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April 1 thru December
Jackson Mansion Tours
The Historical Jackson Mansion Tours. Located at 344 Market Street Berwick Pa 18603
Guided Tours at 11:30 and !:30. Every Tues., Wed. and Sat.
The Berwick Historical Society
For private or group tours
Veterans Wanted!
Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guard, Guardsmen & Reservists
Apply At: A. P. Damato Medal Of Honor
American Legion Post 792
16 N. Main ST. Shenandoah
(570) 462-2387
"Come visit our Post see what we have to offer for you & your family." Continue to serve your Country in your Community. If you have belonged to a Post in the past & want to transfer to our Post you can you also keep your time served.
We Need You!
Open House 1st Saturdays
Held the First Saturday of each month at the Walk-In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728
Visit www.walkinartcenter.org
thru December 15
Nature's Greatest Airshow:
Annual Hawk Migration Watch
Daily, through Dec 15. Trail fee.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. 610-756-6961.
Every Monday
Bingo – every Monday
Locustdale Fire Co
Smoke Free
Regular hard cards, paper specials & jackpot
Refreshments available
Benefits the Truck Room Fund
Call 570-875-3297 for info.
Every Weekend
Train Displays
The free Saturday Trains program, now in its eleventh year at Christ Memorial Episcopal Church at the corner of Pine and East Market streets in Danville, Montour County, will be open on Saturday and every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon with its dozens of trains, a model merry-go-round that children and adults can play with, and 30 new pushbuttons that activate the exhibit's operating attractions. More than 1,000 icicle lights decorate the display.
The non-profit Loose Ties Model Railroad Club is now showing its electric trains in a free display every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Silver Moon Flea Market on Route 15, two miles north of Lewisburg in Union County..
Every Tuesday
L.O.L. (League of Literiraies) Writer's Group 6pm - 7:30pm
Are you writer enough to join the league? Grades 6+
FREE! Our group's services are free! We will help get ou published and past your writers block. Anything from songs, short stories and school assignments.
Pizza parties, field trips and other fun events throughout the year.
Tamaqua Art Center
125 Pine Street, Tamaqua,
For more information call
Second Wednesday Monthly
Shepherd's Table
Free Meal Offered
Good Shepherd' Lutheran Church
Rear entrance, 9th St., Ashland
Eat in only, no take outs
Every Wednesday
Safe Zone - 7pm
Judgement Free Support Group
1464 Rt. 61, South, Pottsville
Every Thursday
McAdoo Fire Company, VFW, McAdoo, 5:00pm – 9:30pm
South Kennedy Drive, McAdoo
Starts at 6:00
1st & 3rd Saturday Monthly
Saturday Morning
Men's Fellowship
a non-denominational, Christ-centered men's gathering, invites all men to join them for fellowship, encouragement, and to learn and discover how the Bible applies to a man's everyday life. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at The Lehighton Rec Center – 243 S. 8th St. Lehighton, PA. There is no cost to attend, coffee & pastries will be provided.
First Sunday - Monthly
Monthly Spaghetti Dinners
Columbia Hose Fire Co
742 W Centre St Shenandoah 570-462-9574
First Sunday Of Every Month October Thru April With Exception Being Jan. 10th Instead Of 3rd - 11am Til Sellout
Eat In Or Take Out Free Local Delivery. Served With Salad Bread And Dessert. Adults $9 Child $7
3rd Saturday each Month
Motorcycle Riders;
Do you like to ride, have fun with a group, go to great places throughout the state for the best foods and ice cream. Come join us on the 3rd Saturday each month at 9:00 am for breakfast at Tom's Kitchen in Cunningham on Rt 93. We would like you to come and join us, bring some ideas where you would like to ride with friends and have a good time. There is always room for a few more riders at our table! (Victory, Vulcan, Harley, ------- are encourage to participate) If you would like more information you may call Bill & Charlene Knecht at 570-759-2186. We are members of PA Chapter H, Region B, of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association.
Lifetree Mondays
Upcoming Topics
June 5 - The Church and Gays
June 12 - Surrounded by Stuff
June 19 - Imperfect Parents
June 26 - What's Your Pet Trying to Tell You? Lifetree Café Mondays - 7 pm at the Corner ( Routes 183 & 443) Just South of Cressona
June 1 - 3
Block Party
Rainbow Hose Company #1
Thursday 6-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday 6 p.m. - midnight Family Night 6-10 Thursday, Truck Parade 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 47 Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven. Good food & fun for the whole family. Nightly entertainment, games and rides. Call 570-385-1511 for info.
June 2 - 4
Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend
Reading Regional Airport, 2501 Bernville Rd, Reading
June 3,
Summer Fun Flea Market
8am to 2 pm at the Heritage Center, 1 West Hazard Street, Summit Hill; Panther Valley's Premier Entertainment Complex. Featuring kids clothing, personal care items, gently used adult clothing, gift items, homemade jelly, jewelry, glassware, and much more. Call early for tables at $10. Kitchen is open 8 am. For tables Call Cathy at 570.645.5888
June 3
29th Annual Mahanoy City Ethnic Day
9:30 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Food prepared by cooks from the varied ethnic groups that made Mahanoy City their home. for sale at Citizen's Firehouse 200 West Centre St. .
June 3
Walk Around Town
led by Deb Davis begins at 10:30 am at Admiral Boone Park, St. Clair. Take an over 2 mile walk "around" the town.
June 3
Community Yard Sale
Port Carbon - 8am-2pm
Registration BenefitsChildren's Christmas Party with Santa.
