Class Notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 3C's Restaurant, Route 61 near Port Clinton. Information: Shirley Moser at 717-445-4885.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960: Lunch, noon, Thursday, Nov. 14, Plain & Fancy, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Ruth Tucci at 570-640-6928.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1967: Breakfast, 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, Country Squire, Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-385-3211.
Pine Grove High School Class of 1967: Lunch, noon, Thursday, Nov. 14, Heisey's Diner, Route 72 north of Lebanon. Information: 570-345-6038.
Food
Meatloaf Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, Bethany Christian Fellowship Church, 102 Front St., Cressona. Meal includes mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, applesauce, roll, dessert. Cost $12/adults, $5/children under 12.
Breakfast: 7 a.m.- noon, Sunday, Nov. 17, Landingville Fire Company No. 4.
Tacos: 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, Rainbow Hose Fire Company #1, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven.
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. Open Arcade, Thursday 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m., for 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 meets the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children and adults are 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. Storytime, 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.); 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.; 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
Workshop: Make a wreath or swag, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, Friedensburg Fish and Game building, 169 Stone Mountain Road. Schuylkill County Master Gardeners will provide education on the winter greens and basic process as well as necessary supplies, greens, wire, ribbon and decorative material. Cost is $35 for a wreath and $25 for a swag. Register online at www.event.com or call 877-435-0691 or go to extension.psu.edu and type wreath and swag in search line. Deadline to register is Nov. 8. Bring gloves, wire cutters or pruners plus any personal decorations.
Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art 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: Seniors meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Applewood Community Center, Applewood Circle, Orwigsburg, 11 a.m.
Schuylkill Haven: The Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Organization and Senior Travelers meet at the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Association Center, 340 Haven St., the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. 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
Cabaret: 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, Blue Mountain High School. Students will sing their way through the past to the present with Broadway's iconic music. Tickets: $10.
Horse-drawn Wagon Rides: Friday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 p.m., Martin's Farm House Unique Gifts, 208 N. Route 183, Schuylkill Haven.
Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16, Walk In Art Center. Tickets $50 and includes all beverages and dinner.
Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pine Grove Elementary and Middle School (rear entrance). Sponsored by Pine Grove Cardinal Marching Band.
Bingo: Doors open 3 p.m.; bingo 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, American Hose Company, Mount Carbon Station. Food and beverages served. Information: 570-640-2442.
Bingo: Doors open 4 p.m., bingo 6-9:45 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, Deer Lake & West Brunswick Fire Company, 1 Ash Road. Food and refreshments available. Information: 570-366-0900.
Concert: 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14, Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven, featuring the Chamber Choir of the Reading Choral Society.
Meat Bingo: Doors open 11 a.m.; bingo 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, First United Church of Christ, 110 Route 61 South, Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-385-2049.
Christmas Tour: 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 29, Martin's Farm House Unique Gifts, 208 N. Route 183, Schuylkill haven. Tickets $12 includes admission to valuable coupons, raffles, refreshments and gifts.
“Nutcracker”: 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 – Sunday, Dec. 1, 2 p.m., Schuylkill Haven High School Zwerling Auditorium, 501 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven. By Schuylkill Ballet Theatre.
Christkindl Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30, Perla Building, 105 W. Broad St., Tamaqua. Hand crafted goods, food and beverages available for purchase.
Shopping at Hope Hill Farms: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Hill Lavender Farm, 2375 Panther Valley Road, Pottsville. Custom gift baskets created while you wait. Honey lavender ice cream, lavender lemonade, lavender cookies available for purchase.
Historical Society
Schuylkill County Historical Society: Boilo-making classes, 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 12, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Cost for members is $30 and general public $35. Samples provided. Reservations required, call 570-622-7540.
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.