Palmerton news
Apple and Fall Fest
Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Trachsville will host its Apple and Fall Fest Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church grove. There will be a Chinese auction and meat raffle with the drawing being at 3 p.m. There will be fall items for fall decorating.Firetruck rides will be offered in honor of Fire Prevention Week. From noon to 3 p.m. you can enjoy music by God's House Band Plus.Enjoy homemade apple foods such as apple fritters, apple cobbler (by the Boy Scouts), apple and regular sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, barbecue, pumpkin cider, shoofly-pie, soup, and mac and cheese.Bring your family, friends, and appetite for a fun and enjoyable time. In case of rain the event will be held in the Fellowship Hall.Bowmanstown Rod & Gun ClubThe Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club, 525 Club Road, Palmerton will hold its monthly meeting Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Block shoots start in October and run through April. They are always held the first Saturday of the month starting at noon. For information call 610-852-4051. Visit their website at
www.bowmanstownrgc.8m.com.Knitting ClubThe Knitting Club will meet on Monday from 6-8 p.m. in the conference room of the Palmerton Area Library. This club is free and open to anyone interested in knitting, crocheting or other fiber crafts, regardless of skill level. The club meets the first Monday of each month and new members are welcome.Annual Quilt ShowThe ninth Annual Quilt Show will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Palmerton Area Library. The event is sponsored by the Sew What Quilt Guild. If you are interested in displaying a quilt or for information call or stop in the library and ask for Brenda. Call 610-826-3424.Blessing of the AnimalsOn Oct. 11, beginning at 1 p.m., St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2915 Fireline Road, Palmerton, will host a community Blessing of the Animals.Have your dogs on leashes, and cats and other pets crated. All family pets are important to God.Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913 or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or