Prof to discuss coal region gambling
SUNBURY - Dr. Karol Weaver, associate professor of history at Susquehanna University, will speak at a 7 p.m. meeting Thursday at Northumberland County Historical Society, 1150 N. Front St., on "The History of Gambling in the Anthracite Region." During the program, Weaver, a native of eastern Northumberland County, will present her recent research findings of another facet of coal region culture.
A reception will follow the program, which is free and open to the public.
Volunteers sought to help at 5K race
COAL TOWNSHIP - Volunteers are needed for the third annual Anthracite Heritage Festival of the Arts 5K race/fun run, Saturday, May 26.
Organizers need volunteers from 7 to 11 a.m. Students are encouraged to sign up.
The 3.1-mile race starts at Shamokin Area High School's Kemp Memorial Stadium.
To volunteer or register for the race, call 648-4675 or e-mail swinhofer@censop.com.
Community Action Day slated
SHAMOKIN - Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc. (CSO) will host its annual Community Action Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the Northumberland County Career and Arts Center, 2 E. Arch St.
CSO invites the public to visit a wide variety of service providers, including Community Action Agency, VNA Health System, Clinical Outcomes Group, Nurse-Family Partnership, CareerLink Services, Birthright, Pregnancy Care Center, PHEAA, Northumberland County Area Agency on Aging, Manna for the Many, GET2WORK Youth Program, Brush Valley Regional Chamber and Central Susquehanna Sight Services.
Various health screenings and agency information will be available to the public free of charge, including free tetnus shots provided by the Department of Health. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 644-6575, ext. 171, toll free 1-866-944-9518, or go to www.censop.com.