Whitehall Historical Preservation Society, located at the Helfrich Springs Grist Mill, 501 Mickley Road, will be participating in the Passport to History event July 16 and 23.

There will be an open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

All are welcome.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, 575 Grape St., is planning an ice cream social 1 p.m. July 16 in the pavilion.

Novelties will be there for purchase.

St. John’s is collecting school supplies for the Whitehall-Coplay School District. A collection box can be found in the coat room area by the sanctuary, along with a complete list of items.

There will also be a school supplies donation event 10 a.m.-noon July 23 at the pavilion.

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Whitehall Active Community Center, 2301 Pine St., will be holding monthly bingo July 24.

The doors open 1 p.m., and bingo begins 2 p.m.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

There will be a tricky tray and a 50/25/25 raffle. There will also be a piggy number. The last special of the day, the coverall jackpot, is $100.

Remember to mark your calendar for 1 p.m. Aug. 14 for a penny party.

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Whitehall Active Community Center has many activities in place, such a Silver Sneaker-certified instructors for chair yoga, strength and stretch and Tai Chai; Monday morning Bells, Bands and Bodies exercise provided free by Transform; Tuesday afternoon movies once a month; monthly computer class provided free by the Whitehall Township Public Library; monthly craft classes; weekly cash bingo Thursday afternoons; and monthly Sunday cash bingo.

Call the manager at 610-443-0675 with any questions.

There is also daily lunch 11:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays for a donation. Call a day or two ahead to order lunch.

All are welcome.

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My email address is lhahn775@verizon.net if there is any information you would like published in this column. My next column will appear July 28 in The Press; therefore, I need information by July 22.

Thanks for your cooperation, and have a great week.