The Kiwanis Club of the Greater Northampton Area teamed up with Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church of Catasauqua for a fun painting, crafts and games event April 18. The event featured a Hawaiian theme with a festively decorated church social hall at 604 Fourth St.

Northampton Kiwanis leaders Rob McCann, of Northampton, and Tom Harp, a longtime leader of the Allentown Kiwanis, welcomed kids and their families to the event. Other volunteer Kiwanis leaders and members staffed games and a basket raffle and served in the kitchen.

Wendy Milhime, of North Catasauqua, and Janet Jackson, of Laurys Station, cheerfully staffed the kitchen to serve a light lunch. Jenner Schatz, of Rita’s Italian Ice, was on hand to serve sweet treats for attendees.

Crystal Messer, of Northampton, was popular at the event as she painted faces and attached temporary jewels. Kids lined up to have a heart or other nice item stenciled on their face or have an attractive jewel placed usually on a face cheek.

The Lucky Duck pool was staffed by Kiwanis volunteer Mike MacNamara, of Bethlehem. Youth could pick a duck and possibly win a prize. Tom Harp oversaw the Ringo Flamingo game as kids enjoyed tossing a ring to win a prize. Kids also were treated to a jewelry-making table.

Linda MacNamara, of Whitehall, helped coordinate the basket raffle as parents and others placed their purchased tickets in the hopes of winning a basket of their choice.

Kiwanis International is a global volunteer organization founded in 1915. It is dedicated to improving children’s lives, one community at a time. Members raise money through local fundraisers to support youth, focusing on leadership development and community service.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church also assists other organizations by teaming up or allowing groups to use their social hall to raise funds for themselves.