Mark your calendar for the annual Halloween parade, food truck and bonfire, to be held Oct. 13.

The parade begins 7 p.m., with staging in the south parking lot of the At Home store, 2520 MacArthur Road. The parade will proceed onto Schadt Avenue toward Mauch Chunk Road, turn right at Schadt Avenue Park, continue down Campus Drive and weave through the Whitehall-Coplay School District campus.

Refreshments and food will be provided at the Schadt Avenue parking lot by Caribbean Islands Cuisine, The Flying Deutschman, Hoff’s Kettle Corn and Vince’s Cheesesteaks.

The bonfire, with entertainment by Crippled Moonshine, will follow the parade, near the parking lot of the football stadium.

For more information, contact Michele Dragovits, parade director, at 610-437-5524, ext. 1165, or mdragovits@whitehalltownship.com.

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The Haunted Hayrides in the Parkway program continues throughout this month. The weekend dates include Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, all 7-11 p.m., at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St.

There is a cost. Proceeds benefit Whitehall Fire Department. Discount coupons can be found at whitehallfd.org.

Refreshments and free parking will be available.

For more information, call the recreation bureau at 610-437-5524, ext. 1165.

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Pink Pumpkins Coins 4 Chemo will hold a Bags, Booze and Bucks Bingo Bash during Harvest Fest Oct. 15 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road.

Doors to the inside vendors and basket raffle open 10 a.m., and doors to the bingo hall open 11 a.m.

Tickets are cheaper when purchased in advance.

For further information, visit pinkpumpkinscoins4chemo.org/2021/09/07/harvest-festival.

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The township fire department is partnering with Miller-Keystone Blood Center to hold its first blood drive 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 16 in the cafeteria at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.

Preregistration is required; only 50 spots are available. Bring your photo ID to your appointment.

For more information and to sign up, visit donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/85812.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, will hold a blessing of the animals service 1 p.m. Oct. 16.

For more information, call 610-821-8725.

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Ironton Rail Trail Commission will host its annual fall historical walk Oct. 22, starting 9 a.m. at the Whitehall Parkway barn at 4041 Chestnut St. Leaders Bob Abbott and Ray Bieak will provide participants with historical notes and facts throughout the 7-mile walk.

It is recommended you wear comfortable shoes and bring water, a camera and binoculars.

For more information, visit irontonrailtrail.org or email rail.trail@yahoo.com.

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Whitehall will hold an electronics recycling and document shredding event Oct. 22, planned for 9 a.m.-1 p.m., or until trucks are full, behind Whitehall-Coplay Middle School, 2930 Zephyr Blvd.

This event is for Whitehall residents only. Proof of residency will be required.

During the drop-off, you must stay in your car and have exact change or a check, made payable to Responsible Recycling Services, prepared. An envelope is preferred.

Visit whitehalltownship.org/rec/recyclingevent.pdf for further information.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church will be holding a trunk or treat 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 22.

Enjoy games, crafts, cupcake decorating, music, hot dogs and a Halloween basket raffle.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran will hold its 28th annual craft fair and quilt sale 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12. The event will consist of indoor and outdoor tables.

For more information or to sign up to be a vendor, call the church office at 610-435-0451.

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