush showing the location of your tree, a pint of our own pure maple syrup and free admission for up to four people to the annual Public Maple Sugaring Day on Saturday, March 3. If given as a gift the recipient will be sent in a complete gift notification packet in time for the holidays.

This fundraising program, sponsored by Monroe County Conservation District's Environmental Education Center, helps offset costs for the maple sugaring educational program that has benefited students throughout Monroe County for more than 30 years. The center always tries to keep costs to the students affordable, but due to the overwhelming interest in our program the expenses have increased.

Sponsor a maple tree today for yourself, or perhaps as a gift. For more information call the center at 629-3061, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit www.mcconservation.org to download a sponsorship form.

CONTINUING

Monroe County's 175th anniversary book is now on sale at the Monroe County Archive Office and the Treasurer's Office for $10. Call 517-3102 for additional information.

- The 2012 Safe Haven Calendar is now available for purchase. The proceeds from this calendar will help Safe Haven rescue and care for dogs from overcrowded and high kill shelters.

Send a check for $16 for each calendar ordered, plus shipping and handling charge of $2 for one, $3 for two, $4 for three and $5 for four or more to Safe Haven Calendar, RR1, Box 289-A, Effort, PA 18330. For more information, email SafeHaven@epix.net.

- Northampton Community College's (NCC) is now selling its 2012 Dine-Arounds?

The upcoming year's Dine-Arounds include events at restaurants Asia, Sogo Fusion Lounge, The Farmhouse, and NCC's own Hampton Winds. There are also tours of Bethlehem's chocolatiers, ice cream parlors and organic eateries.

NCC gift certificates are available from the Bursar's office at Main Campus or the Monroe campus office and can be purchased using cash, check, money order, or major credit card. Certificates can be purchased in the amount of your choice and are valid towards any credit or noncredit course at NCC.

To learn more about 2012 Dine-Arounds, go to www.northampton.edu and click search courses. For more information about gift certificates, call 1-877-543-0998.

- Eastern Pocono Animal Alliance (EPAA) is a Spay/Neuter Clinic located in Brodheadsville and is in need of volunteers.

EPAA could use someone to come in one day a week to check in clients, answer phones and schedule appointments. The person would need to arrive by 8:15 a.m. and be able to commit to being there every week. EPAA also has volunteer positions available to help with vaccination clinics and substitute desk work. Stop in to the EPAA office in back of Rainbow Plaza, Route 209, Brodheadsville or visit www.epaaonline.com or call 994-5846.

- The Poconos Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network meets twice a month at the Hughes Library in Stroudsburg. For membership information, visit www.holisticmoms.org or contact Jen at HMNmonroepa@gmail.com or by phone at 872-7140. The Holistic Moms Network strives to connect parents, create supportive communities and help parents and others to learn about holistic, natural and green living.

- 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.

- Are you a follower of Thomas Merton's work? An interfaith study group is being formed in the Stroudsburg area. The dates, times and meeting location will be determined by the participants. There is no cost. If you are interested, send your name, phone number and email address to Mel at oneoftheone99@yahoo.com.

- The Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Company will hold bingo on Monday nights at 6:45 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. There is a $1,000 jackpot with progressive numbers. Food will be available. For more info, call 484-357-3248 or 610-381-2674.

- Operation Touch of Home is seeking the names and addresses of area troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to be recipients of the fall 2011 essential's shipment.

Family members or friends with this information should contact touchofhome@hotmail.com.

- Monroe County Bible Clubs of "BCM international" will conduct inter-denominational "Released Time Bible Classes" for Monroe County public school children in grades kindergraten through seven.

Free parental permission slips (with schedules and times) to attend are now available for these one hour weekly Bible classes that are held at a church facility near the school. Transportation is provided by approved local volunteer drivers.

These required permission slips, and more information are available by calling Jim Ecker at 421-9968, or emailing jimeckerbcm@verizon.net

- The Italian American Heritage Club of Monroe County welcomes Americans of Italian birth or descent and all other Americans who appreciate, respect and understand the Italian culture. The group is dedicated to serving the community.

Forty members recently attended a baseball game at Coca Cola Stadium in Bethlehem. Member, John Piaggione threw out the first ball. The group will collect food items for the Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Network and is planning its annual toy collection for Monroe County Children and Youth.

Meetings are held on the third Sunday of the month at The Chestnuthill Township Park Building on Route 715, Brodheadsville.

