Senior Center

The Panther Valley Senior Center announced the menu from March 23-27

Monday: Turkey Kielbasa, Red Potatoes, Baked Beans, Applesauce or Turkey and Cheese Sandwich.

Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Beans, Salad, Cookie, Orange or Salad with Chicken.

Wednesday: Smothered Pork, Pierogies, Peas and Carrots, Mixed Fruit or Greek Salad with Chicken.

Thursday: Fish Filet, Scalloped, Potatoes, Zucchini, Cantaloupe or Meatloaf Sandwich.

Friday: Halupki, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Yogurt and Peaches or Egg Salad Sandwich.

The center has also announced the following upcoming events:

Skeeball on March 20 at 11 a.m.

Pancake Breakfast on March 23 at 9:30 a.m., Guest Bingo with Angie from Devoted Health on March 24 at 11 a.m.; Game Day on March 25 at 10:30 a.m.; Po-Keeno on March 26 at 10:45 a.m.; Movie and Popcorn on March 27 at 10 a.m.

Game Day on March 30 at 10:30 a.m.; Bingo on March 31 at 10:45 a.m.; Chair Exercises on April 1 at 10:30 a.m. followed by Ax Throwing at 11 a.m.; Po-Keeno on April 2 at 10:45 a.m.; Center Closed on April 3.

Cards, Pool, Games available daily from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New members are welcome.

For more information or to sign up, call the center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at 570-669-9930.

Nesquehoning

Historical Society

The Nesquehoning Historical Society has announced the start of a series of local history presentations as part of the town’s America250 Celebration.

The first presentation in this series will be “The History of Nesquehoning Village, Part I.”

There will be two showings of the presentation — 6 p.m. on March 30 and 1 p.m. on April 4. Doors open an hour before the presentation.

Historian Vince Hydro’s presentation will cover many facets of the town’s early history, including the meaning of the name “Nesquehoning”; the early settlers in the valley; the discovery of anthracite coal along Room Run; and a brief history of the town’s coal mining industry.

The events will take place at the society’s museum, 157 W. Railroad St.

The events are open to the public free of charge, although donations to the historical society are always welcome.

Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1

The Nesquehoning Hose Company will hold an Easter flower box sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 and 29; 4-7 p.m. March 30 to April 2; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 3 and 4. Boxes include two each of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and lilies.

The hose company is located at 953 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning

Panther Valley

Baseball competition

The Knights of Columbus of the Panther Valley will host a free Pitch, Hit and Run Competition at the Lansford Little League complex on April 11. The event is sponsored by Major League Baseball.

Registration starts at 10 a.m. and competition begins at 11. Age groups are open to both boys and girls age 7 through 14. Proof of age is required.

For more information, contact the knights at kofcstjpv@gmail.com or visit https://stjscatholicchurch.org/knights-of-columbus-happenings.

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