March 9

Lehigh Valley Beekeepers Association will meet 7 p.m. at Lehigh Carbon Community College’s Rothrock Library, 4750 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. The presentation is “Opening the Hive in the Spring.” The public is invited to attend; no admission charge. For information, visit www.Lehighvalleybeekeepers.org or call 610-298-3254.

Lower Macungie Garden Club meeting and program 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Community Center, Brookside Road, Macungie. The program will be “Rock Gardening” presented by members of the North American Rock Garden Society. The public is always welcome to the presentations. For further information, email lmgctoday@yahoo.com.

March 10

Old Zionsville Area Ministerium Churches meet at Vera Cruz EC Church, 5501 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, for a presentation by Dustin Grim, funeral director, from Schantz Funeral Home, Emmaus. He will speak to participants about various pre-planning options as well as answer questions related to end-of-life issues. Soup and bread served 6:30 p.m. and the program 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Lori at 610-966-3601.

March 12

Homemade Dutch chicken pot pie dinner 4 to 7 p.m., Old Zionsville UCC Church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. There is a charge; children under six are free.

Magic and illusion show 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie.

Casino night 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Mercy School for Special Learning, 830 S. Woodward St., Allentown. There is a cost. All proceeds will benefit Mercy. For more information, call 610-797-8242.

The Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis, spring bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. including crafts, white elephant, Chinese auction, bake sale and food. For more information, call 610-395-6215.

Saturday dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Trexler Room, Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. DJ Frantic Freddie, Sr. will play oldies and requests. Cost per person includes light refreshments. Singles and couples welcome. For more information, call 610-437-3700.

The Macungie Spring Craft Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Macungie Memorial Hall, Macungie Park. Plenty of parking available. Twenty-five juried crafters will offer handmade items.

March 15

Sleep information session for women 6 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Health Network, 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. To register, call 610-402-CARE or LVHN.org/events.

Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will meet 7:30 p.m. at the Macungie Institute, 510 E. Main St., Macungie. The program is marketing on the web and is free to public. For more information, call 215-260-1133 or visit www.lvcraftsguild.org.

March 16

Alburtis area 55+ seniors meet noon at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, # 1, Alburtis. Pot luck luncheon includes bingo. The guest speaker from Walgreens will present a program. Bus trips are held throughout the year. For more information, call 610-966-4996.

March 17

Old Zionsville Area Ministerium Churches meet at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440 Powder Valley Road, Zionsville, to learn about what to do when loved ones can no longer stay in their homes. Soup and bread served 6:30 p.m. and the program 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Lori at 610-966-3601.

Emmaus Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus, on “Back in Time-Hess Brothers.” Kathy Long, third generation shopper at Hess’s, tells her stories and memories of Hess’s with a showing of photos and displays.

March 18

Easter candy sale at Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100, Macungie. Order by March 18; pick up 9 a.m. to noon March 25. For more information, call 610-797-2155.

March 19

Indoor flea market at Macungie Memorial Park inside Memorial Hall 8 a.m to 2 p.m. For information on renting a space, visit macungiepark.com or call 610-966-4289.

Annual Bunny Breakfast 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie.

Salisbury Recreation Advisory Committee Easter Egg Hunt for children ages three to 10 at Lindberg Park, 10 a.m. Must register by March 16 at the Salisbury Township Municipal Building.

Pancake and sausage breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Emaus Avenue, Allentown. For more information, call 610-797-1571.

The Emmaus Fire Department will partner with Active Learning Center to hold a new-this-year Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 at Emmaus Community Park. The hunt will be open for ages 2 to 11. The event will also feature golden eggs which if found will hold a certificate for a free martial arts class. The fire department will hand out fire safety coloring books and have a display of fire apparatus. Pluggy, the public education spark plug, will be on site. Also on display will be the Emmaus Ambulance Corps equipment, the Emmaus Police Department equipment and the Lehigh Valley helicopter MedStar. For more information, call 610-967-5630.

March 20

Horizon Church, 2613 W. South Street, Allentown will host its annual egg drop 11:30 a.m. rain or shine. Festivities include a fire truck egg drop for ages preschool through fifth grade, fire truck tours, raffle, prizes, food and a magician. The public is invited at no cost. For more information, visit www.horizonconnect.org.

