Panther Valley Public Library

The Panther Valley Public Library, 117 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, will hold a free story time for children ages 3-5 on Tuesday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m..On Nov 16, the theme will be "I Love My Pets," on Nov. 23, the theme will be "I Love Thanksgiving;" and on Nov. 30, the theme will be "I Love My Family."Each story time will involve a few books, some finger plays, a coloring page or simple craft and a snack.The library will have a party the last day of story time.For more information, call (570) 645-3780.Confirmation plansAllentown Diocese Bishop John Barres has set the date for his Confirmation visit to the Panther Valley area. He will administer the sacrament to youths from the parishes of St. Katharine Drexel, Lansford, and St. Joseph, Summit Hill, on March 15, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Church.Panther Valley Wrestling meetingThere will be a Panther Valley Wrestling Booster club meeting on Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in the high school library. All parents/guardians of students interested in wrestling are encouraged to attend.Any questions, call Lisa O'Donnell at (570) 645-0376.Hoopster BoostersThe Panther Valley Hoospter Boosters will hold a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the high school library.LansfordSt. Vincent de PaulThe St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Lansford, is seeking donations of canned goods and non-perishable food items for its food pantry.Among the suggested items that can be donated are peanut butter, jelly, crackers, canned fruit, cereal, spaghetti, sauce, tuna, beef stew, chichen soups, instant potatoes, macaroni and cheese and other canned goods.The items will be included in the boxes that will be distributed to needy families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. They can be dropped off at the church.Choir to singThe Contemporary Choir of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, Lansford, will be singing and playing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 14. Its members will rehearse on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. in the choir loft.St. John'sSt. John's Lutheran Church, 1 E. Abbott St., Lansford, will hold an informal worship, a spirtual, peaceful evening with Holy Communion on Wednesday at 7 p.m.All are welcome to this relaxed, brief evening pryaer.For those who wish to come early, a simple supper is served at 6 p.m. followed by a brief adult and children's Bible study at 6:30 p.m.For more information, call the Rev. Marjorie Keiter at (570) 645-0356.Summit HillBereavementA special bereavement workshop to assist persons coping with the holidays following the loss of a loved one, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 7-8:30 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church hall, Summit Hill.The speaker will be Robert Olney of the Parish Outreach Program of the Diocese of Allentown's Catholic Charities.For more information, call 645-2664.Methodist ChargeThe Coaldale/Summit Hill United Methodist Charge will hold a combined worship service on Sunday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Coaldale United Methodist Church.The district superintendent will be present for the service. Following the service, he will conduct a Charge Conference at noon, with both churches participating.There will be no worship service in the Summit Hill church on Nov. 14.Scripture sharingThe weekly scripture sharing sessions at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Summit Hill, will continue on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the church rectory.