n Ashland: The borough offices will be closed Friday in recognition of Good Friday. Ashes will be picked up on Saturday.
n Fountain Springs: Tickets are on sale now for the North Schuylkill High School Theater Arts production of “Guys and Dolls” slated for 7:30 p.m. April 1 and 2 in the high school auditorium. People may buy tickets from any cast member or they may call the school at 570-874-0495 for more information.
n Frackville: The Frackville Economic Development Committee will meet at 7 p.m. March 28 at the Frackville Municipal & Community Center, 42 S. Center St. Committee Chairman Paul Klevis said in a release the group will discuss the recent land bank agreement, the proposed downtown beautification plans including the tribute to Hometown Heroes. It is a cooperative effort involving the committee and the Frackville Business and Professional Association to attract new businesses to the downtown and to tout the annual community wide spring cleanup. The meeting is open to the public and proposals for enhancing the community are always welcome.
n Orwigsburg: Schuylkill Masonic Lodge 138 will have its 11th annual fish dinner from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Schuylkill Masonic Temple Association, 1000 E. Market St. Meals include baked haddock, choice of french fries or baked potato, macaroni and cheese, string beans or corn, applesauce, pepper cabbage, bread and dessert. The cost is $9.50 per meal and free for children 12 and younger. Takeouts will be available. For more information, call 570-366-1385.
n Pottsville: McCann School of Business & Technology Pottsville campus will host a free Easter Bunny event from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Guests will have the chance to have a picture taken with the bunny while enjoying refreshments and snacks. Admissions representatives and financial services representatives will also be available to answer questions about McCann programs, financial aid qualifications and the application process. For more information, call 570-391-3010.
n Pottsville: Students of the month Shelby Hahner and Mykaihla Sternick of Pottsville Area High School, Clement Rushanan and Veronica Rutechy of Minersville Area High School and Kaitlynn Esemaya and Adrian Datte of Nativity BVM High School attended a recent meeting of the Pottsville Rotary Club. They told the Rotarians about their school and community activities and plans for the future. Rotarian Pete Yasenchak advised the students about Rotary International and its goal of eliminating polio from the world.
n Pottsville: A free children’s theater workshop will be held on Wednesday at the Majestic Theater, North Centre Street, for children ages 5-12. Students, according to a release, will be introduced to all aspects of musical theater including acting, singing and dancing. Advance registration is required. Participants will be put into time slots based on age. For more information, call 570-628-4647 or email majesticplayerspottsville@gmail.com.
n Pottsville: A Nativity BVM High School Drama Club fundraiser is set for 4 to 9 p.m. April 4 at Roma Restaurant, 116 W. Market St. A portion of the eatery’s proceeds from all dine-in sales will benefit the club, which is preparing for its spring musical, “Legally Blonde.”
n Shenandoah: Divine Mercy Roman Catholic Parish, 224 W. Cherry St., will mark Divine Mercy Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. April 3. Devotions will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, midafternoon prayers from the Divine Office, various other prayers and readings, a homily, periods of reflection, hymns, procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction. There will be no confessions or Mass celebration. There will be a Mass of healing at 7 p.m. April 1 in the church. For more information, call 570-462-1968.