“On Aug. 4, the Lehigh Valley experienced an unprecedented amount of rain in a very short period of time. As a result of the heavy rains, the Hokendauqua Park and Playground sustained severe damages,” Adam Marakovits wrote on a GoFundMe page created for Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association (HPPA) to fix the park’s storm damage.

“The damages included our snack stand, which suffered damages to our cabinets, two freezers, refrigerator and ice maker. Our pavilion, which is used for rentals, suffered damages to the walls, floors and combination refrigerator/freezer.”

Other items that will need to be repaired include playground equipment, baseball fields and the in-park road.

The insurance policy for the park does not cover flooding, the site says.

“We are asking for donations to secure the necessary funds to make these repairs. Our fall baseball/softball seasons are starting in a few weeks, and we need your help,” Marakovits wrote on the page.

As of Sept. 5, out of a $10,000 goal, $5,205 has been raised.

If you are interested in making a donation, visit gofundme.com/hokey-park-and-playground-repair.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, returns to 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services Sept. 9.

On this day, the rally day event (opening of Sunday school) and church picnic (not a fundraiser) will be held after the 10:30 a.m. service. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, but you are invited to bring a covered dish to share for lunch and a cake for the planned cake walk.

The rally day committee in past years had pony rides, a moon bounce, closest-to-the-pin contests, a dunk tank, ice cream, face painting and more, so it’s sure to be a fun day for all.

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Woman’s Club of Whitehall Township’s first meeting of the 2018-19 club year is set for 11 a.m. Sept. 10.

For this month only, it will be at a different location - Friendly’s restaurant off MacArthur Road near the Lehigh Valley Mall. This will be a social luncheon meeting to catch up with each other and to discuss the agenda for the new club year.

Mark your calendar, and plan to attend!

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The second annual golf benefit for Hokey Firehall will be Sept. 22, starting 8 a.m.

Come to Whitetail Golf Club, 2679 Klein Road, Bath, to enjoy a four-player golf scramble with refreshments, contests, prizes and a catered buffet-style dinner.

More prizes and a raffle will be held immediately after the golf event at Hokey Firehall on Second Street.

For more information, to sign up your team and to offer a sponsorship/donation, contact the fire hall at 610-264-3292, Jeff Gerhard at 610-751-1492 or Jimmy Greene at 610-703-4479.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, will have a car wash and bake sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22 in the parking lot. All proceeds will support the church.

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HPPA will have girls and boys basketball registration 6-8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 2-4 p.m. Oct. 6 at Hokendauqua Fire Company, 3022 S. Second St.

Online registration began Sept. 1 and will continue until Oct. 6 at hokeypark.com.

For more information, email Martin Donohue at basketballcommissioner@hokeypark.com; for registration forms, visit the website.

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St. John’s UCC will host a gift card bingo Oct. 19. Doors open 5 p.m., and games start 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served and are included with the cost of a ticket, which are $5 cheaper when purchased in advance. There will be 20 games of bingo, plus specials and door prizes.

Proceeds from the event go toward the church.

For more information, cost and tickets, contact Lynette at 610-509-9654 or Sharon at 610-417-2010.

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Does your church, club or organization have news for the Hokendauqua column? Send an email to skoch@tnonline.com by Sept. 14 to meet the next deadline.