Hokendauqua Column
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, will hold a blood drive Monday, May 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.
To schedule a time to donate, contact Judy Ehret at 610-767-5061.
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Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association is hosting a Night at the Races Saturday, May 16, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and the first race starting at 6 p.m.
Videotapes will be shown of actual horse races.
The event takes place at the Cementon Playground pavilion on Dewey Street.
Food and refreshments will be available.
There is a cost.
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Melissa Dise at 610-297-1864 or Lisa McGonigle at 610-597-0522.
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Camp Rhythmo returns to the Whitehall area (Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ironton Rail Trail) July 6 through 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The 2015 theme is "Go the distance!" Activities include music, yoga and creative arts.
For more information, contact Michael Bodnyk at 866-430-0810 or mbodnyk@camprhythmo.org for more information or to register.
As a fundraiser for Camp Rhythmo, there will be a Camp Rhythmo 5-K walk/run on Saturday, May 16, with registration starting at 7:45 a.m.
Walkers begin at 8 a.m., and runners begin at 9 a.m.
Participants will be walking or running on the Ironton Rail Trail.
For more information or to purchase your entry fee, contact Michael Bodnyk at 866-430-0810 or mbodnyk@camprhythmo.org.
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Do you have news for the Hokendauqua column? Email me your church, park association, boys and girls club or other organization events at hokeycolumnist@gmail.com. I would need your information for my next column by the morning of Friday, May 15. Thank you!