Tamaqua

ARC Bloodmobile

An American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Tamaqua on Wednesday, May 23, at St. John United Church of Christ. Hours will be from 1-6 p.m.

Anyone 17 or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good general health is eligible to donate blood. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). Walk-ins are welcome.

This visit is being sponsored by Nova Marie's Thrift Shop of Tamaqua.

The church is located at Pine and Biddle streets (SR309).

Cross country

Film festival

The Tamaqua Area High School Media Club is sponsoring the Seventh Annual TAHS Independent Film Festival and Art Show, scheduled to be held this Friday. Hosts for the event will include Andrea Whitley, Allie Miller, Keith Kranch and Chris Hartung. Formal wear is encouraged as the students are hoping for a "film premier vibe."

Doors to the district's auditorium, located between the senior high and middle schools, will open at 6:30 p.m.

Tamaqua seniors

Board of health

The Tamaqua Board of Health held its May meeting with Earl Boettger, James Gormley, Shirley Becker and Health Enforcement Officer James Barron in attendance.

Barron reported making five spot check inspections: M and I deli, American Legion Post 173, Chili Dog, Tamaqua Diner and Boyer's Food Mart.

He also received and adjusted four complaints; three concerning rubbish/trash and one for a strong cat urine odor.

There were no cases of reportable diseases for the month.

The board reminds residents of borough ordinances pertaining to dog waste.

Senior citizens

The Tamaqua Seniors met April 26 at the Tamaqua Community Center with 80 members in attendance. Two new members, Evelyn Bass and Mike Trubilla were welcomed.

Vice President Nancy Gerber conducted the business session and provided her weekly report. Rose Vallee provided the invocation, entitled "Thanksgiving." Secretary Joan Anne Garber provided her report. Vern Balliet and Jane Tartar were added to the sick list.

The meeting concluded with cards and social games.