The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau job fair is on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Blue Mountain Resort– 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton
  (for Carbon County employment opportunities)
• The Inn at Woodloch– 731 Welcome Lake Road, Lackawaxen Twp
  (for Pike/Wayne counties employment opportunities)
• Kalahari Resorts & Conventions– 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor
  (for Monroe County employment opportunities)

The goal is to introduce job seekers to the hundreds of fun and exciting positions that are available throughout the Poconos’ hospitality industry and beyond.​ Tourism-related employers of all shapes and sizes will be on-hand to discuss their open jobs, which include full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions from entry to executive level.  Advanced registration is not required for job seekers.

By signing the Pocono Promise, Blue Mountain Resort, The Inn at Woodloch, and Kalahari Resorts & Conventions have committed to prioritizing health and safety. Masks and social distancing are required during the job fair.

“As pandemic-related restrictions continue to ease and the Poconos’ hospitality industry begins regaining normalcy, we understand the critical need to fill jobs and are excited to work with our chambers, PA CareerLink, Pocono Counties Workforce Investment Area, and our three job fair sites,” said Marlyn Kissner, VP of Membership and Community Relations, Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau. “Partnership and collaboration are key, and we thank everyone involved.”

To further support regional workforce efforts, the PMVB has opened its Job Openings site to the public. Non-member businesses that would like to publicize their hospitality-related job openings in Carbon, Monroe, Pike, or Wayne counties can email jobs@poconos.org. Members of the PMVB should continue submitting their open positions here.

The PMVB’s Job Openings site, which serves as an employment hub for tourism-related jobs throughout the Poconos, launched in January and is updated regularly as positions are filled and new ones become available. The site currently features nearly 150 jobs from 35 different properties.

The West End Park and Open Space Commission is pleased to announce the Seventh  Annual Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail Run/Walk at the West End Regional Park on 578 Evergreen Hollow Road in Chestnuthill Township on Sunday, May 30^th at 9am.

The 3.1 mile race/walk honors Dave Fleetwood who was tragically killed during a public meeting on August 5, 2013 at the Ross Township Municipal Building, Saylorsburg. Dave was a dedicated public servant and worked diligently for the community. The run/walk is open to all ages and abilities and the new “Dave Fleetwood Memorial Trail” will be available for those wishing a leisurely walk on a firm and stable surface accessible to all wheeled devices.

All proceeds will fund the “Dave Fleetwood Memorial Scholarship” to recognize Pleasant Valley High School graduates who exemplifies the outstanding attributes of Mr. Fleetwood.

The 3.1 mile trail run winds through 240 acres of open space property and includes a flat trail, an open field and woods trails. Walkers are invited to use the 5/8 mile portion of the flat trail, and/or the 3/4 mile field trail or the entire running course.

Run/Walk when you can!  The course will be marked starting May 1^st thru May 30^th.  When you complete your run/walk, email bkozen@weposc.org with your result. T-shirts will be given while supplies last and registration is the same $30 before May 15^th.

Kid’s Costume Run for kids under 12 yrs.  Dress Up in a Patriotic Theme and run a ¼ mile loop.  Prizes for Outstanding Costumes.  Kids run FREE with an adult registration!

Registrants for the run/walk pay $30 before May 15th and $35 afterward. Awards go to the top two male and female finishers and the top three male/female finishers in each age group. The first 100 pre-registrants are guaranteed an event T-shirt. There will be random drawings of bib numbers for prizes.

Register at www.weposc.org  Complete the form, make entry payment to Friends of WEPOSC and mail to P O Box 276, Saylorsburg, PA 18353

There are additional ways to support our efforts; Sponsorships, Donations and/or volunteer your time. For additional information, contact Bernie Kozen at 570-992-9733, bkozen@weposc.org or Jim Mannello at 570-460-8165, manelo@ptd.net

Vaccine Clinic in Milford on Wednesday, April 28

Milford, PA, April 20:  A vaccine clinic will be setup at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, at 111 East High Street in Milford Borough, on Wednesday, April 28, from 9 am to 11 am.  Vaccination will be free and open to any adult (18+).  The clinic is not limited to Pennsylvania residents; any adult qualifies for vaccination.

Wayne Memorial Health Centers will be administering the first shot of the Moderna vaccine; the second will be provided at the same time and venue four weeks later, on May 26.  Pre-registration is required and it can be done online at wmh.org.

For those needing assistance making an appointment can call Wayne Memorial Health Centers vaccine hotline at 570-253-8197. Senior citizens also have the option of registering for an appointment through the Pike Area Agency on Aging at 570-775-5550.

The clinic is sponsored by Milford Borough, Milford Township and the Pike County Commissioners, who are working together to increase Pike County’s vaccination rate.  For questions, please email ProtectPike@gmail.com