Dec. 3

Concordia Lutheran Church, 2623 Brookside Road, Macungie, Advent service 7 p.m. Also Dec. 10 and 17. There will be an Advent supper prior to each service 6 p.m. For more information, call 610-965-3265

Display of some of the 400 dolls in its collection during the month of December at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. The vast assortment of dolls from many different countries were donated by Harriet Backenstoe and Dorothy Knauss to the Allentown Public Library. Display continues through Dec. 30.

Dec. 4

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy's Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. A membership recognition holiday lunch for 2014 paid members will be held noon until 1 p.m. There is a charge for guests with reservation. At 1 p.m., open to the public, Beverley Bley as "Mrs. Santa Claus," will entertain and talk about her famous spouse. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information or reservations for lunch, call 610-437-4265.

Dec. 5

Real Life Women Christmas Celebration at Emmanuel Assembly of God, 1431 Lehigh Parkway East, Allentown, 6 p.m. The event includes shopping, a fashion show, dinner and guest speaker Chris Zweifel. There is a cost. For more information, call 610-432-0982 or visit info@eagchurch.com.

Longswamp Township Historical Society meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christian Congregation Church, 323 Chestnut St., Mertztown. Copies of the society's latest book and 2015 calendar will be available. For more information, call 610-682-2007.

Eighth annual holiday book sale and reception in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Room of the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Held in cooperation with the Emmaus Main Street Partners' Old Fashioned Christmas celebration, the sale will feature pre-enjoyed books for all interests and ages in gift-worthy condition at budget- pleasing prices. Hours are 6 to 8:30 p.m. An Emmuas High School instrumental ensemble will play seasonal music. Shoppers can sample wine, cheese and punch.

Dr. John Felmy, chief economist, of American Petroleum Institute will give a talk on turning present day energy/economic challenges into future opportunities for America, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton. This free talk is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Project 9-12 Tea Party Group.

Dec. 6

Old-Fashioned Christmas 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Emmaus. Hot chocolate, children's crafts, book reading, dance performance, pictures with Santa, activities at the historical houses, tree lighting and more. For the detailed schedule, visit emmausmainstreet.com.

Christmas craft bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Emmaus Avenue at S. Ninth Street. For more information, call 610-797-1571.

Governor Wolf Historical Society annual Christmas House Tour in Bath, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to the GWHS website, govwolf.org.

Little Shoppers Village at the Liberty Bell Museum, 622 W. Hamilton St., Allentown, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Young shoppers can select inexpensive gifts with the assistance of volunteers who will gift bag items at no charge. The Pip the Mouse show will be 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-435-4232.

Seventh annual indiemade craft market winter show at the Starlite Ballroom, 1221 S. Front St., Allentown. There is a charge for adults; children 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds from the event supports the Baum School of Art scholarship fund. For more informatoin, visit www.indiemadecraftmarket.com.

Dec. 7

Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the Lower Macungie Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, 1 to 3 p.m. Children can visit and pick a sweet treat from Mrs. Claus's holiday basket. For more information, call 610-966-6924.

Holiday festival in Alburtis. Have breakfast with Santa at the community center starting 8 a.m. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride around town, get your pet's picture taken with Santa. Enjoy the Emmaus High School a capella singers, good food, lots of fun. For more information, visit www. alburtis.org.

Dec. 11

Luther Crest will begin the holiday season by hosting a "parade of trees," a decoration display, at the senior living community 3 p.m. Open to the public, the event will include refreshments and warm drinks. Luther Crest is located at 800 Hausman Road. For more information or to RSVP, call 610-391-8229.

Dec. 12

Governor Wolf Historical Society candlelight holiday concert, featuring Robert Mouland's "Voice Of The Winter Wind" in the Wolf Academy on the historical society campus, 6600 Jacksonville Road, Bath, 7:30 p.m. There is a cost. For more information, go to the GWHS website, govwolf.org.

Dec. 13

Macungie Holiday will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local businesses, the historical society and Macungie Memorial Park participate in this borough-wide event. Activities will include a scavenger hunt for all ages with participating businesses and community organizations; farmers market vendors at Macungie Institute; train displays at the Macungie Institute; breakfast with Santa at Grace Lutheran Church; horse drawn surrey rides in Macungie Park; "Home for the Holidays" at a Victorian home, 20 W. Main Street; Nutcracker highlights by Coral's Academy of Dance at Eyer Middle School; free trolley rides throughout Macungie; holiday crafters at Macungie Memorial Park and much more. For more information, call Macungie Institute at 610-966-7830. The winners of the 12th annual gingerbread competition also will be displayed during Macungie Holiday.

Lower Macungie Township Historical Society Christmas at the Log House 4 to 7 p.m. at Wescosville Park, 5047 Hamilton Blvd.

Sit down free turkey dinner with all the trimmings offered to the community of Emmaus at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St. Everyone is welcome. Dinner will be served promptly 4 p.m. followed by a Christmas program and ending with dessert by 6 p.m. The snow date will be 4 p.m. Dec. 14.

To have your event listed in the community calendar, send an email to dgalbraith@tnonline.com.

Dec. 14

Lower Macungie Library Costumes of Downton Abbey and Yuletide Tour at Winterthur bus trip 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bus will be boarded at Lower Macungie Library 8:45 a.m. There is a cost which is due at registration and nonrefundable. Register at Lower Macungie Library without delay as tickets are limited. For more information, contact the library at 610-966-6864.

The Bach and Handel Chorale, from Jim Thorpe and surrounding areas, will perform a Christmas concert 3 p.m., St. Paul's UCC, 1249 Trexlertown Road, Trexlertown. A free will offering will be accepted. For more information, call the church office at 610-395-4571.

Emmaus Chorale concert 3 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, North Second and Cherokee streets. Admission is free.

Dec. 17

Emmaus Historical Society Christmas party 7 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets. RSVP to 610-966-6591.

Dec. 28

Ole Tyme Kountry Rockin Holiday at Masons Lodge, 2120 Route 100, Macungie, 1 to 8 p.m. Non-stop country music 2 to 8 p.m. by Banned from the Ranch and Country Rhythm Band. Refreshments will be available. There is an admission charge. For more information, call 610-463-7725.

Jan. 10, 2015

Jefferson Drama Club Coach and Vera Bradley bags bingo at Jefferson Elementary School, 520 Elm St., Emmaus. Doors open noon; games begin 1 p.m. Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. Pre-purchased tickets are discounted. For additional information, contact Craig at 484-357-3048 or Lisa at 610-730-5695.

To have your event listed in the community calendar, send an email to dgalbraith@tnonline.com.