Tamaqua news

Used clothing

The Tamaqua Class of 2011 will conduct a used clothing drive this weekend at the Citizen's Fire Company on Rowe Street. Items may be dropped off at the fire house Saturday and Sunday, between the hours of noon and 3 p.m.

For further information, call (570) 778-3848.

Owl Creek news

The Owl Creek Reservoir Commission met Monday evening. Topics of discussion ranged from fall foliage hay rides to a visit with Santa.

Due to last weekend's wintry weather, which forced the cancellation of two days events, an extra day has been added this weekend. This weekend's events will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday. To prepare, the commission will meet at 5 p.m. this Thursday and 3 p.m. on Friday.

Also discussed was participation in the Tamaqua Halloween Parade on Oct. 27. The group plans to enter a float in the parade.

Santa will visit Owl Creek on Dec. 12 and 13.

New members are always welcome. To volunteer, or for more information, call (570) 668-5066 or 449-3205.

Zion Lutheran

The Rev. Debra Ernst will officiate at the 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. services this reformation Sunday in Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. The later service will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Sacrament of the Affirmation of Baptism. Sunday school classes and a breakfast for the Confirmation class will be held at 9:30 a.m.

Activities for next week will include: Thursday, Mutual Ministry meeting at 7 p.m. and Senior Choir rehearsal at 7:30 p.m.

Democrats to meet

The Eastern Schuylkill Democrats will meet on Monday, at 7:30 p.m., at the East End Fire Company.

Calvary Methodist

The Rev. Brian Reading will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Calvary evangelical United Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school for all ages will be held at 9:15 a.m.

Also on Sunday, an hour of praise, worship and Bible study will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Prayer and Share services are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m.