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South Schuylkill News Around the Area, March 28, 2024

Class Notes

Blue Mountain High School Class of 1958: Breakfast, 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, Blue Mountain Family Restaurant, Shartlesville.

Blue Mountain High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 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, April 13, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick at 570-385-5417.

Pine Grove High School Class of 1967: Lunch, noon, Thursday, April 11, Heisey’s Diner, Route 72 north of Lebanon. Information: 570-345-6038.

Food

Lent Fish Dinners: 4-7 p.m., Friday, March 29, Schuylkill Hose Company #2, 51 S. St. Peter St., Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-385-0393.

Shop: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 4, Pine Grove Area Pathway, 42 S. Tulpehocken St., with entrance through blue door on ground floor. Must prove residency. Cash donation of $10 is requested.

Mock Lobster & Roast Beef: 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 5, Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road. Dine-in and takeout. Children’s menu of chicken nuggets and hot dogs available. Information: Crystal at 717-943-0501.

Spaghetti Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Saturday, April 6, Covenant United Methodist Church, 215 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. Adults, $8; children 6 and under, $4. Eat in or take out.

Chicken Pot Pie: 2 p.m. until sold out, Saturday, April 6, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Drive-thru, take-out only, $10/quart.

Breakfast: 7 a.m.-noon, Sunday, April 7, Landingville Fire Company.

Kauffman’s Chicken Barbecue: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, April 14, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. $10 per dinner, which includes baked potato, roll and butter and applesauce. Just a half-chicken is $8.50. Free delivery in Schuylkill Haven by calling 570-385-3341.

Shepherd’s Table: 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 7, Grace Free Church, 101 Graef St., Cressona. Free dinner served to all. Grace Free Chuch, 401 Green St., Tremont, 3:30-5 p.m. Pick-up only.

Cheesesteaks, Bleenies & more: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, April 12, Cressona Fire Company No. 1, 59 S. Second St.. Order hotline – 570-385-2249 or Jim Krammes at 570-294-9875. Local business deliveries should pre-order as soon as possible.

Outdoors

Flower Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 28 and 29; 8 a.m. to sold out, Saturday, March 30, Schuylkill Haven Train Station, Main Street. Benefits fire companies in Schuylkill Haven.

Hike: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29, Locust Lake State Park. Explore the mountain behind the park and visit Silver Creek Fire Tower. Hike is 5 miles long and moderate in difficulty. Participants meet at the visitor parking lot located before the contact station at 10:15 a.m. and travel to another area to start hike. Bring a lunch and your dog. All pets must be leashed and get along with people and other pets. Shine only. Registration and information: Robin at 570-0467-2506.

Mentored Youth Trout Fishing: 8 a.m., Saturday, March 30. Youth anglers must obtain a Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Commission and be accompanied by a licensed adult angler to participate. Anglers 16 years of age or older (adult anglers) must possess a valid Pennsylvania Fishing License and a current Trout/Salmon Permit, and be accompanied by a youth (less than 16 years of age) who has obtained a Mentored Youth Fishing Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License from the Commission. Information at fishandboat.com/Fish/FishingRegulations/Pages/MentoredYouthProgram.aspx

Solar Eclipse Viewing: 1 p.m., Monday, April 8, Tuscarora State Park pavilion near the camp store. Environmental educator available to answer questions. Some materials will be available to build your own pinhole projector for viewing. Group will move to the field next to store at 1:30 p.m. to watch eclipse which begins at 2 p.m. Bring a blanket or chairs. Some solar glasses and viewers will be available. The first 70 people pre-registered will be guaranteed access to these items. The program is shine only. Pets are welcome if they are leashed and get along with other pets and people. The eclipse will last approximately 2½ hours. Come for part or the full time. Registration: Call Robin at 570-467-2506.

