Agape New Testament Fellowship, 5229 Route 873, Schnecksville, is inviting the public to attend a special program featuring Linda Holliday, famed ventriloquist and puppeteer, 6:30 p.m. July 19.

The program will combine gospel magic in the form of object lessons with the humor of ventriloquism to emphasize the Bible story.

A free-will offering will be taken.

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The 37th annual Upper Lehigh Lions Club Festival and Craft Show will take place in Union United Church of Christ grove, Neffs, the last weekend in July.

The event begins on July 26, with music by the Tracy Lee band 7-10 p.m.

Refreshment stands will be open at 5 p.m.

On July 27, some 100 juried crafters will be set up throughout the grove, displaying a wide variety of items and materials for purchase.

Strolling guitarist Brian Xander will provide music for the occasion.

Breakfast will be served all morning, and other refreshments will be available all day and evening.

A free health fair is part of Saturday's agenda.

Blood pressure and vision screening will be offered, while the Miller-Keystone Blood Bank will be on site collecting blood donations.

Information will be available on the Northeast Pa. Lions Eye Bank and Diabetes Awareness, two causes supported by the Lions. A free child ID event will be take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. by Lehigh Valley Community Resource Center.

The child ID enables parents and guardians to supply vital information to emergency responders if a child is reported missing.

The electronic record includes 10 scanned fingerprints, physical description, video recording, voice print, photograph, and any additional information that would help locate and identify a missing child.

Crazy Hearts band will be on stage 7-10 p.m.

For more information on the event, call Larry at 610-767-2410.

Upper Lehigh Lions members Marsha Johnston and Harold Reitz recently received Melvin Jones awards for their service to Lionism.

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The Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs will meet 7:30 p.m. July 18 at Grouse Hall Fish and Game Association.

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Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, continues its Rejoicing Spirits worship service the fourth Sunday of the month at 9:15 a.m.

The informal setting is directed to people with developmental challenges, children and anyone who enjoys music, brief messages, interaction, free expression and light refreshments.

The next Rejoicing Spirits is July 28.

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The Schneck family will be having its 94th reunion 1:30 p.m. Aug. 4, rain or shine, at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schneckville.

The evening meal will be served at 4 p.m., followed by bingo, children games, horseshoes and volleyball.

Free hot dogs and birch beer will be available.

Bring a covered dish, lawn chairs, cakes for the cake walk and bingo prizes for all ages, including children.

For more information or questions, call Jim Schneck at 610-965-8990.