At Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Egypt, Sunday school classes will resume at 8:50 a.m. Sept. 9.

Classes are available for all ages. Fellowship hour will also resume after a summer hiatus, beginning Sept. 9, after the 10:15 a.m. worship service.

Fourteen youth and two adults from Shepherd of the Hills recently went on a trip to New Orleans where they helped a neighborhood which continues to recover from the damage done by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

They cut weeds and grass and cleared debris from overgrown fields. While attending the 2012 ELCA Youth Gathering, they also found some time to explore the city, the French Market and sample some Cajun cuisine.

With the next Youth Gathering set for the summer of 2015, the youth group will begin conducting fundraising events to help fund their next trip. Check this column for information on upcoming hoagie sales, penny parties and nut roll sales.

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The Egypt Memorial Park is holding an oldies night on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the park. Music will be provided by deejay Freddie Frederick Sr.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Donna at 610-262-9010 or Lynn at 610-261-9058. Included with a ticket purchase is a Bad Bones Barbecue Platter and beverage, chips and pretzels, bologna and cheese.

The event is BYOB.

Egypt Memorial Park is also always looking for volunteers for painting and fundraisers, etc., and donations of any kind.

Egypt residents can look for a newsletter in the mail, go to the website www.egyptpark.org or call Ryan at 610-217-5820.

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The Laurel Fire Company in Cementon is having polka nights with Joe Weber at the fire hall from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first, third, and fourth Thursday of the month. The next one is Sept. 6.

The fire company is seeking volunteers for the firefighting team as well. If anyone you know is brave enough to put his or her life on the line to help others, call the fire hall at 610-262-2077 or email laurelfireco@yahoo.com.