Sharon Fehlinger-Ricker, South Whitehall Township Commissioner

06/24/2026

Liberty Tree 250 Dedication and Rev. Abraham Blumer Wreath-Laying Ceremony (in partnership with Parkland Garden Club & South Whitehall Township)
Sat. July 11 ~ 10:00 AM at Jordan UCC - 1837 Church Rd.
Hosted at Jordan UCC in partnership with the Parkland Garden Club and South Whitehall Township, this special event will feature the dedication of a Liberty Tree 250 planting, historical presentations, Revolutionary-era interpreters, and a wreath-laying ceremony honoring Reverend Abraham Blumer and the Township’s colonial heritage. This public event is part of Parkland Garden Club’s 27th annual Star-Spangled Garden Tour. For details and ticket information, go to: https://parklandgardenclub.com/gardentour.



Parkland Garden Club

06/22/2026

📦 Donation Hours Update 💙

This month started our change to our evening PM Donation Hours. We have moved from the 4th Thursday of the month to the 1st Thursday of the month due to a scheduling change at the Pantry.

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support as we make this adjustment! We’re so grateful for everyone who takes the time to donate and help keep our shelves stocked for local families. 💛

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

This annual scholarship, established in memory of Alice Madden and Norman Dietrich, is awarded each spring to eligible volunteers. It is open to graduating high school seniors or current college students who have volunteered with the Friends or at Parkland Community Library. Apply by June 30, 2026, via the Friends webpage on Parkland Community Library’s website.
https://ow.ly/KbiH50YzgOr

06/21/2026

Guys, most of us don't like to talk about our health, whether we're talking about physical, mental, or otherwise. But June is Men's Health Month, so now is the time to at least think about it. If you're not sure where to start, talk to your primary care physician. It may not always feel this way, but your family, community, and people around you need a healthy you.

06/19/2026

Today’s America 250 celebration! Thank you to all who came out today! Thank you to our township staff for setting up and all of your work to make today possible! The displays were amazing! Thank you to our musicians Including the Fife and Drum Corps. And thank you to all of the presenters and our township manager, Tom. Happy independence!

06/19/2026

Celebrating Juneteenth, “Freedom Day “. Proud to live in a community where we value each other, celebrate our differences, enjoy our freedom. Seems fitting to celebrate our 250 years of freedom on this day, when all men and women are free. Happy Juneteenth to all Americans.

06/18/2026

South Whitehall Township
invites residents, veterans, first responders, community leaders, and visitors to join us as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence through a special America250PA ceremony honoring our nation's
history, service, and enduring spirit.

DATE & TIME: Friday, June 19, 2026 from 3:45pm- 5:00pm

LOCATION: The South Whitehall Township Municipal Complex, Front Lawn Area.
(4444 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104)

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
* Musical Prelude performed by
the Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps

* Opening Ceremony
-Welcome and recognition of Juneteenth
- National Anthem
- Invocation
- Historical Reflections
- Presentation on local and national history
- Selected readings from the Declaration of Independence

* Patriotic Musical Selections
- Traditional American hymns and patriotic music

* Tribute to Veterans and First Responders
- Recognition of those who have served our nation and community
- Reading of the names of Revolutionary War veterans buried in South Whitehall Township

* Closing Remarks
- Community reflections and commemorative recessional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
-The event is free and open to the public
-Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.
-A historical display highlighting South Whitehall Township's heritage will be featured.
-There will be complimentary American flags and bottled water for attendees.

South Whitehall Township
444 Walbert Avenue
Allentown, PA 18104

06/18/2026

Summer Meal program is available....Visit https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1553699351819&page=summer