n Pine Grove: The 31st annual Make-A-Wish Golf Tournament is set to begin at 7:30 a.m. June 16 at Hidden Valley Golf Course, 1753 Panther Valley Road. The tourney’s goal is to raise money to grant wishes for Schuylkill County children who face life-threatening medical conditions. There will be two shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and golfers will be invited to enjoy lunch, snacks, beverages, dinner and awards. All are welcome. For more information, call 717-757-9474.
n Port Carbon: The Port Carbon Firecracker 5K will be held at 8 a.m. July 4 beginning and ending at Miller’s Playground. The course goes through the borough and a portion of Palo Alto. Registration for runners and walkers will begin at 7 a.m. The cost is $25. However, the cost will be $20 for those who register in advance by June 15. The first 200 to register in advance will receive a T-shirt. The top overall male and female participants will receive Oakley sunglasses. All proceeds will benefit the fireworks and parade. For more information, call Scott or Deniece at 570-573-1946 or email to deniece_scott@yahoo.com. People may register online at www.pretzelcitysports.com.
n Pottsville: Diakon Living and Learning has a host of activities, classes, workshops and creative initiatives on its agenda to be held at a wide variety of locations. For more information regarding costs and types of sessions, call Susan Long at 570-624-3018 or email her at longs@diakon.org. More information also is available online at www.diakon.org/community-services/Living-Learning-After-50.
n Schuylkill Haven: A free folk art festival will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Walk In Art Center, 220 Parkway. The event will celebrate the heritage and traditions of folk art with folk artists, demonstrations, ethnic food, live folk music and folk talks. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-732-3728.
n Shenandoah: The borough has an ordinance requiring people who walk pets on public streets, sidewalks or parks to clean up after them. Those who do not are in violation of the law and can face a fine. Pet owners may not allow their animals to roam in the borough unleashed or out of control. Driving ATVs on public streets or areas where they are not allowed, such as parks or private property, also is unlawful and can result in fines. Anyone who witnesses such violations is asked to contact borough authorities. To reach borough police, call 570-462-1991.
n Shenandoah: Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Parish will hold a Padre Pio healing Mass at 7 p.m. June 10 at Divine Mercy Church, 224 W. Cherry St. A priest will be available for Confession from 6 to 6:45 p.m. For more information, call 570-599-5265 or 570-462-1968. All are welcome.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Area Lady Raiders Volleyball Camp will be June 20 through 23 at the middle school gymnasium from 3 to 5 p.m. for girls entering third through fifth grades and from 6 to 8 p.m. for girls entering sixth through eighth grades. The cost is $40 per camper and each camper will receive a T-shirt. The registration deadline for a T-shirt is June 1. For more information, call 570-527-5782 or email ebaker@tamaqua.k12.pa.us.
n Tremont: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Pine Grove, will host a basket/bear bingo on June 11 at Tremont Fire Company No. 1, 76 Clay St. Doors will open at noon and bingo will start at 1 p.m. The event will include 20 games plus three specials as well as raffles, 50/50 drawings and other drawings, door prizes and a mini “drop a ticket” auction. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Checks can be made payable to St. Peter’s UCC, For more information or to buy tickets, call Joanne Hoffman at 570-345-4695 or the church at 570-345-3207. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Due to limited space, children not in strollers and carriers must have a ticket.
n Tremont: The Tremont Area Senior Citizens group is sponsoring a bus trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Oct. 7 for five days and four nights. The cost is $550 double occupancy and $650 single occupancy. The trip includes four dinners, four breakfasts, lodging, tours and entertainment. For more information, call 570-695-2406. The group also is sponsoring a bus trip July 20 to Rainbow’s Comedy Playhouse, Paradise. The cost is $68, which includes bus, meal and show. Call the aforementioned number for more information.