Mark your calendar! A Memorial Day salute will take place 9:45 a.m. May 25 at Heidelberg Union Church, in the parking lot. All are welcome to attend.

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Mix it up! Ladies of all ages are invited to meet with Heidelberg Church's Women of Faith group at 6 p.m. June 2.

Bring gardening gloves, watering cans, rakes and shovels and help make the church grounds prettier for the summer months.

Donations of any type of annual or perennial flowers are more than welcome.

For further information, call Eleanor Klevenhagen at 610-767-5065 or Linda Hausamann at 610-767-5281.

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Spread the word! Heidelberg Association of Retired Persons, better known as H.A.R.P., will meet 11 a.m. June 3 at Heidelberg Church to take a road trip.

Bring a friend or two and take a quick jaunt to Ontelaunee Park, New Tripoli, and tour its historical buildings such as the Pa. Dutch Barn Bank, Zeisloff Log Cabin and Fort Everett. This tour was postponed in April due to inclement weather.

Following the tour, this busy bunch of retirees plans to enjoy a leisurely lunch at Schleicher's Family Restaurant, Route 309, New Tripoli.

Those interested in going along, should contact Eleanor Klevenhagen at 610-767-5065 or Katherine Blose at 610-336-0555.

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Picture this! Heidelberg Union Church's Fellowship Hall, 5187 Irving Road, Slatington, is available for rent.

This fabulous facility offers a spacious social room and state-of-the-art kitchen.

To reserve space for your special function, contact Linda Fritzinger at 610-767-9086.

Remember, gatherings do not have to be church related.

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Cuddle up! Hooks of Hope, a chapter of Crochet for Cancer, is looking for donations of yarn, knitted or crocheted items such as baby caps and blankets, afghans, lap robes, etc. to give to children's hospitals and chemotherapy patients.

Call Heidelberg Church member Barbara Weaver at 610-767-3068 to arrange a pickup of any donated materials, if necessary.

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Just a thought! They gave their tomorrows for our todays. Let's remember and honor those who paid for our freedom this Memorial Day.