Whitehall will have its annual fishing derby May 24 in Coplay Creek at Hokendauqua Park and Playground, 3417 Lehigh St. Registration begins 8 a.m., and the contest will take place 9-11 a.m.

There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes for ages 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15. All fish will be measured.

Good luck to all participants!

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St. John’s United Church of Christ-Mickleys will hold its second annual free book fair, planned for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31 at the church, 2918 MacArthur Road.

Books were collected from the community, and a plethora of genres will be available, such as fiction, beach reads, science fiction, fantasy, young adult, children’s, cookbooks, magazines and more. There will even be puzzles and board games!

The church will be selling hot dogs, chips, soda and more. Coffee and tea will be provided free of charge.

Stop by and pick up your next good read!

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Whitehall Township announced its 2025 summer concert series lineup. Concerts run 6-9 p.m. at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St.

Performances include GirlCrue June 21, Aardvarks July 12, Tool Shed Jack July 19, Main Street Cruisers July 26, Steel Creek Aug. 9 and Flirtin’ with the Mob Aug. 16.

In addition, there will also be food trucks and refreshments from Soaked Winery and Hawk Mountain Brewery.

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From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 29, First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, 3005 S. Front St., will hold a church reunion picnic for current and past members, people who were confirmed or baptized at the church, attended Sunday school or Vacation Bible school there, past teachers and pastors and anyone else who attended a church service. First Presbyterian hopes you will reconnect, reminisce and catch up with friends.

There will be hot dogs, homemade food, water, bingo, games, face painting, a scavenger hunt and more. You are asked to bring your own chairs, and covered dishes are welcome.

The church would appreciate an RSVP if attending. Call 610-264-9693 or email info@hokeypres.org.

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Hokendauqua Athletic Association is planning a community yard sale, set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26 at Bob Warke Field, 3151 Lehigh St. Reserve your 10-foot-by-10-foot spot to sell your items.

For more information, the cost and to register for a spot, email hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com.

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If you have news or events to share with the community, email me at skoch@tnonline.com by May 30 for the deadline of the next column.