Northwestern Lehigh's Trick-or-Treat Night is set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25. Tell your little zombies, minions and princesses to get their costumes ready and reinforce their candy bags.

Some safety tips to keep in mind while spooking include:

·Avoid trick-or-treating alone; fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you;

·Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you.

·Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.

·Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.

·Enter homes only of a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.

(Suggestions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Morgenland Church

Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, will host its first basket social Oct. 11.

Doors open at noon. Drawing at 2 p.m.

The social will include food, special raffles and a 50/50 drawing.

Donated baskets containing new items would be appreciated to help with the event.

Anyone who donates a basket will receive an extra 25 chances to win.

Baskets must be received by Oct. 8.

To reserve one of the limited seats or for information, call Lisa Leshner at 610-349-6013.

The picnic committee at Morgenland Union Church extends a huge "thank you" to all who participated and attended their three summer picnics.

Morgenland is hosting a fall festival 3 p.m. to dusk, Oct. 26. Costumes are optional but encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the cutest, scariest, and most original costumes.

Festival-goers can also take part in tasty treats, hayrides, fellowship and special screening of "Hocus Pocus," a 1993 horror comedy film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, as a family of witches, known as the Sanderson Sisters.

Hot dogs and drinks will be provided. Bring along a covered dish or dessert to share.

Penny party anyone?

Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, will be having a fall festival 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11. The festival will include a car show, flea market and bake sale.

All makes and models are welcome to enter the car show. The first 20 cars to enter get a "goodie bucket." A donation per car entered is requested.

Itchin' for a good deal? Take a look around at the flea market!

Also included in the festival is a bake sale with foodies begging for more. Homemade items will be available for sale throughout the day.

For more information on the festival, visit facebook.com/christschurchatlowhill.

Lend a helping hand

Christ's Church at Lowhill Food Pantry, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, will be accepting donations to stock shelves 9-11 a.m. on Oct. 21.

Donations may also be made by appointment by calling 610-298-2054 or Nancy Holbrook at 610-674-2440.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Barbara Kistler at lowhillfoodpantry@gmail.com.

The pantry is currently seeking the following items: boxed cereal, canned tuna and chili, hearty soups, household cleaners, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, dish soap, laundry detergent, tea bags, coffee and pet food.

Monetary donations are used for purchasing milk, eggs and meat.

New socks in child and adult sizes may be dropped off at both New Tripoli Banks and ESSA Bank for the Blessing Shop's collection of new and nearly new clothing located in the basement of the food pantry.

Families who qualify for food items in the pantry are also welcomed to select from the new and gently used clothing, toys and household items donated in the shop.

Anyone interested in donating, should call the food pantry at 610-298-2054.