June 3
Schuylkill Haven's First Saturday Downtown
In cooperation with The Walk In Art Center , GSHABA is sponsoring the Pawcasso and the Pet March . In addition , GSHABA is creating an American Flag with community thumbprints from 10am to 4pm! See our Facebook page, Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association for more details.
June 3
Job Fair
Seeks Candidates for Growing Customer Care Center
– MetroCast Communications, the video, internet and phone provider located in Berwick, Pennsylvania, will host a job fair on June 3 at its Market Street facility: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 911 N Market Street, BerwicK. The job fair will be an opportunity for interested candidates to inquire about, and to interview for, multiple customer service positions including a customer service supervisor position and customer service representative positions. MetroCast is looking for qualified candidates to fill positions covering three shifts, with positions starting at $11.00 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, and complimentary MetroCast service for employees living in the MetroCast service area
June 3 - 9
Schuykill River Sojourn
The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 112-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later in Philadelphia's Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day and can register for the entire trip or as little as one day. Sometimes it is wet and wild. At other times it is peaceful and inspiring. There are a few rapids, calm water, plenty of laughs, songs at the campsites, and celebrations in the river towns. There is a little bit of everything for paddlers throughout the week-long sojourn that begins the first weekend of June. And though the same route is paddled every year, a different river greets us every June.
Schuylkill River Greenway Association with Canoe Susquehanna. 570-524-7692
June 4
Basket Bingo
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Benefit William Penn Fire Company, 166 Mt. Olive Boulevard (Rt. 54), Shenandoah
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Bingo at 2:00 p.m.
Admission $25.00 for 20 regular games and 5 specials
Free buffet and dessert
Baskets are filled
For tickets or information call 570-462-2242
June 4
16th Annual
Bear Creek Festival
Festival will take place at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds in Summit Station from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. This family oriented event offers visitors free and fun activities related to all things environmental, outdoors, natural, and agricultural in Schuylkill County. It is free and open to the public. The Bear Creek Festival offers a multitude of free activities for all ages, such as Schuylkill Trout Unlimited's annual fishing derby, Hover Ball Archery by Schuylkill Sportsmen's Association & Sportsmen's Advisory Board, build your own bird house with Home Depot, paint your own flower pot, animals from Red Creek Wildlife Center, music by KJ, and much more. This year we will also have live performances by Van Wagner and Jay Smar.
June 5, 6, & 7
Rummage Sale
Trinity United Church
of Christ,
22 Lafayette Street, Tamaqua,
Monday, 5:00 pm -8:00 pm
Tuesday, 10:00 am -4:00 pm
Weds., 10:00 am -1:00 pm Baked Goods and Refreshments available! No Televisions or Computer Monitors accepted
June 8
26th Annual Golf Tournament To Benefit The Ronald Mcdonald House Of Danville
11:30 am - 7:00 pm
Come out and enjoy a great day of golf while helping to support the Ronald McDonald House of Danville.
Frosty Valley Country Club
2201 Bloom Rd, Danville, PA 570-271-6300
June 8 ,9, &10
Firemans Carnival
East Norwegian Twp Fire Co.
Dieners Hill/St. Clair
THURS: DJ Spin Jammers
FRI: Mindset
SAT: Jean and AmericanDream & Fireworks @10pm
Food, Drinks, Rides, Midway
570-429-0867 For Info
June 9
Chicken BBQ Dinner.
To purchase tickets in advance or questions call:
Jody Callahan at 271-1145. Eat in or takeout available Cost is $ 8.00 a meal.
Mooresburg Presbyterian Church, 9 Church Drive,
Danville, 4pm- 6pm or sold out
June 10
Shenandoah's 36th
Coal Cracker 10K Run
Fun run for ages 12 and under starts at 9:00, 10k starts at 10:00. Registration is at DSI office at 7:30 AM. For more information call 570-462-0389
June 10
1st Annual Pet Carnival
11:30 A.M. – 6 P.M. At Valley View Park. Free Admission. Fun For All Including Your Fur-Babies! Food, GS Troop #31806, Ryan Reidler's Broad Street BBQ, Vendors, Local Rescues, DJ Dan Poletti, Pet Photos, Agility Course, Face Paining, Print with Paws, Carnival Games, Chinese Auction.
1 p.m. Dog Pie Eating Contest
3 p.m. Villalobos Rescue Speaker (TV Show Pitbulls and Paroles) 5 p.m. Dog Fashion Show. Carnival proceeds will benefit the local animal rescues www.kidsfigforanimals.com
June 10
Thunder on the Mountain
Car Show
Wilburton Fire Co.
June 10
Billtown Blues Festival
June 11
Schuylkill On The Move Walk "Mud Run Ramble"
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Enjoy Mountain Laurel in bloom as John Domalakes leads us on a scenic hike on the Broad Mountain. Meets at the south end of the Schuylkill Mall parking. (3 miles-moderate)
For information on directions or cancellation: email@example.com
Schuylkill on the Move promotes positive steps toward good health through walking and an appreciation of the natural beauty of our area.
June 11-15
Goldrush Vacation Bible DSchool
Hope Community Church
Mount Carmel
June 14th
Woodland Terrace Hike
– led by Deb Davis – begins at 6:30 pm at the Historical Society (24 N. Nichols St., St. Clair). The hike features a slow jaunt half-way up the Gun Club Hill and turning left to the Woodland Terrace Development. We'll stop and visit at Judy's backyard wild life habitat certified by the Natural Wild Life Federation. The site provides four basic habitat elements needed for wild life to thrive: food, water, cover and a place to race young. We'll then venture through the development and around the cul-de-sac.
