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Class Notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, March 19, 3C’s Restaurant, Route 61, near Port Clinton. Information: Shirley Moser at 717-445-4885 or email: samoser@ptd.net.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960: Lunch, noon, Thursday, March 20, Red Robin near Hamburg. Information and reservations: Ruth Tucci at 570-640-6928
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1967: Breakfast, 10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill haven. Information: 570-385-3211.
Food
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, Rainbow Hose Fire Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Lenten Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Friday, March 14, Schuylkill Hose Company #2, 51 S. St. Peter St., Schuylkill Haven. Served every Friday during Lent.
Food Box Giveaway: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 15, Bethesda EC Church, Reedsville, 155 Reedsville Road. Drive-thru.
Pork & Sauerkraut: 4 p.m. to sold out, Saturday, March 15, Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, 102 Front St., Cressona. Cost is $10, eat-in or takeout.
St. Patrick’s Dinner: 4 p.m., Friday, March 14, Pine Grove Lions Club, 1 Veterans Memorial Drive. Music by the Coal Fired Ramblers, 6 p.m.
Drive-Thru Dinner: 3-6 p.m., Saturday, March 15, Island Park, Schuylkill Haven. Meals: $12 include roast beef w/potato filling, green beans, gravy or roll and butter or halupki w/oven roasted potatoes, green beans, roll and butter. Pre-order dinners by March 13. A limited number of meals will be available. Purchase tickets at Borough Hall, Spotts Insurance and Hess Catering. Information: 570-385-3578.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March 16, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Pot Pie: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, Pine Grove Masonic Lodge, 23 Oak Grove Road. Cost: $10/quart, homemade bacon dressing, $5/pint. Pre-order: 570-345-3351.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March. 23, Landingville Fire Company No. 4.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, March 23, Pine Grove Lions Club, 1 Veterans Memorial Drive. Donation: $10.
Lenten Fish Fry: 4:45-7 p.m., Friday, March 28, Tremont Fire Company, 21 Middlecreek Road, Tremont. Pre-order and take out only. Call Thursdays 6-7 p.m. or Fridays 204 p.m. only at 570-695-3915 or 570-695-3423.
Candy Sale: Pickups 4-6 p.m., April 3, church pavilion at Outwood Lutheran Church, 934 Oak Grove Road. Orders are due by March 24. To order of for more information: Call Joyce Daubert at 570-345-4108 or Judy Harris at 570-345-2639.
Pie Sale: Orders due by March 30. St. Michael’s Church, 529 St. Michael’s Road near Hamburg. Call 610-488-1429 or 484-926-8103 or email: stmichaels529@gmail.com. Choice of Lemon strip, lemon sponge, shoo-fly, apricot crumb, coconut cream, blueberry custard. Pick up Wednesday, April 16, noon-6 p.m.
Libraries
Pottsville Library: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; STEM Corner, ages 1-11, during library hours; Creation Station, Monday-Friday, 2 p.m., ages 12-16; Teen Gaming, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., ages 12-18; Storytime, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 1 to 5. Open Arcade, Thursday 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, for all ages. To register for events call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or go to potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org.
Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library: Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. LEGO League on second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times. Registration: 570-385-0542. The library offers internet access and free Wi-Fi, faxing, copying, interlibrary loan services and more than 34,000 books, magazines and audiobooks. Information: 570-385-0542.
Orwigsburg Library: 216 W. Independence St., hours of operation: Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, ages birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Fridays, Play-K, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, first, third and fifth Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. (learn to play, Friday 1-3 p.m.); Knitting Club, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; Trivia Club, Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.; Chess Club, first Thursday, 4 p.m.; Lego Club, first Saturday, 11 a.m. Kids’ Story and Craft, St. Patrick’s Day, March 13, 4 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m., Kids’ Storytime, Nursery Rhymes story and craft, 10 a.m.; Homeschool Happenings, Wednesday, March 19, noon, road trip. Must sign up; Book Club, Monday, March 31, 6 p.m., meet and greet with author of “Survivor’s Guilt” by Calah Taylor. Book Bingo, Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m., Faith Church, 1168 Centre Turnpike, Orwigsburg. Technical Help for computer challenged, Mondays, 2-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.; Thursday, 2-5 p.m. by appointment. Information: 570-366-1638; website: www.orwigsburglibrary.org
Tremont Area Free Public Library: 19 N. Pine St. Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; Sunday, closed. Phone: 570-695-3325 / Email: tafpl@epix.net
Outdoors
Hike: 11 a.m., Thursday, March 20. Explore mountain behind Locust Lake State Park and visit Silver Creek Fire Tower. Hike is 3 miles and moderate in difficulty. Meet at 10:45 a.m. in the visitor parking lot at Locust Lake State Park. Bring a lunch and your dog. All pets must be leashed and get along with people and other pets. Shine only. Register by calling Robin at 570-467-2506.
Arts & Crafts
Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10 a.m., third Monday of each month, March 17, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, 108 Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. Participants meet in the upper parking lot at the clubhouse. Information: skoosketchers@hotmail.com.
Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art Center Art Education Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. All ages welcome. Information: 570-732-3728.
Culture Club: 4-5:30 p.m. for kids; 6-7:30 p.m. for teens, Mondays, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Creating art from world culture. Information: 570-732-3728.
Fiber Arts Open Studio: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-732-3728.
Friday Clay Club: 1-3 p.m., Fridays, $25, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. For seniors and veterans. Information: 570-732-3728.
Health
Stretching Exercises: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, First United Church of Christ, 110 Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Limber up for spring gardening with instructor Pat Schuettler at the organizational South Schuylkill Garden Club meeting. Information: Kim at 570-617-0808 or email kamorgan11@gmail.com.
Managing Type II Diabetes or Pre-diabetes: 1:30-3 p.m., Tuesdays, March 18 through April 22, for people 60 and older at Pine Grove VFW, 140 S. Tulpehocken St., sponsored by Diakon Health & Wellness. Schuylkill Transportation System shared-ride van is available for $1 each way for people 65 and older with registration required by calling 800-832-3322. Register at 570-624-3017 by March 14.
Indoor Walking Club: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg. All fitness levels and walk-ins are welcome. Information or registration: 570-624-3017.
Real people — Real Weight Loss: 5:30 p.m., every Tuesday, TOPS, Hetzel’s Church, Hetzels Church Road, Pine Grove. Information: 570-345-8403.
Zumba Fitness: 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Sweet Arrow Lake County Clubhouse, Pine Grove. Cost, $5. Information: Denise at 717-269-3214 or Deniseswonger@gmail.com.
Walking Club: 8:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St. Monday and Wednesday, Tone and Stretch, 9:30 a.m. Information: 570-385-1313.
Zumba Gold: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St. Information: 570-385-1313.
Seated Yoga: 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St., Cost $6. No registration required. Information: Susan at 570-624-3018.
Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Bethesda Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven, church library. Information: Norma at 570-617-0931.
Age Busters Exercise Club: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 236 E. Market St., Orwigsburg. For ages 50-plus and all fitness levels. Free. Information: 570-624-3017. Sponsored by Diakon Living and Learning.
Age Busters Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City. Sponsored by Diakon Living and learning. Information: 570-6724-3017.
Indoor Walking Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, Tremont Borough Building gymnasium. Ages 50 and older, all fitness levels. Free. Participants must be registered at Tremont Senior Community Center. Sponsored by Diakon Living and Learning. Information: 570-624-3017.
Groovin Exercise: 6-6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Pine Grove VFW Post 3432, bottom banquet hall, 140 S. Tulpehocken St. Cost $3 each class. Information: 570-345-6347.
Senior groups
Orwigsburg: Senior citizens meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Applewood Community Center, Orwigsburg, 11 a.m.
Schuylkill Haven: The Senior Citizens Organization meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Building, 340 Haven St. New members are welcome. Information: Ruth at 570-640-6928. The Senior Travelers will be traveling to Cape May, N.J. May 19-21. For information and reservations call Barb at 570-385-4156.
Wayne Township: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays, 23 Meadowbrook Center, Reedsville. Lunch at noon for a $5 donation, followed by a special activity or program. Information: 570-739-2241.
Religion
Lenten Bible Study: Wednesdays, through April 2 with Pastor Jan from Zion’s Red Church at Orwigsburg Library, 216 W. Independence St., Orwigsburg. Light refreshments. Information: 570-449-1743 or pastorjanredchurch@gmail.com.
Coffee and Worship: 6-9 p.m., Friday, March 14, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven.
Entertainment
WIAC Rewards: For frequent visitors to the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway Schuylkill Haven. Earn points by becoming a member via the website (free to sign up), purchasing tickets for an event, registering for an art class, RSVP to a free event and add your birthdate. Cash in points at checkout. Each 25 points equals $1 off your next class or event. Information: 570-732-3728.
Bingo: Doors open 3 p.m.; bingo 5 p.m., Sunday March 16, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon Station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.
Irish Party: 5 p.m., Friday, March 14, Mainstreet Moonshine, 101 W. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. Entertainment by New Black State Project, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Dancing by the Sabo School of Irish Dance. Reservations recommended.
Bingo: 6-9:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company, 1 Ash Road. Doors open 4 p.m. with food and refreshments available. Information: 570-366-0900.
Penn State Schuylkill Master Gardeners: Annual spring series, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 22, Schuylkill County Agricultural Center, 1202 Ag Center Drive. Registration fee is $35, which includes a light lunch. Open to the public. Deadline for online registration is March 17. Register: call 1-877-345-0691 or online: extension.psu.edu/mastergardener-spring-series.
Line Dancing: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, March 22, Landingville Fire Company Hall. Cash donation of $5.
Free
Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday, Grace Bible Church, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg. Donations in good condition appreciated. Information: Sandy Kupres 570-386-5893 or www.gbchm.org, click on Ministries.
