HAM RADIO FIELD DAY: James, KN3DZY, Tim, KD3BDR and Tim, K3TJW will set up their equipment for the American Radio Relay League’s Emergency Communication Exercise known as “Field Day” on the grounds of the Weisenberg Township Volunteer Fire Company. Operations will commence at 2 p.m. June 27 and continue for 24 hours ending at 2 p.m. June 28. Come see “Ham Radio” in an emergency setting.

SERVE LV: Volunteers from churches and community organizations across Pennsylvania and South Jersey will participate in Serve Lehigh Valley June 26-27.

The service initiative, hosted by the Baptist Resource Network of Pennsylvania/South Jersey and Serve Northeast, will include neighborhood cleanup projects, nonprofit improvements, community outreach and assistance for local families throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Volunteers will gather each morning at host churches in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton and Schnecksville before heading to project sites.

For information or volunteer opportunities, visit servepasj.com.

VIA FEATURED: Via of the Lehigh Valley will be featured in an upcoming segment of All Access with Andy Garcia, a public television series highlighting organizations making a positive impact in their communities. Air dates have not been announced.

Filmed in April, the segment showcases Via’s employment programs for individuals with disabilities and features Matt, a Via participant recognized for his outstanding job performance and lifesaving actions at work.

Via has served individuals with disabilities in the Lehigh Valley since 1952.

YARD SALE: Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27 at New Jerusalem Zion UCC, 1456 Krumsville Road, Route 737 (across from Greenwich Elementary School), Krumsville. There is a fee of $10 for a 10 foot x 10 foot outdoor space. Please bring your own tables. Come to buy or sell. Rain or shine. Call 484-547-2356 to reserve your spot.

SUMMER PICNIC: Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, will host its annual summer picnic 4-8 p.m. June 27. There will be live music 5-8 p.m. by “Waitin’ on Sundown,” a basket raffle, a 50/50 drawing, cake walk and bake sale. Rain date is 2 to 6 p.m. June 28 with the band “Waitin’ on Sundown” playing from 3-6 p.m.

LOWHILL VBS: Christ’s Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, New Tripoli, will hold its Armor of God Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m. July 20-24. All ages are welcome. Each day kids will discover what it means to “put on the full armor of God” and stand strong in faith through engaging Bible lessons, energetic music, hands-on activities, fun games and tasty snacks. For more information or questions, contact Sarah at 610-298-2527.

JORDAN VBS: Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield, will hold its Vacation Bible School 9 a.m.- noon July 13-17. Theme is Rain Forest Falls. Register at vbspro.events/p/f1884a.

PEACE CAMP: Elementary School-aged children can enjoy a low-cost day camp designed to encourage cooperation, understanding of other cultures, reverence for our planet and much more at the 37th annual LEPOCO Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp. July 27 — 31 at the First Presbyterian Church in Allentown. Enrollment costs on a sliding scale from $10 to $50/week. Children who have completed Kindergarten through seventh grade are welcome. To register or volunteer, go to LEPOCO.org or call 610-691-8730.

TRACTOR SHOW: Ziegels Church Tractor and Car show, a free community event, will take place noon to 6 p.m. July 11. Entertainment will be by The Hannah Violet Trio and The Majestics. There will be food, games, raffles, bake sale, tractor pulls and fun for all ages. Interested in showing your tractor or classic car, email ziegelsfellowship@gmail.com. For more information on these events, call the church office at 610-285-6157.

HAWK MOUNTAIN

SUMMER CAMP: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary invites families to plan ahead for an unforgettable summer of outdoor exploration with its 2026 Summer Nature Camps. Designed for youth in grades one through five, these week long day camps will immerse children in the natural world through hands-on, educational, and fun-filled experiences on the Mountain. All camps run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 15 — Aug. 7. For camp details visit hawkmountain.org/summercamps. Contact Jessica Gary at gary@hawkmountain.org for more information.

HELPERS WANTED: The Sanctuary is also seeking 14- to 17-year-olds who need internship or volunteer hours to assist with camp by participating in the Counselors-In-Training program, which provides leadership training and hands-on experience working with youth in the outdoors. For more information, go to https://www.hawkmountain.org/education/programs/counselors-in-training.

LEHIGH GAP

SENIORS GROUP: Lehigh Gap Nature Center, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Slatington, has formed a new group for nature-minded seniors. The sessions will be held in the Great Hall at the Osprey House on the second Monday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m.

NATURE ART: Members are invited to join LGNC the second Wednesday of each month 10 a.m. to noon for a Drop-In Studio. Bring a personal art project to work on (all mediums are welcome) and enjoy conversation with fellow local artists. The Nature in Art Club is a free benefit of a Lehigh Gap Nature Center membership. The Drop-in Studio is free to attend and registration is not required.

PHOTO CONTEST: The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) invites Pennsylvanians to grab a camera or mobile device and photograph the worst — or most unusual — examples of litter in their communities. The PRC is accepting entries for its annual Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest through Oct. 31. Entries should raise awareness of how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment, and pets or wildlife and are judged on: anti-litter message, originality, photographic technique, quality of photo, originality of title and severity of the litter. Each person may submit up to five photos (no smaller than 4×6 and no larger than 8×10). Each entry must include: entrant’s name, address, telephone number, email address, title given to photo, location of litter site and how you learned about the contest. Students only: age, grade, and school name. Entries submitted without all required information will be disqualified. Use the online entry form and find additional details at https://prc.org/what-we-do/lens-on-litter-contest/ to enter the contest. Questions may be directed to lensonlitter@prc.org. All photos may be used by PRC or Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful at their discretion.

FOSTER CARE: The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania Children’s Services announces the launch of a new Short-Term Foster Care Program that provides safe, loving homes for children who require temporary care. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for children in need for days or weeks. For more information, contact Emily at 610-821-7706 or emily.anthony@use.salvationarmy.org.

APPRENTICESHIP PARTNERSHIPS: Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), as part of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges (PACCC), recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with TradesFutures to establish a first-of-its-kind statewide apprenticeship-ready partnership. The agreement, signed on National Skilled Trades Day in Harrisburg, authorizes Pennsylvania’s 15 community colleges to implement the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3). This is a nationally recognized pre-apprenticeship program, developed by North America’s Building Trades Unions. For more information on opportunities at LCCC, visit lccc.edu/ or email admissions@lccc.edu.

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