Sorority news

The Preceptor Alpha Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its Opening Day program on Aug. 23 at the Lake Hauto home of Marie Umbriac. Upcoming events were discussed while members and their families enjoyed a number of activities.The chapter met Sept. 10 at the home of Wanda Keefer and discussed ways to raise funds which will enable the sorority to sponsor community events and provide scholarships.Officers for the 2014-2015 service year will be: Wanda Keefer, president; Lori Schmerfeld, vice president; Marie Umbriac, recording secretary; Cathy Santee, corresponding secretary.The next meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the home of Patty Confer.BloodmobileAn American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held in Tamaqua from 1-6 p.m. this Friday at St. John United Church of Christ, Pine Street.Anyone 17 or older who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good general health is eligible to donate.To schedule an appointment, visit

www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS.Cancer societyThe local chapter of the American Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with upcoming events, such as the 2015 telethon and auction.Anyone interested in helping is welcome to attend a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 33 W. Ridge St., Lansford. For more information, call Mary Ann at 570-645-4228.Zion LutheranZion Evangelical Lutheran Church offers a Saturday worship service. The contemporary style service is held at 5:30 p.m. in the church social hall. A free light lunch will follow the service on Sept. 27.Sunday worship services are held at 9:30 a.m.Yarn jewelryOne of the newest trends in women's fashions is creating your own scarves and necklaces out of yarn.The Tamaqua Community Art Center is offering "Yes, It's Yarn" classes to the public. The classes will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Mondays and from 9-11 a.m. on Thursdays.For further information or to register, call 570-668-1192, email

leona@tacp.info or visit

www.Tamaquarts.org.Calvary EvangelicalThe Rev. Dr. Edward Bean will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley.Also on Sunday, a time of praise, worship and Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m.A time of praise and prayer is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.Zion LewistownPastor Jim Williams will officiate at this Sunday's service in Zion Church in the Lewistown Valley. The service will include the celebration of Harvest Home, with guest speaker Bob Rush.Sunday school will be held at 9:15 a.m.