n Ashland: The Ashland Area Historic Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. April 27 at the society’s headquarters, 316-318 Centre St. The program will include a book signing with Maxim W. Furek, a coal region historian who explores Sheppton mythology and the 1963 Sheppton mine disaster. Refreshments will be served.
n Frackville: The Frackville Ministerium Food Bank will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday to serve eligible residents in the borough. New applicants will need proof of eligibility — a Frackville borough address. The food bank is located at Zion Lutheran Church. Participants must use the downstairs entrance by the parking lot on South Beech Street.
n Frackville: Puff’s Fest 2016 will be held beginning at 2 p.m. April 30 at the Frackville Elks Lodge, 307 S. Third St. Admission is $10 at the door and $7 in advance. The event will include 22 bands on two stages. For more information, call 570-573-1989.
n Frackville: A halupki and pierogi sale is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, West Oak Street. Halupkies are $2 each and pierogies are $7 a dozen. To order or for more information, call 570-874-3777.
n Mahanoy City: The Washington Hook and Ladder Fire Company will hold a car wash from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the firehouse, 35 E. Mahanoy Ave., weather permitting. The cost is $5 for exterior only and $15 for exterior and interior.
n Orwigsburg: A free firefighters safety program, hosted by Shakey’s Gun Shop, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Orwigsburg Area Free Public Library, 214 E. Independence St. It will include handling firearms safely, ear and eye protection, knowing your firearm, proper firearm care and safety storage.
n Pottsville: A comedy night featuring Rubi Wahhab Nicholas will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday (doors will open at 6:30 p.m.) at Pottsville Area High School. People should use the auditorium entrance on Elk Avenue. Tickets are $20 each and proceeds will benefit the high school girls’ softball team. For tickets or more information, call 570-617-6462, 570-449-6208 or 570-294-2587.
n Pottsville: The Queen of Peace Apartments Tenants Association will have its annual yard sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the apartment complex, 777 Water St. Space is available at $5 for nonresidents. The event will include household items, clothes, books and other items. For more information, call 570-294-2443.
n Pottsville: Pennsylvania Railroads in Schuylkill County by James Eisenhart Jr. will be the feature at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., at 7 p.m. April 27. Donations will be accepted. Eisenhart, Ashland, will focus on the railroad layout in Schuylkill County years ago. He also gives guided hiking tours in the county, giving history lessons about the trains that once ran through Schuylkill. For more information, call 570-622-7540.
n Saint Clair: The Saint Clair Lions Club will have an Election Day pork-and-sauerkraut dinner beginning at 11 a.m. April 26 at the Lions building, McCord Avenue. The cost is $8.50 per meal. Patrons may eat at the hall or take meals out and delivery will be available in the Saint Clair area. For more information, call 570-429-0549.
n Schuylkill Haven: Bible Tabernacle Pentecostal Church, 314 Margaretta St., will have a free “Singspiration” at 6 p.m. Sunday. Missionary offerings will be accepted. There will be light refreshments and coffee downstairs after the service. Call 570-385-4704.
n Tamaqua: A felted fabric art workshop with Dancing Vulture Designs and artist Melissa Benzinger will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center, 125 Pine St. The cost is $35 per person, which includes all material and instruction. To register, call 570-668-1192.
n Tamaqua: St. Jerome Regional School, 250 W. Broad St., will have open house from noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Call 570-225-7004.