Egypt/Cementon: VFW Post 7293 plans concerts
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7293, 5209 Springmill Road, is hosting concerts by Mike Sherer June 4, Ricky Smith and the Crush June 6, Courtney and Aiden June 13, Third Hand Band June 20 and The Honey Buzzards June 27. These concerts begin 7 p.m.
Captain Eddy’s Yacht will perform 1:30 p.m. June 28.
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Line dancing at the VFW continues 7-10 p.m. June 5 and 19.
Beginner lessons will be offered 6:30-7 p.m. June 11 and 15. Dancing continues until 9:30 p.m.
Bring your children and grandchildren to join the fun at Family Sunday Stomp 2 p.m. June 14.
There is a cover charge.
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Celebrate National Trails Day June 6 by walking, jogging, rolling or biking along the Ironton Rail Trail or Delaware and Lehigh Heritage Trail. For more information, visit americantrails.org.
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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 4331 Main St., Egypt, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its current church building June 7.
They will also honor church members who are 2026 high school and college graduates during the 9 a.m. service.
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Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, 4102 S. Church St., Egypt, will be recognizing the 2026 high school graduates with a special blessing during the 9:30 a.m. Mass June 7.
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Swing into summer at Whitehall Township’s summer concert series at Whitehall Parkway, 4689 S. Church St. The Castaways will get the party started June 13, followed by GirlCrue June 20.
These free concerts are held 6-9 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
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Gather with your family and friends at this year’s Cement Belt Fair 6-10 p.m. June 23-27 at Cementon Park, 5185 Dewey St. There is no admission fee.
Don’t miss the fireworks June 27.
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Laurel Fire Company, 5114 Third St., Cementon, is holding a bike night event 5 p.m. June 27. Dirty Roxx will provide musical entertainment.
There will be a 50/50 raffle and a Harley-themed basket raffle. There is a cost.
For more information, call Alicia at 484-515-8909.
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The Cement Belt Fair cornhole tournament is set for 6 p.m. June 24 on the basketball court at Cementon Park. If you’d like to participate, sign up on Scoreholio.
For more information, call 610-739-9895.
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Whitehall Lions Club, in cooperation with Miller-Keystone Blood Center, will hold a blood drive 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 8 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
Those who have not donated blood within the last 60 days and are not on blood thinners are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling Shari Noctor at 610-730-8067.
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The VFW is sponsoring a bus trip to see the Phillies play the Blue Jays Aug. 8 at Citizens Bank Park. Tickets for this Phillies alumni weekend game must be purchased by June 15 at the VFW for cash only or online at vfwpost7293.com/event-details/phillies-game-bus-trip.
Your ticket includes bus transportation to and from the stadium and the ticket to the game.
The bus will leave the VFW 3 p.m. and arrive at the ballpark in plenty of time for the 6:05 p.m. game.
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Get your body moving with Aerobistix fitness classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through September in the pavilion at Egypt Memorial Park, 4549 Main St. Bring water and a mat. There is a cost.
More information is available on the Pop-up Fitness with Michelle Facebook page or by texting Michelle at 484-661-6662.
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Is your organization planning an event to be held in Egypt or Cementon? To have information about the event published in this column, email the details to me at sassamanm@gmail.com.








