Events planned around the Lehigh Valley area

http://www.mcall.com/news/local/mc-lehigh-valley-town-0617-20120616,0,3704397.story FROM THE MORNING CALL LEHIGH COUNTY LEHIGH GAP NATURE CENTER, 8844 Paint Mill Road, Washington Township, will hold a solstice hike at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. For information, call 610-760-8889. UPPER MILFORD WESTERN DISTRICT FIRE COMPANY, 6403 Chestnut St., Zionsville, will hold a yard sale and chicken barbecue on Saturday, June 23. The yard sale will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The chicken barbecue dinner will be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $8 and must be purchased in advance. For barbecue tickets, call 610-965-2443. MACUNGIE MEMORIAL PARK Band Shell Renovation Project Committee will hold a band shell rededication ceremony on Sunday, June 24, at the park, 50 N. Poplar St. The schedule is as follows: opening ceremony at 12:30 p.m.; concert by Red Hill Band at 1 p.m.; Macungie Band performance at 3 p.m.; and rededication ceremony at 4:15 p.m. The refreshment stand will be open. Douglas Bolasky, former band director of the Macungie Band for 25 years, will serve as master of ceremonies. In case of rain, events will be moved inside Memorial Hall. For information, call 610-966-4289. NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SIEGFRIED RAILROAD STATION, home of Northampton Area Historical Society, will be open to visitors 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 17. The station is on W. 21st Street in Northampton. New exhibits include: World War II Prisoner of War, The Laubach Family and International Rotary Club. Admission is free. For information, call 610-262-4748. JACOBSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY will present Market Faire and Rendezvous 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at Boulton Historic Site, 402 Henry Road, Bushkill Township. Individuals will celebrate the bicentennial of the Boulton site by shopping at the Market Faire for 18th and 19th century curios, historic firearms and antiques, as well as visiting a Fur Trade era encampment. Demonstrations include: cannon firing, fire starting, open hearth cooking, musket firing, primitive archery and tomahawk throwing. The cost is $5; free for members and children, ages 12 and under. Info: 610-759-9029 or http://www.jacobsburg.org. EASTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S sixth annual Adult Summer Reading Program will begin Monday, June 18. Participants read books and complete entry forms for a chance to win prizes, including gift certificates to local supermarkets and restaurants. Forms may be obtained at the main library, 515 Church St., Easton, as well as the Palmer and South Side branches. Beginning Monday, entry forms may be completed online at http://www.eastonpl.org. For information, call 610-258-2917, ext. 307. EASTON WEED AND SEED will kick off its annual Summer Nights program 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 18, with a free block party and concert at Centennial Park, 12th and Ferry streets, Easton. Refreshments, including hot dogs, nachos, ice cream and beverages, will be served. Easton Area School District provides the free lunch, 4-5 p.m., followed by recreational and educational activities. Summer Nights will operate 4-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday nights until Aug. 16. For information, call Laura at 610-438-2680. BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 11 W. Church St., will offer adult reading clubs this summer. Participants will share book reviews or take part in biweekly trivia quizzes and games. Weekly raffle prizes will be donated by local attractions, businesses and restaurants, including Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. A free storytelling program featuring Kitty Jones as a pioneer woman on the Oregon Trail will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. A Beach Reading Book Sale to benefit the library will be held noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Info: 610-867-3761, ext. 224. THE SALVATION ARMY'S seniors program, Our Place, will hold a program featuring Joe Henry, retired host of Captain Radio's old-time radio programs at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at The Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem. A ham pot pie meal will be served. The cost is $1. Reservations: 610-867-4681. MONROE AND SCHUYKILL COUNTIES MONROE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT, 8050 Running Valley Road, Hamilton Township, will hold a Kettle Creek Family Campout at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 24. The camp will feature fishing, hiking and outdoor games. The member cost is $25 for adults; $15 for children under 12. The nonmember cost is $30 for adults; $20 for children under 12. Tents will be available and food will be provided. To register, call 570-629-3061 by Wednesday, June 20. TUSCARORA STATE PARK, 687 Tuscarora Park Road, Barnesville, will hold basics of kayaking courses for ages 12 and older: 5 p.m. Friday, June 22, at 5 p.m. Friday, June 29, and at 10 a.m. July 4. Kayaks, paddles and life vests will be provided. The cost is $15; $5 with own equipment. Children must be accompanied by adult. Register: 570-467-2506. LOCUST LAKE STATE PARK amphitheater, Ryan Township, will be the site of a free Indians of Pennsylvania program at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23. Individuals will view artifacts and learn about the state's original inhabitants. Info: 570-467-2404. BUCKS COUNTY RALPH STOVER STATE PARK, Tinicum and Plumstead townships, will host a Great Backyard Campout as part of the National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There campaign at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23, through 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24. Participants will learn camping basics, share great food and enjoy a night out with the family. Loaner camping equipment will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register: 610-982-0161 or sberg@pa.gov. IN THE REGION STATE REP. RYAN MACKENZIE will host open houses Wednesday, June 20, at his two district offices: 10 a.m. to noon at Bally Borough Hall office, 425 Chestnut St.; and 2-4 p.m. at Emmaus office, 1245 Chestnut St. The public will have the opportunity to meet Mackenzie's staff, tour the offices and speak to Mackenzie about their priorities for state government. The Emmaus office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The Bally satellite office is open 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays. Info: 610-965-9933.