June 14
Strawberry Social
4 to 6:30 at Zion Lutheran Church, Mauch Chunk & Greenwood Sts., Tamaqua
Food & Fasvorites.
Takeout available
June 15
Walk, Wine & Wander
4-8 PM - Schuylkill Haven,
Walk , Wine and Wander is annual community event sponsored by the Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association (GSHABA) since 2009. Join the community as we wander the streets of Schuylkill Haven with a tribute to our local crafters and artists. Character portraits and horse and trolley rides. Sip some wine from one of our wineries.
Try some local Moonshine and Tacos and enjoy music by Sterling Koch from 5pm to 8pm and artists displaying and selling artwork in the alley way.
Or taste the beer from a local brewery. POUND Demonstrations and a local salon will be showcasing models with "hair-raising" styles and clothes from an, an upscale consignment store. Food, fun, and so much more! Parking is available at the municipal lot , right near the train station, look for the sign.
June 15
Advanced order Sub Sale
Pick up 10:30 a.m.June 15th, Congregation Free Church of Christ, 81 McKeans Ridge Road, Orwigsburg,
Choice ofItalian, Ham, or Turkey: $5.00 each. To order call: 570-366-2049 by June 11
June 16
5th Annual
Kielbasi & Pierogie Golf Open
1pm Tee time at Mountain Valley Golf Course Includes lunch, Dinner & refreshments all day.
June 16 & 17
Parish Festival
Devine Redeemer Church
Mount Carmel
June 17
Schuylkill On The Move Walk "Swatara State Park"
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Meet Robin Tracey at Sand Siding Road parking lot of Rt. 443. We will be following Swatara Creek and viewing some very unique wildflowers. Bring lunch and dogs are welcome. (6.5 miles-moderate). For information on directions or cancellation: email@example.com
Schuylkill on the Move promotes positive steps toward good health through walking and an appreciation of the natural beauty of our area.
June 17
Yoga and Mindfulness Walking
The practice of mindfulness can bring many benefits to your emotional and physical health as well as to the relationships in your life. Mindfulness is an amazing tool for stress management and overall wellness because it can be used at virtually any time and can quickly bring lasting results. "Porcupine Pat" McKinney of the Schuylkill Conservation District will highlight the importance of bringing mindfulness into your everyday 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Waterfall Road Pavilion of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Participants will practice mindfulness walking and be shown gentle practices that they can take home to help become a happier and healthier person. All yoga postures will be in a standing position only so no mats are needed. Beginners are welcome and handouts will be available. The fee for this program is $5.00 per person. Contact Susan Long at 570-624-3018 for registration.
June 17
3rd Annual Wine
In The Pines Festival
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A new tradition in Danville is our very own open-air festival featuring local wines, hard ciders, and craft beers. The Wine in the Pines brings together a beautiful, tree-encircled location with the finest wineries and breweries the region has to offer. While the local drinks are center stage, a hand-selected group of food vendors offer delicious treats that pair well with the wines and spirits. The festive atmosphere is completed by live music and artisanal wine and beer-related craft items for sale.
Danville Business Alliance
Hess Field, Danville, PA 17821
June 18
Tamaqua Summerfest
An Annual Event held
Every Father's Day
Downtown Tamaqua
June 18
Annual Car Cruise
June 20 - 23
Summer Craft Fair At Knoebels
From homemade candles to handcrafted jewelry, you're bound to find something that sparks your interest at Knoebels Summer Craft Fair. Over 60 vendors from across the country convene at Knoebels to showcase the many talents that span through generations of family trees! Free admission, parking and entertainment
Knoebels Amusement Park
391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg, 1-800-487-4386
June 21
Strawberry Festival
4-6 p.m.. Zion Lutheran Church
Oak & Nice Streets, Frackville
Adults - $8.00 - Child (10 & under) - $4.00
For tickets call 570-874-1190
Tickets must be purchased by June 14th . Eat in or take out
Hot Dog or Barbecue, Chips, Strawberries and Ice Cream, Baked Good
June 21
Northern Exposure
led by Roland Price – begins at 6:30 pm at the Historical Society (24 N. Nichols St., St. Clair). The north side of town has seen much action with new businesses. Let's head north and check it out. We'll then travel to Home Depot and head home.
June 21
North Paris
Strawberry Festival
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, 307 E. Hancock Street
St. Clair, Tickets - $5.00
Call 570-429-7107
Eat in or take out
Strawberries and Ice Cream, Baked Good & Beverage
June 22, 23 & 24
Port Carbon Block Party!
On Washington Street in Front of Good Will Fire Co.
Sponsored by Good Will Fire Company Benefits the Fire House Equipment Fund
June 23 &24
Old Fashioned Picnic
St. Peter's Union Church
184 St. Peters Road, Tamaqua
Food, Entertainment, Raffles and more. Fun for the entire Family, Rain or Shine.
June 24
Town Wide Yard Sale
The Transportation museum in Port Clinton at Penn and Clinton St. is sponsoring a town wide yard sale, on June 24, from 8 a.m.until mid afternoon. There will be vendors inside the museum, yard sale tables outside the museum, refreshments and food will be available. If anyone would like to set up either at the museum or in town, contact Luke at 610-562-3996 to reserve a table
June 24
Berwick Area Regatta & 2017 Paddle For The Gold
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The American Power Boat Association, Berwick Area Board Club, and Berwick Area United Way host the 4th Annual Berwick Area Regatta & 2017 Paddle for the Gold. The Regatta event is speed boat racing on the beautiful Susquehanna River, which will be followed with the Second Annual Paddle for the Gold, kayak race. Following both races Saturday, June 24 will be a banquet dinner. More speed boat racing on Sunday.
