Wammer drei Logesfliggel in der Hut dutt, hot mer viel Glick eppes zu finne. If we put three locust wings in our hat, we will have good luck in finding things.

En fremmer Mann muss sich immer hiehocke wann er an en fremm Haus kummt odder er nemmt de Leit die Ruh. A stranger must always be seated when entering a strange house, or he will take the peace from the family.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road, Breinigsville, will host the Jacobs Brothers from Dillsburg, as they present their Christmas gospel concert 6 p.m. Dec. 2. A love offering will be taken.

For more information, call 610-285-2235 or go to LighthouseBaptistlv.org.

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The genealogy library at the Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, will be available for researchers 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Bring lunch and beverage, a laptop and a list of information to access. Help is available for those without a laptop. Wi-Fi is available to use.

Call Deb at 610-285-2693 or go to weisenberglowhill.org to find out more.

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Christmas on the Farm will be celebrated at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, (adjacent to Kutztown University) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2.

A visit from the Belsnickel, the Pa. German Santa, the aroma of holiday sweets baking, music, craftspeople, vendors and much more will be available.

The “Great Shoofly Pie Bake Off” will be held for the second year as well.

For more information, call 610-683-1589 or go to kutztown.edu/pgchc.

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Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will host an Advent Night of Music 6 p.m. Dec. 3. Choirs with singers of all ages will be participating in this inspirational experience.

Call the church office at 610-285-6157 for more information.

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Claussville Garden Club will meet 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Ziegels Union Church, Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville,

Bring a covered dish (main dish, side dish, or dessert and serving utensil) and enjoy a family and friends dinner.

Also, be a part of the Christmas cookie and gift exchanges.

For more information, call Rosa at 610-285-4476.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, will host Grischtdaag in Werley’s Corner 8 a.m. Dec. 9.

Homemade Christmas cookies and homemade soup will be offered for sale.

Christmas crafts will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children ages 2 to 10.

Lyon Creek Farm will be on site with beautiful wreaths, swags and cemetery logs.

The store will be open 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Nonperishable food items will be accepted for the Christ’s Church at Lowhill Food Pantry.

Call Nancy at 484-767-2307 for more information on this event.

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Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Company, 2500 Golden Key Road, New Tripoli, is an having apple dumplings (in single or double packs) fundraiser until Nov. 28.

Pickup date is Dec. 14 at the fire station.

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

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry