Schuylkill County Announcements 01/22/2018

Announcements made by local Schuylkill County organizations.

"Sound the Alarm" Event to Provide Smoke Detectors to Ashland Area Residents

The Ashland Fire Department and the American Red Cross are teaming up this Saturday to provide and install smoke detectors.

Monster Truck Tour, Freestyle Motocross, and Other Events Planned for Big Diamond This Season

The 2018 season at the Big Diamond Speedway is shaping up to be its biggest season ever with a plethora of special events planned for the Minersville, PA oval.

Eagles to Rise in Tamaqua on New Year's Eve

Photo Courtesy of Justin Startzel

On New Years Eve, the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce will have it's 20th annual New Year's Eve Eagle Rise at the ABC Tamaqua Hi-Rise. The Count down to 2018 will include lighted eagles as they make their way to the top of Tamaqua's tallest building.

Minersville New Years Eve Celebration Cancelled Due to Cold Weather

The "M" Drop will not be happening this year in Minersville.

Second Annual Kielbasi and Pierogie Drop Scheduled for New Years Eve

This Sunday, December 31st, Shenandoah will hold it's 2nd Annual New Years Eve Kielbasi Pierogie Drop!

Daughtry to Play Penn's Peak in March

Penn's Peak announced Tuesday morning that Daughtry will be coming to Jim Thorpe in March of 2018.

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Coming to Hersheypark Stadium

Kesha and Macklemore will team up in 2018 for The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 7 pm.

What's Next Conference to Explore Options for High School Students' Future

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 will be sponsoring a "What's Next" Conference on March 10, 2018.

Greater Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce Sponsoring Holiday Decorating Contest

The Greater Shenandoah Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a holiday decoration contest for local residents.

Ashland Celebrates Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas in the Snow

Despite the snow Saturday afternoon and evening, Ashland residents came out to enjoy the Annual Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Saturday, March 3, 2017.

Ashland Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas Scheduled

Ashland's Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2017.

Santa to Visit Pottsville Saturday Morning

Santa will be visiting the Pottsville downtown business district Saturday morning.

Santa Claus Flew into Shenandoah on Friday

On Friday, Santa flew into Veterans Field in Shenandoah.

Halupki and Halushki Sale

St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Shenandoah, will hold a Halupki and Halushki Sale on Saturday, December 9th, 2017.

Santa to Skydive into Shenandoah on Friday

Photo Courtesy of SkyShotsPA.com

Santa will Skydive onto Veterans Field in Shenandoah on Friday, November 24^th.

Mahanoy City Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled

The Mahanoy City Christmas Tree lighting will take place on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 with a lot of other festivities.

Pine Grove Tree Lighting Schedule Change

Due to the impending weather on Saturday, the scheduled tree lighting in Pine Grove has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 19th at 4:00pm

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Ferraro Fest to Help Support Police Chief Battling Cancer

An event next month with help to benefit a Schuylkill County Police Chief battling cancer.