Class Notes
Pine Grove High School Class of 1955: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Red Lion Restaurant, Route 443, Pine Grove.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Breakfast, 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Route I-78 Exit 23, Shartlesville.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Connie Teter at 570-366-0255.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick 570-516-5417.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1967: Breakfast, 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-385-3211.
Food
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon., Sunday, Dec. 10, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, Rainbow Hose Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Take out orders: 570-385-1511.
Mock Lobster and Roast Beef Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road. Dine in and take out. Children’s menu: chicken nuggets and hot dogs. Information: 717-943-0501.
Chicken Pot Pie: 2 p.m. till sold out, Saturday, Dec. 2, Liberty Hose Company, Columbia Street, Schuylkill Haven. Sold in quarts only, $10. 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.-noon, Sunday, Dec. 3, Landingville Fire Company.
Shepherd’s Table: 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, free dinner to anyone in community, Grace Free Church, 101 Graef St., Cressona. Eat in or take out. Grace Free Church, 401 Green St., Tremont, 3:30-5 p.m. Information: 570-385-1883.
Shop: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, Pine Grove Area Pathway, 42 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove, with entrance through blue door on ground floor. Must prove residency. Cash donation of $10 is requested.
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, 2nd Wednesday of month; Cocheters 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
Holiday Serving Tray: 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Create a holiday serving tray from clay, $40. No experience necessary. Information: 570-732-3728.
Fingerprint Tree: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Create a fingerprint tree from clay, $40. No experience necessary. Information: 570-732-3728.
Knit to be Square: 6-8 p.m., first Thursday of the month, Dec. 7, 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.
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
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. 28.
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
High Stakes Bingo: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 29, Good Will Hose Company, 34 S. Sillyman St., Cressona. Doors open 4 p.m. Food available. Information: 570-385-5258.
Coffee House Cabaret: 6-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. View the art exhibition in the Main Gallery and in Studio Row featuring the works of the WIAC studio and associate artists. Holiday concert featuring The SchuylGurlz, female vocal ensemble begins at 7 p.m., desserts and beverages are included in the $10 ticket price. Information: 570-7332-3728.
Basket Raffle, Food and Bake Sale: noon-7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 1; noon-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2; 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, Frackville American Legion Post #398, 40 S. Mahanoy St. Basket raffle winners will be picked on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Benefits the Livergood family for son Jeffery Livergood who was in a tragic car accident July 31. Donations welcomed. Deadline for donations is Monday, Nov. 27. Information: 570-400-2161 or 272-224-1305.
Trivia: 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, Cressona American Legion, 1 Front St., Cressona. All are welcome to attend this free event.
Bingo: Doors open 3 p.m., bingo starts 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 3, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.
Bingo: 6-9:45 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company Hall, Deer Lake. Doors open 4 p.m., bingo starts 6 p.m. Food and homemade desserts available. Information: 570-366-0152 or 570-366-0900.
Boilo-making: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Center St., Pottsville. Amy Dougherty, author of the book “No Wrong Way to Boilo!” will teach a boilo-making class. The fee for class is $30 for Society members and $35 for the general public, with samples provided. Reservations required, call 570-622-7540.
Dance
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.
History
Schuylkill County: President John F. Kennedy’s Oct. 28, 1960, speech in Pottsville’s Garfield Square was discussed at the meeting of the Schuylkill County Historical Society and radio station T-102’s Local Reads Book Club on Nov. 14. A transcript of the speech is available at www.t102radio.com/localreads/. Information is available on the website or by calling the society at 570-622-7540.
Civil War Veterans Honored: noon, Friday, Dec. 8, Union Cemetery, North Garfield Avenue, just off Route 61 (by Skook Auto). The National Patriotic Order Sons of America will present a program honoring two Congressional Medal of Honor recipients and will place Christmas wreaths on the graves of those buried in the Helms GAR section to honor them.
Source: Berkshire mont
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