Events are listed free of charge for not-for-profit groups (churches, organizations, service clubs, etc.), or if the primary purpose of the event is to promote a worthy community project (fundraisers, etc.). 

If you are a business, brief announcements may be considered for seasonal events (Easter Egg hunts, etc.), or promotional/fundraising events for community service organizations, for providing the event is open to the general public, free of charge, and no promotional material is contained in the announcement. 

Please e-mail announcements to: news@pocononews.net, at least two weeks in advance.

Pike County Hands of Hope information session - workshop

Saturday, February 18th, 9:00 AM
Delaware Valley High School Cafeteria, Routes 6/209, Westfall Township (north of Milford)

Homelessness is growing in Pike County!  What can we do right now for our homeless neighbors and their children? This will be one of the first questions we will be answering at our Workshop. We are inviting physicians, local  businesses, school administrators- counselors, clergy, the media, social  workers, perspective fundraisers, volunteers, and contributors - all from our  area; refreshments will be served.

PCHOH knows we are going to put our best effort and ideas forward to help these families; get them out of the woods and cars, so they can be comforted now. Our actions and deeds will  speak volumes to the homeless that their community cares what happens to them and their children. 

RSVP: Call: 570-290-8044 Email: handsofhopepc@yahoo.com

Third annual eXtreme Spelling Bee

Saturday February 25 (Time NOT provided, call # below for information)
Western Wayne Middle School

This unique event encourages spellers from sixth grade through adult to create teams of three, and enter a competition that is fun, lively, and collaborative, and in which no team is eliminated.

This train-themed festivity celebrates literacy, language, and generations coming together.  Audience members can root for their teams, answer questions to three train quizzes, buy raffle tickets and refreshments, win prizes and visit a model train exhibit.

Whether you want to enter as a team or just come for the raffle and fun, contact Jacci at 570 – 253-3221 for more information.

All proceeds will be used to purchase new books for children in need and materials for adult literacy.  Hop aboard the Pennsylvania Express, and stay ON TRACK FOR LITERACY