Free Admission
Berwick Area Marketing Committee, Test Track Riverfront Park, 50 S. Eaton Street (on Soccer Fields), Berwick, PA 570-752-2723 x15
June 25
Annual Schuylkill Haven
"Island Park Cruise In &
Car Show"
9am to 2pm.
All new rolling cruise from 2pm to 3pm through the
streets, door prizes, trophies, 50/50 drawing, live radio &
DJ, early breakfast will be served. Call Charlie at 570-449-2896 or Jerry at
June 25
Annual Summit Hill
11am at Historic Ludlow Park Ludlow Street Summit Hill. The Heritage Center will have its annual authentic regional food, halupki, Becca's handmade halushki, perogies, Cathy P's kielbasa soup, Andrea's Sausage with homemade pepper sauce and Soumaya's rolled grape leaves, hummus and flat bread. Food, Music and Fun in the Historic Ludlow Park.
July 2
32nd Annual Car Show
Anthracite Regional A.A.C.A.
Tri-County Little League Field, McAdoo
July 4
Firecracker 5K
Port Carbon
Rain or Shine - 8:00 am start, $20 Pre-registration up to June 15, $25 after deadline up to day of the race Register Online at http:www.pretzelcitysports.com. For more information and registration form, call Deniece or Scott at 570-622-5824
July 4
Port Carbon's
Annual 4th of July Parade
10: a.m. step off – line up begins at 9:30 a.m.Fireworks at 10PM (Rain date July 5th)
July 4
"Kayaks, Canoes, and Boats, Oh My!"
a new event will take place at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park that should be loads of fun for the whole family. Kayak, canoe and cardboard boat races along with boating safety and other boating demonstrations will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the park clubhouse. There will be a number of races including canoe and kayak sprints, slaloms, endurance, and log tow races as well as the cardboard boat races. There will be 5 age classes for the canoe and kayak events. The cardboard boat races may have 4 person teams and 2 persons must ride in the boat. This event is free and open to the public as participants and spectators. All events will begin at the clubhouse, leaving the boat access area open for fishermen. Refreshments will be available for sale. Registration on the day of the event begins at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended and, as an incentive, the first 100 people to pre-register before June 1, 2017 will receive a free event tee shirt. Call Craig Morgan at 570-617-8223 for info.
Registration forms and event flyers are available on the Park's web site at http://www.sweetarrowlakepark.com/Events---Programs.html. Send registration forms to Craig Morgan, 1537 Panther Valley Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963.
July 4,
Reading of the
Declaration of Independence
in Historic Ludlow Park. 11am. We will be reading the Declaration from the Gazebo at the time it was revealed to the citizens of the country. This was a time that we were British Citizens in rebellion. Join us for this annual event.
July 8
HoHoHo Christmas in July Craft Show
10am to 4pm at the Heritage Center, 1 West Hazard Street, Summit Hill; Panther Valley's Premier Entertainment Complex. Join is for the best crafters in the area. Tables will be inside and outside of our historic building. Kitchen will be open serving homemade dishes and our famous hot dogs. Crafters are welcome tables are available.
July 9
Schuylkill On The Move Walk "Magnificent Mysterious Meander"
2:00 P.M. To 4:30 P.M. Where will Porcupine Pat take you? Find out by meeting him at the Schuylkill County AG Center in Pottsville for a carpool to the start location. (3 miles-moderate)
For information on directions or cancellation: email@example.com
Schuylkill on the Move promotes positive steps toward good health through walking and an appreciation of the natural beauty of our area.
July 15
Schuylkill On The Move Walk "Landingville Marsh And Auburn Dam Hike"
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join Robin Tracey in this return visit to the Landingville area. Let's explore the wetlands that are usually full of wildlife at this time of year. Meet Robin at the Cressona Mall near Burger King to carpool to the site. Bring a lunch and dogs are welcome. (4 miles-moderate).
July 29
Free outdoor band fest
with local bands featuring Red Letter Hymnal at Bethany Christian Fellowship, 102 Front St., Cressona from 5 to 10 pm. Held inside should it rain
July 31 - August 5
34 Annual
Schuylkill County Fair
Country Scenes –
Blue Ribbon Dreams.
July 31 – M&T Pulling Day
Stage: 7 & 9 p.m. Diaspora
Aug 1 – Kids Day
Stage: 7 & 9 p.m. Reckless (Classic Country)
Aug 2 – Sch. Co. Day
Stage: 7 & 9 p.m. Crazy Hearts (Country W/ A New Attitude)
Aug. 3 – Dairy Day
Stage: 7 & 9 p.m. Shawn Klush (Elvis Impersonator)
Aug. 4 – Country Day
Stage: 9 p.m. Parmalee w/ Jesse Wade at 7p.m.
Aug. 5 – Family Fun Day
Stage: 7 p.m. The Mahoney Brothers Present: Juke Box Heroes Live and at 9p.m. Long Live the Beatles
August 19
25th Annual Pioneer Day
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine in Ashland will be hosting its 25th Annual Pioneer Day 10am to 5 pm.. This year's Pioneer Day is in celebration of Pioneer Tunnel's 55th anniversary as a tourist attraction. In addition to its coal mine tours and steam train rides, there will be entertainment provided by the "Breaker Boys" & musical entertainment provided by 'MAK' Enjoy the food, crafts, and games provided by our wonderful vendors. Bring a lawn chair & enjoy the day!
