n Minersville: St. Matthew the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish will have its advance-order-only annual holiday food sale with pickups from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the parish center, 120 Oak St. Available food items and costs are: Homemade pierogies, $6 per dozen; kielbasi, $7 per 2-pound link. The order deadline is Dec. 7. To order or for more information, call Sophie Kuchta at 570-624-3619 or the rectory at 570-544-2211.
n Orwigsburg: A holiday craft fair is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 in the cafeteria at Blue Mountain High School, 1076 W. Market St., to benefit the high school band. Santa will be on hand at the fair. Food and refreshments for purchase and there will be a Chinese auction. Everyone is welcome.
n Pottsville: David J. Dutcavich, Schuylkill County prothonotary, released the following report for September: County remittance, $32,945.81; new civil actions, 150; new divorce cases started, 31; divorces granted, 16; passports processed, 50; state remittance, $5,387.79.
n Pottsville: The Pottsville Free Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorial donations for Sara Rile: From the Carbon County Work-Based Learning Program job coaches, Barbara Higgins, Tom and Jean Olcese; for Sara Rile from Richard Hrusovsky, Joan Benedict, Jean Confehr, Kay Davidson and family, Dr. and Mrs. William R. Davidson, Anna Marie Goetz, Cathy Heim, Robert and Jill Kostenbader, Diane and Thomas Lindeman, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Pope, Ray Depew and Peggy Yeager; for Peter Pinshock from Vince Riotto and Jean and Mike Towle.
n Shenandoah: The Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Museum, 105 S. Jardin St., is open for fire department, school and private tours. There is no charge for tours, but donations are gratefully accepted, according to the society website, which also lists museum hours as 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Appointments can be made for visits at other times by contacting President Michael Kitsock at 570-628-3691 or Vice President William Kline at 570-622-3678. Membership inquiries are welcome. The museum's phone number is 570-462-4400. The museum was formally dedicated in 1999 with several commemorative events and a dedication parade. Housed in the former Columbia Hose & Steam Fire Company station, the site also serves as the society's headquarters. Its collection of equipment and other artifacts is among the finest in the state. For more about the society and photos of antique equipment, go to its website at www.theshfs.org.
n Shenandoah: The borough Community Watch meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month in borough hall, Washington and Main Streets. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. Gordon Slater, SCW president, has called for more people to attend and become involved for the betterment of the community.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Anthracite Model Railroad Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. weekly on Thursdays at its quarters on Nescopeck Street across from the Elks building. New members are welcome. For more information, call 570-467-2025.
n Tamaqua: The Schuylkill County and Tamaqua borough per capita and occupation tax exemption forms for 2013 became available Oct. 29 for Tamaqua residents. The forms can be obtained between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Tamaqua Borough Hall, 320 E. Broad St. Forms also are available at tax collector Alan Kerr's office, the Tamaqua Area School District Administration Building, the Tamaqua ABC High Rise, Majestic House Apartment Complex, the Tamaqua Public Library and the Tamaqua Post Office. Residents must complete the form each year to qualify for the tax exemption. Exoneration forms must be submitted by Jan. 25.