The first month of a new year is almost over.

Groundhog Day is Feb. 2. Old Phil will come out of winter residence, sniff the air and let us know if we will have another blast of frigid air. Sometimes his predictions are right. Sometimes I think he is still half asleep and just wants to get back to his warm bed.

The Ancient Oak women's organization meets at St. Paul's Church, Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4. The members will do crafts after the business meeting.

Winners of the Ancient Oak home Christmas decorations were: first place, 1339 Oak Drive; second place, 1472 Butternut Lane; third place, 7325 Hillcrest Drive.

The Lower Macungie senior citizens meet at the community center on Brookside Road noon Feb. 3 and 17. Bingo and games are played after a short business meeting.

Call Doris at 610-966-3653 for information about her future trips.

Children ages two to eight are invited to the bedtime booktime 7:25 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Lower Macungie Township Library. Wear your pajamas if you wish.

Friday night bingo at the Alburtis Community Center, Walnut and Second streets, continues. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; games begin 7 p.m. Participants must be 18 years old or accompanied by an adult. All prizes are cash and refreshments are available.

Dates to remember: Feb. 16, Presidents Day; Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday and Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.

News must be received by Feb. 17 for the Feb. 24 edition.