- Pocono Mountain Bible Fellowship Church will host a free Bible Study each Sunday evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. Childcare and activities for children will be provided. There will be a short time of worship and prayer followed by a Bible study and discussion. The topic is "Biblical Themes from the Book of Romans." All are invited. There will also be a time of question and answers on any Biblical topic, theme, or question you would like to discuss. The church is one and a half miles south of Mount Pocono. For information, call 839-6922 or visit www.pmbfc.org.

- Evening Adult Bible Study every Tuesday night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring PP your Bible. McMichaels United Methodist Church, Route 715 and White Church Road, McMichaels. 629-1136 for more info.

- Stroudsburg United Methodist Church, 547 Main St., offers a new evening bible study to be held in the church lounge each Wednesday from 8:05 to 9:05 p.m. The study is geared for ages in high school through adult. To register or for more information, contact Pastor Bob at bobshank@stroudsburgumc.com or call the church at 421-6020.

- TOPS - Taking Off Pounds Sensibly - Chapter No. 1113 meets every Thursday night at Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church on Pilgrim Way off Route 115 in Brodheadsville. Meetings start at 7 p.m. with weigh-in 5:45 to 6:45.

Membership is $26 a year and dues are only $5 a month.

- Pocono Parents of Down Syndrome - PPODS - family support and community networking group meets on the fourth Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the D.E.S. building, 796 Lindbergh Ave., Stroudsburg. Childcare provided by East Stroudsburg University Special Education students. For more info, call Betty Kiesling (Spanish and English) at 476-1269 or Sue Armitage (English) 992-4886 or visit www.theppods.org.

- The Slate Belt Band meets every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Roseto American Legion. There are no dues, and uniforms are provided for performances. All ages and skill levels welcome. For more info, call 234-8745 or visit www.slatebeltband.com.

- The Forwardian Arts Society will hold In Writing Gatherings on the first Saturday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Tapestry Corner at 779 Main St., Stroudsburg. All genres, styles and topics welcome. For more info, contact forwardian@hotmail.com or visit www.theforwardianartssociety.com.

- The Forwardian Arts Society will hold Film and Chat Night on the first Friday of every month at 4 p.m. at the Pocono Community Theater in East Stroudsburg. For more info, contact forwardian@hotmail.com or visit www.theforwardianartssociety.com.

- The Italian American Heritage Club of Monroe County meets on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill Township Building on Route 715 in Brodheadsville. New members of Italian decent and all those who respect and enjoy the Italian culture are welcome. For more info, call president Joe Pini at 992-2678.

- Mt. Pocono Area Monthly Lupus Support Group meeting every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at St. Mary of the Mount Church, 27 Fairview Ave., Mt. Pocono. Separate teen and adult groups; free and no reservations required. For more information, call 241-9369 or the Lupus Foundation at 1-888-995-8787 or visit www.lupuspa.org.

- The Golden Travel & Social Club Membership will not meet in January, February or March. Meetings at the Bushkill American Legion every second and fourth Thursday of the month at noon will resume in April. Cost to join is $8 per year -- July through June. Several trips are planned this year. For more information, contact Jean Thompson at 972-6434 or Phil Cozzi at 588-0555.

- Shawnee Tabernacle, 16 Carriage Square, Tobyhanna, will distribute bread on Wednesdays and Sundays. People may show up on Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. or Sunday at noon, or call the church at 894-9650 on Monday through Friday after 6 p.m. or all day Saturday and Sunday. Shawnee Tabernacle also has a helping hand ministry that is attempting to feed the hungry.

- The West End Ceili and Set Dancers host Irish dance classes on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Route 209, Gilbert. New members are welcome. Lessons are $3 per person; first lesson is free. Teachers are Jean and Mike Cunningham: 610-691-8658. For more information, visit www.weiaaceilidancers.com.

- Vietnam Veterans of America is a national Organization seeking new member brothers and sisters from all conflict eras. Visit www.vva678.net for membership info. The Associates of the Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) is open to spouses, children, grandchildren or anyone who shares our vision and wishes to accomplish our mission.

- Monroe County Bible Classes will be conducting non-denominational "Released Time Bible Classes" for Monroe County public school children in grades 1-7. Home schoolers are also welcome. Parental permission slips are available for these one-hour weekly classes held at a church facility near the school. Transportation is provided by Bible Club-approved local volunteer drivers. For more information call Jim Ecker at 421-9968 or e-mail jimeckerbcm@verizon.net.

- SVPA, 544 Main St., Stroudsburg is holding weekly salsa dance classes and a Latin dance party every fourth Saturday. For more information, call Jesus Nieves at 856-5067 or Cecilia Goncalves at 620-6432.

