Lehigh Township Historical Society will be holding gravestone preservation workshops 3 p.m. Sept. 8 and 28. Take part in a hands-on basic gravestone cleaning demonstration.

To register, call 610-440-0151. For more details, visit the LTHS Facebook page.

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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 the Post, 1140 Municipal Road, Walnutport.

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

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Lehigh Township Lioness-Lions Club is taking part in Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends Day, planned 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.

You can also register to win a $100 Boscov’s gift card.

Donations go to the club.

Call Wanda at 610-597-3298 or any club member for further details.

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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.