We are in the second week of a major heat wave in the Lehigh Valley. For your own safety, keep exercise and yard work to a minimum during these stifling, humid days.

Remember to check on your elderly friends, neighbors and relatives to make sure they are keeping themselves hydrated and as cool as possible with fans or air conditioners.

Also, keep your pets indoors where it’s cooler, and give them plenty of water.

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Mark your calendar for St. Peter Roman Catholic Church’s annual picnic and homecoming, set for noon-9 p.m. Aug. 7 at the 4 S. Fifth St., Coplay, site.

It is just a short drive or a nice walk to get to the neighboring town of Coplay. Stop by and enjoy delicious food fare and play some bingo and other games of chance. There are games for the kids, too.

Entertainment will be provided by the Emil Schanta Band in the afternoon and Flirtin’ with the Mob in the evening.

Bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy a day of food, entertainment and fun. You are always likely to run into old friends at the picnic and most certainly will make new friends.

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Musikfest 2022 will kick off Aug. 4 and run through Aug. 14 in Bethlehem. You can enjoy a variety of different musical entertainment and food at the festival, which is back in full force.