August 19
Lebanon Reservoir And Swatara Furnace Hike
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Robin Tracey leads you on this historic and scenic tour. Meets at the concrete pad at the state game lands off Gold Mine Road. We will see a large reservoir and follow the old rail bed. We will then drive to the Swatara Furnace. Bring a lunch and dogs are welcome. (6 miles-moderate).
Aogust 20
Cruising Pottsville 2017
Cruising Pottsville the Wat it Used to Be. 6pm - 9pm.
Downtown Pottsville
Registration beins at 2pm
No Judging, No Trophies
Pre-cruise at Jerry's Cars & Collectibles Museum, Pottsville
Facebook: Cruisin Pottsville
Proceeds benefit
Pottsville Lions Club
August 20
Schuylkill On The Move "Historic Tow Path Trek"
2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. Judge John Domalakes leads you on a walk located along the Schuylkill River that meanders through a number of locks. Meets in the playground parking lot locatedon the west side of Port Clinton on Broad Street. (four miles-easy).
August 26
19th Annual Heritage Day And The 17th Annual Parade Of Nations in Shenandoah
Parade starts at 10am
There will be 21 nations represented, ethnic foods, crafts and games. Festivities continue in Girard Park with DJ and live music by Perseverance Jazz Band, Lester Hirsh and Kathleen Radspinner & Breaker Boys
August 27
The 26th Annual
Ukrainian Folk Festival
eld at the Ukrainian American Sport Center -- Tryzub (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, 12:00 – 8:00 PM. Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate "pysanka" (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous, power, rhythm and strength of "Hopak" – the world's most exciting ethnic dance, and every brilliant "Kolomiyka" (polka) and soulful folk song in between, experience the 26th Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating the 26th anniversary of our ancestral homeland's independence.
September 16
Hegins Valley Arts
& Crafts Faire
9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hegins Park (Approx. 6 miles west on Rt. 25 from Exit 112 on Interstate 81. Watch for signs to Hegins Park)
Over 200 selected craftsmen from PA and nearby states demonstrating and displaying their work. A delicious variety of foods prepared for your eating pleasure – all day including breakfast at 7 a.m.
Rain or Shine.
Parking $2 (benefits Hegins Park Assn.) No dogs allowed. Service dogs only.
For information call 570-682-9541 or 682-8181.
Sept. 16
Community Day
Coopersburg, Pa.
September 16,
Pack the Park at Ludlow Park, The Valley's Largest Basket Auction bythe Heritage Center. 11 am to 5 pm,
Just over 200 Beautiful Baskets from our friends, patrons. To add additional fun, we will have live music by our talented local musicians; all kinds of crafters; flea marketers and food of all kinds from French fries to ethnic foods. If you would like to join us as a vendor contact Jen McArdle Sloboda or Debra Solomon Ranck on Facebook. Keep posted on PTP see Pack the Park Festival on Facebook.
September 16
Schuylkill On The Move "The Pinnacle"
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gorgeous views from the top of Blue Mountain. Meet Robin Tracey in the state game lands parking lot near Port Clinton at 9:20 a.m to carpool to the fire tower. For information and to register, call Robin at 570-467-2506. Bring a lunch and dogs are welcome. (10 miles-difficult)
September 24
Schuylkill On The Move "Bake Oven Knob And Baer's Rocks"
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with Porcupine Pat. Follows the Appalachian Trail to awesome overlooks! Feel as though you are on top of the world. Meets just off Rt. 309 on top of Blue Mountain on the Lehigh and Schuylkill County line. (5 miles-moderate)
Sept. 3
Borough Day
Schuylkill Haven
Oct. 1
Berks County
Heritage Festival,
October 7
Schuylkill On The Move "Wolf Creek Falls Hike"
10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Meet Robin Tracey at the west end of the Wal-Mart parking lot in Saint Clair. Registration is required by calling Robin at 570-467-2506. A hidden gem! Bring a lunch and dogs are welcome (7 miles-difficult)
For directions or cancellation: email@example.com
Schuylkill on the Move promotes positive steps toward good health through walking and an appreciation of the natural beauty of our area.
October 17
Living & Learning
After 50 Expo
10 p.m. – 3 p.m.,
Fairlane Village Mall,
November 24
"A Dickens Christmas"
Downtown ShenandoahVignettes from A Christmas in Whoville, Horse Drawn Carriage, Hot Chocolate and Cookies. Visit the park with all Christmas Decorations


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Public Transport
RAIL Manufacture of South Africa's new rail fleet under way
Gibela Transport, a joint venture 61% owned by French company Alstom, has begun manufacturing the 600 state-of-the-art passenger trains, comprising 3 600 coaches.
09 Jul 2014
Going the extra mile MAN supplies Buscor with two wheelchair-friendly bus-trains
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has supplied Buscor, Mpumalanga's premier commuter bus service with two new MAN HB4 Lion's Explorer bus-trains, specially equipped with hydraulically-operated wheelchair lifts.
13 Feb 2014
Transport on the move Bus Rapid Transit gains steam in South Africa
The month of October is earmarked as transport month and as such we expect much debate around transport and related matters at the 2013 Johannesburg Truck and Bus Show.
25 Sep 2013
Gautrain bus drivers back at work Gautrain services are back to normal
Gautrain bus services have returned to normal on Monday 29 April 2013. This follows extensive consultations, where the drivers agreed to return to work while awaiting the outcome of the negotiations.
29 Apr 2013
Luxury liners bus drivers join strike Another union calls on members to down tools
Bus drivers for luxury liners will join the nationwide strike today, while bus drivers at Johannesburg's Reya Vaya BRT system were also expected to join the strike yesterday.
