The Allen Township and East Allen Township municipal offices will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day.

***

Reminder: St. John’s United Church of Christ, 22 Atlas Road, Howertown, is hosting “Shroud Encounter,” a documentary of the Shroud of Turin, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20.

The 14-foot-long Shroud of Turin is the most analyzed artifact in the world yet remains a mystery, bearing the faint front and back image of a 5-foot, 10-inch, bearded, crucified man with apparent wounds and bloodstains that match the crucifixion account as recorded in the Bible. Millions of people over the centuries have believed it to be the actual burial shroud of Jesus.

National Geographic called it “one of the most perplexing enigmas of modern times.”

“Shroud Encounter” is a fast-moving, big-screen experience using more than 200 images covering all aspects of shroud research.

A museum-quality, life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin will be on display.

There is a cost to attend. Call 610-262-8666 for tickets.

***

East Allen Township Fire Department auxiliary will hold a variety bingo fundraiser Nov. 5.

Doors open 11:30 a.m. Bingo begins 1 p.m.

For tickets and other information, call 610-262-6700.

***

Do you have news to share with our readers? Email the information to tklutter@ptd.net, and I’ll include it in an upcoming column.