Join Lehigh Valley Zoo May 30-31 at "Step Outdoors Lehigh Valley" at Steelstacks, Bethlehem.

The two-day festival will feature zoo activities for guests of all ages in outdoor exploration and a wide variety of nature and outdoor-related resources.

Activities will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 30 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 31.

Visit lvzoo.org for details.

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Morgenland Union Church, 3120 Weidasville Road, Orefield, is having its first picnic of the season 4-9 p.m. June 27.

Festivities feature cake walks, children's activities, raffles, food and live music.

Menu includes turkey and ham barbecues, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, french fries, homemade desserts and ice cream.

Morgenland continues its clothing drive until June 21.

Clothing, shoes, toys, fabric household items and fashion accessories are needed.

Books, VCR tapes, CDs, kitchen appliances and furniture will not be accepted.

Committee members ask donated items be bagged separately according to category.

Items maybe dropped off before and after Sunday services or anytime outside the sanctuary.

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Christ's Church at Lowhill Food Pantry, 4695 Lowhill Church Road, will be accepting donations to stock shelves 9-11 a.m. May 30.

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

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

Local farmers and garden enthusiasts with a surplus of fresh fruit and vegetables are encouraged to donate as long as the items are in good condition.