Spread the word! On Oct. 5, Heidelberg Union Church will have a basket social 5-7:30 p.m. in fellowship hall. The public is invited to attend.

Basket donations valued at $20 are being sought as well as donations of items for door prizes.

Basket items should be placed in a clear cellophane gift bag with a 3-inch by 5-inch index card attached describing the contents of the basket.

Some ideas for baskets are as follows; children books, baby and kitchen items, seasonal baskets, toys and treats for cats or dogs, bath and body items for men and women, etc.

For those who do not have time to make a basket, monetary donations and gift cards will be greatly appreciated and used to purchase items for baskets.

The kitchen will be open, so bring your friends and family and enjoy some refreshments.

Baskets may be brought to the church 7-8 p.m. Oct. 4.

For information, call Betty Krause at 610-767-6949.

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Plan ahead! Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli, is having its annual Fall Sportsman Raffle and Block Shoot Oct. 28. All are invited to attend.

There will be free beverages and snacks starting at noon.

Drawings will take place all through the day with special ones at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Tickets will be available for purchase to win $20 gift certificates and 10 firearms.

Each ticket holder is entitled to a free hot dog or barbecue between 12:30-4 p.m.

The kitchen will also be open for lunch.

Many thanks to A.F. Boyer Hardware and Guns of Slatington for sponsoring this year’s tickets.

To purchase tickets and for further details, contact Tom Olewine at 610-767-8919.

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Just a thought! What comes easy won’t last long, and what lasts long won’t come easy.