Greater Hazleton Area and beyond

Hazleton Helps hosts spring fling: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 19 to Saturday, March 21. Church Hill Mall. Tricky trays, spring flowers sale, variety of baked goods. Food trucks Cosimos Booked and Cooked, R. Food Truck and Slims Café in the parking lot on Saturday, March 21. All proceeds go to keeping Hazleton Helps moving forward in future endeavors.

Beaver Meadows

Annual palm cross sale: Order deadline, Friday, March 20. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Second Street, Beaver Meadows. Handmade by the parishioners of St. Paul’s. Available in Roman ($13) or Byzantine ($17) for the door or cemetery at 25 inches high, 14 inches wide. Roman also available at 12 inches high. Advance orders only. To order, contact Jennifer Barnasevitch at 570-956-5980 or email saintpaulslutheranchurch@outlook.com.

Conyngham

Lenten Dinners with Devotions: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays in Lent. Conyngham United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Conyngham. Different speaker each week; the Secret Sisters will prepare the meals. Free will offering will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal. Speaker schedule, March 19, the Rev. Richard “Father Ric” Polmounter of St. John Bosco Church; March 26, the Rev. Jon of United Church of Christ; April 2, the Rev. Melvin Mundie, retired.

Easter crystal sale: Order deadline, Sunday, March 15; pickup, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 28. Smith Hall at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 460 Main St., Conyngham. Cost, $14 a box. To order, call Barb at 570-788-3246.

All-you-can-eat breakfast: 7 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 15. Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 8161, 75 Banks Ave., Conyngham. Cost, $10 adults; $5 children age 10 and under. Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home fries, French toast, chipped beef on toast and various fruits, desserts and beverages. Bring a non-perishable food item(s) for the food drive. Portion of the proceeds from breakfast will go to support Orangeville Manor.

Freeland

Immaculate Conception church bingo: Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; early birds, 1:15 p.m.; regular, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Immaculate Conception Parish, 898 Centre St., Freeland. Admission, $10; homemade food and tricky trays available.

Freeland American Legion Riders Post 473 monthly meeting: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Post back room. Agenda includes upcoming Warrior Run to the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Freeland Fire Department hoagie sale: Orders due by Tuesday, March 17, for pick up Sunday, March 22. Hoagies are $6, available plain, with onions, sweet peppers, and the works. Place orders with any firefighter or by calling the station at 570-636-3244. Deliveries available.

Freeland Area Support Team meeting: Dinner, 6 p.m.; meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Otherside Restaurant. Agenda includes update on membership drive and general business items. Approval will be given for donations to the Freeland Recreation Board, Freeland Little League and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. President Jim DiPronio will preside.

March for Michael fundraiser: Through March. St. Michael’s Lanes. Hot dog sale proceeds donated to the Child Life Oncology AYA department at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in memory of Michael Detweiler. Businesses or organizations may mail donations to St. Michael’s Lanes, 300 Fern St., Freeland or call the lanes at 570-636-1530 to make arrangements for pickup.

Hazleton

Lenten food sale: Order deadline Sunday, March 15; pick up 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, March 20. Most Precious Blood Church, 131 E. Fourth St., Hazleton, Fourth Street entrance. Potato cakes, $1; halushki, $10 a quart; 9 x 13 unbaked pizza, $12; potato soup, $12 a quart. To order, call Carol at 570-956-6201 or Maureen at 570-401-4596.

Easter food sale: Order deadline, Sunday, March 15; pick up 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 27. Most Precious Blood Church, 131 E. Fourth St., Hazleton, Fourth Street entrance. Manicotti, $15 a dozen; cavatelli, $5 a pound; spaghetti sauce, $ 10 a quart; meatballs, $15 a dozen; crystals, $14 a box; Italian cheese cookies, $10 a dozen. To order, call Carol at 570-956-6201 or Maureen at 570-401-4596.

American Legion Post 76 meetings: 6 p.m. home association meeting; regular post meeting follows. Thursday, March 19. Lower hall, 305 E. Diamond Ave. All members encouraged to attend both meetings; upcoming 2026 post activities will be discussed. For information, contact the post at 1-272-223-7323 or the adjutant at hazleton.americanlegionpost76@gmail.com.

McAdoo

Prime Timers meeting: Luncheon at noon; meeting, 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.

Nuremberg/Weston

Homemade food sale: Order deadline, Monday, March 23; pickup, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 27. Nuremberg-Weston Vol. Fire Co., 459 Hazle St., Weston. Potato cakes, $1; New England clam chowder, $8 per quart; macaroni and cheese, $5 per slice. To preorder, contact Rhonda at 570-384-3913. Walk-ins welcome.

Packer Twp.

R&K subs and sandwich sale: Order deadline, Sunday, March 29; pickup, 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8. St Matthew’s Union Church, Packer Twp. Subs, $7; choice of Italian, ham, turkey, roast beef, American, or all-cheese. Pretzel sandwiches, $6 choice of Italian, ham and cheese, ham and swiss, turkey and cheese, roast beef and cheese, sweet Lebanon bologna and cheese, all-cheese, tuna salad, egg salad, or chicken salad. To order or for more information, contact Albert at 570-578-2523 or Donna at 570-578-7797.

Sugarloaf

Sugarloaf Fire Company monthly bingo: Doors open 4:30 p.m.; bingo begins at 6 p.m. Monday, March 16. Fire station, 95 W. County Road, Sugarloaf. Twenty games for $20. Food, drinks and desserts available, including specials corned beef and cabbage, haluski and creamy potato soup. Collecting non-perishable food items for local food pantries; bring one food item to receive one free special game or a bag of food items to receive three free specials. For information or reservations, call 570-578-0906.

