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Friday, February 12, 2010

Food pantry

The Shepherd House Food Pantry at Ebenezer E.C. Church will be open on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Recipients must reside within the Jim Thorpe Area School District.

The pantry is located at 441 Center Ave. in Jim Thorpe. Please call (570) 325-2855 for more information or to volunteer.

This cold winter has meant high heating costs for some families and less money left for nutritious food.

Please remember to check on your neighbors and encourage them to visit the food pantry if they are in need of food assistance.

Touchdown Club

Friday, February 12, 2010

Coaldale church lists activities, services

Activities and services at First Congregational Church, Coaldale, for the week of Feb. 14 are as follows:

Sunday, Feb. 14 - 9 a.m. Morning Worship followed by Congregational meeting; 10 a.m. Sunday School.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 - 7 p.m. Women's Class.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday service followed by choir rehearsal.

Sunday, Feb. 21 - 9 a.m. Morning Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 - 7 p.m. Lenten Service followed by choir rehearsal.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Panther Valley news

Senior citizen food pantry

The following is information for the new senior citizen food pantry.

Senior box sign-up will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18, starting at noon. This is open to all seniors (60 years of age and low income) who meet the guidelines.

Income eligibility is as follows: For a family of one, the monthly income can't be greater than $1,174. For a family of two, the monthly income can't be greater than $1,579.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Polk column

WagginTails Rescue

WagginTails Rescue, a no kill animal rescue group, located in Polk Township, is in need of supplies. If you can help WT with paper towels, kitty litter, cat or dog food, (canned or dry,) flea guard, heartworm supplies, old sheets and towels, bleach, dish detergent, etc., it would be much appreciated.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Tamaqua news

Sorority news

Members of the Preceptor Alpha Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Feb. 3 at Romano's Restaurant, Snyders. The meeting included a Secret Sister Valentine's gift exchange.

During the business session, members discussed plans to visit the Geriatric Center at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital, Coaldale, on Feb. 17. In addition to refreshments and games for the residents, a Valentine's King and Queen will be crowned.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Panther Valley news

Zion Lutheran Church

Morning worship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. This week's sermon will be "This Great Light of His." The Rev. John Hazel is pastor, (570) 645-3469.

Visitors are always welcome.

Newly elected church council members will be installed on Sunday.

Church council will meet Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

There will be a joint parish Ash Wednesday service at Zion on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Tamaqua news

Winter carnival

The Good News Club is sponsoring a Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 2-4 p.m., at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m.

All children between the ages of 2-11 are welcome to participate, but must be accompanied by an adult.

The event is free and will include face painting, balloon animals and more.

Writers conference

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Northern Lehigh news

President's Day Holiday

Schools will be closed in the Northern Lehigh School District on Friday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of the President's Day Holiday.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Palmerton area schools closed on President's holiday

Palmerton Area School District will be closed on Friday, Feb. 12, and Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of the President's holiday.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Palmerton news

Paper drive rescheduled

The newspaper drive by St. John's Lutheran Church has been changed to this Saturday, Feb. 13. Please have papers bundled and outside by 8 a.m.

Ash Wednesday Service

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Palmerton, and Trinity Lutheran Church of Bowmanstown, will share in a joint workshop service to be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17.

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