Nesquehoning

VFW AuxiliaryThe regular monthly meeting of the VFW Auxiliary to Nesquehoning Memorial Post 8008 will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 14. President Cheri Santore will preside at the session.The local post and auxiliary will be hosting a District 20 meeting at 2 p.m. Feb. 21.Auxiliary members are requested to bring a side dish or dessert for this meeting. All members are invited to attend both meetings.Summit HillCrime Watch formingSummit Hill Mayor Paul R. McArdle has announced that a borough Crime Watch meeting will take place at 7 p.m. todayat the Hill Top Community Center, 114 W. Ludlow St.The topic for the evening will be discussing the formation of a Crime Watch team, as well as to discuss any concerns and to bring ideas to the table on how to help cut down on crime in the borough.LansfordBloodmobileSt. Katharine Drexel Church will host a Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile from 1 to 6

p.m.Monday.Call John Karnish at 570-645-3994 to make an appointment. Walk-in donors are also welcome.Lenten serviceAsh Wednesday Lenten Service at St. John the Evangelist Lutheran Church, 1 E. Abbott St., Lansford, will take place at 7 p.m. today.This week there is no supper or Bible study. Service will not be held if school is canceled or dismissed early due to bad weather.For more information, call the Rev. Marjorie Keiter at 570-273-4038.CoaldaleValentine's DanceA Valentine's Dance featuring Buddy Okee will take place from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the Coaldale VFW.Light refreshments will be served.Donations will be accepted at the door.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.