23 Apr 2013 - W. S. N.
Bus driver strike goes on indefinitely Unions vow to fight for better wages
The national strike by bus drivers belonging to Satawu, and the Transport and Omnibus Workers Union, is to continue indefinitely leaving thousands of commuters stranded.
22 Apr 2013
Renault donates vehicles to KZN healh care Phila Ma Campaign in KZN assisted
Renault South Africa's commitment to improving the lives and welfare of local communities in need has seen the delivery by Renault of three sponsored vehicles to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health.
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Boltless Shelving
Industrial Storage has new and used boltless or rivet style shelving. Boltless shelving utilizes a steel support structure generally with 5/8" particle board shelves. Other types of wood or wire deck are also common shelving surfaces. Heavy-duty 14-gauge shelf supports act as sway bracing for fully open sides
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- Cannot use dividers to accommodate product segmentation
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Frenchmans Creek Real Estate
Frenchmans Creek in Palm Beach Gardens is an upscale golf club with private beach club and 600 luxury homes - 95 estates and town houses are waterfront with Intracoastal and ocean access. There are two 18-hole golf courses, 16 har-tru tennis courts and a 24/7 spa and fitness center on 720 acres. Frenchman's Creek is namesake with Daphne Demaurier's novel about a lovestory between an English lady and a French pirate in Cornwall.
FRENCHMAN'S CREEK - 13495 Tournament Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Frenchman's Creek Beach Club in Juno Beach offers several dining options -19th Hole, Grille Room, Main Dining Room and Beach Club - 5 star Private Club by Platinum Club of America.
Frenchman's Creek homes for sale $500,000's - $4,000,000's
Frenchman's Creek HOA - $1,227 - 1,540* / quarter
Fee includes - Common area maintenance, lawn care, security
Subdivision -Golf course, tennis, pool, spa, basketball, exercise room, game room & library
Public Schools - Dwight Eisenhower Elementary, Howell Watkins Middle School & William Dwyer High School
Frenchman's Creek Golf Course -
North Course - Par 72 designed by Jim Fazio.
Par 72. Slope 144. Rating 74.6. Length 6,938 yards.
South Course - Par 72 designed by Robert Cupp.
Par 72. Slope 146. Rating 74.2. Length 7,012 yards.
Frenchman's Creek Membership - Mandatory. Not open to non-residents.
Full Membership - $150,000 ($55,000 refundable) and $21,000 annual dues*.
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Asthma is a condition that affects your airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. Asthma means different things to different people. Whatever asthma means to you, it's useful to know more about how it affects you, both physically and emotionally, and why. Does it run in the family? What are the triggers for you? Are you just wanting to understand how to better help support someone…
Asthma tends to run in families, especially when there's also a history of allergies and/or smoking. Regardless of if you have it or know someone with it or just want to know more.. It's important to understand HOW asthma works and that asthma can be different for everyone. There is no one rule that fit's all unfortunately. (Asthma UK, 2016)
The more you understand the condition, the better position you're in to work out with your healthcare team (i.e. your GP, asthma nurse and/or consultant) how to manage it well. Managing it well means that asthma will affect your life as little as possible.
Sometimes asthma symptoms are mild and go away on their own or after minimal treatment with asthma medicine. Other times, symptoms continue to get worse.
When symptoms get more intense and/or more symptoms occur, you're having an asthma attack. Asthma attacks also are called flareups or exacerbations.
Treating symptoms when you first notice them is important. This will help prevent the symptoms from worsening and causing a severe asthma attack. Severe asthma attacks may require emergency care, and they can be fatal. (NHLI, 2016)
If you have asthma:
If you've just been diagnosed with asthma, or even if you've had the condition for many years, you may have a long list of questions. To help you find some answers, i've tried to provide some useful pages with both factual information and what asthma personally means to me. As well as what i have learned first hand about asthma. (Asthma UK, 2016)
If you think you may have asthma:
Asthma is a complex condition to diagnose. Quite often it's a case of ruling out other things, but if you think you may have asthma see your GP and ask for a review. You may find it useful to look at the list of symptoms first to see how likely it is, however as said above asthma affects everyone differently and as much as there is common typical symptoms with asthma that doesn't mean to say you can't have asthma and have none of the typical symptoms. There are different types of asthma for example cough variant asthma, silent asthma, allergic asthma.. Some may have a wheeze, some may not.. some may have a cough when their asthma is bad and some may just feel tight chested. (asthma UK, 2016)
How does asthma affect the airways?
When a person with asthma comes into contact with something that irritates their sensitive airways (an asthma trigger), it causes their body to react in three ways:
- the muscles around the walls of the airways tighten so that the airways become narrower
- the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and starts to swell
- sticky mucus or phlegm sometimes builds up, which can narrow the airways even more.
These reactions cause the airways to become narrower and irritated – making it difficult to breathe and leading to asthma symptoms, such as chest tightness, wheezing, or coughing. (Asthma UK, 2016)
Who gets asthma?
In the UK, around 5.4 million people are currently receiving treatment for asthma. That's one in every 12 adults and one in every 11 children. Approximately five per cent of people with asthma have severe asthma. (Asthma UK, 2016)
Can asthma be cured?
Asthma UK is striving to find a cure, but currently there is no cure for asthma. The good news, though, is that there are lots of safe and effective treatments available to manage the symptoms. You just need to work with your GP or asthma nurse to find the ones that work well for you, and get into good habits so you take them exactly as prescribed, so you can get the benefits. Asthma is considered a 'reversable' condition, this is due to the fact that asthma is effectively an inflammation and reaction in the airways. Reduce the inflammation and the person will no longer be suffering with asthma symptoms. This would be in comparison to something such as COPD (coronary obstructive pulmonary disorder) where the airways and the aveoli in the lungs are scarred and damaged and will never improve. Asthma when well managed and well controlled can be very minimal and people can continue with their lives with little to no symptoms. Some people go years without any symptoms at all. It's all down to the management, the severity and what the persons triggers are. (Asthma UK, 2016)
Even when you feel fine, you still have the disease and it can flare up at any time.
