Oplinger-Hower American Legion Post 899, of Lehigh Township, recently launched a Hometown Heroes banner program to honor the men and women of all branches of the military who served our country, whether in wartime or peace. The veteran must have been a resident of Lehigh Township.

Hometown Heroes banners are a unique way to show veterans their communities care about the sacrifices they have made for their country, both past and present.

All banners are printed on both sides. According to the company, banners are made of heavyweight block-out vinyl, which is extremely durable and holds up well for more than three years. The banner size will be 30 inches by 60 inches.

The company supplies high-quality aluminum brackets to mount the banners on poles where you would like the banner to be placed. These banners fly year-round.

To participate in this program, fill out a form with the first and last name, branch of service, what era, status (KIA/POW/MIA) or medals (Purple Heart/Silver Star/Bronze Star). A photo is also requested for the banner.

Forms can be picked up at American Legion Post 899, 1140 Municipal Road, Walnutport.

The banners will be installed by the Lehigh Township road crew on the poles near the veteran’s home and would show veterans we appreciate their service. Banners like this can be seen in Northampton, Bath, Lehighton and so many other communities.

The objective is to have these Hometown Heroes banners on the poles by Veterans Day, Nov. 11. To accomplish this, your help is needed now.

For additional information, contact Jeff Weidner, Hometown Heroes banner program coordinator, at 484-426-8639 or the Post at 610-767-2393.

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Indianland Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Hope Lutheran Church, 4131 Lehigh Drive, Cherryville. Doors open 6 p.m.

The speaker will be Matt Worthington, from Wild Birds Unlimited. The program will be followed by refreshments, flower specimen viewing and the club meeting.

Park in the large parking lot and enter through the door to the left of the covered drive-thru area.

Members invite you to attend a free meeting and join the club.

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Lehigh Township Historical Society will hold gravestone preservation workshops.

The sessions will be 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 17 and 3-5 p.m. Sept. 8. Take part in a hands-on basic gravestone cleaning demonstration.

If rain is in the forecast on the scheduled day or the next day, the workshop may need to be rescheduled.

To register, call 610-440-0151.

For more information, visit the Lehigh Township Historical Society Facebook page.

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Lehigh Township Lioness-Lions Club is participating in the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Day, scheduled for 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Oct. 22. By donating $5, you will receive a shopping pass for up to 25% off in-store and online purchases.

Donations go to the club. You can also register to win a $100 Boscov’s gift card.

Contact Wanda at 610-597-3298 or any Lioness-Lions Club member.

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Is your church or organization having a fundraiser or event in Lehigh Township you want to let the community know about? Send me the information at kristinaheschgrover@rcn.com, and I will be happy to announce it in a future column.