State Sen. Pat Browne, R-16th, is sponsoring his annual community and family expo 3-7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Bucky Boyle Park, N. Front and Gordon streets, Allentown.

The free event will take place rain or shine.

Valuable information will be available to parents, grandparents and children about the myriad programs and services available from government and community groups.

Thanks to Lehigh Valley Cops 'n' Kids all children will receive a free book while supplies last. Kids can also complete an educational passport for a free book bag, compliments of Susquehanna Bank, and school supplies while supplies last.

Exhibitors include: Capital BlueCross-CHIP program, Lehigh Valley Cops 'N' Kids, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown Health Bureau, Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council, Lehigh Valley Children's Center, Inc., Boys and Girls Club of Allentown and more.

Scheduled entertainers and special guest stars include: flag raising ceremony by the ROTC of Dieruff High School, Allentown School District's student orchestra, performers from the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Youth Education in the Arts, Allentown Symphony Orchestra's musical petting zoo and mascots from local organizations and businesses.

For information, contact Altagracia Mercado at Browne's office at 610-821-8468 or visit senatorbrowne.com.