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Community Events (May 2008)
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| Palmerton Area |
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| May 1 & 15 | Rummage Room - First United Church of Christ - 457 Delaware Ave. - 6- 8 p.m. |
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| Thursdays in May | Tax Collection - Borough Hall - 12 - 2 p.m. |
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| May 2 | First Fridays - 5 - 8 p.m. - Delaware Avenue |
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| May 6 - 11 | Slatington Fair - Tues. - Thurs. 6 - 10 p.m., Fri. 6 - 11 p.m., Sat. 4 - 11 p.m., and Sun. 1-8 p.m. |
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| May 7 | Miller Blood Bank Bloodmobile - High School Gymnasium - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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| May 8 | Council Meeting - Borough Hall - 7 p.m. |
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| May 9 | Miller - Keystone Bloodmobile - 3 - 9 p.m. - (note later hours) - 1st UCC - 457 Delaware Ave. - appointment or more info. call 610-826-2097 |
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| May 10 | Community Spaghetti Dinner - 3 - 6 p.m. - St. John's Episcopal Church - 365 Lafayette Avenue - adults $7, children 12 and under $5 - benefits the free community dinners |
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| May 13 | Palmerton Area School District Meeting - 7 p.m. |
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| May 18 | 5th Annual Sunday in the Park - Relay for Life and Surrounding Communities - Flea Market, Bake Sale, Chinese Auction, & Food - Rain Date May 25th - Palmerton Borough Park - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rent a 10 foot space for $10 - bring your own chairs and tables - for more info. call Judy Whiteman at 610-377-4649 - sponsored by Buddies 18071 - all proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society |
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| May 20 | Aquashicola/Pohopoco Watershed Conservancy Meeting - 7 p.m. - Polk Township Municipal Building |
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| May 22 | Free Community Dinner - St. John's Episcopal Church - 365 Lafayette - 4 - 6 p.m |
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| May 24 | Palmerton Pool Opening - 1 p.m. |
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| May 26 | Memorial Day Parade - 10 a.m. - Delaware Avenue - Services following at Park |
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| May 29, 30, & 31 | Summertime Carnival - Palmerton Fire Co. #1 - Borough Park - 29th - 6 - 10 p.m., 30th - 6 - 11 p.m., and 31st - 4 - 11 p.m. |
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| May 31 - June 1 | Stars & Stripes Relay for Life - Palmerton High School - 10 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
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| Every Friday - Bingo - West End Fire Co. No. 2 - doors open at 5, games start at 6:30 |
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| Bowmanstown Area |
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| May 1, 8, 22, & 29 | Wing Night - Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Co. - 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
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| May 2 & 16 | Land & Sea Dinners - Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co. - 4 - 8 p.m. |
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| May 3 | Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club - Block Shoot & Raffle - Noon - ? - Donation $2 or 3 for $5 - food and refreshments for ticket holders - door prizes |
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| May 4 | Spring Basket Social - 12 noon - 4 p.m. - Emmanuel United Church of Christ - 509 Hamilton Street - drawing for themed baskets, raffle, baked goods - kitchen will be open - for more info. call 852-2707 |
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| May 4 | Breakfast - Parryville Vol. Fire Co. #2 - 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - eggs, French toast, pancakes, creamed chip beef, Western omelet, homefries, bacon, ham, sausage, or scrapple, toast, and beverage - adult $4.50, children $2.50 |
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| May 6 & 27 | Council Meeting - Borough Hall Council Chambers - 7 p.m. |
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| May 11 | Breakfast Buffet - All you can eat - $6.50 - Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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| May 13 | General Business Mtg. - Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co. - 7:30 p.m. |
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| May 13 | Municipal Authority Meeting - Borough Hall Council Chambers - 7 p.m. |
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| May 15 | Ladies Aux. Mtg. - Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co. - 7:30 p.m. |
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| May 18 | High Stakes Bingo - 2 p.m. - Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Co. |
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| May 25 | Sportsman Day in the Grove - Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club - 1 - 3 p.m. - door prizes, raffles, food, and refreshments w/ticket - $3 ticket or 2 for $5 - 610-852-4051 |
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Every Monday Bowmanstown Vol. Fire Company Firefighters Drill Night – 6 p.m.
Every Tuesday Bingo, Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company, 6:45pm
Every Friday Bowmanstown Rod & Gun Club - Dinners - 4 - 8 p.m. - Open to the Public |
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| Kunkletown/ Kresgeville/ Gilbert Area |
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| May 13 | GFWC Blue Mountain Women's Club Mtg. - Chestnuthill Township Pk. Bldg. - Rt. 715 - for more info. contact Carol at 570-722-3582 or Claire at 610-681-5688
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| May 18 | Breakfast - Polk Township Vol. Fire Co. - 7 - 11:30 a.m. - Adults $5, Children 3 - 12 $3.50 |
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| May 20 | Eldred Township Historical Society Mtg. - Township Building - 7:30 p.m. |
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Every Monday Bingo, Kunkletown Fire Company, 6:45 pm
Every Tuesday Bingo, Towamensing Fire Company, 6:45pm
Every Tuesday Breakfast Meeting, West End Kiwanis 7:30 am Cherry’s Sunset Diner, Kresgeville. For more info, call (610)681-5607
Every Thursday Bingo, Polk Fire Company, 6:45 p.m.
Every Thursday Quilting, Salem St Paul Lutheran Church, Kresgeville, 9am
Every Thursday Wing Night, Gilbert American Legion, Post 927, 5pm -10pm
Every Friday Clam Night, Gilbert American Legion, Post 927, 5pm -10 pm
Every Friday Bingo – Sierra View Clubhouse – Effort/Blakeslee area – 7:30 p.m. |
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| Lehighton |
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| May 3 | Variety Show & Basket Raffle - Sponsored by Jim Thorpe Lions & Lioness - 7:30 p.m. - doors open at 7 p.m. - Mauch Chunk Museum - 41 West Broadway - free shuttle from train station - adults $10, children 12 and under $4 - includes light refreshments - no alcohol - for tickets contact 570-325-4101 |
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| May 10 | Beltzville/Bomber 5K - 10 a.m. - Beltzville State Park - |
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| May 17 | Giant Flea Market - Big Creek Grange - Public Invited - 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rain Date May 18 - $5 Donation per vendor - $5 for trailers and extra spaces - crafts, bargains, & refreshments on the road to Beltzville Dam - Chinese Auction |
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