Are you looking for care for a loved one that will strengthen their independence? Do you want peace of mind knowing your loved one is safe while you are at work?
Avenues can provide the type of care you are looking for. They’re a human service organization committed to providing quality services that enhance the lives of individuals with developmental and/or acquired disabilities.
They’ve proudly served Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas since 1952, providing services to nearly 1,200 individuals aging from birth to the elderly. It is their purpose to promote the general welfare of people with these disabilities. They plan, promote and assist in the establishment, maintenance and operation of training centers or clinics for education, social and physical betterment of all the individuals they serve.
For more information about how their programs can help your loved one or how you can get involved with the organization, go to www.avenuesofpa.org or call 570-622-7920.
Sweet Arrow Lake will host a Cabin Fever Hike at 10 a.m. Saturday. Join “Porcupine Pat” on a crisp outdoors walk to shake off the winter blahs. Look for winter weeds and birds, and enjoy the seasonal scenery. Dress for winter weather. Meet at the Waterfall Road parking lot. Call 570-345-8952 for details.
A fly-tying class will be held at Sweet Arrow Lake at 1 p.m. Feb. 28. Learn to tie flies, pick up some tips and swap some fish stories. Suitable for teens and adults. Class is free, but registration is required by calling 717-979-0235.
St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Shenandoah is now accepting orders for Easter breads. Deadline for orders for nut, poppy, apricot or poppy/raisin roll, and plain or raisin paska is March 1. Pick up date is March 19. Place you order by calling 570-462-0809.
The Penn State Master Gardeners invite you to join them for a 2016 Spring Series program from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 5. Learn all that is necessary to get started and to have a successful garden season this year. Gardening tools, vegetable planting, lawn care, pesticide use, unusual vegetables and pollinators will be discussed. Attendance fee applies. Call 570 622-4225 for details.
Mark your calendar. The Avenues Foundation will host its seventh annual Yuengling Beer Tasting Dinner at the Greystone Restaurant on March 31. Seatings at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. Call Stephanie at 570-622-7920 for details or to reserve your seat.
Community Volunteers in Action is the volunteer center for Schuylkill County. Use the preceding contact information for those specific opportunities and search other listings on our website at www.schuylkill.us/cvia. Find us on Facebook. Call us at 570-628-1426 or email to jjohnston@co.schuylkill.pa.us.
American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers
Time: Four-night training, 6 to 8 p.m. March 1, 3, 8 and 10. Registration is free and dinner is provided at each session.
Responsibility: Red Cross Disaster College will train people to become Disaster Action Team volunteers. During a disaster, they respond and assist those affected, interview and assist with disaster-caused immediate needs such as shelter and food, complete forms and provide referrals to other agencies, assist in the operation of shelters and provide mass feeding and distribution of relief supplies, and communicate with the team leader about readiness on a regular basis.
Location: Training will be held at the Pottsville Free Public Library; team members respond to Schuylkill County disasters but would have the opportunity to respond elsewhere if necessary.
Call: Heather Bowman, ARC, 610-375-4755 or email heather.bowman@redcross.org.
Food Pantry helpers
T imes: Varies by location.
Responsibility: Help staff with food sorting, storage and packing. May need to carry bags to consumer’s vehicle.
Skills: Ability to perform assigned tasks, including lifting and carrying bags..
Location: Eighteen pantries throughout Schuylkill County.
Call: Jason, Schuylkill Community Action, 570-628-1995.