Pat Plouffe has been a contributor to the East Penn Press for 47 years.

She began writing when asked by a friend to replace her as the Alburtis columnist. “With no experience but with a desire to write, I agreed,” Pat said. “My weekly column allowed me to meet my Alburtis neighbors and to learn the history of the area. A few years later I was asked to add the Ancient Oak column to my job until a correspondent could be hired.”

That was 41 years ago.

Pat will celebrate her 90th birthday March 13. We would like you to join us in wishing her well on this milestone by sending her birthday cards. She is currently in Whitehall Manor, 1177 Sixth St., Whitehall, PA 18052.

In Ancient Oak news, the Ancient Oak Women’s Association will meet 6:30 p.m. March 2 at St. Paul’s UCC Church, 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown. The meeting is a covered dish supper with an ethnic theme. Bring a bag of wrapped candy for the Easter egg hunt-- non peanut candy. The Easter egg hunt is 2 p.m. March 19 at the Church Lane Park. The rain date is March 20. Call Irene at 610-336-4115 for questions about the Ancient Oak Women’s Association.

Dr. Seuss fans will enjoy a Seuss-tastic Saturday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 5 at the Lower Macungie Township Library. Miss Lisa and teen volunteers will share stories, crafts and games for the whole family to enjoy together. Participants are invited to share the Seuss-Spirit by dressing as a favorite Seuss character. Don’t forget to bring a camera for pictures with the famous cat.

The library will host a local author fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12. All day, authors will promote their books and materials throughout the library. The Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group will host a “Battle of the Books” in which authors read competitively from their published books with the audience acting as judges. Stop by to listen as authors give scheduled talks and readings from their published books.

With over 25 authors, you’re sure to strike up a conversation with an author, or maybe even find a book or two to take home.

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