Community Meal

A free community meal will be served by St. John's United Church of Christ, 891 Columbia Ave., from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12.The menu will be pesto chicken, roasted potatoes, corn, and desserts, and is all about feeding people and reaching out to people who live alone and need the fellowship of dining with others; people who need a break from cooking all the time; or people who can't afford to eat out.No matter the reason, everyone is invited to the monthly meal.Summer park concertThis Sunday the Hazleton Band will present a concert in the Palmerton Borough Park Bandstand, beginning at 7 p.m.This concert is sponsored by Harry Brown. Bring a lawn chair.Next week, Aug. 17, the concert will be by the Palmerton Band.Concerts are free and open to the public.In case of inclement weather, the Bandstand Committee reserves the right to cancel the concert.Food pantryThe Palmerton Food Pantry will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15.The food pantry is located at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2915 Fireline Rd. Palmerton.Holy TrinityHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton, is bidding farewell to Rev. Paul Schoffstall.A retirement party in his honor was held Sunday. He will give his final service at 9 a.m. this Sunday. The worship will include a Children's Sermon.The Worship and Music meeting will be at 10 a.m. The finance committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday.Senior centerThe Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave. Palmerton, serves lunch daily at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.For lunch reservations, call the day before by 9:30 a.m. at 610-826-4505.Line dancing will be held on Aug. 15.Other activities include pinochle, penny games, and bingo.Historical societypicnicThe annual Palmerton Area Historical Society picnic will take place on Sunday at the Palmerton Memorial Park picnic grove. Note the change from its usual location.Entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Tony Harry Catering. The picnic is open to society members and friends. Cost is $18.It is requested that all members bring a dessert and folding chairs.Call Jane Borbe at 610-767-5638 with any questions.