I spent last week in New England visiting my older sister. It's a long ride up from here and for the third year in a row, rained most of the way. However, coming home the Lord and sunshine were with us. Autumn had arrived in full splendor. Color was everywhere, from palest yellow bushes to deep red of tall trees along the roads and highways. Cool brisk air was a welcome change after our steamy summer. Pumpkins, a few corn stalks and seasonal decorations reminded us Halloween was on its way.

In Alburtis, children of all ages will be trick or treating 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. They will be in a jolly mood that night. It is up to the adults to be extra careful driving around town, for parents to make sure the children's costumes have some visible markings the drivers will see and to check the goodie bag before eating their candy or other treats.

The Camp Fire hoagie sale is Oct. 13. Call Hope DeIaco at 610-966-4663 to place an order. There are still openings in the groups for girls in kindergarten, first and second grade. Call Katey DeIaco at the above number.

The Alburtis Lock Ridge Historical Society meets 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at the society's headquarters, Church and Franklin streets. There will be an open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 and 7 p.m. Oct. 30 with a program presented by the Lehigh Valley Afterlife group. All three events are open to the public.

The Alburtis Senior Citizens meet noon Oct. 17 at the Church of The Good Shepherd, Penn Avenue and Quarry Road. Call Doris at 610-966-3653 for information about her Nov. 10 to 18 trip to Branson.

Folks in town are busy preparing for Christmas in Alburtis Dec. 2 and the centennial celebration next May. High school girls who are Alburtis residents may pick up a centennial queen registration form at the borough office during working hours.

The Alburtis Area Community Center members meet 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in the kitchen of the center. The meeting is open to all Alburtis residents.

Friday night bingo has resumed at the community center. Admission 5:30 p.m., games begin 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available.

Don't forget the fall festival at the community center starting 11 a.m. Oct. 13. The popular Lehigh German Shepherd Group as well as cow pie bingo, children's activities, crafts, vendors and plenty of delicious foods.

Datest to remember: Nov. 4, Daylight Savings ends; Nov. 6. Election Day; Nov. 11, Veterans Day.

News for next column due Nov. 7.