BY SUSAN RUMBLE

Special to The Press

Blues Nite Out, to be presented Aug. 26, will offer another opportunity to enjoy an outdoor event in the grove at Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.

Bev Conklin and her band will be onstage 4-6:30 p.m., followed by Sarah Ayers and James Supra from 7-10 p.m.

Organizer Phil Wehr recalls Ayers was present as the opening band when Blues debuted in 2004.

Supra played harmonica in the headlining band that same year.

Conklin has been participating for about five years.

“Bands always love coming here to play for the community,” Wehr said.

He notes Blues has had a successful run ever since it began, except for two years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Refreshment stands will be open with a selection including barbecues, sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, shrimp delight and hand dipped Friendly’s ice cream.

An assortment of baked goods will also be available.

“Bring your lawn chairs, neighbors, friends, and a healthy appetite,” said Wehr, as he extends a welcome to everyone for this favorite community occasion.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, will serve a pancake breakfast Aug. 20 after the 9 a.m. service.

Donations will be directed to UCC disaster relief and the general fund.

On Aug. 27, St. John’s will feature music and liturgy from the 2000s during the 9 a.m. worship time.

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Susan Frickert, director of music at Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, announces, “Now is the time to join one of ULC’s phenomenal music groups and find out what you’ve been missing.

“You’re never too young or too old to participate in music ministry.”

Options include two choirs for youth, a traditional choir and a praise band for adults, and a hand bells group.

Call 610-767-6884 to learn more.

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Nancy Kern, Parkland Class of 1964, reports the 60th class reunion has been scheduled for Aug. 10, 2024, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Allentown.

The group will meet for a hot buffet luncheon.

Save the date, and contact Kern at nlkern@ptd.net for more information.