May 14 Barbershop Boot Camp
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Pottsville Catholic War Vets, 19th & 1st Avenue. The purpose of the Boot Camp is to expose the Barbershop style of music in a fun and educational atmosphere. All necessary materials and instruction to learn to sing 2 songs in four-part Barbershop Harmony will be provided. The program will be on Thursday nights starting May 7 until May 28.
May 14 Open Mic / Karaoke at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
7 - 10 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. Everyone is welcome, from seasoned players to first-timers. A great place to test out new material or shake off your first-show jitters. 570-544-4800. www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com
May 15 Ashland Downtown Art Exhibit
Come and celebrate the arts by viewing works of our local artists. Friday May 15th 6:00 PM-9:00PM at Ashland Downtown Office, 733 Centre Street, Ashland.
May 15 Entertainment at Blue Mountain Summit
Friends of Tom at Blue Mountain Summit, 7-10 PM. Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast, 2520 West Penn Pike, Route 309, Andreas. Every Thursday Wing & Clam Night, Every Friday Prime Rib and musical entertainment, Every Saturday Candlelight Dinner, Every Sunday is Pasta Sunday. 570-386-2003.
May 15 Marcus at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
8 - 11 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. Multi-talented guitarist and vocalist, playing classic pop/rock songs from the 60's and 70's through today. $3.00 music charge. 570-544-4800. http://www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com/
May 16 & 17 Native Plant Sale
10 am-4 pm, Visitor Center, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. Native plants require little maintenance and benefit wildlife. Learn more about native plant species and how to use them in your home landscape. Native wildflowers, vines, shrubs, ferns and trees will be for sale, all to benefit Hawk Mountain. This sale includes a strong educational component, visit our website for more details. Children’s activities from 12-3 pm. 610-756-6961. www.hawkmountain.org
May 16 Early Morning Bird Walk
7:30 a.m. at Tuscarora State Park John Domalakes, will lead an early morning bird walk at State Games Lands 227 across from Weiser Forest Fire Station on Tuscarora Park Road. Some easy hiking will be done on the trails. Those attending are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, waterproof preferably, and bring along binoculars.
May 16 Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby
8 am - 3 pm, Laurel Blvd., Pottsville. Children between the ages of 8 & 18 can contact Robert Womer for more information 570-628-5415.
May 16 South Schuylkill Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
8 am to 2:30 pm at 46 Avenue “C” Schuylkill Haven, PA. (Across from Schuylkill Haven High School). Over 100 plants including Daylilies, Hostas, Liriope. Also gardening tools, gardening decor, gardening advice, baked goods AND SO MUCH MORE!!! For additional information call Shirley Mc Cord 570-385-2804.
May 16 Spring Craft Show Stonehedge Gardens
51 Dairy Road, Tamaqua, just off Route 309 at Leiby’s intersection. 10 am - 3 pm. FREE! Many unique hand crafted items and gifts available from vendors spread throughout the seven-acre gardens. Held indoors in the event of rain. www.stonehedge.org/
May 16 Diversity Council of Schuylkill County presents "In Light of Reverence"
7 p.m., Sovereign Majestic Theater, 209 North Centre St., Pottsville. Free Admission. Donations greatly appreciated. 570-628-4647 www.sovereignmajestic.com
May 16 Chuck Cahoe at The Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
8 - 11 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. His high-energy repertoire of covers ranges from Led Zeppelin to Smokey Robinson and everything in between. $5.00 music charge. 570-544-4800. http://www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com/
May 17 Annual Hershey Track and Field Events
North Schuylkill High School Stadium. Registration starts at noon. Participants must be between 9 and 14 years old as of December 31, 2009. A copy of the child’s official birth certificate is required at the time of registration. For more information on the Hershey Track and Field events, you can visit the official website at www.hersheystrackandfield.com.
May 17 Flea Market and Rock and Gem Show
7 am - 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, 8 miles north of Reading, 1 block east off of Route 61. Over 150 sheltered spaced and several hundred unsheltered spaces. Rain or Shine. Free admission and parking. Join us for a delightful day of dickering. 610-926-1307. www.leesportmarket.com
May 17 Golf Tournament
9:30 am - Golf Tournament sponsored by Tamaqua Business & Professional Women. White Birch Golf Course, Barnesville. Four-person scramble, shotgun start. Contact Nancy Stevens 570-668-6059 or visit www.tamaqua.net for registration forms
May 17 Bear Creek Festival
12 noon - 4 pm, Schuylkill County Fair Grounds, Rt. 895, Summit Station. The Bear Creek Festival is a free event which includes live entertainment, animal shows, birdhouse building with Home Depot, horse & wagon rides, dog demonstrations by DEKKA-HAUS German Shepards, food, refreshments, and much more. Wayne Lehman or Liz Hinkel 570-622-3742 x5.
