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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.
SCHNECK REUNION: 105th Schneck Reunion, 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at Union Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schnecksville. Bring a covered dish and dessert. Supplies and beverages furnished. Bring goodies for a cake walk. Family meeting follows. Schneck House tour at 5:30 p.m.
HAWK MOUNTAIN - NATURE CAMP: There’s still time to register your young explorer for Hawk Mountain’s Summer Nature Camp! Designed for kids entering grades one through six. Our weeklong, themed day camp 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 camp!
• 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.
AUTUMN HAWKWATCH: Counters and interpreters will tally migrant raptors daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 15 through Dec. 15.
EDUCATOR WORKSHOP: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and enhance their knowledge of the fundamentals of biodiversity and climate change by investigating Pennsylvania-specific flora and fauna. This curriculum is designed for grades fifth through 12th.
PHEAA WEBINAR: The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is hosting a webinar to guide college students and their families in filing the PA State Grant Form. 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 from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug, 6. 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.
LEHIGH GAP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, members and volunteers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship at a picnic noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16. All food, beverages, and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by Aug. 1 to https://lgnc.org/ to let us know you are coming! Interested in becoming a member go to https://lgnc-101687.square.site/. If you have any questions, email 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.
LEHIGH GAP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, members and volunteers are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food and fellowship at a picnic noon to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 16. All food, beverages, and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by Aug. 1 to https://lgnc.org/ to let us know you are coming! Interested in becoming a member go to https://lgnc-101687.square.site/. If you have any questions, email LGNC at mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.