Published March 30. 2023 11:01AM
By LOU WHEELAND
Special to The Press
The Parkland School District hosted a Community Resource Fair, Health Symposium and New Parent Social March 18 in the school cafeteria.
The program included children’s activities, a cooking demonstration by high school students, and a mock teen bedroom to help parents identify possible drug and alcohol use.
Eighty agencies were on hand to provide information about their services.
The Parkland Strolling Strings performed for visitors.
Ten health and wellness workshops were presented each hour.
“The event is designed to spread awareness of services available to families and includes recreational programs, social service agencies, nonprofits and other community-based agencies that serve the community,” said school district Director of Community Relations and Development Nicole McGalla.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELAND Greenawalds Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Peischl, Firefighters Jared Tellechea, Robert Wessner, Dillon McGrory and Luke Ohrberg welcomed Orie Benton, 7, of Laurys Station, to their display during the Parkland Community Resource Fair March 18 in the high school.
South Whitehall Police Department Community Relations Officer Sgt. Jason Grozier and Parks and Recreation Manager Lynn Matula share a moment at the resource fair.
Paige Soteropoulos, 3, and Grandma Andrea, of Breinigsville, stopped to learn more about policing from South Whitehall Township Police Bicycle Patrol Officer Kevin Azur at the Parkland Community Resource Fair March 18 in the high school.
Upper Macungie Township Recreation Supervisor Kylene Gill and Recreation Manager Mike Kukitz were joined by Sheila Tawfik of Schnecksville at the Parkland Community Resource Fair in the high school.
Parkland Education Foundation President Tori Morgan (center) was joined by charter members Anne and Edward Davis at the foundation's display at the Parkland Community Resource Fair.
