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Park concert

This Sunday,the Italian American Band will perform in the Palmerton Borough Park. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is sponsored by Horsehead Community Development Fund. Bring a lawn chair. The Bandstand Committee reserves the right to cancel a concert in a case of inclement weather.Jerusalem UCCJerusalem United Church of Christ, 545 Church Drive, Trachsville will hold worship services on Sundayin the church grove. Worship begins at 9 a.m. Following the service, a covered-dish luncheon will be held to celebrate Father's Day. Please bring a main dish or dessert to share. Stay awhile and share food and fellowship with family and friends.VBS begins on July 23 and runs through the 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/she is interested in attending.Community mealA free community meal will be served from 4-6

p.m.June 22 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 365 Lafayette Ave., Palmerton. Come and enjoy a free meal and fellowship. All are welcome.Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels of Palmerton needs volunteer drivers and delivery people to serve clients in the Palmerton area Monday through Friday. Full-time volunteers (once a week, usually one hour) are needed and also people who can fill in on short notice as needed. Contact William Gallagher at

billgal@ptd.net or 610-826-3587.Library programPalmerton Area Library's summer Reading program will begin with the opening program "Super Science and Amazing Art" for all on Friday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m.Preschool Circle time with music, stories, dancing and more for ages 3-5 will be held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. June 29 through July 27.A summer reading program with stories, games, puppets, special visitors and more for kindergarten through sixth grade will be held Fridays at 10:30 a.m. June 30 through July 28. There will be no programs during the week of July 4. Call the library at 610-826-3424 for information.Lutheran churchJerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Trachsville will hold a contemporary service at 9 a.m. on Father's Day.The annual church picnic will begin at noonJune 24. Music will be by James Hummel Band featuring Lorri Woodward. Come enjoy good food. Games and kiddie cake walk for children, and an adult cakewalk in the evening.Contact Lenora Robertson at 610-826-4913 or 664 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA, 18071. Contact the Times News at 800-443-0377 or

tneditor@tnonline.com.