Soup social

Monthly soup socials are being held at Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette St.The next outreach social will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 7. The free event is part of Trinity's monthly "Feeding the Hungry" program.Those attending are reminded to use the lower parking lot entrance into Founder's Hall.Open micThe Tamaqua Community Art Center hosts an "Open Mic Night" the fourth Thursday of every month, providing opportunities for local talent of all ages and genres. The events run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the center, located at 125 Pine St.There are no fees.For more information, call 570-668-1192 or visit

www.tamaquaarts.org.Zion LewistownZion Church in the Lewistown Valley and Calvary Episcopal United Church will hold a combined Memorial service, at 10:30 a.m., this Sunday at Zion's Church. A covered dish meal will be held in Zion's social hall following the service.Zion's annual church picnic will be held June 7, featuring a performance by The Cressona Band and a basket raffle.Names of graduating seniors should be submitted to any member of the consistory.Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8:15 p.m., from June 9-13, at the Lewistown Valley Tabernacle.The youth group will meet at 5 p.m. on May 24.St. John LutheranThe Rev. Phyllis Wolford will officiate at the 9:15 a.m. worship service Sunday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.Also on Sunday, the bell choir will rehearse at 10:30 a.m. and Little Lyres will have a bowling outing, at 3 p.m., at Spare Time Lanes in Hometown.