St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Parish's Never Alone Peer Support Group offers "a place where you can share your own or just listen to others convey their feelings and life experiences of dealing with personal loss," according a parish announcement. "Always remember that we are here for you!" For more information, call Carol, after 2 p.m., at 570-400-0864. The group meets in the parish hall.
The Southside Community Partnership Food Pantry is along Hancock Street. Residents from McAdoo Borough and Kline Twp. within the income guidelines are eligible. The limit is one box per household. First-time participants must bring proof of residence. Dates are announced in advance. Client must remain in cars, forming a line on the west side of Hancock Street and not blocking intersections. Walkers should arrive after 10:30 a.m. To reserve a box, call Marion at 570-929-1628.
The Pottsville Public Library, 215 W. Market St., has Funday Fridays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays in August. All ages are welcome to join for games, and toys set up inside and, weather permitting, outside the library. For more information, call the library at 570-622-8880.
The Schuylkill Hope Center for Victims of Domestic Violence has a 24-hour hotline. Those in need can call 570-622-6220 or 800-282-0634 anytime. Another option is to text HOPELINE to 20121 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The county district attorney's office also takes calls for assistance during regular business hours at 570-628-1350.
Schuylkill County's longest continuously running seasonal downtown farm market runs Tuesday and Friday mornings on the first block of South Main Street, east side, near the more than century-old former Bolich & Burke building, Main and Centre streets, and the former Rite Aid center. Brad Oravitz is chairman of the Greater Shenandoah Area Chamber of Commerce Farm Market Committee. To reach th chamber, email to: [email protected].