Cub Scouts invite area youth to race

Cub Pack 25 of the White Haven area will hold its annual Pinewood Derby race on February 20 at 6 p.m. in St Paul’s church hall on Oak Street in the rear of the church.

In December each Cub Scout is given a kit consisting of a block of wood, four wheels and axle nails to create a car that expresses their creativity and ability to design a rolling entry. They can shape it how they desire, paint it or decorate it how they like so each entry is unique and fun. The racetrack is 60 feet long, elevated on one end about four feet and the finish line has a timer to check their fastest time. The Cubs and family members have fun building the car and then racing it.

This year the Cubs would like to share part of this adventure with youth from the area. Any child ages from K-5 are invited to join the Pack and observe the Cub races, then use borrowed cars created in the past to try their hand at racing down the track.

If you or your family is interested in joining in the fun, please contact Pack Chair Janet Jungermann at 570 582-5221 or Den Leader Herb King at 570-582-8203 so we have an idea of who to expect so we have enough spare cars for racing.

The Special Olympics is an organization Standard Farms has supported over the last several years. In addition to fundraising, Standard Farms also donated, for a total $300. All proceeds go towards the NEPA Special Olympics Organization and their athletes. “Jumping into a pool in 42-degree weather is not something I would normally do, of course,” Diel said. “Freezin for a Reason definitely defines the event. But despite the weather, it was all worth it to see the benefits this organization has on the Special Olympics athletes in our area.”

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Lenten services schedule

Worship Services begin at 7 p.m. A time of fellowship and light refreshments will follow each service except for Ash Wednesday.

February 22– Ash

Wednesday – Centenary United Methodist Church

March 1– Zions

Evangelical Lutheran Church

March 8– First Presbyterian Church

March 15– St. Matthew’s Union Church

March 22– Our Lady of Lourdes Church

March 29– Salem United Church of Christ

In case of inclement weather, the host church will decide whether to cancel services.

Chicken & Waffles at Salem UCC

Salem United Church of Christ, 330 First St. Weatherly, will hold a take-out only Chicken & Waffle Dinner on Saturday, February 25, pickup 4-6 p.m.

Advanced ticket sale ends Feb. 19: $11 adults, $5 children 4-12; free children 3 and younger. For tickets call Linda, 570-401-3710 or Margaret, 570-427-4136.