Fall leaf pickup, winter recreation guide, ARC blood drive.
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Ephrata fall leaf pick-up schedule
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata’s annual residential fall leaf collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 16-19.
Residents may place securely bagged leaves curbside, just off the street for free pickup by Consolidated Disposal Services on the day of their normal garbage schedule. Only leaves — no garden waste, garbage, or other solid waste — will be accepted. Bags weighing over 40 pounds will not be picked up.
The days and collection areas are:
— Monday, Nov. 16, northeast section of town;
— Tuesday, Nov. 17, southeast section of town;
— Wednesday, Nov. 18, Grandview Heights and northwest section of town;
— Thursday, Nov. 19, southwest section of town, Orchard View and Swanson Addition.
Also, residents may dispose of bagged leaves at the city shop, 900 A St. S.E., during regular business hours through Nov. 25.
Leaf pick-up has been provided as a community service for more than 20 years. City officials say the tradition helps neighborhoods look better and keeps leaves out of storm drains.
Ephrata Parks/Rec winter activity guide
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department has posted its 2026-27 Winter Activity Guide listing a wide range of events and activities with some beginning next month.
Ongoing sports activities include “tots sports” for infants 6 months to age 2; Little Dribblers basketball for grades K-2 and youth league basketball for boys and girls in grades 3-4 and 5-6.
Open gym basketball and volleyball for players 18 and older will continue to June, and group exercise sessions and indoor cornhole are planned at the Ephrata Recreation Center. The ERC will also host Sam’s Dance classes for youngsters ages 3 to eighth grade, and Tumbling with Brydon.
Special upcoming events include Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 12), Hot Spots basketball shooting competition for boys and girls grades 1-8 (Jan. 16), the annual Daddy Daughter Dance (Feb. 27), cookie decorating classes, and a link to Ephrata Public Library activities.
Information on dates, times, locations, registration costs and more can be found on the Parks and Rec website or by calling the office at 509-754-4426.
Red Cross blood drive on Dec. 16
EPHRATA — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. S.W.
Red Cross officials say all blood types are needed right now. Anyone 17 or older, weighing 110 pounds or more, and in good general health is a potential donor.
An appointment for the Dec. 16 drive can be scheduled by calling 1-800-733-2767 or online at www.redcrossblood.org. A pre-donation “Rapid Pass” questionnaire can also be completed on the website.
Prospective donors should bring personal identification and donor cards, or download the Blood Donor App on their smartphones.
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Fall leaf pickup, winter recreation guide, ARC blood drive.
Ephrata fall leaf pick-up schedule
EPHRATA — The City of Ephrata’s annual residential fall leaf collection is scheduled for the week of Nov. 16-19.
Residents may place securely bagged leaves curbside, just off the street for free pickup by Consolidated Disposal Services on the day of their normal garbage schedule. Only leaves — no garden waste, garbage, or other solid waste — will be accepted. Bags weighing over 40 pounds will not be picked up.
The days and collection areas are:
— Monday, Nov. 16, northeast section of town;
— Tuesday, Nov. 17, southeast section of town;
— Wednesday, Nov. 18, Grandview Heights and northwest section of town;
— Thursday, Nov. 19, southwest section of town, Orchard View and Swanson Addition.
Also, residents may dispose of bagged leaves at the city shop, 900 A St. S.E., during regular business hours through Nov. 25.
Leaf pick-up has been provided as a community service for more than 20 years. City officials say the tradition helps neighborhoods look better and keeps leaves out of storm drains.
Ephrata Parks/Rec winter activity guide
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Parks and Recreation Department has posted its 2026-27 Winter Activity Guide listing a wide range of events and activities with some beginning next month.
Ongoing sports activities include “tots sports” for infants 6 months to age 2; Little Dribblers basketball for grades K-2 and youth league basketball for boys and girls in grades 3-4 and 5-6.
Open gym basketball and volleyball for players 18 and older will continue to June, and group exercise sessions and indoor cornhole are planned at the Ephrata Recreation Center. The ERC will also host Sam’s Dance classes for youngsters ages 3 to eighth grade, and Tumbling with Brydon.
Special upcoming events include Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 12), Hot Spots basketball shooting competition for boys and girls grades 1-8 (Jan. 16), the annual Daddy Daughter Dance (Feb. 27), cookie decorating classes, and a link to Ephrata Public Library activities.
Information on dates, times, locations, registration costs and more can be found on the Parks and Rec website or by calling the office at 509-754-4426.
Red Cross blood drive on Dec. 16
EPHRATA — The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. S.W.
Red Cross officials say all blood types are needed right now. Anyone 17 or older, weighing 110 pounds or more, and in good general health is a potential donor.
An appointment for the Dec. 16 drive can be scheduled by calling 1-800-733-2767 or online at www.redcrossblood.org. A pre-donation “Rapid Pass” questionnaire can also be completed on the website.
Prospective donors should bring personal identification and donor cards, or download the Blood Donor App on their smartphones.