May 17 Meet the Artist: Marie Rodichok
2 - 4 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. 570-544-4800. www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com May 17 Sunday Afternoon Tea 2 p.m., The Partridge House B&B, 315 South Centre St., Pottsville. Cost $15. Reservation only. 570-622-8388 www.thepartridgehouse.com
May 18 Diakon Living & Learning After 50 presents "A Day at the Ranch"
10 am, Pleasant Valley Ranch, 88 Arrow Road, New Ringgold. The morning will start with a scenic tractor-pulled wagon ride, a tour of Pleasant Valley’s boarding facility, plenty of hands-on time with the horses including grooming, tacking, and riding, instruction in lassoing and whip-cracking, and a lively game of tug-of-war. You will then have a chance to ride two or three horses on the indoor ring. If you are the adventurous type you will proceed outside for a beginner riding lesson. After a day of horsing around we will enjoy food and fellowship around an open campfire. Cost: $20. Susan Long 570-624-3018
May 18 The Island Trail
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., meets in the parking lot of the Island in Schuylkill Haven. All tours are flat and easy to walk and are in beautiful natural areas. For more information contact: Teddi Cunningham at 570.621.3012 or 1.800.621.6325.
May 18 Monday Evening Yoga at Stonehedge Gardens
Each session will be held from 7-8:15 pm and costs $10, payable to the instructor on the night of class. Those interested should meet in the Meditation Room on the second floor the Stonehedge Summerhouse, located at 51 Dairy Road, Tamaqua. Participants may attend any Monday session. Each session will cover breathing practices to relax and energize the body, gentle postures and stretches to promote strength and flexibility, progressive relaxation to rest the body, and meditation techniques to calm the mind. For more information, please contact the instructor at 610-298-3469 or via email at sage@ptd.net.
May 19 South Schuylkill Garden Club Meeting
“Grandma’s Rose Garden, 1968-2008” will be presented by Pat Pitkin, Garden Club Member. Pat is a Consultant Rosarian for the American Rose Society. She is Past President of the Reading/Berks, Philadelphia and Del-Chester Rose Societies. Pat will discuss the growing and caring of Roses and handouts will be provided. She is partial to Old Fashioned and Heirloom Roses. South Schuylkill Garden Club Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from March through November at 6:30 pm at the Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Dock Street, Schuylkill Haven. Guests are welcome. Contact President Joyce Carlin 570-345-0474 for additional information.
May 19 Sovereign Majestic Awards
7 p.m., North Schuylkill High School. Tickets $5. 570-628-4647 www.sovereignmajestic.com
May 20 All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Clover Fire Company Hall, Heckscherville. Eat in or Take Out. ADULTS: $6.00 in advance-until May 17-$7.00 at the door. CHILDREN: (12 & under) $3.00. Joint benefit of Friends of St. Kieran’s & Clover Fire Company. Advance Tickets to benefit Friends of St. Kieran’s- Jim at 570-544-4929. Advance tickets to benefit Clover Fire Company-Jack at 570-544-4073
May 21 Barbershop Boot Camp
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Pottsville Catholic War Vets, 19th & 1st Avenue. The purpose of the Boot Camp is to expose the Barbershop style of music in a fun and educational atmosphere. All necessary materials and instruction to learn to sing 2 songs in four-part Barbershop Harmony will be provided. The program will be on Thursday nights starting May 7 until May 28. Joe Stangle
May 21 Open Mic / Karaoke at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
7 - 10 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. Everyone is welcome, from seasoned players to first-timers. A great place to test out new material or shake off your first-show jitters. 570-544-4800. www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com
May 22 Entertainment at Blue Mountain Summit
Kelly & "The Perks" at Blue Mountain Summit, 7-10 PM. Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant and Bed & Breakfast, 2520 West Penn Pike, Route 309, Andreas. Every Thursday Wing & Clam Night, Every Friday Prime Rib and musical entertainment, Every Saturday Candlelight Dinner, Every Sunday is Pasta Sunday. 570-386-2003.
May 22 Rick Lorady & Liz Fabian at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
8 - 11 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. $3.00 music charge. www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com
May 23 Craft Show to Benefit the SPCA
10 am - 7 pm, Schuylkill Mall, Rt. 61 & 81, Frackville. Over 40 vendors with a variety of crafts. 570-874-3660. www.shopschuylkillmall.com
May 23 Live Bluegrass Band
6 - 8 pm, Sholl Family Restaurant, 83 Pleasant Valley Road, Pine Grove. Walt Crider and The Old Time Way. $17.00 in advance for reserved seats; $20.00 at the door. Includes complete buffet. Last bluegrass concert SOLD OUT! 570-345-8715.
