Newspaper drive

The men and boys of St. John's Lutheran Church will hold their monthly newspaper drive on Saturday, Oct. 1. There will be one sweep of the Palmerton, Aquashicola, and Little Gap areas beginning at 8 a.m.Papers should be bundled and placed within sight of the collectors. They are collecting papers only, no magazines. The shiny inserts are acceptable. They also need grocery size brown paper bags.Persons missed, or those wishing to dispose of papers throughout the month, may take them to the garage across from the church on Fireline Road, which is always open. In case of bad weather, the drive will be held the following Saturday.Drive-Thru ClinicA free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Palmerton Fire Company, Third Street and Avenue A, Palmerton. The clinic is for ages 12 and older, first come, first served. No appointment is necessary, but there is limited quantity.Friends of the LibraryAt 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Friends of the Palmerton Area Library will meet at the library. Stop in the library and pick up a membership form and find out opportunities to volunteer and serve the library. Visitors and new members are welcome.Knitting clubFrom 6-8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, the Knitting Club will meet at the Palmerton Area Library. This is a free club for area residents interested in knitting, crocheting, and other crafts. New members are always welcome. The club meets twice a month on the first and third Monday of the month.