- The Order Sons of Italy in America West End Pocono Lodge No. 2725 hold meetings on the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Chestnuthill Park & Senior Center on Route 715, a half-mile north of Route 209. New members are welcome. Anyone who can claim Italian ancestry by birth or marriage is eligible to apply for membership. Anyone interested in becoming a member should Joseph Falotico at 242-2761. For more information, visit www.sonsofitaly.net.

- The East Stroudsburg Elks Lodge on Washington Street holds breakfast on the third Sunday of every month from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $6 for members and $7 for non-members. For more information, call 223-8486.

- Unity Coalition meets on the second Monday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Poconos, 940A Ann Street, in Stroudsburg. Visit poconounitycoalition.org for more information.

- American Legion Auxiliary Post 346 meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Post at E. 5th St. in East Stroudsburg. For more information, call 424-1112 or 897-6442.

- Holistic Mentorship Network meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Massage Academy of the Poconos, 753 Phillips St., Stroudsburg. The Holistic Mentorship Network supports holistic professionals by providing space to network, build a referral base, mentor and support their businesses, and develop, grow and promote community awareness of alternative services and products. For more information, contact Ellen Suazo at 877-875-9634 or PoconoHMN@gmail.com, or visit www.HolisticMentorshipNetwork.com.

- Women's Resources of Monroe County has Domestic Violence Support Groups avilable by calling 421-4200.

- Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program based on the eight principles in the Beatitudes to help participants with hurts, habits and hang-ups meets each Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church located at 915 N. Fifth St. in Stroudsburg. For information, call Dana at 421-0750 or e-mail dana@stroudsburgwesleyan.org.

- Amputee Support Group meets on the second Saturday of each month from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Pocono Medical Center on Brown Street in East Stroudsburg. The group meets in the Stroud Room. RSVP by calling 588-3027 at least three days before each meeting. There is no charge to attend.

- Professional actor Alberto Vazquez will teach acting classes for ages 20 and older in the Sherman Theater annex at N. 5th St. and Main Street in East Stroudsburg. Classes begin March 29 and are held on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Cost is $100 per month. Training in the Strasberger, Meisner and Eric Morric techniques. For more information, call 917-331-3850 or visit www.actoralbertovazquez.com.

- Pabríque in Shawnee-On-Delaware will donate a percentage of sales from its Thoughtful Moments pillow collection to Girls Quest, a non-profit organization that helps girls ages 8-17 become strong, productive and caring contributors to their communities. For more information, call 410-804-1696.

- Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company hosts bingo on Thursday nights. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games start at 6:45. There is a progressive hit or miss, and a $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. For more information, call 610-681-4370.

- The Eglise Evangelique De La Renaissance Food Bank is open on every first and third Saturday of the month. For more information, call 895-2344. The church is located on Route 314 Upper Swiftwater Road, off Route 611.

- Modeling classes available for ages 8-16. Dominique, model and CEO of R2S Management, will teach the runway and provide a start up portfolio for each member as well as community fundraising for charity and a management company casting. For information, location and registration, email r2smgmt@aol.com.

- American Legion Wilson Fisher Post No. 413 on Old Route 940 in Pocono Pines hosts bingo each Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games starting at 7 p.m.

- American Legion Wilson Fisher Post No. 413 on Old Route 940 in Pocono Pines holds an all-you-can eat breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on the first Sunday of each month. Menu includes scrapple, sausage, pork roll, eggs, pancakes, French toast, cream chipped beef, home fries, toast, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $7 for adults; $5 for children ages 5-12, and children younger than 5 eat for free.

- The Pocono Mountain Chapter of the Riders Motorcycle Touring Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for dinner with a meeting at 7:30 at Billy's Diner, Route 611, Tannersville. The group also meets on the third Sunday of each month at the diner for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a meeting at 9:30. For more information, visit www.poconoriders.com or call 629-1946 or 897-5402.

- The Garden of Giving is seeking talented and committed individuals to serve on its board of directors for two or three-year terms. Prior board experience is a plus, but not required. What is necessary is a commitment to the community and a desire to improve the lives of Monroe County residents. Contact Tammy Graeber at 402-1282.

- The Polk Township Fire Co. holds a breakfast every third Sunday of the month, 7-11:30 a.m. Menu includes eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, French toast, chipped beef on toast, home fried potatoes and toast, coffee, milk, chocolate milk and juice. Call in orders and takeout are accepted.

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