Scout Troop 79 from Stiles will be having an open house 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9 at St. John the Baptist Church, 3024 S. Ruch St. There will be activities like drone flying, cooking, computers and archery.

The event is for kids ages 11-17.

If your child is interested, preregister at BSA79Stiles@gmail.com, or call or text 610-392-9495. Look for Troop 79 on Facebook at Troop Seventy-Nine Stiles PA.

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The Whitehall High School Zephyrs varsity football team will host the Freedom High School Patriots 7 p.m. Oct. 8.

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Whitehall Township Fire Department is holding its Haunted Hayrides in the Parkway 7-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October. Tickets are cash only and available at the parkway, 4689 S. Church St.