Palmerton library

The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10) “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building, and that everyone is welcome to use library services. During the pandemic they have adapted to the changing world by expanding resources and continuing to meet the needs of patrons.

Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content and educational programs. Please follow the library on social media. You can also make an appointment to come into the library by calling 610-826-3424.

April activities include a “Library Bookmark Contest” for preschool through sixth grade. Winning designs in each age group will be printed as bookmarks and distributed by the library. Entry forms are due by April 21. Winners will be announced April 23. One entry per child.

“Food For Fines”: For the month of April the library is accepting donations of nonperishable food items to benefit CACPAC. Since the library is not currently charging fines, the library will use a pay it forward system and apply the donation value to accounts with old, outstanding fines.

National Poetry Month “Black out” Poetry take and make kits for tweens and teens will be available for pickup the week of April 12.

“Zoom Poetry Reading” for teens and adults will be April 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Check the library Facebook page for upcoming information and sign up.

Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown), will hold a combined service at 9 a.m. on April 11 with special music by “Lost and Found.” There will be a congregational brainstorming session at 10:30 a.m. They have four options of worship: in the sanctuary, in Leah’s Room (masks required), in the parking lot (FM 104.3), or Faith Alive-Facebook Live.

Future dates to remember: April 12 at 7 p.m. will be a church council meeting; April 18 at 6 p.m. will be a youth group meeting; April 8 and 22 at 2 p.m. is adult Bible study; April 24 at 10:30 a.m. will be a Spring Ladies Luncheon with worship, DVD “Learning to Let Go,” lunch and fellowship. Sign up in the church lobby by April 18.

There is online Bible study using Zoom. Have men’s, women’s and adult studies. Call the church office if interested in joining in on a study.

ABC Food Pantry is collecting food to stock up the pantry for needy people in the community. Monetary gifts as well as food will be welcomed and appreciated.

To learn more about Faith Alive, go to their website or call the office at 610-852-2805.

Food truck, raffle and craft show

The Parryville Volunteer Fire Company will hold a food truck event from 3-8 p.m. April 17 at the Fire Company, Main Street, Parryville. The event will feature five different food trucks, a meat raffle, chance auction, and between 10-15 vendors.

Collect cans

The Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company, Little Gap Road, has a trailer at the company grounds to collect aluminum cans. All support is appreciated.

Jerusalem United Church of Christ in Trachsville is also collecting cans. They have a shed in their church grove. There are two deposit slots; one for crushed cans and one for uncrushed. Donations are appreciated.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton will hold worship service on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. Due to limited seating, if you wish to attend please call the church office at 610-826-2524. Masks are required. Please remember to bring food items for CACPAC food pantry. This is greatly appreciated. If you are unable to attend in person you may join on Zoom.

Bible study is held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. to noon in the fellowship hall.

Thrift shop

Holy Trinity Thrift Shop, 502 Lafayette Ave., is open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They have a selection of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. Also have housewares, books and much more. Masks and social distancing are required.

Cleanup day at the field

Cleanup day at the Towamensing Township Athletic Association field, 555 Summer Mountain Drive, Palmerton, will be held this Sunday beginning at noon. Get together to make sure the fields are ready for opening day.

Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913, 610-349-2436, lj123@ptd.net or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or tneditor@tnonline.com.