Tamaqua

Girls softball

The Tamaqua Area Girls Softball League will hold registrations for the 2010 season on the following dates: Feb., 13, 9 a.m. until noon, at the Tamaqua Elementary School; Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m., at the Tamaqua Elks; Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m., at the Tamaqua Elks. Registration is open to all girls between the ages of 5-16, who reside within the Tamaqua Area School District.

For more information, call Mike Nicholls at (570) 386-2717, Ken Heisler at 778-3201 or Chuck Joseph at 645-7802.

Fifth grade parents

TOPS

The Tamaqua Chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m., in the Tamaqua Salvation Army Community Center, 105 W. Broad St. The meeting includes a short business session and a program.

TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support group for men and women of all ages. For more information, stop by a meeting or call Nancy Barron at (570) 668-4651 or Bernie Kunkel at (570) 645-7702. Information is also available on the Web at TOPS.org.

Anyone interested in learning more may attend the meeting without obligation.

Recycling

WP softball

The West Penn Girls Softball organization will be accepting applications for the coming season on Feb. 6 and Feb. 13. Registrations will be held at the West Penn Municipal Building, both dates, from 9 a.m. - noon. The league is open to all girls between the ages of 5 and 14.

For further information, contact Scot Dietrich at (570) 386-2818 or 449-6084.

Class of 2010

Sorority news

Members of the Preceptor Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met Jan. 6 at the home of Mary Machay. Lori Schmerfeld presented a program entitled "Life Lessons for the New Year."

Topics discussed included a visit to the St. Luke's Miners Memorial Geriatric Center on Feb. 17 to celebrate Valentine's Day; a pre-teen dance; and a clothing drive. Proceeds from any fundraisers benefit the chapter's service projects, such as scholarships and the annual Community Easter Egg Hunt.