n Girardville: There will be no curbside recycling in January, February and March, borough officials said in a release. Dumpsters will be available for drop-off recycling only. Recyclables must be placed in the correct sections of the dumpsters. Glass and cans must be removed from plastic bags before being placed in the dumpsters, according to the release. Curbside recycling will resume in Apri.
n McAdoo: Borough officials are advising property owners that 2014 garbage billing invoices have been sent. Anyone who has not received the bill should call 570-929-1182. Officials also reminded residents that when the snow parking ban is in effect, parking is allowed on the odd side of the street. The ban ordinance is in effect through April 30.
n Pine Grove: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Pine Grove Ambulance headquarters, Spruce Street. People can donate blood by calling 800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. People who are 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.
n Pine Grove: A Fire and Ice Winter Fest is slated for 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at the clubhouse in Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. It will include firing up hot dogs and marshmallows over an open campfire, singing campfire songs and playing miniture ice golf. There will be a hot chocolate booth, a fire hot chili cook-off and a homemade ice cream demonstration and sampling. Advance registration is required to participate in the competition. To register, call Susan at 570-624-3018. Admission is free but there will small fees for some activities. The program is open to the public and recommended for all ages.
n Pottsville: Auditions for the youth musical show "Movie Magic" will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 and 29 at the Sovereign Majestic Theater, North Centre Street. Those wishing to audition need to attend on just one of the days. The show will feature medley's from several movies including "Shrek," "Cinderella," "Grease" and "Muppets." The auditions are open to girls and boys of all ages, kindergarten through college. People should come prepared with a song from a movie to sing a capella. No prior experience is required. The actual show is set to be presented at 3 p.m. April 27. Advance registration is advised. To obtain registration information, email schmusicevent@com-cast.net.
n Schuylkill Haven: Schuylkill Women in Business will gather at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday for networking and a lunchon at Penn State Schuylkill, 200 University Drive. The luncheon, catered by Carmelo's Roman Delight, will be served at noon. Anne Curry and Amie Tobash, Sovereign Majestic Theater Association, will present Women Empowerment. The cost is $20 for Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce members and $25 for nonmembers. To register, call the chamber office at 570-622-1942 or, toll-free, 800-755-1942.
n Tamaqua: An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's United Church of Christ, Pine and Biddle streets. People can donate blood by calling 800-733-2767 or visiting redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. People who are 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.