• Zion United Church of Christ, Second and Iron streets, Lehighton, will be holding Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. June 18-22. This year's theme is Maker Fun Factory. There is no charge. Come explore and discover that God has a purpose for each of us and created us just the way we are. Children we be doing crafts, play games, exploring the Bible, doing experiments and making memories for a lifetime. VBS is open to children from age 3 up to eighth grade. To register or for more information, contact the church office at 610-377-1191.

• Over the Moat VBS will be held at Ben Salem UCC, 1965 Church Hill Road, Lehighton from 6:30-9 p.m. June 19-23, with 5 great lessons about the life of David. Students will experience medieval life, complete with a castle, knights and royalty. Through the lessons, they'll see God's sovereignty, love and faithfulness demonstrated in the life of David and will learn to praise the King of the universe. In celebration, a royal banquet shall be held for the children and their families onJune 23. As honored guests, you are invited to join us for food, games, and an outdoor movie. The movie will be shown on one of the church's walls and will start as soon as it is dark enough, so the night will go later than the usual 9 p.m. Families are asked to bring blankets or chairs for the movie. Please preregister at:

http://www.bensalemucc.com/Vacation-Bible-School.html.• St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mahoning, 826 Mahoning Drive West, Lehighton, 6-8 p.m. June 19-22 at the Lizard Creek Campground, 2489 W. Lizard Creek Road. Sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, Lehighton, St. John's Lutheran Church, Mahoning and Zion Lutheran Church, Packerton. Preschool to sixth grade. To register, call 570-386-9960 or email

stjohns@ptd.net.• Come join our Super Hero Academy from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 19-23 at Hope Community Fellowship Church, 306 Bridge St., in Weissport.The closing program is at 8

p.m.June 23. A free family barbecue will be held at noon June 25 immediately following the church service.• Trinity Lutheran Church, 175 S. Third St., Lehighton, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 26-30, for children ages 3 through sixth grade. The theme is "Hero Central," where children discover their strength in God. Young people will learn God's heroes have Heart (Samuel anoints David), Courage (Abigail), Wisdom (Jesus goes to the temple), Hope (Beatitudes), and Power (Pentecost). Bible stories, crafts, refreshments and more. Preregistration is free but necessary by June 19 by contacting the church office during office hours.• New Life/Salvation Army, 105 W. Broad St., Tamaqua 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 26-30; Galactic Starveyors.• Maker Fun Factory is the theme of Vacation Bible School at Middlecreek Christian Church, 343 Dorshimer Road in Kresgeville, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 26-30. This free program is for children ages 4 through 12. Friday evening, families are encouraged to stay. Crafts, snack and games are included each day. Contact Barb Fleming at 570-992-3600 for more information and to register, or the church office at 570-629-4066. Registration is not required, but would help the church to be sure to have enough supplies for all who attend.• Salem United Methodist Church, 4145 Forest Inn Road in Aquashicola presents SonQuest Rainforest from 9 a.m. to noon July 5, 6 and 7. Children 5 to 12 years of age are welcome. Crafts, snacks and lunch each day. For more information, call the church office at 610-826-2577.• Cornerstone Community Church, Polk Township and HTY roads, Kresgeville, is planning Operation Arctic 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 9-13, for children from age 4 to beginning sixth grade in the fall. Closing program is 7 p.m. July 14. The week includes snacks, crafts, music and learning. Children will make a snowflake T-shirt. Register by calling the church at 610-681-3534 or at

www.myvbs.org/cornerstonecomunitychurch.• Zion Lutheran/St. John's Lutheran, 6-8 p.m. July 10-14 at Zion Lutheran, 109 N. Greenwood St., Tamaqua; Operation Arctic.• SS. Peter & Paul in Lehighton holds its VBS from 8:45 a.m. to noon July 10-14. To register, go to

https://vbspro.events/p/sspeter-paullehighton.• St. Matthew's UCC is gathering gadgets and gearing up for Maker Fun Factory VBS, 9 a.m. to noon July 10-14 in the church grove, 124 Picnic Lane, Kunkletown.As inventors and creators, youngsters will sing, play games, explore the Bible, do experiments, and make crafts and memories. The week also includes an optional afternoon field trip for kids and families. VBS is for kids age 4 and up. Younger children may come with a parent or caregiver for a "Mommy and Me" type experience. The VBS is free and open to the community. For more information or to register, contact Staci at 610-283-4696 or

stacigeorge0317@gmail.com.• Crossroads Community Church, 580 Coal St., Lehighton, from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. July 17-21. This year's theme is God's Maker Fun Factory, created by God, built for a purpose. All children in grades Pre-K through sixth grade are welcome. Registration is at 6 p.m. July 17. For information, leave a message for Kayona at 313-276-2377.• Bethany ECC, 223 E. Broad St., Tamaqua, 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 17-21; Hero Central.• St. Peter's Union Church, 184 St. Peters Road, Tamaqua, 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 17-21; Operation Arctic; Closing program 10 a.m. July 23 at West Penn Park.• Jerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Trachsville, July 23-27. The closing program will be at the 9 a.m. service on July 30. After the July 30 service a family "Carnival" will be held with games, prizes and hot dogs. Please register your child if he or she is interested in attending.• Trinity UCC, 22 Lafayette St., Tamaqua, 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 24-28; Maker Fun Factory: Created by God; Built for a Purpose.• St. John XXIII Parish, 266 W. Broad St., Tamaqua, Catholic Kids Camp, 9 a.m. to noon July 24-28; Set Sail on an Adventure with St. Patrick in St. Jerome Regional Gym.• Come celebrate 500 years of Lutheranism at St. John's Lutheran Church, Towamensing. Coordinated in conjunction with Jerusalem, Trachsville and Holy Trinity in Palmerton, VBS will be held from 6-7:30

p.m.July 31 throughAug. 4. Daily fun includes Bible lessons, crafts, songs and snacks. A final program will be presented for friends and family at 7 p.m. Aug. 4. Children, toddlers (ages 3-4) through and including those who have completed sixth grade are welcome to participate. For general information or to verbally register, call St John's Towamensing at 610-826-7766, or for specific information call Kim Neifert at 610-377-9181. Registration is requested but not required. Come learn about the roots and uniqueness of the Lutheran Church with a daily message from "Martin Luther" himself.Send your information to

tneditor@tnonline.com.