The Hokendauqua Fall Festival began yesterday and continues through Saturday, Sept. 27.

Some of the activities scheduled include live music by "Dirty on Sunday" 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, a motorcycle ride and show Saturday, Sept. 27, and free activities for kids each day.

For more information and ticket pricing, contact Cheryl at 610-217-3319.

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The Hokendauqua Park and Playground will hold registrations for boys and girls basketball at the Hokey Legion in Whitehall on the following dates: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, and 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

Bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, insurance information and contact information with phone numbers and an email address. Visit www.hokeypark.org for more information and to download registration forms.

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A women's retreat at Bear Creek Camp will take place Oct. 3-5 through Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Worship, crafts, hiking, massages, food and fellowship are some of the highlights of this three day event. Visit www.bearcreekcamp.org for more information.

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A blood drive will take place 4-7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. To schedule a time to donate, contact Judy Ehret at 610-767-5061.

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Does your Hokendauqua church, park association, boys or girls club, or organization have an upcoming event? I would really like to include it! Email me at hokeycolumnist@gmail.com. I would need your information for my next column by the morning of Friday, Oct. 3. Thank you, and have a good two weeks!