Whitehall High School swim team is hosting a designer purse bingo featuring Michael Kors, Coach and Vera Bradley Dec. 5 at Egypt Park pavilion. Doors open 4:30 p.m., and bingo starts 6 p.m.

Tickets, which are $5 cheaper in advance, include 20 regular games. Specials, a Chinese auction, refreshments and more will be available for purchase.

For tickets, email whitehallswim@gmail.com.

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The PTO’s Little Shopper’s Shop will be at Zephyr Elementary School Dec. 7-11. Please watch for a detailed flier for parents to review.

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The Whitehall PTO pickup for the Gertrude Hawk fundraiser will be Dec. 9. Items should be picked up at Whitehall-Coplay Middle School between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Gockley Elementary School students have begun participating in Crayola’s recycling program called “Color Cycle.”

It involves recycling dried-up, used markers for clean energy. Instead of throwing away old markers, collect them and send them in a resealable bag to school with your child.

The program is being coordinated by the building’s art teacher, Mr. Brader. Parents can visit crayola.com/colorcycle for more information.

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Cafeteria updates to remember: Any child approved for free or reduced lunches will receive the daily meal and beverage. Additional items are not included. Parents may deposit funds in their child’s account if they would like their child to purchase additional items.

Breakfast also has begun. The cost is $1.60. The menu is posted on the lunch menu that students have received.

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Do you have any school news? This column is a compilation of upcoming school events in the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Teachers, administrators, parents, students, coaches, PTSAs, club advisers and any other community members are invited to share their upcoming activities. Email me at jamb87@hotmail.com with “Whitehall-Coplay School News” in the subject line at least a week before an event.