In two weeks, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving! This is a great time of year to make a donation to the local food bank. There are many neighbors who could use some help in putting dinner on the table for their families. Your contribution will help make someone’s life a little easier. Whether you can donate funds or food, every gift makes a difference.

One neighborhood place to donate is the Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative (whitehallcoplayhungerinitiative.org). There are many others in our area, too, in need of donations.

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Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem begins on Nov. 13 and runs weekends through Dec. 20. This festival is inspired by the holiday markets in Germany. Delicious food and drink, crafts and activities are all on hand.

For specific details regarding the event, visit artsquest.org/christkindlmarkt.

Take a ride into Bethlehem, and enjoy the festivities!

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The winter sports season is beginning! Good luck to all students participating in basketball, cheerleading, swimming and wrestling.

Wishing all student-athletes a successful and fun season!