May 23, 2011 JFK Walking Path & Yuengling Park Poetry Walk 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. meets in the parking lot by the swimming pool and tennis courts in Pottsville. After walking the JFK path we will car pool to Yuengling Park and share poetry. All ages welcome! Bad weather cancels the walk. If in doubt, call Marsha at 570-624-3020. The Yuengling Park is built on a site formerly owned by the Yuengling family, makers of Yuengling beer. It is the site of a fresh water mountain spring that once was a source of water for making beer, up until the 1960s. In 2000 Richard Yuengling donated the land to the city and it was turned into a city park, complete with a gazebo, stream and walking paths.   05/22/2011

March 31, 2011 7:00 pm Inspiration for 2011 Workshops in Pottsville Thursdays: 7 - 8:30 pm, Pottsville Center - 201 North Centre Street, Pottsville. Workshops that will bring inspiration, encouragement and will provide leadership principles to build your 2nd half of life purpose. $50/series (four sessions) or $15/session. Save $10 by registering for this inspirational series. Plus receive a one-on-one coaching session if you purchase the whole series and attend each session. 570-624-3018. March 24: Divine Design- A look at your personality and your purpose. March 31: Unchartered Waters - Discover your purpose looking at the unchartered waters your 2nd half of life. April 7: Say it with Style -Take a look at improving your conversation skills and build confidence as a public speaker. Ap... 03/27/2011

Schuylkill Filmmakers Showcase Local independent filmmakers screen short films at the Sovereign Majestic Theater   Friday, April 8, 2011· 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Tickets: $5   Dare to Dream - The Rebirth of Radio City Music Hall A half-hour documentary by Michael Sanchez of Pottsville, who is known locally for his full-length film "Tuxedo Joe".   Short films from Don Reed of Pottsville A skateboard enthusiast, Reed posts his films at www.wix.com/donreed/home.   "With Love" A 15-minute adrenaline-pumping action film by Stephen Pytak of Port Carbon. Pytak is an author who writes thriller novels. He makes films to introduce his characters to a wider audience. "With Love," filmed in Pottsville and Philadelphia, features "Corinn", played by Victoria Vaughan of Fairfax, Va., "Marci", played... 03/25/2011

I am slowly making my way around the area trying different establishments.  Giving myself an excuse to get out and treat myself to something besides stale nuts from my desk drawer. Park Restaurant is located on East Washington St.  in Shenandoah Pennsylvania.  I have to admit it doesn't look like much from the outside and there is really no parking lot so to speak.  You just turn and drive up to the park and just find a place for your vehicle.  The inside is a bit dated, but the food is really good an worth repeat trips. The menu ranges from breakfast items, meatloaf, burgers, various sandwiches, honey dipped chicken my favorite with french fries with cheese and brown gravy and numerous other tasty entrees. This is a small family owned establishment and not only is the food terrific but... 03/24/2011

Schuylkill Filmmakers Showcase Local independent filmmakers screen short films at the Sovereign Majestic Theater     Friday, April 8, 2011· 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Tickets: $5   Dare to Dream - The Rebirth of Radio City Music Hall A half-hour documentary by Michael Sanchez of Pottsville, who is known locally for his full-length film "Tuxedo Joe".   Short films from Don Reed of Pottsville A skateboard enthusiast, Reed posts his films at www.wix.com/donreed/home.   "With Love" A 15-minute adrenaline-pumping action film by Stephen Pytak of Port Carbon. Pytak is an author who writes thriller novels. He makes films to introduce his characters to a wider audience. "With Love," filmed in Pottsville and Philadelphia, features "Corinn", played by Victoria Vaughan of Fairfax, Va., "Marci", play... 03/10/2011

Block of Art  2011 - April 8, 9,  & 10 On Friday, April 8; Saturday, April 9; and Sunday, April 10, 2011 the downtown historic district of Pottsville will come alive with the 5th Annual Block of Art!    Fine art of all types, from paintings to poetry to music will be available for show and sale.  Innovative sights and sounds will fill the temporary galleries, spilling out of the grand historic structures and into the streets.  Come join the hundreds of participants and spectators that bring the Block of Art to life.For more information contact:Jack Hirschfeld  at jackh205@hotmail.com, or call: 570-617-1163.     Artists/Artisans are also invited sell pieces in excess of those displayed in ART MART (details and early registration form link follows).  Call to Artists:  Artists are invited... 02/28/2011

