Tamaqua news

Cub pack meeting

Cub Pack 777 at St. John's UCC Church, Pine and Biddle streets in Tamaqua will be starting back up for the year on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 6:15 pm.

New scouts are welcome to come out and enjoying the scouting experience.

Any boy between the age of 6 and 11 years are welcome to join.

Any questions, please contact Dave at (570) 668-1863.

AARP driver safety course

An AARP driver safety course will be presented at the Tamaqua Salvation Army Building, 105 W. Broad St., September 23 and 24 from noon to 4 p.m.each day. This class is the eight hour class and is designed for those attending for the first time or those desiring a more in-depth presentation. The class is designed for drivers 50 years old and older and is classroom instruction only.

Drivers completing the AARP driver safety course receive a certificate which entitles them to a rate reduction on auto insurance.

Persons interested in taking the course should check with their auto insurance company as to the discount percentage. The certificate is valid for three years from date of course completion.

Persons interested in taking the course should contact the center at (570) 668-0410. Class size is limited. Class materials cost $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and is payable by check to AARP at the start of class. Enrollment is open to the public and AARP membership is not required.