Switchback Scamper

Applications for the 46th annual Switchback Scamper 10K run and 5K walk are now available. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sundayand is sponsored by St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Special Olympics of Carbon County.To participate in the race, contact Walt Schlenner at 570-325-8342, Bonnie Hoffman at 610-554-3528 or the church office at 570-325-4255. The church also has a website,

www.stjohnsinjimthorpe.org.Registration and packet pickup will be at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Wildoner/Koch Pavilion from noon to 1:30 p.m. on race day. Registration deadline is race day.Fall festivalSchoolhouse Central will be hosting a community fall festival at the Albrightsville School House from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. There will be local crafters, businesses and groups taking part.The school is located on Old Stage Route 534, next to the Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company.Contact Ann Louise Hayes at 570-325-4435. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.