Wann du eppes an dir aanaehe loscht, liegt epper wehich dir. If you let someone sew your clothing while you are wearing it, someone will lie about you.

Es is schlecht Glick fer meh as eens aus re Famillye zu heire in em Yaahr. It is bad luck for more than one of a family to get married in a year.

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The genealogy library at the Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, invites the community to visit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14.

Bring a bag lunch and beverage, along with your laptop. Wi-Fi is available to do research into your local roots.

If you don’t have a computer, come anyway. Help is available.

For more information, call Deb at 610-285-2693 or go to weisenberglowhill.org.

There will be a hub of activity at the historical society from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 3; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5.

Members of the society will present “Work of Our Hands” opening with a wine and snacks reception Nov. 3 and featuring the artists Nov. 4 and 5.

Featured will be Gene Allen, landscape painter of the local area; Russell Dotterer, woodworker; Jennifer Lynn Fink, Fraktur and photography; Alida Phillips, card making and paper crafting; Jennifer Phillips, pottery; Jeanne Stock, pastel painting; Debra L. Zvanut, basket weaving and decorative fused glass; and historical society quilters.

For information, call Gloria at 610-395-0763.

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Ziegels Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Fogelsville, will host a Kauffman’s barbecue chicken dinner in support of “Wreaths Across America.”

Meal tickets must be ordered by Oct. 29 by calling Laura at 610-285-6212 or emailing lcloch3@ptd.net.

Meals are takeout and must be picked up between 3-6 p.m. Nov. 9.

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

Deadline to order is Oct. 24 with pickup at the fire station between 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 2.

To place an order, call Pat at 610-285-2488.

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry