Class notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Classmates and guests are welcome to meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Interstate 78 Exit 23, Shartlesville.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Classmates and friends are invited to meet for lunch at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 3Cs Restaurant.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Classmates and friends are welcome to meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Connie Teter at 570-366-0255.
Food
Shop for Food: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 5, Pine Grove Area Pathway, American Legion, 42 S. Tulpehocken St., enter through blue door on ground floor, $10 cash donation required.
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, Rainbow Hose Fire Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Takeout or dine-in. Call 570-385-1511 to place order.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Jan. 8, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Mackerel Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Jan. 8, New Ringgold Fire Company, 25 E. Railroad Ave.
Mock Lobster & Roast Beef: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road. Dine-in or takeout,. Children’s menu: chicken nuggets and hot dogs. Information: 717-943-0501.
Potpie: 2 p.m. to sold out, Saturday, Jan. 7, in front of Liberty Fire Company, 223 West Columbia Street, Schuylkill Haven. Quarts only $10. Drive-thru only event. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven area. Orders taken in advance on day of event by calling 570-385-3341 after 10 a.m.
Pork & Sauerkraut Dinner: Sunday, Jan. 1, 3-6 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Church and Pine streets, Hamburg. Eat-in or takeout. Includes pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, roll and butter, applesauce, beverage and homemade dessert. Adults, $12; Children under 12, $6. Call 610-562-4440 or 610-562-8913
Libraries
Pottsville Library: Story Time, Mondays, through Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m., 12 months through 5 years; STEM Corner, ages 1-11 p.m., 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. etc. 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.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, Lap Sit (birth to 2 years), 10:30 a.m.; Fridays, Play K (3 to 5 years), 11 a.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. Sat., Aug. 6, 1-4 p.m. Phone: 570-695-3325 / Email: tafpl@epix.net
Arts & Crafts
Clay Club: 1-3 p.m., every Friday, for seniors and veterans, $25 per month, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Purchase clay at cost from the WIAC and give a donation to cover glazing and other finishing materials. Firing and instruction are included. Information: 570-732-3728.
Knitting Circle: 6-8 p.m., every Tuesday at no cost, Lorraine Felker will teach knitting at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Donations appreciated. Class for all ages. Bring needles, yarn and fellow knitters. All skill levels invited. Information: 570-732-3728.
Health
Pound: 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Rock out and lose weight. For ages 13 and older, $10 per class. Classes limited to 30 students. Masks must be worn and social distancing will apply. Register by contacting Silvia: s.schwartz3478@gmail.com or call 570-294-8245.
Real people — real weight loss: 5:30 p.m., 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. 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.
Zumba Gold: 5:30-6:30 p.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: 570-739-2241.
Dancing
Line Dancing: 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, Mainstreet Moonshine, 101 W. Main St., Schuylkill Haven, with DJ Chicken Nugget, $5 cover charge.
Line Dancing: Every Monday at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. This is an ongoing adult class, drop-in only, no partner or registration needed. It is $6 per class and pay at the door. Basic steps, 6:15-6:30 p.m.; lesson, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; dancing, 7:30-8 p.m. If attending for the first time as a drop in-it is advised to call ahead. Benefits Diakon Community Services. Information: Susan at 570-624-3016.
Senior groups
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.
Auditions: 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29; 12-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Auditions are for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.” Show dates March 17-19.
Entertainment
Coffee House Cabaret: 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Music by The Front Porch Strippers; $10 includes basic, coffee, tea, wine, beer (specialty coffee drinks extra).
Comedy: 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, with comedian Earal David Reed, Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Doors open 7 p.m. Tickets: Advance $15; at door $20.
Source: Berkshire mont