Tamaqua news

Be a clown

If you've ever thought of running away to join the circus, here's your opportunity to be a "karny" while staying safe at home.

The Tamaqua Salvation Army is recruiting volunteers to help with its Kidz Karnival, which will take place from 2 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 5, as part of Tamaqua's National Night Out activities. It will be held at the North Railroad Street parking lot.

A meeting for potential volunteers will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Tamaqua Salvation Army, 105 W. Broad St.

There is also the opportunity to be a sponsor, purchasing tickets for children unable to afford their own, or donate a needed item, such as a tent shelter.

For more information, attend the meeting or call Dina Depos at 570-668-0410.

Raider Band

The Tamaqua Raider Band will hold a summer rehearsal for all instrumentalists from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

Old and New Night will be held on July 29. New members will rehearse from 4-6 p.m. All instrumentalists and majorettes will rehearse from 6- 8 p.m.

Band Camp will begin at 8 a.m. on Aug. 4. Camp is mandatory for all band members.

All rehearsals will be held in the band room.

Majorettes will then continue to rehearse from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Cressona Band

The Cressona Band will perform two free concerts this month.

The first will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Heisler's Dairy Bar in the Lewistown Valley. A concert will then be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the East End Playground.

Cross country

The Tamaqua Cross Country Boosters will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at the pavilion at Tuscarora State Park.

Final plans for the Tamaqua Cross Country Alumni 5K Run and Picnic will be discussed.

The run/picnic will be held at 1 p.m. on Aug. 17, at the state park. For more information, visit the group's page on Facebook, search for Tamaqua Cross Country Alumni.

Zion Lewistown

The Rev. Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday in Zion Church in the Lewistown Valley. Sunday school will meet at 9:15 a.m.

St. John Lutheran

The Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at the 9:15 a.m. worship service Sunday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Activities for next week will include: Monday, August Messenger assembly, constitution committee meeting at 6:30 p.m.