Hokendauqua: Fishing derby set for May 25 at park
The annual fishing derby will be May 25 at Hokendauqua Park and Playground, 3417 Lehigh St. Registration will be 8-8:45 a.m., and the contest runs 9 a.m.-noon. More than 150 trout will be stocked.
This event, sponsored by Whitehall Township Recreation Bureau, is free, but you must bring your own bait and tackle. The contest is open to children ages 15 and younger. There will be awards.
Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association will provide refreshments.
For details, call the township office at 610-437-5524, ext. 1135.
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Reminder: The township will hold its last indoor public swim session 6:30-8 p.m. May 15, for Whitehall and Coplay residents only, in the natatorium at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road.
A photo ID proving township or borough residence is required.
Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent/guardian. In addition, any child in need of a flotation device must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the pool.
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Saturdays this summer are sure to be fun with the recreation bureau’s concert series at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St.
Come hear good tunes and enjoy delicious food and drinks 6-9 p.m. The dates are as follows, along with the food trucks set to be present. Hawk Mountain Brewery and Soaked Winery will also be on site.
• June 22: Large Flowerheads, with Hoff’s Kettle Corn, P.F.G. Pizza and Vince’s Cheesesteaks
• July 6: Tool Shed Jack, with Hoff’s Kettle Corn, P.F.G. Pizza, S&D SOULicious Cuisine and Up in Smoke BBQ
• July 13: GirlCrue, with Hoff’s Kettle Corn, Flying Deutschman and S&D SOULicious Cuisine
• July 27: Aardvarks, with Hoff’s Kettle Corn, Vince’s Cheesesteaks, S&D SOULicious Cuisine and Up in Smoke BBQ
• Aug. 10: SteelCreek, with S&D SOULicious Cuisine
Note: The band and food truck schedule is subject to change.
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The township will be hosting an electronics recycling and document shredding day 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 29 at the township complex, 3219 MacArthur Road. This event is for Whitehall Township residents only.
You must stay in your vehicle. There is a limit of 10 boxes for document shredding. You must have the exact funds or a check prepared if dropping off any items that include a fee. Make checks payable to Responsible Recycling Services.
For details, see the township Facebook page.
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