Class notes
Pine Grove Area High School Alumni Association Banquet: All Pine Grove graduates and their guests are welcome and encouraged to attend on Saturday May 27, at middle school cafeteria. Advance tickets are required. Tickets are $23 per person and can be purchased at Werner Lumber Company, East Pottsville Street, Pine Grove, or by calling Rosemary Kramer at 570-345-3293. Reservation deadline is May 20. No reservations will be accepted after that date. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Social Hour will begin at 4:30 p.m. and dinner, catered by Hess Catering, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, will be served at 5:30 p.m. This banquet is the major fundraising event for our academic scholarship program, which last year provided $5,800 in funds to 10 Pine Grove graduating seniors.
Blue Mountain Class of 1958: Classmates and guests are invited to meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Interstate 78 Exit 23, Shartlesville.
Blue Mountain Class of 1959: Classmates and friends are invited to meet for lunch at noon on Wednesday, May 17, at 3C’s Restaurant, Route 61, near Port Clinton.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960: Members and guests are invited to meet for lunch at noon on Thursday, May 18, at Red Robin, Hamburg.
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Classmates and friends are invited to meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Connie Teter at 570-366-0255.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1965: Members and guests are invited to meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Country Squire. Information: Beryl Zulick 570-516-5417.
Food
Mock Lobster and Roast Beef: 4-7 p.m., Friday, May 5, Friedensburg Fire Company, Route 443. Children’s menu of chicken nuggets and hot dogs. Eat-in or takeout. Information: Crystal at 717-943-0501.
Two Guys Chicken: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 6, American Legion Post 286, 1 Front St., Cressona. Tickets are $10, presale tickets available from Cressona Legion Post 286 during normal canteen hours or see any Cressona Rider member for tickets. Dinner includes ½ chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, roll and bottle of water. Hosted by American Legion Riders. Information or tickets: 570-385-2364 or message Cressona American Legion on Facebook for tickets.
Chicken Potpie: 2-4 p.m. or sold out, Saturday, May 6, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Quarts only. Drive-thru only event along Columbia Street in front of firehouse. (Note: If inclement weather, sale will be on side of building in parking lot). Cost is $10 per quart. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven area. Advance orders on day of event: 570-385-3341 after 10 a.m. If unable to make it during sale hours, contact the firehouse and potpie will be reserved for you to pick up.
Shepherd’s Table: 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, May 7, Grace Free Church, 101 Graef St., Cressona. This free dinner is open to anyone. eat-in or takeout. Grace Free Church, 401 Green St., Tremont, 3:30-5 p.m. pickup only.
Two Guys Chicken: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. or sold out, Saturday, May 20, Rainbow Hose Company, 416 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Prepaid meals must be picked up by 1 p.m. Tickets $10. Presale tickets available from any member.
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. 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.; Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, Lap Sit (up to 2 years), 10:30 a.m. (ages birth to two years); Mahjongg, 6 p.m., first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month; learn to play Mahjongg, 1-3 p.m., Friday. 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.
Outdoors
Spring Bird Walk: 8 a.m., Saturday, May 6, Locust Lake State Park parking lot, 687 Tuscarora Park Road, Barnesville. David Kruel will lead the bird walk sponsored by the Schuylkill Conservancy. On Saturday, May 13, Thomas Buehl Jr. will lead a walk at 8 a.m. and on Saturday, May 20, Tonia Jordan will lead a walk at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. This is not a pet-friendly walk. Shine only. Registration: Call Robin at 570-467-2506.
Spring Bird Walk: 9-11 a.m., Sunday, May 7, Sweet Arrow Lake, Waterfall parking lot, 48 Waterfall Road, Pine Grove. Barb Ritzheimer leads the walk. Participants will locate and identify resident and migratory species that inhabit the park from sight, song and cellphone. Program is free and open to beginning and experienced birdwatchers. Wear appropriate footwear and bring binoculars. Walk will be canceled in the event of rain. Information: 570-345-8952.
Haven in Bloom: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 6, Bubeck Park, Washington St., Schuylkill Haven. Crafters, vendors, games, food trucks, raffles, giveaways, live music, and more. Information or become a vendor: spanishprofe820@gmail.com or text 516-456-0899.
