n Barnesville: A "Bark for Life" event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Locust Lake State Park, featuring canines and their owners in a relay to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. In a release, Robin Tracey, environmental education specialist, said registration is required and forms can be obtained at the park contact station or at the Tuscarora State Park Visitor Center. There will be canine demonstrations, dog contests and a bone drop. Rufus, the Westminster Best in Show in 2006, will be on hand for a meet-and-greet. The Bark for Life is an Eagle Scout project for Tyler Resch. Food and dog-related items will be available for purchase. For more information, call the park office at 570-467-2506. The event will be held rain or shine.
n McAdoo: The Kline Township Municipal Authority is asking customers on the Well Five System to limit nonessential use of water, which includes washing cars, watering lawns and other usage that isn't necessary. Customers on the Well Five System include the following streets: Bridge Street, Green Street (McAdoo Heights), Tresckow Road, Mountaintop Road, Bayview Avenue, Luceno Boulevard, Kelayres Road, Grove Street, Snyder Avenue, Cedar Street, Pine Street, Hillside, Marcus, James Street (Spring Mountain) and the 800 block of South Kennedy Drive.
n Millersburg: The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art has announced the schedule for its 2012 summer camps, where people can explore the world of nature and art. The camps, according to a release from Alexis Dow Campbell, the center's director of creative programming, are designed for exploration through experience-based activities. Registration is open for the camps and various fees apply. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Those attending full-day camp sessions must pack a brown bag lunch with extra water. Light snacks will be provided. For more information, fees or to register, call 717-692-3699 or go online to www.nedsmithcenter.org. The camps include: Fishing for Families, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 for ages 8-14; Paper Making Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 for ages 9-12; Christmas in July, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 and 12 for ages 8-12; Grandparent and Me -Christmas in July, 12:30 to 4 p.m. July 13 for ages 4-8 and older adult; Geology Camp, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 for ages 7-12; Drawing Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24 for ages 9-12; Grandparent and Me -Wildlife Discovery Camp, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Aug. 10 for ages 4-8 and older adult; Through The Looking Glass, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14 for for ages 9-12; Puppets, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17 for ages 9-12. There will also be a Drama Camp for Kids. For more information go online to www.twinvalleyplayers.org.
n Pottsville: Glenn and Sherry Roberts, owners/operators of Jazzie Music Studio located at the Masonic Hall, recently spoke to members of the Pottsville Kiwanis Club. Glenn Roberts is a professional musician who gives music lessons for drums, bass, piano and guitar. He also has a band called Syncopation, according to the Kiwanis bulletin. Sherry Roberts is an artist who has her own studio and gives art lessons to adults and young people. Her studio shares space with Jazzie Music Studio. The Kiwanis Fore Kids Golf Tournament will be held May 4 at Hidden Valley Golf Course, Friedensburg area, Dr. Scott and Niki Fellows asked for each Kiwanis member to get teams, sponsorships and prizes.
n Mahanoy City: The Annual Thomas M. Hricisak Memorial Banquet to honor the members of the Mahanoy Area Torch Chapter of the National Honor Society will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at 5 p.m. at the West End Banquet Hall. Guest speak will be Adrienne Fallon, former member of the Mahanoy Area Honor Society, Class of 2002. For 31 years, the family and friends of Tom Hricisak, MCHS Class of 1956 and a prominent local barber, have been carrying on Tom's legacy of honoring 'the best of the best'. To be members of the honor society, these young people must prove to be outstanding in character, service, leadership and scholarship. Each year the community has rallied by contributing to this fine project. Donations allow us to pay for the meals of all honor society members and to present a $100.00 gift to each graduating senior member. Once again, we kindly ask you for your financial support in honoring these young achievers. Please send your contribution to Mrs. Judy Rayford, 9 Hilltop Raod, Barnesville PA 18214. Make your check payable to the Thomas Hricisak memorial dinner.