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For information on submitting an obituary, please contact Reading Eagle by phone at 610-371-5018, or email at obituaries@readingeagle.com or fax at 610-371-5193. Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families. Obituaries can be emailed to obituaries@readingeagle.com. In addition to the text of the obituary, any photographs that you wish to include can be attached to this email. Please put the text of the obituary in a Word document, a Google document or in the body of the email. The Reading Eagle also requires a way to verify the death, so please include either the phone number of the funeral home or cremation service that is in charge of the deceased's care or a photo of his/her death certificate. We also request that your full name, phone number and address are all included in this email. All payments by families must be made with a credit card. We will send a proof of the completed obituary before we require payment. The obituary cannot run, however, until we receive payment in full. Obituaries can be submitted for any future date, but they must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to its running for it to be published. Please call the obituary desk, at 610-371-5018, for information on pricing. Submit items to news@southschuylkillnews.com Class notes Blue Mountain Class of 1959: Meets third Wednesday of each month at 3Cs Restaurant, Route 61. For more information, call Shirley Moser at 717-445-4885. Food and more Free Meals: Shepherd’s Table takes place the first Sunday of each month, 4-5:30 p.m., at Grace Free Church, 10 Hollenbush Lane, Orwigsburg, and at 11 a.m. the first Sunday of the month at Grace Free Church, 402 Green St., Tremont. For more information, email megan.kimmel@gracefreechurch.net or call 570-385-1883 ext. 200. Crafts, Gift Baskets, etc.: Hetzel’s Youth Group fundraiser Oct. 24, 1 to 5:30 p.m., and Oct. 25, 8 to 10:30 a.m., 233 Hetzel’s Church Road, Pine Grove. Filled baskets, toys, soup, baked goods, desserts, candy and more. Learn more by calling Lenny at 570-345-4538. Jewish Food & Cultural Festival: Sunday, Nov. 2, Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, 555 Warwick Drive, Wyomissing, Berks County. Apple cake, brisket, pastrami, corned beef, hot dogs and more. See www.ohebsholom.org for the full menu and to order in advance. Event includes Jewish music and opportunities to learn about Judaism and its culture. Learning Author visit: Local writer Laurie McDonald Maley, Tremont Public Library, Saturday, Oct. 25. “Cowboy Joey” at 11:30 a.m.; “An 83rd Division Medic – Angel of the Minefield,” 12:30 p.m. Autographed books will be available to purchase. Outdoors Spooky Sunday Walk: Oct. 26, 3-4 p.m., Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Presented by Schuylkill County Conservation District. Learn about local nature in your Halloween costume. Children and dogs are welcome. Meet next to the site’s playground picnic tables. For more information, call 272-208-0406. Nature Journaling Workshop: Oct. 25, 1-3 p.m., Frog Hollow Nature Area near Friedensburg. Bring something to draw or write on and something to draw with. Artistic talent not required. Look closely at the forest and share observations. Bring color supplies if you’d like. Wear appropriate shoes or boots for muddy, uneven terrain. No pets allowed. Open to all ages for those able to negotiate the trails. Presented by Schuylkill Conservation District. Silver Creek Fireline Trail: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. Meet at 10:15 at Locust Lake State Park visitor parking lot before the contact station. Hike is 4 miles and moderately difficult. Bring a lunch. Pets must be leashed and get along with other pets and people. Shine only. Call 570-467-2506 for more information. History Book Discussion: The Local Reads Book Club will discuss “After Dark,” a vampire mystery novel by Dean Alan Conrad, on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. For more information, visit schuylkillhistory.org or T-102 Radio’s Local Reads website at www.t102radio.com/localreads. Libraries Pottsville Library: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; STEM Corner, ages 1-11, during library hours; Creation Station, Monday-Friday, 2 p.m., ages 12-16; Teen Gaming, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., ages 12-18; Storytime, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for ages 12 months to 5 years. Open Arcade, Thursday 5:30-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon, for all ages. To register for events call 570-622-8880 ext. 12 or go to potchild@pottsvillelibrary.org. Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library: Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. LEGO League on second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Children under 12 must have an adult with them at all times. Registration and information on other programs: 570-385-0542. Orwigsburg Library: 216 W. Independence St., hours of operation: Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. preschool story time, 10:30 a.m.; Lap Sit, ages birth to age 2, Thursday, 10:30 a.m.; Fridays, Play-K, 11 a.m., ages 3-5; Mahjongg, first, third, fifth Wednesday of month, 6 p.m. (learn to play, Friday 1-3 p.m.); Knitting Club, Mondays at 1:30 p.m.; Chess Club, first Thursday, 4 p.m.; Lego Club, first Saturday, 11 a.m. Technical help for computer challenged, Mondays, 2-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.; Thursday, 2-5 