Holy Trinity happenings

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Lafayette Ave. Palmerton, will hold worship services at 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday.Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. During the 10:45 a.m. service will be a Children's Sermon. The Worship and Music Committee will meet at 9 a.m.At 7 p.m. Monday the Finance Committee will meet. The committee needs new members. Any interested member is asked to call the church office. Meetings are held the second Monday night of the month.Crop WalkThe Christian Action Council of Palmerton Area Churches Crop Walk will be held on Sunday.Registration begins at 1 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church on Fireline Road. The walk begins at 1:30 p.m. and the distance is about 5.3 miles.Halloween ParadeThe Palmerton Halloween Parade will be held beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 19.Trick or TreatTrick or Treat night will be held from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29. Persons wishing to participate are asked to have their porch lights on during those hours.Small children should be accompanied by an adult, and take care in crossing the streets. Drivers should also beware of children who may dart into the street.Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will have its doors open to welcome trick or treaters. Stop by for coffee, hot chocolate and candy served by the Trinity Angels' Helpers.Historical societyThe Palmerton Area Historical Society will meet on Monday in the Knights Gallery of the Palmerton Area Library.The program will be the one which was originally scheduled and canceled in February. It is the fourth in a series on the First Ladies.A brief business meeting will be held at 7 p.m., followed by the presentation.Palmerton LibraryPaws of Hope Kids Read to Dogs will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Palmerton Area Library. This is free, but parents must preregister their child for a time slot by calling the library at 610-826-3424.The Friends of the Palmerton Area Library will meet at the library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14.Community MealA free community meal will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John's United Church of Christ, 891 Columbia Ave. Palmerton.All are welcome to enjoy a free meal and fellowship.Over 60 ClubA meeting of the Over 60 Club of Palmerton will be held at noon on Oct. 21 in the Palmerton Borough Hall. The topic will be "Keep Your Mind Young" by Carrie Shaffer. Bring your own snack.