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Kiwanis, church host family event

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 families to the event. 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.

PRESS PHOTOS BY BILL LEINER JR.Youngsters try their luck at the Ringo Flamingo game at the Kiwanis Club of the Greater Northampton Area event April 18 at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua.
Amy Reese receives a gem sticker from face painter Crystal Messer during the Hawaiian-themed event. Messer provided temporary jewels and face painting services.
Kiwanis leader Rob McCann is ready to have a fun day at the event.
Wendy Milhime and Janet Jackson staff the kitchen.
Kiwanis volunteer Linda MacNamara helps coordinate the basket raffle.