March is American Red Cross Month. Some of the days to observe include daylight-saving time, St. Patrick’s Day, first day of spring and Easter. Spring is just around the corner, hang in there.
Schuylkill County is fortunate to have a large number of elderly residents who call it home. Our older adults are spry and active and you’d be hard-pressed to find a local nonprofit that isn’t enriched by a senior volunteer.
In the past 32 years, RSVP of Schuylkill County volunteers donated more than 1.5 million hours of service to Schuylkill County. Today, more than 350 volunteers generously give their time, talents and skills to help improve the quality of life in the county.
RSVP is unique in that it enrolls only volunteers over the age of 55 who are placed with agencies on an ongoing basis. They do not just volunteer one time, but become part of the culture of the agency where they serve, helping to meet the goals established by that agency. Many RSVP volunteers have served with agencies for 15 or more years with several volunteering at their agency for more than 25 years.
They’re currently looking for some kind hearted individuals to share their gifts with hospice care, literacy tutoring, hospital gift shop and greetings, the APPRISE Telecenter, Meals on Wheels, and errand and medical appointment transportation driving, to name a few.
A Soup and Sausage Hoagie Sale will be held March 10 to benefit Downtown Shenandoah Inc. Soups sell for $5 per quart, $2.50 per pint and hoagies are $3.50. Call 570-462-2060 to place your order.
Winter Storytime for children ages 3 to 5 will take place at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Ringtown Area Library. Join them for stories, crafts, rhymes, songs and more fun learning opportunities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 570-889-5503 to register.
The Annual Sweet Arrow Lake Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast with Sausage and Drinks is slated for March 12 from 7 to 11 a.m. Adult tickets will sell for $7, ages 6 to 12 $3 and ages 5 and under are free. Call to order advance tickets at 570-622-3742. Tickets will be sold at the door while supplies last.
Schuylkill on the Move invites you to a Frackville Foray at 10 a.m. March 13. The free, moderate three-mile walk offers a spectacular view of historic Mahanoy Valley. Meet at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church on Line Street. Call 570-622-4124 for details.
Mark your calendars. Lessie’s Garden will host its annual Spring Fling on March 19. Children’s activities include egg hunt, Easter Bunny photos, egg painting, and pot-a-plant. Penn State Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions about your gardening needs.
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.
Library helpers
Time: Flexible.
Responsibility: Help with general library tasks such as checking out and stocking books, helping at front desk, more.
Skills: Friendly and reliable.
Location: Ashland Public Library
Call: Ann, 570-875-2699