The Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K was such a success the past three years that it will be held again this year, on April 9. While the race may be sold out, they invite you to join them for their festive post-race block party. The street will come alive with laughter, food, fun, music, charity and much more.
The race and block party will be held at the brewery. There will be a letter writing station for runners to sign a Yuengling Lager Jogger postcard with well wishes for military. The postcards will be sent to Operation Gratitude, the official race charity, a nonprofit organization that assembles and sends care packages to deployed military, their families and Wounded Warriors. Additionally, the block party will feature a charity raffle, food, vendors and live music.
An event this big wouldn’t be successful if it were not for the kind spirit and generosity of time from volunteers. There are two key areas where volunteer help is needed. Prior to the race, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7 and from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 8, helpers are needed to distribute race bibs and other information to registered runners. The Packet Pick-Up station will be at the Ramada Inn in Pottsville. Anyone interested in helping with packet distribution can email volunteer@lagerjogger.com with the subject “Packet Pick-Up Volunteer.”
Volunteers are also needed on the day of the race to help with a variety of tasks. The race starts at 9 a.m. and volunteers are asked to arrive at 7 a.m. You can help with race day by registering at www.racemine.com/ckrunning/volunteers/1076. You can also contact Kathryn Ross at kathryn@lagerjogger.com.
D. G. Yuengling and Son Inc. thanks past participants and volunteers and hopes to see you there again this year.
Your blood is one of the most precious gifts you can give. One donation can save the lives of up to three people. Premature babies, accident victims and cancer patients are in constant need of fresh blood.
There will be blood drives at the Good Shepherd Building in Minersville and at the Schuylkill Mall on March 14 and at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Schuylkill Haven and the Pine Grove Ambulance Building on March 17. Everyone who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in general good health is encouraged to donate.
“Indian Mound Builders of the Mississippi Valley” will be presented at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove, at 7 p.m. March 22. The slide presentation will explore the huge Monks Mound near St. Louis, the strange Serpent Mound and Cahokia, the city of 15,000 Indians and more. Discover the civilization of the Mississippi before the Europeans arrived.
The presentation will be conducted by noted Indian expert, Dave McSurdy. The free event is suitable for teens and adults. Call 570-345-8952 for details.
The Walk In Art Center announces a MoMA Bus Trip on April 9. The bus departs from Schuylkill Haven for a day at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. After the museum, use your free time to explore the city before returning home.
The guided tour of MoMA and round bus trip ticket is $90. Unguided tour and round trip bus trip ticket is $80. Reserve your seat today. Tickets can be ordered online at www.walkinartcenter.com. Call 570-732-3728 for information.
Just a reminder that the 41st annual Seedling Sale to benefit Sweet Arrow Lake is still accepting orders. Bundles of five or 10 healthy seedlings, 8 to 28 inches, sell for $8 or $9. They arrive bare root. Order deadline is April 6. Pick up at Sweet Arrow Lake is April 30. Seedling description and order forms can be found at www.sweetarrowlakepark.com. Call 570-622-4124 for information.
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.
Historical society
volunteers
Time: Flexible.
Responsibility: Help with a variety of tasks including filing and data entry, light cleaning, assisting patrons with research, scanning photos for electronic storage, gift shop.
Skills: Reliable and friendly.
Location: Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville
Call: 570-622-7540.