Independence Day has come and gone, with picnics, parades and family celebrations to mark the day. I hope you were able to enjoy a few of the many fireworks displays in the area. Summer events are in full swing.

The Alburtis pool is open every day, weather permitting. On July 13, the police department will hold a Hawaiian Luau. Check the website www. aacconline.org for additional information.

The annual Alburtis 5K, Quinna Schleicher Memorial Kid Fun Run and Paws in the Park will be held Aug. 10. The website will have additional information.

The Alburtis senior citizens meet noon July 17 at the Gun Club on Gun Club Road.

Call Doris at 610-966-3653 for information about the following trips: July 30, dinner at Moshulu and casino trip, Philadelphia; Aug. 27, Dutch Apple Theatre.

There will be no Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society meetings during the summer.

Visit Alburtis Park, 328 S. Main St. for an afternoon of great country music, 3 to 7 p.m. July 14: Banned from the Ranch; July 21: The Majestics; July 28: Sidekick Band; Aug. 4: Texas Fever.

News for the Aug. 14 column must be received by Aug. 6.