Hokey Athletic Association will present a breakfast with Santa 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7 at the recreation center at West Catasauqua Playground, 2301 Pine St. There is a cost.

To see if tickets are still available, email hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com.

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The Sports Factory will sponsor a Santa’s workshop event, set for 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 13 at the recreation center at Schadt Avenue Park, 1977 Schadt Ave. There will be crafts, cookies and cocoa with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The event is free for all children.

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Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association and Hokendauqua Fire Company announce Operation Santa Claus will take place starting 10 a.m. Dec. 13. Santa will visit the streets of Hokey to say hello to residents.

HPPA is looking for volunteers, especially drivers of vans or SUVs to help with transportation. If interested in helping as an elf or driver, email president@hokeypark.com.

Rain date is Dec. 14.

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St. John’s United Church of Christ, Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, will hold a photos with Santa Claus event 1-4 p.m. Dec. 14. Pets are welcome for the photo, too.

Attendees will also enjoy snacks, crafts and merriment.

During this time, the church will collect new, unwrapped toys for the 2025 Toys for Tots program.

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Whitehall Historical Preservation Society will hold its last open house of the year 1-3 p.m. Dec. 14 at Helfrich Springs Grist Mill and Peter Grim House, 501 and 506 Mickley Road.

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Join the Hokendauqua Eagles players and their families during the 7:05 p.m. Dec. 20 Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey game at 701 Hamilton St., Allentown. As this is a fundraiser for the organization, $5 of every ticket will go back to Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association.

Bring a new or gently used teddy bear to the game, and when the Phantoms score their first goal, toss the bears onto the ice. All bears will be donated to Valley Youth House.

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If you have news or events to share with the community, email me at skoch@tnonline.com by Dec. 12 to meet the deadline for the next column.