Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association will have a spring cleanup at the park, 3417 Lehigh St., 9 a.m.-noon March 16. If needed, the group will also clean up 9 a.m.-noon March 17. If you would like to participate, please bring your own rake.

For further details or to sign up, email Shaun Hansen at propertycommissioner@hokeypark.com.

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Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative will hold a free community meal 4-6 p.m. March 19 at Whitehall Bible Fellowship Church, 3300 Seventh St. The meal, for low-income Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough residents, is guaranteed for the first 100 guests.

For more details, call 610-434-8661.

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Whitehall Township will hold a spring session of aqua aerobics 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays March 19-May 14 in the natatorium at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road. There will be no class March 28.

There is a cost for residents and nonresidents.

For more details, visit whitehalltownship.org/rec/aqua.pdf.

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The township will also be holding indoor public swim sessions 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays March 20-May 15, for Whitehall and Coplay residents only, in the natatorium at WHS. A photo ID proving township or borough residence is required.

No swimming will be held when school is closed for a holiday, teacher in-service or inclement weather.

Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent/guardian. In addition, any child in need of a flotation device must be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the pool.

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Ironton Rail Trail Oversight Commission will host its annual spring historical walk March 23. Meet 9 a.m. at the red barn at Whitehall Parkway, 4041 Chestnut St.

Hike leaders Bob Abbott and Ray Bieak will take you on an approximately 7-mile walk. Allow around four hours, at a leisurely pace, for this event. Occasional stops will offer details on buildings, historical sites and landmarks. It is recommended you bring water, a camera and binoculars.

The event is free and requires no registration.

Visit whitehalltownship.org/rec/springwalk.pdf for further details.

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HPPA has scheduled its Easter egg hunt for 1 p.m. March 23 at the park. The rain date is set for 1 p.m. March 24.

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Whitehall Township Parks and Recreation is having an open house for its park, recreation and open space plan and recreation center feasibility study 6:30-8 p.m. March 25 in the auditorium at WHS.

“The township is in the process of developing a park, recreation and open space plan, which will look at existing conditions of the township’s facilities, public input and local and regional recreation trends to provide a plan for the next 10 years,” the township Facebook page says. “The recreation center feasibility study will look at the potential of adding a community recreation center to the township.

“Your thoughts and ideas will help drive the recommendations and strategies of the plan. Come hear more about the project and provide feedback on parks, recreation facilities and amenities, open space and trails in the community.”

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Hokey Athletic Association will be holding a designer purse bingo April 21 at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St. Doors open 2 p.m., and bingo begins 3 p.m.

There will also be five special bingos, a chance auction and special raffles. The kitchen will be open.

Tickets are cheaper when purchased in advance. All proceeds will benefit rookie flags, competitive flags, 100 tackles, 120 tackles and cheering.

For details, cost and to buy tickets, email Chris Wydock at hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com.

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