West End Happenings

This info did not make it into our March issue:
Train Meet
The Carbon Model Railroad Society is sponsoring its Spring Train Meet on Sunday, March 15th from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall, located at 110 Main St. in Walnutport. This is a model railroad, toy train and Railroadiania sale for the serious and amateur railroad and model train collectors. Food will be available for purchase from the Bingo Hall Kitchen.
Admission: $5.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free with an adult. Plenty of free parking. Bring your entire family – tell your friends

47th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1:15pm
Enjoy bands, non-profit groups, politicians, and local businesses marching between two boroughs to celebrate the life and good works of St. Patrick of Ireland!
The parade kicks off at the Stroudsburg High School and ends at Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg.

Congratulations to our Pleasant Valley Hall of Fame Class of 2026! 🐾🎉
We are incredibly proud to announce this year’s inductees, who have left an indelible mark on our Academic, Arts, and Athletic programs:
✨ Dean Borger (Posthumous)
✨ Brittany Maeve Hanley Raak
✨ Denise (Dee) O'Connell Mack
✨ Lindsey Rich
✨ Dora Tartar
These individuals represent the very best of Pleasant Valley!
📍 Save the Date: They will be publicly recognized at our Awards Ceremony this May. Stay tuned for more details!

Community Screening: Recovery City

Path to Peace, a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit dedicated to trauma-informed recovery and community healing, is hosting a community screening of Recovery City, a powerful documentary exploring addiction, recovery, and the systems that influence long-term stability.
Founded on the belief that recovery is not one-size-fits-all, Path to Peace focuses on trauma, substance use, mental health, and housing instability—barriers that often prevent sustainable healing. Recovery City aligns directly with this mission by centering lived experience while examining structural challenges such as housing insecurity, limited resources, and fragmented systems of care.
This is about more than watching a film, Path to Peace leadership notes. “It’s about fostering honest dialogue, reducing stigma, and recognizing recovery as a shared community responsibility rooted in dignity, accountability, and support.”
The screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion on trauma-informed care, recovery pathways, housing stability, and local solutions. The event is open to community members, professionals, individuals in recovery, families, and anyone interested in strengthening Monroe County’s recovery ecosystem.

Recovery City Screening and Community Conversation
By Path to Peace
Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center (88 S Courtland St., East Stroudsburg PA 18301)

January 14th, 2026 from 6PM to 9PM EST

Contact:
Evelyn Robles, MS, CAADC, CPMC
Path to Peace
570-534-4869
[email protected]

Happy New Year to you all. Just a quick FYI - the January issue of our paper will be delivered to post offices on Monday, January 5. We apologize for the delay. Despite working on Christmas eve to try to get the paper out by the 1st, the holidays mixed with the weather created a longer delay than anticipated. The good news is you can find the complete issue on our website!! Thanks for your understanding.

This Friday! Hope to see you there!

**Pleasant Valley Hall of Fame: We Need Your Nominations!
We're reaching out to share some important information about the Pleasant Valley School District Hall of Fame.
There is a common misconception that the Hall of Fame is only for former athletes—that is not the case! The Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have made a significant, lasting impact on our district.
We encourage you to think about submitting a nomination for someone you know who fits into one of the three following categories:
Hall of Fame Nomination Categories
Category
Who Qualifies
1. Student/Student Performer
A graduate who excelled in academics, athletics, clubs, or any school activity in which they participated.
2. Staff/Personnel
A former teacher, coach, director, advisor, or administrator who made a significant contribution.
3. Community Member
An individual from the community who made a significant contribution or difference to the Pleasant Valley School District.
Nomination Details
We have extended the submission deadline this year to December 31, 2025. This gives you more time to nominate that deserving individual!
You can find the official nomination forms on the district website under the Athletics section.
Nominations can be submitted in one of two ways:
Print & Mail: Print and fill out the form, then mail it in.
Electronic Submission: Use the convenient electronic form available on the site.
Please take a moment to consider submitting a nomination for someone who has helped shape the Pleasant Valley legacy!

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Veterans Appreciation & Informational Luncheon
Senator Rosemary Brown’s office will have a Veterans Appreciation & Informational Luncheon to honor and support veterans and families of the 40th Senate District on Sunday, November 16th from 11:30am - 2:00pm at Trout Lake Retreats (1100 Twin Lake Road in Stroudsburg). Veterans and their spouses (or a guest) are invited to attend. Please RSVP by calling 570-620-4326.

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