Horses and Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc. is looking for volunteers to help with its special program of therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. The center, which offers special riding lessons on Monday and Wednesday evenings from May through October, is located 10 miles south of Tamaqua, near Route 309.

There is a required volunteer training session on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center. Anyone who wishes to volunteer to help with the riding lessons must attend this hands-on training.To become a volunteer or to request more information, contact Janie Miller at (570) 386-4280 or

wintsprg@ptd.net; or Elaine Smith at (570) 386-5679 or

elshhtlc@ptd.net.