PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Covered Bridge Park, South Whitehall Township, was the site of this year's National Night Out Aug. 3. It was part of a nationwide program to have communities connect with their local police, fire and EMS personnel. Kim Einsla of Freemansburg was on hand to apply her face painting skills to the face of Leah Bloom, 9, of Emmaus.

Elayna, 3, and Lillyan, 5, of South Whitehall, stopped to visit Woodlawn Fire Department's stand at National Night Out. Firefighter Sally Melhim says hello to the sisters.

South Whitehall Township Police Chief Glen Dorney, Board of Supervisors President Tori Morgan and township resident Sam Lipot were enjoying National Night Out Aug. 3 at Covered Bridge Park.

South Whitehall Township Patrol Office Ryan King shows off his bicycle skills during National Night Out.

Ellen Millard-Kern, chief of staff for state Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, visits with Leah Frew, 11, and Riley Frew, 8, of South Whitehall.

Zachary Boss of Emmaus, a member of the “Born to Corn” awaits his turn at “Corn Hole” while Lauren Brosky of Breinigsville gives her bean bag a toss.

South Whitehall Township Manager Renee Bickel gives her bean bag a healthy toss during the “Corn Hole” tournament at the township's National Night Out Aug. 3 at Covered Bridge Park.

Really wound up for the “Corn Hole” tournament is Tori Morgan, president of the South Whitehall Township Board of Supervisors.