South Whitehall Township Parks and Recreation

We are excited to announce the launch of our Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a new initiative to honor those who have served as Veterans of the United States Armed Services (all Branches). To ensure meaningful impact and high standards during our inaugural year, banners will only be hung on the 12 Township-owned lamp poles at the SWT Municipal Building. Therefore, there are only 12 SPOTS available for 2025! APPLICATIONS become available on our website starting Nov. 8th. PROGRAM GUIDLINES are viewable here- https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/administration/hometown-heroes-program

Our Halloween Trunk or Treat on Friday was a SPOOKTACULAR success! In addition to gorgeous weather, we had 30+ Decorated Vehicles with us giving out treats to well over 400 Trick or Treaters! Thank you all for doing such a great job keeping the line moving smoothly! We also had yummy Halloween themed menu items from J Rads Wood Fired Pizza, Grateful Dogs Food Truck, and Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Truck! Thank you again to all those who participated, and thank you Public Works for your help with the event!

Our Hoot Hike presented by the Wildlands Conservancy is underway! 🦉😊

The Fall Hoot Hike with the Wildlands Conservancy is back! This program was SOLD OUT last year, so don't wait sign up today! Learn about the awesome world of owls, meet some LIVE Education Owls, then go on a trail hike to look for wild owls within Covered Bridge Park! Only $5 for SWT Residents and $10 for Non-Residents. To Register visit- https://southwhitehall.recdesk.com/Community/Home

**Wildlands Recommends you dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes!

Less than a week until our open house!!

Tri-Clover Fire Company wants you to mark your Calendars because Santa is stopping by for a visit! Come to Tri-Clover Volunteer Fire Co. on December 7th from 10am- 2pm to visit with Santa and take a picture for a donation! See image below for details!

We can't wait for our SUNSET TO SUMMER FESTIVAL on Saturday 9/28! In addition to our Vendor Trail and Kid's Entertainment & Crafts, we have TWO AWESOME BANDS PLAYING! ' with the Mob plays from 4pm-6pm, then We May Be Right: Billy Joel Tribute Band plays from 7pm- 9pm! Come and celebrate the Sunset to Summer with our FREE FESTIVAL & CONCERTS! Visit the event webpage for more details! https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/events/fall-festival

Come join us TODAY from 5 PM - 8 PM at the Covered Bridge Park for the 2024 National Night Out! (2465 Wehr Mill Rd. Allentown, PA 18104 for GPS).

During the National Night Out event, we will have:

- PA National Guard helicopter (CH-47 Chinook on display for tours).
- K9 demonstration.
- Police bicycle demonstration.
- Inflatable children’s obstacle course & games.
- Police hayrides
- Police vehicle displays with photo props
- Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Emergency Management vehicle displays.
- Co****le versus the police.
- Mediterranean King Food Truck
- Issa Cream Ice Cream Truck
- Target Bike Giveaway
- Information booths from our community partners.
- And much more!

SWT Recreation has partnered with the Parkland Area School District and St. Luke's West End Fitness Center to offer wonderful Senior Programming! Water Aerobics, Chair Strength & Conditioning Classes AND Senior Educational Classes! REGISTRATION ENDS on 9/26 for some of these classes! Please help pass this information on to the Seniors in your life, don't let them miss out on these great classes! https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/programs/senior-group

Come say hi to us at Family Safety Day at Fernwood Park! There are demos from our local emergency service providers, kids entertainment, food trucks, and a free movie at 7:30 PM! Woodlawn Fire Department, Greenawalds Fire/Rescue 11, Tri-Clover Volunteer Fire Co., Cetronia Volunteer Fire Department, Cetronia Ambulance Corps, South Whitehall Township Police Department

It’s National Women in Law Enforcement Day. We’d like to thank our female officers and staff for all they do. They are:

Ofc. Bethany Adams
Det. Stacey Janusz
Ofc. Haley Marouchoc
Ofc. Abbie Miller
Ofc. Monica Minkiewicz
SRO Amanda Sariego
Ofc. Gina Whirl
Administrative Assistant Melissa Hudak
Administrative Assistant Lori Twining

Our Sunset to Summer Festival VENDOR SPOTS and SPONSORSHIP Opportunities are filling up fast! Don't miss your chance to promote your business to hundreds of attendees while Flirtin With the Mob plays, followed by We May Be Right: Billy Joel Tribute Band! SWT Businesses and Non-Profits are FREE! For more details visit- https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/events/fall-festival

Today is Veterans Day, a day when we take time to honor military men and women who have served and are still serving America. The South Whitehall Township Police Department has 11 veterans employed. They are:

Navy
Lieutenant Stephen Brown - Master at Arms 2nd Class (2001-2005)

Army
Sergeant Andrew Gardo - Specialist (2002-2005)
Sergeant Colin Beaumont - Sergeant (2008-2016)
Detective Tyler Doherty - Captain (2011-2019)
Officer Alexi Santiago - Specialist (2014-2020)
Officer Matthew Carney - Staff Sergeant (2008-Present)
Officer Thomas Webb - Specialist (1992-1994)

Air Force
School Resource Officer Darvin Faust - Senior Airman (2001-2005)

Marine Corps
Sergeant George Hummel - Sergeant (1994-2002)
Sergeant Jason Grozier - Staff Sergeant (2000-2008)
School Resource Officer Thomas Bammer III - Corporal (1992-1996)

Our ADOPT A TREE PROGRAM always adds so much to our Tree and Bridge Lighting Event! Promote your Business or Organization to HUNDREDS of local families at our Tree and Bridge Lighting event. It's also a great team-building exercise! Families can Adopt a Tree and make memories decorating while supporting your community programming! Visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/.../adopt-a-holiday-tree for details.
Our large community events would not be possible with out your support and generosity, thank you!

Join the fun TONIGHT with Drop-In Wiffleball! Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Cetronia Elem. School. For more details visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/programs/adult-wiffleball

IT'S ADOPT A TREE TIME! It's our favorite time of the year, where we fill Covered Bridge Park with beautiful lights and holiday cheer!😊 We invite SWT Families, Businesses and Organizations to Adopt a Tree! PROMOTE your Business or Organization, OR decorate a tree as a family and make amazing memories, all while supporting your community programming! Visit https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/parks-and-recreaction/programs/adopt-a-holiday-tree for details OR use the QR CODE on the Picture.
Our large community events would not be possible with out your support and generosity, thank you!