On Feb. 5, Heidelberg Association of Retired Persons, better known as H.A.R.P., will get together again in Heidelberg Church's Fellowship Hall 11 a.m.

This group of retires meets the first Tuesday of each month. All retires are welcome to join them.

Remember, you do not have to be a Heidelberg Church member to attend.

After a brief meeting and a delicious pot luck lunch, this busy bunch of retirees will spend the afternoon listening to the vocal talents of local resident Jack Snyder, who will be singing his uplifting Gospel music.

As always, bring along a friend or two, and a covered dish to share.

For additional information, call Katherine Blose at 610-336-0555 or Eleanor Klevenhagen at 610-767-5065.

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Requests for baked good donations for the Allentown Soup Kitchen are being made for Feb. 11.

Baked goods decorated for Valentine's Day will be gratefully accepted.

Donations may be dropped off at Heidelberg Church's Fellowship Hall 6-7 p.m. that day.

According to soup kitchen organizer Dawn Fisher, 175 meals were served recently to the hungry and homeless coming in from the cold for a good hot meal.

The meal consisted of chicken pieces, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, fruit cup and scrumptious chocolate baked goods from loyal Heidelberg bakers.

The vegetables for the salad were purchased with Heidelberg Church donations.

Special thanks to the following volunteers of the day: Eleanor and Ron Klevenhagen, Julia and Arlan Hill, Doris and Richard Koenig, Shirley Boger, Howard Truitt, Joan and Carl Hein, and Dawn and Ed Fisher.

"Thank you everyone for your faithful support," Fisher says.

To find out more about helping at the soup kitchen, contact Dawn at 610-266-0414.

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Barbara Weaver of Heidelberg Church is collecting yarn and yarn goods for the "Because We Care" group that makes blankets for hospitals and charities such as KidsPeace, the Red Cross and women's shelters.

Any type of crochet and knitting supplies is appreciated.

Call Barbara at 610-767-3068 for details and, if necessary, to schedule a pickup of any donated materials.

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Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club, New Tripoli, has dates open for those interested in renting the club's grove facilities. Rates vary depending on the size of the group.

In addition to a beautiful picnic area, the grove also includes a volleyball court, two horseshoe areas and two quoit areas.

For further information, call 610-767-5625.

With the Ontelaunee Rod and Gun Club in mind, hats off to the following 2013 newly elected officers: President Richard Benjamin, Vice President Dorothy Sechler, Treasurer Ray DeFrain, Recording Secretary Richard Henning and Financial Secretary Linda Schock.

The public is welcome to attend any or all of the monthly meetings held 7:30 p.m. at the club on the second Wednesday of every month.

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Just a thought! Move forward with purpose, so you can look back with pride.