Whitehall Fire Department thanks all who contributed to its recent blood drive.

“We are grateful for everyone in the community that signed up and showed up,” the department said on its Facebook page. “Twenty-three donations were received on a goal of 21. With each donation capable of helping up to three people, potentially 69 people will benefit from this event.”

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Hokendauqua Park & Playground Association and Hokendauqua Fire Station No. 38 announce Operation Santa Claus will take place starting 10 a.m. Dec. 3. The jolly old guy from the North Pole and his helpers will be handing out oranges and bags of candy to those coming out to greet him. The fire company will be providing escort services throughout the day, and volunteers from both groups will be helping Santa.

There will be no special/individual gift arrangements for this year’s visit.

If you hear the sirens, come out to say hello to Santa.

If inclement weather occurs, Dec. 10 is the rescheduled date.

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Whitehall Township will host its annual tree lighting 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road. Rumor has it there will be a special visitor there that night!

For further details, call 610-437-5524, ext. 1135.

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Hokey Eagles football and cheering are planning to hold a breakfast with Santa, scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at West Catasauqua Fire Social Hall, 2008 Second Ave. There is a cost for children and adults.

The event is sponsored by Hokey Athletic Association and the social hall.

To order tickets, email Chris Wydock at hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com.

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Email your events or news to skoch@tnonline.com by Dec. 1 to meet the deadline.

Happy Thanksgiving!