Class Notes
Pine Grove High School Class of 1955: Lunch at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Red Lion Restaurant, Route 443, Pine Grove.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Breakfast, 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1, Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Route I-78 Exit 23, Shartlesville.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 3C’s Restaurant.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Connie Teter 570-366-0255.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick 570-516-5417.
Food
Roast Beef Dinner: Pickup up 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 29, Tremont Fire Company #1, 21 Middle Creek Road. Takeout only. Must have ticket. Contact any member for tickets.
Shop: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, Pine Grove Area Pathway, 42 S. Tulpehocken St. with entrance through blue door on ground floor. Must prove residency. Cash donation of $10 is requested.
Mock Lobster and Roast Beef Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long run Road. Dine in or take out. Children’s menu of chicken nuggets and hot dogs and french fries available. Information: 717-943-0501.
Spaghetti Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Covenant United Methodist Church, 215 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. Dinner includes: spaghetti and meatballs, salad, roll, drink and dessert. Cost: $8/adults; $4/children age 6 and under. Eat in or take out.
Chicken Pot Pie: 2 p.m. till sold out, Saturday, Nov. 4, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Drive through event, quarts only at $10. If inclement weather sale will be on side of building in parking lot. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven area. Orders taken in advance on day of event by calling 570-385-3341 after 10 a.m.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-12 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, Landingville Fire Company.
Jewish Food & Cultural Festival: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing (near Reading). Menu includes corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, brisket and chicken dinners and apple cake, among other items. See www.ohebsholom.org for more information.
Shepherd’s Table: 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, Grace Free Church, 101 Graeff St., Cressona. Open to all. Eat-in or takeout. Grace Free church, 401 Green St., Tremont, 3:30-5 p.m. Pickup only.
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7 (no tacos Oct. 31), Rainbow Hose Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Takeout orders: 570-385-1511.
Veterans’ Breakfast: 8:30-10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, Orwigsburg Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg. In honor of men and women who have served. Information: sday@schuylkillchamber.com
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Nov. 12, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Day Old Baked Goods: 11 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Nov. 14, Tremont Municipal Building, 139 Clay St., Suite 6, entrance through handicapped accessible doors on side of building.
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. 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. The second Saturday of the month has Lego League at 10:30 a.m. This is for those 3 to 99+ who want to be creative. Registration: 570-385-0542. There are no regularly scheduled programs during the week due to the lack of a permanent children’s librarian. The library offers internet access and free Wi-Fi for research, job searches, faxing, copying, interlibrary loan services, along with more than 34,000 books, magazine and audiobooks. Child and adult programs throughout the year. 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. Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Play-K, Friday, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, 1st, 3rd, 5th Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. (learn to play, Friday 1-3 p.m.); Knitters, Monday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Trivia Club, fourth Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m.; Lego Club, 1st Saturday of each month, 11 a.m.; Homeschool Happenings, second Wednesday of month; Crocheters and Knitters Gathering, Sat., Nov. 11, Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 570-366-1638.
Tremont Area Free Public Library: 19 N. Pine St. Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7-8 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
Arts & Crafts
Wreath and Swag Workshop: 10 a.m.- noon, Saturday, Nov. 11. Friedemsburg Fish and Game Clubhouse, 169 Stone Mountain Road, off Church Road on west side of Friedensburg. Register at schuylkillExt@psu.edu select workshops from menu box and type wreath in search bar, deadline is Nov. 3. Registration is $10 plus $20 for wreath materials or plus $10 for the Swag kit. Class size limited to 25 participants. Master Gardeners will assist with construction of both wreath and swag as needed. Supplies include greens, wire, ribbon, and decorative natural materials. Bring your own gloves, wire cutters, pruners and if desired, personal decorations. Educational topic will cover some of the newer insects of concern to gardeners. Information: 570-622-4225 or e-mailed to schuylkillmg@psu.edu.
Festival of Trees: Decorating begins Nov. 14 at Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. The event runs for two weeks. Area school and civic groups, and nonprofit organizations can decorate a tree and raise money for their organization. Spread the word and get votes for your tree and win some nice money for your group. To register: walkinartcenter.org for information: 570-732-3728.
