Community Corner
π± Which Orwigsburg events are happening around town today?
Coming up: Drop Off Appointments β Auction Time Bid Board on the Orwigsburg Patch calendar

Hi Orwigsburg! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Which Orwigsburg events are happening around town today?
- Why a delivery driverβs gun case is headed to Orwigsburg court
Also on today's calendar: Steve Mazur and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Orwigsburgfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Colder with some sun, with a high of 31 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 34, low: 23.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 18 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Calendar: Dec. 11, 2025 (republicanherald.com) β Orwigsburg residents have several options close to home today, including chess, kidsβ crafts, and an indoor walking club at the Orwigsburg Library and Veterans Community Memorial Hall. The wider Schuylkill County calendar also lists fitness classes, food pantries, holiday music, and other social activities in nearby towns, many geared toward older adults and families looking for seasonal fun.
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β’ Police: Delivery driver charged with assaulting, threatening resident (republicanherald.com) β An alleged road-rage confrontation in West Penn Township has led to felony assault and firearms charges against a delivery driver, with a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 16 before Judge Andrew J. Serina in Orwigsburg. Police say the driver pointed a handgun at a resident, fired into the ground, and was later detained at the Saint Clair Walmart with a matching weapon and no carry permit.
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πΈ Around Orwigsburg
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π Upcoming Events in Orwigsburg
β Featured events β
- Drop Off Appointments β Auction Time Bid Board
Auction Time Bid Board, 1506 Centre Turnpike #6, Orwigsburg
11:00 am
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Steve Mazur
Vito's Coal Fired Pizza & Restaurant , 400 Terry Rich Blvd Suite 5 , St Clair
6:00 pm - Roman Delight - Orwigsburg
Carmelos Roman Delight Restaurant , 1240 Centre Turnpike , Orwigsburg
7:00 pm - Orwigsburg Chapter # 424 (13B)
Schuylkill Lodge 138 , 1000 E Market St , Orwigsburg
7:30 pm - YOGA Β· B Β· YOGA Studio Orwigsburg
YOGA B YOGA , 1120 Centre Turnpike , Orwigsburg
5:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Sunday December 21
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π Events Nearby
- School Board Meeting
Blue Mountain El Cressona Sch Cressona, PA 17929
6:30 pm - Snowman Paint & Sip
The Walk In Art Center , 220 Parkway , Schuylkill Haven
7:00 pm - Armusik Academy of Classical Art: Tradition Renewed
Penn State Schuylkill , 200 University Dr , Schuylkill Haven
12:00 pm - Holiday High Tea!
The Maid's Quarters Bed , Breakfast & Tearoom , Pottsville
11:00 am - The Nutcracker
Schuylkill Haven High School , 501 E Main St , Schuylkill Haven
2:00 pm - Christmas in the Park
Valley View Park , 524 Gap St , Valley View
4:00 pm - "A Wicked Holiday Celebration"--jingle Mingle 2025
The Walk In Art Center , 220 Parkway , Schuylkill Haven
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!β¦ (Nextdoor )
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Arbys Team Member in Hamburg. Apply here.
- Redner's posted a job opening for Dairy Clerk in Shenandoah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orwigsburg here.
π Nearby News
Schuylkill Haven
- Business Briefcase: DSI extols Nativity setup at Veterans' Memorial Park (republicanherald.com)
- South Schuylkill News Around the Area, Dec. 11 (readingeagle.com)
- Penn State Schuylkill alumnus establishes scholarship in honor of his parents (psu.edu)
Minersville
- Holiday events: Minersville's Santa Claus train rides return this weekend (republicanherald.com)
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