SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Forum: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12, Northampton Community College, Monroe Campus, Tannersville. Panelist portion from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sen. Mario Scavello (R-40) is working with Pocono Medical Center to hold this event. Featuring an open forum with expert panelists. Via Scavello’s website, the public can anonymously submit questions to panelists ahead of time. The panelists are Jonathan Goldner, DO, FCCP, FCCM – Chief Medical Executive, Medicine and Chronic Disease, Pocono Medical Center; Mary Nikityn, Psy. D. – Clinical Psychologist, Pocono Medical Center; Tina Clymer – MHMR Deputy Administrator, Carbon-Monroe-Pike Mental Health and Developmental Services; Jonah Talbott – Prevention Specialist, Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission Inc.; and Dr. Steven J. Scheinman – President and Dean, The Commonwealth Medical College – Behavioral Science Initiative.
Community Playground at Resica: Three-day Build Blitz, Resica Elementary School, 1 Gravel Ridge Road, East Stroudsburg. Seeking volunteers, skilled and unskilled, to help with building the playground, child care, meal prep, art center. The playground needs to get finished this weekend and help is needed to make it happen. Children 10 to 14 can assist building with a parent, 15 to 17 can assist in a group (no power tools), 18 plus work on anything with power tools. Three free meals a day, free childcare. On Sept. 12 afternoon, free Rita's ices for volunteers and kids.
Annual Art Exhibition: Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, Wills Mansion, 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna. Categories judged are acrylics, crafts and sculpture, mixed media, digital arts, photography, watercolor, oils and drawings. For student in kindergarten through sixth grade and students in seventh through grade 12. The exhibition will have various hours from Sept. 19 through 27. Information: 570-894-4207.
NEPA BlogCon 2015: East Stroudsburg University, 200 Prospect St., East Stroudsburg. NEPA BlogCon is a nonprofit annual event for bloggers, social media mavens, tech ninjas, thinkers, dreamers, students, nonprofits and businesses to learn about optimizing online communication. Whether it’s to build a professional brand through blogging, community building and social networking or to make career connections through social media, attendees will learn about tools they need to make it happen through tracks in marketing, business and technology. Admission includes sessions, swag bag and lunch. NEPA BlogCon participants are subject to the rules and regulations of ESU. Cost is $15. Information: 570-301-8604, nepablogcon@gmail.com or nepablogcon.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Main Street morning group, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., Zion Church of Christ, 14 N. Eighth St., Stroudsburg. Information: 570-424-8532 or area59aa.org. Free.
Monroe Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Courthouse Square, 610 Monroe St., Stroudsburg. Offering quality produce, plants, flowers, eggs, raw milk and dairy products, raw natural honey, fresh baked breads and pastries, jams, jellies, syrups, hand roasted gourmet coffee, homemade pasta, sauces, fine wines, meats, herbs and more. Live music each week. SNAP/EBT is accepted. Information: monroefarmersmarket.com or monroefarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Stroudsburg Old Time Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to noon, Ann Street, Stroudsburg. Offer a variety of local produce and goods. Come on down for a peaceful, relaxing experience.
Flea Market and Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Pocono Ambulance Association, 2884 Route 611, Tannersville. Kitchen will be open. Event will be held rain or shine. Information: call 570-629-2620.
Name Your Own Price Yard Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dingmans Ferry United Methodist Church, 115 Myck Road, Dingmans Ferry. Toys, household goods, small furniture items and more. This is a family ministry fundraiser. Yard sale donations must be in a clean, sellable condition. Donations will be accepted Sept. 5 to 11 and drop off times and location can be arranged by calling Terasa Tarquini at 570-994-6390 . Items not accepted include electronics (TVs, computers, printers, etc.), mattresses, couches or stuffed animals. Do not drop off any donations at the church without prior permission. Information: dfumc.com or 570-828-2288.
Volunteer Day: Pike County Day of Caring, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. Learn how to become involved with our volunteer program. All ages are welcome. Snacks will be provided.
