April 13

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

April 14

The importance of early childhood education presented by Tim Fallon, CEO of PBS39 7 to 8 p.m. at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Emmaus Kiwanis Club. For more information, contact Renee Wetherhold at RENEEX4@aol.com or call 610-967-3770.

April 15

Spring basket social at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, 1547 Chew St., Allentown. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; drawing begins 7 p.m. For more information or tickets, call Diane at 610-398-0258.

April 16

Purse bingo to benefit the Emmaus High School Afterball. Doors open 12:30 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. start. Held in the EHS cafeteria.

All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet 7 to 11 a.m. Old Zionsville UCC Church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. There is a charge; children under six are free. For more information, call 610-966-5115.

April 17

Salisbury High School baseball car wash noon to 3 p.m. at Big Woody’s, 1841 South Fourth St., Allentown. There is a cost.

Susan Dietrich, LCSW, CMFSW, will present a relationships seminar at Hope United Church of Christ, 1031 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Dietrich is known for her work with children who have suffered trauma and abuse. She also works with adults who have traumatic backgrounds. There will be a luncheon buffet 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. and the seminar will be presented 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

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

April 19

The 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 topic is PA German Folklore - Powwow. The meeting is free to the public. For more information, call 215-260-1133 or visit www.lvcraftsguild.org.

The Emmaus Lioness Lions Club will hold its annual basket party at Faith Church, 6528 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. Doors open 4 p.m.; drawing starts 7 p.m. There is an admission charge. Food available for purchase. Information and tickets are available at the Emmaus Jewel Shop, 338 Main St., Emmaus or by calling 610-967-3561.

April 20

Alburtis Area 55+ seniors meet noon at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Pot luck lunch plus bingo. Many bus trips throughout the year. For more information, call 610-966-4996.

A community forum on heroin and substance abuse prevention for residents of East Penn will be held 6:30 p.m. in the Emmaus High School auditorium. A panel, which includes county administrators, local law enforcement, treatment providers, medical personnel and parents, will be on hand to discuss the growing substance abuse problem in the community. This event is open to the public. The East Penn Community Forum on Drug Awareness is designed specifically for parents and family members of high school and middle school students. It will include valuable information about recent drug trends including prescription drug abuse as a gateway to heroin use.

Emmaus Historical Society meets 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Program for the month will be a variety of old Emaus/Emmaus photos.

April 21

GFWC PA Women’s Club of Emmaus will hold a card party 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall, Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. A light lunch will be served. There is a cost and the event is open to the public. For reservations for pinochle, call Ruth at 484-634-2468 or Sandy at 610-395-5434.

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.

Penny party 6 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury Township, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Doors open 5 p.m. For more information, call 610-797-6933.

April 23

Scott Marshall and Marshall’s Highway will perform a concert 7:30 p.m. at Musikfest Café at ArtsQuest Center, Bethlehem, dedicated to raising heroin awareness and helping those who try to help others receive treatment. Event includes guest speakers as well as guest musicians, including a Sweet Tequila reunion. Tickets can be purchased at SteelStacks.org.

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.

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

April 25

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. The program will be “A Tale to Share” by storyteller Kathy Long. New members are always welcome.

April 28

Upper Milford Historical Society meeting 7 p.m. in the Upper Milford Township Building, Old Zionsville. The topic will be barn preservation and land conservation by barn historian Jeffrey Marshall. The public is welcome. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 610-966-4376.

April 29

Lehigh Carbon Community College will host the 13th Annual LCCC Foundation Scholarship Clay Shoot at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in Coplay. The event is open to the public and registrations are now being accepted. All tournament proceeds benefit need-based scholarships and grants for LCCC students. There is a registration fee. Entry includes 100 rounds of clay shooting, shells for the event, refreshments, awards and clam bake, courtesy of Sam Owens Restaurant. Participants each receive a commemorative souvenir. The deadline for registration is April 15. For more information on the event, including how to become a sponsor or participant, contact Jane Wilchak at 610-799-1929 or jwilchak@lccc.edu, or visit LCCC’s event page at www.lccc.edu/clayshoot.

May 1

Judith Stanczak, RN MSN, deputy administrator III, from the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services will present a seminar on dementia and depression 11:15 a.m. at Hope United Church of Christ, 1031 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Stanczak will discuss the difference between these two illnesses and local services available.

May 5

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 will meet noon at St. Timothy’s Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. The program will be “A Century of Broadway.” Non-members and guests are welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for the Allentown Food Bank. For more information, call 610-437-4265.

May 7

Springfest at Salem United Methodist Church, 6440 Powder Valley Road, Zionsville 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, baked goods, flea market items and planting flowers will all be available. The event will be held rain or shine in enclosed pavilion. For more information, call 610-965-6796.

May 11

Mike McGrath, host of the radio show “You Bet Your Garden” will be featured 7 p.m. in a free program in the community room at Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. McGrath will offer gardening advice. For information, call 610-820-2400.

May 12

“50 Shades of Red” ladies night out and fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m. at Capital Blue, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, 2845 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. There is a cost for tickets. The event includes auction baskets, color consultations and a wine and chocolate bar and is in support of Chrissy Hixson’s campaign for man or woman of the year of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For information, visit the website chrissycares.org, email Chrissy.Hixson@capbluecross.com or call 610-820-2731.

May 14

The Jolly Tars will present a free concert 2 p.m. at the Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamiton St., Allentown. The group performs the music of the sea including 19th century chanteys. For information, call 610-820-2400.

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.

Seed Farm, 5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus, second annual plant sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to choose from a wide variety of non-GMO vegetables, herbs and specialty cut flowers grown by new farmer training program participants and staff. All plants are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. For more information, call 610-391-9583, ext. 16.