Zion Lewistown

Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday at Zion Church, Lewistown Valley.

American Primitive

Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. at American Primitive Methodist Church. Service available at www.tamaquachurch.org and www.facebook.com/PMChurchTamaqua. There will be no Sunday school until further notice.

Hope in the Mountains Nar-Anon Family Group meets at 57 Hunter St. If you have questions or are interested in attending these meetings, contact Mark at 570-952-5098.

Back-to-school sale

Blessings, the thrift ministry at Zion Lutheran in Tamaqua, is having a two-day back-to-school sale from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

In addition to school uniforms, late summer and early fall clothing is available for purchase along with some household items. Shoppers can purchase clothing by the item or by the bag.

A limited takeout kitchen menu is also available. Masks are required. Zion is located at the corner of Mauch Chunk and Greenwood streets.

School supply drive

Eastern Schuylkill County Democratic Club is hosting a school supply drive for the Tamaqua Area School District from Aug. 4-18.

Donations may be dropped off at Dawn’s Vinyl Designs at 19 W. Spruce St. in Tamaqua Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon. You may also drop them off at BACUCS, 31 Mantz Hill Lane, Andreas, Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Master Gardeners

Join a virtual information session on how to become a Schuylkill County Master Gardener at 6 p.m. on Aug. 9.

You can register for the information session at https://extension.psu.edu/master-gardener-training-information-for-schuylkill-county or call the Schuylkill County Office for an application at 570-622-4225 and appointment for detail.

Interested candidates will be interviewed the week of Aug. 16. It is not too late to apply for 20 weeks of instruction in a supportive learning environment on Thursday evenings which runs from October through March.

The gardeners are also introducing a hybrid training model this year which will give you the option to watch training session online from your home.

The class will then meet once a month for hands on learning at various local sites in the county. Master Gardeners are typically enthusiastic, fun loving, team players with a generous spirit to volunteer as educators in the local community. This is a great opportunity for personal growth and social involvement.

If you have any questions, reach out to program coordinator Casey Clauser at 717-639-3589 or cmc7444@psu.edu or program assistant Thomas Reed at 570-622-4225 or tcr142@psu.edu.

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