Hokendauqua: Submit forms for scholarships
In continuation of its Bob Warke-Dale Horn Scholarship program, Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association will again be awarding two $1,000 scholarships.
To be eligible, you must be a Class of 2025 high school-eligible graduate; be continuing your education in the fall of 2025; have participated in HPPA’s baseball, softball or basketball programs; and have completed the scholarship application form and returned it to HPPA before Feb. 28. Additional requirements are listed at hokeypark.com.
The organization will review the applications at a March or April meeting and select one boy and girl to each receive a scholarship.
To download the application, visit the HPPA website or email Bill Sabol at secretary@hokeypark.com. Email your questions to Sabol.
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There is a designer purse bingo, presented by Hokey Athletic Association, scheduled for March 2 at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St.
Doors open 2 p.m., and bingo starts 3 p.m.
Five special bingos, a Chinese auction and other raffles are also part of the event.
Advanced tickets for the purse bingo are $5 cheaper than when purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit rookie and competitive flags, 100 and 120 tackles and cheering.
For more information, the cost and tickets, email Chris Wydock at hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com.
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Reminder: Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church, 3300 Seventh St., will host a Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative free community meal 4-6 p.m. Feb. 18 for low-income Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough residents. Meals are guaranteed for the first 100 guests.
For more information, call the church office at 610-434-8661.
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Starting March 11 and continuing Tuesdays and Thursdays through May 8, the spring session of aqua aerobics will be held 6-7 p.m. in the natatorium at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road. No classes are scheduled for April 15 and 17.
There is a cost for both residents and nonresidents.
For more information, the cost and to register, stop by the recreation bureau at the municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road; call the township office at 610-437-5524, ext. 1135; visit whitehalltownship.org; or email bhibbler@whitehalltownship.com.
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