Zion Lewistown

Pastor Jim Williams will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service this Sunday at Zion Church Lewistown Valley. Sunday school is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.

Tamaqua Seniors

The Tamaqua Senior Citizens met on Jan. 4 with 21 members in attendance. Treasurer, Nancy Godenis opened the meeting with the reading “A New Years Prayer.”

Rose Mikulski was warmly welcomed back by the group. Jean Machamer, Melody Weicker, MaryAnn Fisher, Mary Ann Reed were all added to the sick list. January birthday are being celebrated by Ann Fedor and Pat Bednarik.

The group meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Coaldale Complex. Anyone 55 and older is invited to attend.

Calvary Lewistown

Pastor Kim will offer the message at the 10:30 a.m. worship service in Calvary Evangelical Church, Lewistown Valley. There will also be special music.

Sunday school is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. and evening service at 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

St. Peter’s West Penn

Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service, Joyous Noise Offering, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Confirmation Class.

Tree collection

The Tamaqua Street Department will collect Christmas trees throughout the month of January.

Residents should place their trees at the curb and the street department will collect them as time and weather permits.

Christmas trees should not be placed in bags, and all lights and decorations must be removed. Trees with decorations will not be picked up.

Residents can also drop off trees behind the Tamaqua Borough Garage, 417 Rear E. Broad St.

Snow removal

Snow removal may be done on various streets in Tamaqua during the winter season. Streets will be posted the day before snow removal is scheduled, and starting times will vary depending on work schedules and weather conditions.

Residents are reminded that they must move their vehicles for snow removal. Vehicles that remain on the posted streets will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Snow removal schedules will be posted on the borough’s Facebook page and website at www.tamaquaborough.com.

Tamaqua property owners must maintain a 3-foot-wide path on their sidewalks that is clear of all snow and ice. Snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm ends. Property owners who fail to clean their sidewalks may be subject to a $25 fine for the first offense and higher fines for subsequent offenses.

Residents are reminded not to throw snow, ice or other materials on the streets. Vehicle traffic compacts the snow causing slippery conditions. Snow should not be piled at intersections, near fire hydrants or on storm drains.

Residents are encouraged to clear snow from around fire hydrants and storm drains. Residents may be fined for throwing snow on the street.

Any questions may be directed to the Tamaqua Municipal Building, 320 E. Broad St. weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 570-668-3444 or 570-668-0300.

Food Pantry

American Primitive Methodist Church working in partnership with the Salvation Army will distribute food twice a month, the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 5 p.m. and the third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon and 4 to 5:30 p.m.

New Life Assembly

New Life Assembly of God Sunday service at 10 a.m. Children’s church and nursery available. 407 Schuylkill Ave., Tamaqua. Call 570-668-4059 or visit www.newlifeag.us for more information.

American Primitive

The Rev. Rick Clemson will officiate at the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday in American Primitive Methodist Church. Sunday school scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Recorded message is available at www.facebook.com/PMChurch Tamaqua.

Hope In The Mountains is a NarAnon Family Group. For information, call Mark at 570-952-5098.

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