By MARY BITTNER HENRY

Special to The Press

Fer Rummediss draag Grummbiere im Sack noh. To prevent rheumatism, carry potatoes in your pocket.

En guder Feiermacher macht en guder Mann. A good fire maker makes a good husband.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company, 2500 Golden Key Road, Kutztown, is sponsoring a hoagie sale to benefit the organization. Italian, ham and cheese, turkey, roast beef, and tuna are available.

Call Pat at 610-285-2488 before Aug. 30 to place orders.

Pickup 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the fire station.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road, Breinigsville, is hosting gospel trio, “Witness,” at 7 p.m. Aug. 28.

Call 610-285-2235 for more information.

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Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will have movie night under the pavilion 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

Bring lawn chairs and enjoy the movie, “Home.”

Call 610-285-6157 to attend.

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There will be a Praise in the Park benefit concert for Christ’s Church at Lowhill Food Pantry 5-8 p.m. Aug. 28 in Ontelaunee Park, Lynn Township.

Local church praise bands and Jack Snyder and Friends will perform.

The event is sponsored by Lynn Township Recreation Advisory Committee.

Food will be available for purchase.

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Claussville Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Ziegels Union Church, Breinigsville.

Helen Olena will discuss “Hard Shelled Gourds.”

The community is invited to attend. For more information, call Rose at 610-285-4476.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli will have its quarterly meeting and picnic 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at its headquarters.

Non-members are welcome as well. Bring a covered dish to share.

After the meal, there will be a tour beginning around 6:45 p.m. of the Hudson Building, Kistler Valley and Schochary roads, Lynnville in the former factory.

Ladies who worked there are welcome as guests.

The monthly genealogy workshop will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 3 at the headquarters.

All are welcome to attend. WiFi is available.

Schpotyaahr Fescht will take place noon-6 p.m. Sept.10 and 11.

The theme for this year is hotels in Weisenberg and Lowhill townships.

Delicious food, baked goods, children’s activities, animals, crafts, exhibits and entertainment will be available both days.

The Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile will be on-site noon-5 p.m. Saturday.

To donate, call 610-285-2693, email weislowths@gmail.com or just come to the bloodmobile.

“Jack and Friends” will entertain on Saturday.“Country Rhythm” will be on stage Sunday.

Miniature horse buggy rides will be available Sunday.

For more information, call Katharine at 610-366-7107 or Sterling at 610-767-3321.

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner

Henry