February 19, 20112:00 pm       “Pottsville Sharp Mountain Indian Cave and Scenic Vista” 2:00-4:00 p.m. Meets along 24th Street in Pottsville’s west side just before the Pottsville Club. Features a Lenape Indian Cave on the summit of Sharp Mountain. This site is over several hundred years old. (three miles – moderate) It’s Schuylkill County’s 200th birthday! You can celebrate by attending walks that highlight significant historicalmoments and also our natural beauty. 570-622-4124 x 113. Read this for a newspaper article on the Sharp Mountain Indian Cave.   02/17/2011

Strike Zone Alleys Strike Zone Alleys is a great place to have fun with your family and friends in Pottsville, PA. They have bumper bowling lanes for kids of all ages. They also have glow bowling (music turned up and the lights turned low). It looks like a nightclub with all the lighting special effects! Strike Zone Alleys is also the perfect place to throw a party! Bowling parties are a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate your special occasion. You bring the guests and we will clean up the mess. No matter what the weather may be, your party will be a blast at Strike Zone Alleys! No mess - no fuss - leave it to us! Winter Hours Sunday - Thursday 9 am - 11 pm Friday, Saturday | 9 am - 1 am For more information including bowling coupons and specials visit Strike Zone Alleys . They also ... 12/31/2010

If you are in Pottsville, PA and looking for a place to eat, check out some of these Pottsville Restaurants   All American Café 106 N Centre Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 (570) 622-9300 You’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in their casual and relaxed dining room. Experience inventive cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere; come see what makes them one of the most popular restaurants in town. The All American Cafe is home to what used to be "The Pottsville Eatery" and this new owner has taken over some of The Pottsville Eatery's traditions, such as serving free Thanksgiving meals to anyone who needs a meal in Pottsville. Good luck to the new owners and we thank them for following up on this Pottsville Eatery tradition.   Garfield Diner 402 West Market Street, Pot... 12/29/2010

          The Mad Potter in Pottsville, PA has several upcoming shows in December 2010:   Kriskringlemarkt Sunday, December 5 Schuylkill County Council for the Arts Pottsville, PA 5th Annual Greystone Art Show Sunday, December 12 Pottsville, PA 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.   The Mad Potter is Mary Byrne. Mary is a ceramicist who opened the doors of The Mad Potter in October, 2004 in downtown Pottsville. Mary received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts, where she majored in Art History and minored in Photography. She interned in Art Therapy at the Fernald State School, Waltham, Massachusetts. Mary continued her studies at the Sawtooth Center for the Visual Arts, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, taking courses and workshops in pottery, hand building and wheel throwing.... 11/19/2010

Historical Society of Schuylkill County, Pottsville 1st Annual Holiday Marketplace - Saturday, November 13.10:00 am to 5:00 pm Get a jump on your Christmas shopping at our Christmas Craft Show & Faire. We have a unique and special event with juried craftsmen and craft items for sale. We will also have Wendy S. Weida, who is the Moravian Historical Society Executive Director with a special program "Exploring Moravian Christmas Customs" that will start at 1:00 PM. Refreshments will be available. The program is free and open to the public.   For more information, visit the website of the Historical Society of Schuylkill County, Pottsville, PA 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Kathy Connelly ~ Watercolor;Edward Sirkot ~ Ukrainian Pysanky Art;Stephanie Roe ~ Polish Stoneware & Blown Glass Ornaments;Qu... 11/10/2010

Historic Walking Tour of Pottsville Weekly, every Thursday & Friday Whether you're a tourist or have lived here all your life, you'll enjoy taking the Historic Walking Tour of Pottsville, PA. Held every Thursday and Friday from April through December, this event is your private tour of the city. Meet the tour guide at 11:15 am at the Mahantongo St. Parking Lot, located at the corner of 2nd & Mahantongo Streets in Pottsville. You must reserve your space before the morning tour.  Cost is $15 for Adults, $7 for children 12 & under. Tour Historic Pottsville Pennsylvania, home to America’s Oldest Brewery D.G. Yuengling & Sons ( in operation since 1829) and the Pottsville Maroon’s 1925 Championship Team! Rain or Shine. Pottsville is the county seat of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, with a p... 10/29/2010

Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival Debuts in Pottsville, PA on November 4, 2010 November 4 the Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival arrives at the Pottsville Sovereign Majestic Theater. Doors will open at 5:30 pm, with films beginning at 6 pm.   The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is the largest environmental film festival in the United States. Wild & Scenic has an opening Festival each year in Nevada City, California, then they hit the road to show their program to over 115 communities across the United States. The Pottsville showing will be hosted by the Schuylkill Headwaters Association.  SHA'S Mission is to promote the environmental integrity of the Schuylkill River, and its tributaries, and the watershed that lies within the boundaries of Schuylkill County. T... 10/29/2010

