Published September 26. 2023 11:34AM
by DANA GRUBB Special to the Bethlehem Press
Hanover Township Lehigh County held its third annual Community Night Aug. 22 in the verdant environment of Canal Park. Many area residents attended for family fun activities such as a petting zoo and pony rides, balloon designs, clowns, visits with the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railways mascot Lehigh George, interaction with volunteer firefighters and a Pa. State Police Trooper, local craft vendors, food, drinks and ice cream from a variety of local food trucks, and information from organizations like Hawk Mountain. State representatives Nick Miller and Jeanne McNeill also attended and offered constituent services.
Anthony from Allentown finishes feeding a sheep named Cutie. “The kids had so much fun last year,” said Anthony's mom Heather.
Blossom the Clown hands a balloon dragon fly to Isabel from Bethlehem.
People line up for some sweet treats at the Udder Bar, one of several food vendors present.
PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBB Mascot Lehigh George and Reading & Northern Railroad employees Tim Wright and Jeff Knadler are promoting trips on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
Pa. State Trooper 1st Class Nathan Branosky, public information officer at Troop M in Bethlehem, answers questions from attendees.
Future firefighters, Kash and Jameson from Northampton, pose with Han-Le-Co Volunteer Fire Company firefighters.
