n Mar Lin: Parents who have children 13 to 21 with disabilities and who want more information about the transition process and transition section of an IEP - Individualized Education Plan - should attend one of three sessions scheduled by Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, according to Ashley N. Felker, educational consultant. Each session is from 6 to 7 p.m. as follows: Tuesday, North Schuylkill High School; Jan. 14, Pine Grove Area High School, and March 18, Tamaqua Area Middle School. To register, contact Felker at 570-544-9131, ext. 1258 or email to felka@iu29.org.
n Port Carbon: The community tree lighting and children's Christmas party is set for 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Gazebo, with songs and Santa's arrival. Youngsters will then head to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for a Christmas party, goodies and gifts from Santa. All Port Carbon children up to age 10 must be registered to receive a gift. The deadline to register is Dec. 9. For more information or to register, call 570-622-5824, 570-294-2296 or 570-622-2255 and leave a message including the child's name, age and gender. The event is sponsored by the borough council, Mayor Tom Pavlick, the Port Carbon Citizens Committee, St. Paul's Lutheran Church and local businesses.
n Pottsville: The Pottsville Free Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorial donations: For Thomas J. Hoffman from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Morgan; for Jane A. Markus from Sandi and Joe Murton; for Izola Miller from Sandi and Joe Murton; for Roberta Sumoski from Dr. and Mrs. William R. Davidson.
n Pottsville: The Pottsville Rotary Club greeted students of the month during a recent meeting. The students included Daniella Woiski and Kevin Wang from Pottsville Area High School and Megan Curry and Rachel Eckert from Nativity BVM High School. Each student provided Rotarians with information on their school and community activities and future plans. Rotarian Frank Peron provided an overview of Rotary for the guests, according to the Rotary bulletin. Chairman Eric Lieberman reported that Rotary raised more than $400 for the Knights of Columbus councils' Thanksgiving Food Drive. Meals were delivered on Thanksgiving Day. The Rotary club's Christmas party is set for Dec. 7 at the Pottsville Club.
n Pottsville: A concert of Christmas carols titled "Sounds of the Season" will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 316 S. Market St. It will be presented by the choirs of Trinity UCC; First UCC, Schuylkill Haven; Evangelical UMC, Pottsville; Faith UCC, Landingville; Trinity Lutheran, Pottsville, and Zion Lutheran, Minersville. Ronald Fox Jr. is director of music and Christopher Evans is choral conductor. Everyone will be invited for refreshments after the concert. Freewill offerings will be gratefully accepted.
n Schuylkill Haven: The Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church Choir will perform a candlelight Christmas concert from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at the church, 252 Dock St. The choir will be accompanied by an orchestra and there will be audience participation, Cynthia Rhen said in a release. The performance is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Rhen at 570-385-4479.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Area School District will hold its annual "Meet the Raiders Night" beginning at 7 p.m. Monday in the athletic center. Members of the boys and girls basketball, wrestling and swimming programs as well as the cheerleaders will be introduced. The Blue Raider Pep Band will also be on hand. In the event of inclement weather, the makeup event will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
n William Penn: The William Penn Fire Company will hold a cheesesteak dinner beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday. To order or for local delivery, call 570-462-0338. The fire company is also holding an unbaked pizza sale, with orders due by Dec. 7. Pickup is set for 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14. The cost is $10 for a plain pizza and $12 for pepperoni pizza. The cost for hot sauce is 75 cents a cup. Everyone is welcome.