Food pantry to have distribution
ATLAS - The Mount Carmel Township Food Pantry will hold its monthly food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the township complex for residents in Atlas, Diamondtown, Strong, Locust Gap, Connorsville, Dooleyville and Beaverdale who have signed up.
Community service group to meet
COAL TOWNSHIP - Individuals who are part of Magisterial District Judge John Gembic's community service group are asked to meet at 9 a.m. Saturday at The Coal Bowl on Logan and Tioga streets.
Collection for flood victims at game
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - The North Schuylkill School District will conduct a "Stuff the Bus" event to benefit the victims of recent flooding in the Pine Grove area. At tonight's homecoming football game against Schuylkill Haven, the school district is asking anyone attending the game to bring a donation. Any student who makes a donation will be permitted into the game for free, while any adult making a donation will receive $1 off the price of admission.
Items requested for donation include cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, bleach, brooms, mops, gloves); toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant); baby supplies (diapers, formula, baby wipes), and non-perishable food items (canned goods, rice, pasta, cereals).
All donated items will be delivered to the Pine Grove area to be distributed to those in need.