Zion Lutheran Church in Tamaqua is sponsoring a free, family oriented "Polar Express" Pajama party on Saturday, Dec. 17. The party will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the church, Mauch Chunk and Greenwood streets in Tamaqua.

Participants are encouraged to wear their most comfortable pajamas while they enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, a train display with photos with the conductor, Christmas story time and a holiday craft.Everyone will be able to take home treats and be entered for a family prize drawing.For more information, call 570-668-2180 or email

zionlcof@verizon.net.