Ma gashenkda gowl gooked mer net ins mowl, Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

Was net froges waerdt is is net hovves waerdt. What is not worth asking for, is not worth having.

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The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, is gearing up for its free Heemet Fescht 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23.

Vendors, craftsmen, artisans, folk-life demonstrations, kids activities, tractor rides, food, music and much more will be available.

Bring the entire family and enjoy the day together.

For more information, call 610-683-1589.

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Don’t forget to order delicious hoagies from the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company, 2500 Golden Key Road, Kutztown.

Deadline for orders is Sept. 26. Pickup at the fire station 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 5.

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

Call Pat at 610-285-2488 to place an order and support your volunteer fire department.

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Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Fogelsville, offers a Men’s Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, Fogelsville, 7 a.m. every Friday. All men are invited to attend.

Zumba classes are offered 6 p.m. Mondays. Bring along a towel and water. Child care is not provided.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets 7:30 p.m. in the church. For more information, call the church at 610-285-6157.

Mach’s gut

Mary Bittner Henry