Plan to attend the annual Alburtis Holiday Festival Dec. 8.

Breakfast with Santa at the community center 8 to 11 a.m. starts a day filled with surrey rides, children's visit with Santa and a house decorating contest at 5:30 p.m. Listen to the beautiful voices of Emmaus High School boys and girls singing Christmas carols and enjoy the lighting of the Christmas tree. For more information check the borough website Alburtis.org.

The next Camp Fire hoagie sale will be held Dec. 7. Call Hope DeIaco at 610-966-4663 to place your order. The recent Sunday afternoon bingo party at the community center was quite a success. The Camp Fire leaders, girls and volunteers would like to thank all those who contributed their time, effort and support. Girls age 3-1/2 to 5 are invited to join. There is also a new special needs group. Needed are middle school aged leaders. Call Hope at the above number for information.

The borough office will be closed Nov. 28 and 29.

Friday Night Bingo games continue at the community center. Doors open 5:30 and games begin 7:30 p.m. Refreshments are available. The center is located at Second and Walnut streets.

Alburtis Senior Citizens meet noon Nov. 20 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Penn Avenue and Quarry Road.

Call Doris for information/reservations for the Nov. 21 show at the Rainbow Dinner Theatre.

The Alburtis Lock Ridge Historical Society meets 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at its headquarters, lower level, Church and Franklin streets. The meeting is open to everyone interested in the history of Alburtis and the surrounding area.

The public is invited to attend an open house at the historical society 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 16.

Ever wonder how pulling on the wishbone started? It is believed that touching the bone brought good luck. Fights over the bone led to tugging on it until it snapped. The one with the longest piece was supposed to have his wish granted. This custom is part of our turkey tradition today.

Days to remember: Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 27, Hanukkah begins.

News for the Dec. 11 column must be received by Dec. 3.