n Frackville: A free lunch program for children will be held from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 7 to Aug. 19 at Memorial Park, West Spring Street. Only children can receive the food and must remain in the park while eating, according to a release. The lunch will not be held July 1 or 4. Registration and other requirements are not needed.
n Mahanoy City: The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is always in need of food and is grateful for donations. Some items needed include cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter, beef stew, soups, juices, tuna, Spam, instant potatoes, Hamburger Helper, pasta and sauce, pancake mix and syrup, coffee, tea or any nonperishable food item. Donations may be dropped off at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, the office of state Rep. Neal P. Goodman or at the local M&T Bank branch.
n Minersville: The New Minersville Firehouse Bikers will stage a “Ride for St. Joe’s,” the annual Harlen Zimmerman Poker Run for St. Joseph Learning Center, on June 12 at the firehouse, 500 Line St. Tickets are $20 and $10 for passenger. Registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m.
n New Ringgold: Friedens Lutheran Church will sponsor a free community picnic from 3 to 6 p.m. June 5 at the church, 525 Church St. The event will feature Coney Island burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, salads and other picnic fare plus a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar. The event is eat-in-only. For more information, call 570-640-5726.
n Minersville: Mountaineer Hose Company will have a breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday at the firehouse, Third and South streets. All are welcome.
n Pottsville: An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. May 27 at D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc., Fifth and Mahantongo streets. People 17 and older (16 with parental consent), weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health are urged to donate blood. For more information or to arrange for an appointment, call 800-733-2767.
n Schuylkill Haven: The young people’s group of Covenant United Methodist Church will have a movie night at 5 p.m. Sunday at the church, 215 E. Main St., featuring “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” The movie is free and soda and popcorn will be available for $1.
n Shenandoah: The Shenandoah Youth Soccer Association will hold soccer registration from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the soccer field, Route 54, Lost Creek. The association teaches the basic fundamentals of soccer and serves children ages 4 to 14 from Shenandoah, Frackville, Ashland, Girardville, Ringtown, Mahanoy City and other area communities, according to an association press release.
n Shenandoah: The borough has an ordinance requiring people who walk pets on public streets or sidewalks to clean up after them. Those who do not are in violation of the law and can face a fine. Pet owners may not allow their animals to roam in the borough unleashed or out of control. Driving ATVs on public streets or areas where they are not allowed, such as parks or private property, also is unlawful. Anyone who witnesses such violations is asked to contact borough authorities. To reach borough police, call 570-462-1991.
n Shenandoah: Shenandoah Community Watch meets at 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at the Anthony P. Damato American Legion “Medal of Honor” Post 792, 116 N. Main St. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. Gordon Slater, SCW president, has made repeated calls for more people to attend and become involved for the betterment of the community.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Community Hunger Walk was postponed until 2 p.m. Sunday. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Luke’s medical building. Registration forms are available through the walk’s Facebook page and online at www.taffn.org.