Coaldale

UMC serviceA Christmas candlelight service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church on the corner of Second and East High streets in Coaldale. All are welcome to come and enjoy the word, carols and candlelight with their family.Christ RedeemerChrist Redeemer Church in Coaldale will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Wednesday which includes communion. Call Pastor Marie or Joseph Terry at 570-645-6121 for informationLansfordGolden AgersAt the Dec. 8 meeting of the Panther Valley Golden Agers, Norma Lee Burke led the singing to celebrate the Christmas season.Members celebrating birthdays were recognized. Forty appropriate greeting cards were sent to Gino Merli Veteran Center in Scranton. The next meeting will be held on Jan. 12, weather permitting.Preschool story hourThe Panther Valley Public Library, 117 E. Bertsch St., Lansford, offers a free preschool story hour from 9:30-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday.Stories, snacks and activities are provided for the children.Al-Anon meetingsAl-Anon meet Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at St. Katharine Drexel Church Hall, 120 E. Abbott St., Lansford.Al-Anon is a nonprofit, worldwide support organization helping families and friends of loved ones suffering from addiction.