n Ashland: Ashland American Legion Bernard J. Dolan Post 434 is looking for veterans — male and female — from all wars to join. Regular meetings are at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the post home, Centre and Fifth streets. Members hold monthly hoagie sales on the last Wednesday of each month — plain or Italian at $5 each. For more information, call 570-875-0086, 570-205-4079 or 570-590-1666.
n Gordon: Christ’s United Lutheran Church will sponsor a bus trip Aug. 4 to Sight & Sound Theater for the production of “Samson ... The Original Superhero.” The cost is $95 for adults and $59 for children ages 3-12. The event will include lunch prior to the show at Hershey Farms Grand Smorgasbord. For more information, call Joanne Young at 570-875-2586.
n Hegins: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 2 to 7 p.m. June 14 at Hegins Valley Fire and Rescue, 720 E. Chestnut St. 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 Ringtown: The Ringtown Area Library will hold a 40th anniversary Wine and Food Gala from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the library, 132 W. Main St. Food will be prepared and provided by local restaurants and culinary artists. Guests will taste a variety of local, national and international wines. Non-alcoholic beverages also will be available for all guests. The cost is $40 per person and tickets are available at the library, which also is inviting all interested businesses and individuals to become an event sponsor. Sponsorships will help to defray the costs associated with the fundraiser and ultimately benefit the library’s annual operating costs. For tickets or sponsorship information, visit the library, email to ringtownlibrary@epix.net or call at 570-889-5503.
n Ringtown: The Ringtown Recreation Committee will lead “The Loop,” a 3.1-mile excursion from 9 a.m. to noon June 18 with start and finish at the Ringtown Recreation Complex, North Center Street. There are a “few mild hills” at the center of the course, according to a committee press release. All are welcome. For more information, call 570-956-3534.
n Shenandoah Heights: West Mahanoy Township officials have warned people they are cracking down on illegal dumping throughout the township. Officials said illegal dumping is not allowed and anyone caught will be prosecuted. The township also has an ordinance that prohibits all outside burning. Still, there are some who defy the law and burn outdoors. Township officials during a recent meeting issued a reminder and warning about the law.