Gleene Kinner, gleene Druwwel; grosse Kinner, grosser Druwwel. Little children, little trouble; big children, big trouble.

Vum saage was mer heert saage, grickt mer gern uff’s Maul geschlagge. Repeating what we hear, will get our mouth slapped.

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Bring your laptop to the Weisenberg Lowill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 2 and join fellow researchers to explore family history.

Wi-Fi is available, and there are folks there to assist you.

If you have no computer, come anyway, help is available.

Bring a bag lunch and beverage if you plan to stay for the day.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 for information.

Quilters meet 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays at the historical society. The quilt is already in the frame.

Bring thimbles and needles to help out.

Call Althea at 610-398-1665 or email althea6412@gmail.com if you are interested.

Mark your calendar for Schpotyaahr Fest (Fall Festival) noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10 at the society’s headquarters.

The event and parking is free.

Big Valley Bluegrass will be the musical entertainment on Sept. 9 and We3 will entertain Sept. 10.

Miniature pony cart rides and Fraktur/calligraphy will be available Sunday.

Antique farm equipment, animals, crafts, blacksmith, bee/honey demo, children’s activities, The Sanctuary at Haafsville, Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company, and Cetronia Ambulance will be present both days, along with good food and baked goods.

Call Gloria at 610-395-0763 for information.

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Claussville Garden Club will meet at Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, 7 p.m. Sept. 11.

Guest speaker Nancy Wisser will discuss “Wildflowers of Lehigh Valley.”

The community is welcome to attend.

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A Mission Team Shrimp Boil will be at Ziegels Church 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 17. A children’s meal and eat in or take out is available.

Call Lori at 610-573-9764 by Sept. 13 for reservations.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company is selling Italian, ham and cheese, turkey, roast beef and tuna hoagies beginning Sept. 7.

Deadline to order is Sept. 26. Pickup is Oct. 5 at the station, 2500 Golden Key Road, Kutztown.

Call Pat at 610-285-2488 to place orders.

Mach’s Gut,

Mary Bittner Henry