n Friedensburg: American Red Cross Blood Services, Northeast Pennsylvania Region, will hold a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the Friedensburg Fire Company, 1357 Long Run Road. People who are 17 or older (16 with parental permission in Pennsylvania), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health are eligible to donate blood. People should bring their Red Cross blood donor cards or other form of positive identification when donating blood. All presenting donors during April will have a chance to win a $250 gift card. People can make an appointment to donate blood by going online to www.redcrossblood.org.
n New Ringgold: Christ Church McKeansburg will sponsor a chicken barbecue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1751 Chestnut St. The cost is $8 each for adults and $4 for children. Each meal will include a half chicken roasted, baked potato, pepper cabbage, apple sauce and beverage. Chicken will be made on the premises by the men of the church and patrons may eat at the church or take meals out. Desserts will also be on sale. For more information or tickets in advance, call 570-943-2822. Proceeds will be used to help families in need.
n Orwigsburg: American Red Cross Blood Services, Northeast Pennsylvania Region, will hold a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the Faith Worship Center, 1168 Center Turnpike. People who are 17 or older (16 with parental permission in Pennsylvania), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health are eligible to donate blood. People should bring their Red Cross blood donor cards or other form of positive identification when donating blood. All presenting donors during April will have a chance to win a $250 gift card. People can make an appointment to donate blood by going online to www.redcrossblood.org.
n Pottsville: The fourth annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, sponsored by the Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center, is set for Thursday starting at the Humane Fire Company. To register, reserve shoes, get a team packet and become a sponsor, call Jennifer at 570-628-2965 or email info@sarccschuylkill.org.
n Shenandoah: A Padre Pio Healing Mass will be held at 7 p.m. April 30 at Annunciation BVM Roman Catholic Church, 224 W. Cherry St. The church is accessible to the handicapped. A reception will follow in the parish rectory. For more information, call 570-462-1916.
n Shenandoah: The Greater Shenandoah Area Senior Citizens have several bus trips planned, including to see Danny and the Juniors on May 20, to Sight and Sound Theater in Lancaster for "Moses" on June 19 and to New England to enjoy the autumn colors Sept. 21 to 25 staying at the Inn at Crumpin-Fox, Vt. For reservations or more information, call Dolores at 570-462-3222.
n Tamaqua: The American Red Cross Schuylkill Chapter Disaster Action Team responded March 31 to a single-family fire on Old 209 Road, Schuylkill Township. The Red Cross provided two adult males with food, clothing and a storage container and will continuing to follow up with the men. The Red Cross is asking people to make a difference in the lives of others by becoming a Red Cross volunteer with the disaster team. "For individuals and families who have been personally affected by a fire or disaster, the offer of a warm blanket, the means to purchase food and clothing, lodging, personal hygiene items like those found in a comfort kit, even a stuffed animal for a child, can make all the difference for a hopeful tomorrow," Red Cross officials said in a press release. For more information, call Red Cross Volunteer Services at 610-865-4400, ext. 219.
n Weston: The Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer Fire Company, 459 Hazle St., will hold its semi-annual comedy night Saturday at the firehall. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets or more information, call Dave at 570-384-5487, Tom at 570-384-4362 or Deb at 570-384-5392.