Tamaqua news
Active shooter
In light of recent events throughout the country, there has been a lot of talk about what to do in the event of an active shooter situation in public places.
An active shooter training seminar has been organized for April 7 in Tamaqua. The event will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette St. The seminar is open to the public, ages 12 and up. It will be presented by members of the Pennsylvania State Police as well as officers from the Tamaqua and Rush Township police departments.
Parking is available at the rear of the church.
Artist reception
Meet artist Tommy DeWald on April 5 at the Tamaqua Community Art Center. A meet-and-greet session will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
DeWald’s inspiration comes from what is described as lucid dreaming, that time between waking and sleeping. He hopes to inspire others to “remember memories of realms long forgotten and to inspire a deeper awareness of self for every individual.”
Light refreshments will be served.
The public is welcome to attend.
The art center is located at 125 Pine St.
Brewery exhibit
A recent exhibit at the Tamaqua Historical Society proved to be so popular it is being brought back by popular demand.
“Coal Region Breweries,” complete with entertainment, snacks, refreshments and taste tastings from local microbreweries will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 31 at the Historical Society’s Museum Annex, 114 W. Broad St.
For more information, call 610-597-6722.
Planning ahead
Dr. Joanne Calabrese, D.O., will be the featured speaker at an April 13 seminar on planning ahead on issues such as advanced directives and end of life care.
The session will be held at St. John XXIII Parish Center, 266 W. Broad St., the former rectory.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with light refreshments, and the seminar will begin at 6 p.m.
Registration is required and may be made by calling 570-225-7410 or emailing adultformation@sj23t5amaqua.org.
St. Peter’s Union
The Rev. Kenneth Buckwalter will officiate at two services this Easter Sunday at St. St. Peter’s Union Church in Mantzville, at 6:30 and 9 a.m. Both services will include Holy Communion.
Also on Sunday, breakfast will begin at 7:45 a.m. and Sunday school classes meet at 10:15 a.m.
Next week’s activities include: Tuesday, prayer group meets at 5 p.m., worship and music committee meets at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, cherub choir rehearses at 6:30 p.m., senior choir rehearsal will be at 7 p.m.
Calvary Lewistown
The Rev. Philip Sabas will officiate at the 10:25 a.m. worship service this Sunday in Calvary Evangelical Methodist Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.
Also this Easter Sunday, a sunrise service will be held at 6:45 a.m. at the Lewistown Valley Tabernacle, 614 Valley Road.
The Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7:15 p.m. March 29 at Calvary. The Rev. Jim Williams will be the guest speaker.
Primitive Methodist
Pastor Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:45 a.m. worship service on Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church.
Hope in the Mountains NFG is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday.
A Holy Thursday service will be held at 7 p.m. on March 29. The service will include Holy Communion.
Bethany EC
The Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services this Easter Sunday in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. Sunday school classes meet at 9:15 a.m.
Activities for next week include: Monday, Celebrate Recovery men’s training at 5:30 p.m., Celebrate Recovery meets at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, TYM REMIX meets at 6:30 p.m., GriefShare meets at 7 p.m.; Thursday musician practice at 7 p.m., worship leader practice at 7:30 p.m.
An evening of praise and worship will be held at 7 p.m. on April 8.
Zion Lewistown
Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Easter Sunday in Zion Church, Lewistown Valley. The service will include Holy Communion.
Also on Sunday, an Easter sunrise service will be held at 6:45 a.m. at the Lewistown Valley Tabernacle, 614 Valley Road. Sunday school will be held at 9:15 a.m.
Pastor Williams will offer the sermon at the Maundy Thursday service, at 7:15 p.m. at Calvary Church.
The grange will hold its community egg hunt at 10 a.m. this Saturday.
Bible study sessions are held at 12:30 p.m. every Thursday.
Contact Kathy Kunkel at 570-668-1250 or kkunkel@tnonline.com. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.
