Memorial Lake State Park Complex, comprising parks located in both Lebanon and Dauphin (and a small part of Schuylkill) counties, has an action-packed September schedule for nature lovers, adventurers, and families alike.
Upcoming Events
Baseball Hitting Contest returns to Coleman Memorial Park for 37th summer
Swing into action this summer at Coleman Memorial Park as it hosts the 37th annual Baseball Hitting Contest on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A rain date is set for Sunday, Aug. 20, starting at noon.
In The Net Academy announces partnership and grand re-opening event
Last month, ITN Baseball & Softball Academy, located inside the In The Net Sports Complex in Palmyra, announced a strategic alliance with the Baseball Warehouse to enhance baseball and softball training and resources for local athletes.
Leah J. Hileman to perform in outdoor concert at Annville church
Musician and songwriter Leah J. Hileman, from western Pennsylvania, is set to grace the Annville Church of the Brethren with her melodies on Aug. 19.
Author Shelby Van Pelt to speak at Congregation Beth Israel annual lecture
Lebanon’s Congregation Beth Israel announced that its annual lecture will feature Shelby Van Pelt, the best-selling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures, this year’s selection for the Lebanon County Library’s Lebanon County Reads Program.
Penn State Extension to host fourth annual Native Tree and Shrub Fundraiser
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program of Lebanon County is gearing up for its fourth annual Native Tree and Shrub Sale, featuring a limited stock of 28 diverse native trees and shrubs.
Lebanon Valley Conservancy plans golf fundraiser at Lebanon Country Club
The Lebanon Valley Conservancy is launching an annual golf tournament fundraiser at the Audubon-certified Lebanon Country Club on Aug. 28, with proceeds aimed at supporting its mission to promote land preservation, environmental education, and community park projects in the region.
August lineup of outdoor activities at Memorial Lake State Park Complex
The Memorial Lake State Park Complex has announced its August schedule of outdoor events at the complex, comprising Memorial Lake State Park, Swatara State Park, Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area, and Joseph Ibberson Conservation Area.
Iron legacy: Tracing the Coleman family’s imprint on Martic Forge
Jim Polczynski, the president of the Cornwall Iron Furnace Associates, will deliver a lecture on Aug. 8, delving into the history and legacy of the Coleman family’s ironworks in Martic Township.
Revving up for the CLA’s 25th annual Car and Motorcycle Show on Aug. 20
The 25th Annual Car and Motorcycle Show, a staple event organized by the Community of Lebanon Association, hits the streets Sunday, August 20, from noon to 4 p.m.
Explore the charm of Mount Gretna in unique home and historic building tour
Have you ever wanted to peek inside a Mount Gretna cottage?
Sweep the Streets returning to Coleman park for 16th annual 5-on-5 tournament
George “Gzo” Rodriguez, co-founder of Sweep the Streets, shared with LebTown what competitors and spectators alike can look forward to this August.
8 gardens in Cornwall/South Lebanon on route for Historic Preservation Trust tour
The Historic Preservation Trust of Lebanon County will hold its annual garden tour on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the southern Lebanon area.
Fourth annual oration of famed Frederick Douglass speech to be held July 2 at LVC
The NAACP’s Lebanon County Branch 26AA is set to host its fourth annual community oration, featuring the renowned 19th-century abolitionist Frederick Douglass’s pivotal speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”
City to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and music at Coleman Park
The City of Lebanon is set to host its yearly Fourth of July fireworks exhibition at Coleman Memorial Park, commencing around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.