Class Notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Breakfast, 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Route I-78 Exit 23, Shartlesville.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, March 1, 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, March 8, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick at 570-385-5417.
Food
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, Rainbow Hose Fire Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March 2, Rainbow Hose Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
Pot Pie Dinners: noon until sold out, Saturday, March 1, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Take out only. Cost, $10/quart. Preorders begin at 10 a.m. For delivery in Schuylkill Haven area call 570-385-3341.
Cousins Maine Lobster: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 1, Tractor Supply, 271 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove.
Shepherd’s Table: 4-5:30 p.m., free dinner, Sunday, March 2, Grace Free Church, 101 Graef St., Cressona. Tremont Grace Free Church, 401 Green St., 11 a.m.-noon.
Fasnacht Day: Preorder doughnuts from 6 a.m., Monday, March 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 4 at arisecommunitychapel.org and pick up at 23 Meadowbrook Center, Schuylkill Haven (across from Bethesda EC Church, Route 183).
Mock Lobster/Roast Beef: 4-7 p.m., Friday, March 7, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road, Friedensburg. Children’s menu of hot dogs or chicken nuggets available. Dine in or take out.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, March 9, Landingville Fire Company.
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., ages 1 to 5 years. Open Arcade, Thursday 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, 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 back at each second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. with Miss Rachael. This program is a free time to come and be creative. Have fun working on S.T.E.M activities with your family. We will also have Magna Tiles and Lincoln Logs available. Children and adults invited. 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.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, ages up to 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Play-K, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, first, third and 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.; 6-8 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
Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10 a.m., third Monday of each month, March 17, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, 108 Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. Participants meet in the upper parking lot at the clubhouse. Information: skoosketchers@hotmail.com.
Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art Center Art Education 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
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, Applewood Circle, Orwigsburg.
Schuylkill Haven: The Senior Citizens Organization has resumed meetings at 6 p.m. in the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Building, 340 Haven St. Seniors meet the second and fourth Monday of the month. Members and new members welcome. 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
Basket Raffle: 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28; 8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, March 1, Pine Grove Middle School, 105 School St., Pine Grove. Sponsored by Pine Grove Elementary PTO.
WIAC Rewards: For frequent visitors to the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway Schuylkill Haven, a rewards program is available. You earn points by becoming a member via the website (free to sign up), purchasing tickets for an event, registering for an art class, RSVP to a free event and add your birthdate. Cash in points at checkout. Each 25 points equals $1 off your next class or event. Information: 570-732-3728.
Irish Coffee House: 7 p.m., Friday, March 7, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Music by New Century American Irish-Arts Company, art and camaraderie. Information: 570-732-3728.
Bingo: Doors open 3 p.m.; bingo 5 p.m., Sunday March 2, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon Station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.
Basket Raffle: 6-8, Friday, Feb. 28 and March 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Pine Grove Area Elementary School, 107 School St., Pine Grove. Sponsored by Pine Grove Elementary PTO.
Irish Heritage in Schuylkill County Fire Companies: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, 200 Humane Ave., Pottsville. Presentation by Mike Glore and Mike Kitsock. Admission free to Schuylkill County Historical Society members, $5 for the general public. Information: Contact the Society at 570-622-7540.
Book Club
Local Reads Book Club: 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. To be discussed, “The Quiet Don: The Untold Story of Mafia Kingpin Russell Bufalino”, a novel by Matt Birkbeck. For information go to the Society’s Facebook page or %-102 Radio’s Local Reads website at t102 radio.com/localreads.
Free
Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday, Grace Bible Church, Routes 61 and 895 East at 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg. Donations in good condition appreciated. Information: Sandy Kupres 570-386-5893 or www.gbchm.org, click on Ministries.
Source: Berkshire mont