Computer classes

The Tamaqua Public Library offers free basic computer classes through the Seniors Training Seniors Program. The one-on-one instruction is offered throughout each week during normal library hours.The classes are also available to the general public on a space available basis.For more information, call Jeanne at 570-668-040, the library at 570-668-4660 or visit the library's website at

www.tamaquapubliclibrary.com.Dog licensesSchuylkill County Treasurer Jackie McGovern reminds residents that 2015 dog licenses are now available.Dogs 3 months or older must be licensed by law.Licenses may be obtained at the county courthouse in Pottsville, by mail, online at

www.padoglicense.com or at a variety of licensing agents.Locally, those agents include AAA at 202 E. Broad St.; Tom's Auto and Marine, Greenwood Street and Mountain Avenue; and Koch's Farm Service in the Lewistown Valley.There has been a small increase in fees. Owners of unlicensed dogs face fines of up to $500.For more information, call McGovern's office at 570-628-1433.Coffee connectionThe Tamaqua Area Ministerium is sponsoring a three-part series as part of its community ministry program, titled "Coffee and Connection." The series is designed to encourage free and open conversations about God, the church and individuals.The theme will be "Things We Wish Jesus Hadn't Said." Each meeting will focus on a different message.All meetings will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., on select dates, at Vonz Restaurant, located in the train station in Tamaqua.The first meeting will be held Feb. 24 and will focus on "Anyone who does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple."Additional meetings will be held on March 24 (Love your enemy) and April 24 (Give away everything you have).No preregistration is required and the public is welcome.St. John LutheranThe Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at the 9:15 a.m. worship service this Transfiguration Sunday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. The service will include Holy Communion. Sunday school class will meet at 10:30 a.m.Also on Sunday, the Confirmation class will meet at 10:30 a.m. and the bell choir will rehearse at noon.Activities for next week include: Monday, learning ministry meets at 6 p.m.; Thursday, angel choir rehearses at 6 p.m., shepherd choir meets at 6:30 p.m., property committee meets at 7 p.m., chancel choir practice is at 7:30 p.m.