Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association has announced registration is now open for fall baseball (T-ball, Grasshoppers, Biddy, Midgets and Knee-Hi, for ages 4-1/2 through 15) and softball (8U through 19U). The leagues typically need team counts in early August, so it’s recommended you sign up as soon as possible.

To register, visit hokeypark.com.

For questions about the baseball program or coaching opportunities, email Kevin Braun at baseballcommissioner@hokeypark.com; for questions about the softball program or coaching opportunities, email Phil Lisicky at softballcommissioner@hokeypark.com.

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First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, 3005 S. Front St., will be holding a community family fun night 6:30-8 p.m. July 21. There will be something for every age, including activities, games and refreshments.

For further details, visit the church’s Facebook page or website or call the church at 610-264-9693.

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There will be free swim times for adults 9:30-10:30 a.m. July 22 at Parkview Pool, 3501 S. Fifth St.

In addition, there will be a free swim time for seniors 9:30-10:30 a.m. July 27.

This is a great way to stay cool free of charge during the hot summer!

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Come hear good tunes and enjoy delicious food and drinks 6-9 p.m. at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St. 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.

• July 27: Aardvarks, with The Flying Deutschman, Hoff’s Kettle Corn, S&D SOULicious Cuisine and Take a Taco

• Aug. 10: SteelCreek, with The Burger Shack, Caribbean Island Noodles and S&D SOULicious Cuisine

The schedule is subject to change.

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First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua will host a community forum on the war in Ukraine 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. The event will include speakers Father Oleg Kravchenko, of Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Northampton, and Father Richard Jendras, of Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown, who will talk about the people and nation of Ukraine going on three years since Russia began the war against them in February 2022 after invading and taking power over Crimea in 2014. There will also be a time for prayer.

People of every church and community are invited to share our common connection as good compassionate neighbors.

For further details, visit the church’s Facebook page or website or call the church.

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First Presbyterian Church will hold a block party 4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 24.

Enjoy seeing fire trucks close up, activities led by both Girl and Boy Scouts, an Amazing (Race) obstacle course, facilitated by Jones Quigg American Legion Post 739, Hokendauqua, for junior and senior high youth, a refreshing slip and slide, relays for all ages, kickball games for all ages, refreshments and more.

There is no charge, but donations will be accepted. If rain occurs, activities will be held indoors.

For further details, visit the church’s Facebook page or website or call the church.

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Email your events or news to skoch@tnonline.com by July 26 to meet the deadline.

Hope you’re enjoying the summer!