October events at Parkland Community Library include "My Smart Hands" parent workshop on ASL, signing for hearing babies presented by Dena Ruege of My Smart Hands 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30.

Reservation required. Class is limit to 10. Participants will receive a book and CD to take home.

Join them for a screening of a not-so-scary movie night 6:30 p.m. on Oct 31 .

Call the library for more information.

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Come to a Halloween parade Oct. 26 at the Greenawalds Fire Company, 2500 Focht Ave.

Firehouse opens at noon for costume registration. Judging starts 12:30 p.m. Parade will take place rain or shine.

Enjoy food and fun for all. Bake sale and a shorter parade route this year.

Special appearance by you know who! Ho, Ho, Ho!

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Come to the fall festival 6-8 p.m. (rain or shine) Oct. 27 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, Tilghman Street, in the parking lot.

All ages, non-members, members, friends and neighbors are invited to attend.

There will be games and activities for children of all ages.

Trunks of cars will be decorated and filled with goodies for trunk-or-treating. There will be snacks, other fun and a costume parade.

Costumes for the event are optional.

Be thoughtful of younger children. No scary or gory costumes.

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Allentown AARP Chapter 5415 will meet noon Nov. 7 at St. Timothy's Church.

Speaker will be Joanne Hoodmaker, who will give a presentation on the Titanic and have artifacts from the Titanic on display. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank.

For more information, call 610-437-4265.