By MARY BITTNER HENRY

Special to The Press

Hallich Nei Yaahr! Happy New Year.

Uff Neiyaahrmarye soll mer’n Brotwarscht esse, so as mer’s Yaahr schtaricvk un grefdich is. On New Year’s morning, we should eat sausage so we are strong and robust all year.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society will be opened for a genealogy workshop from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 9, 2016.on Bring a bag lunch and beverage and stay for the day, or just visit for a few hours.

Wi-Fi is available, so bring a laptop.

Find out how to research your family tree, even if you do not have a computer.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 for information.

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Ziegels Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, offers Zumba classes, for a fee, 6 p.m. Mondays. Bring a towel and water and become a part of a great fellowship.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7 p.m. Mondays. It is open to the community for those in need of this service.

A Men’s Breakfast is offered 7 a.m. every Friday at the Cracker Barrel, Fogelsville.

Call the church office at 610-285-6157 for more information.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department, 2500 Golden Key Road, New Tripoli, will be selling hoagies. Order between Jan. 4-26. Pickup is 4:30-6 p.m. Feb. 4.

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

Call Pat at 610-285-2488 to place orders and support the local fire department.

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People are hurting in the community who need to know someone cares. Let each of us be compassionate to an elderly neighbor, a troubled teen, a recent widow or anyone else seeking understanding.

May each of you enjoy a wonderful 2016 blessed with new friends you will make along the way.

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry