Summer Jams
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Feel like jamming? Why not start out the summer season with this Saturday, May 26. Gates open at 5:00 pm at the Pottsville Lion's Club Ampitheater, Joulwan Park, Schuylkill Manor Road and East Norwegian Streets, Pottsville for the Summer Kick-Off concert. For just $5 a person and FREE for those under 12 this is a bargain that includes Bad Habit at 5:30 p.m., Sterling Koch at 7 p.m. and Red Halo at 8:30 p.m. All profits benefit the Fourth of July fireworks display.
A Night in the Country concert series at Heisler's, 743 Catawissa Road, Tamaqua begins on June 1 at 7 p.m. with "The New Individuals".
Partner’s Perspective - Happy Birthday!
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March 5, 2013
Schuylkill County’s VISION has been active in Schuylkill County for the last 15 years. We began as a community visioning process that called together many people from across the county to envision how we could make the county a better place to live, work and raise our families. Those meetings lead to action steps that improved our communities.
Over the years, VISION has remained responsive to community needs. We believe in the power of partnerships to make create effective change. Today we are the fiscal sponsor for nine strategic partnerships: the Suicide Prevention Taskforce, the Diabetes Taskforce, the Interfaith Health Network, the Diversity Council, Schuylkill on the Move, Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, the Immunization Coalition, the Mental Health Task Force, and Block of Art. These organizations are impacting the quality of life for all of us in Schuylkill County every day.
Partner’s Perspective - Getting to Know Your Neighbor
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April 28, 2013
One of the things that Schuylkill County is most proud of is the rich cultural heritage of the many groups that have chosen to settle here. A study of the ethnic heritages done by the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area in the county in 2005 stated that “Schuylkill County has an astonishing wealth of cultural and ethnic diversity, varied landscapes and beautiful rivers.” Those of us who live here cherish this diversity.
We get to know about the heritage, customs, food and faith of our neighbors through the great number of festivals, block parties, feast days and food events throughout each year. Our ability to respect the diversity yet understand each other takes some reaching out to those of different backgrounds. The Interfaith Health Network of Schuylkill County and the Diversity Council of Schuylkill County will offer the public the chance to do just that at the third “Circle of Understanding” event on Thursday May 2nd at 6:30pm at the First United Church of Christ in Schuylkill Haven.
7th annual Block of Art held in Pottsville
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BY AMY MARCHIANO (STAFF WRITERamarchiano@ republicanherald.com)
Published: April 21, 2013
A little girl looked at the painting on the wall and liked it.
"What do you think these little white dots are?" her father, Josh Hickey, asked.
"Stars," said Lilly Washick, 5, as she looked at the painting titled "Colours From Within," by Audrey Reiley displayed at the 205 W. Market St. art gallery.
Hickey took his daughter to the event to enjoy the art.
"I like the tree because it's colorful," she said.
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7th annual Block of Art planned for this weekend
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Published: April 19, 2013
Beginning today, artists representing a variety of talents will come together in Pottsville for the seventh annual Block of Art.
The festival will be held in various locations in the downtown district through Sunday. A wide range of galleries are planned to appeal to all types of artistic aesthetics, including painting, photography and music.
This year's Block of Art will act as a homecoming for pianist John Kline. The Pottsville native is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Third and West Market streets.
"I am very excited to be performing again in my hometown. Although it feels great to perform for an audience anywhere, I always have a special relationship with the people of Schuylkill County," Kline said.
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