Sorority news

The Preceptor Alpha Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at two Kings Pizza in Hometown with Lori Schmerfeld serving as hostess.She provided a program detailing the history of chocolate, with an emphasis on the Hershey brand. Everyone was provided with a sample and the group played a game related to chocolate.The Secret Sister birthday party was held at the home of Helen Walters, who presented a program on the history of the cupcake, providing preparation tips. The party theme was "cupcakes."The chapter presented monetary donations to the Beta Sigma Phi Endowment Fund and the Tamaqua Borough Recreation Committee.The next meeting will be held June 18 at the Mirakuya Japanese Restaurant in Hazleton. The meeting will include an installation of officers.West Penn VFWSummer meetings at the West Penn VFW will be held at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday in June, July, August and Sept. The June meeting is tonight.'Dear Tamaqua'project continuesLet your voice be heard at "a Dear Tamaqua" Write Night.The next two events are scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the Tamaqua High Rise Building; and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at the Tamaqua Art Center."Dear Tamaqua" was launched to encourage community-wide pride and ownership of Tamaqua's unique identity through partnership in an original artistic creation based on an honest examination of memories, common experiences and with a spirit of hope for the future.Pen a letter, make a video, share a list, use Wi-Fi and submit online.Materials and refreshments provided. Call 570-668-1192 for more information.Summer concertsThe next event in the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Summer Concert Series will be held June 19 and will feature Steve Brosky and Jimmy Myers (acoustic blues). The concerts are held from 6 to 8 p.m., on select Thursdays, on the platform at the Tamaqua Train Station throughout the summer season.Other scheduled concerts include: June 26, Livie and Shane (acoustic folk); July 3, Fraser Thomas (acoustic jazz, blues and pop); July 10, Carol Tempest (oldies); July 17, Shannon Miedaner Marsyada (acoustic classic rock and blues); July 24, Gene Morrison Family and Friends (oldies and folk); July 31, Christopher Dean Band (rhythm and blues); Aug. 7, Todd Wolfe Band (classic rock, "bluesadelic"); Aug. 21, BC Combo (blues); Aug. 28, Coal County Express (bluegrass); and Sept. 4, Fred Douglas (oldies).Sponsorships are still available.For more information, contact the chamber at 570-668-1880 or email

tamaquachamber@verizon.net.For more information about chamber activities, visit online at

www.tamaqua.net.Calvary MethodistGraduates and fathers will be honored during the 10:25 a.m. service Sunday in Calvary Evangelical United Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. The Rev. Ed Bean will officiate.An hour of praise and prayer is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.A Child Evangelism Fellowship Day Camp, the Good News Camp, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 23-27, at the Lewistown Valley Tabernacle.For more information, or to register, call 570-682-9790 or email

cefschpa@gmail.com.Bethany ECThe Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate at the 8 a.m. traditional service Sunday in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. A contemporary service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Tamaqua YMCA, including nursery and primary church. Sunday school classes, for all ages, will meet at 9:15 a.m. at the church.Also on Sunday, the monthly service at the Hometown Nursing Home will be held at 2:30 p.m.Activities for next week will include: Tuesday, GriefShare at 10 a.m., prayer time at 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Tamaqua Youth Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m.; musician rehearsal at 8:30 a.m., praise practice at 9 a.m.