Verschpreche maucht Schulde. Promises make debts.

En foox farleered si hore over net si nauba. A fox loses its hair but not his cunning.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society invites the community to attend its quarterly meeting and picnic with pot luck supper 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Weisenberg Fire Company.

Bring a covered dish and/or dessert and lawn chairs. A tour will be conducted of the fire equipment and facilities, so come out and enjoy a fine evening with friends.

Mark your calendars to come to the old Zimmerman's Hotel, Holbens Valley and Werleys Corner roads, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9 for the annual Schpotyaahr Fescht (Fall Festival).

Musical entertainment begins 2 p.m. with Jack Snyder and Friends on Saturday and The Majestics on Sunday.

There will be lots of family fun, children's activities, farm animals, straw maze, basket raffle, baked goods, good food, Bachman Family History Tent, and much more.

On Saturday, Bob Swaim, bicycle collector, will display and demonstrate some of the most historic bikes in his collection.

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

Miller-Keystone Blood Center will host a blood drive at the Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society noon-5 p.m. Sept. 8.

For more information, call Bill at 610-217-3934. Be a part of giving life to those in need.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independent Road, Route 863 South, New Smithville, will host a family movie night 7 p.m. on Sept. 7.

Come and be a part of viewing this exciting presentation regarding what the future holds for us.

Call 610-285-2235 for more information.

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Hope Community Church, Claussville Road, will be hosting "Friday Night in the Light" 7 p.m. Sept. 7.

This is a night of worship and praise music with two bands ministering and food afterward.

Call 610-285-6967 for more information.

Don't forget to purchase your tickets to see Lynda Randle 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at Ebenezer UCC, New Tripoli.

Call 610-298-2244 for tickets and more information.

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Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Krumsville, will have its seventh annual Summer Fest 1-7 p.m. on Aug. 25, rain or shine.

Entertainment begins 3 p.m. and features The Majestics, Lester Miller's Hoe Downers and The Miller Brothers.

There will be games for adults and children, food, a bake sale, a basket raffle and a flea market as well as other fun activities.

For more information, call 610-756-6210 or visit mtzionkutztown.org.

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Lynda Randle, gospel vocalist, will perform in concert 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 7293 Decatur St., New Tripoli. Doors open at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 610-462-4246 or 610-298-2244.

Mach's gut,

Mary Bittner Henry