The holiday season is upon us and Salisbury Township schools and offices will be closed until Jan. 2, 2026. Schools will reopen Jan. 5, 2026.

Jan. 9, 2026, will be an early dismissal day for all students. The middle school and high school will dismiss 12:15 p.m. and the elementary school 1:15 p.m.

If you are looking for things to do over the holiday, Wildland’s Conservancy has two hikes that might be of interest. The first event is the three mile end-of-year – Get out For Wellness Hike at Black River Sanctuary 10 a.m. Dec. 27. This rigorous hike promises to be scenic and invigorating offering panoramic views of the Lehigh Valley. Registration for this event ends Dec. 25.

You can also reconnect with nature and ring in the New Year with a First Day Hike Jan. 1, 2026, at the Black River Sanctuary. This winter hike begins promptly 10 a.m. with a 2.5 mile hike to the summit and ends with your choice of a coffee or mocktail toast from Zekecraft. Registration for this event ends Dec. 29.

Register for both hikes at www.wildlandspa.org under the News/Event tab.

If you are looking for things to keep the kids busy over the holiday the next Home Depot kids workshop will have your little ones building like elves in training as they construct a toy tow truck. You can register for this Jan. 3, 2026, event online at www.homedepot.com/c/kids-workshop.

The family-friendly PeepsFest® will be held at SteelStacks 3-6 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31. This indoor and outdoor event promises sweet treats, fun crafts, live music and shows culminating in a 5:35 p.m. PEEPS® drop and fireworks show. Tickets are available at www.artsquest.org.

The Salisbury Township waste drop-off sites are now closed for the winter months.

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season and good health in the coming new year.

I leave you with some Christmas and New Year’s humor.

Three phrases that sum up Christmas are: peace on earth, goodwill to men and batteries not included. Unknown

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions. Joey Adams