However, with today's knowledge and treatments, most people who have asthma are able to manage the disease. They have few, if any, symptoms. They can live normal, active lives. If you have asthma, you can take an active role in managing the disease lowering your risk of serious attacks. (NHLI,2016)
Is asthma a serious condition?
Tragically, three people die every day because of asthma attacks and research shows that two thirds of asthma deaths are preventable. The reassuring fact is that most people with asthma who get the right treatment – and take it correctly – can manage their symptoms and get on with what they want to do in life. (Athma UK – What is asthma, November 2016)
Common asthma symptoms:
- Wheezing
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Tightness in the chest
Other symptoms include:
- Taking longer to get over a cold/cough
- Having frequent chest infections/coughs
- Waking up at night short of breath/tight chest
- Getting short of breath easier
- Blue fingernail beds or lips
- Rapid breathing.
- Sighing.
- Fatigue; inability to exercise properly.
- Difficulty sleeping.
- Anxiety; difficulty concentrating.
- Chronic cough without wheezing (cough-variant asthma) often a dry hacking cough.
Not all people who have asthma have these symptoms. Likewise, having these symptoms doesn't always mean that you have asthma. T
The types of asthma symptoms you have, how often they occur, and how severe they are may vary over time. Sometimes your symptoms may just annoy you. Other times, they may be troublesome enough to limit your daily routine.
Severe symptoms can be fatal. It's important to treat symptoms when you first notice them so they don't become severe.
With proper treatment, most people who have asthma can expect to have few, if any, symptoms either during the day or at night. (NHLI, 2016)
What Causes Asthma Symptoms To Occur?
Many things can trigger or worsen asthma symptoms. Your doctor will help you find out which things (sometimes called triggers) may cause your asthma to flare up if you come in contact with them. Triggers may include:
- Allergens from dust, animal fur, cockroaches, mold, and pollens from trees, grasses, and flowers
- Irritants such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, chemicals or dust in the workplace, compounds in home décor products, and sprays (such as hairspray)
- Medicines such as aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and nonselective beta-blockers
- Sulfites in foods and drinks
- Viral upper respiratory infections, such as colds
- Physical activity, including exercise
Other health conditions can make asthma harder to manage. Examples of these conditions include a runny nose, sinus infections, reflux disease, psychological stress, and sleep apnea. These conditions need treatment as part of an overall asthma care plan.
Asthma is different for each person. Some of the triggers listed above may not affect you. Other triggers that do affect you may not be on the list. Talk with your doctor about the things that seem to make your asthma worse. (NHLI, 2016)
How Can Asthma Be Prevented?
You can't prevent asthma. However, you can take steps to control the disease and prevent its symptoms. For example:
- Learn about your asthma and ways to control it.
- Follow your written asthma action plan.
- Use medicines as your doctor prescribes.
- Identify and try to avoid things that make your asthma worse (asthma triggers). However, one trigger you should not avoid is physical activity. Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Talk with your doctor about medicines that can help you stay active.
- Keep track of your asthma symptoms and level of control.
- Get regular checkups for your asthma.
Asthma UK (November 2015) Understanding asthma better. Accessed 29/01/2017 [https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/understanding-asthma]
Asthma UK (November 2015) What Is asthma. Accessed 29/01/2017 [https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/understanding-asthma/what-is-asthma]
NHLI (2016) What are the signs and symptoms of asthma. Accessed 29/01/2017 [https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma]


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"What happened... What is this wretched scene... Did I...make a horrible mistake? I... I only wanted..." -ArchieArchie is the former Leader of Team Aqua. He is a major antagonist in Pokémon Emerald.
Pokémon Emerald Edit
Chugga first encountered him as the boss of Team Aqua. He ultimatley reformed and abandoned his criminal ways.


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TeamViewer is an app from the category रिमोट कंट्रोल, whose license is निःशुल्क which is available in हिन्दी. It is developed by TeamViewer GmbH for Windows operating systems with the version XP or higher. The version 12.0.81460, updated on 27.07.17, takes up 15.02MB of space in comparison with 13.59MB of media among other similar applications such as TeamViewer Portable, AnyDesk, LogMeIn, Splashtop Streamer, Supremo, Anyplace Control. Its 1,637,456 downloads put TeamViewer in the position number 1 within its category and 318 of all Windows apps. The 6 screenshots available on Uptodown, along with the link to the official website (https://www.teamviewer.com), also allow us to get a great idea of the app we're going to download. In addition, the official report from Virus Total gives you the guarantee that the app is 98% सुरक्षित for this and any of its previous versions.
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Fitted Top with Asymmetric Knot Drape Detail
The California Top has panels of contrasting colors that have been artistically twisted into an asymmetrical draped knot bodice. Sharp color blocking and subtle peekaboo cutaway creates a sleek, modernist effect. There is a waistband at the natural waist and a fitted peplum over the hips.
This top can easily be dressed up or down, tucked into high waisted trousers or worn casually over a skirt. The California Top is crafted in England from a pebble textured Flou Bubble Jacquard woven in Italy.


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Don't wait until the last minute to sort out your Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who Party Supplies, Decorations or Baby Shower Ideas. You may find that decorating and entertaining with this goofy, blue elephant is so much fun that you will want to prolong the process as long as possible.
