ALL-MAC ATHLETE: Joseph Chukoskie of Kempton is one of 11 Lebanon Valley College student-athletes listed on the Middle Atlantic Conference’s Spring Academic All-MAC Team.

Chukoskie, a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in exercise science at The Valley. Chukoskie is a member of the men’s track and field team.

The Spring Academic All-MAC teams recognize the top student-athletes both in the classroom and in athletic competition during the 2025 spring semester.

ALUMNI REUNION: Tiger All Alumni Reunion, 2 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at Ontelaunee Park, New Tripoli, rain or shine. Food trucks on site for food and drink purchase. Call 610-760-1175 for more information and reservation form.

AAHA DAY: Country Doctor Veterinarian Hospital 20th anniversary; 3-5 p.m., July 25 at 6807 Weiss Road, New Tripoli; free Nesting Box ice cream, petting zoo, games and basket raffles.

HAWK MOUNTAIN: APPALACHIAN POLLINATORS: 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. July 26. This full-day course will explore pollinating insects and their relationships with native plants in the meadows surrounding the Acopian Center for Conservation Learning, with a focus on identification of native bee species.

F0REST FUN: 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. July 26. Learn about Appalachian flora, fauna, and more at a variety of fun and informative stations in and around the visitor center. Engage in an interactive musical program by local musician, Dave Kline, and get to meet some of our avian ambassadors.

NATURE CAMPS: There’s still time to register your young explorer for Hawk Mountain’s Summer Nature Camps! Designed for kids entering grades one through six. Our weeklong, themed day camps are packed with outdoor fun — from stream surveys and live animal programs to hands-on experiments, hikes, and crafts. Spots are still open for the following camps!

• Science Safari — July 28-Aug 1

• Nature Trailblazers — Aug. 4-8

BIRDS AND BREW: Aug. 9. Spend a summer evening on the mountain and enjoy unlimited tastings of beer, cider, wine, and more, plus delicious food, live music, and great company all benefiting Hawk Mountain! For details about the event and to purchase your ticket, visit hawkmountain.org/birdsandbrew.

LEHIGH GAP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center will hold its first ever benefit concert from 6-8 p.m. on July 24. Enjoy a live performance from the local rock and blues band Big Bone Daddy, grab a drink from the River Rock Bean and Brew truck, and enter for a chance to win raffle prizes — all while taking in the views of the Lehigh Gap at sunset. This event is free to attend, no registration is required, and donations are appreciated. All proceeds support Lehigh Gap Nature Center, so bring your lawn chairs, and your friends and family out for a great cause.

The LGNC’s Ecology Camp, a summer day camp for youth currently in grades three to sixth who are interested in nature and the outdoors will take place 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 29-Aug. 1. Campers will investigate a different area of ecology each day as they explore the Kittatinny Ridge. For more information about these events, go to www.lgnc.org. If you have questions, contact LGNC at mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

DEER WEBINAR: A new webinar series will focus on a holistic view of forest and deer herd management. “Antlers and Academics” is designed “to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to support a healthy deer herd by connecting them with academics who study these subjects every day,” according to a recent press release. The following webinars are scheduled:

• “Forest Management and Resources,” 6-7:15 p.m. Sept. 25. Attendees will learn how to manage woodland resources to support wildlife habitat. The session will cover thinning, creating herbaceous openings, establishing wildlife corridors and tools for Pennsylvania landowners to enhance their forested properties.

•“Managing Undesirable Plant Species,” 6-7 p.m. Nov. 20. Presenters will discuss how to spot and manage invasive and overabundant plants to improve forest health, wildlife habitat and food plots.

Participants must register in advance of each event.

For details, visit the website at https://extension.psu.edu/antlers-and-academics.

GOTR EVENTS: Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono will be hosting a Cheers to Strong Girls Bingo Night 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Stone Farm Cellars and Vineyard, 5831 Vera Cruz Road, Center Valley. Participants must be 21 and older.

Spots still remain open at Camp Girls on the Run to be held 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 11-15 at the Waverly Community House site. Camp GOTR provides an opportunity for rising third through fifth grade girls of all abilities to build friendships through fun games, enjoy physical activities, and express creativity through arts, crafts and storytelling. The theme of this week at Camp GOTR is “Girls have Heart.” Throughout the week, girls will explore the power they have to recognize and respond to their own emotions and emotions in others. All lessons and activities are taught by trained GOTR volunteers. Camp cost includes five daily Camp GOTR curriculum lessons (20 plus hours) of instruction, her own girl journal, Camp GOTR T-shirt, bracelet, cinch sack, water bottle, completion certificate and a healthy snack each day. To register, go to https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/Summer-2025-Camp-GOTR?sid=6b2eee961b334b159ed85d40194f4381. For more information on Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono, visit http://www.gotrlehighpocono.org.

WOMEN’S 5K CLASSIC: The 33rd Women’s 5K Classic Race, Walk will take place on Oct. 4 at Little Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. Program start is 9:15 a.m. The Run, Walk and Pink Ribbon Loop start time is 10 a.m. The first 1.3 miles will be on the road with very few turns. After your initial climb, your hard work will pay off and the balance of the run will be gently rolling hills and flat to the finish. The entire course will be on paved or hard packed surfaces. If you plan on running some, but not all of the race, register for the 5K run instead of the Competitive Walk. Packet pickup is Oct. 3 or Oct. 4. Online registration ends midnight on Oct. 2. Last day to change events is Sept. 15, (but you may do it at the expo). T-shirt guaranteed if registered by Sept. 15. Expo registration fee is $50. For more information, go to https://womens5kclassic.org/.

PHEAA WEBINAR: The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is hosting a webinar to guide college students and their families in filing the PA State Grant Form (SGF).

To determine eligibility for a PA State Grant, applicants must complete the 2025-26 FAFSA, which can be accessed online at pheaa.org/FAFSA or studentaid.gov. First-time applicants must complete the SGF. Most renewal students shouldn’t have to complete the SGF, but some may. PHEAA will let you know if you are required to complete the SGF or an additional form.

The presentation will be made Wednesday, Aug, 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. PHEAA’s Higher Education Access Partners will present an overview of the 2025-26 PA State Grant process and provide step-by-step guidance to participants as they complete and file the PA State Grant Form. Register to attend at the PHEAA website.