Program Schedule for 2024
Please note the location of individual events as they vary.
All programs are conducted by, or in cooperation with, the Schuylkill County Department of Parks and Recreation.
****Schuylkill County Sketchers
Every 3rd Saturday @ 10am
Gather together with like-minded people who enjoy nature and creativity at this monthly nature journaling walk. No art experience is necessary. You need something to draw on and draw with. Bring your favorite color tools along if you have them (colored pencils, watercolor, etc.) Learn as you observe nature and get drawing and art tips along the way. This is free for all ages and held outdoors. Meet in the upper parking lot at the Clubhouse.
For more info e-mail skooksketchers@hotmail.com
*****National Take a Hike Day
November 17th 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Meet at the Waterfall Pavilion on Waterfall Road.
Please join Schuylkill County Environmental Educator Hannah Kulbitsky as she leads a 2.7 mile easy hike in Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.
It is a free and easy out-and-back hike at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park, plus learn some fun nature facts on the way! Pass by the waterfall, lake, and stunning forest on this beginner trail.
****Christmas at the Clubhouse
Friday, December 13 @ 7pm - featuring the Schuylgirlz.
This 8-10 member a cappella singing group will perform a full holiday repertoire and pop tunes at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse, 108 Clubhouse Rd., Pine Grove. The group began in 2021 and is the brainchild of Jacqueline Engel and is based at the Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven. Their arrangements are unique, sometimes jazzy, 4-, 5-, and 6-parts, and sometimes showcasing one of the ladies as the primary singer. All members are residents of Schuylkill County, coming from as far west as Sacramento and Lykens, and East to New Ringgold. Members include: Blair Boyer, Laura Costa, Heather Butler, Ashley Elwood, Lisa Hollenbach, Jen Koch, Ana Reyes, and Jacquie Engel.
Come in out of the cold and enjoy light refreshments in front of the fire. Sponsored by the Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association, this program is free and open to the public and is made possible with a grant from the Reidler Family Charitable Fund and the efforts of our wonderful volunteers. For info call 570-345-8952 (leave a message)
****Sweet Arrow Lake County Country Christmas
Sunday, December 22nd from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Mark your calendars today for the first County Country Christmas event coordinated by the ‘Friends’ of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation’, a 501c3 non-profit which coordinates the Mentored Youth and Dietz – Schneck Memorial Trout fishing events at the lake. The Friends are hosting the first County Country Christmas event at the Clubhouse area.
The event is free and open to the public. A number of hands-on Holiday Crafts and more activities will be conducted by partners including the South Schuylkill Garden Club, Schuylkill County Conservancy, Northern Swatara Creek Watershed Association, Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association and other volunteers.
Santa and Mrs. Clause will arrive by sleigh provided by Rodney Updegrave. Christmas Caroling will be led by Eilia Zerbe and Friends. A chocolate chip cookie contest for youth, adults and commercial entries, complete with ‘tasting’ will feature cash prizes. Sweet G’s Bakery and Amber’s Hands on Therapy are two sponsors so far.
Porcupine Pat will lead a winter hike and there will be a 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt. Boujie Farm Girl will have one of her cuddly Highland Calves for photos for $5 which all will be donated to the Friends. There will be loads of small trinkets for the kids, hot chocolate and cider and hopefully hot dogs to be roasted on the open fire. Donations will be accepted by the partnering organizations.
More information on Facebook Page "Friends of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation" and ‘Friendsofschparks’ webpage and via kamorgan11@gmail.com.
Schuylkill Garden Club Crafts
