BY SUSAN RUMBLE

Special to The Press

Friends of the Parkland Community Library have received the 2025 edition of “Save Around/Enjoy the City” books filled with money saving coupons for shopping, dining and local attractions.

The book offers more than $5,000 in savings for restaurants, retail, services and recreational sites.

Books may be purchased at the library, 4422 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall.

Consider obtaining books as gifts for any occasion, including the upcoming holidays.

All profits from this fundraiser are used to supplement services provided by Parkland Community Library.

Editions are available for areas other than the Lehigh Valley for friends and family where ever they are.

Call Lorna at 610-395-4881 for information. She will help you find a book for places outside this area.

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Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, will feature Festival Choir Sunday on Nov. 17.

Matt Gery will lead performers from the Gerry Music Studio and the community in choral and instrumental music.

Gerry wrote a book, “The Many Faces of God,” in which he talked about the spiritual presence in a person’s life. Worship times are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

On Nov. 10, Union UCC will recognize veterans who served in the military. The church provides a list of all known members who were in the armed forces and their branch of service from the past and recognizes those who are in service today.

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Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, recently celebrated the 507th anniversary of the Reformation.

They heard a presentation from the Rev. Herb Gifford on “Semper Reformada,” Latin for always reforming.

On the same theme, Pastor Gordon Camp noted Lutheran Union is in a constant cycle of renewal.

“We continue to look for ways to connect to the creator of our faith,” Camp said. “We are seeking fresh ideas on how to be the church in today’s world.

“Together we can embrace opportunities to make our faith journeys to reflect new things during this season.”

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The Auxiliary of Northern Valley EMS, NOVA, will be preparing potato filling and bacon dressing for a Thanksgiving fundraiser to help with holiday dinners.

Call Julie at 610-262-7749 to reserve items by Nov. 20. Pickup is Nov. 27.

Volunteers have been very busy recently making apple dumplings, baking pies for Election Day, and cooking and serving meals for several private dinners.