The last day for donations to Whitehall Active Community Center’s Fill the Wagon initiative is Aug. 25.

The Conestoga wagon is placed in the parking lot at the center, 2301 Pine St., Whitehall, for donated items needed by the children in the Whitehall-Coplay School District. Items will be taken inside each evening and stored securely.

Items most needed include shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, feminine products, cosmetic bags, crayons, markers, notebooks, notebook paper, glue sticks, rulers, pencil cases, colored pencils, refillable water bottles, earbuds and individual snack bags.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

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Whitehall Active Community Center will be holding its next bingo Aug. 27. Bingo starts 1 p.m., with the doors opening noon.

Bingo will continue with a tricky tray, 50/25/25 raffle, piggy number, lightning game and more.

There will be refreshments available for purchase.

Bring a nonperishable food item for Whitehall Food Pantry.

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The men’s breakfast group of St. John’s United Church of Christ meets the first Saturday of the month at Hamilton Family Restaurant, 2027 Hamilton St., Allentown. The next meeting is 8:30 a.m. Sept. 2.

If you would like to know more about this group, contact Bob Bold at 610-393-6123 or email at QVRRBold@aol.com.

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St. John’s UCC will be holding a community yard sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the church, 575 Grape St. All are welcome.

Baked goods will be available for purchase.

Contact St. John’s at 610-264-8421 to reserve a spot or for more information.

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The nimble fingers of St. John’s UCC’s crafters have been hard at work to offer “Whatnot” baskets. This is a great catchall basket to store TV remotes, makeup, snacks, keys, phones, pencils, pens, scissors - or whatever. The group also has new tissue box covers and other craft items available for sale.

Contact Carol Raszler at 610-393-7572 or email craszler@aol.com for all purchases or if you are interested in becoming a part of this group.

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My email address is lhahn775@verizon.net if there is any information you would like published in this column. My next column will appear in The Press Sept. 7, so I need your information no later than Sept. 1.

Thanks for your cooperation, and have a great week.