Nesquehoning

Neighborhood WatchThe next meeting of the Nesquehoning Neighborhood Watch will be at 7

p.m.Tuesday in the borough hall.RecreationThe next meeting of the Nesquehoning Recreation Commission will take place at 7

p.m.Monday in the recreation center, 335 W. Railroad St.A Valentine kiddie bingo will be held on Feb. 19 at the recreation center. The bingo is open to all children. Doors open at noon and bingo starts at 1.Church basket raffleA themed basket raffle will take place Saturday at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 9 W. Railroad St., Nesquehoning. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Drawing at 2 p.m. You do not need to be present to win. Refreshments, special raffles and a bake sale will be available. Benefits the youth of the church.VFW AuxiliaryThe regular monthly meeting of the VFW Auxiliary to Nesquehoning Memorial Post 8008 was held Jan. 8 at the post home, with President Christa Kattner presiding.General orders 5 and 6 were read and filed for action. Information on Operation Diaper Bag was received, along with a thank you from the Alzheimer's Association for a recent donation.Eighty cards were sent by members present.Redner's will be contacted to set a May weekend for Buddy Poppies. The auxiliary has achieved their 100 percent in membership for 2017.A bloodmobile collection was held on Dec. 14, the next visit will be mid-February. Several members reported community activity hours.The children's Christmas Party was held Dec. 17 and was very successful.Donations were made to the Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen and Patriotic Art scholarship Funds.District 20 will meet at 2

p.m.Feb. 12at Stroudsburg Post 2540. Department President Donna Mills will be making her official visit to the district at that time. A gift was approved for Donna to be presented at the Parade of Presidents.Because of the conflict, the auxiliary meetinghas been moved to1 p.m. Feb. 19at the post homeAll members are welcome to attend.Lions ClubThe Nesquehoning Lions Club is meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesdayat Lengyel's Restaurant in Nesquehoning. All are welcome.For further information or membership application, call 570-669-9919.Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.