Class Notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, April 16, 3C’s Restaurant, Route 61, near Port Clinton. Information: Shirley Moser 717-445-4885 or email: samoser@ptd.net.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960: Lunch, noon, Thursday, April 17, Valenti’s, 218 W. Market St., Orwigsburg. Information and reservations: Ruth Tucci at 570-640-6928.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1967: Breakfast, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-385-3211.
Food
Cheesesteak Night: 4-8 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Mothers’ Day Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 3, Walk in Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Enjoy music, tea sandwiches, finger foods, desserts and beverages. Mom gets a gift bag with handmade tea towel, dish cloth and scrubber. Tickets: $25. Information: 570-732-3728.
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.-12 p.m., 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 second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times. Registration and information on other programs: 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 story time, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Fridays, Play-K, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, first, third, fifth Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. (learn to play, Friday 1-3 p.m.); Knitting Club, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; Chess Club, first Thursday, 4 p.m.; Lego Club, first Saturday, 11 a.m. 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; 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
Frog Hollow Day Camp Registration: Summer youth day camp at Frog Hollow Nature Area outside of Friedensburg will be held 9 a.m.-noon June 16-18 for those going into grades 1 to 5. Camp can accommodate 20 attendees. Registration open until May 31. Contact Jane Kruse 570-628-4802 for application.
Leaser Lake Hike: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 19. Participants will meet at the north boat ramp at 7828 Ontelaunee Road in New Tripoli. The hike is 5 miles and moderate in difficulty. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Bring a lunch. Shine only. Pre-register by calling Robin at 570-467-2506.
Spring Cleanup: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 19, Frog Hollow parking area on Stone Mountain Road outside of Friedensburg. Debris and non-native invasive plants will be cleared off the trails. Wear sturdy shoes, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Bring gardening gloves, insect repellent and water. Information: Call Barbara at 570-617-2421.
Wildflower Walk: 9-10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, Frog Hollow. Participants meet at parking area on Stone Mountain Road. Wear appropriate shoes. No dogs. Event is free and open to public. Information: Barbara at 570-617-2421.
Earth Day Event: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 26, Tuscarora State Park Visitor Center. Spring cleanup on Tuscarora Mountain Drive. Tools and supplies provided. Sign up by calling Robin at 570-467-2506.
Long Loop Hike: 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, Tuscarora State Park. Hike is 7 miles and moderate in difficulty. Participants meet in the Crow Trail parking lot off Tuscarora Mountain Road. This is a dog friendly hike, but all pets must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Shine only and bring a lunch. Registration a must: Call Robin at 570-467-2506.
Bird Walk with Technology: 8-9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3, Frog Hollow, Friedensburg. Participants will meet at the Frog Hollow parking area on Stone Mountain Road. Learn the do’s and don’ts of birding with technology. Trails may be rough and wet. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for weather. Bring insect repellent and water. Information: Barbara at 570-617-2421.
Arts & Crafts
Bloom Where You Are Planted: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. The pottery group created several handmade planters for you to choose from and design your own arrangement. A selection of plants will be available. Pay one price. Tickets are limited. Cost: $25-$40. Sale ends Friday, April 25. Information: 570-732-3728.
Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10-11 a.m., Saturday, April 19, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Participants meet in the upper parking lot at the clubhouse. Naturalist Audrey Wells will lead the walk. Bring something to draw on and draw with. No art experience is necessary. For all ages. Free
Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art Center Art Education Center. 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. Creating art from world culture. Information: 570-732-3728.
Fiber Arts Open Studio: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Walk In Art Center. Learn how to weave and or spin fiber. Information: facebook.com/groups/WIACFiberArtsGuild/ or call 570-732-3728.
Friday Clay Club: 1-3 p.m., Fridays, $25, Walk In Art Center. For seniors and veterans. Information: 570-732-3728.
Health
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 Clubhouse. Cost, $5. Information: 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. Information: 570-385-1313.
Seated Yoga: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center. 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.
Age Busters Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City. Information: 570-624-3017.
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. 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.
Wayne Township: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays, 23 Meadowbrook Center, Reedsville. Lunch is served at noon for a $5 donation, followed by an activity or program. Information: 570-739-2241.
Bus Trip
Chanticleer Gardens & Jenkins Arboretum: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, May 15. Sponsored by South Schuylkill Garden Club. Departs Giant parking lot in Cressona. Information: Contact Carol Haldeman at 570-345-2423/570-640-7511 or chaldyjr@gmail.com.
Historical Society
Schuylkill County Historical Society: 6:30, Thursday, April 24, trivia night at the Chopping Block, 370 S. Centre St., Pottsville. Fee is $5 to play the game based on the Pottsville Maroons. Winner receives basket of Maroons merchandise. Information: 570-622-7540 or visit schuylkillhistory.org.
Schuylkill County Historical Society: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 3, Schuylkill County Allied Artist members’ 17th annual Block of Art, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Artist demonstrations throughout the day. Event is free to the public. Information: 570-622-7540 or visit www.blockof.art.
Book Club
Local Reads Book Club: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. “The Pottsville Maroons and the NFL’s Stolen Championship of 1925” by Vincent Genovese. Information: Society’s Facebook page or t102radio.com/localreads.
Entertainment
Trivia: 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, play trivia at Fighter’s Heaven, Deer Lake. Information: Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library, 216 W. Independence St., 570-366-1638.
Musical Event: 6 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Christ Fellowship Church (also known as First UMC of Schuylkill Haven), 420 Saylor St., Schuylkill Haven.
Les Brown Film Festival: 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 24, Pine Grove Theatre, 213 S. Tulpehocken St. Admission: $10.
Les Brown Dance: 6-9 p.m., Friday, April 25, Wiconisco Fire Hall, 387 Arch St. Music by M&J Big Band. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Les Brown Festival: Noon-4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Williams Valley High School. Admission: $10.
Pre-loved Clothing Event: 1 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 15 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven.
Duck Race: 3:32 p.m., Sunday, April 27, Walmart Super Center, 500 Terry Rich Blvd., St. Clair. Duck race tickets, $5 each. Grand prize, $2,025. Food trucks, vendors, entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Avenues Foundation.
Antique Appraisal: 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 1, antique appraiser George Blum will be at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Visitors can bring in antique items to be appraised for the cost of $5 for one item or three items for $10. Reserve your appraisal time: 570-622-7540 or visit schuylkillhistory.org. Spectators welcome without reservation.
Easter
Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, Grace EC Church (next to Bubeck Park), 151 Earl Stoyer Drive, Schuylkill Haven. Ages 0-12 welcome.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza: Saturday, April 19, Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson, 1123 Brick Hill Road, Orwigsburg. Kids games and activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; egg hunt, 2 p.m. for age groups 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10; pictures with the bunny, noon-4 p.m. Food available for purchase.
Free
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.
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