PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Eric Eberhardt, of Whitehall, uses his 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat to pick up his barbecue chicken dinners during the fundraiser. Eberhardt, through his business, Eberhardt Motors in Egypt, was the ticket sponsor for the benefit.

Patty Connolly, of Whitehall, dances away with her dinners. The fundraiser was held to benefit the park, whose income has declined sharply due to COVID-19 and the resulting cancellation of its other yearly fundraisers and sports activities.

In front, park President Lynne O'Neill, of Whitehall; Ella Grohotolsky, of Coplay; and Rile are some of the volunteers preparing the barbecue chicken dinners for takeout.

Patrons had the option to dine in under the park's pavilion to hear the musical entertainment of local band Melo Ship. Band members, hearing the plight of the park's decreased fundraising, stepped up to do their part by providing complimentary music that received high ratings from those in attendance.

Pete Rile, of Whitehall, staffs the takeout window, awaiting his next customer.

It's dinner for two as Jeanne Schwoyer, of Whitehall, picks up meals for herself and her husband, Rick, to enjoy.

Ed Lorah, owner of Lorah's Pig Roasters & Farm Market in Walnutport, and Landon Mosey work their culinary magic with barbecue chicken on the grill. Lorah made 500 dinners before the day was over.

Ray and Alice Dankel, of Whitehall, head home with dinner. They said they have long supported volunteer and community organizations in Whitehall Township.

Kerri Leh-Crossin and Lisa Pavone, both of Whitehall and both Egypt Memorial Park board members, serve customers during the barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser for Egypt Memorial Park Sept. 26.