Tamaqua news
Bucket books
The Bucket List Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Tamaqua Community Art Center, 125 Pine St., Tamaqua.
The topic for discussion will be the classic "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. The story is narrated by its main character, Holden Caulfield, and deals with the topics of teen rebellion, identity issues and the connections we make with those around us.
The plot is as timely today as it when it was published in 1951. More than 65 million copies have been sold in that time.
The group is open to the public and those of all ages.
For more information, call 570-668-1192 or email mturrano@lccc.edu.
Free lunch
The South Ward Playground Association is conducting a free summer lunch program for all local children up to and including the age of 18. Lunches are served weekdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the South Ward Playground.
The program is an offshoot of the free school lunch program, with funding provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The nondiscriminatory program is open to all children regardless of race, origin, religion, etc.
In addition to a healthy lunch, participants will be offered a variety of summer activities.
The playground is located between Penn and Race streets in Tamaqua's South Ward.
Senior citizens
The Tamaqua Senior Citizens group met July 23 at the Tamaqua YMCA, 1201 E. Broad St., with 58 members in attendance.
President Melody Weicker conducted the business session and Jacque Patrick provided the inspirational reading, "A Bridge Called Love."
One new member, Harry Feinauer, was welcomed and Rosetta Folk returned after an absence. Vern Balliet was added to the sick list.
The annual picnic will be held Aug. 13 at the West Penn Rod and Gun Club.
The group meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday. The next meeting will be on July 30.
Anyone 55 or older is welcome to join. The YMCA is handicap accessible.
YMCA news
The Tamaqua YMCA's Jack and Jill Preschool is now accepting registrations for fall programs. Children ages 3, 4 and 5 are eligible.
For more information, call 570-668-2903.
Bethany EC
The Rev. Kevin Roberts will officiate at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services this Sunday in Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church. Sunday school will meet at 9:15 a.m.
Also on Sunday, the music, kitchen and social commissions will all meet at 11:45 a.m. and a prayer and fellowship event will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Activities for next week include: Tuesday, prayer time at 8:30 a.m.; Wednesday, sew much more growth group meets at 10 a.m., Tamaqua Youth Ministry meets at 6:30 p.m., TYM staff meeting at 8 p.m.
Zion Lewistown
Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday in Zion Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school classes will be held at 9:15 a.m.
Bible study sessions are held every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. OWLS will meet at 11 a.m. Aug. 13 in the church social hall.
