Hallich Betdaag! Happy Thanksgiving!

Wann die Waerm schpotyaahrs noch haus sin, gebt’s en leicher Winder. When earth worms lie near the surface late in fall, the winter will be mild.

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Claussville Garden Club will host its annual family and friends dinner 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville.

Bring some Christmas cookies to exchange and a covered dish to share.

There also will be a gift exchange.

For information, call Sabrina at 484-506-1309.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2096 Independent Road, Breinigsville, will host the Jacobs Brothers from Dillsburg 6 p.m. Dec. 8.

A gospel group since 1962, members bring gospel songs and testimony to uplift spirits.

A love offering will be taken.

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

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Ziegels Union Church will sponsor an Advent Night of Music 6 p.m. Dec. 2 featuring the Dolcetto - Glenn Hoffman Trio.

Everyone is invited to enjoy delightful Christmas music and get in the mood for the holiday.

For more information, call the office at 610-285-6157.

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Hope Community Church, 7974 Claussville Road, Fogelsville, will have its free Drive Thru Nativity 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15.

Cookies and hot cocoa will be given to patrons at the beginning of the tour.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the outdoor message of the nativity.

Call 610-285-6967 for more information.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society, 4585 Werleys Corner Road, New Tripoli, will host its annual Grischtdaag in Werleys Corner (Christmas in Werleys Corner) 4-8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 a.m. Dec. 8.

Quilt tickets will be available for purchase both days, with the winning ticket drawn 2 p.m. Dec. 8.

A children’s craft area will be open 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8.

Santa will pose in his sleigh with children and/or pets for pictures.

Wreaths, swags and cemetery logs as well as cookies, soups and other Christmas items will be available for purchase.

The store will be open, too.

Call Nancy at 484-767-2307 for more information.

The historical society will open its doors 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 for genealogy research.

Wi-Fi is available, so bring a laptop, bag lunch, beverage and join fellow researchers for the day.

Help is available for those who do not have a computer.

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

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Weisenberg Township Volunteer Fire Department, 2500 Golden Key Road, will sell pies for the holiday.

Deadline to order is Dec. 11 with pickup 4:30-6 p.m. Dec. 20 at the fire station.

Raspberry custard, shoofly, pecan, apple, lemon sponge, cherry, pumpkin and peach crumb are available.

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

Mach’s gut,

Mary Bittner Henry