Paws of Hope

Paws of Hope Kids Read to Dogs will be at the Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave., Saturdayfrom 11 a.m. to noon. This is free but parents must preregister for a time slot by calling the library at 610-826-3424. This event will not be held during June, July, August and September.Book ClubThe 3rd Monday Book Club will meet at the Palmerton Area Library from noon to 1 p.m. Monday. The group discusses a different book each month. Call the library for information.Library BoardThe Palmerton Area Library board of directors will meet at 4

p.m.May 18 at the library. The public is welcome.Electronics RecyclingAn electronics recycling event will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdayat the Palmerton Borough Garage on South Third Street. For information call 610-826-2505.Breakfast buffetAn all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be held at the Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club, 525 Club Road, Palmerton, from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday. Cost is $8 per person.Coloring for adultsColoring for adults will be at the Palmerton Area Library at 6:30 p.m. Monday. This is free and open to those age 18 and older. Call 610-826-3424 for information.CarnivalCrusaders for a Cause Carnival will be held in the Palmerton Borough Park fromMay 19 throughMay 22.Holy Trinity newsHoly Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton will hold worship services on Sundayat 8 and 10:45 a.m. Confirmation will be held during the 10:45 a.m. service and Holy Communion will be observed. A council meeting will be held at 6 p.m.Morning prayer is Wednesdays, from 9-9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Evening Bible study is Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. in the Adult Education Room. Morning Bible study is Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Adult Education Room.Blood driveThe May 5 Miller-Keystone Palmerton community blood drive drew 65 registrants, exceeding Miller's goal, and 58 units of blood were collected. The drive was sponsored by T.K. Thomas Funeral Home.Various gallon levels were reached by the following donors: Leon George, 6 gallons; William Hayes, 4 gallons; Gloria Gwiazdowski, 2 gallons, and Shirley Miller, 1 gallon. There was one first-time donor.Many volunteers are needed to conduct a blood drive. These included: Pam Andrews, George Ashman, Mary Beth Beers, Romaine Biege, Harry Brown, Jane Cervenak, Maureen Christy, "Honey" Cyr, Norman Eckhart, Thomasine Falcone, Linda Finley, Jean Fritzinger, Beverly Hargreaves, "Bif" Hayes, Cindy Heimbach, Anastasia Hinkle, Bernice Kleintop, Nancy Kresge, Paula Lendvay, Helen Nonnemaker, Darleen Nothstein, Susan Olivia, Carol and Paul Papay, Evelyn Plechavy, Marge Porambo, Gwen Rodrigues, Terri Sebelin, Susan Steigerwalt, Mary Taschler, Tara Wargo and Brenda Wentz.The next Miller community blood drive in Palmerton will be July 18.Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913 or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.