n Frackville: The Frackville Area Fireworks Committee has begun planning its fifth annual fireworks display scheduled for July 3 at dusk at the Little League/Softball Complex on West High Street. The committee is preparing to canvas the community to ask for financial support. Members are looking for volunteers to assist with the distribution of donation requests during March. Those interested should call Elaine Mykolayko at 570-874-2302 or come to the next meeting of the committee set for 5 p.m. March 6 at the Frackville Municipal & Community Center, 42 S. Center St.
n Hamburg: The Hamburg Area Arts Alliance will have a spring art show at Cabela’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19 and 20. People will be able to greet the artists showing their works in “Deer Country” inside Cabela’s. All are welcome; there is no admission fee. For more information, call 610-562-3106.
n Mahanoy City: The Mahanoy City Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorials: For Stephen Harach from the Class of ’65; for Thomas Shimko from the Class of ’65; for Duane O. Messerschmidt from Tom and Patricia Seiberling, Judy and Bill Brayford, Leslie and Robert Richardson, Tina and Jim Davidson, Janet Kurzinsky and Joan Shimkus; for Anna Chikotas from Martin and Anna Dwyer; for Matthew Stitzer from Bob and Leslie Richardson, Gail A. Kern, Rosemary Demko, and Jack and Gerry Scully. The library also acknowledged a book donation in memory of Ladeilaus Bernadyn from Ann Marie and Mike Bernadyn. Carol and Bob Blue made a donation in honor of Peg Grigalonis for being selected as the Mahanoy City Elks Citizen of the Year.
n Pottsville: Care Net of Schuylkill County will stage The Love Run 5K at 10 a.m. April 30 on the Schuylkill River Trail, Landingville section, near the Landingville Fire Company. It is a 3.1-mile walk/run open to all. There will be a post-run lunch for all participants. The cost is $25 per person if registered by April 18 and $30 the day of the race. For more information or to register, call Care Net at 570-624-7244.
n Pottsville: During a recent meeting of the Pottsville Rotary Club, Rotary Foundation Chairwoman Mary Sitcoske presented Paul Harris pins to Bill Parulis, who received a Paul Harris with his fifth sapphire, and Mike Joyce, who received a Paul Harris with one sapphire. Parulis also received a special pin for bringing in a new member — in this case the new members from the former Rotary Club of Minersville. There also was a check presentation during the meeting. Treasurer Jim Cooksey presented Rotary Charities President Gary Scheib with a check for $2,345 from the club for members’ Hops, Vine & Dine tickets. Scholarships Chairman Bill Davidson announced that the board has made a recommendation to name its new scholarship award for a student at Minersville Area High School to be named in honor of William Joseph Parulis, father of club member Bill Parulis, a longtime Minersville Rotarian. The motion passed unanimously, according to the Rotary bulletin. The Minersville Rotary Club recently became part of the Pottsville club.
n Tamaqua: A “Pick & Paint” ceramic workshop will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 16 at the Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine St. The cost is $20 and participants will pick four small pieces, two medium pieces or one large piece. Items will be painted with acrylic paint. To register or for more information, call 570-668-1192. A paint & sip is set for 6:30 p.m. March 8 for “Irish Cottage” and March 10 for “Robin’s Nest” at the center. The cost is $40 per person, which includes all supplies. Call the aforementioned number to register or for more information. A kids’ paint with “The Creative Canvas” is set for 10 a.m. March 12 at the center. The cost is $25 per child.
n Valley View: The Tri-Valley Senior Citizens group is sponsoring a trip to the Smokey Mountains on April 18-22. The event will include four shows, four breakfasts, four dinners and admission to Dollywood. The cost is $649 per person. To register or for more information, call Robert at 570-682-3572 or Shirley at 570-682-3785.
