Jan. 13, 2026: Around the Region community events and services

Local listings note a free Bread of Life food distribution and indoor yard sale at Living Waters Church, monthly Schuylkill County Sketchers nature sessions, a veterans' resource meeting called CrossTalk, and a free Diakon exercise club for older adults in Ringtown.

Several community programs and services are scheduled regionally for the week of Jan. 13, 2026 and are listed to inform residents about recurring local opportunities. Living Waters Church of God hosts regular food distributions and an indoor yard sale that supports its kids' ministry. Schuylkill County Sketchers holds monthly nature sketching sessions with a naturalist at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. Other recurring offerings include CrossTalk, a monthly veterans' resource meeting, and a free exercise club for older adults in Ringtown. Event details: - Bread of Life distribution runs 6-8 p.m. Fridays and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sundays after the church service at Living Waters Church of God, 155 S. Balliet St.; food items are available free or for a $1 donation to cover gas expenses; contact phone: 570-874-1585. - Living Waters Church also operates an indoor yard sale with multiple new items; proceeds benefit the kids' ministry (same contact as above). - Schuylkill County Sketchers meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, 108 Clubhouse Road; participants meet in the upper parking lot at the clubhouse; contact email: [email protected]. - CrossTalk is held 10 a.m. to noon the second Tuesday of the month at Schuylkill County PA CareerLink, 203 Arch St.; gatherings include the VA, shelter and homeless service providers, CareerLink and the Department of Corrections, and feature provider presentations and shared resources; virtual attendance can be arranged via [email protected]. - A free exercise club sponsored by Diakon Health & Wellness runs 9:15-10:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Ringtown Senior Citizens Center, 104 W. Main St.; it is aimed at preventing falls by improving balance, strength and flexibility for people 50 and older of all fitness levels; contact Diakon at 570-624-3017. Summary: These recurring programs provide local access to food, community activities, veteran resources and senior fitness support. Dates, times and contact details are listed above for each offering.