n Ashland: The Bernard J. Dolan American Legion Post 434 will conduct the dedication and grand opening of its new headquarters at Centre and Fifth streets at 1 p.m. Nov. 3. Everyone is welcome to the ceremony. The new building replaces the building destroyed in a fire in 2008.
n Coaldale: Trick-or-treat night in the borough will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents wishing to welcome youngsters are asked to keep their porch lights on. Local police advised that all children participating in the program be accompanied by an adult.
n Frackville: The Frackville Recreation Board announced its annual Halloween parade will be held Sunday, rain or shine. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the parade will start at 2 p.m. . Registration will be at the parking lot of the Frackville Municipal & Community Center, Center and Oak streets. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved into the center gymnasium. The parade route will go from the center south on Center Street, west on Chestnut Street and south on Balliet Street, ending at the Arch Street Park. Children and their parents will march through town dressed in their costumes and judging will be done along the parade route. Prizes and prize ribbons will be awarded to the top three in six categories: Scariest, Adorable, Original, Funniest, Judge's Choice and a Best Pet category. Prize ribbons are being created by Elaine Mykolayko. Pets must be on a leash or under owner's control at all times. According to a press release, there will be no group category for this year's parade. Groups can register, but individuals will be judged separately. Trick-or-treat night in the borough will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Residents wanting to greet trick-or-treaters should have their porch lights on. For more information about the parade, contact Judy at 570-874-1097 or visit www.frackvillerecreationboard.org. For questions regarding trick-or-treating, contact Mayor Kim Phillips at 570-874-4577.
n Nuremberg: Halloween events are on tap for the Black Creek Township Recreation Committee. The group will stage a Halloween party from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Rock Glen Park. It will include games, prizes and refreshments. For more information, call Lori Webster at 570-384-3674 or Kay Riotto at 570-384-4441. The committee will hold a free haunted from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The entrance will be on the baseball field and those attending should follow the signs. Donations would be appreciated. For more information, call Lori Webster at 570-384-3674.
n Palo Alto: A Chinese auction to benefit Brylee Lynn Hylka, 3 months, who was born with two congenital heart defects, is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at God's Mountain Activity Center, Union and Cadbury streets. Admission is free, there will be a wide range of auction items plus a 50/50 drawing. When Brylee was 6 weeks old, she had a 12-hour emergency open heart surgery with unforeseen complications. She will need more surgeries.
n Pottsville: The Merchants Trick-or-Treat sponsored by the Pottsville Business Association is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31 in downtown Pottsville. Youngsters will be able to trick-or-treat at local businesses.
n Shenandoah: The Shenandoah Area Free Public Library, Washington and Main streets, is holding a Halloween poster contest for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Participants should stop at the library to work on posters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. All supplies for the contest will be available free at the library. Posters must be turned in by 5 p.m. Monday. The public is invited to vote for favorite poster from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. People stopping by to vote will be able to listed to a Halloween story. Children will receive a treat. For more information, call the library at 570-462-9829.
n Summit Hill: The Summit Hill Shade Tree Commission will conduct its fall tree plantings along borough streets Friday and Saturday. Any local resident or business wanting to have a tree planted in front of their property should call John Kupec at 570-645-9644 or Lou Vermillion at 570-645-9772. Memorial trees will also be planted. Donations toward the cost of the trees will be accepted. Volunteers on the planting days are always welcome.