ABOVE LEFT: Santa Claus, Whitehall Township Mayor Michael Harakal Jr. and state Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-133rd, gather for a photo during Whitehall Active Community Center's Christmas dinner and party, held Dec. 19, 2022, at the 2301 Pine St., West Catasauqua, location.

ABOVE RIGHT: Attendees have fun playing the popular left-right gift exchange. Another highlight of the event was a sock swap. Donations for Whitehall Food Pantry were also accepted.

LEFT: Rachel Erney, left, and Breonne Aguilar, with Fairview Catering, serve food during the dinner. PRESS PHOTOS BY JIM WEBER