Allen/East Allen townships: Allen dog park closed for now
Allen Township’s dog park is now closed. An estimated reopening date is April 26.
Visit the township’s website, allentownship.org, for updates.
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East Allen Township is planning an Easter egg hunt 1 p.m. March 27 at Bicentennial Park East. Rain date is March 28.
Masks will be required for all attendees, including the children - with the exception of those in the 1- to 2-year old group.
There will be four age groups: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9.
The event will be spread out to allow social distancing.
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East Allen Township is looking for counselors for its summer camp program.
If interested, contact Director Chuck Frantz at 610-262-7961, ext. 306.
For information on reservations for pavilion and field rentals, contact Frantz or download a form from eatwp.org.
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East Allen Township will be starting a farmers market in May at Bicentennial Park West.
It is expected to be open 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Local farmers and vendors with one-of-a-kind items will have displays.
There is no cost to vendors who wish to participate, but proof of insurance is required.
Those farmers and vendors interested in being part of the farmers market are asked to contact Frantz at recreation@eatwp.org or 484-347-8331.
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East Allen Township Fire Department, 5354 Nor Bath Blvd., is holding a raffle noon-4 p.m. May 16. It is expected to be an in-person event.
The drawing will take place 4:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. If not present, prizes can be picked up May 17 at the station.
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St. John’s United Church of Christ, Howertown, 22 Atlas Road, is resuming in-person worship 9 a.m. Masks are required, and social-distancing protocol will be followed.
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Livestreamed services for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church begin 9 a.m. each Sunday on Facebook.
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Is your community or church group planning an event you’d like to let the community know about? Send the details to be included in this column. Email me at tklutter@ptd.net.