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EVENTS
Upcoming Events
*Thurs. February 24th*
  • Penn State Master Gardeners Seminar present "How to Maintain your Downtown Greenspace" at 2:00 p.m., Lipkin Technology Building Second Floor Conference Room.

    Jack, (570)628-5051
*Sun. February 27th*
  • "Landingville Marsh Hike" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with "Porcupine Pat".
    Meets at the parking area just along the canal and Schuylkill River. We will walk on the John Bartram Trail along the marsh.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113
*Fri. March 4th*
  • Covenant Players, an International Christian drama ministry at 7:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St. They made a very successful appearance last year at Trinity and they are excited to have them return.

    (570)622-8720
*Sun. March 6th*
  • Hot Shot Basketball Shooting Contest at Martz Hall for PASD girls and boys ages 9 to 14. Cost: FREE. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the lower gym entrance. Awards to first, second and third place high scorers. Refreshments provided.

    (570)622-1234

  • Annual County High School Gallery Show Opening from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at SCCA. Art and live music from the best student artists in the county! Free admission but of course donations are always welcome!

    (570)622-2788
*Wed. March 9th*
  • The Commissioners of Schuylkill County invite you to the final Public Meeting for the Schuylkill County Comprehensive Plan and Open Space & Greenway Plan at the Schuylkill County Court House, Courtroom 1, 401 North Second Street, Pottsville, PA 17901. Open House Mapping Display from 5:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting with Presentation of Plans from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

    (570)628-1424
*Sat. March 12th*
  • Pottsville's St. Patrick's Day Parade - Staging at 10:00 a.m. at 12th W. Market Sts. Begins at 11:00 a.m.

    (570)622-1234
*Mon. March 14th*
  • Beginning Guitar starting today for four weeks from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SCCA for ages 12 and older. Cost: $40 per person.

    (570)622-2788
*Tues. March 15th*
  • Creative Writing starting today and will also be held on March 17, 22, and 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at SCCA for ages 15 & older. Cost: $40 per person.

    (570)622-2788
*Sat. March 19th*
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Alumni Field beginning at 2:00 p.m. for ages toddler to 8.

    (570)622-1234

  • "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Trail Trek" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with "Porcupine Pat". Meets in the parking lot of Hawk Mountain. Let's take a tour and enjoy great views of Schuylkill County.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113

  • Beginning Drumming with Glen Roberts on Saturday Evenings starting today for four weeks for ages 10 and older. Cost: $60 per person.

    (570)622-2788
*Sun. March 20th*
  • The Parent Guild of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is having a Chinese Auction at the school from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the auction starting at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 which includes one sheet of 25 tickets and one door prize ticket. Additional sheets are $1.00.

    (570)622-4638

  • Unveiling of the 2005 Pottsville Cruise Car at 2:00 p.m. at Losch Plaza.

    (570)622-9510 or www.thegreatpottsvillecruise.com
*Fri. March 25th & Fri. April 8th*
  • 2005 Golden Gloves Central Pennsylvania Championship Boxing. The Citizens Fire Company #1, 139. W Bacon St., Palo-Alto.

    Info: (570)773-3966
*Fri. April 1st*
  • Pottsville Gymnastics Training Center (PGTC) Friendship Classic begins at PGTC at 9:00 a.m.

  • St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg, will perform a variety of music under the direction of Mrs. Beverly Eiche-Kriner at 7:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St.

    (570)622-8720
*Sat. April 2nd*
  • Saturday Pottery starting today for 6 weeks from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at SCCA. Cost: $120 includes supplies.

    (570)622-2788

  • Sharp Mountain Hike from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Porcupine Pat of the Schuylkill Conservation District. Meet at the far end of the Pottsville Club Parking Lot. Cost: FREE and open to the public.

  • Pottsville Gymnastics Training Center (PGTC) Friendship Classic World Class Event featuring Elite Gymnasts & foreign country competition at Martz Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
*Thurs. April 7th*
  • Thursday Night Pottery starting today for 6 weeks from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SCCA. Cost: $120 includes supplies.

    (570)622-2788
*Fri. April 8th*
  • Access Services will hold their 2nd annual Eggstravaganza fundraiser at the Lakeside Ballroom in Barnesville. The Muddflaps will again play for your entertainment.

    (570)366-1154
*Sun. April 10th*
  • "Panther Head Panoramic Hike" from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meets at carpool lot at Rte. 125 in Ravine. "Big Owl" McSurdy leads more experienced hikers to outstanding views of Schuylkill County. Bring a lunch, water, bug spray, sunscreen, and wear comfortable hiking shoes or boots.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113
*Mon. April 11th*
  • Dance class at the Catholic War Vets from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost: $3.

    (570)622-1234
*Sat. April 16th*
  • Nativity BVM High School will be hosting the Century Club Dinner at the high school at 6:30 p.m.

    Jenn Daubert, (570)622-8110
*Sat. & Sun. April 16th & 17th*
  • N.D.R. Rally.

    Bob Womer, (570)628-5415
*Sat. April 23rd*
  • Hershey Youth Track and Field Qualifying Meet begins at 12:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cost: FREE.

    (570)622-1234
*Sun. April 24th*
  • Schuylkill Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert 3:00 p.m., D.H.H. Lengel Auditorium.

    (570)628-2632
*Sat. April 30th*
  • Schuylkill Symphony Orchestra Concert at 8:00 p.m., P.A.H.S. Auditorium. Heralding in Spring featuring Domenic Salerni on Violin.

