The following are the upcoming events for the Fairlane Village Mall in Pottsville.
April 1: Happy Easter! The mall will be closed. Department store hours may vary; see specific stores for details.
April 3, 10, 17 and 24: The Schuylkill Theatre Association will host a “Schuylkill County Junior Idol” competition at 6 p.m. in Center Court every Tuesday in April. Eligible participants will range in age from 6 to 15 years old and must be residents of Schuylkill County. During the Preliminary Round on April 3, all contestants will sing a song of their choice, not to exceed 3 minutes in length. Judges will score entrants in multiple categories and the 10 highest-scoring contestants will advance to the Quarter-Final Round on April 10. The Semi-Final Round takes place on April 17 and will comprise the top six contestants from the previous round. From there, the top three move on to the Final Round on April 24, after which the Junior Idol winner will be announced. Along with holding the title of Junior Idol, the winner will receive a trophy and the opportunity to perform up to three public performances scheduled by the Schuylkill Theatre Association. Registration deadline is March 23. For registration information, e-mail junioridolsc@gmail.com.
April 14: An Early Childhood Fair & Family Reading Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event features games, crafts, stories, prizes and fun for the whole family. Pete the Cat will make a special guest appearance.
April 28: The Success with MS Chinese Auction will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the storefront next to Super Shoes. For additional information, contact Cindy Carmona at (570) 573-3454.