Lansford

Council committeeLansford Borough Council will hold a Facility Planning Meeting at the borough office, 26 E. Patterson St., Lansford, on Monday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.Public rosaryThe fourth annual public square rosary recitation will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16, beginning at noon at Kennedy Park in town. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.The event is being hosted by St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Lansford, as part of the nationwide "America Needs Fatima" program.Summit HillBoy Scout Troop 473Boy Scout Troop 743, Summit Hill, is seeking new members.The troop meeting room is located in the Summit Hill Heritage Center in a room designed, remodeled and maintained by the troop.The Scouts meet each Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the center, which is the former St. Paul UCC Church, Hazard and Chestnut streets. All boys ages 11-18, or in the fifth grade or higher, are invited to register.For more information, call Anne, (570) 645-5142, or go to

www.summithillheritagecenter.com.St. Paul LutheranThe schedule for St. Paul Lutheran Church, Summit Hill, for Sunday, Oct. 17, is as follows: Sunday school, 9 a.m.; service of worship, 10:30 a.m.; and Confirmation class, 6:30 p.m.Historical societyThe Summit Hill Historical Society is looking for loans/donations of historical items that can be used for displays in the windows at the museum. Among the suggested items are things about town history, art, and sports-related or holiday-themed artifacts.Anyone who has items to be displayed is asked to call Maxine Vermillion, (570) 645-9772.Public rosaryThe fourth annual public square rosary recitation will take place on Sunday, Oct. 16, beginning at noon in Ludlow Park in town. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chairs.The event is being hosted by St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill, as part of the nationwide "America Needs Fatima" program.Methodist ChargeThe schedule for the Coaldale/Summit Hill United Methodist Charge for Sunday, Oct. 17, is as follows:Worship services will be held at 9 a.m. in the Summit Hill United Methodist Church and at 11 a.m. in the Coaldale United Methodist Church. The Rev. Burgess Gordon, pastor, will officiate at both services.The adult Sunday school will be held at 10 a.m. in the Coaldale church.NesquehoningFood bankThe distribution of food will be held at the Methodist Church on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 1-3:30 p.m.Free dinnerThe free community dinner will be served on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Methodist Church.Senior boxesSenior boxes will be distributed on Friday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Methodist Church.Senior centerOn Monday, Oct. 18 there will be pay bingo at the center. Oct. 19 is line dancing followed by ice cream after lunch. Oct. 20 is a van trip to the Hometown Farmer's Market at 10 a.m. Oct. 21 everyone is invited to Keith McCall's Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim Thorpe Memorial Hal. Oct. 22 there will be darts, pool, and bean bags. Oct. 25 is a talk by Janene Holter on Identity Theft at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 is line dancing. Oct. 27 is the celebration of birthdays and bingo at 11 a.m. Oct. 28 is black jack. And on Oct. 29 is the Halloween Party at 10:30 a.m.New members are always welcome to the center.Trick or Treat at MapleShadeSafe Trick or Treat will be held at MapleShade Meadows ALC for the first time, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29. Children are to be in costume and bring bags for their loot. Only children in grades five and under will be included.LansfordFood pantryThe Lansford Food Pantry will be held on Monday, Oct. 18 from 9:30-11 a.m. in the gymnasium of St. Katherine of Drexel's Church on East Abbott Street in Lansford.The food pantry is held on the third Monday of each month and serves the residents of Lansford that meet the income guidelines. It is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers of the community.Food items are purchased by state and federal funding and from donations from local businesses and residents, which have been decreasing over the past few years.Anyone wishing to make a monetary or food donation, or who would like more information about the program, can contact Betty Pearson at (570) 645-3416 or Beth Dailey at (570) 657-7234.The pantry is in desperate need of the community's help, especially with the holidays approaching, as it would like to be able to give a little extra during this time, but cannot do it without more help from the community.Any businesses or groups interested in becoming involved in any way should contact the representatives listed above.All donations stay in the community, so take comfort in knowing you are helping your friends, neighbors and children of Lansford.Safe Trick or TreatVolunteers from the Lansford Food Pantry will be teaming up with the riders from Riders For Child Protection to help keep the children of the community safe on Trick or Treat Night in Lansford.Members will be riding their motorcycles throughout the town, especially through small alleyways and streets to help the local police, fire and ambulance personal. They will also be handing out Halloween candy gift bags to children during the night.Riders for Child Protection will also be participating in the Lansford Halloween Parade on Saturday, Oct. 23, where you can speak to members about any questions you may have.