Hike to the Top: 10 a.m., Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville. Join Brittney Coleman for a discovery hike to the top of the unnamed ridge across the road from the EE Center building. These seldom used trails offer opportunities to see undisturbed wildlife, a huge glacial erratic boulder and do some off-trail exploring in search of a scenic vista at the top. The hike is not strenuous, but it is steep in spots, so we’ll take it easy. Wear proper hiking shoes or boots, and bring water and a snack. Cost: $5, nonmembers, $3, children under 12 and free for EE Center members.
Nearly New Shop: Route 390, Mountainhome. The shop is no longer accepting summer consignments. Now accepting fall consignments. Every Tuesday is consignment days from 10 a.m. to noon. Donations are accepted any day the shop is open. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Information: 570-595-362.
Rough Riders 4-H Horse Club: Meeting 10 a.m., Pocono Ranchlands Stable, Pocono Ranchlands, Bushkill. Open to youth ages 5 to 18. Information: 570-296-3400, PikeExt@psu.edu or extension.psu.edu/4-h/counties/pike/events.
Art Opening: Nancy Pitcher “The Beauty of Nature,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Bartonsville. Pitcher has hiked, climbed and paddled in mountains, deserts and rivers. Through her travels she has always appreciated the beauty of her natural surroundings. She now shares that beauty through her paintings. Opening reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Blood Drive: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monroe County Office of Emergency Management, 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg. Honoring all the first responder heroes of Monroe County. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for $2.50 off Turkey Hill Gelato - good at participating retailers. Walk in donors welcome. Information or appointments: 800-733-2767 or jacqueline.dercole@redcross.org.
Chicken Barbecue: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sterling United Methodist Church, 567 Sterling Road, Newfoundland. Cost is $10. Take-out only. Tickets are being sold in advance only and can be purchased from any church member. Information and tickets: Cindy Hefty at 570-689–2472.
Ross Township Community Day: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ross Township Park, 258 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg. Ross Township wants to promote community involvement and for residents to come out and meet neighbors. Find out about different organizations and become involved. Games, demonstrations, entertainment, food and drink. Free. Information: 570-992-9733 or bkozen@weposc.org.
Woof-Stock 2015: noon to 7 p.m., Camp KCS Inc, 1647 Long Pond Road, Long Pond. Fundraiser to benefit the Monroe Animal League and Monroe County pets. It includes food, dunk tank, kids games, vendors, pony rides, blessing of the dogs and more. Information: campkcs.com/Woof-Stock.htm.
Owl Fest: noon to 4 p.m., High Acres Park, Route 447, Canadensis. This event is being held to celebrate the saw-whet owl and inform the public on how they can help. There will be various speakers and activities, including Kathy Uhler from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation, Jackie and Darryl Speicher from the Pocono Avian Research Center, Sara Green will help assemble owl nesting boxes. There will also be an owl photo station, family crafts, live music, food, games and more. The Pocono Avian Research Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting birds in the area through research education and community involvement. This event was created by Jackie Speicher, Darryl Speicher, and Sara Green as a part of Sara’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project.
Refresher AARP Driver Safety Classes: 1 p.m., Pocono Tranquil Gardens, 329 E. Brown St., East Stroudsbug. This one-day four-hour class is only open to those providing evidence of taking the class during the previous 36 months. Class size is limited, so advance reservations are necessary. Bring your driver's license and a pen. Fee $20 and $15 for AARP members with membership card.
Bog Walk: 2 p.m., Tannersville Cranberry Bog, 552 Cherry Lane, Tannersville. Join an Environmental Educator at 2 p.m. at the Bog parking lot for a 2½-hour journey into the bog. Wear appropriate footwear. Cost: $6, nonmember, $4, EE and Nature Conservancy members and children under 12. Preregistration is required.
Wilderness Skills Hike: 2 to 4 p.m., Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. $20.00 Join Mike Dennis of Traditional Earth Skills for a fun afternoon in the fields and forests. Build a shelter, try fire making and learn other useful skills for survival. All ages welcome.
