Women's Bible study

The Women's Ecumenical Bible study group will resume their meetings at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The group meets in the Good Shepherd Room of St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, and is presently studying the Gospel of Mark. Joan DeAcetis is the leader. The group is open to all women of the community.Smoke detectorsThe Jim Thorpe Fire Department has smoke detectors available to residents of the community who are in need of one or more. If you are interested contact, Deputy Chief Bill Diehm at 570-325-3890. The detectors are for residents only, no businesses, please.Community dinnerThe next free community dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Race Street. The meal will be baked chicken. If you wish more information, please call 570-325-2241.