Class notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Classmates and guests are invited to meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Shartlesville.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Classmates and friends are invited to meet for lunch at noon on Feb. 15, at 3C’s Restaurant, Route 61, near Port Clinton.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Classmates and friends of the class are invited to meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Connie Teter at 570-366-0255.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1965: Classmates and guests are invited to meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick 570-516-5417.
Food
Mock Lobster and Roast Beef: 4-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road. Dine-in and takeout. Children’s menu: chicken nuggets and hot dogs. Information: Crystal 717-943-0501.
Potpie: 2 p.m. to sold out, Saturday, Feb. 4, quarts only, $10, pickup in front of Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven area. Orders taken in advance on day of event by calling 570-385-3341 after 10 a.m.
Shepherd’s Table: Free dinner, 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, Grace Free Church, 101 Graef St., Cressona. Eat-in or takeout; Tremont Grace Free Church, 401 Green St., 3:30-5 p.m., take out only.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Feb. 5, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Mackerel Breakfast: 7 a.m.- noon, Sunday, Feb. 5, New Ringgold Fire Company, 25 E. Railroad Ave.
Valentine’s Dinner: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, Cressona Fire Company No. 1, 59 South Second St. Menu: roast beef or baked chicken, filling or mashed potatoes, green beans or corn, dessert and beverage. Free gift for all ladies. Cost: $12. Information: Jim 570-294-9875 or Brenda 570-691-6883.
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, Rainbow Hose Fire Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Takeout or dine-in. Call 570-385-1511 to place order.
Chili & Soup-er Bowl Sale: 8:30-11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, on the Square by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg. Quart/$7 or three quarts/$20.
Meatloaf Dinner: 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, Schuylkill Hose Company #2, 51 South Saint Peter St., Schuylkill Haven. Menu: Mashed potatoes, choice of corn or green beans, dessert and drink. Adults: $12; kids: $6.
Super Bowl Sunday Chicken Barbecue: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Feb. 12, Orwigsburg Fire Department, 123 N. Liberty St. Meal: Chicken breast, mac & cheese, applesauce, roll and drink. Chicken by Brothers Barbecue. Donation: $12.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Feb. 12, Landingville Fire Company. Child portions and takeout available. 50-50 drawing, $1 per ticket.
Libraries
Pottsville Library: 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. Feb. 1, Light in the Darkness Art Exhibit, refreshments, 4-8 p.m.; Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 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
Coffee Painting: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton. Create your own work of art with coffee as your medium. Learn how coffee consumer choices impact conservation and wildlife worldwide. Cost: $35; limited to 20 participants.
Canvas & Cocoa: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, Penn State, 200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven. at the Hidden Stream Cafe in the Student Community Center. Registration is $40/person. Register online: forms.office.com/r/FmjTvEVvbN
Cardinal Paint & Sip: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. All supplies includes for 16 x 20 painting, $40. BYOB. Information: 570-732-3728.
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.
Outdoors
Grover the Groundhog: 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, 108 Clubhouse Road. Breakfast is available at 7:30 a.m. Matthew Dodd will entertain with Groundhog Day stories, songs, and history. Groundhog Auction features many great items. Free and open to the public. Event may be canceled in case of extreme weather. Information: 570-345-8952 or visit sweetarrowlakepark.com or Sweet Arrow Lake Facebook page.
Fire and Ice Winter Fest: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove. Hot dogs over open fire, music by Jesse Wade, homemade ice cream making demonstration, healthy hot chocolate presentation, experience an Ice dive by the Schuylkill Haven Dive Rescue & Recovery Team (weather permitting), fire hot chili cookoff competition. Advance registration required to participate in the chili competition by calling Susan at 570-624-3018.
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
Daddy Daughter Dance: 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25, Tamaqua Arts Center, 125 Pine St. Photographer and light refreshments provided. Sponsored by the Eastern Schuylkill Recreation Commission and the Tamaqua Arts Center. Information: 570-668-1192.
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.
Schuylkill Haven: Meetings held the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Schuylkill Haven Senior Center, 340 Haven St.. The next meeting will be Monday, Feb. 12. Information call 570-640-6928.
Entertainment
Bingo: 5 p.m., doors open 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.
“Into the Woods Jr.”: Magic cast, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 10; 2 p.m. Feb. 11; Woods cast, 2 p.m., Feb. 11; 2 p.m., Feb. 12, Majestic Theater, 209 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Tickets: $15
History Fair: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, Fairlane Village Mall by the Schuylkill County Coalition of Historical Societies. Exhibits and items for sale. Information: Contact the Schuylkill County Historical Society at 570-622-7540.
Cash Bingo: Doors open 11:30 a.m., Bingo, 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, Tremont Fire Company #1, 21 Middlecreek Road. Tickets, $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Refreshments sold by Tremont Fire Company. Raffles available. Information: 570-449-1489.
SOUPer Bowl: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; dinner: 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10. Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Attemdees choose two to-go bowls of soup, grab a roll and a dessert for takeout.
Dinner Theatre: ” My Fatal Valentine,” a murder mystery, 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Tickets, $40 each include buffet and non-alcoholic drinks. A cash bar will be available.
History
Hamburg Area Historical Society: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, James A Gilmartin Community Room at the Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St. This is a show and tell. Bring a favorite historical item or part of a collection to share why it is significant to you. (No guns, knives, or weapons).
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