Raider night

It's time to start preparing for the 2015-16 school year for students in the Tamaqua Area School District. Classes will start Aug. 24.The Fall "Meet the Raiders night" will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 in the district's sports stadium. Participants in the fall sports programs, including players, cheerleaders and coaches, will be recognized.The Blue Raider Marching Band will present its field show.The event is free and open to the public.Heisler's concertsHeisler's Dairy Bar in the Lewistown Valley is continuing its tradition of hosting "A Night in the Country Concert Series." Free concerts will be held on various weekend nights, featuring various artists.The next event will be a concert by presented by Ann Marie Calabrese, from 5-9 p.m. Sunday.Additional dates will include the New Individuals from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22.No outside food or beverages are allowed but lawn chairs are encouraged.Also at Heisler's, the Tamaqua Street Machine Association will hold its next car cruise from 5-8 p.m. Saturday.St. John'sThe Sunday morning worship service is 9:15 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 Mauch Chunk St. It is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost. Summer office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday.