Sean Covey, the author of "The 7 Habits of Happy Kids," will visit Harry S Truman Elementary School 1 p.m. Dec. 4.

In his book, Covey created seven different animal characters, who teach children ages four to eight to take charge of their lives through balance. When a child applies the author's seven habits to everyday life, they are expected to be happy, excel academically and have fewer discipline problems.

Approximately 100 guests, primarily educators, will attend this event on the school's annual Leadership Day. A select group of students will speak to the visitors and will give group tours throughout the building. Each wing of the school will represent one of the seven habits.

Covey has written over a dozen motivational books for children and teens. His book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens," has sold more than 4 million copies and has been translated into over 20 languages.

The annual HST Holiday Shoppe will be Dec. 3 to 6. The Holiday Shoppe evening event is 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5.

The school's PTO meeting will be 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

T-shirt days this month at HST are Dec. 4, 5 and 19.

HST will hold a Heavenly Hat Day Dec. 6.

There is a curriculum and technology committee meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at HST.

A holiday movie night and cookie swap will be 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 13 at HST.

The HST chorus and band concert is 7 p.m. Dec. 10. The snow date for the concert is 7 p.m. Dec. 17.

The Salisbury School Board will hold an operations meeting, reorganization meeting and regular school board meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at the administration building.

The Salisbury Township Board of Commissioners has made the 2014 proposed budget available for public inspection at the municipal building, 2900 South Pike Ave., on any regular business day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The date set for the adoption of the budget is 7 p.m. Dec. 19.

The municipal building is accessible to the physically handicapped. Any person requiring special assistance because of impairment is asked to contact Township Manager Randy Soriano at 610-797-4000 to arrange for necessary assistance. For details on the 2014 budget go to http://salisburytownshippa.org/info_budget.shtml.

Waste Management services Salisbury Township, by hauling resident's trash and recycling. For collection schedules or to report complaints, contact Waste Management at 800-621-2100 or www. wm.com. Notify the township if you are not satisfied with your service or if Waste Management does not follow up concerning your inquires at 610-797-4000.

The Salisbury Township Public Works Department continues its leaf collection effort 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. The township is requesting leaves be placed along the side of the road, prior to the pickup times Monday through Friday. Call the Department of Public Works with any questions at 610-797-4000.

The Salisbury Swim and Dive Team Booster Club is selling gift cards for the holidays. Cards will be available from Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, local grocery stores and retail stores. Refer to www.glscrip.com for a complete list of retailers. Orders are due Dec. 7 and will be ready Dec. 17. Contact Phyllis Sipos at phyl5119@hotmail.com or 484-547-5847 for more details. To guarantee delivery for Christmas, place your order as soon as possible.

Salisbury High School students Chris Dryfoos and Ryan Kennington are collecting new or gently used winter coats for the Allentown Rescue Mission. The two are also collecting new or used soccer balls, cleats, shin guards, socks and orange safety cones for the Allentown Youth Soccer Club. The collections are for an Eagle Scout project. Drop off donated coats and soccer supplies in the Salisbury High School main office.

Donated coats need to be received before Dec. 6. There is no deadline for the soccer supplies.