Die bezaahlt Schuld is die bescht. The debt that is paid is best.

Wer viel schwetzt, muss viel wisse odder liege kenne. He who talks much, must know much or be a good liar.

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Coming to Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road, New Smithville, 6 p.m. May 3 are the Jacobs Brothers in concert.

Hailing from Dillsburg, they will give an unforgettable harmony in song. The concert is free. A love offering will be taken. Families are invited to attend.

Parents, do you need a night out without the kids?

Bring the kids ages 5-13 to Fun Zone at Lighthouse 6-9 p.m. May 17 for games, activities and refreshments while you go out for dinner, shopping or just some free time.

Call 610-285-2235 or go to lighthousebaptistlv.org for more information.

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Hope Community Church is hosting Friday Night in the Light 7 p.m. May 2 featuring two praise bands.

Expect an evening of song and fellowship.

Call 610-285-6967 or go to hopecommunityecchurch.org.

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The Sunshine Center Preschool, at Ziegels Union Church, has openings for 2- 3- and 4-year-olds as well as pre-kindergarten.

Call 610-395-8034 or 610-285-6297 for more information.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society at the old Zimmerman's Hotel, Werleys Corner, is opening its doors from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10 for a genealogy workshop. The library will be open as well.

Bring lunch and join the group for an informative day.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 or Gloria at 610-395-0763 for more information.

The yard and bake sale will be from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 24 at the historical society headquarters.

For information, contact Gloria at 610-395-0763 or Terry at 610-285-6873.

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Ziegels Union Church Junior Youth Group is hosting a movie night starting 6 p.m. on May 10 for kids ages 3 through sixth grade. The movie is "Frozen."

The Mission Team will cook up its fifth shrimp boil 4-6 p.m. May 18.

Call Lori at 610-573-9764 by May 11 to place an order.

All proceeds will be used for work in disaster relief recovery.

There will be a clothing drive May 4-18. Cothing, purses, belts, bedding, linens, curtains, bikes, stuffed and hard plastic toys will be accepted. Shoes should be bagged separately.

Call 610-285-6157 for more information.

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The Claussville Garden Club will meet May 12 at the Seipstown Grange.

The annual plant auction will be conducted by auctioneer Ralph Zettlemoyer.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Sale begins 7 p.m.

For information, call Rose at 610-285-4476.

Mach's gut,

Mary Bittner Henry