Class Notes
Blue Mountain High School Class of 1959: Lunch, noon, Wednesday, April 16, 3C’s Restaurant, Route 61, near Port Clinton. Information: Shirley Moser 717-445-4885 or email: samoser@ptd.net.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1960: Lunch, noon, Thursday, April 17, Valenti’s, 218 W. Market St., Orwigsburg. Information and reservations: Ruth Tucci at 570-640-6928.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1965: Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: Beryl Zulick 570-385-5417.
Schuylkill Haven High School Class of 1967: Breakfast, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, Country Squire, Route 61, Schuylkill Haven. Information: 570-385-3211.
Pine Grove High School Class of 1967: Lunch, noon, Thursday, April 10, Heisey’s Diner, Route 72 north of Lebanon. Information: 570-345-6038.
Food
Lenten Dinner: 4-7 p.m., Friday, April 11, Schuylkill Hose Company #2, 51 S. St. Peter St., Schuylkill Haven. Served every Friday during Lent.
Lenten Fish Fry: 4:45 – 7 p.m., Friday, April 11, Tremont Fire Company, 21 Middlecreek Road. Pre-order and take out only. Call Thursdays 6-7 p.m. or Fridays 2-4 p.m. only at 570-695-3915 or 570-695-3423.
Kauffman’s Chicken Barbeque: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, April 13, Liberty Fire Company, 223 W. Columbia St., Schuylkill Haven. Drive-thru event only on Columbia Street. No pre-sale tickets required. Cost is $12 per dinner, $9 per chicken only.
Chicken Barbecue: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12, Pine Grove Wesleyan Church, 74 Bethel Road. Meal includes leg and thigh quarter, water, chips, baked beans, applesauce for $12. Tickets: pgwc74@gmail.com.
Cheesesteak Night: 4-8 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Rainbow Hose Company, 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 second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times. Registration: 570-385-0542. Other child and adult programs throughout the year.
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.; Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, ages birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Fridays, 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.); Knitting Club, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; Trivia Club, Wednesday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.; Chess Club, first Thursday, 4 p.m.; Lego Club, first Saturday, 11 a.m. Technical Help for computer challenged, Mondays, 2-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.; Thursday, 2-5 p.m. by appointment. Information: 570-366-1638; 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. 570-695-3325 or tafpl@epix.net
Outdoors
Frog Hollow Day Camp Registration: Summer youth day camp at Frog Hollow Nature Area outside of Friedensburg will be held 9 a.m.-noon, Monday to Wednesday, June 16-18 for those going into grades 1 to 5. Camp can accommodate 20 attendees. Registration open until May 31. Contact Jane Kruse 570-628-4802 for application.
Betty Dietz and Bruce Schneck Memorial Fishing Event: 8 a.m., Saturday, April 12, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, 108 Clubhouse Road, Pine Grove. Tagged fish every stocking totalling $12,000 in prizes: six of $500; $300; $200 and 60/$100 each. Prizes by Pioneer Pole Buildings and FCC Bank.
Earth Day Celebration: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 12, Guardianship of Trees – Chris and Bianca Shadle, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 215 N. Warren St., Orwigsburg. Free and open to public. Open house format light refreshments, crafts, interactive exhibits, hands on activities and kids’ activities and crafts, 10 a.m. Chris and Bianca Shadle of Hegins present a program on caring for your woodlands at 10 a.m. The Shadles are Pennsylvania forest stewards and members of the Woodland Stewardship Committee of the Schuylkill County Conservancy. Information: Contact Sue at 570-617-3741.
Leaser Lake Hike: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 19. Participants will meet at the north boat ramp at 7828 Ontelaunee Road in New Tripoli. The hike is 5 miles in length and moderate in difficulty. There is a nice mixture of different habitats. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Bring a lunch. Shine only. Pre-register by calling Robin at 570-467-2506.
Spring Cleanup: 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 19, Frog Hollow parking area on Stone Mountain Road outside of Friedensburg. Debris and non-native invasive plants will be cleared off the trails. Wear sturdy shoes and long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Bring gardening gloves, insect repellent and water. Information: Call Barbara at 570-617-2421.
