Senior Center

The Panther Valley Senior Center announced the following events.

Game Day on Feb. 7 at 11 a.m.

Sunshine Meeting on Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. followed by a Super Bowl Celebration at 11 a.m.; Birthday Bingo on Feb. 11 at 10:45 a.m.; Game Day on Feb. 12 at 11 a.m.; Po-Keeno on Feb. 13 at 11 a.m.; Valentine’s Party on Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m.

Cards, pool, games, available daily from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New members are welcome.

For more information or to sign up, call the center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday at 570-669-9930.

Panther Valley Library

The Panther Valley Public Library will once again offer tax prep assistance for seniors.

If you are 60-plus and qualify for the Rent/Property tax rebate, you can schedule an appointment to receive assistance with preparing the Federal Income Tax form 1040 and the Pa. Tax form. Appointments are required and are available on Feb. 21 and March 28 from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m.

You are asked to put all your tax information (income, interest, etc. plus all three property taxes) in a sealed envelope and drop it off at the library at your appointment time.

If you rent, please have your landlord fill out the appropriate paperwork. If you are new to the program, please provide a copy of your driver’s license or some form of ID. Your return will be mailed to you.

Call the library at 570-645-3780 for an appointment. Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 11:45 a.m., and Thursday evening from 5 to 6:45 p.m.

Souper Bowl

Nesquehoning VFW Post 8008 is hosting a Souper Bowl event on Feb. 8.

The event will be held in the VFW social hall from 9 a.m. until sold out. There will be a variety of soups available for purchase as cash and carry items.

In addition to soup, a Philadelphia Eagles Cube package is being raffled off after the soup sale. Tickets can be purchased at the VFW or by calling Lois at 570-249-0364 or Abbie at 570-460-3417.

All proceeds from both fundraisers will benefit phase 2 of the VFW Memorial Site project.