Owen Case, of Hanover Township, gets a lesson in firefighting techniques from Nick Wechsler, a member of the Han-Le-Co Volunteer Fire Department, during the township's Community Night, held Aug. 22 at Canal Park, 1960 Dauphin St. This community event is designed to familiarize attendees with the people who serve and support the township.

Caricature artist Donna Haney creates a family caricature for parents Gill and Shawn and young Jayley, of Allentown.

Singer/songwriter Fran Mayville performs at the Canal Park Lock Tender's House Pavilion.

Kitana and Lucas Rodriguez, of Allentown, show their balloon sculptures, a turtle and sword, respectively, created for them by Blossom the Clown.

Tim Wright, left, and Jeff Knadler, of the Reading and Northern Railroad Passenger Department, pose with Lehigh George, the mascot of the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railroad in Jim Thorpe. The trio staffed a display that included railroad history and safety information, along with details and schedules for railroad excursions open to the public.