Public is invited! Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli, will have its annual Spring Sportsmen's Raffle and Block Shoot March 15.

This event is one of Ontelaunee's best known traditions and offers free beverages and snacks noon-6 p.m.

In addition to the block shoot, there will also be trap shoots and raffles.

This event is open to the public so non-members may attend.

To purchase or sell tickets, call Pat Foley at 610-298-2265.

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Show your support! Germansville Fire Company is selling Thomson's Hoagies every month to benefit the 100th anniversary celebration July 11.

Support your local fire company by buying or selling hoagies March 16.

For additional information and order forms, contact Arnold or Sharon Metzger at 610-767-1517.

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Northwestern Youth Athletic Association football is sponsoring bingo 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 14 at the Germansville Fire Company, 6011 Memorial Road, Germansville. Doors open 11 a.m. for registration.

Bingo and raffle prizes include: a 24-inch television, Nikon camera, iPad mini, Beats headphones and more.

There will also be a Chinese auction.

Lunch and refreshments will be available.

All are welcome! On March 22, Heidelberg Union Church will be celebrating the birthday of the church at the 11 a.m. service.

A representative from both the Penn Northeast Conference and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will be participating.

A catered dinner will follow immediately after the service. Reservations are required, as setting is limited.

To sign up for the dinner, contact Sheri Hausman at 610-440-0648.

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Calling all women! Heidelberg Church's Women of Faith group will meet 7 p.m. in fellowship hall March 23.

This busy bunch of ladies will be making a lovely spring wreath made of a metallic mesh fabric.

Bring a friend or two and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.

For further information call Eleanor Klevenhagen at 610-767-5065.

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Family favorites! Germansville Fire Company is once again selling its famous potato filling and hot bacon dressing just in time for Easter.

These delicious dinner delights may be ordered by calling Harold or Elaine at 610-767-4400. Orders are due by March 30.

Pick up filling in the upstairs kitchen of the fire hall 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 4.

Don't forget to bring along a container for your filling and thanks much for your continuing support.

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Heidelberg humor! Why don't you iron 4-leaf clovers?

Answer: Because you don't want to press your luck.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all!