Holiday decorations are starting to appear around town. Orange lights, pumpkins, ghosts and more announce the coming of Halloween.

Trick or Treat in Alburtis will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Parents should make sure children and their costumes are visible to drivers.

Come to the community center Oct. 12 for the 12th annual fall festival, noon to 5 p.m. One of the big attractions is the cow pie bingo. There is a cost to play cow pie bingo. Children's admission is a flat fee for unlimited games and activities. Other activities include bingo and a pet festival. The center is located on Walnut and Second streets.

Friday night bingo at the commuity center has resumed. Doors open 5:30 p.m. and games begin 7 p.m. Call the center at 610-966-2954 or check the website, www.aacconline.org for further information.

The community center is available for birthday parties, showers, wedding receptions, and other special events. For information call the above number or check website.

Check with the Lower Macungie Library at www.lowermaclib.org for fall schedule events.

The Alburtis Senior Citizens meet noon Oct. 16 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Penn Avenue and Quarry Road. After lunch, a meeting is held and games are played.

Call Doris at 610-966-3653 for information about the following trips: Oct. 22, Rainbow Dinner Theatre; Oct. 23, Penn's Peak.

The Aburtis Lock Ridge Historical Society meets at its headquarters, Church and Franklin streets, lower level 7 p.m. Oct. 17. The meeting is open to all interested in the history of the Alburtis area. There will be an open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 19.

Don't forget the Camp Fire fundraiser at Arby's Oct. 12. Another upcoming event is the special bingo at the community center Oct. 20 featuring products from Vera Bradley, Longaberger and the Pampered Chef.

For information about events or joining Camp Fire, call Hope DeIaco at 610-966-4663.

Dates to remember: Oct. 14, Columbus Day celebrated; Oct. 31, Halloween; Nov. 3, daylight saving time ends; Nov. 5, Election Day; Nov. 11, Veteran's Day.

News for the next column should be received by Nov. 5.