n Gordon: The combined, multi-class Gordon School Reunion and Homecoming will be held Aug. 10 in the social hall of the Gordon Municipal Building. It will be the 12th such reunion and have an additional guest list to include all who reside and those who have resided in Gordon. Anyone with a family member, neighbor or friend who has not been contacted is asked to contact the organizing committee and provide addresses for the committee to make contacts, especially to people who are out of the area and may wish to attend. For more information, call the following committee members: Betty Lou Bridal, 570-875-2958; Susan Hocking, 570-875-1389; Lynn Korn, 570-875-0289; Bruce Mervine, 570-875-1481; Faythe Mervine, 570-875-1273; Pat Monroe, 570-544-8156; Cathy Troutman, 570-875-0548: Helen Wolfgang, 570-590-3446; Rose Yost, 570-875-2801; and Joanne Young, 570-875-2586.
n Hegins: The 29th annual Independent Coal Miners Picnic will be held at noon Aug. 10 in Hegins Park. The $20 fee will include a hot meal served at 4 p.m. plus cold cuts, soups and other fare. Entertainment will be provided by disc jockey Gold Dust, the band Old Gold and The Breaker Boys. The picnic will be held rain or shine and everyone is welcome. For tickets, call David A. Lucas at 570-682-9140. Mugs will be available for $7 each. This year's mug will feature Earl W. Kieffer, who died this year. Other names listed on the mug include: James Clough, 1937; George J. Smutz, 2005; Bob "Sim" Reinoehl, 2009; Philip J. "Flick" Stine, 2011; Alfred C. Lucas Jr., 2011; William "Bill" Shade, 2012; Larry Madenford Jr., 2011; Ronald C. "Mike" Roseman, 2012; Marlin J. "Mix" Bush, 2012; Earl L. "Gov" Bender, 2012; Ernest Roy Morgan, 2012; Randy E. Wenrich, 2012; and Walter W. "Micky" Harner, 2012. To order a mug, call Lucas without delay.
n McKeansburg: The Congregational Free Church of Christ will hold a sub sale with pickup 10:30 a.m. July 11 at the church, located at 81 McKeans Ridge Road. Choices include Italian, ham or turkey, and cost $4.50 each. Advance orders are required by July 7. To place an order, call Anna at 570-366-2049 or Mary at 570-366-2286.
n Shenandoah: The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society, 201 S. Main St., has items for sale, including its 2012 ornament featuring the old Home Brewery that once stood at the site that now houses St. Casimir Roman Catholic Parish Playground, Main and Washington streets. The society's 2011 ornament, featuring the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society Museum & Headquarters at 105 S. Jardin St., also is available, as well as older ornaments. According to spokeswoman Andrea Pytak, the society has cookbooks for sale. Anyone interested should contact any society member or the 116 N. Main St. headquarters of the revitalization group Downtown Shenandoah Inc., 570-462-2060.
n Shenandoah: The revitalization group Downtown Shenandoah Inc. meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month in the downtown center, 116 N. Main St. New volunteers are always welcome to help advance the revitalization effort. For more information, go to the DSI website at www.downtownshenandoah.com, visit the center during regular hours, call 570-462-2060 or email dsi@downtownshenandoahinc.com. Mary Luscavage is DSI's Main Street Program manager. Valerie E. Macdonald is president and Karen Kenderdine is vice president/treasurer. Donations to help DSI maintain the renewal effort are needed and gratefully accepted.
n Tamaqua: The Coal Cracker Chorus practices weekly in the Community Arts Center, 125 Pine St. Sessions last 1 1/2 hours. It includes youths through adults and new members are welcome. For more information, call 570-668-1192.
n Tamaqua: The Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series is under way at the 1874 Tamaqua Railroad Station. Concerts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11 and 19, Aug. 1, 8 and 15 and Sept. 5. They are free and everyone is welcome.