First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, 3005 S. Front St., 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 since Russia began the war against Ukraine 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, hokeypres.org, or call the church office at 610-264-9693.

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A backpack event for students in Whitehall-Coplay School District is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road. Kids can get a backpack and fill it with school supplies.

The church is looking for donations of backpacks and supplies. If you would like to contribute, call the church office at 610-435-0451.

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Come hear SteelCreek perform 6-9 p.m. Aug. 10 at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St.

Food vendors set to be at the event are The Burger Shack, Caribbean Island Noodles and S&D SOULicious Cuisine. Hawk Mountain Brewery and Soaked Winery will also be on site.

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Whitehall High School Classes of 1959, 1960 and 1961 will hold their second annual summer social 1-6 p.m. Aug. 17 at Jones Quigg American Legion Post 739, 3739 American Legion Drive. There is a small cost per person for registration to help cover expenses.

Food will be catered by Samuel Owens Restaurant and Bar. Soda, water and coffee will be available, and all alcoholic beverages must be purchased from the American Legion at the cash bar.

The committee is asking classmates who like to bake to donate desserts and is seeking anyone with memorabilia to bring them along to the event.

To obtain a registration form or for additional information, contact Joe Ebner at 610-432-8407 or jebnerpsu@gmail.com (for Class of 1959), Paul Balascki at 610-730-5244 or paul.balascki@gmail.com (for Class of 1960) or Helen (Krupa) Donmoyer at 610-298-8907 or hdonmoyer@yahoo.com (for Class of 1961).

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First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua will hold a block party 3-7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Enjoy seeing fire trucks close up; activities led by both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts; an Amazing (Race) obstacle course, facilitated by Jones Quigg American Legion Post 739, 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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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative free community meal 4-6 p.m. Sept. 1. The meal, for low-income Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough residents, is guaranteed for the first 100 guests.

If you have questions, call the church office.

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Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church, 3300 Seventh St., will hold a WCHI meal, for sit-down eating only, Sept. 17.

Call the church office at 610-434-8661 with questions.

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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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