Blue Mountain Class of 1959: Meets third Wednesday of each month at 3Cs Restaurant, Route 61. For more information, call Shirley Moser at 717-445-4885.
Night Owl Prowl: Saturday, Jan. 17, 6-7 p.m., Frog Hollow Nature Center, Friedensburg. Meet in parking lot. Birding expert Dave Kruel will lead a walk exploring the world of owls. Dress warmly, wear sturdy footwear and bring a flashlight. event is not pet-friendly. Learn more by calling Kruel at 570-640-1184.
Locust Lake Loop walk: Schuylkill Conservation District leads 1-mile walk along easy, mostly paved path on Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Meet at the Locust Lake visitor parking lot. Children and dogs welcome.
Landingville Marsh Meander: Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Hike the John Bartram Trail to view the base of the oldest transportation tunnel in America (built in 1827) and note remnants of the canal. Meets in the parking lot across from the Landingville Playground. Children are welcome, but no dogs. The hike is 2 miles and easy.
Lorax Led Walk: Kids’ event on March 1 at 2 p.m. Celebrate world reading and Dr. Seuss Day by learning about local trees and their history. Meets at Sweet Arrow Lake Waterfall Pavilion Parking Lot. Children of all ages and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Book Club: “Diary of a Dying Girl” by Mallory Smith. Discussion on Jan. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Orwigsburg Library.
Recipe Club: Orwigsburg Library group meets Feb. 7 at 12:30. The theme is “Cook with Love.” Space is limited; sign-up required.
AI Series: A three-part series on “Everyday AI for Business … Understand It. Use It. Lead With It,” is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25 and March 4 in Room 101 Classroom Building, at Penn State Schuylkill, complimentary with light lunch. Registration is required.at schuylkill.psu.edu/continuing-education/entrepreneurship-lionlaunch/workshops-webinars.
LinkedIn Lesson: As part of initiatives listed at Penn State Schuylkill, a “LinkedIn for Startups & Marketers” is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 18 remotely via Zoom. For more information, visit the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce, Union Station, 1 Progress Circle Suite 201 in Pottsville, call 570-622-1942, email to [email protected].
Free Meals: Shepherd’s Table takes place the first Sunday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m., at Grace Free Church, 10 Hollenbush Lane, Orwigsburg, and at 11 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at Grace Free Church, 402 Green St., Tremont. For more information, email [email protected] or call 570-385-1883 ext. 200.
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.-noon, for all ages. To register for events call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or go to [email protected].
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.-1 p.m. LEGO League on second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times. Registration and information on other programs: 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. Cloud Library e-book app now available. Check your app store. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. preschool story time, 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.; 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; website: http://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: [email protected]
Winter Candle Jars: Adult crafting program on Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. in the Orwigsburg Library. Limited capacity. Reserve a spot at the library.
Hooks & Needles: Sewing activity Mondays at 1:30, Orwigsburg Library, 216 W. Independence St. People of all sewing levels are welcome. For more information, call 570-366-1638, email [email protected] or see http://www.orwigsburglibrary.org.
Open House: Open house/studio walks are held 6-9 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway, Schuylkill Haven. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 570-732-3728.
Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every third Saturday, meeting in the upper parking lot at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove. A walk with people who enjoy nature and creativity. Bring something to draw on and with. Free for all ages. For information, email [email protected].
Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art Center Art Center. 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. 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. 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. For seniors and veterans. Information: 570-732-3728.
Chair Yoga with Lee: Jan. 31 at 10 a.m., Orwigsburg Library.
Free Exercise Club: Prevent falls by improving balance, strength and flexibility. For people 50 and older of all fitness levels. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 236 E. Market St., Orwigsburg, and Wednesdays and Fridays, 10-11 a.m., at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City. For more information, call Diakon Health & Wellness at 570-624-3017.
Indoor Walking Club: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg. A Information or registration: 570-624-3017.
Real People — Real Weight Loss: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, TOPS, Hetzel’s Church, Pine Grove. Information: 570-345-8403.
Zumba Fitness: 7-8 p.m. every Monday (except holidays), Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove. Cost, $5. Information: 717-269-3214 or [email protected].
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. Cost $6. No registration required. Information: 570-624-3018.
Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Bethesda Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven, church library. Information: 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. Free. Information: 570-624-3017.
Age Busters Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City. Information: 570-624-3017.
Indoor Walking Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, Tremont Borough Building gymnasium. Ages 50 and older, all fitness levels. Free. Must be registered at Tremont Senior Community Center. 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 per class. Information: 570-345-6347.
Free Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tower City. For 50 and older of all fitness levels. Information: Diakon Health & Wellness at 570-624-3017.
Trivia Night: Holiday Trivia and Gift Swap, Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m., Orwigsburg Library.
Bingo: Third Tuesday of the month at Hose, Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 1, 1 Orchard St., Pine Grove. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6:30. Food is available. For more information, call 570-345-4254 or check the company’s Facebook page.
Local Reads: The Local Reads Book Club will discuss John O’Hara’s short story “Fatimas and Kisses” on Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. For more information, call 570-622-7540 or visit schuylkillhistory.org. This event is free to the public.
History Faire: The Schuylkill County Coalition of Historical Societies will hold its annual History Faire on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foursquare Gospel Church, 2300 Mahantongo St., Pottsville. More than 30 local historical societies, private collectors and vendors will have artifacts on display. This event is free to the public.
Revolutionary War: Historian Eric Troutman will give a presentation about Schuylkill County residents during the Revolutionary War on Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill County Historical Society. Admission is free to society members and $5 for the general public. For more information, call 570-622-7540 or visit schuylkillhistory.org.
Orwigsburg: 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: Second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m. in the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Building, 340 Haven St. New members are welcome. Information: 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.
Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Grace Bible Church, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg. Donations in good condition appreciated. Information: 570-386-5893 or http://www.gbchm.org, click on Ministries.
