Church picnic

St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, will hold a church family, outdoor worship service and picnic at Memorial Park at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. There will be a cake walk and games, along with a menu of fried chicken, hot dogs, beverages and ice cream sundae bar.Those planning to attend are asked to bring a side dish to share, as well as a cake for the cake walk or prizes for the games.There will be no service on Saturday due to the picnic.Legion duesAmerican Legion Post 304 active members are reminded that dues are now payable for the 2016 year. If you would like to become an active Legion member, contact Bill Diehm at 570-325-3890.Switchback ScamperThe 45th annual Switchback Scamper 10K Run and 5 K Walk is scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at Mauch Chunk Lake Park. Registration forms will be available soon to those wishing to participate. There is no registration fee for members of school cross-country teams. They would like participants to register under their school name for recognition of the participating schools.For more information, contact Walt Schlenner at 570-325-8345 or Bonnie Hoffman at 610-554-3528, or leave a message at

office@st.john'sinjimthorpe.org. St. John's Lutheran Church in Jim Thorpe is sponsoring the event.Registration/packet pickup will be at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Wildoner-Koch Pavilion from noon to 1:30 p.m. the day of the event.Contact Ann Louise Hayes at 570-325-4435. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.