Kulpmont Football/Baseball Association
Meetings, first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Lourdes/MCA Volleyball Players
Open workouts at Lourdes High School, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m.
Benefit 5K Run/Walk
A 5K Run/Walk has been planned to honor the courage and dedication of first responders during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run is scheduled for Sept. 10 to benefit the Northumberland County Tunnel to Towers Team. The 3.1 mile run/walk will start at the railroad tunnel on Badman's Hill Road in Weigh Scales and end at Claude E. Kehler Community Park in Shamokin. Water will be provided halfway and at the finish line. Race time is 10 a.m. Registration the day of the race will be from 8 to 10 a.m. at the park. Transportation from the park to the start line will be provided. Pre-registration can be done by going to neparunner.com or at www.runnersworld.com.
North Schuylkill Track Open
The track at North Schuylkill's stadium is once again open for public use. The track will be available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Walkers and joggers are asked to use the two outside lanes in order to minimize wear and tear on the high traffic areas of the track. Also, the field portion of the stadium is off limits to any type of activities.
Mount Carmel Boys Soccer
There will be open field sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fifth Street complex for boys wishing to play boys' varsity soccer at Mount Carmel this year.
2011 Red Tornado Open
The Red Tornado Touchdown Club will hold its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 13, at Mountain Valley Golf Course. It will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. For additional information or to make a donation, call Ed Amarose (205-5156) or Dave Kleman (205-0517). All proceeds benefit the Red Tornado football program.
Jane Korbich Memorial Golf Tournament
The 20th annual Jane F. Korbich Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 9, at Indian Hills Golf and Tennis Club. Proceeds from this year's tournament will go toward upgrading and purchasing of clinical and diagnostic equipment at Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Registration deadline for the scramble format event is Aug. 5. There will be contests putting, closest to the pin, longest drives, most accurate drive and a $5,000 putting powerball. For more information, contact Jessica Trell, Director of Development at JTrell@shamokinhospital.org or 570-644-4586, or Helen Limbert, Executive Assistant, at HLimbert@shamokinhospital.org or 570-644-4229.
Shamokin-Coal Township Little League
Annual meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 6 p.m. at Dr. Miller's office. Open to public. All volunteers and parents are invited.
Football Officials Meetings
Keystone Chapter, mandatory rules interpretation meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m. in Room C-156 at Shamokin Area Middle/High School. Chapter's remaining meetings will be Aug. 16, 23 and 30, Sept. 6 and 20, Oct. 4 and 18 and Nov. 13.
Line Mountain Field Hockey
Fall Eaglet Program for girls entering grades 4-5-6-7-8 this year. Program will be Wednesday's beginning Aug. 24 and will end Oct. 1, which is the school's homecoming Saturday. Sessions will be held at Line Mountain High School from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost is $20 per player and includes a t-shirt. For information or to register, contact coach Jill Martz-Yisrael at jmartz-yisrael@linemountain.com or by phone at 570-758-2011.
Shamokin Area Football
Anyone interested in reserving seats for 2011 games may call 648-5731, ext. 3533.
North Schuylkill Athletic Physicals
Physicals will be provided Saturday, Aug. 6 at the high school under the following schedule: 9 a.m., junior high girls basketball; 9:30 a.m., girls volleyball; 9:45 a.m., junior high football cheerleading; 10 a.m., varsity football cheerleading; 10:15 a.m., junior high cross country; 10:45 a.m., varsity cross country; 11 a.m., girls soccer; 11:30 a.m., boys soccer; 11:45 a.m., golf; noon, junior high football; 12:45 p.m., junior varsity/varsity football. A $10 fee paid to North Schuylkill Athletics must be paid before an athlete may receive a physical.
Little Shamokin Indians Practice
First practice for the Little Shamokin Indians will be held Monday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Bunker Hill Sports Complex. Uniforms will be handed out at this time and there will be a last chance sign up.
Mount Carmel Soccer Camp
Mount Carmel Area boys soccer team and coaches will hold a soccer camp Aug. 8-10 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Mount Carmel Area High School soccer field in front of the high school. Campers will receive instruction on improving fundamental skills. Camp is for boys and girls ages 5-14. Cost is $45, which includes refreshments and a t-shirt. Applications are available at the Mount Carmel Area School District office. Persons interested may also contact Michelle Stellar (373-1431) or Debbie Bielski (373-1682).
SCA Youth Field Hockey Camp
Southern Columbia Area will host a youth field hockey camp Aug. 8-10 (rain date Aug. 11) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day. The camp is for girls grades 1-7. For more information, call 672-2341.
Shamokin AYSO
Uniform distribution for anyone who still needs a uniform for the fall season is Sunday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the IBEW Hall on Market Street in Shamokin. Cost of uniforms is $25. Also, a mandatory coaches meeting for everyone who will be coaching for the fall season follows from 6 to 7 p.m. It is an important meeting and all coaches are encouraged to attend. For more information or if you cannot attend the meeting, please call Sue at 988-0046 or Cathy at 573-4345.
Shamokin Bowling Association
Meeting, Saturday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m. at Coal Bowl. Officers will be elected. Thursday Night Recreation meeting, Thursday, Aug. 11, 6 p.m. also at Coal Bowl. For more information, contact Ann at 259-1527.
Shamokin Volleyball
Seeking ad patrons for 2011 season program. The program will be distributed at all home games of the high school season. For more information and prices, contact head coach Wanda Cook at 648-6198.
Red Tornado Meetings
Red Tornado Touchdown Club booster meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. in the high school LGL. Mandatory parent and player meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.