LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Most leadership programs simply scratch the surface, but LCCC’s Level 1: Foundations of Leadership is designed to build a rock-solid base for first-time supervisors and emerging leaders. This isn’t just theory, it’s a practical road map to immediate impact.

• Dates: Feb. 24 – March 31.

• Focus: Core communication, conflict resolution, and the transition from peer to leader.

• Method: Interactive simulations and real-world tools you can use the next day.

• Practical Tools: Move beyond “lectures” to actionable strategies.

• Expert Instruction: Taught by seasoned leaders who have managed through real-world challenges.

• Stackable Credentials: Earn digital badges and credits exclusive to Lehigh Carbon Community College.

For more information, contact Doni Binczak at 610-799-1950, email dbinczak@lccc.edu or visit leadershiptraining@lccc.edu.

BENEFIT TOURNAMENT: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation LV announced that registration is now open for its May 15 Luau On The Links golf outing, presented by Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital!

Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, rally your friends and golfing buddies, and sign up today for a fun-filled day at The Club at Twin Lakes. Your day includes a continental breakfast, post-golf lunch, raffles, and more!

All proceeds from this event support college and trade school scholarships for pediatric cancer warriors and bereaved siblings, helping them pursue their educational goals and brighter futures. Register at https://birdease.com/pcflvgolf.

MORGENLAND HOAGIES: Hoagies by Thomson’s Meat Market, Walnutport. Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, is accepting orders until March 1. Pick up will be 4–6 p.m. March 10. Options include Italian with everything or no onions, no onions with peppers, no onions or peppers, ham and cheese, turkey, roast beef, tuna and veggie. To place an order, call Marilyn at 610-395-6885.

CHURCH FUNDRAISERS: Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, will be hosting Vince’s Famous Cheesesteaks Food Truck noon to 6 p.m. Feb. 5. Vince’s will donate $1 for every sandwich sold right back to the church. Lowhill Church will also be selling homemade baked goods.

The church is also accepting orders until Feb. 15 for their Easter Candy sale. Choose either half pound or a pound of peanut butter eggs, peanut clusters, peanut butter meltaways, raisin clusters, coconut cream (peanut rolled), coconut cream (no peanuts) in milk or dark chocolate, cotton tails in white chocolate, and nonpareils or sweet and salty in milk, dark or white chocolate.

They will call when orders are ready. Estimated pickup will be the week of March 22. To place an order call Marlene at 484-707-7559.

They are also accepting orders until Feb. 15 for their R&K pretzel sandwich and sub sale. Pretzel sandwiches available in chicken breast with pepper jack cheese, Italian, ham and cheese, ham and Swiss, turkey and cheese, roast beef and cheese, sweet Lebanon bologna and cheese, all cheese, chicken, egg, and tuna salad. Subs available in spicy Italian with onions and peppers, Italian, ham, turkey, roast beef, American, with or without onions.

Twelve-inch whole grain roll with turkey and cheese with onion or all cheese and onion. Pick up will be on Feb. 25 at the church. To place an order call Bev at 610-390-9380.

CHILI COOK OFF: Ziegels Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, will be holding a free chili cook off and dessert contest 12:15-2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Fellowship Room. For questions or more information, call 610-285-6157, email ziegelsfellowship@gmail.com or go to www.ziegelschurch.org.

POTPIE FUNDRAISER: Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, will be taking orders for its homemade chicken potpie with homemade noodles in quart size containers until March 1 for take-out only. Pickup will take place 4-6 p.m. March 7. To place an order or a few orders, call Cindy at 610-554-0510 or Lisa at 610-984-7770.

WRITERS WORKSHOP: Registration for the 2026 Write Stuff Writers’ Conference, presented by the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group is open. One of the premier writing events in the area, the conference welcomes writers in all genres, at all levels of publication, from unpublished to several writing credits. The conference will be held on March 12-14 at Homewood Suites Center Valley, 3350 SCenter Parkway, Center Valley. Conference registration deadline is March 1, or until the hotel’s maximum capacity has been reached. New York Times-bestselling author Kristin Bair is the keynote speaker and main presenter. Bair will be presenting two half-day workshops as well as a breakout session on Saturday. Recorded sessions will be available for a limited time after the event for those who cannot attend the conference. Registered conferees under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, with separate registration. For a complete schedule, list of presenters, and rate schedule, visit glvwg.org.

CAMP CADET: State Police Troop M, Bethlehem, have announced its annual Camp Cadet program will be held June 7 to 12, at Camp Fowler, 5851 Horseshoe Road, Orefield. The camp is an overnight summer program for boys and girls between the ages of 12-15. Its goal is to introduce them to the diverse criminal justice system and to establish a positive relationship between law enforcement and youths, while living in an atmosphere similar to an actual State Police Academy. Anyone interested in attending the camp can register at https://www.troopmcampcadet.org/.

FOSTER CARE: The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania Children’s Services announces the launch of a new Short-Term Foster Care Program that provides safe, loving homes for children who require temporary care. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need for days or weeks. Contact Emily, 610-821-7706, emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.

LEHIGH GAP

FEEDER WATCH: An annual tradition since 1998, the Lehigh Gap Area Feeder Watch is a community-supported effort to monitor winter bird populations in our region. Do you have at least one bird feeder in your yard and live within 15 miles of Lehigh Gap Nature Center? If so, we invite you to participate in this year’s count! As a volunteer Feeder Watcher, your objective is to observe your backyard bird feeder(s), record your bird sightings, and submit your data to Lehigh Gap Nature Center. In 2026, Feeder Watchers may count on either Feb. 13, 14, or 15 and share their sightings via online form, mail, or email by Feb. 27. To learn more information, go to https://lgnc.org/research/bird-counts/.

ARTIST NEEDED: The LGNC Nature in Art Club is calling all artist for its art show to be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 and 15. Registration to submit entries is midnight Feb. 27. Late entries will not be accepted. See registration form for complete details. Opening reception for the show will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 13. For questions, call 610-760-8889 or email riley.davenport@lgnc.org.

SENIORS GROUP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, has formed a new group for nature-minded seniors. This will be followed by a brief presentation about a topic of interest and an open forum discussion among the group members. 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.

SPEAKER SERIES: Join LGNC staff on select Thursday evenings from 6-7 p.m. through March to learn about local history and ecology, conservation initiatives, and more. There is a suggested donation per person for nonmembers. For more information or to register, go to https://lgnc.org, email mail@lgnc.org or call 610-760-8889.

ECOLOGY CLUB: LGNC’s Ecology Club is back for the 2025-26 school year! Children ages 9 and older are invited to meet from 4:15-5:15 p.m. at the Osprey House on the first Wednesday of every month until June 3 for fun, hands-on nature adventures. Participation is free to all LGNC members and their families, and no registration is required. Email riley.davenport@lgnc.org if you have any questions.

BOOK CLUB: The Cabin Fever Book Club meets once a month from 10 a.m. to noon during the fall and winter months to discuss books on ecology, environmental history, and environmentalism. This year’s book list is “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge for Feb. 19 and “Tip of the Iceberg” by Mark Adams for March 19. Books are available at the Palmerton and Slatington libraries, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, or on Amazon for purchase. For more information, email mail@lgnc.org.

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