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The Tamaqua Public Library's Young Adult Fall/Winter program will kick off at 6 p.m. on Monday. The group will then meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month.Children's Fall Storytime begins the week of Sept. 18 and 19. Parents may choose from Tuesday or Wednesday sessions.Storytime sessions are held from 10 to 11 a.m. for eight consecutive weeks, ending on Nov. 7 and 8. Children up to the age of 5 are welcome.The ongoing book sale blowout will end on Sept. 16.For more information on any library events, call 570-668-4660.Spirit of ChristmasThe next meeting of the Tamaqua Spirit of Christmas committee will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesdayin the Tamaqua Community Art Center. The group will meet in the mosaic room on the first floor.The center is located at 125 Pine St.Anyone interested in planning the festival is welcome to attend.Garden clubThe Lewistown Valley Garden Club had a personal tour of a private garden for its August meeting. Also during the month, members participated in the Schuylkill County Fair, bringing home numerous awards. Carol Kohn won Best of Show, while Mary Bridygham, Judy Kellner, Linda Leiby and Karen Winkleman earning several first, second and third place ribbons in the fresh flower, house plant and specimen categories.The club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Zion Church Social Hall in Lewistown Valley.The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 26. Master Gardener Jen Clinton will be the guest speaker. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Judy at 570-386-4783 or Louise at 570-467-3400.Primitive MethodistPastor Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:45 a.m. worship service this Back to Church Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church. Sunday school classes are held at 9:30 a.m.A Baptismal service will be celebrated during the worship service on Sept. 24.Community concertIn recognition of reformation's 500th anniversary, Zion Lutheran Church will sponsor a "Community Concert of Celebration" on Sept. 17 at the church.Performers will include Paul Wolfe, Glenn Davis, Mike Clark, Patrick McMullen, Carol Tempest, Joe Mehalko and Sandy Mehalko.A freewill offering will be taken. Any proceeds will benefit the Zion's Capital Campaign Fund.Light refreshments will be served.The church is located at Greenwood and Mauch Chunk streets.Bethany ECThe Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services this Sunday in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.Also on Sunday, the monthly service at the Hometown Nursing Center will be held at 2:30 p.m.Activities for next week include: Tuesday, prayer gathering at 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday, celebrate recovery training at 10 a.m., TYM REMIX meets at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, membership matters group meets at 7 p.m., worship team practice at 7 p.m., worship leaders meet at 8 p.m.West Penn LionsThe West Penn Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month as they work toward helping others, both locally and nationally.Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. at the West Penn Community Park, located just off Route 309. The next meeting will be held Sept. 20.For further information, call 570-386-2272.St. Peter's UnionThe Rev. Kenneth Buckwalter will officiate at the 9 a.m. Blessing of the Animals service this Sunday at St. Peter's Union Church in Mantzville. The service will be held outdoors. Sunday school classes meet at 10:15 a.m.Also on Sunday, Cub Scouts will meet at 6 p.m.Next week's activities include: Monday, church board supper at 5 p.m., board meeting at 6 p.m.; Tuesday, prayer group, 5 p.m., women's group meets at 7 p.m.; Thursday, cherub choir meets at 6:30 p.m., junior choir rehearses at 7 p.m., senior choir practice is at 7:30 p.m.Calvary EvangelicalThe Rev. Phillip Sabas will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.Also on Sunday, an informal devotional and singalong will be held at 6:30 p.m.The next prayer meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Sept. 20.Zion LewistownPastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Harvest Home Sunday in Zion Church, Lewistown Valley. Sunday school will be held at 9:15 a.m.The youth group will meet on Sept. 20.St. John LutheranThe Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at this Sunday's 9:15 a.m. worship service in St. John's Lutheran Church.Also on Sunday, the bell choir will rehearse at 8 a.m., Sunday school and Confirmation classes will meet at 10:30 a.m.Activities for next week include: Tuesday, learning ministry meets at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, property committee meets at 7 p.m., Angel choir rehearses at 6 p.m., shepherd choir meets at 6:30 p.m. and chancel choir practice is at 7:30 p.m.Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or
kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or