Palmerton news
Jerusalem UCC
Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Palmerton (Trachsville) will hold the children's Christmas playat 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. A bus for Christmas caroling will be available Dec. 18 after church services. Christmas Eve services will be at 4 and 7 p.m.Palmerton libraryThe Palmerton Area Library, 402 Delaware Ave., Palmerton will hold its annual kid's Christmas party at 6 p.m. Monday. There will be stories, carols, games and crafts. Free to kids grades K-3. Call to register at 610-826-3424."Spot the Dot" will be presented by Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Arts at 10:30
a.m.Dec. 16. This is an adaptation of "You Are Special" by Max Lucado. It is free and open to the public.Come to the library at 10:30
a.m.Dec. 17 for rock painting.All ages are welcome. Supplies are provided. Call the library to register and for cost.Collecting coatsGirl Scout Troop 3215 of Palmerton is collecting new and gently used coats in all sizes for donation to Family Promise-Carbon County Homeless Shelter. The collection continues untilDec. 16. Donation locations are the Palmerton Area Library, Dunkin' Donuts, Family Dollar and 1st Northern Bank and Trust.Holy Trinity newsThe children of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton, will have the opportunity to Christmas shop from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Children 3-12 years of age will be able to buy gifts for their family and friends for 25 cents.Sundayis Undies Sunday. Donations benefit Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. During worship services held at 9 a.m. the Perseverance Jazz Band will lead the worship. There will also be a children's sermon.Community mealA free community meal will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdayat St. John's United Church of Christ, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton. All are invited to join in food and fellowship.Family historyCome to the Palmerton Area Library from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdayto learn how to research your family history. This meeting is held the second Tuesday of each month.Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913 or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or