HORNET HAPPENINGS
Sunday, December 8, 2019 by JAKE WELSKO in Columns
Gingerbread competition scheduled Dec. 7The Spanish Department will travel to Panama in Summer 2021 to visit the Panama Canal, Colonial area of the Panama City and other places. Nature tours and sightseeing also will be offered. Students will participate in cultural immersion activities, such as dance lessons and handcraft workshops. For more information, contact Mr. Montepeque in Room 236 or Mrs. Fraser.
UPPER AND LOWER MILFORD COLUMN
Sunday, December 8, 2019 by JULIA F. SWAN in Columns
Holiday craft fair at Faith Presbyterian Church Dec. 7I hope everyone enjoyed a warm and relaxing Thanksgiving. Now it’s time to get ready for the next round of seasonal observances. Hanukkah begins Dec. 22 so that celebration overlaps with Christmas this year.
And of course everyone will welcome in the new year Dec. 31, whether with partying, making New Year’s resolutions or just taking time to reflect on the year past and look forward to 2020.
MACUNGIE COLUMN
Sunday, December 8, 2019 by MARY PATRICIA FLETCHER in Columns
Macungie Holiday has a packed bag of events Dec. 14There will be a Breweriana Beer Collectible Show sponsored by the Horlacher Chapter 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Macungie Memorial Hall.
Grace Lutheran Church will host a free community meal 5-7 p.m. Dec. 13.
There will be a shredding event for the Borough of Macungie and Alburtis Borough at the Alburtis Area Community Center 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 14. For more information, call 610-966-4777.
VIKING VOICES
Friday, November 29, 2019 by SIMON ERNST in Columns
ACCHS Drama Club presents ‘Fairy Tale Misfits’ Dec. 6 and 7The Allentown Central Catholic High School Drama Club will present the comedy “Fairy Tale Misfits” 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7. The show is student directed, produced, designed and performed.
National Honor Society sponsored a canned food drive. Students received a dress down day for food they donated.
On Nov. 22 the Red Cross Club sponsored a blood drive and The Pro-Life Club sponsored a diaper drive, which benefited the Cay Galgon Life House (Mary’s Shelter.)
EMMAUS COLUMN
Friday, November 29, 2019 by CORRINE DURDOCK in Columns
Celebrate Old-Fashioned Christmas Dec. 7; some sites holding events Dec. 6The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library will hold a holiday book sale and reception 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 at the library, 11 E. Main St. The event will feature wine, cheese and nonalcoholic punch. St. Ann’s chorus will perform. The sale features an array of pre-enjoyed books at affordable prices in gift-worthy condition. There will be a good selection of children’s books, recent fiction, collectibles and holiday books. For information, visit Emmauspl@cliu.org.
HORNET HAPPENINGS
Friday, November 22, 2019 by JAKE WELSKO in Columns
National Honor Society applications due Nov. 25All National Honor Society applications for invited students are due in Room 574 to Mrs. Arnold by the end of the day Nov. 25. Applications will not be accepted after that date.
The Spanish Department will travel to Panama in the summer of 2021 to visit the Panama Canal, colonial area of the Panama City and other places such as nature tours and sightseeing. Students will participate in cultural immersion activities, such as dance lessons, handcraft workshops, etc. For more information, see Mr. Montepeque in Room 236 or Mrs. Fraser.
LOWER MACUNGIE COLUMN
Friday, November 22, 2019 by MARY PATRICIA FLETCHER in Columns
Christmas at the Log HouseConcordia Lutheran Church will have a Thanksgiving Eve service 7 p.m. Nov. 27. Local food bank offerings will be collected during the service. There will be a pie fest immediately following the service.
VIKING VOICES
Thursday, November 14, 2019 by SIMON ERNST in Columns
Viking Fest date announced for 2020Allentown Central Catholic High School has announced the 17th annual Viking Fest 2020 will return to Rockne Hall May 2, 2020. Viking Fest is the most important fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this event provide valuable funding for major campus renovations, enhancements to technology and curriculum and upgrades to security.
Vikette soccer’s season ended when they fell to Northwestern 2-0. Congratulations on a great season.
UPPER AND LOWER MILFORD COLUMN
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 by JULIA F. SWAN in Columns
Two area churches holding Christmas bazaarsNovember is the month to observe Thanksgiving and also begin thinking about holiday shopping. We hope you started off the month right by turning your clocks back last Sunday, when daylight saving time ended.
Thanksgiving is late this year, Nov. 28. St. Peter’s Union Church is holding a joint Thanksgiving Eve service with Huff’s Church 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at St. Peter’s, 7863 St. Peter’s Road.
Meanwhile, there are at least two opportunities locally to begin your Christmas shopping and also help out two area churches.
MACUNGIE COLUMN
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 by MARY PATRICIA FLETCHER in Columns
Leaf collection begins Nov. 11Macungie Borough leaf collection will take place Nov. 11, 18 and 25. Leaves only will be collected curbside and should be at the curb before 7 a.m. Residents are also encouraged to drop off leaves any day or time at the newly expanded fenced area at the borough garage off of South Church Street.
Grace Lutheran Church will host a free community meal 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8.