n Auburn: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Auburn Ambulance building, Front Street. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, call 800-733-2767.
n Brandonville: The Park Crest Fish and Game Protective Association will have its membership meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Brandonville clubhouse.
n Frackville: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the community room at the Schuylkill Mall. All present donors will receive a $5 Amazon gift code by email. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. For more information or to arrangement for an appointment, call 800-733-2767.
n Gordon: The Gordon Fish and Game Protective Association will hold its second horseshoe tournament rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Washington Park, Ashland. Space is limited and advance registration is suggested. Registration on tournament day will be from 9 to 10 a.m. The entry fee is $30 per person and $50 per team. Cash prizes will be awarded. Food and beverages will be available. For more information and to register in advance, call Jake Pennypacker at 570-985-4611 or Jessica Slotcavage at 570-205-3397.
n Pottsville: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 2 at D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc., Fifth and Mahantongo streets. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, call 800-733-2767.
n Ringtown: St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 106 W. Main St., will have its Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8. The free community event will include food, games, crafts, disc jockey music by Sound Express, hayrides and other activities. Vendors may obtain an application from the church or the Ringtown Area Library or by calling the church office at 570-889-5203. For more information, call 570-889-3903. The church will also have an M&M broasted chicken dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 14 in a fundraiser sponsored by the Social Ministry Committee. The takeout-only dinners will include three pieces of broasted chicken, baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll and butter plus dessert. The ticket deadline is Sept. 7. For more information, call the church office at the aforementioned number.
n Shenandoah: The Glover’s Hill Athletic Club, 935 W. Penn St., will sponsor a spaghetti-and-meatball dinner from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 10. The cost is $8 per meal and proceeds will benefit the club. Dinners will also include salad, bread and dessert. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-590-0931.
n Shenandoah: Registration for the Religious Education Program called PREP will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Trinity Academy in the Father Walter J. Ciszek Education Center, 233 W. Cherry St. The registration fee is $40 for one child and $75 for two or more children. The fee is $50 per child for families not participating in parish life. The eight-grade Confirmation class will pay an additional fee of $15 for the confirmation robes and a registration fee of $15 for a total of $30. A baptismal certificate is required at the time of registration for all new students.
n Shenandoah: The Shenandoah Senior Community Center, 116 N. Main St., will hold a vaccination clinic from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 15, sponsored by Rite Aid. It will provide vaccinations for flu, shingles and pneumonia. Prevnar 13 and blood pressure screenings will be available. Advance registration is required by calling Carl Kramer at 570-462-1924. An APPRISE Program counselor will also be on hand to answer questions on “Medicare’s Preventative Benefits.” Lunch will be served. The center is operated by Diakon Community Services.