n Aristes: There will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Aristes Fire Company. The cost is $8 and all are welcome. The company will also hold a Lenten fish dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. March 22. The cost is $9 and dinners will include fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, desserts and beverages. The fish dinners are held on Fridays during Lent.
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 a session scheduled by Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29, according to Ashley N. Felker, educational consultant. A session is set for 6 to 7 p.m. March 18 at Tamaqua Area Middle School. To register, contact Felker at 570-544-9131, ext. 1258 or email to felka@iu29.org.
n Port Carbon: Officers of Good Will Fire Company No. 1, in a press release, issued a reminder to members that 2013 dues must be paid before March 31. Those who have not paid by the deadline will be deleted from the membership list. For more information, call the company, 88 Washington St., at 570-628-3012 or 570-628-2858.
n Pottsville: The Pottsville Free Public Library recently acknowledged the following memorial donations: For Angeline Dudish from Bob Allen & Associates LTD, Peter and Martina Chwastiak, Ron and Peggy Zimmerman; for Mrs. Gaffney from Margie and Richard Painter; for Charles and Ross Heffner from Pam and Bill Heffner.
n Pottsville: Girls ages 5 to 12 are invited to attend an "Annie" workshop to be held at the Sovereign Majestic Theater, North Centre Street, from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Participants will learn songs, dance and acting from the hit show, which is making a comeback on Broadway. The guest instructor will be Reiley Lonergan, who held the lead role of Annie in the production held at the Whitaker Center, Harrisburg. No previous experience is necessary. To register or for additional information, email schmusicevent@comcast.net.
n Schuylkill Haven: In conjunction with Women's History Month, Penn State Schuylkill will present Women & Blues at 7 p.m. March 21 featuring Teeny Tucker and her seven-piece band in the Morgan Auditorium on campus. The event is free and the public is welcome, but reservations are required. To reserve a seat or for more information, call Debra Simpson-Buchanan at 570-385-6254. Tucker will perform hits from her latest release including "Ain't That the Blues," "Keep the Blues Alive" and "Respect Me and the Blues."
n Shenandoah: The revitalization group Downtown Shenandoah Inc. will holds its final soup sale of the season beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday at its downtown center, 116 N. Main St. For more information, call 570-462-2060 or email dsi@downtownshenandoah inc.com. Everyone is welcome. Proceeds are used to help DSI continue to pursue downtown revitalization objectives.
n Shenandoah: St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, Chestnut and Oak streets, will hold its last Lenten fish dinner in the church hall from 4 to 6 p.m. March 15. The cost is $8.50 per platter. Meals include baked fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Patrons may eat in the church hall or take platters out. To order, sign up in the back of the church or call the rectory at 570-462-0809 by today. The parish will also hold its last advance-order-only sale of pierogies before Easter on March 18. The cost is $7 per dozen. To order, call 570-462-2424. Everyone is welcome to participate in the sales.
n Tamaqua: The Older & Bolder Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Tamaqua Salvation Army center, 105 W. Broad St. Activities, according to a release, include socialization, music, games, crafts, health and wellness information, guest speakers, movies, day trips, lunch and other endeavors. For more information, contact Dina or Mel at 570-668-0410. The center is accessible to the handicapped.
n Valley View: In an effort to help keep the Tri-Valley Community Pool up to date, a special food sale will be held March 23 as a fundraiser. Plain, pepperoni and special pizzas will be available at $6, $7 and $9, respectively. The deadline to order is March 19. To order, call the Valley View Gun Club at 570-682-3424 or David A. Lucas at 570-682-9140. Pick-up will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley View Gun Club.