St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, 2819 MacArthur Road, will be holding a blessing of the animals worship service 2 p.m. Oct. 17 behind the church.

All dogs must be on leashes, and cats should be in crates until the time of the blessing. All creatures great and small are welcome.

For more information, call the church office at 610-821-8725.

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Reminder: Hokendauqua Park & Playground Association will be holding the in-person sign-ups 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 2 at Hokendauqua Fire Hall, 3022 S. Second St., for the 2021-22 boys and girls basketball season.

Online registration will continue through Oct. 8.

Visit hokeypark.com for more information and to register.

For questions, email Matt Shultz at boysbasketball@hokeypark.com or Todd Dunbar at girlsbasketball@hokeypark.com.

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On Oct. 30, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, will be hosting a trunk-or-treat event, scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Decorated vehicles will be on display, and volunteers will be handing out treats. There will also be games, music and refreshments.

Donations of nonperishable food items will be accepted for holiday baskets.

The rain date will be Nov. 6.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church’s holiday craft and quilt fair, with tables inside and outside, is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13.

This is a big fundraiser for the church and always a popular event for the community.

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It is not too early to start thinking about the holiday season! Get into the spirit by taking a trip to Longwood Gardens, sponsored by Whitehall Township, Dec. 11. The bus will leave Whitehall 2 p.m. and will depart the gardens 10 p.m.

The cost is $65 per person, which includes transportation and admission. Purchasing food is on your own. There are many venues to choose.

Send a check payable to Whitehall Township. Only 45 tickets are available.

For more information, call Tony Cocca, township recreation bureau chief, at 610-437-5524, ext. 1135.

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