Earth Day Event: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 26, Tuscarora State Park Visitor Center. Spring cleanup on Tuscarora Mountain Drive. All tools and supplies provided. Sign up by calling Robin at 570-467-2506.
Arts & Crafts
Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10-11 a.m., Saturday, April 19, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove. Participants meet in the upper parking lot at the Sweet Arrow Lake Park Clubhouse. Naturalist Audrey Wells will instruct. Bring something to draw on and draw with. No art experience is necessary. Learn as you observe nature and get some art tips along the way. For all ages. Free
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.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Learn how to weave and or spin fiber. Information: facebook.com/groups/WIACFiberArtsGuild/ or call 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, Orwigsburg, 11 a.m.
Schuylkill Haven: The Senior Citizens Organization meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Building, 340 Haven St. The Little Hurricanes will perform at the April 14 meeting. New members are 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.
Bus Trip
Chanticleer Gardens & Jenkins Arboretum: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, May 15. Sponsored by South Schuylkill Garden Club, the bus for this day trip will depart Giant parking lot in Cressona. Information: Contact Carol Haldeman at 570-345-2423/570-640-7511 or chaldyjr@gmail.com.
Entertainment
Bingo: 6-9:45 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company, 1 Ash Road. Doors open 4 p.m. with food and refreshments available. Information: 570-366-0900.
“PopStars: The ’90s Musical”: 7 p.m., April 11 and 12; 3 p.m., April 13. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. shasd.org/o/hs/article/2077031.
Basket Raffle:10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 12, Rainbow Hose Fire Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Lottery board and 50/50. Supports Schuylkill Haven Area High School travelers. To donate basket/gift certificate contact 516-456-0899 or spanishprofe820@gmail.com.
Designer Bag Bingo: 1 p.m., Sunday, April 13, Good Will Hose Co., 34 S. Sillyman St., Cressona. Doors open 11 a.m. Cost $30. Tickets: 570-617-6065.
Musical Event: 6 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Christ Fellowship Church (also known as First UMC of Schuylkill Haven, 420 Saylor St., Schuylkill Haven.
Les Brown Film Festival: 7:15 p.m., Thursday, April 24, Pine Grove Theatre, 213 S. Tulpehocken St. Admission: $10.
Les Brown Dance: 6-9 p.m., Friday, April 25, Wiconisco Fire Hall, 387 Arch St., Wiconisco. Music by M&J Big Band. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Admission: $10. Food and drinks available for purchase.
Les Brown Festival: 12-4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, Williams Valley High School, Tower City. Admission: $10.
Pre-loved Clothing Event: 1 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 15 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven.
Easter
Easter Cookie Decorating: 1-3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 13, Rainbow Hose Company, 417 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Must register at 570-385-1511.
Egg Hunt: 11 a.m., Sunday, April 12, Pioneer Pole Building and Alpine Building, 970 Long Run Road, Pine Grove.
Enchanted Party and Egg Hunt: 1 p.m., Saturday, April 12, Grace EC Church, 9 Earl Stoyer Drive, Schuylkill Haven. Dancing, crafting, storytime, mini-performance by Schuylkill Ballet Theatre.
Community Easter Egg Hunt: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13, Kimmel’s Church, 179 Pine Creek Drive, Orwigsburg. For ages 10 and under. Information: kimmelschurch.org.
Egg Hunt: 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13, Bethany Christian Fellowship EC, 102 Front St., Cressona. Refreshments and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Spring Festival: 3-5 p.m., Sunday, April 13, Bethesda EC Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven. Free games, prizes, crafts, activities, bounce houses and egg hunt. Baked goods and drinks available for purchase.
Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale: 10 a.m., Saturday, April 19, Grace EC Church (next to Bubeck Park), 151 Earl Stoyer Drive, Schuylkill Haven. Ages 0-12 welcome.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza: Saturday, April 19, Schaeffer’s Harley-Davidson, 1123 Brick Hill Road, Orwigsburg. Kids games and activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; egg hunt, 2 p.m. for age groups 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-10; pictures with the bunny, 12-4 p.m. Food available for purchase.
Free
Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 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.