    (570)628-2632
*Sun. May 1st*
  • "Volksmarching in Hamburg" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meets at the Hamburg Park at the end of Franklin and Island Streets. Walk with "Porcupine Pat" across the new trail pedestrian bridge across the canal and river to Kernsville Dam.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113
*Fri. May 6th*
  • Faith will perform at 7:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St. They are a local Praise and Worship Band committed to the spreading of the Gospel through contemporary Christian music.

    (570)622-8720
*Sat. May 7th*
  • City Wide Yard Sale

    (570)628-4647
*Fri. May 13th*
  • 12th Annual Relay for Life at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pottsville. Recruit a team from your company, organization, or neighborhood and help raise money to fight cancer and save lives. Now is the time to register!

    (570)622-4400
*Sat. May 14th*
  • 12th Annual Relay for Life at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pottsville. Recruit a team from your company, organization, or neighborhood and help raise money to fight cancer and save lives. Now is the time to register!

    (570)622-4400
*Sun. May 15th*
  • American Way Fair

    (570)628-2702
*Tues. May 17th*
  • PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
*Fri. May 20th*
  • Pottsville Bicentennial Spring Fling at Mountain Valley Golf Course.

    Dick, (570)628-4300
*Sun. May 22nd*
  • "Wildflower Walk at Swatara State Park" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet "Big Owl" McSurdy promptly by 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Swopes Valley Road and Rte. 443 in Suedburg (outside of Pine Grove) for an interpretive tour of colorful springtime beauties in the park.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113
*Mon. May 30th*
  • MEMORIAL DAY
  • PADCO Office Closed
*Wed. June 1st*
  • Wheels of Time Night Out from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on North Centre Street between Market St. & Laurel Blvd. Sponsored by PBA and Pottsville Recreation Commission. Classic cars, antiques, soap box derby, corvettes, and entertainment.

    Jerry Enders, (570)622-9510 or Dave Clews, (570)628-4561
*Thurs. June 2nd*
  • St. Joseph's University Schuylkill County Alumni Chapter Golf Outing at the Schuylkill Country Club.

    Mayor Reiley, (570)622-1234
*Fri. June 3rd*
  • Derek Stauff, a local musician and organist, will perform at 7:00 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 S. Second St. He is no stranger to the organs at Trinity and returns here from his pursuit of a Doctorate in Organ at Indiana University to perform a recital.

    (570)622-8720

  • Another Majestic Evening Bachelor/Bachelorette Party.

    (570)628-4647
*Sat. June 4th*
  • "Broad Mountain Ramble" from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet along Rte. 209 near Brockton at the sign for Locust Lake State Park. Treck with "Porcupine Pat" as we travel to the Broad Mountain Tract of the Weiser State Forest then hike to the Silver Creek Fire Tower in an area next to Locust Lake.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113

  • Schuylkill River Sojourn
  • Annual Soap Box Derby

    (570)628-5415
*Thurs. June 9th*
  • 4th Annual "Another Majestic Evening". Cost: $100.

    (570)628-4647
*Sat. June 18th*
  • Hershey Youth Track and Field District Meet at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 11:00 a.m. for those that qualified at the qualifying meet in April. Cost: FREE.

    (570)622-1234
*Fri. June 24th*
  • Bicentennial Pig Roast and Luau at the JFK Pool.

    Mary Ann Dragna, (570)622-1234
*Fri. July 1st*
  • Pottsville Fireworks.

    (570)628-4417
*Sat. July 10th*
  • "Summer Mystery Tour" from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meets at the carpool parking lot of Rte. 25 and Interstate 81 (Hegins exit) by 1:00 p.m. Where is "Big Owl" leading us?

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113
*Fri. August 12th*
  • Pottsville Bicentennial Golf Tournament.

    (570)622-1995
*Fri. August 12th, Sat. August 13th & Sun. August 14th*
12th Annual Great Pottsville Cruise Events 2005
A Pottsville Lions Club and Pottsville Pride event with supporting sponsors Losch Internet Services, Leesport Bank, Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau.
    Friday August 12th
  • Cruise Weekend Sock Hop at Pine View Acres from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

    • Saturday August 13th
  • Cruise-In to Jerry's Classic Cars & Collectibles Museum, 394 S. Centre St., Pottsville, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a fun day.
  • Cruise-In to the Coney Island, N. Centre St., Pottsville for Coney Island Night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with live band "Shake, Rattle & Soul" sponsored by the Schuylkill Valley Corvette Club.

    • Sunday, August 14th
  • The Great Pottsville Cruise. A full day of classic cars, street rods, Corvettes and Rock'n Roll. Cruise from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    • For more information, call Jerry Enders at (570)622-9510, Dave Clews at (570)628-4561, or visit the cruise website at www.thegreatpottsvillecruise.com
*Sun. August 21st*
  • "The Gold Mine Hike" from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Meets at the parking lot of the old Gold Mine Station directly across from the state game lands sign on Gold Mine Road. Travel with "Big Owl" as you trek along the Evening Branch to the Lebanon Reservoir.

    (570)622-4124 ext. 113
*Sun. September 11th*
  • 25th Annual Sol Lipton 5k Road Run sponsored by Nathan's Furniture Store, 316 N. Centre St., Pottsville. Proceeds benefit the Sol Lipton Memorial Scholarship Fund.

    (570)622-8511
*Sat. and Sun. September 24th & 25th*
  • N.D.R. Rally.

    Bob Womer, (570)628-5415