May 28

A presentation by New York Times best-selling author Carol McD. Wallace on her book: "To Marry an English Lord," the book that inspired the popular show Downton Abbey, will be given noon to 3 p.m. at the Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Bethlehem. Hear about the glamour and misfortune greeting some 100+ newly minted American heiresses who, having been snubbed by the Social Register, invaded Britannia to swap dollars for titles. First published in 1989, this book has been reissued for Downton Abbey fans. Wallace has collected photographs and anecdotes into a lively and gossipy talk and PowerPoint presentation, which she has given at historic houses, libraries and museums. There is a charge. Tickets can be purchased by calling Sarah Baer at 610-882-0450 ext. 10.

GFWC-PA Woman's Club of Emmaus will hold its 74th annual spring banquet at Brookside Country Club 11:30 a.m. Installation of officers for 2014 through 2016 will be held. The program is "Music Through the Ages" by musician Todd Horne. For reservations, call Ginny at 610-797-4905.

May 29

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. The program begins 7:20 p.m. with Rev. Robert Gerhart presenting his chalk talk, "Drawing for Life" about missionary Annie Funk, from the Bally area, who lost her life on the Titanic. Gerhart tells the story of Annie's life while illustrating his narrative with chalk drawings. The finished product is a lovely piece of art. For more information, call 610-966-4851.

June 1

A prayer, healing, miracle service will be held at Word of Life Church 7 p.m., 3055 College Heights Blvd., Allentown. For more information, call 484-264-1393.

June 4

Lower Milford Township Fire Company carnival, 1601 Limeport Pike, Limeport, through June 7. Open daily 6 to 10 p.m. Activities include food, games, rides, bingo, silent auction, raffle, clam and beer pavilion, music, fireworks and a visit from Smokey Bear. Proceeds benefit Lower Milford Township Fire Company No. 1. For additional information, call Karen at 610-349-1276 or visit www.lowermilfordfire.org.

First annual Wayne Leibensperger Jr. blood drive, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Salisbury High School, 500 E. Montgomery St., Allentown. Sponsor code number is 7447. To schedule an appointment, visit GIVEaPINT.org, click on schedule donation and enter the sponsor code. Donors can also give at any Miller-Keystone location and use the sponsor code.

Cub Scout Pack 71 will hold an open house for boys who will be in first through fifth grades in the fall at the Macungie Christian Community Church 6:30 to 8 p.m. Contact Russ Geirge at 610-965-3495 or bsapack71.org for more information. All boys are welcome to come and find out more about Scouting.

June 5

Delaware-Lehigh Amateur Radio Club meeting 7:30 p.m. in the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem. Program: "Bob Famiglio K3RF / ARRL Volunteer Counsel." Members and interested general public are welcome. For directions or for more information, visit http://goo.gl/ maps/qKUJC, www.dlarc. org, email KE3AW@ ARRL. NET or call 610-432-8286.

June 7

Zion Lehigh Lutheran Church yard sale, 8269 Spring Creek Road, Alburtis 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Outside vendors are welcome. For information or to reserve a space, call 610-680-8775 or 610-395-1215.

Yard sale at MorningStar Moravian Church, 234 S. Main Sts., Coopersburg, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Kathie at 610-282-4501 or the office at 610-282-1908.

The 29th annual Seventh Street Community Block Party, St. Luke's Church, 417 N. 7th St., Allentown, 1 to 6 p.m. Call 610-434-3943 for more information.

June 8

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus 41st annual pancake and sausage breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon at Emaus Fire Company No. 1, Sixth and Broad streets, Emmaus. For tickets and additional information, call 610-395-4818.

June 11

Alburtis Fire Company community carnival, 328 S. Main St., Alburtis. Open daily 6 to 10 p.m. through June 14. Various music provided each night. For more information, visit www.jtmonline.com/goodtime. Proceeds benefit the Alburtis Fire Company.

June 12

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber event at the Lehigh Valley Zoo 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Events include family picnic, networking, scavenger hunt and zoo tours. To register, email MaryH@lehighvalleychamber.org.

June 14

Emmaus Historical Society will host a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee's, Hamilton Boulevard, Trexlertown, 8 to 10 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and beverages. Purchase tickets at the museum, 563 Chestnut St., noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 4 to 9 p.m. May 28 or at the door the day of the event. For more information, call 610-966-6591.

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