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Hokendauqua: Electronics recycling event set for May 9

Whitehall Township is holding its annual electronics recycling and document shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at the municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road. There are many items that can be recycled for free, but some have a cost attached. The document shredding is free.

Only cash and checks are accepted.

If you have questions, visit responsiblerecyclingservices.com or call 484-641-5156.

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Whitehall Township Preservation Society will have its spring flea market 8 a.m.-1 p.m. May 16 at the field near WTPS, 506 Mickley Road. The rain date is May 17.

To reserve your space, call 610-776-7280.

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The annual township fishing derby will be held May 30 in the Coplay Creek at Hokendauqua Park and Playground, 3417 Lehigh St. Registration starts 8 a.m., and the contest will be held 9-11 a.m.

There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes for ages 6 and under, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15.

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First Presbyterian Church of Hokendauqua, 3005 S. Front St., will be holding a joint Mother’s Day/Father’s Day luncheon 11:30 a.m. May 31, honoring all “mothers, fathers and those who act in those roles,” according to the Facebook event page. The luncheon will follow the worship service.

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The township has announced the 2026 summer concert series lineup. Sponsored by the recreation department, concerts will be held 6-9 p.m., with food and drinks to enjoy, at Whitehall Parkway, 3219 S. Church St.

Concerts include the Castaways June 13, GirlCrue June 20, the Aardvarks July 11, Main Street Cruisers July 18, Steel Creek Aug. 8 and Toolshed Jack Aug. 15. The concert schedule is subject to change.

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Whitehall will be holding National Night Out 6-8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Schadt Avenue Park and Playground, 1975 Schadt Ave.

“This event is designed to bring our community together while building positive relationships with local organizations, businesses and first responders,” according to a Facebook post.

Organizers are looking for groups and sponsors for the event. If interested, email kelly@sportsfactorylv.com.

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If you have news or events to share with the community, email me at skoch@tnonline.com by May 15 to meet the deadline for my next column.