Knit to be Square: 6-8 p.m., first Thursday of the month, Nov. 2, led by Lorraine Felker, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. $25 per class or $240 all of 2023. Bring yarn of your choice or purchase yarn from Lorraine. 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.
Outdoors
Golf Tournament: Registration: 9 a.m.; scramble: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Hidden Valley Golf Course, Pine Grove. Hosted by The Brookside Bombshells softball team, this golf scramble benefits Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The cost of admission is $70 per golfer or $280 per four-person team. Admission includes green fees, cart, steak dinner and prizes. The deadline to register is Oct. 31. Golfers will have chances to win prizes and participate in games throughout the day. Hole-in-One sponsor Schaeffer’s Harley Davidson is offering a motorcycle or ATV valued up to $15,000. Other games include closest to the pin, longest drive, pot of gold, putting contest, basket raffles and 50/50. For more information and to register, contact Jim Umbenhauer at 570-527-1040 or jumbenhauer@verizon.net.
Health
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. every Monday (except holidays), 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: 10-11 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. All participants must be registered at Tremont Senior Community Center. Sponsored by Diakon Living and Learning. Information: 570-624-3017.
Senior groups
Schuylkill Haven: The Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Association will meet Monday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center, 340 Haven St., Schuylkill Haven. Following the business meeting there will be games and fellowship. Information: 570-640-6928.
Orwigsburg: Senior citizens meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., 11 a.m. Seniors will meet, Tuesday, Nov. 14.
Wayne Township: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays, 23 Meadowbrook Center, Reedsville. Lunch is served at noon for a $5 donation, followed by a special activity or program. Information: 570-739-2241.
Entertainment
Bingo: Doors open 3 p.m., bingo starts 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.
Bingo: Doors open 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company Hall, Deer Lake. Food and homemade desserts available. Information: 570-366-0152 or 570-366-0900.
Bingo: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 , Good Will Hose Company, 34 S. Sillyman St., Cressona. Doors open 4 p.m. Packages start at $20. Food available. Information: 570-385-5258.
Cash Bingo: 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, Tremont Fire Company, 21 Middlecreek Road.
Trivia: 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Cressona American Legion, 1 Front St., All are welcome to attend this free event.
Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Murder Ahoy, 6:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St. Admission: $40/person; $75/couple includes buffet dinner, beverages and interactive murder mystery show. Pre-paid tickets must be purchased by Friday, Oct. 27. Tickets: 570-622-8880 or online on Facebook event page.
Christmas Bazaar: 5-7 p.m., Friday Nov. 10, Congregational Free Church of Christ, 81 McKeans Ridge Road, Orwigsburg; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Chinese auction and 50/50 drawing at 3 p.m. Information: 570-943-3414; email: cfcc1992@yahoo.com.
Basket Raffle & Baked Goods: 4-8 p.m., Friday Nov. 10 and 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 11, St. Michael’s Church, 529 St. Michael’s Road, Tilden Township (near Hamburg). Information: stmichaels529@gmail.com or phone: 610-488-1783.
Toys for Tots Drive: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, Rausch Creek off Road Park, 453 Molleystown Road, Pine Grove. Admission: new unwrapped toy.
Concert: 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St., Pottsville. Features the Beethoven Trio Project with Simon Maurer, violin; Xun Pan, piano; and AiLin Hsich, cello. Free parking and handicapped accessible. Reception will follow concert. Free-will offerings accepted. Information: 570-622-8720.
Dance
Centennial Dance: 6-9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, 108 Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. Featuring “Ridgeline” with great classic rock and country music. Sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and made possible with a grant from the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation. Free admission. Food available. Information: 570-345-8952 (leave a message).
M&J Big Band Dance: 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, St. John XXIII Roman Catholic Church, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua/ Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at door. Information: 570-225-7410.
Line Dancing: 6:30 p.m., Every Monday at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Adult class, drop-in only, no partner or registration needed. Each class is $6 and pay at the door. Basic steps, 6:15-6:30 p.m.; lesson, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; dancing, 7:30-9 p.m. Benefits Diakon Community Services. Information: Susan at 570-624-3016.
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