Wammer die drei erschde Veilcher esst as mer Friehyaahrs findt, grickt mer sell yaahr ken Fiewer. If you eat the first three violets you find in the spring, you will not get a fever all year.

Eppes Verschtraendes odder Verrenkdes muss mer immer unnerschich reiwe. Sprains or dislocations should always be rubbed downward.

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"The Power, Kingdom and Glory," a musical presentation of Bible stories from the fall of Satan to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, will be presented 6 p.m. May 30 by Act2 Theatre Company at Hope Community Church, 7974 Claussville Road, Weisenberg Township.

Doors open 5 p.m. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call Walt at 610-400-5491 or the church office at 610-285-6967.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department, 2500 Golden Key Road, Weisenberg Township, will host an open house and Engine 5111 dedication, rain or shine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 30.

There will be food, games for the kids, contests, a live burn demonstration, and much more.

Congressman Charlie Dent, R-15th, is scheduled to be the guest speaker.

Tour the fire station, meet the volunteers and view the equipment.

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Claussville Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. on June 1 at Seipstown Grange, 8501 Claussville Road, Seipstown.

Lynn Dautrich will speak on "Extending the Vegetable Growing Season." Everyone is welcome to attend.

For information, call Rose at 610-285-4476.

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Weisenberg Union Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Road, Weisenberg Township, will have is annual church picnic June 6 and 7.

Jack Snyder and Friends will entertain from 5-6 p.m. June 6. The Phat Boys are next, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

There will be a hymn sing 5-6 p.m. June 7 followed by The Steel Creek Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food stand opens at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

For more information, call 610-298-2437.

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Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsvilel, will host its annual motorcycle ride 12:15 p.m. June 7.

They will travel to the Kauffman's Restaurant for lunch. Everyone is invited.

The annual Sunday School picnic will be on June 13, rain or shine, with the refreshment stand opening 4 p.m.

Entertainment by the Jesse Wade Gang begins at 6 p.m.

To learn more, call 610-285-6157.

REZ Music Ministry will bring "Diaspora" (the sowing of seeds) as the featured praise band for Friday Night in the Light 7 p.m. June 5 at Hope Community Church, 7974 Claussville Road, Weisenberg Township.

The band will sing classic rock songs and originals during a time of Christian praise and worship.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, Weisenberg Township, will have a genealogy work session 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13.

Bring lunch, stay for the day, find your ancestors, meet new and old friends, get informed and have an uninterrupted time to research.

For more information, call Deb at 610-285-2693 or Gloria at 610-395-0673.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department, 2500 Golden Key Road, New Tripoli, is selling hoagies as a fundraiser.

Italian, turkey, roast beef, ham and American cheese, and tuna are available.

Deadline to order is June 2 with pickup from 4:30-6 p.m. June 11 t the fire station.

Call Pat at 610-285-2488 to place an order and support your local fire department.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road, Breinigsville, will have its annual picnic on the hill, rain or shine, from 2-6 p.m. June 20. Bring along lawn chairs.

"Heaven's Thunder," a contemporary musical group, will entertain throughout the day. Andy the Ambulance will visit, along with Cupcake the clown.

A moon bounce for the kids will be available.

Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile will be on site for anyone who would like to donate.

The event is totally free, even the food.

Call 610-285-2235 for more information.

Mach's gut,

Mary Bittner Henry