There's a lot of heart to be found in the greater Tamaqua community.

While most of it is unseen and unheard, people quietly helping people, there is now visible proof that Tamaqua Has Heart, thanks to a joint project involving the Tamaqua Community Art Center, the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership, Rural LISC and members of the community.That proof can be found along Broad Street, in the downtown area, compliments of 13 fiberglass hearts, individually decorated to highlight the many aspects of the town, past and present. The area's heritage found its way into hearts depicting the heydays of King Coal and the railroad, while another features present-day landmarks and another showcases the current fight against opioid drug addiction.The hearts were installed in time for Memorial Day and have been generating some buzz.Art center Director Leona Rega says, "The public response has been very favorable. We're very grateful to the artists who spent many hours decorating the hearts, but our biggest thanks go to the sponsors of the hearts. Without them, the project could have never been completed. People have been asking questions and commenting on the designs since the hearts were installed. They'll be able to have all their questions answered very soon."The next beat in the Tamaqua Has Heart project is a public meet-and-greet and street fair, scheduled for Thursday.The artists and sponsors will be on hand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to answer questions and provide information on the designs and sponsorships.The evening will kick off with "Walk With a Doc," sponsored by St. Luke's Miners Campus in Coaldale. Dr. Joanne Calabrese will lead the walk through town, which will begin at 6 p.m. at the gazebo at Depot Square Park. The 1-mile walk offers participants the opportunity to take steps, at their own pace, to improve health, as well as chat with a local doctor.There will also be a free concert, courtesy of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Summer Concert series. Steve Brosky and Jimmy Meyer will entertain with acoustic blues and American selections. The concert will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the platform at the Tamaqua Train Station.Five food trucks/stands will be located along the walking tour path: Traveling Curbside Grill offering cheesesteaks, burgers and fries; Lions Den Catering with Texas-style barbecue, street tacos and more; Tamaqua Youth Ministry with hot dogs; Hang Loose Bar and Grill offering pulled pork sandwiches and soda; and Revive Community Fellowship dishing out snow cones and popcorn.The hearts will remain on display until after Labor Day. All but one, the "heart of the community" which is covered with the handprints of community members, will then be auctioned at a gala event on Sept. 28. All proceeds will benefit future art center activities.