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It's Time To Plan Your Weekend

Check out the local activities this weekend

Another Thursday has arrived, and you still have no plans for the weekend.

Patch is coming to the rescue once again, bringing you the best bets for your free time.  Check our picks for the local activities you won’t want to miss. Enjoy!

1.    BOOK DONATIONS ACCEPTED 

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Where/When: Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, 4500 Education Park Dr., Schnecksville; Thursday, July 21 – Thursday, July 28, 10 am – 7 pm

Why Go: All donations will be sold at the 21st Annual Friends of Parkland Community Library Used Book Sale, with proceeds benefiting the library.

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Pricing: Free

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Where/When: The Sunset Grille, 6751 Ruppsville Rd., Allentown; Thursday and Friday, 5 – 7 p.m.

Why Go: Their happy hour menu includes appetizer specials.

Pricing: Varies

3. THE ART OF ORIGAMI

Where/When: Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., Allentown; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Why Go: Artist Mark Kennedy will demonstrate the art of origami.  This program is open to participants of all ages.

Pricing: Free, but call 610-398-1361 x 13 to reserve a seat.

4.    BLOOD DRIVE 

Where/When: St. Joseph the Worker Parish Center, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Why Go: Give the gift of life!

Pricing: Free.  Call John Fitzpatrick at 610-530-7728 to schedule an appointment.

5.    VOLLEYBALL 

Where/When: Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Road, Orefield; Sunday, 5:30 p.m.

Why Go: Relax and enjoy a game of volleyball with other community members.

Pricing: Free.

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