Gordon
Citizens Fire Company No. 1, Plain and Otto streets, will have a Memorial Day block party from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 29 with food, beverages, music and kiddie attractions. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-590-9004.
Gordon
AMVETS Post 44 will have a Memorial Day service and parade May 29 beginning at 9 a.m. outside borough hall. An indoor service will be held at 10 a.m. All are welcome.
McAdoo
Borough officials have issued a reminder to property owners/residents who are current with their garbage bill that one bulk item will be picked up on the second Monday of each month. Monday is a scheduled bulk pickup day. Bulk items do not include appliances, electronics, tires, batteries or hazardous materials. Future pickup dates are June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. For more information, call the borough at 570-929-1182.
Minersville
St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church will have a night at the races beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday in the parish center cafeteria, 538 Sunbury St. Tickets are $5 each. People may take a chance to win $25 by sponsoring a horse for $5. Food will be available. BYOB. For more information, call 570-544-4407.
Nuremberg
The annual Nuremberg community yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3. Anyone interested in participating can call Marion Ulshafer at 570-384-4429 or Elaine Croll at 570-384-4310. A $2 contribution per family is requested to cover advertising. A list of participants will be provided at various locations, so participants should include their name, physical address and number of families participating along with the fee to Marion Ulshafer, P.O. Box 23, Nuremberg, PA 18241. Space is available at North Union Township Park for anyone wishing to set up tables for an additional $10 fee, which will go directly to the township. Pavilion tables may be reserved by calling Croll at 570-384-4310.
Pine Grove
The Pine Grove Temple Association will have a deep-fried beer-battered haddock or pork and sauerkraut dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Masonic lodge, 23 Oak Grove Road. The cost is $12; children’s platters will be available as will take-outs. For more information, call 570-345-0165. The association will also have a May 29 Memorial Day Kauffman’s chicken barbecue with baked potato, roll and beverage. The cost is $8. There will also be a bake sale and craft show. For tickets call 570-345-3351 or 570-345-3498.
Pottsville
The Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W. Market St., will have a free block party beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday for children ages 3 to 6. It will involve playing the blocks and other items and learning skills. For more information, call 570-633-8880.
Pottsville
Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 W. Arch St., will sponsor a meatloaf dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. May 25. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $4.50 for children 5 to 11. Meals will also include mashed potatoes, green beans or carrots, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Tickets are available at the church office. For more information, call 570-622-9910.
Ringtown
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 100 E. Main St., will have an ice cream social beginning at 5 p.m. May 21. There will also be hot dogs, barbecue, homemade soup and pierogies. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-889-3494.