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South Schuylkill News Around the Area, Nov. 28, 2024

Class Notes

Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Breakfast, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m., Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Shartlesville.

Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Connie Teter at 570-366-0255.

Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec 14, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick at 570-385-5417.

Pine Grove High School Class of 1967: Lunch, noon, Thursday, Dec. 12, Heisey’s Diner, Route 72 north of Lebanon. Information: 570-345-6038.

Food

Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Dec. 1, Landingville Fire Company No. 4.

Shepherd’s Table: Free dinner, 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, Grace Free Church, 101 Graef St., Cressona. Grace Free Church, 401 Green St., Tremont, 11 a.m.-noon.

Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, Rainbow Hose Fire Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.

Mock Lobster/Roast Beef Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 6, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road. Dine-in or takeout. Children’s menu includes hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and french fries. Information: Crystal at 717-943-0501.

Potpie: Noon until sold out, Saturday, Dec. 7, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Drive-thru, takeout only. Quarts/$10. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven area. Pre-orders are suggested. Orders taken in advance on day of event by calling 570-385-3341 after 10 a.m.

Macaroni & Cheese: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, Tremont Fire Company, 21 Middlecreek Road. Drive-thru. Quart/$8; stewed tomatoes container/$2.

Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Dec. 8, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.

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 12 months to 5 years. 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 is the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. with Miss Rachael! This program is a free time to come and be creative with STEM activities. 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 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, ages birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; 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.); Trivia Club, fourth Wednesday of every month, 5:30 p.m.; Chess Club, first Thursday of month; Lego Club, first Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. 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.; 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

Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art 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

Free Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic: Thursday, Dec. 12, sponsored by the Synthomer Foundation will be conducted by the Schuylkill County Society for Pediatric Orthopedics at Lehigh Valley Health Schuylkill, South Jackson Street. Dr. Peter V. Scoles from Shriners Children’s will provide a free evaluation and treatment plan. Call 570-622-7170 to schedule appointment.

Indoor Walking Club: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St. (front door entrance), Orwigsburg. All fitness levels are welcome; walk-ins are also 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. 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: 10:30-11:30 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. All 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, 11 a.m. Next meeting, Dec. 10.

Schuylkill Haven: The Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Organization and Senior Travelers will meet at the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Association Center, 340 Haven St. the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. 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 a special activity or program. Information: 570-739-2241.

Entertainment

Bingo: Doors open 3 p.m.; bingo 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon Station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.

“Six – The Musical” – Teen Edition: Dec. 6 and 7, 7-8:30 p.m., Blue Mountain High School, by Blue Mountain High School Choral Ensemble and Drama Club. Admission: $10

Basket Raffle: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, Char Wills German Shepherd Rescue, 21 Railroad Drive, New Ringgold. Food Drinks, bake sale. Information: lyn@charwillsrescue or call 610-780-9726.

Schuylkill County Historical Society: Boilo-making classes, 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Cost for society members is $30 and general public $35. Samples provided. Reservations required, call 570-622-7540.

Free

Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 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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