Make A Difference Day is next week. Time's running out to register your project, so we encourage you to do so ASAP. There are still projects awaiting adoption ranging from remodeling to counting books, from cleaning a lake area to providing games for a nursing home's activity department.
Although MADDay is officially on Saturday, Oct. 27, we register projects held around that time, understanding that not everyone is available on that day. We have a list of adoptable projects and general project ideas. For easy access to the registration form, you can print it right from our website, the Republican Herald, T102 or WPPA websites or by contacting this office. Now that it's on your mind, why not print it out and send it to us today?
Attention fall lovers: The ninth annual Ashland AppleFest is slated for from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in downtown Ashland.
There aren't too many hikes planned for the rest of the year, so get your fresh air now while the air is fresh and crisp.
Diakon Prime Time Health will host an autumn stroll at 1:30 p.m. Monday to view the fall colors coming alive at the state game lands near Schuylkill Haven. All ages welcomed for this easy trek. Inclement weather cancels the stroll. Contact Teddi at 624-3012 for information.
The Schuylkill On the Move and the Schuylkill Conservation District invite you to join them for the Wolf Creek Waterfalls Trek outside St. Clair at 2 p.m. Saturday. Bring a camera to capture the peak foliage.
If you can't attend that excursion, the Brush Creek Bushwack, part of the Roaring Creek Watershed, will be held on Sunday north of Natalie. For details call 622-4124.
There will be an Autumn Stroll Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Pine Grove. Artists and crafters will offer handmade arts and crafts.
Want to support the Frackville Public Library? You can and experience an entertaining, educational walk at the same time. Join John Domalakes for a Ghost Walk: Fracked or Fiction at 7 p.m. Friday at the library. Donation fee includes light refreshment. Reserve your spot by calling the library at 874-3382.
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 at www.facebook.com/pages/Community-Volunteers-in-Action/217121324987653.
Home cleaning
Times: As needed, flexible.
Responsibility: Provide light housekeeping on short- or long-term basis for an older adult who is unable to complete tasks. Supplies provided.
Skills: Able to do light housekeeping, such a sweeping, dusting, cleaning bathroom, etc.
Location: Consumer's home in Schuylkill County
Contact: Sue Conner, Office of Senior Services, 622-3103.
SPCA volunteer
Times: During events or collection pick-up per volunteer convenience.
Responsibility: Help with several projects including prepare for, set up, and man tables at mall fundraisers, craft shows, Community Days, etc. Collect donated items from supermarket donation bins.
Skills: Reliable. Age 18 and above.
Location: Throughout Schuylkill County.
Contact: Barb Umlauf, Hillside SPCA in Pottsville, 622-7769.