Council President Mike Tomcics said Christ's Church at Low-hill's concession stand at Night in the Country was a success and would like to thank all who participated.

He said a carnival event like Northwestern Lehigh's Night in the Country is a way for the congregation to get involved with the community.

Volunteers worked hard and sold out more than 40 lbs. of barbecue and 100 hamburgers at the Aug. 16 event.

Concession items included a variety of baked items provided by the congregation members.

Tomcics said proceeds from the night's sales will be used for a new heating system in the sexton's house on Lowhill Church Road.

Any remaining funds will be used to purchase school supplies for the Blessing Shop.

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Christ's Church at Lowhill Food Pantry, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, will be accepting donations and volunteers to stock shelves 9-11 a.m. Aug 30.

Donations can also be made by appointment by calling 610-298-2054 or Nancy Holbrook at 610-674-2440.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Barbara Kistler at lowhillfoodpantry@gmail.com.

Holbrook and volunteers at the pantry would like to thank the community for their generosity in preparation for the 2014-15 school year.

The pantry is looking to collect student-friendly snacks, such as individual juice drinks, packaged crackers and granola bars.

Additional items needed for donation include: boxed cereal, canned tuna fish, canned chili, hearty soups, tea bags, coffee, pet food, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, and household cleaners.

Monetary donations are used for purchasing milk, eggs and meat.

The Blessing Shop is also gearing up for the upcoming school year by collecting new packages of socks in children's sizes. Donations can be brought to the food pantry or dropped off at New Tripoli or ESSA banks.

Families qualifying for food from the pantry are also welcomed to select from the new and gently used clothing, toys and household items donated in the shop.

Anyone interested in donating to the Blessing Shop can call the food pantry at 610-298-2054.

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Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, is having its last picnic of the season from 3-9 p.m. Sept 6.

Festivities feature cake walks, children's activities, raffles and mouth-watering munchies. Country music band "Midnight Special" will perform 6-9 p.m.

Menu features turkey and ham barbecues, hamburgers, sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, french fries, homemade desserts, ice cream and a huge assortment of candy.

Morgenland will host its first basket social on Oct. 11. Doors open at noon, drawing is at 2 p.m. The social will include concession food, special raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

Donated baskets containing new items valued at $10 or more would be greatly appreciated to help with the event.

If you donate a basket, you will get an extra 25 chances to win. Baskets must be received by Oct 8.

To reserve one of the limited seats or for any questions, call Lisa Lesher at 610-349-6013.

Anyone interested in learning about or joining Girl Scouts for the fall season is asked to contact Michelle Kaschak at ejmlk@ ptd.net or by calling 610-285-0352.