Jan. 8

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy's Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. Kelley Gold, from the Hackerman-Patz House at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, will speak about "Your Home Away From Home" - affordable family lodging for patients and guests of any LVHN facility. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. Non-members are always welcome. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

The Lower Macungie AARP Chapter #4150 will meet noon in the community room of the Lower Macungie Library Building, 3450 Brookside Road. The meeting will feature entertainment by singer Nathan Scott and a menu including pizza with coffee or tea. There is a charge for lunch. Other meetings are normally held the first Thursday of each month. Guests are welcome. Call 610-285-4563 for more information.

Jan. 10

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.

Jan. 12

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hosting a free event to educate people about Healthy PA and help them enroll 11 a.m. to noon, Lehigh Valley Hospital, 17th Street auditorium. To register, call 610-402-CARE. For information about Healthy PA, visit healthypa.com.

Jan. 13

The Lehigh County TRIAD/Project Lifesaver meeting 3 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 Elm Street, Allentown. The meetings are free and there are no monthly or yearly dues. This month's speaker, back by request will be Sgt. Clyde Hoch, USMC. Hoch is an award winning author and a mentor with the Veterans' Mentor Program sponsored by District Attorney James Martin. Hoch also helped to open a home in Pennsburg for his fellow vets. More information and updates about Project Lifesaver will be provided. For further information, call 610-966-8511.

Jan. 15

Lehigh Valley Beekeepers meeting 7 p.m. at the Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown. Association President Steve Finke will share his methods of removing honey bee colonies from buildings which otherwise would be exterminated. Open to the public. For information visit www. lehighvalleybeekeepers.org or call 610-298-3254.

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