Allen/East Allen townships: East Allen farmers market to open May 19 for 2023 season
East Allen Township Farmers Market will be at Bicentennial Park West, 5351 Park West Lane, Fridays May 19 through Aug. 25.
The market is open 3:30-6:30 p.m.
If interested in being a vendor, call Chuck Frantz at 610-262-7961, ext. 305.
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East Allen Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps’ spring festival is scheduled for May 20 at Bicentennial Park East, 5450 Liberto Lane. The festival is a fun event showcasing local breweries, distilleries, food trucks, wineries and local businesses.
The purpose of the festival is to enjoy an afternoon in the community park and raise money for the ambulance corps.
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Governor Wolf Historical Society’s museum and campus will be open 1-3 p.m. May 20 at 6600 Jacksonville Road, East Allen Township.
The society offers free tours of the three historic buildings, grounds and new museum on the third Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m. April through November. No reservations are needed.
Knowledgeable guides will discuss the history of each building, Gov. George Wolf and provide details about items in the museum.
The society is always willing to provide tours to individuals, families, school classes, youth groups and social organizations at other times. To schedule a tour, call 610-837-9015 or email gwhs1958@gmail.com.
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Lappawinzo Fish and Game Association, 25 Lappawinzo Road, Allen Township, has its monthly breakfast planned for 8-11 a.m. May 21.
It is open to the public. There is a cost.
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Wynnewood Estates is planning its annual yard and garage sale for 7 a.m.-2 p.m. May 27 at the corner of Atlas and Buckingham drives in Northampton.
More than 50 families will be participating in the event.
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Wildlands Conservancy is planning to hold a PreK Pathfinders: Forest Friends event, set for 10-11 a.m. May 30 at Wayne Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Allen Township. Learn about animals that may reside in the park, then embark on a wildlife expedition.
There is no fee, but space is limited, so register online.
PreK Pathfinders is a series of programs for 3- to 5-year-olds and their adults.
For more information, contact Brandon Swayser at bswayser@wildlandspa.org or 610-965-4397, ext. 136.
To register, visit wildlandspa.org/event/prek-pathfinders-forest-friends-wayne-grube-park.
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Registration for East Allen Township’s 2023 summer camp has begun for campers 6 to 12 years old. Camp will be limited to 125 campers.
Camp is scheduled to be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays June 12-July 29.
Go to eatwp.org to register.
For more information, contact Chuck Frantz at 484-347-8331.
East Allen is also looking for counselors for the summer camp. Those interested should contact Frantz.
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The eighth annual Northampton Area School District Student Council car show will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 29 at Bicentennial Park West, 5351 Park West Lane.
Registration will be held 9 a.m.-noon for cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors.
The rain date is set for July 30.
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