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.

SPEAKER EVENT: Weisenberg Lowhill Historical Society commemorating America’s 250th anniversary will be hosting upcoming speaker Darlene Moyer 2 p.m. March 21 at Weisenberg Lutheran Church, 7645 Weisenberg Church Road, New Tripoli. Topic will be “Founding Females - The Women of the Revolution.”

VOLUNTEER MEETING: Thinking about becoming a volunteer at Lehigh Gap Nature Center? Join them from noon to 1 p.m. March 5 for a Volunteer Interest Meeting at 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington. In this information session, they will review their five main volunteer groups, requirements to become a volunteer, upcoming volunteer opportunities and more. Current and prospective volunteers 18 and up are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Free to attend! Please RSVP at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/volunteer-interest-meeting. Interested in volunteering but can’t make it to the interest meeting? Email volunteering@lgnc.org for more information.

EMMAUS CHORALE: The Emmaus Chorale is seeking additional voices for its spring concert, “Shalom.” Weekly rehearsals began 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 at donryan715@gmail.com.

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 weeklong 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 hosting a show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 and 15. 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. 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. 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 “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.

NEWS WELCOME: The Northwestern Press welcomes student news, business accomplishments and details about your organization’s events and accomplishments. To have your news published, send information about the event and photos to gtaylor@tnonline.com. Photos should be sent high resolution with captions that list everyone in the photo from left to right, front to back. You can also send news about upcoming events. Please send two weeks ahead of time if possible, though we make every attempt to get last minute information published. Be sure to include a contact phone number in case we have any questions.

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: Now until 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.

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.