n Barnesville: Tuscarora State Park will mark Earth Day at 9 a.m. Saturday at the visitor center. The event will then move to Locust Lake State Park, according to a release from Robin Tracey, environmental education specialist. Activities, according to the release, will range from litter pickup to trail maintenance and landscaping. "Thousands of people enjoy our great state park every year," Tracey said. "Gather your family and friends and join us for out spring cleanup." All tools and supplies will be provided. Volunteers should pack a bag lunch to "enjoy a beautiful day in the outdoors of Pennsylvania as we do our part to help the environment," Tracey added. To sign up or for more information, call Tracey at 570-467-2506 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
n Kelayres: The Kline Township Police Department recently issued statements reminding residents of zoning laws requiring properties to be maintained and free of dilapidated or unused objects or junk. Shrubbery, officials said, is to be trimmed and lawns are to be kept cut inside as well as outside the yards to the alley or street. Anyone owning an abandoned vehicle is asked to remove it in accordance with state law and township ordinance. Abandoned vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. Anyone owning or walking a pet is required to pick up after them. Anyone permitting his/her dog to relieve itself on public or someone else's private property, without picking up after the animal, will be cited under township ordinance. Parents are reminded that allowing children to operate motor scooters, mini motorcycles and similar vehicles on streets, alleys and sidewalks is prohibited by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code. Anyone riding such gas- or electric-powered vehicles is required to be licensed and the vehicle must be registered, insured and inspected.
n MaryD: The MaryD Fire Company will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday at the firehouse. All are wlecome.
n Pottsville: The shingles vaccine is available at the Schuylkill County State Health Center, One Norwegian Plaza, for uninsured or underinsured adults who are age 50 to 64 and adults who are age 65 or older who don't have coverage through Medicare Part D or the PACE Program. People who had the chickenpox are at risk for shingles, a painful skin rash. The risk increases as people age. For an appointment, call 570-621-3112.
n Pottsville: Senior community centers in Schuylkill County are taking orders for their annual pie sales, with proceeds to benefit center programs. The Deppen homemade pies will be available for pickup May 1. Available varieties include no-sugar-added apple, shoo-fly, peach, apple, raisin, strawberry/rhubarb crumb, coconut custard,and lemon sponge, for $9 each; blueberry crumb for $10 and cherry crumb for $11. Orders may be placed through Friday at the following centers: Pottsville, 201 N. Centre St. Call 570-628-3513; Tremont, 139 Clay St., 570-695-3500; Schuylkill Haven, rear, Main and Dock streets, 570-385-5611; Mahanoy City, 138 W. Centre St., 570-773-0738, and Shenandoah, 116 N. Main St., 570-462-1965. For more information, call 570-624-3017 or, toll-free, 800-621-6325. The centers are sponsored by Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries under contract with the Schuylkill County Office of Senior Services.
n Pottsville: A Family Place parent-child workshop for children ages 1 through 3 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays April 17 through May 15 at the Pottsville Free Public Library. In a release, Darren DeArment, the library's head of youth services, said the program features visits by local experts in speech, nutrition, child development and physical activity while the children engage in free play and art. Siblings are welcome. To register, call 570-622-8880.
n Shenandoah: A free "Kitchen Kettle" meal is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at Restoration Fellowship Church, 201 W. Oak St. All are welcome.
n Summit Hill: The Summit Hill Historical Society will host a presentation titled "The History of St. Luke's Hospital in Coaldale" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Summit Hill Heritage Center, 1 W. Hazard St. Joseph Tocci of the hospital's radiology department will be the presenter and will display numerous photos. For more information, to online to www.summithillheritagecenter.com.
