n Girardville: Due to the February run of inclement weather, the annual Chinese auction sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church has been rescheduled to March 20 in the church hall. Doors and the kitchen will open at noon and the auction will begin at 2 p.m. Homemade food will be available. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome.
n Gordon: A free community supper is scheduled for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Simpson United Methodist Church, 119 E. Biddle St. The meal will include soup and hot dogs, hosted by the Sunday school. For more information, call 570-622-9770.
n Minersville: A blood drive by the American Red Cross Blood Services Northeast Pennsylvania Region is set for 1 to 6 p.m. March 17 at the Good Shepherd Building, 301 Heffner St. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org. People 17 or older (16 with parental permission) weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are eligible to donate blood. Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or another form of positive identification.
n Pine Grove: A blood drive by the American Red Cross Blood Services Northeast Pennsylvania Region is set for 1 to 6 p.m. March 20 at the Pine Grove Ambulance quarters, Spruce Street. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org. People 17 or older (16 with parental permission) weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are eligible to donate blood. Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or another form of positive identification.
n Pottsville: The first Music at the Majestic - a new series at the Sovereign Majestic Theater - is set for 3 p.m. Sunday. Headliners will be Jenna McBreen and Christopher Brossman with featured guests the sister-brother duo for Gabrielle and Keiffer Quandel. Bruce Marianelli will be the pianist. The Mahanoy Area Middle School choir, under the direction of Allison Kline, will also perform. Tickets are $15 each and are available by calling the theater box office at 570-628-4647. Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the performance. For more information, email to schmusicevent@comcast.net.
n Saint Clair: Kindergarten registration for the 2014-15 school year at the Saint Clair Area Elementary/Middle School has been set for March 24, 25 and 26. To be eligible for kindergarten, district youngsters must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. To make an appoint to register, parents/guardians must call the school secretary at 570-429-2716, ext. 1.
n Schuylkill Haven: A blood drive by the American Red Cross Blood Services Northeast Pennsylvania Region is set for 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 20 at Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St. To make an appointment to donate blood, call 800-733-2767 or go online to redcrossblood.org. People 17 or older (16 with parental permission) weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are eligible to donate blood. Donors should bring their Red Cross blood donor card or another form of positive identification.
n Shenandoah: The Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Museum, 105 S. Jardin St., is open for fire department, school and private tours. There is no charge for tours but donations are gratefully accepted, according to the society website, which also lists museum hours as 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Appointments can be made for visits at other times by calling President Michael Kitsock at 570-628-3691 or Vice President William Kline at 570-622-3678. Membership inquiries are welcome. The museum's phone number is 570-462-4400. The museum was formally dedicated in 1999 with several commemorative events and a dedication parade. Housed in the former Columbia Hose & Steam Fire Company station, the site also serves as the society's headquarters. Its collection of equipment and other artifacts is among the finest anywhere. For more about the society and photos of antique equipment, go to its website at www.theshfs.org.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Senior Citizens group meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Masonic Lodge, Route 54, Hometown, which is accessible to the handicapped. Melody Weicker is president of the group, Ruth Ann Feane is secretary and Penny Schlorf is treasurer. Meetings usually end with cards and social games after the business session. Anyone 55 or older is welcome to join.