March 13. Lenten Fish Fry

Fundraiser by the Life Teen youth group at Our Lady of Consolation Parish

Schneider Parish Center

2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg, 5 to 7 p.m. Fried and baked fish, fried shrimp and crab cakes will be available along with macaroni and cheese, stewed tomatoes, coleslaw, a roll with butter, a dessert and a drink. To place an order, call 610-857-0511. 

March 13. Bingo

Presented by the Parkesburg 250 Committee

Parkesburg VFW

406 W. Fourth Ave., 6 to 8 p.m. A fee will be charged per game pack; bonus games will be available. Reserve a spot at Parkesburg250@gmail.com.

March 14. Spring Fest

Presented by the Octorara Parent-Teach Organization

Octorara Primary Learning Center, 87 Highland Road, Atglen, 1 to 5 p.m. Featured will be a community yard sale and vendors, as well as rides and food. Visit the "Octorara PTO" Facebook page for more details or to rent a space.

March 15. "Soup for the Soul" Event

WordUP Ministries

160 Route 41, Gap. The event will take place at noon, right after the 10:45 a.m. service. Along with grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade soup will be offered, including tomato and vegetable. The event is free and open to the public. Those with questions may email buckmowday@gmail.com.

March 18 and 25. Bible Study Group

Parkesburg Mennonite Church 

44 E. Second Ave., Parkesburg, 10 to 11 a.m. The 11-week spring bible study will focus on I John. The topic on March 18 will be "An Introduction to I John." The topic on March 25 will be "Walking in the Light." Coffee and pastries will be provided.

March 21. Pancake Breakfast

Presented by the Parkesburg 250 Committee

Parkesburg VFW, 8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast will include all-you-can-eat fruit, bacon or sausage, coffee and tea and pancakes. A fee will be charged per person.

April 11. Knight at the Races Fundraiser

Our Lady of Consolation Church 

Schneider Parish Center, 2995 Cemetery Road, Parkesburg. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; the first event will begin at 7 p.m. The admission fee includes food and beverages. Proceeds will benefit the local community. For more information, call event organizer Tom Henderson at 610-304-6546.

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