The Upper Milford Youth Association is excited about its new boys lacrosse program, starting this spring. Ryan Hawkins, director of the new program, has been updating participants and their parents on the upcoming season.

UMYA will be fielding two boys teams one at the U9 level and one at the U11 level. The league has been split into two divisions defined by location in the Lehigh Valley.

The U9 season is considered noncompetitive and standings are not tracked.

The U11 program has been placed under a developing program designation, enabling UMYA to field a B-level team and not be forced into the A-level bracket. Because the sport is new to many people, the program is making some used equipment available on loan to players.

Five indoor practices have been booked for February and March. The dates and times are: 8 to 9 p.m. Feb. 5 - Gametime Fieldhouse in Breinigsville; 8 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 - Gametime Fieldhouse; 4 to 5 p.m. March 1 - Elite Sports Academy, Allentown; 4 to 5 p.m. March 8 - Elite Sports Academy; 4 to 5 p.m. March 22 - Elite Sports Academy.

Depending on the weather, they will make every attempt to be outdoors on the fields as early as the first or second week of March. The weekly practice schedule will likely include 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays for the U11 program and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for the U9 boys. Typical game dates are Saturday mornings, but there is potential for two to three Sunday afternoon games as well as one to two scheduled games during the week.

Anyone with questions can reach Ryan at umyalax@gmail.com or call 610-984-5993.

Old Zionsville UCC Church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, is holding a breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. Feb. 21. There is a charge for guests six and over. There will also be a bake sale. The breakfast is sponsored by the outlook committee and proceeds go toward church improvements.

Upper Milford Fire Company, Route 100, Old Zionsville, serves breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. There are senior, adult and children's prices. The next breakfast will be March 1. For information, call the fire company at 610-966-3541 or Carol Shade at 610-966-3902.

The Ladies Auxiliary meets 7 p.m. March 3 at the firehouse. New members are always welcome.

The Lower Milford Township Fire Company will hold a pork and sauerkraut dinner 4:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 12. Take out is also available.

I'm sure members of all the local volunteer fire companies will be interested in reading "Fire Call!" the book just published by Upper Milford supervisor and long-time volunteer firefighter George DeVault. A memoir of his 30 years as a volunteer and the story of volunteer firefighters everywhere, it is available at Amazon. Proceeds from its sale will benefit volunteer firefighters.

The Upper Milford supervisors elected DeVault chairman at their reorganization meeting last month. They will meet Feb. 5 and 19, with a workshop 7 p.m. and the regular meeting 7:30 p.m.

The Upper Milford Recreation Commission meets Feb. 19. The Emmaus-Upper Milford Joint Environmental Advisory Council meets 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in Emmaus.

The Upper Milford Historical Society will meet 7 p.m. Feb. 26. This is Discovery Night, the traditional meeting for members to share or inquire about items of historical interest. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served. For information, call president Neil Moser at 610-966-4376.

The Lower Milford Historical Society will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9. For more information, go to the website, LowerMilfordHistory.org.

Kelly Butterbaugh, a board member of the society, has authored a new book, "Southern Lehigh Through Time." The book shows the history of Southern Lehigh through photographs taken in the past and matches them with present day photos. Lower Milford Township gets significant coverage. The book, published by Fonthill Media, is available from various bookstores and also at Ye Kountry Kupboard in Limeport.

Following is the schedule of Lower Milford February meetings. All meetings are 7:30 p.m. in the township building unless otherwise noted: supervisors workshop meeting Feb. 5; regular meeting Feb. 19; historical commission: Feb. 10; recreation and open space: Feb. 11.

Lower Milford Township residents are advised to check the public works department page of the township website for winter storm information.

If you have news or information for this column, which runs the first Wednesday of every month, call me at 610-838-8923 or email me at bruce. swan@rcn.com. My deadline is the Wednesday prior to publication.