March 23

Livengrin Foundation, a Bucks County-based addiction treatment facility has partnered with Alkermes, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in drug products that address serious and chronic diseases such as addiction and Caron Foundation, an organization with treatment and recovery centers focused on addiction and behavioral healthcare, will host a heroin addiction education event 6 p.m. at Southern Lehigh High School, 5800 Main St., Center Valley. The event is free and open to the public.

March 24

Maundy Thursday service at Old Zionsville UCC, 5981 Fountain Road, 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 Church, 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 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.

Sean Gaskell will present a free concert of music from West Africa 2 p.m. at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. Gaskell will play the kora, a 21-string harp. For more information, call 610-820-2400.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hope United Church of Christ, 1031 Flexer Ave., Allentown. The event will feature breakfast, an egg hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

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 Women’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.

March 29

The Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society of Upper Milford Township will hold its quarterly meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford municipal building, Old Zionsville. The program will be presented by Margaret Harner of the Boyertown Area Historical Society. She will speak about the Boyertown Rhoads Opera House fire of 1908. The fire claimed the lives of 107 area residents and was reported in newspapers across the country. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome. For more information call 610-967-4836.

March 31

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford municipal building, Old Zionsville. The program “War Stories in Their Own Words” will be presented by David Venditta. All veterans are invited to attend and share their own stories. Refreshments will be available and all are welcome. For more information, call 610-966-4376.

Luther Crest’s free public educational program on the benefits of continuing care retirement communities 2 and 7 p.m. The program will focus on the levels of care available in such a community, including independent living, personal care, memory care and skilled nursing, as well as dining options and amenities. The event will be held at Luther Crest, 800 Hausman Road.

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.

Lehigh Valley Active Life free open house 1 to 4 p.m., 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. The memorial quilt exhibit “Threads of Love” also will be featured. The exhibit is part of national Donate Life Month. For information about Lehigh Valley Active Life call 610-437-3700. For information about “Threads of Love” call Susan Koomar at 267-421-7958 or email skoomar@donors1.org.

The Alburtis Lockridge Historical Society will hold an open house 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the museum, 407 Franklin St. Light refreshments will be served.

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. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held 10 a.m. with many activities planned for children including face painting, music and more. For more information, visit www.emmausmarket.com.

Basket Bingo at Citizens’ Fire Co. No. 2 , 1017 Pennsylvania Ave., Emmaus. Doors open 1 p.m., bingo begins 2 p.m. Kitchen will be open to purchase food. Call 610-965-2097 for tickets. Event benefits Little League Baseball.

April 5

The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild will meet 7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus. The program on NY Beauty Quilts will be given by Linda J. Hahn. For information, visit crazyquilters.org.

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.

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy’s Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. Speaker Donna Ondeck will provide a talk on therapy and nutrition information. Non-members and guests are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

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