Jan. 7

The Swain School, 1100 S. 24th St., Allentown, will host Dr. Michael “Mykee” Fowlin 7 p.m. at a free presentation open to the public. “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me” is Fowlin’s one-man performance, which will deal with such issues as race, discrimination, violence prevention, suicide, gender equality and homophobia and strategies to address them. Fowlin’s presentation is appropriate for adults and students in fifth grade and above. Reservations are requested by visiting mykee.eventbrite.com. For more information contact Swain at 610-433-4542, ext. 128.

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy’s Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. Nate Golub from Just Born Candy Co. will present a program. Non-members and guests are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

Lower Macungie AARP Chapter #4150 will meet noon in the community room of the Lower Macungie Library Building, 3450 Brookside Road. Peter Brown from the Red Cross will be the featured speaker. There is a cost for lunch. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 610-285-4563.

Jan. 9

The Hokendauqua Chapter of Trout Unlimited will hold the annual beginner fly tying class and run for eight consecutive Saturday mornings. The class is two hours and begins 9:30 a.m. and will be held at the Northampton Middle School, 1617 Laubach Ave., Northampton. There is a cost. Students age 18 and younger and veterans are free. This includes all materials and a fly tying manual. In addition, tools may be furnished on a loaner basis. For more information or to register for the class, view the Hokendauqua Chapter website or call Dale Ott at 610-262-7598 or email at dwott@ptd.net.

In celebration of the final season of Downton Abbey, join Lower Macungie Library for a casual afternoon celebrating the show. Penn State York Professor of English Jennifer Nesbittwill give a talk about the historical time period and her love of Downton Abbey 2 p.m. During her talk, the library will provide a tea to fully encompass the Downton experience. For more information, contact Lower Macungie Library at 610-966-6864 or visit the website at www.lowermaclib.org. Advance registration is requested.

Saturday dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, Trexler Room. King Henry & Jacob will play oldies and requests. There is a charge per person which will include light refreshments. Singles and couples are welcome. For more information, call 610-437-3700.

Jan. 13

Lower Macungie Garden Club meeting and program 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, Brookside Road, Macungie. Nancy James will present a program on attracting bluebirds to yards and bluebird houses. The public is always welcome to presentations. For further information, email lmgctoday@yahoo.com.

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

Jan. 20

The Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association will meet 7 p.m. at the Lehigh County Ag Center, 4184 Dorney Park Road, Allentown. Steve Finke will give a presentation on the making of Mead, known as honey wine. Also, beekeeper Greg Kuebler will share a video on a unique “totally exposed” beehive. Meetings are free and open to the public. For information visit www.lehighvalleybeekers.org or call 610-298-3254.

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese Art of Placement that works with the chi/vital energy of the land and the environment to effect change in one’s life. Carol Cannon, an International Feng Shui Practitioner, will help residents understand how to use Feng Shui to optimize your surroundings for 2016, the Chinese Year of the Monkey 6 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township library. For more information contact Lower Macungie Library at 610-966-6864 or visit our website at www.lowermaclib.org. Registration in advance is requested.

Jan. 23

Jefferson Elementary Drama Club Coach and Vera Bradley bingo. Doors open noon; games start 1 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School, 520 Elm St., Emmaus. There is a discount for pre-purchased tickets and tickets will also be available at the door. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Basket raffles will also be available. For tickets, call Lisa at 610-730-5695.

Jan. 28

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township building, Old Zionsville. Harry Waterman of Waterman’s Meat Market in Hereford will share experiences of a country butcher. Guests are welcome. For information, call Neil Moser, society president, at 610-966-4376