The Jim Thorpe Community Watch meetings for the year have been announced and will begin March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Memorial Park Skating Rink, 101 E. Tenth St., Jim Thorpe.

Anyone who needs information on becoming a community watch member should contact Chief Joseph Schatz at 570-325-4995, extension 322.Featured guests are as follows:March 16: Chief Joseph Schatz, crimes in our areaApril 20: State Rep. Doyle Heffley, Legislative issuesMay 18: Tracy Fox of NCHSN, mature safe drivingJune 15:

F.B.I. Scams/Active ShooterAug. 17: Pat Rushton of Victims Resource, protecting your home from burglarySept. 21:

D.E.A., Heroin epidemicOct. 19: End of year awards night