Tamaqua news
Bloodmobile
An American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Tamaqua onSept. 16, providing the perfect opportunity to start the new season by giving others the "Gift of Life."The Bloodmobile will be held at St. John United Church of Christ, Pine and Biddle streets, from 1-6 p.m.Anyone 17 or older, in good general health, who weighs at least 110 pounds is eligible to donate blood.To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit the website
www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.Writers groupThe League of Literaries writers' group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine St.The group is open to those in grade six and older and offers tips and help on getting published, moving past a writer's block and more. Any style of writing is included, from songs to short stories to school assignments. For more information, call 570-668-1192.Library newsThe Tamaqua Public Library's Fall Storytime session, for children 5 and younger, will begin Sept. 20 and continue for eight consecutive weeks. Sessions are held from 10 to 11 a.m., twice a week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.The library hosts a teen reading program during the fall, winter and spring. Sessions are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month, beginning Sept. 19.For more information or to register, call 570-668-4660.Zion LewistownPastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Zion Church of the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.Upcoming events include: Sept. 13, fundraiser meeting at 6:30 p.m., preschool meeting at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 15, consistory meeting at 6:30 p.m.St. Peter's UnionSunday worship services are held at 9 a.m. in St. Peter's Union Church in Mantzville. This week's service includes the Festival of Harvest Home, installation of Sunday school teachers and officers and a Joyous Noise Offering. Sunday school is held at 10:15 a.m. This week will be promotion Sunday. Also on Sunday, the Confirmation class meets at 10:30 a.m.; Cub Scouts meet at 5 p.m.; Girl Scouts meet at 6 p.m.Activities for next week include: Tuesday, prayer group meets at 5 p.m., deadline for October newsletter items; Wednesday, retirees meet at 10 a.m.; Thursday, cherub practice at 6:30 p.m., junior choir rehearsal at 7 p.m., senior choir meets at 7:30 p.m.A Blessing of the Animals will be held on Sept. 18.St. John LutheranThe Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at the 9:15 a.m. worship service this Sunday in St. John's Lutheran Church. The service will include a 9/11 anniversary remembrance.Also on Sunday, a Confirmation parent meeting and Rally Day will be held following the worship service, and the bell choir will rehearse at noon. Sunday is also the deadline for October Messenger items.Activities for next week include: Monday, church council meets at 7 p.m.; Thursday, angel choir meets at 6 p.m., shepherd choir practices at 6:30 p.m. and the chancel choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. An acolyte training refresher course will be offered at 10 a.m. Sept. 17.Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or
kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or