For those just tuning in, Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who is about a bright, blue elephant. Granted he had a rather unusual shape, but that's just the way Dr. Seuss had of making the pachyderms in his storybooks attention grabbing and special. So, gather up lots of stuffed, plush toy elephants that resemble our star, Horton. Here are some creative party theme ideas that our friends have shared with us.
Buy up 3D Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who board books that you can arrange on stands and use as centerpieces. Send them home with your children's friends as remembrances of the day.
The color scheme should match the colors in the Seuss books; baby blue, nautical blue and burnt orange. Get big mylar balloons and tie them together with ribbons to decorate your party's doorways and areas of importance. If you have a large space to fill or are having your child's birthday party at the pool, big balloon arrangements help to define the boundries of the party.
Twist brown or burnt orange and your multi-colored blue streamers together with some twinkle lights to make a unique canopy overhead. This decoration is especially effective for night parties and provides safe lighting for pathways.
Add a big, personalized plastic banner with the birthday boy or girl's name on it and enjoy the party!
Blue elephants are hot on the kids party scene at the moment. Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who is making a big comeback with yet another generation of children. The movie is not hurting a bit and if you haven't taken your child to see the movie or read the book, please put it on your to do list.
Kids love Dr. Seuss books and if you are planning a party, Horton Hears a Who tableware, centerpieces and decorations are what you will need to make your birthday party a raging success.
For those who find themselves in need of Who Ville plates, tablecloths or other decorations, I'm sure that these Dr. Seuss Horton Hears a Who baby shower supplies and invitations will do the trick. Please email us any ideas that you would like to share with other parents that want their child's birthday or class party to be as cute as possible!
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Dr. Seuss is classic, until i saw Horton hears a who i forgot how much that guy packed into such simple storylines...
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Track and Field
Athletics events offer a wide range, from the 100 meters and hurdle events to the marathon, from the high jump to the long jump, shot put, relays and wheelchair events.
In addition, Special Olympics offers events for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic athletics skills. The development of these key skills is necessary prior to advancing to longer competitive events.
Special Olympics athletes can also participate in Unified Sports® Athletics relay events. Special Olympics Unified Sports is a program that combines Special Olympics athletes and athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) on sports teams for training and competition. In Unified Sports Athletics, a relay team would consist of two Special Olympics athletes and two partners.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in competition divisions according to events, ability level, age and gender.
Athletics Facts
Athletics was an event at the first Special Olympics International Games held in Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1968.
At the 1995 World Summer Games, the marathon was contested for the first time, producing a winning time of 2 hours, 59 minutes and 18 seconds.
At the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin, Ireland, 1,111 athletes from 148 Programs competed in the sport of athletics; all seven Special Olympics regions were represented.
Today Special Olympics Athletics is the most popular Special Olympics sport, with 889,538 athletes (as of the 2005 Special Olympics Athlete Participation Report) participating.
Athletics Events
1,500; 3,000; 5,000 and 10,000 Meter
Half Marathon, Marathon
Field Events
High Jump
Long Jump
Shot Put -
Women 2.72 kg/6 lbs (8-11 yrs - 1.81 kg/4 lbs)
Men 4 kg/8.8 lbs (8-11 yrs - 2.72 kg/ 6lbs)
Pentathlon (Five events: 100 Meters, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, 400 Meters)
Wheelchair Events
100, 200 and 400 Meter Wheelchair Race
Wheelchair Shot Put-
Women: 1.81 kg/4 lbs
Men: 1.81 kg/4 lbs
The following events provide meaningful competition for athletes with lower ability levels:
Dash: 25 and 50 Meter
Walk: 25, 50 and 100 Meter
10, 25 and 50 Meter Assisted Softball Throw
Ball Throw for Distance (Tennis ball)
Standing Long Jump
10 and 25 Meter Wheelchair Race
30 Meter Wheelchair Slalom
30 and 50 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Slalom
25 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Obstacle Race
4 x 25 Meter Wheelchair Shuttle Relay
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Dr. Yoni Kupchik earned the title of 'promising young scientist' from the Israeli business daily, Calcalist, for his research unveiling similar neurological underpinnings between obesity and cocaine addiction. Dr. Kupchik is a member of the Department of Medical Neurobiology at Hebrew University's Hadassah Medical School and conducts research on the neurological effects of addiction. His research focuses on the brain's lack of control as a result of addictive behaviors.
"What is interesting," Dr. Kupchik explained," is that the brain has a natural defense mechanism to fight addiction. Normally, the brain directs the body to behave in a beneficiary way. Under addiction this natural instinct is damaged, causing the brain to let the body harm itself." he elaborated.
Kupchik studied the part of the brain that regulates responses to rewards and motor functions in cocaine addicts and discovered that the nucleus accumbens is responsible for the brain overpowering its own natural defense mechanism to addiction.
Intrigued, Dr. Kupchik, decide to investigate the connection between overeating and the natural reward response system in the brain. When he replaced cocaine with fatty foods and foods with excess sugar, subjects responded like their cocaine addicted peers, constantly signaling for more food and as a result growing obese. Dr. Kupchik discovered that the neurological reaction that caused the subjects to eat more food was the same as one that pushed the others to "need" cocaine.
Dr. Kupchick states that people who suffer from obesity describe themselves as unable to stop eating and often obesity is connected to a slow metabolism or an eating disorder His study proves that –at least in research– obesity stems from the reward system in our brains.
While it is still too early to fully apply Dr. Kupchik's research, his work gave scientists yet another direction in understanding the causes of addiction.