n Fountain Springs: The North Schuylkill High School Band and Chorus will perform for a Veterans Day program at 8 a.m. Monday in the auditorium at North Schuylkill High School. Local veterans will be on hand for the event.
n Frackville: Holy Ascension Orthodox Church, 209 S. Lehigh Ave., is taking advance orders for a pierogie sale slated for 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 18. Patrons have the choices of boiled with butter and onions, deep fried or frozen. The deadline to order is Nov. 12. To order or for more information, call 570-874-7532.
n Frackville: The Frackville Public Library, 56 N. Lehigh Ave., is having a holiday greens sale with delivery set for Dec. 9. The deadline to order is Nov. 25. The sale involves wreaths, swags, centerpieces and cemetery greens. To order or for more information, call 570-294-3985.
n Frackville: The Schuylkill Technology Center-North Campus will have its annual fall craft show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 12. Admission and parking will be free. The event will include crafts, food and basket raffles to raise money to support students in various activities throughout the year, including vocational students participating in district, state and national competition to showcase their talents in their areas of study. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-874-1034.
n Hegins: The Hegins-Valley View Rotary Club will sponsor a rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 at Hegins Park, Park Road. The rabies vaccine is $15. All pets 3 months or older must be vaccinated. Immunizations will be administered by Amy Sweinhart, DVM. Distemper vaccines are $15 and feline leukemia vaccines are $20. All animals must be leashed and kept under control. For more information, call 570-648-9552.
n Landingville: The Community Fire Company, 1 Firehouse Road, will sponsor a cash bingo from 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Monday. Tickets are $20, $25 and $30. There are four early bird games and 20 regular games plus specials. Refreshments will be available. All are welcome.
n Minersville: An American Red Cross blood drive is set for 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Good Shepherd Building, 301 Heffner St. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, call 800-733-2767.
n Orwigsburg: Grace Bible Church of Hawk Mountain, 12 Molino Road, will host a free event called “Soup ‘n’ Song” from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19. It will be a soup dinner followed by a worship concert. Organizers will accept donations for local food pantries. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-617-5616.
n Pottsville: Care Net of Schuylkill County will present “Silver Ring Thing” from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Pottsville Area High School, 1600 Elk Ave. The event is “a radical response to culture’s view of love and relationships.” The concert-style presentation will be by college students and is open to all teens in the county. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and a parent session for parents of teens will be held at 6 p.m. For information about tickets, go online to www.silverringthing.com/events/pottsvillepa.
n Schuylkill Haven: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to arrange for a donation, call 800-733-2767.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine St., will present Bret Alexander in concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 12. The cost is $15 per person. Crossroads Duo with Jack Kulp and Sterling Koch will be the opening act. For more information, call 570-668-1192.