Smoke detectors

The Jim Thorpe Fire Department has free smoke detectors for Jim Thorpe borough residents. If you need a smoke detector, contact Fire Chief Bill Diehm at (570) 325-3890. No commercial properties please.Ecumenical serviceThe Thanksgiving Ecumenical service sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Ministerium, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, North Street. Delivering the sermon will be the Rev. James Ward, of the Immaculate Conception Church. A time of fellowship will follow the worship service.Community supperThe free community supper sponsored by St. Mark's Episcopal Church, will be held on Sunday, Nov. 21, from 4-6 p.m. The meal this month will be turkey with all the trimmings.Clear jugsThe committee planning this year's live nativity is in need of clear, gallon jugs, to be used as luminaries for the event. If you have any questions about this contact Jean Dunbar, (570) 325-4303. The nativity will be held on Dec. 3 and 4 at the Sam Miller Field. This will be the ninth year for the event.