Sat., Oct. 16 PURSE FUNDRAISER The REPUBLICAN Herald newspaper and the Rotary Club of Pottsville are sponsoring a purse sale, located in the storefront across from Super Shoes. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Pottsville Rotary Charities, Inc. and Schuylkill County schools through the Newspaper in Education program, which is designed to introduce students of all ages to the benefits of daily reading. Quality new and gently used purses, pocketbooks and totes are currently being accepted as donations for this event. For additional details please visit the Rotary Club of Pottsville’s web site (www.pottsvillerotary.com) or call The REPUBLICAN Herald at 570-622-3456 Here's a YOUTUBE video about it as well PURSE FUNDRAISER   10/08/2010

Cheesesteaks For Charities Supporting 4 of Your local charities J DRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Association) Make a Wish The Pottsville Fire Department Avenues Come join us at The Brass Tap Tavern Pottsville, PA Saturday October 23rd 4:00-10:00 A portion of the total sales will be donated to all 4 charities. Hope to see you there!! (Open to the Public)   The Brass Tap Tavern Pottsville, PA 10/04/2010

  Sovereign Majestic Theater in Pottsville ... September - December 2010 Events   SEPTEMBER 4 Corinna Sowers-Adler in Songs From the Heart Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $15. "Songs From the Heart" is an evening filled with the new found love songs we’ll never forget and the standards we’ll always remember. OCTOBER 9 Dead Men Don’t Need Dress Rehearsals Saturday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $12. Everyone seemed to hate Derek Moore, so no one is surprised when the smooth-talking actor is found dead in the middle of a dress rehearsal. Archie Lewis, a well-intentioned but goofy detective who happens to be in the theatre, offers to solve the case, but things turn out to be more complicated than he anticipates. Why does the female stagehand, Ed, talk only in lines from clas... 09/02/2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Cooking Demonstration and Book Signing at the Pottsville Free Public Library 6:30 p.m. Michael Mosolino, a well-known culinary instructor and television host of the Food Network's "The Culinary Experience", will be at the Pottsville Free Public Library for a cooking demonstration and book-signing. His book Come My Darling Come includes several bonuses -- some of the author's favorite and most famous recipes and a DVD containing several of Michael's TV shows. Books will be available for purchase and signing.   For more information, call the Library at 570-622-8880     From promotional material about the book: Michael Mosolino, a well-known culinary instructor and television host, began his kitchen career as a boy in Florida, taking jobs that brought him in contac... 08/09/2010

Are you thinking of selling your Schuylkill County Home FSBO -- by yourself? Marketing a home in 2010 is NOT the same as marketing it 10 years ago. Even if you did this before, you have to do so much more than plant a sign on the yard and place a classified ad. 5. Advertising is more complicated. When is the last time you read the newspaper or searched the classifieds. Years ago you'd buy the paper to see what homes were for sale or rent. A single classified ad run several times a week might get you enough calls to sell the house. Now it's so much more complicated! Most agents and brokers don't advertise anymore in newspapers because THEY DON'T WORK and also because they are very expensive considering the lack of results. 4. Are you internet savvy? What does work is the internet. Buyer ... 08/05/2010

Rose Partridge & Cathy Repp announced tonight thaty they are having another "Sunday High Tea" on Sunday July 25th and still have some openings. Seating is limited. If you would like to have High Tea at The Partridge House Bed & Breakfast in Pottsville, PA, reservations are required. You may call 570-622-8388. The Partridge House Bed & Breakfast is nestled in the heart of the Historic District in downtown Pottsville, PA. Visit their "Events at The Inn" page for their complete High Tea schedule through the end of September. Other Tea Sundays include August 8 & 22nd and September 12 & 19, 2010   The Partridge House Bed & Breakfast 315 South Centre Street Pottsville, PA. 17901 07/22/2010

The 2010 Great Pottsville Cruise is headed our way, the first week of August, for the 17th year. I am not a cruiser, but I can tell you that Pottsville ROCKS each year with almost a full week of events, organized in large part by Jerry Enders and the Pottsville Lions Club. The 8th is the official CRUISE DAY, but for the week before the event you'll see a sock hop, sound off, and various cruise events. The website invites you to join the cruise at Martz Hall, 16th & Laurel Blvd, Pottsville on August 8. Staging starts at 10am and commences at 4pm. Judging takes place from 11am – 2pm. Please be early. It's an afternoon of fun with live radio, TV, DJ's and more. The famous Pottsville "rolling cruise" take place from 4pm - 6pm throughout the city. Trophy presentation is from 6pm - 9pm, after... 07/22/2010