DEAN’S LIST: Anthony Rios of Kutztown and Amanda Flinn of Kempton have been named to the summer 2025 dean’s list at Southern New Hampshire University. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the dean’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

HONOR STUDENTS: Kutztown University announced that 351 students will be part of the university’s Honors Program in 2025-2026.

Area students are Gabriella Cardenas, Laura Gotshall and Anna Wanamaker, all of Kutztown, and Tori Heckman of Germansville.

The Honors Program at Kutztown University provides high-achieving students with opportunities to engage in scholarship, leadership and service. The program, which is undergraduate in nature and open to full-time students, is comprised of a minimum of 21 credits in honors courses including a senior honors capstone project. The 21 honors credits count toward the students’ minimum of 120 credits that are regularly required for graduation. Honors students select specially designed honors courses, course-by-contracts, independent studies and internships to earn honors credit. Students are also required to complete 30 hours of community service before graduation.

AFRICAN CHOIR: The African Children’s Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Kingdom Life Global Ministries, 4333 Lime Kiln Road, Orefield.

Comprised of children ages 9 to 12, all from vulnerable backgrounds across Africa, the African Children’s Choir serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and potential of Africa’s future leaders.

No tickets are required, though donations are appreciated to continue the choir’s impactful work. For more information, visit africanchildrenschoir.com.

SANCTUARY AT HAAFSVILLE: The Sanctuary at Haafsville is holding a Dine and Donate event 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at P.J. Wheliham’s Pub and Restaurant, Allentown. Take-out or dine in available. Please bring the flyer from the Sanctuary’s website at https://www.thesanctuarypa.org/events/upcoming-events/ with you if dining in. If ordering to go, please mention The Sanctuary’s name.

The Sanctuary in partnership with the Young Professionals Council with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Yappy Hour Fundraising Meet and Greet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Rising River Brewing, 1955 Willow Lane, Macungie. There will be refreshing craft brews, networking and adorable dogs and good vibes. It is free to attend. Bring your dog for $5. For more information, contact sabrinao@lehighvalleychamber.org.

FARMERS MARKET: Weisenberg/Lowhill Township Historical Society is presenting a “Farmers Market/Artisan Fair” 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 20. There will be farmers with produce, artisans with hand crafted treasures, bake sale, yard sale and face painting. The Society’s store will also be open. Please contact Nancy at 484-767-2307 for additional information.

SPAGHETTI DINNER: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road, Kutztown, will be holding an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner 4-7 p.m. Sept. 20. The meal includes salad bar, dessert and beverage. Take out is also available. Adult $12, child 5-12 years of age $6 and kids under 4 years of age are free. For information, call 610-756-6210.

PURSE BINGO: The Ebenezer United Church of Christ is holding a designer purse bingo on Sept. 27. Play begins at 1 p.m. at the Lynnport Fire Co., 7164 Behler Road, New Tripoli. Doors open at noon.

A ticket is required to play. Tickets are available in advance for $25 and at the door for $30. To obtain advance tickets, please call the church office at 610-298-8000 or email office@ebuccnewtripoli.org. Payment types accepted: credit/debit card, PayPal, Google Pay or Venmo. Tickets are nonrefundable.

BENEFIT WALK: The 2025 Lehigh Valley Walk for Apraxia will be held on Sept. 28 at Lone Lane Park to benefit children with apraxia of speech. The event begins at 9 a.m. with a ceremony starting at 11 a.m. Registration is free and open to all members of the community. Childhood apraxia of speech is a rare motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for an individual to speak. For more information on how you can join the Walk for Apraxia, please visit, https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR?fr_id=3915&pg=entry.

CROP WALK: The Greater Allentown CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for Oct. 19. Event day registration begins 1 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. The walk begins 1:30 p.m. Walkers may choose either a 10K route or a “Golden Mile” route. Walkers who raise $150 or more by Oct. 19 earn a free T-shirt. T-shirts also will be available for purchase on the day of the event. The CROP Hunger Walk is an intergenerational fellowship and service event that benefits those who are struggling in the aftermath of floods, fires, droughts and other disasters throughout the United States and the world.

For details and to register, visit the website www.crophungerwalk.org/allentownpa.

HAWK MOUNTAIN

AUTUMN HAWKWATCH: Counters and interpreters will tally migrant raptors daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 15.

PLANT SALE: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20. Learn from our host of native plant volunteers and choose from over 100 different species of PA native plants for your own home landscape.

LEHIGH GAP

SENIORS GROUP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, has announced a new group is forming for nature-minded seniors. The sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m. If you have any questions regarding this new event, email Dan Kunkle at dkunkle@ptd.net.

MIGRATION FEST: The LGNC will be holding its free family friendly Migration Fest 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 20. For more information about the Nature in Art Club, email artclub@lgnc.org.

BIRD WALK: LGNC Director Chad Schwartz will be hosting a guided autumn bird walk through the Lehigh Gap Refuge 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 7. Binoculars will be provided to those who do not have them. Although these walks will be geared toward beginner birders, people of all ages are welcome to attend. The walk is free for members. There is a $5 per person fee for nonmembers.

For more information about these programs, to register, directions or memberships, go to lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

MINI-GOLF TOURNAMENT: Chip Rohrbach Foundation, a children’s Theatre Fund, will be holding a Chip ’n’ Putt mini golf tournament 10 a.m. Oct. 4 at Putt U Miniature Golf, 5201 Route 309, Center Valley.

This family oriented fundraising event will feature games, food, prizes and raffles. Reserve your spot today by calling 484-265-1405.

The $20 per person registration fee includes mini golf, food, and prize eligibility. Become a “Friend of Chip” for $50. It includes the above, plus an event T-shirt and recognition in event brochures.

For more information, go to www.chiprohrbachfoundation.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. 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/.

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. For more information on Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley and Pocono, visit http://www.gotrlehighpocono.org.