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🌱 Tamaqua at North Schuylkill and 10 more events
Be sure to catch Fall Festival — Camp Swatara on the Ashland Patch calendar
Hey there, Ashland! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Fall Festival — Camp Swatara at Camp Swatara
- Tamaqua at North Schuylkill at North Schuylkill
- Unclaimed Property Event w/ Rep. Tim Twardzik & PA Treasury at Ashland Public Library
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
- Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 58.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ashland
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Festival — Camp Swatara →
Camp Swatara, 2905 Rd, Bethel
2:00 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
- Tamaqua at North Schuylkill →
North Schuylkill, 15 Academy Ln, Ashland
7:00 pm - Unclaimed Property Event w/ Rep. Tim Twardzik & PA Treasury →
Ashland Public Library, 1229 Centre Street, Ashland
10:00 am
Friday October 9
Friday October 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional at Pottsville →
Pottsville High School, 16th St, Pottsville
6:15 pm - History House Open →
Minersville Area Historical Society, 100 South Third Street, Minersville
11:00 am - College Fair
Pottsville Area High School Pottsville, PA 17901
8:00 am - Tamaqua at Pottsville →
16th St, Pottsville
7:00 pm - October Afternoon Tea →
The Maid's Quarters Bed, Breakfast & Tearoom, 402 S Centre St, Pottsville
12:00 pm - Antonio Andrade →
Dorko's Cafe, 300 W 4th St, Mt Carmel
2:00 pm - SENIOR PICTURE DAY
Shamokin Area SD Coal Township, PA 17866
8:30 am - QIGONG 6 Week Introduction to the Art →
392 W Apple St, Ringtown
10:30 pm - Moonlit March Puzzle Race →
Pottsville Free Public Library, 215 W Market St, Pottsville
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dunkin' - Bowers Donuts posted a job opening for Bakery and Finisher Crew Member at Dunkin Donuts! in Pottsville. Apply here.
- PeopleShare, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Electrician in Pottsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ashland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Frackville
- Calendar: Sept. 28, 2026 (republicanherald.com)
- Sept. 27, 2026: Around the Region (republicanherald.com)
- September 28, 2026: Days Gone By (republicanherald.com)
Minersville
- H.S. FOOTBALL: Shenandoah Valley, Pine Grove earn wins on Saturday night (republicanherald.com)
- Music Educator Finds Her Confidence, Now Inspires Others (lvc.edu)
Ok Ashland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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