BY SUSAN RUMBLE

Special to The Press

The Fellowship Committee of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, is hosting a basket raffle fundraiser 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 29, and from noon-2 p.m. March 30.

The event offers many opportunities to win baskets from a variety of themes, such as bath and body, chocolate, crafts for kids, gardening, holidays, movies, pets, baking, coffee or tea, sports and more.

There will be a 50/50 drawing and bake sale with profits directed to the mission and ministry of Union UCC.

Tickets may be purchased in person or online.

Call the church office at 610-767-6961 for information,

This is the 25th anniversary of the basket social.

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Union Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873 Schnecksville, invites the community to the Larry E. Snyder Memorial Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5.

Lunch and a bake sale will be available in the Family Life Center.

Some years ago, Larry Snyder started the craft show which was a festive event before the Christmas holidays.

He and his wife, Carol, also worked hard to bring quality vendors to the Upper Lehigh Lions Club annual craft show each July.

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Lenten worship continues at Union Lutheran with a hymn sing on April 2 and the Holden Evening Prayer Service on April 9.

All are welcome to the soup supper at 5:45 p.m. and the service at 7 p.m. each time.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, is celebrating everyone’s birthday with a party 11:30 a.m. April 6.

Tables will be decorated for the months of the year.

As with any birthday gathering, this will be a time to enjoy good food and fellowship, and make new friends.

St. John’s UCC is collecting clothing and household goods for people in need.

Place all items in a well-tied plastic or garbage bags and deliver to the church by April 27.

Call 610-262-8061 for more details,

They will accept clothing, shoes, accessories, fabric, household items such as towels and blankets, breakable dinnerware in a box marked fragile, pots and pans, and toys.

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Volunteers at the Schnecksville Fire Company will be serving a buffet style all-you-can-eat breakfast 8 a.m. to noon March 30.

Menu includes ham, sausage, creamed chipped beef, home fries, pancakes, toast, beverages, and eggs any style.

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The Upper Lehigh Lions Club is having a hoagie sale fundraiser.

Call 610-799-3431 by April 2 to order. Pick up hoagies 2:30-4 p.m. April 15 at the Schnecksville Fire Company.

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Volunteers at Northern Valley EMS, NOVA, will be baking Paska bread, with or without raisins to either 1 pound or 2 pound loaves.

Call Julie at 610- 262-7749 to order by April 11. Pickup is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Good Friday, April 18.