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. for ages 12 months to 5 years. March 19, 5:30 p.m., Free Computer Basics Workshop. 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. 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 restarts Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, ages birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Play-K, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, first, third, fifth Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. (learn to play, Friday 1-3 p.m.); Knitters (on winter break); 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.; Homeschool Happenings, second Wednesday of month. 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

Fiber Arts Open Studio: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven.

Knit to be Square: 6-8 p.m., first Thursday of the month, April 4, 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

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 Veterans Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., 11 a.m. They will meet again until March 26.

Schuylkill Haven: The Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Organization and the Schuylkill Haven Senior Travelers will meet Monday, April 8, at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center, 340 Haven Street. For further information on these gatherings call Ruth 570-640-6928. Senior Citizens meet the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Annual membership to be part of this active group is $10. Information: 570-640-6928.

Schuylkill Haven Senior Travelers: April 18-21, a trip to Norfolk, Va., for the Parade of Nations Precision Marching Units (Tatoo), dinner cruise, NATO Fest, Nauticus, MacArthur Memorial, entertainment and more. Reservations: Janet, 570-366-0614. June 17-20, Newport, R.I., harbor cruise, mansion tours, vineyard tour and wine tasting, and more. For reservation: Kathy 570-385-4730. Down payment for day trips $25; $50 for overnight trips, payable with reservation.

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.

Free

Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday, Grace Bible Church, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg. Donations in good condition appreciated. Information: Sandy Kupres 570-386-5893 or www.gbchm.org, click on Ministries.

Entertainment

Trivia: 7 p.m., Saturday, March 30, Cressona American Legion, 1 Front St. First-place team receives a prize. Free event, open to the public.

Bingo: Doors open 4 p.m.; bingo, 5 p.m., Sunday, March 30, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon Station, Pottsville. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.

Auditions: 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, March 29, for the show “Rent,” Majestic Theater, 209 N. Center St., Pottsville. The show premiers in December.

Professional Wrestling: 4:45 p.m., Saturday, March 30, Orwigsburg Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg. AXW presents New Horizon. Hosted by American Xcellence Wrestling – AXW. Tickets: AXWTIX.COM

GCE Concert: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 7, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Music by Mozart, Dohnányl and Prokoflev; featuring Doris Hall Gulati on clarinet and Ismar Gomes on cello.

Basket Raffle: 5-9 p.m., Friday, April 12, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Saturday, April 13, Summit Station fire Company. Food vendors and crafters on site. Information: 570-754-3491.

Sportsman Bingo: 1-6 p.m., Sunday, April 14, Tremont Fire Company #1, 21 Middlecreek Road. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Must be 18 or older. Twenty regular games of bingo. Tickets are $50. Refreshments will be sold by TFC. Tickets for 3 Specials and Raffles will also be available. Information or tickets: 570-875-9637 (Justin) or 570-527-1392 (Brian).

Bus Tour: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, to Morris Arboretum & Gardens. On the return home, the bus will stop at Primex Garden Center, nursery, and greenhouse for browsing, shopping and viewing the region’s largest collection of organic gardening products and supplies. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a lunch. This is a rain or shine event. The bus departs Giant parking lot in Cressona at 8 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Checks for the $65 fee should be payable to South Schuylkill Garden Club and mailed to Carol Haldeman, 105 Beuchler Lane, Pine Grove, PA 17963.  Registration deadline is April 7. Information: 570-345-2423/570-640-7511 or at chaldyjr@gmail.com.

Meat Bingo: 1-4 p.m., doors open 11 a.m., Saturday, April 13, First UCC, 110 Route 61 S, Schuylkill Haven and Jen Semanco. Admission, $20. Basket raffle and specials extra. Food and drinks available.

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.

Easter

Egg Hunt & Bake Sale: Registration, 9:30 a.m.; egg hunt, 10 a.m., Saturday, March 30, Grace EC Church, 151 Earl Stoyer Dr., Schuylkill Haven (near Stoyer’s Dam. For children under age 12.