Art Youth Expo AYE12 focus of Hazleton Art League exhibit

Friday, June 2, 6-9 p.m. is the opening night of the Hazleton Art League’s 12th annual Art Youth Expo (AYE12). This year’s theme is “Y2K” and works of all different media by artists aged 13-30 will be on view. The gallery opening is 6 p.m. Friday, followed by Open Mic and an exhibition of older artists’ younger art. The festival continues in various downtown locations Saturday, June 3, 2-7 p.m. with live music by Burn the Jukebox, a fashion show, and other creative activities. Cash prizes will be awarded for the best pieces.

Gallery hours are TuesdayFriday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,

Saturday-Sunday, 1-4 p.m.

The art will be on view through Sunday, June 25.

The Hazleton Art League is located at the Hayden Family Center for the Arts, 31 West Broad Street, Hazleton, www. hazletonartleague.org

BURN THE JUKEBOX willbe performing on Saturday, June 3, as part of the Art Youth Expo.

Crestwood PTA holding fundraiser to aid Mertz family after fire

A fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 27 at the Mountain Top Pub and Eatery. All proceeds will go to the Mertz family who lost their home in a devastating fire. Tickets will be $25, which will include a buffet of salad, rolls, nacho bar, baked ziti, meatballs, and pizza. Soda will be included, with a cash bar for anything else. Crestwood teachers are providing a variety of raffle baskets that will be present.

This event is hosted by Crestwood PTA and 979X who will provide entertainment and giveaways. A buffet will be available from 6-8 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at the Pub (371 South Mountain Blvd.), or purchase them the day of the event. Can’t attend? See the gofundme link of the FB event or drop it off in the donation can at the pub.

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Crestwood earns honors at PJAS

Crestwood Secondary Campus students excelled at the State Meeting of Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science. The meeting was held at Penn State Main Campus, May 14, 15, 16. Twelve students earned First Awards, and five students earned Second Awards. Senior Perseverance Awards was given to Caitlin Dushanko (5 years) and Zain Ansari (4 years), while Austin Campbell (5 years) received a Junior Perseverance Award.

Junior Edwin Kimsal earned three special awards: a Penn State Scholarship for the School of Engineering, the Oerlein Sr High Award for Excellence, and the Pennsylvania State Talent Search Award.

Anna Zaroda won the Junior High Excellence Award for Math.

WHACL

June is just around the corner, and the White Haven Area Community library has a few exciting events planned to welcome in the beginning of the summer season.

The White Haven Trout Festival, hosted by Western Pocono Trout Unlimited will soon be here. This great event will include workshops, displays, presentations, guest speakers, activities for kids, & of course, food. There will be a fish fry in the library parking lot featuring fried fish, mac and cheese and slaw. Tickets for the Fish Fry are $12 and available at the library. Proceeds will benefit the Summer Food & Fun Program for kids.

There will also be pork BBQ, beef brisket sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks, drinks and the Woods Ice Cream truck. Admission to the Trout Festival is free. Tents with displays and vendors will be outside in the Rail Yard Park with more activities inside too—lots of family fun. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 from noon to 5 p.m On Friday, June 23, Gracie Johnson will perform in the Rail Yard Park from 7 to 10 p.m. The concert is free. Bring your own lawn chair and come enjoy the concert.

Please remember to check The Library Corner each week as well as the library Facebook page for the latest info on both kid’s and adult programs.

Get Involved in new Regional Lions Club

There is excitement in the air about the formation of a regional Lions Club in the Panther Valley and Weatherly area. Members may come from Coaldale, Hauto, Lansford, Nesquehoning, New Columbus, Summit Hill, Weatherly and surrounding communities.

An open house for prospective members will be held this Thursday, May 25, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Lehighton Boys & Girls Band Hall, lower level, 197 N 6th St, Lehighton. Anyone 18 years and older is invited.

The area needs a Lions club, noted Bob Silliman, Lions Zone Chairperson for Region II, Zone A. Lions’ members can