Open house

St. John's Lutheran Church, 6th and North streets, will hold an open house to welcome their new shared pastor, the Rev. Tony Pagatto. The event will take place at 11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 24 following the morning worship service.Bible studyThe Women's Ecumenical Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue. Joan DeAcetis is the leader and the club is studying the Gospel of Mark.Leaf pickupThe Jim Thorpe Public Service Department will be picking up leaves from Tuesday, Nov. 12 until Friday, Nov. 22. Residents are asked to place the leaves out in the street for pick up. Please do not bag them.Thanksgiving dinnerSt. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, will worship with the Perseverance Jazz Band on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Jazz worship service will begin at 5 p.m., followed by a Thanksgiving dinner in the fellowship hall.Reservations should be made by Sunday, Nov. 17. and sign up sheets are located in the back of the church or call the church office and leave a message.