Plant Sale: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 13, Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St., Schuylkill Haven. Hundreds of plants including perennials for sun and shade, shrubs and small trees, annual bedding plants, native plants, succulents/house plants. Sponsored by South Schuylkill Garden Club. No early birds. Information: call or text 570-573-9787.
Scouting for Deals: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 13, along the canal in Veterans Memorial Park, between Pine Grove Community Pool and Route 895. Craft vendors, food trucks, raffles, music and fun. Benefits Cub Scout Pack 611.
Plant Sale: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saturday, May 20; 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Sunday, May 21, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center, Kempton. Plants for sale include asters, sunflowers, milkweeds, mountain laurel, phlox and more. Volunteers will carry purchases to buyers’ cars, store them until the end of visit, and offer gardening tips. Explore the trails and scenic overlooks and attend the free Raptors Up Close program at the amphitheater. Sunday, May 20, visitors can stay late to learn about the Mysterious World of Bats. Information: 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org
Spring Plant Swap: 2 p.m., Saturday, May 20, Waterfall Pavilion, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Route 443, Pine Grove. Bring extra plants from dividing or seedlings and swap for an equivalent number of different plants. Includes flowers, herbs, veggies, house plants, trees/shrubs, ground cover bulbs/tubers. Label appropriately. Information: 570-345-2637.
Rock the Block: Gates open at 5:30 p.m., concert 6 p.m., Saturday, May 20, Walk In Art Center parking lot, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. The Uptown Music Collective will present a tribute to the music of Queen. Tickets are $30 and include beer tickets. Other drinks and food will be available. In case of rain the concert will move to the Main Gallery at the Walk In.
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: 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
Schuylkill Haven: Senior citizens meet twice a month. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at the Schuylkill Haven Senior Center, 340 Haven St. The next meeting is Monday, May 8. There will be a time for refreshments, games and fellowship. Information call 570-640-6928.
Schuylkill Haven Senior Travelers: May 23-25 a trip to Pittsburgh is planned. They will stop at Flight 93 Memorial and then on to Pittsburgh for a cruise on the Gateway Clipper with entertainment and touring, then dinner at P&LE Train Station. Next day U of Pitt Cathedral of Learning and more, Heinz Memorial Chapel, Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Frank Lloyd Wright’s “Falling Water” Creation. For cost and Information call Barb 570-385-4156, only a few seats available.
Orwigsburg: Senior citizens meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., 11 a.m. Seniors will enjoy bingo at the next meeting, Tuesday, May 9.
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
Night at the Races: 6-10 p.m., Saturday, May 6, St. Ambrose Hall, 201 Randel St., Schuylkill Haven, $10 admission. Admission includes food and beverages, buy a horse and be a winning owner, win 50/50 door prize. Fundraiser for Schuylkill Haven Island Park.
Schuylkill Ballet: 7 p.m., May 5-6; 2 p.m., May 7, Wonderland performance, Zwerling Auditorium, Schuylkill Haven Area High School. Tickets: $6 – $12, 570-617-5616; from any member of Schuylkill Ballet; visit online ticket store.
South Schuylkill Garden Club: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16, program on Birdhouses and Feeders, First United Church of Christ, 110 Route 61, Schuylkill Haven (next to Penn State Schuylkill). Jack Jones of JJ’s Wood Crafts will speak on how he creates and builds birdhouses and feeders from repurposed barn wood from the 1800s. Information: Call Kim at 570-739-2627 or email: kamorgan11@gmail.com.
Horseback Riding
Therapeutic Riding: Lessons begin Monday, May 1 for eight weeks on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Therapeutic horseback riding improves balance, posture, strength and coordination. It helps to increase self-awareness, self-confidence, attention span and independence in children and adults with disabilities. Horses and Horizons is located 10 miles south of Tamaqua, near Route 309. To become a volunteer contact Louise Brong 610-392-5023 or bronghhtle@ouook.com. Information: 570-386-5670 or horsesandhorizons.org
History
Hamburg Area Historical Society: Meeting, Thursday, May 4, Hamburg Area High School, 701 Windsor St., LGI room, 7 p.m. Featuring show and tell, bring any artifact, photo or story to tell.
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