n Eckley: The last event for the year at Eckley Miners Village, a Victorian Christmas, will be held at Sharpe House Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9. Associates will decorate the house and guests are invited to view it in its old "Victorian splendor," Eckley's Karen Esak said in a release. Decorations will include lit Christmas trees and people will be able to enjoy tea, hot chocolates and traditional Christmas treats. Esak said guests will participate in a Chinese auction, raffle items and be able to buy Christmas gifts. Handmade Victorian ornaments will be on display . Finely dressed Victorian ladies and gentlemen will interact with visitors/shoppers. Eckley Miners Village is a museum and historic site administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, according to the release. The village is located three miles south of Freeland on Highland Road off Route 940. For more information, call 570-636-2070 or go online to www.eckleyminersvillagemuseum.com.
n Minersville: Duncott's Joe "Hap" Anthony is promoting the Dec. 16 appearance of noted Irish singer Andy Cooney on stage at Minersville Area High School. "You will experience an old-fashioned Irish Christmas," Anthony said in a release, "listening to your favorite Christmas carols with an Irish flair." Singer Deidre Reilly and a River Dance group from the Tara School of Irish Stepdancing also will perform. Anthony said he will be in front of Kmart in the Schuylkill Mall from 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays and 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays selling tickets for the show. He said tickets are $20 in advance and $30 in advance for front-row seats. The cost at the door will be $25. For more information or tickets, people may also call Anthony at 570-544-4674.
n Minersville: The Minersville Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorial donations: For Donald Duffy from Jack Kline; for Karleen Kumpaitis from Al Bobinas; for the Rev. Joseph F. Reilly from Nancy and Margaret Ulmer; for Thomas Parry from Nancy and Margaret Ulmer; for Reese Whitby from Margaret Whitby; for Peter Pinshock from Vincent and Dolores Land; for Frances Donlin from Paul and Mary Noon; for William and Mary Wedro from Rose and Robert Schofstal; for Adeline Strange from George and Charlotte Yeastedt.
n Pottsville: The Schuylkill YMCA will host its second Breakfast with the Grinch from 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Y, 520 N. Centre St. According to a press release, guests young and old are welcome to participate in the all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage meal that will also feature a North Pole Workshop where youngsters 8 and under can build their own holiday ornament to hang on their tree. A Grinch's Lair Chinese auction will also offer clever and unique gift baskets for guests to try their luck. The event is under the direction Steve Nash, who recently joined the Y staff. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Children under 1 are free. Seating will be limited, so reservations are recommended by calling the Y at 570-622-7850. All proceeds will benefit the Y's Open Doors Financial Aid Policy, which ensures that no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. "Last year alone, the Y gave out over $60,000 in financial aid to local families who needed a little extra help," Nash said in the release. The Schuylkill YMCA is a full-service facility. With nearly 2,000 members, the Y offers a host of programs and services for the entire family. For more information on the breakfast or any Y program, call the aforementioned number or go online to schuylkillymca.com. The Schuylkill Y is a member agency of the Schuylkill United Way.
n Shenandoah: In a release, Borough Manager Joseph L. Palubinsky said residents who have trash bills due for the second half of 2012 are reminded the bills were due Oct. 15. Those having delinquent accounts will have trash collection service terminated as of Monday. For more information, contact borough hall, 15 W. Washington St., or call 570-462-1918.
n Summit Hill: St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church sponsors breakfasts from 8 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month at the church, 462 Ludlow St. The cost is $7 per person and the all-you-can-eat buffet menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, ham, pancakes, an omlette station, Belgian waffles, toast, breakfast sandwiches, cake, coffee, juice and tea. Everyone is welcome.