Genunk is besser as zu viel. Enough is better than too much.

Graadzu is naecher as ausserum. Straight ahead is shorter than round about.

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Are you interested in the future and what it holds for the world and you? If so, come out to Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independent Road, New Smithville, at 7 p.m. Sept. 7 to view a movie on this subject.

Mark your calendars to attend Sept. 21 as well.

Call 610-285-2215 for more information.

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Lighthouse Baptist Church is also sponsoring "Cruisin' for Christ" from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 22 in the parking lot.

Classic, antique, or customized vehicles will be on display.

Bring a table and set up your treasures to sell at the flea market for free. A bake sale will be held, too. Hot dogs and soda will be available for sale.

A free Fun Zones for Kids will take place from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 29 for kids ages 5-13. Games, activities, crafts, movies, snacks and much more will be provided.

Call 610-285-2235 for more information.

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Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society is hosting its annual "Schpotyaahr Fescht" at Werleys Corner noon-6 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9. Musical entertainment starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday by Jack Snyder and Friends and on Sunday by the Majestics.

There will be children's activities , Bachman Family History tent, food court, baked goods, tours and basket raffle.

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

Free miniature horse and buggy rides are available on Sunday.

Call 610-298-2352 for more information.

From noon-5 p.m. on Sept. 8, the Miller-Keystone Blood Center will be there collecting blood donations.

Call Bill at 610-217-3934 for more information.

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Mark your calendar for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22 for the community yard and bake sale at Werley's Corner. A limited number of tables are available for rent or you can bring your own.

Call Gloria at 610-395-0763 for information.

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The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, will hold a Heritage Harvest Fescht from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22 .

There will be sauerkraut-making and hearth-cooking demonstrations, many children's activities, hex sign-painting, blacksmithing, wagon rides, and much more awaits you for the day.

The Old Time Plow Boys will feature antique tractor and farm equipment displays and there will be good food, including funnel cakes. Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen will have artwork for sale by talented artists. Pa. Dutch music featuring Keith Brintzenhoff will be performed. The Heritage Center Library, which features genealogical, historical, and cultural research will be open.

Call 610-683-1589 for more information.

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Hope Community Church, Claussville Road, is offering "Friday Night in the Light" 7 p.m. on Sept. 7. Come for a night of worship and praise music with two bands and food to follow the concert.

Call 610-285-6967 for more information.

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Claussville Garden Club will feature Susan Campanelli 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 10. She will be speaking on "Math for Flower Arrangers." New members and visitors are welcome to attend.

Call Julie at 610-756-6874 for more information.

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A quarter raffle will take place Sept. 16 at the Emaus Fire Company No. 1, 50 S. 6th St., Emmaus. Food will be available for purchase.

Doors open 1 p.m. Auction begins 2 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to Justin, a youngster who has juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia.

Call Julie at 610-756-6874 to purchase raffle tickets.

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Weisenberg Elementary School is once again sponsoring Market Day, which benefits the school by providing funds to purchase equipment for the kitchen, playground, etc.

Excellent quality food may be bought by online at marketday.com and entering account number 24729.

The first order for this academic year is due by noon Sept. 12.

Pickup at the school 5:30-6:15 p.m. Sept. 18.

Call Charlene at 610-298-8625 for information on how to order.

Mach's gut,

Mary Bittner Henry