n Pine Grove: A fall bird walk is set for 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 15 at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Local naturalist Denise "Nightowl" Donmoyer will lead the walk and locate and identify from sight and song resident and migratory species that inhabit the park. The walk is free. Participants will meet at the waterfall parking lot. More information about the park is available at its website, www.sweetarrowlakepark.com.
n Pottsville: The Pennsylvania State University and the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce have announced the 2012-13 winners of the Jim and Peg Stine Scholarships, which were endowed through a gift from the late James M. Stine and his wife, Peg. Penn State has awarded the scholarships to two first-year freshmen: Kelsey Messner, Schuylkill Campus Scholarship, and Tyler Heffner, University Park Campus Scholarship. The purpose of the scholarships is to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled in Penn State at the University Park campus or Schuylkill campus, who continue their studies as juniors and seniors at a four-year Penn State campus and who have a proven need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses. Full-time undergraduate students who are Schuylkill County residents and who have enrolled for admission to Penn State at either University Park or Schuylkill campus are potentially eligible for consideration for this scholarship program. Penn State, as part of its student admission policy, considers the financial need of the student, along with eligibility and academic achievement criteria. Preference is given to students who are majoring in engineering, business or science. Penn State provides a list of the most eligible students who have applied for admission to the University Park campus and a list of the most eligible students who have applied for admission to the Schuylkill campus to the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce "Jim and Peg Stine Scholarship Selection Committee." The most eligible students in each of the campus award considerations were selected by university representatives, based on the criteria. The Schuylkill Chamber Selection Committee forwarded formal applications to each of the finalists in each category, seeking information on academic performance, community participation and student leadership achievement. The committee scheduled interviews with each of the finalists. Final award decisions were determined by the committee and included an award recipient and award alternate for each category. There are two recipients per academic class - freshman, sophomore, junior and senior - for a total of eight recipients. Each scholarship is awarded for one academic year and will be renewed for subsequent years providing the recipient continues to meet the conditions of eligibility and funds are available. The donor intends that this scholarship be awarded to incoming freshmen and stay with the student for four years, according to a release from Penn State and the Schuylkill chamber.
n Saint Clair: A Walk Saint Clair excursion is set for 11 a.m. Sept. 22 from Admiral Boone Park, led by Deb Davis. Walkers will venture around town to get acquainted with local shops and maybe do a bit of shopping. The walk will last at least one hour. Participants should dress appropriately for conditions and bring water to stay hydrated.
n Shenandoah: The Shenandoah Rotary Club has an ongoing program of providing American flags in honor of relatives or friends who are serving or have served in the armed forces. The cost is $20 per flag and the banners will be displayed in the borough throughout the year for significant holidays. Those who buy flags will receive certificates from the Rotary acknowledging the memory or honor contribution. The Rotarians hope the project will eliminate weathering of the current flags. For more information, call 570-462-2126, 570-590-0728, email svap200@yahoo.com or call Mark Bernardyn at M&T Bank, 570-462-2734.
n Snyders: Senior Fun Day will be held Saturday at West Penn Park, Zions Stone Church Road. All senior citizens 62 and older are invited. Dinner will be served at noon and a light supper at 5 p.m. There will be entertainment and games throughout the day. For more information, call Barbara Lushia at 570-778-6351 or Al Martinez at 570-386-4411.
