St. Pauline Christmas luminary event
KULPMONT - The St. Pauline Center in Kulpmont will hold its 10th annual Christmas Luminary Event and Christmas worship concert Saturday, Dec. 15, starting at 6 p.m.
Music at the concert will be provided by the Lift Your Spirit Performing Arts Group. Luminaries will be available starting at noon Friday, Dec. 14, and until the time of the event. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate will be served.
Those that can make it to the center can still purchase a luminary by sending their petition with $5 to the St. Pauline Visintainer Center, P.O. Box 115, Kulpmont 17834. At the event, St. Pauline statues and other religious items will be available.
'Coalympics' new contact information
The "2013 Anthracite Coalympics" is a fundraiser set for May 4 in Shamokin. Admission is free. Event registration is $15. Adult events include a 2K race, horseshoes, ultimate frisbee, obstacle course, homerun derby, hot dog-eating contest, beer pong and tug-of-war. Children's events are free, but donations are welcome. They include a race, scavenger hunt, beanbag toss, long jump and obstacle course. There will be entertainment for children as well as live music and adult beverages for those of age. Vendors and volunteers are needed. Anyone interested in helping out should call Matt Reidinger at 495-1776, Kathy Klase at 509-2632 or email coalregionpride@yahoo.com.