About Schuylkill County, PA

The Alexander Benjamin House Country Lodging and Breakfast was built circa 1880 but provides the accommodations of the 21st century. It's perfect for a romantic getaway, a cozy overnight, or an exciting weekend on the ski slopes. We are located minutes from Blue Mountain Ski Resort, Hawk Mountain Bird Sanctuary, and the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail.

Explore with a 3 night weekend special for $299 - 20 % of the regular price of 375. Book your nights by visiting www.abhouse.net or calling 570-386-3731

As you enter The Alexander Benjamin House, the Victorian foyer and staircase welcome you with a traditional American theme.

View the pictures, prints and paintings throughout the house. Enjoy the antiques as you make yourself at home in the inviting sitting room and formal dining room.
Don't hesitate to read, chat or listen to the grandfather clock chime... Take a breather and listen to some jazz on the house stereo.

Take a stroll out on our porch and gaze through the old store front window. If you enter the Post Office please notice the architecture. The atmosphere will take you back 50 years. Say "hello" to the postmaster and have a lollipop!

The weather here is always fine no matter the season, so enjoy a short walk down to Lizard Creek and relax to the sound of the sparkling water--skip a few stones or watch the fish make their way downstream...

Discover the art lover in you by visiting our onsite art studio--have a glass of wine and some good conversation!

After a peaceful night venture down to the dining room for a delicious all natural and organic country breakfast.

Seating is arranged for individual couples, but group seatings can be accommodated on request. Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m.

The Friedensburg Country Restaurant will sponsor a free Thanksgiving dinner this year on Thursday, November 26 from 12 noon to 1 pm. The meal is for anyone who does not have somewhere to go on Thanksgiving, and also for those in financial need. There are no age restrictions.

The restaurant's owner, Christopher Clauser, says they will serve a full Thanksgiving meal served buffet-style including dessert and beverage.

The meal will be served between noon an 1 p.m. Reservations are not required, but Clauser asks if you plan on attending, please call withh an approximate number of those planning to attend so they can better prepare.

Anyone who would like to volunteer to help prepare or serve the meal is asked to contact the restaurant.

Right next to the Friedensburg Country Restaurant you'll find C&C Candies and Country Store, which is also owned by the Clauser family. Homemade chocolates and other candies are sold right next to groceries and everyday staples. You can buy the candies already made, or pick up candy-making supplies such as molds and chocolate. They also make and sell homemade bakegoods. It is indeed one of Schuylkill County's more unique shops.

Their website says: "Candy making is quickly becoming a lost art, but at C&C Candies and Country Store, you can find everything you need to rediscover the delicious skill of homemade candies. Among the over 2000 affordable molds, you'll find many unique and hard-to-find items for your candy creations. Unlike other stores that might leave you to your own devices, you’ll not only get your needed supplies, but also personal instructions. So if you’d like to perfect your candy craft we’ll also provide you tips so your creations turn out perfect every time. Just ask one of our knowledgeable employees and you'll get exceptional service with a smile."

For more information on the Thanksgiving dinner, contact Christopher Clauser, Friedensburg Country Restaurant, 1305 Long Run Road (Route 443), at 739-0008 or via e-mail at chrisclauser@comcast.net.

The Restaurant at the Station, Tamaqua: Nouveau Wine Party

November 20, 2009

Nouveau Wine Dinner 6:00 p.m.

This is the earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. It’s also a great opportunity to purchase wines for the upcoming holiday season to give as gifts or to drink at dinner. This 4-course wine dinner will focus specifically on Beaujolais from around the region. Reservations are necessary.

If you have never visited The Restaurant at the Station, you're in for a treat!

Also going on this month:

ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST on display beginning Friday November 27

Make sure you stop in and vote for your favorite house, created by local artisans. All proceeds are donated to Toys for Tots plus the creator of the winning house will recieve $100 for Christmas gift giving!

The Restaurant at the Station, 18 N Railroad St., Tamaqua PA 570-668-5020

http://www.therestaurantatthestation.com

Directions:

From Interstate 81 North or South Take the MCADOO/TAMAQUA exit 138 to PA-309 South Follow PA-309 SOUTH directly into TAMAQUA

From Philadelphia / Lehigh Valley Take I-95 SOUTH toward DELAWARE Take exit #7 onto I-476 NORTH toward PLYMOUTH MEETING Take exit #56 onto US-22 EAST toward ALLENTOWN Take the PA-309 NORTH exit toward TAMAQUA Take PA-309 NORTH directly into TAMAQUA

The Restaurant at the Station, Tamaqua: Nouveau Wine Party

Schuylkill Women in Crisis launches E-Newletter

Schuylkill Women in Crisis is a private, nonprofit domestic violence organization that has served the Schuylkill County community since 1983. All services are free, confidential and provided to all victims regardless of sex.

Now SWIC is reaching out via the Internet with its new E-Newsletter. Each month's edition will include topics of special interest to supporters of the local domestic violence agency, as well as special events and fundraisers.

The fall issues include a contest to name the monthly volunteer and community column. The winning entry will receive products from The Grateful Thread, SWIC's weaving shop. The Grateful Thread, a weaving business operated by Schuylkill Women in Crisis, will be open for holiday shopping from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, through Saturday, December 5. Come see many popular items available in seasonal and holiday colors and also the handmade artistry of several consignment artists. The store is located at 20 North Centre Street, Pottsville. And check out The Grateful Thread’s new website and online store at www.gratefulthread.org.

To be added to the mailing list, visit SWIC's Web site at www.s-wic.org or e-mail swicagency@comcast.net.

For more information about SWIC services, call 622-3991.

In addition to assisting victims, Schuylkill Women in Crisis is working to confront the societal issues that contribute to this problem. SWIC is motivated by the belief that all individuals are entitled to live free of the fear and pain caused by emotional and physical abuse. While the agency provides services to all individuals regardless of gender, they acknowledge that women and children are most vulnerable to this problem.

Schuylkill Women in Crisis launches E-Newletter

For the first time, Schuylkill County will hold a judicial sale in the evening:

Thursday, November 12, 6 pm at the Schuylkill County Courthouse in Pottsville, PA

The county is hoping the evening hours will draw more bidders than a daytime sale.

NOTE: All buyers should use caution - what you buy is what you get. Caveat emptor.

70 homes in Schuylkill County municipalities will be available.

According to an article in the Pottsville Republican, no promises are made on the homes' conditions, but they come with absolutely no strings attached. There are no mortgages, liens or tax commitments of any kind for buyers. That differs from a county upset sale, when houses that have been delinquent on taxes for at least two years are put up for sale with liens and other payments attached.

For more information, contact the Schuylkill County tax claim bureau at 570-628-1405

Here is the link to the county website: http://www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/

Schuylkill County Judicial Sale: November 12, 2009