THURSDAY, AUG. 21

·"Black Bears: Their Appetite for Honeybees" by Pa. Game Commission at Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association, 7 p.m. at Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, South Whitehall Township. Event is free and open to public. For more information visit lehighvalleybeekeepers.org or call 610-298-3254.

·Schnecksville Senior Citizens at Schnecksville Fire Co. social hall, meeting at noon lunch, bingo, cards. New members welcome. Call 610-769-7570.

·Take Off Pounds Sensibly at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Breinigsville, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 610-395-1006.

·Model Railroad Ex-plorer Post 101 at Coplay Municipal Building, Room 201, 96 S. Fourth St., 7-9 p.m. Call 610-965-2598 or 610-262-7013.

·Al-Anon Family Support group for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families at First Presbyterian Church, Tilghman St. and Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, 7-9 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.

·Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, Bible study, 10 a.m. Call 610-285-6157.

·Alcoholics Anonymous at New Life Lutheran Church, 6804 Weiss Road, New Tripoli, 7 p.m. Enter at far end of church. Call 610-298-2710

·Cetronia Seniors Citizens, 12:30 p.m., in the social hall behind the Cetronia Fire Company, 3950 Broadway. Pinochle, bingo and refreshments available. For information, call 610-751-0912.

·New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6804 Weiss Road, New Tripoli, 7-8:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study. Babysitting for small fee. Call 610-298-2710 for more information.

·Concretely Speaking Toastmasters Club, noon at Lehigh Cement Co. office building. Near Route 100 and I-78, Upper Macungie. Learn to build speaking skills. Directions: 610-366-4600. More info at concretelyspeaking.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 22

·Allentown Band, with Conductor Ronald Demkee, will perform with Summer Harmony Men's Chorus 7:30 p.m. at Parkland High School, 2700 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., South Whitehall. For information, call 610-737-6504 or 610-434-7026 or go to allentownband.com.

·Neffs United Church of Christ 11th annual Blues Nite Out. Food stands open 5 p.m. Bryant Brothers, 7-10 p.m. On Aug. 23, refreshment stands open 4 p.m. Jake Kaligis' Dynamic Duo will perform from 4-6:30 p.m. The Sarah Ayers Band entertains 7-10 p.m.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, along with family, friends and appetite. Menu includes barbecues, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, homemade baked goods and ice cream.

·Friday Night at the Movies at Lighthouse Church, 2096 Independent Road, New Smithville. "The Grace Card" will be shown, 7 p.m.. Call 610-285-2235 for information.

·Men's Prayer Breakfast at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Fogelsville, 7 a.m. All men welcome.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

·Forgotten Felines and Fidos animal shelter vacination clinic 8 a.m.-noon at 9645 Hamilton Boulevard, Breinigsville. Cats must be in carriers. Dogs must be on leash. For information, call 610-301-5025.

·Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery, 2415 Route 100, Orefield, "Learn about Native Edibles" class hosted by Horticulturist Liz Stauffer at 11 a.m. For information or to register, call 610-395-2570 or visit edgeofthewoodsnursery.com.

SUNDAY, AUG. 24

·Union Lutheran Church, 5500 Route 873, Schnecksville, 9 a.m. service. Anyone involved in education is invited to bring backpack, pencil case, crayon case, lunch box, briefcase or book bag to be blessed.

MONDAY, AUG. 25

·Schnecksville Fire Co., Route 309, bingo. Food at 5 p.m. Warm-ups 6 p.m. Bingo 6:45 p.m.

·Alcoholics Anonymous at Ziegels Union Church, Breinigsville, 7:30 p.m.

·Alcoholics Anonymous at First Presbyterian Church, Tilghman St. and Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUG. 26

·Stepping Stones Al-Anon Family support group 7 p.m. in Room 15 at Neffs UCC, Route 873, Neffs.

·Take Off Pounds Sensibly at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Main St., Slatedale. Weigh-in from 6-6:30 p.m.; meeting follows. Call 610-767-6804.

·SPADE International, 9077 Steinsville Road, Kempton, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study. Call 610-756-6510 for information.

·Greenawalds Senior Citizens, 12:30 p.m. at Greenawalds Fire Co., 2500 Focht Ave. Pinochle, bingo and refreshments available. For information, call 610-395-2687.

·NAMI-PA, Lehigh Valley Chapter Inc. support group meeting for families and friends of people with mental illness at St. John's UCC, 1415 Rising Sun Road, Laurys Station, 7 p.m. Call 610-760-0233 or 610-691-2556.

·Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley for parents of children with cancer, leukemia, brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, etc., at Camelot for Children, Emmaus Ave., Allentown, 6:30 p.m. Call 610-264-7026.

·NAMI C.A.R.E. support group for individuals with a mental illness at Sacred Heart Hospital, 421 Chew St., Allentown, Room 3AB, 1 p.m. Parking vouchers will be provided. Call 610-882-2102.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 27

·Fogelsville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary bingo, 7850 Lime St., 6:45 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m.; kitchen opens 5:45 p.m. For information call, 610-395-5479.

·Sertoma Club at Knights of Columbus, 1519 Greenleaf St., Allentown, noon.

·Fogelsville Senior Citizens at Fogelsville Firehouse, 1 p.m.

·Allentown West Rotary Club at Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road, South Whitehall Township, 7:30 a.m. Call 610-298-2250 for information.

·Depression Bipolar Support Alliance at First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Crest Blvd. and Tilghman St., 7-9:30 p.m. Call 610-437-2741. Adolescent support group in the Youth Lounge.

·Lehigh County Senior Center, 1633 Elm St., Allentown, bingo, 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. Food available. Call 610-437-3700.

·Busy Bee Quilters of Union UCC, Neffs, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. New quilters welcome. Call 610-767-6961.

·Upper Lehigh Lions Club at Schnecksville Grange, Route 873, 6:45 p.m.

·Parkland Area Kiwanis Club, 7:30 a.m. in Panera Bread conference room, 3100 W. Tilghman St., Allentown. Call 610-395-6542 for information.

THURSDAY, AUG. 28

·Parkland Community Library, 4422 Walbert Ave., South Whitehall, Knitting Circle, 1:30-4 p.m. Bring knitting materials and spend an afternoon swapping knitting tips and tricks.

·Schnecksville Senior Citizens at Schnecksville Fire Co. social hall, meeting at noon lunch, bingo, cards. New members welcome. Call 610-769-7570.

·Take Off Pounds Sensibly at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Breinigsville, 10 a.m.-noon. Call 610-395-1006.

·Model Railroad Ex-plorer Post 101 at Coplay Municipal Building, Room 201, 96 S. Fourth St., 7-9 p.m. Call 610-965-2598 or 610-262-7013.

·Al-Anon Family Support group for adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families at First Presbyterian Church, Tilghman St. and Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, 7-9 p.m.; Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9 p.m.

·Ziegels Union Church, 9990 Ziegels Church Road, Breinigsville, Bible study, 10 a.m. Call 610-285-6157.

·Alcoholics Anonymous at New Life Lutheran Church, 6804 Weiss Road, New Tripoli, 7 p.m. Enter at far end of church. Call 610-298-2710.

·Cetronia Seniors Citizens, 12:30 p.m., in the social hall behind the Cetronia Fire Company, 3950 Broadway. Pinochle, bingo and refreshments available. For information, call 610-751-0912.

·New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6804 Weiss Road, New Tripoli, 7-8:30 p.m. Women's Bible Study. Babysitting provided for small fee. Call 610-298-2710 for more information.