Lehigh Township: Historical society plans basket social
Lehigh Township Historical Society will hold its 22nd annual Finally Spring basket social noon-3 p.m. April 12 at Blue Mountain Fish and Game Association, 4190 Wood Drive, Walnutport. Drawings begin 3:15 p.m., and you do not need to be present to win.
There will be a great selection of themed baskets, premium items, gift cards, a 50/50 drawing and a door prize.
There will be a bake sale, and the kitchen will be open. The new LTHS T-shirts and sweatshirts will be available to purchase.
Proceeds benefit Lehigh Township Historical Centre and St. Paul’s Schoolhouse maintenance.
For more information, call 610-440-0151 and leave a message.
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Knights of Columbus is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast 8 a.m.-noon April 12 in the social hall at St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, 1152 Oak Road, Walnutport. Come out to enjoy made-to-order omelets, pancakes, sausage, home fries, bacon, scrambled eggs, creamed chip beef, ham, toast and coffee, tea or juice.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the parish and Habitat for Humanity.
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St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church will be holding a designer purse bingo April 19 at Diamond Fire Company, 110 Main St., Walnutport. Doors open 11:30 a.m., and bingo starts 1 p.m.
Play for a chance to win items by Coach, Dooney and Bourke, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Vera Bradley. There will also be a basket raffle and bake sale.
Parking is available in the lot across Main Street.
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Lehigh Township Historical Society will host an open house 1-4 p.m. April 19 at the Historical Centre Museum, 3811 Lehigh Drive. Come out and see the many items the historical society has collected during the past 25 years!
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Lehigh Township Historical Society will hold gravestone preservation workshops, scheduled for 1-3 p.m. April 25, 2-4 p.m. May 3 and 1-3 p.m. May 16 at Berlinsville Cemetery.
This is a hands-on, basic gravestone cleaning demonstration. Information on protocols will be explained, along with recommended tools and techniques. Materials will be provided.
A rain date will be announced if postponed due to weather.
Spaces are limited, and there is a cost. To sign-up, call 610-440-0151 and leave a message.
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Is your church or organization having a fundraiser or event in Lehigh Township you want to let the community know about? Send me the information at kristinaheschgrover@rcn.com, and I will be happy to announce it in a future column.








