On Feb. 18, St. John’s United Church of Christ-Mickleys, 2918 MacArthur Road, will hold an ashes-to-go drive-thru event from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. All are welcome.

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In continuation of its Bob Warke-Dale Horn Scholarship program, Hokendauqua Park and Playground Association will again be awarding two $1,000 scholarships.

To be eligible, you must be a Class of 2026 high school-eligible graduate; be continuing your education in the fall of 2026; have participated in HPPA’s baseball, softball or basketball youth programs; and returned the scholarship application to HPPA before Feb. 28. Additional requirements are listed on the application at hokeypark.com.

To download the application, visit HPPA’s website or email Bill Sabol at secretary@hokeypark.com. You can also direct your questions to Sabol.

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HPPA has announced registration is open for the baseball and softball 2026 season. HPPA will be hosting teams for boys, K-19, and girls, K-18U.

Baseball will be T-ball and Grasshoppers for 4.5-8 years old; Biddy for 8-10 years old; Midget for 11-12 years old; Knee-Hi for 13-14 years old; and Majors for 14-18 years old. Softball will be coed T-ball or 8U, 10U, 12, 14U and 19U.

Registration is open at hokeypark.com.

For questions about the baseball and softball programs and coaching opportunities, email baseballcommissioner@hokeypark.com or softballcommissioner@hokeypark.com.

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Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3355 MacArthur Road, will hold its annual basket social 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 7 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8. There will be baskets, gift cards and WOW prizes.

Menu items include hot dogs, haluski, barbecue, baked goods and more.

Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

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Applications for the Whitehall’s Hometown Heroes 2026 banner program will be accepted through March 13.

According to the township, “The program serves as a tribute to recognize servicemen 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.”

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 the 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 details, contact the 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, 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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Whitehall will hold its annual Easter egg hunt April 3 on the municipal grounds, 3219 MacArthur Road. Ages 4 and under will participate 9-9:30 a.m., and ages 5-8 will have their turn 9:30-10 a.m.

There will be prizes for the most eggs collected.

This event is sponsored by the parks and recreation department.

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Hokey Athletic Association will be holding a designer purse bingo April 26 at American Club of Coplay, 300 Cherry St. Doors open noon, and the games start 1 p.m.

There will be games, special bingos, raffle auctions and special raffles. The kitchen will also be open.

For tickets, email hokeyaapresident@yahoo.com. Visit hokeyaa.org for more details.

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If you have news or events to share with the community, email me at skoch@tnonline.com by Feb. 20.