Oct. 7

Luther Crest is hosting a free six-week Journey through Grief support program open to the public to be led by the Rev. Dianne Kareha, Luther Crest chaplain. The sessions 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 11 will be held at the Luther Crest senior living community, 800 Hausman Road. For more information, call 610-391-8210.

Church of St. Ann Knights of Columbus, Emmaus, will host a 50/50 cash bingo event. Doors open 7 p.m. and games start 7:30 p.m. There is a cost.

Oct. 10

Fire prevention open house and craft fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Citizens Fire Company (Vera Cruz), 4093 Main Road West, Emmaus. Browse the over 30 crafters and vendors, try your luck at the raffle tables, grab some treats at the bake sale and refreshment stand and tour the trucks with volunteers. Kids activities include a visit with Smokey Bear and fire prevention education by volunteer firefighters. There is no admission fee and free parking. For more information, call Emily at 610-972-6573, email VeraCruzLadiesAux@gmail.com or visit www.VCFD28.com.

Fishing in Little Lehigh Park, 1600 Park Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free; registration is required by visiting www.lvcil.org/fishing. No license or pole is required. The event is sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living.

Oct. 14

Lower Macungie Garden Club meeting and program 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, Brookside Road, Macungie. Lee Gee of the Lehigh Valley Orchid Society will present a program on how to grow and maintain orchids. The public is always welcome to presentations. For further information, email lmgctoday@yahoo.com.

Oct. 15

A free informational session on adoption and child foster care will be held 6 p.m. at Diakon Adoption & Foster Care, located on the campus of The Lutheran Home at Topton, One S. Home Ave., Topton. Call 888-582-2230 or 610-682-1504 to register.

Oct. 17

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms mascot meLVin will visit the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown 2 p.m. meLVin will greet library guests in the children’s department, sign autographs and pose for photos with his fans.

Flu shot clinic at Quakertown Farmers Market, 201 Station Road, Quakertown 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration is not necessary; customers need to have current health insurance identification at time of service. For more information, call 215-536-4115.

Oct. 18

Church of St. Ann Knights of Columbus will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, French toast, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, bacon, pork roll and a selection of bake goods. For information, visit the website, knights@koc12886.org.

Breakfast at Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100 between Macungie and Trexlertown 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation. For more information, call 610-398-9845.

Oct. 21

Emmaus Historical Society fried chicken dinner fundraiser 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Take out or eat in, and stay for the 7 p.m. monthly program, “School Days of Years Ago.” Tickets must be purchased in advance by Oct. 7. Call or email Gerrianne at 610-967-3436 or gerrianne.keiser@gmail.com. Orders for apple dumplings can be made by calling 610-966-6591. Apple dumplings are to be picked up 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18 meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut streets, Emmaus.

Oct. 23

Macungie Minstrelaires present “Rhythm of the Rails” 8 p.m. at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie. Also 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Ben Yorgey Foundation. For tickets and information, visit www.macungie-minstrelaires.org, email minstrel@ptd.net or call 610-967-1476.

Oct. 24

Free XCAPE dance performance 2 to 3 p.m. at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. For more information, call 610-820-2400.

The Color Run starts 9 p.m. from Cedar Beach, Allentown. There is a cost to register. For information visit the website thecolorrun.com.

The Lower Lehigh Lions Club’s Macungie Halloween Parade. The parade forms 6 p.m. and begins 7 p.m. For additional parade information, contact Dave at 610-398-7983 or 484-809-4948.

Oct. 26

GFWC PA Woman’s Club of Emmaus will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. Andrew Kerstetter, vice president of the Emmaus Historical Society, will share the history of the 75th anniversary of the woman’s club. The club will also take orders for Gertrude Hawk Candy. New members are welcome. For more information, call Ethelmae at 610-433-6623.

Oct. 29

GFWC PA Woman’s Club of Emmaus will hold a card party 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5th and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. A light lunch will be served. There is a cost. The event is open to the public. For reservations for pinochle, call Ruth at 484-634-2468 or for bridge call Sandy at 610-395-6434.