North Whitehall resident Doug Kern will kick off his Miles for Miracles project with a breakfast fundraiser at Union United Church of Christ, Neffs, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 14.

Five years ago, Kern rode a handcycle in the New York City marathon and combined the personal challenge with a fundraiser for the Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley.

The Miracle League offers children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball.

After the success of the first marathon fundraiser, the former Parkland High School football player vowed to ride again in five years for another Miracle League benefit.

He has assembled a team of runners from Union UCC and elsewhere to assist in the effort.

Kern has chosen to enter the Palm Beach marathon on Dec. 8.

The church partners with him to offer encouragement and a home base for fundraising opportunities.

Breakfast menu consists of scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, toast, and beverages.

Tickets are available at the church office.

Call 610-767-6961 for information.

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The Upper Lehigh Lions Club will have its last breakfast of the season from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 14 at the Schnecksville Fire Hall.

The all-you-can-eat meal includes pancakes, sausage, scrapple, ham, scrambled eggs, home fries and beverages.

The Lions served 566 people at the breakfast in March.

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St. John's United Church of Christ, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, will celebrate youth Sunday April 14.

Members of the youth group will present the sermon and participate in other ways with scriptures and music.

Children from the Sunday School will share in the service, which begins at 10:15 a.m.

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Union Lutheran Church, Schnecksville, youth groups collected more than 4,300 pounds of items in their annual March clothing drive.

The youth served 130 guests at an Italian dinner fundraiser; baked cookies for homebound members' Easter baskets, helped with the church egg hunt, and visited KidsPeace to have fun with residents, all during March.

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Copeechan Fish and Game Club will have a name brand basket bingo April 21.

Doors open at noon. Bingo begins 1:30 p.m.

The kitchen will be open.

Call 610-262-2888 for information or tickets.