p.m. by appointment. Information: 570-366-1638; website: www.orwigsburglibrary.org Tremont Area Free Public Library: 19 N. Pine St. Hours: Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7-8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon; Sunday, closed. Phone: 570-695-3325 / Email: tafpl@epix.net Arts & Crafts Schuylkill County Sketchers: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. every third Saturday, meeting in the upper parking lot at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove. A walk with people who enjoy nature and creativity. Bring something to draw on and with. Free for all ages. For information, email skooksketchers@hotmail.com. Craft Create: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Walk In Art Center Art Center. All ages welcome. Information: 570-732-3728. Culture Club: 4-5:30 p.m. for kids; 6-7:30 p.m. for teens, Mondays, Walk In Art Center. Creating art from world culture. Information: 570-732-3728. Fiber Arts Open Studio: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, Walk In Art Center. Learn how to weave and or spin fiber. Information: facebook.com/groups/WIACFiberArtsGuild/ or call 570-732-3728. Friday Clay Club: 1-3 p.m., Fridays, $25, Walk In Art Center. For seniors and veterans. Information: 570-732-3728. Health Indoor Walking Club: 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Veterans Community Memorial Hall, 300 Grove St., Orwigsburg. A Information or registration: 570-624-3017. Real people — Real Weight Loss: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, TOPS, Hetzel’s Church, Pine Grove. Information: 570-345-8403. Zumba Fitness: 7-8 p.m. every Monday (except holidays), Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, Pine Grove. Cost, $5. Information: 717-269-3214 or Deniseswonger@gmail.com. Walking Club: 8:30 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St. Monday and Wednesday, Tone and Stretch, 9:30 a.m. Information: 570-385-1313. Zumba Gold: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center, 340 Haven St. Information: 570-385-1313. Seated Yoga: 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center. Cost $6. No registration required. Information: 570-624-3018. Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Bethesda Church, 155 Reedsville Road, Schuylkill Haven, church library. Information: 570-617-0931. Age Busters Exercise Club: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 236 E. Market St., Orwigsburg. Free. Information: 570-624-3017. Age Busters Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 427 Dietrich Ave., Tower City. Information: 570-624-3017. Indoor Walking Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, Tremont Borough Building gymnasium. Ages 50 and older, all fitness levels. Free. Must be registered at Tremont Senior Community Center. Information: 570-624-3017. Groovin Exercise: 6-6:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Pine Grove VFW Post 3432, bottom banquet hall, 140 S. Tulpehocken St. Cost $3 per class. Information: 570-345-6347. Free Exercise Club: 10-11 a.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Tower City. For 50 and older of all fitness levels. Information: Diakon Health & Wellness at 570-624-3017. Fundraisers Platinum Gala: The St. Joseph Center for Special Learning, Schuylkill Haven, is holding its 70th anniversary platinum gala on Nov. 15 at Mountain Valley Seasons Restaurant, Barnesville. For more information, go to www.stjosephctr.com or call Monica Walborn at 570-622-4638. Library Fundraiser: The Orwigsburg Public Library, 216 W. Independence St., is having a Pampered Chef fundraiser through Dec. 15. See www.pamperedchef.com/party/orwigsburglibrary25 or www.pamperedchef.biz/vickypolinsky. Entertainment Anniversary Dance: Schuylkill Haven’s 275th anniversary Era’s Dance is scheduled for 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25 featuring The Fabulous Greaseband at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway. General admission is $25 per person. Beer, wine, soft drinks and light fare are included. Learn more at walkinartcenter.org. Church Concerts: Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 252 Dock St., Schuylkill Haven. Oct. 26 at 3 p.m., Fyve Woodwind Quintet . Dec. 28 at 3 p.m., Christmas concert by The Marimba Sextet. Performances open to the public. Refreshments will be served and freewill offerings accepted. For more information, email sandlslusser@comcast.net. Bingo: Third Tuesday of the month at Hose, Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 1, 1 Orchard St., Pine Grove. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6:30. Food is available. For more information, call 570-345-4254 or check the company’s Facebook page. Senior groups Orwigsburg: Second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Applewood Community Center, Orwigsburg, 11 a.m. Schuylkill Haven: Second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m. in the Schuylkill Haven Senior Citizens Building, 340 Haven St. New members are welcome. Information: 570-640-6928. Wayne Township: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesdays, 23 Meadowbrook Center, Reedsville. Lunch is served at noon for a $5 donation, followed by a special activity or program. Information: 570-739-2241. Free Free Clothing and Shoes: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Grace Bible Church, 12 Molino Road, Orwigsburg. Donations in good condition appreciated. Information: 570-386-5893 or www.gbchm.org, click on Ministries.
