n Andreas: The Andreas Sporting Club stages smoke-free bar bingo at 7 p.m. Thursdays in the clubhouse. The public is welcome.
n Nuremberg: The Nuremberg Country Christians Youth Group has reserved tickets for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey game slated for 7:05 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets are free for youth group members and $16 for anyone else who would like to go. The price includes the game (seats are in the red zone), a McDonald's value meal ticket, a Penguins hat and the promotion item for that night, an all-star poster. For tickets, call Rhonda Lescowitch at 570-384-3913.
n Pottsville: Schuylkill On the Move promotes steps toward good health through walking. It is a project of Schuylkill County's VISION in partnership with the Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau, the Schuylkill Conservation District and Schuylkill County Conservancy. It will sponsor the Whippoorwill Walk from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12, with hike leader John Domalakes, to showcase "the beauty of the outskirts of the 'mountain city' of Frackville during a tour of Whippoorwill Park and the nearby dam," according to a release. Participants will meet at the Odd Fellows Cemetery at the far end of East Oak Street in Frackville. "Be sure not to turn onto Morea Road," organizers warned in the release. The two-mile walk is rated easy. All are welcome.
n Schuylkill Haven: The local revitalization group Our Haven Foundation will host "Rockin' Walk In New Year's Eve" from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 in the event room at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m., according to a Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Member Memo flier. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 at the door. Reserved tables are available for parties of eight. The event is for people 21 and older. Entertainment will be provided by the Sterling Koch Band. There will be refreshments including beer, soda and a champagne toast as well as hot and cold appetizers, dessert and coffee bar. Patrons may bring their own cheer and mixers. For more information, email ourhavenfoundation.events@gmail.com.
n Summit Hill: St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church sponsors breakfasts from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at the church, 462 Ludlow St. The cost is $7 per person and the all-you-can-eat buffet menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, ham, pancakes, an omelette station, Belgian waffles, toast, breakfast sandwiches, cake, coffee, juice and tea. Everyone is welcome.
n Tamaqua: A free community soup social, an outreach soup kitchen, is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 4 in Founders Hall at Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette St. The socials are held monthly on the first Saturday. All are welcome. People should use the lower parking lot entrance to the hall.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Community Arts Center, 125 Pine St., offers a variety of events, including: Open stages the second and fourth Thursdays of the month in which the public is invited to showcase talents; acting classes and workshops; adult clay and sculpting class from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays; kids' pottery sculpting class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays for children ages 9 to 15; Coal Cracker Chorus practice from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays with new members always welcome; high school writers' club from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. For more information, visit www.tacp.info/arts-center-happenings.
n Tuscarora: The Tuscarora Fire Company sponsors weekly Tuesday smoke-free bingo games at the firehouse. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the company. Everyone is welcome.
n Weston: The Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer Fire Company holds breakfasts from 8 a.m. to noon the first Sunday of the month in the firehouse, 459 Hazle St. The menu includes choice of eggs and home fries, pancakes or French toast, sausage or ham and a beverage. Takeouts are available, everyone is welcome.