Want to participate in Make A Difference Day but don't have a clue how to help? We're starting to get requests from nonprofits for easy projects they have for "adoption." More will be coming in and featured each week. If any interest you, contact this office for details.
RSVP of Schuylkill County invites you to join their Sock it To Us Make A Difference Day project. They're collecting new socks for infants, children and adults to be distributed throughout the county to those in need to help keep them warm this winter. Collection bins are distributed around the county, but you can donate directly to them by calling Carol Bowen at 622-3103 or stopping by the office at 110 E. Laurel Blvd., Pottsville. That's in the Human Services Building at the intersection between the post office and the Empire Beauty School.
Care Net Pregnancy Center has several ways you can help them for MADDay. The center will be hosting a Coat Give-A-Way for MADDay and is looking for gently used coat donations. They also have some handy projects. They need help hooking up a washer and dryer, hanging doors, moving furniture, painting and more. Most supplies are provided. If you're handy with this type of project, this is the opportunity for you. Children must be supervised by a parent or adult.
Service Access management Inc. announces its third annual Dog Walk for the MADDay project. While they don't need volunteers, if you're a vendor or business and who would like to participate or donate to the cause, contact this office for information.
Everyone can help them by attending and supporting their project Oct. 6 at Stoyer's Dam in Schuylkill Haven.
If your organization, group or business could use help with your MADDay project, contact this office at 628-1426 and I'll promote it on your behalf, too. Welcome to the Schuylkill MADDay family.
Don't forget that we're here to help you with your project. Feel free to contact us for project suggestions and general guidance.
There will be blood drives on Wednesday at the Frackville Elks, on Thursday at the Aurand Memorial UMC in Ringtown, and on Monday, Aug. 13, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville. All people in general good health who weigh at least 110 pounds are encouraged to donate.
The 98th annual Lithuanian Days Festival will be held at the Schuylkill Mall on Saturday and Sunday. Food, dancers, live entertainment, Lithuanian sports, arts and crafts are only some of the fun and educational displays and activities featured ta the festival.
The Penn State master gardeners will feature their annual Walk in the Garden at 9 a.m. Saturday in the demonstration garden in Schuylkill Haven. The free hour-long program is open to the public and will focus on sunflowers. Learn how to cut and arrange them and discover plants suited for sunny rock gardens and perennial plants. Call 622-4225 for details.
The Schuylkill County Sportsmen's Association will present the Schuylkill County Women's Outdoor Day on Aug. 18 at the Friedensburg fish and game. The free event will include lunch and is open to any woman age 16 and older. Planned events are archery, canoeing, fishing, .22 pistol, shotgun, .22 rifle and muzzleloader. Choose which events appeal to you. Registration is required by Wednesday by calling the Schuylkill Conservation District at 622-3742.
For information about volunteer opportunities, call Community Volunteers in Action at 628-1426, e-mail jjohnston@co,.schuylkill.pa.us or go to www.schuylkill.us/cvia. Check us out on Facebook.
Museum worker
Times: Flexible
Responsibility: Help staff with tours, filing, clerical, etc.
Skills: Idea opportunity for teens or adults. Training provided.
Location: Frackville Museum
Contact: 874-2814
Ombudsman
Times: Flexible, once per month.
Responsibility: Go to a specific facility once per month to meet with new residents, give them packets of information, and listen to concerns residents may have.
Skills: Age 55 and above. Friendly, wanting to help seniors. Training is required.
Location: Throughout Schuylkill County
Contact: Susan, RSVP, 622-3103