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Debbie Sweeney was the guest speaker at the June 28 meeting of the Lewistown Valley Garden Club, which was held in the social hall of Zion Church of the Lewistown Valley.Sweeney's topic was "Repurposing," showing the many ways to create unique floral arrangements and craft projects by using unexpected items, such as tin cans, old floor boards, etc. Members were given a few objects to create their own arrangement, which they then took home.A planing session will be held onThursday to plan for the 70th anniversary dinner, which will be held on Oct. 25. For more information, call 570-386-4783 or 570-467-3400.The arrangement category for this meeting was an "arranger's choice." Evelyn Adams won first place, with Carol Kohn in second and Mary Bridygham in third. The specimen for the month was any houseplant. Cindy Sabol's entry won first place, with Kohn and Bridygham earning second and third place respectively.The annual picnic will be held at 6 p.m. July 26 at Leiby's Grove, and a tour of the Schuylkill County Master Gardens will be held in August.Members discussed the Schuylkill County Fair, to be held Aug. 1-6 in Summit Station. Registration for floral entries will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 30. More information is available at
www.Schuylkillfair.com.New members are always welcome.Tamaqua seniorsThe Tamaqua Senior Citizens met July 7 with 56 members in attendance. President Melody Weicker conducted the business session.Ruthann Feane provided the inspirational reading "Open Your Heart to Kindness."Refreshments were served.This week's meeting will include a pizza party. Upcoming events include Monday, trip to Shady Maple; Aug. 11, picnic at the West Penn Rod and Gun Club in Clamtown.The group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Tamaqua YMCA, 1201 E. Broad St.Free concertThe Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's 10th annual free summer concert series continues this week with an evening of oldies presented by Fred Douglas.Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays throughout the summer on the platform of the historic Tamaqua Train Station.Upcoming concerts include July 28, D'Lite Side, standards and show tunes; Aug. 4, Crossroads Duo, acoustic blues and blues rock; Aug. 11, Whiskey Creek Acoustic, classic rock and blues; Aug. 18, Christopher Dean Band, rhythm and blues; and Sept. 1, Diaspora, classic rock.Anyone planning to attend is welcome to bring a lawn chair or make a reservation at the new Tamaqua Station Restaurant.Concerts are weather permitting.Adult Day CareThe Tamaqua Area Adult Day Care Center will host a singalong with Audrey event on July 14.Other activities for this month include: July 20, Salvation Army service; July 25, Christmas in July; July 26, flower art; July 27, trip to Heisler's Dairy Bar.In addition to weekly singalongs, exercise sessions, a variety of therapies and social games, the center provides for hairstyling service, which requires advance notice. Breakfast, lunch and a snack are served daily.For more information about the center or services provided, call 570-668-6577 or visit Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.Bethany ECThe Rev. Kevin Roberts officiates at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.Activities for next week include: Vacation Bible School, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Tuesday, prayer time at 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Tamaqua Youth Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, worship team meets at 6:30 p.m., worship team leaders meet at 7:30 p.m.This month, the services at the Tamaqua ABC High Rise and the Hometown Nursing center will be held Monday. The Hometown service will be at 2:30 p.m. and the Tamaqua service will be at 6 p.m.Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or
kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or