Conversations on the Canal Dinner Cruise: “From Italy with Love,” 4 to 6:30 p.m., Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. Dinner cruise on the Josiah White II. Italian immigration of the 1950s and its impact on industries in the greater Lehigh Valley. The cruise includes a trip to Lock 47 at Abbott Street in Easton, entertainment and culinary experts will offer a themed dinner, drinks and dessert. Reservations and information: brownpapertickets.com/event/1577970 or call Loretta Susen at 610-923-3548, ext. 221.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Serenity House, 535 Avenue C, Stroudsburg. Information: AA answering service, 570-424-8532 or area59aa.org.
Dinner and Dance: 6 to 11 p.m., American Legion Post 413, 248 Old Route 940, Pocono Lake. Entertainment by DJ. Cost is $10 per person for members and guests. Information: 570-646-6010, post413@gmail.com or post413.com.
Don't Forget 9/11: 6 p.m., Pocono Brewing Company, 2029 Route 611, Swiftwater. This is the third year in honoring and remembering those affected by 9/11. Offering a complementary buffet for police, fire, EMT and those who were on the grounds of 9/11. Everyone is welcome; there will be a small fee for buffet with proceeds going to local fire departments. You can donate if you can't attend. Those who would like to donate a basket for the tricky tray, can drop it off and see Anthony, Teri or Jen.
Bingo: 6:30 p.m., Albrightsville Fire Department, Route 534, Albrightsville. All paper. Large jackpot nightly. Doors and kitchen open at 5 p.m. No smoking, take-outs available.
Narcotics Anonymous: 7 to 8:30 p.m., St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Smithfield, 139 Craigs Meadow Road, East Stroudsburg. Use left side entrance. Information: 570-421-6618 or na.org.
Bingo: 7 p.m., Our Lady of Victory Church, 327 Cherry Lane Road, East Stroudsburg. Package: $15, $20, $25. Early bird games start at 6:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous: 8:30 to 10 p.m., Effort United Methodist Church, 178 Merwinsburg Road, Effort. Open meeting. Information: 570-421-6618 or na.org.
ADVANCE NOTICE
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner & Bake Sale: Sept. 19, Wooddale United Methodist Church, 100 Barren Road, East Stroudsburg, rain or shine. First seating at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. Served family style. Directions and information: 570-424-7490.
Volunteers Needed: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is requesting the immediate cooperation of all those who received an invitation to the annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Oct. 5 and have not yet RSVP'd to RSVP. Anyone who does not respond with a food choice will not be on the guest list and therefore, will not be admitted on the day of the luncheon. A Stroudsburg Consumer Credit Counseling office needs a volunteer to fill a clerical position. Duties will include handling data entry, greeting visitors, answering phones and confirming appointments. Days and hours to be determined. To volunteer, contact the RSVP office, 411 Main St., Suite 102B, Stroudsburg or 570-420-3747.
“The American Presidency”: Guest speaker Dr. Brian Alnutt will look at successful past American presidencies at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 at the Clymer Library, 115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines. Guests will examine these leaders’ objectives and the political interactions that contributed to their successes or failures, including former Presidents George Washington, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, James Buchanan, Theodore Roosevelt, Warren Harding, Harry Truman, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, among others. This is the September meeting of the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township. Free. No advance reservation is required. Information: 570-580-5353, hatthistory@msn.com or TobyhannaTwpHistory.org.
Mount Airy Golf Club: Rock & Golf fundraiser to benefit Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Mount Airy Golf Club, 312 Woodland Road, Paradise Township. Music noon to 6 p.m. Nongolfers, come hear music for only $10 per person and free for kids under 16. Bring a lawn chair. Golf only $45 per person, before noon; $40 after noon; and $35 after 2 p.m. Everyone attending, 21 and over, who are not employees will have a chance to win $1,000 in cash to be drawn at 6 p.m. (need not be present to win). Food and beverage specials. Information: 570-243-5240. Sponsors needed for holes only $50.