St. Pauline auction set for Saturday
KULPMONT - A children's charity auction by the St. Pauline Center at Camp Pauline is set for Saturday at the center, located on Chestnut Street (Route 61).
Originally scheduled for Nov. 3 but postponed due to concerns related to recovery from Hurricane Sandy, the inaugural auction will benefit Camp Pauline for Children with Diabetes, held ever year in July; the annual children's Christmas show, held annually at the Mount Carmel Area High School, and the children's circus held every year at the Veterans Sports Complex.
Items, which will be viewable to the public from 10 a.m. to noon, include a Ron Turcotte-autographed Riding Secretariat Masterpiece collage, Yogi Berra autographed photograph with Babe Ruth, Lou Holtz autographed Notre Dame sign, Eli Manning autographed football and Giants helmet, LeSean McCoy autographed Eagles helmet, Joe DiMaggio autographed baseball, Mickey Mantle autographed baseball, Henry Hynoski autographed Giants football, a tricycle autographed by Robbie Knievel and more.
Adopt a Plot at Shamokin Cemetery
SHAMOKIN - Citizens for a Better Community will host another Adopt a Plot cleanup from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, weather permitting, at the Shamokin Cemetery. Residents, students and organizations are welcome to help preserve a piece of history.
People are asked to bring weed wackers and rakes. Drinks will be provided and any help would be greatly appreciated. For more information, call Rick Jilinski at 809-2848 or Kathleen Shevitski at 898-1166 after 4 p.m.