Salem St. Paul's

Christmas in August is Sunday, Aug. 14 at Salem St. Paul's Lutheran Church.They will sing Christmas carols and collect "gifts" for PVEN, such as new sneakers, socks, undies, gently used sheets and blankets. Stay after worship for a Christmas brunch.There will be a blood drive in honor of JoAnne Fitzpatrick Sunday, Aug. 7 after worship. Fill the bus. The Red Cross bus will be there from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.JoAnn Sienkiewicz will get the sign-up sheet and all other information shortly, or call the church office at (610) 681-5191.Still needed: Garden Helpers. Please come help beautify the church gardens by weeding. They will start at the library garden and work toward the Sunday school wing. Come when your schedule permits. Bring a bucket, garden gloves and hand tools. Place weeds in parking lot dumpster. Gardening is great exercise for the mind and body. Any questions, call Kim Hughart (570) 236-4191 or email

hughartk@ptd.net.CelebrationsCelebrating their 60th Anniversary is Elmer and Alverta Heissam on July 28.Celebrating her 65th birthday is Mary Lou Hawk on Aug. 2.