Wammer'n Koppche (Kaffi) ausschitt un no's Koppche widder uffschtellt, kammer saage wie viel Leit as uff Bauch kumme bei de Ring as im Koppche sin.

The number of rings in the cup after the coffee has been drunk indicate the number of visitors to be expected.

Wammer'n Kind kitzelt eb's en Yaahr alt is, waert's schtodderich.

A child will stammer if it is tickled before it is a year old.

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The Old Time Plow Boys are gearing up for their annual Summer show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 11-12, at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown.

Pa. Dutch food and baked goods can be purchased at the Plow Boys kitchen starting at 10 a.m., along with crafters displays. Children's crafts and games will be available each day. An antique tractor and equipment parade will begin at 1 p.m. each day with various tractor pulls as well.

A Sunday church service will be held in the Barnyard at 9:30 p.m. Line dancing with the Crazy Hearts band will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday only.

A car cruise will begin 4 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.

For more information on all the events for both days, call 610-683-6408 or go to oldtimeplowboys.com or email otplowboys6408aol.com.

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The Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting and picnic at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department.

A pot luck supper will be served, so bring a covered dish and/or dessert, along with folding chairs. Following the meal and meeting, a tour of the fire equipment and facility will be available. Non-members are invited to attend as well.

The historical society research library at Werleys Corner is available 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 6.

For more information, call Don at 610-298-2352.

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Ziegels Church hosts an Alcoholics Anonymous program 7:30 p.m. every Monday.

If you are interested in using this program, call 610-285-6157 for more information.

The family day picnic will take place Aug. 12.

There will be an outdoor worship service at 11:05 a.m. with lunch following the service.

There will be games and entertainment for folks of all ages.

So bring your lawn chairs and come out to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and food.

Mach's gut, Mary Bittner Henry