Hot food and fireworks! In celebration of its 275th anniversary this year, Heidelberg United Church of Christ and Lutheran congregations will have a food stand next to each other at "Night in the Country" 4-10 p.m. Aug. 15.

Church members want to raise community awareness of Heidelberg Union Church and to generate money for congregational expenses.

Members of Heidelberg UCC will offer scrumptious homemade pies with ice cream in addition to turkey barbecue, baked beans, root beer floats and bottled water at its stand.

Call Linda Hausa-mann at 610-767-5281 to help bake or donate pies and Sheri Hausman at 610-440-0648 to volunteer.

Lutheran members will be selling sweet Italian sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, taco in a bag and drinks.

Anyone needing more information or in volunteering in the stand should contact Betty Krause at 610-767-6949.

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Kick up your heels! Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli, invites the public to come out to its annual club picnic noon Aug. 16.

All ranges will be closed during this fun family event.

In addition to music, there will be lots of great food and games for the entire family to enjoy.

To purchase picnic tickets or for details, call 610-298-2265.

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All are welcome! On Aug. 16, as part of its 275th anniversary year-long celebration, Heidelberg Union Church will have a special worship and hymn sing 10:15 a.m.

All are welcome to share in this heavenly hymn sing service.

For information, call the church office at 610-767-4740.

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Calling all women! Heidelberg Church's Women of Faith group will meet 6 p.m. Aug. 24 in fellowship hall.

This busy bunch of ladies will get together again for their annual planning meeting and covered dish supper.

Bring a friend or two and enjoy an evening of food and fellowship. New faces are always welcome.

For additional information, contact Eleanor Klevenhagen at 610-767-5065.

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Inspiring idea! Before you throw away your old ink cartridges, thick twice.

Heidelberg Union Church recycles ink cartridges to help with the cost of supplies for the office.

Each cartridge provides the church with $2 credit.

If you have any old cartridges you want to get rid of, bring them to the church and drop them in one of the boxes marked recycled ink cartridges.