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π± How Effort families are getting help filling stockings this Christmas
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- How Effort families are getting help filling stockings this Christmas
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Find out what's happening in Effortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Effortfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun; not as cold, temps: high: 43, low: 23.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 40 and low of 36 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Families in the Poconos receive Christmas gifts and winter essentials through Angel Tree distribution (wnep.com) β Effort parents are among 160 local families receiving Christmas gifts and warm winter gear through Pleasant Valley Ecumenical Networkβs Angel Tree program in nearby Sciota. With prices rising, the nonprofit and Monroe County Toys for Tots are stepping in so children from Effort and surrounding communities have toys, coats, hats, and gloves waiting under the tree.
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π Events Nearby
- FREE Billiards at Pocono Play
Pocono Play , 2657 PA-940 , Pocono Summit
12:00 pm - BLS Renewal
107 Lower Deer Lake Ct , Long Pond
4:00 pm - FREE Cornhole at Pocono Play
Pocono Play , 2657 PA-940 , Pocono Summit
12:00 pm - Kids' Gingerbread House Event
Western Pocono Community Library , 131 Pilgrim Way , Brodheadsville
5:30 pm - Christmas At The Vineyard
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery , 239 Blue Ridge Rd , Saylorsburg
6:30 pm - Gather & Graze Charcuterie Workshop at Blue Ridge Winery Estate Vineyard
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery , 239 Blue Ridge Rd , Saylorsburg
2:00 pm - Gahter & Graze Charcuterie Workshop at Blue Ridge Winery
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery , 239 Blue Ridge Rd , Saylorsburg
2:00 pm - HOME Wrestling Meet β PV Grizzlies Youth Wrestling Program
Pleasant Valley High School , 1671 US-209 , Brodheadsville
10:00 pm - Midget Wrestling Christmas Party
Signature Saloon & Event Center , 133 Erin Ln , Brodheadsville
7:00 pm - Regina Sayles: Boulder View Tavern
Boulder View Tavern , 123 Lake Harmony Rd , Lake Harmony
12:30 pm - New Year's Eve Celebration
Kalahari Convention Center
5:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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American Legion Riders Post 927 Christmas Party. Wrapping up a year of comradery and community service.. (Nextdoor Birch Hollow Estates) - Hi I live in birch hollow Estates.
If you need your driveway done im your guy prices starting at 30 per driveway and up from there depending on size of driveway this includes sidewalks⦠(Nextdoor Birch Hollow Estates)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Effort. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1260) in Stroudsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Effort here.
π Nearby News
Pen Argyl
- How much snow did the Lehigh Valley get? Totals from around the region (centredaily.com)
Stroudsburg
- Vote for the Pocono Record Athletes of the Week for 12/8-12/13 (poconorecord.com)
Palmerton
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