Upper Lehigh Lions Club is offering a weekend of crafts, food, music and more in the Neffs Church grove July 25 and 26.

The fun gets underway Friday with Crazy Hearts band performing 7-10 p.m. Refreshment stands will open earlier.

On Saturday, a craft show featuring a variety of items from 90 juried participants will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Strolling guitarist Brian Xander will lend ambience to the event.

Lions will serve breakfast from 8-11 a.m. and a variety of food including barbecues and hot dogs throughout the day and evening.

A free health fair will feature blood pressure screening, Sparky the Fire Dog, Miller-Keystone Blood Bank and child safety ID services.

The Large Flower Heads will entertain with music from the '60s from 7-10 p.m. Saturday.

Call Larry at 610-767-2410 for information.

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Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs will meet 7:30 p.m. July 17, at the Grouse Hall Fish and Game Association, 3335 Levans Road.

The agenda includes nomination of officers.

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Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, will have a blessing of the animals ceremony in the grove 10:30 a.m. July 20.

The Rev. Dr. Patience Stevenson, minister of visitation, says there are many ways we can care for God's creatures.

One of these is to offer a blessing to those animals God has given us as pets. Bring pets on a leash or in a cage.

If your pet does not travel well or would be uncomfortable among strangers, a photo of the pet can be brought for a blessing.

"God's unconditional love for us is often reflected in the warm, unconditional welcome we receive from our pets," Pastor Stevenson said. "Let us give thanks for that special bond in this service."

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Longtime Schnecks-ville residents may remember the buzz of excitement 52 years ago when Orchard View Swim Club was founded.

The club now has second and third generation members. There are 100 participants on the swim team in the Lehigh Valley League.

The club is reaching out to former members for a compilation of its history.

Former and present members are invited to an anniversary celebration luau and pig roast from 4-10 p.m. July 19.

Call 610-799-3821 for ticket information.