So geht’s in der Welt; Eener hot die Erfaahring, der anner’s Geld. So it goes in the world, one gets the experience, the other the money.

Wammer gsund iss, sot mer net glaage. When we are healthy, we should not complain.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, will have a genealogy workshop and the library will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 5.

Bring a bag lunch and a beverage and spend the day researching. Laptops are available for anyone who does not have one.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 for information.

Schpotyaahr Fescht (Fall Festival) is scheduled for noon-6 p.m. Sept. 12 and 13.

The Herber family will be the focus of the festival, and anyone who is a descendant is welcome to connect at herberfamilyinfo@gmail.com and share information, memorabilia or photos.

Nicole Donatone and the Hawks will perform Saturday. The Majestics will perform Sunday throughout the day.

The store, featuring crocks, cookbooks, clothing, etc. will be open. Children’s activities include making a scarecrow, bean bag toss, corn shucking, straw maze, pumpkin painting, and more.

Crafters will be demonstrating their trades including basket weaving, hex sign painting, etc.

Miniature horse buggy rides will be available on Sunday.

Call Don at 610-298-2352 for more information.

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Claussville Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Sept,. 14 at Seipstown Grange, 8501 Claussville Road, Weisenberg Township.

Joe Veshinfsky will discuss “Growing Dahlias.” Everyone welcome to attend.

Call Rose at 610-285-4476 for information.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department, 2500 Golden Key Road, New Tripoli, will be selling apple dumplings from Zooks. They can be purchased as double packs or single packs and can be ordered until September 22. The pickup up date is October 8 at the fire station from 4:40 p.m. until 6 p.m. Call Pat at 610-285-2488 to place an order.

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Ziegels Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, is holding a Shrimp Boil 4-6 p.m. Sept. 20. Eat in or take out will be available.

Proceeds will be used for disaster relief recovery.

Call Lori at 610-573-9764 by Sept. 13 to place a reservation.

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Gospel singer Lynda Randle will be in concert Sept. 11 at the Heidleberg Union Church, 5187 Irvin Road, Heidelberg Township.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with Jack Snyder and Friends performing until 6:15 p.m.

Randle Concert begins 7 p.m. Advance tickets may be ordered by calling Jack at 610-298-2244 or may be purchased at the door.

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry