Faith Alive Church

Faith Alive Church, 678 Pine St., Palmerton (Bowmanstown) holds two services each Sunday with Pastor Rob Timlin. At 8:30 a.m. is the contemporary service followed by Sunday school for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and then the traditional service at 11 a.m. Four options of worship: In the sanctuary, in Leah’s Room (mask required), in the parking lot (FM 104.3) or Faith Alive Facebook Live.

Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. is prayer and praise.

July 26 at 7 p.m. is staff parish meeting.

Micah’s Backpack: The church helps to feed needy students in the Palmerton Area School District. We are in need of donations of gelatin with fruit (individual cups that are nonrefrigerated), microwave popcorn, and ramen noodle packs (only Maruchan brand) or money to stock the shelves. Please make sure the food has an expiration date later than December 2021.

“ABC Food Pantry” is available for those in need. Contact the church office for assistance. If you would like to donate canned goods or nonperishables to help out the needy in our area, then please drop them off at the church.

“July Mission of the Month” Peaceful Knights - it’s a not-for-profit corporation formed to help those in need to a temporary, safe shelter and access to local organizations that provide assistance.

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

Palmerton Area Library

For the months of July and August the Saturday hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summer reading programs started the week of July 5 at the Palmerton Area Library. Make sure to check out the Facebook page for information on special reading activities, library scavenger hunts, online trivia and escape rooms.

An in person event “Tails and Scales” dinosaur activities will be held July 14 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 7-9.

You may stop in the library or call 610-826-3424 for further information.

Park concert

This week’s Sunday in the park concert will be by Little Brass Band of the Lehigh Valley from 7-8:30 p.m. in the borough park bandstand. The concert is sponsored by a friend of the Summer Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the concert. The Bandstand Committee reserves the right to cancel a concert in case of inclement weather.

On July 18, the concert will be by Inch & the Echoes.

PMPA pool

This Sunday, from 2-5 p.m. Christmas in July will be held at the Palmerton pool. There will be games for kids, gifts for all ages, and a visit from Santa. Tommy’s Food Truck will be there selling a variety of food items (cash only).

There will be a reduced daily admission.

Toy drive

Kids for the Community will be holding their second annual toy drive the week of July 12-16 at the Family Dollar on Delaware Avenue in Palmerton. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift.

Living Hope Lighthouse Church

Living Hope Lighthouse Church, 705 Third St., Palmerton, will hold Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is an open meeting held every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Living Hope Lighthouse Church, 705 Third St., Palmerton. If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction, please stop by. This is a great resource for help.

Community meal

A free community takeout meal will be offered at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 891 Columbia Ave., Palmerton on July 13 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The menu is chicken rice casserole, corn, applesauce and dessert.

Also mark your calendar for Aug. 28 for their yard sale. The kitchen will be open.

BWC

The Bethany Wesleyan Church sponsored Summer Fun Series in the Palmerton Borough Park continues on July 16 from 2-4 p.m. This is for kids ages 3 to fifth grade. They will have relevant Bible lessons, fun crafts, cool science experiments, games and snacks. The rain location is the BWC Palmerton Gym. All children are invited.

Historical society

The July monthly program of the Palmerton Historical Society will be held on July 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the Palmerton Borough Park. Bob Swaim will present “Human Powered Toys including the Slinky,” Pennsylvania’s official toy that is manufactured in Hollidaysburg. Please note the start time and bring a lawn chair. Any questions regarding this program please call 610-824-6954.

Also at this time they will be taking names for their annual member’s picnic, which will take place on Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. at Bert Holczman’s farm.

Contact Lenora Robertson at 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.