SANDWICH SALE: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 1343 Long Lane Road (at Krumsville), Kutztown, is holding a sausage sandwich sale 4-7 p.m. Feb. 27. Each order purchased includes a sandwich, chips and drink eat in or take out. Pre-orders suggested by Feb. 20. Limited quantity of non-preorders available. To place an order, call Janice at 610 683 7901.

WINTER HIKE; Lehigh Gap Nature Center will be holding a Winter Tree and Plant Identification Hike 10-11 a.m. Feb. 21. Join staff for a refreshing winter walk focused on identifying trees and plants in their cold-season forms. On this guided hike, we’ll explore how to recognize common local trees, shrubs, and plants in winter, learn practical ID tips, and gain a deeper appreciation for the subtle beauty of the season. Dress warmly, wear sturdy footwear for snow, and bring your curiosity. Expect a relaxed pace with plenty of stops for observation and discussion. Meet at the Osprey House, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington. There is no fee for LGNC members. There is a small per person fee for non-members. For questions, contact staff at mail@lgnc.org or 610-760-8889.

HOAGIE, ICE CREAM FUNDFAISER: Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is accepting orders online until 5 p.m. Feb. 24 for their hoagie sale. Choose between Italian, with onions and peppers, or onion and no peppers or peppers and no onions or no onions or peppers; ham and American cheese; turkey; roast beef or tuna salad. Ingredients supplied by Thomson’s Meat Market, Walnutport. Hoagie pickup will take place 2-6 p.m. March 5 at the fire station, 2500 Golden Key Road, Kutztown. They are also offering ice cream sandwiches from The Nesting Box Creamery available in traditional chocolate wafer with soft vanilla ice cream or chocolate chip cookie with soft vanilla ice cream. They come six to a pack. To place an order, call 484-357-8827.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER: The Northwestern Elementary Scholarship Committee is sponsoring a summer bus trip to New York City on July 11. The bus will depart NWE parking lot at approximately 7:30 a.m. and depart Bryant Park in NYC at 7:30 p.m. There is a cost per person. They will be offering a limited number of optional group rate orchestra seating tickets to “Chicago” the musical for a 2:30 p.m. matinee show at the Ambassador. Email Tracy Smoyer as soon as possible for tickets as the payment for the show tickets is due earlier than just the bus seats. Deadline to sign up is April 1. Email Tracy Smoyer at smoyert@nwlehighsd.org for more information.

CRAFT SALE: Weisenberg Lutheran Church’s Social Ministry is holding a craft, yard and bake sale event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 to benefit World Hunger. Anyone interested in renting a table to sell crafts or yard sale items may call/text Emma at 484-357-8827. More information to follow.

EMMAUS CHORALE: The Emmaus Chorale is seeking additional voices for its spring concert, “Shalom.” Weekly rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. March 2 at Faith Presbyterian Church, 3002 N. Second St., Emmaus, and will culminate in a public concert there at 3 p.m. June 7. All voice parts are welcome, particularly low voice. This non-auditioned community choir is based in Emmaus and is open to participants throughout the Lehigh Valley.

The Emmaus Choral, led by director Donald Ryan, will present a varied choral spring concert on the theme of “Shalom” meaning peace. Works by Dolly Parton, Moses Hogan, John Rutter, Maurice Duruflé and others along with selections from “Wicked” and “West Side Story” will be performed.

For more information, please visit our facebook page or contact Ryan and donryan715@gmail.com.

MORGENLAND HOAGIES: Hoagies by Thomson’s Meat Market, Walnutport. Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, is accepting orders until March 1. Pickup 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.

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.

HAWK MOUNTAIN

SUMMER CAMP: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary invites families to plan ahead for an unforgettable summer of outdoor exploration with its 2026 Summer Nature Camps. Designed for youth in grades one through five, these week-long day camps will immerse children in the natural world through hands-on, educational, and fun-filled experiences on the Mountain.

All camps run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 15 - Aug. 7.

Led by professional environmental educators, Hawk Mountain’s camps prioritize small group sizes to ensure optimal teacher-student ratios and meaningful learning experiences. Each day is packed with themed activities that may include meeting live animal ambassadors, hiking Sanctuary trails, conducting experiments, creating art and crafts, role-playing, storytelling, and learning from scientists and special guest presenters. Select camps also feature off-site field trips to study aquatic life or explore regional natural highlights. For camp details, policies, and registration, visit hawkmountain.org/summercamps. For questions, contact Jessica Gary at gary@hawkmountain.org.

HELPERS WANTED: The Sanctuary is also seeking 14- to 17-year-olds who need internship or volunteer hours to assist with camp by participating in the Counselors-In-Training program, which provides leadership training and hands-on experience working with youth in the outdoors. For more information, go to https://www.hawkmountain.org/education/programs/counselors-in-training.

LEHIGH GAP

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.

BENEFIT TOURNAMENTS: 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. Register at https://birdease.com/pcflvgolf.

The Center for Humanistic Change, a nonprofit organization providing prevention education programs and student assistance services in Northampton and Lehigh counties, will host its third annual spring golf open scramble tournament on May 4. The outing will be held at the lovely and popular Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem with check-in at 8 a.m. and a 10 a.m. shotgun start. For more information, call 610-443-1595 or email to info@thechc.org.

DATING VIOLENCE: Northampton District Attorney Stephen Baratta is hosting an upcoming Teen Dating Violence discussion forum 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Forks Community Center. This is an open event for any community members and press that would like to attend. Teen dating violence is a subcategory of domestic violence and remains a major challenge for law enforcement to address.

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.

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 Center 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.

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