Weatherly

Easter egg candy sale: Order deadline, Sunday, March 15; pickup, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 27. Weatherly Centenary United Methodist Church. One-pound box, $14; coconut cream, butter cream, peanut roll, milk or dark chocolate peanut butter or assorted. To order, call Ruth at 570-427-8173, Stephanie at 570-582-5507, Phyllis at 570-427-4305, Lisa at 570-401-4128, Wayne at 570-582-5154, or Donna at 570-427-4094. See Georgeann at Evergreen Apts.

Lehigh and Lausanne Rural Volunteer Fire Company dinner: Pre-orders required; pickup 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays, March 20 and 27. Fire company, 390 S. Lehigh Gorge Drive, Weatherly. Cost, $12; includes two pieces of beer battered cod, fries, coleslaw, applesauce, butter and roll. Call 484-464-5438 to order.

Live performances

Music In Our Schools Month Bandfest concert: Doors open 6 p.m.; concert 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Hazleton Area High School Auditorium. Featuring instrumental students from throughout the school district and an eclectic mix of music. Tickets, $6; cash only; purchase at the door.

Helping hands around the area

Spring cleaning collection for the Heartwood Center: Drop off donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays in March. Willow Foundation, 100 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton. Lysol, Clorox, disinfectant, floor cleaners, hand sanitizer, dish soap, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags. You can also visit the Heartwood Center Amazon Wish List for more donation ideas. For information, visit https://willow-foundation.org/heartwood-center.

Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company blood drive: 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Fire station, 900 Center St., Sheppton. Held in conjunction with Miller-Keystone Blood Center. Appointments recommended. For information, visit www.SOVFC.com or call and leave a message at 570-384-4746.

Weatherly Shepherd House Food Pantry distributions: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. First Saturday of the month (Future 2026 dates are April 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5). Zions Evangelical Lutheran Church, side of church, Fell Street. In case of food emergencies, contact Keri Darraugh at 570-436-4598 or Eva Labanoski at 570-751-6323.

All-Campus Food Drive: Through Friday, March 20. Luzerne County Community College. To support students in need. Students, faculty, staff, and community members encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to help stock the college’s student food pantries. Donation bins in the main lobby of each campus. To support the effort online, visit the Food Bank Wish List at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GE4KNDDM03NC. For information, visit www.luzerne.edu or call 570-740-0700.

Black Creek Food Pantry: Black Creek United Methodist Church, lower level, 158 Golf Course Road, Sugarloaf. For information, for upcoming distribution dates, or to confirm in case of inclement weather, call 570-788-1843 or 570-788-3232.

Nuremberg Food Pantry: North Union Twp. Municipal Building. Operated by the Twin County Lions. Distributions are on the third Saturday of each month. Serves eligible residents of Union, East Union and North Union townships and Ringtown. Clients who are already receiving surplus from the Ringtown Pantry are not eligible for distribution at this location. Drive-thru; remain in cars and volunteers will assist. For information or eligibility requirements, call Sue Driscoll at 570-579-8124.

Beaver Meadows Food Pantry: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Second Street. Drive-thru format. For information or to volunteer, contact Jennifer Barnasevitch at 570-956-5980.

Southside Community Partnership Pantry: Hancock Street, McAdoo. Residents from McAdoo and Kline Township within the income guidelines are eligible. One box per household. Bring proof of residence if attending for the first time. Remain in cars; form a line on the west side of Hancock Street and do not block intersections. Walkers come after 10:30 a.m. Distribution dates announced in advance.

Tresckow Food Pantry: Distribution site, rear of 1 E. Maple St., Tresckow. For information, call 570-582-8353 or 570-657-8357.

Free clothing for adults: Third Tuesday of every month. Mobile pantry, Catholic Social Services, 106 S. Church St., Hazleton. Offered by Greater Hazleton Catholic Social Services in collaboration with St. Francis of Assisi.

Willow Foundation provides resources for those in need: 100 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton. Resources include a computer lab, life-skill workshops, housing specialist support, employment services, recovery support, nutrition services and more. Heartwood Center day shelter, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., provides breakfast and lunch daily. Volunteers welcome to prepare and/or serve meals, pack care packages, host an activity or hygiene or food drive or assist with daily upkeep. For information, visit https://willow-foundation.org or call 570-455-7000.

Our Lady of Peace Parish sponsors Children’s Closet: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Next to Our Lady of Grace Church, 750 N. Vine St., Hazleton. Free clothing available for infants through teens.

St. Vincent de Paul Society’s free baby food and cereal distribution: Appointment only; third Saturday of the month. St. John XXXIII Roman Catholic Parish church hall, 307 Pine St., Tamaqua. For families with babies up to 2 years of age living within the Tamaqua Area School District or belonging to the parish. Proof of residency with photo ID and proof of child’s age are required for the first visit; no income required or WIC. Stages 1 and 2 baby and toddler food and cereal will be provided each month. For information or to register, call 570-225-8620 or email tamaquasvdp@ outlook.com.

Diaper Depot distribution: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Greenwood and Mauch Chunk streets, Tamaqua. Must be a resident of the Tamaqua Area School District. Make a request at www.ziontamaqua.com/diaper-depot and receive an appointment time. Diapers are available for children up to age 4 in sizes NB to 3T-4T.

Angelica’s Children’s Clothing Closet: 2 to 6 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Transfiguration Rectory, 213 W. Green St., West Hazleton. Free new and gently used clothing for children, newborn to age 10. Limit, 10 items per month; no questions asked.

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