Free swim time, for Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough residents only, will be open 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through May 14 in the natatorium at Whitehall High School. Photo ID proving residency is required.

There will be no swimming when school is closed for a holiday, teacher-in-service or inclement weather.

Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent/legal guardian, and any child in need of a flotation device must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian while in the pool.

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A Civil War reenactment and encampment will be held 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 26 and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 27 at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St. There will be various drills, demonstrations, battles and more both days.

For more information, visit facebook.com/Geiger2025.

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Whitehall Township will be holding its electronics recycling and document shredding day, for township residents only, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 10 at the municipal complex, 3219 MacArthur Road. Follow signs leading toward public works.

Proof of residency is required.

This is a noncontact event, so you must stay in your car.

There is a limit of 10 boxes for shredding. Some electronics are free to recycle, while others have a fee.

Accepted forms of payment include cash and checks. Have exact change or a check, made payable to Responsible Recycling Services, prepared.

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Whitehall Historical Preservation Society will be holding its spring flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17, with a rain date of May 18, at 506 Mickley Road.

To reserve your 12-foot-by-20-foot space, call 610-776-7280. There is a cost for both WHPS members and nonmembers.

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Whitehall will have its annual fishing derby May 24 in Coplay Creek at Hokendauqua Park and Playground, 3417 Lehigh St. Registration begins 8 a.m., and the contest will take place 9-11 a.m.

There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes for ages 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15. All fish will be measured.

Good luck to all participants!

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Whitehall Township announced its 2025 summer concert series lineup. Concerts run 6-9 p.m. at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St.

Performances include GirlCrue June 21, Aardvarks July 12, Tool Shed Jack July 19, Main Street Cruisers July 26, Steel Creek Aug. 9 and Flirtin’ with the Mob Aug. 16.

In addition, there will also be food trucks and refreshments from Soaked Winery and Hawk Mountain Brewery.

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Hokendauqua Athletic Association is planning a community yard sale, set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26 at Bob Warke Field, 3151 Lehigh St. Reserve your 10-by-10 lot for a cost to sell your items.

For more information, the cost and to register for a spot, email hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com.

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If you have news or events to share with the community, email me at skoch@tnonline.com by May 2 for the deadline of the next column.