May 23 M&T Movies at the Majestic—Madagascar 2
7 p.m., Sovereign Majestic Theater, 209 North Centre St., Pottsville. Free Admission. 570-628-4647 www.sovereignmajestic.com
May 23 Dave Mell Blues Band at the Lazy Dog Coffeehouse
8 - 11 pm, Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 East Sunbury St., Minersville. $5.00 music charge. 570-54.... www.lazydogcoffeehouse.com
May 24 No.9 Mine Museum Memorial Day Picnic
Open to the public. All kind of ethnic foods, cakes, pies and some entertainment along with Mine and Museum tours. The No.9 Mine Museum is free that day. The mine tour is $7.00. http://no9mine.tripod.com or 570-645-7074.
May 24 Environmental Education Programs for Locust Lake State Park
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Have you ever seen yourself in the eyes of a great horned owl? Peggy Hentz and Morrie Katz from Redcreek Wildlife Center will present a program on the owls of Pennsylvania. We will begin with a power point presentation followed by a live owl program. Meet Gabby, the great horned owl and other species of owls from our state. Program will be held in the Locust Lake Amphitheater, program pavilion if it rains. The program is free, but donations are greatly appreciated to fund wildlife rehabilitation efforts. 8:30 pm -- 9 p.m. following the owl program, hang out and watch a movie with us. The feature will be "Eyewitness Survival". This movie reveals how all life-forms face a daily struggle for survival, whether they are prey or predator. (35 min) Shine only in the amphitheater. 570-467-2506.
May 25 Orwigsburg's Memorial Day Parade
8 am, start at Memorial Building and end at Town Square in Orwigsburg with services at the end of parade. 570-366-3103. May 25 Tamaqua's Annual Memorial Day Parade 9 am Tamaqua's Annual Memorial Day parade followed by a memorial service at the Odd Fellows Cemetery -Sponsored by Tamaqua American Legion #173 and United Veterans Organization. Contact Commander Ed Smith at 570-668-1090
May 25 Environmental Education Programs for Tuscarora State Park
10 am - 2 pm. Join us as we hike Crow and Lake View Trails. This trail is 5.5 miles and moderate in difficulty. We will hike all the way down to the dam for some spectacular views. Meet in Crow Trail parking lot off Tuscarora Mountain Road. Bring water and a bag lunch, so we can sit on the dam and enjoy the lake view. Pre-registration is required by calling Robin at 570-467-2506. Shine only.
May 25 Monday Evening Yoga at Stonehedge Gardens
Each session will be held from 7 - 8:15 pm and costs $10, payable to the instructor on the night of class. Those interested should meet in the Meditation Room on the second floor the Stonehedge Summerhouse, located at 51 Dairy Road, Tamaqua. Participants may attend any Monday session. Each session will cover breathing practices to relax and energize the body, gentle postures and stretches to promote strength and flexibility, progressive relaxation to rest the body, and meditation techniques to calm the mind. For more information, please contact the instructor at 610-298-3469 or via email at sage@ptd.net.
May 26 CHA Level 1 Western Horsemanship School
Pleasant Valley Ranch, 88 Arrow Road, New Ringgold. Become a horseman (or horsewoman), not just a rider! Learn essential "Horse Sense" principles and put them into practice as you safely care for and handle horses on the ground. Study the parts of the horse and western riding equipment. Halter, tie, groom and saddle your own steed. And of course, spend hours in the saddle developing your ability to control a horse up through the trot. This equally fun and educational school is taught by CHA Certified Horseback Riding Instructor, Alexis Davidovich. Successful completion of CHA Level 1 Western requirements will earn a CHA Level 1 Western Certificate and option to attend the Level 2 Horsemanship School. Horsemanship Schools will run 9am – 3pm Monday thru Friday, with the exception of Memorial Day. All participants are required to wear proper attire including boots with a heel, long pants and riding helmet. Bring a bag lunch for each day. We have a refrigerator to keep things cold. All learning materials are included in the price of the school. Classes are limited to 8 people and are on a first-come-first-served basis. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit due upon registration and an additional $250 due one week before the start of each school. 570-943-2496 www.apleasantvalleyranch.com
May 26 Reptiles of Eastern Pennsylvania
7 pm, Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, Pine Grove. Explore the wonderful world of cold-blooded creatures with naturalist Tom Powers. 570-622-3742.