Breakfast 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lehigh Temple, 2120 Route 100, Macungie. For more information, call 610-398-9845.

St. Luke’s Synoptic Players present musical selections from Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 417 N. Seventh St., Allentown. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. Good will offering and concessions will benefit the community programs of St. Luke’s Neighborhood Center. For more information, call 610-434-3943. Free parking in the lot next to the church.

March 24

Maundy Thursday service at Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Rd, Old Zionsville, Communion service begins 7:30 p.m.

Debate between State Rep. Justin Simmons, R-131st, and candidate Republican Bill Coyle, of Lower Milford, sponsored by Local Matters News at Fire House #1, Sixth and Broad streets, Emmaus. Moderated by Giovanni Landi.Doors open 7 p.m.; program starts 7:30 p.m. For more information, email localmattersnews@gmail.com.

March 25

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus - Walter C. Stoudt Memorial Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. at Saint John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Seating is limited to 150; tickets will be available at the door, if seating permits. For tickets and further information, call 610-395-4818 or visit www.EmmausKiwanis.org.

Good Friday Community Service 1 p.m. at Upper Milford Mennonite, 6450 Kings Highway S., Zionsville.

March 26

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus 64th Annual Easter Egg Hunt 1 p.m., rain or shine at Emmaus Community Park, 13th and Broad streets, Emmaus. There are five age groups for toddlers through age 10. Prizes will be given for numbered eggs and the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance. For further information, call 610-395-4818 or visit or www.EmmausKiwanis.org.

Complimentary dinner for bingo players; cash bingo games at Macungie Memorial Park, Memorial Hall, downstairs. Dinner 5 p.m,; games start 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

Easter egg painting at Macungie Memorial Park downstairs of Memorial Hall 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

Complimentary dinner for bingo players at Macungie Memorial Park, downstairs of Memorial Hall. Dinner 5 p.m.; cash bingo games start 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

March 27

Easter egg hunt at Macungie Memorial Park 2 p.m. for children ages one to 12. For more information, call 610-966-4289.

March 28

GFWC PA Woman’s Club of Emmaus will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. Linda Michelson will present a program on Scandinavian dolls. Attendees are invited to bring a doll to share.

April 2

Indoor yard sale 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emmaus United Methodist Church, Ninth Street and Emaus Avenue, Allentown. For more information, call 610-797-1571.

April 3

The Carbon Model Railroad Society will sponsor a spring train meet 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palmerton Area High School gymnasium, 3533 Fireline Road. This is a model railroad, toy train and railroad sale for the serious and amateur railroad and model train collector. For more information, call 610-826-6636.

Spring opening of the Emmaus Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at National Penn Bank, 235 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

April 7

The annual Write Stuff Writer’s Conference hosted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group will be held in Bethlehem through April 9. This three day conference offers a full day workshop, half-day workshops and a day full of hour long sessions. There is much here to learn about the craft of writing and the business of writing. For more information and online registration, visit http://greaterlehighvalleywritersgroup.wildapricot.org.

April 9

Yoga fundraiser to benefit international refugees 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Unity of the Lehigh Valley, 26 N. Third St., Emmaus. There is a flat rate for one or all classes. All donations will go to Lutheran Children and Family Services to support their efforts to aid international refugees in the Lehigh Valley. Bring a yoga mat and/or props. Make checks payable to Lutheran Children & Family Services. For more information, call Karen at 610-392-4996 or visit www.lcfsinpa.org.

April 22

An art and gift basket auction to help feed the Lehigh Valley’s most vulnerable 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 Walnut St., Allentown. The entry fee includes small plates, beverages, live music and the silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Ecumenical Soup Kitchen of the Lehigh Conference of Churches. For more information, visit http://lehighchurches.org/art-auction or contact Sue at 610-435-5054 or wdhighet@rcn.com.

April 24

Cash bingo at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. Doors open noon, lunch will be available. Games begin 1 p.m. Bake sale and gift baskets raffle also available. Bingo is sponsored by the Friends of the Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-966-7830.

June 5

Kiwanis Club of Emmaus 43rd annual pancake festival 8 a.m. to noon at Emaus Fire Company #1, Sixth and Broad streets, Emmaus. Children under age 10 eat free at this all-you-can-eat breakfast. For tickets and further information, call 610-395-4818 or visit www.EmmausKiwanis.org.

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