Ways to celebrate holidays explored
ELYSBURG - Surprising and fun ways to celebrate the holiday season will be offered at Lifetree Cafe from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Elysburg Presbyterian Church, 320 W. Valley Ave.
The Lifetree event, called "A Christmas Surprise: Rekindling the Joy of Christmas," features a filmed interview with a man who bakes, decorates and gives away more than 4,000 cookies each Christmas.
Participants will also be offered the opportunity to provide a hands-on surprise for members of the local community who must work on Christmas Day.
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Snacks and beverages are available.
Lifetree Cafe is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting. For more information, call 570-672-2873, e-mail elysburgpresby@verizon.net or go to www.lifetreecafe.com.
Thanksgiving Day meal planned
SHAMOKIN - Those who can't afford a Thanksgiving Day meal or who don't want to eat alone are welcome at Restoration Ministries Church, 525 W. Chestnut St., which will offer a free meal at noon on the holiday.
Leaf waste no longer picked up
MOUNT CARMEL - Borough officials announced that street department workers will no longer be picking up leaf waste. Residents must take leaves to the borough garage from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. All bags and containers must be removed at the time of disposal.
Also, the borough will not be picking up Christmas trees this year. Residents will be responsible for proper disposal.