Hallich Betdaag! Happy Thanksgiving!

Er batt so viel as es finft Raad im Wagge.

It does as much good as the fifth wheel in a wagon.

Es waert ennihau Daag, wann aa ken Haahne graeht. It will be day, even though the rooster doesn’t crow.

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The Genealogy Library at the Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wi-Fi is available, so come with or without a computer. Help is available to assist in your research. Local history as well as information on the pioneer settlers of the region is awaiting you.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 for more information.

Nov. 9 is the deadline to place reservations to attend The quarterly meeting and banquet for the Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society at Kutztown Grange, South Kemp Street, Kutztown (next to the park), on Nov. 14.

The speaker will be K. Mary Hess, and she will present “Photos of the Lehigh Valley.”

A family style meal will be served. Bring a canned good or nonperishable to support the Christ’s Church at Lowhill Food Pantry.

Call Bill at 610-285-6694 for reservations.

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Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will host a “Lovefeast” 7 p.m. Nov. 22.

The Lovefeast will consist of a Christian worship service with lots of fellowship, singing, and food (buns and beverages) patterned after the Agape meals shared by the early church.

Come and share what you are thankful for. Call the church office at 610-285-6157 for assistance.

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Weisenberg Lutheran Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Road, New Tripoli, will offer a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Call 610-298-2437 for more information.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company, 2500 Golden Key Road, New Tripoli, will be offering apple dumplings for sale to benefit the fire station.

Orders may be placed up to Nov. 28 with pickup 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 14 at the station.

Single or double packs may be ordered. Call Pat at 610-285-2488 to place orders.

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry