š± How Kempton volunteers keep the WK&S whistle blowing after 63 years
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In today's newsletter:
- How Kempton volunteers keep the WK&S whistle blowing after 63 years
Also on today's calendar: Karnival of the Arts East 2026 - Day 2.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ What Keeps a Historic Railroad Running for 63 Years? The Volunteers Behind the WK&S (kemptontrain.com) ā Kemptonās own WK&S Railroad is celebrating 63 years of volunteer-powered train rides, history, and family outings right at the Kempton station. The piece explains how locals and visitors can ride vintage trains, support the all-volunteer operation, and even get involved themselves. Youāll also find details on the season schedule, special themed rides, and what to expect on a visit. 
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Itty Bitty Nature Buddies: Magical Migrators ā
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Visitor Center, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton
10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
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Karnival of the Arts East 2026 - Day 2 ā
Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Dr, Kempton
12:00 pm -
Karnival of the Arts 2026 ā
Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Dr, Kempton
9:00 pm
Friday September 4
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Class of 2027 Senior Pictures
Hamburg Area SD Hamburg, PA 19526
8:00 am -
SUMMER NIGHTS ā
Mayfield and Company, 45 S Fourth St, Hamburg
2:00 pm -
KASD Summer Band in the Kutztown Park Band Shell ā
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
7:00 pm -
Perry Kindergarten Camp
Hamburg Area SD 201 4th St, Shoemakersville, PA 19555, USA
9:30 am -
MS-Soaring into 6th Grade
Hamburg Area SD Hamburg, PA 19526
8:45 am -
Tilden Kindergarten Camp
Hamburg Area SD 524 W State St, Hamburg, PA 19526, USA
9:30 am -
HS- 9th Grade and New Student Orientation
Hamburg Area SD Hamburg, PA 19526
6:00 pm -
The Large Flowerheads ā
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
7:00 pm -
The Large Flowerheads in the Kutztown Park Band Shell ā
Kutztown Park Band Shell, 421 E Main St, Kutztown
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Hamburg. Apply here.
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Hamburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kempton here.
š Nearby News
Kutztown
- Wallace returns to Pottsville for National Night Out (republicanherald.com)
- 2026 Carnivals & Fairs: Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley (metrokids.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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