Public welcome at JJUSA signup today
SHAMOKIN - The public is welcome to Claude Kehler Community Park today for the Jeep Jamboree USA registration.
JJUSA is in town for the Pirate Coal Mountain Jeep Jamboree trail ride Friday and Saturday at the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area (AOAA). Registration is being held downtown as a way to bring the AOAA visitors into the city.
A portion of West Arch Street at the park will be closed to traffic, allowing an estimated 60 Jeeps to park there.
The public is encouraged to walk through the park area between 4 and 7 p.m. for the block party-like event. There will be food, and local band RATL will perform. The Brush Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce will distribute maps of local attractions and businesses to Jeep riders.
JJUSA will be back to the AOAA for the Coal Mountain Jeep Jamboree Aug. 1 to 3. That event sold out quickly, with 90 registrants, prompting JJUSA to arrange this weekend's ride, also.
Participants already booked with JJUSA for the weekend will formally register, have their vehicles inspected and get instructions for the weekend at tonight's event.
Last day for SASD is Friday
COAL TOWNSHIP - Friday is the last day of the 2012-'13 school year and an Act 80 Day early dismissal for Shamokin Area students. The middle/high school will dismiss at 12:18 p.m. and the elementary will dismiss at 12:45 p.m. K-4 p.m. students will have class.
Auction Saturday at Meadowview
PAXINOS - Meadowview Christian Academy will hold its 16th annual auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The event at 216 Tulip Road will also feature a community yard sale, a basket raffle, food and live entertainment.
For more information, call 644-1573.
