Applications for the 2026 Whitehall Hometown Heroes banner program will be accepted Jan. 5-March 13. This is the fifth year Whitehall has conducted the program.

According to the township, “The program serves as a tribute to recognize service men and women native to Whitehall Township who have served or are serving our country in a branch of the military. [Each banner] will include his or her picture, branch of service and era of service.

“Banners will be displayed on the telephone poles around Whitehall Township beginning on Flag Day until we transition into the holiday season. Banners will be stored at the township during the off-season. There is no guarantee as to the life of the banner, but all retired banners will be returned to the sponsor.”

There is a cost for the banner, which is 30 inches wide by 60 inches tall.

For an application, visit the township website at whitehalltownship.org/rec-events or stop by the municipal building. Mail your application to Whitehall Township Municipal Building, 3219 MacArthur Road, Whitehall, 18052, with attention to Michele K. Dragovits, administrative coordinator.

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The spring session of aqua aerobics will run Tuesdays and Thursdays March 10-May 5 in the natatorium at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road. There will be no class April 2.

There is a cost for residents and nonresidents.

For more information, contact the township recreation bureau at 610-437-5524, ext. 1135, or bhibbler@whitehalltownship.com. The registration form can be found at whitehalltownship.org.

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There will be indoor public swims, a free program for Whitehall Township and Coplay Borough residents only, in the natatorium at WHS 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, March 18-May 13. Photo ID proving residency is required.

Note: According to the township website, “There will be no swimming when school is closed for a holiday, teacher in-service or when there is inclement weather. Children under the age of 10 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian. Any child in need of a flotation device must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while in the pool.”

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If you have news or events to share with the community, email me at skoch@tnonline.com by Jan. 9 to meet the deadline for the next column.

Happy New Year!